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I Love Your Style: How to Define and Refine Your Personal Style
The former muse and creative director for designer label Tuleh, and author of the blog "In Her Eyes" for Men′s Vogue, Amanda Brooks is a lifelong fashion chameleon with an unerring eye for the elements of personal style. Smart, glamorous, media-savvy and remarkably practical, Amanda has spent her entire life constructing a unique, eclectic and intimately personal sense of
...morePaperback, 288 pages
Published
September 15th 2009
by It Books
(first published 2009)
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I like that this is a different kind of style book, one that is more about creativity and experimentation than most. It doesn't get much into the topics so many style books do, like lists of must-have items and how to dress for your body type. It's more about providing inspiration and sparking creativity through the many photographs included under chapters on Classic Style, Bohemian Style, High Fashion Style, Minimal Style, Street Style, etc.
For me the best advice in the book was the suggestion...more
For me the best advice in the book was the suggestion...more
From the title (How to Define and Refine Your Personal Style) I wasn't expecting so much detail into the life of the author- and if you had never heard of Amanda Brooks, this wouldn't be what you expected after you picked it up - (and maybe you wouldn't be so interested in her process, unless you were to see that the point she's making is that it's okay to never "arrive" to one particular category of fashion - although she is listing her chapters into them: Classic, Bohemian, Minimal, etc... Mos...more
I appreciate the overarching message here - that you need to figure out yourself, what you like, and what works for you; and knowing those things, you can pull together elements of any specific style or trend and make them work for you.
One thing I applaud the author for is the pronunciation guide for some difficult-to-pronounce designer names (p.259).
There are many excellent photographs, but the book is also text-heavy and some of the text is boring and gets repetitive - I was turned off by th...more
One thing I applaud the author for is the pronunciation guide for some difficult-to-pronounce designer names (p.259).
There are many excellent photographs, but the book is also text-heavy and some of the text is boring and gets repetitive - I was turned off by th...more
Well, it's not rocket science but I really enjoyed a 'breather' book - one in which I didn't have to think too deeply. As far as fashion goes, she's good - gives women freedom to be themselves, enjoy fashion and think about their own fashion story. I think some of her premise - whether intentional or not - is essentially encouraging: that high fashion doesn't have to mean buying only designer brands at hyper-inflated prices. So if you're feeding yourself a steady diet of fashion magazines, she h...more
Nov 18, 2009
Autumn
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5 of 5 stars
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So delightful! Ms. Brooks combines tons of photos of awesomely dressed people from the past and present with her own personal dress history and musings on being stylish, rather than just fashionable.
She has lots of personal experience on the high end of style(served as a 'muse' for the label Tuleh, Lily Pulitzer designed a print specifically for her mom's bridesmaids' dresses). But she is also mindful of the style scores to be found in thrift stores, flea markets and army/navy stores.
I really...more
She has lots of personal experience on the high end of style(served as a 'muse' for the label Tuleh, Lily Pulitzer designed a print specifically for her mom's bridesmaids' dresses). But she is also mindful of the style scores to be found in thrift stores, flea markets and army/navy stores.
I really...more
This is a "style on your own terms" type book very heavily influenced by Carol Troy's legendary & amazing Cheap Chic, so it has that going for it, but there were a few things about I Love Your Style that really irritated me. First of all, in the introduction to the book Amanda Brooks mentions that Lily Pulitzer introduced her folks, so you can ascertain that she is filthy, stinking rich. Her background gives the book that sort of complete money and class-related cluelessness old money folks...more
I have to confess that I didn't read all the text, but the big draw is the photos anyway. There are lots of photos of stylish women throughout the twentieth century, mostly famous (a lot of photos of the author too, which makes sense since it's written in a very personal style). I'd be curious to see how this book ages, since the 2000s photos didn't seem nearly as appealing to me as the older ones.
I'm not sure if this would enable someone with no sense of style at all to define and refine theirs...more
I'm not sure if this would enable someone with no sense of style at all to define and refine theirs...more
a handy little guidebook to help (surprise, surprise) define and refine your style. it gives great suggestions on the essential pieces for your 'type' (ranging from classic to boho to high fashion to street) and tips and tricks to help blend them together. not something to read from front to back but useful to have around should you need a bit of style inspiration.
This book was a quick, easy and worthwhile read. I don't think I learned anything new or groundbreaking about style, but it motivated me to go through my closet and really start making an effort to define my own personal style. I liked that the author didn't necessarily go through the dos and don't of fashion but talked more about ways to make your own style work (even if it means making mistakes along the way.) I liked it.
This book has become my style bible! I have bookmarked so many pages because I return to it for advice all the time. I love Amanda's very natural way of explaining everything. As I read it, I never felt like I wasn't good enough for any style. Instead I felt encouraged and uplifted to try new things and create a style that was all my own. I love this book!
