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BBC Interior Design Masters finalist Siobhan Murphy brings you a
fearless home interiors handbook that celebrates maximalism and
shows you how your taste in fashion can influence your home decor.
'For me, maximalism is about using colour, patterns and textures in
a happy and joyful way. It's about showcasing your personality and
the things you love, both in the way you dress and in the way you
decorate your home. It's decorating from the heart, going with your
gut and not worrying what the neighbours will say.' Siobhan Murphy
This first-of-its-kind interiors handbook encourages you to think
about the colours, textures, patterns and prints that bring
happiness into your life, then shows you some clever ways to work
these elements into your home decor. A celebration of bold fashion
and maximalist interiors, More Is More Decor showcases key
maximalist influencers of the past and present, from Jayne
Mansfield to Jonathan Adler, before demonstrating how fashion and
other interests such as travel can inspire your interior design
choices. Fully illustrated throughout with photos of Siobhan's
incredible art deco home, as well as all of her favourite
influencers, it's a feast for the eyes and a book that can be pored
over or dipped in and out of. With Siobhan's guidance you'll find
the confidence to experiment, be bolder with your style and curate
a space that fills you with joy. It's time to banish the beige,
ditch the drab and throw the interiors rule book out of the window.
Chapter breakdown: 1. What Is Maximalism? 2. Inspiration From
Places and Things 3. Inspiration From Influencers Past 4.
Inspiration From Today's Influencers 5. Playing With Colour 6.
Pattern and Print 7. Accessories: The Jewellery of the Home 8. Mood
Boarding and Sourcing
Coco Rules takes 30 quotes from the inimitable Coco Chanel and
translates them into modern, practical style rules to live by. With
her trademark acerbic wit and no-nonsense attitude, Coco Chanel has
always been a wonderfully entertaining source on matters of life
and style. Coco Rules gathers her words of wisdom on both fashion
and empowerment and uses them to provide solutions to many of the
style-based conundrums you might encounter, as well as inspiration
on how to be the very best version of yourself - strong, fearless
and confident - no matter what you wear. Written by acclaimed
fashion journalist Katherine Ormerod, each rule is accompanied by a
bold and stylish illustration from Carolina Melis.
Discover fashion that dared to be different, risked reputations and
put careers in jeopardy. This is what happens when people take
tradition and rip it up. FashionQuake introduces 50 pivotal moments
that shook the world and changed mainstream fashion forever,
telling the fascinating stories behind each piece's creation,
reception and legacy. From awe-inspiring couture to protest
T-shirts, bumster trousers to safety-pin dresses, this book
profiles the cutting-edge of fashion, featuring enigmatic
designers, risque campaigns, surreal haute couture and radical
clothing. By tracing the history of modern fashion via the pieces
that steered away from the norm, Caroline Young tells us how we got
to the here and now. This fascinating and deeply insightful book
presents an alternative introduction to fashion focusing on 50
moments that consciously questioned boundaries, challenged the
status quo and made shockwaves we are still feeling today. This
book is from the Culture Quake series, which looks into iconic
moments of culture which truly created paradigm shifts in their
respective fields. Also available are ArtQuake, FilmQuake and
MusicQuake.
We know that they prayed, sang, and wore long robes, but what was
it really like to be a monk? Though monastic living may seem
unimaginable to us moderns, it has relevance for today. This book
illuminates the day-to-day of medieval European monasticism,
showing how you can apply the principles of monastic living, like
finding balance and peace, to your life. With wit and insight,
medievalist and podcaster Daniele Cybulskie dives into the history
of monasticism in each chapter and then reveals applications for
today, such as the benefits of healthy eating, streamlining
routines, gardening, and helping others. She shares how monks
authentically embraced their spiritual calling, and were also down
to earth: they wrote complaints about being cold in the manuscripts
they copied, made beer and wine, and even kept bees. How to Live
Like a Monk features original illustrations by Anna Lobanova, as
well as more than eighty colour reproductions from medieval
manuscripts. It is for anyone interested in the Middle Ages and
those seeking inspiration for how to live a full life, even when
we're confined to the cloister of our homes.
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TRIPLE S. YEEZY 700. STAN SMITH. VANS OLD SKOOL. AIR JORDAN. With
over 300 styles and including all the essential trends and brands,
this is the ultimate sneaker handbook.
***THE ORIGINAL MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER AND TIK TOK SENSATION, NOW
IN PINK*** For fans of Wreck This Journal Write. Burn. Repeat.
Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, TikTok, VSCO, YouTube...the world
has not only become one giant feed, but also one giant
confessional. Burn After Writing allows you to spend less time
scrolling and more time self-reflecting. Through incisive questions
and thought experiments, this journal helps you learn new things
while letting others go. Imagine instead of publicly declaring your
feelings for others, you privately declared your feelings for
yourself? Help your heart by turning off the comments and muting
the accounts that drive you into jealousy for a few moments a
night. Whether you are going through the ups and downs of growing
up, or know a few young people who are, you will flourish by
finding free expression - even if through a few tears! Push your
limits, reflect on your past, present, and future, and create a
secret book that's about you, and just for you. This is not a
diary, and there is no posting required. And when you're finished,
toss it, hide it, or Burn After Writing*. *Matches not included.
