Khunnais,
Who says khunnais do not read books? We do. Once in a while when we are free of socializing events, fashion weeks, day-long shopping adventure, weekend getaway to 10-course eating trips, etc etc. That's when we have time to sit down and read something.
And when we read, we read something worthy.
Something written by a role model of our time like Nina Garcia, a former fashion editor of Elle Magazine, and the poshest commentator from the fabulous show Project Runway.
I read two of her books so far. One is:
The Little Black Book of Style by Nina Garcia
A book, small one, dressed in black, full of principles of how to dress in style and why that matters. This book talks about dressing up at a conceptual level. She's not saying that you have to follow every season of fashion. She's saying that how you dress defines who you are, and gives you some guidance if you want to really dress in style.
I like her writing, because it is not forceful. She is not trying to reprimand you. She just uses her experience to give you some tips, if you allow her so. And so that's exactly how you shld take this book, not as a bible, but as an easy read to reassure your sense of style. Within the book, she would quote something smart like:
I stood at the book shop browsing thru it for 5 mins and I knew that this lady knows what she's talking about. Btw, the illustrations are very style-appropriate. So the book itself is also stylish, and very fun to read in toilets, in airplane, or during bad dates. I will write about her other book in the next blog. And will end with her lasting words from this book:
Who says khunnais do not read books? We do. Once in a while when we are free of socializing events, fashion weeks, day-long shopping adventure, weekend getaway to 10-course eating trips, etc etc. That's when we have time to sit down and read something.
And when we read, we read something worthy.
Something written by a role model of our time like Nina Garcia, a former fashion editor of Elle Magazine, and the poshest commentator from the fabulous show Project Runway.
I read two of her books so far. One is:The Little Black Book of Style by Nina Garcia
A book, small one, dressed in black, full of principles of how to dress in style and why that matters. This book talks about dressing up at a conceptual level. She's not saying that you have to follow every season of fashion. She's saying that how you dress defines who you are, and gives you some guidance if you want to really dress in style.
I like her writing, because it is not forceful. She is not trying to reprimand you. She just uses her experience to give you some tips, if you allow her so. And so that's exactly how you shld take this book, not as a bible, but as an easy read to reassure your sense of style. Within the book, she would quote something smart like:
What you wear is how you presents yourself to the world, especially today, when human contacts are so quick. Fashion is instant language.Then she adds something like..MIUCCIA PRADA
A style icon knowsAnd who could argue her with that?
- How to edit.
- To invest in "the bones" (the classic trench, the little black dress, cashmere cardigans or turtleneck..).
- To buy with drama. If she falls in love, she takes it home.
- The utmost importance of shoes. Lots of shoes.
- The power of accessories.
- A good tailor.
- How not to be the fashion victim.
- It is not about the money.
- How to mix it up.
- How to be imperfect.
I stood at the book shop browsing thru it for 5 mins and I knew that this lady knows what she's talking about. Btw, the illustrations are very style-appropriate. So the book itself is also stylish, and very fun to read in toilets, in airplane, or during bad dates. I will write about her other book in the next blog. And will end with her lasting words from this book:
...you will find that style comes from adoring yourself enough to dress up for you and you alone. Because, in the end you are the only judge that really matters. Style is a matter of finding out who you are are and who you want to be in the world. I hope you choose to be fabulous, daring, fun, inspired, and yourself....and a quote.
If a girl looks swell when she meets you, who gives a damn if she's late? Nobody.THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
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