How to Look Expensive: A Beauty Editor’s Secrets to Getting Gorgeous Without Breaking the Bank is a practical beauty and style guide showing readers how to achieve a polished, high-end appearance without spending a fortune. Andrea Pomerantz Lustig draws on her experience as a beauty editor and advice from leading hair and makeup professionals.

The book covers hair colour and styling, skincare, makeup, beauty products, and ways to make a limited beauty budget go further. It focuses on achieving sophisticated, glamorous results through affordable products, DIY techniques, and smart beauty choices.