Another summer has come and gone—but the year isn’t over yet! How can we not be excited about the upcoming festive family gatherings, cuddle weather, and gift-giving? But more than anything, the fall must-haves that come with it.
As we transition to fall, it’s time to put away our summer sundresses and pull out our coats. To get the creative juices going, Modern Muze’s founder, Zulay Henao, put together her must-haves for the upcoming months. “In this beautiful slice of life, as a mom, artist, and entrepreneur, I’m always on the go and need transitional high-impact pieces,” she said. “From skincare to fashion, I love pieces and products that keep me feeling fresh, chic, and can transition easily from office to cocktails.”
From her favorite trench coat, knee-high boots, and beyond, here are seven items that she says are must-haves this fall.
Signature cowboy hat
Yee haw. A signature cowboy hat this fall will make your outfits pop out more. One of Henao’s favorites? Brixton’s cowboy hat.
If you’re over 30, it’s time to start thinking of perimenopause health. Worried? Don’t be. Luckily, you’re living in an era where influential people are opening up about it, providing resources and a safe space to talk about it. Modern Muze included.
For those who don’t know, perimenopause happens before menopause. Usually, a year before, to be exact. It’s sometimes referred to as “menopausal transition.” During this time, periods may become irregular because estrogen levels fluctuate. Per Mayo Clinic, women may skip ovulation, get hot flashes, get mood swings, and even have trouble sleeping, during this process. They report that women can tell the transition is over when they’ve gone 12 months without a menstrual period.
Though it may sound a bit intense, it’s part of life. So order vitamins that to ease the transition—such as the Perelel Peri Support Pack, and the Seed DS-01 Daily Synbiotic—and let’s dive into more tips and resources to feel better with what goes on inside.
Halle Berry
Influential American actress Halle Berry is one to be open about perimenopause and menopause in general. For Oprah Daily, Barry shared six tips about her menopause journey. She shared tips like: it’s never too early to prepare for perimenopause; finding your village is essential; and that you can still be “juicy like a peach.” Ooh-la-la.
American journalist, writer, and menopause advocate Tamsen Fadal is someone who’s helping people figure out their menopause life. While she has her book How to Menopause on the subject, she told People tips for living with menopause, such as finding your routine, considering hormone therapy, and taking time when being intimate.
Hey Shanta Q is a wellness content creator who frequently talks openly about perimenopause. She has posted about the reality of what she no longer “entertains” now in perimenopause such as not skipping sleep or meals, prioritizing rest, and protecting her peace.
The Pause Life by Dr. Mary Claire Haver is another source to learn about perimenopause and menopause in general. Start by reading their “Perimenopause 101.”
Just Melanie—born Melani Sanders—is another content creator who is vocal about perimenopause. She started the We Do Not Care Club to create community with women who are going through perimenopause and menopause changes.
Is the year of the showgirl loading? Look, it may be too soon to tell, but global phenomena like Colombian queen Karol G and American pop icon Taylor Swift’s new album both indicate that 2025 is the year for bedazzled pieces and shimmery outfits.
The showgirl buzz started when Karol G revealed her album’s teaser. In the teaser, Karol wore an orange showgirl outfit with a stunning headpiece and bongos included. She later revealed the cover for her recent album Tropicoqueta, which featured the Colombiana in a two-piece outfit with an orange background. The showgirl-esque nature of the album reminded social media users about vedettes like Mexican icon Rossy Mendoza, and Yolanda “Tongolele” Montes – is she planning to give an ode during the album’s tour? We’ll have to wait and see for tour date announcements!
But guess what? Turns out another pop star is going a similar route for their upcoming album’s rollout.
Cue in: Swift. This, by no means, is about comparison. It’s about enjoying what seems to be an upcoming resurgence of the showgirl. Though we haven’t heard Swift’s album yet, we know that her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, is due on October 3. The star also revealed her album cover art, which features Swift in a showgirl outfit designed by Bob Mackie.
Let’s be real: Swift has an undeniable influence on pop culture. With this in mind, we can envision people asking for orange nails this fall, and of course, styling their fall attire with bedazzled showgirl touches. Who’s ready for glittery two-pieces and over-the-top getups? We sure are. We are already envisioning Halloween showgirl costumes ranging from burlesque-inspired outfits to including feathered headpieces.
As summer turns to fall, many of us feel pressured to get our lives together before the year is over. If this sounds like you, it’s time to stop stressing so much! Let’s ease into fall by embracing kindness with tips from holistic healthDr. Anthony Salzarulo, shall we?
Salzarulo is all about three simple steps this upcoming season. Instead of dreading the transition, he thinks of the season as a “perfect opportunity” for a fresh start.
In a recent newsletter, he vouched for hydration, earthing, and improving lymphatic drainage/detoxification. But what does this mean exactly?
Hydration
Salzarulo recommends drinking at least half your body weight in ounces. So if you weigh 160 lbs, he suggests drinking 80 ounces of water daily.
