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Cornell, Betty, author.

Betty Cornell's teen-age popularity guide / by Betty Cornell ; illustrated by Abbi Damerow.

New York, New York : Dutton Books, [2014]

146 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

"Available again for a whole new generation of readers, the original 1950s popularity guide that was the inspiration for teen author Maya Van Wagenen's memoir Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek! Filled with fun tips and vintage wisdom, Betty Cornell's Teen-Age Popularity Guide offers advice and guidance for teens who want to be poised, self-confident, and 'shiny bright.' Betty covers topics ranging from 'Figure Problems, ' 'Good Grooming, ' and 'What to Wear Where' to hints on dating, hosting a great party, and becoming 'the most popular girl in your set!'"-- Provided by publisher.

"A self-help guide written in 1951 by former teen model, Betty Cornell, to help teens become more poised, polished, and popular"-- Provided by publisher.

12 up.

Teenage girls.

Beauty, Personal.

Conduct of life.

Teen-age popularity guide

Introduction -- Figure problems -- Skin problems -- Hair -- Makeup -- Modeling tricks -- Good grooming -- Clothes -- What to wear where -- Money (how to earn extra) -- On the job -- Look pretty, be pretty -- Are you shy? -- It's a date -- Going formal -- Be a hostess -- Away from home -- The mail in your life -- Helpful hints: 'Tis better to give -- The table: At it and on it -- Personality -- Teen-age exercises -- Teen-age calorie table.

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