The Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style: How to Wear Iconic Looks and Make Them Your Own

I think the book was very good. The suggestions for my clothing type, American Classic, were very helpful. I liked having the visual image of the jackets, pants, shirts, and bags that they recommended. That doesn't mean you have to buy a high end look to achieve the style, either. I don't have designer clothes hanging in my closet, and I still feel confident about mixing some of what I already have with things I know I'll buy in the future as I shop. I think naturally you lean in a certain direction with the clothes you like anyway. I also know to steer clear of certain clothes that may look good on other women but don't suit me personally, whether it's considered in style or not. I hadn't known exactly what I was, but it was interesting reading about it, and it was fun to read about the other styles. This book doesn't have everything. Some of the negative reviews have mentioned that, but it is a fun book full of useful information, and the visuals really appealed to me personally. I do wish each section had a bit more in it about each style before it moved to the next, which is why I gave it four instead of five stars, but it was a good book. I think it had to be about the specifics rather than cover everything the negative reviews were asking for. This book IS generally for women probably under 35 or so, but then the demographic of the magazine is younger women. I saw many clothing ideas that were wonderful, and you can certainly find cheaper clothing options that look similar to what they suggest in any of the styles. Some styles may be easier to find than others; as American classic I feel there are many options, and some are a little harder to find. But things do go in and out of style, so if suddenly it becomes more stylish to have ruffles and a sexier look, the bombshell style would have more success finding things, or if the bohemian look comes back in stores, that type person will have more success. Certainly some things go in and out of style where the book may not be relevant, but many people who suit one specific style overall will stick with that look over time no matter what comes into style down the road, and the suggestion is still there, even if the specific clothes might not be in fashion years from now. I think this book can still be useful then.

I pre-ordered this book and waited with baited breath and nibbled fingernails awaiting its arrival as I have nothing but the highest praises for Lucky's Shopping Manual. However, like many reviewers, I too was struck with a moment of disappointment that this book was not as Fashion 101 as their seminal text. Having taken a couple of months with the book, I realized the fundamental difference between the two: The Lucky Shopping Manual is the Introductory Course for newbies, and budding fashionistas. The Lucky Style Manual is more of a 200/300 level course, so if you begin there, you'll be like, "huh?? Wait a minute... did I miss something?"As an owner of both texts I can appreciate how timeless and Back to Basics the Shopping Manual (1) is and how the Style Guide (2) moves into "Mastery" just as the title suggests.If you are consistently drawn to fringe and bohemian prints, there is a way to master this look. Chuck Taylors and leather moto jackets? There is a way to master this look as well. If you are a straight up Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Crisp, white, button up girl, then the American Classic section has a robust collection of outfits, accessories, and icons for your perusal.Lastly, through a careful read of the text, you will come to realize that like most women you aren't just one, monolithic, style ALL the time. Sometimes you want to switch it up, spice it up, or pare it down. What the book provides is OPTIONS for you to do just that and the freedom to be as creative as you want and still be bold, yet stylish. I give it four stars instead of five because the book has to grow on you and it is still growing on me, but it is a great addition to my collection and I HIGHLY recommend that you snag Lucky's first book BEFORE or IN ADDITION TO this one and you'll have all you need to move to the head of the class.

Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style: Creating Iconic Looks and MakingThem Your Ownby Kim France and Andrea LinettLucky is a relatively new women's magazine (new when compared to Cosmoor Vanity Fair) and its appeal, or so Jane tells me, is it not onlyshows you how to dress a certain way, it can get you that look at adiscount, or for free. Thus, you can get luck by subscribing toLucky. Gimmicky, but it works. The magazine isn't all ads likeVogue, it's actual information. And that's what this book sets out tobe. It doesn't just show you a rocker look, it breaks it down. Whoare the iconic female rockers, bombshells, American classics,bohemians? Is this how you want to dress? Well, then these are thestyles of clothes you should look for. And they don't just showMarilyn Monroe, Audrey and Katharine Hepburn, and Debbie Harry, theybring these looks right up to the publishing date of October 2008. Nomatter what age the female is who is getting this book they are boundto appreciate it. Jane made me go through the whole thing because shebought it for two of our nieces. It breaks down the styles to shoesand accessories too. And Jane made a discovery about herself.Everyone always tells her she looks like Marilyn Monroe. It's thehair. Not a big surprise. And when she gets dressed up, that classicHollywood bombshell look is what she favors. There isn't a faux furor opera glove or feather that Jane doesn't have or want. However,after reading this book herself, Jane found that her everyday look isthat of rock'n'roll chic. Well, I knew the bride when she used torock'n'roll. And she still does. Nothing will make her throw awayher leather belts, skinny jeans, ripped t-shirts and Chuck Taylors.And now that a fashion book says it's OK, there's no stopping her.

