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Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady
If you’ve ever wondered how to climb the social ladder with grace, how to feel confident in every situation, or even how to make a lasting impression (but not the kind that lands you on the latest “Worst Dressed List”)—Derek Blasberg is here, with quotes and secrets from all the socialites so girls everywhere can learn how to have class. This hilarious handbook will provid...more
Paperback, 256 pages
Published
April 6th 2010
by Razorbill
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this advice book "for the extremely modern lady" got a great review (for teen non-fiction) in one of the journals i read, so i bought it for the collection. i'm also reasonably invested in (but not obsessed with)looking classy when i leave the house each day, so decided to have a look when it got to the library. oh, dear.
to start with, i haven't been able to get comfortable with this being written by a dude. maybe that's unfair, but any time a man goes around directing female behavior, i'm suspi...more
to start with, i haven't been able to get comfortable with this being written by a dude. maybe that's unfair, but any time a man goes around directing female behavior, i'm suspi...more
On the whole I do like this book. Blasberg, who throughout his writing speaks to why he has the authority to write these things and finally by the end reveals how he got from one place to another, makes a number of really great points. There are many chapters describing what a respectable, and fun, young woman ought to know and do, and the many things she ought not to. His target audience may or may not be twenty-somethings, but ladies (-to-be) from high school and even into their thirties could...more
This is the only book I've ever thrown out after reading...well more like recycle because I actually care about the environment. Please don't read this book. If you have any 'class' and respect for the female race, reading this book is a huge waste of time and will only make you want to sock Mr. Derek in the face. His constant use of derogatory terms is so tasteless, you'll wonder how he got away with titling a book so far removed from its content. Not only is his frequent labeling hurtful, but...more
This book is so funny - I highly recommend it for ladies young and old. Every couple sentences I kept wanting to stop and write down a quote. I agree with basically everything Derek says in his book, and although it is a cute read for us adults, I think teens could actually learn something by reading this - that so many of the celebs and socialites on reality TV are just NOT ladies and should NOT be emulated.
Some highlights:
"It's easy to confuse being fashionable with being trendy.."
"A lady we...more
Some highlights:
"It's easy to confuse being fashionable with being trendy.."
"A lady we...more
Buku ini mengajarkan banyak hal untuk menjadi seorang "lady", menjadi perempuan yang punya tata krama. Tidak hanya dari penampilan (gaya berpakaian, make up, busana) juga di luar penampilan seperti bagaimana berkata, bagaimana bersikap, bagaimana bergaul, bagaimana menarik perhatian lingkungan bahkan pria in a good way ^^. Tata krama saat menggunakan telepon, berinteraksi melalui social media sampai dengan buku-buku yang harus dibaca. Suka banget saat di akhir proses menjadi "lady" bahwa harus b...more
I bought this a year ago and it's very enjoyable and very useful. Now, I'll admit, some of the information leaned more on the "well that's just common sense" side, but it was very entertaining, funny. It's a male author, which surprised me when I first bought it, but I decided to keep reading and give it a try.
Some of the stereotypes or examples, I should say, we a little too biased on one side of the spectrum or the other. To clarify, it gave the impression that it's either you're classy or yo...more
Some of the stereotypes or examples, I should say, we a little too biased on one side of the spectrum or the other. To clarify, it gave the impression that it's either you're classy or yo...more
Weekly Progress: This week i read both my books again. I couldnt help it! Im really close to finishing Classy by Derek Blasberg i only have about 20 pages left. As for The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larrson i read more too but im not as close to finishing it as i am for Classy.
Time: This week i read about 30 minute 3 days of this week. Usually i read above and beyond this week was so crazy and busy.
Goal-Setting: Next week i for sure want to finish Classy since my sister has been hoging...more
Time: This week i read about 30 minute 3 days of this week. Usually i read above and beyond this week was so crazy and busy.
Goal-Setting: Next week i for sure want to finish Classy since my sister has been hoging...more
Oct 25, 2012
Lana.
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Someone who liked "How to Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World", but wanted pictures
Derek Blasberg is a man with a mission - smack some class (without losing all the sass) into the modern, young female. From bad table manners, to the twisted online world, he gives tips, advice, and personal annecdotes to what makes a lady and stamps clearly the behaviour of a tramp.
At least, that's what he aimed to do.
As I read through the sections (A Lady: Gets Dressed; Receives an Invitation; Throws a Party; Goes abroad...) the first thing that comes to mind is the song "Class" from the mus...more
At least, that's what he aimed to do.
