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By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:46:52 +0000

In reply to Joey. Thanks for your great feedback Joey. I will add this book to the list. You may want to have a look at my style challenge as well and go through the questions.

By: Joey

Joey — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:25:04 +0000

A great book that I don’t see on your list is “How to have Style” by Isaac Mizrahi.
I first got it from a library, but liked it so much that I bought a copy.
It starts with a questionnaire to help one identify what you what to achieve stylewise, followed by a section on potential sources of inspiration, and in subsequent chapters tackles different style questions using real women.
My favourites are:
How to have style ……
when travelling on business
and reinvent yourself
and wear denim
and wear colors
and wake up from a jeans coma
There is a section on what one needs to have (types of shoes, bags, jewellery, instant style ideas).
The last section has suggestions to work on to help one develop one’s style.
There are plenty of photographs illustrating his suggestions and advice.
I like his idea of an inspiration board (one pins on it any images one likes, or even scraps of fabric, etc) (mine is actually in the form of a few scrapbooks with pictures of clothes, jewellery and colour combinations I like) – if I need inspiration, I page through them.
And I really like his take on splurging:
“Knowing when to splurge is an art. There are just two rules: Splurge on the most classic item in the world. You will have and cherish it forever. Splurge on the most insane thing in the world. You will have and cherish it forever.”

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:22:27 +0000

In reply to Leslie. No I had not heard of this book yet. Thanks for the recommendation Leslie!

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:54:43 +0000

I don’t know if anyone else has mentioned this one, but a great book about personal style over 40 is Sherrie Matheson’s “Forever Cool.” It’s a favourite.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 01:47:20 +0000

I am currently reading a style book called FABULOUS YOU: UNLOCK YOUR PERFECT PERSONAL STYLE. It is by Tori Hartman, Berkley Books, New York. c 1995.

Although the copyright is 1995, there are many good style ideas in this great book!

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By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:46:59 +0000

In reply to Silvergirl. Thanks for your input Brett. I have added the book to the list as well!

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:17:19 +0000

In reply to Suzanne. Good idea, I would not use too much on the eyes. And thanks so much for the book recommendation, will check it out.

By: Silvergirl

Silvergirl — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:31:56 +0000

great suggestions
i got the InStyle book last Christmas and really enjoyed it
will have to put some of these on my list this Christmas
brettt

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:39:40 +0000

In reply to Sylvia.

I am going to check out that book “Staging Your Comeback…” as I have noticed on different blogs that over 40s who wear eye makeup look vibrant. I think paler faces can benefit from that added bit of color. I am never without mascara but think it is time to add more product. 🙂
For people who are into photography add the book “Linda McCartney: Life In Photographs” to your list of must reads. She was truly talented and very much loved.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:40:03 +0000

In reply to Nanne. I hope you're lucky this year Nanne!