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Headline Publishing Group 1930s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook
From the turbulence of the 1930s emerged the Golden Age of Glamour. Framed by two world-changing events – the economic crash of 1929 and the outbreak of the Second World War – the 1930s saw new looks emerge and thrive, despite economic and social uncertainty.This was the decade of the bias cut, the statement shoulder, the puff sleeve, the tea dress, the fur shrug and the floor-length evening gown. It was also the era that saw Hollywood challenge Paris's fashion crown and its stars become fashion icons, signalling a new grown-up direction in womenswear design.Packed with over 500 original photographs, illustrations and sketches from the decade, this is an essential guide for any fashion historian, student or vintage enthusiast. These classic images have been selected from popular fashion publications of the day, mail-order catalogues and Hollywood studio press shots, including material from Chic Parisien, Harper's Bazaar, Sears, La Femme Chic and film studios Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Paramount.Authored and edited by renowned design historian, Charlotte Fiell, this volume also contains an authoritative introduction by fashion historian, Emmanuelle Dirix, as well as the biographies of the key designers and fashion houses of the period.
£20.00
Omnibus Press Rock Stars at Home
You've recorded the album, toured the world, and all of the fans have left the venues. Where can the rock star now turn for sanctuary? With stadium size egos to placate, how does the rock star relax in their household? From Keith Moon's stately home to George Harrison's Buddhist retreat, Sinatra's chic apartment to Elton John's crash pad, how do the homes of the rock stars reflect their personalities and idiosyncrasies? This picture led book takes you through the keyhole of the abode's of our biggest stars.
£16.99
Galison Now House by Jonathan Adler Assorted Thank You Notecard Set
Nothing says thank you like spanks!, I love you!, thankful AF, or #grateful. Tell everyone how you really feel with the Now House by Jonathan Adler Thank You Notecard Set. Now House by Jonathan Adler stationery and gift products are produced by Galison. • 12 thank you notecards, 13 envelopes, 4 designs • Terrazzo, Wink, Miami or Facet design on one side, reverse side message header with room to write • Chic and sturdy matte-finish storage box: 4.5” x 6” x .75” • Each card: 4.5” x 5.6”
£11.99
Thames & Hudson Ltd Taxidermy
Taxidermy has come in from the cold. Stuffed animals are appearing everywhere from chic apartments to luxury boutiques. Museums have been dusting down their collections to put them back on display, while contemporary artists have rejuvenated the practice. This book reveals the art of taxidermy in all its weird and wonderful glory, from its beginnings as a tool of natural history research, through crazes for anthropomorphic, zoomorphic and fake taxidermy, to its rediscovery by the art, fashion and design worlds of the 21st century.
£17.73
Chronicle Books Fashion Truth or Dare
The secret ingredient for a successful slumber party: Truth or Dare! The popular party game staple Truth or Dare gets a chic makeover in this fashion-focused game for tweens and teens, featuring 40 truths and 40 dares relating to fashion confessions, wardrobe malfunctions, and style aspirations. Select a truth and tell all: Reveal style secrets, unfashionable moments, ideal outfits, and more. For dares, make memorable embarrassing moments by wearing unwearable styles for an hour and reenacting fashion faux pas. It''s the perfect party accessory!
£14.04
Lannoo Publishers Think. Ultimate Interiors
The authors of the hip Think series seek out inspiring, imaginative, and innovative interior design from around the world. This best-of Think compilation is the ultimate interiors lookbook, bringing together a fantastic selection of highlights from the series. You'll find vintage, modern, minimalist, eclectic, Art Deco, brutalist, and rural chic styles, from the edgiest and most artistic homes. You'll get new ideas for your own home, and enjoy dream-worthy images of beautiful interiors with an international allure. Text in English, French and Dutch.
