Breaking the Cover Girl Mold; DIY Perfumery: A How-To; And More…

Andrej Pejic: international cover star. The gender-bending beauty and Jean Paul Gaultier muse graces the front of the new issue of Elle Serbia, the first-ever transgender model to do so. [Daily Mail]

Ever wonder how to create your own eau de toilette at home? It’s shockingly simple, according to this handy guide. [Wired U.K.]

If you’re in the market for a good diet book to satisfy those 2013 resolutions, look no further than your local librarian: They’ve got the hot tips on the best weight-loss reads. [Huff Po]

Is wearing makeup ultimately damaging to a woman’s self-esteem, or uplifting? Join the debate here. [NYT]