Beneath the Glitter

Fans of Lauren Conrads L.A. Candy series will love this YA novel by internet stars Elle and Blair Fowler, which offers a scintillating glimpse into the glitzy L.A. social scene When Sophia and Ava London moved to Los Angeles to further their makeup and fashion line, London Calling, they expected to meet super stars, not become them. However, when their little business becomes a big deal with the help of an ever growing internet fan base, the sisters enter into the exclusive life of fabulous parties, air kisses, and scores of hot guys. Faster than you can say "Now get out Mac brush #13 and blend," they have tie in deals with international jewelry companies, major clothing retailers, and—one of their biggest dreams—an offer from Lux Life makeup for their own London Calling line. But fame has a price, and when the sisters are betrayed by someone they trust, they find themselves knee-deep in a scandal that could ruin everything they've worked for—and send all their dreams crashing down.This deliciously glitzy romp through star-studded L.A. is loosely based on the authors own experiences. Elle and Blair Fowler began posting make-up tutorials on YouTube and quickly became an internet sensation. Their videos have garnered a combined total of 148 million hits; they were nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Best Web Star; and they currently have their own make-up line and reality show in development. Elle and Blair have an ravenous online fan base that will love a sneak peek into their glamorous world!

Praise for Beneath the Glitter

“Fast, snappy and filled with great insider knowledge of the beauty industry.” - RT BOOKREVIEWS

“Fans of Lauren Conrad's L.A. Candy are going to sweep up Beneath the Glitter, the debut novel from YouTube style sensations Elle and Balir Fowler.” - Justine Magazine

“An end-of-summer fun read . . . quick, lighthearted [that] makes us feel as if were actually living a glitzy, glamorous life. Oh, how we wish!” - Miss Literati

 “A GREAT book and even better beach read. It's fun, light hearted and a book that everyone should add to their collection.  I can't wait for the next one!” -loveforlacquer.com 

“This book was delicious and addicting and wonderful.  The characters were well-developed, the plot line was delish, and the entire idea was fantastic.  It reminded me of L.A. Candy in a way, but there was better drama…I highly recommend this book.  Its absolute awesomeness.” -Willas Ramblings

“An enthralling, lighthearted, irresistible, and romantic story…fans of contemporary, chick lits and quick paced funny reads will certainly find delight in this one.” -Itching for Books

“An enjoyable read that is perfect for the beach…about two sisters who'd do anything for each other but have to realize that life might not be as easy as they want it to be. If you're looking for an easy and fast read, be sure to consider reading this one - especially if you're someone who, like me, is easily pulled in by a world of beauty, glamour and gossip.” -Fictional Distraction

“If you are a fan of the Fowler sisters I would definitely suggest picking up this book because it is a great insight into their world!” -Charming Chelseys

“ Fun characters combined with the always interesting plot line - which included mingling with movie stars, rescuing animals, 46 courses of champagne tasting, and even sabotage - made for a quick, fun read that I finished in under a day.” The Mortals Library

“Ava and Sophie seemed really down to earth and were just trying to make it big in a city notorious eating up people and spitting them out.  I really enjoyed watching their relationship grow through the tribulation that comes with success.” -Charlottes Web of Books

Praise for Beneath the Glitter

“Fast, snappy and filled with great insider knowledge of the beauty industry.” - RT BOOKREVIEWS

“Fans of Lauren Conrad's L.A. Candy are going to sweep up Beneath the Glitter, the debut novel from YouTube style sensations Elle and Balir Fowler.” - Justine Magazine

“An end-of-summer fun read . . . quick, lighthearted [that] makes us feel as if were actually living a glitzy, glamorous life. Oh, how we wish!” - Miss Literati

 “A GREAT book and even better beach read. It's fun, light hearted and a book that everyone should add to their collection.  I can't wait for the next one!” -loveforlacquer.com 

