Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #318720 in Books
• Published on: 2000-09-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Customer Reviews

Modern Girl's Life Guide
This is a wonderful book for today's woman. It doens't come across as a know-it-all self-help book (the author freely admits in the introduction that she herself only has 2 black skirts!), but a funny and positive way to get a grasp on what is important and not-so important in modern life.

At first glance, the title is somewhat desceptive, as its not really just about clothes, but about many aspects of life for a 20/30/40-year old young woman. It covers everything from car maintenance to break-ups to buying your first house to spirituality, all with a funny, positive and wise edge, which you feel has been inspired by years of personal experience.

But the title of the book is also quite a good description of its overall philosophy, which is all about simplifying. Paring down all aspects of your life to what you really need. You might have a wardrobe overflowing with designer duds and trendy apparel, yet still look like a nighmare when you step out the front door. This book tells women that several key pieces of classic clothing never go out of fashion, and that confidence and individual style are what really sets the elegant apart from the fashion-victims. This philosophy applies equally well to other aspects of your life. Anna Johnson's column for MSN Women has been a long favourite for assessing modern trends and very funny and lighthearted jibe at fashion.

This is a great book to give to a sister, daughter, girlfriend, best friend or anyone else who agrees that style has nothing to do with fashion, and that the most beautiful girls are the ones who can change her spark plugs, discuss the environment, cook a meal, be at peace with herself, and still look a million dollars in a simple black skirt.

A surprisingly uplifting, informative and fun read...
This book was purchased for me by my mother as a light-hearted stab at my supposed obsession with clothes and make-up. On closer inspection, it revealed itself to be the most wonderful book. It is full of practical advice on just about everything close to the heart of a 20-30 year old woman - dressing for your age and body type, grooming, buying your first home, basic car maintenance, bereavment and depression, even tips on what to wear whilst travelling internationally to specific major cities! I couldn't recommend this book more highly. It manages to combine humour, information and encouragement in the most beguiling format. I have referred to it time and time again since it was bought for me. It far suprasses any comparitive offerings on the market at present.

Just wonderful - a must-have for all modern girls
I enjoyed this book more than I can say; it is light without being lightweight, frothy and fun, but wise and helpful at the same time. Having just gone through a very stressful period of my life, I really needed something to pick me up, and this book has done the trick nicely. Its gorgeously illustrated (what a talented woman!) and covers a wide variety of subjects on a level than is easy to relate to. Buy it for your sister, your friends, your daughter, yourself. You'll love it!