The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Late October Week in Review

Topanga Scents Goats Milk Lotion– in Santa Monica and The Grove– nourish and moisturize the skin, and Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves their aromas and that the lotions are each named after well-known Los Angeles locales. 

Barrel jeans are still super trendy and Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style already has 4 pairs. Is that the start of an addiction? In this post she shows her brown ones combined with a raspberry knit top and slouchy boots.

Terri from Our Good Life discusses 7 Self-Care Essentials for the Holidays, and she emphasizes that taking time for yourself is an important part of enjoying the festivities, rather than simply getting through them.

Leave the werewolf look to your Halloween costume! Say goodbye to unwanted hair this Halloween with laser hair removal. Barbie  from Barbie’s Beauty Bits shares what to know about this long-lasting treatment for smoother skin.

From her Animal Print Series on Your True Self Blog, Angie is sharing a style tip on how to use leopard prints in new ways. It takes some thinking outside the box and putting a twist on your usual outfits. Older is bolder, so age doesn’t matter. 

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team October Week in Review

Reverse hair washing... have we been washing our hair wrong? Barbie’s Beauty Bits shares an oldie but a goodie! Find out what happens when you condition before you shampoo.

Terri from Our Good Life discovers a fun, colorful way to celebrate spooky season with Halloween shirts from Free Spirited Clothing, featuring hand-dyed tie-dye designs, soft cotton, and inclusive sizing.

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style tells us about her week in the hospital– not the happiest story, and now she is crawling back with very little, steps. On the sunny side, you can link up your post at the Fancy Friday linkup party!

Dark Romance style features gothic and romantic elements that reflect the season’s aesthetic. This is a look that hasn’t gone away since its inception. Angie from Your True Self Blog says go ahead and get swept away and she shows you how!

SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad is a calming skin hydrator that leaves even the most sensitive skin types feeling happy, hydrated and soothed. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves this K-Beauty skin treat, and thinks that you will as well.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Autumn Week in Review

PURELY BELLA Tight & Bright Peptide Eye Gel is the perfect pick if you want a moisturizing and depuffing gel that also diminishes the appearance of dark circles, and Lola's Secret Beauty Blog is highly impressed by its efficacy.

Fall collection is all about plaid and browns and Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style loves both. So she could not say no when she saw this plaid pencil skirt. Combined with a light blue ruffle blouse and a military jacket, another on trend item. Flat boots complete the outfit which is classic with a twist.

The Spooky Season is a good time to try out Whimsigoth style to see if you want to wear this look more in the future. Or maybe you already do, in which case you will like to get more inspiration from Your True Self Blog. Add a touch or two or wear it to the max, whatever feels like your true self!

Can fashion be both stylish and sustainable? In Terri's latest Our Good Life article, she's exploring organic and recycled fabrics, what eco-friendly clothing labels really mean, and how small, thoughtful wardrobe choices can make a positive difference for our planet.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Week in Review

PURELY BELLA Dream Skin Night Cream is a luxurious nighttime retinoid cream that moisturizes, nourishes and pampers the skin without leaving it dry, irritated or flaky. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves that it gently encourages skin cell turnover and leaves skin moisturized.

It's October, so now is your chance to choose outfits for the Spooky Season! Angie from Your True Self Blog has all the outfit ideas and style elements you need to celebrate Halloween every day this month. Age doesn't matter.

Dental care matters, but the cost can make it easy to put it off. In this post, Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits discusses how dental plans can help make a healthier smile more affordable.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Welcomes Autumn

Angie from Your True Self Blog has a few style tips to help you accessorize business outfits in classy ways. You can be sure that you’ll polish and brighten your look when you try these ideas!

If you are seeking an effective and affordable face oil, then Lola's Secret beauty Blog is delighted to recommend haruharu wonder Black Rice Facial Oil! It is a lightweight and fast absorbing dry oil that nourishes and moisturizes, and it gives skin an ethereal glow!

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style has had a two week vacation, but sadly not to her beloved England as she is on the transplantation list for donor lungs. Staying in her own country gives her plenty of places to go for cycling, shopping or visiting a museum. 

Personal care is now being seen as part of overall well-being, rather than a purely cosmetic concern. Barbie from Barbie's Beauty Bits shares how self-care habits, wellness routines, and long-term health goals are all shaping how people approach their hair, skin, and daily rituals.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Late September Week in Review

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves the Westman Atelier Skin Activator Serum because it deeply hydrates the skin, protects the skin barrier, and it leaves skin soft, smooth, supple and luminous. This is one seriously lovely and effective serum.

