Moms are people, too...fashionable people! Before we came along to yank on their skirts, they showed leg, sported killer bangs, and flaunted bikinis. Some even wore feathers and halter tops and drove around on motorcycles. Was their style shocking? Yes. Covetable? Absolutely. Based on Piper Weiss's hugely popular blog of the same name, this book features 200 color photographs from decades past of moms showing us how its done. A perfect gift for mothers, daughters, and style mavens, My Mom, Style Icon is an entertaining celebration of the very first—and most important—style icon in a young woman's life.
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I came across this book in an effort to find something fun and quirky to send my mom. Instead, I fell right into it, and decided to keep it for myself. There is something addictive about this book. -- NPR
"A heartfelt fashion history that honors the women who raised us - and the fab photos of them make you hope chic might be genetic." --Today.com
Piper Weiss's "My Mom, Style Icon" will remind you -- shocker! -- that your mother had a life before you came along. In fact, she may have even been fashionable. --Washington Post
"Charming...Chock-full of snapshots of once-young mothers in beehive hairdos, and suede vests, "My Mom Style Icon" is a celebration of vintage fashion and the youthful spirit that inspired it." --New Yorker Books Blog
"Our analog society is increasingly becoming a distant memory. But [this book is] nudging us to celebrate a time when photographs were arguably more candid and pants were considerably higher-waisted."
--Los Angeles Times
"The result is a heartfelt fashion history that honors the women who raised us - and the fab photos of them make you hope chic might be genetic." - Today.com
"A sweet homage to maternal chic." - AARP the Magazine
"Every once in a while, a book comes along that makes you smile and laugh and sigh all at the same time. My Mom, Style Icon, by Piper Weiss - published by Chronicle - is just that book." - Alabama Chanin
"Is there a better Mother's Day gift than telling your mom you think she's a style icon? Scoop one up for your mother, or just keep it for yourself when you need a little sartorial inspiration-from the woman who always knew best, no less. " -Blackbook magazine
"It's perfect for mom because it's an ode to moms everywhere and how they have influenced fashion... It's sure to be a coffee-table favorite."" - AOL
"A heartfelt fashion history that honors the women who raised us - and the fab photos of them make you hope chic might be genetic." --Today.com
Piper Weiss's "My Mom, Style Icon" will remind you -- shocker! -- that your mother had a life before you came along. In fact, she may have even been fashionable. --Washington Post
"Charming...Chock-full of snapshots of once-young mothers in beehive hairdos, and suede vests, "My Mom Style Icon" is a celebration of vintage fashion and the youthful spirit that inspired it." --New Yorker Books Blog
"Our analog society is increasingly becoming a distant memory. But [this book is] nudging us to celebrate a time when photographs were arguably more candid and pants were considerably higher-waisted."
--Los Angeles Times
"The result is a heartfelt fashion history that honors the women who raised us - and the fab photos of them make you hope chic might be genetic." - Today.com
"A sweet homage to maternal chic." - AARP the Magazine
"Every once in a while, a book comes along that makes you smile and laugh and sigh all at the same time. My Mom, Style Icon, by Piper Weiss - published by Chronicle - is just that book." - Alabama Chanin
"Is there a better Mother's Day gift than telling your mom you think she's a style icon? Scoop one up for your mother, or just keep it for yourself when you need a little sartorial inspiration-from the woman who always knew best, no less. " -Blackbook magazine
"It's perfect for mom because it's an ode to moms everywhere and how they have influenced fashion... It's sure to be a coffee-table favorite."" - AOL
About the Author
Piper Weiss is a humor and culture writer, as well as an editor. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Kim G.
Format:Hardcover
I'm usually a fan of fiction, but the combination of Ms. Weiss' snappy writing and stylish eye made this book an irresistible purchase. Flipping through these pages was a real treat. Like many of the moms featured in My Mom Style Icon, my mom had me in the '70's. And with every section I read, I got more nostalgic for the pictures I remember seeing of her while I was growing up. Headbands, bellbottoms, striped bikinis--this book reminded me that my mom rocked it all before I came along and gave me a new appreciation for the sheer beauty of the woman who raised me. This book is a perfect gift for yourself--and for mother's day. Buy two!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By kvkvn
Format:Hardcover
I presented this book to my mom for Mother's Day and nothing has ever made me more happy than the look of delight that spread across her face when she flipped through and came across a page with a picture of herself as a teenager smiling back up at her. The book is well-crafted with beautiful design elements and a varied selection of photographs depicting mothers of different ethnicities, eras, and personal styles. My Mom, Style Icon features Piper's distinctive voice: fiesty yet genuinely respectful. The book's square shape makes it appear petite, but it is hefty and thick with many pages, giving it the unusual feel of a treasured album warranting requiring delicate handling.
