We’re in the middle of a heat wave this summer, so what better way to get dressed than in the fashion of a country from a hot part of the world? There are many countries to choose from, but I’ve decided to choose Egypt for this post. It’s a perfect fit because the Goddess Complex (see my post on that HERE) is in the mainstream right now and goddess-style dresses and gowns are an essential part of Egyptian culture. Some of the clothing from this country show a lot and some show a little. So age doesn’t matter. Let’s see how to get Egyptian style for a cool and exotic summer look.
I came across videos on YouTube covering the history of fashion in different eras and in different parts of the world. So I reached back to ancient Egyptian fashions as inspiration for how to create modern looks. Below, I’ve gathered the components that can be used in today’s dress evoking this exotic style of the past.
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Inspiration, Style Inspiration
Dress, Egyptian Style, Exotic Style, Linen, Summer, Summer Style
The days, hours and minutes are speeding along from one month to another and here we are at the end of July already with this week’s Beauty & Style Spotlight Team. Lately, we have been branching out with a wider variety of topics as we go along. And at all times, we want to remind you that age doesn’t matter. So enjoy this women’s e-magazine in a cool place with a cold drink. And then find out how to:
- lighten your hair naturally;
- create classy outfits with summery fabrics;
- get happy feet all summer long;
- wear a favorite fabric when it’s just too hot;
- avoid mosquito bites naturally; and
- love a yellow & white outfit even when you’ve never liked yellow and white.
Just click on the highlighted topics below and remember to enjoy every moment of these midsummer days!
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Beauty & Style Spotlight Team, Link Love
Color Combinations, Foot Care, Hair Styling, Health and Wellness, Style Tips, Summer, Summer Style, Weekly Blog Roundup
Welcome to this week’s Beauty & Style Spotlight Team, where five of us are sharing summertime lifestyle reads for women like you. Age doesn’t matter. There’s a style tip for creating a cool summer suit, a fresh new sunscreen, tips for cool confidence during hot weather, a new firming eye cream and a look at the successes and failures of a bucket list. So why don’t you grab a cold drink and a spot in the shade to take a siesta and soak in all this helpful information and tips? Just click on the highlighted topics below.
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Beauty & Style Spotlight Team, Link Love
Beauty Products, Bucket lists, Lifestyle, Summer, Summer Style, Sunscreens, Weekly Blog Roundup
In this weekly blog roundup, our team is talking about beauty, style and how to bloom later in life. Nancy, who never liked tie dye, tells how she fell in love with it. I’m sharing how to wear Mermaidcore so that age doesn’t matter. Lola has found a beautiful body bronzer in time for summer. Allison’s favorite brand of lip gloss has a new shade of red that she loves. Barbie explains the medical side of beauty treatments. And Marcia writes about how she bloomed after retirement. So I’m sure you see why this week’s blog subjects are too interesting to pass up! Click on the highlighted topics below to keep on reading.
Beauty & Style Spotlight Team, Link Love
Cosmetics, Facial Treatments, Health & Beauty, Mermaidcore, Reinvention, Summer, Tie Dye, Weekly Blog Roundup
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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Beauty & Style Spotlight Team, Link Love
Beauty Kit, Beauty Products, Black, Body Products, Color Style Tip, Face Products, Gift Ideas, Hair Products, Health and Wellness, Style Tips, Summer, Weekly Blog Roundup