Previously, Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style showed a two-piece skirt suit in burgundy and now she is wearing the same suit in brown! There is a little story behind how she got similar sets, but aren't they just gorgeous? 

Terri from Our Good Life discusses how the beautiful things we treasure aren’t meant to be tucked away waiting for someday. Using them turns ordinary days into occasions and allows us to make new memories with the things that we find beautiful.

Whether you are going to work, doing errands, going out for the evening, or just lounging on the weekend, there are so many ways to wear a pencil skirt that Angie from Your True Self Blog wrote about it in two parts. Part Two contains over 100 ways to make your pencil skirt useful for cool weather.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Week in Review

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style celebrated her birthday a few weeks ago and wrote a post about it. She wanted to keep the beautiful memory on her blog as she was so touched by the love and warmth she received from her loved ones.

If you need a little extra under-eye hydration, and want to reduce the appearance of puffiness, fine lines and dark circles, then Westman Atelier Eye Activator Serum is a perfect pick. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends this gem.

Terri from Our Good Life says that beauty isn’t about chasing youth or perfection—it’s about caring for ourselves, expressing who we are, and finding pleasure in the little rituals that make us feel beautiful.

Wearing black may be slimming, but it’s not flattering to most complexions and can be boring without plenty of texture. That’s why the proverbial pop of color is so popular. Angie from Your True Self Blog has a simple style tip on how to spice up a black outfit that really makes a difference!

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Holiday Weekend in Review

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog features a WYLYS Skincare routine– using all 5 of their amazing products– to achieve healthy and glowing skin.

Terri from Our Good Life says that fragrance can be the invisible accessory that transforms even the simplest outfit, adding personality, polish, and a sense of intention.

It’s the end of Summer and you might have some skirts that you haven’t worn yet despite how hot it has been in the past few months. Angie's from Your True Self Blog has style tips so that you can take full advantage of your special skirts now! 

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style is an Autumn type, but she also wore the warmer, richer colours in summer with this two-piece skirt suit. Fall colours in summer really work well!

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Prepares to Greet September

WYLYS Nightinol Cream is a gentle retinol cream the utilizes 3 types of Vitamin A, and Lola's Secret Beauty Blog is thoroughly impressed by its efficacy while pampering and hydrating the skin.

Angie from Your True Self Blog has a style tip that will help you get the greatest variety of outfits from a tiered skirt. This piece is a recurring trend since it can be worn just about anywhere, any time of year and with just about anything.

Aladdin, harem, name these trousers what you want but Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style is living in them this summer! Greens, browns, burgundy, rich warm colours that are not only for fall, but for summer months too!

LED light therapy uses specific wavelengths to address aging, acne, pigmentation, and inflammation, and Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits explains how choosing the right LED color provides targeted skin support without invasive treatments.

Terri from Our Good Life's skin doesn’t need fixing, it needs listening to, and learning to give it the care, moisture, and attention it needs in this season of life.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Late August Week in Review

Angie from Your True Self Blog gravitates towards dresses and skirts for hot weather, so she came up with inspiration on how to wear midi skirts more and is sharing it with you in this style post.

WYLYS Phyto Green Cleansing Balm is a gorgeous balm that melts into the skin, feels ultra-luxe and gently removes every trace of makeup and dirt. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves that it leaves skin soft, clean and hydrated.

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style hosts The Thrifty Six, and the theme this month is Summer Sparkle, a beautiful theme for this sunny time of the year. But it has to be pre-loved, secondhand or thrifted.

Beauty after 60 isn't about looking younger, it's about feeling confident, cared for, and completely like yourself. Terri from Our Good Life is sharing five simple beauty habits that help her feel put together every day.

Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits discusses why hiring a wedding planner is the secret to a stress-free luxury wedding, from managing vendors, budgets, timelines, and logistics to providing creative direction, and more.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Greets Mid-August

Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits explains what fungal acne, or Malassezia folliculitis, is and how it differs from bacterial or hormonal acne, what causes it, and which treatments may help.

WYLYS New Day Glow Brightening Serum is a nourishing, hydrating and brightening lotion-textured serum that is formulated for all types of skin. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves this luxury brand, and this serum earns an A+ rating for its efficacy.