£22.50
Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd Interiors: Inside the American Home
Interiors: Inside the American Home is a chic, modern book that showcases the diversity in approach to interior design across the United States. Honing in on the subtleties of interior design, the book delves into the range of techniques, art and decorative pieces, furnishings, and materials used by designers to merge their own unique aesthetics with the lifestyles of their clients. From eclectic trinket-filled sitting rooms, to expansive, minimalist open-plan living, this book offers a stunning array of intriguing interior spaces for all tastes and styles.
£26.96
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing Claris: Holiday Heist: The Chicest Mouse in Paris: Volume 4
The fourth Claris adventure from beloved children’s author Megan HessIn New York for winter was chic little Claris. She’d travelled so far from her maison in Paris!But Claris never imagined that this Christmas would involve a thrilling dash through the city to stop a cat burglar and save the day! The best-selling Claris series follows an adorable mouse who moves to Paris to follow her fashion dreams, for fans of Eloise and Olivia. Destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages! A quarter of a million Claris books in print!
£13.49
Little, Brown Book Group Le Freak: An Upside Down Story of Family, Disco and Destiny
You will hear a Nile Rodgers song today. It will make you happy. Legendary producer and co-founder of Chic, Nile wrote 'We are Family' for Sister Sledge and 'I'm Coming Out' for Diana Ross, and then produced Let's Dance for David Bowie and Like a Virgin for Madonna. But before he reinvented pop music Nile Rodgers invented himself. Le Freak is an astonishing, exuberant and inspiring story of a creative genius. It is also a stunning recreation of a time and place - by the man who wrote its soundtrack.
£12.03
Vintage Publishing Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt
‘Yes, it was be there or be square as, clad in the slum chic of the hipster, he issued the slang anthems of the zip age in the desperate esperanto of the bop. John Cooper Clarke: the name behind the hairstyle, the words walk in the grooves hacking through the hi-fi paradise of true luxury’Punk. Poet. Pioneer. The Bard of Salford’s seminal collection is as scabrous, wry & vivid now as it was when first published over 25 years ago. ‘The godfather of British performance poetry’Daily Telegraph
£9.04
Vintage Publishing French Women Don't Get Fat
Experience the joie de vivre with this revolutionary non-diet book that is changing the way women eat and live everywhere How do French women do it? This is the book that unlocks the simple secrets of 'the French paradox' - how to enjoy food and stay slim and healthy. Classy, chic and expertly well-written, this is the book that we have all been waiting for. It's the ultimate non-diet book; instead, showing how to eat with balance, control and above all pleasure. Eat, like a French woman.
£10.99
Stackpole Books Making Leather Bags, Wallets, and Cases: 20+ Projects with Contemporary Style
Grab your leather working tools and get started making yourself some great new leather items you'll be proud to carry! Well-crafted leather pieces are always in vogue. And minimalist modern styles are easy to make following the step-by-step instructions and templates provided in Making Leather Bags, Wallets, and Cases. From statement handbags to chic wallets, eyeglass cases, portfolios, and more, this book includes projects even a novice leather worker can make but that look so high-end people will be astonished if you tell them you made it yourself.
£25.00
Running Press,U.S. Practical Magic: A Beginner's Guide to Crystals, Horoscopes, Psychics, and Spells
Practical Magic is a charmed introduction to the wonders of modern magic and mysticism, from crystals and astrology to chakras, dream interpretation, and, of course, a few spells!Focusing on three primary areas -- healing, magic, and fortunetelling -- this books provides the perfect primer for sophisticated dabblers, with inviting text and spell-binding illustrations. Clear introductions on trending topics, like herbal tonics and astrological charts, are paired with home remedies, hands-on instructions, and suggested rituals in a chic, stylish format that will capture the imaginations of good witches of all ages.
