Bobbi Brown Living Beauty
by Bobbi Brown
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Author: Bobbi BrownEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-02-15
ISBN: 0821258346
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style
Book Reviews of Bobbi Brown Living Beauty
Book Review: At last, a beauty book for BOOMERS!
Summary: 4 Stars
The best portions of Bobbi's latest book are the complete makeovers and the sections on skin care and makeup techniques. Oh, the sheer POWER of well applied under eye concealer! It's astounding what an immediate difference it can make, especially when accompanied by a drop or two of "get the red out" eye drops. The tips about putting together a classic wardrobe have been covered before by other authors, but it's nice to see them incorporated into a book about midlife. Bobbi oddly puts the made over women into almost identical "uniforms"; still, they all looked much better than before.
There is helpful advice on various non surgical skin procedures. While this information can easily be found for free on the net, it's fun to see the before and after photos. I have to wonder how much of the improvement was due to Bobbi's makeup magic. It might have been better to show three photos rather than two, one of the women without makeup before the procedure, one without makeup AFTER the procedure, and one of the post procedure result with Bobbi's makeup.
The advice about diet, exercise, drinking lots of water and portion control is good but not revelatory. And, sorry Bobbi, "plain 'greek' yogurt with chocolate protein powder" will NEVER make my list of favorite treats. There's a smattering of spritualism, as well as info on teeth bleaching, midlife pregnancy, menopause, and cutting edge hormone replacement therapy. Bobbi also addresses problems such as dry skin and adult acne.
Two minor nitpicks; I don't think that Bobbi pays enough attention to eyebrows. Beautifully shaped, full brows can dramatically improve the appearance of a mature woman. Natural beauty aside, it's a myth that your natural brow shape is always the best for your face. Also, there is no index; the table of contents does not list all points made in each chapter, so you must hunt to review specific information.
I disagree with the editorial reviewer on one point; it was the fact that the "women who get it" were not famous that made this chapter refreshing. They are for the most part simply fabulous looking women who happen to be 40+. Though they share the pages with Bobbi's celebrity clients, NORMAL (albeit successful) women are front and center here. That's what ultimately makes this worth the read.
IMO, Bobbi Brown is one of the two most gifted makeup artists of this generation. Only the late Kevyn Aucoin can compare, and his style was often more dramatic and fantasy based. Bobbi's real life philosophy has helped women of all ages and races look at themselves and makeup in a new way to enhance their own, unique beauty. This book will have you celebrating the arc of life as you move beautifully through your middle years.
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On the eve of her 50th birthday, bestselling beauty-book author and cosmetics industry icon Bobbi Brown offers expert makeup tips that can redefine beauty for women in midlife. More than 200 full-color photos illustrate her advice.Beauty & Fashion Books
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