The Fabulous Girl's Guide to Decorum

Review
?Can a girl be absolutely fabulous and a pillar of civility at the same time? Ceri Marsh and Kim Izzo think so, and their smart, authoritative guide to modern urban manners gives life to the girl of our dreams: sexy, sophisticated and well dressed, yet never less than perfectly considerate. She?s a gem, and so is the book.? ? Mark Kingwell

??She?s smart, fun, stylish and, of course, beautifully well-mannered. She?s the girl you admire, the girl you want to be.? And ?she? can be ?you? ? with the proper amounts of aforethought and home study. Such encouraging notions come by way of Toronto fashionistas Kimm Izzo and Ceri Marsh in their updated book of etiquette for the modern girl. The chic duo tackle these life complications and more, all with a view to arm readers with a ready sense of what the savvy, confident career gal would do to save the hour.? ?Toronto Star, Arrivals

??it?s a fun, quick read because of its elegant prose and cheeky voice?there is something truly admirable about The Fabulous Girl?s Guide?I liked the book?s honesty and non-judgmental tone?it assumes the voice of a truly excellent girlfriend, who gently advises but never reprimands, no matter how shocking the situation.? ?Daphne Gordon, Toronto Star

?In a world filled with rudeness, it is refreshing to read a book that dares a young woman to be ?grand? ? in the same way that Jackie Onassis, Holly Golightly and Coco Chanel were models of taste and diplomacy?Izzo and Marsh?give advice that seems ?retro? but is actually as solid as the pillars of civilization itself?This timely, self-help guide also functions as a crash course in survival for those sweet young things who have been dazed into dysfunction by watching Melrose Place, Jerry Springer and Limp Bizkit videos. Absolutely everything is covered in this book, from what to wear to a job interview, to how to leave your lover, to what kind of utensils should be stocked in your kitchen.? ?Donna Lypchuck, Globe & Mail

?I graciously admit after reading this Carrie Bradshaw-meets-Peggy Post handbook that I had a thing or two to learn about being fabulous?These tips we should know (but don?t always) are cleverly dispersed between clips of fictional tales of girls with decorum getting by in the real world ? fabulously.? ?Flare Magazine

?The Fabulous Girl?s Guide to Decorum by Kim Izzo and Ceri Marsh hauls Ms. Manners into the new millennium?In bright, snappy prose, they offer solutions to such dilemmas as sex with your boss (not always a no-no for ambitious FGs), the classic how to meet his/her parents (courteously, of course), and what to do when the condom breaks (a fast call for the morning-after pill). A fair bit of tongue-in-cheekery makes the book witty as well as wise.? ?Elle Canada

Book Description
Good manners will make you fabulous. Good manners will make you sexy. The well-mannered get invited to more dinner parties, see their career aspirations blossom, and have a wider array of friends and eligible suitors. So if you want to become your most fabulous self, read on–The Fabulous Girl’s Guide to Decorum is your ticket to becoming the girl you want to be.

Authors Kim Izzo and Ceri Marsh know first-hand that today’s young women require etiquette advice that speaks to their modern sensibilities. Yes, we girls need to know how to write a perfect thank-you note and set a proper table–but we also need to know how to handle a one-night stand, how to ask for a promotion, what to wear at an art opening, and when a budding romance should move from supper to sex.

With The Fabulous Girl’s Guide to Decorum, Izzo and Marsh have written the etiquette guide for the new millennium and created the ultimate icon of style for the 21st century: The Fabulous Girl. She’s liberated but chic, impeccably mannered but never a snob, confident but compassionate, full of verve instead of vanity. She’s the epitome of Audrey Hepburn-esque style and savoire faire at the workplace, at a dinner party, and even in the bedroom.

The Fabulous Girl’s Guide to Decorum addresses all aspects of urban life, including careers, friendships, families, entertaining, socializing, romance, and sex (these days they don’t necessarily go hand in hand!) and provides invaluable advice on how to navigate these tricky waters with unfailing grace. From what to wear at a power lunch to how to behave at a film premier, Izzo and Marsh address topics such as:
·Coping with an office backstabber
·Taxi and door-holding protocol on dates
·How to handle an affair with the boss
·Hosting the perfect dinner party
·How to handle fair weather friends
·Protocol for first-night sex
·The 10 things an FG will always have in her handbag
·Saving face when a male buddy has become too attached
Charming, witty and eminently practical, The Fabulous Girl’s Guide to Decorum is as essential as the little black dress and a must for every young woman’s bookshelf.

The Fabulous Girl's Guide to Decorum

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