Beauty, Grooming, & Style

The Complete Guide to Finding the Style That's Right for Your Body
The Complete Guide to Finding the Style That's Right for Your Body

Review:I love Stacy and Clinton's witty banter and usually sane fashion advice on their show, so when this book came out, I was thrilled. It was (and still is) unavailable at my public library, but after two or three read-throughs, I will probably be donating them my copy. The basic concept of the show is repeated here: Three workable looks for a variety of challenging body types are modelled on 26 actual people who are a stunning array of ages and sizes. It was truly amazing to see these 'plain' Ja... Read more

and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort
and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort

Review:I too eagerly anticipated reading this book, since I went through an apron-sewing blitz this summer. I was a bit disappointed, however. Although the photos and instructions are helpful (for seamsters more accomplished than myself), the tone of the book is reactionary, with negative statements about working mothers and a lot of nostalgia for the Ozzie and Harriet era. Although Geisel celebrates the rebirth of the domestic arts, she praises the home-as-nest (enclave of traditional domesticity) rat... Read more

A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own
A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own

Review:This is a great book that basically lists 100 stylish pieces every stylish woman should own and how to look for good quality. Loved it.. but it's so addicting that now i search for pieces that i don't have and now feel are essential. Read more

The Definitive Guide to Safe Body Piercing - The Piercing Bible
The Definitive Guide to Safe Body Piercing - The Piercing Bible

Review:This book is everything you could ever want to know about piercings. I believe that any piercer and their clients should be reading this book, with a great focus on safety and the personal anatomy of the client it is a valuable resource in a field with not a lot of good information. Read more

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