In this week’s blog roundup, the Beauty Spotlight Team is highlighting the best in holiday pampering. We have posts to help you look beautiful and to help you find gifts for the special people on your list. Here’s what we’ve got for you:
- a peek at luxury cosmetics,
- a special skincare duo,
- ways to help your body and mind survive holiday stress,
- waffle towel wonders for yourself or as gifts, and
- a style tip for wearing velvet every day of the season.
Just click on your favorite topics below to find out more!
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Beauty Spotlight Team, Body Mind & Spirit, Link Love, Style Tips
Anti-Stress, Autumn/Winter Style, Cosmetics, Everyday Style, Gift Ideas, Holiday Gifts, Relieving Stress, Skin Care, Style, Velvet, Weekly Blog Roundup
In this installment of my Style Tips Series (HERE), I have lots of examples to show how amazing your outfits can look when you mix textures. They will end up having a luxurious and fresh feeling of richness. In many cases, they will also feel cozy. I hope that this tip and the looks throughout this post will inspire you to create your own unique outfits that show your true self. And when you click on the description under the photos, you can check out the items for sale if you like. However, I encourage you to shop your own closet to find ways to combine the different textures you already have. You might be surprised to find new ways to wear and enjoy your clothes!
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Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Style Tips
Cashmere, Corduroy, Faux Leather Pants, Mixing Textures, Satin, Silk, Tweed, Velvet
Hygge (pronounced hue-gah) is a Danish concept based on living cozily and enjoying life’s simple pleasures. It is a mindful and minimalist way of life. It applies to all aspects of life including home, work, relationships, parenting, holidays, food and clothes. At a time when we are enjoying comfortable clothes in all aspects of our lives, I decided it’s a good time to explore hygge style. Since comfort is key, age doesn’t matter!
Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
Black, Cardigan, Comfort Dressing, Faux Fur, Hygge, Joggers, Knits, Layering, Lounging, Neutral Outfits, Plaid, Sweatshirts, Velvet
This is the fifth in my series of outfit combinations created with velvet pieces. In the first four posts of this series, I shared outfit ideas for velvet jackets or blazers, velvet tops, velvet kimonos and dusters and a style tip too! Velvet is great for evening, holidays and even for lounging at home. It comes in all pant styles such as palazzos, crops and joggers. I have all sorts of ways to show you how to wear velvet pants for comfort and style. Age doesn’t matter. I hope it makes getting dressed a pleasure for you!
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Day to Evening, Evening, Holiday, Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
Business Wear, Casual Style, Smart Casual, Velvet, Velvet Pants
Velvet is such a lush and luxurious material! Over the last two holiday seasons, I ran a series of style tips and outfit ideas for velvet including posts on skirts, dresses, kimonos, dusters, tops, jackets and blazers. I’m ending this year’s holiday season with one more style tip that shows how useful velvet is. Age doesn’t matter. This fabric is timeless and transformative.
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Day to Evening, Evening, Holiday, Style Inspiration, Style Tips, Ways to Wear It
Velvet, Velvet Jacket
