Great tips, great photos, and Victoria relates to people who can't and don't always buy designer stuff. I love that she lists the best stores for products, which is always helpful - and they vary in price range, for affordability at every level. I'll use it as a reference guide for jeans and black tie affairs!

I was under the impression that this book was going to be a guide to dressing yourself to look your best. I was dead wrong. It started out by saying that you don't have to have a lot of money to be classy and I agree whole-heartedly. But then she completely contradicts herself the rest of the book. She name-drops pretty much every high-end designer you could think of. It's a blatant advertisement for her denim line. It is also the most repetitive piece of "literature" I have ever read. Every subject she talks about she uses the same exact wording. She always tells you that you "this type of clothing (e.g. t-shirt) you have to spend money on if you want to look good." I could understand if she said this about one article of clothing, but she said it about ALL articles of clothing. She pretty much scrapped her statement at the beginning and the book turned out to be a way for her to show off how much money she has and how wonderful her husband is. Long story short: I read this on an airplane and I had a choice between this book and a skymall catalog. I chose the skymall catalog.

I have only made it through the 1st chapter, but so far very easy to read, she is a down to earth chic!

This was a very cute book.. I liked it a lot. I'm a totally girly-girl and share a lot of the same opinions as Victoria Beckham! I just wish I shared her hubby! hahahaha!

I bought this on a whim to read something girly while my boyfriend was out of town. I love fashion books and thought this would have some useful and fun little tidbits. Not exactly, but not a total waste either.

Victoria Beckham believes her own hype so deeply that it's almost impossible to take her seriously. When the book is not crammed with glam shots of her -- where it's often impossible to see what she's wearing, even though this is a style book -- it is filled with self-promotion in other ways. Every other page of the jeans section is her selling her own jeans line, when she recommends fragrances there's a giant picture of "Intimately Beckham" luring us in. A stupid move, as both of these lines aren't succeeding, and the book seems dated as soon as it's published. Better -- and much classier -- to acknowledge that you have your own lines in a small section, then focus on fashion and style overall. It would also be better if she had used other models to show examples of her style and fashion tips -- maybe a "posh makeover" or something. But this is not that book -- instead, the focus is suffocatingly on her, so much though that it's pretty funny at times. "Oh look at her again! Another pouty face! Long haired victoria! Short haired victoria!"

I think my favorite moment of unintentional hilarity is when victoria pleads with women not to wear bras with padding under tanks or t-shirts. Presumably one should have fake ones put in instead and have them pushed up the way victoria does? And the recommendation never to wear shorts with sneakers is ridiculous when there are fabulous little sneaks out there by John Varvatos for converse. The recommendation for high heels is, in general, myopic. There's nothing the world needs less than tiny women teetering on the edge of stilettos.

She has had an extraordinary career, even though underneath all of the styling she is a pretty ordinary looking person. When you look at her underneath all of the clothes and style she has really cultivated an image for herself -- perhaps her talent is self-invention. She is rigorous about every aspect of her appearance before she leaves the house -- something I wish was true of me.

I will also say that this book is going to be very useful on an upcoming trip to the UK, in terms of navigating high street brands for a little budget shopping.

So i'd say get it if you really like her, or if you have her exact body type and can copy styles directly, or if it's cheap, or if you care about the difference between H and M vs topshop in terms of sunglasses.

I personally have no special feelings toward Mrs. Beckham herself, although I admire her husband's originality in his style. I find her book to be a collection of fashion tips and advises, and with a lot of pictures the book is not boring at all. The book has nothing short of all other good style books out there, it cover so many subjects. I think she is a very stylish woman, and she has a good taste ( look who she picked as her partner :) )she only needs to smile a little bit, being too serious is boring but definitely not her book.

You may or may not like Victoria, but she provides a great perspective of fashion and beauty in this book. Read the book and let it inspire your own fashion style. I loved this book. Worth reading.

I have to say on the outset that I really, really wished that this was a wonderful book. I am not the sort of person who shells out my hard earned dollars on a book that is just mediocre.

But the sad truth is this book is worse than just mediocre, it is a total rip off of all the best fashion tip bibles around (and I should know, given that I collect fashion books - there was not one piece of fashion advice included within this book by Posh Spice that I had not read elsewhere before and my honest recommendation is that you purchase instead the bible "The Pocket Stylist by Kendall Farr", which is simply THE BEST).

