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If you're serious about getting fashion or wardrobe pointers - look elsewhere. Melissa de la Cruz and Karen Robinovitz are two wicked gals - wicked senses of humor and wicked (sometimes wacky) ways to get what they want. (Melissa, Karen, that's a compliment!) They've penned a fun and funny look at women who are obsessed with the latest and the best in dress and accessories. It's a light look at the luxe, and thoroughly entertaining reading.
Who can resist chapter titles such as "Makeup, Not War: Beauty Skin Deep? Ha!" or "Cocktail Fodder: What To Read, Watch, See, and Do to Chic-up Your Schtick!"? The authors have developed a patter that's both pleasing and unputdownable.
Opening pages tell us perhaps more than we wanted to know about Melissa and Karen's moms. Maybe it's their way of explaining how they turned out to be forever fashionistas. The authors are sometimes battle scarred (when the look they longed for turns out to be lowless), but they're always unbowed, pointing their four-inch heels toward the next scene to be seen at.
Now, while some of their suggestions (such as cutting holes in T-shirts to make them into trendy tops) seem pretty outre to this writer, many work and are helpful. One suggestion was to invest in one really, really good piece, such as a handbag, and then not worry about the rest of your outfit being designer duds. It works! I've tried it, and eyes always focus on that Prada bag rather than my Target skirt.
The authors are different in appearance, although mated on most viewpoints. As one soon learns, "Karen is the type of fashionista who thrives on "event" clothing. `If it doesn't scream `Look at me!' then I don't want it,' she has said. On the other hand, Melissa opted for a very traditional wedding gown (forgetting the white boots and mini).
Nothing is beyond the ken of these two - they offer tips not only on clothing but on hair, makeup, skin care, how to air-kiss, walk, and even how to avoid bill collectors. The latter is where the sad part comes in. Being a fashionista is not cheap, so both got themselves deep into debt. Candidly discussing this problem, they gave solid suggestions about how to keep your desires for Dior under control.
"The Fashionista Files" is a light, fun read leaving readers wondering what in the world this pair will be up to next.
- Gail Cooke
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