When it comes to polished style, there’s no one we look to for inspiration more than Kate Middleton. So, when a particular item becomes a staple in the Duchesses’ wardrobe, we know it must be good.
And such is the case for iridescent nude hosiery, which has been spotted on Kate Middleton numerous times. Yep, I’m referring to the very ’80s-inspired super-sheer hosiery that your grandma loved. Kate wears the statement sheer hose at nearly every major public appearance.
So which pantyhose are the Duchesses’ favorite?
Kate’s been spotted in different brands of nude tights, but her favorite, according to Jessica Paster is, “Wolford’s Naked 8 Pantyhose ($33), of course! They look like you’re bare. Plus, when you were them, your legs glisten in the sheer material, hiding any blemishes, spider veins, and spots. I tried them and they are incredibly lightweight and soft and smoothed out my natural skin tone with no added bulk to my legs. Now, I know why Kate’s legs are always so flawless. If you’re looking for a more wallet-friendly version, I also love the Falke 12 Denier Ultra-Transparent Shimmer Tights ($18).”
Below, see Middleton’s latest iridescent look ⏤ plus, shop the Wolford Naked 8 pantyhose and more affordable options too.
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7 Ways Being Mindful Can Make You More Successful
If you have been struggling to reach the next step in your school or career, we have news for you–it might be because you are not being mindful enough. According to attorney and mindfulness coach, Mona Tashroudian, practicing positive mindfulness can help you achieve all your goals.
“Mindfulness helps us to be truly present with ourselves. It is a bringing together of our thoughts, feelings, and physical selves,” says Tashroudian. But, what exactly is mindfulness and how can we become more mindful in our daily life and career?
Keep scrolling for Tashroudian’s empowering tips and techniques for practicing mindfulness in your life.
FIND ANCHORS
Life can get intense at times. You can find yourself thinking about 30 things at once with no sign of slowing down. Tashroudian shares what she does when she feels like her mind is taking over. “I bring attention to my feet or when I’m driving I bring attention to my hands on the steering wheel. I do this for grounding or anchoring. It makes you realize you’re here and present. Find anchors that work for you and bring you back to your present self.”
SHIFT NEGATIVE TO POSITIVE
Nothing is perfect. There will be times when things go wrong, but the key is to not dwell on them. No good can come from focusing on negative things. This is something I’m sure you’ve heard said countless times but it is completely true: you get what you put out. Negativity breeds negativity, but thankfully, positivity breeds positivity. Dwell on the positive.
OFFER SOME LOVE
We’re always reminded not to judge others, but we easily forgot that it’s possible to judge ourselves. Unfortunately, when we do this, we’re harsh and can bring ourselves down. Tashroudian reminds us that, “instead of judging offer some love. Ask yourself, what did I do right today?” Be mindful of when you’re judging yourself and when you are, offer yourself some love.
STOP THE COMPARISON GAME
Comparing yourself to others is useless. You’re always going to meet someone with a skill or attribute that you don’t have BUT there are also skills and attributes you have that others don’t. These are the things that make you unique. But not comparing yourself is easier said than done. “I’ve realized that our problem with being mindful comes from the expectations of how we should be. Sometimes you just have to stop and tell yourself, ‘You are enough. You are perfect. You are fine.'”
MEDITATE
The whole point of meditation is to slow down. Instead of letting your mind take over and stress you out, let go and focus on the positive and peaceful. “The more you meditate, the more it will help you slow down and the more you’ll be able to respond instead of reacting to things.”
TAKE THREE DEEP BREATHS
Stress can easily come in and kill a good vibe. The thing to do when feeling stressed or worked up is to take three deep breaths. But slowing down your breathing is just part of it. “As you’re breathing, take the time to feel your breath. Feel your heartbeat. Really feel it. Recognize what stress feels like. Accept the feeling of being stressed and when it happens again, you’ll know how to respond to that feeling.”
SHOW GRATITUDE
When life gets too hectic, we may find ourselves focusing on what we don’t have. The best thing we can do in moments like this is show gratitude. “Writing down what we are grateful for allows us to focus on what we have, not what we believe we’re missing,” Tashroudian says. Life has many blessings and choosing to be grateful for them stops you from dwelling on the things you don’t have or can’t change.
Tashroudian is a partner at Tashroudian Law Group, APC (“TLG”) in Woodland Hills, California.
12 Things Everyone Should Know Before Buying Their First Home
Thinking of buying your first home? Congratulations! That’s huge—like really huge. Becoming a homeowner is the ultimate American Dream. While this is an exciting time for all those involved, the process can often be confusing—and sometimes even overwhelming for first-time buyers. To make it easier, we called on realtor and developer, Mariam Esfahani, to tell us the what, why and how of the home-buying process.
Keep reading for her easy-to-understand list of considerations before investing. These tips are guaranteed to have you prepared to invest in your dream home–no matter your budget.
1. KNOW WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD
“When purchasing a home, you should make sure you factor in all costs,” Esfahani advises. “The home itself may be a price that you have budgeted for but have you thought of all the other expenses? Expenses to consider are property taxes and homeowners insurance. You should also have a budget set aside for maintenance and possible emergency work. To sum it up, the most important element of the home buying process Esfahani tells us is to make sure you think of all of the financial obligations that go along with your purchase when budgeting.
