Ready For Absolutely Nothing: ‘If you like Lady in Waiting by Anne Glenconner, you’ll like this’ The Times

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This is one of the most iconic royal tiaras that many fans will instantly recognise but only a few people have been seen in it over the years I loved almost every story on it, except for the poo ones. She is so honest about her life and hr problems E.g. an alcoholic, bipolar mother. So well done for overcoming her own alcoholism too. This is a frank, but mainly amusing memoir and there were many laugh out loud sections or bits where I found myself thinking, 'what did she just say' and for the most part it was enjoyable. Constantine writes like a dream. She has had, it could be argued, the perfect life for a memoir. Raised with wealth and connections, having a relationship with Princess Margaret's son for some years and then finding herself first in the world of fashion and then in the world of television, there is a lot of meat on the bones of this book.

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stars. An absorbing memoir of a really fascinating life, yes one of great privilege, (which gives great anecdotes), but also one with many challenges. Susannah comes across as a resilient, funny and reflective woman who isn’t afraid to lay out her faults and also laugh at herself. Princess Charlene's hoop earrings perfectly complement her pixie cut as she wraps up in chic wintery coat An intimate, relatable and funny memoir from Susannah Constantine, our favourite fashion guru and one half of the hugely popular, Trinny and Susannah's What Not to Wear Susannah Constantine has dealt with a number of demons in her life and makes no attempt to hide her shortcomings here. She was in her late 20s before she discovered the world of work and found that she had more than a modicum of intelligence and capability. Until then, her father and his accounts with Harrod's etc. provided her with all the income she needed and a 6-year relationship with Princess Margaret's son, Viscount Linley, took her into the hedonistic spheres of the leading aristocracy. The second half of the book I found less absorbing, mainly because the timeline was chopped up so much, and interspersed with anecdotes that whilst funny or salacious didn’t really add to the picture of the woman for me. Whilst honest about her problems with alcohol they aren’t put in context. It was more a series of recollections.Interesting memoir of a upper class English party girl who moved in lofty circles. The first half was zany, fun and interesting, but the second half tapered into a more predictable autobiography with lots of self examination and adult behavior. Just like growing up. Princess Margaret’s son’s first word is something that’s incredibly unusual and his mother reportedly once revealed it herself… If you think you know Susannah Constantine you may be surprised to learn the truth. That she made her name as a 'style guru' from What Not to Wear is actually the least interesting thing about her. Princess Margaret’s 'absolutely livid' reaction on her Lady-in-Waiting’s wedding day apparently didn’t go unnoticed by the bride…

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This darkly funny, confessional memoir from the star of What Not to Wear tells all: from her posh upbringing and the dishy details of her career in fashion to her journey as a recovering alcoholic. If you're hoping for all the goss on What Not To Wear, you'll be disappointed. Neither the programme nor Susannah's close friend Trinny are given much space in this book. Instead, it is a fascinating, detailed insight into the everyday lives of the wealthy and aristocratic. Our servers are getting hit pretty hard right now. To continue shopping, enter the characters as they are shownHailing from the lovely city of Dublin, Emma mainly covers the Royal Family and the entertainment world, as well as the occasional health and wellness feature. Always up for a good conversation, she has a passion for interviewing everyone from A-list celebrities to the local GP - or just about anyone who will chat to her, really. The title Kate Middleton took from Princess Margaret because of her and William's go-to place for romantic getaways Emma holds an MA in International Journalism from City, University of London, and a BA in English Literature from Trinity College Dublin. Like some great Renaissance artist, Susannah Constantine’s life may be divided into three distinct eras. Early Constantine was high Sloane; she dated David Linley, the son of Princess Margaret, and went to Balmoral, where she witnessed Mrs Thatcher battling with the Queen for control of a Brown Betty teapot. Middle period Constantine is mostly all about her television career, when she and her friend Trinny Woodall made a living out of telling women what not to wear (in this capacity, she once explained to me that I had “saddlebags” and should immediately burn the coat I was wearing). Finally, there is the current epoch: late Constantine. At 60, her focus is on her family, on her “exceptional” home in the West Sussex countryside, and on her writing. This memoir is her third book; she has also written two novels. “A modern-day Nancy Mitford,” says Elton John encouragingly. Susannah Constantine is a novelist, journalist broadcaster and podcaster with over 25 years experience in the media and 50 years of f**k ups under her belt.

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Queen Camilla looks stylish in a preppy navy suit and glasses as she and King Charles fly in style to Kenya She was the person who encouraged me to have my own opinion, to encourage me to stand by it,” recalls. “She was so resourceful, so practical, and not embarrassed by anything. There was a great deal of comfort.” It is a really entertaining read, but this was a book of two halves for me. The first half was a brilliant, brutally honest and fast paced read, covering her childhood through to her relationship with David Armstrong-Jones. I was totally fascinated by her world and what is was like to grow up in upper class Britain in the 60s/70s, being educated to be a society wife. I felt totally transported.

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Rather than being chronological, it seemed to jump all over the place and the strangest thing is that a big chunk of her life – when she made her name in What Not To Wear – seems to be missing. She goes from her early career as a fashion designer’s gofer/ house model, straight to her ‘celebrity’ appearances on Strictly etc. This is particularly weird when you consider that her book is titled ‘Ready for Absolutely Nothing’ because her education and upbringing were merely preparation for her becoming a society wife.

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When asked if she believes she would have been able to handle the pressure of marrying the Queen’s nephew, Susannah’s of two minds. It’s amazing to think she built a whole career around advising women how they might look more stylish ( What Not to Wear began on the BBC in 2001). In her royal days, after all, she sported a look that was “somewhere between Victoria Wood and Fergie” (polka dots, plentiful ruching). But I don’t know, for all that it must have been lucrative, that it made her happy, even if it was only after it ended that her boozing began in earnest (she once appeared drunk on QVC). Somehow, though, she got through this bad patch. A turn as Anton Du Beke’s worst ever partner on Strictly Come Dancingwould, indeed, one day be hers (in 2018), and it surely says something about her charmed life that, in the small hours, it’s Ann Widdecombe of whom she thinks enviously, the former politician having somehow made it to week 10 of that redoubtable, long-running talent show. The first half of this memoir covering her upbringing and love affair with Princess Margaret's son (and also becoming friends with the princess) was fairly interesting but the second half was a little scattered and uneven. I knew nothing about her TV show so the omission of that part of her life didn't mean much to me and some of the "British-isms" went over my head, but she was candid in most of her musings although there were times I rolled my eyes at her self-admitted sense of self-importance and naivety in real people struggles. However, all in all, this was an entertaining read, especially for those who like a little "dirt" with their memoirs -- and I admit I am one of those readers. PDF / EPUB File Name: Ready_for_Absolutely_Nothing_A_Memoir_-_Susannah_Constantine.pdf, Ready_for_Absolutely_Nothing_A_Memoir_-_Susannah_Constantine.epubOther people have done far greater justice to this book than I can but it is an extremely good read from a woman born into a wealthy family at a time when a woman’s role was simply to marry into a good family and not be expected to amount to a great deal. READY FOR ABSOLUTELY NOTHING is for fans of The Crown, royal followers, readers of LADY IN WAITING, What Not To Wear fans and anyone who likes a gossipy memoir with bold faced names and a drop dead sense of humor.