Book Description
The definitive guide to all the best beauty buys and products – including dozens of actual samples–from a reporter for In Style and a busy mother of two.
Going to the cosmetic counter can be one of the most abusive experiences in a woman's daily routine. Where else do you pay for the privilege of being told, "You need a new look"? The salesperson, who has no clue about what's right for you, sells you $150 worth of makeup and skin care products you don't need or that may irritate your skin. How do you know which mascara truly lengthens, curls, or offers the blackest black? Which lipstick really does stay on all day without drying your lips?
The Beauty Buyble is a one–stop reference to the year's best beauty buys and products. It takes out the guesswork, making it easier for you to find the best hair care, makeup, skin care, and beauty tools available on the market. This helpful, accessible book lists products in the low–, middle–, and high–end product range so you can find the product that's right for you and that will truly enhance your beauty. The clean, concise format helps you find just what you need–and the authors offer advice from celebrity hair stylists, makeup artists, and real women to help you get the best out of your beauty purchases!
Includes tips and secrets from the top names in beauty!
•Sally Hershberger, celebrity stylist and spokesperson for John Frieda
•Oscar Blandi, celebrity stylist
•Mark Garrison, celebrity stylist
•Orlando Pita, celebrity stylist
•Lorri Goddard–Clark, celebrity colourist
Customer Reviews:
Sample gift.......2007-09-05
I purchaed this item for myself and then as gifts for my daughters. Since they are difficult to buy for, it was a fun gift -- like an adult play kit. Most of the tips were basic but there are always a few new things to learn from the book.
I look forward to a new edition.
Great samples, mediocre information.......2007-08-20
This item is worth the money for the samples alone. They are mostly full size and all are interesting, though not perhaps what you would buy. The information regarding cosmetics and skin care products is not worthless, but it doesn't seem much more scientific or informed than advice from a friend you hardly know. Some of their choices, based on my own personal experience, are certainly not how I would have ranked or evaluated the products. So buy this for the samples and consider the information to be their personal opinions. A beauty advisor at Sephora's or Ulta would likely be a better guide to choices for a particular individual.
girly toys.......2007-07-15
This book introduced me to a few products I'd never tried before. The samples for the most part were good,just one dried out cream in a small jar that I put a bit of water in and by the next day it was useable.All in all I had fun with this and found some things I'll probably buy from now on.
This rocks!!!.......2007-06-25
I couldn't believe that you could actually get a book that comes with samples. There were so many samples. Some even were high end like you'd see at sephora. Like Borba, Freeze 24/7, MD Skincare. And there were 2 different lip balms in there. This was well worth the money and I can't wait to look at the book. I'm going to keep an eye out for this each year.
Could'a been better..........2007-05-18
Although this is a fun gift and there IS some good info that can be gleaned from the book, the samples could have been more generous. I think this would be a great gift for a teenaged girl but not so much for the older, more experienced set. :O)
Book Description
For any woman who ever wondered how to wear vintage clothing with panache, at last there is Vintage Style, the book that takes the mystery out of buying, wearing, and caring for vintage clothes. This is not about Victorian whites, poodle skirts, or boogie-woogie-bugle-boy outfits with peplums, seamed stockings, and snoods. It's about vintage clothes as a mainstream choice, and this fully illustrated book shows just how easily the fashions of yesteryear can be incorporated into a modern wardrobe.
Vintage Style tells you--and shows you--exactly how to get into vintage. It features more than one hundred specially commissioned photographs of thirty-six women (and one man) from all walks of life modeling classic vintage pieces as part of three different outfits--casual, workday, and evening. It is on these pages that one can truly see the extraordinary versatility of vintage clothing and also appreciate how to achieve that "edge" that only one-of-a-kind fashion can create. The "classics" section, shopping tips, and care suggestions that are included are full of helpful information for creating and maintaining a uniquely personal look.
All in all, Vintage Style is nothing short of a money-saving source guide and an inspirational blueprint for understanding how to wear vintage clothes with style.
Customer Reviews:
Not what you'd expect.......2007-09-28
I was very disappointed in this book; I had hoped to find a nicely laid out book that presented lovely or interesting vintage pieces that regular people have worked into their wardrobes. I thought I'd see particularly fine examples of some classics and maybe some more unusual pieces. This is not the book for that. Some of the pieces are not even vintage (!!) but are rather meant to represent a 'classic' type of clothing. For example, one woman is shown wearing a no-sleeve turtleneck sweater which, we're told, is from the 90's but "could have come from the 50's." Whaaaa? And while the authors are obviously shooting for sending the message that vintage pieces can be timeless and that well-crafted clothing works in any time, I think that message is already well-known to vintage clothing lovers who would presumably be interested in this book. I wanted to see people doing interesting things with 50's swing coats or perhaps showing how they wear classic 30's or 40's style without it looking costume-y. If you're looking for this, don't buy this book!
