Diana Jenkins’ Red Sequin Gown at Kyle’s Charity Event

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 12 Finale Fashion

Diana Jenkins is red-y for the party and the finale of RHOBH. I think her freshman season was pretty good?! I mean she brought the fashion and certainly brought the drama, which is really all we can ask for. Except we can also ask for a Style Stealer of this stunning red sequin gown. Thankfully that can be easily found at the bottom of the staircase post.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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Photo: @sdjneuro

Originally posted at: Diana Jenkins’ Red Sequin Gown

Erika Jayne’s Teal Sequin Dress at Kyle’s Charity Event

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 12 Finale Fashion

It is sad to see season 12 of RHOBH come to an end. Almost as sad as it is to see that Erika Jayne’s teal sequin dress she’s wearing has also come to an end. But that’s why we’re here to find some amazing similar styles of it for ya! Which you will see the one’s rounded up below are a total s-teal.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

Her Alexandre Vauthier Dress is Sold Out at Net-a-Porter

1st Photo Credit: @sdjneuro

Originally posted at: Erika Jayne’s Teal Sequin Dress

Skin ages, along with the rest of our body, post-menopause. Women over 60 who want to age with vitality should know that there are things we can do to have and maintain healthy, radiant skin. The key lies in three crucial hormones that impact the way skin ages.

Hormonal shifts, which occur during and after menopause, affect how the entire body navigates the aging process. These changes impact the appearance of our skin, resulting in age spots, fine lines, deep creases, dryness, sagginess and a dull, lackluster look. Sound a bit discouraging?

Not to worry… There’s more!

Is Rapidly Aging Skin Inevitable?

While it may seem that you’re powerless to control the unwanted advances of time on your skin, there is, in fact, quite a bit that you can do! You don’t have to accept rapid, accelerated aging of your skin.

When you understand the science behind the process, remedies and preventative measures offer powerful solutions.

Hormones are at the root of skin aging, and there are three, in particular, that influence it the most. Several natural approaches support the hormonal shifts your body goes through during and after menopause.

3 Crucial Hormones That Affect Your Skin’s Appearance

There are many hormonal fluctuations that take part in the aging process. Three of them play a significant role when it comes to skin aging. Let’s explore each, along with what we can do to limit their negative impact.

Hormonal Culprit #1: Estrogen

When a woman reaches 60, estrogen levels decline. This leads to skin that is drier, more fragile and less elastic. It becomes thin and droopy, with fine lines and areas of deep creases.

Additional indicators that you need estrogen support can include night sweats, hot flashes, insomnia, moodiness, memory issues, decreased bone density, weight gain or vaginal dryness.

Radiant Skin Remedy: Supplement your diet with maca root and black cohosh to remedy declining estrogen.

Maca Root (Peruvian ginseng)

A member of the radish family, maca has been consumed by the indigenous people of the Andes for centuries. Containing several minerals and essential fatty acids, it’s an excellent solution to declining estrogen. It’s also been found to noticeably increase bone density markers.

Dosage: 2000 mg daily in capsule form. Mix the powdered form into smoothies, hot tea or lattes.

Note for women with thyroid conditions: Maca contains iodine. Some healthcare practitioners feel it can worsen thyroid disorders. If you have known thyroid imbalances, consult your doctor before taking Maca.

Black Cohosh (Cumicifuga racemosa)

Studies show that this herb alleviates many menopause symptoms, even preventing bone density loss. Women in my private practice report black cohosh to be effective in reducing hot flashes and night sweats. While it won’t improve symptoms for every woman, it’s certainly worth a try!

Dosage: Varies based on the form of delivery. Typical tablet dosage is about 80 mg once or twice daily. Liquid extracts, while harder to find, are my recommended form. Dose depends on the manufacturer.

Caution: Any substance influencing hormonal actions should be discussed with a qualified healthcare practitioner. If you have a medical condition, take any medication, or have a history of breast cancer, talk to your doctor before taking herbs.

Hormonal Culprit #2: Thyroid

Most of my female patients over 60 aren’t aware that they might have thyroid imbalances (unless they’ve already been diagnosed). Hypothyroidism, which is an under-active thyroid, is very common, especially in women.

The likelihood of developing hypothyroidism becomes even greater with age, leading to coarse, dry skin, causing fine lines to appear as deeper creases. Other indications of hypothyroidism are weight gain, difficulty losing weight, fatigue, low libido and depression.

Radiant Skin Remedy: Get a comprehensive thyroid test, and follow up treatment if needed.

