I am a hardcore reader. I love to read and I can read for hours and days if left alone with a stack of books. I also love to make my collection of certain books that I know I'd never get tired of reading. I have this habit of reading and re-reading same book again and again for years and strangely I never get bored of them. Most of my books are either biographies, action and thriller novels and a large section of them is on self-help and motivation.
About the Author
About the Author
I have only one book on makeup and beauty till now and that is "Cosmo's Sexiest Beauty Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Looking Gorgeous", which I reviewed sometime back here.
I was re-reading this book again a couple of days back and that made me look for a couple more books completely on makeup and beauty, which I'd love to have in my collection. I was planning to have only 5 at the max, but as happens with me everytime I make a wishlist, the list got extended to 17!
I won’t bore you with all of them but I’d definitely love to list at least top 10 of my wishlist here, so check them out below:
1) Ultimate Makeup & Beauty Book by Mary Quant
Book Features as per what I found on Amazon:
- The book is considered to be a visual guide to classic beauty from one of the best-known names in the makeup world.
- Lavishly illustrated, Ultimate Makeup and Beauty is the definitive guide to creative makeup written by one of the 20th century's most celebrated and influential designers.
- Using self-analysis charts throughout, Ultimate Makeup and Beauty explains how to select products for different skin types, face shapes, and colorings.
- Superb photography demonstrates all the essential steps, from mascara to nail polish, and offers a stunning gallery of looks to re-create.
- There are also programs for skin-care and revitalizing body care.
- This is an invaluable book for any woman who wants to master the art of makeup or just look her very best on every occasion.
About the Author
Mary Quant has been at the forefront of the fashion and cosmetics worlds for more than 30 years. Although she is probably best remembered for her contributions to the mod look, Quant's cosmetics have stood the test of time and are featured regularly on the pages of women's magazines, including Vogue, Elle, and Marie Claire.
2) Makeup Makeovers: Expert Secrets for Stunning Transformations by Robert Jones
Book Features as per what I found on Amazon:
- Forget extreme makeovers! Robert Jones, makeup artist extraordinaire, outlines step-by-step how even the ugliest duckling can become a swan-with makeup alone!
- In hundreds of awe-inspiring before-and-after photos, Robert makes it easy for any woman to achieve true beauty.
- Unlike most makeup books that focus on celebrities or the already-glamorous, Makeup Makeovers shows every woman how to be her most beautiful.
- No matter what your age, skin tone, or profile, Robert can show you simple techniques that camouflage flaws and highlight each woman's unique beauty.
- Best of all, it's EASY! Even if you've never worn makeup before, you can learn how to bring out your best in just a few minutes.
About the author:
"Robert has a gift for helping women look and feel beautiful. His knack for selecting just the right colors, combined with his skillful artistry in applying them, creates the perfect formula for bringing out every woman's inner beauty."
~ Rhonda Shasteen, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Mary Kay Inc.
3) Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: For Everyone from Beginner to Pro by Bobbi Brown
Book Features as per what I found on Amazon:
- This is the book that Bobbi Brown's fans have been waiting for: her 25-plus years of makeup styling experience distilled into one complete, gorgeous book.
- Bobbi looks at everything from skincare basics to every aspect of facial makeup--from how to find the right color and type of foundation for any skin tone to how to apply every detail of eye makeup (Brows, Eye Liner, Eye Shadow, and Eye Lashes) no matter your eye color and shape.
- Of course there are never-before-seen tips on blush, bronzer, lip liners, lipstick, etc.
- And Bobbi looks beyond the face with informative chapters on "Hands and Feet" and "Body Skin Care."
- Each chapter has thorough step-by-step basic directions for makeup application and easy-to-follow photographs and line drawings, along with Bobbi's expert, yet assuring, advice.
- Plus, there's a groundbreaking section of the book that will be of special interest to women who've wanted to know how makeup stylists do what they do: the top beauty secrets only these artists know, essential equipment to keep on hand, how to break into the business, and how to work with photographers and celebrities.
- Breathtaking photos of the finished faces-from everyday looks to exotic runway style-along with advice on putting it all together for every woman, make this a book like no other.