2. FIND A TRUSTED REALTOR
Do your research when picking a realtor. This is someone that will help you through the process and you want to make sure they’re not only a professional in their field, but they also have your back. “You want someone who will protect your interest and guide you through the process,” says Esfahani.
3. GET A PRE-APPROVAL
For first time buyers, it’s a good idea to get pre-approved for a loan early in the process. Why? “First, it will show you which homes you can afford. It is possible to prequalify and not get a loan, so go the extra mile and make sure you’re a viable buyer,” Esfahani reveals. At the end of the day, the bank verifies the buyer information with the same documents they approve a mortgage. “Be ahead of the game.”
4. DON’T TAKE THE INSPECTION PERIOD LIGHTLY
The inspection period is your time to find out the real condition of your future home. You want to make sure you hire a reputable inspection company and thoroughly check the wiring of the house, look for water issues and check for asbestos and lead. “A thorough inspection can save you from getting into a bad situation later and if repairs add up to a significant amount of money, the realtor can negotiate a reduction,” Esfahani advises.
5. VERIFY THE LISTING INFORMATION
While the listing information should be accurate, often there are errors. “Take the time to check your facts, especially the information in the listing such as square footage, title, ownership and property line. It is your responsibility to verify all of that information,” says Esfahani. “Don’t assume it’s accurate.”
6. HAVE TITLE INSURANCE
Title insurance is a must. A title is evidence that the owner (you) are in lawful possession of the property. Not sure where to get it? Ask your realtor and he or she can help recommend a reputable company that will provide you with what you need.
7. HAVE A VISION
When purchasing a home, it’s great to be able to have a vision for what you’re buying. Keep your eyes open to see the potential each space has. “Many buyers are missing opportunities because they don’t see the potential of the property. Some see an empty house and can’t see it with furniture. Others see it filled with furniture and get overwhelmed. A lot of people will bypass older homes but with a vision, you can transform a small dated space into a functional home. It can also end up saving you a lot of money.”
8. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH DIFFERENT MARKETS
Shop around before you settle. Your best bet is picking an area where homes are consistently gaining value. Esfahani explains, “Areas with good school districts tend to be a better investment. Also, pay attention to closed sales. Houses that are closing near asking price is a sure sign that it is a solid area to buy.”
9. THINK AHEAD
Before buying your home, think ahead a few years and hypothesize your living situation. “If you’re looking to expand your family or could need more space down the road, try to choose a home that can accommodate any changes in your living situation. Too many times I’ve seen people opt for smaller homes because they cost less only to find out they have to start the home search process all over again within a couple of years.”
10. DON’T LET EMOTIONS TAKE OVER
Falling in love with a place is a great feeling, but make sure your emotions don’t trump your logic. You have to “make an informed decision. Sometimes falling in love with a house isn’t enough. Does the house meet most of the needs of you and your family? Does it make sense to you financially? Consider the resale value. These are important factors to keep you grounded during your home selection process.”
11. CHECK WITH THE LOCAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
So you see a vision for a home that you’ve fallen in love with and you’re planning on making some renovations. Before you get too excited, Esfahani advises making sure the renovations are possible. “Some areas only allow for one-story structures, others may have unique size limitations,” says Esfahani. “You don’t want to close escrow on your potential dream home, only to learn you can’t build it.” Be aware of these two sides to the coin before you buy, and take them into consideration when assessing if a home is—and will continue to be–right for you.
12. INVEST IN A HOME WITH A VIEW
Who doesn’t love a view? Waking up in the morning to a city skyline or natural landscape isn’t just for your benefit, it’s a better investment. “The value of a home with an ocean or city view will almost always be higher than that of a comparable property without a view and will continue to gain value steadily. You can spend money to improve a house to increase its value, but you cannot create a view. The diamonds in the rough are the houses that have view potential by adding another level or perhaps removing large trees, but again, make sure to clear any plans you would have for a house with the local planning department before you purchase it.”
Just bought your first home? What are some tips you would share with others? Sound off below!
The Best Way to Keep Yourself Healthy to Prevent Coronavirus is Use a Sinus Rinse and Wash Your Hands
With the coronavirus outbreak spreading around the world, many of us are concerned with how to defend ourselves against this illness and build up our immune systems to protect against it.
According to the CDC, there is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
That said, there are ways to defend against getting the virus: wash your hands and use a nasal sinus rinse to keep your nasal passages clean, healthy and open
“Next to washing your hands and getting a vaccine, which doesn’t yet exist for the coronavirus, using a sinus rinse like the NeilMed Sinus Rinse is one of the best ways to avoid contracting a respiratory virus like coronavirus or influenza,” says Dr. Farhad Ardeshirpour, a dual board-certified facial plastic surgeon at Ardesh Facial Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills.
In general, the nose most play a natural (very important) part of the human body that serves as a defense system. “Blood vessels in the nose and face are extra dense. In the nose, they support hair growth,” says Dr. Ardesh. So, unsightly or awkward as your nose hairs may be, they play an important role in keeping you healthy and why you shouldn’t pluck them out.
Good nose hygiene, just like good hand hygiene is critical because the main mode of transmission of most germs (including viruses) is hand to nose, mouth, or eye contact. “To viruses and many other germs, the human nose is an inviting entryway, but using a nasal rinse encourages us to keep that entryway clean, ” Dr. Ardesh tells Style Salute.
