Fashion and style guides Books
Headline Publishing Group Icons of Style – Diana: The story of a fashion
Book SynopsisA style icon, a trendsetter, a princess: Lady Diana epitomised 80s and 90s style.With a well-earned place in the fashion hall of fame, Diana's style choices have influenced decades of style. From her ultimate 80s wedding dress to her off-duty sporty looks, and from classic Sloane Ranger preppiness to killer glamour, as celebrity fan Rihanna has said, "Every look was right".Featuring over 100 stunning photographs of Diana's key looks, Icons of Style – Diana explores how and why she chose the designers and styles she returned to time and time again, and what we can learn from her iconic wardrobe to cultivate our own style.A fun and complete guide to a modern-day icon's signature style.
£13.49
Headline Publishing Group Icons of Style – Harry Styles
Book SynopsisA genius of fluid fashion, Harry Styles is redefining fashion for all genders.From his moment on the 2019 Met Gala red carpet that broke the internet and appearing on the cover of Vogue, to his collaboration with Gucci and resplendent stage costumes, Styles has broken the mould again and again.With this beautiful guide to his style trajectory, key looks and signature pieces, dive into the kooky, eccentric and utterly unique world of Harry Styles's style.A fun and complete guide to a modern-day icon's signature style.
£13.49
Headline Publishing Group The Story of the Pearl
Book SynopsisFor its luminescent beauty and timeless elegance, the pearl has been prized for centuries, from ancient civilizations and royalty to society girls and Hollywood celebrities. Not only a symbol of wealth, status and power, this rare gem is a moon-like talisman associated with healing, protection and purity.Weaving myth and history, art and literature, the sacred and the secular, this book unfolds the fascinating 4,000-year-old story of the pearl, including tales of pearl-divers in the Pacific, the jewellery of ancient Rome and legendary pearls such as the 500-year-old La Peregrina and the 14-pound Pearl of Allah. Here you will learn of the various types of pearls, both cultured and costume styles, how to wear and care for them, as well as pearls in popular culture and in fashions through the ages.Table of ContentsIntroduction • Ancient History • Natural and Cultured Pearls • Royal Gemstones • Legendary Pearls • Pearls in Fashion • Index.
£13.49
Headline Publishing Group The Story of the Diamond: Timeless. Elegant.
Book SynopsisA symbol of power, a promise of marriage and a girl's best friend, the diamond is unmatched by any other gemstone in the world. From ancient civilizations and the royal courts of Europe to modern culture, film and fashion, the mystique and glamour of the world's most brilliant natural treasure is told in a story that merges history with gemology, collecting with couture. Celebrating our everlasting fascination with this prized jewel, The Story of the Diamond gives background on merchants, traders and jewellers, from Cartier to Harry Winston, as well as legendary and rare stones, such as the cursed Hope, the stolen Koh-i-Noor and the ransomed Idol's Eye.With indepth information on styles, cuts, colours and carats, and both natural and lab-grown stones, as well as a chapter devoted to engagement rings, there is advice on selecting and buying sustainably sourced diamonds.Table of ContentsThe History of the Diamond • Gemology & Jewellers, Including: Natural and Laboratory Diamonds; Cut; Colour; Clarity & Carat; Brands • Legendary Diamonds, Including: Beau Sancy; DeBeers Millennium Star; Koh-I-Noor; Star of Africa; Taylor-Burton; Tiffany • Fashion & Culture • The Engagement Ring • Glossary • Index • Acknowledgements.
£13.49
Headline Publishing Group The Story of the Hermès Scarf
Book SynopsisSought-after, sophisticated and versatile, the Hermès carré is wearable art that never goes out of fashion. Unveiling the history and artistry of the brand's silk accessory from the first designs in the early twentieth century to today, this fashion story includes a detailed behind-the-scenes look at the artisanship involved at the company's ateliers in France, as well as reviews on different scarf designs, colour palettes, dates of issue and rarity (the 'Grail' scarves).The book includes the collaborators who have helped in the creation of over 2,000 designs, including limited editions, anniversary and tribute scarves, with highlights from renown artists and illustrators such as Hugo Grygkar, Philippe Ledoux, Kermit Oliver and Annie Faivre (who hides a monkey in her designs). Here you will discover the fashion of scarf styles throughout the decades, how to wear and tie a scarf, and the scarf in film and popular culture, along with those who made the Hermès carré a hallmark of their own – such as Queen Elizabeth II, Grace Kelly and Jackie Kennedy Onassis.Table of ContentsIntroduction • Equestrian Beginnings • The Making of the Scarf • Artists and Collaborators • Grail Scarves • Decades in Fashion • Index.
£13.49
Headline Publishing Group The Story of the Chanel Bag: Timeless. Elegant.
