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Author: Lola Montez Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781979977616 Category : Languages : en Pages : 130
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Lola Montez, one of the most opulent actresses and dancers of the 19th century, offers her advice on beauty oneself through cultivating physical charm, a debonair personality, and a sharp sense of style and dress. Chapters focus on different aspects of feminine beauty; the face, skin, eyes, complexion and chest all receive examination. The hair is of particular concern to the author, with several chapters dedicated to boosting its allure, vigor and appearance. Lifestyle choices, such as getting plenty of sleep each night and maintaining a good figure, are also highlighted as keys for true and sustained beauty. Despite the title, much of this book concerns cultivation of both character and social graces. Montez places emphasis on the need for good manners and refined behavior, and the value of charm and meaningful talk that is neither shallow nor empty. A well-modulated speaking voice, the choice of good jewelry, and a respectable dress sense are discussed for their importance. Many of the beautifying solutions offered by Montez make use of chemicals which would be out of place in the modern makeup room or bathroom. Her terminology is also dated to her time, making it difficult in some cases to work out what exactly the ingredients are. Several concoctions however are benign and possess some validity as homemade substitutes to expensive and/or ineffectual cosmetics. Other advice - such as maintaining a healthy diet - is rightly seen by the author as useful in maintaining good looks. The final part, consisting of fifty 'rules' or 'hints' to gentlemen, appears to be a somewhat tongue-in-cheek manual of charm for men. Jokes and gentle deceit (such as feigning association with the famous or high-placed) are encouraged, as is making effort to see a genuine interest in women's personality. Cultured conversation on interesting topics will, in Montez's view, maintain attraction more than trifling gossip.
Author: Lola Montez Publisher: Nabu Press ISBN: 9781293188200 Category : Languages : en Pages : 152
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Arts Of Beauty: Or, Secrets Of A Lady's Toilet Lola Montez Dick & Fitzgerald, 1858 Beauty; Beauty, Personal
Author: Lola Montez Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780259562283 Category : Languages : en Pages : 150
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Excerpt from The Arts of Beauty or Secrets of a Lady's Toilet: With Hints to Gentlemen on the Art of Fascinating It is to guard women against these monstrous impo sitionf, and to save them from such needless a'nd useless expenditures, that I have encumbered this work with so many recipes. They were, many Of them, given me by celebrated beauties who used them themselves; and most Of them were, originally, written in the French, Spanish, German, and Italian languages. In translat ing them, I am painfully impressed that I may have used many unprofessional terms, even if I have com mitted no worse blunders but, if my meaning is intel ligible, they may, I think, be relied upon as the safest and best preparations which a lady can employ in her toilet. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Lola Montez Publisher: Theclassics.Us ISBN: 9781230448398 Category : Languages : en Pages : 30
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1858 edition. Excerpt: ... therefore, is not merely an accomplishment and a pastime but it is a duty which he may not neglect without incurring the gravest censure of mankind. In entering upon the study of this great and important art, to start correctly, he must take it for granted that women are not only very poor judges of men, but that they absolutely prefer fops, fools, and triflers, to men of sense and character. If, however, the student has doubts on this subject he had better refer to certain learned authorities which will not fail to establish his mind in the right premises. Mackenzie says "women have a predilection for frivolous men." One of the most learned of the British Essayists says, "when we see a fellow loud and talkative, full of insipid life and laughter, we may venture to pronounce him a female favorite." Mr. Burke tells you that "the character which generally passes for agreeable with the women is made up of civility and falsehood." And if poets were of any authority in this high art, I might refer to Dryden, who sings-- "Our thoughtless sex is caught by outward form And empty noise--and loves itself in man." If these learned authorities fail to satisfy the mind of my pupils I shall beg to refer them to the works of Sir Walter Raleigh and Lord Chesterfield, who are very copious on this subject. But as they progress in the experimental part of the art, they will learn to rely less on authorities, and trust more to their own experience and skill. Indeed I have seldom met with a man who did not consider himself, in his way, such a proficient in this sublime art that it may be wasting time to dwell at all upon the subject of authorities. RULE THE FIRST. Set it down, then, that the womea prefer trifiers to men of sense, and when you wish to make...
Author: Madame Lola Montez Publisher: Alpha Edition ISBN: 9789354307850 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 146
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