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Camilla Morton’s early career plan included being a shy yet talented pianist or possibly a painter. Never did she dream (until she went to study fashion at St Martins) that she would end up being on first name terms with Manolo Blahnik and John Galliano. After a steady stream of talking her way into fashion shows she was most certainly not invited to, cutting out countless pictures from Vogue (which I’m sure is illegal) and working for absolutely anyone that would listen to her pleas, she got offered a job working in Paris, packed up her vast shoe collection and begun assisting John Galliano. However, missing London and her writing, Camilla moonlighted with articles for the Times Newspaper until she was offered a job that would take her back home, where she didn’t have to speak French. Galliano was not pleased by this, offering a job of his own to keep her in Paris. With this dilemma, Ms Morton did what any truly ambitious girl would do – and took both, earning pittance but loving every second. Alas, for a woman whizzing around Europe with such a hectic existence as Camilla Morton, it was inevitable that on returning to her hotel after abandoning her belongings in her room, she found her rather cheap accommodation devoid of any of her luggage. Of course, who does a women turn to at times of great despair? Mr Galliano, who upon seeing the distraught Camilla sans all her fabulous clothing, helped write a list of all the things she was useless at, supposedly to cheer her up. On finding there were 250, she began wondering how this was going to help the fact that she was broke, clothes-less, and now aware that she was terrible that 250 things. Galliano’s reply changed her predicament in an instant, ‘No, my Lala, you are going to write a book!’ Of course when John Galliano says you’re going to write a book, you are going to write a book. The result are two How-To books that cover everything from how to pass your taxi expenses off as ‘SF’ (Stiletto Fatigue), to picking up doggy doo with style. The perfect fusion of fashion knowledge, and writing talent .  How to Walk in High Heels ‘The most fabulous instruction manual the world has ever seen’ Vogue As proof that Camilla’s first book hit a note with women all over the world, How to Walk in High Heels has been translated into twenty different languages and became a Sunday Times bestseller. This book instructs and pre-prepares women on how to deal with situations they didn’t even know they would have to contend with, all with the utmost elegance and Audrey Hepburn inspired panache. Not only is this book incredibly well researched and full of celebrity input, but Camilla Morton writes with such humour and style that even the most depressing of situations are redeemed merely by the way in which she advises you to carry yourself. This book will show you that even though gentlemen on white steeds are sparse when your car has broken down, your heel snapped clean off by your attempts to fix it and your mobile has no signal. Before reaching for the bottle, reach for this book and watch your glam-factor increase by the sentence. Buy Now  A Year in High Heels: A Girl for All Seasons With a foreword by Manolo Blahnik, and oozing A-list advice, Camillia Morton brings out another glorious How-To book for those of us now hooked on her previous style guide. A Girl for All Seasons is organised with advice relating to each month of the year, allowing for everything from beach-bod drama to dealing with the family at Christmas. I certainly learnt a great deal and having tested many of her solutions in real life, find that they actually work, giving women the confidence boost and knowledge to drive them that little bit further, whether it be at work or in the mall. Camilla certainly believes in all those who ‘walk into the unknown in their Blahniks!’ and her extensive fashion experience keeps you stylish every step of the way. Buy Now |
| Posted: 20/08/2009 17:33:17 Last Updated: 02/09/2009 11:12:41 |
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