From sunglasses and scarves to handbags and heels, this text cuts through the endless options in accessories to help define a personal style. This is one of the small-format titles in the "Chic Simple" series of guides to living in the 90s.
The evolution of the wildly successful Chic Simple book line continues with two new titles that put a sexy spin on the age-old question of how to dress for success. Two veteran style mavens walk readers through the basics of building a work-appropriate wardrobe that provides a look of confidence. 140 photos.
In these times of economic uncertainty, dressing to impress has never been so important. Chic Simple DRESS SMART-WOMEN guides the professional female to dress to find a job, to keep a job, and to get a better job. Drawing on interviews from top professionals and their own vast experience via their book line, AOL column, and InStyle monthly advice ...
What mixes well with what, how to create a mood, what are the classics and how to use them--all these topics are covered in this charming little book about accessories and what they can do for your wardrobe, your figure problems, your image. Includes a lexicon of heels, handbags and eyeglasses.
A guide to more than 50 shirt-tie combinations which frees the reader to find his way among various types of collars, cuffs and fabrics; to choose a tie (design, width, length) and knot it. Other titles in this series include "Bath", "Scents" and "Scarves".
Part of a new series for living well but sensibly in the 1990s, this practical primer tells how to live stylishly with less, achieve quality not quantity, and learn about versatility. Worthington focuses on living economically when--with decreased time, space, and income--consumption must be sensible. 150 full-color photographs.
The 150 recipes in this collection are based on classic American, Italian, Mexican, and French bistro dishes. Also includes information on kitchen 'survival gear,' including pantry, freezer, and refrigerator staples, and basic appliances, pots, pans, and utensils. Glossaries include information on conversions, storage guidelines, and first aid.
This work delves into the world of potpourri, perfumed candles and burning essences, and analyses the scents - from citrus to spice, floral to woodland - available in each form, showing how to choose, create, use and mix them. It includes an international directory of sources.
Here are ecologically sound approaches to energy and materials, and information about the computer-programmed house. This series (with eight pages of international sources) is witty, playful, and instructive, and defines the standard--real design for real life in the 1990s. 150 full-color photographs.
A compact guide to shopping for the bathroom which includes an international directory of sources. It looks at the benefits of everything that can be used in the bath, as well as accessories ranging from brushes to sponges, and details what to stock up on and what to pack for travel.
A compact guide to shopping for packing, offering practical information, with advice concerning economy, simplicity and environmental awareness. This is one of the small format titles in the "Chic Simple" series of guides to living in the 90s.
This guide to eliminating the "I have nothing to wear" dilemma informs readers of how to assess their body types, lifestyles, and clothing budget to create an affordable, fashionable wardrobe that is flattering to the figure.
This guide to eliminating the "I have nothing to wear" dilemma informs readers of how to assess their body types, lifestyles, and clothing budget to create an affordable, fashionable wardrobe that is flattering to the figure.
A compact guide to shopping for paint, offering practical information, with advice concerning economy, simplicity and environmental awareness. This is one of the small format titles in the "Chic Simple" series of guides to living in the 90s.
A guide to storage - how to get things out of sight and what to put them in, and how to organize drawers, shelves, cupboards and rooms. All forms of storage are covered, from trunks to wardrobes, to offer simple solutions to problems of space that won't go away.
A guide to organizing a child's nursery. It includes hints and advice on toys and cots to bottles, dummies and feeding chairs, and also nappies. This is one of the small format titles in the "Chic Simple" series of guides to living in the 90s.
Advice is offered in this book on tools for quick or extensive DIY repairs. More than 50 kinds of hand and power tools are evaluated; how to use and maintain them; and how to organize a tool box. One of the small format titles in the "Chic Simple" series of guides to living in the 90s.
Everything you need for an organized work space at the office or at home--all about the desk itself, from historic to practical, ergonomic to antique, the chair, lamp, files, and supplies; professional and personal stationery, pens, pencils, markers, and graph pads.
This guide to eliminating the "I have nothing to wear" dilemma informs readers of how to assess their body types, lifestyles, and clothing budget to create an affordable, fashionable wardrobe that is flattering to the figure.
An examination of the practical and aesthetic in the vast array of eyeglass styles, with a close look at material, sizes, and shapes. Reveals how to choose frames and lenses for the near-sighted and far-sighted as well as for sun protection and every form of sporting event. Photographs.
Here's everything readers need to know about the luxurious world of the bed and its dressing. This primer for function and style reveals what to look for in pillows, box springs, sheets, blankets, comforters, and more. Photographs.
Dedicated to idea that good cooks want to know good equipment as well as how to use it, this book takes as its thesis the notion of "tool restraint"--in other words, how to pare down your kitchen equipment to the indispensable. With this book in hand, you can spend your time cooking instead of fighting counter clutter. It also includes some simple ...
In today's working world, wide pinstripe suits and aggressive ties are a dated formula. This book aims to show why a radically different style has now developed and how it is possible to dress professionally in this new workplace. A three-step programme is provided for rationalizing clothes and developing a complete and economical wardrobe.
A guide to furniture for an organized work space, containing information about the desk itself, chairs, lamps, files and supplies, pens and pencils, and professional and personal stationary. This is one of the small format titles in the "Chic Simple" series of guides to living in the 90s.
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