Inventing Beauty: A History of the Innovations That Have Made Us Beautiful

Abstract

1st ed. Examines some of the early inventions and innovations used by women in their quest for beauty including bustles and brassieres, makeup to enhance the eyes and lips, treatments for the body and hair, and ways to flatter the hips and derriere. 1. Eyes -- 2. Lips -- 3. Breasts -- 4. Hair -- 5. Skin -- 6. Waist -- 7. Hands -- 8. Hips -- 9. Derriere.