Do you know where cashmere wool comes from? Many people get this wrong. Cashmere is a fiber that comes from the underbelly of cashmere goats. Yes, goats, not sheep! It is softer and also warmer than sheep’s wool.

As you probably know cashmere is considered a luxury fiber and items made from cashmere are typically more expensive than regular wool. The process of producing cashmere is considerably more time-consuming than sheep’s wool, justifying the price.

1. Striped Cashmere Ribbed Sweater – Nautical stripes are contemporary and timeless.
2. Ribbed Cashmere Scarf – Great scarf to add to your winter collection. Comes in several colors.
3. Recycled Cashmere Wool Pocket Wrap – Made with sustainable cashmere.
4. The Crewneck Button-Down Cardigan – Best-selling timeless cardigan.
5. Audrey Cashmere Sweater – Ikat Roses – Beautiful and elegant roses.
6. Cashmere Touch-Screen Gloves – Your new favorite gloves!
7. Recycled Cashmere Tweed Top – Sustainable, warm, and timeless.
8. Cashmere Shawl Sweater – Stylish sweater with an integrated button-up or down shawl.
9. Cashmere Cable Joggers – Best lounge pants around!
10. Relaxed Cashmere T-shirt – Your new favorite t-shirt is made with certified responsible cashmere.

Cashmere goats are combed or shaved in the spring right before they start to shed naturally. Learn about sustainability certifications in the cashmere and wool industry at The Good Cashmere Standard and Responsible Wool Standards.

When you purchase a cashmere garment it’s important to take care of it and follow the care label instructions to minimize damage. Hand washing in cold water and laying flat to dry is what is usually recommended and is what will keep your cashmere items looking good.

Cashmere is not limited to sweaters. You can find scarves, hats, bottoms, coats, and much more designed with cashmere wool.

Here is our pick of luxurious cashmere pieces for older women.

Striped Cashmere Ribbed Sweater

Nautical stripes are contemporary and timeless. This striped cashmere sweater from Naadam is a great piece to add to your wardrobe. Dress it up with dressy trousers or dress it down with casual jeans.

Ribbed Cashmere Scarf

Pick your favorite color! This large ribbed cashmere scarf at J.Crew is offered in various colors and is a good addition to your winterwear wardrobe.

Recycled Cashmere Wool Pocket Wrap

We love this recycled cashmere wool wrap from Eileen Fisher! Not only is it super easy to wear, but it is also sustainable.

The Crew Neck Button-Down Cardigan

The best-selling crewneck cardigan from State Cashmere comes in a selection of natural and soft colors like this one in Undyed Natural.

Audrey Cashmere Sweater – Ikat Roses

This elegant cashmere sweater with roses from Talbots is a piece you will have for a long time. Timeless style and design.

Cashmere Touch-Screen Gloves

Keep your hands warm and your fingers free to use your phone with these Cashmere touch-screen gloves from J.Crew. The touch technology in the pointer fingers allows you to text and take photos without removing your gloves.

Recycled Cashmere Tweed Top

Recycled cashmere tweed top from Eileen Fisher is made with leftover cashmere fabric that is hand selected and recycled into new yarn. It is spun with wool from farmers who meet the Responsible Wool Standard.

Cashmere Shawl Sweater

This soft cashmere shawl sweater features an attached shawl that can be worn down or buttoned over the shoulder for added warmth and style.

Cashmere Cable Joggers

These super comfortable lounge pants at Talbots feature a cable-knit design on the side for an added traditional look.

Relaxed Cashmere T-shirt

The classic Relaxed cashmere T-shirt from J.Crew is made with responsible cashmere produced through their partnership with the Aid by Trade Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes sustainable agricultural development across the globe.

They source cashmere that is certified by The Good Cashmere Standard, which ensures the welfare of the cashmere goats, protects natural resources, and improves the working conditions of farmers and farmworkers in Inner Mongolia.

Love cardigans? See our favourite 15 Cardigan Sweaters for Senior Women.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Do you like cashmere? What is your favorite cashmere piece from our list? How do you care for your cashmere garments? Tell us about it in the comments below.

Melissa Gorga’s Black Cutout Dress on Instagram

Real Housewives of New Jersey 2023 Instagram Fashion

I think Melissa Gorga did the right thing in opening Envy by MG because clearly the girl knows good fashion. I mean look at this super cute black cutout dress she was wearing on Instagram. Unfortunately she’s such a good boutique business woman that she managed to sell it out. But we do have additional stock below so that you don’t have to feel any envy for not having it.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

Her Dress is from Envy by MG

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Photo + Info: @melissagorga

Originally posted at: Melissa Gorga’s Black Cutout Dress

Kristin Cavallari’s Red Workout Set on Instagram

Kristin Cavallari 2023 Instagram Fashion

Kristin Cavallari is looking red hot in her IG stories. Not just because of her training sesh (though it’s working), but because of her red workout set she’s wearing while doing so. I’ve said it before but I’ll say it 100x more I think cute workout clothes make any work out so much better. When you look good you feel good. And you can feel good knowing that this set is still in stock and in many different colors, so go ahead and work out a way to get your hands on them below.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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Click Here to Shop Her Beyond Yoga Leggings

Photo Credit: @kristincavallari

Originally posted at: Kristin Cavallari’s Red Workout Set

A study of more than half a million people in the UK and Canada has linked social isolation to signs of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. More than a third of people worldwide over 50 live alone. In addition to the toll cited above, social isolation also leads to physical, emotional, and mental health issues.