Quick read about identifying your own style and voice in that style. Well worth it for the pictures, nod to style icons, and did i mention the pictures? i did think the author injected herself too much into the book and would have preferred her focus solely on the subject matter. but overall, a good book on the subject.
I was just thinking it was time to go shopping, but that I wanted to figure out my own style before I bought random clothing items, and then I came across this book. I found a lot of helpful information in it - I skipped through the personal history/photos of the author, but found the photos and examples really helpful.
Glorious! If you're into fashion and enjoy reading about famous style icons, then I highly recommend this book! I love Amanda Brooks' style and only wish I had her budget and super-skinny figure. Alas, I do not, so I look for similar looks at J.Crew, Nordstrom, Forever21 and other stores.
I've been trying to, umm, dress less like a schmuck. This has been my favorite book yet -- great photos, a lot of variety, a helpful way of breaking different kinds of style down. It's more an inspirational look book than "if you're pear shaped, wear A-line skirts, blah blah blah." I'd rather look at pretty pictures.
For someone like me, who wasn't born with a natural eye for style, I appreciated this book. Amanda Brooks is honest and down-to-earth (for the most part) about fashion and how to make it your own. I can imagine that this book would be boring to the more seasoned fashionista, but for a style greenhorn like me, I enjoyed it a lot. Great compendium of photos, too.
I thought this was fantastic but like Brooks, I have a classic background and a similar look. I'm not sure this is a one-size fits all book, especially since Brooks is wealthy, but it was a great run-down of different styles and fashion inspirations.
One of the best books I have ever read. I love fashion and this book is just amazing. Tells you all about the right fashions, and what goes with what. Also, it talks about fashion icons. I recommend this book to any people like me who love fashion.
If you are into fashion and styling then this book is definitely a great help. It talks about different fashion trends, and how to find your own unique sense of style that isn't victimized by the latest fashion trends nor monotonous and stagnant.
I loved the descriptions of each trend such as Bohemian, Classic, Minimal...
It has plenty of pictures and icons from Hollywood and different celebrities from 60's and later on..
A great addition to your home library, that you can refer to whenever you ne...more
I loved the descriptions of each trend such as Bohemian, Classic, Minimal...
It has plenty of pictures and icons from Hollywood and different celebrities from 60's and later on..
A great addition to your home library, that you can refer to whenever you ne...more
this 5 star review is for the pictures alone. i don't know how amanda brooks got dozens upon dozens of fashion photos that i've never seen before, but i was enthralled. i still have to read all the text, but this is a book i will be returning to again and again and again and again.
I don't remember why I requested this one from the library. Photos were nice, and after I while I stopped reading and just flipped thru the photos. Wasn't really that interested in the author's "style."
This book was given to me as a gift. It's fun to flip through --the photos are pretty great. There's some good advice. Brooks seems to take herself and fashion a little too seriously, but minus a few eye rolls, it's light-Vogue-in-book-form reading that's enjoyable.
Phenominal read on refining your own personal style. Or exactly what the title says.
Easy read for people who can't seem to get it together fashion-wise (including myself).
Easy read for people who can't seem to get it together fashion-wise (including myself).
Totally quirky and set up perfectly! I love Amanda's writing, and you can actually see how she personally developed in fashion, and uncover your own style. A quick read. Cheers!
What a looker.
This isn't a guide to consumerism. It's an elegant book of rare photographs of famous women of the mid/late 20th century and early 21st century. It's also an inspirational guide to lifestyles and their reflection in clothing.
Peruse this book and consider the experience of living as a Bohemian (flighty, too much of everything). Dig the photos of Jodie Foster c. 1983, wearing school uniforms, torn jeans and riding boots -- or, American Classic. Slick your hair back and render yours...more
This isn't a guide to consumerism. It's an elegant book of rare photographs of famous women of the mid/late 20th century and early 21st century. It's also an inspirational guide to lifestyles and their reflection in clothing.
Peruse this book and consider the experience of living as a Bohemian (flighty, too much of everything). Dig the photos of Jodie Foster c. 1983, wearing school uniforms, torn jeans and riding boots -- or, American Classic. Slick your hair back and render yours...more
Mar 24, 2012
Rayme
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Sometimes I go on a binge of reading books on fashion. What Not To Wear, etc. I thought this book started strong, had a ton of great photos and some good ideas.
Helpful theory about developing one's fashion style, though many of the examples given could be questioned on whether they aim to style persons or objects.
Written by a socialite, this guide to personal style has some nice photographs and a general sense of acceptance for any fashion decision that feels right to you.
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Más que decirte cómo debes vestirte, Amanda Brooks trata de explicar qué es el estilo y cómo puedes encontrar el tuyo. Me encantó.
This book is a great reference of fashion style mainly taking about how to define and refine personal style
Ok book. I really didn't like the layout of the book. I wish it was a little more clearly laid-out.
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Sep 22, 2009 10:58am