God in Lipstick & Heels - Volume 3 Joy

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However, I picked it up second hand so no great loss. Apr 12, Yara rated it liked it. This is quite the coffee table book, rather than a front to back read. For the amount of great pieces of writing and relatable quote's this book also has it's completely annoying dud's too. The book claims to go against the grain and isn't your average 'cosmo read' that's aimed at women of today. It cover's majority of area's of a woman's life in several chapter's food, health, men, grief, money, fashion, age, motherhood One of my favourite's was this comical header: Which also talks of the craziness some women put themselves through just to wear 5 inch heels, that men created, which don't even fit them but cost a small fortune.

Great point's were made which made me want to share if with more women. I also thought the whole chapter on Grief was rather helpful and refreshing. Some parts were particularly pathetic. Promoting one night stand's and alcohol abuse in order to get over a bad boyfriend? No thank you, it's not ok. This really frustrated me because they were onto a really good start within the book, but then they go ahead and actually promote something like that. Isn't this the "cosmo, boozy, rhianna-back-with-her-woman-beating-pig-of-a-man generation" attitude which I thought they were trying to avoid??

How many people a woman sleeps with should not be glorified. Where is the modesty and dignity in that? Are you not a strong woman? Where is the respect to your future husband? It's not a competition of how many men you can get through, if that was it prostitutes would be highly respected people. This is playing into the man's world and in fact furthers a woman's insecurities if she needs that sort of action to "get over" something just to get an empty high. It maybe even lower than prostitute level. It's a shame that virginity is so underrated these day's that it goes without mention in the book, too.

Giving your body to any random guy is one problem of today's society. Look at all the latest MTV shows, if you're not familiar "teen mom" has nothing to do with music. I think if a book like this could focus on better thing's then it would do a world of good for the next generation of women.

Who said you have to degrade yourself going from man to man, worsening the empty feeling as you go? Just because men do it, we should be able to too?? No, no no no, no.

Why would you even want to be like that anyway? As a strong woman you should set your own bounds, you don't need that and I generally lose all respect for women who perform these action's and call themselves anything like a feminist. Being a feminist isn't about "men can do anything, so can I" yes, we can do majority of thing's but there are thing's which are reserved for the male sex, for a reason there is more depth to the sexes and most women lack the understanding or acknowledgement that in fact we are different for very different reason's.

It's also about how we were created. I could go into alot more detail, perhaps in a blog post maybe, just not now as it's already 2am. Perhaps they should have spent a chapter re-evaluating what feminism is and what it means today considering its a completely different world now than what it was in the 50's. Then there's the point of 'hijab'. This is the only book which isn't related to the religion Islam or Muslim women which has actually used the word. I was happily surprised, at first. After all, it is a book generally aimed at the self acclaimed feminist and there's nothing stronger than controlling who gets to see what part of you and when, that is true liberation.

As a Muslim I find it redundant to even call myself a feminist because of the respect held for Muslim women. It's one reason why I reverted to Islam. The writing was so closed minded it was unreal, if somebody covered the topic of hijab in depth they'd see alot more than what generic western media like to spoon feed. As somebody who wears hijab, I just feel that those 1 or 2 short lines were lacking and they actually missed out on a golden opportunity for feminism, if it was a high five to the women who decide what they choose as opposed to the western norm.

It is the Muslim women who had the right to vote years ago and not just within the last century, amongst other thing's. Do you know how frustrating that is to see people just pick it up and discard it because of ignorance?? I understand them mentioning the driving ban in Saudi later on in the book, because that is man made law, not law of a religion. So, I guess I would recommend it to other women, only if you already know yourself just to enjoy the good bit's, I feel if this was given to an impressionable woman it may do more harm than good.

If you can sieve through the rubbish for the enjoyable tidbit then by all means go ahead.

