Lauren Friedman

In actuality, I was looking for a book that would teach me how to wear ONE scarf 50 different ways. That was not the case with this book despite its claim of many style possibilities held within a "single scarf." To use this book appropriately you would need a square scarf, a long rectangular scarf and a tiny scarf (something small enough to fit in a breast pocket). You would not be able to tie an Amelia Earhart with a pocket scarf, for example.
However, the illustrations were super cute as well as the names of each style. Note: to scarf tying for men.… (mehr)

50 Ways To Wear Denim by Lauren Friedman explores the many possibilities of denim. It gives suggestions of how to pair different cuts of jeans with your wardrobe, how to accessorize with & for denim, & it gives hints how to express your own personality with your denim outfits. In short it is supposed to be a inspirational fashion book for denim lovers, sadly it leaves me not only uninspired but bored.
I give the author props for trying. Her illustrations are stylized & fun and first time fashionistas might be helped by her tips, but long time fashion fans will find few new ideas. Even old ideas can stand out if presented in the right way or with a new twist but the book is sorely lacking in that aspect.
Also the book would have been greatly enhanced by combining the fun illustrations with real world photos. For example the page on denim washes should have been actual photos of denim that show true color & texture rather than flat drawings. Sections like denim & sequins are inadequately show with a flat drawing, photos of the true sparkly fun of sequins would have been far more effective even if it was simply a picture of the fabrics together.
I liked the history of denim timeline section but here again it lacked appeal being only in text. Again a combination of photos & illustrations combined with the timeline would have added true viewing enjoyment.
In spite of the fact that the idea behind the book was interesting & the illustrations were well done I found this book to be a mediocre read, the overall whole leaving me underwhelmed & uninspired.… (mehr)