Книги жанра мода и стиль
This epub is best viewed on a tablet or a colour e-reader.Delight a child with a colourful crocheted or knitted Octo. Octos’ twisty tentacles are calming and comforting – and they feel a bit like mum’s umbilical cord.THE DANISH OCTO BOOK is the official book on the adorable knitted and crocheted octopus puppets that have become a huge phenomenon in Denmark and is now spreading like wildfire across…
The rules of fashion have changed. The new digital era is all about being seen, liked and inspired. So how do we define ourselves through style? And why has the evolution of the Internet changed the way we buy and wear clothing? Superblogger Victoria Magrath reveals the pivotal moments that have transformed the fashion world, from the Nineties through to the Noughties, and shares insider secrets…
What Coleen Rooney doesn't know about style and shopping isn't worth knowing, and she is a fashion inspiration to girls everywhere. Now she's put together a glossy, gorgeous style guide that contains everything you could EVER want to know about high-street fashion, beauty, hair and makeup, body care and style. Coleen's style guide is bursting with fashion and beauty tips to inspire and inform, sh…
The perfect gift or coffee table book for fashion and underwear lovers!A beautiful illustrated guide to lingerie from, intimates expert Cora Harrington, founder of The Lingerie Addict, the internet's top lingerie blog.In this gorgeous aspirational book, lingerie expert and founder of TheLingerieAddict.com, Cora Harrington, uses her extensive knowledge and empowering attitude to show readers that n…
J-beauty – это целое направление в культуре красоты, которое завоевало свою нишу в Европе. В этой книге вы откроете для себя секреты японской красоты, включая техники массажа для лица, домашние рецепты масок и других средств, которыми пользовались еще дамы императорского двора и гейши. Сегодня эти рецепты практикуются современными женщинами и используются косметическими компаниями. Познайте секрет…
Женская красота состоит не только из обаятельных улыбок, умения со вкусом одеваться и грациозно выходить из кареты. Перед вами уникальное пособие конца XIX века о том, как должна развиваться женщина, стремящаяся не просто завладеть вниманием мужчины, а обрести истинного спутника жизни. Баронесса Бланш Стафф (1845–1911) – псевдоним французской писательницы Бланш Суайе (Blanche Soyer), колумнистки м…
Get out your knitting needles, crochet hooks and sewing machines and learn to make something truly original!Complete with step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography, these projects – from knitted fingerless gloves to upcycled vintage summer bunting – will add individuality to your home and wardrobe, and also make perfect gifts.25 fun and simple projects to make, perfect for beginners.Comp…
Star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women’s Institute, May Martin has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now for the first time she shares her tips and tricks, offering the ultimate beginners’ guide to sewing.Beautifully styled and simple-to-follow, this authoritative sewing bible gives readers information on everything they need to know to get started with sewing.Providin…
Sartorial superstar Gok Wan from TV's How to Look Good Naked is every girl's favourite style guru and confidence booster. His fantastic guide has all the advice and inspiration you’ll ever need to look and feel totally fabulous, whatever the occasion.Packed with Gok's advice on how to look good at a party, wedding or on the beach, How to Dress is like having your very own personal styling session …
Add a touch of personality and creativity to your home with projects for Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Valentine’s and birthdays.Complete with step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography, learn to make extra special festive decorations – such as a birthday pinata, knitted angels, fragrant rose petal stuffed hearts or an Easter tree. Shop-bought decorations just can’t compare!25 fun and sim…
Style supremo and every woman's best friend, Gok Wan knows how important it is for a woman to look and feel her best. In his fantastic new style bible Gok breathes new life into your existing wardrobe, showing you how to transform the basics we all have into a fabulous new look. You will love your look without breaking the bank balance.We all want to look and feel great, and clothes are a great wa…
** A Winner of the Woodland Books of the Year Award **In a stressful, chaotic world, many of us are turning to nature for a sense of serenity and happiness.While the idea of the wild outdoors is enticing, though, our busy lives and our location can cause us to become detached from nature. Down to the River and Up to the Trees will show you how to connect with the natural world around you, whether …
Needlefelting is fast becoming the most popular and easiest way to create cute and quirky characters and curiosities. In this book you can learn to make 30 adorable little animals.Needlefelting is the ideal craft for beginners, far easier and cheaper to learn than knitting or crochet. You can make almost anything by sculpting loose wool roving with one or two needles – the only limit is your imagi…
Мода давно перестала быть маргинальным феноменом. В современном мире, где экономика движима идеями креативного и интеллектуального труда, диалог о моде приобретает все большую значимость. Английский социолог Джоан Энтуисл в книге «Модное тело» предлагает взглянуть на современное общество сквозь призму одежды. Анализируя исторические, социальные и антропологические функции моды в культуре, автор по…
Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear provides a straightforward introduction to the principles of form pattern cutting for garments to fit the body shape, and flat pattern cutting for casual garments and jersey wear. This sixth edition remains true to the original concept: it offers a range of good basic blocks, an introduction to the basic principles of pattern cutting and examples of their ap…