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Style A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty, & Everything Glamour
Rachel Zoe - 2007
With an eye toward living the luxe life, even if it's on a dime, Zoe zeroes in on the must-have accessories and wardrobe staples for all occasions, when to splurge and save on handbags and heels, how to decorate, entertain, and travel in style.From award shows to advertising campaigns, Zoe is the go-to force among A-list actresses, fashion houses, beauty firms, and magazine editors. Now she offers full access to the style secrets that skyrocketed her famous clients to the top of best-dressed lists worldwide. With the help of some of fashion's biggest names-including Michael Kors, Donatella Versace, and Diane von Furstenberg-Zoe shares her invaluable insights on:*Mastering red carpet moments in your own life *Developing a style for work or play that's unstudied and glamorous *Personalizing your own modern look by referencing your favorite style icons and vintage clothes *The importance of the "wow" piece-and how to choose one right for you *Throwing a chic dinner party and creating a luxuriously cozy living space *Packing and traveling like a jet-setter *Enjoying every day, living it up in style.
Korean Beauty Secrets: A Practical Guide to Cutting-Edge Skincare and Makeup
Kerry Thompson - 2015
Kerry’s enthusiasm for skincare began at a very young age and eventually grew into a passion for documenting her skincare adventures and sharing them with the world. Her mission is simple: try emerging skincare products from all over the globe, and distinguish between marketing hype and legitimately effective solutions. Kerry can often be found perusing peer-reviewed clinical research, or speaking with cosmetic chemists and industry insiders. As an early U.S. adopter of the Korean beauty philosophy, her relationships in the Korean beauty industry and continuing quest for knowledge make her an ideal guide to the unique and seductive world of Korean skincare.Coco Park is a digital journalist, artist, and the beloved beauty writer behind the heavily followed blog, The Beauty Wolf, which features art and reviews dedicated to Korean makeup and skincare products. Coco also works as a freelance K-beauty correspondent, and is a repeat guest beauty author at XOJane. She’s been featured in numerous Korean beauty articles in a number of publications, including Fast Company and The Daily Mail. Coco, a certified esthetician and makeup artist, has lived and worked in Dallas, NYC, Toronto, and Montreal. Her lifelong immersion in the beauty industry and specific, in-depth knowledge of Korean beauty trends make her the perfect adviser to lead you through the exciting, ever-changing world of Korean beauty.
Timeless
Louise Young - 2017
The 1940s victory rolls and classic red lip. The sixties beehive and the eighties smokey eye. The list of iconic beauty looks from the last century is almost endless. Now, with this book, you can recreate these classic looks at home.Acclaimed make-up professional Louise Young and leading hairstylist Lou Sheppard bring together their favourite beauty looks of the 20th century to create the ultimate guide to vintage hair and make-up. Arranged by decade and containing beautiful photographs and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, this book shows you how the looks are created, and how they still influence current fashions today. This is a must-have for all aspiring make-up artists and hair stylists, or anyone who wants an easy way to achieve a classic look.
The Little Dictionary of Fashion: A Guide to Dress Sense for Every Woman
Christian Dior - 1954
Originally published: London: Cassell, 1954.
Skincare: the Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide
Caroline Hirons - 2020
With over 100 million views of her blog and over 13 million views of her YouTube videos, she cuts out the jargon, tells you want you do and don’t need, and is finally going to get the nation off face wipes for good!Skincare is the go-to book for people of all ages and skin types who want to feel and look fantastic. It explains the facts, the myths and the best way to get good skin – on any budget. With everything from Caroline’s signature cheat sheets, simple tips and tricks to glow (inside and out!) understanding ingredients lists, and advice on how to choose the products that are right for you, this is the ultimate guide to healthier, brighter skin.
