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Madison LeCroy looks like a little orange cutie in her cutout bikini. I’m currently getting ready for bikini season in more ways than one, but one of those ways is shopping for them. I think an orange bikini is perfect because it’s a nice bright color to mimic that summer vibe. So go ahead and dive into the link and Style Stealers below to add a splash of color to your bikini collection.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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I’ve signed up for a motivational workshop with Matthew McConaughey. No, I’m not embarrassed to say so. I find him charming, engaging and a good model of how to embrace life with exuberance and focus.

In preparation for the workshop, participants were asked to introduce themselves and share what they expected to get out of it. There were many responses that included the word passion, and nearly as many from those lamenting they had yet to find their life’s passion, not having any idea what it might be.

It got me wondering, how does one figure out where their passion lies and for what they have an innate talent?

I feel somewhat qualified to comment on this topic having retired almost a decade ago, satisfied I’d accomplished my professional goals, and completely out of ideas when retired life turned out to be far too routine, uninspired and lonely.

I found myself enmeshed in a social life that lacked substance, surrounded by women who were content to work out, shop for shoes, and drink themselves numb over lunch by the pool. That was not for me, and I quickly became restless, yearning for something more.

My state of malcontent manifested itself in a case of free floating anxiety that demanded my attention, so I went into therapy seeking answers. And although that did help me frame my reality and provided ways to quell my negative emotions, what really led me to the life I have now, was striking out in all directions at once.

Getting Hold of Opportunities

I read about Shonda Rhimes, the author of The Year of Yes, who for one year said yes to everything. It was just crazy enough to intrigue me, and I made a commitment that I would say yes to my own opportunities just to see what would happen.

I gave up my attachment to the life I was living, tucked my ego away so I could afford to do some things badly at first and took risks without letting the word ‘no’ creep out before I had a chance to say ‘yes’!

The change happened pretty quickly, quicker than I expected, and it was very fun, doing new things I never thought I’d enjoy. But it all got a little more serious when a friend called asking if I’d be interested in working occasionally as a chef at a charming B & B near where I live. I’d owned a restaurant years before and still enjoyed cooking and entertaining so I felt fairly confident I could do it. So, as I had promised myself, I said yes.

It was a wonderful experience that engaged my creativity, introduced me to interesting people from all over the world and gave me a sense of accomplishment. I’m still their part-time chef, eight years later. And I am completely in love with the job, the place and the people I work alongside. Being a chef is now one of my passions.

Writing It All Out

One of the other ways I resolved my anxiety was through writing. I wasn’t sleeping well, waking up around 4 am every morning, just lying there, falling prey to my chaotic and intimidating inner voices. So, I started getting out of bed, wrapping myself in a warm shawl, taking a cup of chai to my favorite spot under an eastern facing window, to try to write out what was troubling me while watching the sun rise.

I didn’t intend to share anything with anyone. It was just my way of drawing out into the light what was swirling around in my mind so I could make sense of it. It worked. It took months of sitting there each morning, allowing my most private thoughts to immerge and being brave enough to face them, but I began to understand myself and how I could still live my best and most vibrant life as a mature woman.

My writing improved with practice and morphed into personal narrative and essays based on the topics I was exploring, using my own experiences, worries and newfound joy as inspiration.

One day scrolling Facebook, I came across an essay on Ladies Pass It On about living your best life after 50. After reading it, I realized I had written similar words of my own and on a whim, I sent a message to the publisher of the site submitting something I recently wrote. Within minutes, a response arrived saying they would love to publish my piece!

I began to share my work with friends, established a writer’s Facebook page, and joined a writer’s group. Soon, I was reading my work publicly, publishing on more websites and in print, producing a blog and ultimately became a content provider for numerous sites, like Sixty and Me, focused on modern aging.

I had truly found my passion, writing about this era of life in hopes that other women would find my words relatable and inspiring.

Sharing the Lessons I Learned

So based on what I learned from this experience, here’s what I’d suggest about how to find your passion.

Spend Some Quiet Time with Your Own Thoughts

I truly believe all the answers are already there, waiting for you. You just need to slow down, open your mind and pay attention to find them. So, sit in silence, take a walk in nature or take a drive on a back road, whatever relaxes you and gives your mind a chance to wander.

Notice Your Emotions

Pay attention to your emotions, notice when something piques your interest, ignites a spark, excites you; those are the things worth pursuing. Devote your time and energy to exploring what has potential. Give the spark a chance to catch fire.

Try Something New

Be brave, find your confidence and take the risk. It may not be your life’s passion, but it could lead you to what is.

Practice What You Enjoy Until You Are Good at It

I’ve written nearly every morning for the past eight years, and I’m a far better writer for it.

If Something Feels Right, Move Toward It

Take the next logical step in that direction. You don’t need to know where the journey ends to get closer to the destination. Just keep going.

Notice Opportunities

If you hear a knock at the door – open it; if it looks appealing walk through. You can always change your mind if it’s not what you want, but at least give it your attention long enough to find out.

Share Your Passion

Tell people what you’re doing, make your new found passion more real by saying it out loud. This was hard for me, but the change it brought to my life was too dramatic to understate. Introducing myself as a writer, telling people about my work and making connections with everyone who seemed interested, not only brought me more opportunities to get my work out there, but it helped me comfortably identify with the woman I have become. Be proud of what you’re doing and don’t be afraid to tell others about it.

