Introducing Golden Ray Glow Drops

As many of you know, I launched a beautiful co-branded face oil called Olie X Melissa Meyers RoseGlow Drops last Spring that has been sold out for months. Olie Founder, Linda Thompson, and I knew we had created a product, ritual, and connection that many of you loved. That is what inspired us and has driven us to rethink, reformulate, and modernize our beloved blend. Today, we are excited to announce that we are launching a new luxury face oil, Olie X Melissa Meyers Golden Ray Glow Drops.

Click here to pre-order the Golden Ray Glow Drops face oil now!

This new multi-tasking product contains French Marine Algae, an active ingredient that is scientifically proven to build collagen, moisturize, and retain hydration. While we have new packaging and a new name, the product will have the same beautiful scent as the RoseGlow drops and of course will leave your skin with our signature glow!

We would like you to be one of the early Golden Ray Glow adopters who participates in our pre-sale. We expect this limited-edition product to sell out fast!

Click here for more information and to pre-order your bottle of Golden Ray Glow Drops now and stay tuned for our New York and LA launch events coming up soon! 

With warm regards,

Melissa & Linda

P.S. So much went into creating this incredible formula, I’d like to share part of the letter that Linda sent to all of her devotees… 

“All I can say is that innovating a skincare formula and renovating a home have one thing in common: it’s never going to be as quick or as small as you think.  In other words, we decided to ‘Kondo’ the whole thing.  But instead of asking, ‘Does this spark joy?’ we asked, ‘Will this spark devotion?’ So, we spent the better part of 6 months reformulating and rigorously testing our product. The answer is: Of course!

Why are we so certain? We discovered a collagen-building French Marine Algae ingredient that is so phenomenal with a unique sunset color, I trademarked it.

INTRODUCING GOLDEN RAY GLOW DROPS

I am usually not one for hyperbole (except about lustrous skin). But after these arduous months of logo, package, and product design with a star skincare chemist, I can honestly say that Golden Ray Glow Drops, a collagen-boosting moisturizer, skin smoother, antioxidant, AND hydration lock, will give you the glowing skin of your dreams. 

In order to sharpen our results, as part of our product renewal, I collaborated with a West Coast venture studio which specializes in designing, launching, and growing brands people love. They found Olie to be a thoughtful cult brand with high potential to stand out in a space that had become too crowded. They are backing Olie by co-investing in the brand and putting their heavy-hitting network behind distribution.”

 -Linda Thompson, Founder of Olie Organic Oils

My Daily Ritual with New Essential 50+ Multivitamin

Through the years, I’ve learned the power of creating good habits. My daily schedule seems to be getting busier, so it’s important for me to add balance and start my morning with a routine that helps set the stage to be as productive as possible. When I heard Ritual was coming out with a new multivitamin, Essential for Women 50+, I was super excited to try them!

Knowing a bit about the brand, I had a feeling Ritual would fit in nicely with my own already established morning schedule consisting of setting a daily intention with a short meditation, doing some form of exercise, and drinking a hot cup of Rooibos tea.

The first thing that attracted me to the Ritual brand was their transparency — from the traceability of where each of their ingredients is actually sourced, to the information they share with their consumers — these easy to swallow capsules are gentle on my stomach and have a fresh minty smell. They are clean, vegan, non-gmo, gluten-free and backed by science to support aging from within! 

I take two capsules each morning before I head out of the house to workout. They have a delayed-release so I never have to worry about feeling nauseous afterward, even when I take them on an empty stomach. This is key for me since I like to eat my first meal at noon. 

Just like one of my morning power-walks, I want a multivitamin that is straightforward. Ritual contains nine ingredients in an easily absorbable form that my body can use to support the changes that come along with the aging process. These include Folate, Boron, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Omega 3 DHA, Vitamin K2, and Vitamin B12.

I am mindful of how I start my day and about what I choose to put in my body. Even though I eat super healthy, it’s still challenging to get all the needed nutrients from food alone. Taking these new Ritual multivitamins made especially for women 50+ fills the gaps in my whole food diet. 

I also love their subscription business model because I never find myself with an empty bottle. No matter how busy I am, they just show up at my door each month, keeping my daily habit on track to continue my wellness ritual. I love a routine and habits I can stick with no matter where I am or what the day ahead has in store for me! 

Click here to try Ritual’s new Essential multivitamin for Women 50+. 

