Reddit mentions of Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: For Everyone from Beginner to Pro

She does have a book not directed specifically for teens, if you're interested. this one

[How to Look Expensive: A Beauty Editor's Secrets to Getting Gorgeous without Breaking the Bank] (http://amzn.com/B007FEFD6A) is my latest favorite, because it has not only makeup tips, but also skincare, hair, and more, and it's all geared toward saving money. It's a quick read.

Also, I agree that [The Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual] (http://amzn.com/B001FA0NZ6 ) is an excellent choice to have in your arsenal. It's a good all-over read with a little bit of information about everything. My only reservation is that Bobbi's makeup style is very natural, so if you're into wild colors or daring looks, it might leave you unfulfilled.

[The Makeup Artist Handbook] (http://amzn.com/B006M9L3PO) is an excellent read if you REALLY like to geek out and learn about the very science of makeup. I still open this a lot and learn something new. :)

[Jemma Kidd Make-Up Secrets] (http://amzn.com/1250010861), or [Jemma Kidd Make-up Masterclass] (http://amzn.com/0312573715) by Jemma Kidd are excellent, for a different perspective.

I would suggest staying away from celebrity books, like Lauren Conrad. These aren't very informative and are more of a "this is how I am so beautiful" narrative. Who cares.

If I can think of any others I will let you know. :)

Omg I've never been GLAMMED I'm excited for this. Glam me please

Does [this] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001FA0NZ6/ref=aw_ls_3_3?colid=3RA5CL73UQQYG&coliid=I3SXUSH88STLJG) count as my < $10 thing?

I feel you! I spent several years in my late twenties researching these things because I didn't value them/learn them earlier. Before I lived in dude's cargo camo shorts and t-shirts. It was a simpler time :)

I don't do makeup and clothes and hair and nails all the time, but I have gradually upped my normal level of presentation. Most of this was for work, but also to blend at social functions where I was way out of my element and felt terrible about sticking out. There is value in being ABLE to blend, even if you don't choose to do it all the time.

General tips: Take baby steps. Work on one thing at a time. Best place to start is making sure you are clean and neat. Clean, clip, and if needed file your nails. Put some clear polish on them. When you get more confident with your application, find a french tip nail pen (or white nail polish if you're more coordinated than I am :p) and do that. From there maybe you consider growing them out. If you jump into something like fake nails, that level of transition is going to feel uncomfortable and probably unsustainable.

Start cheap. You could spend a lot of money on different clothes, makeup, hair products, and nail stuff. Drug store brands, Elf makeup, nyx, and gently used clothes from thrift shops can let you experiment without breaking the bank. When you have a better idea of what you like, you can upgrade to spendier things of a high quality (if needed, I still love ELF!). This way you don't drop 20 bucks on a lipstick that you eventually realize is a color you love but not a shade that looks good on you. Or a sweater that after some reflection you realize you never wear because it rides up on your waist or doesn't look as nice as you hoped.

Try it out at home. Eventually you have to leave the house with it, but try things before you go out with them. Trying putting on makeup or doing something to my hair on a lazy weekend day helped me get used to the feeling, the look, and not feel hideously embarrassed if I did something that didn't look great. There will be those times.

I read the following books:

Drop Dead Brilliant (personal branding in the workplace, covers clothes, posture, voice, all sorts of stuff you wouldn't think about) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00104ZFXM/

The Lucky Shopping Manual (out of date, but a visual guide to putting together a cohesive wardrobe) https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Shopping-Manual-Building-Improving/dp/B0073U347G/

Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FA0NZ6/

and a bunch of others but those were more work related. Can include if you're interested.

For youtube makeup, I have watched lots of do's/don't videos, and 'no makeup' tutorials to start. Avoid the personal/drama videos, it gets gross on youtube :/

Wayne Goss (important to consider when watching youtube videos!!!!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1lovMzixm0

Lisa Eldridge (5 minute tutorial, no makeup look, she's a professional makeup artist) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_ZRjW1ZJLQ or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGpLLWnO3XY

Ali Andreea (do's/don'ts, a little exaggerated) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooxyFoBZrXM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0daIFQjLIc&t=549s

Tati Westbrook (do's/don'ts) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXzMjOOsgNU

Jaime French is fun (makeup starts at 2:40) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JheyOBF71CU

Jackie Aina (back to school fresh faced) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4SNFqnnJbM

Sailor J not serious. Just hilarious https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJaaLXZwmsU