Mini Review: Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Guys

The Good: I love the big glossy photos throughout the book. I love the mix of text, quote, tables, Q and A, polls, and traumaramas. I love how the book goes from flirting to finally being together or even breaking up. Lots of great info/advice.

The Bad: There's a whole section how sneaky ways to get what you want, that's just not my style, but it's a minor thing.

Overall Verdict: Really Cute. I would have poured over the book with my BFFs as a teen.

Review: Seventeen Ulitmate Guide to Beauty

A book for teens all about hair and makeup. There's a little bit on face cleaning and nails.
The book features tips by steps and/or pictures.
The make-up guide features real girls with celebrity idols and fashion icons. The make-up ranges from girly to glam to classic to edgy and to boho.  The hair guide features waves & curls, braids & twists, sleek, ponies, and finally updos and buns.

My Thoughts: I love the large bright photos making it easy  and fun to read. I love that the models shown are real girls who share their favorite beauty tips. I like that the pages following the real girls, there are photos of young celebrities with tips on how to get their looks. I love the photo step-by-step tips, making it easier to understand and to attempt a new style. Plus I like how the tips styles for weekend, party, school, and date including 5 tips from Hollywood's makeup artists.There's definitely some looks that I'll be attempting!


There's no product endorsement, which I both like and dislike. I like it because it gives readers freedom to choose, but I dislike it because there are a lot of products I know nothing about and it would be helpful to have a guideline. 


A fabulous book that teens will enjoy browsing with their friends.

Cover Thoughts: Really Cool
Source: FSB Associates (THANKS!)

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Since this is such a huge factor in the lives of teens, I've put together a display at the library.

For online information, check out the site. Also Seventeen's participating.

It's labeled  Healthy Inspiration, NOT Thinspiration

The full display

 

Here are the book marks I created for the display - the front has a girl looking in the mirror and the back contains a book list

Close ups of the display:

 A Body Peace Treaty (signed up celebrities)

 

Close up of the sign - image from Proud2Bme

 Altered from the Seventeen site

Review: Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Style

Ideas on style for different fashion senses: Classic, Edgy, Girly, Glam, Sporty, Artsy, and Boho

My Thoughts: I really liked this book and think teens will love it. The photos are amazing - the beginning of each section has a collage showing off the sense of style. Each section also have must have pieces for any fashion collection, various models/celebrities/regular people displaying the sense of style, as well as a celebrity showcased at the end.

It's a fun quick read with great advice, fun photos, and lots of entertainment

Cover Thoughts: Cute!

Source: My Library - it's the perfect addition to my teen nonfiction collection