Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 10 Reunion Fashion

It’s time for the Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 10 reunion and it looks like the name of the game is sequins. The Bravo reunion stylists have started to luvvvvv a theme (Potomac in all white, Dallas in red and black, OC in velvet and metallic ….) and as someone who loves things to look like they flow, I’m totally on board.

Although we have a sneak peek of the fashion of Melissa Gorga, Jackie Goldschneider, Teresa Giudice, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania and Jennifer Aydin, based on the season finale I might just venture to say the drama at the reunion will be ever better than the dresses. And I’d venture to say that Melissa better take out that pony tail before Danielle Staub arrives (sorry…Teresa told me to say that).

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*We will add info on Jennifer Aydin’s dress if we get it*

Originally posted at: Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 10 Reunion Fashion

Actress and model Isabella Rossellini told a story a few years ago about an incident that occurred with her while she was perusing items at an antique store.

As she turned a corner, she suddenly caught sight of what she described as “an old woman.” And then she realized she was looking at a mirror and the “old woman” was herself.

I think many of us have had this experience. What makes it particularly shocking is that it can even happen on a day when we feel pretty good. That disconnect – between how we feel on the inside and how we look on the outside – can be very jarring.

How Fashion Can Reverse Aging

One of the most effective ways to avoid looking and feeling “old” is to change how we dress. Simply embracing a new, fashion-forward style, even in a small way, can make us feel fresh and, well, younger!

Blessedly, the fashion runways are showing models who are over 50, over 60, and over 70, demonstrating to the world that we are not invisible and that we can be very chic.

But sometimes we need to ignore the style messages we get, even from close friends. Yesterday one of my readers asked me for help about what she should wear. She was dismayed, she said, because “everyone wants to put me in dull old lady clothes.”

Her blonde hair had turned gray and she had just celebrated her 71^st birthday. But innately, she still had a lot of playful and high-spirited qualities in her facial features and bone structure.

I gave her permission to continue to add those elements to her wardrobe. They worked perfectly for her. And because her coloring was bright and lively, I also encouraged her to check out the wonderful array of cheerful new colors on display this spring.

Her response: “This is helping. I feel like I’m still young and vibrant, like I still have a life to live.”

Finding Our Own “Youthful” Style

Well, not all of us have innate youthful-looking features. That doesn’t disqualify us from dressing in a manner that shows we still have youthful-thinking minds. Barring super short skirts which are once again on the rise, literally, there are a lot of options, especially this year.

For someone with a natural, casual, and laid-back style, the new khaki carpenter pants and safari-type jackets are fun ways to spruce up a wardrobe. And, of course, there is the benefit of all those useful pockets!

You can affect a fashion-forward look by simply throwing a khaki jacket over a dress or wearing it with a nice tee and pair of jeans. Better yet, pair it with a blouse or dress in a cheerful print, such as the currently popular liberty-print florals, a trend that is still going strong.

For classic types, just adding a pretty scarf to your blazer and tailored blouse can freshen up your look. Scarves show we put thought into the entire outfit.

If you’re after an even more upbeat look, swap out the blouse for a striped Breton tee to wear with that scarf. Nautical themes, botanical prints and even smaller polka dots are new (but of course, old) trends in scarves this year.

Rounding Out Your Bag

The new shapes in handbags offer multiple options for a wardrobe update. But they require some careful analysis. There are a lot of playful circular bags around (made popular by Meghan Markle) but just make sure you match that much round playfulness in your personality.

If you don’t want to go full circle, there are a lot of circle-handled square bags. Another great choice is one of the artsy-looking basket bags for the summer, if you want to make a more creative, dramatic statement.

Then there are the squishy, softer leather pouches and sacks. These work if you have softer, romantic qualities in your overall look.

And believe it or not, fanny packs are making a comeback! Just avoid them if you have an ample tummy. They tend to bounce up and down as you walk and call attention to your mid-section.

What Else Makes Us Look “Old” and How to Avoid These

Now, of course, looking old is not just a matter of having a dated fashion sense. There are certain changes to our faces that just signify the march of time. For one thing, our skin no longer reflects light as it once did. There’s an easy fix for that: moisturize and add a bit of makeup.

For another, our hair color and texture are changing. Another easy fix: either color it or get a new, chic haircut – and be sure to keep it up.

One of the most telling signs of aging is a drooping mouth. Crinkles and wrinkles around the eyes add a bit of a character to the face, but a drooping mouth says, “Gravity won.”

Don’t despair though. There is even a simple solution for that one: smile – which is one of my favorite cards in Margaret Manning’s Aging Gracefully card deck. In addition to changing the way you feel when you smile, turning up the corners of your mouth can actually change the way you look, over time.

Your face contains 43 muscles. Just like your abs, quadriceps, and biceps, you face responds to exercise. So you might even practice keeping a smile on your face while you exercise! You’ll confound the other people sweating and grunting at the gym!

How do you avoid looking old? Or are you simply grateful to have made it to this age and wear your years proudly? Give us a glimpse of what keeps you feeling younger as the years go by! Please join the conversation!

Clean beauty means something different to everyone and every brand. Because we don’t have great regulations in the U.S., you have to research a little to find out what you feel most comfortable with. Beautycounter’s Lip Trio is a new launch from the beauty brand that advocates for more health-protective laws for the personal care industry. This isn’t just another stellar product from the company, although it is that, it’s also a push for change.