It
Alexa Chung - 2013
Interspersed with pages from Alexa's notebooks and many a photo of a good night out, It appears in real cloth, with hand-crafted marbled endpages covered in polkadots, stripy head and tail bands, and luxiouriously creamy paper. Witty, charming and with a refreshingly down-to-earth attitude, It is a must-have for anyone who loves fashion, worries about growing up, or loves just about everything Alexa Chung.
Oh No She Didn't: The Top 100 Style Mistakes Women Make and How to Avoid Them
Clinton Kelly - 2009
Scrunchies. Suntan hose. Slut shoes. Visible panty line. Who hasn’t had the unfortunate experience of witnessing—or (gasp!) actually wearing—one of these fashion disasters? The atrocities Clinton Kelly has seen—it’s a surprise he hasn’t gouged out his own eyes. Mom jeans? Fancy fingernails? Tracksuits? In the same straight-talking style that has made TLC’s What Not to Wear a smash hit for eight seasons, the cheeky media personality and author of Freakin’ Fabulous shows women how to outfit themselves with confidence and style as he pokes fun at fashion "don’ts." From the most obvious faux pas (Texas tuxedos) to borderline offenses (peekaboo boobies), Clinton offers detailed and entertaining critiques of our top one hundred sartorial slip-ups. He turns his keen eye to wardrobe, color, cut, cleanliness, hairstyle, accessories, and even posture. And because he loves you, he presents easy alternatives and practical suggestions for creating fabulous outfits that will make you forget you ever wore socks with clogs. Clinton also explains how to use trends to your advantage at any age, from deciding which ones work for you to understanding how to wear them to keep your look relevant. Because if you’re not comfortable in the sequined mini, everyone around you will know it. A delightful mix of hilarious dish and expert fashion advice, Oh No She Didn’t will turn anyone from fashion victim to fashionista in no time.
Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady
Derek Blasberg - 2010
This hilarious handbook will provide everything you need to know about fashion, socializing, dating, and etiquette. With tons of practical tips and tools for learning to flaunt what you’ve got, dozens of specific how-tos, common no- nos, and huge blunders that even smart girls make, this tongue-in-cheek book will train you to be a lady, and not a tramp! Watch a Video
The Lucky Shopping Manual
Andrea Linett - 2003
For Lucky's devoted fans, and anyone devoted to dressing better and shopping smarter, The Lucky Shopping Manual will be the über-find. Finally, there is a book that does away with the inconsequential information in previous fashion books and presents only the most useful tips and imperative information for how to dress better for less. Filled with tips that will appeal to shopaholics and disciplined bargain hunters alike, this enticing guide is packed with over 1,000 full-color photos and illustrations, with a ribbon marker and flexi-cover so women can take it shopping with them. With great advice on every uniquely designed page, The Lucky Shopping Manual includes features such as: *Building a wardrobe you love, with cross-referenced sections on everything from skirts, tops, dresses, pants, and suits, to shoes, bags, belts, and what looks best for your body type *How to spot great finds at the local flea market or the best boutiques *What to spend your money on and where you can scrimp *Cool stores coast-to-coast to check out when you're traveling *Practical tips for fabric care, shoe maintenance, and stain remedies
What Would Grace Do?: How to Live Life in Style Like the Princess of Hollywood
Gina McKinnon - 2012
More than merely blessed with camera-wooing beauty, Princess Grace was also a canny decision maker who selected roles that quickly made her one of cinema’s most adored and unforgettable leading ladies. She also captured hearts on- and off-camera, including many belonging to her handsome co-stars. Though her reign as Princess of Hollywood yielded all-too-soon to her real-life role as Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly remains the timeless embodiment of refined glamour, style, and poise. Now, Gina McKinnon makes Grace Kelly’s indelible style secrets available to everyone. In What Would Grace Do?, readers will find invaluable lessons in charm and loveliness—from handling careers and cashmere to manners and men. In the style of What Would Jackie Do? and What Would Audrey Do? comes a beautifully designed book filled with lovely two-color illustrations. What Would Grace Do? inspires women everywhere to reach for those moments of strife when we could all use a little Grace.