Book SynopsisTimeless and ever-fashionable, the Chanel handbag is the luxury goods statement piece that is always in demand. Since the launch of the 2.55 in 1955, Chanel has unveiled a curated classic selection of styles that has reached iconic stature – and here you will discover their myriad seasonal adaptations, limited editions and special features.From the ultra-rare beaded lucite Cage Flap to the discontinued Diana (named after Princess Di), the So Black to the Graffiti backpack, the book traces the rise of the Chanel bag from the very first designs to today's releases and charts the Chanel bag in popular culture and celebrity fashion.A detailed behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship explains the details of quilting, leathers and materials, hardware, labels and stitching, as well as how to authenticate a Chanel bag. Whether you are considering buying retail or second-hand, to celebrate a milestone, commemorate an important event in life or as an investment, this is your ultimate guide to this exclusive – and sometimes elusive – accessory.Table of ContentsIntroduction • The History of the Chanel Bag • The Chanel 2.55 • Iconic Bags Includes the Classic Double Flap, Classic Single Flap, Boy, Girl, Chanel 19, WOC (Wallet on Chain), and others • Trends & Popular Culture • Craftsmanship & Authentication • Index • Acknowledgements.
£13.49
Phaidon Press Ltd Modern Manners: Instructions for living
Book SynopsisA selection of stellar contributors to the fabulous women’s magazine The Gentlewoman present a timely selection of thought-provoking, witty essays on manners, offering the modern woman viewpoints and advice on classic conundrums and totally contemporary mattersWith contributions from a roster of The Gentlewoman’s impeccably engaging contributors and readers, including Ann Friedman, Eva Wiseman, Otegha Uwagba, Caroline Roux, Susan Irvine, and Joan Juliet Buck, this thoughtful, stylish collection of essays is an essential guide to navigating today’s world. Individually arresting and unexpected, with advice on subjects ranging from the classic topics of manners and social behavior (tipping; arriving alone; godparenting; hosting) to totally contemporary matters (the best legal drugs; the benefits of a menstrual cup; the art of regifting; and crafting the perfect out of office reply), and tips and opinions galore from fun friends of the magazine from Miranda July and Hilary Mantel to Kylie Minogue and Honey Dijon, together these essays form a singular perspective on modern life: that of The Gentlewoman.
£16.96
Octopus Publishing Group Vogue Essentials: Little Black Dress
Book Synopsis'One is never over-dressed or under-dressed with a Little Black Dress'Karl LagerfeldNinety years after Vogue dubbed Coco Chanel's simple short black 'Ford' dress 'the frock that all the world will wear', Chloe Fox celebrates the best LBDs in Vogue Essentials: Little Black Dress. From the bold, dramatic designs of Zandra Rhodes to the eye-catching LBDs by Vivienne Westwood, from the pared-down simplicity of Calvin Klein's shift dresses to an asymmetric shoulder evening gown by Versace, Vogue Essentials: Little Black Dress celebrates the very best of the LBD.Published simultaneously with Vogue Essentials: Handbags. This irresistible new series from Conran Octopus and British Vogue explores the key pieces in a stylish woman's wardrobe and features photographs from Vogue's peerless archive of more than a million pictures.
£14.39
Octopus Publishing Group Vogue Essentials: Heels
Book Synopsis <h3>'Rolfe explores the fascinating link between heels and both physical and psychological power. Divided into four shoe categories and accompanied by archival images from the pages of British Vogue, the book provides a charming documentation of what is arguably fashion's most powerful accessory - from sleek Chanel sling-backs to brazen creations by Balenciaga.' - British Vogue 'You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes. Too many women think that they are unimportant, but the but the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet.' - Christian DiorThere is an indefinable magic, mystique and fascination about high-heeled shoes that passes all understanding or logic. How can you explain that the simple act of pointing your toes and gently slipping them into a pair of towering heels can be such a powerful experience physically, psychologically and emotionally? As British Vogue has charted over the last hundred years, by stepping into a pair of heels, a woman's personality is instantly transformed. Divided into the categories of Fancy Footwork, Enduring Classics, Step Up and Rainbow Heels, British Vogue's archive of fashion photos has been plundered to showcase the most beautiful, memorable, rule-breaking and trend-setting heels to be photographed in its 100-year history.Trade ReviewThis captivating new series from Conran Octopus and British Vogue explores the key pieces in a stylish woman's wardrobe. - Vogue
£13.50
Octopus Publishing Group Vogue Essentials: Lingerie
Book Synopsis'From silk slips to bondage bras and Kate Moss' barely-there vest top - the evolution of lingerie over 100 years of Vogue's history is revealed in a stunning new book.' - Mail Online'Lingerie is what comes nearest to a woman's heart and naturally it gives her more real and intimate satisfaction than any other part of her wardrobe.' - Vogue, 1918Images of lingerie have been showcased in British Vogue since its launch in 1916. They demonstrate more than just changing fashion; they serve as a commentary on ideas of propriety, the progress of female emancipation and technological advancements as well as ever-changing ideals of the female silhouette and concepts of beauty.Divided into categories of Stretch & Go, Pretty Things, Under Control and After Dark, Vogue Essentials: Lingerie explores the evolution of lingerie over the 100 years of Vogue's history, commenting on changing fashions, influence on popular culture, the psychology of lingerie and its role as a liberator, accompanied by more than 100 images from the British Vogue archive.Published simultaneously with Vogue Essentials: Heels. This irresistible series from Conran Octopus and British Vogue explores the key pieces in a stylish woman's wardrobe and features photographs from Vogue's peerless archive of more than a million pictures.
