When this month's Marie Claire magazine was delivered, I immediately noticed a cover story that I wanted to read right away. It said, "New Country, New Job: I became a geisha".

Flipping to the story, I saw a picture of a beautiful Australian woman with red hair in her kimono sitting on train with men and women from Japan. An obvious outsider. Her name is Fiona Graham, but she goes by her Geisha name, Sayuki, which means transparent happiness. She made her formal debut as a Geisha in 2007.

The article is an interesting look at the Geisha lifestyle and what it took for Graham to become a part of it. Graham initially started the training to become a Geisha as a project to make a documentary about the life of a Geisha. She wanted to set the facts straight after the book "Memoirs of a Geisha" was released. But Sayuki's plans now? To continue the life as a Geisha indefinitely.

Geisha's are obviously known for their beauty and femininity, yet so little is known about what it is like to be a Geisha. The story is so intriguing that I think Graham should write a book on her experience.

Definitely pick up the December 2009 issue of Marie Claire to read the story, and if you'd like, you can visit Sayuki's website to learn more about her.

Doctors Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields, dermatologists and creators of Proactiv and Rodan + Fields skin care lines, have just released their second book, Write Your Skin a Prescription for Change. This book in an in depth manual for your skin. It includes probably every question you might have about your skin, including basics and moving all the way up to invasive procedures. Plus you'll read real commentary from the doctors as they share tips, advice and insider knowledge.

I had a chance to review this book and have nothing but positive things to say about it. Check out my review to see some of the topics addressed in the book as well as some tips and advice from the doctors themselves.

This book would be perfect for just about any woman this holiday season! Even people who think they know everything there is to know about skin care will learn a few valuable lessons from this book.

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Whether you try to live a life as "green" as possible, or you're as "green" as you can be, as long as it's easy, we've got some tips for you. Because when it comes to your beauty routine, it really is easy to be "green".

If you're house is anything like my house, I have a ton of lotion, shower gel and makeup containers that will one day soon be empty. But if I take the time and think about my future purchases, I know I'll make a more eco-friendly decision.

Check out the 8 Tips for a Green Beauty Routine that we have for you and then see what our readers submitted for green beauty tips. If you're idea didn't make it on my list, please, submit it yourself and share with others.

Halloween is tomorrow, are you ready? Do you have a stellar costume, or are you completely lacking in good ideas. I always fall into the 2nd category.

If you're like me, don't worry! We've got loads of great ideas for you. Here are some great ideas from a few of our About.com Guides.

• Julyne Derrick, About.com's Beauty Guide has an amazing selection of costume ideas and instructions, more costume ideas and instructions and loads of creepy halloween hair.
• Rain Blanken, About.com's DIY Fashion Guide shows us that all vampire costumes are not created equal. Figure out what kind of vampire you want to be and let her teach you how to transform yourself into it.
• Faith Lawless, About.com's Makeup Guide helps turn you into a hot vampire.
• Ashley Kane, About.com's Vintage Clothing Guide helps you head to the thrift store and come out with the perfect costume.

See, we have no excuses! Get yourself a costume idea and have a fabulous Halloween!