Age doesn't matter.

Outfit Ideas for How to Wear Maxi Skirts Now

It makes sense to me that maxi skirts are trending for Spring and Summer, because I tend to reserve them for the warm weather months. They don’t seem warm (let me know if you disagree) but rather, they seem cooling due to their loose and airy qualities. So now that I am into maxi-skirt season, I’m sharing my outfit ideas on how to wear them at this time. Age doesn’t matter. Take these ideas and adapt them to your preferences. I hope this will help you to enjoy wearing this beautiful piece more often!

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7 Beauty & Style Bloggers Give Helpful Tips and Advice; Age Doesn’t Matter

Each week, I host beauty & style bloggers from around the globe. We share our best tips and advice for women. Age doesn’t matter. Today we truly present an online women’s lifestyle magazine with a wide variety of subjects:  from affordable luxury skin care to beautiful, healthy legs; from going sleeveless over 50 to combining sunscreen with makeup; from simple beauty fixes to photos of things a style team member loves; and mini reviews of the products a beauty team member completely used up. So give yourself time to browse our e-magazine by clicking on each topic below and enjoy!

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Does a Slip Dress Really Have to be Sexy?

A slip dress is not only a sexy little slip of a thing.  It can be worn solo in the summer, of course, or when you’re feeling sexy….But does it really have to be sexy?  The answer is no.  You can wear it night or day and do so many things with it!  Layer under and/or over it:  light layers during the spring and summer and heavy layering during the fall and winter.  You can add as many layers as you want.  It makes the slip dress wearable for all.  Age doesn’t matter.

This is an update on how to layer a slip dress during warm weather. For ways to layer a slip dress during cool weather, see my post “How to Layer a Slip Dress Like a Pro.”

How to wear a slip dress anytime and anywhere when it’s warm out:

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This Week’s Helpful, Fascinating and Important Beauty, Style & Lifestyle Topics

This week, the Beauty & Style Spotlight Team goes beyond its usual scope to cover a couple of lifestyle subjects. On the beauty front, Lola reveals her recent favorite beauty products and Barbie recommends essentials for a summer beauty kit. Marsha and I both chose topics on styling black and white. Allison is offering help with Father’s Day gift ideas. And to top it all off, Nancy confides what it was like to spend a week in the hospital getting screened for a possible lung transplant. So be sure to make enough time to check out these helpful, fascinating and important beauty, style and lifestyle topics!

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How to Style Tank Tops This Summer: A Classic Wardrobe Basic

Tank tops are a go-to every Spring and Summer. This year, the focus is on wide-strap, scoop-neck styles. All tank shapes are good though, from v-neck to crewneck, from cotton to lace and from simple to embellished. They are all wardrobe basics and great for keeping cool whether combined with light layers or not. 

Just choose the right style of tank top for the occasion, be it a casual, athletic or dressy event. Also, be sure to choose tank tops that are not too tight or too loose. The right fit will give you a polished look.

When wearing a racerback tank top, choose a T-strap bra to avoid visible bra straps. If the straps still show, wear a black, colored, printed or lacy bra or bralette.

This post begins with styling basics and then gives outfit ideas for summer parties, classic summer looks and more. Age doesn’t matter.

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