Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #47216 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-06
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Synopsis
'I've always been a girls' girl. And I know from experience that making the very best of yourself is something any woman can do. I was never the six-foot-tall pin-up ...I've always been the girl-next-door who got lucky. I've come a long way in the last ten years, but this book isn't my attempt to tell you what or what not to do. It's just to share some of what I've learned.' Based on the phenomenal bestselling hardback, this handbag edition with exclusive new photography is updated with extra tips for where to find your must-have purchases. "That Extra Half an Inch" is a revealing and practical book on fashion, beauty and style. Victoria shares her secrets on dressing for special occasions, everyday wear, accessorizing, holiday tips and making the most of your wardrobe. Whether you're getting ready for work, a night out on the town or even doing the school run, this is Victoria's personal guide to feeling confident and looking great every time you step out of the front door.

Customer Reviews

Posh's dressing tips
She may be a little bit spoiled, but hey, she's kept her man in a world where most walk away, has 3 kids, looks amazing (albeit a bit too thin for my tastes) and still has energy left to launch perfumes and do shows and design fashion!
I'm a fan. Posh Spice was my favourite.
And now, her cute book with the very friendly and personal banter and useful tips has gained a highly coveted position on my bookcase. I'd definitely recommend it for a girly treat. But mind you, she doesn't know where to shop aside from London and a bit in Paris. So if you don't live here, you'll get less out of the book. The tips are perennial, but you won't be able to make the most of "Top Shop has some great jeans" if you don't have TopShop in your home city.

Not sure
I quite liked this, but can't work out whether to recommend it to others because while it has a nice feel to it, the advice itself is a bit silly. You've either read it before or it's just not good advice! Would say though that I enjoyed reading it. Like other reviewers - I'm a bit on the fence too!

A very likeable style guide
'That Extra Half an Inch' is a collection of style guidelines and tips, rather than a list of exactly what or what not to wear. Where-to-buy ideas are provided, but this book is more about Victoria Beckham's own fashion inspirations and passions. It's written in a friendly, witty style, making it very readable. It's beautifully designed and helpfully structured (there are chapters for different items of clothing and accessories, each followed by suggestions about where to shop); of course, it's no literary masterpiece, but it's certainly fun, likeable and - thanks to the fantastic design, photography and illustration - great to flick through.

Having already read this book in the hardback edition, I was surprised at how much this new paperback has actually been updated. There are stunning new photographs, new illustrations, and 'notes' pages for your own additions. The style advice has even been revised to reflect recent trends and accommodate new designers and brands.

Fans of Mrs Beckham, and those with a casual but non-expert interest in fashion, will find much to enjoy here. Compared to other celebrity books I've read - the majority of which have seemed rushed and devoid of personality - this really stands out; it's warm, funny, and packed with useful advice, and the gorgeous photographs and illustrations throughout make it as enjoyable to look at as it is to read.