Beautylicious!: The Black Girl's Guide to the Fabulous Life

An uplifting book. I too always admired the Dames of Sophitication like Diahann Carroll, Diana Ross, Grace Jones, Iman, Eartha Kitt, and Lena Horne and I think that this book should be in every African American female's library along with the other notable novels and references mentioned in this book. I asked that they (young African American girls) please take note of the Dames that paved the way for us and try and read about them so that they can learned how these Dames treasured themselves totally and they didn't allow themselves to be down trotted in any way, shape, or form! Kudos!

Surprisingly, I really enjoyed this book! It is about how to be a "Doll" -- a charming, graceful, accomplished, and incredibly stylish lady -- while paying attention to how to be beautiful both on the inside and on the outside. And who doesn't want that? It really is an ideal combination. Beautylicious really emphasizes the fact that "fabulous" on the inside and "fabulous" on the outside go hand in hand. The best part is that it isn't a farce. It isn't an exaggerated, comical advice book to make you laugh.This is a great inspirational and how-to book for women who want to live life feeling great on the inside AND looking great on the outside.

I am so happy that I purchased this book. I started this book on a Sunday & I finished it the following Sunday, one week later. This book offers some information about femininity, etiquette, dating, fashion, fun & more. I had fun while reading this book while learning some new things at the same time. I would definitely recommend this book for those women who are looking to obtain, maintain and/or sharpen any of their feminine traits, etiquette, & more.

I learned some new things from reading this book and found it enjoyable. However a lot of things mentioned in this book I do not agree with.. I believe the book speaks from the perspective of a established women not necessarily for woman who do not really have the funds to live a luxury lifestyle. The advice for dealing with a relationship break up was to lay in bed and indulge in ice cream... That's a bit absurd to me and when she speaks of wanting a Louie Vuitton bag sobad she used her rent money but she still somehow was able to pull together the funds to pay her rent.. Not all women are in a position like that. The book is interesting but some info is not realistic for all women.

Great book and a must read. The author crafted the book in such a way where she gave thorough mentality game changers on femininity, all the while listing actionable steps. But, the best part is that she made it a fun read and communicated femininity as a fun process.

This is a quick and easy read that uplifted my spirit. This book helps women understand that they are smart, confidant, and powerful. Of course most women realize this but sometimes a girl needs a boost!

Celebrating Black Girl Magic! This book covers everything that make us who we are. A must read for every girl and woman of color. Celebrate your beauty, celebrate your grace, celebrate everything that you are and what other people want to imitate.

I originally borrowed this book from a friend just to pass the time. The title led me to believe that it would be another shallow read. However, this book is VERY informative. Well, written with USEFUL and PRACTICAL advice. "Older woman" wisdom with a new age twist. Never again will i judge a book by its cover...or title!

The author has worked at Essence magazine for a while & it shows. There is a lot of name dropping (for better & for worse).Lots of good advice. I read it last summer on a sunny day at the beach & it help me chillax.