Beauty & Fashion Books - Page 17

The Little Box of Socks

Charlene Schurch, Beth Parrott

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Even better than I expected! 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

I just received this great little box of sock patterns and I already have planned a few projects using some of my special single and multi colored hand-dyed stash that I've been hoarding while waiting to find patterns worthy of using it on. There are so many great patterns in this "box" with lots of really interesting textures. I love how each pattern is on a separate folded laminated card which is great for those of us that keep sock projects stashed in our purses for on-the-go knitting.

Editorial Review:

From quick-and-easy sock designs to more intricate patterns and textures, you ll never run out of ideas for putting your best foot forward with the latest addition to our popular Little Box series!

* Choose from 20 creative sock projects there s something here to satisfy every sock knitter

* Find a fun mix of colorways, in styles from sleek and stylish to whimsical and wild

* Project cards feature full-color photos with sizes, supply lists, and step-by-step directions, perfect to grab and go

Practically Posh: The Smart Girls' Guide to a Glam Life

Robyn Moreno

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Practically Posh is the budget babe's guide to the good life. Filled with thrifty tips and delivered with style and humor, this do-it-yourself handbook is designed for glam girls on the go who want to live large on their little paychecks.

Packed with brilliantly simple advice, Robyn Moreno teaches that it's about more than just finding deals—it's about finding pleasure in your present life. It is about being resourceful—working with what you have, then working what you have. Practically Posh is your bible for living as a bon vivant on a budget.

From how to score a seat at the trendiest restaurant and tips for being arty without being affected, to easy cheats for staying beautiful and advice on how to book your dream vacation now, the book includes anecdotes, sidebars, quotes, quizzes, and gorgeous photos to punctuate the information from Moreno and her team of experts.

So for anyone who refuses to be slowed down by life's practicalities, let ingenuity and attitude be your currency and Practically Posh be your guide.

Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor

Linda Wells, Editors of Allure

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Total reviews: 33 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

so wonderful 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book covers everything from colored lips to spa trips and has lots of gorgeous pictures so as not as to bore or confuse you. I also liked the personality of the text. The author made me laugh. This book can be read cover to cover like a novel or it can serve as a handy lifeline. I would recommend it for anyone who wants to learn more about the art of beauty.

Editorial Review:

After 15 years as Allure's editor-in-chief, Linda Wells has learned a thing or two about beauty--things that other people might not tell you. From how to keep lip gloss on longer than six minutes, to the best fix for frizzy hair, to how to use the latest anti-aging products, ALLURE: CONFESSIONS OF A BEAUTY EDITOR has all the answers. The book includes essential makeup techniques, sidebars, expert tips, emergency fixes, and information on how to get the best products for your money. Writing with the humor and honesty for which Allure is known, Linda and her editors share every dirty secret, explode many common beauty myths, and give readers the honest truth about how to look their best.

Natural Beauty Recipe Book: How to Make Your Own Organic Cosmetics and Beauty Products

Gill Farrer-Halls

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Over 60 recipes for natural beauty organic makeup made easy.

Natural and organic are the buzz words in cosmetics. Even for over-the-counter products, everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Jack Nicholson is going organic when it comes to beauty. This beautiful book shows you how to make your own handcrafted, organic makeup, soap, and perfume using essential oils and other natural ingredients. Lush, Origins, the Body Shop, Kiehl's, and Neal's Yard are all packed with customers eager to find the next organic facial mask, rejuvenating skin cream, deodorant, or body lotion. With this book, you can personalize your beauty regimen without standing in line and without spending tons of money. The Natural Beauty Recipe Book features a range of recipes for quick-and-easy daily products you can make at home: face cleansers, eye cleansers, toners, moisturizing creams and gels, cold cream cleanser, hand cream, body lotion, lip balm, face masks, rejuvenating treatments, liquid shampoos, hair bars, conditioners, rinses, hair nourishing treatments, deodorants, mouthwashes, aftershaves, eye baths, soaps and scents.