How to Walk in High Heels: The Girl's Guide to Everything

If not, give it a few year's. Jun 06, Alyssa Dearborn rated it it was amazing. A very witty, intelligent, and classy read. I left this book feeling much more empowered and radically feminine. Aug 21, Maria Rosanna Ioannou rated it it was amazing. Entertaining, informative and empowering! Sep 12, Eve Proofreads rated it it was amazing.

Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels. The tone is friendly and the advice is cheering. It was a supreme joy to read. By drawing from their own life Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels. By drawing from their own life experience, they provide a guide that is sensitive to the complexities of modern life and celebrates a range of female achievements and lifestyle choices. The wittily titled chapters are brief enough to dip in to, but still retain impressive depth of insight and understanding.

It covers multiple facets of life including love, loss, philosophy, friendship, finance, age and politics. As well as being thoroughly useful, it is a beautiful book.

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The illustrations throughout are charming and it even comes with a ribbon to keep your page! They really have thought of everything. May 29, Rita rated it it was ok Shelves: I really wanted to like this book. I loved the idea of it. But the reality is it was a bit of a bore. The insights weren't anything I hadn't heard before or figured out on my own. But I'm a free-spirited Millennial and perhaps it's not fair for me to compare what I've had the privilege of discovering in my short years against those of an older generation of women.

If you haven't spent a lot of time doing some self reflection or soul searching, this might be a great book for you. If you're middle I really wanted to like this book. If you're middle-aged and looking for a little extra guidance in a fast paced world, read this book. But if you frequently take time to explore yourself and what defines you in this moment in time, don't waste your time with this book.

I have to say i initially picked it up because i liked the look of the cover.

I was instantly hooked and felt like i really wanted to spread the word,run out and buy it for all my friends. I read this while spending my day lounging around a local park in the sunshine. I must say i did receive quite a few curious looks from passerbys as i knowingly laughed to myself, this book is really light hearted and pokes fun at the sometimes ridiculous expectations we set ourselves as wo Loved this book!!!

I must say i did receive quite a few curious looks from passerbys as i knowingly laughed to myself, this book is really light hearted and pokes fun at the sometimes ridiculous expectations we set ourselves as women. It is full of wisdom which yes when you sit down and think about it we all know, but sometimes we can forget! It is witty and truely a book that i will return to time and time again. Keep it on your shelf for any of those dire moments you just need to reach your best friend who happens to live a gazillion time zones away and you don't have the heart to ring her up in the middle of the night.

This book, written by two witty British women, does make it all better like a pot of tea - no, not the soothing kind, far from it. It's basically tells you, in the charming yet teeth-gritting British way, that it wasn't that big a dea Quintessential girlfriends It's basically tells you, in the charming yet teeth-gritting British way, that it wasn't that big a deal after all.

It is the biscuit coming with the tea. They are ultra chic and feminine and thoughtful and whimsical. Apr 13, Amanda rated it it was ok. I'm calling a spade a spade: While charming, mainly because its authors are British and so particular word choices or phrases are amusing to my American ears, this book about women neglects non-heterosexual women, never mind women of color, transgender or transsexual women, nor does it address any social issues of remote controversy or even advice that hasn't been heard before.

But good for a gift, I suppose. Jul 04, Athena Macmillan rated it liked it Shelves: A light hearted look at being female in a modern and often contradictory world. A few good laughs and some poignant moments make it compelling reading, though some of the views held didn't resonate with me personally and at times seemed either contradictory or terribly one sided.

A good read but probably not one I would recommend first off to a friend if they wanted to read an empowering feminine diatribe. Oct 19, Dini Puspita is currently reading it. Apr 01, Katie rated it really liked it. Great coffee table book to dip into now and then. Funny and full of good observations. Aug 29, Niyati rated it really liked it. Dec 28, Haley Hill rated it really liked it. Since reading the book, I have met Camilla and she is every bit as hilarious as her alter ego. May 13, Wandoo Ityavyar rated it really liked it.

