Real Girls Obsessions Part 2
Because Real Girls don't hoard the good stuff.
If Part 1 taught us anything, it’s that when we find something that makes us feel good, look good, or laugh until we pee, we share it. No gatekeeping here. And after the last roundup, you all had plenty to throw back my way. So here we are - Part 2 of the running list of what’s making midlife sexier, smarter, and a whole lot more us.
Late with some of these? Maybe. Worth it? Every damn time.
Have something we should try? Hit reply or email me at realgirlsguide55@gmail.com - this is a group effort, babes. Stuff we’re buying, wearing, and stalking right now. No sponsorships. No BS. Just what we swear by.
What We’re Shopping
Mamavation
Detoxed, empowered, and unfiltered - just how we like it.
Why we love it: Because Mamavation is the holy grail for clean freaks, label-checkers, and anyone who scrubs like it’s cardio. It’s like having a watchdog bestie who sniffs out hidden toxins, calls BS on greenwashing, and helps us detox our homes one scandalous ingredient at a time. Perfect for turning your next cleaning spiral into an empowered, eco-friendly mission (with a side of righteous fury).
Canvas Bag - Colony Co.
One tote. Zero plastic. Endless sass.
Why we love it: Because hauling your groceries in this is basically saying “I care about the planet” without having to wear a hemp tunic (zero judgement if that’s your vibe). Durable, roomy, and just enough chic to pass for a weekender bag in a pinch. Bonus: you can smugly bypass the $0.10 paper bag charge.
Supergut Protein Bars
Gut love you can snack on.
Why we love it: Because it’s not just a protein bar, it’s a gut health upgrade disguised as dessert. Packed with prebiotic fiber to feed your good bacteria, these bars keep your blood sugar steady, your digestion happy, and your snack game strong. Chocolate Brownie is my personal ride-or-die: rich, fudgy, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat without the crash. Perfect for travel, the office, or that moment between Zoom calls when you need something to keep you from rage-texting.
What We’re Wearing
Jones Road Beauty Miracle Balm
Glow that looks like you’ve been drinking water and minding your business.
Why we love it: Because it gives that lit-from-within sheen without settling into every fine line. Comes in shades that work for real skin tones, blends with fingers, and makes you look like you sleep eight hours (lol) and take vitamin D on purpose.
Saie Skin Glow Duo
Highlighter + serum + clean SPF protection = skin sorcery.
Why we love it: Because it’s the shortcut to looking like you tried (when you didn’t). Skincare and makeup in one, so you can fake a dewy, plump complexion even when you’ve been running on coffee and sheer willpower.
YSE The Overachiever Brightening & Depuffing Eye Masks
Your under-eye 911.
Why we love it: Because these cooling hydrogel patches erase “I was up at 3am overthinking” faster than any filter. They hydrate, depuff, and make you look like you haven’t been crying in the shower.
Who We’re Following
Kat Taylor @menopause_the_truth on Instagram
Real talk. Real boundaries. Real relief.
Why we love her: Because she says out loud what the rest of us have been Googling at 2 a.m. Kat turns menopause from a whispered inconvenience into a daily, well-informed conversation - with the memes, the myths, and the “you’re not crazy” validation we’ve been waiting for. She’s equal parts education and entertainment, blending hormone facts with the kind of honesty that makes you want to DM her, “THANK YOU.”
Dr. Jen Gunter @drjengunter on Instagram
Smart science for bodies that don’t do BS.
Why we love her: Because she’s the OB-GYN you’d trust with your gut - and she won’t let snake-oil nonsense anywhere near it. As the voice behind The Vajenda, a science-based Substack, Dr. Gunter pairs ruthless myth-busting with empathy, rewriting reproductive health in real time. She’s the bestselling author of The Vagina Bible, The Menopause Manifesto, and Blood, and her writing (and posts on X) have earned her the nickname “X’s resident gynecologist.” She calibrates her scalpel-sharp wisdom for everyday life so you leave smarter, not gaslit.
Caitlyn Murray @bigtimeadulting on Instagram
Parenting, aging, and calling out the chaos.
Why we love her: Because she shows you how to take life seriously without taking yourself too seriously. Caitlin started sharing raw, funny updates during her eldest son’s leukemia treatment, and it’s grown into a 2-million-strong community of parents who feel seen. She says the stuff we’re all thinking but swallow at school pickup - delivered with her signature deadpan, “get yourself a snack” mantra, and the kind of honesty that makes you laugh, nod, and feel instantly less alone (parenting status entirely optional!).
Your turn. I’ve shown you mine - now show me yours. This is a group project, babes, and the more we share, the better we get at living exactly how we want. What’s your latest obsession? DM me, drop a comment, or forward this to your ride-or-die with a “you need to see this” in the subject line.
And get the Full Real Girls List of what we love here.
We’ve earned every wrinkle. Might as well make more laugh lines together.
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