Winter House Season 2 Premiere Fashion

Winter is coming here! Well on TV at least, because Winter House is back for Season 2 and needless to say the fashion from the premiere does not disappoint. So whether your style is more “divorced widow” or “20-year-old college student” (Paige is both according to Amanda lol), you better start making some more room in your (hopefully walk-in) closet.

Fashionably,

Faryn

Rachel Clark’s Olive Fur Trim Coat & White Chain Boots

Click Here to See Her Nasty Gal Coat

Click Here to Shop Her Nine West Boots

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Paige DeSorbo’s Embellished Ski Mask & Silver Puffer

Ski Mask By Akira

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Paige DeSorbo’s Black and White Ski Sweater

Click Here to Shop Her Cordova Sweater on Sale

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Rachel Clark’s Pink Metallic Ski Suit & Black Hat

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Ciara Miller’s Pink Pullover Ski Jacket

Click Here to Shop Her Free People Jacket in In-Stock Colours

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Jessica Stocker’s Black Shiny Puffer Jacket

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Paige DeSorbo’s Green Fur Trim Leather Coat

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Paige DeSorbo’s Silver Metallic Bag

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October is National Book Month and a time to focus on reading and the joy of books. It’s also a time to honor and bless our country’s favorite books and writers. As a writer myself, I’m thrilled to have this month to celebrate, and I hope that readers nationwide will make reading a priority.

I believe that I was born with the talent to write, but it has been life’s circumstance which have inspired me to pursue the craft. In fact, if you ask most published writers, you will learn that since a very young age they have been lovers of the written word. Many have enjoyed reading, but many have also enjoyed writing. In Margaret Atwood’s book, A Writer on Writing, she deftly discusses the writer’s childhood:

“The childhoods of writers are thought to have something to do with their vocation, but when you look at these childhoods, they are in fact very different. What they often contain, however, are books and solitude and my own childhood was on track. There were no films or theaters in the North, and the radio didn’t work very well. But there were always books. I learned to read early, was an avid reader and read everything I could get my hands on – no one ever told me I couldn’t read a book. My mother liked quietness in children, and a child who is reading is very quiet.”

My Writer’s Childhood

Writing has been my passion since the age of six. My mother provided me, through her complicated and eccentric life, with endless stories. She spent a lot of time engaging in self-care, whether it was horseback riding or doing yoga. As an only child, I didn’t feel like the center of her life, but often times I felt as if I was in the way.

She did not allow me the opportunity to express myself verbally, which is probably why I turned to writing in my journal. In fact, she might have freed the writer from within me. If life was similar to my favorite childhood television series Leave it to Beaver – which depicted the perfectly normal quintessential American family of the 1960s – then I would have much less to write about.

Childhood Memories Give Life to Our Stories

I believe many of the rituals of our childhoods provide even more fodder for our stories as writers. The more bizarre our childhoods, the more things there are to write about. One thing I most remember about my childhood is my mother loving her horse.

For as long as I can remember, my mother’s favorite hobby has been horseback riding. She kept her horse at a stable on Long Island, New York. On Sundays she woke up early, tossed a carrot and an apple into the back seat of her car, and drove one hour to the stable.

If she was lucky, her horse would be hacked up with his saddle already on his back. His reins would be pulled to the side of his head and attached to two hooks on either side of the stable corridor. He would impatiently wait for my mother’s arrival. When he heard her voice, he’d cock his head to the side.

After grabbing the apple from her hand, core and all, she’d tell him ‘good job’ just like she told the parakeet that she wanted instead of me. She would disconnect his reins, walk him outside, put her foot into the stirrup, swing her leg around, and jump up onto his back. She would then direct him into the neighboring forest.

A Writer and Her Muses

Now in my sixth decade, my life revolves around writing. Each and every day I write something, whether it’s in my journal, an article, or a poem. The older I get, the more I have a need to write. This is mainly because I have more experiences to write about.

When I sit down to write, the higher forces speak to me. In return, I speak back to them. These muses – as I sometimes call them – are the food for my soul and the inspiration behind my writing.

In each of my writing projects there has been at least one muse standing behind the writing. Sometimes I feel they are sitting on my shoulder, other times in another room or even in another house, sometimes a friend that inspires me or an old lover, but they are always present.

