The Bookworm: Standing Out by Katie Price/Jordan

'From my early teens I've been an exhibitionist and from the time I started senior school I was desperate to look different. I've always gone for clothes that make me stand out, rather than blend in with the rest of the crowd.'

Nobody stands out from the crowd quite like Katie Price. The world can't help but sit up and take notice of her every move. Ever since her early modelling shoots, the camera lens has never been off her and even in those early days, it was clear that a star was born.

Katie Price isn't one to follow trends. Unafraid to do whatever it takes to look how she wants, she doesn't play by anyone else's rules and she always does things her own way.

Here, Katie Price opens up her make-up bag and throws open the doors to her wardrobe. She talks about how her image has changed as her career in the spotlight has evolved and how what she wears affects her relationships with her her family, her fans and the press. She reveals all her top tips on looking and feeling good to get the best out of life including what she wore on the night that Jordan was born, how she puts together an outfit to make a statement and she talks frankly about her fascination with cosmetic surgery. Find out which style crime makes Katie say 'there's just no excuse for it' and who makes Katie think did you actually look in the mirror before leaving the house? And what are the must-have items that Katie just can't live without.

This is Katie's guide to looking good, living life and being happy, inspiring others to be confident about the woman they are and the woman they want to be.

"There's been confident, and then there's been deluded"

[Fashion]

This is Katie Price, so be prepared for me-me-me rather then talking to the readers and photographs with constipated smoldering facial expressions [& too many of her body] thoughout the book, as she takes us on a journey of her changing "sense of style" over the years.

To be honest I'm struggling to recall any valid pointers clothes wise to mention here. Most of the 'tips' are just laughable; make sure your diamonds match your outfit, wear 'very high heeled stripper shoes' [with ankle socks. She's not tasteless] and short, tight clothes on nights out. Plus, remember to buy your clothes in a smaller size for "a svelte look". I honestly don't know if she's just taking the piss or if she's being serious...

There are a few valid tips scattered throughout the book, but it's all basic stuff that we've all read multiple times in countless magazines: When going out keep flat shoes in your bag and if you feel bloated then wear black. 


The lasting quote that stuck with me happens shortly after that she tells us we can be looking fabulous on a tight budget; "The other day I spent seventeen grand on Versace bedding at harrods. It was ridiculous. I just thought, Well I better have the best f-ing sleep ever" - half the things mentioned in this book are just her showing off how rich she is. Totally classless; but then what did I expect?

"If I've chipped a nail - oh my god, I just wouldn't feel happy leaving the house"

[Beauty]

However it's the stuff relating to beauty that really got me wound up. She has had skin cancer, yet her favourite way to keep her skin 'looking good' is to use a tanning bed. She justifies this with "we've all got to die from something". In other words, it's worth a early, painful death and leaving her young children behind, if she gets the skintone and texture of an orange. You also get botox tips and advice on "getting the most from your boobjob. Some really fantastic advice & help for her mainly teenaged fans - helps the insecurity set in early.

The entire section is her showing off how rich she is again: Get facials every week, fly to LA to redo hair extentions every three months and get botox every six months. Very relatable...

[WARNING; the hair removal bit gave me nightmares [shudder], I wish I could forget it. What a class act she isn't]

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Presenting Katie's ten style commandments

(So you won't have to bother reading the book)

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1) Make sure you match

2) Don't be afraid of colour

3) Grooming - it's not just for horses

4) Keep it comfy...

5) ...but suffer to be stunning

6) Don't be a slave to fashion

7) Never worry about the weather - or what other people think

8) Confidence is key

9) Don't forget to look in the mirror - from all angles!

10) You don't have to splash the cash to look good

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RRP

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Hardback: £20

 Paperback: £12.99

You can easily find secondhand editions Online, from around £1. The hardback editions are easier to find.