Another thing I didn't like about the style is that the authors often sound snobbish, dropping names right and left without giving any background information on why these are famous names in the first place. Personally, I don't give a flip whether something is made by Pucci. If it looks good and is well-made, the label only adds to the expense.
Misses the Mark.......2004-04-05
As an introduction, I am not a "fashion expert", or knowledgeable about vintage fashion to any depth. That said, I believe I have a good sense of style, and wanted to learn more. Almost every page of this book left me wishing for more; as I turned the pages I went from excitement [at seeing something new] to boredom [at another impracticable idea] to interested [there are many historical gems in this book] to unbelieving [at another picture/idea that looked completely wrong to me] to contented [sometimes short sections of the book just came together because the author has a very nice writing style].
Most of the book is a list of 37 clothing styles (36 for women, one for men, with examples of business, casual and evening variations for each) and most of these did not live up to their potential. Each style usually takes 5 pages to explain, with lots of pictures. For a non-expert like me, there was not enough explanation on what made each style different and appealing. Most of the pictures, rather than explaining and amplifying the style, were "fashion shoots" showing the owners in their clothes, posing in various stylish ways - the emphasis was on the person, not the garment. I would have appreciated more controlled pictures of the clothing, and close-ups showing its advantages. Many times the author says It's about "The linings, the detailing, the tailoring. It's about workmanship. It's about the way it fits and the way it moves." However, there is not one picture or one paragraph explaining any of these things for any of the 37 clothing styles!
For some odd reason, the author is stuck on the decades also. As other reviewers noted, most of the book is 1950's and later. Many times you will read: "In what decade was it made? What difference does it make?...", yet attached to each picture is a decade. More frustrating, there is very little explanation why one picture is "50's" and the one next to it is "70's". Some of her ideas just seem crazy or outlandish, like wearing shorts & pajamas in a conservative work environment. (You won't stand out as long as you wear your Chinese pajamas under a sport coat and match the colors in the Pucci shorts with your blouse!)
I appreciated that real people are wearing these clothes, and not the latest supermodel. For me, the best part of the book was the end with little vignettes on classic styles, vintage finds, & shopping. Again, most of the shopping section should be extra for anyone who reads the paper, shops at the mall, and has an idea of what garage sales and flea markets are all about (but for beginners there are a few additional bits of information in there).
After reading 37 examples of how everything can be acceptable anywhere, as long as you are stylish, you should feel encouraged to go out, buy something different and try it on. To critique this book, there should be much better books out there, for both beginners and vintage experts; however, this is one of my first books so I just don't know which ones they are.
Best book on the topic i've seen.......2003-04-09
tiffany dubin really knows her stuff and doesn't get too lofty for the average person who just wants to see what all this hype about vintage is about. she shows fun ways to mix and match your existing wardrobe with cool finds. this book is a perfect guidebook, fun to look at and has some amazing rescources as well as a fun group of what must be friends showing the clothing off. A+
Blurry Photos and Fuzzy Guidance.......2002-05-10
This was an ambitious project, by all means: over two hundred four-color pages and a jacket blurb that proclaims the book "nothing short of a money-saving source guide and an inspirational blueprint for understanding how to wear vintage clothing with style". Alas, Vintage Style fails on both counts. While some of the photographs display lovely vintage pieces--a terrific off-white Dior ensemble from the 50's, for example--the majority of these vintage-ensembles-as-mainstream-choices would draw unwanted stares at best, and embarrassing comments, at worst.
As for being a source guide, money-saving or otherwise, the book merely lists (on the final few pages) a handful of vintage dealers in each of the general regional areas of the United States, with the majority being in the New York and New England areas (surprise, surprise). The disclaimer states "A complete list would be impossible to compile". Apparently so: if you're a resident of The South, we're informed, there are only two vintage sellers of which the authors are aware: one in Miami and one in Atlanta. Well, that's news to us Southern girls! Furthermore, no price points are mentioned (these would help steer the vintage shopper to boutiques whose merchandise she could afford) and no information on the stores' areas of specialization (i.e. designers and eras represented) is given either.
Although there are plenty of color photographs, the majority are strangely styled and badly out-of-focus. A puzzling eight-part treatise on hacking up a (seemingly) perfectly good black lace dress with a pair of scissors concludes with the wearer looking less Comme des Garcons than extremely silly. And there is a disappointing shortage of accessory shots: don't those New Yorkers like vintage jewelry and handbbags as much as the rest of the nation?
Yes, you'll see some designer outfits shown on non-models in Vintage Style. But for about $37 less, you can flip through the society pages of W magazine and have a similar experience.
very disappointing.......2002-01-04
This book is really aimed at vintage fashion neophytes. For any one with more than a passing knowledge of vintage fashion save your money. As an aesthitic experience the book is great, lots of pretty pictures. However, there is nothing really of interest in the book. As a test if you know who courreges is do not buy this book, there is nothing here you don't already know.
