Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Beauty

August 6, 2012
The editors of Seventeen magazine (and editor-in-chief Shoket) offer a fun, photo-filled guide to makeup, skin, and hair, a companion book to Seventeen: Ultimate Guide to Style. Along with glitzy photos of celebs are images of “regular” girls who are pictured applying makeup to achieve looks that range from natural to dramatic; sections are devoted to exploring ways to achieve glam, classic, edgy, and boho looks. Following an array of style ideas, readers can customize their own beauty routines by determining the best products for their hair and skin types. Fans of the magazine should discover plenty of beauty ideas to sample and share. Ages 12–up.

November 1, 2012

Gr 7 Up-Filled with great fashion photography featuring the Beauty Smarties, this guide highlights real girls' personal styles. These experts walk readers through several different looks ranging from girly to glam, classic to edgy, with a touch of bohemian thrown in. The oversize volume is divided into sections on makeup and hair and a final resource guide filled with tips on perfect pedicures and special-occasion style. The detailed photographs and step-by-step instructions will have readers practicing braids, up-dos, and smoky eye makeup for hours. A fine addition to the 646.7 shelves.Elaine Baran Black, Georgia Public Library Service, Atlanta

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