Teddi Mellencamp’s Season 10 Cast Photo Dress

Season 10 Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Fashion

For the super bright, neon-themed Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 10 cast photo Lisa Vanderpump Teddi Mellencamp brought a serious pop of pink with this cute ruched mini dress. And although you don’t need to be pregnant to wear it, we have a feeling that after eating in quarantine we’re all definitely going to be rocking it with a huge bump.

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There’s no one who continually surprises us with their hair like Zendaya. The girl slays every carpet she walks, whether its a movie premiere, the Met Gala or fashion week. We rounded up some of Zendaya’s best hairstyles that give us all the inspiration when we’re heading to the hair salon or just playing around at home. Sure, we might not have a glam team like Z but you can still recreate the vibe of some of these looks in the comfort of your home.

Zendaya has a few hairstylists to thank for her killer styles, including Jennifer Yepez and Ursula Stephen. Someone she also works with? Well, herself, of course. She told InStyle that she sometimes does her own beauty for the red carpet. “It is true,” she said. “More so with makeup. It’s always been a kind of hobby for me. Makeup is an experimental thing. You can literally wipe it off. I’m not going to have this mullet forever — [the wig] will come off when I get home. I’ve made my mistakes. I’ve had questionable moments. But it’s always about the freedom of expression.”

To be quite honest, we’re not sure that Zendaya has made many mistakes—if any at all. When it comes to beauty, she’s all about being herself and having fun with her hair. Whether it’s a bright blonde pixie, long braids, a red bob or a sky-high topknot, she wears each look with the kind of confidence we can all take inspiration from. Peep some of our favorites, below. You might want to bookmark this.

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At the 2019 Queen and Slim film premiere

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At the 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards

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At the 45th Annual People’s Choice Awards

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At the 2019 HBO Primetime Emmys After Party

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At the 2019 Spider-Man: Far From Home film photocall

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At the 2018 Met Gala

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At the 2017 The Greatest Showman film premiere

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At the 2017 The British Fashion Awards

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At the 2017 Teen Choice Awards

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At the 2016 Met Gala

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At the Spring Summer 2016 shows at Paris Fashion Week

When I was growing up in the 1960s, we were taught to never trust anyone over 30. That works great when you are 19, 20 and 21. When you approach 31, 40, 50, 60 and beyond, you may want to modify that stance.

I have come to believe that growing older is a party to be savored. There are many reasons, but here are the top three:

I Have Freedom to Speak My Mind

When I express an opinion, I am given a modicum of respect because I am an older woman. I’m not so old as to be considered ‘doddering,’ but I do have opinions that are sometimes listened to.

Yet, I have given up the need to be right. When I don’t have to be right all the time, I can hear the heart of the other. I can accept and love without judgment. I can listen and learn and be willing to accept that the universe is so much larger than my own views.

Then there is the experience factor. I have lived through enough difficulties in life that when someone asks advice about their child – who is estranged, addicted or swinging from the ceiling – they are more likely to listen to me because I have been through ADD, LD, ADHD and ee-ii-ee-ii-oo with my own children.

I always focus on the positive possibilities of every challenge, thereby lending encouragement to others. In my relationships, idiosyncrasies are tolerated because my family says, “Oh, that’s just how mom is.” Friends who matter know I am quirky and accept it with grace and humor. This is freedom!

I Have Freedom to Follow My Passions

As a young law school graduate, there were societal expectations. In my circle, the path to take was to be a prosecutor for several years, then private practice to make lots of money, then be appointed a judge until you earned a cushy retirement.

I made a good start on that path, then decided to take a mommy sabbatical for 20 years.

Upon my return to practicing law, I have had the freedom to make it look any way I want it to look. I’ve been working on my own terms in a way that makes sense in my very complicated life. It has been rewarding to face off with fresh-faced opponents and encourage them in their craft.

With grown kids, I am freer to pick up some other interests, too. I have made a couple of quilts. I am an apprentice basket weaver. My sister and I make jewelry together for our own enjoyment as well as for sale. I never had the time of the undisturbed space or undivided mind to do this before.

I am freer to give my time to causes I believe in. When I volunteered while the kids were little, there was a constant tension between the desire to volunteer and the guilt over taking time from the children. Now, the kids are grown, I’m busy, they are busy, and we’re all happy.

