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How To Be Classy : - A Step By Step Guide on Self Transformation and How You Can Upgrade Your Life
Do you ever feel like a “Plain Jane” in the masses of perfect women?
Have you wondered what’s their secret to look so elegant and stand out from the crowd?
Ever been frustrated about being stuck in a rut, while watching these JetsetBabes live your dream life?
Anyone can improve how they dress, their grooming and get a perfect diet and fitness routine, but not everyone knows what it takes to have class . What you need is the formula on how to become that classy woman people turn their heads for – and luckily, I’ve got all the secret tools waiting for you!
The recipe for success lays in the details, the ones that we will go through in the book, one by one, covering everything from start to finish. If you feel you need to revamp yourself, take action in your life, and create a makeover your future self will thank you for - this book is exactly what you need!
Here Is What You'll Learn...
...and more of course!
Please You don't need to be born into a rich family to be classy; you can teach yourself the formula at any time in your life! My mission is to help you elevate your life to the next level so that you can reap all the benefits that come with this lifestyle!
Have you wondered what’s their secret to look so elegant and stand out from the crowd?
Ever been frustrated about being stuck in a rut, while watching these JetsetBabes live your dream life?
Anyone can improve how they dress, their grooming and get a perfect diet and fitness routine, but not everyone knows what it takes to have class . What you need is the formula on how to become that classy woman people turn their heads for – and luckily, I’ve got all the secret tools waiting for you!
The recipe for success lays in the details, the ones that we will go through in the book, one by one, covering everything from start to finish. If you feel you need to revamp yourself, take action in your life, and create a makeover your future self will thank you for - this book is exactly what you need!
Here Is What You'll Learn...
...and more of course!
Please You don't need to be born into a rich family to be classy; you can teach yourself the formula at any time in your life! My mission is to help you elevate your life to the next level so that you can reap all the benefits that come with this lifestyle!
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 14, 2018
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August 17, 2021
This was my book 13 out of 21 books in 2021.
I have a bone to pick with Ms. Bey and honestly, it's one that has put me off her content versus other feminity, classy women in her community. And, that bone is why does your definition of classy, Ms. Bey, essentially scream be a rich, white woman?
In the beginning, she is genuine. She really seems to care about you transforming yourself and gives a lot more substance past blank tips. And, I actually picked up a lot and could really revitalize my keen eye on bettering myself. That's the first two chapters.
Then on, I was just increasingly frustrated. She tries (and I acknowledge that she attempts to do so) to be a little diplomatic while giving it to you straight, but my qualm with this book is why doesn't she follow her own advice? She says in the handbags section that luxury handbags are for the middle class/poor who want to look rich but at the same time, all of her content revolves around the very expensive items she owns. And then, she says "clean, nails are not classy- keep them painted." Like, I'm sorry but many cultures eat with their hands and do not keep their hands always painted with bright red. She always goes off about how critical women's maintenence is to their beauty too, but she fails to acknowledge how narrow her definition of elegance is. It would have been a lot better if she took into consideration different aspects of elegance instead of just straight up bashing. She says that hair past the bust is not elegant but (sorry to be this crude) only predominantly white cultures believe that long hair is not elegant past a certain length. Many POC cultures believe long hair reaching the waist is the face of elegance. It seems that she focuses so much on fashion passes than she does behaviors.
Like, yes, I understand that you have your definition of beauty. But, that's not everyone's. And clearly, either she has changed her opinions of recent or she never really believed in these values to start with.
I have a bone to pick with Ms. Bey and honestly, it's one that has put me off her content versus other feminity, classy women in her community. And, that bone is why does your definition of classy, Ms. Bey, essentially scream be a rich, white woman?
In the beginning, she is genuine. She really seems to care about you transforming yourself and gives a lot more substance past blank tips. And, I actually picked up a lot and could really revitalize my keen eye on bettering myself. That's the first two chapters.