£14.26
teNeues Calendars & Stationery GmbH & Co. KG Josef Albers QuickNotes
Josef Alber's Homage to the Square series paintings are bright and universal. His classic Bauhaus style artwork is reproduced here for our museum quality notecard collection. These are museum-quality notecards produced in partnership with fine art museums around the world to bring this classic collection of 4 images to your desk. Perfect chic gift or keep for your collection. Our new QuickNotes box notecards are: full colour artwork, blank inside perfect for greetings, thank-yous and invitations 20 notecards, 4 each of 5 images 20 envelopes Magnetic closure Sturdy, reusable box, ideal for keepsakes
£11.95
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Made for Each Other: Fashion and the Academy Awards
The red carpet on Oscar night is the film industry's own catwalk, a place where talent, beauty and style vie for attention. Here, fashion expert Bronwyn Cosgrave gives us the stories from behind the parade of dresses. From the splendour of Vivien Leigh to the war-era chic of Ingrid Bergman, from Grace Kelly's glacial glamour to Nicole Kidman's groundbreaking Christian Dior by John Galliano, Cosgrave's detail-laden insider chronicle traces the trends of the ceremony from its inception in 1929 to the present: a must-have for every film fan and fashion lover.
£8.99
Galison Jonathan Adler Safari 750 Piece Shaped Foil Puzzle
Jonathan Adler is a design company that creates luxe and livable interiors and chic products that are synonymous with modern American glamour. The Jonathan Adler Safari 750 Piece Shaped Foil Puzzle from Galison features his iconic tiger image with foil accents. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. An insert of the full puzzle image is also included. Box Size: 8.25 x 9.875 x 2, 210 x 251 x 51 mm Puzzle Size 19 x 29.25 Approximately 750 Pieces Gold foil details Minimal puzzle dust
£29.17
AVEdition Münchner Volkstheater: Lederer Ragnarsdóttir Oei
How do you actually build a people‘s theatre? As simple as necessary, so as not to cause any fear about entering in the audience, and as chic as possible, because theatre is not only about staging on stage. This is the answer of the architectural firm Lederer, Ragnarsdóttir, Oei (Stuttgart) and the construction company Reisch (Bad Saulgau). Their Munich Volkstheater presents itself as a powerfully poetic brick building that is in dialogue with the old buildings of the former Munich cattle yard and gives the neighbourhood an important cultural impulse. Text in English and German.
£37.80
Penguin Books Ltd Jane Eyre (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
One of the best novels ever written, in a chic new deluxe editionOrphaned Jane Eyre endures an unhappy childhood, hated by her aunt and cousins and then sent to comfortless Lowood School. But life there improves and Jane stays on as a teacher, though she still longs for love and friendship. At Mr Rochester's house, where she goes to work as a governess, she hopes she might have found them - until she learns the terrible secret of the attic.
£14.99
Orion Publishing Co Puttering About in a Small Land
Written in the late 1950s but unpublished until after his death, this is one of Dick's greatest realistic novelsWhen Roger and Virginia Lindhal enroll their son Gregg in Mrs Alt's Los Padres Valley School in the mountains of Southern California, their marriage is already in deep trouble. Then the Lindhals meet Chic and Liz Bonner, whose two sons also board at Mrs Alt's school.The meeting is a catalyst for a complicated series of emotions and traumas, set against the backdrop of suburban Los Angeles in the early 1950s. As Roger, Virginia, Chic and Liz orbit each other in ever-decaying circles, their lives threaten to run out of control.This is a realistic novel filled with details of everyday life and skilfully told from three points of view. It is powerful, eloquent, and gripping.Winner of both the HUGO and JOHN W. CAMPBELL AWARDs for BEST NOVEL, Philip K. Dick is widely regarded as the premiere science fiction writer of his day. The object of cult-like adoration from his legions of fans, Philip K. Dick has come to be seen in a literary light that defies classification in much the same way as Borges and Calvino. With breathtaking insight, he utilizes vividly unfamiliar worlds to evoke the hauntingly and hilariously familiar in our society and ourselves.