So, what exactly is a sinus rinse, where can you get one, and how do you use it? Keep reading for the answers!
What is a sinus rinse?
A sinus rinse (nasal irrigation system) is often recommended by doctors to their patients to help clear the sinuses of the irritants and mucus that can cause nasal congestion or illness. It’s great for allergies or after nasal surgery and can be an effective remedy to help keep the nasal passage moist. Sinus rinses are drug-free and can be used alongside medications without concern.
How do you use a rinse?
Most of these nasal rinse products have a sterile squeeze bottle and sinus rinse solution packets, which you mix with previously boiled or distilled water to create saline (i.e. a mild saltwater).
Most saline rinse products include a squeezable plastic bottle that holds 8 ounces of water, a premixed saline solution packet, and a tube that extends from the cap into the bottle (this is the part that goes into your nose). You’ll want to make sure to always use lukewarm water that’s distilled or previously boiled to rinse your sinuses. DO NOT use plain tap water. Sinus rinse bottles are for personal use and should not be shared among family members and should be washed and dried thoroughly between uses.
What is the best sinus rinse out there?
There are a few different brands of sinus rinses on the market. Which one you choose to use largely comes down to your personal preference. Here are just a few that you can find at Amazon:
The NeilMed Sinus Rinse
NeilMed Sinus Rinse: This is the one that most doctors recommend. NeilMed Sinus Rinse is an easy squeeze bottle system that allows you to deliver the saline solution with positive pressure to clean the nasal passages thoroughly while maintaining your head in an upright position.
The full NeilMed Kit
Daily rinsing is safe and will keep your nasal passages clean, healthy and open. The squeeze-bottle system allows you to control the pressure of the rinse while providing a therapeutic and soothing experience.
The NeilMed Bottle
The NeilMed Premixed Saline Packets
The NeilMed Standing Dock
Here is an informative (and quite entertaining) video to show you how to use the NeilMed Sinus Rinse:
SinuCleanse Soft Tip Squeeze Bottle
SinuCleanse Soft Tip Squeeze Bottle
The SinuCleanse Soft Tip Squeeze Bottle uses positive pressure to deliver a controlled flow of the all-natural saline solution into the nasal passages with your head in an upright position, while its soft tip provides a gentle seal with your nostril, creating a comfortable nasal washing experience.
SinuCleanse Soft Tip Micro-Filtered Nasal Wash System
The SinuCleanse Micro-Filtered Nasal Wash system makes receiving the benefits of Nasal Washing simple. The built-in water-filter meets the CDC recommendation for nasal washing with tap water. This provides peace of mind, while also eliminating the cost of bottled water or the inconvenience of boiling and pre-filtering tap water. It also allows for easier temperature control of the saline solution.
Here’s a video from SinuCleanse on how to use their sinus rinse:
The great part about Nasopure’s patented ergonomic design is it can help you to wash your nose without bending, twisting, or putting unnecessary strain on your neck. Flushing the solution straight BACK (Nasopure), verses UP (neti, other squeeze bottles) makes ALL the difference in how comfortable your solution is. Nasopure enables you to hold your head up, look straight forward, and the water flows on the floor of the nasal cavity to effectively clean your sinus without that drowning feeling associated with both traditional neti pots as well as other squeeze bottles and powered nasal irrigation alternatives.
Here’s an instructional video for how to use Dr. Hana’s Nasopure.
How to Ask for a Raise in Exactly 7 Steps
If you’re like a lot of women, it’s been a while since you’ve asked for a raise — or perhaps you’ve never asked. Surprisingly, given how much most of us want more money and many of us deserve to be making more, many women never ask for a higher salary because they feel nervous about initiating the conversation, or they’re worried about sounding entitled or greedy.
But asking for a raise is a very normal part of having a job. You shouldn’t feel guilty. If you avoid doing it out of discomfort, you’re potentially giving up a significant amount of money — just to avoid a conversation that could be as short as five minutes. Asking for a raise can be an intimidating prospect, we get it. But there are steps you can take to get better and more comfortable making the big ask.
Why You Should Ask for a Raise
You should ask for that raise because data shows that if you ask for it, you have a pretty good chance of getting it, regardless of where you are in your career.
It’s true: A recent study by the Ellevate Network found that seventy-five percent of respondents received a pay bump when they requested it. The annual Ellevate Impact Survey surveyed the Ellevate community of hundreds of professional women who are leading the charge in their fields or making their way up the ranks — and the results showed that younger professionals had a 68% success rate when asking for a raise, and mid-career professionals were the most successful with an 80% success rate.
Now, exactly how many of those women do you think got a salary decrease? Zero. You read that right: zero. Seventy-five percent got a raise and zero got a decrease. So the lesson here is: Ask.
This is great news, right? Right! But, it means nothing if we aren’t asking for that raise, and surprisingly, the fact is women aren’t asking. While the average rate of success of women asking for a raise is 75%, according to the same survey, only 37% of respondents reported asking for a raise in 2015.
So, really, getting that raise you so badly want is really just a matter of building up the courage to make that ask, and knowing you’re work and how to negotiate to get what you want.
Now that we know the facts, you’re ready to go in and ask for that raise you deserve. Here’s your 7-step strategy for exactly how to ask for more money at work.
