That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Between by Victoria Beckham Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Between
Book Review: depends on your age
Summary: 3 Stars
I have to agree that the writing is not very engaging and she does tend to list a load of products and designers etc, so it tends to read as though she's just noting down products that pop into her head...BUT I also think that this is a good book, for maybe teenagers or perhaps older, who don't happen to have many female friends to share tips with, or who don't know where to get the perfect pair of faded jeans on the highstreet. Also, not everyone has lots of money to try all these products, so someone that has, and who is obviously addicted to cosmetics, has pinpointed the ones she finds the best so has taken out the guess work for you. I think it's perhaps a bit patronizing in places and so the people that are likely to read this book, know their stuff anyway, but if you're a tad clueless like me, it's an OK read.Book Review: Style
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book as soon as I found out it had been released and I wasn't disappointed. It was written in a way that didn't 'lock' people out, it wasn't specifically aimed at those with money but instead hit on the high street and recommended both the high street and designers, this was good because it showed that you do not have to have pots of money to be stylish and that style is 'do-able'. I think that the quotes and the pictures were brilliant and I just loved the way the book was seperated into Jeans, tops etc. I don't think you need to be a fan of Victoria to read the book, you just need to have an interest in a fashion. She doesn't preach how to dress and thats just brill. Also, it shows you that she is human and not a designer clothes horse because she tells it in a way thats real after all, 'Whether you've got £20 to spend in Topshop or £2,000 to spend at Gucci, looking good isn't about money, its about style, and style never goes out of fashion'Book Review: love it
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved the book: Posh gives good recommendations and relates to a girl's daily struggle to find the perfect outfit for all sorts of occasions. It's like having coffee with her and discussing style..
i love her references and she knows what she is talking about. Well done for the team that helped her put the book together, thumbs up!
i hate it how it became fashionable to criticize just about evth that has to do with Posh: her size, her hair, now her face and etc.. Well, i admire all of those!She's got fine hair and beautiful eyes and she is a winner. She's not a worse singer than Britney Spears, and in no way less attractive than J.Lo, if it comes down to per se competition..
Book Review: Dissapointed
Summary: 1 Stars
Read this book in a few short hours, not much of a read but OK I suppose. I like her alot but her lifestyle is what shapes her advice and it all seems a bit too front row with Katie Holmes for me, all a bit boring. Took advice of other reviewer here last week and picked up two other style bibles so that I wouldn't misjudge her, How to Walk in High Heels and The Goddess Guide-both great value on amazon and both are full of much better tips and sound advice. How to Walk in High Heels is a good all rounder (I keep it near the TV and flick when I'm bored). The Goddess Guide I keep in my handbag and take it shopping with me for all of the really hip addresses, phone numbers and fashion and beauty tips. I especially like the fashion experts' secret addresses in The Goddess Guide -the ones in London are very special and I've found so many new shops that sell really eclectic one off pieces that had all of my friends guessing where I got my top (can't wait to try the shops in New York and Paris someday). To be honest I did give Victoria's book a fair chance but it's not anywhere as good as these other two. From reading them I've grasped that the writers spend their whole lives immersed in travelling to critique fashion - you can really tell. Victoria's book misses the mark here because it's just not as believable or savvy. And anyway how can she go shopping on the highstreet for jeans in Topshop without being spotted by the paparazzi? Have you seen the size of the windows on Topshop in Oxford Street?Book Review: That Extra Half an Inch - Excellent Read
Summary: 5 Stars
Really, really enjoyed the book. Written really well, great tips and excellent photography and images all the way through the book! I'm a working mum and who better to learn style from I say. I think the woman is a star. Only one tiny complaint, a few of the website addresses were slightly wrong in the where to buy at the back - fantastic idea to include though.