Will the sacred act of reading ever go out of fashion? Never, we hope! These 7 fabulous books are treasure troves of beauty and fashion tips, and belong on every stylish woman’s bookshelf

1. The Little Black Book of Style by Nina Garcia

Consider this book all you need to cultivate your own signature style. Written by Nina Garcia - former fashion director at Elle and Marie Claire magazines and fashion judge for the hit TV series Project Runway - you can rest assured that you’re learning tips from a pro. The Little Black Book of Style will have you putting together tasteful outfits in no time.

2. Beauty Evolution by Bobbi Brown

With beauty and makeup advice from ages 20 to 70+, you’ll learn something from this book whether you’re a college freshman or a retired mum. This is one of the rare beauty books with more words than perfectly-styled photos (the pages are jam-packed with tips, with only a few visual aids!) Besides skincare and makeup, Beauty Evolution covers other topics like leading a healthy lifestyle, pregnancy, cancer, etc. It also shows a positive attitude towards aging, which isn’t commonly seen these days.

3. It by Alexa Chung

Your fashionable friend will appreciate It by Alexa Chung. The British model filled her first book with artistic doodles, soulful musings, intimate photographs and details about her glamorous life as a front-row regular. She also gives her advice on matters such as taking the perfect mirror selfie and getting over a difficult heartbreak. If all else fails, remember how great it’ll look on your coffee table or bookshelf!

4. #GirlBoss by Sophia Amoruso

#GirlBoss is the ultimate guide on how to take over the fashion and business world. Nastygal founder Sophia Amoruso shares exactly how she went from dumpster diving to founding a $100M company in the short span of eight years. A combination of a casual narration style and intelligent business/life advice makes this book a clear winner, and worthy of its spot on the New York Times bestseller list.

5. The Woman I Wanted to Be by Diane von Furstenberg

There you go, one of the most beloved designers’ autobiographies out there. What more could you want? Diane von Furstenberg offers valuable insights about beauty, aging gracefully and building a business. Fashion fans, put this in your to-buy list, stat.

6. The French Beauty Solution by Mathilde Thomas

Ever wondered how the French manage to stay slim (despite nibbling on croissants and macarons all day), escape aging and stay effortlessly chic, all at the same time? Mathilde Thomas, the founder of skincare brand Caudalie, shares the secrets of French women with classic French joie de vive. She knows what she’s talking about, too - simply Google her name and you’ll see that the mum of three has barely a wrinkle on her face, so we’ll follow her advice to a T.

7. Confessions of a Beauty Editor by Linda Wells

Ever wanted to know what it’s like being a beauty editor of a famous magazine? In Confessions of a Beauty Editor, Linda Wells reveals her top insider expert tips from her years of being Editor-in-Chief for Allure magazine. This book contains just about everything you need to know about beauty, from nail-filing to making your very own DIY spa.