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What Would Jackie Do?
by Shelly Branch, Sue Callaway
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Hardcover: 304 pages
Publisher: Gotham (December 29 2005)
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An Inspired Guide to Distinctive Living
What was it about her, dammit? Almost from the moment she made her debutante turn at Hammersmith Farm in 1947, it was obvious that the elegant sylph known simply as 'Jackie' possessed something enviable, intangible.

Chapter 1: Exude Grace in Everything You Do
It's an alluring and terrifying idea. After all, Jackie O was the model for how to do practically everything right. There was the indestructible coif, chic whether windswept or tethered by a silk scarf.

Chapter 1: Noblesse Oblige For Beginners: How to Be a Goodwill Ambassador to Strangers, Colleagues, Malcontents
Jackie preferred hailing taxis to get about in New York City. And in those yellow chariots, she would sometimes lean forward and do what so few ever bother to do: ask how the driver's day was going.



Book Description

From fashion to finance, a sophisticated and entertaining guide that shows readers how to attain the elegance and practical smarts that defined Jackie O

We can't help but want to be like her: Exuding unmatched poise and style, she continues to fascinate people of all ages. But how would Jackie have handled the twenty-first-century? What would she think about a society that celebrates outsized egos, instant everything, and casual rules of conduct? How might she dress for the office, scan for a man, accessorize a home — and get away from it all when necessary? With intriguing research, commentary from today's experts, and fond reminiscences from those who knew and admired the first lady of perfection, journalists Shelly Branch and Sue Callaway now offer a sparkling answer to the question, What Would Jackie Do?

Applying Jackie's philosophies to every aspect of contemporary life, including relationships, office politics, family matters, and entertaining, What Would Jackie Do? is a trove of advice, featuring:

  • Noblesse Oblige for Beginners
  • How Not to be an Interchangeable Woman
  • Mastering the Effortless Rich look
  • The art of attachment: lessons on sex, marriage, and men of consequence
  • Career Whirl: Pearls for Getting Ahead
  • Caftan in a Kelly bag: How to travel beautifully
  • O- Behave! Anti-brat strategies for parents
  • En Suite Home: Perfecting Your Domestic Pitch

The next best thing to having Jackie O. as a personal adviser, What Would Jackie Do? reveals the practical wisdom behind an icon and gives all readers a piece of the Jackie mystique, be it of the heart, the mind, or the home.

About the Author

Shelly Branch

Shelly Branch is an editor at The Wall Street Journal, where she also writes on retail, fashion, and pop culture. She was a staff writer at Fortune and Money, and has contributed to numerous other national publications. She lives in New York City..

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Sue Callaway

Sue Callaway has been an editor at Fortune, Esquire, and Men's Journal. She has also served as general manager of Jaguar Cars U.S. and as director of marketing for Ford's luxury brands. She lives in Laguna Beach, California, with her husband and two children..

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