The Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style: How to Wear Iconic Looks and Make Them Your Own Review

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(More customer reviews)I have many of the more recent fashion "how to" type books (US Secrets of Celebrity Style, The Pocket Stylist, Victoria Beckham's That Extra Half Inch, Glamour's Big Book of Do's and Don'ts, Harper's Bazaar Great Style, etc.). What makes this book different is that instead of telling you how to pick a hot designer bag (ugh) or how to dress according to your age, this book explains clothing according to overall iconic styles; ie, American Classic, Euro Chic, bohemian, etc. Each chapter has the "must have" pieces for a particular look, outfits, and people who are interviewed as being representative of that type of style. The whole look and feel of the book is so beautiful and inspiring, I could barely put it down the day after I bought it.


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On the heels of the fabulously successful Lucky Shopping Manual comes the complete handbook for creating a great look based on ten iconic styles —packed with more than 450 color images. With a circulation of 1.1 million, Lucky magazine has taken America's most dedicated shoppers by storm, offering real-world advice and first-rate finds. Now the Lucky experts show how to put it all together in an inspiring collection of ideas that go beyond the basics and yield endless innovation for year-round reinvention. Based on the techniques used by fashion designers for years, The Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style features ten versatile archetypes that can be customized to fit varying moods, personalities, and body types. Applying these enduring styles to a dazzling spectrum of possibilities, The Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style deconstructs each look, with components including clothes, shoes, accessories, patterns, and colors. Just as designers use swatches and images to spark creativity, readers will have access to hundreds of photographs from style setters. Must-haves for every closet, foolproof instructions, profiles of real-life Lucky Girls, and money-saving Lucky Breaks make this the indispensable resource for complete chic.

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Cowboy Boot Book, The Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a book that works on many levels making it a great introduction to the history, art, and craft of cowboy bootmaking. It quotes Jack Reed, the only owner of a one-man boot shop left in Texas, saying it takes 372 steps to make cowboy boots, but is not detailed enough to list them all. Until I read this book, I had no idea that there was a market in vintage cowboy boots. I found out that original ornate tops can be fitted with a replaced foot to bring old boots back to life. Jim Arndt's photographs of boots, bootmakers, and boot collectors are outstanding throughout and really bring the book to life. The beginning of the book does an admirable job tracing the history of cowboy boots back to the old Texas-to-Kansas cattle drives of the post-Civil War era. This is followed by a great A - Z directory of the various skins that have been used to make the boots including characteristics, care, and current availability. The next section is a great history of the major boot making factories and the people behind them with chapters on Justin, Nocona, Tony Lama, Lucchese, and Rocketbuster. The rest of the book covers the rest of the cowboy boot business and personalities. Included are descriptions of individual bootmakers and cowboy boot collectors. Each is lavishly illustrated with pictures of them and their boots. The author and photographer are avid collectors and their collections are covered in this section of the book. The book ends with an outline of the retail side of the industry. Major sellers of new and vintage boots are described and a state-by-state Store Guide is included. Of course, not every state has a custom bootmaker or a vintage cowboy boot store, but you can still find the nearest one if this book has convinced you that you are ready for the next step above looking in the Yellow Pages under Western Apparel. The only place where I felt this book went too far is when they say in the caption to a photograph: "the details of this pair of boots could be compared to a fine oil painting." But if you want a basic knowledge of cowboy boots, or love to look at cowboy boots either in a store or on other people's feet this is the book for you.

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It's a "pictorial guide to fancy footgear," states Texas Monthly. THE COWBOY BOOT BOOK has it all--history, anatomy, leathers, fit, care, makers, sellers, and famous wearers--even a glossary of boot terms for the novice. Beard's anecdotes and Texas charm will keep you entertained; Arndt's heart-stopping photos will keep you enthralled. The recent renaissance of artful bootmaking will keep this selling.

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The Perfect Fit: What Your Shoes Say About You Review

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(More customer reviews)This is such a cute and sassy little book that I love to share with my girlfriends... The author does such a good job of capturing the mood of a woman as suggested by (that increasingly important decision) the shoe she chooses that day. I bought five to give out as gifts to my favorite ladies...


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Art of the Boot Review

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(More customer reviews)The book is a masterly revision/expansion of its parent, The Cowboy Boot Book. Anyone who is remotely interested in cowboy boots would love this one. The boots and their photographs are remarkable. I would not have thought that Arndt could have done better, but he did. I had the privilege of seeing some of these boots and talking to some of the featured bootmakers this summer. After that and buying a copy of the book, I went out and bought a pair of boots. You might just be hooked!

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Now in paperback, this is the perennial best-seller that started it all, with an incredible look at the artistry happening in boot manufacturing over the last twenty years. With more than 25,000 copies sold in hardcover, Art of the Boot is a must-have guide to the artisans and manufacturers of America's classic footwear.

