About this item
A book worth its weight in gold - or what one charges on a gold card. Written by two fashion experts with deep experience in fashion shopping and styling, How to Win at Shopping is perfect for the woman who loves to shop - there is priceless information on every page. And perfect for the woman who hates to shop - here's the game plan to make it work. And for both, hundreds of ways to save money, time, and aggravation. Page after page is filled with knowledgeable insider tips, the hows and whys of shopping smart: Always beware of prices in carpeted areas of a store. Three-quarter sleeves are always flattering. Sometimes, for certain items like T-shirts or knits, it makes sense to shop in the boys' department. For shoes, the best toe shape will always match your best neckline.
About the Author
Emmy Award® winning stylist and author David Zyla has been a pioneer of authentic style on the runway, television, and Broadway for twenty years. Zyla is the author of The Color of Style (Dutton) , Color Your Style (Plume) and How to Win at Shopping (Workman) . His belief that the key to one's personal style comes from the "style DNA" of the individual stands alone in a fashion world that follows trends and one-size-fits-all dos and don'ts. "When I was only five, my parents would ask for my opinion on what to wear whenever they had a special event." This later developed into a philosophy that has given him the opportunity to help thousands of people discover their authentic style and make a mark in all areas of the fashion and design world. His design credits include Lifetime's Devious Maids as well as ABC's General Hospital, Port Charles and All My Children for which he received the 2010 Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design Emmy Award® as well as five prior nominations.
David Zyla's unique platform on style makes him a frequently quoted authority on fashion and color in the media. He has been featured in a variety of broadcast media including The View, The Nate Berkus Show, Marie, Martha Stewart Living Radio, The Jane Pauley Show, Playboy Radio, CNN Style and appears regularly on Jewelry Television. He has been profiled in People and The New Yorker, and his work has been featured in publications including Life & Style, USA Today, Traditional Home, Cosmopolitan, Women's Wear Daily, Brides Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Reuters, The Chicago Tribune and The Los Angeles Times.
