Look Books: Stylish Reads from Alexa Chung to Chanel

In this crossover between Penelope's Bed's Books, Beauty and Style sections, I take a look at what I consider to be extremely inspiring, must have fashion reads from Edmonde Charles-Roux's detailed biography Chanel to Scott Shuman's street style bible The Sartorialist Closer and, fashion's indispensable it girl, Alexa Chung's It.
 

Fashion can represent anything from what you wear going to work every day to outrageous outfits worn down the catwalks of New York Fashion week but, either way, fashion is an art form and style is something inherently natural in certain people who guide the way.

Tongue in Chic: How to be Parisian

Intelligent, often hilarious and, let's face it, extremely educational all wrapped up in one super chic, beautifully designed bundle, How to be Parisian, Wherever You Are is a must read for so many reasons.

You want a real lesson in timeless style? Look no further. Beauty is natural but well earned and maintained. Style does not involve brash big letters but a much-loved statement piece with the rest of the outfit dressed down. It's important to make an exceptional effort to look effortless. These are some of the key points throughout How to be Parisian, a guide that actually really helps you learn how to emulate Parisian chic - while never taking itself too seriously - which makes this such a light, engaging and endlessly enjoyable read.