Download or read book Being Gorgeous written by Jacki Willson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being Gorgeous explores the ways in which extravagance, flamboyance and dressing up can open up possibilities for women to play around anarchically with familiar stereotypical tropes of femininity. This is protest through play - a pleasurable misbehaviour that reflects a feminism for the twenty first century. Willson discusses how, whether through pastiche, parody, or pure pleasure, artists, artistes and indeed the spectators themselves can operate in excess of the restrictive images which saturate our visual culture. By referring to a wide spectrum of examples, including Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette, Matthew Barney, Dr Sketchy's, Audacity Chutzpah, Burly Q and Carnesky's Ghost Train, Being Gorgeous demonstrates how contemporary female performers embody, critique and thoroughly relish their own representation by inappropriately re-appropriating femininity.
Download or read book On Earth We re Briefly Gorgeous written by Ocean Vuong and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The instant New York Times Bestseller • Nominated for the 2019 National Book Award for Fiction “A lyrical work of self-discovery that’s shockingly intimate and insistently universal…Not so much briefly gorgeous as permanently stunning.” —Ron Charles, The Washington Post Ocean Vuong’s debut novel is a shattering portrait of a family, a first love, and the redemptive power of storytelling On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late twenties, the letter unearths a family’s history that began before he was born — a history whose epicenter is rooted in Vietnam — and serves as a doorway into parts of his life his mother has never known, all of it leading to an unforgettable revelation. At once a witness to the fraught yet undeniable love between a single mother and her son, it is also a brutally honest exploration of race, class, and masculinity. Asking questions central to our American moment, immersed as we are in addiction, violence, and trauma, but undergirded by compassion and tenderness, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous is as much about the power of telling one’s own story as it is about the obliterating silence of not being heard. With stunning urgency and grace, Ocean Vuong writes of people caught between disparate worlds, and asks how we heal and rescue one another without forsaking who we are. The question of how to survive, and how to make of it a kind of joy, powers the most important debut novel of many years. Named a Best Book of the Year by: GQ, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Library Journal, TIME, Esquire, The Washington Post, Apple, Good Housekeeping, The New Yorker, The New York Public Library, Elle.com, The Guardian, The A.V. Club, NPR, Lithub, Entertainment Weekly, Vogue.com, The San Francisco Chronicle, Mother Jones, Vanity Fair, The Wall Street Journal Magazine and more!
Download or read book How to be Gorgeous written by Fiona Foden and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beauty.
Download or read book Eat Drink and Be Gorgeous written by Esther Blum and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2007-08-13 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From expert nutritionist Blum comes the breakthrough news that it is possible for readers to eat and drink what they love and still look and feel gorgeous. Esther reveals the secrets to beautiful skin, a fantastic figure, and peace of mind all while living the good life.
Download or read book Hello Gorgeous written by William J. Mann and published by HMH. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Masterful . . . Many books have been written about Streisand but few, if any, put readers as close to the subject as Mann does” (Miami Herald). A legendary singer, songwriter, actress, and filmmaker with multiple Academy, Emmy, Grammy, Tony, and even two Peabody awards to her name, Barbara Streisand is a talent like no other. In Hello, Gorgeous, celebrity biographer William J. Mann profiles the Brooklyn-born talent, focusing on her early years, honing her persona at Greenwich Village nightclubs like the Blue Angel and the Bon Soir. Streisand lost her father at an early age and had a rocky relationship with her mother, but her natural abilities and supernatural chutzpah soon earned her the role of a lifetime: a starring role as Fanny Brice in the Broadway musical, Funny Girl. In lush detail, Mann chronicles Streisand’s dizzying ascent from an unknown dreamer into one of the world’s most beloved superstars. “Mann’s meticulous research and insightful analysis go deeper than any previous biography: shedding light on the formative years that shaped Streisand’s persona, debunking some myths . . . and providing a cultural snapshot of the wild and free-spirited era in which Streisand blossomed.” —USA Today
Download or read book Gorgeous written by Paul Rudnick and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book that will make you see yourself clearly for the first time. When Becky Randle's mother dies, she's whisked from her trailer park home to New York. There she meets Tom Kelly, the world's top designer, who presents Becky with an impossible offer: He'll design three dresses to transform the very average Becky into the most beautiful woman who ever lived.Soon Becky is remade as Rebecca -- pure five-alarm hotness to the outside world and an awkward mess of cankles and split ends when she's alone. With Rebecca's remarkable beauty as her passport, soon Becky's life resembles a fairy tale. She stars in a movie, VOGUE calls, and she starts to date Prince Gregory, heir to the English throne. That's when everything crumbles. Because Rebecca aside, Becky loves him. But the idea of a prince looking past Rebecca's blinding beauty to see the real girl inside? There's not enough magic in the world.Defiant, naughty, and impossibly fun, GORGEOUS answers a question that bewilders us all: Just who the hell IS that in the mirror?
