myTakes: Fashion & Beauty

Once the thermometer column rises, we not only enjoy the heat and the sun but also begin to consider what clothes to choose to make yourself not only beautiful and stylish but also comfortable. This becomes even more...

Sweater weather is that lovely precursor time period right before winter where a jacket or coat is still a bit too heavy. It signals the beginnings of Fall or Winter depending on where you are. It's a time where you can...

If you're lost as to where your style is headed, or whether you even have one then try building it on classic pieces. Why should you build your style on classic pieces instead of what's on trend now? The simple fact is...

I've seen many times on this platform that "your inner beauty is what that matters". However, I beg to differ. Outer beauty gives inner beauty a chance. Inner beauty let us decide whether to stay or not. We all need to...

So...you're probably asking yourself: "What is seasonal color analysis and why should I care?" Well...the truth is, maybe you shouldn't - if you don't want to find your perfect color palette that will flatter you the most...

The unusual shades are all about the metallics. Yes, they may not be for everyone, but nothing ever is, is it? Metallics, playing with textures and light is what's new and different in the lipstick world this season! The...

Fall lipsticks are a must! They can be brown, red, purple, rust orange - in fact, these are the staple colors for fall lipsticks, BUT, no one is telling you you can't wear something bolder, shinier, crazier than these...

Autumn statement earrings to spice up with already beautifully warm toned season! Engraved, fully gold toned earrings tell an ethnic story...why not wear it! A twist on the classic pearl earrings - why have one per ear...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/yy-17dRV3HM This is a well timed part two to mytake about the 10 dumb things people say to make-up lovers in that it really illustrates the point about people thinking that certain people...

The fashion industry is a difficult field to get into, even more difficult to stay in and become a well known brand. New people come and go, but some brands stay there for life, some due to old glory, some due to stealing...

Some would say Katy is stealing Jamie's ripe fashion sense and making it funky and more youthful. I say they seem to have a quite similar vibe now that Katy has a short grey pixie cut just like Jamie. They both have...

1) Obvious fake eyebrows Why do people opt for eyebrows that look hella unnatural. C'mon, a few light strokes would do the trick or illusion, wouldn't it? 2) Goldfish lips What's the purpose of such protruding lips with...

Sometimes you're aware you don't have style, sometimes you're not, sometimes you DO have it, but there's something about it that bothers you... Here are a few reasons why your style might suck right now: 1. Sizing! Your...

Playing with textures is one of the most special and funnest ways to really get into fashion without breaking the bank! Whenever you wear something soft, try to contrast it with something stiff - like the hat in this...

Crease cut can be really developed and clear, but your crease can definitely have a mild cut that isn't 'in your face', but rather beautifully smudged and minimalistic. Clear cut crease method. A 50's/60's makeup...

For the average Joe who's never been to Paris, or France for that matter, Paris is and will always remain the fashion capital of the world because of all the pop culture and 'myths' surrounding it. The thing with Paris...

Autumn fashion can take many forms. Most often it's a preppy, casually classic sweaters and pantyhose, camel boots and cute scarves...but sometimes a person doesn't just identify with this form of fashion, sometimes a...

1. Make-up is such a total waste of time. ...and so are those video games you play, the sports you watch, the hours you spend on social media, those games you play on your phone, and so on and so on. Look, we could be...

There are seemingly a lot of rules when it comes to fashion. Don't do this, don't wear that, be this size or have this body type for fashion, or you shouldn't be able to style this or that. The thing about fashion is a...

Wind and water are all around us. The two elements conjure up visions of rainy days, calm or rough seas, snow fall, ice, a blustery storm, or even a nice cool drink on a hot summer's day. Like earth tones, many find these...