Download or read book Inside the Royal Wardrobe written by Kate Strasdin and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen Alexandra used clothes to fashion images of herself as a wife, a mother and a royal: a woman who both led Britain alongside her husband Edward VII and lived her life through fashion. Inside the Royal Wardrobe overturns the popular portrait of a vapid and neglected queen, examining the surviving garments of Alexandra, Princess of Wales – who later became Queen Consort – to unlock a rich tapestry of royal dress and society in the second half of the 19th century. More than 130 extraordinary garments from Alexandra's wardrobe survive, from sumptuous court dress and politicised fancy dress to mourning attire and elegant coronation gowns, and can be found in various collections around the world, from London, Oslo and Denmark to New York, Toronto and Tokyo. Curator and fashion scholar Kate Strasdin places these garments at the heart of this in-depth study, examining their relationships to issues such as body politics, power, celebrity, social identity and performance, and interpreting Alexandra's world from the objects out. Adopting an object-based methodology, the book features a range of original sources from letters, travel journals and newspaper editorials, to wardrobe accounts, memoirs, tailors' ledgers and business records. Revealing a shrewd and socially aware woman attuned to the popular power of royal dress, the work will appeal to students and scholars of costume, fashion and dress history, as well as of material culture and 19th century history.

Download or read book The Curated Closet written by Anuschka Rees and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is your closet jam-packed and yet you have absolutely nothing to wear? Can you describe your personal style in one sentence? If someone grabbed a random piece from your closet right now, how likely is it that it would be something you love and wear regularly? With so many style and shopping options, it can be difficult to create a streamlined closet of pieces that can be worn easily and confidently. In The Curated Closet, style writer Anuschka Rees presents a fascinatingly strategic approach to identifying, refining, and expressing personal style and building the ideal wardrobe to match it, with style and shopping strategies that women can use every day. Using The Curated Closet method, you’ll learn to: • Shop smarter and more selectively • Make the most of your budget • Master outfit formulas and color palettes • Tweak your wardrobe for work • Assess garment fit and quality like a pro • Curate a closet of fewer, better pieces Including useful infographics, charts, and activities, as well as beautiful fashion photography, The Curated Closet is the ultimate practical guide to authentic and unique style.

Download or read book Kristen written by Lisi Harrison and published by Poppy. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kristen sets sail on the Love Boat... With the rest of the Pretty Committee scattered across the globe, Kristen is stuck in summer school at OCD, making good on her scholarship commitments. No sleepover horse camp, no Hawaiian spa, no Spanish vacation, not even a trip to Orlando. But when Kristen scores a job looking after hang-ten hottie Dune Baxter's eight-year-old sister, Ripple, Westchester suddenly doesn't seem so bad. It looks like Kristin is about to ride the wave of first love. . . .

Download or read book Fabulous Fearless and Thirty written by Halia Bieldt and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-02-29 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into Your Prime: A Journey of Transformation, Independence, and Style Welcome to the decade where you truly come into your own. Fabulous, Fearless, and Thirty is not just a book; it's a revelation that will guide you through the exhilaration and complexities of your thirties. With warmth, wisdom, and wit, this guide is your invitation to a fabulous life filled with confidence, style, and independence. Transformative Confidence Begin your journey by breaking free from the chains of the past and stepping into a profound sense of self-esteem and worth. Discover the art of celebrating your achievements and setting the foundation for a lifetime of confidence. It's time to see yourself as the embodiment of the new sexy: powerful, poised, and positively fearless. Create Your Peaceful Sanctum Delve into the pleasures of homemaking tailored for the modern woman. From selecting that perfect piece that speaks to your soul to mastering the delicate art of making your space a sanctuary, find joy in curating tranquility and style within your home. Embrace Power Dressing Unlock the secrets of using fashion as armor. Power dressing in your thirties is about identifying your unique style that screams confidence while understanding the subtle, yet powerful, language of clothes. It's more than fashion; it's your unspoken narrative. Navigate Financial Independence with Ease Step into the realm of smart financial decisions and investments that promise a future of independence and security. Learn how to balance your ambitions with your passion, ensuring that your bank account flourishes along with your spirit. Cherish Your Body, Cultivate Relationships, and More From nurturing health and wellness to cultivating meaningful relationships, every chapter of your life deserves attention and intention. Whether it's embracing the adventure of motherhood, finding passion in your career, or taking the world by storm through travel, Fabulous, Fearless, and Thirty offers wisdom for every aspect of your vibrant life. With actionable advice, heartfelt anecdotes, and a touch of humor, this book is your comprehensive guide to thriving in your thirties. Embrace this transformative decade with open arms and a fearless heart. Your fabulous journey starts now.

