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The Beauty of Color: The Ultimate Beauty Guide for Skin of Color

Iman

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Colorful Diversity 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Former supermodel Iman, now founder of a successful cosmetic line, focuses on the entire gamut of skin tones - from light to dark - with this quality coffee table book.

Full of chapters on skincare and makeup, Iman also debunks the myths and provides insights from top beauties like Selma Hayek, Eve and Tyra Banks. Sure to be appreciated by all women of color - whether black, Hispanic, Middle Eastern or Asian.

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Now in paperback-the beauty event of the year! Iman's full-color guide to makeup for women of every skin tone.

The first beauty and make-up book to address skin tones from across the spectrum-including Latina, black, Asian, Indian, Native American, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern, as well as multiple ethnicities-The Beauty of Color features:

- Skin care basics with specialized beauty regimens for skin of color
- Makeup 101-what you really need for every skin tone
- How to create ten amazing make-up looks with easy step-by-step instructions and photos
- Famous beauties, including Salma Hayek, Tyra Banks, Eva Mendes, Venus and Serena Williams, Eve, Rosario Dawson, Padma Lakshmi, Jade Jagger, Alicia Keys, and Kimora Lee Simmons
- Remarkable real-life makeovers for women of every age

Henna Floral Tattoos

Anna Pomaska

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

not what i expected but great for what i got 4 out of 5 stars.
13 of 13 people found this review helpful.

I was expecting an actual book of floral tattoo designs. It is actually a booklet with 4 rub-on transfer tattoos. The tattoos stayed on for at least 2 weeks which is amazing for a rub on. However the designs themselves are too intricate to copy using henna kit (the lines are very small) Not what I expected, but for what i payed and the quality, very pleased.

[I wasn't REALLY... but, FELT tricked...] 3 out of 5 stars.
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CAVEAT EMPTOR: BUYER BEWARE...

Yes I see NOW, that if only I had viewed the enlarged cover image of this item, IT says these are merely 4 tattoo DESIGNS/transfers, but the heading/listing of the item as "(Paperback)" made me think this was a small book which I was ordering.

It's not exactly a LIE, but .. it definitely is a little tricky.

I should have explored more carefully to see that the title is actually not a book title, but the description.

I guess that was my mistake, but I'm just saying, be aware that YOU ARE BUYING STICK ONS, NOT A BOOK.

In any case, the designs are pretty.. and I applaud the artist, Anna Pomaska, for getting her art "out there" and helping to spread the word about the beauty of Henna and Henna Design work...

=)

So.. thumbs up for Anna. The product is nice too.

But, boo for such meager marketing tactics. In the Editorial Review, they could state some additonal info, such as how to apply the stick-ons or how long they last, and expound on the fact that in truth, this is NOT a "(Paperback)", but rather some stickers between a cardboard folder...

I'm just saying.

In fact it does the product a dis-service to not fully explain CLEARLY what it is.

Editorial Review:

The ancient art of body painting takes on new life in this collection of attractive tattoos. Included are 4 large henna-colored designs depicting clusters of flowers and leafy tendrils.

Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous

Esther Blum

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Total reviews: 21 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great (and Fun) Read 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This book is full of great information and is great fun to read. The sassy attitude keeps it interesting and the pages turning. This is a great book for anyone who wants to live and eat well without torturing herself or himself. The book has a lot of very good information on nutrition from the right foods, to the right drinks to the right vitamins. Those who follow Ms. Blum's advice with feel better inside and out.

Editorial Review:

From Esther Blum, an expert nutritionist at Dr. Perricone's flagship Manhattan store, comes the breakthrough news that, yes, you can eat and drink what you love and still look and feel gorgeous. Esther reveals the secrets to beautiful skin, a fantastic figure, and peace of mind all while living the good life. It's about knowing how to make the right choices: Which cocktails cause the least damage is a Merlot better than a Margarita? What natural supplements combat out-of-control hormones? With a troubleshooting section on treating specific ailments, delicious recipes, and fast fixes, Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous makes it possible to have that piece of cake and eat it, too.

In Style: Style 101

Editors of In Style Magazine

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great gift idea 5 out of 5 stars.
14 of 16 people found this review helpful.

What a great gift idea for a recent college grad entering the job market or a teenager ready for a little more sophistication! (Not to mention those of us finally just getting around to using makeup and dressing better.)

This basic guide to style is clearly written, with instructions simplified into lists, and cleanly illustrated. The suggestions are up-to-the-minute without being over-the-top outrageous -- in other words, a how-to style guide that's actually useful. Highly recommended.

