Accessories

by Kim Johnson Gross (Editor)

Accessories are not just a way to prove that you know the difference between crocodile and patent leather; they create an illusion, whether of youth, money, taste, or a perfect body (preferably all four). The Chic Simple crew has produced the ultimate guide for the coordinately challenged, with great photos (how did they make pictures of shoes so fascinating?), clever and catty copy ("You can tell when a Hollywood actress wants to seem more than just another pretty face: she starts wearing professorial glasses in public, and her perceived IQ jumps several points"), and great shopping advice.

Genres: Fashion

96 pages, Paperback

First published May 7, 1996

Reviews

[Em · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is 28 years old, and it's still relevant.

I can see why people are such big fans of the Chic Simple Guides by Kim Johnson Gross and Jeff Stone.

I'm in the process of overhauling my wardrobe, and I had come across this book's authors as being classic. The assesment was correct.

I'm makign my way through all of their books held by my local public library.

One fun tip from this book is the origin of tying a scarf on a handbag, which is attributed to Babe Paley.

This definitely shows one how to have taste and class when it comes to style and accessories.