Helen Gurley Brown and Phyllis Diller , who died recently , were media groundbreakers . Throughout it all , she exhibited a carefully lacquered persona , almost painfully thin , perfectly coiffed and manicured , with the occasional nip and tuck to retain her trademark waif-like look . They didn't just write about their experiences in the workplace ; they also wrote books that told stories of how to do it better. The women used their looks , in disparate ways , to gain public attention .
Helen Gurley Brown and Phyllis Diller , who died recently , were media groundbreakers . They didn't just write about their experiences in the workplace ; they also wrote books that told stories of how to do it better. The women used their looks , in disparate ways , to gain public attention .