The giveaway is closed now, and I’m contacting the winners by e-mail. Good luck!
As I march closer and closer to my mid-30s, I’ve been thinking about what it means to get older.
In many ways, aging has been pretty cool. I feel comfortable in my own skin and better equipped to cope with unexpected things than I was at 23.
But I can’t lie — I worry about looking older. Call it vain, but it’s true, and things like the gray hair I found in my eyebrow kinda tick me off.
I guess like most women I accept the realities of life, but I’d still like to age gracefully, which is where I think Charla Krupp’s How Not to Look Old beauty book can help.
A former Glamour beauty director and senior editor at InStyle magazine, Charla filled the book with practical skin, hair, makeup and wardrobe tips readers can use to “look 10 years younger.”
To illustrate her tips, one of the things Charla uses are before-and-after pictures of celebrities.
I actually tried one of the hair tips recently and swear it made a noticeable difference. Charla suggests that shorter bangs can help one look a little younger (or at least feel a little younger), and after my recent hair cut, I can’t disagree.
I think it’s a great book, whether you’re 32 or 23. 🙂
Time for a giveaway!
The prize
Five lucky ladies will each win a copy of How Not to Look Old (a $16 value).
How to enter…
There are two ways to enter the giveaway, and you can do both of them for two chances to win.
Just like last time, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post. In your comment, tell me the title of your favorite beauty book or magazine.
I can’t choose a favorite, but the last beauty book I read (and enjoyed) was Living Beauty, by Bobbi Brown.
Second, you can also enter by subscribing to my updates by email (if you haven’t already). They’re once-a-day emails with my daily posts. You’ll get more giveaways like this one, along with makeup tutorials, videos and drugstore beauty finds.
(Note: if you’re already subscribed, you’re automatically entered to win.)
Recap…
- Enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, and don’t forget to use a valid email address so I can reach you if you win.
- Sign up for my updates by email if you haven’t already. Just enter your email address using the form below, or click this link.
I’ll pick the five winners at random from among the people who enter by 11:59PM PST Saturday night.
Good luck!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
The giveaway is closed now, and I’m contacting the winners by e-mail. Good luck!
YadiQ says
making faces by kevyn aucoin is my favorite beauty book
it taught me all the fabulous brush and blending techniques i possess today
its been my bible since early college !
Jenna says
I like Allure, it’s great exposure to a ton of products and they have some good hair tips I’ve benefited from.
Monica says
The Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual!
Connie says
In Style for quick tips and product reviews.
Meredith says
I love the Sephora book 🙂
Deidrie says
My hands down fav is the Body Shapes book by Trinni and Susannah. More like body beauty.
G says
Instyle – Love to read at the beach
Vampy Varnish says
My favorite magazine is Marie Claire.
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joanne says
I love the Kevin Aucoin books!
Amanda says
I still remember the first time I picked up Kevyn Aucoin’s Making Faces. The transformations blew me away and I loved that he included both celebrities and regular women. Great book!
Marta says
I love Allure magazine.
Shelby says
Making Faces, by Kevyn Aucoin – Got it when I was in middle school and studied it over and over and over!
Kate & Zena says
Hm, I get a lot of my make-up inspiration from photographs, things I see, et cetera.
My favorite beauty magazine is probably Glamour since they always have really good photographs. Allure and Seventeen are other magazines I love looking through for inspiration. Vogue tends to be too un-inspirational for me.
Crystal G. says
I don’t read many beauty mags, but my favorite book is Making Faces by Kevyn Aucoin. It was my introduction into how/why to use makeup skillfully.
Natalie says
Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual!
Nikki says
Allure magazine is the best
kathemc says
Allure or Lucky
magda says
My favorite magazine would have to be Allure and the book Passport to Beauty is great!
Glosslizard says
One of my all-time fave beauty books is Making Faces by Kevyn Aucoin (I notice I’m not alone in this)! I also love Allure!
