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"The Little Book of Great Dates" will help build romance and fun
into any marriage with its creative ideas for a year's worth of
weekly affordable dates. This book--a simpler, gift version of
Focus on the Family's The Date Night Challenge campaign--will help
couples to proactively and intentionally build their relationship,
showing how everyday activities can become "dates" that strengthen
the marriage relationship. It includes plans for special-occasion
dates, such as the couple's anniversaries (first date, engagement,
wedding), birthdays, etc. Couples can get to know each other better
by sharing fun times and discover dating again in their marriage
with this great little book of ideas
Lasers and Light Therapy is the first of its kind, offering a
unique approach into the science and technology of laser and light
systems. The reader will be exposed to all aspects of this
specialized field whether one is working in a medical spa, day spa,
or medical clinic. This book is designed to address areas of hair
removal and facial / body rejuvenation from a beginning conceptual
level into practical hands-on application. Detailed information of
treatment protocols is explored starting with the initial
consultation and skin care, to the selection of the appropriate
cosmetic device, to the delivery of the laser/light technology. The
management of the client's goals and maximization of each
treatment's outcome is also emphasized for the reader. As one gains
knowledge of this exciting new specialty, the selection and
acquisition of the appropriate cosmetic device is also thoroughly
examined. Business management and marketing strategies are provided
to guide the reader into creating an exciting, revenue generating
opportunity.
With specially commissioned photography, this unprecedented volume
celebrates a legacy of accessories design by the legendary couture
house of Valentino. This lavish tribute to the couture house of
Valentino's accessories line is exceptionally timely: since the
long-time accessories team, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo
Piccioli, took over as the creative directors for Valentino in
2008, the house has experienced record-breaking success and
received international acclaim. Known for their daring approach
redefining femininity, Chiuri and Piccioli's continuance of
accessories design has only magnified the line's popularity.
Equally important is Chiuri and Piccioli's transformation of
traditional Italian handcraftsmanship into a new international
barometer of glamorous design. By infusing the highest quality
materials and crafts with streetwise attitude, their accessories
have become some of the most coveted items in the fashion world.
Valentino: Objects of Couture showcases commissioned images and
artworks by various well-known artists-David Bailey, Luisa Lambri,
Nobuyoshi Araki, Duane Michals, Scheltens & Abbenes, Philip
Lorca di Corcia and Douglas Gordon-of over 300 of the house of
Valentino's most well-known accessory designs. Art directed by
REM-Ruini e Mariotti and along with an insightful essay by the art
curator Francesco Bonami, this work presents a rich volume in
celebration of Valentino's exquisitely designed collections. This
book is perfect for devotees of fashion, style, photography, and
glamour, and also anyone who understands that a Valentino handbag
or heels, even when paired with jeans, is statement-worthy.
An in-depth look at Charles and Ray Eames's prolific legacy-one
that has placed them among the most important American designers of
the twentieth century and at the forefront of modernism. Charles
and Ray Eames's expansive and monumental career in furniture design
ran from 1941 to 1978. This comprehensive and illustrated text
serves as a guidebook to their most important pieces and themes. As
beloved figures in design, art, and architecture who emerged from
the optimism of the 1950s, the couple's egalitarian and humanistic
furniture designs made them household names. Most famous for their
chairs, they also created seminal works of architecture and film.
Written by their grandson, Eames Demetrios, An Eames Primer is an
easy-to-read and informational book to the world's most famous and
influential furniture designers.
"This book is hilarious and that bitch made me laugh out
loud."-Chelsea Handler A chaotically joyous collection of essays
from one of the original influencers and the internet's sweetheart,
Bretman "The Baddest" Rock. Hilarious and earnest, this collection
of essays, how-tos and never-before-seen photos goes far beyond
what we know of Bretman Rock from social media. Who is Bretman Rock
Sacayanan behind the screen and how did he become the original
superstar influencer and today's beloved best friend of the
internet? You're That Bitch welcomes you into Bretman Rock's
world-from how his childhood in the Philippines, his family,
Filipino culture, and being a first-generation immigrant helped
shape him into who he is today. Peek into how Bretman became a
social media sensation at the precocious age of 14, balancing
living a glamorous jet-setting lifestyle on weekends while still
serving lunch at his school's cafeteria, running as a varsity
track-star, and making honor roll during the week. With his
signature honesty, this is an unfiltered and unprecedented look at
what it means to be one of the first digital celebrities and that
bitch--from dealing with cancel culture, drama and heartbreak, to
what it means to love yourself and your community. From the
funniest and undeniably cutest person on the internet, this is a
book for the weirdos and for the bad bitches . . . this book is for
you!
