Star Von Bunny: A Model Tale

Looking for a fun & whimsical book with a fashion-forward twist? Then, Star Von Bunny: A Model Tale is the book for you. Inside the chic, little black-bound book, is the super-entertaining story of a bunny, Star, making her way through the cut-throat fashion industry. She shows you how to turn your cons into pros (see her work that tail) and even has "tips" on how to keep a model figure, while enjoying a good splurge.

According to the Harper Collins web site:
"She's got the determination of the Energizer bunny, the cool edge of Hello Kitty, the ego of Miss Piggy, and the wardrobe of Barbie. She's Star Von Bunny, a white rabbit with a vintage look and a modern attitude."


Don't hate on Star as you flip through pages where she hangs with all kinds of models, celebrities, and high-ups in the fashion world. Afterall, this book has the tale of her rise to the top, and you would expect nothing less from such a fashionable, driven, and hard-working bunny, no?

Looking for a great gift for Valentine's Day? Get this for your fashion-loving sweetie with a fun-loving personality.

Looking for great bridesmaids gifts for your upcoming wedding? Tuck this baby into your gift bag or basket for your favorite girlfriends.

If you're into fashion, you should probably have one for yourself...lay it on your coffee table for a good read now and again or a conversation starter for guests.

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Need another reason to get your copy? According to the book, "A portion of the profits from the sale of this book will benefit Dotors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres, an international humanitarian organization providing medical assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation."

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Goddess Must-Have: The Goddess Guide

You are a goddess. You may not think you are...but you are. You may not be rich or famous. You may not ever have the chance to model for a fashion magazine. You may not have a closet full of designer shoes. And...You most likely do not have a chapter dedicated to you in a mythology book. I don't think any of this stuff matters. I think that if you haven't done so already, you need to find your inner goddess and help bring her out of her shell so she can shine. This may be an easy feat for some of you, but whether you're still searching for or you've already discovered your inner goddess, here's a little something that every goddess should keep on her nightstand (which is where mine is):

Author, Gisele Scanlon, has compiled her favorite goddess-worthy tips from her very own personal adventures, as well as, encounters with your favorite designers and fashion mavens into the hot pink and black velvet covered book, THE GODDESS GUIDE.

THE GODDESS GUIDE covers topics from "Style" to "Travel" to "Joie de Vivre." Inside these deliciously bound pages are tips like what underwear you can wear without worrying about icky panty-lines, what clothes to pack if you're headed to Paris, and how to keep your home spick and span in style. Gisele has even included interview questions and answers with your faves, like Christian Louboutin and Laura Mercier, who answer questions like "So, what's the secret to finding the perfect foundation?"

Don't think the tips in THE GODDESS GUIDE are for the financially-well-endowed only. Some of the simplest and most affordable tips of all are in these pages, like, "Place lemon slices in an open bowl in the bathroom to keep the air citrus fresh." Think about getting a copy for your friends, too. The guide would also make an excellent graduation present or a gift to a friend who's having a hard time right now (a rough break-up maybe?) to remind her that she is a goddess and deserves better.

I wish I could provide more details around the tips inside this book, but with an average of 10 tips per page (that's a guesstimate), and over 250 pages, I could do blog posts for months. Besides my random flipping through chapters, I've read about one third of this book, and I can't wait to see what other goodies Gisele has included in the pages I haven't yet read. My favorite sections, so far, include the section that tells you how to buy your perfect handbag, the Christian Louboutin interview, the section on Paris (b/c I can't wait to go back), and the section on how to hand-write letters (the old-fashioned way).

THE GODDESS GUIDE US-edition went on sale yesterday (June 12th) so get your guide today and be one of the first fashionistas in the US to get Gisele's best glamour tips. A world of fashionista tips compiled into one essential book is all yours for only $19.95. You may not be a celebrity, but with this book, you'll have the secrets to treat yourself like one at your fingertips.

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How to Spend Your Book Store Gift Certificate

So, your friends and/or family and/or co-worker (you get the point) thought...what's a great AND safe gift to give someone? How bout a gift certificate to a book store? And that's how you wind up with that book store gift certificate instead of that fab new designer purse you've been oggling...though, really...who actually buys designer purses for X-mas?

Now comes the question for you...do you blow your free pass to Barnes & Noble on celeb gossip mags? Maybe one of those hairstyle magazines so you can try out a new do for '07? Have you thought of investing in something that could bring you enjoyment for years to come?

If you're trying to figure out how to spend your book store gift certificate, how bout trying out Mixtionary for size. This coffee table book is a sure-fire conversation starter for years to come...not to mention you could learn some hip new slang words. Mixtionary is the self-professed book with "mixed-up modern words for the mixed-up modern world."



Mixtionary takes common words like "antiques" and "compliment" and "drama" and combines them to create modern slang words. For example, perhaps you have your very own "shoeru" in your clique. According to the book, a "shoeru" is a combination of the words "guru" and "shoe" for a meaning of "A deeply knowledgeable style queen to whom you can turn for guidance in the matters of footwear." Everyone has a girlfriend like this in their clique!

Not all the mixed-up-words have to do with shopping...they come in a number of subjects and styles. One of my faves is a combination of "blah" and "beautiful" for a new word "blahtiful," which means "A beautiful person who is vapid. A tragic discovery after encountering a demi-god of a man whose only appeal is his perfect face and physique." Now, haven't we all had a close encounter with one of these?

Get this book in time for your next friend get-together, and you'll have hours of guaranteed amusement as you all giggle over the hilarious and witty word combinations.

For details on how to purchase the book, either check out your local book store or click here for a list of online resources