Emily Simpson’s Gold Puff Sleeve Confessional Look

Real Housewives of Orange County Season 16 Fashion

Not to sound too dramatic, but already this season Emily Simpson has been pure gold. Which is why her gold puff sleeve confessional look suits her perfectly. I just think when you get her together with Gina Kirschenheiter and a drink of some sort the sky is the limit. Unfortunately the sky was not the limit when it came to the gold bodysuit. Which is all fine and dandy because we’ve curated some great Style Stealers below.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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Heather Dubrow’s Black One Shoulder Dress at Her Party

Real Housewives of Orange County Season 16 Episode 2 Fashion

Last week Heather Dubrow’s party started off on a very good black-lace-up-sandaled foot. But from the looks of the previews of tonight’s episode that foot makes a swift kick in the groin and it all ends up going south.

One highlight was Heather’s black one shoulder dress. I couldn’t find it for the longest time, but she came to our rescue and shared the deets on her IG. However, much like the the hopes for this party, the stock of this dress is out the door. BUT there are great Style Stealers below that are ready to come right in .

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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Heather Dubrow’s Black Puff Sleeve Top

Real Housewives of Orange County Season 16 Episode 2 Fashion

I totally agree with Heather Dubrow in saying that some things aren’t others’ business to know. But that doesn’t apply to finding out where she got her very cute black puff sleeve top. Well, good news because we are spilling the champs tea. And unlike that other secret, this is one worth telling everyone.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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Staying physically fit, strong, and flexible into our 60s, 70s, and beyond is a worthwhile goal. We all want to remain active and independent, and our physical well-being is key. But it’s not easy to find that delicate balance between doing enough to challenge ourselves but not so much that we end up on the sidelines.

I’ve been giving this lots of thought lately. I recently experienced just such a setback as I got back to hiking the hills once the smoke cleared after the devastating California fires last summer.

I was so excited to be outdoors again – and overly enthusiastic about getting back in shape – after an unwelcomed hiatus, I went for daily excursions that were too long and too strenuous. My ambitious routine ended with me flat on my back in terrible pain for more than a week.

I sought medical attention, fearing I had a serious injury. But was relieved to learn a spasm of the psoas muscle resulted in a pinched nerve in my hip. I recovered with bed rest, ice, and daily stretching. When my doctor warned me climbing steep trails without stretching would cause a reoccurrence, I got the message.

Overexertion of weak muscles, falls, and other injuries can be serious for us. At the very least, they can require weeks of rehab. But that shouldn’t discourage us from getting – and staying – active and achieving our fitness goals.

We can take precautionary steps to protect ourselves and develop a healthy and productive routine. Here are a few of my fitness goals for this winter to ensure I make progress without another mishap.

Establish a Routine and Stick with It

Research shows 150 minutes of exercise each week helps maintain weight and muscle strength. It’s important that we commit to a schedule to stay healthy. Even when it’s cold outside, or we are feeling less than motivated, moving our body in some way for 30 minutes ensures it will stay ready to perform.

Always Warm Up

I love to hike, especially up steep climbs. It’s exhilarating and gives me a gratifying sense of accomplishment looking back and seeing how far I’ve come. But these days, instead to charging straight up, I start with a short warm up.

I park my car a half mile from the trailhead and let my muscles wake up along the way. Sufficiently warming up our muscles helps prevent injury.

Include Stretching and Cooldown

When I get to the trail, I take a few minutes to flex and stretch before I head out. Once I’ve finished the hike, I walk it off before I get back into the car. Muscles take time to cool down and to release the lactic acid that builds up in reaction to exercise.

It is essential to drink plenty of water, not only during the workout, but in the hours after, to flush the lactic acid that contributes to waking up with sore muscles the next day.

Varied Activities

To maintain good posture and full function, we need a fitness routine that engages the entire body and balances our muscles. Also, a varied routine helps prevent boredom. Muscles develop by being stressed.

Micro tears occur with strenuous use, and the body produces proteins to repair them, resulting in a stronger muscle. But while they are rebuilding, the muscles need to rest.