In How to Walk in High Heels there's information on how to walk in heels obviously , how to get ready for a night out, hold your drink, how handle yourself at events, politics,am How to Walk in High Heels by Camilla Morton is a girl's How to guide. In How to Walk in High Heels there's information on how to walk in heels obviously , how to get ready for a night out, hold your drink, how handle yourself at events, politics,among other fabulous tips. She left me with a parting gift, a link to Garner style's fabulous handle. Clearly Garner has read How to Walk in High Heels a few times, because she has a style that just won't quit.

The first chapter is how to prepare for an eloquent night on the town. When in doubt, reach for the little black dress it never fails. Always dress to impress. You never know where you'll meet your next business partner, boyfriend, the Queen or England or best friend. Imagine the paparazzi are following you everywhere. You cannot give them the satisfaction of spotting you on a bad hair day. This will afford you the opportunity to create and recreate the outfit all day in your head till you reach your nirvana.

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If struggling to get the right combination, remember a pair of shoes can make or break an outfit. Find the right pair and bam- dilemma over! Know your body, some places you will naturally want to conceal, others you want to exaggerate. Find your focal point for the evening and accessorize around it. Whether that be your bottom, chest or abs. Note that There can never be too much mascara. Eyes are the window to the soul. Pile that mascara on to enhance and open your eyes. Always pick a feature to exaggerate eyes or mouth not both Red lips need subtler eyes Kohl rimmed eye sockets generally go with a nude lipstick to balance it out.

Know what lighting you will end up in Up Close and Intimate You want to look effortlessly flawless. Also wear it when you won't be doing a lot of chatting. Red lips on teeth or champagne flutes are not attractive. False eyelashes and black kohl-rimmed eyes False eyelashes can be the most seductive of all accessories. Don't wear them while swimming though or to a tear-jerking movie. Tip from Coco Chanel, Perfume should be worn 'wherever one wants to be kissed.

Are there any smudges? Do you need more mascara or kohl? Does the make up work with the clothes you are wearing? Go easy on the hair spray. The thinner the heel, the greater the optical illusion. Toss 14 Make Up and Mirror Check to see that everything is still as you envisioned. Practice your smile in in front of the mirror, this way you are primed and ready for all the compliments as you graciously glide down the stairs. Also having someone slip it on for you ensures that its lying on the best angle.

Lip gloss is a great crowd pleaser. Before you go shoe shopping, make sure your toes are freshly pedicured and painted, even if you are wearing closed toe shoes. If you are looking for comfort and luxury, Manolo Blahniks are the way to go. The fact that the most fashionable stars in the industry like Carrie Bradshaw Sarah Jessica Parker , Nicole Kidman, and Tina Chow idolize the brand, says something about the quality. Manolo Blahnik himself dishes tips on how to pick a shoe. Do not follow trends. Where possible, show some toe cleavage. It gives the shoe a little sensuality.

How to Walk in High Heels: The Girl's Guide to Everything by Camilla Morton

When you go on a trip, all you need is two black dresses and twenty pairs of shoes. Let the shoes do the talking. Be fearless and put your best foot forward, and remember you can never be too glamourous or have too many heels. You don't need it, you covet it, savour it, worship it, and have to have it. A really good heel has been constructed to tilt you at the most flattering angle possible. When I'm walking on the streets in high heels, in my mind I'm being the adorable klutz and bumping into cute things, but in reality, I'm giving off the stranded hitchhiker vibe.

But hey, a girl can dream. On a serious note, 3 hours is my heel wearing threshold, anything more and I go splat on my face. I should invest in a pair of Manolo Blahniks. One way to get accustomed to wearing heels for longer periods is aisle gliding as Morton suggests. Go shopping in your heels. Morton covers extensively, the dos and don'ts of heel trudging on pages Narrating it here would be like the blind leading the blind, get yourself acquainted with those pages, then we'll reconvene and share notes.