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style loves the month of August. It's her birthday month, but she has to wait for that until the very last day. In the meanwhile she is enjoying this beautiful summer month to the fullest.

Casual clothing makes up the largest part of the wardrobe for most people. Terri from Our Good Life discusses options for keeping good pieces for a casual wardrobe.

Need to revive your skin from exposure to the summer sun? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty found an affordable K-beauty, calming facial essence with ceramides and green tea extract that soothes and hydrates irritated and inflamed skin.

People are wearing t-shirts in support of various candidates as we approach elections, and they are expressing themselves through their clothing. Angie from Your True Self Blog has more than 15 powerful ways to speak your truth with a t-shirt.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Summer Week in Review

Tired of shaving, waxing, and dealing with constant irritation? Barbie from Barbie's Beauty Bits discusses how laser hair removal uses targeted light energy to slow regrowth so hair can come back finer, lighter, and less often over time.

The Art of the Glow, which features Votary London, is Boxwalla's July Beauty Box that you don't want to miss! Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves the extraordinary serum and cream, and knows that you will too.

Discover why true beauty isn't about chasing youth but embracing the woman you're becoming. Teri from Our Good Life explores how kindness, curiosity, grace, and confidence create a beauty that grows richer with every season of life.

Summer is in full swing but the autumn collections are already everywhere. Brown, burgundy, green, it's all there. Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style loves these colours and doesn't mind wearing them these hot days at all.

If you'd like to get more looks from one dress, Angie from Your True Self Blog has 11 ideas for how you can wear a t-shirt dress with comfort and style. Age doesn't matter!

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Greets August

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog just discovered the TIRTIR Matcha PDRN Calming Cream. Not only is it soothing and calming for sensitive and irritated skin, but it is also a great choice for anyone after exfoliating the skin.

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style never wears orange, but we all have something blue in our closet. A blue monochrome look is what Nancy is wearing. And check out those glitter sneakers!

Terri from Our Good Life discusses the timeless beauty and symbolism of pearl engagement rings, has practical advice for choosing and caring for one, and she explores why pearls are becoming a unique and elegant choice for modern couples.

Angie from Your True Self Blog found style inspiration for women who would like to look their best at home even if no one is going to see you. How about upgrading your loungewear as if you were having a pajama party for one?

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Beautiful Summer Week in Review

If you are seeking a waterproof carryall bag with a zipper top, and a built-in laptop sleeve, then the YETI Camino Zip 18L Tote Bag in Pace Purple is utter perfection! Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves this shade of purple, but there are other colors from which to choose!

Summer means festivals, and Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style goes every year to the same festival with friends. Although this year was a bit different. Read all about it on her blog, and while you are there, why not join the Fancy Friday linkup party.

A color chart is a fun tool to use as a starting point to create colorful outfits. Angie from Your True Self Blog offers three charts so that you can choose a piece of clothing in a basic color and see what colors go with it. You can consider yourself a work of art every day; age doesn’t matter.

Losing teeth can affect far more than your smile. In this article, Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits shares how to rebuild your confidence after tooth loss.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Mid-July Week in Review

The YETI Camino Tote 35 in Desert Bloom is the perfect waterproof bag for summer activities like the beach, picnics and anything else you can imagine. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves this practical bag, and it holds a tremendous amount of gear.

Angie from Your True Self Blog is sharing some outfit ideas based on color, using color charts from her Color Series. She hopes that these color combinations will inspire you to create new outfits out of what you have.

Terri from A Good Life helps you refresh your wardrobe without buying a whole new closet! She shares easy outfit ideas built around a favorite graphic tee, showing how simple layers, accessories, and versatile staples can create stylish looks.

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style discusses a digital wardrobe, and how it can create your personal style and also help you with online shopping, but shopping brick & mortar stores is still way more fun!

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Summer Week in Review

Angie from Your True Self Blog finds color to be so much fun when building an outfit. From her Color Series, she is presenting a few ideas for how to choose what color accessories to wear with your outfits.

The Boxwalla June Beauty Box: The Science of Stillness featuring Twelve Beauty is truly covet-worthy, and Lola's Secret Beauty Blog recommends getting yours before it sells out! A+

Looking for the perfect buildable summer blush? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty recommends Be Your Own Desire Liquid Blush now that she’s figured out the correct product name and usage!

Terri from A Good Life shares her personal thoughts and feelings on growing older in this post about longevity beauty, the type of beauty that comes from taking care of yourself. Where are you in your longevity beauty life?

