Kristin Cavallari’s Tan Pom Pom Sweater on Instagram

Kristin Cavallari Instagram Fashion 2021

While people in the comments were apparently up in arms about Kristin Cavallari not showing her kids’ faces in this pic on Instagram (hey, respect her privacy y’all!), we’re just #thankful that she posted a frontal view of her cute tan pom pom sweater. Which needless to say makes us want to get our arms up and into asap. 

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Kyle Richards’ Green Floral Maxi Dress at the Italian Dinner

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While Teresa Giudice’s Italian night on episode 5 of RHUGT was supposed to be about the food, for us it was definitely about the fighting over glam fashion like Kyle Richards’ green floral maxi dress. Which may be sold out, however we’ve served up some equally Fabulicious Style Stealers for you to get a taste of down below. 

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Being a family caregiver can be both a full-time job and life’s sole purpose during its duration. One thing is certain, though: The cycle of life continues, and loved ones die.

What then? How do you cope with the void? How do you define a new purpose or reinvigorate an old one? Chris MacLellan, the Bow-Tie Guy, helped me sort it out.

The story of Chris and his partner, Richard, was chronicled as a 2015 Pulitzer Prize winning story in the Sun Sentinel, Florida. It is a story of healing and hope and has been read by almost half a million people.

Combating Isolation

It is necessary to set up your post-caregiving life during the caregiving itself. For example, oftentimes family caregivers become isolated. They do not see their friends as much. They turn down social invitations. And in such situation friends are not sure what to do or say.

As those bonds weaken, it takes an effort after the caregiving is over to reestablish those connections or build new friendships. For Chris, after the caregiving was over, the isolation intensified.

Caregivers Are Not Prepared

Talking about the end of a caregiving journey is not dissimilar to talking about the beginning. In both cases, people are thrust into new roles and are woefully unprepared.

Chris says that simply being aware that your caregiving journey will end someday is an important first step. Just as the caregiving hits you over the head, so does the void it creates when it is over.

Getting to Acceptance

Caregivers experience all kinds of emotions when the journey is over. There is relief. There is sadness that the life you once had is gone. There is the guilt of moving on. It can take time to get to acceptance.

For me personally, acceptance came after I took up the offer of grief counseling from the hospice where Mom spent her final hours. For Chris, it came through advocacy and writing a book. Each of us has found our own way of processing.

Maybe you keep a journal and can find comfort in that. Or you immerse yourself in a cause that is related to what a loved one went through. Acceptance is different for everyone. It will happen for you in its time.

Take Care of the Person in Front of You

We try to teach caregivers about taking care of themselves while they are still on the journey. Many do not. In fact, a large number of caregivers predecease the person for whom they are caring.

That was the case with my sister. If you can’t learn the lesson during the caregiving, heed it afterwards. Take stock of your overall well-being. Take care of your physical and emotional self.

Support Needed

Whether you follow what I did and seek grief support afterwards or continue to attend caregiver support groups, it is essential to talk with others.

Unfortunately, there are few, if any, after-care support groups, so often we are left to our own devices about how to cope, where to turn and with whom to talk. The needs of the after-caregiver are different, yet they need to be met.

Health providers have a role in this support. Often, caregivers are ignored by health providers. Statistics show that one in three providers will ask for family caregiver input during the caregiving, and only one in six will ask the caregiver themselves about their own health.

This approach needs to change on many levels and for many reasons, not the least of which is that talking to caregivers improves quality and safety.

Luckily, my physician recognized my caregiver stress early on and addressed it with concern. Now, with Mom gone, he still monitors how I am coping. Choosing the right physician – not just for mom or dad, but for yourself – is critical. Shop around.

Prepare Now

The minute you realize you are in a caregiving situation, you need to prepare for the end of it, according to Chris. In his case, his partner was advocating for Chris to take care of himself.

If you want to watch my interview with Chris and 51 other experts, take a look at our virtual Caregiver Summit.

How about yourself? What can you tell the community about life after caregiving and what tips can you offer? Please share your insights in the comments below.

Kerry Washington is one of those celebs who makes you feel like you two could be friends. You would have a girls’ night in and wear face masks and watch Shonda Rhimes shows on repeat. So when I got a chance to chat with her over Zoom, I jumped at it. Washington has incredible skin and it glows even through my 7-year-old MacBook. She gave me the rundown on her skincare routine, including a “game-changing” eye cream, as well as her Thanksgiving TikTok plans. You’re going to want to keep reading.

Washington is a Neutrogena spokesperson but she’s way more than just a pretty face. She’s incredibly knowledgeable about the formulas and what works for her specific skin and why. We’re here to talk about the new Rapid Firming Collection, which she adds to her favorites from the hydrating HydroBoost line. The actor admits that she’s doing more to her skin since the pandemic started.

