In Need of a Summer Glow Up? These are the Beauty and Style Secrets You Need Right Now

Hello Warriors!

Welcome back to the ‘Pause Like a Warrior newsletter. This week we dive deep into beauty, fashion, and self-care rituals with with my friend Meeghan Mullin, a former national makeup artist turned fashion and beauty content creator. We explore discovering your own personal style and why nurturing both inner and outer confidence is essential during the midlife journey.

Get ready to be inspired to express yourself through fashion and beauty! Meeghan discusses:

• Her favorite spring and summer fashion trends

• Essential skincare products and routines for healthy skin

• Makeup must-haves, including bronzers, concealers, and lip products

• The best self-tanning products and techniques

• Lifestyle hacks that can make a big difference in your beauty routine

Whether you're looking to refresh your wardrobe, elevate your skincare game, or simply feel more confident, this episode has something for everyone. Don't miss out on Meeghan's expert advice and tips below!

Top 5 Tips & Takeaways from Meeghan Mullin

1. Confidence Comes from Embracing Vulnerability and Growth

Meeghan shared her journey from being a national makeup artist to a content creator, highlighting the importance of pushing past fear and imposter syndrome. Her decision to start posting on TikTok after spinal surgery—and realizing growth comes from discomfort—serves as a powerful reminder that midlife reinvention is possible when you embrace being seen and heard.

2. Effortless Fashion Staples for Midlife Women

Meeghan offered practical fashion insights focused on simplicity, comfort, and versatility, especially for spring and summer:

• Matching sets and skorts paired with oversized tops for easy style.

• Crochet pieces that are both flattering and forgiving.

• Color-blocking with bold, contrasting hues like chocolate brown with Tiffany blue.

• Lightweight scarves used in creative ways—from coverups to tops—elevate basic outfits.

3. Skincare Basics for Radiance at Any Age

Meeghan outlined a foundational skincare routine for women in midlife:

• Cleanser (gentle but effective)

• Vitamin C serum for brightness

• Peptides for collagen support

• Retinol (especially at night)

• SPF (essential for skin health and anti-aging)

She recommends brands like Jan Marini, Zio, and You Beauty (notably “The Compound” for travel).

4. Makeup Tips That Enhance Without Overwhelming

Meeghan dispelled the contour craze, favoring a natural bronzed look:

• Use bronzing drops for sculpting and powder bronzer to finish.

• Thrive’s tubing mascara and Sarah Creel’s concealer offer long-wear without smudging.

• For lips, use a stain (like Clarins or Benetint), followed by gloss (her favorites include Fenty, MAC, and Sisley) and lock it in with powder for all-day wear.

• She also shared a brilliant lip makeup longevity hack involving layering and setting techniques.

5. Tanning and Glow-Up Hacks for Midlife Radiance

Meeghan’s approach to tanning balances convenience, health, and aesthetics:

• She swears by Nuda spray tans (shade-matched) and Sol del Sur self-tanner (quick-drying, low transfer).

• To maintain a tan, hydration is key—her go-to is You Beauty’s “The Hydrator.”

• For concealing imperfections like age spots, Westmore Beauty’s body makeup offers flawless, transfer-resistant coverage.

• She finishes off with nightly facial tanning drops and even buffs them in with an old foundation brush

AI-powered wearables are changing the game for menopause care — and it might just mean the end of guesswork.

In the Nature article published the week of May 27, 2025, researchers highlight how wearable tech and AI are poised to revolutionize menopause care. For too long, women have had to rely on subjective symptom tracking and inconsistent medical support. Now, cutting-edge devices may finally offer objective data, personalized insights, and a new level of validation for the menopause experience.

• Real-time symptom tracking: New research shows wearable devices can detect hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms using physiological signals like heart rate and skin temperature.

• AI + menopause: Artificial intelligence is being trained to recognize symptom patterns and personalize care based on individual hormone fluctuations.

• Beyond hot flashes: These tools may also help identify mood swings, sleep disruptions, and more — offering a fuller picture of midlife hormonal shifts.

• Why it matters: Many women are misdiagnosed or ignored because symptoms are invisible or dismissed; wearables could provide the hard data to back women's experiences.

• Not just a gadget: Experts say these devices could support more precise hormone therapy, help predict symptom cycles, and give women more agency in their care.

Ready to Warrior Up?

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Thank you for reading—and remember, knowledge is power! If you’re experiencing symptoms, don’t ignore them. There is help (and hope) out there. Stay tuned for our next newsletter to keep transforming your mindset and rocking your inner warrior!