The Lucky Shopping Manual: Building and Improving Your Wardrobe Piece by Piece
by: Andrea Linett, Kim France
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What to wear, how to buy, where and when to spend: These are the topics covered each month by the exceedingly plugged-in staff of Lucky, whose circulation rocketed from 500,000 to 800,000 in just two short years. For Lucky's devoted fans, and anyone devoted to dressing better and shopping smarter, The Lucky Shopping Manual will be the über-find. Finally, there is a book that does away with the inconsequential information in previous fashion books and presents only the most useful tips and imperative information for how to dress better for less. Filled with tips that will appeal to shopaholics and disciplined bargain hunters alike, this enticing guide is packed with over 1,000 full-color photos and illustrations, with a ribbon marker and flexi-cover so women can take it shopping with them.
With great advice on every uniquely designed page, The Lucky Shopping Manual includes features such as:
* Building a wardrobe you love, with cross-referenced sections on everything from skirts, tops, dresses, pants, and suits, to shoes, bags, belts, and what looks best for your body type
* How to spot great finds at the local flea market or the best boutiques
* What to spend your money on and where you can scrimp
* Cool stores coast-to-coast to check out when you're traveling
* Practical tips for fabric care, shoe maintenance, and stain remedies
* Shipping just in time for the holidays, The Lucky Shopping Manual makes a luscious gift-a fantastic shopping spree under the tree.
What to wear, how to buy, where and when to spend: These are the topics covered each month by the exceedingly plugged-in staff of Lucky, whose circulation rocketed from 500,000 to 800,000 in just two short years. For Lucky's devoted fans, and anyone devoted to dressing better and shopping smarter, The Lucky Shopping Manual will be the über-find. Finally, there is a book that does away with the inconsequential information in previous fashion books and presents only the most useful tips and imperative information for how to dress better for less. Filled with tips that will appeal to shopaholics and disciplined bargain hunters alike, this enticing guide is packed with over 1,000 full-color photos and illustrations, with a ribbon marker and flexi-cover so women can take it shopping with them.
With great advice on every uniquely designed page, The Lucky Shopping Manual includes features such as:
* Building a wardrobe you love, with cross-referenced sections on everything from skirts, tops, dresses, pants, and suits, to shoes, bags, belts, and what looks best for your body type
* How to spot great finds at the local flea market or the best boutiques
* What to spend your money on and where you can scrimp
* Cool stores coast-to-coast to check out when you're traveling
* Practical tips for fabric care, shoe maintenance, and stain remedies
* Shipping just in time for the holidays, The Lucky Shopping Manual makes a luscious gift-a fantastic shopping spree under the tree.
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- It was OK
To be honest, I was a bit disappointed. I really enjoyed the second book "The Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style" and I had hight expectations of the first book. I believe it can be useful, but only to someone who really has no idea what to buy for work wear or for the leasure activities. Someone who'd have trouble picking out an appropriate dress for the party.
I did found some interesting tips in the book, but nothing extraudinary. Also some of the outfits demonstrated really disappointed ... Read More
Rating: - oldddddd
a lot of the clothing mentioned in this book looked like late 90s or early 2000s as far as fashion is concerned. i wasn't too impressed with a good deal of it, but there were a handful of things i liked in it.
Rating: 
- Becoming out of date
This book is now becoming out of date. The fashion rules are still worthwhile, but the example outfits look dated. The shoes, skirts, etc. seem like they're from a time past (which they are). I don't recommend you buy this book, find something more current.
Rating: 
- Best style book ever
I ADORE this book. I have the InStyle Secrets of Style book, as well, but I like this one so much better. It tells you exactly what you need for a complete basic wardrobe, and offers tips on how to customize it based on what you like (for example, if you love dresses, you should buy extra winter evening dresses and summer weekend dresses in addition to the basic dresses they suggest.) I bought this when it came out in 2003, and I still break it out every season to consult their recommendations and make sure ... Read More
Rating: 
- Great reference!
The price was certainly great, but I didn't realize the book would be in used condition.Both front and back covers appeared scuffed, and the lower edge was marked in black permanent marker.However, because of the price, it was a great deal and definitely an excellent resource.
- It was OKTo be honest, I was a bit disappointed. I really enjoyed the second book "The Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style" and I had hight expectations of the first book. I believe it can be useful, but only to someone who really has no idea what to buy for work wear or for the leasure activities. Someone who'd have trouble picking out an appropriate dress for the party.
I did found some interesting tips in the book, but nothing extraudinary. Also some of the outfits demonstrated really disappointed ... Read More
- oldddddda lot of the clothing mentioned in this book looked like late 90s or early 2000s as far as fashion is concerned. i wasn't too impressed with a good deal of it, but there were a handful of things i liked in it.
- Becoming out of dateThis book is now becoming out of date. The fashion rules are still worthwhile, but the example outfits look dated. The shoes, skirts, etc. seem like they're from a time past (which they are). I don't recommend you buy this book, find something more current.
- Best style book everI ADORE this book. I have the InStyle Secrets of Style book, as well, but I like this one so much better. It tells you exactly what you need for a complete basic wardrobe, and offers tips on how to customize it based on what you like (for example, if you love dresses, you should buy extra winter evening dresses and summer weekend dresses in addition to the basic dresses they suggest.) I bought this when it came out in 2003, and I still break it out every season to consult their recommendations and make sure ... Read More
- Great reference!The price was certainly great, but I didn't realize the book would be in used condition.Both front and back covers appeared scuffed, and the lower edge was marked in black permanent marker.However, because of the price, it was a great deal and definitely an excellent resource.