Bobbi Brown is an internationally renowned makeup artist and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Her products are sold in more than 400 stores and 20 countries worldwide. Bobbi is also the exclusive beauty editor of NBC's TODAY show and a frequent guest on E! and the Style channels.
4) The Art of Makeup by Kevyn Aucoin
Book Features from what I found on Amazon
- Kevyn Aucoin partners with the industry's greatest talents to create an exquisite, star-studded collection of portraits, and reveals some timeless beauty tips that helped earn him his super-status in the fashion industry.
- It's a visual feast as supermodels and celebrities such as Susan Sarandon, Jessica Lange, Grace Jones, Christie Brinkley and Janet Jackson, to name a few, are exquisitely made up by Aucoin and photographed by the world's most famous photographers, including Richard Avedon, Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Meisel, Michael Thompson and Peter Lindbergh.
- The Art of Makeup includes an introduction by Linda Wells, editor of Allure, and essays by Donna Karan, Cindy Crawford, Polly Mellen and Liza Minnelli that discuss
- Aucoin's talent, his incredible rise in his field and what he's like to work with. It also features tips to help women achieve the Aucoin look.
- Through step-by-step instructions, sample makeovers and an explanation of the 10 most common beauty mistakes and the four basic makeup combinations,
- Aucoin helps women accentuate their positive features, enhance their beauty and look and feel their best.
- Elegant and instructional, this book is a celebration of beauty and a remarkable showcase of the talents of a man who has defined the look of the '90s.
Kevyn Aucoin came to New York in 1983 and less than a year later was booked with Steven Meisel for his first Vogue cover. He has more covers to his credit than any other makeup artist, and is the recipient of the first-ever CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Award for makeup artistry. He lives in New York City.
5) Face Forward by Kevyn Aucoin
Book Features from what I found on Amazon
An inspirational "how-to" guide to make-up from one of the most successful make-up artists working today. In his follow-up to "Making Faces", Kevyn Aucoin transforms famous (Celine Dion, Julianne Moore, Sharon Stone) and ordinary people and demonstrates how anyone can have a variety of "faces".
6) Makeup: The Ultimate Guide by Rae Morris:
Book Features from what I found on Amazon
- Simple, step-by-step outlines that emphasize exactly how to apply makeup complement high-fashion images and make this a gorgeous, glamorous guide that will inspire creative, festive faces.
- Even the most sophisticated and artistic makeup is easy to achieve with these tricks, techniques, and trade secrets.
- This reference explores all the essential tools needed, how to find the right products—and at the right price—which eye-shadow colors work best for individual eyes, and how to achieve perfect eyebrows and use fake eyelashes.
- The 10-minute makeovers for both daytime and evening looks help contour and highlight the face, making each one a walking, living piece of art.
About the Author
Rae Morris is Australia's top makeup artist, having won the prestigious Australian Makeup Artist of the Year award four times over. She is the makeup director for Australian Fashion Week, a twice yearly fashion industry event showcasing the latest seasonal collections from Australia and Asia Pacific designers. Stephen Chee is a fashion photographer who specializes in faces and makeup.
7) Asian Faces: The Essential Beauty and Makeup Guide for Asian Women by Taylor Chang-Babaian
Book Features from what I found on Amazon
A celebrity makeup expert shares her secrets in the first beauty guide for all Asian women.
Professional makeup artist Taylor Chang-Babaian shares her beauty secrets in Asian Faces-the first beauty book created specifically to focus on the techniques and styles that enhance the skin tones and facial features of Asian women of all ages and ethnicities. This fully illustrated, step-by-step guide includes advice on:
- Makeup products and tools for the right skin tone
- How to work with one's face shape
- The differences between day and evening makeup
- Creating the illusion of flawless skin
With more than 100 full-color photographs and illustrations, Asian Faces covers costume makeup and favorite looks from past decades with a modern edge-as well as looks from top American style meccas including New York, Miami, and Los Angeles.
