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Instagram Roundup: Looks We Love

We’ve got a LOT of shows to cover on Bravo right now, which means it’s sometimes hard for us to fit in all the best looks we’re clocking on social media. So I’m rounding up some looks that we’ve spotted on Instagram that are perfect to scoop up in an instant.

The Realest Housewife,

Big Blonde Hair

Katie Ginella’s Black Embellished Top and Pants

Kyle Richards’ Black Leather Blazer Dress

Madison LeCroy’s Printed Button Down Shirt and Skirt

Kiki Barth’s Olive Green Corset Dress

Kristin Cavallari’s Bootleg Jeans and Camel Leather Jacket

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Kyle Richards’ Plush Leopard Robe

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Tracy Tutor’s Brown Maxi Dress

Katie Ginella’s Ivory Floral Maxi Dress

Ashley Darby’s Leopard Sequin Dress

Bronwyn Newport’s Pinstriped Blazer and Boots

Kyle Richards’ Navy Pinstriped Blazer and Platform Sandals

Keiarna Stewart’s Crystal Embellished Jeans

Ariana Madix’s Black and Nude Lace Dress

Photos: @madisonlecroy @kylerichards18 @katie.ginella @arianamadix @bravotv @iamkstewart @kikibarth @ashleyboalchdarby @bronwynnewport

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Do you sometimes feel yourself growing grouchier and more irritable as the years go by? The body’s aches and pains and the woes of the world can make us all feel that way at some point as we age. Even the winter chill can negatively affect our mood.

When my spirit starts to sag, I hear Willie Nelson singing Toby Keith’s song, “Don’t Let the Old In.” For me, the old man in the song title represents the negativity and anxiety that sometimes try to take over my thoughts and feelings. My response is to take one or more of the following steps to reclaim my joie de vivre.

I invite you to try these steps yourself and see how they can shift your mood and put some strut back into your steps.

Listen to Music

Music is the all-time greatest mood shifter! As a therapist for older adults, I am amazed at how infrequently older people listen to music. One of my clients only listens once a week when she tunes into the opera that plays on her local radio station every Saturday afternoon at 1p.m. Some of my clients never think of music as a solution to their sadness or loneliness.

I believe we should be listening to music every day! I tell my clients that a day without music is like a day without sunshine. Music can make you laugh. It can make you shake your booty. It can even ease your spirit, by evoking tears that may desperately need to be shed.

Music’s benefits are limitless. It can reduce stress and anxiety. It triggers memories, giving us the opportunity to walk down memory lane with good times we’ve had and also with people we have lost. And it soothes us. Moreover, music has been shown to improve our alertness and cognitive functioning.

So put on a record. Turn on the radio. Tell Alexa to play your favorite tune or use your cellphone to tune into Apple Music or Spotify. You will be all the better for it.

Turn off the News

Turn off the drone of the 24-hour news cycle on the television. Move from the front pages of the newspaper to the living sections.

Yes, it is important to know what is going on in the world. But don’t make news your daily bread. It is not essential to spend hours of your day reading every detail or hearing talking heads shout at you over the airways about their particular point of view. Get the facts you need in order to shape your vote or your activism and then move on to doing what you can to build a better world. Too much engagement with the news can increase our anxiety and stress and can even result in depression.

Call a Friend

In his bestselling book, Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World, former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy writes about the importance of connection. Sharing personal experiences learned from his physician parents and from his own practice, Murthy tells us that we need the right mix of human relationships in order to be happy.

He suggests we should have an inner circle of intimate friends, a middle circle of friends, and an outer circle of casual acquaintances. Staying connected with these circles of relationships has positive effects on our mental and emotional states.

Robert D. Putnam, author of the blockbuster book Bowling Alone, appears in a new film, now streaming on Netflix. The documentary, Join or Die, makes the point that engaging in clubs and civic groups in our community can combat loneliness and lead to many benefits, including an increased lifespan. Remember, we are social creatures, and we need human connection. Call a friend. Even better; call a different friend or acquaintance each day and build those circles of connection.

Identify Your Purpose

The purpose you lived for and worked for when you were 20, 30, or 40 has likely changed. Perhaps you have fulfilled the dreams of your youth. Retirement, a grown family, and age may have shifted your sense of purpose.

If this is true for you, dream anew! The poet Pablo Neruda wrote, “Every day I awake from my dreams with a new dream.”