£13.50
Octopus Publishing Group Vogue Essentials Little Black Dress
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£19.00
Octopus Publishing Group Vogue Essentials Handbags
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£19.00
Octopus Publishing Group Vintage Luxe
Book SynopsisA beautiful book highlighting the most emblematic haute couture vintage pieces from throughout the 20th century and into the early 2000s.
£28.00
Octopus Publishing Group Fifty Shoes that Changed the World
£15.29
Quadrille Publishing Ltd The Jewish Princess Guide to Fabulosity: A Guide
Book SynopsisKick off your high heels, make sure you are sitting comfortably, the Jewish Princess is going to show you how to be fabulous. Following the success of their cookery books, the Jewish Princess is now reaching new heights with this guide to lifestyle with a smile. You are never too old, or too young, to feel fabulous; it's about capturing the feeling and holding onto it. With characteristic wit and wisdom, the Jewish Princess lets readers into the secrets of a fabulous lifestyle. All facets of fabulousness are explored from appearance, bags and bling to mothers-in-law, teenagers and running the home. From when you wake up in the morning, until your head hits your Princess Pillow, this guide will show you how every day can be Positive, Productive and Princesslike, turning life's journey into a first-class ride. Fabulous illustrations accompany the text in this gloriously packaged and must-have guide. Embrace your inner princess and let your fabulosity flow.
£12.34
Cengage Learning EMEA The Complete Guide to Make-up
Book SynopsisThe Complete Guide to Make-up is the definitive text for all aspiring make-up artists. This captivating book embraces all aspects of make-up and make-up artistry with an infectious enthusiasm. Suzanne Le Quesne�s love of her subject shines through in the style and flair of her writing, helping students on their way to a first class learning experience. Le Quesne provides a unique blend of encouragement combined with invaluable intuition and know-how to equip anyone aspiring to success within the make-up industry. Students studying at S/NVQ Levels 2 and 3, particularly those seeking qualification via the make-up route, as well as those pursuing other professional make-up certifications, will relish the author�s lively but uncomplicated writing style. This book contains the most thorough coverage available of all mandatory units complimented by extensive information on make-up for fashion and photographic work, theatrical and media make-up and face and body painting methods, including temporary tattoos, airbrushing techniques and mendhi/henna skin decoration.Trade ReviewAcknowledgements About the author Introduction 1 Understanding colour 2 Health & safety 3 Anatomy & physiology 4 Tools of the trade 5 Before you begin 6 Enhancing the appearance of eyebrows and lashes 7 Make-up basics 8 Fashion & photographic make-up 9 Planning and promoting make-up activities 10 Wigs and postiche 11 Theatrical & media make-up 12 Camouflage make-Up 13 Face and body painting; temporary tattoos & airbrush techniques 14 Mendhi or henna skin decoration 15 Career options Answers to knowledge review questions Glossary Resources Bibliography IndexTable of ContentsAcknowledgements About the author Introduction 1 Understanding colour 2 Health & safety 3 Anatomy & physiology 4 Tools of the trade 5 Before you begin 6 Enhancing the appearance of eyebrows and lashes 7 Make-up basics 8 Fashion & photographic make-up 9 Planning and promoting make-up activities 10 Wigs and postiche 11 Theatrical & media make-up 12 Camouflage make-Up 13 Face and body painting; temporary tattoos & airbrush techniques 14 Mendhi or henna skin decoration 15 Career options Answers to knowledge review questions Glossary Resources Bibliography Index
£33.99
Cengage Learning EMEA SPA: The Official Guide to Spa Therapy at Levels
Book SynopsisEase your way into a life of spa luxury with this break-through guide to the latest spa treatments and everything you need to know to succeed in this booming industry. As the first and only spa guide mapped to the current occupational standards, SPA: The Official Guide to Spa Therapy at Levels 2 & 3 uses full colour step-by-step photographs taken in real spas to walk you through every key topic. Special learning features help fine-tune your learning, while the Habia endorsed content ensures this is the only guide which gives you a complete and professional introduction to the irresistible world of spa therapy.Trade ReviewAbout the authors Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction About the book Spirit 1 History and development of spa therapy Substance 2 The spa sector, market and industry 3 Financial effectiveness 4 Promotion of spa services and products 5 Health and safety System 6 Anatomy and physiology Sensation 7 Heat treatments 8 Chill treatments Splash 9 Water treatments 10 Testing, control and monitoring of spa/water treatments Soothe 11 Body massage 12 Massage with pre-blended oils 13 Indian head massage 14 Envelopment, wrap treatments, scrub, exfoliation and seaweed 15 Consultation and spa etiquette Seek Spa directory Glossary IndexTable of ContentsAbout the authors Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction About the book Spirit 1 History and development of spa therapy Substance 2 The spa sector, market and industry 3 Financial effectiveness 4 Promotion of spa services and products 5 Health and safety System 6 Anatomy and physiology Sensation 7 Heat treatments 8 Chill treatments Splash 9 Water treatments 10 Testing, control and monitoring of spa/water treatments Soothe 11 Body massage 12 Massage with pre-blended oils 13 Indian head massage 14 Envelopment, wrap treatments, scrub, exfoliation and seaweed 15 Consultation and spa etiquette Seek Spa directory Glossary Index