Most annual bloodwork only tests TSH. However, these five components must be evaluated for an accurate assessment:

• TSH
• Free T3
• Free T4
• Reverse T3
• TPO antibodies

Read about why these tests are necessary, and discover the optimal ranges – not what conventional labs say is “normal” – here.

Even if you’re already taking thyroid medication, you still need comprehensive blood testing to determine if your meds are providing you proper support – or if you have autoimmune hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s).

Hormonal Culprit #3: Cortisol

In our culture, stress is a factor of life at every age. By age 60 and over, chronic, cumulative stress is common. This affects the adrenals, resulting in elevated cortisol.

An inflammatory response ensues, causing the breakdown of collagen – which accelerates skin aging. Adrenal dysfunction drives sugar cravings. Consuming even small amounts of sugar increases inflammation, which in turn ages the skin.

Radiant Skin Remedy: Manage stress to heal adrenal dysfunction, age with vitality and improve your skin’s appearance.

While it’s a good idea to limit stressful situations and avoid overcommitting yourself, changing your current life situation isn’t always immediately possible. You can, however, make time for yourself to manage the stress you have.

Daily practices that elicit the relaxation response are powerful ways to deal with stress and lower cortisol levels. Make them a mandatory part of your day, even if only for 5 minutes in the morning and 5 minutes again in the evening. Here are a few suggestions:

• Deep breathing
• Walks in nature
• Massages
• Hot Baths
• Journaling
• Meditation
• Tai Chi

Be open to trying something new. Be sure to choose something you enjoy. You’ll be more likely to stay consistent, which is what matters most!

Healthy, Radiant Skin from the Inside Out!

The best way by far to achieve radiant, healthy skin is from the inside out. Keep up with healthy lifestyle habits such as adequate sleep, a healthy diet and moving your body on a regular basis.

Couple this with some of the radiant skin remedies here to support your hormonal shifts, and your skin will thank you for years to come!

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Do you feel stress shows in the appearance of your skin? What have you tried that has been helpful in improving the health of your skin? Please share your comments below!

What’s the first thing you do every morning? I used to stretch, touch my toes and take a few deep breaths. Now I instinctively reach for my iPhone to see what new disaster looms on the horizon. And so the day begins.

All day, every day, intermittent news alerts flash across our screens. Incessant tweets distract us. Each broadcaster touts his segment as “breaking news.”

One natural disaster tumbles after another. Headlines scream out at us. Icons and leaders are charged with corruption. Traditions are crumbling. Institutional bedrocks are being challenged.

How Do We Feel About This Constant Assault on Our Senses?

My friends tell me:

“I wake up every morning dreading reading the headlines.”

“I’ve stopped watching the news altogether.”

“I can’t hear one more person’s tragic situation. It’s too depressing.”

“It’s one crisis and disaster after another. When will it stop?”

We are splitting our attention in so many ways, that we often don’t truly hear each other. And we need to hear each other.

How Can We Become Better Listeners?

Hearing is the opportunity to be heard, to present one’s side of a case, or to be generally known or appreciated. Listening is to hear something with thoughtful attention.

“The key to the art of listening is selectivity,” states Wilferd A. Peterson in The Art of Living. “You decide what you will accept… listen critically… with an open mind… no matter how much you disagree, for you may learn something.”

How Can We, as a Society, Make a Difference?

We can encourage our elected officials to bring us together to look for and find common ground, so all sides can be heard.

We can organize and take part in impassioned debates, among diverse sub-sets of citizens – perhaps through our houses of worship?

We can dialogue, thrash out, work through and come up with new ideas. And we can build on these new foundations.

What Can One Person Do?

We, as individuals, can share our stories. Here’s mine:

It’s was a freaky dark night. My husband, son, dog and I fled from our Florida home to avoid the looming threat of Hurricane Irma. At a McDonalds in Valdosta, Georgia, we stopped for a caffeine fix.

Two things happened then. First, a rather dowdy-looking, non-descript middle-aged woman waited on me. Her one, very noticeable feature were extraordinary blue eyes. And she went to great lengths to urge me to order the large coffee rather than the small size because they both were the same price.

The second thing that happened: A surge of appreciation suffused my body at her kind sharing of that information. But I was tired. Stressed from the abrupt fleeing of our home. Distraught over possible storm surge from the bay two blocks away from our house. I was fearful about the shortage of gas we might face in the coming hours on the freeway.