£9.99
Rizzoli International Publications How They Decorated: Inspiration from Great Women of the Twentieth Century
Gloria Vanderbilt cleverly noted, Decorating is autobiography. Reflecting that truism, the interiors in this book capture the individual approaches of these icons of style: Bunny Mellon s spare all-American elegance; Helene Rochas s refined sophistication; Vanessa Bell s colourful bohemianism; Mona von Bismarck s breezy opulence; and Georgia O Keeffe s earthy chic. Author P. Gaye Tapp analyses each of her subjects refined way of living, how she embellished her residences (or left them elegantly stark), and the long-lasting effects on today s generation of designers and connoisseurs of beauty. The book is presented in four sections that describe the aesthetic approaches that the ladies took in decorating their abodes: The Fashionably Chic, The Unconventional Eye, In the Grand Manner, and Legacy Style. Each interior illustrates the crucial aspect of the lady s definitive taste. Some worked closely with decorating legends such as John Fowler, Albert Hadley, Billy Baldwin, Syrie Maugham, and Jean-Michel Frank. Others took to the task of decorating single-handedly like Pauline Trigere, Sybil Connolly, Vita Sackville-West, and Fleur Cowles. The interiors of these trendsetting ladies defied their time and inspire and delight to this day. In How They Decorated, one can learn from the most notable style muses of the last century.
£42.00
Rizzoli International Publications Elements of Interior Design
Guided by her philosophy A room should awaken the senses, Galli s goal is to cast a spell with her interior designs. Galli s interiors are celebrated for expressing the deepest desires of her clients through storytelling layers of textiles, colors, and furnishings. In Magical Rooms, Galli shares her collaborative approach to show us how we can transform our inspirations into good design. Showcasing twelve very different interiors from a Brooklyn townhouse to a Tribeca loft to a Greenwich Village apartment to an Upper West Side penthouse Galli illustrates how she has achieved the finished look for each and breaks down her design principles into instructive teachings on scale, structure, balance, and color that readers can apply to their own interiors. Through the lens of her favorite rooms, Galli shares her own inspirations and tried-and-true tips, revealing how she distills her influences into five elements that she uses, in every project: Nature (bring the outside in); Clashing (a no-rules attitude); Surrealism (subverting the rules of scale and composition); Bohemian (worldly, chic, and eccentric); and Sparkle (the influence of disco sprinkled like fairy dust). Full of inspiration, ideas, and real-world design tips, Magical Rooms empowers us to dream and to create our own chic and personally meaningful interiors.
£18.89
Random House USA Inc Modern Crochet: Patterns & Designs for the Minimalist Maker
Modern Crochet: Chic Patterns & Designs for the Minimalist Maker brings crochet to a new generation of makers! Teresa Carter, the creator behind Debrosse (@debrosse_nyc) makes crochet accessible, teaching basics like how to select the proper tools and yarn and how to read a pattern. From luxe throw blankets to sleek baskets, a cosy infinity scarf to a casual summer clutch and featuring a variety of materials like faux fur and alpaca, Carter's fresh patterns lend a chic, minimalist vibe to home decor and fashion projects. The definitive resource for contemporary crochet, Modern Crochet includes: 12+ Stitches and Techniques: Slip Knot, Chain, Slip Stitch, Slip Stitch to Join, Whip Stitch, Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet, Treble Crochet, Magic Ring, Single Crochet into a Magic Ring, Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Bobble; 16 Original Patterns: Baskets, Coasters, Tassel, Infinity Scarf, Bobble Pillow, Faux Fur Cowl and more!; Extensive Support: Step-by-Step Photos, 20+ Video Tutorials, Corresponding Webpages With Materials and Support. A comprehensive guide for beginning and experienced crocheters alike, Modern Crochet covers crochet tools, all things yarn (shapes, sizes, colours and dye lots), crochet abbreviations, how to read a pattern, how to work in both rows and rounds, the nuances of short rows and standing stitches, how to manage and measure gauge, tension and substitutions and so much more!