1. Believe In Yourself
First and foremost, you need to be prepared to be your own best advocate and believe (truly believe) you deserve the raise. Having confidence in yourself will attract your boss to believe what you already know: that you deserve more for your efforts. Without it, your insecurities in requesting a raise might show through.
Interestingly, men are more likely than women to ask for a raise. And as a result, many women are leaving money on the table. “Unfortunately, for a whole bunch of different reasons we do so at significantly lower rates,” says Sallie Krawcheck, the CEO of Ellevest, a women-led digital investing platform.
Think about it this way: If you don’t believe in yourself, why should your company? However, you can’t just call in confidence the morning of the big day. It takes practice and your words should be ingrained in your daily habits. Start with some simple mantras to remind yourself of your irreplaceability. After a while, the idea will resonate and stick and if you believe in yourself, they will too.
2. Keep A Record of Your Work
You might think it will be easy to remember your professional accomplishments when the time comes, but it’s safer to keep track now than to be sorry later. Log your triumphs as they occur, whether it’s week by week or at the end of each day. Start a journal or simply log bullet points in your calendar. Maybe share them in an email with your team each week. All these notes will serve as evidence when you need it most.
3. Do Your Research & Determine What You’re Worth
There’s a myriad of online resources that can help you check whether a raise would be reasonable, and how much that raise should logically be. Try starting with favorites like Glassdoor, Fairygodboss and PayScale. This resource will assist you in comparing average salaries of the job you have, as well as the job you want. Much of the time, salary is based more on how well you stand up and negotiate for yourself rather than your seniority and skillset.
4. Discuss With Those You Trust
Share your findings with people you trust in your company, as well as with a senior mentor and your partner at home. Get feedback from your inner circle on all sides and don’t shy away from topics that might seem inappropriate — like your salary. While you don’t want to let other people make up your mind, it never hurts to hear their advice and diverse viewpoints and use them as added perspectives.
5. Deliver Your Pitch with Confidence
While the pitch is important, your work ethic is what ultimately decides your reward. Don’t sit idly by as the work days drag on. Motivate yourself and stay focused. If you find yourself consistently slacking at the office, you might not be in the right place. Find the role that’s best for you because once you do, you will stay passionate and engaged.
6. Educate Yourself and Be Prepared
It’s important to go into the meeting ready to refute crazy claims. The gender pay gap is real and surprisingly enough, some people still choose not to believe it. Be armed and ready with this information so you can cite your evidence when the time comes. If your boss tries to argue that women choose lower-paying jobs or (even worse) that women have less ambition, present your boss with the facts. One crazy statistic? In 2015, female full-time, year-round workers made 80 cents to the dollar when compared to equivalent male counterparts, according to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. That’s a 20 percent gap!
7. Practice Your Negotiation Skills
When it’s finally time to deliver your pitch, make sure you’re ready. Rehearse every part of your speech. Having the right words planned will make the whole process a lot easier, especially if you tend to get nervous. If we have the knowledge, the science actually shows that we negotiate better than men.
So, there you have it: You should ask for a raise — because chances are if you do ask, you’ll get it. Now, what if we told you that you could make more money even if you didn’t get the courage to ask for the raise — or you did and you struck out?
BONUS: Don’t wait for the raise to start investing. (Seriously.)
According to Sallie Krawcheck, co-founder, and CEO of Ellevest, an innovative digital investment platform for women, you could be making more money tomorrow (like a lot more) if you just start investing today. The reason is pretty self-explanatory — by investing your money steadily today, you’ll be able to take full advantage of the power of compounding.
“So yes, absolutely ask for the frickin’ raise. But also invest the money you make already,” says Krawcheck.
To that end, sign up for a free personalized financial plan with Ellevest today, and start investing in your biggest goals. The platform is well-designed, easy-to-use, and speaks to our unique financial needs — whether that be planning for retirement, that Aussie vacation, or starting a family. The best part? The advisors at Ellevest are incredibly knowledgeable and will help you every step of the
We hear from a lot of women that they think they need to be a financial expert before they get started investing. You don’t. You only really need to know six basic things. That’s right: Six basic things before you get started. Here they are.
For when you don’t have a retirement fund…
Don’t sound the alarm – yet. Ellevest can get you set up in less than 10 minutes so you can reach all of your money goals. Sans judgment, finance jargon, and trust issues. Crisis averted. Get into it here.*
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The Hair Masks That Amp up and Maintain Your Hair Color
You’ve just walked out of the salon with the color that you love. So, the question now is: how do you maintain the hair color and shine after you’ve left the salon?
Brianna Colette, hair expert and stylist at Nine Zero One Salon in West Hollywood, says the key to softer hair is being knowledgeable about what products you use and making sure you use hair masks. Brianna, whose celebrity clients include Lea Michelle, Michelle Monaghan, Katie Aselton, and Katy Perry, shared exclusively with Style Salute, “I’ve noticed that clients have the best intentions when it comes to taking care of their color and they use masks but not always the right ones for color-treated hair.” She continued, “Ideally you want to use a deep conditioning hair mask only once a week–and for maximum results, you should be using a clarifying shampoo first to make sure you are cleansing the hair of any residue or waxes or product buildup which can inhibit the mask.”
