Eccentric Glamour: Creating an Insanely More Fabulous You
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (736 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1416535446 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Entertaining anecdotes from Doonan's life pepper the text, though his own style can at times be flippant or offensive (as when musing on how he would dress were he a butch lesbian). Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. But in making clear his fondness for vulgarity and bits of bad taste, he is clear about the downright hideous: fannypacks, for instance, are close to blasphemy. Doonan is uninhibited in revealing certain truths many outside the fashion industry tend to throw in its face: yes, there is more to life than clothing, and yes, the world of high style is often "depressing." Before one praises him for single-handedly unveiling the dirty underbelly of Fashion Week, it's worth noting his reliance on heavyweight figures such as Iman, Isabel Toledo, Lucy Liu an
Simon Doonan is the bestselling author of Wacky Chicks and Confessions of a Window Dresser. In addition to his role as creative director of Barneys New York, Simon writes the "Simon Says" column for The New York Observer. He frequently contributes observations and opinions to myriad other publications and television shows. He is a regular commentator on VH1, the Trio network, and Full Frontal Fashion. He
Glamorous eccentrics are irresistible people. Dressing like a ho is not just bad taste but boring! In Simon Doonan's book, conformity is the only crime and dressing down the only faux pas. Eccentric Glamour is every woman's birthright. While the typical Tv boobs 'n' Botox makeovers force every woman to look the same, the transformations this book strives to inspire are the very opposite. Through cautionary tales and inspirational examples, Doonan shows how to develop your own brand of eccentric glamour -- by magnifying everything that is already unique and idiosyncratic about you. They are irreverent, occasionally impertinent, a tad mysterious, charming, often self-invented, good at applying eyel
Liz Lynch said Fun for fashion and non-fashion folk alike. Although I am not sure everyone fits in Simon Doonan's Fun for fashion and non-fashion folk alike Although I am not sure everyone fits in Simon Doonan's 3 categories of fashion sense (Gypsy, Existentialist and Socialite), it doesn't matter. This book is great fun and had me laughing out loud all the way thru. I always read a little something from him when I need a pick me up!. categories of fashion sense (Gypsy, Existentialist and Socialite), it doesn't matter. This book is great fun and had me laughing out loud all the way thru. I always read a little something from him when I need a pick me up!. "A hoot!" according to jnetteb. I love this book simply for Simon Doonan's writing! He is sharp, witty and provocative and I found myself laughing out loud at some of his observations. Not so much about fashion but more about attitude, this book is a fun read.. Inspiration For Us Oddballs S. G. Lake I'm going to flat out admit it, I'm an eccentricnut.I talk to the cats I meet on my morning walk,I still play records on a record player,and I findit much easier to shop in thrift stores vs. regularretail.I still gravitate towards the same kind ofpieces I went for in my younger days.I usually wear aneffortless "uniform" of a black blazer jacket,black jeans or pants,Black t-shirts or sweaters, & Converse lowtops.( I do a lot of walking, I need comfy shoes.)I love this book because it's not the