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City Chic

The Modern Girl's Guide to Living Large on Less

by Nina Willdorf
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Live the luxe life on less

You're a Modern Girl embarking on a fabulous life in the city, working hard and playing even harder. Money may be an object, but you refuse to let it be an obstacle. That's because what you may lack in funds you make up for in daring and desire. Completely revised with more tips and tricks than ever, City Chic is your practical insiders' primer on how to creatively cheat at being chic. From food and drink to personal maintenance, and from fashion to home décor, City Chic covers everything a Modern Girl needs to know.

  • Big idea decorating for small spaces
  • Cash-saving culinary tips
  • The best websites for scoring deals
  • Go green: save the environment and your checking account
  • Maximize your iPod for full party potential
  • Establish your perfect signature cocktail

    • PRAISE FOR CITY CHIC

    'City Chic is constantly inventive, amazingly granular, and a blast to read.'

    Dany Levy, founder/chairman | Daily Candy, Inc.

    'I love the book. If only I'd had it for the past ten years—it would've saved me lots of heartache, bad furniture, and most importantly, money... It gives you license to scrimp and pinch—and makes you feel more empowered to do so.'

    Gigi Guerra, brand marketing director of Madewell | former editor of Lucky magazine

    'City chicks no longer need to turn tricks or sell dope in order to have a glamorous lifestyle— just read Nina's brilliant book.'

    Simon Doonan, creative director for Barneys New York | author of Confessions of a Window Dresser

    'Being an 'it' girl has never been about how much cash you had in the bank, and now is the time to embrace your inner recessionista. Willdorf's book proves that being frugal and being fabulous are not mutually exclusive.'

    Lara Cohen, news director | Us Weekly

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    • Release date

      March 1, 2009

    • Formats

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9781402247835

      • EPUB ebook

        • ISBN: 9781402247835
        • File size: 3977 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Reviews

      • Publisher's Weekly

        May 1, 2003
        Bursting with random tidbits--e.g., bakeries often slash prices heavily right before closing; it's best to shampoo your hair every other day, not daily; blue is supposedly an appetite suppressant, thus not a great color to paint your kitchen--Willdorf's handbook for the chick-lit crowd actually contains lots of useful information. The glossy magazine vet (she's written for Glamour, Worth, Entertainment Weekly and Teen Vogue) provides a cheat sheet for 20-something women dealing with life on a budget in a big city. There are chapters on home decorating (complete with tips on seasonal curbside shopping); body care (suggesting exercises you can do anywhere); food and drink (listing cash-saving dinner options); and clothes (insisting"white tennies over tights are not an option here. Don't even think about it."). Of course, any woman who's lived in New York for a few months already knows the drill, but Willdorf's book may appeal to newbies and those considering making a move to a more urban environment.

      • Library Journal

        February 15, 2009
        Editor in chief of "Budget Travel" magazine and the author of "Wedding Chic", Willdorf has updated her delightful guide to living well on a dime. Although aimed at women in their twenties and thirties, women in other age brackets will also appreciate the author's hints for saving money in many realms of their lives, including home furnishings, make-up, entertainment, and laundry. Money-saving ideas range from exercising at home to storing food properly. The book's appealing layout includes bulleted lists, appropriate quotes, and drawings. A natural selection for public libraries.

        Copyright 2009 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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