| The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own |  | Author: Nina Garcia
Publisher: HarperCollins
Category: Book
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Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 304
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 0061664618
EAN: 9780061664618
ASIN: 0061664618
Publication Date: August 26, 2008
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p In the wildly popular iThe Little Black Book of Style/i, fashion authority Nina Garcia showed women how to think about personal style in an entirely new way. Encouraging readers to creatively assert their style identities, Nina showed women of all ages how to hone and self-edit a distinct fashion voice. /p p With her style philosophy firmly out in the world, Nina decided to address the most popular question readers consistently ask her: Exactly what are fashion's timeless pieces? /p p iThe One Hundred/i answers this question and provides women with a tangible style map to follow when planning a shopping trip and stocking one's closet. With illustrations from world-renowned fashion illustrator Ruben Toledo, iThe One Hundred/i contains the 100 items that Nina believes will never go out of style and that have become absolutely indispensable for any woman attaining her own eternal fashion look. /p
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blockquote p "Simply put, these items make me feel iclassic/i. And there is no substitute for feeling this way. Ever." /p /blockquote p In the wildly popular iThe Little Black Book of Style/i, fashion authority Nina Garcia showed women how to think about personal style in an entirely new way. Encouraging readers to creatively assert their style identities, Nina showed women of all ages how to hone and self-edit a distinct fashion voice. /p p With her style philosophy firmly out in the world, Nina decided to address the most popular question readers consistently ask her: iExactly what are fashion's timeless pieces?/i /p p iThe One Hundred/i answers this question and provides women with a tangible style map to follow when planning a shopping trip and stocking one's closet. With illustrations from world-renowned fashion illustrator Ruben Toledo, iThe One Hundred/i contains the 100 items that Nina believes will never go out of style, and that have become absolutely indispensible for any woman reaching for her own eternal fashion look. /p brbr bAbout the Author/bbr p With her signature eye for style, Nina Garcia is best known for her appearance as the unerring, formidable fashion judge on the hit show iProject Runway/i. An elite authority in the industry, she has worked in fashion houses and in fashion media, with everyone from Marc Jacobs to iElle/i magazine and iMarie Claire/i. Originally from Colombia, she now makes her home in New York City. /p p Nina García es más conocida por su presentación como la acertada y extraordinaria jueza de la moda en el exitoso programa de Bravo iProject Runway/i. Nacida en Colombia, es también la directora de moda de Elle, una de las principales revistas de la moda del mundo. /p pppp div p align="left" span class="h1"strongA Look Inside iThe One Hundred/i/strong/span b(Click on Images to Enlarge)/bbr /ppptable width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" tr align="center" valign="top" class="tiny" td width="33%" img src=" http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/books/harper-gms/OneHundred-AnimalPrint-Thumb.jpg " border="0" /td td width="33%" img src=" http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/books/harper-gms/OneHundred-PencilSkirt-Thumb.jpg " border="0"/td td width="33%" img src=" http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/books/harper-gms/OneHundred-TuxedoJacket-Thumb.jpg " border="0"/td /tr tr align="center" valign="top" class="tiny" td width="33%"Animal Prints/td td width="33%"The Pencil Skirt/td td width="33%"The Tuxedo Jacket/td /tr /table HR class=bucketDivider noShade SIZE=1="/" /div divp align=left span class="h1"strongQuestions for Nina Garcia/strong/span p img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/books/harper-gms/garcia-120.jpg" border="0" hspace="5" vspace="5" align="right" pbAmazon.com:/b For someone who spends all day around beautiful clothes, it must have been hard to choose just one hundred items--how did you decide on the pieces included in your book?/p pbNina Garcia:/b Yes, editing down to one hundred was a tremendous challenge. I also made a point of keeping in mind all the different personalities and fashion moods inherent in a stylish woman. The list is based on classic items that have been around for many years and will continue to be relevant for many years to come. Knowing something about these items are key to a woman’s closet. pbAmazon.com:/b What would you say to the many women who feel that shopping for clothes is a bit overwhelming, considering how many places there are to shop and, perhaps even more difficult, budgets to maintain. How does a woman begin to build the dream wardrobe you've laid out in your book? pbGarcia:/b A good way to begin the process is by being self aware of just what your own style truly is. Turning inward and identifying what one really likes and dislikes, exploring one’s inner fashion voice, and ultimately feeling inspired and building on your self esteem are base blocks for cultivating personal style; all topics I touched upon in my first book, iThe Little Black Book of Style/i/b. pbAmazon.com:/b Some women might feel that 100 items seems like a big number to tackle--could you name, say, five pieces that women should start off with? pbGarcia:/b The DNA of a wardrobe and perhaps the all time best items are: ul liThe White Shirt: Endlessly versatile, it can from the weekend to the boardroom to the red carpet. When worn correctly, the white shirt can assume so many different roles. liThe Little Black Dress: Reliably chic, the LBD can go from classic to dangerously sexy. liStiletto Heels: One of our most powerful feminine weapons of seduction are Stilettos. No need at all to go into what the potential here is. liJeans: One of the most personal items in your closet, always practical, comfortable and carefree. Truly American. liGreat Jewelry: Real or fake, big or small, jewelry adds a 'personal touch' and can instantly transform an outfit. /ul pbAmazon.com:/b In your book, you say it's definitely ok to purchase basic pieces from discount chains. Any tips for acquiring high end luxury items if you're a shopper on a budget? Or are luxury/designer items even necessary in a woman's wardrobe? pbGarcia:/b The point is to shop for high value in items that will endure for many years, items that will never lose their relevance. Try not to focus on price and name brands. A truly stylish woman makes smart decision based on good taste, and the ability for an item to endure. pbAmazon.com:/b How has your experience as a judge on iProject Runway/i shaped your outlook on fashion? pbGarcia:/b Being on the show has given me even more passion to support the young design talent that dots America. Also, it helps us all consider genius of the creative process. These young designers are the future of our industry, and having a forum from which they can develop their talent for all to see and appreciates is an amazing thing to be a part of. /div /div /div
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