The YouTube star and beauty guru shares her hard-won lessons on success, style, and finding the sweetness in all aspects of your life. Since posting her first makeup tutorial in 2008, Dulce Candy has become one of the top beauty stars on YouTube, boasting more than 2 million subscribers and garnering hundreds of millions of views of her bright and energetic videos. But before she became a style icon and a role model to millions of young women, Dulce struggled to make her way in the world. Having emigrated with her family from Mexico to the United States when she was six years old, Dulce battled depression and low self-esteem as a teenager and eventually enlisted in the army in an attempt to turn her life around. It was here, on the battlefields of Iraq, that she finally uncovered and embraced her true passion—fashion and beauty—and gained the confidence to move on from her past, follow her dream, and launch what would become her wildly successful brand. The Sweet Life chronicles Dulce Candy’s inspiring story, showing that anyone can be successful no matter their background and sharing the hard-won lessons that helped transform her from a shy, self-doubting teenager into a confident business woman and beauty expert. According to Dulce, you can’t live the sweet life until you accept who you are—flaws and all—and take chances—knowing that failure is just a part of learning and fear is a sign that you’re trying something new and exciting. Drawing on anecdotes from her own life and career, Dulce offers advice on building a personal brand (“Know what makes you different”), building confidence (“Fake it till you make it”) and balancing the personal and the professional (“Don’t settle when you settle down”). She also emphasizes the importance of both inner and outer beauty, encouraging women to love themselves, ignore the critics, and flaunt their own original style. Part memoir, part manifesto, The Sweet Life is a fun, inspirational guide for any woman who wants to find success and happiness without compromising who she is.

'A sheer delight from start to finish' Sophie Kinsella ***WINNER OF THE RNA ROMANTIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARD 2013*** Can you hear the jangle of pocket money, the rustle of striped paper bags . . ? 'An evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes 'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes 'Irresistible' Jill Mansell 'Just lovely' Katie Fforde 'Naturally funny, warm-hearted' Lisa Jewell 'A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book' Mike Gayle ___________________________________ Rosie Hopkins thinks leaving her busy London life, and her boyfriend Gerard, to sort out her elderly Aunt Lilian's sweetshop in a small country village is going to be dull. Boy, is she wrong. Lilian Hopkins has spent her life running Lipton's sweetshop, through wartime and family feuds. As she struggles with the idea that it might finally be time to settle up, she also wrestles with the secret history hidden behind the jars of beautifully coloured sweets. Welcome to Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop of Dreams - a novel - with recipes. ___________________________________ Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan 'Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside' 'Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished' 'There's something so engaging about her characters and plots' 'Her books are like a big, warm blanket' 'Her stories are just so fabulous' 'She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life' 'The woman is just magic'

From the New York Times bestselling author of My Paris Kitchen and L'Appart, a deliciously funny, offbeat, and irreverent look at the city of lights, cheese, chocolate, and other confections. Like so many others, David Lebovitz dreamed about living in Paris ever since he first visited the city and after a nearly two-decade career as a pastry chef and cookbook author, he finally moved to Paris to start a new life. Having crammed all his worldly belongings into three suitcases, he arrived, hopes high, at his new apartment in the lively Bastille neighborhood. But he soon discovered it's a different world en France. From learning the ironclad rules of social conduct to the mysteries of men's footwear, from shopkeepers who work so hard not to sell you anything to the etiquette of working the right way around the cheese plate, here is David's story of how he came to fall in love with—and even understand—this glorious, yet sometimes maddening, city. When did he realize he had morphed into un vrai parisien? It might have been when he found himself considering a purchase of men's dress socks with cartoon characters on them. Or perhaps the time he went to a bank with 135 euros in hand to make a 134-euro payment, was told the bank had no change that day, and thought it was completely normal. Or when he found himself dressing up to take out the garbage because he had come to accept that in Paris appearances and image mean everything. Once you stop laughing, the more than fifty original recipes, for dishes both savory and sweet, such as Pork Loin with Brown Sugar–Bourbon Glaze, Braised Turkey in Beaujolais Nouveau with Prunes, Bacon and Bleu Cheese Cake, Chocolate-Coconut Marshmallows, Chocolate Spice Bread, Lemon-Glazed Madeleines, and Mocha–Crème Fraîche Cake, will have you running to the kitchen for your own taste of Parisian living.

