personal appearance

Explores beauty-themed poetry, including famous American and European poets and their poems, as well as literary criticism, poetic technique, explication, and prompts for further study.

Essays cover varying viewpoints on the topic of beauty pageants, including their impact on children, women, and transgendered people.

Provides beauty tips for Latina women, explaining how to create hairstyles, apply makeup, spot bargains, and other related topics.

When Princesses Mellie, Allie, and Libby begin to argue about which princess is the prettiest, they decide to hold a contest. But of course, the girls get side-tracked helping others on their way to the contest leaving Princess Mellie as the muddiest, Princess Allie as the yuckiest, and Princess Libby as the drippiest. But due to their kindness, the princesses win in the end.

Actress Delta Burke discusses the effects of her much-publicized weight gain on her self-esteem and career, and offers practical advice and information about what she has learned about fashion, make-up, hairstyle, and self-acceptance.

A photographic study of African jewelry, dress, body decoration, and hairstyle, discussing the significance of such adornments to the values, rituals, and beliefs of the diverse cultures of the continent.

When Mr. Pavlov and Ms. Rubinstein look beyond one another's strange characteristics, they discover beauty and grace that no one else has ever noticed.

Bobbi Brown explains how to apply makeup like a professional, with step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and photographs of various makeup looks, from simple to complex, and offers those hoping to become professional makeup artists an overview of the industry.

Queen Veda of Ran turns aside anything or anyone that would make her look less than beautiful, so her daughter Ana goes to great lengths to win her mother's love by making herself ugly, until she is forced to go to the prestigious Academy for Girls.

Collection of short stories on the topic of beauty.