Jackie Goldschneider’s Jackie Necklace on RHONJ

Season 10 Real Housewives of New Jersey Fashion

Jackie Goldschneider’s “Jackie” necklace that she’s been wearing a ton this season on The Real Housewives of New Jersey (including in her confessionals) has been getting a ton of requests from readers and for good reason; it’s basically a more updated, blinged out version of the iconic “Carrie” necklace from Sex and the City and totally has our names written all over it (or least we want it to). So head on down below if you’re now ready to have this very cool nameplate thrown your way, Jersey-style.

Fashionably,

Faryn

Necklace by Robyn Leslie Fine Jewelry (email rlesliejewels@gmail.com or DM on Instagram for Info)

Info: @Jackiegoldschneider

Photo (Top R): @RobynLeslieFineJewelry

Originally posted at: Jackie Goldschneider’s Jackie Necklace

To say winters are long in Syracuse,
New York, is like saying “the sun is hot.” Of course, we haven’t seen the sun
in so long that you might need to use a different metaphor.

Have you heard the expression “It’s
not the heat, it’s the humidity”? Our version is, “It’s not the cold, it’s the
grey.”

Alaskans may have many words for snow,
but Syracuse isn’t far behind. In the 28 years since I’ve lived here, I’ve
learned to differentiate “lake effect snow” from a regular “snow event” (the
snowflakes really do look different!).

Our proximity to Lake Ontario means
that, to use the scientific meteorological parlance, we get dumped on. Our
airport has a proud display in the lobby about how the snow removal is state of
the art. Yes, Syracuse is the snowiest metropolitan region in the whole U.S.

And it wears on us.

What’s That Orb?

The dirty wash water cloud cover stays
with us for roughly six months. Waking up to sunshine feels bizarre. I was
recently watching the wonderful show Schidtt’s Creek and felt oddly
confused. Something wasn’t quite right. Then I realized the show is set in a sunny
location.

The first sunny day will find people
who look like they were liberated from prison. The levity in public places is
palpable. We feel like grizzlies on the first day after hibernation.

“What’s that bright yellow orb in the
sky,” we ask. It’s a joke that’s always funny to Syracusians. We also enjoy
“January has been the longest year!”

Hygge on Steroids

Knitting helps. Baking helps. But if
you are going to get through a typical Syracuse winter, you need to have a well
thought out strategy. You are probably familiar with the concept of hygge – the
Scandinavian practice of making one’s living space super cozy.

Well, I’m taking hygge to a new level.
This has been the longest winter ever. The combination of the grey and the
shorter days is really tough on the psyche. My full spectrum light is working
overtime.

Famed writer Anne Lammott has a
beautiful practice to help her feel comforted when things are not going well.
She may feel overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or just plain out of sorts. She
lives in California, so I’ve adapted the practice for snow belt application.

She makes herself a “cruise ship,”
gathering every single creature comfort she can think of. She makes herself a
space on the couch where everything she needs is at her reach: pillows,
magazines, coffee, stacks of books, and peanut M&Ms.

She luxuriates in her nest of comfort,
reading, napping, snacking until she feels revived. Sometimes it takes the
entire day. Her family knows not to disturb her. This is serious business.

My Cruise Ship

I’ve taken this concept and reworked
it to suit me, and I suggest you do too, if you are in need of some mid-winter
mood enhancement.

I have a lovely upholstered chair
(also known as my perch where one of my Jack Russells likes to nest), an
upholstered hassock, and a little table right beside me which used to be a
piano bench. It’s covered with a lovely Marimekko cheerful green print cloth
that a client gave me.

It’s the perfect size for the
following: soy candle with subtle pine scent; knitting supplies; coffee mug;
sparkly blue and green rock; book on Body Kindness (a must read!); mini full
spectrum light; paper and pen for article ideas and other random thoughts; and
small plant to remind me that there are growing things all around.

I read seed catalogs here, but I
remind myself that it can sometimes snow on Mother’s Day. Various knitting
projects live in the basket right beside the bench. The yarns are colorful and
luxurious.

It’s a Time for Gratitude

A big fan of gratitude, I do try to
see the upside. Lots of decluttering happens. Candle making happens. I still go
out with the dogs, even if I need to wear a face mask for the windchill
(another Syracuse specialty).

Inside projects help a lot. Weekly
indoor tennis is a Godsent, also presenting me with the opportunity to shave my
legs.

These winter trials do make
Syracusians a particularly grateful bunch. When the snow finally leaves, and we
see the first little green buds in the garden, you might conclude that we’ve
collectively been into the local Finger Lakes wine. Citizens are giddy. We’re
practically skipping through the streets. It’s amusing to see the
transformation.

But until then, I’m checking my
weather app to see when I can take my dog for a walk.

How do you deal with particularly long
weather streaks – whether it be cold, heat, rainy days? Do you have a practice
or activity that helps? What does your cozy place look like? Please share with
our community!

Teresa Giudice’s Graffiti Backpack in Italy

Season 10 Episode 16 Real Housewives of New Jersey Fashion

Teresa Giudice’s graffiti backpack in Italy on tonight’s Season 10 finale episode of RHONJ is actually from the luxury label’s 2014 collection, and according to our archives the same year we reported on it being worn by Kim Zolciak. And considering we doubt Kim would still be using the same bag for so long and there’s only a limited quantity out there, it’s very possible that Teresa bought her exact same one (which we’ll find out if we see a red solo cup fall out onto the Italian cobblestone). 

Fashionably,

Faryn

Also Seen On Kim Zolciak:

Click Here to See Her Sold Out Chanel Backpack

Originally posted at: Teresa Giudice’s Graffiti Backpack

Teresa Giudice’s Pink Metallic Season 10 Finale Dress

Season 10 Episode 16 Real Housewives of New Jersey Fashion

Based on the previews tonight’s RHONJ Season 10 finale looks absolutely insane considering the fourth wall gets broken (which we literally never see on Housewives) when Teresa Giudice gets aggressively mad that producers are probably definitely going to use the footage of her being called out on Danielle’s revelation. But then again she did look amazing in the pink metallic dress she was wearing, so we wouldn’t be surprised if later on she told them to “Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it.” 

Fashionably,

Faryn

Click Here to Shop Her Ramy Brook Dress in Limited Sizing

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Originally posted at: Teresa Giudice’s Pink Metallic Season 10 Finale Dress

Teresa Giudice’s Gucci Sweatshirt in Italy

Season 10 Episode 16 Real Housewives of New Jersey Fashion

Tonight Season 10 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey concludes with the emotional moment we’ve all been waiting for: Teresa Giudice and the kids finally reuniting with Joe in Italy. And with that comes Teresa whipping out an old school Italian label in the form of this Gucci sweatshirt, which may just make you extra emotional once you see the price tag so get ready to grab a lot of tissues.

Fashionably,

Faryn

Click Here to Shop Her Gucci Sweatshirt

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Click Here to Shop it in Black

Originally posted at: Teresa Giudice’s Gucci Sweatshirt