As I read through the sections (A Lady: Gets Dressed; Receives an Invitation; Throws a Party; Goes abroad...) the first thing that comes to mind is the song "Class" from the mus...more
Dec 05, 2010
Jessenia
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December 5, 2010
WEEKLY PROGRESS: This has been a pretty productive week in terms of reading our books. I have finally just about made it half through "Classy" and loving it more with every flip of the page. I was even able to get through a whole other crucial lesson that the author Derek Blasberg, so importantly implies.
TIME: Regarding the time i spent reading it was kind of all over the place this week, i guess due to getting back into the regular routine after the holiday's but i was still abl...more
WEEKLY PROGRESS: This has been a pretty productive week in terms of reading our books. I have finally just about made it half through "Classy" and loving it more with every flip of the page. I was even able to get through a whole other crucial lesson that the author Derek Blasberg, so importantly implies.
TIME: Regarding the time i spent reading it was kind of all over the place this week, i guess due to getting back into the regular routine after the holiday's but i was still abl...more
Mainly this book doesn't give much advice that common sense couldn't already tell you; how ever it has useful pictures demonstrating good picture poses, modest sitting positions (for skirt/dresses), and a delightful list of alternative cuss words that aren't too too vulgar. Also, it gives a nice list of books, music, and artists that one should know a thing or two about. Good traveling tips, but once again common sense and good manners would probably tell you just as much! Over all fun to read,...more
This book contains priceless advice for 16-21 year old girls. Basically, it pleads that you be a lady, not a tramp and offers tips on everything from fashion to job interviews. It seems to be written based on New York City socialite-style idea of what should and should not fly for a "lady." Mostly, it was good advice, presented cutely.
It would be a particularly good read for a young woman growing up without a lot of female support or role models, even though it's written by a man. There were a...more
It would be a particularly good read for a young woman growing up without a lot of female support or role models, even though it's written by a man. There were a...more
Where do I begin with this book… First I want to say that I wanted to read this book for a while now. But since then my thoughts and views on femininity have changed. Like this book, I would slander women who I thought were trashy etc. But thankfully I got educated and learned a lot since then. Needless to say I love the ‘classy lifestyle’ or as I prefer to call it now; sophisticated lifestyle. But that doesn’t warrant me a right to ‘slut shame’ women.
Most of what the author does write I already...more
Most of what the author does write I already...more
It was more directed to tramps than at the classy lady and as I'm not a tramp I have no use of it.
However I found it really funny and it had little tips here and there that I used in the future. However I'm not sure what target audience it was aimed at: it is really useless to any kind of girl who already knows the basic things about being a lady, which I bet is most of the people who picked it up. I seriously doubt that any 'tramp' Derek talks about would go into a book store to pick this up or...more
However I found it really funny and it had little tips here and there that I used in the future. However I'm not sure what target audience it was aimed at: it is really useless to any kind of girl who already knows the basic things about being a lady, which I bet is most of the people who picked it up. I seriously doubt that any 'tramp' Derek talks about would go into a book store to pick this up or...more
Love it! Derek Blasberg gives detailed and valuable advice on becoming a modern day young lady. He covers everything from how to dress, to throwing parties, to travel tips, even to artists, authors, and movies one should know. Although he gives a somewhat comical and sometimes blunt approach to becoming a "classy" young lady, it was very entertaining and also extremely useful.
This book is primarily aimed towards young women in their late teens and through their twenties. Although definitely a gu...more
This book is primarily aimed towards young women in their late teens and through their twenties. Although definitely a gu...more
every woman needs to read this. please. i think Derek blasberg sends out a good message. after i read this, i was outraged with the tramps on jersey shore and the fact that you can be a celebrity by being 16 and pregnant (the teen mom shows make me gag because the point of the show was to expose the world to the rigors of raising a child when you're a child yourself, but these chicks get attention, media, and their own show). thank you derek for makeing it very clear on what is classy.
I was trying to grow up and become a lady- who better to tell me then a gay man who works in fashion?!
I liked the picture examples, and some of the funny tidbits on the side, but my Mumma has been dishing all the same advice (more shrill, less catty), and she is a classy lady.
I got this book at a discounted price- yay friends who work in retail! I wouldn't buy it at full price and I think I'm too old for it, but a great gift for the tween who thinks she's grown.
I liked the picture examples, and some of the funny tidbits on the side, but my Mumma has been dishing all the same advice (more shrill, less catty), and she is a classy lady.
I got this book at a discounted price- yay friends who work in retail! I wouldn't buy it at full price and I think I'm too old for it, but a great gift for the tween who thinks she's grown.