The Bombshell Manual of Style meets The Lucky Shopping Manual in an alphabetized style guide from the editors of the trendsetting Web site DailyCandy.com Every morning, hundreds of thousands of women around the globe open their e-mail inboxes and indulge in the day's first treat: DailyCandy. What's DailyCandy It's the Web site that quickly became the ultimate source for the latest need-to-know information about fashion, food, and fun. It's like getting an e-mail from your clever, unpredictable, and totally in-the-know best friend who always has the scoop on everything -- from new designers, handbags, and jeans to hot restaurants, travel destinations, books, and beauty treatments. As useful as it is entertaining, DailyCandy is beloved for its writing style (insider and inclusive, witty but never pretentious) and for its beautiful watercolor illustrations. Now, for the first time ever, advice, atmosphere, and attitude will be available in book form. DailyCandy A to Z offers insider advice on 26 topics: Appearance, Brain Candy, Charm, Do-Gooding, Edibles, Fundamentals, Grand Dames, Home, Intimacy, and more. DailyCandy A to Z covers everything you need to know about living a stylish life. The book will appeal not only to the site's large and loyal fan base, but to countless other readers who have yet to discover DailyCandy.

A lot of people have been moved by the story of the Magical Candy Shop, which is full of love, magic, and lasting kindness. A little girl named Lily started it all. She inherited her family's candy shop and has a magical ability to change sweets into other things. Her candies had magical powers; they could make you laugh out loud or feel cozy and warm inside. One sunny morning, Emily, a curious little girl, found the shop and was hired to work as Lily's assistant. She learned how to make candy, and she and her friend used their magical treats to make everyone happy, from sick neighbors to lonely tourists and kids in the school. Emily, who was now the store's protector, made beautiful candies over the years to continue Lily's love and kindness. Sarah, a sweet little girl, watched her and learned from her, then took over when she was ready. Sarah was in charge of the shop's magic, and her magical candies continued to bring happiness to everyone in the hamlet. Emily was thrilled to see Sarah start her new job and made sure that the company stayed a place of wonder and joy. In a gentle way, the story reminds us that the best magic is the power of kindness and love. It tells us that small acts of kindness and generosity can make the world a uniquely beautiful place. People from the area and visitors alike are affected by the Magical Candy Shop's legacy, which inspires them to add goodness, joy, and kindness to their own lives. As the years went by, the store became a wonderful haven, reminding everyone that real magic is not just in candy, but in the love and generosity that we all have inside us. People who worked at the Magical Candy Shop and the little girl who ran it showed how strong love is and how amazing people are. This is how the story starts: A long time ago, there was a great candy store in a cute town tucked between hills and a sparkling river. The tiny girl named Lily ran this one-of-a-kind store called the Enchanted Candy Shop. Her amazing skills gave her business a charm that made people want to buy everything. Because Lily is so talented, her candy shop is utterly amazing and unlike any other in the area. Lily had been an important part of the neighborhood for as long as anyone could remember. The family's closely guarded secrets and recipes were given to her by her parents, who used to run the candy shop. However, Lily was different from her ancestors because she naturally had the ability to make her sweets magical. Each sweet treat she made was unique and delicious. Her candy bars made you feel good and toasty, her lollipops made you laugh aloud, and her gummy bears made you jump really high. Kids from all over were interested in her projects, and long lines of them would form outside her shop to see what she had made most recently. A quiet knock on the door woke Lily up one bright morning as she carefully watched over her pot of sweets that were bubbling. She wiped her firsthand her apron as she opened the door and saw Emily standing there, her eyes wide with surprise. Emily is a quiet but interesting young girl. When the guest arrived, Lily smiled and said, "Hello, dearie. How may I assist you today?" Emily was amazed and shy at the same time when she heard stories about the Mystical Candy Shop. Emily said in a whisper, "I've heard rumors that your sweets are magical." Lily laughed quietly, knowing Emily was telling the truth. "Indeed, dearie. Would you like to experience one for yourself?" Emily replied with a heartfelt nod, and Lily gave her a beautiful lollipops. Emily took a bite and then could not stop laughing. It was a happy, joyful laughter she had never felt before. Lily looked at Emily's contagious laughter with a playful twinkle in her eye and said, "My lollipops have an uncanny way of digging up the deepest sources of happiness." Emily's eyes lit up with wonder as Lily asked, "What brings you to my humble shop today, Emily?" "I've always had a strong affection for sweets, and the rumors that your pastries are the best in the whole village brought me here. In addition, I've