Fashion goes with chick lit like Manolo goes with Blahnik. From working for fashion magazines to burning up the plastic on a spending spree, the characters of these books are putting the 'chic' into chick lit.

1. 1. The Devil Wears Prada - Lauren Weisberger

   Miranda Priestly is the boss-from-hell at Runway magazine where staff need to fit sample sizes and strut around in killer heels. About $1 million worth of designer clothing, including Prada, was showcased in the movie.

2. 2. Fashionistas - Lynn Messina

   A tale of an uprising against an unpopular Fashionista editor and dressing Jesus mannequins in designer frocks.

3. 3. The Fashion Pack - Marion Hume

   Life from the front row of the international fashion weeks, as seen by three editors of top fashion magazine Joy.

4. 4. Handbags and Gladrags - Maggie Alderson

   A magazine fashion stylist keeps herself sane on the fashion week circuit by embarking on an affair with a catwalk photographer.

5. 5. Some Like it Haute - Julie K.L Dam

   A style writer chases a reclusive designer after suffering a humiliating tangle with a model at a Chanel show.

6. 6. Bergdorf Blondes - Plum Sykes

   The glam world of Park Avenue princesses whose must-have accessory is a rich fiancé.

7. 7. She's Got Issues - Stephanie Lessing

   Gotta love a character who aspires to be shoe editor.

8. 8. Shopaholic series - Sophie Kinsella

   From the opening pursuit of a Denny and George scarf to investing her baby's future in Tiffany rings and a handbag website, Rebecca Bloomwood knows there's no fashion gain without financial pain.

9. 9. The Favours and Fortunes of Katie Castle - Rebecca Campbell

   Katie ends up in a sweatshop after losing her job with fashion designer Penny Moss. But her eye for design saves the day.

10. 10. Elegance - Kathleen Tessaro

    Lovers of vintage clothing will appreciate this character transforming herself with the help of a 1960s style bible.