With classic roots, bohemian flair, a taste for designer luxuries, and a love for bargains everywhere, Amanda has looked to every imaginable source of fashion inspiration - from high-fashion runways and magazines, to thrift stores and classic movies, to her neighbors in downtown New York and old family photo albums. Smart, glamorous, media-savvy and remarkably practical, Amanda has spent her entire life constructing a unique, eclectic and intimately personal sense of style. The former muse and creative director for designer label Tuleh, and author of the blog 'In Her Eyes' for 'Men's Vogue' online, Amanda Brooks is a lifelong fashion chameleon with an unerring eye for the elements of personal style. I'd be curious to see how this book ages, since the 2000s photos didn't seem nearly as appealing to me as the older ones.I'm not sure if this would enable someone with no sense of style at all to define and refine theirs, but I found it an enjoyable browse.With its focus on embracing creativity, personal history, originality, and the freedom to pick and choose aspects from any distinct 'style' - and with no 'rules', 'commandments', or lengthy lists of 'don'ts', 'I Love Your Style' is a must-read for budding fashionistas, or anyone who finds herself frustrated in front of the mirror each morning. There are lots of photos of stylish women throughout the twentieth century, mostly famous (a lot of photos of the author too, which makes sense since it's writte. Review 2: I have to confess that I didn't read all the text, but the big draw is the photos anyway. Inspired by light, movement, surprising colour combinations, and textures, her goal is to infuse these elements and form abstract, impression style. I just didn't connect with the author, her lifestyle, or her taste. The only 'current' photos seem to be of Kate Moss, Chloe Sevigny, or Agnes Dehn - not for me.

Almost all of the images are of the 1950s-1970s women, which gives the book a very dated feel even though the author states that she did this on purpose to recognize classics that endure. If there is a more thorough, yet succinct, book for women on developing personal style, we haven't found it.

I was excited to read it, but it just felt like a brag fest about the author's high end possessions and friends. Review 1: I wanted to like this book more than I did.

I love your style by amanda brooks