'This beautiful and timely book will appeal to anyone looking to
deepen their experience, with or without the added joy of a cold
swim.' Kate Rew, author of The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook 'An
essential guide to a movement reborn, blending modernity and
tradition, design and wellness, community and nature.' Sarah
Douglas, editor in chief, Wallpaper magazine There is a new wave of
sauna culture spreading throughout the UK and beyond. Saunas are
being built in unique settings providing tech-free spaces in which
to gather, share stories and enjoy nature. The tradition has a rich
history, filled with rituals that encourage us to soak up the
mental and physical health benefits of deep heat. This book honours
the old, embraces the new, and plunges headlong into the
transformative power of steam. 'Smartly written and beautifully
illustrated ... a celebration of a cultural resurgence and a
reminder of the power of connecting with nature and something
larger than ourselves.' Mikkel Aaland, author of Sweat
The Power Age is the ultimate guide to maturing with style,
confidence, and influence. Like fine wine, women improve with
age--growing in financial, sexual, and spiritual power every year.
So why spend your second act collecting dust or invisible on the
sidelines? With this exquisite full-color volume you'll learn how
to age like a pro. Candid, empowering guidance and interviews with
style icons, world leaders, entrepreneurs, and entertainers who've
made an art of growing older will show you that you are never too
old to embark on an international or spiritual journey, to create a
vibrant wardrobe filled with statement pieces, or to take the reins
of your career and investments. With refreshing wisdom on how to
manage everything from menopause, money, and mentorship to sex,
stress, and skincare, The Power Age is like chatting with a circle
of witty and wonderful friends and sisters. No topic--faith, grief,
health, or finances--is off the table and no question is too
sensitive to ask. Original illustrations highlight more than fifty
power age women of past and present--from the late and beloved
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Maya Angelou to Michelle Obama,
Iris Apfel, and Julia Roberts--and appear side by side with
pragmatic tips on keeping fit and healthy, embracing travel and
adventure, and practicing self-care and reflection. In total The
Power Age is a comprehensive guide to living your best life going
forward, and one that ensures that the best opportunities for
pleasure, freedom, and expression are yet to come.
South London-based blog, Deserter, is an alt guide to living and
loafing in the wonky wonderland south of the river. Its authors,
under their noms de plume Dulwich Raider and Dirty South, record
off-beat days out and urban adventures featuring pubs, cemeteries,
galleries, hospitals and pubs again, often in the company of their
volatile dealer, Half-life, and the much nicer Roxy. Part guide,
part travelogue, this book is a collection of these tales with the
addition of lots of new material that their publisher absolutely
insisted upon. South London, that maligned wasteland where cabbies
once feared to drive, can no longer be ignored. The South is risen!
'Is this the chicest coffee-table book ever printed? Quite
possibly.' - Financial Times, How To Spend It The first-ever
authoritative A-Z celebration of the 500 greatest names in men's
fashion - 200 years of men's style through the work of designers,
brands, photographers, icons, models, retailers, tailors, and
stylists around the globe The Men's Fashion Book is an unparalleled
A-Z deep-dive into the people and brands that have produced and
inspired the most memorable looks in menswear - and are advancing
today's renaissance in men's clothing and style. Created in
collaboration with Jacob Gallagher, men's fashion editor at Off
Duty for the Wall Street Journal, this stunning book with its
striking cover design and red and black marker ribbons, documents
more than two centuries of men's fashion, bringing its history to
life through iconic, inspirational images, from traditional suits
to streetwear, and beyond. Inside this ground-breaking book you'll
find approximately 130 designers, 100 brands, 70 icons, 40
photographers, 40 footwear and accessory designers, 30 retailers,
25 stylists, editors, and writers, 20 tailors, 15 publications, 15
models, and 10 illustrators, as well as art directors, influencers,
milliners, and textile designers. Arranged alphabetically, the 500
entries spotlight living legends such as Giorgio Armani and Paul
Smith alongside today's most innovative creatives, including Ozwald
Boateng, Alessandro Michele, Kim Jones, and Virgil Abloh, and
cutting-edge brands such as Bode, Sacai, and Supreme. Following in
the footsteps of Phaidon's globally acclaimed and bestselling The
Fashion Book, this is the most comprehensive guide to the men's
fashion world ever published.
"Whether it is a behind-the-scenes look at how these classic styles
came to be or taking a front-seat look at how iconic women taught
us how what it means to accessorize, this is a must-have for
fashion lovers." - BELLA magazine Women love handbags because they
are a perfect vehicle - not just for keys, credit cards, and
lipstick, but also their dreams and desires. Luxury labels made the
humble bag into a billion-dollar business in the 20th century, but
the bag is more than just a status symbol. Because it is constantly
being reinvented, it wields a greater influence on everyday fashion
than any hemline or silhouette. For the Love of Bags is a homage to
the power of the handbag: from icons like the Kelly Bag, the first
"must-have" item ever, to popular Paris fashion house labels and
the latest Instagram stars, this book details the history of the
"it" bag and decodes the messages handbags communicate. Text in
English, German and French.