I like to think that I'm a pretty classy lady at this point in my life, but I still enjoyed this read. I found this quizzes pretty unnecessary but they might appeal to teen readers. Blasberg poked fun at some rather foolish choices and faux pas, while providing constructive criticism, wise advice, and practical suggestions. Unfortunately, I think the majority of women who really NEED this advice (you know who they are) will not seek out this book nor find it their Christmas stockings. [Note to B...more
Apr 08, 2013
Smitha
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Ages 14 and up
Recommended to Smitha by:
Library
This book is AMAZING. I would recommend this book for teens who are ages 14 and up. The book is serious when it needs to be and hilarious when it HAS to be. :) I love the advice on how hold chopsticks (because I do not know!) and the different dinner ware. The comparison (of photos) in each chapter between a Classy Lady V.S. a Tramp
This book should be like a "Girl-hood gift" to all teenagers! :D
This book should be like a "Girl-hood gift" to all teenagers! :D
It started as a fun guide to being more lady-like, but then devolved into shallow blathering. The author seems to care about improving the manners of women to a certain degree, but uses a lot of shallow reasoning behind why they should adopt more appropriate behaviors.
I would still recommend this to younger women who are interested in being more polished or for an improvement in basic common sense.
I would still recommend this to younger women who are interested in being more polished or for an improvement in basic common sense.
I LOVE THIS BOOK! THANK GOD SOME ONE IS WRITING ON HOW TO BE A LADY! i love this book. it is all the things a girl needs to know if she wants to get any where in life. this book shows us how to be the rich beautiful girls we all want to be. you have to read it! the best book EVER!! believe me!
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"Classy" is a fun, go to book for exceptional advice on how to please others, dress, and act(etiquette)in public. But, its not all serious. There are funny comments and articles written about society and changes in class throughout the years. The book is recommended to anyone who loves to laugh, takes etiquette seriously, or is in love with fashion and public appearances. The author Derek Blasberg was/is a fashion renown artist to the magazine "Vogue". Quizzes and questions in this book are che...more
I loved this book. It isn't without its faults (and oh, I hope "Very Classy" was edited to reflect Amy Winehouse's untimely death) but I like the tips and tricks in here. For someone who has trouble motivating herself to be human sometimes, a witty guide to navigating the tramp-infested waters actually helps and inspires!
After reading this book I still wasn't convinced that Derek Blasberg really knew what the term 'classy' actually means. It was more like a book on how to not be like the train-wreck characters on Jeresy Shore (aka a normal, functioning member of society). I wasn't a huge fan of the humor. Just all together bad.
Although I learned a lot of things on how to become a lady, I didn't agree on some of the things Blasberg wrote about. Yes, for a woman it would be better to be a lady if we want respect. However, I've always though that one should do whatever makes them happy even if they appear to be a "tramp".
HYSTERICAL. This book is an easy, fun read. Don't expect anything intellectual, just a humorous approach to the disaster that pop culture has created. It is a self-help book for tacky women of the world, and as well as a brush up for those of us who sometimes forget our manners....
I always like browsing the book section at Urban Outfitters. This caught my eye and looked interesting. It's not that interesting and printed chapters upside-down at random. It makes me a little sad when I see that I paid $16.99 for it. Refund!
This is a book of manners for teenage girls who just don't have a clue. A teen girl who thinks that MTV is a true and accurate version of real life and her personal life reflects that belief. A teen girl who thinks it's okay to read only tabloids and pole dance and dress like a prostitute. Since I'm not a teen girl, nor do I think that any of those things are okay, I didn't fully enjoy this book. I still got a few tidbits here and there. And the book helped me appreciate my parents and Church le...more
Such an amusing book, full of great examples and wonderful advice for how to be a lady in these tumultuous times. I smiled a lot, and absorbed much of the advice. Maybe it was easier to absorb, due to the humour.
Very funny! Overall, it's a good, light-hearted source for tips on behavior that could save a young (or not-so-young) lady from embarrassment. It reads like a magazine--articles, pics, quotes, fun quizzes--so it doesn't have to be read in order. I found it enjoyable.
This is my first time reading Derek's writing, and I really love it! The way things are described, often in sarcastic mode (so hilarious though), really makes me enjoy the whole process of reading this book. Not only it contains helpful stuff such as how a lady should dress up not looking like a tramp, but also some small but crucial stuff often been neglected by ladies, like movies and artists that we should know.
To sum up, I think this book is witty and genius. Can't wait to read another Derek...more
To sum up, I think this book is witty and genius. Can't wait to read another Derek...more
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