Do you browse through vintage clothes at flea markets and wish you
had the knack to breathe new life into dated smocks, flares and
kaftans? Kelly Doust's Minxy Vintage is the book that will help you
transform those items and, in fact, anything that has been sitting
in the back of your wardrobe, waiting for a reinvention. In Minxy
Vintage, Kelly combines her love for fashion with creativity and
her enthusiasm for craft, and transforms stained, musty, dated
clothes into modern and unique pieces. Feel inspired with over 50
projects ranging from customised frocks, wedding dresses and trench
coats to cardigans and accessories. This is not just a book about
loving vintage fashion - it's about seeing the possibilities for
reinventing all old clothes, and how to look fabulous doing so, no
matter what your age, location or budget.
The debut cookbook from The Cook's Atelier-the international
culinary destination and cooking school in Burgundy-is a
beautifully photographed resource on classic French cuisine and an
atmospheric chronicle of a family's life in a charming French
village. Mother and daughter American expats Marjorie Taylor and
Kendall Smith Franchini always dreamed of living in France. With a
lot of hard work and a dash of fate, they realized this dream and
cofounded The Cook's Atelier, a celebrated French cooking school in
the storybook town of Beaune, located in the heart of the Burgundy
wine region. Combining their professional backgrounds in food and
wine, they attract visitors from near and far with their
approachable, convivial style of cooking. Featuring more than 100
market-inspired recipes and 300 exceptional photographs, this
comprehensive reference is an extension of their cooking school,
providing a refreshingly simple take on French techniques and
recipes that every cook should know-basic butchery, essential
stocks and sauces, pastry, dessert creams and sauces, and
preserving, to name a few. Seasonal menus build on this foundation,
collecting recipes that showcase their fresh, vegetable-focused
versions of timeless French dishes, such as: Green Garlic Souffle
Watermelon and Vineyard Peach Salad Little Croques Madames Sole
Meuniere with Beurre Blanc and Parsleyed Potatoes Seared Duck
Breast with Celery Root Puree and Chanterelles Madeleines Plum
Tarte Tatin Almond-Cherry Galette Stories of food and life in the
village and the unique atmosphere of the atelier accent this
personal cookbook. We can almost hear the clanking of the copper
pots, the hiss of the vintage espresso machine, and the merriment
around the table, as we meet some of the region's best small
farmers and artisanal producers and experience how Marjorie and
Kendall's family works together to create this special place. More
than a practical introduction to classic French cooking, this
richly illustrated volume is also a distinctively designed
celebration of the French art of joie de vivre and an inspirational
primer on adopting elements of the French lifestyle, no matter
where you live.
'This is an utter tonic. Lorraine at her most honest; a genuinely
helpful book' DAWN FRENCH 'I love this book!' DAVINA MCCALL
________________________________ Lorraine has been a fixture on our
TV screens for 35 years and is beloved by thousands for her warmth
and down-to-earth interviewing style. Whatever life throws at her,
she always manages to keep that signature twinkle in her eye. Now,
she's ready to share her life lessons. There's a lot to keep up
with nowadays: family, home, work, social media, the news... It's
all too easy for days go by in a blur and before you know it,
you're exhausted and the year has passed in the blink of an eye.
Despite her hectic schedule, Lorraine has learned how important it
is to listen to your body and your heart, and to take control of
your life. Whether making small changes to your daily routine or
overhauling your lifestyle and achieving those bucket-list goals,
Shine will show you how to live every day to the fullest. Let
Lorraine guide you on the journey to your best self with candid
anecdotes from her own life, tips from the experts and practical
exercises. You'll learn how to: - Spark: how to stay positive,
confident and calm whatever life throws at you. - Glow:
encouragement and strategies for keeping your body healthy and your
look fresh, whatever your age. - Dazzle: how to get the best out of
your relationships, family and work and make a difference to the
world, even if it's just your patch. Uplifting, warm, and with
beautiful hand-painted illustrations, Shine is a self-help book
told from the heart.
Invite more happiness, wellbeing and success into your life, one
morning at a time The way you start your morning matters - it sets
the tone for the rest of your day, shaping your mood, focus and
productivity. In Rise and Shine, psychologist Kate and therapist
Toby share their innovative approach to embracing mornings: the
S.H.I.N.E. method. A unique and flexible way to build positive,
long-term habits, S.H.I.N.E. represents the five elements we all
need in our mornings: * Silence - create stillness, peace and
reflection * Happiness - discover techniques to help you begin the
day on the right side of bed * Intention - find practices that
empower you to shape your day * Nourishment - feed your mind, body
and soul * Exercise - get your body moving, creating energy for the
day ahead Based on the latest scientific research, as well as
ancient traditions and insights gathered from decades of personal
and professional experience, Rise and Shine offers thirty different
practices that will encourage you to curate a routine that blends
seamlessly with your lifestyle. Because by changing your mornings,
you can change your life.
Elvis Style is a celebration of the aesthetic world of Elvis
Presley. As one of the most significant pop icons of the 20th
century, Elvis' impact on the music world has been widely discussed
and analysed. Surprisingly, however, his influence on design and
fashion remains largely overlooked. Elvis Style investigates why
Elvis was, and continues to be, an icon of style, focusing on his
wonderfully expressive hairstyles, clothes, cars, and interiors.
