Woman's Day Summer 2022

Mine is the beach. Recently Team Murphy made our annual trip to Fort Lauderdale and immediately started pacing the shore, laser-focused on the sand, eager to discover sea glass. Truth be told, I don’t exhale until our first piece is safely in hand. Silly, maybe, but finding sea glass is my sacred signal that forces above are smiling on us, that my late father is always with us. So we were on a mission, and I was oblivious to the older gentleman sitting nearby, enjoying our fruitless determination. After nearly an hour, still nothing. I looked up, and he caught my eye. I said hello. He asked the kids’ ages, and I told him 11, 10, and 8. I tried not to notice his beard, which was eerily similar to…

“Refashion designer” Sarah Tyau is known for her jaw-dropping sewing transformations. For Sewing Machine Day, she shares the secrets to crafting your own clothing makeovers. 1 START WITH DRESSES They offer the most fabric, which means you have more freedom to manipulate and work with them! Thrift shops are a great source. 2 CHOOSE HIGH- While you can change the fabric’s color, you can’t change the fabric itself. 3 THINK ABOUT THE FINAL PRODUCT FIRST If you feel you lack the vision to see the “after” in a “before” piece, start the other way around. Shop with a design in mind and look for items that could achieve the “after” look. Follow me! @sarahtyau ourlifeisbeautiful.com TYAU: COURTESY OF SUBJECT (2). SKEETER: COURTESY OF MESQUITE HIGH SCHOOL. PICKLE: COURTESY OF UNCSA. DOT: COURTESY OF POCA HIGH SCHOOL. GORLOK: COURTESY OF WEBSTER…

To keep your eyes in tip-top shape, you may want to treat every day like it’s Sunglasses Day. Stephanie Marioneaux, M.D., clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, explains why you shouldn’t turn a blind eye to this essential accessory. WHY YOU SHOULD WEAR ’EM Too much exposure to UV light can damage the surface tissues, corneas, and lenses of your eyes. It also raises your risk of eye diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration. WHEN TO WEAR ’EM Put on sunglasses whenever you’re outside, including during the winter and on cloudy days. The sun’s rays can pass through haze and clouds. WHAT FEATURES TO LOOK FOR Check that your pair offers either “100% UV protection” or “UV absorption up to 400nm.” Oversize and wraparound styles can limit the UV rays that enter from the…

We love and appreciate moths, especially when they’re outdoors and away from our sweaters! During Moth Week, take this smart clothing-care advice from Carolyn Forté, executive director of the Home Care & Cleaning Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. ➨ “DEBUG” INFESTED CLOTHES Wash what you can with hot water and detergent, then dry on medium to high heat to kill larvae, unless the care label recommends otherwise. Drycleaning can also do the trick. ➨ CLEAN ITEMS BEFORE STORING Clothes moths mainly munch on natural fibers, but they have been known to eat through synthetics to get to a food source such as a stain. Even stains you can’t see, like those from perspiration or clear drinks, can oxidize over time in storage and attract insects. ➨ SKIP THE MOTHBALLS Many experts consider the chemicals in…

Lipsticks can have the reputation of being drying, heavy, and hard to apply and wear, but not so with the next generation of formulas. This Lipstick Day, slick on one of these innovative new versions (in an array of shades!) that apply effortlessly and feel as good on lips as they look. SHEER JELLY For a lipcolor that feels like a balm, look no further than this translucent gel, made with skin-softening ingredients. CoverGirl Clean Fresh Lip Stylo, $11, Ulta LIQUID LIP This liquid lipstick gives full-coverage color with the smoothness and glide-on ease of a gloss. Mented Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick, $20, QVC LASTING INK Sketch this lip stain marker all over lips for a punchy pop of color that feels weightless but stays in place. TPSY Forever Lip Marker, $15, avon.com GLOSS TINT A hybrid of a lipstick and a gloss, this chic…

Grandmas, they’re the best—no doubt about it. On Gorgeous Grandma Day, we’re spotlighting Eva Chapman (@sizzling70s), an author and a grandma of seven. How she lives her best life at age 75 Keep up your life spirit, and grow your own vegetables! I like to write, so I wrote a book, Sexy at 70, in which I described how I overcame the doldrums of menopause and became a great flirt and partygoer in my 60s. The advice she’ll pass on to her grandkids Read loads, dance loads, say “please” and “thank you,” and have great fun.…