What It's About
Michelle Phan has believed in makeup since the first time she was allowed to try eyeliner. When she looked in the mirror and saw a transformed version of herself looking back, she fell in love with the sense of confidence that makeup could give her. Ever since she posted her first makeup tutorial on YouTube, she has dedicated herself to inspire millions by using makeup as a tool for transformation and self expression.
Now, Michelle has compiled all of her best wisdom into Make Up: Your Life Guide to Beauty, Style, and Success--Online and Off. From creating a gorgeous smoky eye to understanding contouring to developing an online persona, Michelle has advice to help you transform every facet of your life. Make Up is packed with Michelle’s trademark beauty and style tutorials, stories and pictures from her own life, and advice on the topics she is asked about most, including etiquette, career, entrepreneurship, and creativity. From the everyday (such as how to get glowing skin) to the big picture (such as how to turn your passion into a profession), Make Up is a practical and empowering resource to help anyone put their best face forward.
My Thoughts
I love Youtube just as much as the next person and I also love makeup. Put them together and we're in business. I just recently subscribed to Phan's Youtube page and can say I watch with envious eyes as she applies makeup effortlessly. Once I started to read this book I was pleasantly surprised by the little intro she gives to her readers. It's a "how I got to where I am" and I was surprised by how open she was. I felt it bridged any gap I had or any misconceptions. Starting the book off like that was a well thought out plan that pays off big time.
The presentation of the book is great. For one: it's a hardcover book with over 200 pages. The cover is beautiful, simple and elegant and really draws your attention. The book is put together beautifully with helpful hints, little info bubbles about things her readers might not know about or of and as the reader it was enjoyable going from page to page. It feels like Michelle is talking to you through the book. If you watch her videos I think you'll agree. The pages are super glossy and this book screams "elegant". Michelle in no way in this book comes off as the all knower or as a snob. It's not like "this is what you're doing wrong" if anything this book is a helpful GPS to the modern girl when it comes to everyday life.
Phan has outdone herself with this book. There are pages on how to do resumes, making healthy life decisions and even "wardrobe math", yes you read that right. I loved the added element of personal photos, personal stories, and how she thought of every body type and face shape for her readers when she had tips on glasses to outfits. It shows that she cares a lot for her readers and subscribers on Youtube: the platform that skyrocketed her fame. I don't think someone has to be a fan of Phan to really get a lot of use or enjoyment out of this book. It wouldn't hurt, but I think Phan has made something really brilliant, and that's sharing with others what she has learned through the years of bumping and tripping to finding her groove (the smooth path) through style, fashion and life.
This is a book I feel I can take with me into my transition from teen girl to growing adult girl who is trying to figure out still what her personal style is. This is something that I will be excited to share with my younger sister. This book can be the perfect gift for that girl graduating from high school or college to someone getting interested in style and makeup. Can't go wrong with this. ;)
Well done, Michelle! Thanks for being my first non-fiction book I've ever reviewed, it was a great experience!
Rating: 4 out of 5 bookshelves
I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.
Here are some videos from Michelle Phan's Youtube account.
One about her life called "Draw My Life."
Another video with helpful hints on how to de-stress.
About the Author
Thanks for stopping by, happy reading!
In His Grace,
Taylor Reid
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