For 10 years (and counting), The Naked Roommate has been the #1
go-to guide for your very best college experience! From sharing a
bathroom with 40 strangers to sharing lecture notes, The Naked
Roommate is your behind-the-scenes look at EVERYTHING you need to
know about college (but never knew you needed to know). This
essential, fully updated edition is packed with real-life advice on
everything from making friends to managing stress. Hilarious,
outrageous, and telling stories from students on over 100 college
campuses cover the basics, and then some, including topics on
College Living: Dorm dos, don'ts, and dramas Finding People,
Places, & Patience: Friend today, gone tomorrow Classes: To go
or not to go? Dating: The Rules for College Love The Party Scene:
Sex, drugs, and safety first Money: Grants, loans, and loose
changeIn college, there's a surprise around every corner. Luckily,
The Naked Roommate has you covered! This college survival guide is
perfect if you are looking for 18th birthday gifts, or high school
graduation gifts for him or for her. This freshman survival guide
is one of the best dorm room gifts you can give to help them start
college off right.
Founded in the mid-1990s and now a leading force in global fashion,
*A Bathing Ape(R)--or simply Bape--redefined the height of urban
cool for a new generation of Tokyo hipsters. The creation of a
young, enigmatic designer simply known as Nigo, Bape has rapidly
become one of the most exclusive and sought-after youth brands in
Europe and America. With a core product line of limited-edition
hip-hop apparel distinguished from its mass-produced competitors by
superior manufacture and detailing, the franchise has since
expanded to include everything from edgy updates of the classic
Chanel suit to an entire catalog of patent-leather sneakers, a full
line of women's accessories, collectible vinyl toys, fragrances and
its own tres-cool indie record label. Spawning collaborations with
Pepsi, adidas, M.A.C. Cosmetics and SONY, *A Bathing Ape(R) is at
once a worldwide fashion phenomenon and a leading barometer of the
inexorable rise of Japanese pop culture in America.*A Bathing
Ape(R) has famously cultivated a die-hard following among hip-hop
royalty, and is the clothier to multiple Grammy-winning artists
such as Kanye West, Jay-Z, the Beastie Boys, Nas, MosDef, Usher and
Pharrell Williams; and J-POP stars Puffy AmiYumi. Employing an
unparalleled mix of swagger and elegance, populism and cultish
exclusivity, Bape's commitment to the new, and a dizzying capacity
for reinvention has ensured its unique place in contemporary
fashion.
Milady Standard Esthetics Fundamentals, 12th edition, is the
essential source for basic esthetics training. This new edition
builds upon Milady's strong tradition of providing students and
instructors with the best beauty and wellness education tools for
their future. The rapidly expanding field of esthetics has taken a
dramatic leap forward in the past decade, and this up-to-date text
plays a critical role in creating a strong foundation for the
esthetics student. Focusing on introductory topics, including
history and opportunities in skin care, anatomy and physiology, and
infection control and disorders, it lays the groundwork for the
future professional to build their knowledge. The reader can then
explore the practical skills of a skin care professional,
introducing them to the treatment environment, basic facial
treatments, hair removal, and the technology likely to be performed
in the salon or spa setting.
Megan Hess: The Little Black Dress is an illustrated love story
about fashion's most enduring and chic uniform, celebrating the
designers, the women and of course the dresses. A piece of fashion
is so much more than an object. To the designer who created it, the
muse who inspired it, the fashion lover who lusts after it, the
stylist who is lucky enough to own it, the star who made it iconic
- that fashion piece is part of a story. Introduced by Coco Chanel
and made famous by Audrey Hepburn, the little black dress redefined
how women dress and remains one of the most elegant and versatile
pieces in any wardrobe. Vogue said it would become 'a sort of
uniform for all women of taste' - a prophecy that has more than
come true. And this little book is the perfect accessory. Filled
with fascinating information and stunning illustrations from Megan
Hess, and packaged up in a beautiful hardback, Megan Hess: The
Little Black Dress is a timeless love story, and the first in Megan
Hess' new Ultimate Fashion Wardrobe Series.
It's not breaking news that our understanding of certain parts of
our bodies is somewhat... lacking. Throw in the misinformation
lurking on the internet (we're looking at you, everyone on Yahoo
Answers), and you've got a real mess when it comes to sex and our
reproductive bits. While we might all get the birds and bees, many
of us certainly don't really understand our plumbing. Well, it's
time to crack out that mirror and read up, because Dr. Brooke Ah
Shay is here to save us from ourselves. The Penis / The Vagina will
tell you everything you didn't know that you didn't know, whether
you're 16 or 60. Dr. Ah Shay has already read through all those
boring medical texts so you don't have to, and has distilled
everything into a fun, informative guide for anyone curious about
what exactly is going on when you're getting it on, or any other
part of the day. Designed as two books in one, this owner's guide
is flippable: one side has information all about the vagina. Turn
it around, and it's a guide to the penis. Full of infographics and
some mind-boggling facts, this book is the perfect guide for anyone
who wants to take a trip downstairs.
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