£20.69
Simon & Schuster Ltd The Garden of Eden UNABRIDGED Audio CD
A sensational bestseller when it appeared in 1986, The Garden of Edenis the last uncompleted novel of Ernest Hemingway, which he worked on intermittently from 1946 until his death in 1961. Set on the Côte d'Azur in the 1920s, it is the story of a young American writer, David Bourne, his glamorous wife, Catherine, and the dangerous, erotic game they play when they fall in love with the same woman. "A lean, sensuous narrative...taut, chic, and strangely contemporary," The Garden of Edenrepresents vintage Hemingway, the master "doing what nobody did better" (R. Z. Sheppard, Time).
£16.19
Luath Press Ltd A Girl's Guide to Vintage
A lifelong love of vintage clothes and bargain hunting sustained Lynne when she was made redundant. Borrowing, blagging and begging her way around the country, she found her feet again in the cowboy boots of yesteryear, and brought her discoveries back to share. From Aberdeen to Brighton, Victorian beading to 1980's neon, across 15 cities and all decades, Lynne reveals the things she loves about her favourite vintage haunts. Layering vintage chic, gorgeous photographs and a soupcon of fashion history, A Girl's Guide to Vintage is for both initiates and adepts at the alter of vintage.
£8.03
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Fashion: Treasures of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
A visual history of fashion that fits in the palm of your hand. Drawing from the extensive Textile and Fashion Arts Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, this miniature history of European and American fashion features some 275 garments, accessories, and related works of art from the 17th century to the present. Dress historian Allison Taylor introduces each new era with a concise overview of the period's fashionable styles and silhouettes, as well as the underlying historical and cultural influences. This chic Tiny Folio is the perfect gift for fashionistas and fashion historians alike.
£9.99
Adams Media Corporation Beach Vibes Wall Collage Kit: 60 (4" × 6") Poster Cards
Decorate your space with a collage kit to make your room your own with these 60 coastal cards. Decorate your space with a collage kit and customize a wall design that is entirely your own! For your dorm room, bedroom, reading nook, arts corner, or more, you can design a wall that expresses your own unique aesthetic. The chill, coastal, grandma-chic Beach Vibes Collage Kit included 60 cards that will have you reminiscing on summer days or planning ahead for next summer’s chill vibes. With this collage kit, you’ll transform your wall from a boring space to one that reflects your personality!
£11.69
Faber & Faber Turn the Beat Around: The Secret History of Disco
Disco emerged from the fall-out of the Black Power Movement and an almost exclusively gay scene in a blaze of poppers, strobe lights, tight trousers, hysterical diva vocals and synthesized beats in the late sixties. As a genre, disco radically re-defined the sensibility of the seventies to the extent where reactionary rockers felt the need to launch a paranoid 'Disco Sucks' campaign at the end of the decade. Featuring artists such as Chic, Sylvester, Donna Summer and Frank Grasso, Turn the Beat Around illustrates why and how disco changed the face of popular culture forever.
£12.99
Little, Brown Book Group Scruples
Scruples is a temple of high fashion where the rich and the super-chic can sip champagne, browse, gossip - and buy the most beautiful and expensive clothes in the world. Its owner Billy Ikehorn is stylish, beautiful and rich and her ruthless search for fulfilment leads her from lover to lover. Then she meets the one man who can match her ambition and her passion ...From the romance of Paris and the streets of New York to the staggering luxury and wealth of Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive, Scruples is the cult classic that everyone remembers: the original sexy read is back.
£9.99
Stackpole Books Simple Stitches Embroidery: 39 fast and fabulous designs for today's stitcher
Simple & Chic Embroidery teaches the basics of embroidery, from materials and techniques to the most popular stitches. Patterns and instructions are included for 40 embroidered pieces, all in currently popular styles and colors. This book is great for beginners who want to learn the stitches and have easy designs to try their skills, and will also appeal to those who know how to embroider and are looking for unique new designs. There are simple designs from nature for home décor, unicorns and llamas for the nursery, tiny pieces for the embroidered jewelry trend, and much more.
