Odds and Ends

I mean, y’all…this pretty much conveys my thoughts on the vaccine at this point.

Here are the top 12 beauty products purchased by the Whoorl community this summer. I reviewed the top 5 in this video!

I think I need this sweatshirt.

Gorgeous shots from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021 contest.

I’m currently (gladly) inundated with new lip products and I’m loving them all. The elegant Victoria Beckham Posh lipsticks! The creamy and slightly glossy lip colours from Emilie Heathe! The most cushiony, multi-benefit balm by MAKE Beauty! Goodness, I love my job.

Texas is really freaking me out this week. #underhiseye

Speaking of trying to control women’s bodies and rights, you can always fight back by donating here.

My favorite highlighter technique for mature skin, but it truly works on everyone.

Black Honey is back. Never looked good on me, though. #wompwomp

Once again, Instagram totally has my number and introduced me to this retailer. #byebyemoney

The flooding in New York is just horrible. Did you see the subways? These extreme weather events are piling on top of each other. #climatechange

Dolphins alert a rescue crew to save a lost swimmer.

My new magic serum – you can catch me talking about it in yesterday’s IG Stories.

15% off at Aillea starting now with code LD2021! Notable brands to save on – Maya Chia, One Love Organics, Henne, and Ilia.

Happy Friday! I try to keep these Odds and Ends light, but there’s just *gestures wildly* A LOT going on in our world right now. Sending you all peaceful thoughts and hoping it isn’t keeping you up at night. Enjoy the extended weekend with your families. xoxo

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How To Wear Eyeshadow Over 40

How To Wear Eyeshadow Over 40

I certainly enjoy my mid-forties – there’s a confidence that comes along with being a certain age and I celebrate the aging process as much as I can. Except for that little part of the aging process influenced by gravity. Um, can we opt out of that part?

As our skin matures, it gradually loses elasticity. Couple that lack of elasticity with the constant pull from gravity and we’ve got some loose, excessive skin issues.

Whereas excess skin on the lower eyelid can cause wrinkles, puffiness, and bulges, the upper eyelids are usually plagued with an extra fold of skin that hangs a little lower than the days of yore…sometimes even over the eyelashes. Rude, if you ask me.

Crepey skin, sagging eyelids, fine lines and wrinkles, dark circles…hoo boy, women over 40, your eyes are in for a treat! (more…)

Odds and Ends

18 famous authors’ houses worth seeing.

Lots of questions about the subtle yet brightening shadow I wear in this video. It’s the shade Aura and it’s 15% off right now! (20% off if you are a new customer with the code CLEANFORALL20.)

10 best countries for Americans who want to live abroad.

The Nue Co is offering 25% off sitewide for my readers with the code WHOORLAUG25. I am such a fan of the Magnesium Spray (reviewed here) and the Barrier Culture Cleanser and Moisturizer (reviewed here and psst it’s great for teens too). A quick list of all my faves can be found here.

Did you all read about the U.N.’s climate-change report that was released earlier this week? Gah.

More and more children are dealing with long COVID. Breaks my heart.

I know I’m gonna get some Leo pushback, but I think August is the worst month of the year. So hot and humid, back-to-school BS, and ALL I WANT IS FALL WEATHER. Too early to talk about this sweater?

IKEA, you’ve gone too far. Too far.

Have you read about Anna Sacks and her social media trash walks?

The lost canyon under Lake Powell. The drought is revealing some interesting things.

Do you remember calling “time and temp” on your landline phone in the 80s? We had an entire discussion about this on Instagram this week. LOL (Also, I love how Northern California’s phone number was POP-CORN.)

I’ve been living for the Delta variant memes this week. When all else fails, laugh. (Or maybe get vaccinated.)

If you are looking to educate yourself on women’s reproductive issues, check out this weekend’s RePRO Film Festival. Really incredible films and 100% of them were directed by individuals using she/her pronouns.

Happy Friday! School started this week for my son and next Monday’s the day for my daughter. I’m really happy to get back on a school schedule, although is Delta going to throw us for a loop soon? We shall soon see.

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What’s up with all the celebs talking about how they don’t bathe? This video by Luvvie Ajayi Jones had me rolling.

Have I convinced you to start using retinol yet? I mean, I drew a map on my face and all!

What unvaccinated patients have told this doctor while in the ICU. It’s not just anti-vaxxers, you all.

Did last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests change anything?

I’m officially in love with this cream eye shadow! I’m wearing it here. (Sepia and Dusk are my favorites.)

I never thought I would love pigeon feather murals so much.

What do you wear to sleep? I’m all about poplin cotton pajamas. 100% cotton, no messing around.

How masks hold up with the different variants.

The 90s are back something fierce. Grandpa cardigans, converse, and these jeans are all my daughter wants to wear this fall.

Jennifer Aniston defends her decision to cut unvaccinated people out of her life.

School’s starting and COVID is on the brain. (Can you tell from the links in this post?) Good thing I have my jaw massager.

I know some of us are a bit angsty right now, but let’s stop taking it out on restaurants.

Happy Friday eve! This post is a little late after our insane week of canceled travel, but we are finally home and happy to be doing nothing at all.

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My go-to makeup look in Laguna Beach this week couldn’t be easier!

Omg, a research library devoted to hair. Cool cool cool.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is open to the public and I posted my favorite beauty finds here.

Plastic babies lololol

This might be the coolest video ever.

The “twisties” sound absolutely horrible and I’m so proud of Simone Biles for advocating for herself.

Yesterday was National Lipstick Day so I rounded up my top 10 lipstick shades for you here.

House of Gucci official trailer. Can’t wait.

Can you be addicted to travel?

I know I am so incredibly late to the game, but Ted Lasso is genius and totally deserving of 20 Emmy noms!

Stand here for dancy party. So fun!

Can reading make you happier?

Sophia Loren on eating, loving, and living well.

Happy Friday! Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

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Odds and Ends

The lie of “expired” food. I fall victim to this all the damn time.

This is EXACTLY how I act when I’ve had one sip of caffeine and the reason I haven’t consumed it in 20 years. lol

Oh oh oh, did you see me applying the brand new Make Beauty Lip Serum Balms?! They are so soft and luscious and plumping and not one bit sticky. Dare I say they are better than Fitglow Lip Serums?! Well, I’m saying it. I’m partial to Nude Nova and Pink Cerise, but I can easily wear all shades.

Punctuation in text, man. #areyoumadatme

Necessaire reformulated the Body Serum with more Hyaluronic Acid and I now use it daily before the body lotion. It makes the biggest difference in my skin’s smoothness. Use code SARAHJ10 for 10% off this weekend only!

Emotions are contagious. Here’s how to not sacrifice yours.

The high cost of vaccine hesitancy.

I’ve found the trifecta of products for natural waves and demonstrated them in this video. Here’s the list of everything I used!

Why does butter explode in the microwave?

Tiktok challenges can be deadly. This makes me so sad.

Do we really need to take 10,000 steps daily for our health? Researchers say no.

I can’t stop raving about the Blissoma Photonic facial sunscreen. (See all my favorite sunscreens here.) I’m so glad Beauty Heroes introduced me to it. Did you see that they are offering 15% off all subscriptions with the code JOINBH?

Dolly Parton’s still got it!

Happy Friday! We are headed to Laguna Beach and I can’t wait to be in my old stomping grounds. Hope you have a lovely weekend!

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