You need to use a clarifying shampoo because some of your favorite hair masks and even conditioners — might actually be causing your hair color to fade because of the ingredients in them. “Silicone, for example, is a key ingredient in many hair masks that can damage your hair cuticle to the core — and what’s frightening is it isn’t always listed as “silicone” on the ingredients list.” Brianna continues, “Common names for silicones are Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Dimethiconol and Cyclomethicone so if you see any of these ingredients, beware.”
“Your hair cuticles are like a shield,” says Brianna. “When your hair is healthy, all the scales close and create a nice strand of hair. Color molecules are trapped in the cortex of the hair, and when your hair is healthy and shiny, and not scaly, you are less likely to lose color molecules,” explains Brianna. “When your hair is dry and getting beat up by blow dryers, the scale of your cuticle opens, and you’re damaging your hair cuticles. A conditioning mask is PH balanced to not only close the scales of the cuticle but also keep it naturally healthy because the scales want to stay closed.”
Keep reading to shop the best brass-fighting masks out there.
Looking for more ways to improve the health of your hair? Try changing your shower filter. Check out Jessica Sorrentino expert advice on the damaging effects of bad water — and the simple trick to solve it.
The 3 Morning Habits Of Successful People
Have you noticed how a lot of successful people tend to love mornings? Coincidence? We think not.
Your morning routine can dictate the rest of your workday. It’s no wonder that so many successful people have set morning routine. So, what do they do exactly? Ask them how they start their day and how their mornings look, and you will see a consistent pattern. And that’s not just a guess, there’s science to back that information.
When you start every day with healthy habits, you’ll notice an improved level of productivity that will help you get your day off the best start.
Keep reading three morning habits of the most successful people
1. Wake up Early
Train yourself to wake up early in the morning. Period. Yes waking up can be one of the most dreaded parts of the workweek. But for many of the most successful people in business, arts, and culture, waking up early is key to their success.
2. Get a Real Alarm Clock
There are numerous studies out there that prove that sleeping with your phone next to your bed is perhaps the most hazardous thing you can do for both your mental and physical health. Ex-Google Design Ethicist, Tristan Harris tells Thrive Global, “When we wake up in the morning and turn our phone over to see a list of notifications, it frames the experience of ‘waking up in the morning’ around a menu of ‘all the things I missed since yesterday.” Repeating this routine every morning inevitably puts us in a state of serious FOMO (fear of missing out)—which just isn’t pleasant. To avoid this anxious FOMO feeling, invest in a real alarm clock. You’ll be glad you did.
Here are a few of the top-rated alarm clocks.
2. Listen to a Podcast
The most successful people in the world make it a point to continually learn and improve themselves. One of the best ways to educate yourself is via podcasts. Anneke Jong, VP of Operations & Strategy at Reserve, says she never starts a day without listening to Morning Edition on NPR. ” I stream it from my phone in the bathroom while I’m showering and getting ready for the day.” You can tune into a podcast whenever is most convenient for you. Don’t know which podcasts to start listening to first? Check out some of our favorite female-led podcasts here.
3. Mentally Review Your Day
Instead of hitting the snooze button, use this in-between sleep and awake time as a moment to meditatively think about the day ahead. Think quietly about your calendar and all the goals you wish to achieve. Reviewing and visualizing your day is said to activate the creative powers of the subconscious mind, motivating you to work harder and build solutions.
Meditation cushions can make a big difference when it comes to having a comfortable meditation practice—for beginners and experts. Here are a few of the most popular meditation cushions on Amazon!
The Best 24 K Gold Masks for Every Budget
There are all sorts of face masks buzzing in the beauty market, but the one phenomenon we just can’t get enough of is the 24K gold mask.
In the year of self-love and self-care, face masks fall into that love yourself category of beauty we can’t help but get enough of. In the midst of your busy life, it might sound like a laborious task to set aside time and lather your face with a mask. But what if it gave you plumped, glowing, and hydrated skin? 24K gold masks deliver exactly these immediate results.
After our favorite Victoria’s Secret Angels posted golden selfies before strutting down the 2016 runway, we decided to do some gold mining of our own. As it turns out, when you slather your face in gold, the results are magical.
Beyond the fact that you are literally putting “gold” on your face, these metallic masks have everything needed to make you feel regal. The ions in the gold trigger your skin cells to work wonders with antioxidants the can stimulate the production of new skin cells. Another skin-loving addition is collagen, which helps keep your complexion hydrated and soft. But sometimes you just want something reliable, effective, fun, and affordable.
Amazon is full of amazing cult-favorite 24 K gold masks, both well-known and niche. But with so many products to choose from, it’s difficult to know where to start. That’s where we come in. We combed the site for effective and fun gold masks, and our search was fruitful, to say the least. In addition to being fun and effective, these 16 items are also quite affordable. Keep scrolling if you’re ready to revamp your skincare regimen on the cheap.
Treat your skin to one of these gold gems for the ultimate glow-up.
Keep scrolling for the goods.
This luxurious Shangpree Gold Mask works to reduce pigmentation dark spots and blotchy patches. It also helps to remove any impurities and congestion, leaving you with a clear and bright complexion.
Amazon Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)
These easy to apply pure 24k Gold & Ginseng Hydrogel Mask by BioMiracle are perfect for a mid-week pick-me-up. They’re super hydrating and smell amazing.