Download or read book Ebony written by and published by . This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EBONY is the flagship magazine of Johnson Publishing. Founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, it still maintains the highest global circulation of any African American-focused magazine.

Download or read book A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing written by Sarah Gunn and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2019-11-08 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors of The Tunic Bible craft a “clever guide to the DIY creation of tried and true staples of a woman’s wardrobe . . . truly inspiring” (Publishers Weekly). Discover the secrets to sewing a stylish wardrobe with staying power! This spirited guide walks you through thirty timeless garments to make for yourself, including a must-have button-up shirt, tailored trousers, a flattering A-line dress, and the indispensable modern classic pencil skirt. With a conversational narrative, the authors have created an engaging, informative guide to sewing by tracing the origins of each garment, along with styling and sewing tips, charming fashion illustrations, and a modeled photo gallery. Pencil skirt pattern and instructions included! “This delightfully illustrated book featuring a conversational narrative chronicles 30 beloved classic silhouettes that lie at the core of women’s wardrobes . . . Each garment chapter laced with fascinating facts and trivia tidbits gives new meaning to why we wear what we wear . . . [a] keen guide to creating a fresh collection of timeless garments.” —Elysian “It should be inspirational to those just beginning to sew for themselves as well as those who just aspire to it! . . . With this book in hand, you will both sew and dress with confidence and style.” —Fifty Dresses “This book is so well-written and the illustrations are amazing.” —Girls in the Garden

Download or read book The Adult Baby Identity Self Help Guide written by www.abdldiapers.store and published by www.abdldiapers.store. This book was released on with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Adult Baby Identity Self Help Guide is a comprehensive and compassionate resource for individuals exploring the adult baby identity. This guide covers various aspects of the adult baby lifestyle, addressing topics such as understanding the adult baby identity, exploring the ABDL community, and embracing one's adult baby self. The book dives into the Little World and age play, discussing ways to create a safe and comforting little space. It also explores age regression play and the therapeutic aspects it can offer. The guide provides practical advice on discovering adult diaper love, choosing the right adult diapers, and overcoming stigma and shame associated with being an adult baby. The book emphasizes the importance of building confidence as an adult baby, connecting with like-minded individuals, and expressing one's authentic self. It delves into the role of caregivers and partners, providing guidance on communicating needs, finding supportive caregivers, and nurturing relationships within the ABDL community. The guide offers lifestyle tips, including incorporating age-appropriate activities, setting boundaries, and creating a comforting little environment. Mental well-being and self-care are addressed, with suggestions on embracing self-care, coping with stress and anxiety, and seeking professional support when needed. The book explores age-play accessories, creative expression through artistic outlets within the adult baby roleplay, and participating in adult baby events and gatherings. Other chapters discuss balancing adult responsibilities with little world play, addressing safety concerns in age play, embracing diversity within the ABDL community, and finding support beyond the community through friends, family, mental health professionals, and online networks. This guide aims to provide support, guidance, and acceptance for those embracing their adult baby identity.

Download or read book The Perfect Game written by Frank Fitzpatrick and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-01-22 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critically acclaimed veteran sportswriter Fitzpatrick chronicles one of the greatest upsets in college basketball history. Through interviews with the players and coaches, through the work of sociologists and cultural critics, through the eyes of those who witnessed the legendary game of Villanova versus Georgetown, Fitzpatrick recreates the key events.

