Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me: Lessons in Grace and Elegance
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Lucia van der Post has dispensed advice on living stylishly for more than three decades, and her common sense, confidence, and wit have garnered her legions of fans worldwide. A bestseller in the United Kingdom, Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me offers,in van der Post's distinctively warm, aphoristic style,everything a woman needs to know about living well, with elegance and glamour. Leaving no aspect of a woman's life unconsidered, sections include How to Work and Have a Life Cheap Chic Ten Easy Main Courses How to Wear Black and Love, Marriage, and Happiness.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0738213837
ISBN13:9780738213835
Release Date:March 2010
Publisher:Da Capo Lifelong Books
Length:400 Pages
Weight:0.82 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 5.1" x 8.0"
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6 customer ratings | 2 reviews
Rated 5 starsMuch More Than a Touch of Class
By Thriftbooks.com User,
Admittedly, the Brits live a little differently than I do, but then, it may have more to do with big city living. The American Southwest is a long way from New York, Los Angeles, London or Paris. However, the lady obviously has class, and is not completely over the top when it comes to spending money. Where she does spend big - it tends to make sense. Like a fabulous jacket ($$$$) paired with slacks from Target. Ms. van der...
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Rated 5 starsMost Interesting Advice Manual
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Advice from an elegant and wise lady on everything: clothes and style, make-up, marriage, children. Stuff I wish my mother had told me!
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