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Nina Garcia's Look Book: What to Wear for Every Occasion [Hardcover]

Nina Garcia , Ruben Toledo
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Book Description

August 10, 2010
“We must all listen to Nina Garcia. Sharp and genuine, her advice can make or break an outfit."
—Tim Gunn, Fashion Consultant and Mentor of Project Runway

Believe me—there’s pressure when you’re deciding what to wear to a meeting with an iconic fashion designer or a member of the press. It can be terrifying. But instead of panicking, I stop, take a deep breath, and remember that I speak “fashion.” And by the time you have read this book, you’ll be able to speak the language of fashion too, at all the key moments of your life.
—from Nina Garcia’s Look Book

Every woman, at one time or another, has contemplated an all-important job interview, first date, formal party, or important presentation and wailed to herself and to her closest girlfriends, “What should I wear” In Nina Garcia’s Look Book, style guru Nina Garcia solves this universal quandary with an inspired and unbeatable combination of fashion knowledge and common sense. She shows us the pieces, the accessories, and the strategies to create the looks that will take us from the first day on a job through the day we ask for a raise and beyond, from the first time we meet our boyfriend’s parents (or his children) through the day we see our own children walk down the aisle. With Nina by your side, you can’t go wrong. You’ll have all the tips you will need to navigate every day looking your best.

True style is not about having a closet full of expensive and beautiful things—it is instead about knowing when, where, and how to utilize what you have.

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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Nina Garcia is the fashion director of Marie Claire, a star judge of the hit Lifetime reality series Project Runway, the author of three bestselling books on style, and serves as Target's 2010 Style Expert. Prior to her work with Marie Claire, she worked as Fashion Director at Elle, and prior to that held positions at both Mirabella and Perry Ellis. Garcia is relied upon as a fashion authority and has participated in numerous television interviews, most recently appearing on The View and The Today Show, among others.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Voice; First Edition edition (August 10, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1401341470
  • ISBN-13: 978-1401341473
  • Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.1 x 8.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,781 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nina Garcia is the fashion director of Marie Claire, a star judge of the hit Lifetime reality series Project Runway, the author of three bestselling books on style, and serves as Target's 2010 Style Expert. Prior to her work with Marie Claire, she worked as Fashion Director at Elle, and prior to that held positions at both Mirabella and Perry Ellis. Garcia is relied upon as a fashion authority and has participated in numerous television interviews, most recently appearing on The View and The Today Show, among others.

Customer Reviews

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40 of 43 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Nice light read, but with some fatal issues August 22, 2010
By Megan
Format:Hardcover
The premise of this book, which is explained within the first few pages, is that there are ceratin "rules" about what to wear when, but that you can break those rules. So what's the point of the book then? The result is an overload of suggestions that go something like this: "What should you wear to a baby shower? You can wear anything you want! What should you wear to a graduation? You can wear anything you want!" I wanted a book that was much more direct in its inspiration and guidance. Sure, I understand that fashion rules are "meant to be broken" - but why not just say that as a kind of disclaimer at the beginning, and then actually teach those rules? That's the type of book I thought I was getting.

The illustrations are cute and nice, but I think out of place in this book. The outfit illustrations in each section were far more helpful than Ms. Garcia's blabbing about wearing whatever you want "as long as you have confidence!!!!!!!!!!" But, because they were illustrations, they seemed a little too fanciful for real life. The illustration for Memorial Day shows bright tomato-red pants with a fuschia shirt and silver tassled belt; it makes for a cute illustration, but if you're not a cartoon it seems a little iffy. I would have preferred artful photographs of example pieces, akin to the InStyle style guide books.

All that being said, I still bought the book. It's entertaining and fun, kind of alike a giant fashion magazine. Don't expect anything life-changing though.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Meatier Than Expected August 16, 2010
Format:Hardcover
This is a fun concept for a style book and I actually like that it is text-heavy, as Nina Garcia has such a nice writing voice. Outfit pictures rather than illustrations would certainly be appreciated, though they would also probably make the book date faster. When I saw that Nina Garcia was coming out with her fourth book in two years (I think?) I thought it would be pretty much filler, but I was pleasantly surprised. It does get a little repetitive, but it's a fun read with an inspiring can-do spirit.
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28 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My New Guilty Pleasure August 24, 2010
Format:Hardcover
Everybody eats an Oreo cookie differently. Nina Garcia's Look Book was my Oreo cookie. I simply couldn't devour it as a boring page-by-page turner. That would be a sin. I had to flip through the pictures upon first glance, then quickly grab a glass of wine and read all the "Rule Breakers We Love" blurbs back-to-back, giggling and relishing each one individually. THEN, to give you an idea of how slowly and thoroughly I enjoy my Oreo cookies, I took stickies and tag every page that I knew I would need to refer to on a regular basis for quick and insightful fashion and attitude pick-me-ups. My God, Nina even dedicated whole a chapter on what to wear when meeting your boyfriend's ex! She left no stone un-turned. In fact, last month after practicing from 6am to 7am for a huge company presentation, I finished my preparation with a quick read of the "Showtime Chic" chapter on "What to Wear to an Important Meeting or Presentation." The words strength, sophisticated, and confidence all from the chapter became programmed in my head, and of course the tip to whip out my power suit set me in the right mood. What a clever read full of fun, wit, insight, and delicious illustrations all wrapped up in brilliant fashion advice book. My recommendation to readers, enjoy the book like you would your favorite dessert.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely helpful! January 26, 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a professional, and focus on the quality of my work and interpersonal skills. However, an inescapable part of presenting myself well is style. Though I'm not a fashionista by any stretch of the imagination (and would be perfectly happy to wear the same--mostly black--pieces again and again so long as they are high quality) Nina helps me refine how I present myself to fit different situations.

