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How to Be Yourself : Life-Changing Advice from a Reckless Contrarian

How to Be Yourself : Life-Changing Advice from a Reckless Contrarian - Thryft
How to Be Yourself : Life-Changing Advice from a Reckless Contrarian - Thryft

Be yourself, flaunt your unique style.

This book is perfect for anyone looking to embrace their individuality and stand out from the crowd. Simon Doonan's witty and irreverent approach to discussing fashion, socializing, love, work, decor, and family is sure to leave readers feeling inspired and empowered. With practical tips, case studies, and quotes from cultural icons, How to Be Yourself is not just a survival guide, but a celebration of one's own creativity and authenticity. And, with vintage and contemporary photographs, it's an entertaining read as well.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

How to Be Yourself : Life-Changing Advice from a Reckless Contrarian

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ISBN: 9781838661410

Description

"How to Be Yourself is a cheeky, kind and vibrant look at what it takes to shape your one beautiful and wild life." - Amy Poehler

An irreverent book of radically honest advice by renowned fashion arbiter and legendary window dresser Simon Doonan

How to Be Yourself is an irreverent book of radically honest advice by renowned humor writer and cultural commentator, Simon Doonan. Through his unconventional wisdom and singular storytelling, Simon Doonan is the ideal instructor to help readers find - and then flaunt - their own creative style and vision. With provocative wit, he walks us through every aspect of our lives: fashion, socializing, love, work, decor, and family, sharing case studies, quotations by cultural icons and practical tips.Illustrated with amusing vintage and contemporary photographs, some lifted from the Doonan family album, How to Be Yourself is an inspiring, joyful and entertaining survival guide - a literary GPS that promises to transport you away from your phone and back to yourself.


Author: Simon Doonan
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 160
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Publication Date: 14 Oct 2020
 

Be yourself, flaunt your unique style.

This book is perfect for anyone looking to embrace their individuality and stand out from the crowd. Simon Doonan's witty and irreverent approach to discussing fashion, socializing, love, work, decor, and family is sure to leave readers feeling inspired and empowered. With practical tips, case studies, and quotes from cultural icons, How to Be Yourself is not just a survival guide, but a celebration of one's own creativity and authenticity. And, with vintage and contemporary photographs, it's an entertaining read as well.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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