About the Author
Taylor Chang-Babaian is one of the country's top makeup artists in the fashion, magazine, music, film, and television industries. Her makeup tips have been quoted in Town and Country, In Style, Glamour, and Real Simple magazines, and she has appeared on several shows including Dr. Phil, Extra, and Fox News. She lives in Glendale, California.
8) The Eyebrow by Robyn Cosio
Book Features from what I found on Amazon
- Starting with a historical view of the brow, Cosio includes bizarre facts--for example, fashionable women of the early 1700s wore false eyebrows cut from mouse hides to make themselves look perpetually surprised.
- The bulk of the text and photos, however, is devoted to the famous eyebrows of the 20th century, including those of Greta Garbo, Lauren Bacall, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Ali McGraw, and Uma Thurman.
- Drawing parallels between the fashions, politics, and ideology of each decade, Cosio shows how the eyebrow has given shape to different eras--more perky and defined in the '50s, wild and wayward in the early '70s, powerful and statement-oriented in the '80s.
- She also devotes a section to understanding the allure and hidden messages behind the male eyebrow.
- By the time readers reach the final chapter, they'll be itching to use their tweezers.
9) Latina Beauty by Belen Aranda-Alvarad
Book Features from what I found on Amazon
- The leading magazine by and for Latinas presents the first total beauty guide exclusively for the rapidly expanding market of Hispanic women.
- Latina beauty is everywhere...Salma Hayek tamed Will Smith in Wild, Wild West... Christina Aguilera is storming the music charts...Jennifer Lopez is heating up the silver screen...In fact, the growth of the Latin market is nothing short of remarkable: from the salsa craze to Ricky Martin to the Taco Bell chihuahua, there's no question that the Latin moment has arrived!
- Today, Latina women are some of the most savvy, affluent, appearance-conscious consumers out there. Now there's a beauty book designed just for this dynamic audience of 11 million.
- Compiled by the editors of Latina magazine, Latina Beauty fills a long-empty niche in the beauty book category.
- Featuring insider tips from the hottest stars, models, and beauty experts, it redefines total beauty from the unique perspective of the Hispanic woman. From the styling gel in their hair to the polish on their toes,
- Latinas take pride in their appearance--they love talking about it, learning about it, and experimenting with it every day.
- Gorgeously produced in full color, and packed with information, inspiration, and celebrity insight, Latina Beauty is the only guide they'll need, and the first guide to celebrate what makes
- Hispanic women so distinct, so powerful, and so beautiful.
About the Author
Beln Aranda-Alvarado is a consultant and writer for Latina magazine. Latina's first beauty editor, she currently lives in Maryland.
10) Makeup Your Mind by Francois Nars
Book Features from what I found on Amazon
- From François Nars, one of the most respected and imitated cosmetics designers in fashion today, comes a totally new, revolutionary instruction manual on makeup for today’s woman.
- Established in 1994 by renowned cosmetics designer François Nars, NARS Cosmetics is one of the most recognizable and coveted cosmetics and skin-care brands, with a huge international following.
- Nars’s visionary approach to makeup and innovation within the industry has forever changed the face of beauty.
- Here Nars combines his expertise in makeup and photography to create a makeover manual that transforms the application of makeup into the ultimate form of self-expression.
- The book celebrates Nars’s unrivaled vision as a makeup artist, providing visual and textual narratives of his cosmetic process, inspiring readers to re-create his lessons on their own, and featuring examples of the newest, freshest looks and color palettes popular today.
- Employing Nars’s own before and after makeover photographs of a variety of models of all different ages, races, and skin tones—and combining these images with the designer’s instructional sketches on transparent overlays—this volume is the definitive do-it-yourself guide for anyone interested in the transformative power of cosmetics.
About the Author
François Nars was born in the South of France and attended the Carita Makeup School in Paris. He moved to New York in 1984 and debuted his first line of lipsticks a decade later at Barneys New York. Nars is the current president and creative director of NARS Cosmetics.
So, thats the list as of now. I’ll share the rest 7 once I get my hands on these beauties. I hope I get to read them all soon. Do you have any of these books into your wishlist? Do share me yours in the comments below.