Hi Gorgeous!: Transforming Inner Power into Radiant Beauty

by Candis Cayne, Katina Z. Jones (With), Caitlyn Jenner (Foreword)

Trailblazing transgender actress, activist, and style icon Candis Cayne has spent a lifetime learning how to see herself for who she really is, and along the way has taught herself and others how to celebrate inner beauty as the perfect starting point for outer radiance. Drawing from her personal journey to self-acceptance and comprised of a unique combination of cross-barrier, body-positive wellness and style advice, Hi Gorgeous! is a one-of-a-kind beauty guide that will speak to all women. Engagingly written, highly visual, and filled with "Glam on the Go" tips and exclusive interviews with Candis's team of "radiance experts," the book will cover everything from new definitions of womanhood and beauty (with elements of Candis's own journey woven in) to hands-on makeup and style tips aimed at enhancing all of a woman's possibilities.Hi Gorgeous! opens with a foreword by Candis's best friend, former Olympian and transgender star Caitlyn Jenner. This beautiful, inspiring, and informative book will empower women on their own path and help them convey their radiance to the world.

Genres: Audiobook, Self Help, Biography Memoir

192 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 20, 2017

About the author

Candis Cayne is the first transgender woman to land a recurring role on a network television series. She also starred with friend Caitlyn Jenner on the reality show "I Am Cait". Candis is also an entertainer and vocal activist for LGBT rights. She lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Reviews

[Nikki "The Crazie Betty" V. · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 Stars

If you’re looking for beauty and fashion advice, I think this would be a great book for you. Candis has had to figure all this stuff out on her own as she navigates an unfamiliar body in female form. Most of us that have grown up as girls are bombarded with the “correct” makeup, hairstyles, and clothing for their shape, face, etc. I did pick up a few pointers from Candis, given that she wasn’t so hard-set on things she had learned as a kid, like a lot of us. She was freer to experiment and really find what worked for her.

I think the problem for me is that I was hoping for more autobiographical content on Candis herself, which is probably my mistake. I just wanted to hear more about how Candis got from where to was, to where she is now. But, again, if you’re looking for some useful hair and makeup tips, I think this is a great book. She talks about all different styles and how and why they work with certain types of features and shapes. I don’t really style my hair (I keep it exceptionally short), and I never wear make-up, so a lot of this didn’t really interest me, and there was much more of that to this book than anything else. So, I ended up finding myself skimming a lot.

I would recommend this book, but only if you know what you’re looking for so that you can get you want out of it.

Copy received via Negalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Siona Adams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good but not what I expected going in.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for a review.
I really enjoyed this! It felt like I was receiving personal advice from a friend the whole way through. Hi Gorgeous! is educational, but also somewhat of an autobiography. I also enjoyed the beautiful photographs throughout the book. If you're looking for a confidence booster or to learn more about beauty and style, this book is for you!

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Glamorous transgender actress Candis Cayne believes beauty and confidence come from within. Her upbeat and empowering self-help guide, HI GORGEOUS! , begins by helping readers dismantle their insecurities (fed by a body-shaming media) and build up their self-confidence. "If you don't believe you're beautiful or even worthy of beauty in the first place, you're never going to experience the absolute joy that comes from living a life of radiance, happiness, and especially freedom," writes Cayne. Mixed into these opening chapters are Cayne's memories of growing up effeminate in Hawaii. "I knew in my heart and soul that I was born to be a woman," she writes. "These feelings, though, confused and angered people, so growing up was not always easy."

Cayne details how inner beauty can be achieved through yoga, visualization, exercise, meditation and diet. Steps toward outer radiance include skin care, makeup tips, hair care, clothing for every body type, jewelry/accessories and essentials for a complete wardrobe. The final chapters offer advice for online dating and for projecting confidence at job interviews.

HI GORGEOUS! is welcoming and useful to trans and cis readers alike, with the beauty and makeup sections striving toward Cayne's classic elegance. Cayne and coauthor Katina Z. Jones's energetic and encouraging advice is complemented by Frances Soo Ping Chow's fun book design and Kourosh Sotoodeh's stunning photos. This is a thoughtful, generous and helpful guide that offers solid steps to embracing and showcasing your inner and outer beauty.

Trans actress Candis Cayne's guide to achieving inner and outer beauty is upbeat, empowering and beautifully designed and illustrated.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such an easy read- positive, light, and happy. I work with all sorts of patients- old, young, all sexual orientations, various races and creeds. I occasionally work with patients who are transgender. I found this book and thought it would be a good read to increase understanding. Honestly, I found the advice pertaining to me more than I expected. I found myself searching for suggested products on Amazon and placing them in my cart. We all deserve to be loved. We all should love our bodies. This book is meant for all. It was like a big literary big.

[meejieweegie · Rating 1 out of 5]

the "biography memoir" tag is super misleading. i didn't know anything about candis going in to this book, and having read this, i still know nothing about her

if you've read a single self-help book for women written in the last 20 years, you've already read this one. i mean even if you've read a single cosmo article in the last 20 years... you've already read this book.

2/10

not a single new perspective or novel idea

[Jacquie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book wasn’t exactly what I thought that it would be, it was more of a guide on how to do hair, make up and to live your life as fab as possible, but I did like it a lot! It really showed Candis’ personality and how she has overcome so much!

[Jason June · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved Candis's take on being the best you from the inside, out!

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[Michael · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although I completely understand the purpose of this book, I feel that for someone who doesn't truly struggle with body/beauty issues, it misses the mark. I can empathize, yes, and I can understand why people, man or woman, SHOULD read this book, however, for me, it felt as though I was being told to love myself and value myself when I already do that. The entire book, which I admittedly had to skim, is about staying true to yourself and not letting anyone rain on your parade or dull your sparkle.