The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team September Week in Review

The BANILA CO Covericious Ultimate Cover Cushion Foundation, which comes in 20 shades, is one of the best quality foundations that Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has tested in years. It offers a beautiful natural soft matte finish, and it is long-wearing and affordable! A+

Do you wonder what past lives you might have had, if there is such a thing? If  karma exists, wouldn’t you want to live your purpose by choosing the right path? Angie from Your True Self Blog introduces you to the process of an Akashic Soul Realignment Session.

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style loves a minimalistic look. It all comes together with hardly any jewelry. See for yourself if it is too much, or if less is more!

Curious about whether cosmetics subscription boxes are still worth it? See what Allison from Never Say Die Beauty has to say about her recent Boxycharm/Ipsy box.

When it comes to a road trip, Barbie’s Beauty Bits always hits the road in style. That’s why Barbie has curated The Passenger Princess Essential Checklist to make you feel like a true princess on the road.

Marsha often struggles with just writing about style. She tried so hard to make it just about the clothes in this post but ended up talking about more docent training!! You can see and read more from Marsha in the Middle. 

Pamela from Style Yourself Confident has 25 ways to save time in the mornings! Streamline the routine and save precious minutes so you can leave home looking polished, well groomed and confident enough to face the day.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Welcomes September

Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover is a cult-classic for a reason, and Lola's Secret Beauty Blog thinks this gem is truly worth its decades of hype. It's gentle, effective and it removes every bit of makeup effortlessly.

Why is red the most brilliant color choice for Fall fashion? Angie from Your True Self Blog shows how to warm up your autumn outfits. Age doesn't matter because you can choose your most flattering hue!

Here is the same black dress from last week, but styled in a different way. Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style shows a black dress with golden accessories, and she thinks this combination is cool, chic and stylish!

Marsha has been training since January to be a docent at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and she finally delivered on her graduation tour! Learn more from Marsha in the Middle. 

Want to be energized yet calm to welcome Autumn? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty recommends trying ATTITUDE Super Leaves Energizing Shower Gel, it's vegan, CF and with EWG-safe ingredients.

Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits reveals her Skincare Awareness Month tips for September. You’ll want to see all her insider tips to prep your skin for Fall. 

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Bids August Farewell

Here is a huge list of Labor Day Sales that Lola's Secret Beauty Blog will be continually updating this holiday weekend!

Angie from Your True Self Blog has a style tip for biker shorts that will fit right in with the Labor Day celebrations this weekend, such as cookouts and the like.

Do you wear black in Summer? Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style loves black clothing and shows you how she wears a black dress in the warmer months by adding pink sneakers!

Every month Marsha, from Marsha in the Middle, participates in a style challenge based on a song, and you can read more about it here.

The Dr. Brandt Mommy Wake Up Kit for bright and de-puffed eyes is a mighty duo, and Lola's Secret Beauty Blog recommends it for anyone who wants to hydrate the skin and reduce dark circles and puffiness.

How do you know if you have perimenopause? Barbie from Barbie's Beauty Bits discusses the signs, offers quick fixes, and covers when to see a clinician.

Looking for a little affordable bling to treat yourself or to gift someone? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty absolutely loves the Miuyuki Tila bracelet that she bought on Etsy!

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Late Summer Week in Review

You may own a pair of sandals you think were the same as the iconic pair worn by Jackie Kennedy.  But, did you know another company actually made those for her?  Learn more from Marsha in the Middle. 

Could you use a new fragrance recommendation to ease your way into the autumn? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty suggests a complex, magical fragrance featuring iris and violet that will lift your spirits for the coming season!

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style discusses fun ways to style thrifted, pre-loved, secondhand outfits. Perhaps The Thrifty Six group will inspire you to buy pre-loved clothing!

If affordable luxury interests you, then Renpure shampoos, conditioners and body washes will delight you. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends their truly wonderful products.

Did you know your smile is one of the most powerful parts of your beauty routine? In this article, Barbie’s Beauty Bits highlights how a confident smile boosts both beauty and self-esteem.

