My one and only T&S book. Worth a space on my shelf! - Rated 
This is the only Trinny and Susannah book I have bought - an impulse buy - but I'm glad I took a chance. There's lots of practical advice delivered in a witty but unpretentious manner, and kudos to the two women for using their own bodies to display the how-to's and (more importantly) how-not-to's throughout. I've wasted too much money and time on magazines when really all I needed was this savvy, eye-opening and thoroughly enjoyable tome. Thanks T&S - next payday, I'm off down the shops with more back-up!
One book too many - Rated 
Having found the previous two books by TV's fashion police useful, I was really disappointed with this. It's a typical example of a book too far. It's much longer than the others, but contains far less information, most of it recycled from the past two and presented in a less helpful or interesting way.
The book is overlong, padded out with irrelevant glossy photos and giant quotes. There's nothing in the book that couldn't be found in any woman's magazine, which would also be more up to date. If you want fashion advice then you'd be better off to buy the first two books. This one just isn't value for money.
A few flaws, but useful nonetheless - Rated 
Although a few things seem to have been thrown in for padding (irritating supersized text is used in the introduction to every chapter, and the entire "No-Cost Wardrobe" chapter could be reduced from ten pages to one line - swap clothes with friends! Revolutionary), this book will nonetheless earn its keep on your shelf. There is an extremely useful and comprehensive section laying out how to combine different colours, which can really make a difference to the way you dress and help eliminate those frustrating 'nothing-to-wear' mornings. The chapter dealing with accessories is also particularly good - it boils down to a few simple pointers, but take them on board and you'll be surprised at what an effect they have. Personally I thought the beauty and make-up chapters were a bit unnecessary - Trinny and Susannah aren't exactly the first people who'd spring to mind if I wanted advice in that department - but they're solidly written and contain plenty of information and product recommendations. There's also a full chapter on dressing during pregnancy, and tips on looking your best in holiday photos. All in all, by no means perfect, but I find myself dipping into it an awful lot.
Don't knock it until you have read it! - Rated
I thought I'd buy this for my Mum for inspiration, but ended up flicking through all of it myself, and found the tips they gave very true. I'd like to think I'm a pretty astute dresser, but even then I do get bad dress days when I run out of ideas and nothing matches, and I don't want to just go and buy a new outfit. It is then that I go back to basics with their colour charts, and accessorizing sections, reworking separates that I already have. You can't go wrong with a bit of advice from time to time. Brilliant reference book, and small size!
Lots of fun and colour... - Rated
I loved this book. It was exactly what I was looking to help me with colour matching. I love colourful clothes and learned how to combine items. "Black is such an easy colour to fall back on", I thought till I read Trinny and Susannah's ideas about black. Too true... The advice on styles for differenct body shapes is also great, only I wish they would deal more with women who have more than one problem area eg. large breasts and big buttocks or fat thighs with skinny calves. The advice on accessories was wonderful. I never thought that bone structure played such a role in what suits women in terms of necklaces, bangles, earings etc. And I certainly agree with the idea that the older you get the less colour on your face to achieve a natural look with your make-up. Too often we see older women overdone and overdressed. They look ridiculous. Thanks to the authors this book was well worth it.
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