The Fashion Book - Mini Edition

Editors of Phaidon Press

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Hailed by Vogue as 'the fashion bible' and by Elle as 'the ultimate fashion reference book', The Fashion Book takes a fresh look at the fashion world and the people who created it. Now available in a pocket-sized mini format, this inspirational reference work covers the whole industry – from pioneering designers, including Coco Chanel and Issey Miyake, to influential photographers such as Richard Avedon and Helmut Newton and the people they photographed. Easy to use and filled with beautiful and memorable images, it is an A to Z guide to 500 key individuals – clothes and accessory designers, photographers, models and those iconic celebrities who instigated or symbolize a whole fashion movement. It cuts through the usual classifications and creates juxtapositions that make fascinating and unlikely partnerships. Each entry is illustrated with a photograph or drawing which shows a quintessential aspect of their work or style. An accompanying text describes where they fit into the fashion story and includes essential biographical information. In addition, a comprehensive cross-referencing system and glossary help to explain the many collaborations and techniques used in the fashion business. Exceptional value for money, this handy new mini edition is a must for all followers of fashion.

Ancient Secrets of Facial Rejuvenation: A Holistic, Nonsurgical Approach to Youth and Well-Being

Victoria J. Mogilner

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A welcome addition to Alternative Medicine reference collections 5 out of 5 stars.
23 of 24 people found this review helpful.

Drawing upon her more than thirty years of experience and expertise, "Ancient Secrets Of Facial Rejuvenation: A Holistic, Nonsurgical Approach to Youth & Well-Being" by Victoria J. Mogilner (a certified acupuncturist, Chinese medicine practitioner, aesthetician, and tai chi instructor) presents a holistic alternative to caring for the skin without the use of chemical and surgical procedures. Advocating the use of facial acupuncture to counteract the signs of aging and which takes only a few minutes each day in the form of an 'Acupuncture Facelift' process that involves lightly pressing certain points on the face, "Ancient Secrets Of Facial Rejuvenation" also features strategies for attaining outer beauty and inner beauty through health nutrition, essential oils and aromatherapy, tai chi, qigong, and self-massage. A welcome addition to Alternative Medicine reference collections, "Ancient Secrets Of Facial Rejuvenation" is especially recommended reading for anyone concerned with rejuvenating their facial skin without resorting to plastic surgery.

Editorial Review:

This natural skin care program is designed around the principle that the face reveals what the body feels. It incorporates whole body healing to prevent and counteract signs of aging without surgery or harsh chemicals — and at no cost. Derived from massage, aromatherapy, acupressure, and traditional Chinese healing arts, these gentle techniques produce a more youthful face and lead to a healthier lifestyle. The book describes the layers of the skin and its function as one of the body’s major organs, and shows how to use touch and massage on the facial pressure points to improve the appearance of the skin and the health of the other organs. The simple techniques take just minutes to do and are easy to include in regular morning routines like putting on makeup or shaving. Breathing exercises, routines for specific problems, and affirmations to rid the body and mind of toxins round out the book.

Perfumes, Splashes & Colognes: Discovering and Crafting Your Personal Fragrances

Nancy M. Booth

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Good Basic Text on Perfume 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Good exposition of history of perfume, basic types, and so on. Good instructions on how to start making your own.

Very Helpful 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I pretty much knew nothing about perfumes before I read this book. I know quite a bit about aromatherapy, but not perfumes. For me, this book was easy to read/follow and I liked the history that it included. The recipes in the book were pretty basic and were fun and easy to try out. A "must read" for anyone wanting to start learning about perfumes.

Good Book 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

If you are just starting out this is a great book. It breaks down a lot of info and gives you some great recipes to try on your own.

Great Book 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This book arrived on time and was exactly as described. It's been fun playing around with making my own fragrances and not having to pay top dollar to smell good (smile). Will purchase from this company again!

Editorial Review:

With Nancy Booth's easy instructions and "Personal Scent Profile Quiz," readers will learn how to create customized perfume blends and re-create favorite commercial perfumes at a fraction of their retail price.

The Art of Shaving

Myriam Zaoui, Eric Malka

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Watch the video first 4 out of 5 stars.
17 of 17 people found this review helpful.

I found some useful information in this book. However, most of the tips are display in a fairly well done video at the author's website. Just do a google search on "The Art of Shaving" and view the "Perfect Shave" video. You will see all of the tips acted out. Like shave after a shower, shave with the grain, use a preshave oil, how to dry afterwards, etc.

The book itself is not bad, and a very quick read. The book is not a direct advertisement for the author's products. He actually rarely mentions them in the text. The book is useful no matter who you buy your supplies from.

