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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.34
EAN num: 9781592400416
ISBN number: 1592400418
Label: Gotham
Manufacturer: Gotham
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 197
Printing Date: January 26, 2004
Publishing house: Gotham
Release Date: January 22, 2004
Sale Popularity Level: 14420
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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 tailour 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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Sensible, down to earth, practical. Fun, tongue in cheek, self-revealing.
This little book does what 10 of the usual books labor over and does it painlessly. It is a little ambitious in places (must I have everything tailored?)but breaks down the process of being well dressed into manageable chunks.
It is NOT about name-dropping and celebrity gossip. If you want teenage type twittering skip this. This book is about trying to get the best look possible within the limitations of a everyday life. Everyone, okay, everygirl I've shown this to asked where they could get a copy. And it makes a good companion to the fashionista books, as it will help you decide whether to follow a trend or run away as fast as your heels will allow.
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If you have anything to do with the fashion industry-- retail, designing, publishing, student (especially)-- or are a serious amateur (your friends ask for your advice, you mentally make over strangers), this book is indispensable. If you don't fall into any of those catagories but want to look your very best only a small section will apply to you (once you've ascertained your body type). But it will be money well spent. There is no way you won't succeed following Kendall Farr's specific advice. Then, being the divine fashionista that you are, you will share the other information with your dear friends!
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I got this from the library and really liked it. At my age (43) I already know what looks good on me, though I'd never really thought about *why* something looks good with my particular body type. It's very helpful shopping to keep that in mind. Also I thought her advice about thinking in terms of silhouette was interesting and useful. This would be a particularly great book for a younger woman just learning about clothes.
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Fantastic book, glad I finally ordered it, but what happened to the earlier 100 reviews?
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This is an excellent book with a wealth of information you need to find your style or to improve upon it. Kendall Farr helps you determine your body type, discusses what specific styles best suit you, names the labels and stores where you can acquire said clothing, and leads you by the hand in shopping for clothes. She gives very detailed information about fabrics, stitching, care of clothing, how to select hoosiery, even how to pluck your eyebrows and choose the proper bra. This is a book you will want to refer to often. If you can only buy one book on style, then this would be the one. The only flaws I could find with this book is that there is no index which would have been very useful. Also, I sometimes felt that she forgot that many of us are buying our clothing at the mall and chain stores than we are on 5th Avenue. However, her emphasis on practicality makes up for this tiny flaw.
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