The transformation has begun!

And what is this transformation you ask?

It is the beginning of what is to become. The river is flowing, the stars are shooting, and Viva Swag is blossoming into the ultimate personal shopping experience! I have found myself a brand new assistant, and she is rather blessed to have me as a mentor. In fact, you are all blessed. It is I, who will assist each and every one of you on your path to beauty.

Outer beauty that is. I can't do anything about your inner beauty.

But it is I, Takahatchi...who has advised, criticized, and inspired dozens of A-D Listers into finally realizing that beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder. And I, my friends, have 20/20 vision.

To quote the great Dalai Lama ~ "With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world"

A world where my little lotus blossom and I can spoon feed you the latest scoop on beauty trends, chemical-free beauty products and words of wisdom.....

Lesson two: Invest in a good sunscreen, preferably one that smells like watermelon, and is brought to you by KORRES.

Now go flutter away and enjoy that Strawberry daquiri.

FOUNDATION ALWAYS!

I AM TAKAHATCHI. Fashion and beauty are my constant gift to humanity. Blog with me and learn the secrets of the stars - How I have personally made over the faces of virtually EVERY major celeb in Tinsel Town. How more than one celeb has left me only to return when their careers came crashing down along with their body parts. I, TAKAHATCHI, rejuvenated their faces and their careers. I can do the same for you!

The first lesson from the master:

FOUNDATION ALWAYS!

Beauty is like a tender butterfly that lights upon a passing leaf. The ying and the yang the feng and the shui the bread and the butter. And then you breathe too heavy like my dull assistant and BAM it flies away! You're fired, assistant! Where was I? Yes, the leaf is the foundation for the butterfly which creates the perfect balance for beauty. Foundation must be in perfect balance, for upon it sit the fabulous colors of the butterfly. And you, my precious, are my butterfly.

Start by applying a little SMASHBOX COSMETICS HIGH DEFINITION FOUNDATION and voila, the caterpillar becomes the butterfly. Now, you're hot, hot, and I mean H.O.T. You understand? Good! You are a fast learner! Now, if only I could find an assistant as smart as you...