The minimal all-black or all-white outfit is simple and always stylish. But do you know how to make a neutral monochrome outfit look special? Angie from Your True Self Blog gives a style tip that answers that question.

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

The Boxwalla August Beauty Box featuring WYLYS and CLE is perfectly curated, and it includes amazing skincare and makeup. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog gives this box an A+!

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style, who almost always wears black, is wearing an orange and green wrap dress with ruffles, and she is feeling confident in colours.

What beauty trends are actually worth the commitment? From microblading and lip blush to lash lifts and delicate tattoos, long-lasting beauty trends are having a moment, and Barbie’s Beauty Bits discusses which of them are worthwhile.

Mature skin? Dry skin? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty is trying out Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Collection including the new Pro-Collagen Peptide Firming Eye Serum. Paula’s Choice seldom disappoints!

Teal is a universal color that looks good on everyone and it can easily go from Summer to Fall. Angie from Your True Self Blog shows you what colors go best with teal, resulting in some really sensational outfits!

Marsha is not a fan of cooking or grocery shopping, and she gave a popular subscription meal box a try. Read her review at Marsha in the Middle.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Summer Week in Review

Marsha from Marsha in the Middle recently became a docent at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and recreated the look of Bouguereau's sitter from At the Edge of the Brook.

Always wanted to have thick, full shiny hair? Why not try human hair extensions? Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style talks about the benefits of  using extensions.

BIODERMA Hydrabio H20 Moisturizing Micellar Water is a Lola's Secret Beauty Blog favorite, and it is the perfect pick for the summer months! This is a much-beloved French Pharmacy favorite for good reason.

Angie from Your True Self Blog explains what an empath is and she shows how you can navigate calmly through stressful times. To access this magic, all you have to do is imagine how the dazzling light jacket can help!

Pamela from Style Yourself Confident shares 10 fabulous ways to wear a Summer scarf! It's the ultimate accessory.

Wondering how you can improve your appearance without it being obvious you had major surgery? Barbie’s Beauty Bits is sharing the secrets to looking refreshed and natural.

Mosquito bites? Hives? Blemishes? Rash? Have you tried Magic Molecule? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty swears by it! Find out why.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Greets August

BANILA CO Clean It Zero Original Cleansing Balm is the perfect lightweight and hydrating K-Beauty cleansing balm that is a joy to use, and it is affordable. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog gives this an A+.

A denim skirt is never out of fashion, and every season we see a new design but they always look stylish and modern. Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style loves denim skirts and shows how she wore one with a cool leather jacket.

Angie from Your True Self Blog tried out the advice in an article from The Zoe Report on how to pack a streamlined makeup bag, and Angie found it a big help in keeping her makeup from cluttering her bags!

Marsha from Marsha in the Middle just cannot define her style, but, what she can tell you are the things she doesn’t like and won’t wear. Read more at Marsha in the Middle.

Barbie’s Beauty Bits explores powerful non-invasive treatments that can help you achieve smoother, firmer and more radiant skin. To learn more, read her article, Beyond the Skincare Bottle: Non-Surgical Anti-Aging Treatments.

Have you tried Moringa Oil from the “Miracle Tree” yet? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty has been using Oshin Oil, a lightweight organic oil made from Moringa and other organic oils on her summer dry skin, and her skin is so soft for so loooooong.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Summer Week in Review

Barbie’s Beauty Bits shares, can you lighten hair naturally without bleach or dye? By choosing a shade 1–2 levels lighter than your natural color, you can create beautiful, natural-looking highlights instantly...no bleach, no dyes, no regrets.

 

Angie from Your True Self Blog has a simple style tip for you: an outfit formula that can help you combine your tops and bottoms in summery fabrics with other things you own in a way that looks classy.

 

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has tips for happy feet all summer long. They are easy to do and they make you feel very pampered!

 

Marsha from Marsha in the Middle prefers Fall to Summer and wool to cotton.  But, when the heat hits, she has a favorite fabric when it’s just too hot!