£18.99
Stackpole Books 10 Quick Knit Beanies & Slouchy Hats
Stay on point with these 10 stylish knit hats!Nothing keeps you warm and cozy like a hand-knitted hat, and with the 10 designs in this book, you'll have one for every look. Feeling playful? Try the Sophisti-Cat or Smocking Stocking. More urban chic? Go with Sidewinder or Rhubarb. Change up the yarn colors for new looks and you can create a full selection of hats, something perfect for every outfit. Each pattern includes full written instructions, charts when needed, and photo illustrations of any new stitches, making these patterns all quick and easy to knit.
£8.22
Canongate Books Widow Basquiat: A Memoir
MADONNA. ANDY WARHOL. KEITH HARING. FAB 5 FREDDIE. DEBBIE HARRY. JULIAN SCHNABEL. Jean-Michel Basquiat's transition from the subways to the chic gallery spaces of Manhattan brought the artist into the company of many of New York's established and aspiring stars. In 1988, unable to deal with the demands that his new fame brought, Basquiat, the most successful black visual artist in history, died from a heroin overdose at age twenty-seven.Widow Basquiat is an exploration of the artist as seen through the eyes of his muse, Suzanne. It is a love story like no other.
£9.99
Stackpole Books Leather Bracelets: Step-by-step instructions for 33 leather cuffs, bracelets and bangles with knots, beads, buttons and charms
Easy-to-make designs for 33 chic leather bracelets Make the most of one of today's hottest jewelry trends with Leather Bracelets, a collection of 33 beautiful beaded, knotted, and braided accessories that would be at home on the shelves of the most stylish designer boutiques. Gorgeous worn alone but even more stylish stacked, these bracelets can be made with readily available leather cord and findings and a few basic jewelry-making tools. Each hand-crafted bracelet can be made unique just by changing the colors and chosen charms or beads. Sized precisely to fit the recipient, these bracelets are sure to please!
£13.49
Thames & Hudson Ltd Mid-Century Modern at Home: A Room-by-Room Guide
The mid-twentieth century was a dynamic period in international design, including interior design, and has retained its influence on popular culture today. This handbook shows readers how to create a tailor-made home inspired by the iconic designs of this period. Working through the home one room at a time, the book highlights classic items of furniture and signature accessories. In-depth case studies demonstrate the essential elements and provide inspiration. Colour combinations are explored to help personalise these inventive styles for the home. Anyone eager to bring mid-century chic to their own home will find this book a valuable resource.
£15.00
Tuva Publishing Romantic Flowers in Cross Stitch
In this book readers will find a superb range of floral designs to apply to a variety of cross-stitch projects, such as bedding, lampshades, cushions, curtains, towels and more. The styles on these beautiful and timeless pieces range from shabby chic to Berlin wool work to Victorian and Edwardian. And even though the designs appear complex, much of Lima's skill is in designing them to be as simple as possible for the casual cross stitcher to make. Her designs are noted for being extremely enjoyable to stitch - and suitable for beginners to advanced embroiderers.
£13.46
Abrams Loopy Mango Knitting: 34 Fashionable Pieces You Can Make in a Day
Stylish, quick big-knit pieces from fashion brand Loopy Mango Fashionable knitwear is wildly popular, as the New York Fashion Week runways and pages of Vogue will tell you. Loopy Mango Knitting offers one-of-a-kind statement pieces that you’ve seen in stores and can now make at home. With bold colors and chic styles, Loopy Mango is always ahead of the trends, creating lasting designs that complement any wardrobe. And their big yarn makes the pieces easy to complete in a day! With beautiful photography, accessible instructions, and plenty of tips and techniques, new and experienced knitters alike will find a lot to love in Loopy Mango’s first book.
£20.69
Galison Gray Malin The Beach Playing Card Set
Gray Malin’s playing card set features best-selling images from his beach aerial collection, À la Plage. Two decks of 54 playing cards are packaged in a beautiful collector’s keepsake box perfect for gifting or displaying in your home. • Includes: 2 Decks of 52 cards plus two jokers • Unique art throughout • Interior box for each deck: 2.75 x 3.75", 70 x 95 mm • Drawer Box: 5.75 x 4.25 x 1.25", 150 x 110 x 30 mm • Makes a great gift: Give this playing card set to those who love chic design and modern, glamorous home accessories. Also makes a great coffee table conversation piece.
