Elements of Style

Elements of Style

By Phillip Bloch

1998, Warner Books

272 Pages


From the Cover

It's illusive...effective...indefinable...it's style.

And now top Hollywood stylist Phillip Bloch breaks it down to the basics - and shares insider insights from the fashion industry's elite.

Famous designers like Giorgio Armani, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Richard Tyler, Dolce & Gabbana, and others discuss the definition of style and how it influences their unique aesthetics. Then the world's top professional photographers and hair and makeup artists reveal tricks of the trade, share their inspirations, and tell how they work with stylists like Phillip to create that lasting image.

The ultimate fashion reference, ELEMENTS OF STYLE contains close to one hundred and fifty gorgeous glossy celebrity photos to illustrate Phillip's thoughts on:

Defying rules and defining personal style
Working with fabrics, prints, and textures
Choosing silhouettes that enhance your shape
Using color to accentuate the positive
Giving great attitude
Use it as your personal glamour guide to express your best qualities - inside and out. Get inspired by the fashions that make the stars sizzle - Drew Barrymore in diamonds, Courtney Cox in Faux fur, and Samuel L. Jackson in chinoiserie. Then bend the rules, build on the basics, and let ELEMENTS OF STYLE help shape your most show-stopping look ever!

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When the biggest stars ask what to wear... Phillip Bloch is there!

He helps Jodie Foster and John Travolta accentuate the already extraordinary, and defines signature styles for Sandra Bullock, Faye Dunaway, and Will Smith. And now Phillip Bloch, Hollywood's premier stylist, is stepping out of his celebrity circle to share his expert advice with you.

Great style doesn't have to be couture. Phillip gets creative with his clients, and his choices will inspire you too, when you dress for work, parties, anytime! He'll tell you what's classic, what's hot, and what's definitely not... How to look sexy without getting arrested...danger points to avoid...key accessories to acquire...and hundreds of other insider insights to expand your dressing options and get you ravishing results.

So whether you want to re-create your look or just fine tune it, ELEMENTS OF STYLE is the perfect resource to instruct and inspire you to your sensational best.


Table of Contents

Introduction

The Symposium

The Designers

The Elements of Style - flowers, diamonds, skirt, pants, shirt, pastels, satin, stripes, jeans, T-shirt, vest, gown, ruffles, feathers, neckline, layers, funky patterns, leather, slit, velvet, sweater, animal print, hats, floral, tank top, beads, sheer, midriff, chinoiserie, shoes, tuxedo, sequins, lace, metallics, faux fur, black, red, white, chiffon, suit, slip dress, brocade, coat

The Photographers

The Hair & Makeup Artists