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Our Favorite Read: 211 Ideas to Become a Brilliant Girl by Bunty Cutler

What makes us adore this gem, we beauty enthusiasts? It dives deep into beauty! We master braids, buns, and all the stylish flair. But the true magic is in the gestures—the poise of a perfect hostess, like elegantly fetching items, churning butter with grace, or stepping out of a car without mishaps.

Our beauty team recently nailed making a dress from a garbage bag, pulling a handbrake U-turn, dodging a swarm of furious bees, and changing a tire without breaking a nail. Not too shabby!

We cheered for the clever tips on being a proper "naughty girl": sliding down a fire station pole, cracking a whip, tackling a man, bouncing on a space hopper in a miniskirt, rejecting an outlandish proposal, spotting a player, and hiding a lime in a sponge cake.

Bottom line: Becoming a brilliant girl demands prep and plenty of humor…

By Bunty Cutler, Editions Marabout