Sam Saboura's Real Style: Style Secrets for Real Women with Real Bodies

by Sam Saboura, L.G. Mansfield, L.G. Mansfield

Sam Saboura knows a thing or two about style. With a closetful of secrets, he has dressed your favorite celebrities and countless women on ABC'sExtreme Makeover. Now he reveals his insider tricks and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400097711
• ISBN13: 9781400097715
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
• Length: 191 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

inspirational for a 40 year old Mum who is out of touch with fashion

This whole book has made such a difference to me, who has been wearing no jeans, only long flowy (comfortable) dresses for the last 5 years, but after reading, felt inspired to take a baby step towards changing my look by getting some low rise jeans after Sam pointed out some of their virtues. I thought I could be a bit "past it" but anyway, I went out and got three great pairs. They all looked so great I couldn't decide which to buy. The first night I went out to a christmas do at my old work and everyone came up to me telling me that they didn't recognise me, I looked great, must have a new man etc etc. The old boss told me a few days later, how many nice things people were saying about me. I am sure the jeans made me look like my legs were longer, hips slimmer, waist curvier. My daughter complimented me, telling me I look like a model now. And they are so comfortable, not like the jeans of my youth, which felt like cardboard after washing, and which, to zip up, one had to lie flat on ones back and breath in. Now, when I wear any of those three pairs of jeans, I look just right. That is just one way this fantastic book has helped. Taking advice from this book has made me look and feel youthful again. Who'd a thought. As for the book design, it is gorgeous. The spacing and fonts used throughout are great, the way the chapters are divided, the practical tips and the "Sam says" asides all combine to make this work a delight to read. The hunky author is on the cover, and the way he writes is so friendly and down to earth, yet honest, you just feel he would be a very, very cool friend to have. Love this book. If you go to my profile page you will see the kind of books I give a 5 star rating to. Looking forward to Sam's next book now.

Enjoyed this book

I had the pleasure of meeting Sam this summer in New Jersey at a lecture at my local health center. There were about 70 of us gals and one husband--poor thing. By the end of the night, we were crying with laughter. We all had a ball getting up and showing off our outfits to learn what we could do to dress better. Sam was a hoot, adorable. This should have been a weekend long course, many of us would have gladly camped out for more. We all bought a copy of the book, and Sam gave every single woman in the room an individual consultation as he signed, Needless to say the line was long. Well, I finally found the time to sit down and read it and it did not diasappoint. I laughed to myself as I remembered all the fun we had that night. Sam knows his stuff, the book is fun to read and I loved the pictures. Even at my age we can all learn something new and if you can have fun doing it, more power to you.

Well written and entertaining

Not being one to over-analyze my fashion faux-pas' to determine whether there's a common streak, this book was a great eye-opener. It clearly explains various body shapes (including a few that were new to me) and how to best dress for them. Already I can see areas of my wardrobe that need revisiting for reasons that match Saboura's logic. And while I'm not enough of a fashion maven to follow all his tenets (c'mon, I know that cashmere - on sale or not - is not something I'll ever need in this lifetime), the overall suggestions provided are very useful. I also liked how the book read - it's almost chatty, if the written word can be so. Somehow, it makes it feel less like a how-to guide. Plus, the whole look of the book is groovy - I'd continue reading most anything that has aesthetic graphic design.

Thanks, Sam for the new, improved me!

I've always had a knack for looking in the mirror and zeroing in on the things I don't like about my body. Like many women, I've wanted to be able to simply snap my fingers and add fullness here...trim bulk there...heck, maybe even magically add a few inches to my height while I'm at it. Trust me...I never expected a book to help me do all these things. Until now. Sam Saboura's Real Style has shown me how to visually balance my proportions with the right clothing, giving the illusion of a more balanced body. Now it's a treat to look at my reflection and see the "new and improved" Jan. And I didn't even have to give up dessert to do it. Thanks, Sam.

Works for busy Moms too!

As the mother of two young girls who keep me hopping, I've never thought there was time for real style in my life. But after reading Sam's book, I've learned how to pull my look together in a way that is flattering and uniquely "me"...even if I'm simply going to the grocery store or cheering at a soccer game. Amazingly, I get compliments on even my most casual clothes, and I have Sam to thank for teaching me what looks best on me.