Amazon Rating: 5 of 5 stars (10 customer reviews)
Majestic Pure’s 24K Gold Facial Mask contains vitamin E that helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It’s particularly great for those with dry skin.
Amazon Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
These 24K Gold Eye Masks will keep your eyes refreshed and awake. It helps treat dark circles and under-eye puffiness thanks to its mixture of collagen, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and calming rose essential oils.
Amazon Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars (149 customer reviews)
Mabox’s 24K Gold Face Mask helps treat blackheads and discolouration. Use it once or twice a week for optimal results.
Amazon Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars (49 customer reviews)
The Adofect 6PCS 24K Gold Gel Collagen mask is formulated with pure gold and natural bio-ingredients to deliver a more youthful and dewy look. This is a luxurious and natural skin treatment that helps stimulate cellular regrowth and reduce the signs of aging.
Amazon Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars (438 customer reviews)
These under-eye masks by Felico are perfect for an at-home spa session. This powerhouse combination of hyaluronic acid, collagen, refreshing vitamin c serum, 24k gold work together to calm and soothe, improve elasticity, reducing dark circles.
Amazon Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars (63 customer reviews)
This mask serum hybrid promotes blood flow, improving circulation. It’s great for the neck and extremely dry areas.
Amazon Rating: 3.2 out of 5 stars (83 customer reviews)
This 24K Gold Active Face Mask is a powder mask that helps to rejuvenate and revitalize your skin. It moisturises and repairs, making the skin soft, smooth and lustrous.
Amazon Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars (60 customer reviews)
24K Gold Eye Treatment Mask
Combat dry and dull skin with these 24K Gold Eye Treatment Masks by LA PURE. They help to expel harmful toxins while hydrating your skin, increasing blood circulation and improving cellular metabolism.
Amazon Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars (993 customer reviews)
Give your under-eyes some extra TLC with these 24K Gold Collagen Treatments Eye Mask. The nano-gold particles work to enhance firmness and elasticity, reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet around the eyes.
Amazon Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,129 customer reviews)
The 24K Gold Radiance Facial Sheet Mask by Doppeltree is a nourishing sheet mask that you can use as often as you like. It will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and super glowy
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90 Inspirational Quotes to Achieve Success in Life, Love, and Your Career
Inspirational Quotes for Success:
Inspirational Quotes for Success: Success is a loaded word because it means so many different things to different people. We often look for advice from “successful” people. What we’re really interested in is the journey — how the person became successful. It’s important to remember that success takes work and that no one simply woke up successful.
From Henry Ford to Coco Chanel, Bestow searched for the best advice in love, family, money, and life in general from successful people. Check out these 90 success quotes when you’re a little discouraged or just need a little life boost.
Success in Life
1. “We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated.” —Maya Angelou
2. “If you can dream it, you can do it.” —Walt Disney
Walt Disney Quote:
3. “Security is mostly a superstition. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” —Helen Keller
4. “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” —Winston Churchill
5. “The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” —Ayn Rand
6. “All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.” —Mark Twain
7. “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” —Mae West
8. “Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
9. “Success isn’t about the end result, it’s about what you learn along the way.” —Vera Wang
10. “Do what you can, with all you have, wherever you are.” —Theodore Roosevelt
11. “Fall seven times, and stand up eight.” —Japanese Proverb
12. “It’s better to fail in originality than succeed in imitation.” —Herman Melville
13. “Champions keep playing until they get it right.” —Billie Jean King
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14. “Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you.” —Arnold Palmer
15. “Compete with yourself, not with others.” —Sophia Amoruso
Success in Your Career
16. “If you look really closely, most overnight successes took a long time.” —Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs Quotes:
17. “I never dreamed about success, I worked for it.” —Estee Lauder
18. “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” —Unknown
19. “You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job, and not be paid for it.” —Oprah Winfrey
20. “I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.” —Thomas Jefferson
21. “Nothing will work unless you do.” —Maya Angelou
22. “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” —Unknown
23. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” —Eleanor Roosevelt
24. “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” —Peter Drucker
25. “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” —Beverly Sills
26. “Stop chasing the money and start chasing the passion.” —Tony Hsieh
27. “There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period.” —Brené Brown
Brené Brown Quote:
28. “Success comes to those who are too busy to look for it.” —Henry David Thoreau
29. “You cannot build a reputation on what you are going to do.” —Henry Ford
30. “There no longer has to be a difference between who you are and what you do.” —Gary Vaynerchuk
Success in Love
31. “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” —Maya Angelou
32. “Love will find a way through paths where wolves fear to prey.” —Lord Byron
33. “The giving of love is an education in itself.” —Eleanor Roosevelt
34. “Love in its essence is spiritual fire.” —Seneca
35. “Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” —Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey Quote:
36. “Love is a better teacher than duty.” —Albert Einstein
37. “The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.” —Helen Keller
38. “For small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love.” —Carl Sagan
39. “The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.” —Morrie Schwartz
40. “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” —Charles Schulz
41. “We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” —Brené Brown
