Vogue Beauty [Paperback]

Kathy Phillips (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 4, 2002

This professional author team provides a comprehensive guide for the woman who wants to make the most of what she has. Beginning with an overview of the latest beauty trends, Vogue Beauty features detailed text, how-to instructions and hundreds of color photographs.

Six informative sections cover:

The body -- food as fuel, self-image, exercise, caring for problem areas

Skin care -- types, essential products, common complaints, skin cancer, dermatology, cosmetic surgery

Hair -- types, coloring, style essentials, health

Makeup -- foundation, powder, concealer, eye makeup, lipstick, blush, manicure, pedicure

Scent -- history of perfumery, choosing a scent, fragrance families, ingredients, making it last

Complementary medicines -- everyday medicines, special therapies, holistic disciplines

Special sections focus on wrinkles, "cosmeceuticals," lunchtime laser treatments, famous models' secrets, using essential oils and more. Packed with insider knowledge, professional advice and hundreds of photos, women of all ages will find Vogue Beauty useful and entertaining.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Juliet Cohen is the author of Vogue Make-up. Bronwyn Cosgrave is the author of Costume and Fashion: A Complete History. Rachel Marlowe is an associate beauty editor at W magazine. Kathy Phillipps is the beauty director for Condé Nast Asia and the author of Vogue Book of Blondes. Lizzie Radford writes for Vogue and Marie Claire.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 255 pages
• Publisher: Carlton Publishing (March 4, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842223038
• ISBN-13: 978-1842223031
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,580,020 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bronwyn Cosgrave is an author specializing in fashion history and a style commentator contributing to leading publications including the international editions of Vogue and Vanity Fair. She has written and presented for BBC Radio 4 and BBC One. Bronwyn Cosgrave lectures frequently and also consults for luxury brands.