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Friday, 2 December 2011

miss b loves.......Shoestring Chic by Kerrie Hess



Paris based Australian illustrator, Kerrie Hess has worked for Chanel, Louboutin, McQueen, Vogue, and many others and has written this wonderfully illustrated book which gives readers tips on living the luxe life for less. 'Do you suffer with the affliction of Gucci taste on a Gap budget?' Kerrie asks in the introduction.......
                                                   
                       
                                                     
'There is nothing at all chic about wearing the latest Prada pencil skirt whilst drowning in debt. ....Cunning stylists and designers have always known that you don't need to spend a fortune to look chic. You just need to know where and when to look, what to spurge on and when to go completely cheap and cheerful' says Kerrie. She then shows us all how to be chic without spending a fortune with her 101 tips on fashion, beauty, travel, home........ There's even advice on chic flower arranging and how to prolong the life of cut flowers!!

                                            


Throughout the book, top designers including Lulu Guiness and Sass & Bide define “chic”. Here are just a couple of my favourite definitions/quotes:

'Things that are chic are often expensive but to be chic is a combination of sophistication, elegance and fashion that can never be achieved with money alone.' Jemma Kidd

'Being chic precedes fashion;it's 20 percent about what you wear and 30 percent how you put it all together. The other 50 percent - that's your attitude when wearing it' Alison Chow (Co-founder Coco Ribbon Boutique, London)


It's worth buying the book for the gorgeous illustrations alone. (I would love to be able to do sketches like these ... so beautifully stylish)
This is certainly one of those books that I will dip into again particularly for the useful addresses around the world -chic hotels, designer outlets, cupcake shops .......oh and there was a reminder about the best hot chocolate in Paris - Café Angelina - I love it and must return soon!


miss b recommends:
  • visiting Kerrie's Blog
  • finding more of Kerrie's wonderful work on her Website
  • buying your copy of Shoe String Chic from Amazon - your first step to being chic for less!
                            
 
                                             
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40 comments:

  1. NancyTang04032 December 2011 at 23:35

    fabulous blog post :) very lovely. definitely following your blog! hopefully you can follow mine too :)
    xoxo,
    Nancy

    http://nancytang0403.blogspot.com

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  2. French Girl in Seattle3 December 2011 at 06:10

    Thank you for highlighting Kerrie's book. I am going to look it up. I love the two quotes you listed at the end of your post. So true. I am working on a story about Hermès and their fabulous silk scarves (and handbags,) and I checked out the scarves Kerrie introduces on her blog. They look amazing too! Have a wonderful weekend. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  3. Veronica Yudina3 December 2011 at 08:22

    You blog is so awesome!! follow you now))
    Can you follow me too?))

    http://myfiercefashion.blogspot.com/

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  4. miss b3 December 2011 at 10:52

    Hi Véronique - Thank you for your comment - I'm looking forward to your Hermès post!

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  5. Anonymous3 December 2011 at 17:24

    I think I'd love that book ~ the illustrations are gorgeous, it sounds a little bit like 'How to walk in high heels' which I love x

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  6. The Princess Little Box3 December 2011 at 21:19

    Sounds really interesting that book

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    www.theprincesslittlebox.blogspot.com

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  7. Puski's Closet4 December 2011 at 01:43

    Thanks for your lovely comment. The book seems really interesting ;)

    xx

    http://puskiscloset.blogspot.com

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  8. A Very Sweet Blog4 December 2011 at 03:30

    I was just about to say the illustrations alone are beautiful! Thanks for sharing this and what wonderful advice it gives. Hope you're having an amazing weekend! :D
    http://sassyuptownchic.blogspot.com/

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  9. Unknown4 December 2011 at 15:20

    really nice blog!!! Keep blogging :D
    Would you like follow each other??? Waiting for ressponse in my blog http://julia-mylifeandthoughts.blogspot.com/
    Kisses!!!!

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  10. Anonymous4 December 2011 at 21:26

    Great post, I will have to check these sites. Lovely blog, if you want visit my blog and let me know if you want to follow and I will follow back.

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  11. Unknown5 December 2011 at 00:28

    Hi my dear!!!!
    Thank you so much for the comment on my blog and for following my blog!!! Thanks....thanks....thanks....thanks!!!

    Now I am also following you!!! :)

    I hope you continue visiting me....I have just published some photos of Anna dello Russo and I,togheter.... Amazing!!!!

    http://thechicetoile.blogspot.com/

    XOXOXO

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  12. Erika5 December 2011 at 10:48

    beautiful illustration
    ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

    kiss
    Erika
    My Free Choice

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  13. miss b5 December 2011 at 12:09

    Thank you, Francesca (The Chic Etoile) for following my blog!

