Instyle: Getting Gorgeous: The Step-By-Step Guide to Your Best Hair, Makeup and Skin

by Jennifer Tung

Book Overview

Offers a detailed guide to the care of skin and hair, with diagrams, charts, illustrated techniques for the application of cosmetics, and photographs of female celebrities. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1932273557
• ISBN13: 9781932273557
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Liberty Street
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.2" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

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Makes me feel like a makeup artist!

I got this book for my sixteenth birthday from my BFF. At first I was like, well I'd never bother to buy this myself... but you should, it is SO helpful! I wouldn't say I was a beginner at beauty, but I can barely put eyeliner on straight. This book was perfect for me because the advice it gave was specific to an idividuals looks (ie, it has tips for different eye shapes, mouth shapes, face shapes, and how to pull it all together...) and it has TONS of helpful facts that I had no idea were true! Like, in the perfume section it talks about which kinds have been proven most sexy to men. Thats just one example, there are dozens more. I LOVE THIS BOOK! It has all the tips I can experiment with and wear for a daytime look, a night look, or a formal event... it is definitely worth it!

An Excellent Resource on Looking Your Best You!

I have been extremely inpressed with In Style's large print, large volume, hard back books and this one does not disappoint. I personally am not someone who wears a lot of makeup or spends a lot of time taking care of my looks but generally that is because I am of unsure of how to begin. I now have great notes to take with me when I go to the store the next time. I was also pleased that the book did not simply serve as advertisements for overpriced prodcuts. They did mention exclusive salon type items but I also found that Clnque Turn Around Cream and Fructis Conditioner (which I already use) are perfect for me. This is a great resource for such a wide variety of people but I think it would be a terrific gift for a young lady. I would have loved to have had more details then just how to apply blush when developing a daily "beauty" regiment. I think the sections on skin care would be essential for young teenagers who really need to take care of themselves for life. I highly suggest this item as a great reference too for any woman.

Looking good!

There are a lot of books out there that purport to help you look good from head to foot, but of all the ones I've looked through, "Getting Gorgeous" is by far the best. Lavishly illustrated and photographed, "Getting Gorgeous", unlike most other books on the subject, is as long on substance as it is on style. There are chapters covering every beauty topic usually discussed, plus a couple the other books overlook, such as teeth and fragrance. Each topic goes into depth, with a lot of "How-to" illustrations, a Q & A section, and recommendation of products that really work. This last can be especially helpful to those who are confused by the sheer volume of beauty products out there and can't decide which to purchase. "Getting Gorgeous" uses photographs of some gorgeous people to make its statement; the subjects are all celebrities or professional models, but the book is all-inclusive in its focus on different ages and ethnic backgrounds. Here, besides the usual 20-somethings, are Thandie Newton, radiant in her 30's, Candice Bergen, still drop-dead beautiful in her late 50's, and many other faces of varying ages and colors. "Getting Gorgeous" doesn't promise the reader that she will look anything like them, but the reader is encouraged, after reading this book, to try new and different procedures that will help to make the most of what she has. In terms of what you'll spend on beauty products, consider this book one of the best investments you'll ever make.

Get Gorgeous Now!

"Instyle Getting Gorgeous" the latest release from the editors of Instyle magazine is an excellent guide to help you achieve your loveliest look. The oversized 190 page book covers a variety of beauty topics in-depth. Chapters include skin care, makeup, lips, body, hair care, teeth and more. The chapter on nails for example details the different nail products on the market, walks you step by step through a manicure and pedicure, discusses nail health - problems and solutions and explores nail color selection. Though there are a number of beauty books on the market, "Instyle Getting Gorgeous" explores most topics to a greater degree than most others. In the chapter on hair for example, hair style is covered as is the norm but so is hair health and how to trim your own bangs. The skin care selection includes the basics but goes beyond with info on the very latest cosmetic procedures and how to give yourself a facial. Fragrance, "the ultimate accessory of fashion" is also explored so you can not only look terrific but smell delicious too. Tons of info on all aspects of looking gorgeous here! Photographs in the book are of celebrities. This is Instyle's focus so you will see Kate Hudson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Beyonce Knowles etc but you will not see ordinary every day women. These women are lovely to begin with but they also have learned how to accent their best features and the book points to how they do this. I really enjoyed the section that demonstrates how celebrities change their look and the mood by simply using a different lip color. Little celeb secrets that we can incorporate into our own look to add pizazz! The book is loaded with step by step illustrations, secrets of the pros, questions and answers, best product choices - and more. "Instyle Getting Gorgeous" is the book to have to answer all your beauty questions and help you glow! Lee Mellott