Earthing
Salzarulo says that earthing is great for balancing and nourishing the nervous system. What is earthing? Earthing is being in nature. “By Earthing (grounding), we mean taking off your shoes and socks and sitting, standing, or walking barefoot on the ground (soil, sand, grass, or in a lake or ocean),” he wrote on his official website. “Being Earthed is the natural state of all living organisms throughout history. It is actually the separation from earth that is unnatural.”
Improve Lymphatic Drainage/Detoxification
Salzarulo suggests to try lymphatic drainage/detoxification, such as dry body brushing, daily. According to Salzarulo, the benefits of dry body brushing include stimulating the lymphatic system, exfoliating the skin, helping your body get rid of its toxins, and increasing both circulation and energy.
While doing these steps, the doctor also suggests to kindly talk to yourself and repeating positive mantras. “Please be patient with yourself. Speak to yourself the way you would speak to someone you deeply care about,” he wrote in the newsletter. “Small, loving steps—both physical and emotional—can create big changes over time.”
Health is important. From our mental health to our physical health, it’s important to be mindful and intentional with what we put in our bodies — including what essential vitamins we should take. And when we say “we,” we mean the whole family.
Like many of us know, what we put in our bodies is as important as our gym routine or our walking steps. But did you know that part of our health should include taking vitamins? While this may sound like a no-brainer, many of us don’t realize that our children should also embrace this habit sooner rather than later. Vitamins aren’t just exclusive to adults.
To continue prioritizing our health, here are five essential vitamins for your whole family — because, as cliché as it sounds, health is wealth!
Vitamins for Children
Let’s start with the little ones, shall we? One of the ways we can support family health is by teaching our children about vitamins and how they help. This daily multivitamin stick can help promote growth, development, and immunity. It includes vitamins D, B12, C, and Zinc, to name a few.
Vitamins for Overall Wellness
Women’s Daily Vitamin Trio is a vitamin that Modern Muze’s CEO, Zulay Henao, personally uses. “This is my favorite line of vitamins,” Henao said about the product. “I’ve been taking it for over two years, and I have noticed overall better energy levels and better skin.”
Vitamins for Bone & Joint Health
Do you have collagen in your vitamin lineup? If not, we recommend adding collagen peptide powder as a supplement to support hair, nail, skin, bone, and joint health.
Vitamins for Hair, Skin & Nails
For those who need vitamin support for hair, skin, and nails, this one’s for you! These argan oil-infused vitamins include antioxidant vitamins C & E and biotin.
Vitamins for Heart Health, Nerves, Muscles, & Metabolism
Let’s talk about our hearts. Adding magnesium to your vitamin and supplement intake can help support stress, sleep, heart health, nerves, muscles, and metabolism.
Where did our summer go? How is it already time to prepare our children to go back to school? Whether they’re going to school or being taught at home, it’s time to prepare a shopping list.
Every school year is a blank slate. It’s a fresh start to guide our little ones to get the best out of their education. But before that, we have to put our best foot forward and set them up for success. What do kids need this year? What has changed since last year? To keep things in order, here’s a list of the five shopping ideas for school-related activities and supplies.
From healthy recipes to lunchboxes, here’s what you should put on your kid’s back-to-school shopping list.
Healthy Recipes
Let’s start with Mama’s mind, shall we? Healthy Kids, Happy Kids is a book about empowering your kids to make healthier choices. The synopsis reads: “Complete with helpful quizzes, exercises, protocols, and dozens of delicious, gut-friendly recipes, Healthy Kids, Happy Kids is a comprehensive, yet simple roadmap to raising resilient kids in our not-so-simple world.”
First and Last Day of School Sign Board
Who doesn’t love a memorable photo of your child’s first and last day of school? While they roll their eyes or make silly faces while taking the photo, they’ll thank you for taking these photos one day!
Colored Pencil Kits
Sharpening colored pencils is a thing of the past! With the Crayola® Twistables Colored Pencil Kit, children will have non-stop creative time to color in and outside the lines.
Unique Backpack
Buying a sturdy, unique backpack will help you spot your child from afar. One of our favorites is the STATE Bags Kane Kids Backpack. The backpack is described as having a spacious compartment, organizational pockets, and even a side water bottle pocket.
Lunchbox
Kids love their snacks. With different pockets, an internal mesh pocket, and an all-around zipper closure, this lunchbox can be the right choice for you.
What’s on your must-buy shopping list this school year?
Just like we listen to our mental health, it’s important to listen to what our physical body needs. Is your skin too dry? Too oily? Are your skin’s needs shifting depending on your menstrual cycle? You’re not overthinking it – it most likely is.
Turns out, our menstrual cycle dictates our skin’s needs more than we may think. And instead of fighting it or ignoring it, Miami-born Peruvian entrepreneur Alexia Coutts’ skincare brand Muhza is at the forefront of connecting our skincare to the needs of our body’s menstrual cycle. Because, believe it or not, every cycle’s need is different.
Modern Muze spoke to the 27-year-old Latina creative about Muhza’s foundation and goal for it to not only be about skincare, but a “a deeper sense of connection” with your body. Here’s how the conversation went.
How do your Peruvian roots influence Muhza?
