Download or read book The Art of Dressing Curves written by Susan Moses and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Susan Moses, the go-to celebrity stylist for curvy women both on and off the red carpet presents the first inspirational, confidence-building, prescriptive style guide for plus-size women who want to dress fashionably and look their beautiful best. Nearly two-thirds of American women are plus-size—and they care just as much about fashion and beauty as their thinner counterparts. They’re tired of being ignored by the industry and shopping for styles wedged into the far reaches of department stores. Now, Susan Moses, a plus-size woman with a dynamic personality and an in-demand stylist whose clientele includes Hollywood and music industry celebrities, addresses this audience’s needs with this essential handbook to help them look fabulous. The Art of Dressing Curves gives plus-size women the confidence and know-how to dress beautifully for their particular body shape. Gorgeously designed, filled with high-fashion photography, and written in Susan’s down-to earth, accessible, and enthusiastic voice, The Art of Dressing Curves tells the story of her journey to self-acceptance and outlines her formula for seamless dressing that has helped some of the most iconic curvy women in music, film, and fashion look dazzling in the spotlight. From foundation garments to wardrobe essentials to hair and makeup, Susan dispenses advice on every aspect of dressing well for one’s shape, size, and personality, insight supplemented by a wealth of elegant editorial photographs, anecdotes, tips, and sidebars, as well as lists of specialty retailers, designers, and websites that cater to plus-size.
Download or read book The Fitting Book written by Gina Renee Dunham and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-02 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to fit clothes and alter sewing patterns. Sew clothes you love that fit.
Download or read book Curvy Fashion Sketchbook written by A Ansley and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-21 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 8.5" x 11" flexible soft cover fashion sketchbook with 45 single sided pages. Each right side page has a curvy female figure template and spaces to make notes of fabric, color, trend, and inspiration. for aspiring fashion designers make sketches of your own favorite outfits try different outfit combinations from your own closet create a fashion wish list of future outfits plan cosplay, historical, or theme park bounding costumes use colored pencils, crayons, or markers to finish your designs for best results if using markers or gel pens use an extra sheet of paper behind the page to prevent bleed through.
Download or read book Fat Fashion written by Paolo Volonté and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-12 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Average body mass in many Western cultures is getting larger and yet the fashion system seems mostly unchanged. Major fashion houses still limit their output to small sizes and the dominant ideal of the female body in fashion imagery is still thin – dangerously thin according to World Health Organization standards. Why is the industry forfeiting a considerable share of the market in the form of plus-size consumers, seemingly against its commercial interests? Why does the thin ideal reign supreme despite damning evidence of its harm to women? And is there a way out of this system of thin ideals and segregated fat bodies? In this original study, Paolo Volonté answers these questions and more, drawing on influential literature on the body, beauty standards and the roles of clothing in society. He reveals some surprising factors behind the perpetuation of the thin ideal such as the precedent of thin models and the introduction of standardised sizing for mass-manufactured clothing. He also revisits less surprising factors such as the attitudes of designers and consumers towards the female body, and notions of 'perfection'. By critically analysing these factors, Volonté reveals why plus-size fashion is often characterised by 'low aesthetic commitment' and low quality marketing. He explores the nature of the segregation of fat bodies in fashion and considers what the future may hold for consumers, designers and marketers alike.
Download or read book The Curvy Girl s Style Handbook written by Suze Solari and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-18 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you naturally curvy, grappling to find suitable clothes to fit your body; Even in your own closet? Does getting dressed feel more like a chore than fun? Do body insecurities have an impact your social activities, professional growth and personal relationships? When it comes to feeling comfortable in our own skin and being stylish at the same time, we recognize it can sometimes be a challenge! This handbook is more than a love letter to every woman who has ever felt bad about her body and her style, it's all about celebrating and relating to a real woman. This book is unlike any other style guide because it features real women making stylish outfits from what's already in their closet work. In it you will find; - ways to upgrade what you already have, to express your style, making getting dressed every day joyful, and productive. - Models ranging in size, age and ethnicity. - Outfits that transition from mom to entrepreneur on the fly. - The hard facts about sizing and the fashion industry. - Ways to disconnect from media's projection of the ideal and live with acceptance of the real. - evaluating the structure of your clothes and utilizing my two key styling principles, I call the 'V for Victory', and the 'B for put a belt on it' and together with other strategies. - you will learn how to create shapes that flatter and celebrate your curves, as opposed to concealing them. Best of all this book looks to use your existing wardrobe to build the foundation of your style.
