How to Have Style by Isaac Mizrahi

Inexplicably, I love Isaac Mizrahi.  I can’t afford any of his couture, besides they don’t make it in a size 18.  His Target clothes and shoes never fit me, so I’ve never bought them.  But, him, I love.  So I bought the book.  Pre-ordered it, even.
It was surprisingly helpful.  There were great examples highlighting a [...]

The Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style by Kim France and Amanda Linett

I wouldn’t say “any style.”  There are a few that they consider iconic, and they give examples of how to incorporate them into your life.  The styles are:

Euro Chic
California Casual
Rock and Roll
Posh Eclectic
Mod
American Classic
Bombshell
Arty Slick
Bohemian
Gamine
Mix and match

So, it was okay but really just okay.  Clearly, this is a fashion book meant for much younger women.  [...]

Gorgeously Green by Sophie Uliano

Last night, I went to Target.  I was looking for a platform bed that they had on the internet and I was hopeful I could get it locally.  I could not but then I wandered around looking at other things.  I went to my usual Target Aisles: bedding, cosmetics, skin care, and books.  I bought [...]

Eccentric Glamour by Simon Doonan 07/03/08

I don’t know if you’ll take the advice in this book, but you should read it.  How can you not read a book buy a gay British guy who both impersonates Queen Elizabeth and quotes Flava Flav?
 
Okay, some of the advice you shouldn’t take.  Ignore the permission to wear “a gold leotard with your lesbian [...]

How Not to Look Old by Charla Krupp 06/26/08

Despite opinions to the contrary, I am not high maintenance.  According to Charla Krupp, I am medium maintenance on most things and low maintenance (!) on others.  Ha!
Of all the fashion books I’ve read of late (and there have been several!) this is, by far, the best.  Krupp is practical and informative, she gives “real [...]

Three Fashion Books

They don’t really require much.  All were fine, nothing spectacular.
1. The Pocket Stylist
2. Style A to Zoe by Rachel Zoe
3. City Chic.

Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor by Linda Wells 06/17/08

I agree with most of the published reviews: this is just a rehash of what’s been in the magazine.  Still, there were good bits.  I wrote down her “Facial 101″ and, if I ever remember to do it, I’ll follow those directions.
If you haven’t been reading Allure faithfully or if you just want a review, [...]

Fabulosity by Kimora Lee Simmons 06/17/08

When Fabulosity came out back in 2006, there were several comments on amazon and other places about how vapid it was, how trite, how it was all about how to look “hip hop” and blah blah blah.  I didn’t read it then for some reason, but it’s been on my list, mostly because I am [...]

The Grown Up Girl’s Guide to Style by Christine Schwab 5/30/08

This was a mixed bag.
On one hand, there were photos of great outfits that gave me great hope as I flipped through the book.
The text, however, was all about rules that are ridicoulous. Such as women whose arms aren’t perfectly toned should never wear short sleeve or sleeveless shirts. Even in the [...]

Forever Cool by Sherrie Mathieson 05/30/08

I’m 41 and I haven’t thought about fashion in years. I’ve recently been inspired to care about clothes and makeup again but I found myself in an interesting situation. I found certain things that I liked and wondered “Am I too old to wear that?” So, I picked up this book and [...]