Very Classy: Even More Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady [Paperback]

Derek Blasberg (Author)

Book Description

Release date: October 13, 2011

Book Details:

• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 10/13/2011
• Pages: 320
• Reading Level: Age 12 and Up

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

DEREK BLASBERG is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Classy. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, he graduated from New York University in 2004 with degrees in Dramatic Literature and Journalism, and began his fashion career at Vogue magazine. He has written about the fashion industry, the New York art scene, and the international social swirl for publications such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, W, VMagazine, VMAN, The New York Times Magazine, Interview magazine, and Style.com. Equal parts Midwestern good boy, Manhattan man-about-town, and international enthusiast of style, he has seen the good, the bad, the Botoxed, and the rhinestone-encrusted. Blasberg currently lives in New York City with his daschund, Monster. Learn more about him at www.derekblasberg.com.

Product Details

• Age Range: 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Razorbill (October 13, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1595144382
• ISBN-13: 978-1595144386
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Teens > Health, Mind & Body > Sexuality

More About the Author

Derek Blasberg was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Since graduating from New York University in 2004 with degrees in Journalism and Dramatic Literature, he has written about the fashion industry, the New York art scene and the international social swirl for publications such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, W, V Magazine, Interview, the London Sunday Times and Conde Nast's Style.com. Equal parts Midwestern good boy, Manhattan man-about town and international enthusiast of style, Blasberg has a unique perspective on some of the world's chicest ladies--and biggest tramps!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 38 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars "Very Classy" is Anything But January 31, 2012

By j

Format:Paperback

For an author who claims to understand and promote manners, "Very Classy" is shockingly devoid of them. It is a good clue to the supposed classiness of this book that the premise is based on designating grown women "girls" and "tramps" -- it is even on the title page. It begins with a tiring monologue of blatant self-promotion, peppered with insults, and the rest of the book unfortunately follows suit. The author's apparent association with famous people of poise does nothing to improve his credibility; money and fame have little to do with grace. He mocks women (both "victorian" and "slutty", in his words) with nasty remarks, and includes photos of himself hanging all over ladies of the red carpet that do little to charm or entertain.

Mr. Blasberg repeatedly insists that a woman's way to "classiness," by which he means mannerliness, is through the material and the superficial. The very first sentence of the first chapter emphasizes the importance of the way a woman looks to other people and the importance of fashion rather than character. Any advice actually pertaining to manners are so obvious the reader could pick it up in almost any other etiquette-related text. Preferably one that does not insult under the guise of humor. Classy indeed.

This book is style over substance, the very opposite of mannerly behavior, and a good dose of gentlemanliness on the part of the author would go a long way to save it. Perhaps we should start with concerning ourselves over whether a woman is gracious, rather than teasing out whether or not she is wearing underwear.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read~ Even If You Aren't A Tramp November 13, 2011

By Harrisarol

Format:Paperback

The Miss Manners for the modern girl...or her trampy friend. Where "Miss Manners Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior" will teach you how to properly dissect a fish under social conditions, "Very Classy" is geared more towards the more humors side of social conundrums. Written as more of a homage to his classy friends, Derek is positive, sharp and tactful when broaching the subject of: always wearing undergarments in photographs and giving your trampy friend a thesaurus for her birthday.
By the end of this book you will surely feel that Derek is your new GBF.

8 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Classy Indeed November 14, 2011

By Lauren

Format:Paperback

This book was hard to put down! So entertaining and filled with information on how to be classy, I find myself reaching for it when I have to step out of my mom clothes and go to a cocktail party to find out what to wear. EVERY woman in your life should read this book, especially the young gals that are trying to find their place. This book will teach them...that in the long run it's way more sexy than letting it all hang out. "Very Classy" will be under the Christmas tree for many of my loved ones this Christmas...I recommend you do the same! I can't wait for more from this author.