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Apr. 25, 2008
some Harper Collins publications

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I received a few books from Harper Collins that I'd like to introduce you to......

SHOP YOUR CLOSET
by Melanie Charlton Fascitelli
ABOUT THE BOOK: Just when you feared your overstuffed, eyesore of a closet was a lost cause, here's the antidote to all your closet woes. Closet expert and style maven Melanie Charlton Fascitelli is here to help you whip your closet into shape, refreshing your wardrobe and saving you time along the way.

With this accessible, stylish guide, you'll find out how to redo your closet and organize your clothes so that you can, yes, go shopping there—sort through shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, scarves, and shoes, all in perfect condition and ready to go.

From the first closet face-off to long-term maintenance, Charlton Fascitelli takes you step by step through the entire process of turning your closet into a "safe haven" for your clothes.

Learn how to:

Face your inner packrat and clean out your closet

Shop for and pick items that flatter your body

Craft the best wardrobe for your lifestyle

Create space in your closet by reworking it logistically

Store your clothes and shoes so they last longer

Charlton Fascitelli also covers consigning or donating all your old stuff; keeping your closet clean and tidy; packing smartly and efficiently; storing your linens; and organizing other areas of your home, including your medicine cabinet, pantry, or CD collection.

Clearing clutter, organizing clothes, and remaking your wardrobe has never been so easy or attainable. Shop Your Closet is your go-to source for closet nirvana.

MY THOUGHTS:  I definitely found some great tips in this book.  One thing I noticed, though, is that the organizing part (which is what I was really interested in) seemed to be more geared towards those people who are blessed with large closets.  I am not (I live in an older home with very small closets).  So that part really didn't/couldn't pertain to me.  But there were other things in this book that I thought were great ideas; I appreciated the purging tips and the shopping for your body style ideas.

 

SEPHORA
by Melissa Schweiger

ABOUT THE BOOK: Ever wonder what it's like to have your own personal team of beauty experts, advising you on how to look and feel knockout-gorgeous every day? Or have you ever questioned what exactly goes on inside the creative minds of beauty industry heavy-hitters? Step into the pages of Sephora, where the top beauty authorities give you access to their private domains. Spend the day with Vincent Longo backstage at fashion week, create red carpet—worthy hair with celebrity hair stylist Oscar Blandi, master the smoky eye with Hollywood's hottest makeup artists, and take a tour of Dr. Nicholas Perricone's kitchen with his refrigerator full of skin-perfecting foods.

In Sephora: The Ultimate Guide to Makeup, Skin, and Hair from the Beauty Authority, fashion and beauty journalist and former Sephora beauty editor Melissa Schweiger personally introduces the people behind some of your favorite brands and fills this gorgeous book with the beauty secrets usually reserved for insiders. Each photo-packed page brims with words of wisdom and expert advice from the creators of and authorities on more than two hundred classic and emerging beauty brands sold at Sephora, including LORAC, Smashbox, Too Faced, Dr. Perricone, Frédéric Fekkai, and many, many more.

Each chapter is designed to mimic a Sephora store's "try everything" vibe while revealing the finest beauty tips and tricks for getting creative with cosmetics. From an A-to-Z glossary of terms and ingredients and a shopping guide to the best products, to detailed explanations of how to properly use cosmetic tools, Sephora is the complete beauty package that no woman will want to be without.

MY THOUGHTS: I'm certainly not a big make-up wearer.  I do wear make-up when I leave the house (except, of course, for those quick trips to the post office), but I'm no make-up expert.  As for my hair, I like to have cute, stylish cuts that are quick and easy to work with.  I wasn't sure exactly what to expect from this book.  I could have done without the information on the famous stylists, etc. but there were some great tips on applying/using make-up and ways to style your hair, that I really found interesting. 

*By clicking on the links above, you can actually see large sample sections of each book.

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Fun! - I like to do my hair and wear make-up! - I'll have to check out the excerpt of the book. - Thanks - Charity

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