£41.99
Penguin Books Ltd The Pippa Guide: Live Your Best Life
Book Synopsis"I think anyone can do anything they want to do. I really believe that."Style icon and savvy businesswoman Pippa O'Connor Ormond believes that anything is achievable if you put your mind to it.In this honest and revealing guide to modern life, Pippa shares some of her personal moments, experiences and life lessons that have shaped her into the person she is today.From excelling at work, to making your house a home, styling your wardrobe and perfecting your beauty routine, nurturing family and friendships while promoting self-care, Pippa will reveal her most valuable tips for bringing positivity and happiness into your life."I'm always practising gratitude. No matter what you have in life, once you are grateful for it, it manifests more. 100%."Trade ReviewThis book is stuffed with practical tips and inspirational advice and is for everyone, aged 16 to 60, who wants to discover their own personal style and to build the confidence to celebrate it * Irish Indendepent on Pippa: Simple Tips to Live Beautifully *From how to get ready in 10 minutes to the essential items every woman needs in her wardrobe and easy ways to create a beautiful home; this is a book that has you covered * Irish Examiner on Pippa: Simple Tips to Live Beautifully *Everything she turns her perfectly manicured hand to turns to gold - including this book * Xposé on Pippa: Simple Tips to Live Beautifully *
£18.00
Quiller Publishing Ltd How to Look Cool Whilst Learning Polo: A Very
Book SynopsisHow To Look Cool Whilst Learning Polo takes a very modern approach to the traditional game of polo. The author, SteveThompson, is a veteran polo instructor and professional player with over twenty years of teaching experience across the globe and this book is a culmination of his teaching and playing experience over two decades in the sport. This book, followed correctly, will save one a lot of pain, frustration and cash by teaching an aspiring player how to function correctly from the very start. More than just a technical 'how to' guide, it provides everything one needs to know to go from zero to hero on the polo field, and more importantly - make sure one looks cool whilst doing it!Trade ReviewThis certainly was easy to read and absorb how polo is played. The book was clearly laid out with high quality images and chapters. With checklists, diagrams and hilarious cartoon anecdotes showing from 'how to loft your ball' to 'scoring on and off the field', this book is a breath of fresh air in its instructional form... This is a great book for all equestrian enthusiasts which would also make a great gift too. If you gifted this book to a young and bold rider, I think it would definitely inspire them to pick up a mallet, buckle up their Argentine belt and head off to the polo field looking incredibly cool! -- Samantha Hobden * Haynet *Table of ContentsForeword PrefaceIntroduction The Difference Between Kids And Grown-Ups Physics! PART I: RIDING GUIDELINES/RIDING LIKE A PRO The Polo Pony Learning How to RideBalance Exercise 1: The Pyramid Stirrups Accommodating Motion Steering Exercise 2: Turning in the Pelvis Basic Polo Riding Walk Trot Exercise 3: Power Trotting Canter Exercise 4: Trot to Canter Transitions Transitions Advanced Polo Riding The Half Seat Exercise 5: The Half Seat Exercise 6: Accelerate / Decelerate Efficient Turning Exercise 7: Circles within Circles Changing Direction Exercise 8: Changing Direction Versatility Exercise 9: Sink left / Sink Right The Tube Exercise 10: Chin on Chest PART II: HITTING SUCCESSFULLY/WINNING AT SWINGING Mallet Essentials The Grip Exercise 11: Balancing the Mallet The Pendulum The Plane The Shots IntentionThe Smiley Technique & Grid Exercise 12: The Smiley Technique The Smiley Grid Exercise 13: The Smiley Grid The Nearside in IsolationThe Hitting Process The Checklist Perception and Height Deficits Making Contact Exercise 14: Working Backwards Hitting Discipline Accuracy On Distance Exercise 15: The Clock Power Hitting, Penalties and Pre-Swings Exercise 16: The Pre-Swing Pitch-Side TrainingPART III: APPLICATION/SCORING ON AND OFF THE FIELD Stick and Balling and Hitting Diagnostics Exercise 17: Stick and Ball Playing Riding Off Hooking Problem Solving Stretching And Finally... Acknowledgements
£22.50
Collective Ink How Not to Wear Black
Book SynopsisThis is the first self help book that looks seriously into the psychology behind why women wear black. In certain cultures it is expected that women hide themselves behind black, however women worldwide choose to wear it for their own reasons. They believe it to be slimming, smart, chic and easy to co-ordinate. A colour to be melancholic in during times of trauma, illness and depression. All women want to look and feel great - how would they react if they knew that black could age their faces by years, drain their energy fields and make them feel tired. This book is a guide for women to find out whether black suits their temperament and their genetic colouring. Whether it truly enhances their looks and personality or drains them physically and energetically? A self help book that will be a must have purchase for all women. Foreword written by BBC Radio 2's Janey Lee Grace.
