Check It Out:

There’s nothing like that feeling you get when you find that perfect something to boost your wardrobe.

Whether it is a pair of fabulous shoes, a stylish belt, a trendy designer bag, or a classic statement piece, your new purchase will be sure to turn heads.

A fabulous outfit can really put that spring in your step, and give you the confidence to go after whatever it is that you want.

Finding your own signature style can be easy, and with the help of the following resources available at the Newport Beach Public Library, you will gain tips on how to spice up your wardrobe and create a more fabulous you!

“Harper’s Bazaar Fabulous at Every Age: Your Quick & Easy Guide to Fashion” by Nandini D’Souza:

Filled with gorgeous photographs of Hollywood’s most stylish females, this book is an inspirational fashion guide for women of all ages. Flipping through the pages of this title, you will learn techniques on how to best dress your figure, find flattering styles that are age appropriate, and how to become a smart and savvy shopper.

“Style Clinic: How to Look Fabulous All the Time, At Any Age, For Any Occasion” by Paula Reed:

Finding the perfect fit can be the most frustrating part of any shopping trip, but this book helps you understand your body type and make fit decisions based upon your own individual shape. This is a must-read before you go out to buy new clothing. Not only will this guide ensure that you find pieces to accentuate your best features, but it will also help you hit the mall with smart shopping tips.

“How to Have Style” by Isaac Mizrahi:

With 27 years’ experience under his belt, fashion powerhouse Mizrahi shares his vast knowledge and experience, and outlines tips and tricks that he’s learned along the way in this inspirational book. Mizrahi deems that the most important aspect of dressing well is being able to find pieces that inspire, to mix and match unexpectedly, and break out of your fashion rut. Through the pages of this guide, Mizrahi takes 12 women with very different fashion needs and transforms them. At the end of this book, you will have learned some insider tips of the fashion industry, gained important style knowledge and know-how, and feel ready to walk the runway.

“Fierce Style: How to Be Your Most Fabulous Self” by Christian Siriano:

As the youngest designer to win “Project Runway,” Christian Siriano details his road to becoming one of the fashion industry’s most sought after new talents. Siriano describes the important steps to take to look, feel and be “fierce” on a daily basis. Siriano uses humor to teach you the right way to shop for high style on a budget, build self confidence, and be in the present to stay current on today’s fashion trends. This book is a must read for all “Project Runway” fans!

Other fabulous fashion titles include: “Follow the Model” by “America’s Next Top Model” judge, Miss J. Alexander, “That Extra Half an Inch” by the ever-so-stylish Victoria Beckham, and “The Style Strategy: A Less is More Guide to Staying Chic & Shopping Smart” by fashion editor extraordinaire Nina Garcia.

Find these titles and so much more at the Newport Beach Public Library.

CHECK IT OUT is written by the staff of the Newport Beach Public Library. All titles may be reserved from home or office computers by accessing the catalog at www.newportbeachlibrary.org. For more information on the Central Library or any of the branches, please contact the Newport Beach Public Library at (949) 717-3800, option 2.