Cynthia Rowley

Who is the Swell girl? She s the one who can throw an emergency dinner party, then clear the table at her neighborhood pool hall after dessert. She can take the dress the tailor ruined & turn it into a conversation piece. She makes it all look easy, which isn t as easy as it looks! That s why she needs Swell, the ultimate guide to navigating life s curves. This is a style manual filled with smooth moves, & plenty of joie de vivre. Rowley & Rosenzweig share their flair in swinging prose. They offer ways to: duke the frowning maitre d to score the bistro s best table; look slimmer in photos without dropping a pound; turn a corny souvenir into a cheap but charming hostess gift; live like a pathological optimist; chase down a bus in skyscraper heels; & much more. Illus.… (mer)