Different Like Coco by Elizabeth Matthews (2007)
I’ve read this book at least 20 times in the last week, girl2004 LUVS this book so much. It’s a great introduction to Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s design and her life, a true inspiration she surmounted terrible odds. Some things are left unanswered, I would have liked to know if she [...]
8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life
Gorgeously Green is a beauty book to encourage you to make one simple change, that’s all it takes to make a difference! If you make two it’s even better. Sophie Uliano gives you 8 steps to work towards an earth-friendly life. Personally, I want to have a sustainable life with style, [...]
Is Vogue’s April 2008 cover Racist?
In Vogue’s history (over 100 years) this is the first time a black man is featured on the cover. Gisele Bundchen and LeBron James are at the center of a controversy. Some have compared the pic to a King Kong clutching a white woman and the teeth [...]
Sephora: The Ultimate Guide to Makeup, Skin, and Hair from the Beauty Authority (Hardcover) by Melissa Schweiger
I got my copy of SEPHORA yesterday and I have got to tell you it is an amazing resource for all beauty chasers. Wether you’re a makeup junkie, a skincare lover or just like to know what’s in the [...]
I’ve been tearing through this book, Passport to Beauty, by Shalini Vadhera. It is such an inspiration to me and, it’s just what I’ve been wanting to do for this blog. I come from a multi-national background (Brazilian dad, French mom, Cuban babysitter, Guyanese best friend, etc…)
One thing all my extended family, friends and acquaintances have in [...]
Vogue France $154 for 12 months
Vogue Brasil $380 for 12 months
Vogue Italia $253 for 12 months
Decision made – I can’t afford subscriptions to foreign Vogue!
Luckily my American Vogue will be here soon – I hope.
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We’re heading into the New Year and with that many of us vow to keep up with things, save money and time and learn more. You may be looking into getting new magazine subscriptions for your household or as gifts. I let a lot of my subscriptions run out a year ago because I [...]
How to Eat Like a Hot Chick is the book I’ve been needing to read and have. I love books that keep me focused on my goals and give me good solid advice about how to achieve that. Written by two super women, Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent you’ll get all the info and inspiration [...]
How true is that? I just picked up my copy of this book, Change Your Shoes, Change Your Life by Susan Reynolds at Big Lots for $3.
I bought it a week ago while wearing my red Havaiana flip flops I got in Chicago and never took off. If you remember, I live in Maine and [...]
I received The Little Black Book of Style by Nina Garcia on Friday and haven’t been able to put it down! Nina Garcia is the fashion director of Elle Magazine and maybe you’ve seen her on Project Runway?
I’ve been carrying it around by hand and in my purse, it’s gone in the car and back to [...]