A Girl's Guide to Retail Therapy Author:Amy Elliot Every girl knows that shopping is one of life's greatest pleasures. But did you know that retail therapy --that is, shopping when you're feeling down, undesirable, or simply bored out of your mind -- can significantly improve your state of mind and quality of life? Enter A Girl's Guide to Retail Therapy -- a celebration of shopp... more »ing and the innumerable ways it can make you feel better fast. Within this easy-to-read, problem-plus-solution format, New York City author and shopping maven Amy Elliott instructs you on when, how, and where to shop, depending on your mood and circumstances. Dreading that 40th birthday? Find out exactly what will help on page 91. Want to reward your pup for his unconditional love? See page 52 for ideas on how to spoil him. Need to get "high" in a hurry? There's an entire chapter devoted to the pursuit of cheap thrills.
Throughout the book, the author offers insider shopping tips on everything from hiring an interior designer to selecting a confidence-boosting shade of lipstick; every chapter also includes testimonials from real women who have benefited from the healing power of retail therapy. Whether you're broken-hearted, green with jealousy, or suffering buyer's remorse, this guide has the right shopping fix for you.« less