The Wedding Dress: The 50 Designs that Changed the Course of Bridal Fashion

The Wedding Dress: The 50 Designs that Changed the Course of Bridal Fashion

The Wedding Dress: The 50 Designs that Changed the Course of Bridal Fashion

ASIN : 3791348736

Rating : 3.8

brand: Prestel

category: History

Description : For brides-to-be or any reader with a fascination for couture, here is the essential guide to the best wedding dresses of modern times--the 50 iconic designs that made fashion history. This fascinating look at nearly two centuries of bridal fashion presents 50 of history's most famous dresses, revealing why and how they continue to inspire brides and designers today. Lavishly illustrated spreads lay bare the anatomy of each show-stopping ensemble: silhouette, fabrics, construction techniques, embellishments, and even hidden details. From the white wedding dress worn by Queen Victoria in 1840 to couture creations by Karl Lagerfeld, Alexander McQueen, Vera Wang, and Vivienne Westwood, The Wedding Dress examines the features of each and every design in chronological sequence. Find out why Queen Victoria draped herself in white lace, how Paul Poiret's knee-length dress ushered in the era of the flapper bride, why Wallis Simpson wore blue on her wedding day, and how Elsa Schiaparelli reinvented the veil. Also included are dresses worn by some of the world's most stylish women--Jacqueline Kennedy, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn--as well as contemporary fashion icons such as Gwen Stefani, Dita Von Teese, and Kate Moss. Vivid photographs, detailed diagrams, and biographies of the dresses' designers make this an indispensable resource for brides, designers, stylists, wedding planners, or anyone interested in the extraordinary world of bridal couture.

Lattes, Laughter and Lipstick: The book that transforms and revitalises women

Lattes, Laughter and Lipstick: The book that transforms and revitalises women

Lattes, Laughter and Lipstick: The book that transforms and revitalises women

ASIN : 0646538047



brand: Brand: Clare Maxfield Image

category: Personal Transformation

Description : In the custom of the bestselling books, the One Minute Millionaire and Who Moved My Cheese, Lattes, Laughter and Lipstick is a book that inspires and helps women looking to make those elusive changes in their lives. Many modern women are disappointed in the way that their lives have unfolded or simply feel that they have lost the vitality they once had. The storyline in this book addresses these issues through its fictional characters and provides the reader with workable solutions so that they too can make changes in their life. The author of Lattes Laughter and Lipstick, Clare Maxfield has many years of experience working with women as an image consultant. Her work in this area has enabled her to understand and recognize the common fears of women regarding their confidence issues. Clare wrote the book to share some of the simple solutions available to all women to increase their self-esteem. The book is divided into two sections; a fictional story about three women looking to revitalize their lives and a handbook outlining the steps involved for the reader to take the same journey.

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• Used Book in Good Condition