I do not know why but honestly thought there was a chance Posh Spice could be nice but reading this book has only proven to me that she is the fakest, most shallow and detached from reality person around. For Gods sake, she WEARS FAKE TOENAILS, SHE'S WORN HAIR EXTENSIONS, SHE SAYS SHE REFUSES TO GO ON A TREADMILL BECAUSE SHE CANT IMAGINE WEARING JOGGERS YET REFUSES TO TAKE OFF HER REQUISITE HIGH HEELS (this made me wonder, is she really that short? Only a very short person could be that obsessed with heels...)

Buying this book was like purchasing a book from the fake desperate gold digger Imelda Marcos - it left me feeling shocked, embarrassed and disgusted (at myself) all at the same that I could purchase something written by someone so fake and contrived. (Was I too fake and contrived? Is that why she appealed to me?)

Honestly her best asset is her super hot husband David Beckham and if he left her the worlds eyes would be on the next young sexy thing he chose to be with and the world would finally see how cheap Posh looks in comparison.

I am now torn between keeping this book so as to remind me of the fake person I hope I NEVER, EVER become or selling it on e-bay in order to recoup some of my dignity and respect. I think I might go for the latter and put it towards the purchase of the classic and very expensive photo book of Kate Moss who is the true style queen.

Honestly compare the two ladies Kate and Posh and it will be quite evident who is real guru of fashion:

Kate always looks relaxed and that in itself is beautiful and highly stylish. It also looks as though it took minimal effort, as though she could join in an impromptu game of soccer in the park or have a good rough and tumble with the kids. She is simple, effortlessly stylish and best of all NATURAL. So why not steal her style tips instead?

Whereas Posh, gosh what can I say other than to me now she looks (and the book confirms her to be) truly contrived, like an insecure teenager trying so hard to fit in, but who at night cries herself to sleep because it is all such hard work and the mask that she was hiding behind she can no longer take off because it has become her life.

I didn't want Posh to be such a try-hard but that is what the book confirmed her to be...and unfortunately nauseatingly so

It differs from the Hardcover slightly but that is my only complaint,but the new photos are fabulous

I picked this up expecting a stuck-up book that would ridicule American styles and recommend designer collections that I could never afford (why did I buy it? I've always loved Posh Spice...). But I was so pleasantly surprised to find that this book is an incredibly practical guide to dressing well and embracing your own personal style. Victoria recommends high-end designers, but also recommends affordable vintage stores and cheaper trendy stores like TopShop and H&M. The thing that surprised me most about this book was how good it made me feel about myself; like any woman, I certainly have my fair share of "fat days," but this book emphasizes that no body can pull off EVERY look (she even shares a few trends that don't suit her flawless body!), and that you have to find what works for you and what makes you feel beautiful. I loved this book, especially the lists at the end of every chapter that summarize the best place to shop for certain items. Highly recommended!

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY! This book is pure GARBAGE! This is the worst book on the market! Just another "celebrity" expounding on their views of fashion - or at least what they consider to be fashion. Okay - so she's a Spice Girl and married to David Beckham, but more importantly she won't be caught dead without her high heels!! (OMG!) 384 pages later, I was literally bored to tears. She likes to wear sexy underwear for herself (okay, what woman doesn't!) and she LOVES wearing blue jeans (again, what woman doesn't!). Give me a break! If I lived in England, this book would be a great help, but since half the stores she frequents are not in the United States - we're all out of luck and I guess, not in style. I give this book "1 stiletto" - for lack of substance and no real fashion advice. Ladies, unless your some pre pubescent tween and a fan of the Spice Girls, don't bother with this book.

Reading this book was like having a sleep-over with your best girlfriend and trying on everything in the closet!Victoria has such an easy likeable style in her writing, and such a keen sense of humor! I found it not only informative, but much more entertaining than the other fashion books out there. I highly recommend this one - I tore through it in less than a day. As a Mom, I also found it refreshing to find that there is one Pop Princess out there has real STYLE - and plans to keep her "knickers" on! Thanks Vicoria!