Keep looking. Stay open. Let your imagination guide you. I love what I do right now, but that doesn’t mean I will still be doing it in 10 years. I’m open to whatever comes next.

Passion isn’t a limited commodity, there’s plenty more available, I just need to watch for my next spark.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Have you taken a passion class? Where do you look for opportunities to find your passion? Do you think there’s only one life passion? What habits have you developed to embrace new opportunities?

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April is coming to an end and we’ve got another month of Vanderpump Rules drama Real Housewives fashion in the books. And while our best seller roundup was previously exclusive to our email list and Instagram audience, it’s now bigger, better and being taken to the blog.

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1. Teresa Giudice’s Pajamas 2. Jenn Fessler’s Leather Twist Dress 3. Amanda Batula’s Color Block Cutout Dress 4. Katie Maloney and Lala Kent’s Sequin Fringe Skirts 5. BBH Editor Lauren’s Coppertone Sunscreen 

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Miley Cyrus is known for her bold and daring fashion choices, and her ever-changing hairstyles are no exception. From her early days as a Disney Channel star to her current status as a chart-topping pop icon, Cyrus has experimented with a wide range of hair colors, cuts and styles, cementing her status as a trendsetter. Earlier this week, Cyrus debuted dark brown hair on the red carpet at The Daily Front Row’s Fashion Los Angeles Awards in Beverly Hills, CA. It’s a huge departure from her usual look as of late.

One of Cyrus’s most iconic hair moments came in 2012, when she debuted her edgy, platinum blonde pixie cut. The dramatic change marked a turning point in Cyrus’s career, signaling her departure from her wholesome image and ushering in a new era of self-expression and rebellion. It’s been 11 years since that big chop and she’s been a shade of blonde ever since. Cyrus has continued to push the boundaries with her hair, experimenting with everything from sleek and straight bob cuts to wild, multicolored extensions.

Her new look isn’t just some basic brunette, though. This is Miley after all.

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It looks like her hair still has pieces of blonde throughout, with brown hair over it instead of under it like she’s done in the past. She recently said she’s been wanting to go back to her roots for a while now but her Godmother Dolly Parton was against it. She told TODAY that she wanted to go brown for New Year’s Eve but Parton talked her out of it.

“I’ve never seen Dolly actually scared before,” Cyrus said. “She acted like I told her the worst news you could imagine.” When Cyrus told her about her new hair ideas, she apparently was shocked. “And she goes, ‘You can’t do that. You are me,’” Cyrus said. “So I will be blond.” Well, it looks like she somehow found the best of both worlds.

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Until about six weeks ago, I never thought I was capable of running a couple of miles without losing steam completely. I’d been doing interval training at my favorite Mile High Run Club two to three times a week, sure, but the longest you’re working hard for is like, seven minutes, and I just didn’t feel like my aerobic capacity was all that great.

So, when my friend pitched the idea of doing the Brooklyn Half Marathon on April 23, 2023, I was nervous, apprehensive, and excited, but knew I had to figure out why I couldn’t last even 30 minutes before getting so breathless I couldn’t continue. After all, I was going to have to run for at least two hours on the day of the race.

In speaking with one of the trainers at Mile High, I quickly realized I had simply been running too fast. “Easy runs are the most straightforward way to build endurance,” they would tell me. It sounds ridiculous, I know, but it just never occurred to me to just run slower. I decided I needed to get a device to help me keep an eye on my heart rate so I could determine when I needed to pull back on the pace and has a devout Google Pixel user, the Pixel Watch was the obvious choice. It was a bonus that it comes with FitBit integration, too, so I could monitor my progress.

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My first long-distance run, a little over 4 miles, served as the perfect baseline to see where my fitness was really at, and by keeping my heart rate at a manageable 160ish (170 on hills), I made it through the jog with no issues; no puffing, no feeling like my legs were going to fall off. The user interface on the Pixel Watch is easy to understand and with super easy music controls, I could focus on the task at hand rather than be wasting energy and concentration fiddling around with the watch face.

Another weekend down; a little over 9 miles done and by continuing to keep my heart rate in check with my smartwatch, I found myself breezing through training. It also helped with recovery. By wearing the Pixel Watch at night, I could check to see my sleep quality and it actually got me thinking more consciously about recovery. Via Fitbit, the Daily Readiness Score helped me know whether to prioritize rest or really push myself during a fitness class.

Come race day, I was ready to go, though a few first-time nerves began to kick in. The weather was a little miserable—it was a gray, damp and chilly morning in Greenpoint—but I was ready to go and the watch is water resistant. The first 8 miles went by without a hitch, but a few unexpected inclines late in the piece forced me to reassess my effort and adjust, always by checking in with my heart rate and keeping an eye on the time to ensure I was adequately fueled and hydrated throughout the race.

With the finish line finally in sight, my running buddies and I picked up the pace for that final 100 m and crossed the line with a tremendous sense of achievement. I can safely say I could not have done this without my Pixel Watch and after the rush of endorphins, I’m 100 percent hooked.

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