That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Between
by Victoria Beckham
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Manufacturer: Michael Joseph Ltd
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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780718149918
ISBN: 0718149912
Label: Michael Joseph Ltd
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: 2006-10-27
Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd
Release Date: 2006-10-27
Studio: Michael Joseph Ltd
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Summary: FGDGHFHGAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!! painful!
Comment: I CANNOT BELIEVE we waste our money on something as ill conceived and badly put together as this book. I want some real fashion advice - tell me how to look good and stylish - someone please WRITE A DECENT FASHION BOOK TO HELP US MORTALS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: REALLY!
Comment: Come ON...this is just a style book written to give hints...there is no "magic" and ..really...how would you find it all in a book anyway?? I know there are lots of books out there on this subject that are better, but some folks here miss the point of the whole thing: Look the best you can! It is that simple! (To the other poster)-Why CAN"T you take the time to pick a nice bag before getting on the bus with the kids? Why must you look like a troll simply because you are busy??? I have 2 children and take a minute or two for myself to set things right before leaving the house and I feel a bit of self respect for doing this..and I did it before Miss B told me, but I really appreciate her trying to get more moms out there to give it a try! She has money--OK--but so what?? Try and you can look like you do as well--without spending a fortune! The pics are fun and the advise is simple, but it was a fun read and she is a cutie. Relax ladies--- really! It's all good.........
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Summary: NOT A STYLE BIBLE BUT A BIOGRAPHY
Comment: I came across this book and decided to take a look as I have a keen interest in fashion. I'm by no means a Victoria Beckham fan and I've never rated her "style". Her colossal over-night leap from "chav-tastic WAG" to "sophisticated fashionista"; "Chessex" (Essex trying to do Chelsea) was just as contrived and ugly as her desperate attempts at a career and her media exposure addiction.
So, why would I read this?? Because, I was hoping for something with good sound advice and inspirational fashion history. This was, if I remember correctly, how they were marketing it.
Not so. This book offers nothing.
First and foremost I will point out that "style" isn't something you put on. It's your way of being and it's all about your own choices and what you feel comfortable with and never letting anyone tell you what you like. Well, this is what she's doing, trying to bring us around to her way of thinking. Victoria will wear anything as long as it has a label and an expensive price tag to match, because in her world that is style. She cares way too much and will always be the follower.
Mrs B doesn't quite grasp the concept of what a fashion book or indeed style is all about. Instead of the helpful hints on body shape and colours and make-up for skin tones, it's an orgy of self-indulgence, bigheadedness, "ain't-my-life-great" and what happens when you give a desperate, tasteless, talent less, social climbing chav with ideas above her station money. Also on every other page there is a picture of her looking like the bitchy girl from school that nobody liked trying her darndest to look fashiony. Some are just hilarious. She wishes she was Kate Moss or her "muse" Audrey Hepburn. Dream on Vic, they are/were naturals.
Whilst I could sit all day and read about her love affair with Christian Louboutin shoes and how David whisks her off to Paris for private fittings with of-the-moment designers, how all her A-list friends give her special perfume and how Roberto Cavalli is going to make all her dresses just for her, it's not any help to me.
The book is separated into sections. Tops, bottoms, accessories etc, the section on "jeans" is just more relentless self-promotion (she designs her own don't-cha-know) as is accessories and beauty products.
Another thing that struck me was that she isn't in love with fashion, she's obsessed. Fashion and image really do dominate this women's life, which is sad. She obviously feels the need to make up for something and has a pathological need to be envied.
The "helpful hints" are stuff like "always tuck your jeans into your boots" and "never wear a white bra under a white top-it shows!!!" Really Victoria?? She rabbits on about her likes and dislikes and tries to dictate your wardrobe. A lot of what she preaches, she's been caught out doing/not doing herself. Making it come across as just more hypocritical dross and that it's all been thrown together very quickly to make a fast buck. A classic case of "do as I say, not as I do". Everything is designer and the only alternative is "Topshop". I HATE TOPSHOP. She's also deluded enough to think that we all travel far and wide and tells us to "pick up pieces and take inspiration from all around the globe" as if. Also every woman should have a big bag "Hermes do great ones" someone take this girl OFF the meds, pronto. The biggest problem with the book though is that, unlike genuine style guides, it has already dated. As you can tell from the fake hair on her head on the cover.
I can't emphasis enough just how much this book is all about her and her life story, not about fashion (what we all expected then). Her shallow, faceless, fake ness comes off in abundance and the name dropping and arse kissing is pathetic. It's more PR trying to show you that, just like us, she runs around after the kids all day and David is whiter than white and that she is now a really talented designer. YAWN. Roland Mouret she ain't. This book just confirms what everybody really thinks. The only thing she succeeds in is getting your back up and proving that her condescending pout really is meant that way. A shallow, egotistical, clueless shogun and way out of touch with reality, if you're a "Brand Beckham" fool then you'll eat this right up, if you're self respecting, intelligent and forward thinking, try something else!!
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Summary: Posh's dressing tips
Comment: She may be a little bit spoiled, but hey, she's kept her man in a world where most walk away, has 3 kids, looks amazing (albeit a bit too thin for my tastes) and still has energy left to launch perfumes and do shows and design fashion!
I'm a fan. Posh Spice was my favourite.
And now, her cute book with the very friendly and personal banter and useful tips has gained a highly coveted position on my bookcase. I'd definitely recommend it for a girly treat. But mind you, she doesn't know where to shop aside from London and a bit in Paris. So if you don't live here, you'll get less out of the book. The tips are perennial, but you won't be able to make the most of "Top Shop has some great jeans" if you don't have TopShop in your home city.
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Summary: Not sure
Comment: I quite liked this, but can't work out whether to recommend it to others because while it has a nice feel to it, the advice itself is a bit silly. You've either read it before or it's just not good advice! Would say though that I enjoyed reading it. Like other reviewers - I'm a bit on the fence too!
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