On rainy days… I enjoy lounging next to my fireplace… drinking a glass of red wine… and sympathizing for those who are less fortunate with their current state of weather… or situation.
For those of you who love hydration and red wine… may I suggest 100% Pure’s Red Wine Resveratrol Hydrate Concentrate.
It won’t make you feel loose as a goose… but I guarantee it will make you look like you dipped your head in the fountain of youth.
Now excuse me while I go jump in some puddles! xo
Of all the wonderful products I peddled, the Tokyo teens got the biggest kick out of my pocket rockets. Not THOSE pocket rockets… but Urban Decay’s Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss. With a flick of your wrist… and a smack of your lips… eye candy never tasted so good!
My personal favorite is James (we both love the color pink)… but there are 8 yummy men to choose from. *wink*
When traveling to Japan, I make sure my assistant packs my Travel Kit by Boscia… because I refuse to use any other product. All good things come from Japan… especially this botanical based and preservative-free complexion care regime.
I predict that 2010 will be a dazzling and flawless year for everyone… Viva La Viva Swag! xox
The shrines, temples, bridges, and most importantly, the cherry blossoms… which bloom as soon as Winter is over!
But yes, Winter is just beginning! And you know what that means? It means that it’s time to fill up the tub and indulge in a long, hot, refreshing bath!
Thanks to Get Fresh and their splendid Memories of Kyoto Set… you can sit back, relax, and dream about your visit to Japan. And while you’re doing that… I’ll be packing my bags for my red carpet return back home.
Sayonara sweetheart! xo
Thanks to Viva Swag and SpaRitual, Holiday shopping has never been easier! It’s a Wonderful Life! Eco-Luxury Holiday Gift Set will bring peace, harmony, and silky skin to whoever is lucky enough to receive a present from me.
All I ever wanted for X-mas was Jimmy Stewart.
Speaking of lotions, my all time favorite scent is vanilla. How I adore that smooth, creamy, delectable aroma. The holidays are a time for indulging… so why not indulge in a gift that will elegantly caress your skin, as well as entice your senses.
Bonjour L’Occitane and thank you for your Vanilla Shea Star Kit.
Not only does it make me reminisce about my days of frolicking in the provinces of France… but it makes me feel and smell absolutely divine.
Au revoir stale skin.
It’s that dysfunctional time of year again. When Americans have a valid excuse to stuff their faces and pass out at the end of the night without even cleansing their ever so delicate skin! Where is the shame? It was probably forced down with that last bite of pumpkin pie!
Speaking of pumpkin pie… you don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving to indulge in your love for pumpkin. MyChelle Dermaceuticals Creamy Pumpkin Cleanser is available all year long!
Pumpkin is an antioxidant that strengthens the skin and aids exfoliation. Pumpkin pie is a dessert that satisfies your taste buds for 5 minutes and piles on tons of calories.
If you’re a TRUE fan… I know you will be excited to try the limited edition Twilight Venom by DuWop. I’ve come across many good collaborations, but Stephanie Meyers and lip plumping go hand in hand.
And by the way, if you’re lucky enough to shake my hand, know that you are shaking the hand that transformed Edward into the sparkly vampire that he is today. I love my job! xoxo
Greetings my Beautiful Ones! I hope you didn’t miss me too much last week… I had my hands and feet filled with projects and products. Some of them top secret. But I can tell you this… what a monumental month it has been!
Viva Swag co-hosted it’s first Twitter Party with www.DailyDoseOfStyle.com! Good times galore! How often do you get to attend a party where tons of prizes are given away every 3 minutes. NEVER! Too bad for you if you didn’t make it… I did, and my goodness, it was unbelievable… and to be honest… more fun than a facial.
The good news is that Viva Swag will be hosting its OWN Twitter Party shortly! Oh yes… just you wait! Details coming soon…
And if you can look past the colors orange and black this month, you will notice the lovely shade of pink out and about. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If I had my own pair of coconuts, I would embrace them right this moment and thank them for their love and support. Since I don’t, I am honored to share some pink beauty products with you… products which will donate a portion of their sales to different Breast Cancer foundations that support women who have survived the disease. Essie’s Yes We Can, Pink! Nail Polish, Pomegranate Balancing Moisturizer by Korres, and GloMinerals gloMarvelous in Pink Kit are three of my favorites.
Keep tuning in to www.VivaSwag.com for more Pink Products… and remember to always live your life to the fullest!
xoxo
Love, Takahatchi-san
Back in February, 50 models sparkled down the runway at Bryant Park to celebrate Barbie’s 50th birthday. Fifty of America’s top fashion designers created signature looks for Barbie’s runway show, and yours truly was invited to display his makeup artistry.
Talk about high maintenance models. Almost as high maintenance as my gorgeous pink hair.
All these young girls had to do was show up, get dolled up, and prance around in specially dyed Barbie Pantone 219 Christian Louboutin stilettos.