A useful tidbit. But, I simply paid for my coffee, stifled the compliment on her eyes floating around in my brain, uttered a perfunctory thank you and walked out.

It was a missed opportunity to connect with a stranger on a human level. She was talking. She was reaching out. And I was not really listening. Nor responding.

Don’t Miss Opportunities to Connect

My high school chum Marcia – unlike me – did rise to the occasion, at a Wendy’s in Fresno, California. This is her story, which she posted on Facebook…

We are leaving and see a family of eight at the register. I hear the girl behind the register say, “What would you like?” This very tall young strapping guy, who is obviously the father, asks, “What’s the cheapest thing you have on the menu?”

Chuck and I looked at each other at the same time. We were both thinking the same thing. I said, “I got this.”

I went up to the counter and said, “Get anything you want for the whole family.” They all looked at me like I was their savior. Hugging and kissing me. They asked if I was Christian. They were surprised to find out I was Jewish.

Based on their reaction, I don’t believe they had ever met anybody Jewish. We had a little discussion about the Jewish New Year and my beliefs and their beliefs.

This father of six told me that Jesus had turned his life around. He had been on drugs and living on the street with his family, and that this was a glorious day for him. This was also a glorious day for me, and the start of a Happy New Year!

A Solution Beckons

Like Marcia and Chuck, we can seize the moment. We can’t respond empathetically to everything, but we can stop the habitual bitching. Cursing. Moaning. Groaning. Handwringing. The tuning out and away from.

Our antennae can be trained to raise our awareness of need, and actively search out ways to be kind and generous.

We can remove the tunnel vision that blinds us to everything but our own immediate goals and agendas. We can fight the urge to curl up, cocoon and turn a blind eye to our fellow citizens’ needs and perspectives.

We can get out of our own way. Break out of our own silo. Pay attention. And rise to action in a helpful way.

We can be a hero.

We can make someone’s day.

The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers and lovers of all kinds.

– Dalai Lama

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Please share what good things you have done to make our world and our country a better place. Have you ever reached out to a stranger in a moment of kindness? You are welcome to join the conversation below.

Like many others out there, I rarely leave the house without wearing my Shape Tape. It’s the easiest, creamiest concealer to dab on with fingers or a brush, and it actually stays put all day long. Plus, the inclusive collection comes in 32 different shades, making it a fit for anyone looking to try it out. But by now, you probably don’t need me to sing the praises of this concealer to know it’s good. You’re probably just looking to score a deal on the concealer you were already going to buy anyway, and that, my friends, is something I can help you with.

This weekend, you’ll be able to shop without paying for shipping. Then, on Oct. 15, 2022 and lasting until January 31, 2022, new QVC shoppers can use code FREESHIP at checkout for free shipping on their first purchase. Plus, this Shape Tape set, which comes with two concealers, is on sale for $52.48, nearly $10 off of the already discounted QVC price. Stock up now and if you’re a fan, lock it in on auto-delivery. That way, you can secure this savings price for ~the rest of time~. Don’t worry, if you ever need to skip a month (because seriously, Shape Tape lasts forever), you can totally do so. Just go to your QVC account and hit “skip delivery.”

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. QVC is a STYLECASTER sponsor, however, all products in this article were independently selected by our editors. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

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Super-Size Shape Tape Complexion Trio

This Shape Tape trio comes with three pieces so you can get the look you’re after every time you do your makeup. The first order will include a gift bag, so this makes a perfect shipment to share with a friend who’s in need of a pick-me-up. From there, it includes one 0.67 oz Shape Tape Contour Concealer, one Shape Tape Glow Wand concealer and an applicator/blending sponge.

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Shape Tape Trio In Tan Deep Sand

If you’re unfamiliar with the variations of Shape Tape, let me break it down for you. Shape Tape Contour concealer is the waterproof concealer made with mango seed butter, shea butter and licorice root extract, among other ingredients, to help smooth out imperfections and blur fine lines and wrinkles. You won’t find any product settling here; just a hydrating blurring effect where you want it on all of your fine lines and discoloration. It provides 16 hours of full coverage and a 12-hour crease-proof formula.

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Shape Tape Trio in Fair Beige

The Glow Wand delivers are more hydrating glow (think glazed donut skin). But don’t worry, there’s no glitter or shimmer; just luscious, dewy skin. Since it’s made with diamond powder, it naturally brightens skin without being shimmery. You can wear each product alone, or layer the glow wand over your concealer for an instant eye lift effect. Don’t forget to pick it up now to score free shipping with code FREESHIP at checkout!