Accessories (Chic Simple) [Hardcover]

Kim Johnson Gross (Author), Jeff Stone (Author), Christa Worthington (Author), James Wojcik (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 7, 1996

Text by Christa Worthington, photographs by James Wojcik

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Accessories are not just a way to prove that you know the difference between crocodile and patent leather; they create an illusion, whether of youth, money, taste, or a perfect body (preferably all four). The Chic Simple crew has produced the ultimate guide for the coordinately challenged, with great photos (how did they make pictures of shoes so fascinating?), clever and catty copy ("You can tell when a Hollywood actress wants to seem more than just another pretty face: she starts wearing professorial glasses in public, and her perceived IQ jumps several points"), and great shopping advice.

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Text by Christa Worthington, photographs by James Wojcik

Product Details

• Hardcover: 174 pages
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York; 1st edition (May 7, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679445773
• ISBN-13: 978-0679445777
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #364,284 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accessories for the Librarian, June 24, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Accessories (Chic Simple) (Hardcover)

I had been wanting for some time to break out of the dowdy Librarian mode. I decided to start my transformation with a book on the basics on accessories and Accessories (Chic Simple) fit the bill perfectly. It has wonderful pictures which enhance the copy making it more understandable and interesting. It also has information about where to purchase every item in the book and how to maintain the items after purchase. It tries to stay with the classics and tells you how to handle the trends. After reading this book, I feel ready to make accessory purchases that will make me look and feel confident

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding! One of the best accessory books available., November 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Accessories (Chic Simple) (Hardcover)

At first glance, this may seem like merely a pretty picture book, but if you take the time to look closer, you will find advice for building a classic, comfortable, versatile wardrobe through the wise use of accessories.

My favorite part of this book is when the authors take one outfit (say, white blouse and black pants) and show it with different accessories. This tactic really illustrates what a difference accessories can make. It also makes me look at my own wardrobe and think how I can achieve different "looks" with accessories rather than buying different clothes.

The other gem of this book is the accessory checklist at the back of the book, divided into categories: basic gear, ornamentation, work, evening, summer, and winter. These two pages are worth the price of the book alone.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for ideas, January 19, 2001

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This review is from: Accessories (Chic Simple) (Hardcover)

This little book is well worth every penny. The pictures are gorgeous, and the breadth of ideas is incredible. Even if you just need occasional "help" in deciding what to wear or how to spice up an outfit, Chic Simple Accessories will help.