Style Yourself: Inspired Advice from the World's Fashion Bloggers [Tapa blanda]

When I first saw this book, I thought there would be no way I could relate to it because it would be "too young" for me. But once I got it, I realized that even though I'm in my 40's, I could use it too! It has so many cool, helpful little tips and tricks for accessorizing and closet staples. You know how cookbooks always suggest "things you should always keep in your home pantry"? Well, this is kind of like that. It's got a section that I loved called "Shop Smarter" and two pages of "Stock a Few Accessories"that was really helpful since I always thought you had to have a truckload of accessories. You actually can get away with just a few cool pieces. A little goes a long way. I also love the remixes of one item, styled a bunch of different ways. I highly recommend this book.

Well for the price of this book. I was believing these fashion bloggers were going to demonstrate styles that are realistic to try, but they didn't. My whole nightmare came true and this why I usually refrain from buying "fashion books". Because this book conformed to these stereotypes

*Never demonstrate how to wear fashion style realistically.
*Overdo it when putting an outfit together
*So anti-match- matchy and don't believe in color coordination in some way like basic matching the colors, monochromatic, or complimentary in some way
*Throw on many fashion pieces that don't go with each other
*Overly mixing fashion patterns

That why I'm somewhat disappointed in this book and why I was disappointed Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Style: How to Find Your Perfect Look [Paperback]
Ann Shoket (Author) book. They need leave this type of styling to the runways and over the topness to magazines like Vogue, Elle, and The W. For to real world fashionistas and to regular women who want to look stylish who are seeking information, they need put out more realistic style advice. Most of these women who graduated with degrees in fashion were bought up by a wealthy rich family, but they are so stuck in their own world. Yes, they can afford designer clothes, but most of us can't. It's sad they failed to relate to regular women on how to put a style together. I'm a faithful reader of InStyle and Peoplestyle Watch's magazines. I can't afford the clothes, but at least they made it relatable that I CAN REDUPLICATE THE STYLE OR THE LOOK. The sale papers ads of Target, JcPenney, and Kohls make it relatable to reduplicate the look of the trend. I'm highly interested in fashion, but if I was a regular working woman, "I'll be like what the heck, they are doing way too much" and probably never pick up a "style" or "fashion" book again.

However, here are the positives of the book

*It provides (fashion) illustrations of every fashion pieces in every category (like tops, sweaters, shorts, skirts, pants, jeans, casual dresses, formal dresses, jackets, outerwear, shoes, boots, earrings, necklaces, accessories, gloves, sunglasses, swimsuits, and hats). This helps give an idea of might want to consider and want to cooperate in a wardrobe that might fit to a lifestyle. All the fashions are illustrated are realistic to find in a mall or designer boutique. By the way, these sections are majority of the book. This is the only reason I'm not going to resale the book and keep it. This why I gave it a 3 star instead of a 2 star. I minus 2 stars because I wasn't feeling on how most of these "fashion bloggers" dressed, no realism whatsoever. Remind me of the overtop style of Nicki Minaj, not Lady Gaga. It's tacky.
*Good simple styling tricks suggestions and ideas to wear at an event
*Good color scale
*Some very stylish fashionistas are featured in the book (that doesn't conform to any of the stereotypes)

Well, you can like or dislike this review (like the Seventeen's review) on however you feel, but this is my opinion and perspective. Have a nice day.

this book proves not only inspirational, but also educational and just plain fun to flip through. the pages are beautiful and the wardrobe basics and descriptions of types of clothing are super helpful. i also appreciate the global approach to the book, featuring fashion bloggers from around the world. i wish i had this book 20 years ago, but better late than never! i'm so ready to clean out my closet and start fresh. i'm ready for my style makeover!