A Real Guide to Really Getting It Together Once and for All: (Really)

by Ashley Rickards

Overview

THIS IS NOT YOUR MOM'S GUIDE TO LIFE. 

SOMETIMES BEING A GIRL SUCKS. A lot. Take it from Ashley Rickards, star of the internationally popular MTV show Awkward., who used to be a little awkward herself. She's been picked on and bullied, binged and purged, financially cut off and lived to tell the tale. But it wasn't easy. Throughout the whole process, she felt alone, scared, confused and sorta hungry. Sound familiar? 

Well, RELAX. Ashley is here to share all kinds of stories, advice and corny jokes to help get you through it all, kind of like the cool big sister you never had (or wish your sister was). Plus, professional experts like spiritual coach Deepak Chopra, finance expert  Zac Bissonnette and celebrity trainer Lalo Fuentes offer their tricks of the trade and behind- the-scenes secrets so you'll be well-versed in Pretty Much Everything About Everything. 

You'll learn stuff like: 

How to discover your talents and go after what you really want 

How to eat right and work out for your body type 

All the skin/hair/makeup/fashion tips you'll ever need to look like a rock star (or other kind of star) 

Decorating your room to suit your style and organizing your crap so you're on top of lifeTips for making, saving and spending money 

Getting along with your family and friends—no drama allowed 

Most important: how to learn to love yourself (seriously, guys) 

Whatever you need to know, A Real Guide to Really Getting It Together Once and for All has it all so  that you can discover your true self, define your own mold and kick ass along the way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781460380796
Publisher:	Harlequin
Publication date:	03/31/2015
Sold by:	HARLEQUIN
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	22 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	13 - 11 Years

About the Author

ASHLEY RICKARDS is best known for her lead role on Awkward, MTV’s popular scripted comedy-drama. Rickards was nominated for a Critics’ Choice Award as well as a Teen Choice Award for her work on Awkward. She currently resides in Los Angeles, of course.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Girl In The Mirror viii

Part 1 You Loving You 1

Chapter 1 Inner Self, You Accepting You 2

Part 2 You Caring for You 34

Chapter 2 Skin, Love Thy Pores 36

Chapter 3 Hair, Brush Suggested 50

Chapter 4 Makeup, Not Fake-up, Just Flair 72

Chapter 5 Nails, Avoid Receiving a Nail Clipper from the TSA 88

Part 3 You: As Seen On You 99

Chapter 6 Nutrition Microwave and Dishwasher Safe 100

Chapter 7 Fitness Power Walking Counts, Too 116

Chapter 8 Fashion You're the One Wearing It 136

Part 4 You Bettering You 157

Chapter 9 Organizing and Decorating It Doesn't Take a Village to Design a Room 158

Chapter 10 Money, Money, Money, Money, The Most Invaluable Resource That Makes the Planet Go Round 184

Chapter 11 Time Management Your Alarm Clock Doesn't Take Bribes 198

Part 5 You Pursuing You 211

Chapter 12 Talents, You Don't Need a Panel of Judges to Have One 212

Chapter 13 Dreams, Not Exclusive to Sleep 226

Part 6 You And Others 245

Chapter 14 Friends, Who Doesn't Love Those Tacky Lockets from Claire's?! 246

Chapter 15 The Fam Don't Be Facebook Buddies 262

Chapter 16 Reletionships Class Slippers Sound Really Dangerous 278

Epilogue: Keeping Your Shit Together 296

Glossary 298

Acknowledgments 301

Index 302

Editorial Reviews

This most enjoyable guide comes from Rickards, star of the MTV show Awkward, who gives tips on everything from makeup and nutrition to time management and relationships. Rickards shares her journey toward self-acceptance that begins with attitude adjustment, incorporates beauty advice, and offers suggestions on romance. Chapters include step-by-step instructions for painting furniture as well as decorating à la feng shui. Checklists, diagrams, illustrations, and quizzes round out this clever how-to book. VERDICT Rickards's writing is like that of an older sister/friend, who makes being a grown-up sound fun. Recommended for younger women, although "more mature" readers will get a kick out of it along with some inspirational ideas. -Library Journal

"Rickards's writing is like that of an older sister/friend, who makes being a grown-up sound fun. Recommended for younger women, although "more mature" readers will get a kick out of it along with some inspirational ideas."

From the Publisher

05/01/2015
This most enjoyable guide comes from Rickards, star of the MTV show Awkward, who gives tips on everything from makeup and nutrition to time management and relationships. Rickards shares her journey toward self-acceptance that begins with attitude adjustment, incorporates beauty advice, and offers suggestions on romance. Chapters include step-by-step instructions for painting furniture as well as decorating à la feng shui. Checklists, diagrams, illustrations, and quizzes round out this clever how-to book. VERDICT Rickards's writing is like that of an older sister/friend, who makes being a grown-up sound fun. Recommended for younger women, although "more mature" readers will get a kick out of it along with some inspirational ideas.

Library Journal