Often times this muse is a real person, other times it is an imaginary spirit. I have had many muses during my writing life, all helping to ignite and keep my writing flame burning. For me, writing has been the best healer. I had a mentor once who told me that when it hurts, I should write harder, and I do this all of the time.

Cherishing My Library Experiences

I am also grateful for our regular family ritual growing up. Twice a month my mother drove me to the local public library in Fresh Meadows, New York. Her love of books might have had something to do with her undergraduate degree in English from New York University.

When we entered through the glass doors, the librarian would smile and say hello as I flashed my own personal library card as she stood behind the checkout counter. Some days we stayed for only 10 minutes because we had to get somewhere, and other days we sat for hours until the sun set.

Whatever the case, I always left the library with a stack of books, sometimes piled so high in my arms that they would reach all the way up to my chin.

I don’t remember my mother ever spending money on a book, unless it was one that she really liked and wanted to keep permanently on her living room bookshelf. She never bought paperbacks, only hardcover. There was an independent book seller in the shopping center near us who rented out books, so when she could not find the bestsellers in the library, she would rent the books from that store.

My love for books and writing has stayed with me my entire life and in terms of blessings, I believe this to be a great one. To learn more about all my nonfiction and poetry, please check out my website.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

What is your earliest reading/writing memory? What is it connected to? Have you tried writing in different formats? What do books and libraries mean to you? What are your most favorite books and writers?

Are you a nomophob? Nomophobia (“no-mobile-phone phobia”) is a term describing the fear of being without a mobile device. In this nomophobic world we live in, we have become addicted to the distractions our phones provide.

Our preoccupation with mobile devices can be a significant intrusion in our everyday life, but there are ways we can take back control and return to the days when our phone simply existed to make life easier.

Overcoming App Overload

The Google Play store and Apple’s app store have millions of available apps each. Most of us have our phones filled with apps that are supposed to make us more productive, informed and entertained. But overload can lead to overwhelm very quickly!

Taking time to do an ‘app purge’ occasionally is good practice to bring sanity back to your phone. And life.

• If you haven’t used an app in the past couple months or so, delete it! Do you really need four different weather apps?
• Arrange the apps so that the ones you use daily are on the home screen.
• Create a system to organize your apps, such as, put all work apps on one screen or create folders by category (e.g., shopping, navigation, health, work).

Start Dictating

If you haven’t started using dictation as part of your daily smartphone use, you don’t know what you are missing. This is a game changer. It is more efficient to speak text, email or reminder than to type on the small keyboard.

To make dictation work for you, here are a few pointers that will help refine the process of learning.

• Think about what you are going to say before you start.
• Speak slowly and clearly.
• Speak punctuation. For example, “I am going to pick up dinner period What do you want question mark.”
• Spell unusual names.
• Double check the transcription of your dictation before clicking send.

Stop the Constant Interruptions

Email and text messages are productivity killers. Stop responding immediately to every email and text notification. Set daily times when you are going to check your email and stick to them.

Organizing your email with Google Gmail or SaneBox is another way to control you email habits. They have tools to help you focus on the emails that matter.

Reduce notifications, so you aren’t bombarded with constant dings and rings.

• Take time to review the notification section in your settings. What do you really need instant notifications for? Most of us don’t need to know when a friend posts on Facebook or the minute your Amazon package ships.
• Use the Do Not Disturb feature regularly to be more efficient, get better sleep or have quality family/friend time.

Build a Smarter Schedule

The calendar on your phone can be a powerful tool to help increase your productivity. Put everything you do in the calendar, including work time, private time, checking email, learning time or downtime.

When setting up a calendar event, provide as much detail as possible. For example, make sure you always include the exact location. The navigation integration can remind you when to leave and give directions to your next destination.

Using calendar apps with your voice assistant (such as Hey Google or Siri) makes adding, updating or canceling events so much easier.

Smartphones Are Getting Smarter

Both Android phones and iPhones are getting better, more accessible and smarter about helping you to automate various tasks and actions repeatedly performed on your device.

Learning to enable automation of routinely used apps or workflows can make tedious procedures run with the touch of a link or utterance of a spoken word.

