How to Have Style
by Isaac Mizrahi
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Author: Isaac MizrahiEdition: Paperback
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2008-10-07
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Gotham
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Book Review: Lives Up to the Title
Summary: 4 Stars
I was tired of buying things that didn't work. So I decided the get some guidance from the style experts. Once I came across Isaac Mizrahi's book, I had to buy it. This book was not a guidebook that lists everything that will look fabulous on you or gives you a laundry list of things to avoid. Instead, it is a guide to help you figure out how you want to present yourself to the world. Isaac's easy to follow steps helped me define what my style is and helped me focus on what I am drawn to.
Most of the style books that I have seen in the past focus on celebrities. That wasn't the case here. The focus was on regular people. Average heights were represented as well as tall women, petites, those with boyish figures and hourglasses. I also liked the fact that women of color, various age ranges and differing lifestyles were included as well.
The major point that I took from this book was that you should find out what you like, what works for you and listen to your inter-voice when it tells you then something works or doesn't. Play up your assets and downplay the things that you don't like. Style evolves over time, so it is important to evaluate what you have as well as pick up new pieces.
The tone reminds me of his talk show on Oxygen. So if you loved that show, you will probably enjoy this. Isaac is that knowledgeable friend that will guide you towards what he thinks will work, but ultimately leaves the decisions to you. He does provide helpful tips about hair, makeup, pants lengths, underwear, accessories, tailoring, etc. General information about the different building blocks that are needed to build a wardrobe as well as recommendations to various stores and websites are also included.
This fun, quirky, easy to follow guide was entertaining as well as informative. I highly recommend it.
Summary of How to Have Style
The king of real-world chic shares his tips and award-winning flair in a colorful guidebook designed to unleash every woman?s inner fashionista.A twenty-year veteran of the fashion industry, Isaac Mizrahi has become a unique icon in the world of style. He doesn?t do ?makeovers? or take pleasure in berating the way a woman dresses. Instead, he is a problem solver?and a titan of trendsetting who believes that fashion should be seriously fun. Showcasing his singular approach to looking great, How to Have Style begins with the premise that all women should wear what inspires them. Using twelve real women facing real wardrobe dilemmas, Mizrahi walks readers through the fundamentals of finding a personal style that reflects their authentic selves. Other features include:
? A personal fashion questionnaire and how to create an inspiration board that unlocks the secrets to individual style
? Hundreds of fashion tips on everything from clothes and accessories to expert advice on skin care and makeup to mixing patterns and wearing color
? How to become a collector instead of just a shopper
Dubbed a ?one-man brand? by BusinessWeek, Mizrahi shares his style rules on everything from boots to bags, from skirt length to the right undergarments. With more than 400 dazzling photographs as well as Mizrahi?s own sketches, How to Have Style makes it simple to look your best.
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