Customer Reviews:
Informative Look at Fashion Buying.......2006-05-30
Fashion Buying by Helen Goworek is a small textbook focusing in on the fashion buying aspect of retail/fashion careers. The book does a wonderful job of covering every aspect of fashion buying. Helen discusses the cycles of fashion, fashion trends, fashion pricing, and gross profit calculations. She also goes over the main points of a fashion buyer's career such as liaising with suppliers, manufacturers, traveling, etc. She also details the various differences for the buyer in a small company, a big company, as well as mail order and internet retailing. A portion of the book is also dedicated to interviews with buyers from stores in the UK as they detail their day to day life and what they enjoy or don't enjoy about fashion buying.
This is a British book and all the research and examples used are for British companies and currencies. It doesn't affect the knowledge gained from the book since buying is essentially an international job that translates across all countries but some readers may be more comfortable reading about math and examples for stores they are familiar with in their own countries.
Average customer rating:
- Where's your sense of adventure?
- Waste of time and money
- I truly hated this book and would give it a zero if I could
- Bren's rules rule!
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In the Dressing Room with Brenda: A Fun and Practical Guide to Buying Smart and Looking Great
Brenda Kinsel , and
Brenda Reiten Kinsel
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Famous for talking about things people think about but don't always say aloud, Brenda Kinsel tackles underwear, the booty, and the nightmare of shopping with kids — all while helping women make sense of the fashion world. She helps every woman have a healthier relationship with herself by taking a lighter look at hang-ups and a deeper look at fashion traps. This book takes 40 over 40 one step further, with more product information, more how-to specifics, more tools and interviews, and more expert commentary.
Customer Reviews:
Where's your sense of adventure?.......2006-02-17
Women looking for "straightforward" advice will be disappointed.
If you can approach this book with an open mind, you'll have a lot of fun.
I really like the illustrations here and there, and especially the font Brenda used. It's easy on the eyes.
As far as the content, I'm fond of the "Fashion Calendar for Smarties" - a month by month look at what to expect in the stores each month. This is INDISPENSABLE.
I also love the "Fashion Feng Shui".
I haven't finished reading this book yet, but it's already given me a different approach to shopping for my wardrobe. It's about loving myself, not punishing myself with dreary clothes, or camouflaging myself! It's about a sense of adventure, and creativity.
Most of all, I adore her writing style. It's extremely upbeat and energetic, and very warm. There was no picture of Brenda Kinsel anywhere in the book, so I searched under her name in Yahoo pictures. I pictured her as a happy, smiling, uplifting woman. I found only one picture of her, but she was exactly as I had imagined her!
Anyway - Would I recommend this book? As I said above, if you can open your mind, YES!
IF you want to look at the world with new eyes - YES.
If you're tired of "practical", cold, uninspirational books about fashion that make you even more afraid of shopping, get this book.
...And please don't skip the introduction!
Waste of time and money.......2006-02-16
A book like this should be something you would keep and refer back to - this went right in my recycle bin. Extremely disappointing. The only thing that was new or helpful in the least was the suggestion to look for clothing in colors that were reflected in your eyes, hair etc. Other then that I cannot think of anything. Pretty much a waste of time and money. I felt the same way about her 'Over 40' book that I also foolishly bought.
I truly hated this book and would give it a zero if I could.......2004-04-27
The writing style was so extraordinarily annoying that I found it virtually impossible to read. The few nuggets of good advice must be culled out of hackneyed, trite, tired attempts at wit. I found myself skimming the entire book searching for something worthwhile and find it was not worth the effort. If you were able to edit out the exasperating filler you might have the makings of a worthwhile magazine article.
Bren's rules rule!.......2002-03-20
After I had open-heart surgery which put a 12 inch scar down the middle of my chest, my wardrobe needed a serious going over.This book was a terrific help.If you are looking for pictures of stuff to wear, go elsewhere, you won't find them here. If you are looking for substantial fashion advice for any age or era, check out this book.I rearranged my closet according to Bren's very simple system, and it was a revelation.Now, the author probably spends waaaa...yyy more on clothes than I ever would, but I am a 43 year-old housewife/artist/army wife and she is an image consultant.But her advice is geared towards real-life. (What other fashionista out there recognizes that a woman may have specific underwear for "that time of the month", or one may need to dress for a specific climate or lifestyle?)This is practical advice, and her writing style is light and fun.Thanks, Bren!
Practical Basic Advice.......2001-09-28
The authors give out basic information about taking care of, building, and maintaining a wardrobe. Cost factors to consider, quality clothing cues, building a wardrobe, basic yes, yeses, and no, nos.
I looked up where they are located and plan on using their professional services as well.