Sally says
i saw that book on the shelf and totally skimmed through it… it’s pretty informative~! my fav magazine is allure.. 😀
Mandy says
I like Paula Begouns Take me to the makeup counter book. Very informative and helpful.
Calista says
The last beauty book I read was the Bobbie Brown Makeup Manual for Everyone from Beginner to Pro. It’s a terrific book and I learned a few tricks from it!
Judy says
I would have to say Allure, as I’m still trying to learn more & more about makeup and skincare. I used to think it was a shallow magazine, but I’m sure happy that I looked a little closer and discovered it for what it is.
Happy Friday!
Amanda says
cosmo
Becky says
Hey, I loved Bobbi Brown’s Teenage Beauty book. My former cousin-in-law (sadly, no longer married in) works for Bobbi Brown and co-authored the most recent book you just mentioned, Living Beauty.
Kailey says
Heyy karen.
I’ve got $35 ish to spend this weekend before jetting off to the east coast.
Any makeup must-haves you think I should get.
All my makeup is pretty standard, I probably dont have anything you’ll recommended! haha
Amy says
I’m all for not looking old! In Style is without a doubt my favorite.
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Bethany says
Allure!
Amber says
I’m facing 30 in a few months, this would be fab. 😉
Another vote for Making Faces!
TaLaisa says
Oh I love the Kevin Aucoin Making Faces book, I used to have my sister pick a look out of it and see if I could duplicate it on her. It was lots of fun. (I MISS those times).
I think looking at make up books and cook books at Barnes and Noble are at the top of my list for relaxing getaways.
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Archelle says
My favorite beauty magazine is Allure.. I’ve been a long time subscriber. 🙂
Shivotra says
Teen Vogue 😛
Stacy Z says
Bobbi Brown’s Teenage Beauty Book is my favorite! 😀
Sandy says
I love KA’s Making Faces. That man was a genius.
Julienne says
I love allure mag :0)
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wendy says
The Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual 🙂
Nina says
Making Faces by Kevyn Aucoin
Marisol says
Mine would have to be Kevyn Aucoin’s Making Faces.
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Ali says
I have two favourites.
Francois Nars – Makeup your mind.
This doesn’t have the step by step but rather a before and after, and a translucent page which shows areas of product placement. Good because it shows the different ways you can use same products.
Kevyn Aucoin – Making faces. Shows ranges of different techniques. AMAZING book.
Sue C. says
I enjoy Allure and Marie Claire each month.
Susan says
I loved Kevin Aucoin’s Making Faces – it came out just as I got out of college and it really helped me make the transition from student to professional!
Nazia says
Wow, it’s been awhile. Last I read was Cosmo’s Sexiest Beauty Secrets.
Erin says
My favorite beauty book is Kevyn Aucoin’s Face Forward. That’s an amazing book! I love the pictures in it.
I would love to win this book though, as I had such a rough week, I feel that I look pretty old right now!
Megan says
I have to admit I’ve never read a beauty book. My favorite magazine is In Style.
elizabeth says
Favorites are Allure and Paula Begoun’s Take me to the makeup counter
claudia says
wow, even if i don’t win, i think i would like to check out this book at the store! i haven’t read any beauty books, but i’m interested in the Bobbi Brown ones, and I ALWAYS look at the Kevyn Aucoin books at the beauty salon!
Gail says
A local mag called Simply the Best – in Boca Raton, FL – always have the latest & greatest.
Kristen says
Allure!
Joyce says
Laura Mercier’s The New Beauty Secrets
Nicole says
I really like Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Well-Being by Andrew Weil, M.D.
Its all about the avoiding inflammation! Long live young skin 🙂
Anna W says
Hard to choose just one, but my favorite beauty/fashion magazine is InStyle.
Frances Stoterau says
Living Beauty, by Bobbi Brown
Vanessa S says
The Kevin Aucoin book, Making Faces….absolutely beautiful!!!