For Beautycounter’s seventh anniversary (happy birthday!), it’s rolling out three limited-edition, ultra-creamy lipsticks in seriously adorable packaging. Portland, Oregon-based artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon designed the tubes with playful colors and patterns, each with a message meant to inspire change within the self-care industry. Beautycounter Red (a vibrant red) reads “Powered by People,”  The Fuchsia is Clean (a bright fuchsia) reads “Our Future Depends on You,” and B. Fearless (a neutral pink) says “Ok Let’s Do This.”

Image: Beautycounter.

In addition to the new lipsticks, founder and CEO Gregg Renfrew is rolling out an initiative so you can get involved in the national movement advocating for updated federal regulations. Just text “BetterBeauty” to 52886 to ask Congress for #betterbeauty. It’s that easy—about as easy as shopping each of the new lippies, below.

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Give ‘Em Lip Color Intense Lipstick in Beautycounter Red

A vibrant red.

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Give ‘Em Lip Color Intense Lipstick in The Fuchsia Is Clean

A bright fuchsia.

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Give ‘Em Lip Color Intense Lipstick in B. Fearless

A neutral pink.

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Ariana Madix’s Snake Print Pants

Vanderpump Rules Season 8 Episode 9 Fashion

Ariana Madix’s snake print pants—which we reported on Lisa Rinna wearing—are a casual gem in an episode with a lot of dressier style. I love a great dress, but in terms of use I love a great casual pant like this that I know I will wear almost weekly.

It’s great that Ariana and Tom Sandoval ended up going to Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright’s wedding, despite the fighting and hurt feelings. Because I think when it comes down to it everyone cares about everyone else involved, and the only snake involved is on Ariana’s pants.

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Originally posted at: Ariana Madix’s Snake Print Pants

Ladies, when you “dis” something you mentally degrade or put it down. This can hinder you from using your financial resources in retirement to fulfill your unique version of true wealth.

In my 23+ years in the personal finance world, I have discovered that the money in your pocket is just a small influence. It is your mindset that moves you in a positive, productive direction. Let’s look at three mindsets that hold us back and how to overcome them.

Dealing with Discontent

“If I only had…”, “I wish I hadn’t….”, “I don’t understand…” These are all discontent messages. What is yours?

As you push through dissing this arena of your finances, look at how money’s purpose in your life is evolving. Consider these three power moves to get you over the discontentment hurdle:

Create Awareness

It is an emotional shift to go from the accumulation phase to distribution phase. Many women have a challenging time with this transition – whether it is how to take Social Security or draw out of your various financial instruments.

It may be in wrestling with the uncertainties that life may toss your way. You are not alone! Your awareness of these areas of discontent is a big step in overcoming them.

Embrace Gratitude

Some people will always have more than you, and others will have less. Take a moment each day in humble gratitude to recognize what you do have. This will keep FOMO “fear of missing out” at bay. It will dissolve the power that discontentment can have over you.

Set Preferences and Priorities

Stop comparing yourself to others or what the financial services industry or media says your retirement should look like.

Fill your day with intentional choices around using your time, talent and treasure to bring your unique version of prosperity to fruition. Put your financial tools together to provide the support framework you need to live a life of meaning, purpose, safety and security.

Delving into Discomfort

We have received mixed messages about money throughout our lives. As you move into your fall season, those beliefs may have become firmly anchored. They have already created mindsets and behaviors that are either serving you – or not.

Misinformation and misunderstandings around money can make communication and practical application static or tense.

Take for example this quote from Scripture found in 1 Timothy 6:10. “The love of money is the root of all evil.” I have heard people misinterpret the quote as “Money is the root of all evil.” Think of the divergence in the behaviors that would come out of either of these mindsets.

It is not easy to talk about money. It may be because of the messages going around in your own head, or the conversations you have with a spouse, friend or family member. Here are two ideas to conquer this obstacle:

Be Vulnerable

When sitting with a person you trust, start a conversation about a money memory you have. It is easy to stay on the surface and discuss the market returns or the most recent purchase you have made. It is more rewarding if we press through the discomfort we have around doing our dollars differently.

Be Honest

Get real with yourself and others. Live in your financial integrity! Explore what type of financial personality you have and what opportunities or challenges you have encountered over your life.

What worked for you in the previous seasons of life and how can you build on that? What hasn’t worked and what do you want to address to make intentional changes? Look at your financial statement. What are your assets and liabilities? When you know what you have, you can do something about it.

Demystify the Distrust

You need to protect yourself from predatory sales people, scammers and unfortunately, sometimes those closest to you. With what has been learned about behavioral finance, you also need to protect yourself from yourself. You don’t want to do this money thing on your own, but who do you trust?

Put Your Team Together

Establish your trusted network of advisors who uphold and adhere to a code of conduct in your best interest. This network would include but will not be limited to a financial advisor, estate attorney, CPA, bookkeeper, health provider, elder care advocate and family members.

It is up to you to discern who fits your needs, and let your intentions and wishes be known.

Stay Engaged

Bring family members or friends into your financial discussions sooner rather than later. Establish periodic meeting times to ensure your best interests, needs and desires are understood and upheld.

You have the ability to capture these ‘dissing’ moments every time they pop into your head. Take those thoughts captive.

Replace discontent, discomfort and distrust with intentional, pro-active mindsets and behaviors that will move you in the direction of using the financial resources you have to live your version of bliss.

If you are within five years of retirement we invite you to download your copy of Monetary Manifesto today!

How would you describe your relationship with money? How have you established a more positive and proactive mindset when it comes to your finances? Please share how you did it and what mindset hurdles you had to jump to get there.