Download or read book Eat Drink and Be Gorgeous written by Esther Blum and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Blum’s complete guide to women’s health is an encouraging, smart and sisterly volume that deserves a place alongside other trusted go-to resources.” —Publishers Weekly From Esther Blum, an expert nutritionist at Dr. Perricone’s flagship Manhattan store, comes the breakthrough news that, yes, you can eat and drink what you love and still look and feel gorgeous. Esther reveals the secrets to beautiful skin, a fantastic figure, and peace of mind—all while living the good life. It’s about knowing how to make the right choices: Which cocktails cause the least damage—is a Merlot better than a Margarita? What natural supplements combat out-of-control hormones? With a troubleshooting section on treating specific ailments, delicious recipes, and fast fixes, Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous makes it possible to have that piece of cake and eat it, too. “Filled with sound nutritional advice on what to eat and drink and how to repair the damage when our good intentions slip. A delightful book, as entertaining as it is educational.” —Nicholas Perricone, MD “You’ve heard people talk about the ‘feel-good book of the year?’ Well, Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous is the ‘feel gorgeous book of the year!’” —Karen Salmansohn, author of Happy Habits “A lusty, sensual ‘diet book’ for real people . . . filled with great information and user-friendly advice for people who really appreciate food; best of all, it’s written with a twinkle in the eye and a sense of glamour.” —Johnny Bowden, PhD, CNS, bestselling author of Living Low Carb “A superbly hip guide to staying healthy with cutting-edge nutrition.” —Robert Crayhon, MS, author of Robert Crayhon’s Nutrition Made Simple
Download or read book Gorgeous for Good written by Sophie Uliano and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you ever look at yourself in the mirror and see someone you barely recognize? Do you delete nearly every selfie you take because . . . well . . . you’re not glowing as you should be these days? Have you tried and failed to change something about your physical appearance? Do you sometimes feel as if you are fighting a losing battle in your quest to look more radiant? If you’ve answered "yes" to at least one of these questions, then join the club! Clean beauty guru and New York Times best-selling author, Sophie Uliano offers a solution to a never-ending beauty dilemma: how can you look rested and radiant without hours of painful and expensive surgery? How can your skin glow throughout your life, without using harmful chemicals or spending more than you can afford in the dermatologist’s office? In her new book, Gorgeous for Good, Sophie puts forth a revolutionary, holistic program that covers everything from nutrition to self-care to spiritual connection. She reveals which beauty options work the best, and provides well-researched, myth-busting information about commercial and natural beauty products. In her fun, girl-next-door voice, Sophie brings all of this together in an innovative 30-day Gorgeous for Good program, offering readers tools for a body-and-soul beauty regimen that will help them stay gorgeous – not for six months or a year – but for good! Gorgeous for Good also features: • Simple guidelines for buying the best skin care products • Easy beauty treatments you can make at home – for a fraction of the cost! • Healthy, delicious recipes to kick start the new you • Different forms of exercise to get spiritually connected Gorgeous for Good doesn’t just look at the outside – it takes you inside – where true beauty begins.