So the best routine includes strenuous workouts followed by a day to rest that muscle group and focus on others, rotating through all the major muscle groups each week.

Full Body Strength Training

Strength training does not require fancy equipment or even any weights. It can be effectively accomplished with the resistance of your own body weight.

Include Exercise for Balance and Fall Prevention

Yoga and Pilates are both excellent choices to improve balance and keep our bodies limber. Two 30 minute sessions a week will keep core muscles strong.

Plan for Your Long-Term Fitness

Find activities that can be enjoyed for a long time. Walking, hiking, swimming, and cycling are all good choices because we can modify the routine depending on changes in our ability.

Maintain the Proper Mindset

I believe wholeheartedly our perspective affects our outcome. Fitness starts in our minds. Feeling positive and optimistic about how exercise benefits us – and cultivating the fortitude to challenge ourselves to be and stay engaged in physical wellness – will produce the desired results and keep us active, independent, and healthy into the future.

What is your exercise routine? Do you rotate the muscle groups? What kind of warm-up do you do? How does it help you? Have you tried exercising without warming up first? What were the results? Please share with the community!

Tis the season… so as an online dating coach and consultant, I’m sharing frequent questions I get this time of year from singles…  

Is December a Good Month to Date or Should I Wait?

Ohhhhh, go for it! There is not a bad month of the year to begin dating – truly! With over 25 years of dating experience (as the founder of Its Just Lunch and Thirty-Three Thousand dates), I love December. It’s festive. Holiday parties. Good cheer. Good moods. Lighting of Christmas Trees. Hanukkah. Christmas cookies. Mistletoe. Oh wait, this is probably the happiest month of the year to date!

My Friends Told Me to Wait Until January to Try Out Online Dating. Thoughts?

Nope. When YOU are ready, you are ready. Many of my clients get invited to holiday parties after the first two dates – why not show off that new sparkly dress? There also seems to be a plethora of Ugly Christmas sweater parties this year – why wait? You can still date in January but think of the potential fun Christmas friend and work parties with a date you may have missed out on!

I Just Met Someone I Like – Just One Date so Far. How Many More Dates Till I Invite Him to a Holiday Party?

Well, since we are under a time crunch, normal rules don’t apply. Assuming that you have a second date planned this week, that’s the time to ask him! No need to be shy – it’s a likely yes, as who doesn’t like holiday parties, especially since last year we had none?

When Do You Subject Them to Your Family?

The word subject here makes me nervous. Is it generally a happy time with your family, or is it a dysfunctional once-a-year get-together? Also, it depends on logistics. If it’s a fun family holiday, and they live in the same geo area (one that doesn’t require flights, hotels, etc.), why not? Then again, if you are miserable during this family day, don’t share your misery.

I’ve Had 3 Dates with a Guy I Really Like. How Many Dates Till I Buy Him a Gift?

Let me use a graphic instead of long explanations.

Should I Purchase Gifts (Albeit Small) for the Kids/Grandkids of a Man I’ve Dated for a Few Months?

This is a thoughtful question. If the kids are in their 20’s, no. If you’ve never met the kids, no. Why confuse them? Now, if the kids are in the 12-17,18-year-old range, a small gift is a sweet idea. A $25 Starbucks card would be appropriated.

If the kids are very young, no. If you are partaking in their holiday festivities, a box of chocolates or gingerbread cookies will go over well with the little ones.

Should I Be Jealous (Or Annoyed) If My Boyfriend of 4 Months Prefers to Spend the Holidays with His Ex-Wife and Their Kids?

You’ve been dating 4 months, not 4 years. This is your first holiday season with this new man – I recommend picking another day (say, December 26) to celebrate together. Jealous? That will get you absolutely nowhere in a relationship, alienate him and kudos to him for an amicable relationship that he must have with his ex… and he cares about his kids!

Keep the questions coming, ladies. It’s not too late ever to date.

Have you wondered about any of the above questions? What answers have you received to date? Do you have a question (or more) of your own?