heard that you can teach people how to make magical candies," Emily said with a grin. Lily gave Emily a warm smile for her hard work and energy. "That is accurate, dearie. I can certainly initiate you into the craft of candy making, though it is no simple undertaking. It requires patience, unwavering commitment, and, above all, a kind heart." Emily kept saying how excited she was to learn and how determined she was to do so. Lily chose Emily to be her assistant, and so began a lovely journey. Emily replied, "I'm ready to go on this journey with you, Lily, and I promise that my heart is full of kindness." Lily taught Emily how to make candy. She showed them the right way to mix the ingredients, add magic to the treats, and make tastes that were delicious. As the days turned into weeks, Emily got better at making sweets, which let her make her own magical treats. She imagined jellybeans resisting gravity and shooting one into the sky, and she also imagined candy canes turning plain snow into designs made of many colors. The locals were amazed by her innovative ideas, and every day there were longer lines at the Magical Candy Shop. Emily, on the other hand, wanted to do more than just make delicious candy. She wanted to use her talent to help people who were sad. One day, she went up to Lily and made a proposal. Emily asked Lily, "What if we used the magic of our candies to help people in need? We could make candies that make people feel better when it is cold outside or make people laugh when they are sad?" Lily was moved by Emily's kindness, and she agreed with Emily's idea right away. “That's a wonderful thought, honey. Let us begin by making sweets for the orphanage kids over here. They deserve all the happiness in the world.” Ever since, Emily and Lily have been making one-of-a-kind sweets for the orphanage kids. They made candy that grew all year and sugar butterflies that flew around the kids and made them smile. The orphaned kids' laughter filled the building as they were thrilled with what they had found. Everyone in the town quickly heard about Emily and Lily's kind deeds. They became famous not only for their magical candies but also for their kind hearts. They continued to give their sweets to make other people happy, whether it was an elderly friend or a stranger walking by. Emily and Lily's friendship grew stronger over time and went beyond just being friends. They felt like family because they had been through so much together. It was Lily who suggested that Emily should run the Magical Candy Shop on her own and continue her parents' work. "Emily, my dear, the time has come for you to take over as owner of the Magical Candy Shop. You have learned everything I have to teach you, and I have no doubt that you will make me proud," Lily told Emily as they sat down together in the shop on a sunny afternoon. "Thank you for everything, Lily. I shall strive to preserve your legacy and continue to make this world a sweeter place." Lily gave Emily the keys to the shop with a mix of sadness and joy in her heart. The people of Hamlet marked the passing of the baton with a beautiful ceremony that went on all night and was full of sweets and laughter. Emily ran the Magical Candy Shop so well that it did very well. As Lily had told her to, she used her magic to make people happy who were sad and to create new magical sweets that amazed and pleased everyone. Lily was like an old oak tree that stood in the town square and was a part of the neighborhood. For many years, she was always there for the peasants, giving them support in a world that moved too quickly. Before she was born, her family owned the candy shop and took great care to keep the sweet traditions that had been passed down from generation to generation. Each generation had been given these valuable trade secrets and tried-and-true recipes for making sweets. They were like a river of candy knowledge. But Lily had a unique attitude that set her apart from her ancestors and from everyone else in town. She had been given a special skill that no one else had. Lily's parents were good at making sweets, but she was the best. She was able to give her candies special powers that made everyone who tried them happy and spellbound. As Lily got better, she learned that each candy could have its own magic added to it, which turned ordinary treats into amazing wonders. Her candy will make you laugh until you cannot hold back tears, her chocolate bars will melt your heart, and her gummy bears will make you jump higher than you ever thought possible. The village kids were enchanted by her works of art and waited in long lines outside her cute candy shop for her newest, most delicious treats. Over time, her charming personality became known, and people from nearby towns and cities came to her business. They were amazed by how much happiness her magical candies brought them, and they were truly happy. Lily had turned her tiny candy shop into a beautiful heaven where every delicious bite took regular things to a whole new level. People who came to her house were drawn in by more than just the sweet smell of her candy. The person was Lily, who was kind and caring and had a natural way of making everyone feel special. Every customer had a name, a favorite candy, and a story about themselves. Her warm smile and deep talks had a remarkable way of making even the worst days better.