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Summer Week in Review

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog made an amazing discovery: Mixsoon PDRN Collagen Tinted Moisturizer. Not only does it boast great skincare ingredients, but it also makes skin look and feel amazing!

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style is telling about what happened in her life for the past few weeks. Summer is in full swing in the Netherlands and she is enjoying it to the fullest. And you can join the Fancy Friday linkup party on the blog!

Summer comes with heat, humidity, sweat, dirt, and sand that can get all over our faces! Ugh. Allison from Never Say Die Beauty recommends that you check out Dermalactives Purifying Apple Cider Toning Mist for a clean skin pick-me-up!

Terri from Our Good Life is always looking for ways to pack lighter without sacrificing comfort or style, and recently she discovered the Sudoku Packing Method, a simple strategy that uses a handful of versatile clothing pieces to create dozens of outfit combinations

Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits shares why the Sleep & Glow Omnia Cooling Pillow is a beauty-sleep upgrade that helps reduce facial compression, sleep wrinkles, puffy skin, and menopause night sweats.

Inspired by videos on the history of fashion in different parts of the world, Angie from Your True Self Blog explored how to get Egyptian style for a cool Summer look that is perfect for the hot weather!

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Embraces Summertime

In this article, Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits explains how a real glow-up can go beyond appearance to include self-care, stronger boundaries, trusted support, and rebuilding a sense of safety and confidence.

 

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has important Summer Skincare Tips to help get you through the hot months of the season!

Can you wear a monochrome black outfit in Summer? Of course, according to Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style. Although not with temperatures around 36 degrees Celsius/97 Fahrenheit, but on a normal summer day it's perfectly fine! 

Terri from A Good Life explains how to build a comfortable festival outfit with breathable base layers, versatile mid-layers, practical outerwear, and smart accessories so you can focus on enjoying the music instead of the forecast.

Looking for a new silky smooth eye cream that brightens the under eye area? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty recommends that you check out Kopari Niacinamide & Caffeine Eye Bright Cream!

Angie from Your True Self Blog is sharing her outfit ideas on how to wear maxi skirts now that summer has begun. She finds them cooling due to their loose and airy qualities.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Celebrates Late June

Kiss New York Peptide Pout Lip Treatment in Watermelon is a gorgeous and affordable tinted lip balm that Lola's Secret Beauty Blog absolutely LOVES! It is hydrating, non-sticky and utterly gorgeous!

Terri from Our Good Life explains that choosing a meaningful jewelry gift starts with paying attention to the recipient's personal style, daily habits, and the sentimental pieces they already treasure, rather than simply following trends.

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style is in love with balloon trousers! It's a style that was trendy in the 80's and now we can't imagine the fashion scene without them. She paired red balloon trousers with a pink and red top, a fabulous combination.

Looking for a drugstore mascara to save a few bucks without giving up too much? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty suggests giving L’Oreal Voluminous Panorama Mascara a try with its fanned out wand.

Angie from Your True Self Blog wholeheartedly supports the June Pride celebrations, and she shows how you can do that too, by choosing what to wear for Pride Month and beyond in bold and subtle ways.

The best earrings to wear with a no-makeup makeup look are simple studs, delicate hoops, and classic pearls. Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits explains how these styles frame the face, brighten your features, and complement a fresh, natural look.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Week in Review

Time to replace your expired sunscreens, and while you are at it, don't forget about your lips. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog gives Trader Joe's Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30 an A+ because it's effective, moisturizing, and it only costs $2.99!

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style has been away for a few days-- cycling, going out for dinner with friends, enjoying the sun and just relaxing, and she encourages periodically escaping your everyday routines.

Allison from Never Say Die Beauty reports via the New York Times that the US FDA approved a new sunscreen ingredient that may have benefits for you!

Angie from Your True Self Blog is providing outfit inspiration for how to use the art of asymmetry in today's fashions. She shows looks based on asymmetric dresses, t-shirts and tank tops, blouses and shirts, tunics, vests, jackets and cardigans, jewelry and swimsuits.

Terri from Our Good Life talks about modern non-invasive beauty treatments and how they offer effective ways to improve skin tone, texture, firmness, and overall radiance without surgery or lengthy recovery times.

Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits recently shared in her article What Is the No-Makeup Makeup Look? It is about “less, but better” beauty, and not about hiding your skin or piling on products.