Posh this book is great thanks for the tips and how to dress like a diva. She is very feminine and understands image and how important it is in this business and real life. You can either look like a slob or pulled together btw that Blackwell person has major head issues not sure if he is blind or stupid when he put Posh on the worst dressed list. In my books you are amazing thanks

I received this book as a gift and could hardly wait to begin reading it. I couldn't resist initially flipping through the glossy pages to get a sneak peek at all the great pictures of VB. I loved seeing some of her more famous outfits drawn on paper by the designer then to be realized on her. Hey - if only we were all so lucky to have designers lined up to dress us. I'm a big fan and was happy to see she 'kept it real' with 'victoriaisms' throughout the book referencing her children, mother, sister or gorgeous hubby. Each subject is broken out by intuitive chapters and truly a fun read to all the girly girls out there. I'm looking forward to trying some of her recommended makeup & treatment finds. The only drawback was that many of the recommended stores were all based in the UK. It would have been nice to have seen a variety of niche US brands/stores other than the classic Saks, Gap or Abercrombie & Fitch. Oh and one more thing - she prefers an 11cm heel... that's a 4 1/2 inch heel to US girly girls.

This book was
1. No duh fashion advice and
2. Blatently promoting her brand dVb.

I love fashion and I am not a snob about it, but this book provided no solid advice for me except to try out Elizabeth Arden's Eight-Hour Cream. One exerpt was "do not wear a white bra under a white shirt - it shows! Wear a nude bra instead." Not sure about you ladies, but I have known this when I was 12 getting a training bra. It would have been a much better book if it wasn't meant for UK women and if it had more pictures/drawings of what is in style. Reading it simply does not do the trick. On the bright side, it is a fast and easy read.

That Extra Half an Inch is the story of, well Victoria Beckham. I thought that this book was not so much a guide to fashion and choosing pieces that are right for the wearer, so much as an autobiography of Victoria Beckham. I thought that all Victoria mentioned were: David, mother of three, her fashion line, her time as a Spice Girl, blah, blah, blah. Is it any coincidence that this book was released in the United States at around the same time she moved here? And the shameless name dropping! Where do I start with that? Most of the brands she recommended were designer labels. And, it seemed as though on every other page there was a picture of Victoria!

Also, I thought that she could have done a better job at Americanizing this version of the book. It's all well to mention cute inexpensive clothes and the stores you can buy them in, but it doesn't help me one bit if most said stores are in the UK! I wish a little more research had been done with regards to buying in America, because there are some truly fabulous places here in New York that sell exactly the same type of clothes and accessories that Victoria's book talks about. Another example of the fact that this book was too UK-based was that at one point she explained to the reader what Abercrombie and Fitch is. And, she used too much British slang.

All that being said, however, she does give some great tips on finding clothes that are right for a woman's body type. Otherwise, her advice was kind of generic. But the drawings are pretty.

If I ever found someone that had the same fashion views as I have. A must have for all fashion divas...I'm ready for another release!!! Thanks Victoria!!!

I was lucky enough to get a signed copy from Mrs. Beckham herself before she came to California and I've treasured the book immensely. It's such a fun read with really practical advice and glamourous photos through out the book. She's quite witty and clearly has an appreciation of fashion and making the most of what you've got. Although the shops she suggest are mostly in London - it doesn't matter, I received her hard copy well before the big move so I'm sure she'll do an update after some time here in the states. I highly recommend this book for any fashion enthusiast and especially if you're a fan of hers.

Love this book! She's awesome...great advice, pics, stories. Best fashion book I've purchased. (I also have Zoe and Garcia's books...they're good, but this one's better!) Gives a directory of stores to shop. Very inspirational!

I'm a beauty product & fashion junkie. I'm not a die-hard VBeckham follower. I'm a regular person with an average budget. Yes, she raves about brand names (clothing) that most of us can't or won't afford, but that didn't take away from the charm of the book.

I'd compare this book to a girl sitting down & writing about her favorite girlie things & sharing what she's learned along the way. If you're looking for specific guidelines on fashion & beauty...or looking to be told what to do, you will be disappointed. If you enjoy the ramblings & thoughts, and like to be inspired by the sheer joy & excitement fashion plays in the life of another girly-girl....get it! I will re-read this book section-by-section and enjoy every second of it. It makes me think more about what I like & what I don't like.

