I’m Hosting the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day Fashion Flash!

What goes around comes around, and it’s my turn again to host this week’s edition of Fashion Flash, the fabulous online lifestyle, health and wellness, style, travel, beauty, and mid-life magazine targeted to women over 40! I’m always amazed at how well Deb, our fearless leader, has succeeded in achieving her vision for this unique online resource. It just gets better and better!

For the holiday weekend in the US, some of our members are getting a jump on the Halloween season. Check out the fun, varied and informative posts!

On the hunt for new makeup brushes? Visit Notes from My Dressing Table and let Erika tell you about Luxie Beauty Makeup Brushes. And while you’re there, be sure to enter her giveaway to win a 4-Piece Luxie Beauty Summer Daze makeup brushes for yourself or as a gift for someone special.

Inka of http://www.glamourgrannytravels.com takes you to a truely spooky island in Mexico.

Do you decorate for Halloween? Robin, stylist from Rooms Revamped and Hello I’m 50ish, shows you how she does it!

Did you know pumpkins are a true beauty food? Deb of No Nonsense Beauty Blog explains.

Want the secret to wearing less makeup? Learn how to get big, beautiful brows — this fall’s best beauty trend! Barbara Hannah Grufferman — author of the award-winning “Love Your Age: The Small-Step Solution to a Better, Longer, Happier Life“– spent time with a brow expert, who helped Barbara have beautiful brows in seconds. Check out the video right here!

“October is Breast Cancer Awareness & Prevention Month. Wearing pink is one way to promote breast cancer awareness. With this in mind, Angie at Your True Self Blog presents “How to Wear Pink in Meaningful and Unlimited Ways.”

It can be scary when you “age out” of your job and have to change careers! Ladies Roadmap’s interview with a former dancer tells of her transition into writing and film producing. Her new movie is in theaters this week called High Strung Free Dance!