Editorial Review:

The average man will shave approximately 20,000 times over the course of his life, spending the equivalent of 139 full days doing it. He will shave off 27 feet of hair, from a total of 30,000 whiskers on his face. And he will probably be doing something wrong. So he’ll suffer nicks and cuts, ingrown hairs, and rashes; his five-o’clock shadow will arrive before lunch, his neck will be irritated and red, and he’ll get razor burn. Instead of reaping the benefits of a daily grooming regimen, he’ll only suffer. Needlessly.

The Art of Shaving will solve his problems (as well as the related problems of anybody whose cheek gets burned by his razor stubble). He’ll choose the correct brush and razor and blade; he’ll take more time lathering up properly and less time tending to bloody shirt collars. He’ll feel better and look better. And he’ll adjust his perception of this morning ritual, bringing art and passion to a daily routine.

Dr. Denese's Secrets for Ageless Skin: Younger Skin in 8 Weeks

Adrienne Denese M.D. Ph.D.

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Total reviews: 34 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Some really good info, impossible diet to follow 3 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This book provided me with one of the best piece of information about skin that is exfoliation does not makes you skin thinner rather makes it thicker. I am really grateful to Dr. Denese for making that clear because I always worried that if I use my micridermabrasion cream more my already thin skin will be thinner. But the extant of exfoliation this book suggested is not suitable for a sensitive skin person (I just have mildly sensitive skin). Infact I dont think even I can sustain use of 10% glycolic acid peels everyday (I used her facial pads and it did not suit me at all). Another thing that is kind of confusing about this book is that the way it is written it seems like no one can have a dry skin, dry skin is the result of under exfoliation and that seems like a wrong idea to me. She does prescribe her products more or less frequently but not so much to get on your nerve. One information she provided in the book was wrong, she suggested use of products with carsonine highly and said,
"as far I know my serum/cream is the only product in the market that contains carsonine" ( not exactly in these words I rephrased), but this is absolutely wrong almost all olay regenarist products contains carsonine. It seemed very unlikely to me that she did not notice it.

Her diet is impossible to follow, I believe either you will have to starve or have a chef if you want to follow that diet.

I will still suggest the book to someone because I did learn few things.

Editorial Review:

The voice for anti-aging-and a QVC top seller with her own show on PBS-shows women how to keep their skin young and beautiful.

American women spend 4.3 billion dollars a year on skin care products that just don't work. Now, antiaging expert Dr. Adrienne Denese draws on recent medical breakthroughs, the development of new treatments and ingredients, and her own experience helping thousands of patients reverse the signs of aging to bring her skin care secrets to every woman. In this accessible, down-to-earth book, she offers practical advice, information, and techniques that guarantee results, including her 6-Step Program for Flawless Skin.

Milady's Standard Fundamentals for Estheticians: Spanish Edition

Joel Gerson, Shelley Lotz, Janet D'Angelo

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

This is a good all around Beauty School book 4 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Most of the chapters are well written and understandable. I have found some discrepancies in the information, and feel that the book could have been edited a little better. The book explains sanitation but does not go into the correct method of sanitizing all items that one would use during a service. The material is quite dry, and could really use something to get the student excited about the occupation that they have chosen.

No Excuses For Milady 3 out of 5 stars.
4 of 6 people found this review helpful.

As this is the ninth edition of what is alledgedly the most widely used text for beginning estheticians, then the persistent use of mediocre-to-poor science is inexcusable. Doesn't the author consult *anyone* in the scientific/medical community before sending this thing off to the printers? It is *not*, for instance, an established fact that vitamin A protects human beings from cancer of any sort. There is certainly data that looks promising, but that's it. And since vitamin K is manufactured in the intestinal tract, why is paper wasted insisting that students, many of them fresh out of high school, should be memorizing the names of the food sources of this abundant nutrient? Many of these kids struggle with the science that *is* relevent to the profession they hope to enter. My husband is a doctor, I'm an RN, and neither of us has ever used the term "non-striated" muscle. It's "smooth" muscle, for crying out loud! And while I'm on the subject of muscles, absolutely none - not one - healthcare professional I'm acquainted with has ever learned anything about the "belly" of the muscle! No matter - 18 year-old kids have to learn what is not required of first-year medical students. Please. Yes, as a basic introductory text it has much to recommend it; all the more reason to get the science right. S.T., RN, Rochester, NY

Editorial Review:

A word-for-word, page-for-page Spanish translation of Milay's Standard: Esthetics, 9E.