Looking for some fabulous fashion books? Even if you can’t attend fashion week in New York or Paris, you can get front row, insider access to all the best fashion going-ons in the reads listed below. Want to know what it’s like to work at Vogue magazine? Check! How about life as a model? Double check! Below are my favorite fashion books for your inner fashionista. Just remember, a book is always the best accessory!
The Devil Wears Prada, Lauren Weisberger
A classic! A young woman is hired as a personal assistant to a powerful fashion magazine editor, a job that becomes nightmarish as she struggles to keep up with her boss’s grueling schedule and demeaning demands.
Confessions of a Shopaholic, Sophia Kinsella
The books follow protagonist Rebecca Bloomwood through her adventures in shopping and life. As of October 2014, there are seven books in the series.
The book follows an unnamed young socialite living in New York as she interacts with her best friend Julie and tries to find a successful romantic relationship.
Violet on the Runway, Melissa Walker
Violet Greenfield’s life changes forever when a lady in giant Chanel shades tells her she could be IT, the next Kate Moss-but taller, and without the PR problems. Tryst Models in New York City puts Violet on a plane and whisks her into the world of high-heeled boots and oversized sunglasses.
Fashion guide to the 100 items every fashionable woman must own. My style bible!
Epic memoir about how Nasty Gal CEO built her fashion empire from the ground up.
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