Everything I Need To Know I Learned From a Little Golden Book
Diane Muldrow - 2013
In this age of debt, depression, and diabetes, could we adults use a refresher course in the gentle lessons from these adorable books, she wondered—a "Little Golden guide to life"? Yes, we could! Muldrow's humorous yet practical tips for getting the most out of life ("Don't forget to enjoy your wedding!" "Be a hugger." "Sweatpants are bad for morale."), drawn from more than 60 stories, are paired with delightful images from these best-loved children's books of all time—among them The Poky Little Puppy, Pantaloon, Mister Dog, Nurse Nancy, We Help Mommy, Five Pennies to Spend, and The Little Red Hen. The Golden greats of children's illustration are represented here as well: Richard Scarry, Garth Williams, Eloise Wilkin, J. P. Miller, and Mary Blair, among many others. Sure to bring memories and a smile, this book is a perfect gift for baby boomers, recent grads, lovers of children's literature—or anyone who cherishes the sturdy little books with the shiny cardboard covers and gold foil spines!
The Girl Who Was on Fire: Your Favorite Authors on Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games Trilogy
Leah WilsonCara Lockwood - 2011
From the trilogy's darker themes of violence and social control to fashion and weaponry, the collection's exploration of the Hunger Games reveals exactly how rich, and how perilous, protagonist Katniss' world really is.• How does the way the Games affect the brain explain Haymitch's drinking, Annie's distraction, and Wiress' speech problems?• What does the rebellion have in common with the War on Terror?• Why isn't the answer to "Peeta or Gale?" as interesting as the question itself?• What should Panem have learned from the fates of other hedonistic societies throughout history and what can we?The Girl Who Was On Fire covers all three books in the Hunger Games trilogy.
What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?
The Buried Life - 2012
They made a list of 100 things to do before they died, and began the journey to uncover their buried lives.NOW IT'S YOUR TURN.Get inspired. Make your list. Live your dreams.
Pure Skin: Discover the Japanese Ritual of Glowing
Victoria Tsai - 2018
This guide book helps you get to know and improve your skin health with useful tips and recommendations for using everyday ingredients and skin products in a super simple, unique-to-you ritual. Vicky Tsai, founder of Tatcha Skin Care, is sharing generations-old, time-tested Japanese skincare traditions with you. No matter how you customize it, all you need is two minutes and four steps Purify, Polish, Prep, and Nourish. But Pure Skin isn't just about basic skincare, it's also about a lifestyle; it begins with how you eat and even how you sleep. You'll also learn about:- East vs. West: Learn why spot treatment and quick fixes never make lasting changes- A Silken Path to Softer Skin: Pamper yourself with silk in five different ways- What's Your Skincare Psyche?: Discover your skincare personality and what treatment will work for you- Sheet Masks Demystified: Indulge in this scientifically-proven beauty trend once a week- Ingredients to Believe In: Use the six traditional ingredients found in Japanese skincare- The Japanese Diet for Clear Skin: Feed your skin with the trinity of Japanese superfoods
1 Year, 100 Pounds: My Journey to a Better, Happier Life
Whitney Holcombe - 2013
That number controlled her life until one day she went for a walk that changed everything. A little bit memoir and a whole lot of advice, 1 Year, 100 Pounds follows Whitney’s journey to battle obesity, negative self-image, and peer ridicule. Through following a healthy diet and exercise routine, Whitney shed the pounds without pills, trainers, or surgery. And along the way, she discovered the confidence to love her body. Reviewed by experts in the fields of diet, health, and fitness, with a foreword by Dr. Joseph Colella, a leading bariatric surgeon who endorses Whitney’s method of healthy weight loss over surgery, 1 Year, 100 Pounds is a personal guidebook packed with tips for making healthy food choices, easy exercises, and inspiration that empowers you to change your own life.