£7.99
Batsford Ltd Fashion Portfolio: Design and Presentation
Book SynopsisThe book takes the reader through all the major steps of fashion portfolio creation. It features the main components of the design process from the identification of inspiration sources and fashion trends research to conceptualization of a complete fashion collection. The topics covered include mood/fabric boards development, creation of original and innovative textiles as well as fashion silhouettes and garment details development through extensive research, quick design sketching, fabric manipulation, and draping experimentation. Great original designs and illustrations by the author as well as design sketch samples by established designers are provided throughout. There are samples of sketchbooks from professional and emerging fashion artists. The book provides some insight from established fashion and accessories designers on the highlights and challenges of the creative process. It is a great professional reference for techniques in the portfolio development. A beautiful but practical book that provides useful techniques and helps the reader get inside the mind of the designer.
£19.99
Batsford Ltd Fashion Doodling and Colouring
Book SynopsisA great book for expressing your creative fashion urges, with doodling, drawing and colouring exercises to fill in. Fashion illustrator and lecturer Frances Moffatt provides suggestions and half-filled pages of drawings and doodles for you to continue. Including sections on designing your own fashion blog, creating your own festival fashions, styling street style models from across the globe, adding bling to celebrity pets and creating your own fashion patterns and prints. This book is packed full of fun exercises to get creative and bring out the fashionista in you. Unleash your creative potential by adding colour, patterns and glitter to these line drawings to make them unique to your style. Whether it's a simple colouring-in piece, or a more considered drawing, the suggestions offer something for everyone and encourage you to make the book about your own style.Trade Review'A great way to stay creative and keep entertained at home’ -- The Pattern Pages
£8.99
Cengage Learning EMEA Patrick Cameron: Dressing Long Hair Book 2
Book SynopsisIn Dressing Long Hair Book 2, Patrick Cameron introduces 15 new long-hair styles. Following on from his worldwide bestseller, Dressing Long Hair, Patrick Cameron builds on his successful step-by-step formula to offer professionals and students new styles which will give them that extra edge in the fashion stakes of dressing long hair, from fun and funky styles to timeless elegance. This instructional step-by-step guide is presented in an innovative new format. Fold out pages on a wire binding enable the reader to follow the progression of each style via a series of at-a-glance sequential photographs, without having to turn the page. As the text uses hundreds of sequential photographs to illustrate the new styles, it is suitable for use in any language. However, the minimal text is also translated into French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Japanese. As this book is hardback, it will prove extremely durable and an excellent salon reference or practical college text.Trade ReviewIntroduction Basic Ponytail Hair padding Juliet Cordelia Helena Celia Miranda Olivia Viola Ophelia Portia Lady Macbeth Cressida Isabella Hermia Desdemona Titania Patrick Cameron merchandise Products Acknowledgements Habia/Thomson Learning SeriesTable of ContentsIntroduction Basic Ponytail Hair padding Juliet Cordelia Helena Celia Miranda Olivia Viola Ophelia Portia Lady Macbeth Cressida Isabella Hermia Desdemona Titania Patrick Cameron merchandise Products Acknowledgements Habia/Thomson Learning Series
£27.99
Kyle Craig Publishing My First Sewing Machine 2: More Fun and Easy Sewing Machine Projects for Beginners
£11.83
Splendid Publications Limited How to Dress Like a Princess: The Secrets of
Book SynopsisA beautifully designed and presented guide to the Duchess of Cambridge's look and style. Packed full of unique illustrations and stunning images of Kate Middleton, this is a must-have book for fashionistas everywhere. Learn how to adopt Kate's classy, polished look with tips on wardrobe essentials and dressing for the season.
£11.69
Splendid Publications Limited How to Age Well: The Secrets
Book SynopsisThe author Anthea Turner, who is renowned for her own glamorous look, has spoken to and worked with literally dozens of beauty and fitness experts over the decades. Her long-ranging career in front of the camera has given her access to those at the top of their fields and here she reveals their secrets, hacks and tips on how to always look one's best, from achieving amazing skin, dealing with weight gain and the menopause, to spiritual well-being and contentment. This is a must-have companion, for every woman wanting to look and feel her best, packed full of stunning photographs and expertise from some of the top names in the beauty, fitness and wellness industries.
