Each week, I am joined by a team of bloggers to put the spotlight on beauty and style, too. In this week’s blog roundup, Lola reviews a gentle retinol cream; Nancy shows how she is wearing Aladdin pants; I am sharing a style tip that will give you the most outfits from a tiered skirt; Barbie explains how to choose the right LED color or combo; and Terri discusses the benefits of a rich cream moisturizer. There’s lots to learn here and age doesn’t matter. So pull up a seat and check out our online mini mag while celebrating the end of Summer!
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Beauty, Cosmetic Treatments, Cosmetics, Easy Style, Face Cream, Harem Pants, Light Therapy, Skin Care, Style, Style Tips, Tiered Skirts, Weekly Blog Roundup
Fluid and flowy silhouettes for the warm-weather months are loose and cool, comfortable and feminine all at the same time. Think bias-cut or Eileen Fischer or chiffon, silk, georgette, etc. The fit and feel corresponds with the popular slouchy comfort that has been creatively reinterpreted in the fashion world over recent years. It also seems to me that feminine romance has been incorporated into everyday style until it is becoming accepted as normal. I’m thinking of lace and ruffles and the like. Age doesn’t matter. It’s all in how you choose to wear it.
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Comfort Dressing, Outfit Ideas, Romantic Style, Spring/Summer Style, Style Trends, Warm Weather
In recent years, ocean-inspired motifs were trending. That dip in the pool has become a full-blown dive into the depths of the mermaid fantasy. Well, what girl doesn’t want to look like a mermaid? Besides its sexy siren connotations, this fantasy look reminds us of the beach and summertime no matter what season we’re in. It’s not just good for evening because modern mermaid style can be incorporated into wearable daytime outfits. Traditional coastal wardrobe pieces are melding with sequins, pearls and shiny embellishments as well as luminescent fabrics and sea colors. Be assured that this is definitely something you can do! What was previously termed Mermaidcore, has grown up into what is now being called Summer Siren. So age doesn’t matter.
This post is updated to reflect the ever-changing styles of modern life.
What Is the Summer Siren Look?
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The Goddess look has been circulating since last year. This Summer, there is a focus on Greco-Roman draped silhouettes, gilded styles in beauty and fashion, bronzy-gold jewelry, statuesque hair and romantic/soft-glam styling rather than “clean” minimalism. I’ll guide you through the clothing elements of this so we can create beautiful outfits that bring out our true selves. I’d like to show you how to look like the goddess that you are. Age doesn’t matter.
But first, I have some thoughts about why women might be particularly interested in this today.
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Dusters, Goddess Complex, Kimonos, Maxi Dresses, Maxi Skirts, Scarves, Spring/Summer, Style, Style Trends, Summer Style
I have wished in the past that I had a guide to shoes so that I could easily choose which to wear with my outfits. Over time, I’ve accumulated a list of ideas to make it easy…Because a girl has to have the just the right finishing touch, even with a basic everyday look! Shoes are an accessory you can’t go without very often. 🙂 And they make a big impact.
There are some creative combinations below that you may want to try. On the other hand, this is by no means a comprehensive list. Nevertheless, there are so many options here that there’s a good chance they will be helpful to you.
Feel free to print out this listing and keep it in a handy place to refer to when you need inspiration!
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Outfit Ideas, Shoes, Style Guide
