Eccentric Glamour: Creating an Insanely More Fabulous You
Eccentric Glamour: Creating an Insanely More Fabulous You
Glamorous eccentrics are irresistible people. They are irreverent, occasionally impertinent, a tad mysterious, charming, often self-invented, good at applying eyeliner, and above all nonconformist. They are a fabulous confection of style, self-empowerment, and black patent sling backs. Everyone wants to be one, but how? Ubiquitous style guru Simon Doonan has the answer.By no means a typical how-to manual, Eccentric Glamour is a mixture of cultural commentary and personal disclosure, generously s
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Review by New York Foodie for Eccentric Glamour: Creating an Insanely More Fabulous You
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I adored this book and was sad when I read the very last page that my time in the company of the wonderful Simon Doonan was coming to a close. Rarely have I literally burst into laughter while reading a book (causing quite a commotion on the airplane!). This is not the book to pick up if you’re looking for a list of must-haves for your wardrobe. Instead, it celebrates those glorious creatures who throw fashion advice to the wind and unabashedly embrace their own unique, personal style–whether Vogue agrees or not. A true delight!
Review by S. Lake for Eccentric Glamour: Creating an Insanely More Fabulous You
I’d recommend all of Simon’s books,
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I’m going to flat out admit it, I’m an eccentric
nut.I talk to the cats I meet on my morning walk,
I still play records on a record player,and I find
it much easier to shop in thrift stores vs. regular
retail.I still gravitate towards the same kind of
pieces I went for in my younger days.I adore a good
“stripey top”, Classic LEVI JEANS,& CONVERSE Lowtops in
Black. One of my last purchases was a RAMONES tee
shirt,but….I always keep in mind that I am “a middle
aged woman” and I try to wear any “quirky pieces” in an
“age appropriate” way.I love this book because it’s not
the usual style guide.It’s given me the guts to be “okay
with myself”, quirks & all.I’m an “Existentialist”, I’d
prefer a ton of thrift store finds to any designer jeans
or other expensive clothes.I gave up on being “sophis-
ticated” years ago.
he’s such a great writer! If you do own this book hang onto it
and refer back to it from time to time, especially in times when
your self esteem takes a bit of a knock.There will always be people
out there who can’t quite grasp the concept of “just being youself”
and they are just itching to tear you into little bits.This is usually
the type of person who relies too heavily on gossip magazines & buys
into “what the Hollywood Stars are doing or wearing”,a person who dashes
out to buy every new piece of crap that comes down the pike. Don’t listen
to them!!If you can stay true to “yourself” you are on the right track.
The person who has to pick you apart into bits is the one with the “self
esteem & confidence problems”, NOT YOU.Just follow your own path and
be the interesting, quirky, person you are meant to be.A person is only
going to be “young” for a short time in their life, if you plan
on hanging around for any length of time you’d better embrace
that “old lady” in you NOW, but always keep “a young spirit” no matter what!
Review by squalorholla for Eccentric Glamour: Creating an Insanely More Fabulous You
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Simon Doonan is clearly dealing with a minor bat infestation in his flawlessly-haberdashered belfry, but the man can write. I don’t think there’s one clunky sentence in this book. It’s also hysterically funny and subversive, and the brilliance of the writing elevates the material to no end. I’m indifferent to fashion and I’m still buying this thing in hardcover — and now that I am armed with my diagnosis of Existentialist with Gypsy overtones, shopping has even become more enjoyable.
Review by Tiger Lily for Eccentric Glamour: Creating an Insanely More Fabulous You
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Where are all of the gushing reviews for this book?! Maybe I’m a speedier reader than most but I would assume anyone who’s read this would immediately get online and share with the world what a hilarious gem this is.
Charming, self-deprecating, outrageous and dead right about fashionable people and popular culture, Simon Doonan is THE man I’d want at my dinner party. By page 100 of Eccentric Glamour I had to put it down because I was shaking with silent laughter at every word. Literally every “of”, “the” and “and”!
Please, Simon, please let your next book be a compendium of all the columns you’ve written for the New York Observer. Thanks for making this world your own.
Review by Nancy H. for Eccentric Glamour: Creating an Insanely More Fabulous You
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I found this book in the library and absolutely loved it. Simon is my new best friend (although he doesn’t know it)! I can’t wait for his next book. This one was full of creative ideas that I felt set me free from the fashion constriction of most magazines. Free to dress individually yet maintain a sense of style and glamour. Great, fun book! You should buy it!!