£11.69
Map My Style My Fashion Life in Doodles
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£7.49
HarperCollins Publishers Ultimate Sewing Bible: A Complete Reference with
Book SynopsisSewing is an extremely rewarding hobby. With so many different fabrics, embellishments and trimmings now available on the high street and online, it is easier than ever to create unique clothes and home furnishings. Now available in paperback, this best-selling title is THE essential guide to sewing. Each chapter is devoted to one key area of sewing and provides clear and concise in-depth instructions along with step-by-step instructions for basic principles and more advanced sewing techniques. Learn about materials and equipment, and choosing the right machine to work for you in chapter one, then move onto fabrics and patterns in the following chapter. Once you’re comfortable with the basic stitches, seams and techniques, learn how to make clothing, accessories and soft furnishings. With this book by your side, you will soon be able to make anything from a commercial pattern, and will also know how to alter patterns to suit your style. With a section on care and repair, you will find out how to look after and fix homemade and store-bought items. And if it can’t be fixed, learn how fabric and trimmings can be reused or upcycled into something else. This comprehensive guide offers a glossary of sewing terms, clear instructions and hundreds of illustrations and diagrams showing each stage of the sewing process. It’ll be the one resource that you will turn to time and time again.
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Freehand Fashion: Learn to sew the perfect
Book Synopsis Before appearing on the BBC's The Great British Sewing Bee, Chinelo Bally had never used a sewing pattern. She wowed the judges with her ability to create stylish, fitted garments using a freehand cutting method that was taught to her by an aunt. In Freehand Fashion, Chinelo lets us in to the secret of how she does it. Using a series of basic garment blocks, Chinelo explains how this innovative technique can be used to create a whole wardrobe of fashionable clothes that will fit every shape and size – with no patterns required. Based on a traditional Nigerian technique, Chinelo has developed her own freehand cutting method. The emphasis is on the individual’s own body measurements, and getting the perfect fit. This is a surprisingly simple technique that anyone can learn. No fancy equipment is needed – just a sewing machine, measuring tape, chalk and of course a good pair of scissors. Using step-by-step illustrations, the book shows how to draft, cut and construct the five basic blocks that are used – either singly or in combination – to make every item of clothing in the wardrobe. Once you have your basic blocks, you are ready to tackle the projects – practical garments that are fashionable, modern, stylish and versatile. There are tops, skirts, day dresses and eveningwear. This is an exciting sewing technique that will be brand new to most people, even experienced dressmakers. There really are no limits – and the beauty of this technique is that it can be applied to any body shape.Trade Review'With Chinelo's guidance, I'm inspired to nail freehand drafting' * A Stitching Odyssey *‘All you need to know to get started on freehand cutting’ * Sewing World *‘Packed with bold and striking designs exuding pure elegance and style’ * Simply Homemade *‘A really fresh, elegant book that is packed with luscious images and projects’ * Simply Sewing *‘The Sewing Bee’s most glamorous star’ * Sew *
£18.00
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd The Dress Code: A Man's Guide to Flawless Style
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£11.68
HarperCollins Publishers How to Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip
Book SynopsisThis illustrated guide shows readers how to plan strategically for a trip in a whole new way. Written by a former consultant who has travelled more than 500,000 cumulative miles around the world, How to Pack includes guidelines for narrowing down one's wardrobe, how many pairs of shoes are really necessary and best practices for storing toiletries and makeup. Here, too, are instructions on selecting the right luggage, when to fold vs. roll clothing, and trip-specific packing lists. Hitha's tips are for today's modern traveller who doesn't want to sacrifice style for space, but who still wants to fit a 2-week vacation wardrobe into a carry-on bag.
£11.69
Murdoch Books Vegan Style: Your plant-based guide to fashion +
Book Synopsis'...this little gem....will be my constant companion on my continued journey to a kinder lifestyle.' - Shelly Vela, former fashion director at Cosmopolitan UK Your ultimate guide to living a luxurious, cruelty-free life. Ready to take vegan living beyond the kitchen? Vegan Style is an informative and inspiring guide to compassionate living, featuring cruelty-free beauty products, style advice from some of today's most creative and innovative vegan designers, and pointers on everything from sourcing faux leather jackets to travelling as a vegan and so much more. Filled with beautiful photography, interviews with industry leaders and inspiring home, style, travel and beauty tips, Vegan Style is a luxurious dose of lifestyle inspiration for the conscious crowd.