Download or read book Tiny Wardrobe written by Hanon and published by Nippan Ips. This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designs and patterns for a variety of charming doll clothing. Tiny Wardrobe: 12 Adorable Designs and Patterns for Your Doll introduces simple yet sophisticated patterns to make doll-size clothes. Each pattern has three sizes, small (8 inches, Middie Blythe Doll), medium (11 inches, Neo Blythe Doll) and large (16 inches, Unoa 1.5 Girl), and the styles can be modified for a wider range of looks by using the colors and types of lace you prefer. From beginners to professionals, this is a must-have book for doll clothes sewing lovers.

Download or read book The Runaway written by Jennifer Bernard and published by Jennifer Bernard. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He knew she’d be nothing but trouble... The moment she drifted into his marina, Mark Castellani knew Gracie was different. Resisting the blond pixie’s breezy approach to life is difficult, but Mark’s had years of practice living for simple pleasures that don’t extend beyond the next sunrise. Why long for anything lasting when he knows how quickly his whole world can be flipped upside down? A bombshell long-lost memory finally explains why Gracie Rockwell never quite fit in with her boisterous family—she isn’t a Rockwell, after all. Desperate for answers, she leaves her beloved Rocky Peak Lodge in search of the little boy who saved her so long ago. Did he grow up to be the gorgeous-but-guarded Mark Castellani? What does he know about her true origins? If only she could pry some answers from her enigmatic new boss—and get rid of her massive crush. But while she’s eager to uncover the past, he’d rather bury it forever. Mark was right—Gracie is the kind of trouble he never wanted. But she’s exactly the trouble he needs.

Download or read book Natural Color written by Sasha Duerr and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful book of seasonal projects for using the brilliant spectrum of colors derived from plants to naturally dye your clothing and home textiles. Organized by season, Natural Color is a beautifully photographed guide to the full range of plant dyes available, drawn from commonly found fruits, flowers, trees, and herbs, with accompanying projects. Using sustainable methods and artisinal techniques, designer, artist, and professor Sasha Duerr details achievable ways to apply these limitless color possibilities to your home and wardrobe. Whether you are new to dyeing or more practiced, Duerr's clear and simple ingredients lists, step-by-step instructions, and detailed breakouts on techniques such as shibori, dip-dye, and block printing will ensure beautiful results. With recipes to dye everything from dresses and sweaters to rugs and napkins, Natural Color will inspire fashion enthusiasts, home decorators, textile lovers, and everyone else who wants to bring more color into their life.

Download or read book Basic Black written by Sato Watanabe and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sew chic, dark-toned clothes with this stylish sewing book and add a touch of originality to your wardrobe. Basic Black is the English edition of a classic Japanese sewing book which provides sew-it-yourself Western-sized patterns for 26 basic garments, along with detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions. Author Sato Watanabe has published many books that are favorites among Japanese sewing fans. In this book, she shows you how to make truly professional-quality pieces easily and inexpensively at home. DIY Sewing designs include: Lace Shirred Blouse Tiered Sleeveless Dress Zip-up Vest with High Neck Frilled Shirt in Charcoal Flannel Short Coat And many more… All of the styles and fashion are easily customized to create your own personal style, and there is truly something for everyone and every occasion in this book--from a smart two-texture combo dress to a relaxed, bohemian tunic--and everything in-between. All the styles are thoroughly modern and practical, ranging from softly feminine or straight-line simple to smartly-tailored or loosely-deconstructed. Simple lines make these garments perfect for women of all ages and all sizes. This book includes a complete western-sized sewing pattern for each design that is easily adjusted to fit your body form. The understated, graceful designs in this book are ones that you'll come back to again and again.

