Reading Material: 5 Fashion Tomes to Read This Summer


Whether you’re looking for a good read or just want a great photography book to adorn your coffee table, there are plenty of fashion tomes this season worth adding to your collection. From Mikki Taylor’s ode to FLOTUS Michelle Obama’s style, Commander in Chic: Every Woman’s Guide to Managing Her Style Like a First Lady, to Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld’s The Little Black Jacket: Chanel’s Classic Revisited, here are five books stylish girls can enjoy this summer.

1. Commander in Chic:
 Every Woman’s Guide to Managing Her Style Like a First Lady
Mikki Taylor’s latest book,  now available in paperback, breaks down FLOTUS Michelle Obama’s celebrated style with priceless advice and anecdotes suitable for the everyday woman.




















2. Secrets of Stylists: 
An Insider’s Guide to Styling the Stars
US Weekly Fashion Editor Sasha Charnin Morrison curates insider tips from the most lauded celebrity stylists in the business.





























3. American Beauty
American Beauty, a portfolio by photographer and Vogue alumna Claiborne Swanson Frank, profiles 100 quintessentially American women, including Solange Knowles and Joan Smalls. A brief profile of each beauty accompanies the photo. See Solange’s here.
























4. Effortless Style
June Ambrose delivers her uniquely witty brand of fashion commentary and know-how in this exciting read with expert advice about everything from dressing for a first date to handling bad hair days.




























5. The Little Black Jacket: Chanel’s Classic Revisited
It’s always fascinating to see people bring their distinct style to a common piece of clothing. Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld tap various fashion icons to do just that, from Kanye West to Joan Smalls to Anna Wintour. The end result is fascinating and definitely worth picking up!





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