Product Description

A highly covetable, beautiful hardback, guaranteed to give every woman the life of a goddess. Written for time-strapped women wanting quality, authentic experiences, 'The Goddess Guide' uncovers the secrets of living an unforgettable and desirable life. All things divine in urban hangouts and rural retreats are revealed, as lifestyle trends are demystified for women left bewildered by the departure of Sex and the City. Gisele has tried and tested everything for you and has picked up advice from a throng of fashion houses and celebrities along the way -- from Dolce & Gabbana to Miss Piggy; Narcisco Rodriguez to Laura Mercier; from Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis to award winning Chef Heston Blumenthal. And now Gisele has picked out the best bits from her personal diary and address book to reveal insider information, glamour secrets and a multitude of heavenly recommendations, certain to transform lives from the mundane to the magical. The life-enhancing content includes: what you should have in your make-up bag to tackle every problem; how to sell your clothes on eBay; the dos and don'ts of shoes according to Christian Louboutin; the best way to get value out of that little black dress; plucking the neatest eyebrows; getting extra legroom when booking a flight; planning a divine date; booking a hotel with the comfiest bed; entertaining with champagne; looking after cashmere; de-cluttering your home; buying jeans to lengthen your legs; finding gifts for the trickiest people and instructions from Linda Evangelista's trainer on honing a small behind. As sumptuous and approachable as a glossy magazine, this gorgeous style-bible is both fixer and facilitator -- destined to be your new best friend, personal, trend-setting concierge and ultimate Goddess Guide.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #101431 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-18
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Review
'Every girl's bible for living a fabulous life.' Sunday Express Magazine 'This is just such a great book. It is ravishingly beautiful to look at -- every page is a work of art! it is the most blissful read -- stuffed to the gills with the author's genuinely stylish tips. There isn't a woman alive who wouldn't LOVE it.' India Knight 'Beautifully presented and full of surprising but useful tips, this book is a treat for wannabe goddesses.'The Sun "Fabulous with a capital "F".'Heat 'Full of top tips.' The Times Magazine 'Make sure this gem is never far from your side.' Hot Stars 'A really classy, beautifully produced and most attractive little book on fashion, beauty, travel, food, homemaking and fun; getting the most out of life, high class.' Sarah Broadhurst 'Perfect for a girly girl who isn't really a reader but likes pretty things!' Easy Living 'Everything your mother should have told you and more.' Now

From the Author
Do you know where to buy the best vintage clothing? Have you ever wondered what Tracey Emin collects? Want to know why the soles of Christian Louboutin's beautiful shoes are always crimson red? Going to Paris and need to know where to stay and what perfumes to bring home with you? Perhaps you have a room to decorate and want to put up - and customize - your own wallpaper? Still searching for the best fitting jeans, the snuggliest duvet, the secret to having perfectly toned arms? I've always been a collector, whether it's nuggets of advice, from world renowned experts in the fashion and beauty industry, or matchboxes, pencils and receipts from hotel rooms - it's all pure gold to me. At the beginning of each new adventure, I set aside a huge chunk of blankpages in my notebook and, as soon as the plane touches down, I'm scribbling..... the first entries are always my favourites: What does the air outside the airport smell of? What can I see? What sounds can I hear? Then it's straight into a taxi to meet some local inhabitants - namely designers, artists and hip young things - to unearth the best kept secrets in town. From having a Hollywood smile makeover in New York, to the hunt for the most delicious steak in Dublin, I've recorded it all in my notebooks. Here's what has given me the goddess vibe so far....

From the Inside Flap
Sprinkle a little Goddess magic into your life....

Customer Reviews

Fantastic Christmas present
I loved this book, the author really knows her stuff and she is very likable - unlike some `style gurus' who shall remain nameless! I am a bit clueless when it comes to style and this book gave me loads of tips on how to look good. I am already planning a trip to London to visit some of the great places that she mentioned. Okay so I can't really afford a lot of the stuff she talks about but a girl can dream. This is definitely a book I am going to be buying my friends for Christmas along with The Shopaholic's Guide to Buying Online and How to Walk in High Heels. That's Christmas sorted!

Absolutely gorgeous
This is just such a great book. It is ravishingly beautiful to look at - every page is a work of art. Also, more to the point, it is the most blissful read - stuffed to the gills with the author's genuinely stylish (quite rare, actually - most books with 'goddess' or 'bombshell' in the title are desperately naff, or just desperate full stop) tips, advice and genius 'secret' addresses on everything from makeup to afternoon tea. Not to sound like a self-referential arse or anything, but if you liked my book, The Shops, you're going to think you've died and gone to heaven if you buy this book. Which you should - there isn't a woman alive who wouldn't LOVE it. I wish I'd written it. I'm going to carry it about in my handbag for a little while. It's that kind of book. I don't know who Gisele Scanlon is, but she rocks.

A writer of authentic people, places and things
Wow! What an amazing little treasure trove of addresses, phone numbers, websites for the most eclectic bunch of stuff, ever. Dreamy homewares websites where I purchased the most beautiful old fashioned brushes and soaps, store addresses that have led me into Aladins Caves that stock everthing from Morroccan lamps and tangines to the prefect French stripy top (I've been looking for years for a top like John Galliano's and I eventually found one in Labour and Wait in London). I have bought a Goddess Guide for every women I know including my two seventeen year old twin daughters after India Knight and many other Mums gave it the most amazing reviews here on Amazon. This is just one of those books that I wanted to share with every woman I know, I didn't want them having my own book though,I keep that all for me and carry it with me everywhere, especially on a day's shopping in London (ribbons, cakes, chocolate, perfume) I dip into it for daily inspiration, as others have said before me, it's simply divine!