The Mirror of Graces, or also known as The English Lady's Costume: Combining and Harmonizing Taste and Judgement, Elegance and Grace, Modesty, Simplicity and Economy, with Fashion in Dress. That is the title of a book written by a mysterious author whose pen name is "The Lady of distinction". Written in 1811, this book does more than examine women's fashion. It's a book about social presentation, etiquette, and class. This book would be equivalent today to a beauty magazine aimed at young girls. It's comprised of sections: dress, hair, cosmetics, airs, dancing, presenting oneself, etc. All the ins and out of what a woman had to do to remain ideal and desirable in a world where marriage was a must. If a socialite woman did not marry at this time, it was expected she dedicates her life to charity. 

The book has a guide, giving a preface to the contents of each chapter. This is the preface for the first. "CHAPTER I. Preliminary observations on the subject. --Opinions of the Epicureans and Stoics on the dignity of the human body. - Characteristics and purposes of the human form . - The sentiments of true philosophy on the subject. — On female charms, their use and abuse. — Taste. - Beauty.-- Affectations. - Modesty .- Grace.- Simplicity. —Girls. -Women . — Religion and morality. – Virtue. Amenity of manners . — Duty to a husband. Beauty reflecting virtue. -General influence of women over men."This gives you an idea of what fills the 289 pages. I'll list a few educational examples of ladies social etiquette and expected presentational demeanor that I think you'll find interesting, by paraphrasing of course. These might not be things you've heard of before, as they are small snippets from a large book.

In chapter 3, The Lady of distinction writes that there are three rules, advise women, to follow if they wish to keep their youthful appearance and ladylike mannerisms. Rule 1: Temperance. A girl shouldn't eat too much when she's at the table, no should to partake in too many midnight balls or outing to the theater or other parties. Rule 2: Gentle and daily exercise in outdoor air. This should be done with walks in the gardens or horseback rides, or even resting in a carriage- as long as one gets out! The outdoor air is great for calming one's nerves. This should absolutely not be done under the summer midday sun when it's too hot, or in the evening when you can catch a cold. Rule 3:  Cleanliness. A woman should take baths and often! A washbasin is not enough for all the dirt and disease England has. A child's cold and the paralysis of the elderly could all be but cured if they bathed more. 

A bonnet should be worn when going out. A woman shouldn't be unveiled, as her skin and hair are at the mercy of nature all around. The current habit (in 1811, of course) of going out unveiled will be damaging to the ladies and should cease. 

A woman who wears diamonds or pearls or expensive jewelry in the morning, is in short, tacky. 

Always wait to be introduced to a man, as it's his honor to meet you. Likewise, anyone of lower station should be introduced to you. 

When a young lady sits to play an instrument, or sing a new Italian song, she should not twist or contort her body, swing her head back and forth, roll her eyes this way and that. She should remain calm and poised, effortless in her performance. 

At the end of the book, there is a list of instructions and recipes for face-masks and other beauty tips.:

"A Paste for the Skin . [ This may be recommended in cases when the skin seems to get too loosely attached to the muscles. ] Boil the whites of four eggs in rose water, add to it a sufficient quantity of alum ; beat the whole together till it takes the consistence of a paste . This will give, when applied , great firmness to the skin."

Here is a PDF link to the full book: The Mirror of the Graces