42. “And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” —Paul McCartney
43. “Let us all meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” —Mother Teresa
44. “Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people.” —Fred Rogers
Fred Rogers Quote:
45. “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” —Dalai Lama
Success with Money
46. “Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.” —Henry David Thoreau
47. “Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver.” —Ayn Rand
48. “Money is like muck—not good unless it be spread.” —Francis Bacon
49. “There are people who have money, and people who are rich.” —Coco Chanel
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50. “Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant.” —P.T. Barnum
51. “People say that money is not the key to happiness, but I always figured if you have enough money, you can have a key made.” —Joan Rivers
52. “A wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart.” —Johnathan Swift
53. “There is a gigantic difference between earning a great deal of money and being rich.” —Marlene Dietrich
54. “Whatever your income level is, save as much as you can – up to 20 percent, but more if you can – and invest it. Put that into an IRA; put that into a brokerage account..” —Sallie Krawcheck
55. “The real measure of your wealth is how much you’d be worth if you lost all your money.” —Unknown
56. “Before you invest in yourself, you have to invest in your long-term future.” —Gary Vaynerchuk
Gary Vaynerchuk Quotes:
57. “Treat your mind like money, don’t waste it.” —Sophia Amoruso
58. “Money won’t create success, the freedom to make it will.” —Nelson Mandela
59. “What counts the most for women, is having the confidence to make your own money.” —Cardi B
60. “You can be young without money, but you can’t be old without it.” —Tennessee Williams
Growing Family Success
61. “Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” —Michael J. Fox
62. “What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.” —Mother Teresa
63. “The family is the first essential cell of human society.” — Pope John XXII
64. “Family is a life jacket in the stormy sea of life.” —J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling Quotes:
65. “Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.” —Lilo & Stitch
66. “The family—that dear octopus from whose tentacles we never quite escape, nor, in our innermost hearts, ever quite wish to.” —Dodie Smith
67. “The only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works, is the family.” —Lee Iacocca
68. “You are born into your family and your family is born into you. No returns. No exchanges.” —Elizabeth Berg
69. “A man travels the world in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it.” —George A. Moore
70. “A dysfunctional family is any family with more than one person in it.” —Mary Karr
71. “It doesn’t matter how big our house was; it mattered that there was love in it.” —Peter Buffett
72. “Family is the most important thing in the world.” —Princess Diana
73. “A happy family is but an earlier heaven.” —George Bernard Shaw
74. “I sustain myself with the love of family.” —Maya Angelou
75. “You go through life wondering what it is all about, but at the end of the day it’s all about family.” —Rod Stewart
Success in Health
76. “All the money in the world can’t buy you back good health.” —Reba McEntire
77. “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” —Vince Lombardi
78. “Happiness is good health and a bad memory.” —Ingrid Bergman
79. “To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” —Buddha
80. “Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account.” —Anne Wilson Schaef
81. “Our bodies are our gardens—our wills are our gardeners.” —William Shakespeare
82. “Take care of your mind, your body will thank you. Take care of your body, your mind will thank you.” —Debbie Hampton
83. “Use your health, even to the point of wearing it out. That is what it is for. Spend all you have before you die; do not outlive yourself.” —George Bernard Shaw
84. “I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you.” —Joyce Meyer
85. “It is health that is real wealth, and not pieces of gold or silver.” —Mahatma Gandhi
86. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of a cure.” —Unknown
87. “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” —Jim Rohn
88. “From the bitterness of disease man learns the sweetness of health.” —Catalan proverb
89. “Health is the first muse, comprising the magical benefits of air, landscape, and bodily exercise on the mind.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
90. “Money cannot buy health, but I’d settle for a diamond-studded wheelchair.” —Dorothy Parker
For when you don’t feel financially empowered, don’t fret. We have a smart solution…
Financial empowerment is that feeling you get when you know you’re in control of your money versus worrying that your money being in control of you. It’s about knowing your goals and making a plan to reach them and then acting out the plan.
“If you think about the means to have more power, getting a raise is certainly one of them. Investing is another,” says Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and co-founder of Ellevest, a digital financial advisory for women.
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5 Ways to Start Investing with Little Money
If you listened to your parents’ growing up, you know money doesn’t grow on trees. Buuut… it can grow in your bank account. That’s why saving and investing should be at the very top of your financial to-do list.
Invest, invest, and invest. You’ve probably heard this advice a million times now. You could be really tempted to start investing but you have a big problem – you have very little money!
Is that really a problem? Actually, it isn’t.
“There’s a rampant myth that you need to be rich to start investing,” says Sallie Krawcheck, a former Wall Street executive, is a founder and the C.E.O. of Ellevest, an investing platform that helps women reach their financial goals. “The truth is you don’t need to have a lot of cash to start investing. You can start with as little as $5, $20, $50 or $100 and grow your money from there.”
Trying to live a little below what you can afford, avoiding instant gratification, and establishing healthy money habits is key.
Keep reading for 5 smart ways to start investing with little money.
1. Start by learning how to save
Even if you’re thinking, ‘I don’t have a lot of money right now,’ you need to save for future you.
You’re right. Saving and investing are two different things. But they are closely connected. Basically, you first have to save in order to have enough money to invest. And just like you don’t need a lot of cash to start saving, you don’t need to put so much pressure on yourself trying to save.
