The Goddess Guide - Hardcover

Scanlon, Gisèle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007212186 ISBN 13: 9780007212187

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2006

Synopsis

A highly covetable, beautiful hardback, guaranteed to give every woman the life of a goddess.

Written for time-strapped women wanting quality, authentic experiences, ‘The Goddess Guide’ uncovers the secrets of living an unforgettable and desirable life. All things divine in urban hangouts and rural retreats are revealed, as lifestyle trends are demystified for women left bewildered by the departure of Sex and the City. Gisèle has tried and tested everything for you and has picked up advice from a throng of fashion houses and celebrities along the way – from Dolce & Gabbana to Miss Piggy; Narcisco Rodriguez to Laura Mercier; from Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis to award winning Chef Heston Blumenthal. And now Gisèle has picked out the best bits from her personal diary and address book to reveal insider information, glamour secrets and a multitude of heavenly recommendations, certain to transform lives from the mundane to the magical.

The life-enhancing content includes: what you should have in your make-up bag to tackle every problem; how to sell your clothes on eBay; the dos and don'ts of shoes according to Christian Louboutin; the best way to get value out of that little black dress; plucking the neatest eyebrows; getting extra legroom when booking a flight; planning a divine date; booking a hotel with the comfiest bed; entertaining with champagne; looking after cashmere; de-cluttering your home; buying jeans to lengthen your legs; finding gifts for the trickiest people and instructions from Linda Evangelista's trainer on honing a small behind.

As sumptuous and approachable as a glossy magazine, this gorgeous style-bible is both fixer and facilitator – destined to be your new best friend, personal, trend-setting concierge and ultimate Goddess Guide.

About this title

Review:

“Full of top tips, fun and useless information.” The Times Magazine

“every girl’s bible for living a fabulous life.” Sunday Express Magazine

“Beautifully presented and full of surprising but useful tips, this book is a treat for wannabe goddesses." The Sun

"Fabulous with a capital 'F'." Heat

"Make sure this gem is never far from your side." Hot Stars

‘A must-have for every fashinista.’ Slimmer, Healthier, Fitter

From the Author:

Do you know where to buy the best vintage clothing? Have you ever wondered what Tracey Emin collects? Want to know why the soles of Christian Louboutin's beautiful shoes are always crimson red? Going to Paris and need to know where to stay and what perfumes to bring home with you? Perhaps you have a room to decorate and want to put up - and customize - your own wallpaper? Still searching for the best fitting jeans, the snuggliest duvet, the secret to having perfectly toned arms? I've always been a collector, whether it's nuggets of advice, from world renowned experts in the fashion and beauty industry, or matchboxes, pencils and receipts from hotel rooms - it's all pure gold to me. At the beginning of each new adventure, I set aside a huge chunk of blankpages in my notebook and, as soon as the plane touches down, I'm scribbling..... the first entries are always my favourites: What does the air outside the airport smell of? What can I see? What sounds can I hear? Then it's straight into a taxi to meet some local inhabitants - namely designers, artists and hip young things - to unearth the best kept secrets in town. From having a Hollywood smile makeover in New York, to the hunt for the most delicious steak in Dublin, I've recorded it all in my notebooks. Here's what has given me the goddess vibe so far....

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0007212186
• ISBN 13: 9780007212187
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192