Lisa Rinna’s Orange Dress in the Season 10 Cast Photo

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Instagram Fashion

Although most of the RHOBH cast wore yellow for the Season 10 cast photo, Lisa Rinna decided to go a different route with this bright orange mini dress that has a sexy cut out back. And whether that’s because she just really wanted to stand out or because yellow reminds her too much of a Yolanda Foster lemon (or both), regardless when it comes to this lewk we definitely have an orange crush.

Fashionably,

Faryn

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Originally posted at: Lisa Rinna’s Orange Dress

I
don’t mind getting older. I see it as a privilege and want to appreciate it
fully. Yet, I find myself pushing back against things that “old” people do. For
example, I just had my second eye surgery – the first one was done last August.

Fighting Terminology

Note
that I said “eye surgery” and not “cataract surgery.” I realized that in my
mind cataract surgery sounds like an old person kind of thing whereas eye
surgery has a younger ring to it. Perhaps like Lasik surgery to avoid wearing
glasses.

When
I went into my surgeon’s office the afternoon of my operation to have the eye
patch removed and for a post-op check, I burst into laughter. There, in a row,
were nine people with patches on one eye.

The silver
hair, or no hair, of the folks lined up in the waiting room had me thinking: Face
it, Jude, cataract surgery IS done on older people.

Great New Vision

I
always try to find the sweet spot in any experience. The upside of this one is
that now I can, for the first time in my life, drive without glasses.

This
is a marvel. I was used to turning my head and neck to get full perspective as
I drove because my frames limited my peripheral vision. Now I just turn my head
slightly and can see so much more – a definite perk!

I
have also committed to not balk before any experience from now on, even when
something makes me feel sad or miserable.

Needing Reading Glasses

The
downside to my eye surgery is that I can no longer read without glasses. My
prescription lenses were bifocals, but when I was in bed with the book on my
chest, I could read without them. I am grieving this loss.

So
how to turn this around? Well, my prescription glasses were about six hundred
dollars a pair. Thus, I only had two, and only replaced them every few years
when my insurance would partially pay for new ones. To economize, I always
selected a frame that was not too trendy so it would last longer.

Readers,
on the other hand, can be found as cheap as a dollar to $25 a pair. I can choose
frames to match my outfit and they can be as trendy as I like because they are
easily replaceable. This is a clear upside and a balm to my desire to look
stylish.

A New Problem Arose

But,
as it happens, I wasn’t used to readers. I kept losing the darn things. Unlike
my prescription glasses, which I wore all the time, I only need these for close
work. I am constantly leaving them somewhere. In the first two weeks I
misplaced four pairs!

I
tried the neck chains, but can you think of anything less fashionable?

The Right Solution Always Exists

Imagine
my surprise when I went shopping in my favorite boutique and saw this very
creative magnetic eyeglass holder. It’s held by a pair of magnets and doesn’t
damage my clothes, even silk blouses.  

These
holders come in a variety of shapes and colors: hearts, fleur de lis, crystal
stones, starfish, turtles, an artist’s palette, and more! I think they’re a brilliant
and fashionable idea for those of us who manage to lose our readers much too
often!

Adjusting to a New Type of Aging

I am
gradually adjusting to needing a pair of readers on hand. I have about a dozen
now, placed all around the house and in my purses. I am still shopping; I found
a gorgeous teal blue pair today.

Dr. Christiane Northrup, who wrote Goddesses Never Age, says we are all growing older, no control over the calendar, but we can make choices as to how we age. I am aiming for gracefully, in excellent health, and with style! How about you?

Which
body changes do you consider a certain sign of age? How do you change your
perspective when it comes to how you age? What tools have helped you make
positive choices to age gracefully? Please share your thoughts with our
community!

Jackie Goldschneider’s Lilac Scalloped Bikini at the Jersey Shore

Season 10 Episode 15 Real Housewives of New Jersey Fashion

Jackie Goldschneider’s lilac scalloped bikini is yet another piece that we’re loving from this Jersey Shore beach day on last night’s episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. And lucky for us it’s sold out in the exact color (now that’s something we never thought we’d say), so that we can now start saving up for a summer vacay to the Jersey Shore (another thing we never thought we’d say).

Fashionably,

Faryn

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Originally posted at: Jackie Goldschneider’s Lilac Scalloped Bikini

The
word Uzbekistan doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. And you might be forgiven
for not instantly pinpointing it on a map.

Yet
for centuries, Uzbekistan was at the heart of the world’s trade.

You
may have heard of Marco Polo, of the wild hordes of Central Asia, of caravans
weighted down with bolts of silk. They travelled through Uzbekistan along what
came to be known as the Silk
Road. So, if you’re looking for an unusual
destination with tremendous rewards, this might be it.

Along the Silk Road of Central Asia

More
than 2000 years ago, Chinese caravans travelled along this road to trade not
only silks but gunpowder, fruits, tea, and gemstones with Europe, bringing back
cotton, ivory, or gold.