If you are interested in this book, you probably have some awareness of style. Nina helps you to take it to the next level and nail a particular look so that you are spot-on for the occasion.

It's like a fashion cookbook, but in a good way. When I have an outfit crisis, an important meeting or a first date, I open this book to the appropriate section and let Nina talk me down from a panic attack... :) Her reminders that it's permissible to break the rules are helpful. Fashion is not life and death, even if sometimes it feels like it. And her rule-breakers are inspiration; when we have learned the principles of style, we can remove the training wheels and create our own style. Until then, Nina is a wonderful guide.

All in all, this is a great book. I own a dozen similar style manuals and if I had to pick just one, it would be this one.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Ideas for what to wear on different occasions January 25, 2011
Format:Hardcover
This is the best style book I have found. I've tried them all: Lucky, Harpers Bazaar, Style Clinic, even Nina's other books.
Where this book really delivers is that it gives you ideas and general rules for what to wear for different occasions. Everything from lunch with friends to Christmas with your in-laws to black tie weddings.

I also loved the chapter on "what to pack for the birth of your baby", very helpful, and great ideas.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Little book for looking great for ALL occasions August 24, 2010
Format:Hardcover
I loved this book! It's informative (for those of us are not fashion maven's - and believe me - I'm not alone) and is set up like a quick reference book. While some reviewers think the advice is obvious - there are many of us who have better things to do with our lives than read fashion magazines and shop every weekend for the perfect ensemble. If anything, this book has helped boost my confidence - and given me quick and easy fixes to look more chic than I usually do!
Even the illustrations are helpful (not to mention just plain fabulous).
I also loved that this book lacks all pretense (which many fashion 'how-to's' tend to be coated in) and is filled with humor and just plain old good advice. Thumbs up to Nina for a creative, fun-filled, gorgeous little book that's both relevant and relatable to the non-fashionista's out there...i.e. me.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE it
Nina's book is always good with practical tips that makes your life easier. It covers every possible topic a savvy fashionable woman can think of
Published 2 months ago by Jane
4.0 out of 5 stars Dress Well and Declutter that Closet!
I believe that some women have a better chance of filling their closets wisely, thus avoiding clutter, by gaining knowledge about how to dress and shop. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lauren Williams, the Casual Unclutterer
3.0 out of 5 stars Book
My grandaughter ordered these so I can't review them. I guess she was satisfied with them as she never complained about them.
Published 3 months ago by Peggy Felix
5.0 out of 5 stars Nina knows best
She gives excellent guidance with specific tips. It is fun to read with memorable quotes. She answered a lot of questions I had regarding fashion.
Published 4 months ago by Lorie Garcia
1.0 out of 5 stars Think Pink Tank
Nina Garcia's style guide is like a box-within-a-box-within-a-box-within-a-box gift from a smart Alec friend. Read more
Published 5 months ago by D.J. Stroud
4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful info
This book goes hand in hand with the 100 things every stylish woman must own. It helps you understand when to wear those items.
Published 6 months ago by Marsha Conyers
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Nina
She has practical advice. I love her books, I think I own them all. Her advice is great for many age groups
Published 6 months ago by Pamela
2.0 out of 5 stars Like the idea, but did not hit the mark
The peanut butter and jelly that is Nina Garcia and Ruben Toledo have collaborated again on another book about style. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Aisha Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant surprise
A local bookstore reserved Ms. Garcia's first book, The Little Black Book of Style, for me. After thumbing through it, I was severely disappointed. It said nothing new. Read more
Published 12 months ago by ScienceGirl
3.0 out of 5 stars Nina Garcia's Look Book
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Published 20 months ago by Toni Campbell
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