Book review: The Stylist

HELLO! editor Rosie Nixon’s first novel takes place over the course of awards season, taking in the sights and sounds backstage at the Baftas and the Oscars, through the eyes of fashion newcomer Amber Green.

Rosie Nixon

Mira, £12.99;

ebook, £5.99

As the season begins, the jet-setting Mona Armstrong charges into Smith’s boutique, commandeering their space and products for a celebrity fitting, all while under the gaze of a film crew.

Armstrong’s demanding reputation precedes her, and the über-stylist to the jet-setting stars is gaining as many column inches as the actresses she is dressing.

A window-dressing accident leads Amber to being hired as Mona’s temporary assistant, much to the chagrin of colleague ‘The Stick’.

This is a fun debut novel from the magazine editor, with hints of The Devil Wears Prada.

It’s full of stories that are fit for the silver screen.