Beauty Reads

Recently I've gotten into reading more books about beauty and style. It's not that I was avoiding these coffee-table type reads in the past, but I suppose I just had never gotten around to actually sitting down and reading them. I've now flown through all of Bobbi Brown's books within a couple of weeks, they're all so well-written and informative that they're hard to put down! The one pictured above is her Makeup Manual, which is a wonderful read that I've gone back to time and time again. Bobbi has a way of making her writing and advice accessible to everyone, from beginner to makeup pro. She emphasizes that beauty comes from within, and a combination of some strategically placed makeup along with a healthy lifestyle will help make you feel like the best version of you. It's truly a fabulous read and one that I'd recommend to just about everyone.
The other book I've been reading has been Lauren Conrad's Style. I will readily admit that I am a huge fan of just about everything Lauren Conrad does (her website has amazing pieces about life, fashion and style and is something I'd highly recommend) , and this book of her's is no exception. The book contains some terrific advice from Lauren on fashion for every occasion, as well as accompanying makeup looks. Lauren also has a book entitled Beauty which focus even more on makeup tips and tricks. While I haven't gotten the chance to read that yet, it's certainly on my list.