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June Ambrose (Author), Aimee Levy (Illustrator), Richard Buskin (Contributor)
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September 26, 2006
So you probably won't be attending your own movie premiere or collecting a Grammy Award this year. That doesn't mean you can't "look" like you're ready for the red carpet and fawning paparazzi. In "Effortless Style," June Ambrose, the celebrity fashion stylist and designer who's shaped the looks of some of the biggest names in entertainment -- including Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Kelly Ripa, and Mariah Carey -- reveals the industry secrets that can help anyone exude genuine star power, regardless of body type or budget.

The key to looking and feeling like a celebrity lies in defining your own unique style and adapting it to each situation. The result is a look as natural as a second skin. In clear step-by-step instructions, Ambrose shows how people can improve the way they present themselves to the world, whether it's for a first date or an important meeting, and in turn boost their overall mood and self-confidence. Using examples from her work molding celebrities' images, she teaches women (and their men) how to define and enhance their look, with chapters devoted to topics such as knowing what clothes work for each body type, how to accessorize like a star, the importance of tailoring clothes so that an off-the-rack suit fits like a custom-made Armani, and much more. She offers tricks of the trade -- from choosing the perfect lingerie to handling bad hair days -- and provides a welcome list of wardrobe essentials and perennial fashion don'ts.

With this must-have style guide every woman, whether girl next door or top executive, will be able to unleash her inner VIP -- effortlessly.



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"June knows how to take fashion, turn it into style, and give you automatic Star Power! I always feel confident when working with her that people will take notice, and she does it so effortlessly!"

-- Mary J. Blige

About the Author

June Ambrose is a celebrity fashion stylist/designer. She has appeared on national shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, Live with Regis and Kelly, and Extreme Makeover, and on VH1 and MTV. June also owns the full-service styling firm Modé Squad, Inc., has created high couture dresses, and will soon bring her own couture style to a contemporary line of apparel to be called "Effortless Style Survival Kit by June Ambrose." She lives in New York City.

Richard Buskin is the New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen books on subjects ranging from Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana to The Beatles and Sheryl Crow. His articles have appeared in newspapers such as the New York Post, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Observer, and the Independent, and he also writes features and reviews for magazines around the world. A native of London, England, he lives in Chicago.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment (September 26, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1416918965
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416918967
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Get "The Pocket Stylist" if you really want to learn about style, January 15, 2007
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This book is horrible. I was expecting a lot, having heard wonderful things about June Ambrose. As I read, I was sorely disappointed. "Effortless Style" does nothing more than brag about Ambrose's many celebrity clients, and advocate for the adoption of every last awful fashion trend. Style is not about following every fashion fad. It's about figuring out what styles work for your body, investing in standout pieces that really fit, and picking and choosing trends as the come along so that you only wear what is truly flattering for YOU. Ms. Ambrose spends very little time discussing how to discern what shapes and cuts work for certain body types. I think the only tip worthy of note was that short women should not wear jeans tucked into knee high boots, because doing so only makes your legs appear shorter. If you really want to learn more about style, I suggest Kendall Farr's "The Pocket Stylist." It is far superior to this trash. I'm sorry I wasted my money on it.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Ambrose gives many tips and hints on how to look good, April 2, 2007
This review is from: Effortless Style (Hardcover)
June Ambrose puts together a good book on how to dress well. While this book isn't a complete authority on style, it does give much basic information. I liked that she starts out in an early chapter what essentials you really need to have, and then suggestions for what to build around this basic wardrobe. This basic wardrobe isn't one that you will have to toss out every season, but rather one that will transition you through all seasons.

She gives many tips based on body shape, which is helpful. Now there aren't tons and tons of these suggestions, but there are many there. I also like that she gives tips on things like how to hide panty lines, and other basic issues that all women have. She also spends a good amount of time on the subjects of shoes, purses, and other accessories. In fact, she emphasizes the importance of accessorizing what you wear for maximum impact.

Effortless Style is a good book that does provide you with basic information on how to look better. She gives tips on a basic wardrobe that will carry you though multiple seasons. Tips are given on what to wear with certain body styles, as well as tips on basic problems we all have. Accessories are given attention, and advice is given on what to look for in purses, what types of shoes are essential, and much more is addressed in this book. While this may not be a comprehensive guide on personal style, you can definitely upgrade your look after reading this book.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars it looks pretty on my nightstand, January 19, 2009
This review is from: Effortless Style (Paperback)
3 things i got from this book:

1. June Ambrose knows and works with lots of celebrities;

2. June Ambrose consistently contradicts her own style advice (create YOUR OWN style/dress like your favorite celebrity, etc.); and

3. if June Ambrose is as good at styling celebs as she is at writing books, then i probably don't want her advice anyway.

the only reason i gave this book 1 star is because it looks cute on my nightstand paired w/Kate Spade's book "Manners" (which, incidentally, is actually helpful and informative).
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