myTakes: Fashion & Beauty

Thrifting started out as a way for low income families to be able to afford things like clothing, shoes, housewares, furniture, etc that was being discarded by others. On the environmental front, thrifting helped keep...

Have you noticed how everyone seems to be talking about “quiet luxury” lately? From celebrities ditching flashy logos to influencers showing off “stealth wealth” wardrobes, it’s suddenly cool to look rich without looking...

Fashion weeks, like those in Milan or Paris aren't just glamorous runway shows, they are an example of culture, innovation, and trends. Designers use these events not just to showcase their creativity and innovation but...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...