 

Allison from Never Say Die Beauty is a mosquito magnet. Is it her blue eyes or her blood type that attracts those pests? She has found a natural way to avoid mosquito bites that may be worth a try for you, too!

 

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style tried a color combination she never ever liked:  yellow and white, and now she is loving her butter yellow and white outfit.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Summer Week in Review

If you color your hair at home, then Lola's Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends Herbatint Permanent Hair Color Gel. This Italian brand is cruelty-free, vegan and is even better than the best drugstore brands. A+

 

We've been having a heat wave and skirts are cooler to wear than pants. If you are interested in how to wear a midi skirt, Angie from Your True Self Blog has some ideas on ways to wear it.

 

Marsha from Marsha in the Middle loves to write, and fashion sometimes plays second fiddle to words. In the Global Writing Challenge, however, Marsha can write to her heart’s content.  Check out her post about the supernatural.

 

Do you have dark circles under your eyes? If so, Allison from Never Say Die Beauty wants to share her new color corrector with you. She’s amazed at how well it works for her.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Summer Week in Review

Angie from Your True Self Blog likes to create a cool summer suit on hot summer days for business, a meeting or lunch with a friend. It feels comfortable while looking classy. Check out her style tip to use this trick for yourself!

Summer is here, and that means it's time to buy effective sunscreens. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves the Doctor Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen SPF 50+ and highly recommends this fab find.

Pamela from Style Yourself Confident is here with cool confidence for the incredibly hot weather we're experiencing. Even if you've left it 'til the last minute to prepare for the sunshine, you can get on track real fast!

KORRES beauty products are among Allison from Never Say Die Beauty’s favorites. Their loyalty program as well as their products made from Greek natural, cruelty-free effective ingredients are the best. This week, she introduces us to a new firming eye cream that she loves!

Marsha from Marsha in the Middle is a list maker. Except for shopping, there’s not much she likes more than making lists! You can read more about her lists and her failures HERE.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team's 4th of July Week in Review

It's time to check the expiration dates on all of your sunscreens, now that it is summer, and Lola's Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends ANUA Zero-Cast Moisturizing Finish SPF50 to keep your skin protected.

Marsha from Marsha in the Middle loves to talk fashion, but sometimes she gets serious. This time, the eyes have it!

You see cargo trousers and jackets every season year after year, but what about cargo skirts? Nancy, from Nancy's Fashion Style, wears a cargo skirt with a feminine touch.

Barbie's Beauty Bits shares 10 simple tips for feeling healthier this summer that can help you reclaim your energy and well-being one step at a time.

Angie from Your True Self Blog finally found a sheer skirt that she loves. So she explored how to wear sheer skirts in new laid-back ways.

Never Say Die Beauty’s favorite plumping lipgloss is on sale through Sunday, July 6. City Lips Lipgloss is Buy One Get One Free in all 17 shades including Clear this weekend. Check out Allison’s post here to find out how the sale works.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Bids June Farewell

The Boxwalla June Beauty Box featuring Nuori Skincare includes a full sized serum and moisturizer that are truly covet-worthy. This Danish beauty brand is extraordinary, and Lola's Secret Beauty Blog recommends ordering a box before they sell out.

Marsha from Marsha in the Middle believes in buying multiples of an item that really work for her.  It turns out she applies that same idea to seeing a particular play.

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style invites you to join her, and Shelbee's, monthly series. Each month there is a theme and all you have to do is send a photo, or two, and explain why your wardrobe item is a good buy or a good-bye.

When Angie from Your True Self Blog first explored the many different ways to wear asymmetric skirts, it was a bold new trend. Now, a couple of years later, it is becoming a classic style of the future.

Welcome to skincare 101! Barbie's Beauty Bits will answer the question: How can you take care of your skin every day? Proper skin care is essential for your health and overall well-being.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Welcomes Summer

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style loves this maxi tie dye skirt, and thinks it is perfect for barbecues and long summer evenings.

