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The Lucky Shopping Manual: Building and Improving Your Wardrobe Piece by Piece Paperback – November 10, 2003

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What to wear, how to buy, where and when to spend: These are the topics covered each month by the exceedingly plugged-in staff of Lucky, whose circulation rocketed from 500,000 to 800,000 in just two short years. For Lucky's devoted fans, and anyone devoted to dressing better and shopping smarter, The Lucky Shopping Manual will be the über-find. Finally, there is a book that does away with the inconsequential information in previous fashion books and presents only the most useful tips and imperative information for how to dress better for less. Filled with tips that will appeal to shopaholics and disciplined bargain hunters alike, this enticing guide is packed with over 1,000 full-color photos and illustrations, with a ribbon marker and flexi-cover so women can take it shopping with them.

With great advice on every uniquely designed page, The Lucky Shopping Manual includes features such as:

*Building a wardrobe you love, with cross-referenced sections on everything from skirts, tops, dresses, pants, and    suits, to shoes, bags, belts, and what looks best for your body type
*How to spot great finds at the local flea market or the best boutiques
*What to spend your money on and where you can scrimp
*Cool stores coast-to-coast to check out when you're traveling
*Practical tips for fabric care, shoe maintenance, and stain remedies

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Strikingly similar to InStyle magazine's recent Secrets of Style, this chunky little book purports to lay out the basics of dressing. Indeed, the editors make looking fashionable seem as easy as pie. Their book goes through all aspects of a woman's wardrobe, from overcoats to undergarments, and suggests must-haves. For example, they say that to build an outerwear closet, a woman should have one overcoat, one warm parka, one spring jacket, one fall coat and one raincoat-and "if you live in Minnesota," they say, invest in "some fun coats," too. With sassy humor, the editors counsel readers on how to wear a twin-set without looking like "the dowager aunt" and suggest solutions to fashion challenges, like making casual pants look office-appropriate. They also share mini-profiles of "Lucky Girls," including designer Shoshanna Lonstein and Lucky's West Coast editor, Marlien Rentmeester. Like the magazine it's modeled on, this tome is frivolous, instructive and fun.
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Creative Director Andrea Linett served in the fashion departments of Sassy and Harper's Bazaar before joining Lucky as fashion director in 2000. Melcher Media is an award-winning book producer based in New York City.

Lucky Editor-in-Chief Kim France has had an extensive career in publishing, which has includedpositions at New York magazine, Spin, and Sassy. Her articles have appeared in many other national magazines.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avery (November 10, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1592400361
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1592400362
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.94 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.51 x 1.05 x 8 inches
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    Creative director Andrea Linett was the fashion/beauty editor of Sassy Magazine and a fashion writer and editor at Harper's Bazaar before becoming founding creative director of Lucky Magazine in 2000. She has since held the position of creative director at eBay Fashion and VP Global Creative Director of Michael Kors.

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Melanie Myers
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Manual
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2009
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Wow, I love this book!

I bought this book over a year ago and still love to pick it up and read a few pages. It has many, many pictures of real clothes. They show outfits, accessory options, shoe options, which styles work best for your body, what NOT to wear together, and also profile some real women's fashion styles.

They never specifically say "Ruffled Blouse, Tommy Hilfiger, $95". They just show the clothes and let you find something similar yourself wherever you shop. The only obvious brands they feature are the purses which most girls can just recognize by the design.

I appreciate they are not snobby or condescending. I find the authors very realistic and to have a great sense of humor, especially in the "what not to wear" sections. Also, the outfits are simple. They are not 5-piece ensembles with a neck scarf, giant hat, and 6-inch heals. They are clothes that real women can wear and look very well put together.

The only thing I don't like is it's length. I wish it was longer and had even more chapters! However it is still interesting to look through even after you have read the entire thing.

