While entertaining and easy to read (with a few inside jokes for her YouTube subscribers) I ultimately found it a bit repetitive. There were a lot of listicles about senseless things, which started out funny, but after a while they all started to sound the same.
But still, an enjoyable light read.

I loveeeeeed it <3

I love Grace Helbig.

I had high expectations for this book because of that. [b:Grace's Guide: The Art of Pretending to Be a Grown-up|22168240|Grace's Guide The Art of Pretending to Be a Grown-up|Grace Helbig|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1400631688s/22168240.jpg|41509269] has been something of my guide book since moving to uni, so I was hoping that this book would prove to be something similar. It was. The book manages to perfectly mix deeply personal insights into Grace's life (with the opening to the book being the most personal I think Grace has ever gotten, and for that I certainly have a new level of respect for her), witty jokes about fashion that perfectly encapsulate Grace's personality, as well as a look into Grace's personal style recommendations (which, let's be real, I'm probably going to take inspiration from now because she manages to balance the line between looking put together and also so comfortable most of the time). Plus, like her last book, there are pages dedicated to advice from her mum that you can't help but smile at because they're so well intentioned and adorable. Not only that, but this book is beautiful. The photographs are really well shot and are wacky and fun whilst still showcasing various fashion looks and referencing iconic fashion moments. The design is clear and clean, much like in her last book, and the colour palette used is delightful.

Not only that, but I'm a teenage girl who lives her life 90% online. I've struggled with my body image since I was 12 or so, constantly feeling like I wasn't good enough. 7 years later, I still struggle from time to time. This book really helped to put things into perspective for me when it came to my image of myself; knowing someone as gorgeous and beautiful and talented as Grace had struggled with her body image too helped to make me realise that literally everyone deals with issues with their body too.

I really think a lot of teenage girls would benefit from reading this book. It sums up Grace's persona as the 'awkward older sister of the internet', being inspiring, witty, genuinely helpful, and just all around great. Grace had a lot to live up to following Grace's Guide, and she did not disappoint.

I just couldn't make it through this book. I was hoping it would be similar to Lauren Conrad's, Style, but unfortunately it was not. The format of the book made it really hard to get through and I just decided that I have too many other things I want to read. Sorry, Grace!

This was everything I wanted it to be. Fashion and style are hard. And Grace Helbig captures that in a book. She never claims to know everything, or anything, about what she is writing. By talking about what works for her, sprinkling in some humor and a heavy dose of sweatpants, Grace is writing a book that says "who the f*ck cares" and telling people to do whatever makes them feel comfortable. She dresses for herself, and after reading the introduction I can really appreciated her don't care attitude. Also, I had a deep investment in the outcome of the sweatpants diaries and they did not dissapoint. I hope Grace's next book is less guide, and more memoir because I want more.

would die 4 grace helbig

Originally i wasn't going to purchase as I thought that i had no interest in fashion and styling books. But I had to buy this after reading Grace's first book 'Graces guide', with her style of writing she is able to put humour into almost anything, ( the diary from the pants perspective for example is hilarious). also the small stories that she has written about her life and experience with style whilst growing up add a more personal touch to this book; thats gets you wondering when is Graces next book out, because i need to read it immediately.

only style book worth reading

2.5/5* I had reasonable decent expectations for this book. To make it easier I chose to opt for the audiobook option. I ended up pretty disappointed, this was nowhere near as funny or interesting as I had anticipated.