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog extols the virtues of Hi Beautiful You Body Perfecting Bronzer! This beautiful product gives you the appearance of  sun-kissed natural looking skin without sitting in the sun.

What girl doesn’t want to look like a mermaid? Angie from Your True Self Blog shows you how to look like a fantasy sea siren day and night.

Marsha from Marsha in the Middle participates in a global writing group.This month, she tells us about blooming, and how she bloomed!

Summer is here. To celebrate the season, Allison’s favorite brand of hydrating, plumping lipgloss has just launched a new shade! Warm-toned, slightly shimmery City Lips “Cherry” Lipgloss will be Never Say Die Beauty’s gloss of choice.

When facial treatments are more than cosmetic: Barbie's Beauty Bits discusses the way in which some facial treatments aren’t about vanity, but instead are used to relieve pain, reduce tension, and improve daily function.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Embraces Mid-June

Finding an effective and affordable Vitamin C Serum can be challenging, but Lola's Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends TIRTIR Pure Vitamin C24 Serum. Its efficacy and affordability makes it a gem of a find.

If you want or need to treat your legs with loving care for good health, Angie from Your True Self Blog shares tips on how to look and feel good wearing compression hose even in the summer!

Can you still wear sleeveless tops when you are over 50? Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style discusses this in her post about this very subject.

We're frequently told that we need to protect our skin every day but, perhaps like me, you're not sure of how to combine sunscreen with makeup! Pamela from Style Yourself Confident shows you 3 easy steps.

In boost your confidence with simple beauty fixes, Barbie’s Beauty Bits shares easy-to-implement tips from updating your skincare routine to trying a new hairstyle, and so much more!

Marsha from Marsha in the Middle hosts a monthly party celebrating the 10^th of each month with 10 on the 10^th.  This month, it’s all about things we really like or love through photos.

Ever wonder what beauty writers really think about the products they use? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty shares mini-reviews and the cosmetics she completely used up this month! 

The Beauty Spotlight Team First week in June in Review

From her Style Tips Series, Angie from Your True Self Blog has a new one to share:  an easy way to dress up a black tee.

If you are looking to find some amazing beauty products that are really worth trying, then Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has a lot of favorites to discuss in the May Empties feature for the Face, Body and Hair.

Marsha from Marsha in the Middle loves to wear color, but even she takes a break.  She showcases how to wear black and white with panache!

Although this is the Beauty & Style Spotlight Team, Allison from Never Say Die Beauty recommends a few gift ideas for Father's Day!

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style discusses her screening week for a possible lung transplant. Also, the Fancy Friday linkup party is open, and It's a fun way to spotlight your blog and meet other bloggers!

Barbie’s Beauty Bits features your summer beauty kit: expert tips and must-have products to help you glow from head to toe this season.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Greets June

Hi Beautiful You Skin Perfecting Tint in Radiant is a gorgeous product that offers skin a sun-kissed glow, and it can replace foundations and tinted moisturizers. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves the velvety texture and ethereal glow– just in time for summer!

Barbie’s Beauty Bits shares everything you need to know before buying the Litter-Robot 4. With lots tips and insights, this guide helps you decide if this high-tech litter box is truly worth the investment.

Why is it that we want new clothes all the time? Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style discusses fashionista dilemmas and why we always want another black skirt, another pair of wide leg jeans and another blue tee.

Meltproof Makup may sound too good to be true but a few extra minutes of preparation will work wonders. Pamela's has tips, from Style Yourself Confident, to stay photo perfect all day long.

Thinking about trying a tubing mascara to make your lashes stand out? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty shares her thoughts on three tubing mascaras that she has tried this year.

Khaki pants are similar to blue jeans in their versatility and usefulness. Angie from Your True Self Blog explores the different ways to style khakis — from color to unique touches to outfit inspiration.

Marsha from Marsha in the Middle just can’t seem to blog solely about fashion. Read her feature about how to take your own advice to and see whether or not she does!