How to Walk in High Heels: The Girl's Guide to Everything
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By: Camilla Morton
Format: Hardcover
From: Hodder & Stoughton
Pub. Date: August 2005
From: Hodder & Stoughton
Pub. Date: August 2005
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2005-09-19
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 480
Ean: 9780340836057
Isbn: 0340836059
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2005-09-19
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 480
Ean: 9780340836057
Isbn: 0340836059
ABOUT THE BOOK
USER REVIEWS
"A brief flick through this book led me to believe I might find this book entertaining and a useful reference tool. Oh, how wrong I was!
I will admit the author gives a very good argument for why you should treat yourself to expensive shoes, and I liked the writing style, which was quite witty.
However, the actual content of the book was rather lacking. It covered many subjects which I found particularly questionable (such as "How to Use A Remote Control". Like, really? Who on earth is this aimed at?!) but even those which actually could have been interesting, such as those on style and travelling, were frustratingly basic and lacking any new ideas at all.
The only type of reader that I would even consider recommending this to would be a very young girl; even then, I think she would have already gleaned more useful information on the subjects covered by reading teen magazines. If this were the target audience though, why the constant talk of designer shoes and the gardening section? Confusing."
~ Written on 2008-05-17
I will admit the author gives a very good argument for why you should treat yourself to expensive shoes, and I liked the writing style, which was quite witty.
However, the actual content of the book was rather lacking. It covered many subjects which I found particularly questionable (such as "How to Use A Remote Control". Like, really? Who on earth is this aimed at?!) but even those which actually could have been interesting, such as those on style and travelling, were frustratingly basic and lacking any new ideas at all.
The only type of reader that I would even consider recommending this to would be a very young girl; even then, I think she would have already gleaned more useful information on the subjects covered by reading teen magazines. If this were the target audience though, why the constant talk of designer shoes and the gardening section? Confusing."
~ Written on 2008-05-17
"If you are self-conscious do not by this book as it will only make your self-consciousness worse!
It has to be one of the most superficial and patronising things I have ever read! Subsequently I haven't even managed to get past the first section `Greeting Your Public' due to utter disgust at what it has to say and by the way, Camilla, appearances are NOT everything.
I agree 100% with every other review in which this book was given two stars or less
I am just glad it was given to me as a present and i hadn;t actually spend money on it!
BIG disappointment!"
~ Written on 2008-02-02
It has to be one of the most superficial and patronising things I have ever read! Subsequently I haven't even managed to get past the first section `Greeting Your Public' due to utter disgust at what it has to say and by the way, Camilla, appearances are NOT everything.
I agree 100% with every other review in which this book was given two stars or less
I am just glad it was given to me as a present and i hadn;t actually spend money on it!
BIG disappointment!"
~ Written on 2008-02-02
"I enjoyed this book. It's mostly quite witty, and sometimes very useful - Morton's fashion section is particularly well informed.
However, with each section, the narrative slows down - you can tell what her area of expertise is. It's a nice, lucid read, but there isn't a great deal of substance.
Morton sometimes comes across as being one of those women that conforms to the typical female stereotype (cook, clean, look pretty) - her political stance on which party to support was to choose the colour badge that would match your outfit the most. Despite some wry comments about this type of thing, you have to wonder why she'd write a book on how to be a girl if she didn't want to fall into the stereotype (and similarly, her readers).
Also, style and appearance is CONSTANTLY mentioned - you can't fix a tyre if it means that you'll mess up your hair, etc. This is quite annoying, but that is essentially the book's agenda.
Other than that, the book is very entertaining, and it certainly provides a very sketchy guide to most areas of thought. I'm giving it 4 stars, assuming that the reader had bought the book purely for the wit/amusing guides, such as "How to wear an apron with style".
Just don't buy this book for any of your feminist friends."
~ Written on 2007-12-13
However, with each section, the narrative slows down - you can tell what her area of expertise is. It's a nice, lucid read, but there isn't a great deal of substance.
Morton sometimes comes across as being one of those women that conforms to the typical female stereotype (cook, clean, look pretty) - her political stance on which party to support was to choose the colour badge that would match your outfit the most. Despite some wry comments about this type of thing, you have to wonder why she'd write a book on how to be a girl if she didn't want to fall into the stereotype (and similarly, her readers).
Also, style and appearance is CONSTANTLY mentioned - you can't fix a tyre if it means that you'll mess up your hair, etc. This is quite annoying, but that is essentially the book's agenda.
Other than that, the book is very entertaining, and it certainly provides a very sketchy guide to most areas of thought. I'm giving it 4 stars, assuming that the reader had bought the book purely for the wit/amusing guides, such as "How to wear an apron with style".
Just don't buy this book for any of your feminist friends."
~ Written on 2007-12-13
"Fantastic buy.
i bought it ages ago and only now that i am going throuhg a house purchase did i remember, out came the book. full of amazing tips and great info! Made the whole process more funny than i thought.
A definate xmas gift"
~ Written on 2007-11-22
i bought it ages ago and only now that i am going throuhg a house purchase did i remember, out came the book. full of amazing tips and great info! Made the whole process more funny than i thought.
A definate xmas gift"
~ Written on 2007-11-22
"I love the pink cover and the swirly writing. Camila Morton gives some tips and advice on how to live your life perfectly; from how to walk in high heels to changing a plug! it's a must have for any woman of any age.
It is a modern woman's bible and I do think every woman nowadays needs a little help in doing certain things, this book has them all. I mean, she offers plain and simple explanations in plain english, especially the chapter on changing plugs and how to use a camera. So any woman can do anything she likes. This book is very inspirational and ought to be read when you're feeling a little bit down about yourself, it will pick you back up again.
Camilla also gives us some of her wit; I liked the part about going to a car mechanic's to have your car looked at, and that you should wear jeans, t-shirt and trainers and not heels because mechanics will most likely have mentally undressed you if you do! very funny and very true!"
~ Written on 2007-11-04
It is a modern woman's bible and I do think every woman nowadays needs a little help in doing certain things, this book has them all. I mean, she offers plain and simple explanations in plain english, especially the chapter on changing plugs and how to use a camera. So any woman can do anything she likes. This book is very inspirational and ought to be read when you're feeling a little bit down about yourself, it will pick you back up again.
Camilla also gives us some of her wit; I liked the part about going to a car mechanic's to have your car looked at, and that you should wear jeans, t-shirt and trainers and not heels because mechanics will most likely have mentally undressed you if you do! very funny and very true!"
~ Written on 2007-11-04