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Read My Lips: A Cultural History of Lipstick - Hardcover

Cohen Ragas, Meg; Kozlowski, Karen

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Synopsis

Chronicles the history of lipstick and offers stories of the many famous women who have worn it throughout history, with a review of its impact on fashion today and many fun lipstick facts.

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About the Author

Meg Cohen Ragas is a senior editor at San Francisco magazine. Her first lipstick was a bubble-gum flavored Bonne Bell Lip Smacker.

Karen Kozlowski is a stylist and writer in San Francisco. She shoplifted her first lipstick a pink gloss by Maybelline. Today she gladly pays full retail.

Veronique Vienne is the author of French Style , and also a freelance writer in Brooklyn. She wears Yves Saint Laurent #19.

Review

The authors trace the popular cosmetic from B.T. (Before Tube), when cavewomen stained their lips with berries, to RuPaul 'lamming it up for M.A.C. Two snaps for the photos: a red-lipstick sandwich on white bread, black-and-white shots of Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor lining their lips...Anyone who was ever fascinated by the tiny tube in their mother's purse will want to take a long look. -- Out

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