Make Up by Michelle Phan is Just What Her YouTube Fans Ordered

If you know who Michelle Phan is, than you hit the bulls eye for this book's demographic. Are you scratching your head and wondering if I've insulted your age? Don't worry, I fall in the upper 30s category (wink wink) and this book still offered some useful advice to me as well.

Make Up by Michelle Phan

Quick back story of Michelle Phan because really, that is what makes her such an internet celebrity. Michelle is a self made celeb (which is quite refreshing!) who made a name for herself by creating How-To Makeup tutorials on YouTube. She amassed a HUGE following and created both Ipsy (the full-size monthly beauty box subscription service), as well as her own cosmetics line, em. Quite an impressive accomplishment for a twenty-something.

Make Up is Phan's first book and is basically three books in one. First is her autobiography, Second is the guts of the book (make up tips, tricks and tutorials) and the Third section about how to cultivate your own business/brand.

I think that this book is perfectly targeted for the tweens through twenty-year old set, as it gives them lots of useful advice (both style wise and career wise), but for anyone a little older, this information may all be old news to you.

Having said that, I found certain aspects of the book to be useful (the smokey eye instruction because I can never quite nail the perfect technique!). There were also ample reminders about Do's and Dont's in the age of oversharing and social media.

Definitely gift this book to a young girl in your life. She'll be impressed that you even KNEW who Michelle Phan was!

Blogger note: I received this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for this review. This review is entirely based on my opinion and contains my honest evaluation.

Literature Lovers: Here is a Home Style Book JUST FOR YOU

Being the self-proclaimed book lover that I am, I couldn't resist the book NOVEL INTERIORS by Lisa Borgnes. The concept behind this beautifully photographed book (courtesy of Ivan Terestchenko) is how to live "in enchanted rooms inspired by literature". Great idea for any book lover.

Novel Interiors

First of all, I can't stress how truly enchanted these rooms actually are. While flipping through this coffee table book, I could easily envision myself wandering through these magically inspired rooms and being transported to some of my favorite literary settings. Taking a cue from such authors as Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Henry James, Willa Cather, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Isak Dinesen and Marcel Proust, the book is all about an eclectic mix of collections, styles and charming touches that are a true blend of traditional literary touches and livable esthetic. The message is simple: Embrace what you love about your favorite literature and bring it home to adopt into your everyday life.

While many of the rooms and homes showcased are a bit out of the league of the typical homeowner, you can take these ideas and incorporate the parts that speak to you quite effortlessly into your own home.

Feel free to get lost in the pages of a book that takes its inspiration from plenty of good novels. A perfect gift for the book lover or home interior decorator in your life.

Blogger note: I received this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for this review. This review is entirely based on my opinion and contains my honest evaluation.