Using Google assistant with Routines and now Siri with Shortcuts will render even the most redundant and boring tasks seamless and fun to execute.

Automation is the key to advanced use of your device and increasing functionality. Step by step lessons are available online through tech journalists and are well worth the effort of learning and implementing.

Built-in Security

Password management has been a sticking point for many people. Either they don’t use passwords that are strong enough to keep their information safe, or they have a hard time remembering passwords because they made them too complicated.

Both Apple and Android phones now have password management built into their operating system. They allow you to use third-party password managers, such as 1Password or Last Pass, to autofill passwords on your phone.

Using this new integration will hopefully help us break bad habits that many of us have refused to change because of how hard it is to follow the advice to implement the security recommendations.

Our phones have become an essential part of everyday life. If you take control of the tools available, being productive is more comfortable than it has ever been.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Do you feel like your phone makes your everyday life better or more distracted than ever? How are you trying to become more productive with your phone? Are you using any tools to track your usage or screen time? Why or why not? Please share your observations in the comments below.

The crunching of dry leaves under your shoes. A chilly breeze that makes you shrug your shoulders and zip up your jacket. Fall is here!

There’s a refreshing feeling in the air – accompanied by vibrant oranges, intense yellows and explosive reds. Those deep, lovely earth tones make the season beautiful.

Ready to get into that same autumn vibe yourself? Get inspired by the changing colors all around you. Much of the plus-size clothing for women over 60 tends towards the dark and dull. Why? There are lots of gorgeous hues and tones to wear this season too.

Here’s how you can try something different – from a plum jacket to a cobalt blue wrap – that looks and feels perfect on a mature woman this fall season.

Fall Color Palette

Take a minute to think about the colors you associate with fall. What do you love about the season? What brings you pleasure during these cooler months? That’s what you want to express in the colors you choose to wear.

It’s not just about fitting in and wearing what fashion dictates you should. The colors, prints and patterns you add to your wardrobe tell a story – they radiate the joy you get from your fall surroundings.

Don’t think that plus-size clothing for mature women should be drab. Black, brown and navy blue are all fine choices for the fall, but don’t stop there if you want to express yourself with color!

In reality, you’ll still be wearing the same colors you did during the summer. The only thing that changes are their specific hues. They get a bit darker, but also more intense. They shed their summer brightness for a deeper, earthier tone. Here are some ideas:

Reds

Anything from intense reds (think fire-red leaves) to deep, dark tones (burgundy, wine) is perfect for this season.

Yellows

Yellow hues can range from dull yellow-greens to intense (but not bright) yellows like you’ll see on many leaves.

Oranges

Think pumpkins and leaves for your intense orange hues. For a darker shade, think of the leaves just before they turn brown. Orange-browns are an excellent dark color choice for the season.

Greens

Olive, hunter and yellow-greens replace the brighter hues of summer for a natural look that fits the autumn.

Blues

Dark, intense blues are an often-ignored fall option that will look lovely in your wardrobe. Cobalt, navy and muted gray-blue are excellent choices from the color palette.

Neutrals

Switch out white for cream, gray and beige during the fall. They pair well with all the colors listed above and keep your look seasonally appropriate.

Choosing Patterns and Prints

Fall prints tend to be simpler and more understated than their bright summer equivalents. That’s fine – it fits the season and the vibe of the cooler weather. Here are a few ideas:

Plaid

Plaid is the quintessential fall print. A wide plaid in bold fall colors is striking and stylish. You could also keep it subdued with subtle colors. Either way, it’s a great look for plus-size women. Don’t be afraid of big, wide prints – they’ll complement your style and flatter your figure.

Floral

You don’t have to pack away all your floral tops and dresses just yet. Choose a few that work as transitional looks for the early fall. They can feature colors that feel more like summer – as long as there are notes from the fall color palette as well.

Add a black, brown or navy jacket for warmth and texture, and you’ve got a beautiful look that fits the changing seasons.

Geometric

A geometric pattern in fun fall colors pairs with basic black for a creative look. Remember, simple accessories are best with geometric patterns. Avoid overloading your style with understated jewelry or chunky accessories in complementary colors.

