The Bra Book By Fashion Expert Jené Luciani

Jené Luciani is a top fashion journalist, editor, stylist and my go-to-fashion gal pal. I am very excited about her new book, The Bra Book which helps girls finally read, understand and discover the way to their perfect bra. It's amazing to know that over 80% of American women wear the wrong bra! You won't be a part of that statistic after reading this bra bible. Not only will you discover the right bra for you but your posture will improve along with the appearance of your figure. For more information about Jené Luciani click here to order The Bra Book click here.

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Required Reading: Narciso Rodriguez

"No one but Narciso has ever made a simple line look more stunning."-Anna Wintour

Hailed the king of minimalism, Narciso Rodriguez has stolen the hearts of women world over with his simple, elegant and sharp designs. Narciso knows exactly how to cater a garment to a women's body while still keeping the look up-to-the minute whether you pull the dress today or six years from now. In his new must have book, Narciso Rodriguez (Rizzoli), Narciso invites us into his magical world of design, inspiration and simplicity. Filled with Narciso's sketches, photographs and insightful text by Betsey Berne this book is one that you will covet now and forever.

Required Reading: The One Hundred by Nina Garcia

The One Hundred : A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own by Nina Garcia is not a read you put away and forget about after the last page. It's an essential guide you keep and refer back to as you build and enhance your wardrobe. The alphabetically ordered contents make it easy to actually remember all the fashion essentials. As a Haute Mimi fan I'm pretty sure you readers own if not all at least 3/4 of the essentials from Ray Ban Aviators to the famed Tiffany wave cuff. Even then Garcia expands on the must haves to kick your wardrobe up a notch. One will really enjoy the small tidbits on fashion history. Who knew the eternal Chanel 2.55 quilted bag was named so because of its debut on February 1955. Readers will appreciate how Garcia is very specific about her picks down to the colors of the accessories. The illustrations by one of my favorite artists, Ruben Toledo are also fantastic. This book is great for those who are new to the fashion world and would like a crash course on the industry. It's also great for us who need a refresher. Get it here.

Required Reading: STYLIST The Interpreters of Fashion

Stylists receive less credit than they deserve, but their wallets aren't complaining. In STYLIST The Interpreters of Fashion (Rizzoli) we go inside the world of fashion photography and into the realms of the most creative people in fashion. Not only do stylists choose the outfits they also hire hair and makeup, do the model castings, stay on top of the latest trends and also predict the future trends. A great book for your coffee table for leisurely reading.