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I Want To Be Her!: How Friends And Strangers Helped Shape My Style (2012)

by Andrea Linett(Favorite Author)

3.42 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

141970401X (ISBN13: 9781419704017)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Harry N. Abrams

review 1: 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... more 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.
review 2: This is more of a picture book yes but the main idea behind is personal style and evolution of your own idea of who you are and how you dress - two things very much connected. For me its is a great treasure and reference for style and design. I have looked at this book several times since I bought it. I only have to issues with the book 1. the title, it is too adolescent and takes away from quality of the book. 2. I wish it was longer. less

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