Cover of The Book of Styling: An Insider's Guide to Creating Your Own Look

The Book of Styling: An Insider's Guide to Creating Your Own Look

This guide explains the what's, why's, and how's of styling; so whether you're looking to update your wardrobe or curate your closet, this book has the answer. Accomplished stylist Somer Flaherty helps readers figure out what their look is (or ought to be), and how to tailor that look to their own particular body type. Also, for all of the future Rachel Zoe's out there, Flaherty helps readers understand the skills that are necessary to style others, and to even turn styling into a real career. Additionally, the book includes:

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Color illustrations for all of the looks, body types, and style elements

Sidebars about style through the decades and fashion icons

Fashion activities to help readers put down the book and get to work

Tips for a wide array of fashion emergencies

Audience
adult
Length
short · 160 pages

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