A Few Of My Favorite Reads

Throughout the year I troll all over to find the best books, blogs, jewelry designers and magazines. Here's who made my cut for 2010...

DATING
How To Get A Date Worth Keeping
By, Henry Cloud
Great book for anyone needing a push to expand their dating vision. If you're a bit emotionally closed, try Cloud's techniques.  Taking some calculated risks will give huge payoffs.

Mars & Venus On A Date
By, John Gray
A dating classic that helps one navigate through the pitfalls of going from dating to relating.

Be Your Own Matchmaker
By, Patti Stranger
Patti gives real advice with a modern edge. This is particularly good for those who need a physical appearance reality check.

The Flirting Bible
By, Fran Greene
Honestly, this book is more about being a real person and learning how to socialize properly than it is about flirting. It'll help transform you into someone able to "work" the room.

BLOGS/ONLINE RESOURCES
Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist
Definitely trail blazing, honest and irreverent but with a realistic twist. Her take? Happiness is about more than having a great career.

Evan Mark Katz
A guy's guide to dating men. Solid and brutally honest in his approach.

Peter Bregman for Harvard Business Review
A soft, leadership guide with a touchy feely spin on management. A little "new agey" in spots but useful if you lead with the heart. Leading with the heart is currently trendy in management.

John Maxwell on Leadership
A solid Christian perspective. His books are a must read.

Harvard Business Review
Thought provoking and interesting each month. Read the comments to the online articles. They're almost as good as the post.

Real Simple Magazine
Need to get organized? Start here.

BEAUTY
Making Faces & Face Forward
By, Kevin Aucoin
This is a treasure trove for anyone looking to learn the "art" behind make-up. Fascinating. Kevin Aucoin was a cosmetic genius. His books will prove it over and over again.

In Style Magazine
Trendy fashion advice but with a thread of classic.

Robyn Rhodes (Jewelry)
This California jewelry designer has an abundance of celebrities wearing her wares. Love.Love.Love everything she has. This is modern, carefree jewelry at its best.

Geo Art by Cynthia Gale (Sterling Silver Heirloom Jewelry)
Heirloom quality jewelry inspired by antique pieces & design. NYC native.