Excellent detail shots

A guide to some of today's finest bootmakers

A comprehensive resource guide

The finest boot photography anywhere

An excellent starting point for designing your own pair of custom boots

"a glossy coffee-table book for the true bootist" New York TimesMay 13, 2001 Sunday

"kicky compendium on the sole of the American West"Texas MonthlyJanuary, 2000

"True cowboys and urban cowpokes alike will delight in the photographs of some of the most unique boots ever made."Dallas Morning NewsDecember 22, 1999

"a book for anyone who ever loved a pair of boots"Houston Chronicle December 05, 1999,

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The Pocket Stylist: Behind-the-Scenes Expertise from a Fashion Pro on Creating Your Own Look Review

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(More customer reviews)In the sea of so called 'fashion experts', Farr is a real standout. Her approach to style differs greatly in that it instructs women how to honestly assess their wardrobes and logically pinpoint their individual body type. She clarifies how to flatter any figure (including plus sizes), incorporate trends and individual style, mix and match pieces, shop on a budget and avoid falling victim to common fashion mishaps. The book isn't limited to just clothing - bras, stockings accessories and tips from beauty experts are also thoroughly covered. Best of all there are pages and pages of tips, places to shop and stylist secret weapons that even the most fashion savvy girl probably doesn't know. My favorite section of the book is 'Your Tailor is Your Best Friend' which details everything from having a garment fit to having a piece custom made. Unlike other guides I have read, this book is written without condescension and truly aims to make all women feel beautiful and stylish. This book is not only an incredibly useful tool but is also a great read. Farr writes with humor and gives the reader a number of hilarious personal, real women and celebrity anecdotes.
This is without a doubt the fashion guide to buy. I have given a few copies as gifts and my friends loved it too.

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A celebrity fashion stylist reveals the tricks of her trade and shows women of all sizes how to pull together their own polished, individual look. Whether she's petite, average, or plus size, every woman has experienced the frustration of searching for flattering clothes. In The Pocket Stylist every reader can have a consultation with her own personal stylist and use the author's behind-the-scenes wardrobe wisdom: - Taking her true measurements—from eight different body zones—to ensure an attractive fit based on the reader's unique silhouette and the proportions that will flatter it best - Why ready-to-wear isn't, and how and when to use a tailor for a custom fit - The best fabrics for your unique silhouette - How to balance trends with the classic, indispensable pieces that are the backbone of any well-conceived wardrobe - What "closet archaeology" can unearth and reveal about your wardrobe needs - Why the right lingerie makes a critical difference in the fit of your clothes - Tips from other experts on the beauty principles that ground your everyday look— Bobbi Brown and Sonja Kashuk for makeup and Kevin Mancuso for hair—offer backstage access - Accessories that give an outfit an individual look and that no versatile wardrobe should be without
Best of all, The Pocket Stylist features specifically edited shopping lists for various body types. Four "styled" looks for each silhouette—from jeans-casual to cocktails—illustrate ideal proportion and fit. The reader becomes Kendall Farr's client and will learn to shop and dress herself like a pro. The Pocket Stylist delivers the behind the camera expertise of a veteran stylist in one purse-size indispensable guide.

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Shoes: What Every Woman Should Know Review

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(More customer reviews)What is it about women and shoes??? Stephanie Pedersen's "Shoes: What Every Woman Should Know" is an awesome history of shoess from past to present. The photos are delicious, and I enjoyed reading about the history of shoes.
One of my favorite sections in the book was "Red Shoes", which was all about the sexual power of scarlet pumps. The adage "red shoes, no knickers may or may not be true, but I ain't tellin'!
If you have more than two pairs of shoes in your closet, you'll love this book!
Carla
www.CarlaLynneHall.com


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From the moment little girls first read about Cinderella's glass slippers or Dorothy's ruby slippers, they are invariably hooked on shoes. This beautifully packaged gift book is a veritable shoe bible, allowing readers to put best foot forward down the footwear hall of fame, pausing at every significant development in the evolution of shoes. From the earliest moccasins of 8000BC to the latest innovations of the 21st century, Shoes: The grace, the glamour and the glory charts the rise of shoes from comfort to couture, and features top designers, trendsetters, celebrity shoeaholics and fashionistas, guaranteed to excite and inspire glamour girls everywhere.

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New Shoes: Contemporary Footwear Design Review

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(More customer reviews)Yes, I own more pairs of shoes than I can admit to. Yes, I have found myself short on rent, sacrificed for a pair of shoes. So, of course, any book that has to do with shoes is already a winner in my book.
You can find hundreds of books on shoes, what makes this one different is that it is an introduction to the ground-breaking and stunning world of contemporary footwear. Hundreds of full page, glossy pictures, of modern shoes from designers like Benoit Meleard and his heel-less, modern-art designs to Nicholas Kirkwood and his futuristic beauties leap out of the page at you. There are fashion-spread type layouts, like the image of a Pierre Hardy suede and glace kid striped wedge in a field of balloons and then there are plain white pages of shoes, accompanied by the designers drawings, all prefaced with a description of biography of the artists.
More than just shoe-porn, New Shoes introduces you to the future, to boxy designs that look more purse than shoe, booties made from delicate folds of leather and sandals of hard plastic twisted to resemble furniture. This book is essential for any shoe lover, from the Louboutin lover to the classic Chuck gal.