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  14. Fashionistable5 December 2011 at 21:30

    What a wonderful book. Loving the quotes you have lifted to illustrate your post. Very wise. Xxxx

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  15. Cee6 December 2011 at 03:52

    Gucci taste on a Gap budget... That pretty much sums up my life! Thanks for recommending this book, I'll have to pic up a copy :)
    xox,
    Cee
    http://cocoandvera.blogspot.com

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  16. Sidney Salim6 December 2011 at 05:34

    The book seems to be really interesting! Great post. Love your blog.

    I'm following you, dear. I'd be flattered if you could follow me too :)

    poseposhpost.blogspot.com
    Pose Posh Post

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  17. miss b6 December 2011 at 08:30

    Thank you Cee and Sidney for following!

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  18. LADIES AND THE CITY6 December 2011 at 08:55

    Thank you for your comment in my blog ! I didn´t know about that illustrator, that books sounds intersting, I´ll check it out!. Would you like to follow each other?

    Greetings from Qatar!

    http://ladiesandthecityfashion.blogspot.com

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  19. Unknown6 December 2011 at 14:27

    sounds fabulous! i love books like this


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    xx

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  20. Sam7 December 2011 at 11:04

    The second and last illustrations are my favorite of the bunch! This book sounds amazing!

    fashionthroughtravel.blogspot.com

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  21. Erika7 December 2011 at 23:01

    THANK YOU FOR COMMENT, THERE IS A NEW POST

    ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

    kiss
    Erika
    My Free Choice

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  22. S-COOL THINGS7 December 2011 at 23:18

    I never heard about that book but sound interesting! it can be a nice present for Xmas ;)

    xoxo

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  23. Erin8 December 2011 at 05:02

    I need to pick up this book! Sounds right up my alley! Thanks for the introduction!

    xx

    Erin @ http://www.trufflesnruffles.com/

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  24. Mónica Villar 8 December 2011 at 10:56

    Beautiful illustrations!!!



    I invite you to visit...

    http://fashionroomlounge.blogspot.com
    A chic kiss

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  25. Estella8 December 2011 at 11:43

    wow!! great post and pics!! thanks also for your lovely comment in my blog.. I hadn't noticed it, sorry.. Following you now, of course! ;)

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  26. Maria8 December 2011 at 19:30

    looks quite interesting! and it's so true that elegance is irrelevant to money. Nina Garcia in her book (can't remember the title now), even says that women on a budget tend to be more stylish because they have to be more selective regarding their purchases, while wealthier women don't really have the chance to develop such skills.

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  27. miss b8 December 2011 at 20:17

    Thank you M for your comment. I think the book you mean is The Little Black Book of Style which I reviewed here on 4th October!

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  28. Estella8 December 2011 at 20:41

    mm..ook..can you see me now,right?

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  29. miss b8 December 2011 at 21:09

    Hi City Girl - Thank you so much for following my blog!

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  30. cecylia9 December 2011 at 22:58

    Thank you for sharing and recommending this book, it's beautiful! Thank you for your comment on my blog too ;)
    xx

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  31. Anonymous11 December 2011 at 15:36

    That's lovely. I think I would quite like to add this to my Christmas list.

    www.styleonthecouch.com

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  32. www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com12 December 2011 at 03:15

    I'll have to check this out! Thanks for the recommendation :)

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  33. Style, She Wrote14 December 2011 at 22:26

    Sounds like a great read! Thanks for sharing! xo style, she wrote

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  34. Carla15 December 2011 at 17:40

    Today I discovered your blog! I really love it! I'm following you!
    Hope you do the same!
    Kisses!
    http://madewithlovebycarla.blogspot.com

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  35. miss b16 December 2011 at 16:58

    Thank you so much for following Carla - so pleased you love my blog! I'll take a look at yours!

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  36. Aurelia 7 January 2012 at 18:11

    great book, nice post, follow each other pls?
    http://aprettylife13.blogspot.com/

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  37. miss b8 January 2012 at 11:01

    Thanks Aurelia for following!

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  38. Angie23 April 2012 at 01:26

    I love these illustrations! Just discovered your blog today and I am your newest follower! Hope you will pop over for a return visit~Angie

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    1. miss b23 April 2012 at 09:14

      Thank you so much for following, Angie - I shall certainly be visiting you soon!

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  39. Coulda shoulda woulda30 January 2013 at 19:32

    this books looks a winner - i love fashion illustrations! this might make a good gift as well - great pick.

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