Peru is full of rituals that honor nature’s rhythms, and that way of living has always stayed with me. From an early age, I saw care modeled as something slow, grounded, and intentional. That shaped how I think about wellness, especially for women. Muhza carries that influence in how we formulate, how we think about cycles, and how we connect care back to the body in a meaningful way.
How long have you been working on Muhza’s products? When was it officially formed?
We spent over two years developing the formulas in collaboration with a certified manufacturing lab and launched the brand earlier this year. It was a research-heavy process focused on how the skin shifts during each phase of the menstrual cycle. Every decision was intentional, from ingredient selection to how each formula flows into the next. The goal was to create a complete system that works in sync with your body week by week, not just as individual products.
What’s your skin care routine like and how do you incorporate your product into it?
My routine moves with my cycle. During menstruation, I use Muna to hydrate and support the skin barrier with ingredients like peptides, probiotics, and hyaluronic acid. In the follicular phase, Puri gently exfoliates using fruit acids and mandelic acid to encourage renewal. Ovulation is when I turn to Qori to balance oil and protect the skin with bakuchiol and licorice root. In the luteal phase, Ayni helps calm inflammation with salicylic acid, lactic acid, and soothing actives. I created the line so each formula responds to what the skin is naturally doing, rather than working against it.
That healing starts with awareness. My skin was what pushed me to get diagnosed with PCOS. I was breaking out constantly, inflamed, and exhausted. Once I began tracking my cycle, I noticed patterns in my mood, energy, and especially my skin. That is what led me to cycle syncing and eventually to starting Muhza. The biggest shift was learning to listen, because our skin is always communicating. When you pay attention, it becomes easier to support it with intention.
What makes Muhza different from other skincare brands?
Most skincare routines are static, but Muhza is built to be dynamic. We formulate based on what your skin actually needs at each point in the menstrual cycle. That means exfoliating when skin is more resilient, calming when it is inflamed, and hydrating when it is thin or dry. Each product is formulated with clean, vegan, hormone-safe, and clinically supported ingredients, and is gentle enough to use throughout every phase of the cycle. But just as important, they work together. The system flows in sequence, respecting what came before and preparing for what comes next.
What challenges as a Latina entrepreneur have you faced?
As a young Latina founder in the beauty space, it can be hard to be taken seriously at first glance. I’ve had to make sure every decision is backed by strategy, research, and intention because I know I’m not always going to get the benefit of the doubt. But I also think coming from a different lens is an advantage. It lets me build differently, from a place that’s both personal and precise.
What advice do you have for other entrepreneurs as a Latina in the skincare industry?
Trust your perspective. You don’t have to conform to how others have done it before you. The beauty industry needs new voices, new ideas, and new ways of thinking. Your background isn’t a barrier, it’s a foundation. Lean into it, even when it feels uncomfortable. And know that being underestimated can sometimes be your greatest advantage.
Tell us about your goal with Muhza and what you hope the audience gets from the brand.
Muhza was created to do more than treat hormonal skin concerns. Each product is designed to help women reconnect with their bodies and embrace the cycles that shape them. Our skin is constantly shifting, just like we are, and instead of working against that, Muhza encourages us to work with it. At the end of the day, I hope women walk away feeling more in tune, more empowered, and more supported in their skin.
Every season is a good season to pick up a book. Whether you’re into romance or historical fiction, there’s always an exciting choice to look forward to. Now, more than halfway through the year, we’re narrowing down our favorite and most anticipated books written by Latinas in 2025.
The hype is real for talented authors like Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez this year. But sometimes, we want to connect more with the author from a Latina POV. So, if you’re looking to find a new read from Latina authors, look no further. We’ve got you covered.
From Isabel Allende’s My Name is Emilia Del Valle to the upcoming release of Brenda Lozano’s Mothers: A Novel, here are five exciting books to put on your TBR list ASAP.
My Name is Emilia Del Valle by Isabel Allende
Released on May 6, Allende’s newest book, My Name is Emilia Del Valle, is described as: “A riveting tale of self-discovery and love from one of the most masterful storytellers of our time, ‘My Name Is Emilia del Valle’ introduces a character who will never let hold of your heart.” Genres: Literary Fiction and Historical Fiction.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DI4Ies-S_vF/?hl=en
When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa
Released on June 24, Sosa’s newest book is described as: “a fun and flirty rom-com about a pact between friends that goes awry when one of them unexpectedly announces they’re getting married.” Genres: Contemporary Romance.
Released on July 29, Moreno-Garcia’s newest book is described as: “Three women in three different eras encounter danger and witchcraft in this eerie multigenerational horror saga from the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic.” Genres: Gothic & Horror and Fantasy.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DMIEFBdNqPf/?hl=en
Gabriela and His Grace by Liana De la Rosa
The third installment of The Luna Sisters will be released on August 26. It is described as: “A scandalous arrangement between a hellion heiress and destitute duke reveals truths that neither can outrun.” Genres: Romance and Fiction.
Lozano’s upcoming book will be released on October 6. It is described as: “From the author of Witches, a gripping, kaleidoscopic tale of two women in 1940s Mexico—one whose daughter has just been kidnapped and another who has just adopted a little girl.” Genres: Historical Fiction and Women’s Fiction.