Download or read book Classic Style written by Kate Schelter and published by Grand Central Life & Style. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gorgeously illustrated guide to "the classics": the essential clothes, accessories, beauty products, and timeless everyday objects that define your personal style. In Classic Style, fashion expert and illustrator Kate Schelter curates a collection of more than 150 iconic, essential classics-- clothes, accessories, beauty products, objects, and travel items that exemplify great design, simplicity, and timeless style. Balancing the trend toward minimalism with a dose of charm and personality, Kate shows you how to develop (and celebrate!) your own style by following an easy mantra: buy less, buy better, reinvent what you already have, and own your look. Now in her first book, she guides readers through these principles in a mix of stunning watercolor illustrations, stories, memories, quotes, and advice from a collection of friends and mentors in the fashion world. A visual gem, Classic Style will inspire you to pare down those stuffed closets and storage units, find joy in simplicity and usefulness, and rediscover the one thing that is truly essential to personal style--you!

Download or read book The Royal Wardrobe peek into the wardrobes of history s most fashionable royals written by Rosie Harte and published by Headline. This book was released on 2023-06-08 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I loved this book!' - Alison Weir '[A] lively, gossipy forage through royal wardrobes' - Daily Mail 'A sparkling history' - Dr Kate Strasdin Peek into the wardrobes of history's most fashionable royals Why did women wear such heavy and uncomfortable skirts in the Elizabethan era? What the hell happened to Charles II's pubic hair wig? How did Princess Diana's revenge dress become so iconic? Fashion for the royal family has long been one of their most powerful weapons. Every item of their clothing is imbued with meaning, history and majesty, telling a complex tale of the individuals who wore them and the houses they represented. From the draping of a fabric to the arrangements of jewels, the clothing worn by royals is anything but coincidental. King at just nine years old, Edward VI's clothes were padded to make him seem stronger and more manly; and the ever-conscious Elizabeth II insisted her coronation gown include all the representative flora of the commonwealth nations, and not just that of the United Kingdom. Yet reigning monarchs are not the only ones whose fashion sensibilities could mean make or break for the crown. Original and enlightening, Rosie Harte's complete history delicately weaves together the fashion faux pas and Vogue-worthy triumphs that chart the history of our royals from the Tudors to the Victorians right through to King Charles III and our twenty-first-century royal family. Travelling far beyond the bounds of the court, The Royal Wardrobe reveals the economic, social and political consequences of royal apparel, be it breeches, tiara, wig or waistcoat. Each stitch has a story, you just need to know how to read them

Download or read book There s No Murder Like Show Murder written by M. S. Greene and published by Crooked Lane Books. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tasha Weaver has seen her fair share of divas come and go while working as the costume shop head at the Eastbrook Playhouse, but her beloved theater is put at risk when the star of the show is killed in this fun but deadly debut, perfect for fans of Ellery Adams and Kellye Garrett. Tasha Weaver is most at home in the cozy backstage world of the Eastbrook Playhouse. As the costume shop head at the charming regional theater, she’s used to watching dramatic acts of love and revenge from the shadows. But when Kurt Mozer—the insufferable Broadway reject who stars in their production of Annie Get Your Gun—is shot center stage, the spotlight turns to her. Everyone knows Kurt was difficult to work with, and after he got into a fight with both director Marnie Mason and artistic leader Arthur Winston, he promptly decided to quit the show. In deep financial trouble, the Eastbrook Playhouse depended on a big name like Kurt to keep afloat. With reporters coming in from the Big Apple to Tasha’s little corner of Connecticut, she realizes it's up to her to save their local theater and keep her community safe. After all, the show must go on…but what do you do when the killer could very well be one of your loved ones? With the help of her friends, her long-time crush Bruno Machado, and her feline colleague Hilly, Tasha must catch a murderer before the shining lights of the playhouse go out forever.

Download or read book Nothing to Wear written by Jesse Garza and published by Plume Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visual Therapy* creators walk readers through the process of identifying their natural styles then helping them perform an honest examination of their wardrobe, eliminating the out-of-date clutter, and reestablishing an authentic sense of style.

Download or read book Whimsical Wardrobe written by Jibril Kotita and published by . This book was released on 2023-12-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a coloring journey with this delightful alpaca-themed coloring book. Perfect for kids aged 2 to 12. This charming coloring book for kids offers a unique blend of adorable alpacas donned in cute and stylish wear.