In the Preface of the 5th Edition of "Survey of Historic Costume", Tortora and Eubank conclude with the following: 'In the history of dress at the beginning of the 21st century, costume might be compared to a constantly moving river. This river divides into many narrower channels that separate, cross, come together, and separate again, and yet ...
In this prequel to "Bitter Is the New Black," Lancaster reveals how she has developed the hubris that perpetually gets her into trouble. Using fashion icons of her youth to tell her hilarious and insightful stories, readers meet the girl she used to be.
A Fashion Director at "Elle" magazine, Nina Garcia knows trends and that balancing the classics with the trends is what style is all about. "The Little Black Book of Style" provides the essential rules for fashion that every woman should know. From definite fashion faux-pas to pointers on how to create your own sense of style, to uncovering what ...
The style consultant for the popular Bravo series "Project Runway" discusses every aspect of creating and maintaining a personal style, all in the witty and reassuring voice that millions of fans adore.
"The Pocket Stylist" features specifically edited shopping lists for various body types. Four "styled" looks for each silhouette--from jeans-casual to cocktails--illustrate ideal proportion and fit.
At lastaa sophisticated wardrobe guide for men from a respected authority, Details magazine, offering head-to-toe advice for choosing the right look, the right fit, and the right style for every situation, from boardroom pitches to casual Saturday nights. Each month, "Details" magazine keeps hundreds of thousands of men up-to-date on the most ...
The hosts of "What Not to Wear" present a fully illustrated, authoritative and irreverent fashion guide that matches a broad range of male and female body types with work, casual and evening attire.
From the momentous invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of denim, from Neolithic weavers to the biggest names in the fashion industry today - here is a matchless guide to the landmarks of costume history, to the forms and materials used through the ages, as well as to the underlying motives of fashion and the ways in ...
No matter what your figure problem--and the authors (whose BBC show is a major hit) detail them with brutal candor--you can disguise it with the clever tricks provided in this book. The authors make suggestions for what to wear not only to hide figure flaws but to express one's true personality.
Style guru Lloyd Boston is familiar to millions of viewers across the country as a fashion editor for NBC's "Today" show and a regular on E! Entertainment's Style Network. He's familiar to readers who made his style guides for men -- and the women who dress them -- bestselling books. Now with "Before You Put That On," Boston delivers 365 expert ...
The king of real-world chic shares his tips and award-winning flair in a colorful guidebook designed to unleash every woman's inner fashionista. A 20-year veteran of the fashion industry, Mizrahi has become a unique icon in the world of style--a problem solver and a titan of trendsetting who believes that fashion should be seriously fun.Gotham ...
Joseph, an amazing and resourceful tailor, turns his old and worn-out coat into different pieces of clothing that he can wear. With rich color illustrations throughout. A 2000 Caldecott Medal Winner.
With a fabulous design and instructive full-color illustrations throughout, this book by top L.A. designer Bradley Bayou takes the fear out of shopping and gives women of every shape the gift of confidence they deserve.
"Weekend Sewing", inspired by the STC bestseller "Weekend Knitting", features unique sewing projects that can be completed in a weekend or less, plus fun ideas for incorporating sewing into a relaxed, creative lifestyle. Projects for both beginning and intermediate sewers include dresses for girls and women, pyjamas sized for the family, ...
Wilbur is different from the other naked mole rats in his colony, because he wears clothes. But what happens when Grandpah, the oldest, wisest, and most naked naked mole rat ever, discovers Wilbur's secret? Full color.
Trinny & Susannah have advised and dressed more than 3,000 women. They know instinctively the finer points and secrets of looking good. All their advice is presented in this book, whether it is something simple like knowing when to add a touch of blusher to a winter face or something more dramatic like changing the colour of your hair. They show ...
Anyone who has ever crochet will love this new technique. The book offers patterns for the latest, popular fashion accessories. The advanced beginner will enjoy the smaller, simpler projects that will help them get acquainted with the technique before taking on the more challenging projects. The advanced crocheter will learn a new technique that ...
Nancy Ziemanas pattern fitting approach is easy-- no cutting, slashing, tucking or pinching-- just logical and easy pivot-and-slide techniques, providing a painless method to follow that results in a garment that is comfortable and attractive. Once you learn Nancyas techniques for fitting, you will find it easy to make every garment you sew fit ...
Cool, crafty, and brimming over with creative ideas, this hands-on handbook shows readers how to give their clothes sass, sparkle, and their own signature style.
The T-shirt-preferably well-used - is a blank canvas. You can cut it, sew it, twist it, and turn it. You can deconstruct it, you can reconstruct it. Recycle it, resuscitate it, refashion it, and re-invent it. Make it punky, make it funky. It is the perfect jumping-off point, and Megan Nicolay - who knows the my-pride of accomplishment and the ...
This style biography reveals the details - fashion and otherwise - interviews with Hubert de Givenchy, Gregory Peck, Nancy Reagan, Doris Brynner, and Audrey Wilder, as well as reminiscences of professional friends like Steven Spielberg, Ralph Lauren, noted Hollywood photographer Bob Willoughby, Steven Meisel, and Kevyn Aucoin. There are colour and ...
The Clique of Westchester County declares Massie a hero for hosting the first boy/girl Halloween party of eighth grade. But her parents insist that she invite the entire class. Unfortunately for Massie, that means "everyone."
Ruby must take her younger brother, Max, shopping--he needs new pants and he desperately wants a shirt with a picture of a dragon on it. However, upon reaching the store, Ruby is distracted by some beautiful dresses. Unable to resist, she begins to try on a few of the frocks and quickly loses sight of Max. Meanwhile, Max has gotten himself lost ...
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