Book Description
Vintage clothing has never been more chic, with everyone from celebrity trendsetters to style-conscious professionals searching for wearable treasures from the past. Virtual Vintage is the first and only guide that helps both the novice and the fashion connoisseur evaluate and confidently participate in the thriving vintage marketplace that exists online. No other book explains how to get it, sell it, fix it, or wear it with flair. Authors Linda Lindroth and Deborah Newell Tornello equip readers from head to toe with
• more than 100 chic sites—rated and evaluated
• instructions on contacting sellers
• smart strategies for bidding in online auctions
• advice about evaluating the size, quality, and colors of a garment
• tips for cleaning and repairing vintage items
Whether you’re looking for a 1960s Rudi Gernreich knit, Gucci hipster trousers, a Claire McCardell for Townley shirtwaist, or a Chanel suit in pink wool with black patent-leather trim, Virtual Vintage will help you build a unique and sensational wardrobe.
Customer Reviews:
Informative for all levels of Vintage Buyers & Enjoyable.......2006-02-06
Virtual Vintage covers the world of online vintage fashion. If you are new to buying and selling vintage fashion online, its a great place to start. If you are not new, it still had plenty of tips that I didn't think about before.
The book is much more than online vintage fashions. It also goes into detail about what to look for from different designers, periods, etc. It has chapters on how to repair and care for your vintage fashions. The back of the book includes a directory (with summary) of online retailers to check out.
I found this book easy and enjoyable to read cover to cover rather than just as a reference. The authors write in an informative yet enertaining way.
The only negative thing I would have to say is; when will there be an updated version??? Some of the online sites and eBay information is dated, as is to be expected in a virtual world.
The Best of ANY Book of Its Kind!!.......2002-11-29
A WONDERFULLY fun book -- to read, to refer to, to give as a gift to alll your girlfriends! Endless information, up-to-date resources, very knowledgeable and savvy and the only book you need about vintage on the net. I hope it gets a new edition every other year or -- knowing the net -- EVERY year; I'll keep every edition, because none will ever be obsolete. These authors know their audience, know their subject, know their territory. A book you'll read again and again and never, ever, finish. :->
One of the best of its kind.......2002-11-28
Virtual Vintage stands out from most other books on the vintage-resale-thrifting topic -- even though it is geared to the online market. First, the writing is both excellent and entertaining; I found the book hard to put down.
Additionally, the authors also offer some good tips -- laced throughout the text -- on HOW TO WEAR some of this old stuff. As much as I love vintage fashion, and have collected it for several years, I am often at a loss as to how to WEAR some of the pieces, or how to incorporate my vintage "finds" into my real-life wardrobe. So far, few books actually address this issue, and tend to focus instead on buying, selling or simply "collecting" vintage fashion.
This book is thorough and carefully put together -- like a great outfit. I hope the authors write more on this topic, and maybe put together a how-to guide to vintage fashion.
Kudos!
The Best On-Line Fashion Guide.......2002-10-02
Usually I don't "read" antique guide books, but a couple of pages into this one and I was hooked. In Virtual Vintage you'll find common sense tips on buying and selling vintage on-line, the A to Z of navigating eBay (I learned several new tricks) and lots of design and fashion tips. The book presents useful info including international size conversion charts, how to remove stains from clothing and must-see Hollywood films for clothes lovers. It was so well done I wanted to learn more about Virtual Vintage's two women authors and how they came to write this surprisingly literary guide book.
Virtual Vintage has a section that rates many of the dot com vintage sites for content, ease of use and return policies. Virtual Vintage is considerably more user friendly than most other antique/collectible guide books that I've seen... I am also fond of the book because it gave my vintage site a great review! I will certainly recommend this book to my web customers.
The Best On-Line Fashion Guide.......2002-10-02
Usually I don't "read" antique guide books, but a couple of pages into this one and I was hooked. In Virtual Vintage you'll find common sense tips on buying and selling vintage on-line, the A to Z of navigating eBay (I learned several new tricks) and lots of design and fashion tips. The book presents useful info including international size conversion charts, how to remove stains from clothing and must-see Hollywood films for clothes lovers. It was so well done I wanted to learn more about Virtual Vintage's two women authors and how they came to write this surprisingly literary guide book.
Virtual Vintage has a section that rates many of the dot com vintage sites for content, ease of use and return policies. Virtual Vintage is considerably more user friendly than most other antique/collectible guide books that I've seen... I am also fond of the book because it gave my vintage site a great review! I will certainly recommend this book to my web customers.
Customer Reviews:
Menswear primer.......2000-10-08
An introduction to menswear by the famed mens clothing designer. While it is obvious Mr. Flusser has a preference for the English Saile Row ideal, the sartorial knowledge dispensed from the book can be applied universally. Please bear in mind the book is about good taste & classical style, as oppose to fashion victimship.
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