The Little Black Book of Style

Style.  Hmm.  What does the dictionary say about style?  a mode of fashion, as in dress, esp. good or approved fashion; elegance; smartness.

When the lovely ladies over at The Parent Bloggers asked if I was interested in reviewing The Little Black Book of Style, I was skeptical but agreed to give it a whirl.  Since having lost 75 pounds, I've gotten rid of the fat mom pants, the oversized tees, and the muumuu dresses.  I've tried to develop a chic, more trendy and yet family friendly persona, but I think my image could use a bit of sharpening.

This book was so pretty.  A smaller, purse size black book, it's easy to tuck it into your pocketbook for guidance on your next shopping expo.  The sketches inside are gorgeous. With insider tips and tricks from such noteables as Vera Wang, Iman, Donatella Versace, and decade by decade "cliff notes", this book was really inspiring and educational.  My original plan was to  page through, and skip around.  That plan had to be changed, as I found myself stopping at each and every page, learning such interesting facts as "How to dress when meeting your boyfriend's parents."  Probably my favorite, though, was the section on Movies that Inspired Fashion.  I found myself remembering the characters from Love Story and  Pulp Fiction with fresh eyes.  I never really stopped to think about movies influencing fashion.

With such great advice as "Find a good Tailor" and "Never skimp on good underwear", this book is a treasure trove of information.  I'm glad that I had the opportunity to review it, and I've certainly learned some great tips for my next shopping trip.  I plan to take Nina Garcia's advice and Buy With Drama - will you?