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Overview

Charlize "Charlie" Edwards certainly knows, in theory, what it takes to lead a successful and happy life. She owns a nice house in Silverlake, LA's trendiest neighborhood. She has glamorous and loyal friends who accompany her to the hottest clubs in town. And she works as the personal assistant to Drew Stanton, Hollywood's sexiest movie star. But she's also turning 30, chronically single, and faced with serving as maid of honor at her younger sister's wedding. Charlie finds herself struggling to juggle the chaos of wedding planning (while wondering if she'll ever wear the white dress herself), her all-consuming job for lunatic boss Stanton, and a serious crush on Jordan, a photographer on the set of Drew's latest feature—a man who might actually return her feelings. A page-turner from start to finish, A Total Waste of Makeup puts a fresh face on women's fiction.

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Charlize "Charlie" Edwards enjoys her job as a personal assistant to a hot male movie star, but as she turns 30, she finds herself reflecting on and wanting more out of life. Being her younger sister's maid of honor makes her feel old and alone, her family is driving her crazy, and it doesn't help that her best friend and her boss are becoming romantically involved. Convinced that she'll never have children of her own, she writes advice to pass on to a future grandniece-and realizes she knows a lot more than she gives herself credit for. Yet dating again just brings more disappointment and angst: after a seeming Mr. Right goes wrong, she falls head over heels for a gorgeous set photographer she's not even sure likes her. It all comes to a head at her sister's disastrous Las Vegas bachelorette party. Gruenenfelder, a Hollywood screenwriter, knows her setting and her craft. Well-written characters and a wicked sense of humor help this debut stand above the usual chick-lit fare. Recommended for larger fiction collections or where chick lit is popular.-Rebecca Vnuk, River Forest P.L., IL Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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A personal assistant tries to define the rules of dating in Hollywood. Charlie Edwards spends most of her days tending to the whims of movie star Drew Stanton, whose celebrity supposedly rivals that of Tom Cruise. When she isn't booking his massages and interviewing his personal trainers, Charlie finds time to write observations about life and love in her journal, which is filled with advice meant to be passed along to her future great-grandniece. This burst of introspection is the result of Charlie's looming 30th birthday-to be celebrated sans boyfriend. To make matters worse, her little sister, Andy, is beating her down the aisle. Forced to put dreams of love on hold, Charlie musters the necessary enthusiasm to support Andy. Thankfully, she has two loyal girlfriends with whom to share her frustrations-the three hit the town, reveal their vulnerabilities and regale each other with dating horror stories. The honesty of emotion they share is refreshing. Gruenenfelder's debut supplies a splendid vacation from reality. At times better than re-runs of your favorite Friends episodes.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780312348724
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Press
  • Publication date: 12/27/2005
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 384
  • Sales rank: 200,250
  • Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 8.30 (h) x 1.10 (d)

Meet the Author

Kim Gruenenfelder lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son, and continues to avoid anything even remotely resembling a real job. In addition to her books, including Misery Loves Cabernet and There's Cake in My Future, she has written feature films, episodic teleplays and two stage plays. 

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  • Posted September 24, 2011

    Familiar

    Its like 27 dresses

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 28, 2008

    loved this book

    This is my first chick lit and i thought it was great. I usually read more horror/sci fi kind of books and this was a good change. It started out in my opinion kind of slow but once it picked up I couldn't put it down. This book make me cheer, laugh, and even feel bad for the characters. This is the first book I've read and felt like Charlie, Dawn, Drew, and Andy were my friends as well. A book you can really relate too especially if your single or just got out of the single world. Loved it cant say it enough and i went looking for a sequel guess what no luck. I would definitely read again on a hot or cold day. especially loved some of the quotes in the book

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 30, 2012

    Cute and good advice

    I bought it because it was on sale and I was pleasently sorprised

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 16, 2012

    Funny and sweet

    It is funny and sweet. I expected a different end but like this anyway. Worth reading!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 2, 2012

    Must read Must Read

    Funny heartfelt FULL OF AMAZING ADVISE!!! READ IT READ IT READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 3, 2011

    Fun, Fun

    This was just a fun read. It moved really well, kept my attention and made me giggle throughout. Recommend.

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  • Posted July 8, 2011

    Loved this book!

    By far the best book out of her other ones! Definitely a chick lit book, very funny. Lots of lols!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 31, 2011

    I actually laughed out loud

    This is a great book. It is hysterical. I can't say enough great things about this book. It was worth every penny. I would highly recommend buying this book! I can hardly wait to read more from this author.

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  • Posted February 22, 2011

    ehhh.

    I bought this because I felt "theres cake in my future" was one of the best chick lit books I've read. This, however, was incredibly slow and I felt no connection with the main character. "cake" was laugh out loud funny, and every character was relatable and endearing, but this is rough to finish.

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  • Posted January 15, 2011

    charming and seriously fun

    couldnt put it down...you want charlie to be your best friend and you can completely relate to her crazy family! a must read for a fun, light hearted beach day read!!!

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  • Posted January 9, 2011

    Great book

    I loved the story line in this book. It was quick moving, interesting and fun. It's a light and easy read. You really relate to the quirks of the characters.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 2, 2010

    For every single woman in her 30's

    What a great book.

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  • Posted October 8, 2009

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    "A Total waste of Makeup' is the perfect love guide for all woman! I am amazed at how this book had the BEST advice. All woman know deep in their hearts that "You should never wait by the phone for a man to call," along with mostly all the other advice that has been given. This book was fabulous and I would have to put it as one of my favorite reads in the chic lit genre. The characters are phenomenal and 'true'. The story was original and fun! All woman should read this, and pass some advice along to your friends who dreadfully don't listen to the rules of womanhood!

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  • Posted September 1, 2009

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    A Great Summer Read

    I am usually a fan of science fiction but I came actoss this book at the bookstore and the title caught my attention. I was searching for a summer read; something that would be fun by the pool or late at night.

    From the beginning I was a huge fan of this book and Kim Gruenenfelder's writing style. The main character made me laugh with her quotes, advice to her unconcieved children or niece. I even bought the second book in this series.

    I recommend this novel for anyone that needs a relaxing read and a good life, especially about relationships.

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  • Posted August 29, 2009

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    Total Waste of Time

    So many books. So little time. This one wasn't worth it!

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  • Posted June 7, 2009

    Great Book

    Great book all around. Charlie, Drew and Jordan become alive. The book had moments where you can't help but laugh at the sarcasm, there were moments I had to re-read parts of the book to share with my husband.

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  • Posted February 12, 2009

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    Great Beach or Weekend Read

    Very enjoyable book, funny, captivating, perfect example of chic-lit. Looking for a great book for the beach or a rainy weekend? This is it.

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  • Posted January 21, 2009

    Cute but slow.

    Started out slow but picked up about half way through. Overall it was cute and funny. Once it got interesting I couldn't wait to find out what happened next.

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  • Posted December 13, 2008

    What Crazy Looks Like...

    This book is laugh out loud funny. Every single girl should read this book! She'll surely find a bit of herself in one of the characters.

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  • Posted October 8, 2008

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    great beach read

    Great beach read. Funny and light hearted I definitely recommend this if you are looking for a feel good book to read

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