Synopses & Reviews
andlt;Bandgt;You are more than what you wearand#8212;but what you wear is still important! A tween guide to personal fashion and flair.andlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;What you wear can be a powerful form of self-expression, and true style is about dressing to express yourself so you feel self-assured and confident in any situation. Fashion is also a great way to discover your unique personalityand#8212;and show it off to the world!andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Expressionistaandlt;/Iandgt; covers everything you need to know about fashion, including how to identify your own Fashion Persona (Classic, Natural, Romantic, Dramatic, Trend Tracker, or Mood Dresser), set up an awesome closet, track trends, shop on a budget, dress for your body type, and more. Packed with tips and quotes from fashion icons as well as fun quizzes and resources galore, this book is must-have personal style inspiration!
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"Jackie Walker and Pamela Dittmer McKuen take the role of fashion and the societal pressure on girls to achieve an idealistic image and treat it as a way to self-empowerment and respect for others."
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"For preteens confused by fashion and style, this informative guide will help introduce some basic concepts with a healthy dose of encouragement and self-discovery.
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"Jackie Walker and Pamela Dittmer McKuen take the role of fashion and the societal pressure on girls to achieve an idealistic image and treat it as a way to self-empowerment and respect for others." < b=""> Dr. Marlene Seltzer <>
Synopsis
You are more than what you wear—but what you wear is still important! A tween guide to personal fashion and flair.What you wear can be a powerful form of self-expression, and true style is about dressing to express yourself so you feel self-assured and confident in any situation. Fashion is also a great way to discover your unique personality—and show it off to the world!
Expressionista covers everything you need to know about fashion, including how to identify your own Fashion Persona (Classic, Natural, Romantic, Dramatic, Trend Tracker, or Mood Dresser), set up an awesome closet, track trends, shop on a budget, dress for your body type, and more. Packed with tips and quotes from fashion icons as well as fun quizzes and resources galore, this book is must-have personal style inspiration!
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Pamela Dittmer McKuenandlt;/bandgt; is a full-time fashion and feature writer for a dozen consumer, trade, association, and collegiate magazines. She began her writing career as a suburban fashion reporter for the andlt;iandgt;Chicago Tribuneandlt;/iandgt;and#8212;after first modeling, producing fashion shows, and teaching charm and beauty classes to young girls. Pamela writes a monthly style column for andlt;iandgt;Chicago Lifeandlt;/iandgt; magazine as well as inserts in the Sunday editions of andlt;i andgt;Theandlt;/iandgt; andlt;iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;i andgt;Theandlt;/iandgt; andlt;iandgt;Wall Street Journalandlt;/iandgt;.