One of the trends during the last couple of years is chains of all sorts. That includes: belts, necklaces, bracelets, handbags with chain handles and body chains. But chains are not just a passing trend. They are classic accessories that stand the test of time and can be worn throughout the year! See my original post on “How Simple Chains Add Instant Flair — and a Style Tip!” HERE for how to style chains specifically during warm-weather.
In this update, there are more style tips, 11 ways to wear chains and outfit ideas to help you accessorize with them during all four seasons. So by all means, indulge and invest in chain accessories whenever you like. They are not just for the warm seasons; they are for always because of their timeless simplicity. That’s not to say that they are boring. Read on to see how to chains can be styled in a wide variety of interesting ways. Age doesn’t matter.
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Accessories, Outfit Combinations, Style Tips, Tips and Tricks, Ways to Wear It
Accessories, Jewelry, Outfit Ideas, Style
For girls on the go, age doesn’t matter when it comes to the need for a handy little makeup bag to keep everything at your fingertips. The article from The Zoe Report, “How to Pack a Streamlined Makeup Bag,” caught my eye awhile back and I didn’t actually try out the advice until the other day. I can always use more ways to organize everything and anything in my life. It keeps me sane.
I’ve been toting around with me an ever-growing and overflowing makeup bag (or two – one in the car and one in my handbag). Lately, I just chucked all that into a basket and tried to grab what I needed on my way out the door…which meant I didn’t always end up with what I needed and had to do without.
I just re-sorted my one little makeup bag according to the instructions in this report, and voila! It all fits perfectly and I have whatever I might need. Genius! And my bag is half the size of the one in the video, too! 🙂
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Beauty, Link Love, Tips and Tricks
Cosmetics, Makeup
The minimal all-black or all-white outfit is simple and always stylish. Age doesn’t matter. But do you know how to make a neutral monochrome outfit look special? In this post, I give the answer to that question in more ways than one. Then, besides all the different ways to spice up white or black, I share outfit ideas to get you started putting it all together. I think you’ll enjoy seeing how some artistic women of a certain age really nail the look!
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Color Series, Evening, Outfit Combinations, Style Tips, Tips and Tricks
Black, Black Outfits, Monochrome, Outfit Ideas, White, White Outfits
This week’s blog roundup features four posts we think you’ll love on beauty and style:
- one of the very best Boxwalla Beauty Boxes ever;
- great tips to help keep blonde hair hydrated for salon-worthy looks;
- a facial serum packed with double the powerful ingredients; and
- how to get away with wearing pajamas as daywear and look great doing it!
Choose your favorite topics below and get ready to enjoy your beautiful life!
Beauty & Style from the Beauty Spotlight Team:
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Beauty Spotlight Team, Link Love, Outfit Combinations, Tips and Tricks, Ways to Wear It
Casual Style, Casual Wear, Cosmetics, Hair Care, Skin Care, Street Wear, Weekly Blog Roundup
The sarong, also known as a “pareo” in Latin and South America, is a large rectangular piece of fabric that can be worn many different ways. It is considered an indispensable wardrobe item in many tropical countries. It is a simple, breezy piece for the beach, swimming pool parties, luaus and the like. It’s a versatile piece to pack for travel to sunny resorts and hardly takes up any room in a suitcase. But it goes beyond that. Let me tell you how to use a beautiful sarong in unlimited ways!
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Outfit Combinations, Tips and Tricks
Sarongs, Style, Summer Style, Travel
