Andrea Linett

This book truly is, as the flap says, a memoir of women whose fashion she admired, if only for a second. Earlier in the book, she describes her love of fashion and developing sense of style but further and further into the book it is mere chronicles of of women and/or outfits. That is lucky for me as I loved this profiles, short snippets of the namesakes, though I was entertained by some of the narrative from the author's life. From the profiles with a quick tip from most, Andrea Linett (intentionally or not) conveyed the lesson of the book: there is always something to be learned from those we admire, even if it is just that quick look as we pass them by. I now think it is is best to ask oneself "why" for every admiration.

(On a side note: having processed this lesson as a reasonable woman who has these "girl crushes," as this platonic admiration is called, I am left questioning why every girl crush leaves me feeling "less than." Alas, this is not in the book and I now must seek my own answers.)

This is a light read with short snippets - perfect for the busy women or the ADHD - that discusses a lot of fashion (though a fair portion of it being older trends, with discussion on how to make your favourite trends timeless). While shorts and profiles are not the writing style for everyone, I find it difficult to criticize this book due to the intent: it was suppose to be a fun book and it is a fun book. You will get some take-away tips, but this is a memoir, not an instruction manual.… (meer)

This book truly is, as the flap says, a memoir of women whose fashion she admired, if only for a second. Earlier in the book, she describes her love of fashion and developing sense of style but further and further into the book it is mere chronicles of of women and/or outfits. That is lucky for me as I loved this profiles, short snippets of the namesakes, though I was entertained by some of the narrative from the author's life. From the profiles with a quick tip from most, Andrea Linett (intentionally or not) conveyed the lesson of the book: there is always something to be learned from those we admire, even if it is just that quick look as we pass them by. I now think it is is best to ask oneself "why" for every admiration.

(On a side note: having processed this lesson as a reasonable woman who has these "girl crushes," as this platonic admiration is called, I am left questioning why every girl crush leaves me feeling "less than." Alas, this is not in the book and I now must seek my own answers.)

This is a light read with short snippets - perfect for the busy women or the ADHD - that discusses a lot of fashion (though a fair portion of it being older trends, with discussion on how to make your favourite trends timeless). While shorts and profiles are not the writing style for everyone, I find it difficult to criticize this book due to the intent: it was suppose to be a fun book and it is a fun book. You will get some take-away tips, but this is a memoir, not an instruction manual.… (meer)

This was a fun, informative book - felt like I was reading a fashion magazine, with more details. The book had lots of color photos and advice about how to wear various styles and clothing items - using a variety of real people who range in age and "looks" - all from the fashion world. Included info on hats, jewelry, hair and makeup. What I liked best was the emphasis on finding your personal style and being comfortable with what you're wearing. This was a guilty pleasure for me, read under the guise of "educating" myself.… (meer)

In which a slim, financially secure lady, and her chums...models, dress designers etc- put together stylish 'looks'. And they are stylish and look cool (mostly..not sure about that woman in a jumpsuit. Or the one in denim top to toe. Or whether if I adopted the funky fashion tip of combining socks with wedge sandals, people wouldnt think I'd escaped from a care home...) But it's terribly prescriptive ...these ladies all have jobs where they have to look good but can have a bit of freedom. So lots of jackets, white blouses, smart jeans... The author merrily tells us at frequent intervals to have your tailor tweak a garment...since that would seriously add to the cost, it's a massive thing for me to use their services! Nothing here caters for the poorer, fatter, shorter female. You feel it's a bit of a prescriptive uniform...despite being told to wear what we feel right in, none of the participants do hippy clothing, zany prints...they're all smart navy and beige. Interesting browse from library (equivalent of reading a woman's mag) but wouldnt buy it.… (meer)