You’ve probably have heard about some people being able to put 20 or 40 percent of their paycheck in their savings account. It’s nice to have the same goal but if it’s your first time saving, you don’t have to. Rather, start with the traditional cookie jar approach. Yes! Put those extra coins into a jar or a piggy bank if you insist. Or perhaps in an envelope or shoebox. That $10 you save weekly could grow to $520 in one year.
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2. Next, invest that money
Even better than the cookie jar approach, you could put that $5 or $10 a week or month into an investment account with a digital investment platform like Ellevest, where your money could grow thanks to the power of compounding.
Compound interest allows any interest earned to then accrue interest on itself, so over time a small amount of money invested earlier will earn more than a large amount of money invested later. That’s why it’s so much easier to end up a millionaire if you start putting away cash in your 20s. Here’s an example of how compounding works:
Say you invest $100 today and earn 10 percent on it in the coming year; that’s $10, which means you then have $110. If you earn that same 10 percent return the next year, you earn it on the $110. So you earn $11, not $10. Do it again, and the same 10 percent return earns you $12. And so on and so on. And over time, it adds up to a lot.
An important financial lesson that many fail to understand: It’s never too early to begin investing.
Even if you can only contribute $50 or $100, start there. Don’t know how much to start with? The 50/30/20 budget can help you figure it out.
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3. Decide where to put your money
If you’re saving for the future, you’re on the right track. But where you put that money matters just as much as how much you’re able to put away each month. In other words, where you allocate your funds has a significant impact on your ability to save and invest.
There are many other forms of investment other than mutual funds, and it’s up to you to decide which ones are most appealing to you and would help you reach your financial goals faster. Be aware of where your money goes to identify patterns that you need to change or continue. Learn to be smarter with how you utilize and manage debts as well. For example, instead of using online personal loans to buy a new gadget, you could use it to invest in a small business, like a home-based, DIY accessory or a small online clothing shop.
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4. Pick an advisor
You will greatly benefit from finding someone who has the expertise to help you manage and grow your investments, such as Ellevest.
In the past, finance and investing were seen as “things men do.”Today, the market is answering the call for portfolio management platforms specifically created for women. A new entrant into this female-focused automated investing—or robo-advisory—arena is Ellevest, co-founded by Sallie Krawcheck, a former Wall Street CEO and finance industry veteran whom Fortune Magazine labeled as “The Last Honest Analyst.”
Having forged partnerships with analysts, entrepreneurs, and engineers, Ellevest’s goal is to empower women financially.
Among the advantages of Ellevest is having a customized investment portfolio geared towards your investment goals and cash needs. With the experts at Ellevest guiding you through your investment journey, you increase your likelihood of meeting your goals.
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5. So, how does Ellevest differ from its competitors?
Most robo-advisors have a limited number of available investment portfolios. If your preferences don’t fit in with their pre-created portfolios, you’re out of luck. Ellevest solves that problem by presenting hundreds of distinctive portfolios, customized for the individual investor.
Most automated investment platforms start out with a risk tolerance questionnaire to determine your ideal mix between stock and bond-type investments. The Ellevest approach examines your goals, their timeline and then designs the investment portfolio to meet those financial goals and “aspirations.” Additionally, users can select single or multiple goals and change them as needed. Included in the goal-based focus is a percentage likelihood of meeting that goal—70% is the minimum.
Another differentiating feature of Ellevest is the breadth of its fund choices. Today Ellevest offers 21 funds. Ellevest scrutinized the ETF universe to come up with funds that have low fees, high liquidity, tax efficiency, and ones that closely follow their stated benchmark. See here for how Ellevest works, and what this robo-advisor offers to investors. (For further reading, see: Robo Investing for Beginners).
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Invest in mutual funds.
You’ve heard of ‘mutual funds’ a million times. But what are they really and what makes mutual funds a good form of investment?
Think of them as baskets of investments in the form of securities such as stocks and bonds. Mutual funds are operated by professional money managers. Once you sign up for a mutual fund, you become a shareholder who participates proportionally in the gains or losses of the fund. On average, mutual funds require an investment between $500 and $5,000. However, there is an investment platform that allows you to invest as little as $5. So, having little money should not be an excuse to delay investing.
As you’ve realized by now, there are many ways to start investing with little money. Now, all you’ve got to do is to make the decision. Do it for yourself. Do it for your family. Do it for your future.
Maximize your payroll deductions.
An easy way to save is to maximize your payroll deductions. Say, for example, you earn $1,000 per week at work. You could have a specific amount directly deposited into a separate savings account before you even receive your paycheck. The fact that the whole process is automatic makes it convenient and assures you that you have set aside money for your investment goals.
Invest in mutual funds.
You’ve heard of ‘mutual funds’ a million times. But what are they really and what makes mutual funds a good form of investment? Think of them as baskets of investments in the form of securities such as stocks and bonds. Mutual funds are operated by professional money managers. Once you sign up for a mutual fund, you become a shareholder who participates proportionally in the gains or losses of the fund. On average, mutual funds require an investment between $500 and $5,000. However, there are mutual fund companies that allow you to invest as little as $50 as long as you sign up for automatic monthly investments.
Having less money should not be an excuse to delay investing. As you’ve realized by now, there are many ways to start investing with little money. Now, all you’ve got to do is to make the decision. Do it for yourself. Do it for your family. Do it for your future.
Bottom Line
It can be fun spending money. It can be even more fun watching your savings grow. You’ll thank us later.
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