Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady

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Overview

If you’ve ever wondered how to climb the social ladder with grace, how to feel confident in every situation, or even how to make a lasting impression (but not the kind that lands you on the latest “Worst Dressed List”)—Derek Blasberg is here, with quotes and secrets from all the socialites so girls everywhere can learn how to have class.

This hilarious handbook will provide everything you need to know about fashion, socializing, dating, and etiquette. With tons of practical tips and tools for learning to flaunt what you’ve got, dozens of specific how-tos, common no- nos, and huge blunders that even smart girls make, ...

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Overview

If you’ve ever wondered how to climb the social ladder with grace, how to feel confident in every situation, or even how to make a lasting impression (but not the kind that lands you on the latest “Worst Dressed List”)—Derek Blasberg is here, with quotes and secrets from all the socialites so girls everywhere can learn how to have class.

This hilarious handbook will provide everything you need to know about fashion, socializing, dating, and etiquette. With tons of practical tips and tools for learning to flaunt what you’ve got, dozens of specific how-tos, common no- nos, and huge blunders that even smart girls make, this tongue-in-cheek book will train you to be a lady, and not a tramp!

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Publishers Weekly
“I can categorize the young women I’ve met through my trials and travails into two groups: ladies and tramps,” writes Blasberg in the introduction to this modern manners book. With a clean design that makes excellent use of line art and photographs, the book discusses dressing properly (“Unless you’re a cheerleader or prepubescent little girl, there is no reason to run around town in a half tee”), social graces, making friends, finding love, and facing temptation, as well as works of art, film, and literature ladies should know. Blasberg acknowledges the mixed messages directed at young women, while encouraging levelheadedness and precaution (readers might want to double-check certain claims; he states that herpes “can be communicated through toilet seats”). But underlying Blasberg’s arch (and entertaining) voice are good intentions—and decent advice. Ages 12-up. (Apr.)
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Blasberg's compiled everything he's learned from Hollywood, fashion, and high society in Classy, a guide to becoming a true lady.
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New York Magazine
Fashion writer Derek Blasberg has taken note of both good and bad behavior while hanging with a high-profile set.
Teen Vogue
What's a gal to do in this age of tacky pseudo-celebrity? Enter Blasberg, whose new book may just be the saving grace.
VanityFair.com
Dispenses advice on everything from table manners to tattoos in cheeky essays...A thoroughly modern guide to living like a lady.
School Library Journal
Gr 10 Up—This guide provides wise yet hip advice on how an "extremely modern" young woman can be a lady and avoid being a "tramp," but it is so much more. Can she learn how to travel overseas or attend social events in style? Check. Can she learn to plan a wonderful dinner party, complete with correct place settings? Check. Can she learn how to avoid the wrong guy, drinking too much, cigarettes, or drugs without being a nerd? Check. Can she learn proper social customs and etiquette, and how to be a great friend? Check. She can also gain sound advice about these and myriad other important elements of life, including sensible dressing, successfully handling relationships, being knowledgeable about the world, and making good personal choices. Quotes from famous people savvy about the ins and outs of each subject addressed, plus catchy color photos and pertinent captions, add interest and flavor to the extremely upbeat and thought-provoking chapters. Humorous "self-tests" and their results reinforce the points being made. Although the content is sometimes mature and aimed at older teens and 20-somethings, with its references to such things as going to bars and clubs, legal drinking situations, or dealing with overindulgences, girls who are a bit younger can still benefit from reading this book by being better prepared to make good decisions both now and later.—Diane P. Tuccillo, Poudre River Public Library District, Fort Collins, CO

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781595142795
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
  • Publication date: 4/6/2010
  • Pages: 256
  • Sales rank: 35,930
  • Age range: 12 - 17 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.76 (w) x 8.60 (h) x 0.57 (d)

Meet the Author

Derek Blasberg is a fashion features editor at 10 Magazine, has a column in Russian Vogue, and is a frequent contributor to the London Sunday Times, Details, Women's Wear Daily, Another Magazine, Japanese Vogue, Teen Vogue, and Bergdorf Goodman Magazine. He lives in New York City.

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  • Posted April 14, 2010

    A MUST FOR ALL SOCIALITE-WANNA-B'S!

    This book was funny, informative, edgy, and animated all in one. I'd read about its release and pre-ordered it so that I'd have it on April 6th when it came out. The book is very colorful and vivid. The pics and illustrations really let Derek get his point across when describing transforming oneself from classy to trampy, and it's really just a fun read for all young ladies that may be caught up in today's faux paus by the young elite. I loved it!

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 7, 2010

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    A must read for ladies everywhere!

    I had heard so much buzz about this book in the months leading up to it's release on twitter. I bought the book the day it came out and read it within the first hour of purchasing it. Derek Blasberg's witty repartee is showcased amazingly throughout the book. This book shows ladies everything from etiquette to style and everthing in between. It's full of wonderful illustrations and photos that give a visual aid for nearly everything that Derek stresses. This book challenges girls to act more like ladies and less like tramps. This book is tongue-in-cheek, fabulous fun. In other words, I LOVED IT!

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  • Posted March 4, 2012

    This book is very informative and gives the perfect guidelines f

    This book is very informative and gives the perfect guidelines for a women who wants to be well educated . And teaches you the mannerisms that a lady needs to be classy.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 25, 2011

    Classy is a Classic

    Received as a gift and I absolutely dig it. Its an easy read and a funny one as well.

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  • Posted July 2, 2011

    Loved this book and living by it!

    This book was a great find for me. I am 100% for how you present and carry yourself. This book is a good polishing tool for young women and women who want to be classy ladies. Even the little tips about fashion at the airport were great. This is a great book and a must read for everyone.

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  • Posted February 27, 2011

    EVERY GIRL HAS TO HAVE IT!

    This book is amazing! Everything it is totally true and totally practical and its written with a great sense of humor! if you are girl no matter your age you have to read this book trust mee... you wont regret it!

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  • Posted October 3, 2010

    Class: It's just not something you attend

    I had heard of this book via Teen Vogue a while ago, but didn't (regrettably) pick it up until recently. And I haven't been able to put it down since...it is definitely a book worth reading and it is also worth the money! Essentially, this book is for everyone...and teaches us young women and girls how to be more ladylike, how to be the perfect hostess and plan parties (this was one of my favourite chapters), and even gives tips on what to read as well as watch. I think we could all do with a little more class in this world.

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  • Posted July 5, 2010

    The Classy Excellence

    I loved how this book wasn't just one of those self-help guides that made everything TOO practical: it was just enough to guide any girl on how to become one of those A-list, classy celebrities, even if she never stepped foot on the red carpet. I loved this book because of all it's good laughs, great advice, and the ability to be advice that you would never forget. It deals with all aspects of a girl's life, not just teaching you which fork is for which meal. It deals with everything a normal young lady could relate to and is definitely worth giving a shot to read.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 29, 2010

    Great book

    I bought this book just a few days ago. I haven't been able to put it down since! I literally carry it with me everywhere with hopes that I'll get a chance to finish reading it. Its got some funny bits in it along with some really relevant things.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 23, 2010

    Great book for any for teenagers

    My daughters love this book... It's simple and quick information on manners and etiquette for today's society.

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