I Have the Freedom to Forgive

As I get older, I realize I don’t have time to hold grudges. If I have many years left or only a few, I won’t waste those years holding grudges that were silly in their inception. I also don’t have time to nurse grievances. I would rather spend my energy accepting and loving other people.

Finally, I can forgive myself for all the stupid things I did in my youth, and there were many. I can look back in love at that young person and be grateful for the growth I have stumbled through.

I have a deep appreciation for what I have encountered and survived. It is a blessing to encourage others in their difficulties, pointing them to the peace that can lie ahead for them.

So, don’t dread getting older. Go there gracefully. There is tremendous freedom ahead to be enjoyed. The way I see it, from here on it’s all a party – and I’ve never been one to miss a good party. Won’t you come along?

Why do you think that getting older is awesome? What do you do differently now that you are in your 60s and beyond? Please share the many ways you’ve learned to enjoy your freedom!

Financial matters are the top concern for most women 60 and over. Recently, a research project by the National Council on Aging announced “unsurprising” data.

What Were the Study Results?

I’m not downplaying the study; however, members of my community more often than any other issue, say money and outliving their finances is their main worry.

The study names other worrisome
factors like health care and prescription drug costs. The other two are being a
burden to family and losing independence. Which is your biggest concern? Mine
are money and health.

The 2019 Ipsos survey included 1227 U.S. adults aged 60 and older and was conducted on behalf of the National Council on Aging. It shows that seniors are especially concerned by health and finance-related matters.

The survey also highlights how much
female and lower-income seniors are particularly prone to worry about financial
security.

Why Are Women Most Affected by Financial Difficulties?

While caregiving, most women who help
a loved one will risk losing their financial security because they quit or cut
back on their work hours. By doing so, they forfeit contributing to their
retirement funds and savings accounts. That happened to me but there are
thousands of us in the same situation.

What can be more stressful than coming
up close and personal to growing older with no one to help and worrying if you
have any money to pay for life as a senior citizen?

In 2016, nearly 15 percent of women ages 40–44 hadn’t given
birth and were childless. That’s a 5 percent increase from 1976, according to
the U.S. Census Bureau. A 2013 report from AARP projects that by 2040, about 21
percent of the older, disabled population will be childless.

The number of childless older people in the UK is expected
to double by 2030, putting huge pressure on a health and social care system
that is already struggling to support the vulnerable, warned Kirsty Woodard,
founder of Ageing Well Without Children.

Where to Find Support

If you’re in this situation, have you
thought about how you will find help and support in the years ahead? The
members in my group talk about it a lot.

But it’s not just the child-free
individuals who think about it; so do the women with adult children due to
estrangement or living hundreds and even thousands of miles apart.

It’s a sore reminder but one that we
must think about.

A study conducted in my Facebook group
by an academic professor revealed other factors for individuals to think about
and even plan for:

• To identify a caregiver who would help if you become ill or disabled;
• To find a trusted person to help you cope with life’s challenges, like medical and financial decisions;
• To have access to someone in case there’s a crisis;
• To find people to socialize with to avoid loneliness;
• To mitigate your chances of developing chronic conditions.

When you create a plan to tackle these
issues, then you’re less confused and uncertain about handling them in the
coming years.

Here are three strategies I use to
help me, and hopefully, they will get you moving in the right direction. You
can use this strategy no matter the concern or issue.

Prioritize

First, identify and select one top
concern you are now struggling with or have deep concerns about.

Why Change?

Secondly, list the reasons why you
want to change. For me, it was health. After giving care to Mom and Dad, I knew
if I was unhealthy later on, dealing with multiple chronic illnesses, I would
be in a world of hurt since I have no one to rely on for help like my parents
had.

Identify What Intensifies the Issue

Then, assess the factors of the issue
or concern – here’s where you’ll go deeper. If you want to avoid chronic
illness, like I did, then the factors that affect health conditions are tobacco
use, harmful use of alcohol, blood pressure, physical inactivity, cholesterol,
unhealthy diet, and blood glucose – a few of the factors I addressed when
planning for a better health.

Or if you want a larger support system
– what are you willing to do to increase that system of support? Are you
willing to leave your house, join a Meetup group? What are you willing to
invest to make this happen? You see, no one will do it for you. It’s up to you
to get going in the right direction.

