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And continuing with the savvy must-read fashion books list, developed by fellow blogger Fashionista Bachelor of Science,here is part 2, which is themed Fashion Books by Celebrities or Fashion Personalities:

“Here are the books penned by celebs or fashion personalities who are willing to share their insider style tips with you.

16. Style A to Zoe – Rachel Zoe. The celebrity stylist shows you how to bring glamour into your every day life, whether you’re dressing for the office or jetting to a beach locale…

17. A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style – Tim Gunn. Tim Gunn has become one of the most trusted names when it comes to dressing the masses. In this book he shows you how to go from trendy to trendsetter.

18. What You Wear Can Change Your Life – Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine. The original What Not to Wear pair motivate you to take that five extra minutes and make yourself presentable with your own style and personality in mind.

19. That Extra Half Inch – Victoria Beckham. The queen of fashion lets us in on her fashion tips and dressing for every day. You’ll appreciate Beckham’s tone, which makes the book read as if you’re chatting with your favorite gal pal.

20. The One Hundred – Nina Garcia. Marie Claire editor Nina Garcia tells us the 100 items every woman should own and why.

21. Influence – Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen.Everyone’s favorite billionaire twins penned this book about the influential characters in their lives. Interviews with Diane Von Furstenberg and other designers are included.

22. Style – Kate Spade. A cute book with concise style tidbits that will help you edit your wardrobe and accessories so they work for your lifestyle.

23. The Little Black Book of Style – Nina Garcia. Nina Garcia gives you the essential dressing tips that will help you get through life in style.

24. American Style – Kelly Killoren-Bensimon .The former model and wife of the great Giles Bensimon, wraps up American fashion and style into this fabulous hardcover book that even those out of the fashion loop will enjoy.

25. Olivier Theyskens The Other Side of The Picture – Sally Singer. The former Vogue editor covers the career of Olivier Theyskens, the wonder kid that took the fashion world by storm and has worked at Rochas and Nina Ricci.

26. Lauren Conrad Style – Lauren Conrad. This is a go-to for teen fashionistas. The reality star shares her tips for wearable, approachable style that can be had on a budget.

27. Fierce Style: How to be Your Most Fabulous Self – Christian Siriano. It’s the gay cheerleader every woman needs, only in book form. Designer Christian Siriano walks you through becoming fierce with fashion.

28. The Style Strategy – Nina Garcia . Fashion editor Nina Garcia directs women in the right direction to make their fashion picks become reflections of personal style.

29. Dress Your Best: The Complete Guide To Finding the Style That’s Right for Your Body – Clinton Kelly and Stacy London. The duo from What Not to Wear show you how to dress for your body, whether you’re at the office or a cocktail party.

30. The Sartorialist – Scott Schuman. Schuman is definitely a fashion star for Internet dwellers. His photos on his blog are now compiled into one nifty book which shows that style has a leg up on fashion any day of the week.”

Do you agree with these lists? Wanna add a missing book? Please let me know your comments. Next: The Fashion Book List to Create and Celebrate Your Own Style…

Thanks to our Dear Blogger Colleague and Fellow Fashionista Bachelor of Science, we are reposting her fab “50 Books Every Fashionista Needs to Read” book list.

The list is even organized by themes:

1. Fashion History Books

2. Fashion Books by Celebrities or Fashion Personalities

3. Books to Learn the Basics of Style and Fashion

4. Fashion Photography Books

Today, we start with Fashion History Books, which includes biographies and beautiful coffee table books on a powerful list of designers and fashion editors:

“Fashion history books are packed with information you may not know about a designer and explain the evolution of a brand.

1. The Yves Saint Laurent-Pierre Berge Collection: The Sale of the Century – Christiane de Nicolay-Mazery. A remarkable look at the spectacular collection of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge. There’s no other way to view their collection and this book has closing auction prices for the 2009 sale.

2. The World of Coco Chanel: Friends, Fashion, Fame – Edmonde Charles-Roux. The story of Coco Chanel’s rise to fame, including what inspired her and how her life took a turn nearly every time she fell in love.

3. Pierre Cardin: 60 Years of Innovation – Jean-Pascal Hesse. The great Pierre Cardin’s career is chronicled in this book that talks about the rise of the brand that reigned for decades.

4. Balenciaga – Marie-Andre Jouve . This fantastic hardback book showcases the history of the house of Balenciaga, from the voluminous pieces of the 1950s to the flawless structured separates of the 2000s.

5. Yohji Yamamoto – Francois Baudot . A peek at the world of Yamamoto, the avant garde Japanese designers who is still going strong with his namesake collection and diffusion lines like Y-3.

6. Poiret – Francois Baudot. Poiret was truly the first fashion designer (in the modern idea of the word) and isn’t discussed, even in hardcore fashion circles. Learn more about the designer from the ‘20s.

7. Chanel – Jean Leymarie. This book covers the history of Chanel’s life and the evolution of the fashion house after her death.

8. D.V. – Diana Vreeland .The late Vogue and Bazaar fashion editor lived life on her own terms. This is the biography that tells her story of a life lived in the world of fashion.

9. Alaia – Francois Baudot .A look at the designer that defined the 1990s and remains one of the favorite fashion houses of the “supers” like Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.

10. Diane von Furstenberg – Andre Leon Talley . The Vogue editor carves out the life of the great DVF and the pivotal role she’s played in modern fashion.

11. American Fashion Designers at Home – Rima Suqi .A look at major fashion designers at home. This book proves that great style transcends clothing and usually makes its way to the living room and kitchen of true artists.

12. Front Row: Anna Wintour: What Lies Beneath the Chic Exterior of Vogue’s Editor in Chief – Jerry Oppenheimer. This book is, expectedly, filled with gossip and scandals and peppered with celebrity names and tales.

13. Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky – Chris Greenhalgh. This novel covers the affair between the designer that would go down in history and Stravinky, a Russian composer. It is a fictional account of a very real (though brief) love affair.

14. Yves Saint Laurent by Florence Muller. This is an amazing read that is part history lesson, part fabulous coffee table book. YSL started working under Dior in his early 20s and this book follows his career until his retirement.

15. Karl Lagerfeld: Chanel’s Russian Connection by Karl Lagerfeld. This book chronicles Lagerfeld’s fascination with ‘20s and ‘30s Russia, which was used as inspiration for the 2008 Chanel collection.”

Stay tuned for the Fashion Books by Celebrities or Fashion Personalities book list.