Maybe your new dream is to re-purpose your life by supporting other over-60-people who are less fortunate than you. Maybe after a lifetime of work, you can fully turn your attention to the next generations of your family. Helping your children – or your nieces and nephews – with their children can give you a new sense of purpose and joy.

Maybe you have shifted from your former line of work to earning money by painting or writing. Maybe you have set aside paid labor all together and are wondering what to do.

If you have stopped working, consider volunteering. I especially love the work senior citizens are doing in the Village to Village movement in which older adults come together to support one another in their communities, building connections and offering a helping hand. You can find a local village, or, if there isn’t yet a village in your hometown, you can start one, as a small group of neighbors and I did in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Build a Fun Routine

Anticipating good things is an excellent mood enhancer. Building joyful recurring activities into your weeks can build anticipation in the most positive way. A weekly mahjong or bridge game in pleasant company can make that day enjoyable every week and can put a smile on your face in the days leading up to it as you anticipate the laughter you will share and perhaps the win you will accomplish.

I’m a big fan of “date night.” If you have a partner, a regular date night can be so enjoyable. There is nothing like dressing up, getting out into the night air, and having a wonderful meal to spark your relationship. One of my friends has a weekly “date” with her sister, who recently lost her husband. They go to Mass on Saturday evening and follow that with dinner where they have a chance to talk, share and rebuild their connection as siblings.

Enjoy Comedy

Comedians are everywhere. You can simply look at YouTube, Netflix, Facebook reels or TikTok. You may already have a few favorite comedians. If you do, search for them on social media and follow them. If not, look around and identify a few.

One of my current favorite comedians is 72-year-old Andy Higgins, the king of one-liners. Listening to him makes me laugh at so many of my maladies, which at least confirms that I am not dead. Susan Rice makes me smile at her jokes and her “faked” doddering, and I love that she looks so fabulous.

Comedy also reduces the stress hormones and boosts the immune system. And because it stimulates the release of endorphins, it may even ease your pain – a least for a few moments.

Get Out of Dodge

Take a trip. Go away for the weekend. Rent an Airbnb two towns away and spend the weekend exploring.

Spend February (the shortest, darkest month in the Northern Hemisphere) in the Southern Hemisphere. Booking a cruise is easy enough to do. Or maybe even help your mood way in advance of the trip by eschewing the travel agent and spending your time in planning your trip, reading books, looking at websites and visualizing the feeling of sitting on the beach, maybe with a pina colada in hand.

Like everything worthwhile, lifting your mood requires some work. But the good news is that the work that brings smiles, laughter, happiness, and joy is fun and fulfilling in and of itself. Try it! And let me know which of these seven steps work best for you.

Let’s Have a Chat:

How do you lift your mood when irritation threatens to take over? What factors make you feel grouchy?

Real Housewives of Potomac Season 10 Episode 10 Fashion

The ladies of The Real Housewives of Potomac absolutely slayed their fashion game again on last night’s episode! From dazzling denim and vibrant pops of color to effortlessly chic prints, their look were flawless. We’re especially loving the embellishment details that add an edgy flair to their wardrobe. So get ready to take some style inspiration from their looks and elevate your own closet because these looks are an episode ten!

Best in Blonde,

Amanda

Ashley Darby’s Crystal Embellished Jeans

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Ashley Darby’s Coral Off The Shoulder Mini Dress

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Wendy Osefo’s Blue Crystal Embellished Cutout Jeans

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Stacey Rusch’s Denim Floral Applique Dress

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Wendy Osefo’s Zebra Corset Top and Pants

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Gizelle Bryant’s Blue One Shoulder Pleated Mini Dress

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Tia Glover’s Coral Blazer and Pants

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Ashley Darby’s Pink Vest and Short Set

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Angel Massie’s Red Sleeveless Vest and Pants

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Gizelle Bryant’s Red Cutout Bandage One Shoulder Confessional

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Angel Massie’s Mint Off The Shoulder Confessional Dress

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Stacey Rusch’s Black Rhinestone Cutout Confessional

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Keiarna Stewart’s Black Flower Appliquè Confessional Look

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Keiarna Stewart’s Purple Baroque Confessional Look

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Wendy Osefo’s Red Collared Confessional Look

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Gizelle Bryant’s Scalloped Sequin Confessional Look

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Gizelle Bryant’s Pearl Embellished Confessional Look

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Your smartphone, whether brand-new or a few years old, contains features designed to make your daily life easier. You just need to know what these features are called and where to look for them. Poking around in the settings menu might seem intimidating at first. But avoiding this necessary task actually leads to more frustration.