“I don’t know I would have done all that before the pandemic,” she says. “I was in such a rush to go to bed and wake up for the next day but I started really trying to implement some of that stuff, the multi-step approach, to be more generous with myself and I find it to be very effective. And it literally takes less than five minutes to take each of those steps.”

It just so happens that we’re in luck: Practically every item in Washington’s skincare routine is on sale at Amazon for Black Friday, including the firming eye cream she swears by.

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Washington starts her morning with the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Lightweight Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel ($7.49 at Amazon). If she worked out first, she’ll use a Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Face Wipe (on sale for $8.93 at Amazon) first. Then, she adds the Neutrogena Rapid Firming Collagen Triple Lift Face Serum (on sale for $12.84 at Amazon), which is a lightweight collagen serum to help keep skin firm and bouncy. Last comes sunscreen, because there’s nothing more important for your skin.

One of the new products Washington uses both morning and night is the Neutrogena Rapid Firming Peptide Multi Action Eye Cream (on sale for $20.30 at Amazon), which she calls a “game-changer,” saying: “When I do it, morning and night, I tend to not need concealer. I love that addition to the routine.”

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Along with the eye cream, Washington loves the new Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ .5% Power Serum ($42.99 at Ulta). “It’s a really great starter retinol,” she says. “It’s very gentle and it’s really effective. not just for fine lines but for darker spots.”

She plans to show her skincare routine with the new products on TikTok — well, maybe. If she has time. When I tell her I find it hard to keep up with all the platforms and all the trends, she tells me she tries not to buy into that. “I think it’s hard, I think we’re all under that pressure,” she says. “I try to let it inspire me to try new things rather than make me feel pressured to try new things. I’m thinking about doing a Thanksgiving turkey TikTok with my dad. He’s always good for content. I try to rope people in with me to make it more fun.”

Whichever one she decides to do, we’ll definitely be watching.

In southern Provence, especially this time of year, you might run across these itsy-bitsy figurines, and you might not know what they are. Upon questioning the store/market owner, you are told they are Santons. Well, you still don’t know what they are so let’s try to find out and get a better understanding of these colorful figurines.

What Are Santons?

Asanton, or santous, or santouos, or “little saints” are petit hand-painted figurines made out of terracotta (clay) from Marseille or Aubagne in the Provence region of Southeastern France.

Why Do These Little Figurines Have Such a Big History?

Some believe that the original santons arose from the first living nativity scene said to be created in 1223 by St Francis. For sure we do know that the santons of today were created by the French people during the French Revolution in the 18th century as a counterrevolutionary movement.

During the beginning of the French revolutuion, the government closed down all churches and banned the display of nativity scenes in homes. Consequently, in privacy, commoners started making their own small figurines out of anything they had at hand – cloth pieces, paper mache and even dried bread. At great risk, these dedicated people still continued to display their beloved santons in their homes.

In Marseille, Jean-Louis Lagnel started his own kind of revolution in 1797 by molding small figures out of clay. Lagnel’s goal was to make the santons affordable for the ordinary person. By using clay instead of wood carvings, Lagnel was able to keep the price down. Unfortunately, Lagnel’s santons were not fired as the santons are today and broke easily.

What and Who Does a Santon Grouping Depict?

Everyday life has always been represented in a santon set. You will find traditional colorful tradesmen and women represented in their work skills in their villages. Bakers, tailors, milkmaids, gardeners, vegetable sellers, chestnut sellers, candlestick makers and children are all common figures.

Animals such as dogs, ducks, cows, geese, sheep, donkeys, cats and chickens just to mention a few appear everywhere. Structural buildings, barns, bridges or anything that might be needed to form a village will also be displayed.

How Are Santons Made?

To begin with, the making of a santon is indeed a labor of love and patience. An artist, called a “Santonnier” will go to great trouble to bring his newly made figure to life. It is not uncommon to find them spending hours searching for twigs or plants to glue to their creations.

Once the just right “accessory” is found, he will “santonnifie” the santon, in other words, bring the santon to life. Many Santonniers work in family business, passing the trade down from generation to generation.

The Santonnier starts his creation by carving the original figure from clay. Once carved, a two-piece plaster cast is made and several more figures are made although never mass produced. Later, the drying process is finished in a kiln and the hand painting process begins.

The traditional bright colors of Provence are always present – yellow, green, red and blue. Santons will come in many sizes but mostly between two to 15 cm in height.

Where to Find These Treasured Collectables?

I found my prized set at a flea marketin a Provencal town called L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Also, during the months of November and December in southern France, there are several holiday regional fairs and exhibitions selling santons, and of course in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, where they originated.

Marseille even holds a Santon festival, which has been going on since 1803. It’s called the “Foire aux Santons (Santon Fair). Of course, you will also find retail stores specializing in nothing but santons.

Do you have a prized santon set? If so, where did you get yours? What does your set depict?