£13.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC How to Read Fashion: A Crash Course in
Book SynopsisA practical introduction to key fashion trends from the little black dress and bowler hat to the ladies trouser suit and 2:55 bag. Fashion is all around us, and few of us are unaffected by it; yet, how many people know the origins of the little black dress, bowler hat or ladies trouser suit? How many people can pin down the famous brand of leather jacket Marlon Brando wore in The Wild One, or why the Chanel bag is known as the 2:55 bag? How to Read Fashion identifies the main fashion trends of the past 200 years and shows you how they relate to contemporary styles. From Neo-Classical to Gothic, Empire to Punk, Military and Designer Branding, explore the defining characteristics of each ‘look' and read about the techniques and materials for some additional technical grounding. Finally, find out how all these trends are applied in the world of men's and women's fashions, including formal, casual and leisure wear, as well as accessories, jewellery, hair styles and make-up. As both a dip-in reference and stylish resource, How to Read Fashion equips you with the visual vocabulary to understand, investigate and interpret styles.Trade ReviewFashion is all around us but many people don't know the origins of classic pieces...Help is at hand from a new book, How to Read Fashion, which gives a crash course in understanding styles. * Glasgow Sunday Mail *Table of ContentsIntroduction Grammar of Styles Techniques Materials Male Formal Female Formal Male Casual Female Casual Male Leisure Female Leisure Male Accessories Female Accessories Jewellery Hair & Make-up Designers & Brands Appendices - Glossary - Resources - Index - Acknowledgements
£13.49
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Coco Rules: Life and Style according to Coco
Book SynopsisCoco Rules takes 30 quotes from the inimitable Coco Chanel and translates them into modern, practical style rules to live by.With her trademark acerbic wit and no-nonsense attitude, Coco Chanel has always been a wonderfully entertaining source on matters of life and style. Coco Rules gathers her words of wisdom on both fashion and empowerment and uses them to provide solutions to many of the style-based conundrums you might encounter, as well as inspiration on how to be the very best version of yourself - strong, fearless and confident - no matter what you wear. Written by acclaimed fashion journalist Katherine Ormerod, each rule is accompanied by a bold and stylish illustration from Carolina Melis.
£11.69
Libri Publishing Vintage Style: Inside the Dapper World of Retro
Book SynopsisOur love affair with the high street is slowly fading, with predictions that second-hand fashion will overtake fast fashion within the next decade. This movement away from mass produced clothing has been largely driven by millennial consumers - motivated by eco-concerns, financial restrictions and a desire to express more individuality through their styling and garments. Technology has also been a game-changer, with apps and websites eliminating the need to riffle through dusty piles of clothing to bag a bargain. Vintage Style taps into this current interest in retro fashion, by showcasing vintage style fans from around the world - from young women dressing at Louis XIV in London, to a Tiki inspired palace in Palm Springs, and from a couple recreating The Golden Era of Hollywood in LA, to a Japanese Lolita in British suburbia. Vintage Style peeks inside the wardrobes and lifestyles of each vintage enthusiast, showcasing the resourceful ways they are interpreting bygone styles, and asking them why they chose to live out of step with contemporary fashion. Packed with images and ideas to inspire fellow vintage style enthusiasts.
£14.99
Whitefox Publishing Ltd Fashion After Fifty New Edition
Book SynopsisThe trouble with being over fifty is that everything starts to change. By sixty, gravity has started to pull hard and by seventy there is an urgent need to cover up some of the wobbly bits. The female ageing process has not been helped by society's worship of youth and airbrushed beauty. Yet despite the youth-obsessed society of which the fashion industry is only one reflection, women continue to need to feel good about themselves, to nurture their self-confidence; to re-educate themselves about what works and why, to seek new doyennes of style and to retain beauty that is attainable past the first blush of youth.In this timely new edition of her tongue-in-cheek look at the fashion world, Kaaren Hale gives us her take on the industry and how to confidently find your own style in an ever-changing and confusing landscape.The women of her generation are the product of the conservative Fifties, the Swinging Sixties, the boom-boom Eighties and sober Nineties. They have enjo
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Murdoch Books Why Did I Buy That?: Fashion mistakes, life
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Maggie Alderson and Marian Keyes's Making It Up As I Go Along. Musings, style tips and thoughts on being a woman from one of Australia's leading fashion experts.'Like chatting to a - hilarious - best friend, who happens to be an A-list fashion insider.' -Maggie Alderson'It's possible to both love fashion and see through it at the same time . . . Kirstie Clements is a very wise woman.' -Laura Brown, Editor-in-Chief, InStyleKirstie Clements has seen trends come and go, from the sublime to the ridiculous, but she knows real style when she sees it. This is about how to spot those wardrobe gems, from a classic loafer that makes you feel comfortable in your own skin, to a beautiful winter coat to take you through more than one season. Why Did I Buy That? is for those with an interest in style and fashion who want to know what to wear, what to buy and how to age stylishly in these changing times.Sharing personal stories, musings on fashion trends and thoughts on everything from gender to selfies, Why Did I Buy That? is about how to successfully edit your wardrobe and lifestyle, how to live decadently on a budget and how to spend your money more wisely. Oh, and how to kick ass in your career with a well-chosen blazer. It's also for those of us who want to look good in our thirties and beyond without becoming a slave to fashion (or the surgeon's knife). Including loads of clever style hints and tips and a foreword by Brooke Boney, Why Did I Buy That? will take you by the hand and help you confidently navigate the often-challenging world of fashion trends and impulse buys. Seasonal updates allowed.Table of ContentsForeword by Brooke Boney A life in fashion - making sense of the nonsensical Chapter 1: It's all in the edit Chapter 2: My mother's magical ensuiteChapter 3: The oldest person in the office Chapter 4: The khaki parka -fashion and the human conditionChapter 5: Size matters Chapter 6: The age of influence Chapter 7: Timeless style and wardrobe classics Chapter 8: The joy of shoes and bags Chapter 9: The dress code - somethingfor every occasion Chapter 10: Family matters Chapter 11: Elasticated waists and velcroshoes - not such a big stretch In conclusion
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Professor Smart Egirl Style Coloring Book: A Fun, Easy, And
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Smith Street Books New York Style: Walk, Shop, Eat & Play: As guided
Book SynopsisGiuseppe Santamaria has photographed the evolution of street style across the world. As he’s snapped, he’s asked his subjects about the cities they live in and the places they love to visit. New York Style is the culmination: part fashion book, part city guide, and all NYC. New York Style features photos of NYC’s residents and asks them one question: what’s their “third place”? What is the spot they love to go when they’re not at work or home? Flick through the pages and take a tour of New York’s street fashion and the best picks of cafés, bars, stores, and much much, picked by the people who live in the city. A guide to New Yorkers’ New York, and a must-have for anyone exploring the five boroughs. Santamaria’s book marries fashion and city guide in a collection of everything that makes NYC what it is, from its people to its places.