Technology does not need to feel like a puzzle. With a little guidance, you can easily discover the settings that simplify your phone experience. And who doesn’t want to make everyday tasks like reading small text or blocking spam much easier?

Silence Unknown Callers

One of the most powerful moves you can make with your phone is to silence unknown callers. We’ve all been there: sitting quietly at book club when your phone suddenly buzzes loudly with a spam call. At that moment, it feels like the phone is running the show. This feature works without blocking real people.

Here’s what to look for:

Go to your settings and look for “Silence Unknown Callers” or “Spam Protection.” Not only does this cut down on the annoyance factor, but from a safety perspective, you can’t fall for a scam if you don’t get the call in the first place. 

Filter Unknown Senders

You can manage promotional texts using Message Filters. You still receive all your messages, but promotional messages are moved out of your main inbox. This keeps your main text thread focused on friends, family, and other real conversations. Another benefit is that it cuts down on scroll time when you’re looking for a specific message from a loved one.

Filters put you in charge of how often you check the folder for promotional and transactional texts, eliminating those random interruptions. It can reduce the chance of accidentally tapping on a spam link. 

On iPhone, this setting is under Messages and is called Filter Unknown Senders. On Android, find it by opening Messages, tapping your profile icon or three dots, then going to Messages settings. Look for Spam Protection or Message Filtering.

Use Live Captions

Here’s another scenario we can all relate to. You’re in a noisy restaurant when your phone rings with an important call. You can be confident that you can take the call without straining to hear. Just turn on live captions for a quick fix. This feature shows captions for videos, calls, and voice messages. It works even when the other person isn’t using captions. Look for this setting under Accessibility; it is called “Live Captions” or “Captioning.”

Don’t Forget the Magnifier 

You probably already know about using the Magnifier, but here’s a quick reminder. You can turn your phone into a digital magnifying glass when you need to see a menu, a receipt, a pill bottle, or other small text. Look for this under Accessibility settings or in the control panel on iPhone.

Use Screen Reader

Here’s an even better tip. Don’t strain to read that tiny text; make your phone read it to you. Use the screen reader to read text aloud. This is great for emails, articles, recipes, and more. Look for this setting under Accessibility; then search for “Read Aloud,” “Speak Screen,” or “Screen Reader.”

Small Text on Individual Apps 

Did you know you can adjust settings for individual apps? Maybe your banking app has tiny text, or your email app is so cramped you can’t read anything. You can increase the font size for only those apps that need a boost. Look for Per-App Settings in Accessibility on iPhone. On Android, open Settings – Apps, select an app, and make your adjustments. Besides text, you can make a number of other adjustments to improve readability and more. 

Use One-Handed

One drawback to a larger phone is typing with one hand. With this adjustment, you can walk the dog or hold your coffee and still reach everything with your thumb. Turn on the One-Handed Keyboard. Look for this under the Display settings or Keyboard settings. You can turn it on for left- or right-handed, and a simple swipe turns it off. On many iPhones, you can also turn this on by long-pressing the emoji key on your keyboard.

For Your Empowered Experience

These simple customizations are for everyone, not just the techy types. Anyone can make these tiny adjustments that simplify your day. I believe the reason many of us only use a fraction of what our phones can do is that no one explains the useful parts clearly.

Now that you know what to look for, try adjusting one or two settings. You don’t need to tackle everything at once. Start small, enjoy the benefits, and you’ll feel empowered to keep learning more about your phone. You have the power to make your phone fit in with your daily needs. Spending a few minutes to customize your settings will pay off by making your day smoother and more productive. 

Reflection Questions: 

Which part of your phone still feels confusing or intimidating, and what do you wish someone would explain more clearly? Are you the “press every button and see what happens” type, or the “don’t touch anything, I might break it” type; and how has that worked out for you?

Loss is something every one of us carries. By the time we reach our 60s and beyond, we’ve often lived through many forms of loss. We’ve lost loved ones, relationships, roles, health, identity, routines, pets, familiar chapters of life and faced many transitions. While age brings us wisdom, it does not make grief any easier. What does change, however, is our capacity to meet it with tenderness, mindfulness, and support.

