Review: Classy By Derek Blasberg
mercredi 21 avril 2010 
My friend Kate Ringo Suzuki from the blog Everyday Glamour has kindly agreed to serve as the first guest columnist for I Want To Be A Roitfeld and we are thrilled to welcome her witty words of wisdom to these pages. Kate has reviewed Derek Blasberg's new book Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady for all of us to enjoy. Merci mille fois, Kate!
Everyday Glamour Book Review: Classy
By Kate Ringo Suzuki
Etiquette books are for sissiphants who wear twin sets and sensible shoes and sit around crocheting pot holders. Or so I thought. Enter small town Midwestern boy turned Big Apple fashion journalist, Derek Blasberg, author of Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady. Mr. Blasberg has a bone to pick with all you fabulous young ladies out there who have trouble differentiating between what’s sexy and what’s skanky. Oh yeah. You see, he’s a sensible guy, (coming from Missouri and all), who has had the lucky opportunity to not only travel the globe but also attend some pretty amazing parties in the New York fashion, art, and social scenes.
Mr. Blasberg has seen some class acts and he’s also seen some trampy vamps. It truly annoys him that the tramps have been getting the spotlight lately. I mean, hello! Britney Spears, I’m talking to you, put on some panties and learn how to exit a car properly! With role models like sweet Britney (and more) how can an Everyday Glamour Chick (E.G.C.) be expected to know how to have appeal without resorting to exposing her nether regions?
Look no further, E.G.C.s! Classy is a user-friendly style and etiquette book that can turn any skank into a sophisticated, alluring, well-rounded, and classy young lady. Chapters are set up like magazine articles, replete with charts, illustrations, snazzy quotes, and best of all, before and after pictures. After pictures get the “Yes: That’s Classy!” seal of approval, while the before pictures get the “No! Tramp Stamp.” badge. And it also doesn’t hurt that the book itself fits neatly into most handbags — for easy reading wherever you go!
So remember, E.G.C.s, being nice and polite doesn’t mean you’re a stick in the mud, dressing like a blow-up doll isn’t the only way to get attention, using your “inside voice” can be more powerful than a dozen screaming skanks, and being well-rounded has nothing to do with your proportions! Classy, by Derek Blasberg, gets the Everyday Glamour stamp of approval!
Everyday Glamour Book Review: Classy © 2010 Kate Ringo Suzuki. All Rights Reserved.
Classy images courtesy of brunchatbarneys.blogspot.com.
Julia Restoin-Roitfeld in Books, Derek Blasberg, Fashion, Kate Ringo Suzuki 
Reader Comments (16)
Just say "No" to skanks! Thanks for the review, Kate.
lol, you captured the "classy" sentiment perfectly, michael. you can read it when i am done if you like, thank you again for getting me a copy, i love.
Maybe you're right; maybe I will add this to my must-buy book list. You've converted me!!
Great review from Kate.
Thank you for having me!
Milla, so glad that you liked Kate's review! It is definitely a fun little book, I'd love to know what you think once you get into it.
My pleasure, Kate! Thank you again for your wonderful review.
Ooooh found some clothes to add in my Must Have list! *_*
Glad you like, LadyLindy!! What pieces inspired you?
Oh how I LOVE Kate and her fabulous blog!!! I am bookmarking this page and sending myself an email to buy this book!
Howdy, tbf! Nice to see you! Isn't Kate fabulous? She was a darling to agree to be my first guest blogger, I love her way with words. I heartily recommend the book also, I am really enjoying it.
Thanks Kellina! You always have great info up!
Thank you kindly, tbf, you are such a sweety!
I gave in and just ordered my copy from Amazon... I'm weak but I love it!!
Tee hee, j'ai juste acheté des huiles essentielles sur Amazon, je peux comprendre !
; )
I think you will like Classy, it is a fun read and perfect in small doses. I love books that you can pick up and thoroughly enjoy with no commitment.
Okay, I have the book and yes Kellina, money well spent! Very witty book!
Wonderful news! So glad that you are enjoying his wit, Milla.