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Wear This, Toss That!: Hundreds Of Fashion And Beauty Swaps That Save Your Looks, Save Your Budget, And Save You Time (2011)

by Amy E. Goodman(Favorite Author)

3.05 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1439184410 (ISBN13: 9781439184417)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Atria Books

review 1: I was so excited when I grabbed this book from the library—I thought it was going to be a book-length version of two of my favorite fashion/clothing blogs, Already Pretty and J's Everyday Fashion. And for a short while, it was. The author explained different clothing styles (pant leg types, collar types, etc.) and what kind of shape looks best in each type. But then it quickly slid into product shilling (SO MUCH PRODUCT PLACEMENT!) and beauty/makeup tips, which were not at all as helpful. Skincare and haircare depend so much on the individual that devoting half the book to hair and beauty products felt like a waste of time. Also, I wish the author would have used different models—ones that actually looked like real people, not ones that look so much like, well, mo... moredels. It makes it exceptionally hard to visualize what your decidedly not model-esque self would look like in a clothing style when the picture, regardless of outfit, is of the idealized American beauty. The best sections of the book were on accessories: shoes, belts, and bags. The advice seemed timeless and actually practical.
review 2: Another kick in the butt for me. Jennifer, this book is helping me NOT look frumpy. That sweater is going in the trash now!This book is not realistic for stay at home moms.I need two dresses? What about nursing? If I was working outside the home, I'd like it, but it's simply not practical. I really wanted her advice on fashionable work out clothes as well, but she never gave it. The visuals of this book are great though, and I recognized April from America's Next Top Model as one of the models. less

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