Elvis Style offers the reader an intriguing and insightful journey
though the crazy, cool and at times kitsch world of a true
megastar. Contemporary design experts have been interviewed to
offer fresh insights into Elvis' style choices. These include Sex
and the City stylist Patricia Fields, costume designer Deborah
Nadoolman Landis (Michael Jackson's Thriller) Oscar-winning costume
designer Mark Bridges (The Artist), the British celebrity
hairdresser Trevor Sorbie, Andy Lecompte (Madonna's hairstylist),
Savile Row tailor Edward Sexton, Andy Spade (Jack Spade and Kate
Spade brands) academics from the University of Mississippi, the
Victoria & Albert Museum, George Barris (creator of the
Bat-mobile and Elvis' personal car-customiser) and Hal Lansky of
Lansky Brothers (Elvis' favourite tailoring house) who has also
provided the foreword for Elvis Style. Elvis Style includes around
150 photos, many of which are full colour and show rarely seen
before Elvis-worn garments, interiors and cars from Elvis'
extensive private collection.
#1 New Release in Fashion An Inspirational Fashion Book for the
Everyday WomanFans of the style lessons of The Curated Closet and
Lessons from Madame Chic and the can-do motivation of Girl, Wash
Your Face by Rachel Hollis, will love Life Styling. For women who
happen to be mums. Whether you had a sense of style and lost it or
never really took the time to think about what you like to wear,
this is the book for you. Style basics and minimalism for
beginners: Life Styling: Simple Steps for Mums to Find your Style
& Confidence will help you pack your perfectly organized bags
and take you on a journey from the very basics to the dream
minimalist capsule wardrobe. It will also help you navigate the
social media obsessed landscape of personal style along the way.
Style, self-esteem and positive thinking in an Instagram world:
Learn about the pros and cons of living in this "Insta" world and
how it's affected not only the way that we dress but our
expectations and how we feel about ourselves. Discover the
importance of underwear and a good pair of jeans and why you should
be super excited that leggings are 'back'. Life Styling will help
you learn your 'colors', what styles will flatter your shape and
lifestyle and how to save money by shopping smarter and making the
clothes you already own work a little harder. Capture your style
and own it: Wherever you are in your style evolution it's important
to recognize who you are. Identifying what makes you happy when you
open your closet doors is a step in the right direction. Life
Styling will help you do just that. A personal style self-help book
for women and mums
In this practical but inspiring book, seamstress Arianna
Cadwallader and designer Cathy McKinnon present sewing patterns and
instructions for the five key pieces that will form the basis of
your own capsule wardrobe: * a great shift dress * well-fitting
trousers * a simple yet stylish skirt * a light blouse * a jersey
vest. Their focus is on quality and fit - all the patterns can be
adapted to fit and suit you perfectly, whether you prefer long,
short or cap sleeves, high or low waistbands, and slim, straight or
wide legged trousers. Once you've created your items you can then
mix and match them to create a variety of looks and styles. Aimed
at advanced beginners, the book guides you through how to measure
yourself and all the techniques you will need. With a foreword by
TV star Dawn O'Porter, this is the essential guide to creating your
perfect wardrobe.
If you want to sew your own clothes but are put off by the idea of
cutting out pattern pieces covered with dotted lines and symbols,
this is the book for you. Using Rosie Martin's innovative method,
you begin with nothing but a rectangle, circle or triangle of
fabric and some basic body measurements. Next, follow the detailed
step-by-step photographs and diagrams to complete your garment.
You'll need a sewing machine, but no special equipment or expensive
fabrics. With plenty of variations suggested, you can play with the
designs to make garments exactly the way you want them.
This essential travel guide distils a decade of style expert Simon
Crompton's experiences travelling the world to meet and advise the
finest menswear producers and artisans, providing everything the
modern man needs to know to travel in style, explaining what to buy
and where to buy it. Offering the lowdown on ten of the world's
most stylish cities, including Florence, New York, Stockholm and
Hong Kong - with a further ten cities full of emerging talents
presented more briefly in a reference section at the end of the
book - each chapter includes listings of the finest local shops and
producers. In-depth profiles of standout tailors, clothiers and
shoemakers offer insights into the craftsmanship behind the
trademark style of each city, from a traditional kimono maker in
Japan to a bespoke opticians in Paris. A central section offers
travel advice from leading style aficionados, including Mark Cho of
The Armoury and Mats Klingberg of Trunk Clothiers, providing travel
tips from those in the know. With locator maps to assist the
planning of your trip and practical advice on how and what to pack,
you will be prepared for any occasion. Whether you are on a
luxurious city break or looking to fill a few spare hours on a
business trip, this is the ideal vade mecum for any sartorial
adventure.
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