Drag a gay boyfriend or your best guy friend. No shame in this, everyone knows that the more fabulous you are, the harder it is to find someone to compete winkey face. While at the wedding, circulate circulate circulate. And remember, don't upstage the bride. It is not fair to give the groom doubts. Opt for pretty, delicate, non-slutty, unaggressive styles, and comfortable heels, as you will be on your feet for most of the day. The same rules apply for almost any event you will attend. Know the venue, interpret the dress code, dress appropriately, you can never go wrong in a fabulous pair of shoes- the higher, the more expensive the better.

Finally, wherever you go, take Gore Vidal's words with you 'Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn. Sep 09, Kishwar Zubair rated it liked it. Camilla Morton studied fashion at St. Spent her final year working at Vogue. Worked for John Galliano at Christian Dior. Now you can imagine how this book would be..

It's written in a chick-lit style. If you want to become a perfect classy lady then read this book. It wasn't a boring read but I have some issues with this book especially with the 'tackling your technophobia' section. But if you are a stupid extremely rich person, you might need this book. Despite this, I did enjoy reading this book. Not everything written in this book is useful for everyone but there's something for everyone.

Jan 02, Gem rated it did not like it Shelves: What a horrible book. Like stating that the only acceptable nail polish colours are red, pink, clear, nude and French manicure. This is for people with no imagination or personality. Should be titled "How to Be a Basic B! All its missing is a paragraph on how the only acceptable drink at Starbucks you wouldn't want to be caught at an independent shop!

Actually, it might have that chapter; I abandoned it before I go What a horrible book. Actually, it might have that chapter; I abandoned it before I got there. A few bits of good advise about home pedicures etc, but you can get that elsewhere. Dec 06, Ria rated it really liked it. May 09, Cindy rated it liked it. Overall it's full of snobbish humour, entertaining at times but can get be a bit too much especially if you're not a material girl; the author expressed he coveting habits well. Very helpful book if you read it in , reading the technology chapter more than a decade later will confuse you if anything.

Jul 16, Quinty rated it liked it Shelves: I skipped some parts of the book, because those were not really my thing. Also, I basically skipped the whole part about electronics, because this book is so old and I know how a computer should be turned on. The parts I did read where really enjoyable. It is written with humor and there were lots of funny parts.

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Jul 15, Natalja rated it it was ok. There are a few good tips. But in general sounds like consumerism and last century value promotion.

Might be interesting to a try-harding wannabe audience. Jan 22, Baiba rated it really liked it. Thoroughly enjoyable, relaxed and had lots of fun. Aug 19, Maria Rosanna Ioannou rated it really liked it. Loved this wonderful book! High heels are not for every girl, I wear them only rarely, but this book is really beautiful.

Jul 30, Lastephanie rated it really liked it. What an interesting book to read. I enjoyed it nonetheless. Took me longer than usual to get through it as some of the information was unnecessary. But a good informative book read. Dec 02, Shimona Hirchberg rated it liked it. Super dated published in , but interesting to read the variety of info in here after I got over feeling like I was being told what to do.

Too many pages, not enough substance. I was in the bookstore and I wanted a new novel to read. However I didn't flip through the pages or I think I did but I didn't realize it was a 'reference book'. I picked it up because of the Pink-Glittery cover.

I basically judged the book by its cover. I thought it would of been a novel. That was until I got home and I flipped through it. I couldn't believe what I had bought. I was going to return it the next day. However I was reading it while being driven to the bookstore. I changed my mind b I was in the bookstore and I wanted a new novel to read. I changed my mind because some of the common sense information was hilarious and some of it was useful. I thought it would be a great coffee table book to read when bored.

A lot of the information is trivial. Meant for vapid girls I can see someone buying this book for: Anyways it is an okay book.

Backwards in High Heels: The Impossible Art of Being Female

Probably not something I would buy to keep I own it now I read this book after finding it in my room I think it was one of my sister's and it is such a load of drivel that it is the first book I have only given one star. The book is not a book with a story but is advice for girls written in a "hilariously funny style" according to the back of the book. The advice is stupid and doesn't take into account the person actually enjoying themselves.

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