We are fans of anything that encourages women to be stylish and empowered, so right away we were attracted to the concept behind Climbing Mountains in Stilettos, by Carol Brunelli and Ann Tinkham, a guidebook for getting your inner bad girl lead you to success.
In the book, Brunelli and Tinkham provide advice and exercises to help closeted bad girls unleash the sexy feminist within. That's right, sexy and feminist. The co-authors give feminism a makeover, sharing the lessons of confidence and self-actualization with a new generation of women.

We must agree that confidence is always in fashion. In fact, feeling great on the inside is the essential ingredient for a woman to look her best. Just look at the example of Michelle Obama in the White House -- smart, strong, and secure, she's become a fashion icon for women of all ages.

The stilettos are metaphorical, but the style advice is literal. Toss out those ideas about being prim and proper, and embrace your expressive side. Some of the topics include dealing with body issues, why bargain hunting is the smartest thing you can do, and how to gracefully (but powerfully) manage all of the attention a fierce woman warrior receives because she is so fabulous.

With fun quizzes, surprising stats, and first hand anecdotes from real-life, stiletto-wearing -- and successful -- women, Climbing Mountains is a stimulating read. You will be inspired to put on a sassy dress and strappy heels and go dancing with the girls, or backpack the Andes on your own, or start the movie you always dreamed of making. You can do it, and be stylish all the way!