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Print Beauty: Practically Posh by Robyn Moreno

Not exactly a beauty book but so much fun and informative!  I had to make sure you knew about it. Robyn Moreno’s, Practically Posh,  delivers tips and tricks with style most ladies can attain.  Not for the snooty pants among us, this is a book for the real life women who want to know [...]

Jessica Biel Dances with Designers Harper’s Bazaar August 2008

Jessica Biel on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar’ August edition looking beautiful in a gown from the Calvin Klein Collection.  Dancing with Designers is a spin on the show, Dancing with the Stars.  Nice way for a magazine to tie into what’s hot on tv.  The spread includes pics of:

Biel & Diane von Furstenberg [...]

Kiehl’s Summer 2008 Book Exchange

 

I love when companies encourage people to do great things (declutter and share)! Kiehl’s freestanding stores will not only be a great place to get your sun care needs met, it will also be a great place to swap a book!   From June 24 through Labor Day 2008, visit a Kiehl’s freestanding store, drop off a well-read [...]

Different Like Coco Pretty Pictures

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 [...]

Beauty Book: Gorgeously Green by Sophie Uliano

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 [...]

Global Goddess Shalini Vadhera Passport to Beauty

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 [...]