But noooo! These models couldn’t care less about their glamorous wardrobe, dazzling hair, and bewitching makeup… compliments of moi, and the new Barbie Loves Stila line, equipped with 3 sultry Smudge Pot shades and an All Day Waterproof Liquid Liner.
All they cared about was being chosen to make their appearance with the one and only male model at the show, aka Ken, aka the anatomically incorrect boy doll.
Hmmph! I’ve never seen sooo many plastic pleading tears begging to be seen with this sterile looking pretty boy in my life.
At least the liner was waterproof.I dedicate this post to the ever so odorous, Ms. Saige Harmony.
Dear Saige,
Just because your last name is Harmony does NOT mean that you are pleasing to the ear. In fact, you are not pleasing to the eye either.
First things first, I am in NO way insecure about myself. I just tend to be a little neurotic when my roots have grown out half an inch, and my stylist happens to be bathing in Bali. Second, my art does not mask… rather, it projects the beauty in which you already possess. And I admit, YOU are indeed a gorgeous one, but those eyebrows… BLASPHEMY!
I promise to keep my body butters and lipsticks to myself, but please, OH PLEASE, be humble and accept a gift when it comes your way, especially if it’s to your advantage. The feng and shui will agree that if you tame those unruly brows with these Artisan Tweezers, and tend to that overgrown shrubbery with this earth friendly Hemp Wax, THEN the yin and yang will definitely be on your side…
Trust me my dear, your candles are great, but my magic is greater.
Love, THE Takahatchi
*Sigh*… And here I thought 2009 would end without another celebrity death. My naivety comes and goes, mostly goes… but WHY oh WHY did it have to be Patrick?
Being the exclusive outsider that I am, I admired and adored Mr. Swayze since I first laid eyes on him. I was a wee 5 years old when I first met Darrel Curtis in “The Outsiders”. One of my favorite movies of all time. Four years later, I met Johnny Castle, and I was never the same. My hands went from being regular hands, to exquisite jazz hands. How else did I become head makeup artist at such a tender age? Oh yes, my dancing became extremely dirty as well, and I refused to play that lame elementary school game “Four Corners”, because nobody could put Takahatchi in a corner.
Then the years passed, and I had the pleasure of meeting Sam Wheat from “Ghost”, Bodhi from “Point Break”, and finally Vida from “To Wong Foo…” That’s when I had the chance to be in his presence. Yes, yours truly was on set applying drag queen makeup. One of the highlights of my career.
Which brings me to another highlight of my career. Introducing YOU to chemical free products which help prevent cancer. Ignorance is bliss, and change is difficult to some… but it is for your own good.
Takahatchi’s Words of Wisdom #009: “Aluminum belongs in foil. Not in your armpits.” Please take a moment to view these alternatives to your regular not-so-good drug store deodorants. Kill It Dead by Simone Chickenbone and Totally Pure Deodorant by Origins Organics are two of my favorites. They are both aluminum/paraben/and synthetic preservative free!
In conclusion, Patrick Swayze lost his battle with cancer on Sep. 14, at the age of 57. May God rest his soul in heaven, where there are no corners to be put in.
… And I demand respect.
My IQ is above and beyond, along with my looks. Therefore I have been in high demand these last couple of weeks, and Thank Buddha, I’m finally off that mosquito infested island, that is… Aristotle’s private “paradise. ”
Not only do I thank Buddha for being off that disgusting piece of real estate, I’d also like to thank the wonderful world of Kabuki for influencing me from the tender age of 3. It allowed me to master the cosmetic arts as well as staged productions. So you see, if it hadn’t been for my fashion styling, beauty makeover, and dramatic interpretation of the famous Kabuki, “Kenuki”, Kip would have never been able to escape Ari’s stale smelling mansion and creepy island either. I never wanted to be his savior (I helped him develop a terrific disguise), but I was promised a lavish trip to a Parisian Hideaway, equipped with my own hot pink jet. Being a genius has its perks.
Which brings me to Karl.
“… It’s not that I’m too bossy, but as far as I’m concerned, I see it one way and not in another way.” A quote by the OTHER Genius, Karl Lagerfeld, who by the way, turned a glorious 76 years old today and deserves perks as well.
So, I asked my darling assistant to overnight him the Japan Travel Kit by Red Flower, because the divine products are created to release the flow of vital energy in the body, which he needs. Also, I’ve mentioned it twice and I’ll mention it again, ALL good things come from Japan.
Now I’m off for some body rehab with Jack Black’s Scrub & Muscle Soak… the OTHER Jack Black (i.e. not the actor). I thank Kip for all these knots in my body (it was quite a fiasco getting him off the island). I hope my exaggerated theatrical movements paid off…
In that case… let me advise you. Being born backstage, gave me, THE all-knowing Takahatchi, an all-access pass for life. Don’t fret my dears, for I will guide you on your path… Just make sure you’re wearing comfortable, yet fashionable shoes, such as these darling Adidas by Stella McCartney.
