Rating:  Summary: Stylish, hip and fun wardrobe Made Easy Review: This book aims to be for fashion what the Joy of Cooking is for cooks...a bible and reference to help build and improve your wardrobe with the clothes you have (and new ones of course).It is written by the editors of Lucky Magazine, and Lucky readers will find the same breezy and entertaining style here. The book also is greatly illustrated, making it fun and easy to read. The book is broken down by clothing type- skits, shirts, dresses, sweaters, jeans, pants, suits, bags, underwear, swimsuit, coats etc. It also offers chapters on what to pack for a trip, classics to collect, taking care of your clothes, lucky rules of shopping and featured stores. A nice bonus is the lucky breaks discounts at the end (but be careful- they expire by the end of the year, not giving much time) Each chapter is then subdivided into styles, must have pieces, styling tips, fashion tips, how to wear it etc. The book also features several hip chicks with their recommendations on how to achieve the hip and fashionable look. My one complaint is that they featured clothes that I wanted, but no link to wear i can get it!! I know its meant to be a suggestion to follow, but i really want that top on page 54 (the pink one).
Rating:  Summary: Best wardrobe investment I've made in a long time Review: This book is a MUST HAVE!!
I tended to by odds and ends on sale. Now when I go shopping I have a clear image of what my wardrobe need in order to be complete for all occasions. This book has saved me a ton of (otherwise wasted) money!
The pictures clearly illustrate the dos and don'ts, but also give you a guide of what flatters your figure.
My favorite part is the packing guidelines. These suggest what to bring to a business trip, beach vacation and then some!! I hate to pack, but this book makes it a breeze!!!!
Rating:  Summary: My closet bible Review: This book is the best shopping and closet management guide I have come across. The nice thing about this book is that it tells you what you should spend your money on and where you should save your money. The illustrations are great visuals. They show you how to put together outfits you probally would not have thought to even try together. This is a great book for someone who is a very visual person. I have enjoyed reading this book.
Rating:  Summary: Lucky - the Manual Review: This book scored 4 stars for me because: * It gives straightforward, practical shopping and fashion advice. * The presentation of the outfits a la Chic Simple (clothes, shoes, accessories, by themselves minus a person modeling them) are elegant in my opinion * The book gives you an idea of which staples of item (skirt, tops, shoes, etc) to own to keep you covered and which ones to add if you already have the basics * A lot of the outfits presented are actually chic and wearable by most everyone. Options on a per season basis are presented too. * The color combinations of the outfits are also great. While the book shows outfits in timeless neutral-and-color combinations, there are also color-color combinations that do not overwhelm. * The book also shows outfits in interesting mixes of textures as well as prints. * The sections on packing for a three-day trip, streamlining your wardrobe, and rules of shopping are good bonuses too. The following are the reasons why my rating is one star away from the perfect rating: * I've been a fan of their magazine for years now, and I must say that I've already seen some of the featured clothes in the book in previous issues of the magazines * The pieces of advice on fit are ok, but Christa Weil's Secondhand Chic gives a more comprehensive advice on this topic. Both visual and feel cues are discussed in detail in that book. Secondhand Chic also offers advice on how to make the most out of one's figure which would complement those of Lucky Shopping Manual's. * They could also do a separate section on shirts next time instead of integrating it in the Tops section. * Perhaps they could also feature sections on watches and jewelry.
Rating:  Summary: This great investment has changed my image for the better! Review: This book was an excellent investment. Using the inspiration and guidance provided by this book has allowed me to begin accumulating a fabulous wardrobe on a budget and my confidence is higher than ever. Both the most fashion-impaired and the most well-informed fashion magazine loyalist can learn a lot from this book. Loaded to the hilt with full-color photographs and zillions of inspirational ideas presented in a pleasant to read, simple format. If you want to make a great impression with your wardrobe do not hesitate to pick up this book!
Rating:  Summary: Great ideas for someone stuck in a fashion rut Review: This fabulous book has tons of great photos and peaks into the closets of REAL but fashionable people. It has terrific ideas for putting clothes together, and follows the "less is more" philosophy. There are sections for each type of clothing, including tips to hide problem areas. There's also a great section at the back for going through your own closet.
Rating:  Summary: Dress with Pizazz! Review: This is a super book, choc o'block with information. The hard decision is not if you should buy it, but which cover you should get. The book comes with several different covers. I hate to admit I stood at the bookstore debating if I wanted the copy with the classic red pocketbook or the trendier camel colored Marc Jacobs bag! Order from Amazon and let them decide for you. Inside the book you will find scads of information to help you look great. The authors will show you how just a little tweaking can result in a totally different look. What to look for in fit. How to make your pieces work from one season to the next. And the little details that make a good outfit an exceptional one. The book also includes examples of everyday women and the types of garments they choose and why. It's inspiring to see the special wardrobe favorites of others. Lovely Shoshanna Lonstein shows off her curvy figure and shares what clothing looks best on her. Pictures are shown of her favorites including her fabulous Prada mules, cashmere sweaters and gold vintage bag. Makes me realize why and how much I enjoy the staples in my own closet. Sample chapters include, sweaters, swimwear, undergarments and shoes. What to pack for a 3 day trip, streamline your closet, classics to collect, 20 great pieces worth the expense and more. The back of the book also includes a page of "Lucky Breaks". These are coupons for discounts at benefit, underglam, bluefly. urban outfitters and nine west. Better hurry up though they expire December 31, 2003. (Not sure if future printings will update these). Great fashion resource!
Rating:  Summary: Elements of Style - or how to fake it! Review: This is a very good book for the woman who likes to dress well and wants to know how to find what suits her best in the barrage of conflicting messages received in the media. Although this book is put out by just one of those media sources, it does help one put together a wardrobe that will get you through every occasion. From weddings to weekend trips, and through every season this book will guide you all the way in style.
Rating:  Summary: All a woman needs Review: This is the book I always wanted to write. The Lucky Shopping Manual, together with "What not to wear", is all a woman will ever need. "What not to wear" will teach you exactly what clothes are right for your body shape and the Lucky Shopping Manual will help you transform this information into a functional wardrobe. The book is written with the same passion for helping women develop their shopping skills as the magazine. Andrea Linett has an extremely discriminating eye for what looks cool, relaxed, and put together on the street and she generously shares her observations with us. I believe the real value of the book is to demystify sales, over-abundance, and high-end fashion magazines; and to keep your eye, mind, and budget focused on the gaps in your wardrobe and how to close them. Linett and France manage to nail down the essence of cool, sophisticated street dressing into easy-to-get formulas with room for experiments. Every high-end fashion designer that I admire but cannot afford claims that their only goal is to make women look beautiful and desirable -- Linett and France, together with the authors of "What not to wear", fulfil this mission in a smart, street-wise, and sophisticated way; and for every budget.
Rating:  Summary: The only fashion book you will ever need ! Review: This is, hands down, the best fashion book on the market today. The clear photos, the easy-to-put together outfits and the foolproof seasonal displays helped me revamp my closet. I was able to pull out pieces I already owned and think about wearing them in a new way, as well as to create a shopping list for staple items I'll wear in every season.
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