Download or read book A More Beautiful Question written by Warren Berger and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To get the best answer-in business, in life-you have to ask the best possible question. Innovation expert Warren Berger shows that ability is both an art and a science. It may be the most underappreciated tool at our disposal, one we learn to use well in infancy-and then abandon as we grow older. Critical to learning, innovation, success, even to happiness-yet often discouraged in our schools and workplaces-it can unlock new business opportunities and reinvent industries, spark creative insights at many levels, and provide a transformative new outlook on life. It is the ability to question-and to do so deeply, imaginatively, and “beautifully.” In this fascinating exploration of the surprising power of questioning, innovation expert Warren Berger reveals that powerhouse businesses like Google, Nike, and Netflix, as well as hot Silicon Valley startups like Pandora and Airbnb, are fueled by the ability to ask fundamental, game-changing questions. But Berger also shares human stories of people using questioning to solve everyday problems-from “How can I adapt my career in a time of constant change?” to “How can I step back from the daily rush and figure out what really makes me happy?” By showing how to approach questioning with an open, curious mind and a willingness to work through a series of “Why,” “What if,” and “How” queries, Berger offers an inspiring framework of how we can all arrive at better solutions, fresh possibilities, and greater success in business and life.
Download or read book Gorgeous written by Rachel Vail and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's looking good . . . but Allison Avery can't believe it. Growing up with beautiful, blond sisters, Allison has always been the dark-haired, "interesting-looking" Avery. So when the devil shows up and offers to make her gorgeous, Allison jumps at the chance to finally get noticed. But there's one tiny catch, and it's not her soul: The devil wants her cell phone. Though her deal with the devil seems like a good idea at the time, Allison soon realizes that being gorgeous isn't as easy as it looks. Are her new friends and boyfriend for real, or do they just like her pretty face? Allison can't trust anyone anymore, and her possessed phone and her family's financial crisis aren't making things any easier. Plus, when she finds out that she might be America's next teen model, all hell breaks loose. Allison may be losing control, but how far is she willing to go to stay gorgeous forever? Following the critically acclaimed Lucky, Rachel Vail continues her poignant sisterhood trilogy with the rebellious middle Avery sister, Allison. Fiery, sarcastic, and just plain fun, gorgeous captures the heartbreak and hilarity in one girl's attempt to have it all.
Download or read book The Glamorous Girls Book written by Sally Jeffrie and published by Buster Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the hugely successful The Girls' Book of Glamour and The Fabulous Girls' Book, this is an indispensable guide for gorgeous, fun and feisty girls everywhere. Packed full of fabulous tips and glamorous tricks, from performing the perfect pedicure and creating your own costume jewellery to hosting a spa-style party, The Glamorous Girls' Book will help girls stand out from the crowd.
Download or read book He Said She Said written by Gigi Gorgeous and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, Gigi Gorgeous is beloved for her critically-acclaimed documentary, her outrageous sense of humor, her no-holds-barred honesty, and her glam Hollywood lifestyle. Ten years ago, she was a gawky Canadian teen named Gregory. In He Said, She Said, Gigi brings us on her personal journey from Gregory to Gigi, going deeper than ever before and exposing her vulnerability behind each struggle and triumph, with her signature humor on every page. With stunning photography and heirloom snapshots, He Said, She Said takes us back to Gigi’s early years as an Olympic-bound diver and high school mean girl, losing her mom at a tragically young age, and her journey of opening up about her sexuality and gender identity. She walks us through her transition, baring it all about dating and heartbreak in her stories of falling in love with both men and women. Uproarious, unconventional, and unabashedly candid, Gigi shares never-before-heard stories, inspiration, and advice about how your life can take you to incredible places once you get real with yourself.
Download or read book Call Me Gorgeous written by Giles Milton and published by Boxer Books. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Call Me Gorgeous is a fun, stylish book about a very, very strange creature. It has a porcupine's spines and a crocodile's teeth, a chameleon's tail, and a cockerel's feet. What on earth could it be? Uncover this mysterious and fabulous beast through Alexandra Milton's stunning collage.
