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 fun information for us older folks Nov 21, 2009
I need every help I can find. This book is a very fun read.
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Happy Closet & Happy Woman Oct 26, 2009
Although maybe I don't make the cut-off (I turned 40 last birthday) and haven't read a book "just for fun" in way too long, I'm awfully glad Christopher found me.
Thank you for making me laugh. You did that a lot. I even read sections to my husband, who especially enjoyed, "Hello, bat wings."
Thank you for helping me clean seven jumbo garbage bags of clothes, shoes, and accessories out of my closet and dresser. Things I'd kept forever, but never really liked; things I'd liked forever, but never looked right wearing. Newer things I never should have bought. Colors not friendly to my complexion. Jackets cut off right at hip-line...no thanks!
I actually bought some make-up for the first time in years. You were right: a few simple changes in eyebrows, eye-lash curlers, and a little lip color can make all your friends start asking if you've lost weight - even when you haven't. I didn't think anyone would notice such small alterations. The great thing is, they notice *something* good, but subtle.
Because of you, I started doing my hair instead of just getting it out of the way. It really doesn't take that much longer, like you said.
Because of you, I saw my style was pretty confused and there were a bunch of conflicting messages coming out of my closet and off my body.
Because of you, I've got a better idea than ever before of what actually looks good on me, and I'm spending less money on junk!
Because of you, my local thrift store is stocked with stuff that I'll never have to iron, wash, dust, or poke into a corner again.
No, I'm not related to Christopher Hopkins. I've never met him, and I'm not getting kick-backs.
I did enjoy his book very much. This past year I was severely ill. The chances of making it looked grim for a long, long time. When I realized survival might happen, I decided life was too short to waste looking like death - and Christopher gave me tracks to run on as I was getting back on my feet.
You might wonder why I never made all these changes on my own. I really don't know. Facing mortality played a part, but I'm quite sure that reading this book got the ball rolling in a way it never has before.
Thanks for using your unique, valuable skills and lively, fun personality to help the rest of us out here, Christopher. I will always associate you with new life and new hope.
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 would have given it 5 stars... Oct 12, 2009
but they need to do a better job of binding this book. The pages are falling out.
Otherwise it's a great book, loaded with useful information, and the makeovers are superb.
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This book helped me change my look dramatically! Oct 08, 2009
I am just over 40, but really felt like I was in a style rut. This book was incredible and really illustrated brilliantly how certain choices can make the difference between looking frumpy and looking fabulous. I do NOT agree with other reviewers that the author over-promoted himself. Quite the contrary! Also, many women would tend to disregard style comments out of sheer stubbornness and fear of change, but when they know the author's background and his level of success in the field, they may feel more confident following his advice.
Personally, I have held onto my very long, mid-back length hair for 15+ years for many reasons. 1) My ex husband used to shriek at the thought of me trimming even an inch. 2) I believed that my face was too fat to have shorter hair. 3) I believed shorter hair would be more limiting, style wise. 4) I believed that long hair made me look younger. After reading this book, and going over and over it in my mind, I got some photos together and took them to my stylist. We then cut my hair to be similar to Hayden Panieterre's new hair cut, and it looks AMAZING on me! Men stare at me all the time, and I feel lighter, prettier, and more stylish. I also do my makeup every morning, and learned a lot of techniques on how to apply it from this book. Trust me, I've been a girl for a long time and have always loved makeup. But there is always more to learn, especially if you have been doing the same thing for many years.
I also went through my closet and took out what doesn't work, and found the things that do work. I even choose better jewelry to fit my style and my features.
Now, I'm going to pass this book to my mother and pray she stops teasing her hair and lacquering it with 10 layers of hairspray into a helmet.
I loved it. Sep 10, 2009
The book came promptly. It was just what I wanted and expected. Lots of good help for making a comeback. Even the phrase is a great thought. Cheaper thru Amazon than on The Makeover Guy's website.
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