I would absolutely recommend this book to any woman.
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B. Carrasco
5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable Resource for Building a Wardrobe
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2012
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I purchased this book in 2005 shortly after I graduated from college when, in a panic, I realized my wardrobe consisted of jeans, jeans, and more jeans. I've always heard growing up that women should invest in staple pieces but I pretty much took that to mean: (1) buy a pair of black slacks, (2) buy one crisp white shirt, and (3) buy a pair of sensible black flats. Still, I really had no idea how to be fashionable and how not to stress over what to wear each morning. This book has helped me out over the years and I still find it useful almost seven years later!

There are some caveats you should be aware of. This book doesn't account for modern shopping trends and considering it was first published in 2003, there is going to be some disparity between what was considered in back then and what is considered in now. For example, the authors consider ballet flats to be difficult to wear but they are super hot right now in 2012. There is almost no discussion about tights or leggings and some of us could use some help in that department. Accessories are also very lightly mentioned in the book. There is a chapter on bags and shoes but nothing on jewelry, although some examples are given throughout the book. And as some other reviewers mentioned, the bra fitting advice is wrong.

Despite those issues, this book is fabulous. Each chapter starts with a page of photographs of the variations of that item. In the first chapter, Skirts, there are photographs depicting different types of skirt such as pleated, pencil, plaid, tiered, asymmetrical, a-line, and so on. It's great to have a visual of what those terms mean (I never knew what a pencil skirt was!). The authors then give you fit and styling tips, illustrating how best to flatter your body and what to avoid when wearing that particular item. There are illustrations (not photographs) that tell you what to wear if you want to highlight or take attention away from certain parts of your body.

The best part for me is what follows, a visual list of how many and of how many items you need to build your closet. In the Skirts chapter it says to have two all-season work skirts, one day-to-night skirt, two summer work skirts, one denim skirt and two summer work skirts. Some chapters give additional suggestions based on your lifestyle or style preferences. Next the authors show you how a piece can be worn in different seasons or from weekday to weekend, day to evening. There are also suggestions for how to vamp up your style and try something new (the suggestions here may be out of fashion but the essence is the same). They follow up with an illustration of how not to wear the piece and how to remedy the look you are going for.

At the end of each chapter there is a page called Fitting Room, which describes what to look for when you're buying the item in a store. Suggestions like walking around in the piece, sitting down, fastening all the buttons, etc... these are things to be mindful of when purchasing items for your wardrobe. I know I like to just pick things off the rack and head to the counter to purchase for them but it's nice to be reminded that one should pay attention to fit and movement of the pieces.

Overall I really like the book. It's visually pleasing to look through and it's a fairly quick read as well. The authors do include a list of twenty items we should splurge on and they are all classic pieces that everyone should have in their closet. Also note, some of the books have different covers but the contents are the same. I have the one with the gorgeous red Rafe bag on the cover and love it. So yes, be mindful that the fashion may be outdated in parts but the advice and the classic pieces highlighted in the book are a mainstay. If you want to build a wardrobe, you need this book!
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Happy
4.0 out of 5 stars Lucky - the Manual
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2004
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This book scored 4 stars for me because:
* It gives straightforward, practical shopping and fashion advice.
* The presentation of the outfits a la Chic Simple (clothes, shoes, accessories, by themselves minus a person modeling them) are elegant in my opinion
* The book gives you an idea of which staples of item (skirt, tops, shoes, etc) to own to keep you covered and which ones to add if you already have the basics
* A lot of the outfits presented are actually chic and wearable by most everyone. Options on a per season basis are presented too.
* The color combinations of the outfits are also great. While the book shows outfits in timeless neutral-and-color combinations, there are also color-color combinations that do not overwhelm.
* The book also shows outfits in interesting mixes of textures as well as prints.
* The sections on packing for a three-day trip, streamlining your wardrobe, and rules of shopping are good bonuses too.
The following are the reasons why my rating is one star away from the perfect rating:
* I've been a fan of their magazine for years now, and I must say that I've already seen some of the featured clothes in the book in previous issues of the magazines
* The pieces of advice on fit are ok, but Christa Weil's Secondhand Chic gives a more comprehensive advice on this topic. Both visual and feel cues are discussed in detail in that book. Secondhand Chic also offers advice on how to make the most out of one's figure which would complement those of Lucky Shopping Manual's.
* They could also do a separate section on shirts next time instead of integrating it in the Tops section.
* Perhaps they could also feature sections on watches and jewelry.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product - Super price!! Highly recommend. Very happy with it!
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adorita
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Investment in my Wardrobe
Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2014
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Can't believe it's been more than 10 years since its release. I still refer to this book often. It only gets better now that I'm in my late 30s where I'm no longer into trends and moving towards quality. Fashion comes and goes, but the way clothes should fit is timeless. Each chapters teaches you how to look for good quality pieces and how they should fit. They also advise on what to save and when to splurge.

