Getting the Pretty Back

As the endearing and witty star of the beloved John Hughes “brat pack” classics Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink, Molly Ringwald defined teenage angst, love, and heartbreak. Now a wife and mother of three, and a star on the current hit television drama The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Molly is facing a new angst-inducing time in her life—her fortieth birthday! Encouraging every woman to become “the sexiest, funniest, smartest, well dressed, and most confident woman that you can be,” Molly shares a lifetime of experience in a vibrant, fun, stylish, and sexy collection of intimate stories and candid advice: Getting the Pretty Back, a fully illustrated “girlfriend’s guide” to life. Her candid, witty guide offers a roadmap for rediscovering your most confident self, with advice on: Style and Confidence: How to break the fashion rules, find your signature style, and why a good tailor and the perfect black blazer are your best friends. Beauty and Skincare: Tips for finding the perfect red lipstick, the truth about "boyfriend hair," and why you should never, ever shave your eyebrows. Friendship and Motherhood: Navigating friendships after kids, the importance of a "friend date," and why being a mom doesn't mean you have to lose yourself. Food and Entertaining: From mastering the perfect green salad to the secrets of a French cheese plate and why you should never wear sandals in the kitchen. Aging with Grace: Molly's heartfelt and humorous take on turning forty, embracing change, and getting back in touch with the whimsical, fun, and flirty girl you've always been.