perhaps it is because i am reading this in 2020, a decade after this book was written, but this book is pretty dated, and perhaps, as such, it's not very helpful. if you are absolutely clueless about your style, or you're not sure who to look to for inspiration, this may be helpful. if you don't know what pieces to look for in order to best express your style, then maybe this might help you. but if you have a pretty good grasp of what you like and what your style is like, then you'll probably find the title misleading, because it isn't really that helpful in "making any style your own".if you are rebuilding your wardrobe from the ground up, this may be a good accompaniment to The Lucky Shopping Manual (a far superior resource to this book, if you ask me). the LSM is great for covering the basics and essentials, and this book could be helpful in figuring out the pieces that would help you express your style (i personally did not find it helpful, but to each their own). the only real plus i find with this book is that it may show you pieces you hadn't considered adding to your wardrobe before, but would actually make great additions to your wardrobe. other than that, you can totally pass on this book. you'd be better off looking for it in your local library rather than buying it.

Ended up receiving the 2010 edition which has a different cover and probably not the same as other editons. Still found it good to help weed through my closet, find new suitable looks with existing clothing, and overall get a better handle on my style.

Loved the lucky magazines growing up. I’m sad that they discontinued them but this book is really helpful for styling and pulling together an outfit. I hate when ppl say it’s making you buy expensive stuff. No one makes you buy anything. You can find cheaper versions and still look pulled together. This book is a guide and use it as such.

Als zufriedene Besitzerin des ersten "Lucky Shopping Manual" musste ich natürlich auch diese Neuerscheinung der Autorinnen France/Linett besitzen. Ich wurde nicht enttäuscht. Unabhängig von gerade aktuellen Trends werden 10 Looks vorgestellt, z. B. "California Casua", "Mod", "Bohemian" usw. Wie erreicht man den Look und wer repräsentiert ihn? Entsprechend sind die Kapitel aufgebaut: Zunächst eine einführende Doppelseite, welche Frauen aus Gegenwart und Vergangenheit diesen Look besonders gut verkörpern vorgestellt, dann werden "essential pieces" gezeigt und Tipps zum Kombinieren gegeben, Shops und Marken bzw. Designer genannt, die den Look bedienen. Aber weil es eben nicht darum geht, Audrey (Hepburn) oder Jane Birkin zu kopieren, werden außerdem unbekannte Frauen mitsamt ihrer Garderobe vorgestellt und interviewt. Besonders diese Portraits gefallen mir gut, es macht einfach Spass die Fotos anzuschauen und über die Geschichte eines bestimmten Kleidungsstückes zu lesen, also wo stammt es her, warum gefällt es so gut etc. Das Ganze ist extrem kurzweilig und unterhaltsam, man kann sich selbst in einigen der Looks wiederfinden und bekommt zahlreiche Ideen und Inspirationen, welche Stücke evtl. eine Anschaffung wert wären.Dieser Lucky Guide möchte kein "Bekleidungsführer" sein und stellt auch keine Serie von Modediktaten dar. Erfreulicherweise sind sämtliche Looks tragbar, realistisch und an der heutigen Zeit orientiert, also keine weißen Go-Go-Boots für den Mod Look der Swinging Sixties! Er ist vielmehr etwas, das man im Hinterkopf behält und an das man sich erinnert, z. B. beim Einkaufen oder morgens vor dem Kleiderschrank. Deshalb mein Fazit: Kaufen, von diesem Buch kann man eine Weile zehren!

Another great book from the Lucky camp. It does exactly what it says on the tin and believe me, I'd still refer to it constantly if I hadn't gone and lost it somewhere.Not only useful for stylish people, this book helps gals in a style rut as well as fashion students who want a quick'n'easy modern reference manual to iconic looks. Good stuff!