£19.78
Little, Brown & Company Werewolf Weekend
Don't make the same mistake Emma made. Don't read my book. Signed,The Scaremaster... Don't say I didn't warn you.Twelve-year-old Emma is excited to spend a night away at best friend Samantha's house for an epic sleepover with Sam's very chic out-of-town cousins - but when the cousins turns out to have a creepy secret, it's up to Emma to solve this wolfish mystery, race against the clock to outwit the Scaremaster, and stop a werewolf in her tracks.For fans of Goosebumps, Eerie Elementary, and the Haunted Library series, debut pseudonymous author B.A. Frade brings frightfully funny tales to life in this new middle grade series.
£6.72
Taunton Press Inc Handbag Workshop
This is a highly illustrated collection of 18 varied, stylish handbag designs. It uses an impressive range of materials, including leather, suede, alligator, and snakeskin (lookalikes and genuine). It is suitable for beginner and more advanced sewers, with step-by-step instructions throughout. From chic wristlets to functional carryalls (and everything in between), each project includes easy-to-follow instructions, a pattern template and detailed photos. All the sewing basics readers need are provided, but a range of patterns cater to all abilities. Stylish designs and step-by-step instructions make this the must-have guide to crafting your own unique, fashionable arm-wear.
£19.79
V & A Publishing Thea Porter
Thea Porter (1927–2000) came to epitomize bohemian chic in the 1960s and ’70s, using an eclectic mix of luxurious fabrics for her signature fl owing dresses that became favorites of stylish women everywhere. Faye Dunaway, Joan Collins, Barbra Streisand, and Elizabeth Taylor were fans; Vogue’s Diana Vreeland championed her clothes; and today vintage Thea Porter is worn by Kate Moss, Nicole Richie, and other fashionistas. This first book devoted to the UK-based fashion designer features new photography of her fabulous clothes and jewelry as well as press clippings, sketches, and excerpts from an unpublished memoir she wrote about her aesthetics, philosophies, and work.
£29.39
Chronicle Books Vintage Wedding Style
For every bride who dreams of making her special day exactly that-hers-this gorgeous book shows how to mix personal touches with vintage style for a truly meaningful celebration. From flea market chic to Great Gatsby grandeur, each chapter from wedding stylist Elizabeth Demos features photographs from real weddings and easy-to-follow instructions for achieving the look. Simple DIY projects make it easy for brides to add their own personal stamp. With 200 photographs, 12 inspiring mood boards, creative styling ideas, and guidance on sourcing accents and materials, Vintage Wedding Style bursts with brilliant ways to create an unforgettable wedding with a hint of vintage charm.
£24.56
Vintage Publishing A French Christmas
Joyeux Noël! Merry Christmas! These festive stories welcome Christmas à la française delicious, chic and unexpected. Sparkling Parisian streets, opulent feasts, wandering orphans, kindly monks, oysters, bonbons, flickering desire, and more than a little wine: this collection of stories proves that the French have truly mastered Christmas. Bringing together the best French Christmas stories of all time, this lovely book includes classics by Guy de Maupassant and Alphonse Daudet, plus stories by the esteemed twentieth-century author Irène Némirovsky and contemporary writers Dominique Fabre and Jean-Philippe Blondel. Let these generous, joyous stories transport you and your loved ones into the heart of a very French Christmas.