Download or read book Think Yourself Gorgeous written by Anita Naik and published by Piatkus. This book was released on 2009-12-03 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young girls entering puberty often experience a crisis of confidence which, if ignored, can lead to life-long issues. In THINK YOURSELF GORGEOUS, experienced agony aunt Anita Naik shows that low self-esteem and bad body image happens to everyone, no matter how they behave in public (including the most popular girls). And she demonstrates why it pays to love the real you, warts and all. Focusing on issues of weight, beauty, peer pressure, stress, body image, puberty and emotions, THINK YOURSELF GORGEOUS will help young girls to understand why their idea of themselves is taking a downward turn, why it is natural for them to feel that way, and what they can do about it. Packed with bodylicious tips, quotes from other teenagers and practical advice, it will address all the tricky areas that can damage a girl's confidence and help them learn to feel gorgeous inside and out.
Download or read book The Eat Drink and Be Gorgeous Project written by Esther Blum and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-04-04 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women will lose twice the weight when they track what they eat with this helpful food diary. Expert nutritionist Esther Blum provides a healthy dose of motivation plus all the necessary tools to make it happen: delicious meal plans (the gluten-free one is surprisingly savory), easy recipes (McSteamy Veggies, Low-Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars), strategies for curbing mindless eating, exercises that maximize fat-burning potential, and three months' worth of food log pages. This easy, effective path to personal accountability helps women fix diet imbalances that prevent them from losing weight. All wrapped up in a pretty purse-worthy package, it's everything a woman needs to perfect her most important project ever: herself.
Download or read book Hello Gorgeous written by Lola Sanchez Herrero and published by Rock Point. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hello Gorgeous is a powerful collection of straight-talking advice and striking images to keep you motivated every day. Flip with ease through this empowering and gorgeously designed book—featuring the stunning artwork of The Oliver Gal Artist Co.—to find inspirational quotes and stories from outstanding women whenever you need a cheerleader by your side. You just got promoted and you're doubting your skills will be an asset to your new job or you just graduated and aren’t sure what’s waiting for you in the workplace. On days like this, when it can be hard to find inspiration, wouldn't it be great to be able to carry a good friend in your bag for support? With Hello Gorgeous, you’ll have just that, a friend cheering you on with uplifting words whenever you need them. Divided by themes like aspiration, leadership, purpose, creativity, and self-care, you’ll have encouraging messages to guide you through every step of your journey. Each quote is accompanied by a short inspirational story to help you harness your bravery, be bold, and live courageously. Some of the incredible boss women featured include Cindy Eckert, the CEO of The Pink Ceiling and Sprout Pharmaceuticals; Lola Tash, the co-founder and CEO of MyTherapistSays; Luisa Santos, founder of Lulu’s Ice Cream; and Catherine Cu, the creative co-founder and CEO of Cocofloss; among many more! Each woman has a story to tell, from being a trailblazer in their career field to creating new ways of seeing things to following their passions. Many of these women have overcome incredible challenges to become the leaders they were meant to be—even when the odds were stacked against them. For instance, Chié Dambara, a BRCA survivor, who at the age of 24 had a double mastectomy, harnessed resilience and determination to become the founder of Yoko Matcha. These women show not only great leadership, but also aim to make a difference in the world. Michelle Abbs, the Director of Mana Tech Miami, who grew up in Michigan seeing the divides between the urban and suburban neighborhoods, now works to make a difference by inspiring more leaders. Fatinah Hayat, the founder of The Hayat in London, after realizing she was working for a denim brand that used several gallons of water to produce one pair of jeans, quit, and founded her own ethical fashion brand. This personal aspirational guide is the ideal gift for ambitious thinkers and doers. Words of encouragement and inspiration from women around the world come together in the Everyday Inspiration series from Rock Point. Follow the journeys of hundreds of strong female leaders from past to present through thoughtful biographies and empowering quotes, and receive advice for how to live a more thoughtful and fulfilling life overall through performing acts of kindness for other or various methods of self-care. The perfect gift for family and friends, these gorgeous hardcovers featuring foiled covers and full-color interiors bring these amazing words of wisdom to life. Other titles in the series include: Grit & Grace; Find Your Glow, Feed Your Soul; Follow Your Bliss, Find Your Calm; and Beautifully Said.
Download or read book A Beautiful Anarchy written by David Duchemin and published by Rocky Nook, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-12-02 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