Ok, let me just be honest. I only bought this book because I have an unhealthy obsession with Victoria Beckham, but I was pleasantly surprised. Being an avid lover of fashion, I can tell a good style guide from a bad one. This, while a little bit in the middle, tends to be more of a good style guide. It has a lot of valuable information about clothes, beauty, and other fashion-related issues, with plenty of label/store suggestions that all range from cheaper stores like H&M, to the more pricier Louboutin's and Jimmy Choo. All the while, with a conversation-style writing on Posh's part.

My only complaints, however, is that this book seems to be like one big advertisement for dVb (Victoria's label with husband, David). In each section, she has incorporated a "...oh, and I've created something just as good for dVb" element, which tends to be boring and mundane.

Also, while she does address SOME cheaper stores and labels, the majority of the book is written for someone who has money like her (I added up the value of her "bath and body care kit" and it came out to somewhere in the upper $700s for about 10 cosmetic products), which clearly, most of us do not have.

That all being said, if you follow her tips about style and fashion, you will look amazing (a sexy blonde bob, optional.).

I love this book. It has so many good tips and it is better than the Rachel Zoe book! Buy it if you're into fashion (even just a little bit).

I read this book while recuperating from surgery and I have to say it was perfect for taking my mind off my health issues. It's surprising. I didn't expect Victoria Beckham to come off as fun and likeable as she does. Now to the point of the book: Does it offer good fashion advice? Yeah, it does. She's spot on when she disses the kitten heel shoe. Unless you are built like Audrey Hepburn (I'm not)it doesn't do your legs any favors. She's excellent in the makeup chapter and even though I don't wear jeans her jeans chapter contained everything you need to know. I wish everyone would read it before buying a pair. It would cut down on a lot of public ugliness.

The chapter on getting ready for a party was excellent and timely for this season. I liked the chapter on maternity dressing and appreciated the chapter on how to wear hair extensions.

Overall this book made me happy and I plan to keep it and refer to it for years to come.

I bought this book as a gift for my wife. (I hope she doesn't see this review before the holidays.) I took a look inside, and I think it's going to be a big hit. Mrs. Beckham has a talent for combining utter sincerity with self-mockery in a way that is completely irresistable. I think it would be impossible to have a bad day while reading this book.

god bless mrs beckham! i have to admit i do like our vic and think she gets a very rough ride from the press!

her musical output was as good if not better than some of the other spices but she was slated whatever she did! as a mother she was slated! so no doubt they will have a field day on this book!!!

its a great book...nobody can doubt victoria knows how to dress...the book is lighthearted and fun! if you like watching things like trinny and sussanah ect..its a must!

im not into them but found the book a lot like kim and aggies book from how clean is your house..lots of little tips to make you look a little bit better and also feel a little bit better about yourself...and no you dont need to be a size 6 to appreciate it! I also highly recommend another amazing book - How to be a Super Hot Woman: 339 Tips to Make Every Man Fall in Love with You and Every Woman Envy You Read both books!

Victoria Adams is a super-model woman of our times, with a fabulously famous and wealthy husband and three adorable sons. She became famous as a Spice Girl, but came from beginnings that were of modest means. This is why I think the average woman can relate to her words of fashion inspiration.
Victoria has a wonderful knack of expressing herself; one can imagine her pretty British accent as we read her prose in the book. She goes on quite a bit raving about the expensive stores in London and then other stores that only stock small to smallest sizes. Now, now now! How am I supposed to use that type of advice if I represent the average dress size in America? Size 10's are invited to read this book too, aren't we?
Anyhow - - - too much emphasis was placed in these foreign stores, (I went to London and never did see them!) but I think that the main thrust of her book was to get us women to reevaluate our daily look and to perhaps, inject a bit of mischeif and fun back into our everyday wardrobes. Victoria goes on to discuss the practicality of picking out what we will wear the night before, so that there is time to browse in the drawers and closets of our shopping choices. She insists that adding a bit more effort in choosing our palate of clothing, we will emerge from our homes looking more pulled - together, more mature and if we look good, that directly impacts how we must feel on the inside.
I enjoyed this book immensely; Mrs. Beckham helps to encourage us all to look terrific and enjoy our lives. My favorite dress of Victoria's in on page 175. Go take a gander at this beautiful designer frock, in colors of pure white and majestic royal blue. It's just a magnificent thing for her to place on her thin body. How nice it must be to have such a wardrobe as Victoria's! I get inspired that I can do wonderful things to improve my looks too.
Get this book and savor all the handy pointers given generously from Mrs. Beckham, from her grandiose closet in Beverly Hills to yours.
I think you will feel the joy she lives every day, and how wonderful her life is. She isn't much different than you or I; she values her modesty and I like how she is too modest to show her "knickers" in public, unlike other starletts of our times. Victoria is where she is today largely due to her as an individual possessing style and grace. I liked the book so much, I bought one for a friend recovering from surgery. HEY - if all one can do is sit around all day, healing from surgery, one may as well enjoy a healthy laugh, chuckle and giggle or two. You'll get plenty of that from this charming little book!