A Beginner's Manual 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I found this book while loitering in a gift shop & read it in about an hour. It's not terribly useful for a 40 plus woman. It's a better book for women just forming their identity. If you have established taste, have been reading magazines & fashion/ beauty books for a while, this book will not offer you any new information. It is attractively presented & illustrated, if a bit random in its organization. The only information that was new to me was what should be in a bar.Otherwise, how to buy jeans, suits, black pants, lipsticks & sheets is second nature to a lot of women. Granted, I plan on giving this to my teenage daughter, as SHE doesn't know yet things like how to find & use a tailor, pour wine or decide how much to spend on a coat yet.

Editorial Review:

The experts at In Style show you how to live with style. Each chapter covers a different topic: how to walk in high heels, how to pose for a photo, how to apply eyeliner, how to pack for a trip, how to shop sales, how to pick your ideal foundation, how to find a perfect white shirt, how to find a bra that really fits, how to set up a bar at a party, how to clean jewelry and more.

This timeless, fun, step-by-step book covers fashion, beauty, entertaining and more.

Beauty, The New Basics

Rona Berg

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Total reviews: 46 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Overflowing with know-how, passion, and secrets revealed, BEAUTY by Rona Berg is the only beauty book you'll ever need. BEAUTY is filled with step-by-step how-tos, professional techniques, brand and product comparisons, and inside tips gleaned from a pro's pro who's covered the world of beauty for The New York Times Magazine, Elle magazine and other national publications.

The book tackles all three major categories-The Face, Hair, The Body. The emphasis is on simplicity and a healthy, natural approach, and the range cuts across all ethnicities and ages. There are five-minute skin regimes, facials, makeup tricks and health tips. How to reduce stress in the bath and pamper yourself with an easy home spa. The long and short of hair care - including what to do on bad hair days. Remedies for beauty emergencies (eyes puffy from fatigue? do what the models do and use a dab of Preparation H). Plus makeovers, recipes, historical lore, stories, time-lines, and an extensive glossary and list of resources. It's a knock-out.

Essence and Alchemy

Mandy Aftel

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Total reviews: 22 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Unexpectedly Lyrical 5 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this book for information on how to make natural perfume, and was not disappointed, but what makes it so compelling is the elegance of the writing. Very evocative, really steeps you in the world of fragrance.

Fascinating! Delightful! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Essence & Alchemy was a really wonderful adventure in reading. From the history of perfume to the process, old and new, involved in extracting essences, to the follow-along steps to creating your own perfume, I found this book to be entertaining and informative from the first page to the last. The comparison between perfumery and alchemy was insightful. The illustrations were charming and fun. I learned a lot and was engaged the whole way through! Highly recommended to any fan of unusual nonfiction subjects.

Great Book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Easy to read and really full of useful information done in a wonderful and passionate style.
It gave me a solid grounding in the how and why of aroma. Plus it is great fun to read!

Editorial Review:

Renowned perfumer Mandy Aftel explores the primal nature and fundamental importance of aroma in everyday life, teaching people about the nature of smell and the idea of "olfactory consciousness" in Essence and Alchemy: A Natural History of Perfume. < BR>

Embellish, Stitch, Felt: Using the Embellisher Machine and Needle-Punch Techniques

Sheila Smith

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Take everyday clothing, shoes, and hats to a new level with hand-applied or machine-worked fabric and fiber embellishments. Recycle fabrics into items of unique and extraordinary beauty using hand-held needlepoint; use an embellisher machine to build up layers of color in the fabric; and learn to create all new accessories to wear and enjoy. Projects include a “glazed chintz” bag, richly colored patchwork pillows, and many others. There’s instruction on coloring and dyeing fabrics, creating and using texture, working in three dimensions, and even creating your own cloth.

 

 

 

Beautiful Brows: The Ultimate Guide to Styling, Shaping, and Maintaining Your Eyebrows

Nancy Parker, Nancy Kalish

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Total reviews: 30 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Cute book! 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This is a nice book, a bit hard to understand, but overall it gets the job done. It helps you choose the right brow for the right face shape and helps you with tips to trimming and so much more. For the price this book beats not knowing what your doing, saves you a lot of time and hassel figuring out what to do with your brows. Good book.

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Put Your Best Face Forward!