Download or read book The GC written by Gemma Collins and published by Headline. This book was released on 2018-06-28 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of TOWIE, Celebrity Big Brother and Celebs Go Dating, learn how you too can become a diva by the one and only Gemma Collins - one of the greatest gifts reality TV has ever given us. So girls, you alright darlings? By buying this book you will have taken the first steps into a world where everything is fabulous. Men will fall at your feet, riches will be bestowed on you, you will have the biggest, bounciest hair ever and you will get what you want, whatever that is. I'm a diva and I've earned my divaship through many years of hard work, hairdryers and broken hearts. In my book, I'll explore the main themes of the diva lifestyle: attitude, appearance, men and social media. You'll learn what it means to be a diva, how to look like one, how to act like one and how to live like one. At the end of it all, you will be a fabulous diva like me. You'll also learn some very juicy goss about me, my life, the men in my life, shock-induced urinary incontinence and some of the things I've done (including how I sustained an unsightly boob injury in front of Tom Daley while he was wearing a revealing pair of Speedos) (which could probably make a book on its own). So hold on to your extensions, because things are about to get interesting.
Download or read book The Clothes Make the Girl Look Fat written by Brittany Gibbons and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-12-26 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The former editor-in-chief of Details and Star adventures into the fascinating "brave new world" of cannabis, tracing its history and possible future as he investigates the social, medical, legal, and cultural ramifications of this surprisingly versatile plant. Pot. Weed. Grass. Mary Jane. We all think we know what cannabis is and what we use it for. But do we? Our collective understanding of this surprising plant has been muddled by politics and morality; what we think we know isn’t the real story. A war on cannabis has been waged in the United States since the early years of the twentieth century, yet in the past decade, society has undergone a massive shift in perspective that has allowed us to reconsider our beliefs. In Brave New Weed, Joe Dolce travels the globe to "tear down the cannabis closet" and de-mystify this new frontier, seeking answers to the questions we didn’t know we should ask. Dolce heads to a host of places, including Amsterdam, Israel, California, and Colorado, where he skillfully unfolds the odd, shocking, and wildly funny history of this complex plant. From the outlandish stories of murder trials where defendants claimed "insanity due to marijuana consumption" to the groundbreaking success stories about the plant’s impressive medicinal benefits, Dolce paints a fresh and much-needed portrait of cannabis, our changing attitudes toward it, and the brave new direction science and cultural acceptance are leading us. Enlightening, entertaining, and thought-provoking, Brave New Weed is a compelling read that will surprise and educate proponents on both sides of the cannabis debate.
Download or read book Fashion Philosophy for Everyone written by Jessica Wolfendale and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you just can't decide what to wear, this enlightening guide will lead you through the diverse and sometimes contradictory aspects of fashion in a series of lively, entertaining and thoughtful essays from prominent philosophers and writers. A unique and enlightening insight into the underlying philosophy behind the power of fashion Contributions address issues in fashion from a variety of viewpoints, including aesthetics, the nature of fashion and fashionability, ethics, gender and identity politics, and design Includes a foreword by Jennifer Baumgardner, feminist author, activist and cultural critic, editor of Ms magazine (1993-7) and regular contributor to major women's magazines including Glamour and Marie-Claire
Download or read book The Scottish Boy written by Alex de Campi and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-28 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1333. Edward III is at war with Scotland. Nineteen-year-old Sir Harry de Lyon yearns to prove himself, and jumps at the chance when a powerful English baron, William Montagu, invites him on a secret mission with a dozen elite knights. They ride north, to a crumbling Scottish keep, capturing the feral, half-starved boy within and putting the other inhabitants to the sword. But nobody knows why the flower of English knighthood snuck over the border to capture a savage, dirty teenage boy. Montagu gives the boy to Harry as his squire, with only two rules: don't let him escape, and convert him to the English cause. At first, it's hopeless. The Scottish boy is surly and violent, and eats anything that isn't nailed down. Then Harry begins to notice things: that, as well as Gaelic, the boy speaks flawless French, with an accent much different from Harry's Norman one. That he can read Latin too. And when Harry finally convinces the boy – Iain mac Maíl Coluim – to cut his filthy curtain of hair, the face revealed is the most beautiful thing Harry has ever seen. With Iain as his squire, Harry wins tournament after tournament and becomes a favourite of the King. But underneath the pageantry smoulder twin secrets: Harry and Iain's growing passion for each other, and Iain's mysterious heritage. As England hurtles towards war once again, these secrets will destroy everything Harry holds dear.
