Tayshia Adams’ Black Crystal Velvet Dress on WWHL

Watch What Happens Live Oct 27, 2021 Fashion

In case you missed it, Tayshia Adams made her Watch What Happens Live debut the other night where she rocked this amazing black crystal velvet dress with some very Housewives-beloved crystal bow pumps. And if you’re looking forward to re-creating a look for less this holiday season like we are, well then scroll on down below because we’ve got great Style Stealers in the clubhouse. 

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In a recent conversation, a friend raved about a movie she’d seen. “I laughed the whole way through. You will love it,” she said. But I didn’t. 

The experience was like reading the list of Academy Award nominations, rushing to watch an acclaimed movie, and then wondering what I missed. After all the hype, why did the film fall flat with me? 

And that’s how I felt this month.

In the last few weeks, I’ve read seven books. From the reviews and accolades, I was “supposed” to enjoy them all. But three books (not listed here) were sort of “meh.” I realize different readers like different things, but they were not for me.

The sort I finished, but I can’t recommend.

So – in this month’s shorter roundup – whatever your reading pleasure, I hope you find a book that piques your interest.

Musical Chairs by Amy Poeppel

“Life is a perfect combination of chance and choreography.”

I tend to read in airports, on planes, when I climb into bed at night. But, one recent Sunday afternoon, I curled up in a chair on the porch, opened this book, and tossed aside all productivity for the day. I couldn’t put it down.

In Litchfield County, Connecticut, Bridget’s planned a quiet few months in her broken-down vacation home, away from the frenetic pace of her New York life and professional cello commitments. 

Her father, Edward Stratton, is a blustery, world-famous conductor. Decades ago, Bridget met Will at Juilliard. Oliver and Isabelle and Matt, now adults, need someone to guide them through their problems.

I loved the characters – all of them.

A fast-moving novel with assorted themes woven into its delightful fabric – discovering love later in life, adult children moving home, friendships without “strings” attached.

Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach

What are the consequences for animals and plants when they behave in such a way that a person would be punished?

Not long ago, I tuned in to an NPR interview featuring author Mary Roach. As she discussed her latest non-fiction book, Mary hooked me with her quick wit, relatable manner, and curious spirit. 

For two years, Mary traveled the globe with wildlife and nature experts to study “criminal” behavior. In amusing detail, she highlights burglarizing bears, man-eating cougars, and vandalizing birds. 

With a psychology degree and no particular background in science, Mary guides readers through interesting – and sometimes complicated – subjects in an easy-to-digest style. 

Since I love all things animal, I preferred the chapters focused on stampeding elephants and jaywalking moose to those on danger trees and terror beans. But every chapter is fascinating. And great dinner party material.

As we approach the holidays, Mary’s books may be the perfect gift for that curious relative on your shopping list. My bonus daughter recommends Grunt (life in the military), Packing for Mars (space travel), and Stiff (our bodies after death).

The Collector’s Daughter by Gill Paul

A month or so ago, I read – and loved – Ms. Paul’s Jackie and Maria. Afterward, I tuned in to a podcast featuring an interview with the London-based author. While I listened to the discussion surrounding the research and real-life people behind her latest historical fiction novel, I downloaded the book right away.

I confess I knew next to nothing about the 1922 discovery of King Tut’s tomb in Egypt. Ms. Paul takes us to the Valley of the Kings as Howard Carter discovers steps leading to an ancient burial site. Along with fellow archaeologist Lord Carnarvon and his daughter, Eve, the group uncovers stairways, corridors, chambers, and gold objects buried and sealed for three thousand years. 

The story flip-flops between two time periods. Reared in Highclere Castle, the actual Downton Abbey estate, young Lady Evelyn Beauchamp is spirited and adventurous. Present-day Eve Herbert, married to a devoted husband, has fallen victim to a series of memory-robbing strokes.

How does it feel to watch the ones we love suffer? Do we still love when the person we know seems to have disappeared? This novel appeals to both history buffs and romantics. 

Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena

In this Canadian author’s latest thriller, a wealthy couple is murdered in their mansion after a fancy Easter dinner. Their children didn’t do it. Did they?

When RJ Jacobs recommended this suspenseful novel, our online book club chose to read it. Because of my son’s wedding, I haven’t opened it – yet. And I can’t wait to dive in. 

Leslie Moon heads up the book group, targeted to this community’s readers. According to Leslie, “Shari Lapena is one of my favorite authors, and this book did not disappoint. Others in our book group were not familiar with her novels. And they are now fans.” 

“The twists and turns and characters make it tough to turn out the lights and go to bed,” says Leslie. “You’ll be sad when this one ends.” 

Is there a book you enjoy gifting to others? Can you think of a book many people, except you(!), seemed to enjoy? Do you always finish a book you start? (Not me – too many options out there!)

Encouraging beauty brands to be more inclusive online by creating videos, does make a difference. But that wasn’t enough for model and content creator Nyma Tang. She’s now working behind the scenes with CVS to make changes right at the source as the first Beauty Inclusivity Consultant. It’s not the first time Tang has worked with the company. Four years ago, they collaborated on the Beauty Mark initiative, which put a watermark on imagery that has not been materially altered to encourage authenticity in marketing.

“I felt like it was the next extension in what I wanted to do with my career,” Tang tells STYLECASTER. “My journey started with creating content online geared toward the lack of inclusivity in the beauty industry so to now go and do it with a brand as big as CVS and as accessible as CVS is amazing.” This accessibility is especially important to Tang.

“We have a lot of different meetings where we talk about how to make the aisles more inclusive, how to make them feel more welcoming specifically to people like me,” she continues. “When I first started my beauty journey, I didn’t see myself reflecting back at me within the beauty aisles. To now be able to be a part of the conversations and those boardroom decisions is huge.”

Tang believes drugstores have a responsibility when it comes to representation since so many folks, including Tang, start experimenting with affordable beauty right in those aisles. “Everyone starts out in the drugstore,” she says. “I think the role that drugstore beauty plays in the beauty world, in general, is way bigger than just prestige.”

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Not seeing herself in the beauty aisles was just the beginning of the discrimination Tang faced when she became a YouTuber. This just pushed her further into creating a platform that champions inclusivity. “If I didn’t encounter discrimination at the very beginning of exploring makeup, I don’t think I’d be on this platform creating the type of content that I create,” she says. “I’ve encountered a lot of it. The industry was very discriminating towards me and my skin tone.”

Part of her work as a Beauty Inclusivity Consultant is a new Masterclass series, which launched this week. The conversations spotlight Black industry talent and leaders across the beauty and wellness categories, including esthetician Nayamka Roberts-Smith — known as the LaBeautyologist — makeup artist Mali Magic and hairstylist Kahh Spence.

“Those are people I honestly look up to,” Tang says. “I learned so much from Nayamka about her technique and her journey. It’s going to be amazing to see all the untapped commentary from their perspective fields we didn’t even know.” You can watch the first video in the series, below.

Before I ended my conversation with Tang, I had to get the details on her favorite drugstore beauty products. Shop them all — starting at just $5.

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

ELF Cosmetics.

E.l.f. Baked Highlighter in Blush Gems

“This has been in my routine since before I started YouTube,” Tang says. “I haven’t been able to let it go. Because it is baked, you have to scrape off the top to get to the pigment. I scrape off just a little bit because I like it subtle.”

Maybelline New York.

Maybelline Lifter Gloss Lip Gloss Makeup With Hyaluronic Acid

“The shades are so subtle but so good,’” Tang says of this plumping lip gloss. “They’re the perfect lip toppers. And I’m a glossy lip type of girl so I like glossy all day.”

Maybelline

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara

“It’s better than anything out there,” Tang says of one of my favorite mascaras. “Right now, it’s my number one mascara and I have tiny lashes so you know it’s good.”

L’Oreal.

L’Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

“L’Oreal True Match has always been one of my go-tos,” Tang says. “Ever since they expanded and added shades C11 and C12, if I’m wearing drugstore foundation it’s that one.”