How many times have you plucked, waxed, trimmed, stenciled, or penciled your eyebrows -- or paid someone else to do it for you? It's hard to control the outcome of these methods when you're at home standing in front of a mirror or in a salon letting a stranger make the decisions for you. Now whether you do it yourself or go to a pro, Beautiful Brows puts you in control:

Discover the best brow shape for your face.
Learn what to do with too much or too little hair.
Determine the pros and cons of waxing vs. tweezing.
Maintain your new look.

Filled with illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, Beautiful Brows will show you the secrets for getting the look you want, whether it's sexy, elegant, polished, professional, or just plain beautiful.

Bombshell Manual of Style, The

Laren Stover

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Total reviews: 119 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Never out of date 5 out of 5 stars.
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I have owned this book for years and I absolutely love it. My daughter has read it, and I have given a few to friends as gifts. What fun. I enjoy the fact that I am relatively intelligent. But, I love being girlie. I love perfume, make-up, lingerie, all of it. Bombshells are not stick thin waifs who don't eat. Real bombshells are real women with appetites and curves. Bombshells refered to in the book are Sophia Loren, Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, to name a few. Women who look like women, not women who look like little boys.
Perfume and make up are wonderful things. This book mentions classic fragrances. Chanel Number 5 will be around long after I am gone. It also mentions the classic fragrance of Tabu. Which I adore. It's sets me back all of eight dollars, and I get so many compliments on it that I have to laugh.
After reading this book probably 60 times in the last few years it just keeps reminding me that there is nothing wrong with being a bombshell. Bombshell is a state of mind. And while I think women's lib is a good thing, I have to admit, I LOVE having males open doors for me. I love having a man offer me his arm when I am walking in heels on ice. I love having a man offer me his hand when I step out of the car. I have reached the conclusion that a lot of men like women who look like women. I think secretly, men like women to wear dresses and look pretty.
Mostly, tho, a bombshell is sincere and caring in her heart. A bombshell cares about others. Most importantly, at the end of the book there is mention of how a bombshell leans in to listen to the person she is speaking too. That may be called a "bomshell-ism", but, in reality it is just good manners. I couldn't imagine a bomshell talking to someone while looking over their head to see what else is going on in the room. I'm thankful I was a self-made bombshell before the book. Reading the book keeps me on my toes. And I am thankful that my daughters are also bombshells. Because in my mind bombshells are women who are comfortable with being women, and who also have some manners.

Editorial Review:

In this glittering beauty and lifestyle guide packed with pearls of wisdom, Laren Stover has compiled everything a woman needs to know to live the Bombshell life: from how to dress and make an entrance to what to eat and where to shop. It tells readers what makes a Bombshell tick; road-tested outfits for 25 occasions; must-have Bombshell sleepwear, handbags, and fragrances; whats in the Bombshell library; and what she looks for in a man. With scads of little-known facts about real-life bombshells like Liz, Mae, and Lana this fun and ever-so-practical little book is certain to bring out the inner Bombshell in every woman.

Reinvent Yourself with Color Me Beautiful: Four Seasons of Color, Makeup, and Style

JoAnne Richmond

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

A must for 2009 makeovers 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This is a terrific read. Simple but packed full of great information. Like getting a years subscription to all the best beauty magazines packed in one simple HOW_TO manual. Loved the chapters on accessories and hair color. So few books give you any information on picking the right hair color, so this chapter was a real bonus for me.

Color Me Happy!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Finally, a book that simplifies yet amplifies my look. I now realize why staying within a certain color palette makes sense...thank you JoAnne!
I started with my closet. I removed all clothing that was not in my cool palette. I then took a hard look at my jewelry and accessories, and sorted them as well. Next, I tackled my makeup drawer. It wasn't until I went through this process that I realized how beautifully everything worked together. I had fewer outfits, but more looks! In the future, as I add new pieces to my wardrobe....you can bet they will only be with items that fall within my cool palette. My drawers and closet are now uncluttered, and I am able to quickly put a look together when I'm going out. I am also able to create fun looks with the use of interesting color combinations. Compliments???...I love them, but sometimes it is hard to keep the smile off my face. This color concept really works!
Color Me Happy!!!

Editorial Review:

Building upon over twenty-five years of experience, Color Me Beautiful presents Reinvent Yourself with Color Me Beautiful. This new addition simplifies and demystifies which seasonal color palette is best for you by offering 40 updated colors, including the more recent concepts of warm and cool. This book was written with one goal in mind--to empower every woman with a wide range of knowledge and options to create a more confident, vibrant, and beautiful attitude.