Lifestyle Wednesday | July 16, 2025
Fresh Looks, Cozy Corners & a Dash of Drama
👋 Happy Wednesday, Seniorish friends!
Today’s edition is dedicated to **beauty, comfort, creativity, and connection** — because life after 60 isn’t about slowing down, it’s about getting selective. Whether you're revamping a room, rethinking your morning routine, or falling in love with linen (again), this one’s for you.
Estée Lauder (EL): $136.41 | Target (TGT): $151.06 | Wayfair (W): $62.24 | LVMH (LVMUY): $175.02 | Home Depot (HD): $345.77
💄 The 5-Minute Face: Beauty That Doesn’t Try So Hard
Hook: You don’t need a 12-step contour to feel polished—just a few things that *actually work* for grown-up skin.
The Skinny: The “5-minute face” trend is perfect for mature skin: a light tinted moisturizer (with SPF, always), cream blush for glow, brow gel to lift the eyes, a lip and cheek stick, and a touch of mascara. Done.
Personal Commentary: I timed myself this week: 4 minutes, 38 seconds. I looked awake, alive, and—shockingly—like myself. My barista said I had “a nice vibe today.” Sold.
Takeaway: Less is truly more. Toss the heavy powders and grab products that hydrate, tint, and let your skin breathe. You’re not hiding age—you’re owning it, beautifully.
🎂 Born Today – July 16
Will Ferrell (58): Anchorman, comedian, and the man who made us laugh in a legal pad-face-off.
Stewart Copeland (73): Drummer of The Police—and a percussion wizard who still makes skins sing.
Barry Sanders (57): NFL legend whose jukes were more fun than most musicals.
🏡 Refresh One Room—and You Might Refresh Your Mood
Hook: You don’t need a gut reno. You just need a new nook.
The Skinny: Studies show that even **one small home refresh**—a rearranged corner, new throw pillows, a chair moved to catch the light—can improve mood and reduce stress. It’s all about energy flow and sensory cues (like softness, sunlight, scent).
Personal Commentary: I moved my old armchair next to the window, added a blanket and a plant—and now it’s my favorite part of the house. I read, sip tea, and sometimes just… sit. It feels like self-care in real estate form.
Takeaway: Pick one spot to refresh—no budget needed. Think: a reading chair, a scented candle, soft lighting, and a little peace. Call it your “retreat corner.”
✉️ The Return of Real Letters (and What They Say About You)
Hook: You’ve got beautiful things to say. Maybe it’s time you wrote them down.
The Skinny: Letter writing is making a small but mighty comeback. Therapists say it fosters connection, presence, and emotional clarity. Whether you mail it or not, putting thoughts on paper has mental health benefits. And a handwritten note? That’s a rare and treasured thing these days.
Personal Commentary: I wrote my niece a letter for her birthday instead of sending a text. She cried (in a good way). Then she wrote me back—on paper. It felt more real, somehow.
Takeaway: Try writing one letter this week. To someone you miss. Or someone you see daily. Your words, in ink, might outlast a thousand emojis.
🧘♀️ The One-Word Mindset Shift That Can Change How You Age
Hook: You don’t need a guru or a journal. You just need this word: curiosity.
The Skinny: Studies show that seniors who maintain curiosity—as in, a genuine interest in learning, people, and small everyday wonders—have stronger memory, better emotional regulation, and more longevity. Curiosity is an antidote to cynicism and stagnation.
Personal Commentary: I started asking more questions—of people I thought I knew, and places I’d seen a thousand times. Turns out, the bakery guy lived in Greece for ten years. And the lake near me has a secret dock I never noticed. The world got bigger.
Takeaway: Ask, explore, poke around. Swap “I already know” for “what if I don’t?” You’ll feel younger—not because you *are*, but because you still wonder.
📅 This Day in History – July 16
1945: First atomic bomb test at Alamogordo, New Mexico—ushering in the Atomic Age
1969: Apollo 11 launches, leading to the first Moon landing
1779: “Mad” Anthony Wayne leads a daring nighttime raid at Stony Point during the Revolutionary War
💘 What We’re Loving This Week
Linen everything: Pants, sheets, napkins. It wrinkles, yes. But so do we.
“A Man Called Ove” (book or movie): Heartwarming, dryly funny, and proof that grumpy isn’t the same as unlovable.
Lavender foot soaks: It’s self-care that costs less than a latte and smells like a Provence vacation.
Rummikub by candlelight: It’s like Scrabble and mahjong had a breezy, no-pressure baby.
👋 Wrap-Up: Whether you're glowing, nesting, writing, wondering, or just lounging in linen—you’re doing it right. This stage of life isn’t about retreat. It’s about living on purpose, with pleasure.