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Dec 26, Rykia rated it it was ok. I first heard about this book when reading Stover's "Bohemian Manifesto" and was excited at the prospect of the Bombshell version of that. For those of you who may not have yet read Boho Manifesto, it breaks bohemians down into several different categories, gives a basic overview of that bohemian's approach to life, art, love, style, etc.
What you get with "The Bombshell Manual of Style" is a much more shallow approach. Surely not every bombshell is the same? But according to these, Bombshells ar I first heard about this book when reading Stover's "Bohemian Manifesto" and was excited at the prospect of the Bombshell version of that.
But according to these, Bombshells are only really categorized by hair color. This books basically just gives a list of perfumes, foods, designers, etc that all bombshells like and then backs it up with "evidence" based on the lifestyle of mostly classic film actresses who are all generally agreed to be bombshells - Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Bridget Bardot.
I remember reading Bohemian Manifesto and feeling inspired to connect to my own inner bohemian because Stover made it all seem so accessible if you had the core bohemian ideals and attitudes.
Going into this book, I expected the same thing - the feeling that I could connect to and unleash my inner Bombshell but Stover makes "Bombshellism" seem too much like a construct to connect to in any way besides in maybe the very first chapter.
Even trying to look at it without comparing it to "Bohemian Manifesto", it's a boring read of miscellaneous trivia and lists. Pick it up if you love TCM but only if you're particularly interested in the actresses mentioned before , but otherwise, leave it on the shelf.
Apr 25, Tess rated it liked it Recommends it for: Someone who needs some fluff. This book definately isn't cerebral, but it's enjoyable and fluffy. Full of tips and stories on being a bombshell, from the clothing, to the boyfriends, to the makeup. Like I said, nothing deep, but enjoyable and silly to read. Apr 09, Kelsie Ravenkroft rated it it was amazing. As a lover of retro fashion and old movies, I adored this book! Jan 16, J rated it really liked it Shelves: humor.
Cute book, but really, I can't live in granny panties like Marilyn Monroe. Feb 06, Dane rated it really liked it Shelves: glamour. I adore this bubbly little book. I wish it were twice as long. This is the third time I've read it, and every time, it inspires me to buy nicer underwear and jewelry. Mar 20, Cameron Toney rated it liked it Shelves: style. Through the teachings of this book I have learned that I am not a bombshell.
I love flat shoes, short hair, vanilla tinged perfumes, and I think that no one who is over the age of six should throw a tantrum, and according to this volume those are not bombshell qualities. But that is not to say that I disliked this book. It has a bubbly, amused sort of charm that is infectious. And, though I may not be a bombshell as defined by this book , there are some bombshell lessons I can incorporate into my Through the teachings of this book I have learned that I am not a bombshell.
And, though I may not be a bombshell as defined by this book , there are some bombshell lessons I can incorporate into my life. Perhaps the best lesson is that you should be yourself without apology. Take joy in what you find joyful, know yourself, and, whenever possible, order champagne. That is a message I can get behind! Feb 04, Rose VanCrayle rated it liked it Shelves: books-read-in This one was okay.. Apr 05, Alexis rated it it was amazing. It's very cute and it inspires me in my journey to be more feminine.
Love the artwork! May 20, Kevauna Poncho rated it it was amazing. I read this book just after leaving my abusive ex-husband. I had no idea how much this played a huge role in my healing process! Great book! I need this in my collection. The perfect book for feminine ladies that are obsessed with old Hollywood glamour and men lol. Nov 09, Ksenija rated it it was amazing Shelves: lifestyle.
Deceptively fluffy book with great take on what makes a feminine style and how to create more alluring everyday existence. Jan 06, Mariah Mehus rated it liked it. Feb 20, Apryl Anderson rated it liked it Shelves: set-adrift-from-my-shelves. I read this in pursuit of style. It's nice to know that the style I've got isn't "bombshell" so much as "dah bomb. Apr 03, Myridian rated it liked it Shelves: beauty-fashion. I'm giving this book three stars solely on the merit of the illustrations.
I remember checking this book out from the library years ago and falling in love with Toledo's exuberant women; and I love them just as much now. The text is another matter completely. I can't decide is Stover is celebrating bombshells or making fun of them. Maybe it's a little bit of both. This book is basically a list of, "bombshells like this; bombshells don't like this. Bombshells do this; bombshells don't do this," b I'm giving this book three stars solely on the merit of the illustrations.
Bombshells do this; bombshells don't do this," backed up by movie quotes and snippets from the lives of the generally agreed upon bombshells.
While she makes a point of saying that bombshells are intelligent, some of the things she says are ridiculous. Really, bombshells like the movie Tarzan because it has a hot guy running around with a chimp? Really, a bombshell quality is the tendency to dye one's standard poodle to match one's outfits?
I think ultimately my real argument with this book is that being a bombshell doesn't really come down to a list of things someone does or doesn't do. It's more about personal confidence, being in touch with one's sensuality, and a certain style of self presentation. I would have liked the book better if it could have spoken to women about how to embody those positive traits.
I will never be a bombshell nor do I want to be one, but I would like to play with that aspect of female identity and this book just turned me off. Feb 20, Ana rated it really liked it Shelves: non-fiction. I read this book ages ago but so much of it has stuck with me. Its filled with beautiful illustrations by Ruben Toledo and anecdotes about the habits of classic beauties, I loved this book.
I was particularly taken with the section about classic perfumes that has inspired my own hunt for the perfect fragrance. I also remember the tip not to carry your purse on your shoulder because its bad for your back. If you love style and classic good girly looks this is a great resource for finding your i I read this book ages ago but so much of it has stuck with me.
If you love style and classic good girly looks this is a great resource for finding your inner bombshell. Mar 03, Pamela rated it it was amazing. I bought this book for my bombshell little sister, but I kept it. I do think that every woman can relate with aspects of ths book. I feel that this should be a must read on every woman's reading list. While reading this I thought: "ugh, I want to be a bombshell! The book is fun to read and each page I bought this book for my bombshell little sister, but I kept it.
The book is fun to read and each page put a smile on my face. I truly enjoyed this book. I will be reading it again. Jun 20, Kate rated it liked it. A nice collection of classic Hollywood glamour, but a little too dramatic for a girl looking for real protocol. I may be a brunette, but I've never had a tantrum as the book would have you believe.
Sometimes it feels as though the author could not decided what type of book they were trying to write, mingling the ultra luxurious with the the bottom barrel; JCPenny underwear next to La Perla?
For the genre this book falls into, there are better books out there. Jan 27, Cassie rated it it was ok Recommends it for: fashionistas. Shelves: non-fiction , mental-health-and-psychology. This manual is much less about embracing the bombshell inside you, but a how-to guide of copying the bombshells of the past. It wasn't so much about creating an original style within a person, but about a cut-and-paste attitude of what to eat, wear, say, listen to, and like.
It's an interesting read, but not necessarily something I will take to heart, like some of Stover's other works. It seemed very shallow, when it could have been so much more. Jan 11, Marianne Whittaker rated it it was amazing. A fantastic book for any aspiring bombshell.
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