Cute Combinations

Your fall wardrobe likely relies heavily on layering – for warmth and style. You can add coverage and warmth with a plus-size tunic cardigan under a jacket or sweater in fall colors.

Or, start the season with classy heels and gradually switch them out for warmer tights and boots. These variations only enhance the fashion of the fall season.

Mix and match colors for a fun look that mimics the seasonal surroundings. Remember to use neutrals along with intense colors. Don’t smother your beauty in all dark colors – let it show and get inspired by the gorgeous season!

If you want to try some of our plus-size clothes, we are offering a 10% discount for our Sixty and Me sisters in our Etsy Shop.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

What are your favorite fall colors? Do you like to wear clothes in those colors? How do they make you feel? Please share the fall color love in the comments below.

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I remember the first time I saw Jennifer Aniston on ‘Friends’—when she was in her extremely long hair phase—and I wanted nothing more than to have those exact locks on my head. Decades have passed, and Aniston has remained my hairspo (hair inspiration for those not in tune with the vernacular) throughout all of the cuts and colors that she’s donned, so when she casually unveiled one of the tools that she uses to quaff her locks, I took immediate note.

It all went down on the Emmy winner’s Instagram, where she posted a tutorial showing off one of the products from her haircare brand, Lolavie. See, after she applied the Glossing Detangler to her wet locks, she brushed them with a $7 brush that you can still find on sale after the Prime Early Access Sale.

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RELATED: People Are Ditching Expensive Hair Products For This $7 Treatment That Makes Strands ‘Feel More Alive’

The Wet Brush is not your average comb. It’s made with special bristles that flex as they encounter any tangles in your hair, so that your locks aren’t yanked or broken. Designed to contour to your head’s round shape for comfortable brushing, the haircare essential is a fan favorite among those who struggle with hair loss. Shoppers say that compared to most other hair detanglers, this one “hurts less and causes less breakage.”

Though the clip Aniston posted is quick, you can see just how easy the brush runs through her locks. Her hair doesn’t get caught on any bristles, and the product runs through her hair like a hand in water—smoothly and gracefully. That’s the kind of experience we all deserve when we just wake up, or finish up a relaxing shower.

Courtesy of Wet Brush.

Wet Brush Brush Pro Flex Dry

There’s nothing more dreadful than getting out of the shower only to know that you have to spend 10 minutes combing through your hair and experiencing tug after tug. This brush prevents that from happening in the first place—even when it’s used on dry hair.

“I have longer color-treated hair and this brush works great in getting through my freshly shampooed/conditioned hair,” wrote one five-star reviewer. “Please don’t do away with this brush because it truly is the best!”

Given all these rave posts, it’s no shock that more than 4,000 people have given the brush an average 4.8-star rating. It seems that, as always, when it comes to hair care, Jennifer Aniston got it right.

Courtesy: Wet Brush.

Wet Brush Go Green Hair Detangler

Another similar brush from the brand has just as much fanfare (and is also on sale). This brush’s ultra-gentle bristles reduce hair loss, prevent breakage, and strengthen your strands. It’s also compact, making it great for on-the-go use and while traveling. Not to mention, the handle is made from all-natural biodegradable materials. Who knew you could detangle your hair while also taking care of the environment?

“I swear by Wet Brushes. I have curly thin hair so I like to be as gentle as possible with my hair. These brushes are great when my hair is wet, dry, tangled, styled, etc.,” wrote one shopper who gave the brush a perfect rating on Amazon.

It’s clear to see why Wet Brushes are beloved by many, including celebs like Jennifer Aniston. You can get voluminous locks like hers when you shop the top-rated detangling brush for just $7 on Amazon. Your hair and your scalp will thank you.

More Post-Prime Day Deals to Shop:

• This Mascara Is So Volumizing, Reviewers Warn: ‘Don’t Get Lash Extensions Before You Try This’—Snag It For $9
• This ‘Unbelievable’ Biotin Serum Stops Hair Shedding After 1 Week—& It’s Down to $20
• This $9 Firming Collagen Moisturizer Is So Effective, Shoppers Have Stopped Getting Botox—& We Can’t Believe It’s Still on Sale