Then on, I was just increasingly frustrated. She tries (and I acknowledge that she attempts to do so) to be a little diplomatic while giving it to you straight, but my qualm with this book is why doesn't she follow her own advice? She says in the handbags section that luxury handbags are for the middle class/poor who want to look rich but at the same time, all of her content revolves around the very expensive items she owns. And then, she says "clean, nails are not classy- keep them painted." Like, I'm sorry but many cultures eat with their hands and do not keep their hands always painted with bright red. She always goes off about how critical women's maintenence is to their beauty too, but she fails to acknowledge how narrow her definition of elegance is. It would have been a lot better if she took into consideration different aspects of elegance instead of just straight up bashing. She says that hair past the bust is not elegant but (sorry to be this crude) only predominantly white cultures believe that long hair is not elegant past a certain length. Many POC cultures believe long hair reaching the waist is the face of elegance. It seems that she focuses so much on fashion passes than she does behaviors.
Like, yes, I understand that you have your definition of beauty. But, that's not everyone's. And clearly, either she has changed her opinions of recent or she never really believed in these values to start with.
July 23, 2020
I was reading this lovely and effortless book for quite long. I would open it up while enjoying my evening tea with cookies from the local shop. The title says it all — how to be a classy woman. Very practical, useful and harshly truthful. I recommend it to all the ladies that are interested in etiquette, manners, high society, healthy lifestyle and most importantly — improving oneself. 🌹
February 9, 2021
A lighthearted read, but oddly enough the exact opposite of what Anna Bey is showing on her YouTube Channel.
January 13, 2024
She may have had good intentions, but does she even know what she's talking about? Some advice is good: correct bad habits, have a skin routine, don't smoke. Although, she's so white, so eurocentric. We expected it. It's outdated. Tragic.
August 6, 2022
It started out very nice and i thought i was genuinely gonna learn something from this book but after page 80 something it became very repetitive. The last 2 chapters she keeps saying the same things in the same way she did 50 pages earlier. I could've rewritten this book in a total of 70 pages.
I paid very close attention to the part where she discusses manners and how to speak "classy" and i actually found it helpful and even agreed with the author on some points, but all the talk about what is tacky and what is middle class and high street shops left such a bad taste that it made me change my pov on the book. I was no longer looking for advice, i was criticising it. Throughout the book she preaches about how a classy woman doesn't look down on other people and doesn't think she's superior to others; yet here we have Bey bashing on what "low class" people do and how they dress and how they speak.
And if a classy woman is independent and lives for herself etc etc, why tf do you keep mentioning men?? "Men don't like a woman with short hair" "Men don't like women who talk loud"?? Weren't we doing this for ourselves?? All that talk about independence goes to trash when you follow it up with "don't go out for dinner unless you're in male company so they can pay for it and you thank them after"
Some advice is just bad advice. Don't wear bright colours, don't wear patterns, spend money on makeup and perfumes and cosmetic surgery and expensive bags, if money is tight don't go out unless it's with a man....?? I thought being classy was all about your manners and attitude, not about how much money you have.
I speedread through the last 100 pages and don't plan on going back to it again.
I paid very close attention to the part where she discusses manners and how to speak "classy" and i actually found it helpful and even agreed with the author on some points, but all the talk about what is tacky and what is middle class and high street shops left such a bad taste that it made me change my pov on the book. I was no longer looking for advice, i was criticising it. Throughout the book she preaches about how a classy woman doesn't look down on other people and doesn't think she's superior to others; yet here we have Bey bashing on what "low class" people do and how they dress and how they speak.
And if a classy woman is independent and lives for herself etc etc, why tf do you keep mentioning men?? "Men don't like a woman with short hair" "Men don't like women who talk loud"?? Weren't we doing this for ourselves?? All that talk about independence goes to trash when you follow it up with "don't go out for dinner unless you're in male company so they can pay for it and you thank them after"
Some advice is just bad advice. Don't wear bright colours, don't wear patterns, spend money on makeup and perfumes and cosmetic surgery and expensive bags, if money is tight don't go out unless it's with a man....?? I thought being classy was all about your manners and attitude, not about how much money you have.
I speedread through the last 100 pages and don't plan on going back to it again.
October 25, 2019
Loved the book, very practical. It shows you the way without confusing you with lots of famous brand names of clothing, skincare, makeup, etc. Good advises on how to invest your time and money and on what to concentrate first to reach your best elegant true You.