Better known as "Posh Spice" of the Spice Girls fame, Victoria Beckham has always been recognized worldwide for her chic, stylish look. No matter which role she plays - singing superstar, wife of David Beckham, mummy to three boys, designer - she always manages to look put together and just right. Not an easy feat as any modern woman will tell you.

Well, Ms. Beckham has decided to part with her style secrets in this fun, colorful book to help us average Janes avoid looking "frumpy or mumsy". Whether giving the scoop on jeans and proper fit, beauty care, or dressing for a special occasion, Beckhman manages to keep the tone practical, light and conversational - what you'd expect if your most stylish buddy sat you down and filled you in on the details, from where to buy to what works with what. She generously lists desginers and stores where you can acquire some of the same attire that she favors. The chapters on packing tips and maternity wear are great - surely this will help many of us poor souls be less dowdy when with child or with skies!

Some of the advice is pretty funny ("The first things I will say about dressing for the holidays is to get all images of reindeer jumpers out of your head."), some of it very useful ("When trying on new shoes, do it towards the end of the day when your feet have had a chance to expand."). Whether or not you are a fan of Ms. Beckham, you will certainly appreciate much of her counsel.

There are many lush, striking photos of Victoria looking very "posh" and chic as well as gorgeous line drawings throughout, making the book eye candy for all of us fashion lovers. This is one of my favorite parts of the book.

A couple critiques: some of the lingo is purely British and takes some getting used to (ex: she refers to tank tops as 'vests' which was very confusing for me) and some of the designers/stores she lists are NOT in America, which is only a hindrance if your sole goal is to imitate her style (not my goal). And some of these designer/stores are VERY expensive, making some of her suggesions out of reach for regular folk like myself.

Lastly, she freely utilizes every opportunity to promote her own line of clothing, dVb, a high end line that she subtly implies is one of the most stylish. Although some may find this galling or even annoying, I say bravo for her moxy and industrious spirit - what else would you expect from Posh Spice?

I just love this book. I have the hardcover version, purchased from Amazon UK, so I am not quite sure what the paperback will bring, but I think it's worth a review. I wouldn't say it's a true style manual; rather, it's one woman's love affair with clothes, make-up, and accessories, no matter what the cost, high-end or Land's End. It's written in a very warm, friendly tone, almost as if the two of you went shopping for a day and took a break for lunch. There are really nice illustrations and some fun candid photos of Mrs. Beckham that bring life to the pages. This isn't a book to read if you're looking to put together a wardrobe from scratch; instead, it's something fun to page through if you're stuck in a rut, maybe looking for an idea or two, and wanting to see how much fun it is to be extravagant.

When I heard that Victoria Beckham was publishing a style guide I was curious. I'm not a fan, but I don't have anything against her either.



Having now read it (it took a day) I'm still a bit undecided. `That Extra Half an Inch' is written in a cosy style - it's like you're having a cup of coffee with Mrs Beckham. The book is nicely set into different sections; Tops, Day Dresses, Gifts (a lovely idea), make-up (disappointing) etc. And the photos are really stunning.

That said I didn't actually learn anything new. This book is mostly a higher end where-to-buy guide. Come on - are all of the designer names Vic drops really useful to the average person on the street? Are our husbands going to whisk us off to Paris and New York for shopping? (Even if they did have the money I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you).

Also, I think the book is sponsored by Top Shop; I lost count of the number of times the shop name cropped up. We can go to Gucci or Topshop, Fendi or Topshop, and so forth. She knows the name of a high street store, we get it; Vicky's one of us!!



I'm really conflicted in my view. A lovely, if impractical, style guide. I would get another book, if one was ever published, just because of the nice, intimate writing style.