I end up buying fewer but more quality clothes. My friends are often surprised that I only own 48 hangers, but look stylish everyday.

Was referring to the book again today before I shop for winter. Just wondering if there is an updated edition, hence my very belated review.
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Anonyme
5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite book about style
Reviewed in France on December 9, 2015
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This is the best book I have bought about style. I recommend it. It is simple to read and interesting.
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Tavi
5.0 out of 5 stars Bin hellauf begeistert
Reviewed in Germany on May 19, 2011
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In jedem der ersten 14 Kapitel geht es um ein bestimmtes Kleidungsstück(Rock, Hose, Jeans,T-Shirt, andere Oberteile, Kleid, Anzug/Kostüm, Strickwaren,Jacken/Blazer für drinnen, Jacken/Mäntel für draußen, Unterwäsche, Schuhe, Handtaschen, Schwimmbekleidung)
Das Buch beantwortet pro Kapitel jeweils folgende Fragen:
- Welche Arten gibt es ?
- Allgemeine Tips zum richtigen Sitz und Styling.
- Welcher Schnitt ist geeignet, um figürliche Mängel auszugleichen bzw. Vorzüge zu betonen ?
- Wie kann ich das Kleidungsstück im Winter kombinieren, wie im Sommer (vorgeführt an je 2 Kleidungstücken),
- Wie kann ich es für verschiedene Anlässe kombinieren (vorgeführt an 2-3 Kleidungsstücken für je 2 Anlässe)
- Wieviele brauche ich (für Sommer/Winter)?
- wie kombiniere ich klassisch und wie etwas gewagter ?
- welche modische "Gefahr" droht mir von diesem Kleidungsstück und wie kann ich ihr begegnen ?
- worauf muss ich beim Einkauf achten ?
- Wo sollte ich mehr Geld investieren, wo sparen ?
Getreu dem Motto: "Ein Bild sagt mehr als tausend Worte" gibt es ausgesprochen viele Fotos und Zeichnungen, die mit Anmerkungen oder kurzen Texten erläutert werden.
Weitere Kapitel befassen sich mit: Was packe ich für eine 3-Tages-Reise ein (Strand, Wandern, Beruf, Städtetrip)
Wie miste ich meinen KLeiderschrank aus und organisiere ihn neu, Wäschepflege und-lagerung, Shoppingregeln, 20 Klassiker, die ich brauche, Shopping-Adressen in den USA.
Das nach meinem Empfinden einzig Überflüssige in dem Buch sind die Passagen, in denen verschiedene Frauen ihren Stil und einige Stücke aus ihrem Kleiderschrank vorstellen. Dies nimmt aber nur wenig Raum ein und manchen inspiriert es ja vielleicht.
Meine Empfehlung: unbedingt kaufen !
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Lena
4.0 out of 5 stars a good foundation
Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2020
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the book is a good resource to have on hand whether curating, culling, or creating your wardrobe. while the information may seem basic (and yeah, you can probably find it elsewhere online), it's helpful to have something you can turn to fairly quickly instead of scrolling through your endless pins on Pinterest (if you're an overly zealous pinner, like i am) or searching through all your bookmarks on your browser. some of the items and ideas will seem a little dated, but overall, the 'spirit' of the book makes it a good foundation.

i bought this book second-hand from Amazon Marketplace, so in regards to the seller, they were accurate and fairly detailed in their description when it came to the state of the book, so i am very pleased.
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