The Real Girls Obsessions
Stuff we’re buying, stalking, and swearing by right now and no, we’re not paid to say any of it.
Because Real Girls don’t gatekeep. When we find something that makes us feel good, look good, or laugh until we pee, we share. Sure, I may not be the first one through the door when it comes to recs (blame group chat rabbit holes and my wandering attention span), but when I do show up, I never come empty-handed. Welcome to the running list of what’s making midlife a little sexier, smarter, and unapologetically us.
Products We’re Obsessed With
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer + Highlighter Duo - One jar. Two powers. Pure magic (like us!).
Why we love it: Because it covers the evidence of our insomnia and hormonal chaos without sliding into our fine lines and announcing, “She’s not okay!” to the world. Brightens, lifts, and makes us look like we’ve had 8 hours and therapy. Magnificent.
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen - Salty, sun-kissed, and badass.
Why we love it: Because it smells like a beach day in a bottle. Gentle on skin, kind to the ocean, and totally crush-worthy with its clean, mineral-based ingredients. Made with naturally derived zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, it’s lightweight, effective, and Hawaii Act 104 compliant.
Books We Can’t Put Down
All Fours by Miranda July - Fun, flirty, and fabulous, in all the delicious ways.
Why we love it: It’s the book equivalent of texting your best friend something unapologetically inappropriate, smutty, and surprisingly profound at 2am. Equal parts playful, poetic, and totally Real Girls energy. (You’ve been warned!)
Claire Casey’s Had Enough by Liz Alterman - Witty, ruthless and relatable AF.
Why we love it: A sharp, funny reframe of midlife with bite, backbone, and full permission to lose your shit because sometimes snapping is the most honest self-care there is.
People We’re Following
@justbeingmelani on Instagram - Founder of the We Do Not Care Club™, and guess what? The South County, CA chapter is opening soon! All lovelies are welcome.
Why we love her: Because she’s raw, funny, deeply real, and just got the New York Times stamp of badassery. Late to the party? Same - until recently. She’s saying what we’re all thinking - and proving that ditching the faking-fine act (and not giving a damn) is the fiercest kind of freedom.
@peachesanddiesel104 on Instagram - Raw. Ridiculous. Glorious.
Why we love her: Because Peaches 'n Diesel is the chaos candy we can’t stop binge-scrolling. She serves unhinged midlife truth with a side of sequins (yep, they are the STD of the craft world but I secretly love them) and zero shame. Whether she’s rocking a paper gown or roasting her own parenting choices, she’s the friend who says what we’re all thinking - only louder, funnier, and with better lighting. Follow for laughs, stay for the deep truths disguised as jokes.
Your Turn:
What are you obsessed with right now?
Got a product, book, creator, midlife hack, or mantra that deserves a standing ovation? I want to hear about it. The bolder, the better.
💬 Drop it in the comments
✉️ Or email me at realgirlsguide55@gmail.com
Because if it slaps, saves your sanity, or lifts your face, we’re putting it on the list.
Until next time, strut like someone’s playing your runway song. (And if you don’t have one yet, fix that. Immediately.)
We’ve earned every wrinkle. Might as well make more laugh lines together.
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Aw! Angela! You have made my day! I can say with confidence that this is probably the first and only time my name will appear beside Miranda July’s and I could not be more flattered! 😂💕Thank you so much for reading and recommending Claire Casey and thank you for all of these other wonderful recs as well!! (Thinking of my runway song!) xx