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Commander in Chic (fixed format): Every Woman's Guide to Managing Her Style Like a First Lady [Kindle Edition]

Mikki Taylor
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With her “classic with a twist” sensibility, Michelle Obama oozes chic! Mikki Taylor, one of the nation’s foremost authorities on fashion, beauty, and style, has taken Mrs. Obama as her muse, to write the book women who admire them both have been waiting for, Commander in Chic.

The nation’s major networks, radio stations, and newspapers call on Mikki Taylor not only to discuss the “Obama look” and its feverish impact on style, but to hear Taylor’s own smart advice on looking polished and pulled together. She’s been privy to Obama’s style philosophy as well as that of countless celebs through her longtime role as beauty and cover director at Essence magazine, where she collaborated with Obama’s team on fashion and beauty choices for prime photo shoots for the magazine.

Now Taylor is sharing the keys to the Obama look with her diary-like observations, tips, and Mikki-isms (her short, ultra-clever style aphorisms) for women everywhere. Mikki knows we all want to possess a signature look and a wardrobe of bankable pieces that allow us the kind of versatility where we never have to worry about what to wear again! Consider Commander in Chic as your personal style diary—one where you’ll find everything you need to know to possess great style—simply, effortlessly, and for keeps.

Cover-to-cover, the book is full of stunning photo-graphs that take the guesswork out of what works. Every chapter in the book shares the kinds of concrete information and inspiring style ideas that not only make getting dressed a fabulous experience, but define what will make you a woman to remember! Here is everything you need to know about style—from your glossary of high-performance hair products and “do how-to’s” to the best makeup finds and techniques to what you need to know to grow your nails long and strong to the most polished hues for all skin tones. In “The Gam Slam,” Taylor tells you how to work summer-pretty legs year-round—from how to keep them even-toned and satiny smooth to vein-free.

Mikki took great care in talking to the experts about what we need to know to manage our lives from the inside out—from our mental and physical health and wellness to the importance of self-nurturing. As a result, you’ll find guiding principles on diet and exercise for the various stages of your life—from age twenty and beyond. You’ll also find the critical information you need to know to nourish your well-being so you can continue to be the empowered woman you are called to be.

All in all, Commander in Chic is a gold mine of information that will inspire you—from head to toe, inside and out—on how to truly style, now and for years to come.


Editorial Reviews

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“Mikki Taylor unlocks the secret of the First Lady's great style--and delivers a totebag full of practical, must-have advice on how every woman can dress with style and flair.” -- CNN’s Soledad O’Brien

"Mikki peaks into our minds and speaks to the question of how we can embody the style and grace of our inspiring First Lady. What a gift!"--Actress, Kerry Washington

“Mrs. Obama’s dignified vibe and killer fashion sense lives in her intelligence! It’s as if she’s in on a secret …and she is! Now, Mikki Taylor gives us the all-access pass to being a Commander in Chic in every way.” --Iman

Review

“Mikki Taylor unlocks the secret of the First Lady's great style--and delivers a totebag full of practical, must-have advice on how every woman can dress with style and flair.” -- CNN’s Soledad O’Brien

"Mikki peaks into our minds and speaks to the question of how we can embody the style and grace of our inspiring First Lady. What a gift!"--Actress, Kerry Washington

“Mrs. Obama’s dignified vibe and killer fashion sense lives in her intelligence! It’s as if she’s in on a secret …and she is! Now, Mikki Taylor gives us the all-access pass to being a Commander in Chic in every way.” --Iman

Product Details

  • File Size: 5 KB
  • Print Length: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Atria Books (November 29, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004T4KQWK
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  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,019,759 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Some Great Color Pictures!!! January 10, 2013
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Frankly, I wasn't interested in the story itself. I love Mrs. Obama's style, and I wanted to copy some of her looks. These fantastic color pictures allow me to do just that. I wasn't so interested in the hair, nails, and make up tips, but that is part of her style, so it was fair to include them in the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So proud of the First Lady December 20, 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this book because I am so proud of Mrs. Obama as the First Lady. She is an inspiration to me and I hope that I can share this book with young (at risk) teens to give them encouragement to believe in themselves. Thank you so much for offering this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic September 9, 2012
By Rose
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a very well done book about Michelle Obama's style. She is in a class all by herself. Mrs. Obama is a fresh breath of inspiration for all women who strive to balance family, career, life, and self. She let's us know that you too can have a life while looking stylish too. Thank you Mikki Taylor for sharing Mrs. Obama's style with us through this fantastic book. This book is a great tool that lets women realize we can have it all and finding our own signature styles is a part of the journey.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing photos and informative beauty tips
This book shows beautiful pictures of Mrs. Obama Mikki Taylor also tells awlsome ways to reinvent your style very classy and sophisticated advice
Published 5 months ago by SAGE
5.0 out of 5 stars Great.....
I love First Lady Michelle Obama....she is a wonderful role model on every level. This book does an outstanding job of unlocking the secrets of her great style.
Published 10 months ago by R. Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars Page After Page of Practical Panache
This book is both aspirational and inspirational. It highlights the signature style of First Lady Michelle Obama while encouraging and instructing readers in creating their own... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Book Lover
3.0 out of 5 stars Great Photos..Average Advice
I love our first lady and admire her moxy. There are dozens of fabulous pictures that showcase the style and class of Mrs. Obama. Read more
Published 11 months ago by M. Bruner
5.0 out of 5 stars A Joy To Read
This was my 2nd serving of beauty /fashion advice from Ms Taylor as I've held Self Seduction as my pampering bible for years. Read more
Published 14 months ago by sidaico
4.0 out of 5 stars BE YOUR OWN FIRST LADY
This book does a great job in giving you insights on the First Lady's style of dress,hair and makeup. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Bookish
5.0 out of 5 stars Purchase of Book- Commander in Chic
I got this as a gift for someone. I was very please that the book arrived before the designated time.
Published 16 months ago by P. Barret
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book For First Lady Fans
I am a big Michele Obama fan and when I heard this book was coming out I immediately put it on my wish list. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Lilly
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