Scarlett Rules When Life Gives You Green Velvet Curtains, Make a Green Velvet Dress

"Some day I'm going to do and say everything I want to do and say, and if people don't like it I don't care."Scarlett O'Hara, from Gone with the Wind Ever since the publication of Margaret Mitchell's 1936 epic blockbuster, Gone with the Wind, Scarlett O' Hara has captivated millions with her wily ways, saucy attitude, irresistible charmsand legendary faults. Now, in Scarlett Rules, intrepid journalist Lisa Bertagnoli shares 24 life-enhancing lessons inspired by Tara's most beguiling resident. Rule 1: Pretty Is as Pretty DoesNot a conventional beauty, the literary Scarlett knew it took more than an attractive face to get noticed. Learn to put your best features forward. Rule 8: Keep Your Eyes on the PrizeScarlett used determination and perseverance to survive and thrive. Unlock your abilities and go for the gold. Rule 15: Find Your NicheA woman ahead of her time, Scarlett succeeded on her strengths. Discover your gift and shine! With each pearl of wisdom comes a Scarlett Lesson featuring savvy advice from life coaches, relationship gurus, and other experts. Full of wit and insight, this irresistible guide guarantees that, as God is your witness, you'll never be without gumption, poise, and individual style again! From the Trade Paperback edition.

Lisa Bertagnoli is an international journalist who has written hundreds of articles for publications including Newsweek, Self, Working Mother, The Washingtonian, Fitness, Real Simple, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago magazine, and Crain's Chicago Business. A Midwest correspondent for Women's Wear Daily, she is also a regular contributor to the Chicago Tribune. Lisa has appeared on Chicago Tonight on PBS and on NPR's On the Media. She has a master's degree in linguistics from Indiana University. She is also the author of Scarlett Rules. She lives in Bucktown, Chicago, Illinois, with her husband, William.