I hope you love them as much as I do!
xxMelissa

Photo credit: Stefanie Marie

*The post is sponsored by Ritual. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

Who What Wear Feature - I'm 54, and These Are the Trends I Will and Won't Wear

Having the experience of knowing when to embrace certain style trends, and when not to, just comes down to being conscious of your own body type; what looks good on your shape and what makes you feel fabulous and confident. Over the years I’ve realized I can love and appreciate a look on someone else, but just because it looks great on a model or a friend doesn’t mean it’s right for me.

Who What Wear is my go-to, online fashion bible for all the latest and greatest in style, so I am always excited when they ask me for my point of view to publish on their website! Check out my latest featured post below, “I’m 54, and These Are the Trends I Will and Won’t Wear,” because fashion is not one look fits all…

Before moving to Los Angeles and launching my blog, The Glow Girl, I lived in New York City where I was the Founding Editor of an online fashion and lifestyle magazine. A large part of my job was to be on the hunt for the latest style and fashion trends and to share them with my audience. Experimenting with these trends and seeing so many come and go over the years has helped me develop a distinct style guide! I realize now that it’s important to only wear the trends that work for your style, body-type and taste. As a woman in my mid-50’s, it feels good to adopt the trends that make me feel confident when walking out the door, and to ignore flash-in-the-pan trends that don’t. Check out the trends I will and will not wear below!

WILL WEAR: Cropped, High-Waisted Jeans

Cropped jeans are always a good look as long as they are high-waisted to elongate your leg. They can be worn with all types of shoes from heels to sneakers, sandals, and booties.  I prefer ones that have stretch in them for comfort —not only are they on trend but they also hold in your tummy!

SHOP MOTHER The Hustler High Waist Fray Ankle Flare Jean

WILL WEAR: Animal Prints

I love animal prints and have been wearing them for years. They are super trendy right now but have always been a staple in my wardrobe. If you like them but want to be less bold, try wearing accessories like belts, bags and shoes that complement your existing wardrobe.

SHOP AFRM Miro Leopard Print Long Sleeve Dress

WILL WEAR: Boyfriend Blazers

Sporting an oversized boyfriend blazer is always in style—I’ve been wearing the same one for over 10 years! These blazers are nice investment pieces and make any outfit look a bit more sophisticated and buttoned-up. I love to wear mine with jeans and a t-shirt a la Anine Bing! 

SHOP Anine Bing Becky Blazer

WILL WEAR: Feminine Dresses

I adore dresses that have feminine details like puffed sleeves and floral patterns. Paired with a nice bag, a dress with these details requires minimal accessories and always looks sophisticated and chic!

SHOP MISA Los Angeles X REVOLE Katja Dress

WILL WEAR: White Booties

Wearing white year-round from head to toe is here to stay and a great alternative to black. These white “cowboy-style” Sam Edelman booties are so versatile - I get more compliments on them than any other shoe in my closet! I like to wear them with dresses, skirts, and jeans, making them the perfect staple. 

SHOP Sam Edelman Winona Booties

Click on the images below to shop the trends!

WON’T WEAR: Short Biker Leggings Paired with Blazers

I see mixing these two styles together as a passing trend! Keep the biker leggings for workouts only if you need to wear them. I am not a fan, as they cut off the thigh in a place that can make legs look shorter. 

WON’T WEAR: Chunky Sneakers

These “ugly, dad-style sneakers” certainly made a comeback from the 90’s but I won’t be wearing them anytime soon! They can look unsophisticated and do nothing to help elongate the leg. I recently purchased a pair of Nike Cortez sneakers that capture the trend and are flattering and feminine!

WON’T WEAR: Short Crop Tops

The shorter crop tops work if you are under 30 and sporting a six-pack! An alternative to these tops is to wear one that is cropped right where the waist of your pants hits. I wear these tops with high-waisted jeans and sometimes even show just a sliver of skin.

WON’T WEAR: Tiny Sunglasses

These sunglasses are disproportionate to any adult face and can look silly! Plus, they offer very little sun protection for the eyes. I like sticking to classic aviators, cat-eye, and oversized sunnies! 

WON’T WEAR: Neon Clothing

This trend is a flashback to the 90’s and was super popular at the spring 2019 fashion shows but to me it just looks tacky! If you want to capture this trend, I suggest wearing an accessory like a neon belt or shoes—or just try an electric colored mani for less of a commitment.

I hope you find this blog post helpful when choosing trends to adopt into your wardrobe!

xx Melissa 

Check out the full feature on Who What Wear HERE!