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Smith Street Books How to be French: Eat, drink, dress, travel and
Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to be French? Is it pausing to enjoy a glass of good wine or a spread of cheese? A flâneur down laneways steeped in history? Knowing just how to dress so you always look effortlessly chic? This book is a celebration of the French lifestyle – an education in drinking to savour the moment, travelling indulgently, and cherishing food and culture. A lesson in the joy of taking things slowly. We may not all live in France, but anyone can learn how to be un petit plus français with this guide by Janine Marsh.
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Smith Street Books How to Keep Your Clothes Forever
Book SynopsisMake your wardrobe last a lifetime with this practical beginner's guide to caring for your clothes. The average person buys 56 items of new clothing each year and wears them seven times before getting rid of them. Over fifty percent of the clothes we purge ends up in landfill overseas, so it's about time we slowed down to find a solution to our fast-fashion addiction. In How to Keep Your Clothes Forever, textile designer Leah Giblin shares thoughtful and easy ways to repair, renew and care for the clothes you already love and own that are not just good for your wallet, but the planet too.
£17.00
B Styled for Life BSTYLED for Life: Living With Sass And Style Over
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£17.05
Sixth & Spring Books Vogue(r) Knitting on the Go! Shawls Two
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£11.66
Sixth & Spring Books Vogue(r) Knitting Shawls & Wraps
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£21.21
Cooperative Press Color Wheel Knits
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Ghost Mountain Books Lawrence Zarian's 10 Commandments for a Perfect
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£22.49
Oro Editions Weddings, Butterflies & The Sweetest Dreams
Book SynopsisFollowing the success of her first book, Butterflies and All Things Sweet (ISBN 9781939621016, Goff Books), which won a number of important international design awards, style icon Bonnae Gokson is back this time focusing on weddings from different cultures, and celebrating beauty, creativity, individuality, artistry, and love in all its forms. Weddings, Butterflies & The Sweetest Dreams is a book like no other. With contributions by Vera Wang, world-renowned couture wedding gown designer, and Iris Apfel, iconic fashion industry personality, it is a unique visual feast, exploring couture wedding celebrations in a completely fresh and unexpected manner. Through exquisite, sophisticated and surprising imagery - from Paris haute couture to a ranch in Montana - it reveals the way Bonnae sees the world, inspired by everything from poetry to fine art resulting in a timeless, contemporary aspirational journey through a treasure trove of multi-cultural artistry.
£45.00
BenBella Books Get It!: A Beauty, Style, and Wellness Guide to
Book SynopsisHey, gorgeous! You know how you're always thinking about getting more organized? More focused? Healthier? Changing up your hair routine? And so many other things? It's time to stop thinking about it and do it! We know getting started seems overwhelming; we've been there. We're both busy professionals and moms, so we know how self-care gets pushed to the side. But that's not the way it should be! We want to help you become your best self--that's why we teamed up to write Get It! And gathered all our favorite tips, tricks, and secrets to help you get whatever "it" you want: Get Centered, Get on Track, Get Organized, Get Healthy, Get Fit, Get Beautiful Hair, Get Flawless Skin, Get Made Up, Get Stylish and Sexy--in just minutes a day. From finding a calm center amidst chaos and dressing for your body type in your 30s, 40s, and beyond, to getting in shape no matter what your schedule looks like and saving time on hair, makeup, and looking and feeling young, Get It! is the ultimate handbook to finding style, beauty, and wellness within yourself while getting exactly what you want out of life. We're so excited to share this book with you. Whatever you want--it's time to get it! XOXO, Jacqueline and JeneTrade Review"We 'GET IT' and so should you! A terrific guide for a 'GO TO GAL'!" --Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb "As an avid health and wellness advocate myself, I found Get It! to be a great guide for all women who want to be the best they can be." --Joan Lunden, award-winning journalist and bestselling author
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