July 13, 2020
Now to be honest , the book was too full of uncessary sentences ,it made it look long but the content was simple to be put in a shorter book
It's a great book for class ,elegance begginers ,anna gives great advice about that
It's a great book for class ,elegance begginers ,anna gives great advice about that
January 7, 2024
Straightforward and detailed in a way that's easy to follow. You won't agree with everything. Take what you need and leave the rest. May be too judgmental for some. Again, if it doesn't fit, just move on. I found it helpful, reinforced a lot of what I already knew and taught me new things.
January 8, 2023
So to start off, the book is good. You can read a lot of things that will help you if you wanna transform yourself. There are a bunch of tips you can find, and it has things to help you in starting off if you feel like you don't know where to start in transforming yourself.
The reason I rated it with two stars is that it obviously focuses on being a “white” in most parts. A bit judgmental, if I might say. Another reason I rated it with two stars is that there are disagreeable points especially on the clothing and tanning sections. The first few chapters are fine, you can totally pick up helpful things there but the middle chapters focuses on the external aspect and it can really give you the “only-for-rich” vibes but it’s also up to the reader on how they will take in the whole point of the book; it can still be of help as there are beauty tips you can find there. Somehow, the final chapters fine.
The only thing I could advice to anyone who wants to read or probably reading it already, it is like you are having a tarot reading: “take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, or you may take nothing at all.”
The reason I rated it with two stars is that it obviously focuses on being a “white” in most parts. A bit judgmental, if I might say. Another reason I rated it with two stars is that there are disagreeable points especially on the clothing and tanning sections. The first few chapters are fine, you can totally pick up helpful things there but the middle chapters focuses on the external aspect and it can really give you the “only-for-rich” vibes but it’s also up to the reader on how they will take in the whole point of the book; it can still be of help as there are beauty tips you can find there. Somehow, the final chapters fine.
The only thing I could advice to anyone who wants to read or probably reading it already, it is like you are having a tarot reading: “take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, or you may take nothing at all.”
February 16, 2023
The book started nice - light, sounds genuine, and simple. But as the book goes, I find the content becoming shallow as it focused on physical appearance at least for about 80% of the time. I don’t know the author nor her community but IF the society’s standard of ‘class’ are the things she mentioned, count me out, I don’t know what happened in this world anymore.
I dragged myself to finished this but I appreciate the author’s effort to try. Maybe it’s her point of view anyway so I can’t blame her. But really… I wished I learned something better from this book.
I dragged myself to finished this but I appreciate the author’s effort to try. Maybe it’s her point of view anyway so I can’t blame her. But really… I wished I learned something better from this book.
May 18, 2023
There are some great tips in here but also some contradictions. For instance, in the chapter about being classy on a budget, she mentions "On your next holiday to Europe...". I was like, "yeah, cause that will happen". There are also some other details that take this book from "anyone can be classy" to a level of elitism. So, I am not sure whether I would recommend this book, but I can't deny that there are some things useful here and there which I will try to apply to my life.
September 29, 2020
Very good introduction to classiness and how to elevate yourself and become the best version of yourself. Helpful, illustrated with examples and Anna's personnal annecdotes. Motivationnal and positive.
March 26, 2021
Its an okay book if you're looking to transform your wardrobe and self towards a more elegant sophisticated style. I read it because I like her style and fashion sense. There's some good ideas in the book, but nothing mind blowing or life changing. Won't be re reading.
May 10, 2023
Such a wonderful book for ladies who aren't into brands and styles but wants to be respected and be a.role model in attitude and manners.Recommend this book to ladies who are simple and yet can carry themselves amidst the changes around.
June 6, 2021
This book is a nice summarization of elements of being classy. I enjoyed Anna’s advice/opinions and the reflective questions that went along with the sections.
August 11, 2023
Idk how to read this book
March 8, 2023
A classy lady book. ⭐
Rate it, 5/5. A good read of 2023 and my dream book too. Here you can learn a lot. Love this! ❤️ I'll re-read it again!
Rate it, 5/5. A good read of 2023 and my dream book too. Here you can learn a lot. Love this! ❤️ I'll re-read it again!
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