Sandy H. says
Elle, a Canadian fashion magazine, is my favorite since it highlights Canadian designers and products that are available
in Canada.
Claire says
Anythig written by Kevin Aucion. Making Faces.
tricia c says
allure magazine
Rachel says
Kevyn Aucoin, Making Faces.
Brittany says
Making faces for me too, what a great book!
gio says
I like Allure magazine
Daniele says
Kevyn Aucoin’s Face Forward is still my favourite. He had a great, fun take on makeup, and the makeovers are amazing. He made Martha Stewart into Veronica Lake!
Vernita says
Its a tie, I like Making Faces by Kevin Aucoin and Fine Beauty by Sam Fine.
mishel says
the classic vogue suits me just fine!
Lucy says
My favorite beauty magazine is Allure. Love the in-depth articles. Thank you for this giveaway> I can really use it.
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Michelle says
I love books like these, I have Bobbi Brown’s makeup manual which is pretty cool too.
Dao says
Whaaat? I just reviewed this book on Friday!
I LOVE Bobbi Brown’s makeup manual and Kevyn Aucoin’s Making Faces a whole whole lot! Please pick me!
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Jenn says
I like In Style and Allure and then I love getting the Sephora newsletter.
Catherine says
Hm. I just got a subscription to Glamour, so I guess that’s my favorite, but it looks like I should check out Allure too.
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Jessica says
Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual is hands down the BEST!!! I looooooooooooove makeup boooks! Fav magazine is Allure.
Wilhelmina says
My favorite magazine is Allure.
Abigail says
My favorite beauty magazine is Women’s Health… it’s not just about beauty, also gives great advise in nutrition, exercizing, etc. loove it
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Kristina says
Confessions of a Beauty Editor by Linda Wells (Allure).
It is my favorite beauty book because everytime I read through it I find something new that I haven’t tried before.
Melessa says
cosmopolitan is probably my favorite.
i also like allure, instyle and glamour
Linda Long says
Eve Pearl’s book!
Brooklynshoebabe says
I like Iman’s beauty book because it is really helpful for black women. I subscribe & follower on twitter–bklynshoebabe.
Juliet says
I like Instyle and the US & UK version of Cosmo 🙂
A. Ozair says
a fave of mine is Kevyn Aucoin’s “The Art of Makeup”
i am already subscribed to your mailing list
Kathy Hunt says
Well, I actually AM old, so I need to win this book! My favorite “beauty” book is “Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me,” by Paula Begoun. I do not agree with everything she writes, but some of her analysis is spot on and has saved me bunches of money (money that I shouldn’t have considered spending in the first place, of course).
I’m already a subscriber to your blog, which I love, and I only have one question: WHERE ARE THE SEALS AT MY PRECIOUS SAN FRANCISCO PIER?!? (Yes, I’m a SF native, now living in Washington state, and I do miss my City).
So I need and deserve this book — dontcha think? 🙂
Heather T. says
Glamour <3 But blogs are my fav. resource though!
lisajay99 says
I love Allure magazine, and I also agree that Making Faces is a wonderful makeup book.
Danielle says
My favorite beauty magazine is Allure! 🙂
Rachael Williams says
it varies, blogs, magazines, you tube, books…i love it all!
honeyBrown1976 says
Glamour magazine has been a mainstay of mine since the late 80s. As I venture into my mid-thirties (33, right?), this book may come in handy.
Halifax says
I like Carmindy’s Get Positively Beautiful
Cindyrela says
The only beauty book I own is the Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual. I need this book cuz I am now officialy *ahem* over 50 so I need all the help I can get!!
Laddie says
Carmindy’s Get Positively Beautiful is very helpful!
Christy says
InStyle…It’s my beauty “BIBLE”
Amy C. says
I like Allure magazine
Kim says
I love Look mag. =)
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Sleepy says
Hmm, I don’t have a fav beauty magazine or book per se, but the last beauty book I read was the one by Bobbi Brown. I really like her philosophy on make-up!