“This book was delicious and addicting and wonderful.  The characters were well-developed, the plot line was delish, and the entire idea was fantastic.  It reminded me of L.A. Candy in a way, but there was better drama…I highly recommend this book.  Its absolute awesomeness.” -Willas Ramblings

“An enthralling, lighthearted, irresistible, and romantic story…fans of contemporary, chick lits and quick paced funny reads will certainly find delight in this one.” -Itching for Books

“An enjoyable read that is perfect for the beach…about two sisters who'd do anything for each other but have to realize that life might not be as easy as they want it to be. If you're looking for an easy and fast read, be sure to consider reading this one - especially if you're someone who, like me, is easily pulled in by a world of beauty, glamour and gossip.” -Fictional Distraction

“If you are a fan of the Fowler sisters I would definitely suggest picking up this book because it is a great insight into their world!” -Charming Chelseys

“ Fun characters combined with the always interesting plot line - which included mingling with movie stars, rescuing animals, 46 courses of champagne tasting, and even sabotage - made for a quick, fun read that I finished in under a day.” The Mortals Library

“Ava and Sophie seemed really down to earth and were just trying to make it big in a city notorious eating up people and spitting them out.  I really enjoyed watching their relationship grow through the tribulation that comes with success.” -Charlottes Web of Books

"Through its likable characters, sly humor, and smart, fast-moving plot, this entertaining debut raises serious questions about the costs of disposable fashion and pursuit of celebrity, asking readers to ponder who's driving the bus. Sly, subversive fun."

—Kirkus

"Consumerism and fashion trends strike at the heart of this novel...Material Girls might make teens take a look at their wardrobe, but more importantly, they might reconsider their consumer footprint."

—VOYA

"A book that should make kids think about many things, especially how the culture tries to manipulate them."

—Booklist

“Project Runway, step aside. Material Girls is a captivating and fast-paced ride where teens control the economy by deciding what’s in and what’s out. Or maybe they just think they do.” 

—Joelle Charbonneau, New York Times best-selling author of The Testing trilogy

 

From internet stars Elle and Blair Fowler comes a scintillating new novel that takes readers Beneath the Glitter of the glitzy L.A. social scene.

Welcome to a place where dreams are made.  And where nothing—and no one—is ever what it seems.

After their make-up and fashion videos went viral on YouTube, sisters Sophia and Ava London are thrust into the exclusive life of the Los Angeles elite.  Here fabulous parties, air kisses, paparazzi and hot guys all come with the scene. Sophia finds herself torn between a gorgeous bartender and a millionaire playboy, and Ava starts dating an A-list actor.  But as theyre about to discover, the life theyve always dreamed of comes with a cost.

Beneath the glitter of the Hollywood social scene lies a world of ruthless ambition, vicious gossip…and betrayal.  Someone close to them, someone they trust, is working in the shadows to bring the London sisters falling down. And once the betrayal is complete, Sophia and Ava find themselves knee-deep in a scandal that could take away everything they care about, including the one thing that matters most—each other.

Project Runway meets Divergent in this insightful young adult novel that looks at fashion and consumerism in a world where children are the gatekeepers of culture and staying young and trendy are the keys to success.        

In Marla Klein and Ivy Wilde’s world, teens are the gatekeepers of culture. A top fashion label employs sixteen-year-old Marla to dictate hot new clothing trends, while Ivy, a teen pop star, popularizes the garments that Marla approves. Both girls are pawns in a calculated but seductive system of corporate control, and both begin to question their world’s aggressive levels of consumption. Will their new “eco-chic” trend subversively resist and overturn the industry that controls every part of their lives?

        Smart, provocative, and entertaining, this thrilling page-turner for teens questions the cult like mentality of fame and fashion. Are you in or are you out?

Elaine Dimopoulos is a graduate of Yale, Columbia, and, Simmons College, where she earned an M.F.A. in Writing for Children. Currently, she teaches children's literature at Boston University and is also an instructor for Grub Street.  She served as the Associates of the Boston Public Library's Children's Writer-in-Residence during which time she wrote Material Girls.