£12.99
Galison Jonathan Adler Atlas 300 Piece Lenticular Puzzle
Jonathan Adler is a design company that creates luxe and livable interiors and chic products that are synonymous with modern American glamour. The Jonathan Adler Atlas 300 Piece Lenticular Puzzle from Galison features his iconic Atlas design. The puzzle pieces are printed with a lenticular surface so the image changes depending on the viewers position. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage.• 300 pieces• Box Size: 9.25 x 7 x 2, 235 x 178 x 51 mm• Puzzle Size: 17.75 x 11, 451 x 279 mm• Lenticular image featured on the outside of puzzle box• Includes Puzzle Insert
£12.61
Little, Brown Book Group Possessed
Who do you trust when you can no longer trust your own mind?Emma's life has always been a struggle, and now she's been accepted at a prestigious music school, she is determined to excel. But when the impossibly chic twins, confident Sophie and quieter Matilde, come crashing into her life - surrounding her with champagne and parties - they demand Emma's full attention. Then shy Matilde commits suicide and shockingly, her identical twin Sophie flourishes. Now odd things are happening to Emma: blackouts, waking up in strange places, bizarre dreams. Something, or someone, is consuming Emma's mind. Terrified, Emma begins to doubt everything and everyone around her, especially the beautiful Sophie...
£8.05
Llewellyn Publications,U.S. The Philosopher's Stone: Spiritual Alchemy, Psychology, and Ritual Magic
The Philosopher's Stone is one of Israel Regardie's masterpieces. In it he analyzed three important alchemical treatises from the 17th century, explaining them symbolically, psychologically, and magically. Although the information is still vital to occultists, the presentation was dated. Now, famed occultists Chic and Sandra Tabatha Cicero bring the information up to date. The original is complete but the Hebrew transliteration has been corrected and the text is fully annotated and explained so that students in the 21st century can fully appreciate it. Also included in this third edition are new illustrations, a glossary, a biographical dictionary, a bibliography, an index, and a new introduction.
£22.46
Luster Publishing Grand Hotels of the World
In Grand Hotels of the World, travel journalist Ellie Seymour takes us on a nostalgic journey around the world to discover 40 legendary hotels that have welcomed guests in luxury and style for centuries. Through exquisite photography and detailed descriptions, we are given a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lavish worlds these historic establishments conceal. From fabulous Claridge’s in London’s Mayfair and the luxurious St Regis New York, to the chic Splendido in Portofino and the timeless Villa Serbelloni on the shores of Lake Como, this book tells the fascinating stories of some of the world’s finest architectural gems and the famous guests to have sashayed through their storied corridors.
£40.50
Loft Publications Cult Heels: Exceptional Talent in Shoe Design
A magnificent photographic celebration of the work by the most exciting and innovative contemporary shoemakers and boutique designers. Whenever a celebrity steps out with a new look, women want to know, “Who styled her?” “And where did she get her shoes?”. Today, in addition to seeking inspiration from major shoe brands, stylists are also turning to boutique designers when creating unforgettable looks for their clients. This magnificent book spotlights the most exciting and innovative contemporary international shoemakers whose artful designs are not just hip, but also feminine and chic. For these designers, staying true to their aesthetic principles and producing high quality creations is their top goal.
£35.96
teNeues Calendars & Stationery GmbH & Co. KG Black A5 Notebook
Welcome to a new line of eco-friendly look and feel notebooks. Chic black is back in this environmentally friendly ink on paper cover material, with a smooth feel for this classic A5 Notebook. The notebook's handy size fits between a bullet journal and A4, and the flexible cover ensures durability. It includes 140 lined pages with painted edge paper, inviting you to pen your thoughts, sketches, and ideas. This notebook also has its own surprise print pattern or image inside the first page, transporting you to a serene woodland risograph made print.The Black A5 Notebook is a must-have for home, office, college, or high school.
£8.43
Headline Publishing Group Little Book of New York Style: The Fashion History of the Iconic City
From Carrie Bradshaw to Grace Jones, and from Nicki Minaj to Blair Waldorf, New York is the fashion 'it girl' capital of the world.Home of both laid-back street style and the luxury of the MET Gala, New York has earned its reputation as one of the most stylish capitals in the world. From the eclectic looks of Brooklyn to chic Manhattan elegance, it is a city that hums with style. This instalment of the beautiful Little Books of City Style series will explore the fashion history of the city that never sleeps, providing an exquisitely illustrated guide to dressing like a Native New Yorker.
£12.99