My trip to Greece was very successful! The magnificent bride looked absolutely divine, (with my help of course). Her wedding theme was based on “Old-world glamour and luxury.” And with that simplicity in mind, the only makeup I needed to apply on her flawless face consisted of: a little bit of gloss, a light foundation, Glamour Eyes by Sugar Cosmetics, and Lola Loves Lashes classic cake mascara to her already dreamy eyes, which I made dreamier.
Trust me, you don’t have to be named Lola to get whatever you want.
But it would help if you were named Takahatchi. *Wink*
And as for my assistant, she greeted me with open arms and The Beatles, as she picked me up from the airport, which made it harder to guilt trip her about her absence.
“All You Need Is Love.” Very true. All you need on the path to love, an amazing black mascara.
So I decided to grace the Cyclades Islands with my presence. Well actually, I was flown to Mykonos to beautify a beautiful young lady, a devoted client of mine, in preparation for her Mediterranean wedding.
I am thrilled to be in Greece. Too bad my assistant decided not to come! Hmmmpphh! She wants to spend every moment with this new man in her life, whom I STILL haven’t met and given the Takahatchi seal of approval. Who in their right mind would pass up overtime pay and a FREE opportunity to accompany their amazing boss while indulging in the breathtaking sights and plate breaking sounds of this exotic destination? Her loss.
I guess that’s what true love does. I understand. Because that’s exactly how I feel about my Korres Ultimate Men’s Tool Kit. With roots in the oldest homeopathic pharmacy in Athens, Greece, Korres Natural Products’ approach to skincare is “based on the guiding principles of Homeopathy, and draws on natural ingredients blended with science for gentle, skin-friendly methods and true results.”
I thank Korres, for treating my body ever so kindly. And I thank Ouzo, for allowing me to forgive my love-struck Lotus Blossom. OPAHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Because love is in the air. And I’m not referring to Cleo and Kip. I couldn’t care less. Wait, let me rephrase that, before I stir up conflict… which is not the way The Takahatchi likes to stir. I couldn’t care more, because I’m already dealing with my assistant’s throbbing heart (cue the romantic music).
It all started Friday morning when I asked my darling Lotus Blossom to accompany me to dinner with a client, and she declined the invitation (very unlikely of her). Her reason being… she needed to prepare an outfit for a date! Really!?!
This news was a bit shocking, yet intriguing. And Intrigue is one of my middle names.
Being the brilliant, thoughtful and exquisite man that I am, I decided it would be fun to role play as Henry Higgins and make her my Eliza Doolittle. And so I did.
I rescheduled my dinner, invited her to my humble abode, prepared a gourmet feast with my Paella Kit, and got to work on www.VivaSwag.com.
We decided that the Adrianna Papell Floral Silk Halter Dress, Gordon’s Jewelers Hello Kitty Garnet Heart Pendant, Marc Jacobs Posh Turnlock Solid Flap Clutch, and the L.A.M.B. Tansy Pump would be the PERFECT outfit.
Thanks to the lovely picks of Farrah, Cleo, Meadow, Fredrica, and myself… and the joys of overnight shipping, my darling Eliza was all set to meet her suitor….
To be happily continued…
…Why, Chanel No. 5, of course.”~M.M.
The symbol of eternal femininity? Why, Marilyn Monroe, or course! Marilyn Monroe passed away on August 5, 1962, exactly 47 years ago today, but the interest in her life and her story will continue in popular culture and in feminist studies for years to come. She was the definition of Hollywood glamour, for she enamored the world with her bewitching beauty, voluptuous curves, and rosy red pout.
Besides the fact that she died from an overdose of barbiturates, I wonder if all the lead in her red lipstick could have caused her demise as well.
Hazardous cosmetics lurk around every corner! And it is I, Takahatchi, who will try to educate you and you and YOU… about what products to avoid… and what products to indulge in!… (Found at the ever so helpful www.VivaSwag.com
Take my advice and INDULGE in NVEY!!! NVEY ECO prides itself as being one of the first totally organic cosmetic brands in the U.S. market. Only the purest and most gentle plant, mineral, and antioxidant ingredients, such as Chamomile, Jojoba Oil, and Vitamin E are used in NVEY ECO’s makeup products. Best of all, NO LEAD!
And in conclusion, I quote The Lovely Marilyn once again, “It stirs up envy, fame does. People feel fame gives them some kind of privilege to walk up to you and say anything to you - and it won’t hurt your feelings - like it’s happening to your clothing.”
Hmmmmmmmmm…………………………
NO. Haiku. A type of poetry from the Japanese culture. Combining content and language in a meaningful and compact form: 17 syllables in a matter of 3 lines, while painting a mental image for the reader.
Takahatchi is always ready for a challenge… making the impossible, possible… the ordinary, extraordinary… and the dull, ever so dainty.
Online shopping is too bland and humdrum. With Viva Swag, online shopping is stimulating and suspenseful… similar to what is found inside my head.
And now, please take a moment to read my exclusive poetry, which I have dedicated to Viva Swag.
Oh Cordless Trimmer.And last but not least.
Beauty Is Power.
The Feng and Shui Will Agree.
Love, Takahatchi.
