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It's Vintage, Darling!: How to Be a Clothes ConnoisseurIt's Vintage, Darling!: How to Be a Clothes Connoisseur by Christa Weil
Buy new: £9.69 / Used from: £2.98
Learn how to buy the best clothes (whether you shop in Chanel or Oxfam) and how to look after your purchases. This is definitely a must-read!
Mary-Kate and Ashley Style SecretsMary-Kate and Ashley Style Secrets by Mary-Kate Olsen
Buy new: £1.14 / Used from: £0.69
For budding fashionistas.
The Cheap Date Guide to StyleThe Cheap Date Guide to Style by Kira Jolliffe
Buy new: £9.74 / Used from: £6.78
The best time to experiment is in your teens / 20's so get inspired!
Pretty: The Nylon Book of BeautyPretty: The Nylon Book of Beauty by Nylon Magazine
Buy new: £9.44 / Used from: £6.97
A nice introductory book of classic beauty tools. There's a good chapter on idolised women of the past.
That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in BetweenThat Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Between by Victoria Beckham
Buy new: £10.00 / Used from: £0.01
You may laugh, but she gives great, honest advice. She has her own opinion on style which may not appeal to all, but still a good read.
"Harper's Bazaar" Great Style: The Best Ways to Update Your Look"Harper's Bazaar" Great Style: The Best Ways to Update Your Look by Jenny Levin
Buy used from: £11.53
Regardless of your personal style, create an indispensable wardrobe for when you're 20 through to 70.
A Guide to Elegance: For Every Woman Who Wants to Be Well and Properly Dressed on All OccasionsA Guide to Elegance: For Every Woman Who Wants to Be Well and Properly Dressed on All Occasions by Geneviere Antonine Dariaux
Buy new: £4.00 / Used from: £3.13
If you're into the classic French look, this one is for you. Build yourself a minimal yet timeless wardrobe.
The Little Black Book of StyleThe Little Black Book of Style by Nina Garcia
Buy new: £7.14 / Used from: £6.95
Work out what looks work for you, then find some inspiration (from films) and get advice from some famous faces in fashion.
Style A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty, and Everything GlamourStyle A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty, and Everything Glamour by Rachel Zoe
Buy new: £11.04 / Used from: £8.11
Inject some glamour into your closet (mostly through 'excessories' and brand names).
Green Is the New BlackGreen Is the New Black by Tamsin Blanchard
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True fashionistas will know where their clothes come from and how they are produced. Save the world!
Face ForwardFace Forward by Kevyn Aucoin
Buy new: £8.63 / Used from: £4.12
Perfect your make up application to face the day with confidence.
The Goddess GuideThe Goddess Guide by Gisele Scanlon
Buy new: £14.56 / Used from: £4.99
Gorgeously illustrated. But you need a good income to buy everything she mentions. Good tips on what to look for in clothes, bedding, buying online etc. I find myself dipping in every now and again.
"Daily Candy" A to Z: An Insider's Guide to the Sweet Life"Daily Candy" A to Z: An Insider's Guide to the Sweet Life by Daily Candy
Buy new: £6.27 / Used from: £0.01
A fun and colourful "guide to life" sort of book for the stylish independent woman.
How to Walk in High Heels: The Girl's Guide to EverythingHow to Walk in High Heels: The Girl's Guide to Everything by Camilla Morton
Buy new: £10.71 / Used from: £0.01
Every socialite should read this, though don't take every word seriously. There are also practical tips like how to fix a fuse and how to set up a computer.
Two Lipsticks and a LoverTwo Lipsticks and a Lover by Helena Frith Powell
Buy used from: £1.69
How to be French. The best thing this book tells you is that sexy girls must also be smart girls; so stay in school!
A Modern Girl's Guide to EtiquetteA Modern Girl's Guide to Etiquette by Sarah Ivens
Buy new: £2.31 / Used from: £0.11
All good girls should have good manners.
The Relaxed Home: Creating Fresh, Modern Rooms with a Romantic FeelThe Relaxed Home: Creating Fresh, Modern Rooms with a Romantic Feel by Atlanta Bartlett
Buy used from: £4.89
Create a beautiful home!
How to Be the Perfect Housewife: Lessons in the Art of Modern Household Management (Perfect House Wife)How to Be the Perfect Housewife: Lessons in the Art of Modern Household Management (Perfect House Wife) by Anthea Turner
Buy new: £7.99 / Used from: £6.30
Then ensure your home is always a beautifully clean and organised one.
How to Feed Your Friends with RelishHow to Feed Your Friends with Relish by Joanna Weinberg
Buy new: £12.99 / Used from: £5.13
Master a few tasty recipes to amaze your family, friends and date.
Innocent Smoothie Recipe Book: 57 and a half recipes from our kitchen to yoursInnocent Smoothie Recipe Book: 57 and a half recipes from our kitchen to yours by Innocent
Buy new: £6.59 / Used from: £2.25
Delicious ways to get your 5-a-day.
Geribody Yoga [2002]Geribody Yoga [2002]
Buy new: £14.98 / Used from: £2.90
Girls don't sweat, they glow! Try some yoga to tone up your body.