This is the first time anyone in my family has ever been included in a published book and I am so grateful that my mom's photo was one that Piper chose to include in her fantastic debut book based on her blog of the same name. This is a book that we will cherish forever, passing down to the generations after generations so that a century from now our great-great(-great) grandchildren can be honored with a tiny glimpse of the woman that gave life so that they would be given life too.
This is the first time anyone in my family has ever been included in a published book and I am so grateful that my mom's photo was one that Piper chose to include in her fantastic debut book based on her blog of the same name. This is a book that we will cherish forever, passing down to the generations after generations so that a century from now our great-great(-great) grandchildren can be honored with a tiny glimpse of the woman that gave life so that they would be given life too.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By bookworm
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
i really did buy this for my mom and then went back and ordered one for myself. this book is like finding the most amazing photo album in a thrift store - even if you don't know these women (and some names you will recognize) you will find yourself falling in love with each photograph and all the thoughtful stories behind them. and the best part is that even if your mom isn't in the book you can still submit her photo to the blog and cross your fingers maybe another book will come out. i found a great photo of my mom in a full on kelly green romper with a yellow scarf on her head and taped it to the last page of the book when i gave it to her for mother's day. i am not sure she realizes she's not actually in the book b/c the woman has not stopped talking about it since. this book is so fun and i'm so happy i found it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Patrick
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A wonderful look at some amazing women as seen through dozens of family photos. It's the perfect gift, and one that will be enjoyed by everyone who had a mother who made an impression on those around her.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By E. Blair
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Who doesn't love looking at old photographs of women from the 60s dressed to the nines in fashions we'd give our right arm for - if only our moms had kept them! I follow Piper's blog and was expecting a book full of these fabulous photos, but what I found was so much more - the story we all share of discovering our mother for the stylish, glamorous, vibrant woman she was, and still is, before she became "mom". This is a perfect Mothers Day gift!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By S. Beston
Format:Hardcover
For every girl that has ever stumbled across an old, classic picture of mom and for every mom who wants their daughters to know that they too knew what it meant to be a goddess, this book is an absolute must have for every mom and daughter. What a great way to share the love for our moms and our fashion for generations to come!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
i purchased this item for my mother because she has always been so well dressed and always in style. even growing up, we never saw our mother in her pajamas or without her hair and make-up done. i thought she would enjoy it. i was a bit disappointed in this book because it does not have as many pictures as i was hoping but it's still a nice gift anyway.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By misterpaws
Format:Hardcover
What first drew me to this book was the cover art. The book feels like an beautifully curated scrapbook. The photos are abundant and gorgeous, the colors are vivid, and the writing is thoughtful and funny. The book features photos and stories of women from all walks of life (some celebrity, but mostly non-celebrity), most of which were sent in by their daughters and sons. It's a fun book to give as a gift for anyone that love vintage fashion, but it would also make a great gift for a mom who grew up before the 1990's. Love it! I hope she comes out with more in the future. Oh, and her blog is really fun too! [...]
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great blog-to-book read
I loved the blog, and the book is really great, I gave it to my mom for her birthday and she really liked it.
Published 1 month ago by goodreads
2.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting idea, not enough pictures
Disappointing - too few pictures, too many unrelated stories. Pictures not so well-chosen. More words required than I have to say about this book.
Published 5 months ago by T. Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Mom Style Icon
Well...my mom is on page 121 soooo what's not to love??? The book was shipped quickly and I bought it used. It was in amazing condition. Read more
Published 9 months ago by meredith everhart
4.0 out of 5 stars
Super Cute and Really Fun
I just wish there were a few blank pages at the front or back to add my mum's pictures in there, too!
Published 17 months ago by Elle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet, Loving Tribute to Moms
When I heard about this project I knew that I had to submit my own mom's photo for consideration. Thankfully, it was accepted. Read more
Published on April 13, 2011 by A. Whitney
