5 must-reads for fashion and beauty lovers
Younger generations seem to be under the impression that the desire to look and feel good goes out the window when you reach a certain age, but many over-60s would strongly disagree. Age should be no barrier to beauty, and to make you feel (and look) your absolute best no matter whether you’re 37 or 73, we’ve found five books to inspire the fashionista within.
Eat Beautiful by Wendy Rowe
Beauty truly does come from within, as this book reveals. In Eat Beautiful, world-renowned beauty and makeup expert Wendy Rowe shares her secrets to achieving the “glow” that everyone seems to be after and how you can achieve it at home. Filled with recipes for both your body and your skin, you’ll learn how to make homemade, chemical-free masks, scrubs, cleansers and more, so you can look healthy and glowing no matter what season it is.
The Capsule Wardrobe by Wendy Mak
Imagine having 1001 outfits ready to go in your wardrobe. No, you don’t need a massive walk-in closet, but rather just 30 key pieces. In this revolutionary book, Wendy Mak explains how you can de-clutter your closet without having that feeling of, “a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear”. She’ll teach you how to perfect a mix-and-match wardrobe, style looks for your body type, make your fashion budget go the distance and much more.
Face Paint by Lisa Eldridge
All cultures throughout history have had some form of makeup, from the war paint worn by Native American tribespeople to the glamorous beauty looks we see in Hollywood today. In Face Paint, makeup artist Lisa Eldridge explores the colourful history of makeup and how it evolved from crude, natural ingredients to the hyper-commercialised products we see today. Anyone with a passion for beauty and an interest in history will love this fascinating read.
Lessons from Madame Chic by Jennifer L. Scott
Is there a city as chic, sleek and stylish as Paris? Jennifer L. Scott doesn’t think so, and she’s distilled 20 fashion secrets she learnt while living in the City of Lights into this fun, inspirational book. Of course, we can’t be in Paris every day, so Scott has “translated” her style tips to better suit regular women. From narrowing your wardrobe to just 10 items to achieving the perfect, all-natural makeup look, her tips will have you looking (and feeling) très chic in no time.
All Natural Beauty by Karin Berndl and Nici Hofer
Let’s face it, after 60-odd years of using makeup containing who knows what, our skin is probably craving a break. That’s what Nici Hofer and Karin Berndl have perfected, serving up 40 DIY organic beauty treatments that you can try at home. From volumizing those locks to energising tired eyes, this beauty bible has the solutions to all your skin troubles. Even better, they’re all chemical-free, safe for sensitive skin and much cheaper than their store-bought counterparts.
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