Informal caregivers provide two extra “shifts” of care per resident weekly in assisted living communities, equating to 65 hours per month per resident, according to the authors of a study recently published in Health Affairs. The need for caregiver respite is notable.

Combine the above with the fact that activity directors in care homes turn over every 6-24 months and that it is forecasted that it will take senior living four years to recover to normal staffing levels post covid. And what do you get – sub-par care for seniors and more stress for their caregivers!

Access and Connection Key

Obviously, to disrupt social isolation with technology requires access to technology and connectivity to the Internet. Not to be glossed over, access for many is difficult though most people would agree that even in the poorest of situations, many people own a smart phone.

According to Pew Research, just a quarter of adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year (24%) say they don’t own a smartphone. About four-in-ten adults with lower incomes do not have home broadband services (43%) or a desktop or laptop computer (41%). And a majority of Americans with lower incomes are not tablet owners.

So we need to acknowledge that and work on a grass roots level to improve access because access equals knowledge and connection, and there are health ramifications to having these.

Education After Access

Even equipping people with smartphones, computers, tablets and televisions does not automatically equate with the embracing of technology. People need to understand how to use devices and, more importantly, not be scared of them or feel insecure.

Organizations like Generations on Line can help in this regard. Launched in 2000, they provide tablet and smartphone training through the web or an app.

One Solution That Is Easy to Implement

Sage Stream is a live-stream, interactive senior entertainment network which provides a variety of activities. It’s a practical solution, aimed at isolated older adults, that provides respite to caregivers. Here is an example mix of possible activities.

Sage Stream broadcasts weekly live-stream programs to older adults in all settings. Because it is turnkey and easy to implement – opens in a web browser by inputting the Sage Stream link – anyone can have it up and running in no time. The most important factor is that the broadcasts are live, not on-demand, not prerecorded. And that leads to the next point.

Is Interactive as Good as a Live Performance?

The beauty of live, in-the-moment broadcasts is the ability for the artists to communicate with the audience and the audience back with the artist in real time using the chat feature. Regular subscribers can even send shout outs in advance, and the artist can recognize people during the show.

Utilizing brain science to produce programs that impact cognition, offering an international roster as well as an intergenerational component. Sage Stream fills a certain niche for entertainment that people would otherwise not be exposed to or be able to afford. Similarly, companies like Get Set Up do the same thing in the education space.

Does this sound of interest to you? Sage Stream has 16 weeks of programming lined up starting on February 14. Go here to check it out and use coupon code bundleofentertainment to receive a 50 percent discount. You can also gift it to a loved one or caregiver. And let us know how it impacted them.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Has loneliness impacted you or a loved one? Have you looked for interactive entertainment that offers real-time classes and show? What do you think may be a good solution for seniors living alone?

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I’m from Philadelphia so I’ll need to hide my face when I go visit family, but I have to admit my truth: I don’t care anything about the Super Bowl. I’m not a football fan. I’m just happy for whoever wins, you know? But I do love whatever music Rihanna will bless us with during Halftime, as well as the really fun commercials you can find online before and after the game. (Because I’ll never catch them during.) It’s not even Friday, and one of the most highly anticipated brands, E.l.f., dropped a teaser for its commercial. And it stars Jennifer Coolidge. Are you dying? I’m dying.

This is E.l.f’s first-ever television commercial at the Big Game, and the brand didn’t go small. It was brought to life by award-winning writer, actor, producer and director, Mike White, yes, of HBO’s The White Lotus fame. (Seeing the Jennifer Coolidge connection now?) The star product of the commercial is the Power Grip Primer ($10 at Ulta Beauty), a TikTok favorite for its ability to grip makeup and make it last all day.

In the teaser, Coolidge realizes how “dewy, glowy and baby dolphin-like her skin looks” after trying the primer she received in a gift box from the brand. There’s more to come in terms of stickiness you’ll see when the commercial airs in the second quarter. (Don’t ask me when that is.)

After you watch the commercial on Sunday, you’ll be able to shop a new beauty set from E.l.f.: The Dolphin Face Bundle ($33 at E.l.f. Cosmetics.) It includes Power Grip Primer, Halo Glow Liquid Filter and O Face Satin Lipstick. The Halo Glow Liquid Filter was sold out forever so this is a good time to try the glowy makeup prep.

I might not know about football but I know about good beauty products. Go team!