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A review by snowblu3
Your Beauty Mark: The Ultimate Guide to Eccentric Glamour by Rose Apodaca, Dita Von Teese
1.0
So I got about 13% through the book before abandoning it. I was just way too irritated with it. It was very clear this book was not for me.
"I would never be caught in a tatty robe or sweatpants." Okay. I wear sweats like three times a week and I'm not about to stop.
"Glided on plenty of beige lip gloss." Who speaks about gliding on lip gloss?
"I keep two three-pound weights around to strengthen my arms." Good for her for maintaining her fitness. I have no doubt she is way fitter than I am. But it also annoys me when women stick to tiny weights.
Something about drinking nothing but a green smoothie in the morning. She seems to think there's adequate protein in kale. I'm not buying it.
"The healthier you become, the more beautiful you become." That's a little ableist.
"Watch your gluten intake." I don't have celiac.
"When leaving home for a workout, slip into a coat (a light one if it's warm) or a full skirt. Add a scarf and sunglasses and step into demi heels or ballet flats." LOL! I'm going to wear stretchy pants, Brooks Adrenalines, and a visor to keep the sun from getting into my eyes. I will not be wearing heels while I take my dogs out for our morning constitutionals. When we leave at first light in the summer because it's the only time of day cool enough for little paws, I am absolutely not wearing any weight of coat. It's going to be a tank top for me.
Like I said, this book is clearly not aimed at me.
"I would never be caught in a tatty robe or sweatpants." Okay. I wear sweats like three times a week and I'm not about to stop.
"Glided on plenty of beige lip gloss." Who speaks about gliding on lip gloss?
"I keep two three-pound weights around to strengthen my arms." Good for her for maintaining her fitness. I have no doubt she is way fitter than I am. But it also annoys me when women stick to tiny weights.
Something about drinking nothing but a green smoothie in the morning. She seems to think there's adequate protein in kale. I'm not buying it.
"The healthier you become, the more beautiful you become." That's a little ableist.
"Watch your gluten intake." I don't have celiac.
"When leaving home for a workout, slip into a coat (a light one if it's warm) or a full skirt. Add a scarf and sunglasses and step into demi heels or ballet flats." LOL! I'm going to wear stretchy pants, Brooks Adrenalines, and a visor to keep the sun from getting into my eyes. I will not be wearing heels while I take my dogs out for our morning constitutionals. When we leave at first light in the summer because it's the only time of day cool enough for little paws, I am absolutely not wearing any weight of coat. It's going to be a tank top for me.
Like I said, this book is clearly not aimed at me.