Above all, shift your mindset from problem solving to a possibility focus. That can be done by asking questions that open your thinking to possibilities. The favorite ones that I use are: “Why does this issue exist?” and, “What might be an interesting new way to come at this challenge?”

How are you planning to age alone? Do
you have a support system? What are your major concerns and how do you plan to
cope with the issues that will come your way? Please share your thoughts with
our community!

How many hours have you spent in front of the TV this week? What about your computer? The truth is, most of us recognise that it’s not just the under-30s who are spending too long slumped in front of a screen and that this sedentary lifestyle just isn’t doing us any favours.

The
science is simple. Keeping fit and active not only adds extra years to your
life but also ensures better quality living. The general advice is to try to
work at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity into your week.

But
what if you don’t fancy the thought of pounding the treadmill in a gym? If
you’re anything like me, the last thing you want is to find yourself face-to-face
with yet another screen!

I
was lucky that my moment of epiphany came in my 20s when I stumbled on walking as
a way to explore the globe. Guiding group tours in South America and beyond, opened
up a whole new world in so many ways, and as they say, I’ve never looked back.

In
fact, rather than being weary of walking, I find myself becoming increasingly
passionate about it, partly for its benefits as I age, but also for the simple
joy of being in the fresh air, seeing new sights, and meeting some wonderful
people.

The Physical Benefits of Walking

So,
what are some benefits of walking? Well, a healthier heart and lungs, for
starters. It’s also great for weight loss and reducing high blood pressure, and
there’s less risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

As
we get older, walking also helps us maintain strong bones and muscle mass. Everyone
experiences muscle loss as they age, but if you’re physically inactive, you can
lose as much as 3–5% each decade.

Isn’t Running Just as Good?

It’s
true that running offers all of these benefits in addition to burning more
calories. However, walking can still certainly get you in shape and is less
stressful on the joints. Better still, you can take it up relatively late in
life, regardless of your fitness level.

Location Matters When Walking

Once
you’re in the swing of things and ready to build your fitness, you’ll discover
that different routes and terrains exercise different parts of your body.

Walking
uphill, for instance, gives a great glute workout, but if you’re trying to
increase endurance, a longer, flatter walk can be just as effective.

The important thing is that it works for you. S, find a level and pace that you’re comfortable with.

Walking for a Healthy Mind

Aside
from the physical benefits, what else can walking do for us? Let’s start with
the feelgood factor. Most people who walk regularly are in no doubt that being out
in the fresh air does as much for them as the exercise.

Feeling
low? Just a 10-minute walk
has been found to relieve symptoms of anxiety and help refresh the mind and
lift the mood. There’s plenty of
evidence to suggest that walking also helps with creativity.

You’ll also find yourself noticing new things and discovering new places. Whether you live in the city or a rural setting, one of the joys of walking is having the mental space to absorb what’s going on around you.

In
an urban setting, you’ll be surprised what you notice once you escape the
confines of a car and pound the streets! And interestingly, a city walk with
glimpses of quirky architecture and graffitied buildings can be every bit as satisfying
as a stroll through leafy woodland or along a dramatic coastal path.

Any Other Reasons to Start Walking?

Personally,
although I spend a good part of my year guiding walks, I still always try to
catch up with old friends on a walk rather than over a coffee.

Whether
you go on a gentle amble or a city-centre tour, as well as creating memories
you’ll probably find that you’re both more relaxed and attentive to each other.
Free from the distractions of other people and noise, it’s easier to focus on
one another and on the conversation.

Of
course, walking is also an excellent way to make new friends. If you’re unable
to persuade your family or friends to join you, or you like the idea of meeting
new people, sign up to the local walking group where you’ll find plenty of
like-minded women.

Finally,
there’s the added benefit that, unlike many gym and health club memberships,
walking is completely free!

How Do I Get Started?

Firstly,
remember that it’s never too late to get fit through walking. Here are a few
tips to get things underway:

• Make sure you have some
  comfortable trainers or hiking boots.
• Start with walking to the shops
  or work.
• Plan a regular walk with a
  friend.
• Slowly build up to increase
  your walking distance and speed.

What is your experience with walking groups? Have you tried joining
one in your own town/city? Or perhaps you’ve been on a hiking holiday? Where in
the world would you most like to take a walking holiday? Please share in the
comments below.