How to live large on LESS....City Chic (Book Review)

With the economy affecting so many of us these days, it sucks to have to worry about even the smallest of purchases! A few years ago, we never used to worry this much, remember?? So, this is where this lovely book, City Chic, comes in, sent to me by Source Books....thanks! So, all of us modern women want to live nicely & be able to afford the things we have worked for right?? This book talks about how money may be an object, but it shouldn't be an obstacle.

With plenty of tips & tricks for:

Home Decorating (big ideas for small places)
Cash saving culinary tips and price saving pantry ideas.
Behind the seams: Shopping, tailoring & dry-cleaning , DIY style.
Go Green: Save the environment & your checking account
How to use the web to your advantage
How to creatively cheat at looking chic
and much more!!

Plain & simple, City Chic by Nina Wildorf, is an insider's guide on how to squeeze the most style out of a small salary! I read this book this past weekend & recommend it! Get your copy here. ($14.99).

14 comments

AnonymousMarch 04, 2009
I bet I could apply these tips is overly expensive Tokyo-- it took US years to save up for a condo and home.... and the condo is still SMALL by normal standards but double in price..

I think women who budget ... including myself are wise, you don't have to compromise so much but beating creative and looking around .... we saved a lot
Absolutely LadylikeMarch 04, 2009
Sounds great, thanks for the post :-)
pink cupcake vintageMarch 04, 2009
looks good! i'll have to check that out!
Julie at Belle VivirMarch 04, 2009
Very good idea.
Pretty Little Things for Home & LifeMarch 04, 2009
I bought this book possibly 6 years (?) ago... and looks like it's gotten a face-lift. It was a huge lifesaver for me when I was younger as I contemplated leaving the nest for the first time. Still to this day, I go back to it for tips and tricks. It's looking pretty dog-eared.

Also, I must add that for something similar I highly recommend The Modern Girl's Guide to Life by Jane Buckingham. Less financially based, it's a guide to making it in the big, bad world!
AnonymousMarch 04, 2009
Ahh, I NEED something like this! Thanks for sharing Jen!

P.S. The cover is very cool, looks like something you would design very Sex Pistols-ish
AnonymousMarch 04, 2009
Hmmmm, i can really use that book...
Jen of MadeByGirlMarch 04, 2009
20 SOMETHING SUPERHERO:
You are correct, this book was out a few years back and it is now totally re-vamped and much more informative for these difficult times. : )
Jen of MadeByGirlMarch 04, 2009
You're welcome MISS B ! : )
Jen of MadeByGirlMarch 04, 2009
GIRL JAPAN:
WOW, that is pretty impressive either way..because I know Japan can be quite $$$..just like NYC where I used to live. AND i agree...looking around has many advantages...you will always find a better deal if you take the time.
Learning Spanish at 41March 04, 2009
Nice resource, thanks. It's become a challenge (and actually a bit of fun) to shop within our budget. Not living on a budget is just not an option if anyone--single, married, female or male--wants to enjoy life now and especially down the road.
AnonymousMarch 04, 2009
THanks for talking about this book, I've been thinking about checking it out for a while now!
Fiona CartolinaMarch 05, 2009
Hey I have this book!
Two great minds think alike jennifer :-)
Love your blog BTW
AlkemieMarch 05, 2009
I was looking at this book previously on Amazon but wasn't sure the topics it actually contained. Thanks for the book review Jen!

Girl Japan - I was addicted to 100 yen shops when I lived in Japan. LOL. I loved Daiso.

Cheers,
Karen O.

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