How to Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World

By Jordan Christy

How to Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World - Jordan Christy
  • Release Date: 2009-08-13
  • Genre: Etiquette
Score: 4
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From 157 Ratings

Description

In a society driven by celebutante news and myspace profiles, women of class, style and charm are hard to come by. The Audrey and Katharines of the world continue to lose their luster as thongs, rehab and outrageous behavior burn up the daily headlines. But, despite appearances, guys still want a girl they can take home to their mom, employers still like to see a tailored suit and peers still respect classy conduct. So is it possible to maintain old fashioned virtues in a modern world without looking like a starchy Amish grandma? Christy shows women how in this guide to glamorous style, professional success and true love...the classy way.

Full of fun assignments, notable names and real-life examples, Christy offers a new look at seemingly "old fashioned" advice. She covers diet, speech, work ethic, friends, relationships, manners, makeup, and fashionable yet modest clothing, showing modern ladies how they can be beautiful, intelligent and fun while retaining values and morals.

Reviews

  • Being a Hepburn in a Hilton world

    1
    By haborkirn54
    Horrible book of stereotypes and bashing people that are differ at than her. Could have said the whole book in one sentence. Do not buy! Complete waste.
  • Best book ever!!!

    5
    By Holly_Golightly06
    This book is impeccable. Evan though i am only thirteen years old i find this book very relatable. I believe that any girl my age or older should take this book as an example. The best part about this book is thw author's extrordenarly reliatic outlook on today's soceity. Most of all i love her refrence to some of the best movies like ''Steel Magnolias''.
  • A Useless Read

    1
    By Megan71985
    I rarely review things but this book is particularly awful. Its SO negative!!!! She rips women apart if they don’t think/talk/act according to her ideals. The author comes across as very bitter and resentful towards anyone who is different from her (ie, if a woman has money, status, etc.). I was hoping for a much more positive message - maybe empowerment?? - for women.
  • Absolutely Disgusting

    1
    By ansleyrowell
    I find it repulsing that this women would claim her book is trying to build up women's confidence, when she is just tearing other women down. She is telling a women how they should act, and its disgusting. She keeps focusing on "stupid women", and I'm sorry if you disagree, but I find that quite insulting because I'm not the "smartest" person in the world, but I still have self value, and think that any other girl should too no matter how smart they are. All the author does in this book is enforce how society thinks a women should act and tear down women for things they cant control. I'm disappointed in the author for writing a book like this, and I hope I'll never have to read another book like this again.
  • How to be a Hepburn in a Hilton world

    5
    By Miss Dora p
    A book Every girl must have from 16-60 regardless it's got some worth while wisdoms and laughs.
  • Such a great read!

    5
    By audreykitchen
    This is such an entertaining and wonderful read. Let's bring back the elegant and graceful women!
  • Lovely!!!

    5
    By Cdannen1
    This book was thoughtful, positive, and well written. A must read for young women every where. Huge thanks to the author for comprising such a wonderful, helpful book.
  • Disappointed

    1
    By ktdp0189
    I'm surprised by all the rave reviews, honestly. The author focuses too much on "stupid girls" and why they're so awful. She should have just stuck to the positives of making good choices instead of ripping other women apart. Female-on-female bashing is a major problem in our society and I'm disappointed to see it as such a strong theme in her book. Judging people is not classy, Jordan Christy.
  • Excellent!

    5
    By Clemintine D.
    This book was a great and easy read. Well written and interesting I didn't want to put it down. Definitely a book all young women should read, and mothers so we don't forget how much of what we do influence those around us. I would definitely pick up this book and read it again. Audrey Hepburn is one of my role models. This book does her honor. Another great book about etiquette and Audrey's life is "What Would Audrey Do." :) Happy reading!
  • True for real world ladies

    5
    By Sara kayyy
    Such an amazing book with the advice one needs to hear from someone other than their mother. A must read for this generation before "class" is lost.