The Little Black Book of Style by Nina Garcia
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Book Reviews of The Little Black Book of Style
Book Review: Very surprised
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is quite a fun and informative read. Nina Garcia keeps her voice light throughout, with a few funny moments that genuinely surprised me. Though I am a huge fan of the 'Project Runway' judge, I had honestly expected her book to be dry and even condescending -- this is the infamous Nina Garcia, after all.
But I was quite surprised. Especially around my first laugh-at-loud moment, when she discusses the importance of buying shoes that actually fit your feet and not just your budget: "Toes spilling out of a pair of strappy, sexy sandals is a very painful sight. I do not wince out of sympathy for your feet. I side with the shoes."
The rules of style never really change. But Nina Garcia does a great job at giving you the tools to edit your closet, your shopping habits and helping you discover and create your own style.
Aside from the usual advice one gets from style manuals, she provides a chapter on finding your fashion inspiration, complete with bulleted lists of movie and rock fashion icons. She also has an entire chapter of quick question and answer sessions from fashion professionals such as John Galliano, Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera, Oscar De La Renta, etc.
The only issue I had with the book was that it was too short. I wanted to read more of her own experiences with style and fashion. These moments in the book were by far the high points. While I did like the inclusion of so many lists, her voice was lost sometimes among all of the bullet points. Which is a shame, because some of her life stories are truly unique, such as the one about her mother's live-in seamstress.
Overall, this book was a fun, informative read that left me smiling for the rest of the day. I highly suggest it, no matter what your level of fashion or style experience may be.
Book Review: LET DOWN YOUR HAIR. NOW TAKE OFF YOUR GLASSES. IT WORKS IN THE MOVIES? (from film, Lover Come Back)
Summary: 5 Stars
I, having an eye for fashion (whoops! style),love this book. Its lite and its light, and before even reading it, or flicking through the pages, it has a feel of elegance. The covers look and its title are classy. The content is fast and flowing, and the water colors are exquisite. I feel like I'm reading a flapper book from the 20's. Its a book that should be on every female political candidates Christmas list, and I already mentioned it to a few. Although one, already in office, meets its standards (Hint, I only vote for female blonds). Nina's story about her first hitting the East Coast private girls school, from her home in South America, surely must have been a shock to her style-wise. As it was for the main character in the film, Legally Blond. I do agree with her that the first thing you should buy is a trench coat and black dress. But, I'm now favoring a motorcycle jacket or a maxie coat(where are they) and a red dress. Relating to the look you'll find of the women that drape themselves over the cars in Rat Rodz Magazines, or the red dress in the Fergie video, Clumsy, on Youtube . A few tattoos won't hurt either now-a-days. (Bernard does charity work, sorta. He provides women with fashion encouragement by transforming them style-wise to the point that they are now in successful relationships and are living affluently, thanks to Bernard. Now with Nina's book, they need no one.Book Review: Thank you, Nina!
Summary: 5 Stars
Thank you, Nina Garcia, for the Little Black Book of Style! I read it on a plane to Paris. Although Ms. Garcia covers the basics (the science, as it were) that would be very helpful for a young woman or any age woman just coming into herself, she touches upon that ineffable (the art) something, the soul-making, that is one's personal style. The book helped me, an avowed fashionista, to "be more comfortable in my own skin", a piece of advice handed out by many of the designers, models and style mavens queried in the Little Black Book. Reading it while going into Paris could not have been more timely; it helped me select things of quality and beauty; I took notes on the Parisienne's garb and cross-referenced it with the ideas in the book. Thank you again, Nina Garcia, for helping me love style and fashion even more than I did already! Encore!Book Review: EXCEPTIONAL ! ! !
Summary: 5 Stars
Looks are like the only thing that matters these days.
Nobody really cares about personality or talent anymore.
For example look at the music industry of today.
It's full of beautiful people with little to no talent at all. Even newborn babies can tell a good looking woman from a not so good looking one. So it is very good if people begin to read books like that and the How to be a Super Hot Woman: 339 Tips to Make Every Man Fall in Love with You and Every Woman Envy You and put all tips into practice. If you want to look hot, I recommend you take the next step. It's a small investment that could change your life. Both books "The Little Black Book" and "How to be a Super Hot Woman" are highly recommended!
Book Review: Life Changing!
Summary: 5 Stars
Nina warns you in the begining of The Black Book of Style that this book would change your life, and it did! I first I went thru it like I would a magazine, picking and choosing topics I was inerested in reading, and then one day went back to really read it and found here advise speaking to my inner Muse. I have since gotten rid of all the items in my closet that didn't fit or flatter my style, and edited the "safe" items, I had too many safe items! I remember these words everytime I go shopping. Yes I'll buy a classic shaped pencil skirt but, it'll have a print, a kick pleat in back, some sparkle, something! Now I don't wait to wear the skirt with the metallic thread because, everyday brings forth a new opportunity to feel special and look Fabulous! Thanks Nina G.