Read My Lips: A Cultural History of Lipstick

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Summary: Nothing for the serious minded fashion expert here.
Review: This is long love letter to lipstick, written with the aren't I cool? bravado of a magazine journalist. A tiresome read, with lots of giggly plays on words. For now, I'll stick to Allure, and In-Style.

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Summary: Finally Somebody Gets It!
Review: Tired of all those serious minded types who think fashion is a religion. This book demystifies the glamour of makeup and shows it for what it really is - nothing more than FUN! That's the way it's supposed to be.

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Summary: Not too deep, but a fun, interesting read
Review: While this book isn't a thesis on lipstick or the cultural significance of lipstick, it is a light, informative read on where lipstick came from and how it's evolved over the years. I found the facts about what ingredients used to go into lipstick fascinating, and the book is filled with interesting factoids such as how to say 'lipstick' in several different languages. The photos are great---the old cosmetics ads are a hoot!---and the book is written in a light, breezy style that makes it easy to read.