With her signature blend of wit, no-nonsense advice, and storytelling flair, Mireille Guiliano returns with a delightful, encouraging take on beauty and aging for our times. For anyone who has ever spent the equivalent of a mortgage payment on anti-aging lotions or procedures, dressed inappropriate for their age, gained a little too much in the middle, or accidentally forgot how to flirt, here is a proactive way to stay looking and feeling great,...

For any woman who last saw forty on her speedometer comes a sparkling new primer for aging--the French way--with grace and style. Frenchwomen of a certain age (over forty) are captivating and complex. They appear younger than their years and remain stylish throughout their lives. They look at birthdays as a celebration of a life well-lived and perhaps a good reason to go shopping before they dress to perfection for a celebration of another anniversaire....

After her best-selling diet book, "French Women Don't Get Fat", Guiliano shares recipes to complement her popular philosophy. As with many diet books, Guiliano's advice isn't revolutionary, but readers will appreciate her exquisite recipes. Cooks are sure to discover new approaches, like Magical Breakfast Cream (so called for its ability to aid weight loss), Pumpkin and Apple Soup, and Spiced Chocolate Mousse. Some ingredients, such as fleur de sel...