myTakes: Fashion & Beauty
You Don't Have to Look Perfect Every Day
And That's Totally Normal Let's be honest, looking beautiful can be fun at times, but it can also be tiring. The flawless skin, flawless make-up, filtered photos we see on social media... One can't help but think, "Why...
Fashion Is For Fat Women Too
If you look in the majority of fashion magazines, you might easily be convinced that America is made up of a population of 6ft tall women who wear sizes 0-2. What you should know is in reality, 68% of women in the US are...
My oddly passionate take about the length of men's shorts...
So from my experience the length of men's shorts is oddly "controversial." Controversial in a way that women's shorts, skirts, and dresses really aren't; aside from religious/conservative communities who are against...
How to be more confident?
Don't overanalyze others' behaviors toward you. It's important to recognize that other’s behaviors may not necessarily reflect any truth about you or their actions don’t have to be meaningful at all. Don’t waste your...
What Is Snapchat Dysmorphia?
Many of you may have heard this term for the first time, but the pressure created by the insecurities and beauty perceptions we experience due to social media is now taking a huge part of our lives. Snapchat Dysmorphia is...
Girls, Fashion tips for teenage girls
By following these tips, teens can bring out their unique qualities, express their true selves, and make a lasting impression. Confidence is Key. ... Work with Proportion. ... Balance Your Figure. ... Focus on...
Girls, Fashion is for EVERY Body!
As women, we live in this insane world where our body is never good enough. We are too fat, too thin, too tall, too short, too everything but recognized as being normal. This isn't just about plus sized women either....
Stay Away From The Scam!!!
This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart when it comes to fashion: the annoying way in which so many women and teens are getting scammed by dresses from disreputable websites that send them something that looks...
10 Best TV Wedding Gowns of the 2000s+
One of the high points and most watched episodes of a tv series is when the, will they, won't they couple finally ties the knot...or at least features a wedding of sorts on the show. Like a real wedding, "the dress" is...
Dressing up as the devil again after 20 years?
My first Halloween costume around 2001 or 2000 was as a Devil. And look at me now, once again in 2023, at 29 years old. Thoughts? 😈🎃🕷️🕸️👻👻😈😋🎉☮️🥳☮️🎃🎃🎃 Worked out pretty well. Life is a mystery at times, lol,...
Girls' Essential Makeup Materials
I think one of the favorite topics for us girls to talk about is makeup and skin care products. The "indispensable makeup supplies" for girls can vary depending on personal preferences and makeup goals, but there are some...
The Terrible-ish Things I Wore in the 2000s
I consider the 2000s up there with the worst decade IN MY OPINION for fashion outside of the 70s. Somebody once described women's fashion in the 2000s as a hooker walks into Walmart and wears everything in the store at...
Tips For Wearing High Heels
Disclaimer: Let me just start out by saying high heels are not for everyone and this is perfectly fine. Never let a job, friend, or significant other pressure you into wearing them if you feel you absolutely don't want...
Rating Chap Sticks
Rating Chap sticks ChapStick is my least favorite chap stick. I know its a favorite amongst many people but not mine. The smells are nice and its fairly cheap compared to other chap stick products, but ChapStick's...
Helping women understand how men view the "Body Positivity" movement.
The body positivity/healthy at every size/fat acceptance movement exists solely to shame men for desiring fit women, and does absolutely nothing to benefit men. This is proven by the fact that they will put an obese woman...
How to get out of a rut!
Not going to waste time here. Follow these Instructions. First, get up out of bed. Shower with the best soap and wash your hair with the special shampoo. Shave legs, face, anywhere else you need to. And get clean. Change...
D-cup Does NOT Mean Big: Getting a Properly Fitted Bra, and Bra Reviews!!
I want to make it very clear that as I write this myTake I am writing about bras as a *** FUNCTIONAL*** piece of garment first and foremost. For such an important piece of garment, it is ridiculous that 80% of women...
The History of Men's Underwear
Men's underwear has come a long way over the centuries, from simple loincloths to the wide variety of styles available today. As fashion trends continue to evolve, it will be interesting to see what new innovations and...
The differences between professional standards of clothing between men and women are sexist to women.
Men and women wear different things, that's expected. But in the office, these expectations turn into requirements. During my internship in a conservative industry, I realized how unfair these differences were for women....
Thin lips look better than big lips.
I am so sick and tired of this media created trend of girls wanting bigger lips. I love thin lips and how they look and I find that big lips look ugly on all men and most women. Few things infuriate me more than when I...