Move with Grief

Yoga, in its gentlest and most accessible forms, can be a powerful companion in times of loss. Not a cure, not a remedy, and not a way to “move on,” but a way to move with grief. Gentle yoga is a way to stay connected to yourself when sorrow feels overwhelming. It offers a way to create steady ground when the heart, and everything else, feels unsteady.

For nearly a decade, I’ve taught a program called Yoga for Living with Loss, a compassionate approach that blends breath, mindful movement, meditation, and reflection to support people through all stages of grief. What I’ve learned is that grief lives not only in our minds and memories, but in our bodies. Shoulders contract. The breath becomes shallow. Sleep shifts. We tense around our pain, hoping it will soften if we hold still enough.

The body carries what the heart struggles to express.

Yoga offers a way to tend to the physical, emotional, and energetic layers of loss with gentleness and care. You do not need to be flexible, strong, athletic, or experienced. You just need to be willing to meet yourself where you are. Meeting our grief takes courage, curiosity, and a lot of self-compassion.

Breath as a Lifeline

The breath is often the first place grief shows itself. It becomes tight, held, or uneven. Simple breath practices can signal safety to the nervous system and help us feel a little more anchored.

One of the most supportive techniques is Three-Part Breath. First, sit comfortably with your feet grounded and your back supported, or lie down.

1. Place one hand on your belly, one on your chest.
2. Inhale slowly to expand your belly, ribcage, then upper chest, front-to-back and side-to-side.
3. Exhale gently to release the chest, bring your ribs together and lower your belly to your spine.

A few rounds of this can soften tension and create space around emotional heaviness. Just by being aware of your breath, immediately releases some of the tension. Since you can only have one thought in your mind at a time, focusing on the inhale and exhale gives your mind a break from the grief thoughts.

Movement That Meets You Where You Are

Gentle yoga poses help loosen the places where grief settles: legs, chest, shoulders, hips, and jaw. The goal is not to stretch deeply but to move with deep kindness. Most gentle yoga poses can be modified to meet particular needs. Two simple poses you can try are:

Shoulder Rolls

Lift your shoulders toward your ears, roll them back, then down. Slow, circular movements can relieve the tightness that grief creates around the heart.

Seated Forward Fold

Sit in a chair, feet grounded. Hinge forward gently, letting your arms drape your legs. This shape encourages the body to release stress and can feel quietly comforted.

Whenever you place your hands on your lap or thighs, place your palms down to initiate calm. Once you are calm, place your palms up to receive the tranquility if only for a few moments.

Meditation to Hold the Heart

Stillness can feel intimidating when we’re grieving, but short, guided moments of presence can offer a safe container for the emotions that arise. Even one minute of sitting, breathing, and acknowledging “this is hard, and I’m not alone” can shift the nervous system toward calm.

I often teach a simple mantra meditation:

“Inhale: I soften. I breathe in what I need.

Exhale: I release. I let go of what I don’t want to hold.”

It does’t make grief disappear, but it makes space for breath and compassion.

Inviting Reflection with Care

Journaling is another cornerstone of Yoga for Living with Loss. Freely writing our feelings with no expectations, no judgments, no rules can give us a voice that does not fix or analyze the grief. A few gentle prompts:

• “What do I need today?”
• “Where does grief feel present in my body?”
• “What small moment brought me comfort this week?”

Reflection is a way of walking alongside our grief rather than being consumed by it.

A Path of Presence, Not Perfection

If there is one truth I want to leave you with, it is that grief does not have a timeline. You are allowed to feel, to rest, to remember, to return to our lives at our own pace. Yoga simply offers tools to support the journey, breath that steadies, movement that comforts, awareness that nurtures, and practices that remind you that you don’t have to navigate loss alone.

Yoga for Living with Loss is not about pushing past grief, resisting the feelings of grief, or diminishing your authentic feelings. It is about finding moments of ease inside it, honoring your heart, and staying gently connected to yourself as you heal.

In my own experience of grief, I found that Yoga could help me navigate my despair. I am not going crazy, I am grieving. This epiphany lead me to create classes, workshops, and now my newly published Yoga for Living with Loss, Navigating Our Losses Without Getting Lost. This 200-page guide offers in-depth understanding of how grief impacts our bodies and how we practice various tools to find balance in our unbalanced world.

Let’s Talk:

What do you do to make living with grief easier? Whether it’s breathing, journaling, or walking in nature, whatever works for you, please share it with our Sixty and Me sisters.