Download or read book CURVY WOMEN S COFFEE written by WILSON ERUEMULOR and published by Wilson Eruemulor. This book was released on 2023-09-25 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Curvy Women's Coffee" by Wilson Eruemulor is a novel about a group of plus-size women who form a coffee club to discuss their struggles and empower each other. Curvy women are often perceived as strong, confident, and passionate. Living a passionate life is about embracing your unique body type, celebrating your curves, and nurturing your mind, body, and spirit.Curvy women have always been a symbol of beauty, confidence, and power. Despite the many myths and stereotypes surrounding their body types, curvy women can look stunning and stunning in any outfit they choose to wear. The fashion industry has long overlooked curvy women when it comes to designing and marketing clothing that complements their unique body shapes. However, with the rise of the body positivity movement, curvy women are now reclaiming their fashion sense and showing off their curves with pride.Being a curvy woman can sometimes present a challenge when it comes to finding clothes that fit and flatter your body shape. However, with the right styling and confidence, curvy women can rock any outfit and look fabulous doing it. The story follows the main character, Ugo, a curvy woman who feels insecure about her body and her place in the world. Ugo meets other women who are similarly struggling with body image and societal expectations of beauty, and starts the Curvy Women's Coffee club as a safe space for them to come together and share their experiences. The group discusses various topics related to body positivity, self-love, relationships, and more. Over time, each member of the group learns to embrace their bodies and find confidence in themselves. The novel also touches on themes of friendship, family, and cultural identity, as the women navigate their personal lives and the challenges that come with being plus-size in a world that often discriminates against them. Overall, "Curvy Women's Coffee" is a heartwarming story about the power of community and self-love, with a diverse cast of characters and important messages about body positivity and acceptance.
Download or read book Love That Bass written by Jessica Bazan and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-07 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Got those curves? Show them Off! Step into the world of fashion design with quirky designer Jessica Bazan. Her inspirational sewing projects, easy to follow patternmaking, and designing tips will make your closet one happening place to be. Enjoy learning how to sew and gain knowledge of making your own masterpieces!
Download or read book Contested Femininities written by Jennifer Lynn and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2024-03-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this comprehensive, long-view study on the concept of the Neue or Moderne Frau (New or Modern Woman) that spans the Weimar Republic, Third Reich, post-war period, and a divided Germany, Contested Femininities explores how different political and social groups constructed images of women to present competing visions of the future. It takes the highly contested representations of women presented in the illustrated press and examines how they emerged as crucial markers of modernity. In doing so it reveals the surprising continuity of these images across political periods and reflects on how debates over paid work, the gender division of labor in the household, the politics of the body, and consumption, played a central role in how different German regimes defined the Modern Woman.
Download or read book Hungry written by Crystal Renn and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-09-08 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in paperback, Hungry is an uplifting memoir with a universal message about body image, beauty, and self-confidence, and an inspiring, cautionary tale for women of all ages. At fourteen, I was a regular junior high school student in Clinton, Mississippi, when a modeling scout told me: You could be a supermodel...but you'll have to lose a little weight. For glamour, fame, and escape, I lost seventy pounds. This is a photo of me at sixteen, when I signed a big modeling contract, moved to New York City, and started traveling around the world. It is also when I developed a ferocious case of anorexia and exercise bulimia. Until I decided enough was enough—I wanted to live. And so I ate. And ate. Offering a behind-the-scenes peek into the modeling industry, as well as a trenchant look at our weight-obsessed culture, Hungry is an inspiring and cautionary tale that will resonate with anyone who has battled society’s small-minded definitions of beauty. This is me now, the leading plus-size model in America.
