I actually loved it. But, if I hadn't seen the entire "Ugly Betty" series. I would have read it while rolling my eyes and firmly disregarding everything and the cost to which it would be to maintain these fashion necessities.Instead, I took notes and rated myself on a fashion checklist (which I found fascinating...created from the 100 "items"). Now when I'm thrifting I have a list of items to keep my eye out for :) As much as I enjoyed this book (& I did), usually enjoy this kind of book (& I do) this one has that same flaw they all have. These books always assume that a stylish person will work in an office, live &/or work in a city & have the disposable income to pay a sizeable weekly dry cleaning bill (or the kind of job where that sort of thing is deductible). If you work any other kind of job. As a result, while the pictures are great, the writing fun & charming & the advice might even be sound this is a throw-away book. I would be more willing to spend money on a pulp paperback I would read in a week-end; this is not a guide for the ages. Unless you live in a city, work in an office & have an assistant to deal with those pesky dry cleaning errands.
I liked the illustrations, even though they are of unrealistic mannequin-like women/girls.
—tbs
Read for Ruben Toledo's illustrations. A very well-styled layout. Charming.
—izzah
What was I thinking? Totally shallow snobbery in fashion and labels.
—amian96
Lovely book, full of wonderful fashion advice.
—beth
Bit more solid than the previous effort.
—sarahfhb
