Eccentric Glamour: Creating an Insanely More Fabulous You

I'm going to flat out admit it, I'm an eccentric nut.I talk to the cats I meet on my morning walk, I still play records on a record player,and I find it much easier to shop in thrift stores vs. regular retail.I still gravitate towards the same kind of pieces I went for in my younger days.I adore a good "stripey top", Classic LEVI JEANS, & CONVERSE Lowtops in Black. One of my last purchases was a RAMONES tee shirt,but....I always keep in mind that I am "a middle aged woman" and I try to wear any "quirky pieces" in an "age appropriate" way.I love this book because it's not the usual style guide.It's given me the guts to be "okay with myself", quirks & all.I'm an "Existentialist", I'd prefer a ton of thrift store finds to any designer jeans or other expensive clothes.I gave up on being "sophis- ticated" years ago. :) I'd recommend all of Simon's books, he's such a great writer! If you do own this book hang onto it and refer back to it from time to time, especially in times when your self esteem takes a bit of a knock.There will always be people out there who can't quite grasp the concept of "just being youself" and they are just itching to tear you into little bits.This is usually the type of person who relies too heavily on gossip magazines & buys into "what the Hollywood Stars are doing or wearing",a person who dashes out to buy every new piece of crap that comes down the pike. Don't listen to them!!If you can stay true to "yourself" you are on the right track. The person who has to pick you apart into bits is the one with the "self esteem & confidence problems", NOT YOU.Just follow your own path and be the interesting, quirky, person you are meant to be.A person is only going to be "young" for a short time in their life, if you plan on hanging around for any length of time you'd better embrace that "old lady" in you NOW, but always keep "a young spirit" no matter what!

I found this book in the library and absolutely loved it. Simon is my new best friend (although he doesn't know it)! I can't wait for his next book. This one was full of creative ideas that I felt set me free from the fashion constriction of most magazines. Free to dress individually yet maintain a sense of style and glamour. Great, fun book! You should buy it!!

I have loved Simon since the first time I saw him on those VH1 "I love the..." series. He is extremely witty, wry, and hilarious. True, not everyone will "get" his sense of humor and sarcasm, but for those who do, this book is a great read. No, it's not Hemmingway, but for those of who enjoy some "mind candy" to read over summer vacation, this is the book for you.

I adored this book and was sad when I read the very last page that my time in the company of the wonderful Simon Doonan was coming to a close. Rarely have I literally burst into laughter while reading a book (causing quite a commotion on the airplane!). This is not the book to pick up if you're looking for a list of must-haves for your wardrobe. Instead, it celebrates those glorious creatures who throw fashion advice to the wind and unabashedly embrace their own unique, personal style--whether Vogue agrees or not. A true delight!

Where are all of the gushing reviews for this book?! Maybe I'm a speedier reader than most but I would assume anyone who's read this would immediately get online and share with the world what a hilarious gem this is. Charming, self-deprecating, outrageous and dead right about fashionable people and popular culture, Simon Doonan is THE man I'd want at my dinner party. By page 100 of Eccentric Glamour I had to put it down because I was shaking with silent laughter at every word. Literally every "of", "the" and "and"! Please, Simon, please let your next book be a compendium of all the columns you've written for the New York Observer. Thanks for making this world your own.