Download or read book The Art of Dressing Curves written by Susan Moses and published by Harper Design. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Susan Moses, the go-to celebrity stylist for curvy women both on and off the red carpet presents the first inspirational, confidence-building, prescriptive style guide for plus-size women who want to dress fashionably and look their beautiful best. Nearly two-thirds of American women are plus-size—and they care just as much about fashion and beauty as their thinner counterparts. They’re tired of being ignored by the industry and shopping for styles wedged into the far reaches of department stores. Now, Susan Moses, a plus-size woman with a dynamic personality and an in-demand stylist whose clientele includes Hollywood and music industry celebrities, addresses this audience’s needs with this essential handbook to help them look fabulous. The Art of Dressing Curves gives plus-size women the confidence and know-how to dress beautifully for their particular body shape. Gorgeously designed, filled with high-fashion photography, and written in Susan’s down-to earth, accessible, and enthusiastic voice, The Art of Dressing Curves tells the story of her journey to self-acceptance and outlines her formula for seamless dressing that has helped some of the most iconic curvy women in music, film, and fashion look dazzling in the spotlight. From foundation garments to wardrobe essentials to hair and makeup, Susan dispenses advice on every aspect of dressing well for one’s shape, size, and personality, insight supplemented by a wealth of elegant editorial photographs, anecdotes, tips, and sidebars, as well as lists of specialty retailers, designers, and websites that cater to plus-size.
Download or read book Fashion Design written by Ruth Huoh and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can something people use every day be considered art? This is the core of the discussion surrounding the artistic merits of fashion design. To some, fashion is an art form; to others, it is too functional to be considered art. Both points of view are presented through detailed text, supported by quotes from fashion experts and famous designers. Engaging sidebars and detailed photographs bring the world of fashion into focus. Readers will enjoy this fresh take on an artistic industry that impacts our everyday lives.
Download or read book Pregnant written by I. Draw Fashion and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-11 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the 10th book in the Fashion Sketchpad series by I Draw Fashion. Get creative with maternity wear and fashion ideas using these templates of beautiful pregnant figures. In this special selection, you will find realistic pregnant figure templates that you can use to design maternity clothes and collections with ease. Don't just reinvent the wheel, create your own unique styles and sketch refreshing designs that have never been seen. Nothing is off limits!. Bring your fashion designs to life without having to sketch the models! Creating your own designs just got a lot easier with this complete and comprehensive fashion sketchbook. Specifically made for fashion designers and students, this sketchbook offers you a wide range of outlines and templates that enables you sketch your own fashiondesigns without having to start from scratch. Whether you are a professional designer or a novice just starting out, the realistic proportions, beautiful faces and tastefully stylish hairstyles in this sketchbook will help make your fashion sketches pop more while providing you with a good starting point to hone your skills as you work on your designs. Features: 108 Figure templates 6 different model poses (3 different variants per pose) 18 Croqui styles. 120 pages of lightly drawn gray sketches Perfect for both students and professionals This sketchbook offers you: A simple way to create your own designs Build your own outfits from scratch Realistic model poses to help with your fashion sketches 3 variants of each pose (face and hair, outlines and dashed lines) A big and portable 8.5 x 11 in sketchbook Perfect for drawing over, you get to adjust your sketches, and design your own illustration on each page using any of the multiple Croqui variations as you go. From capturing your illustrations to designing your own creations from scratch, this Fashion Sketchbook with pre-drawn templates is exactly what you need! Grab a copy now to get started with creating your own unique designs!
Download or read book Curvy Girl Magic written by Antoinette Johnson and published by Blurb. This book was released on 2019-01-09 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With plus size fashion becoming a part of the mainstream media, we have women realizing now that they can be curvy and stylish with the rise of social media. The plus size fashion community is louder than ever and with sharing outfit post daily, women demonstrated how to be the most confident and use fashion as an expression. Curvy Girl Magic is a style book for plus women and gathers inspirational #ootd using your favorite plus models, bloggers, and influencers.
