Lipstick Jungle, Candace Bushnell's third novel, is a fast-paced and entertaining read. The book follows the lives of three successful women in New York City: Nico, Wendy, and Victory. Nico is the editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine, Wendy is a powerful movie executive, and Victory is a struggling fashion designer trying to make it big.
The novel explores the challenges these women face in their personal and professional lives. Nico is dealing with a rocky marriage and a younger lover, Wendy is juggling motherhood and a demanding job, and Victory is trying to find her place in the cutthroat fashion industry.
Bushnell's writing is sharp and witty, and she does an excellent job of capturing the glamorous yet ruthless world of high fashion and Hollywood. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and readers will find themselves rooting for them as they navigate the ups and downs of their lives.