Dimensions
152 x 203 x 14mm
This book is not about saving, hoarding, sheltering, or even particularly revering money. Its author, Anna Johnson, is not inherently thrifty in any way - she is not a teabag squeezer or a penny pincher. And yet, she's figured out how, with a little savvy and forethought, one can enjoy the finer things and live well on much, much less.
* Food: Abundant food is more impressive than expensive food: a mountain of clams steamed in a simple tomato and broth with warm baguette costs peanuts and immediately sets a theatrical mood.
* Style: Master the art of wearing thrift-store vintage by figuring out your best decade: forties for pear shapes; thirties and sixties for narrow hips.
* Leisure: On a stifling summer day create a luxurious in-home bathroom spa by dressing in a light kimono and cotton slippers and soaking in a cool petal strewn tub with a plate of sliced mango.
* Traveling: Go somewhere slightly odd in Europe (the opera houses in Poland are just as pretty as Paris).
Anna's practical yet poetic philosophy runs throughout: money is the heartbeat of life but it is hardly the soul. By tapping into our own inventiveness we can live richly without so many of the props. Adorned with Anna's gorgeous full -color illustrations, SAVVY CHIC is the savvy source for any woman looking to save money without skimping on style.
