The Meaning of Sunglasses: And a Guide to Almost All Things Fashionable by Hadley Freeman, $4.44

This hilarious guide, written by the deputy fashion editor of the Guardian, explains the meaning (hidden and otherwise) behind every chic item in a wardrobe. The dry humor and clever quips will have you looking anew at everything from florals to footwear. And pay particular attention to the short chapters, “Logos: the bleating of the insecure” and “Hair Extensions, and when you realize you no longer understand the young.”

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