Along
the route, cities prospered, their architecture preparing to stun the world and
their madrassas and minarets covered in brilliant turquoise ceramics. Much of
the area was ruled by Genghis Khan.

We
lost sight of this region during the 20^th century, when Central Asia
was absorbed into the then Soviet Union. Some mosques were turned into
factories or offices, cobblestones were ripped out and ceramic façades allowed
to decay.

Yet
much of the artistry somehow escaped destruction and when modern Russia emerged
from Communism, it funded massive restoration works that have revived these
magnificent structures (some say too perfectly).

Rarely
– save perhaps in corners of Iran and Turkey – will you see Islamic architecture
so dazzling you’ll have to blink several times to make sure you’re not in a
fairy tale.

Few
places on the planet retain a timeless atmosphere that can transport you such
great distances – even with your eyes open.

Here
are my 8 reasons why there’s never been a better time to visit Uzbekistan.

The Doors Are Finally Open

Under
the Soviet regime, this was a distant corner of the empire, where bureaucracy
could defeat even the most persistent traveller in search of a visa. These
days, some 60 nationalities (including the USA) can apply for an e-visa online.

Not Many People Have Found Their Way There Yet

In these days of overtourism, the luxury of
sitting alone and letting history transport you is rare, what with tour groups
and loudspeakers jostling for limited space. Not so in Uzbekistan.

There
are tourists and there are groups – but the destination is still offbeat enough
to attract the slightly more adventurous and independent traveller. Your
friends will probably not have visited; they may not even have heard of it! But
hurry, because the word is getting out.

Uzbekistan Isn’t as Far as You Think

If
you’re coming from North America – true, it is the other side of the world –
you can find round-trip flights for under $1000 most of the year (prices sneak
up a little during the summer months).

Yes,
it’s a long journey, but how do you measure that against the trip of a
lifetime? Because that’s exactly what this part of the world will provide.

You’ll Be Dazzled by the Architecture

If
you’re looking for splendid architecture, the paths to Mexico and Egypt are
well worn. So why Uzbekistan? Precisely because so few people visit its magical
cities, which conjure up images more suited to an ancient fairy tale than a
backdrop for a selfie (although yes, you can take those too).

Even
the names –
Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand – can send you spinning into dreams of
turquoise domes and soaring buildings.

You’ll Be Wrapped Up in Culture and
History

Who
cannot picture Genghis Khan galloping across the steppes, creating mayhem?

History
is thick in this part of the world, not to mention culture shock that comes
from a mixture of cultures – mostly Uzbek, peppered with Persian, Arabic,
Turkic, Chinese, Russian, Kazakh, and others – that
results from being a country where East and West meet.

Getting Around the Country Is Getting
Easier Every Day

Not
long ago, traveling through this country involved rusted, rickety taxis over
sandy tracks. Today, that has changed. For longer distances, there’s a reliable
national airline. Train routes are being added between main cities, and roads
are being paved and enlarged.

If
you like your travel organized, you can easily find a Central Asia tour that
includes Uzbekistan, but you can also visit Uzbekistan independently with
hardly a second thought.

Visiting This Country Is Safe for
Women

Uzbekistan
may be off the regular tourist circuit, but that shouldn’t deter travellers
from visiting – on
the contrary. The country is highly policed and therefore eminently safe. A
Muslim country, the countryside is full of mosques but otherwise you’d be hard-pressed
to find signs of religiosity.

You’ll Get More Than You Bargained
for

When
we travel, most trips (happily) turn out as expected. A few, though, can
disappoint, when that beautiful beach turns out to be polluted, that expensive
hotel room faces a dump, or the food, instead of transporting us to sublime
heights, transports us to bed for a few days.

How often do you actually go somewhere that over-delivers? Looking at photos of minarets and mosques, I was unprepared for a reality that actually outpaced the publicity.

But
wait –
Uzbekistan isn’t perfect by any stretch. Some roads are rough, the food can
become monotonous, standards of hygiene can be low, and chances are you’ll come
home with a carpet (I did).

Still,
it will be extraordinarily different, and you’ll have a hard time escaping the
romance of what was once the Silk Road.

And
the best news? Uzbeks have a tradition of respecting their elders.

What
do you know about Uzbekistan and the Silk Road? Have you ever been? Do you
think you’d add it to your bucket list? Please share your comments below!

Melissa Gorga’s Black Studded Wedges at Mini Golf

Season 10 Episode 15 Real Housewives of New Jersey Fashion

Melissa Gorga’s black studded wedges on last night’s episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey may not have been the most practical shoes to go mini golfing in, however we of course admire her dedication in bringing some serious fash-un to the course. And risking having a more potentially dangerous situation occur than one that may result from a meetup with Danielle (actually, probably 100% not).  

Fashionably,

Faryn

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Originally posted at: Melissa Gorga’s Black Studded Wedges