Oh No She Didn't
by Clinton Kelly
Published: October 12, 2010
Genres: Non-fiction
Format: Hardcover (202 pages)
Source: Library
The atrocities Clinton Kelly has seen—it’s a surprise he hasn’t gouged out his own eyes. Mom jeans? Fancy fingernails? Tracksuits? In the same straight-talking style that has made TLC’s What Not to Wear a smash hit for eight seasons, the cheeky media personality and author of Freakin’ Fabulous shows women how to outfit themselves with confidence and style as he pokes fun at fashion "don’ts."
I’m a bookish person who wants to dress better. So what do I do? Read a book about dressing better. I knew more than I thought I would as I was reading it, but I still learned a few style tips. Oh No She Didn’t had pictures for every single example, so this 200 page book is about half as long as it looks and I read it in an hour. It is my New Year’s Resolution to not end up in this book. Clinton Kelly swears a lot and is kind of judgmental, but the whole book was mostly entertaining. I thought it was funny most of the time, but he could be over dramatic.
My favorite funny quote:
“If you are actively participating in a step class . . . I might be able to tolerate [cross-trainers]. But you’re not. You’re at the mall! You’re at the airport! You’re at the dentist! You are everywhere except at the gym!” – Clinton Kelly, Oh No She Didn’t pg 67 (Hardcover)
Here’s a few of the things I want to incorporate into my style:
- Mom Jeans = High-waisted, light-wash, taper-leg jeans. It’s nice to have an official definition.
- The shoe sets the tone for the outfit. (I need to get better shoes.)
- Four rules to make an outfit interesting- color, texture, pattern, and shine.
- Have different jeans for different shoe heights. (What. Now I need more jeans)
- To start a wardrobe, get a black pencil skirt, gray trousers, dark-wash jeans, khakis, and white walking shorts. Then get colorful and interesting tops.
- Dress criteria – v-neck, high, defined waist, and a flared skirt to the knee.
Overall, it was a good, fast way to learn some basic style rules, but I’m glad I got it at the library instead of buying it.
Content Rating: Medium, for language.
About Clinton Kelly
Clinton Kelly is the co-host of TLC's popular show What Not to Wear, a spokesperson for Macy's, and a motivational speaker who has successfully talked thousands of women out of wearing stirrup pants. He received a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and has worked as an editor at several noted fashion publications, including Marie Claire, Mademoiselle, and DNR, a weekly men's trade magazine. Originally from Long Island, he lives in New York City.
My name is Jessica. I love to read Young Adult and classic literature. I’ve been a book blogger for six years and I haven’t gotten tired of it yet. I’m a very curious reader. Writing about all the questions and thoughts I had while reading a book is the best hobby ever.
Interesting. I might check this book out, cause I could definitely use some advice…I’m kind of a tomboy.
Tomboys can have style! As long as they fit you well, I think you could rock it :)
Don’t you love the library? Now the money you saved from not buying the book you can spend on that new pencil skirt! Or a new book. ;-) I think this is something I would enjoy, although it would most likely make me feel sad about the lack of style and shoe selection I have. Most of the time practical clothing choices over rule style at our house. I never understand why the stroller gang moms wear stilleto boots to the wood chip playground and then get mad that they can’t walk over to the slide when their kid gets stuck on the slide because their heals are stuck in the ground. Then I get jealous that at least they look good doing it! LOL Then I laugh at them for being stuck and I rescue their kid. :)
Jen
PS I had no idea you were suppose to have different legnths of jeans for different shoes! Looks like I need more shoes AND more jeans to go with said shoes.
Yes! I need to get more books from the library and not spend so much money :) I spend all my clothes money on books.
I’m of the mind that you can be stylish AND functional. Cute ballet flats to the playground anyone? Do moms really wear stilleto boots to the playground? O.o
wow, sorry about the ramble! LOL
Um I loved the rambling comment. Makes me feel loved :)