“Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated . . . indispensable to anyone interested in the era.” —Tasha Alexander, New York Times–bestselling author of the Lady Emily series What did a Victorian lady wear for a walk in the park? How did she style her hair for an evening at the theater? And what products might she have used to soothe a sunburn or treat an unsightly blemish? USA Today-bestselling author Mimi Matthews answers these questions and more as she takes readers on a decade-by-decade journey through Victorian fashion and beauty history. Women’s clothing changed dramatically during the course of the Victorian era. Necklines rose, waistlines dropped, and Gothic severity gave way to flounces and frills. Sleeves ballooned up and skirts billowed out. The crinoline morphed into the bustle and steam-molded corsets cinched women’s waists ever tighter. As fashion evolved, so too did trends in ladies’ hair care and cosmetics. An era which began by prizing natural, barefaced beauty ended with women purchasing lip and cheek rouge, false hairpieces and pomades, and fashionable perfumes. Using research from nineteenth-century beauty books, fashion magazines, and lady’s journals, the author of the Parish Orphans of Devon series brings Victorian fashion into modern day focus—and offers a glimpse of the social issues that influenced women’s clothing and the outrage that was a frequent response to those bold females who used fashion and beauty to assert their individuality and independence. “An elegant resource that I will be reaching for again and again.”—Deanna Raybourn, New York Times-bestselling author of the Veronica Speedwell novels

The ultimate guide to building confidence in your body, beauty, clothes and life in an era of toxic social media-driven beauty standards. “A self-confidence bible that every woman should read.”—Caroline Dooner, author of The F*ck It Diet Empowering, insightful, and psychology-driven, Beyond Beautiful is filled with proven, no-BS strategies for proactive self-care. This stylish and practical handbook takes a deep-dive into all of the factors that make it hard to feel good about yourself, and offers sage answers to tricky questions, like: • Why do I hate the way I look in pictures? • How can I stop feeling like a total slob compared to everyone on social media? • How exactly does this "self-love" thing work? • How do I find the confidence to use less make up, stop shaving, or wear what I want? • Is body positivity really the answer? Illustrated with full-color art, Beyond Beautiful is a much-needed breath of fresh air that will help you live your best life, know your worth, and stop wasting any more precious energy and mental space worrying about the way you look. Praise for Beyond Beautiful “This compact book delves into every aspect of the body-image problem and sets forth feasible ideas for accepting one’s physical appearance to enhance confidence and joy.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Rees’s emboldening message will surely help any reader struggling with self-confidence.”—Publishers Weekly

Offers tips and techniques to find a unique personal beauty, from how to blow dry hair the right way and timing the next trim to choosing the bang and how to look good when pressed for time.

The ultimate resource to looking your best during and after cancer treatment from a veteran beauty industry insider When beauty editor Caitlin Kiernan received the shattering diagnosis of cancer, she was obviously concerned about her health. But as a working professional, she knew she had to learn, quickly, how to look her best while feeling her worst. Caitlin called on her list of extensive contacts--from top medical doctors to hair stylists, makeup artists, and style mavens--to gather the best and most useful tips to offset the unpleasant effects of treatment. The result is this comprehensive beauty guide for women with cancer, covering every cosmetic issue, from skin care, to hair care, wig shopping, nail maintenance, makeup tricks, and much, much more. Illustrated with charming drawings by Jamie Lee Reardin and peppered with advice from celebrities and cancer survivors, Pretty Sick will be a welcome and trusted resource, helping women look and feel their best.

All Women Are Beautiful is the most comprehensive book ever written on how to improve female attractiveness, with over 1,000 scientific studies referenced. No woman should ever feel inferior because of the way she looks; every single woman is beautiful. A plain woman is like a diamond in the rough that just needs polishing, and with cosmetic surgery, makeup, styling, and training, any woman can be a perfect 10. False statements: 1. You can't make a plain person attractive 2. You can't change bone structure 3. You can't take more than 10 years off a face "I broke all three rules and set a new world record." - Cindy Jackson The book explains how every woman can improve her outer beauty and inner beauty. Although some individuals deem certain women to be unappealing and unapproachable, the book confirms that there are no ugly women; there are only women who do not know how to look pretty. BOOK OUTLINE Introduction: The many advantages of being beautiful and why beauty matters. Chapter 1: Perfect 10 Face Increase the attractiveness of your face with cosmetic procedures, makeup, and other techniques. Chapter 2: Perfect 10 Skin Achieve perfect, flawless, and youthful skin with scientifically proven skin care products, supplements, and other techniques. Chapter 3: Perfect 10 Hair How to get the right color and style, grow your hair faster, and make your hair shiny, and thick. Chapter 4: Perfect 10 Body Achieve a perfect WHR and BMI. How to get a 24 inch waist or smaller, how to naturally increase the projection of your buttocks, how to get thin. Chapter 5: Perfect 10 Breasts How to increase the size and firmness of your breasts naturally without surgery. Chapter 6: Perfect 10 Health How to achieve perfect health, disease resistance, high energy, and a strong immune system with scientifically proven methods. Chapter 7: Perfect 10 Style How to select stylish clothing, accessories, and scent. Chapter 8: Perfect 10 Elegance Achieve elegance by learning proper movement, voice, speech, manners, class, and sophistication. Chapter 9: Perfect 10 Personality How to improve your charm, confidence, sassiness, positivity, and intelligence. Chapter 10: Perfect 10 Character How to improve your inner beauty.

Get the healthy, glowing complexion of your dreams with this practical skin care guide from one of Hollywood’s leading estheticians In this fun how-to guide, celebrity facialist Kate Somerville draws from her years of experience to share just how you can get your skin glowing. Whatever your age, ethnicity, skin type, or concern—be it acne or aging—Kate provides simple strategies for achieving ‘complexion perfection’. She defines her philosophy and identifies the top five elements for a lifetime of healthy skin. Plus, she helps you understand cutting-edge treatments, effective technologies and ingredients, and how diet and lifestyle impact your skin. Witness the incredible makeovers that Kate did on her clients and read the touching testimonials. And learn hair, makeup, and fashion tips from Kate’s “Hollywood Glam Squad”. Find your complexion questions answered and your soul inspired . . . because Kate truly believes that changing skin changes lives!

Master Iconic 18th Century Hair and Makeup Techniques Ever wondered how Marie Antoinette achieved her sky-high hairstyle or how women in the 1700s created their voluminous frizz hairdos? The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty answers all your Georgian beauty questions—and teaches you all you need to know to recreate the styles yourself. Learn how to whip up your own pomatum and hair powder and correctly use them to take your ’dos to the next level. From there, dive into the world of buckles, hair cushions and papillote papers with historically accurate hairstyles straight from the 1700s. And top all your hair masterpieces with millinery from the time period, from a French night cap to a silk bonnet to a simple, elegant chiffonet. With Lauren and Abby’s step-by-step instructions and insightful commentary, this must-have guide is sure to find a permanent place on the shelves of all 18th century beauty enthusiasts.

An exploration of why the definitions of beauty and success set by celebrities are so powerful, and how a teenage girl can reclaim star power for herself.