Makeup books are like the best way to learn makeup styles and techniques being that I'm more of a visual learner anyway. Video tutorials are great too. Bobbi Brown's new book is good. It's for older women, but it not only deals with makeup, but how to have good skincare, health, and how to stay fashion forward. The best book I've grown to love is IMAN's Color of Beauty. She embraces all colors Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, etc. The book really inspired me to love the skin I'm in and that all women are truly beautiful.