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 Boobs, Boys, and High Heels Or How to Get Dressed in Just Under Six Hours |
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Published just three years before The Rules, Brill’s babe guide, Boobs, Boys, and High Heels reflected the dating trends held over from the eighties. Women’s’ nesting desire or “Cocooning”, as Time Magazine calls it had no place in the world on Diane Brill, self crowned Queen of NY Nightlife. "The operative words
in this book are ‘love,’ ‘fun,’ and ‘self.’"
This is a great guide for CUAO inspiration. Brill shows us how to get the attitude and the look. She has a chapter solely devoted to shoes and how they enhance your image. Another chapter focuses on the luxury and sensuality of lingerie. She recommends the old fashioned sexiness of garters and stockings, but the key pieces of your lingerie wardrobe should be shaping garments. Push-up bras, bustiers, waist cinchers, and corsets are listed as staples, especially for special events. Brill also was an early proponent of thongs and urges her readers to at least give them a try. The most loved and often quoted chapter is “Boobs.” Shout it from the highest peaks “Your boobs are the best boobs in the world!” Whether small or large, you should be proud. Male commentary on small breasts versus large breasts seems a little dated, but makes its point. The section on diet should be ignored save for the parts about dressing for your shape. That part is excellent. It outlines how to always look feminine and sexy no matter how you're shaped. Included is a photo of Brill at her largest with an incredible corseted figure. The "Starving Ovation" diet comes with a disclaimer that your doctor wouldn't approve and after reading it it's easy to see why. Skip the crash diet and find a healthy alternative. Brill also seems to drink more espresso than Juan Valdez. This can't be good for anyone. Brill’s advice on flirting should be taken with a grain of salt. Again, this is a guide written in the early nineties, and the dating/flirting strategies focus on short term relationships, quantity over quality. Her tactics can be very aggressive and for conservative, shy, or bootcamp RGs may seem outlandish, leading, and at times even clichéd. From my perspective it seems like a woman is trying too hard when she chooses to carry props for meeting men. Some of the suggestions are easy to incorporate into your everyday life like walking with your dog or wearing designer accessories. Others are questionable. Dice? Wrapped Presents? Tootsie Pops? If you can’t catch a man’s eye after taking Brill’s advice on dressing and how to look like a babe then Tootsie Pops aren’t going to help you! "Telepurr" is probably the most useful section in regard to flirting. Holding your breath before picking up a ringing phone may seem silly at first, but a sexy, breathless voice a la Marilyn Monroe has men begging for more. They will call again just to hear you say “hello.” When on the phone she suggests warm words and cool actions, making a man feel like he’s the center of your attentions, even when you pick up your call waiting and leave him on hold. Some say it’s rude, but to each her own. Meeting and dating men is easy and fun for Babes. Scenarios, looks, and games are provided for a variety of situations, from exiting your limo to riding the elevator. Brill details the perfect way to receive compliments, act receptive, subtly turn men on, and present yourself in the best light. What kind of man do you want? What role should he play in your life? Brill has a list and strategy for every category. Sex and how to look sexy is taken over the top. Her suggestions for exciting a man are beyond what’s necessary. Overt flirting is sexy, but throwing yourself at a man is rarely how a great relationship starts. Brill acknowledges men’s’ adherence to the Three Date Rule and insists we wait until Date Four to have sex. However, it is implied that you should start a sexual relationship on Date Four because if you followed her advice for dates one through three you will be perceived as a tease and possibly psychotic if you don’t continue the pattern and give your date what you’ve been advertising so heavily. After a short paragraph on safe sex and condoms Brill gives her stamp of approval on casual sex. Again, this was written in a time when AIDS was viewed primarily as a disease of gay men and drug users. This conflicting advice to take sexiness over the top and then expect to form solid, meaningful relationships with men seems to be the dark side of the Up For Anything babe-dom. The bright side is a look at dating which treats it as fun. For Brill, every date is worthwhile. Even if the guy isn't right for you you've had dinner, conversation, and maybe learned something new. Recycle him and introduce him to a friend he might be suited for. Boobs, Boys, and High Heels concludes with a chapter based on the subtitle of "How to get dressed in Just Under Six Hours." It's the perfect way to get ready for an evening out (provided you have 5 1/2 hours). It pulls together all the ideas and advice from the earlier chapters. Taken with a grain of salt this is a great read to lift your spirits and make you feel good about yourself. |
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