Glamorous by George: The Key to Creating Movie Star Style
George Kotsiopoulos
Language: English
Pages: 176
ISBN: 1419708791
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
With the advent of inexpensive but beautifully designed clothing available nationwide, elegance is within everyone’s reach. And George Kotsiopoulos—the breakout star of TV’s Fashion Police—will show you the way. Glamorous by George offers easy-to-achieve tips for looking like a movie star. Through practical advice and blunt observations, this simple, no-nonsense guide is accessible to people of all ages and income levels. George addresses clothing, accessories, and fashion, as well as the best pieces for different body types and skin color. And because movie-star style also extends to surroundings, Glamorous by George also guides readers to budget-friendly ideas for easy decorating and entertaining.
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out as liquids and contain many of the same ingredients that create plastic. Some, like rayon and nylon, do use natural materials (from plants) to be created but are modified so much they aren’t considered natural when finished products. In fact, many synthetic fabrics are created using recycled plastic bottles! Your sweater could be made from someone else’s Diet Coke bottle. Crazy, but true! Once you know how synthetics are created, it’s easy to see why some of these fabrics even share the same
alligator-skin accessories. First of all, many people just find it more politically correct (that’s for you to decide), and second, real exotics are expensive. Blowing the bank on one or two items is not cheap or chic; it’s simply a bad move. As far as fake fur goes, there are such good options out there now—or go green and buy a vintage piece of fur. If you’re comfortable wearing the real thing, a vintage jacket or vest will be less than half the cost of a new garment, and you’re aiding in the
siren lips. Remember: A bad hairstyle can be brushed out or washed down the drain; horrid makeup can be taken off with a gentle cleanser and a good washcloth. But movie-star style does not happen by accident. Your hair and makeup may be trial and error now, but soon—with the help of history—your glamorous look will be tried and true. HOW TO GET A GREAT HAIRCUT Here’s a hard truth: If you have a haircut that’s not working for you, it’s either your fault or the hairstylist’s fault. Period.
look soccer-mom-ish if styled correctly. 1940s: Those Luscious Locks WHEN WOMEN WEAR VINTAGE HAIRSTYLES TODAY, most are trying to emulate the iconic looks of the 1940s. This era is my personal favorite, and I love styling models and celebrities in forties-inspired looks. This period is reproduced on the red carpet frequently because these styles are flattering and beautiful on nearly every woman. (And relatively easy to do!) Beauty in this decade was about more than merely looking good. It
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