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Fusing exquisite design with engineering, shoe design is quite unlike any other fashion discipline. Showcasing some of the most exciting and innovative contemporary footwear designers from across the globe, this book refl ects the rich and diverse range of cutting-edge design, and uses specially commissioned photography, never before published sketches, and original design material to illustrate the unique blend of design skill and craftsmanship that footwear design demands.

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Style Clinic: How to Look Fabulous All the Time, at Any Age, for Any Occasion Review

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(More customer reviews)I didn't think I could love a book as much I love Lucky's Shopping Manual, a timeless classic for crafting your own style. However, Paula Reed's Style Clinic jutxaposes the practical, readily applicable, styling advice of Lucky's Manual with the chic sophistication of Nina Garcia's seminal texts (Black Book of Style and the "Hundred"). While you love the whimsical drawings by Ruben Toledo in Garcia's book, it left you wanting actual photographs to help pull the concepts together. In terms of its visual appeal, Reed's Style Clinic delivers what Garcia's texts do not.
The chapters are well organized, easy to understand and apply, provides styling choices at every price-point, as well as to-do lists, and suggestions for essential items. The book stresses QUALITY over QUANTITY and the photos are beautiful, vibrant, and inspirational. I had the book two days before I went and purged several ill-fitting, overly trendy, cheap garments from my closet and what a difference it makes!
Lastly, while many love Lucky's shopping manual, it does tend to lean heavily towards the early-mid twenties, size 2-6 crowd. Reed has styling recommendations for any age, the thin, curvy, top heavy, and bottom light. Like Garcia, Finney (the budget fashionista), and Tim Gunn, Reed stresses Style over fashion and trends. Sound advice in an economy where many of us are recessionista converts.
In short, GO GET IT! YOU WON'T BE SORRY!

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Fashion's best-kept secrets from London's leading fashion authority

Why is it that simply getting dressed in the morning can be a bewildering experience? Last month's must-haves date you faster than a frizzy perm, and before the credit-card bill is paid, some expert is telling you your latest fashion fantasy is now "so last season." The more you buy, the less it seems you have to wear.

Knowing what works and what doesn't, how and when to shop, how best to dress your body shape, and how to work an accessory like a styling pro will propel you on your way to fashion nirvana: the effortlessly chic set. With timeless tips and practical advice, fashion editor Paula Reed proves that you don't have to have a big budget, a whole new wardrobe, or the latest fad to look great.

Transform your life with these expert lessons


When to spend: what is worth a budget blowout and what can be a cheap buy.


How to find the fabulous in every figure: dress thin, tall, and timeless . . . promise!


Secrets of the successful shopper: how to know if it's eek! or chic!


The essential proportions of the perfect pants, the jacket you'll love forever, and dresses to die for.


And much more—on coats, suits, shirts, shoes, bags, and essential accessories. Here you'll find everything else you need to release your individual style.


Each chapter focuses on a particular element of fashion—coats, dresses, suits, bags, jewelry—making it easy to navigate the world of fashion. From eveningwear to work wear, weekends to big nights out, from the boardroom to the home office, Reed covers it all with warmth, wit, and intelligence. With a little basic skill, deftly applied, you can have confidence in knowing that what you put on looks great and serves you well. Whatever your age, whether you have a big budget or are flat broke, Style Clinic will help make fashion work for you.

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Glamour's Big Book of Dos and Don'ts: Fashion Help for Every Woman Review

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(More customer reviews)As a teenager I subscribed to Glamour magazine, and loved the fashion Do's and Don't's section. I was disappointed when I got this book and saw that the authors had included a great many photos of bare breasts and behinds. I felt that the women photographed for many of the "don't" pictures hadn't made mistakes in fashion -- they just had no sense of propriety. This book was embarrassing and I sure didn't want it laying around for my family to look at, so I returned it. I would suggest passing over this book and getting one that really will help you develop good fashion sense.

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It's a Style Guide and a Guilty Pleasure! More Than 750 on-the-Street and Celebrity Dos & Don'ts94 Illustrations Showing You How to Dress for Your Body Type 12 Amazing Makeovers to Learn from Foolproof Advice on What to Wear—and What not toGreat Style is Within Your Reach!Have you ever Worn pantyhose with open-toed shoes?Unintentionally flashed your boss with a too-low-cut dress?Realized, when exiting the pool, that your brand new swimsuit is totally see-through when wet?Otherwise committed a fashion slipup (or twenty)?Then you need this book!Finally! A what-to-wear guide for every situation, every budget, every body.Learn from 750 on-the-street photos, expert makeovers and advice from top fashion designers.There's not a woman alive who hasn't left the house wearing something regrettable, but Glamour is here to help. For 67 years, the magazine's beloved Dos & Don'ts column has made for hilarious rubbernecking, teaching readers invaluable lessons in style along the way. Now you can find all that fashion wisdom in one place. Read on—you'll never have a Don't day again!

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