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A curated guide to the most chic, stylish and unique sites in
London, from the creators of the hugely successful Instagram
account @prettylittlelondon. Inviting you on a stunning visual tour
of the city, your guides Sara and Andrea present the most
Insta-worthy destinations in the capital. With everything from
cafes and restaurants to galleries, parks and hotels, Pretty Little
London introduces more than 100 perfect places to explore all year
round. The authors also share advice drawn from their experience on
the platform, from using the right equipment to photograph these
stunning locations, to how to build followings and understand
trends and algorithms. Whether you're looking for a picturesque
wisteria-filled stroll, a romantic rooftop bar for a cocktail, an
inspiring museum, or a magical day of Christmas lights and
festivities - Pretty Little London has a whole host of offerings.
There are even a few day trips outside of London for those
much-needed weekend getaways. Filled with enviable photography,
beautiful maps, Instagram advice and insider tips - this book will
inspire you to discover parts of the city you've never seen before.
"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.
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.
If making the school lunches, doing the Jaysus homework and dodging
the guards because of your long-overdue NCT is sending you over the
edge, you are not alone. DirtBirds are here to help, with their
guide to just about anything that can send a woman reaching for the
bottle well before cocktail hour. Discover survival strategies for:
When stress wrecks your face When kids wreck your head How to love
your body even when nobody else does How to deal with a 'Yummy
Mummy' when you meet one When marriage drives you over the edge How
to manage your moola Surviving dry January - an alternative
approach And much more! With advice ranging from the slightly
unorthodox to the barely legal - along with case studies, cocktail
recipes & questionnaires - there's hardly a situation in life
that DirtBirds' wisdom won't change for the better!
'Simply wonderful.' - BEN FOGLE 'Kate's book has the warmth and
calming effect of a log fire and a glass of wine. Unknit your brow
and let go. It's a treat.' - GARETH MALONE 'Kate Humble pours her
enviable knowledge into attainable goals. It's a winning
combination and the prize - a life in balance with nature - is
definitely worth claiming.' - LUCY SIEGLE 'As ever, where Kate
leads, I follow. She has made me reassess and reset.' - DAN SNOW
'Kate Humble's new book is a lesson in moving on from a tragedy and
finding our place in the world' - WOMAN & HOME 'A Year of
Living Simply is timely, given that the pandemic has forced most of
us, in some way to simplify our lives, whether we planned to or
not. Kate wrote it before any of us were aware of the upcoming
crisis, but it captures the current moment perfectly... It's not
necessarily a "how to" book, more of a "why not try?" approach.' -
FRANCESCA BABB, MAIL ON SUNDAY YOU 'What I particularly love is her
philosophy for happiness, which is the subject of her new book, A
Year of Living Simply. The clue is in the title. Remember the
basics. Instead of barging through the day on autopilot, really
stop to think about the tiniest little things that added a moment
of joy. No, of course stopping and smelling the flowers won't cure
all our ills and woes. But taking the time to savour the things
that bring pleasure, really being in that moment and appreciating
it, can remind you that most days have moments that buoy your
mood.' - JO ELVIN, MAIL ON SUNDAY YOU If there is one thing that
most of us aspire to, it is, simply, to be happy. And yet attaining
happiness has become, it appears, anything but simple. Having stuff
- The Latest, The Newest, The Best Yet - is all too often peddled
as the sure fire route to happiness. So why then, in our
consumer-driven society, is depression, stress and anxiety ever
more common, affecting every strata of society and every age, even,
worryingly, the very young? Why is it, when we have so much, that
many of us still feel we are missing something and the rush of
pleasure when we buy something new turns so quickly into a feeling
of emptiness, or purposelessness, or guilt? So what is the route to
real, deep, long lasting happiness? Could it be that our lives have
just become overly crowded, that we've lost sight of the things -
the simple things - that give a sense of achievement, a feeling of
joy or excitement? That make us happy. Do we need to take a step
back, reprioritise? Do we need to make our lives more simple? Kate
Humble's fresh and frank exploration of a stripped-back approach to
life is uplifting, engaging and inspiring - and will help us all
find balance and happiness every day.
Style: The Art of Creating a Beautiful Home is a timeless interiors
book that shows you how to transform your living spaces using what
you own and love. While designing can be a big investment, styling
allows you to elevate your spaces with what you've already got.
This book is at once beautiful and practical, demystifying the
creative process of styling so that you can create a beautiful home
with confidence. Based on more than a decade of industry experience
and teaching, this book will show you how to connect with your own
personal style and enjoy inspiring, welcoming and authentic
interiors. Styling is both an art and a science - and you can learn
both. The inviting chapters explore identifying your style; design
principles; transforming spaces; visual storytelling; and nurturing
your craft. As well, author and renowned interior stylist Natalie
Walton steps through significant rooms in the house to provide
expert insider insights on how you can create magical styling
moments in your home. The book is beautifully shot by photographer
Chris Warnes, who has collaborated with Natalie on her previous
books, This is Home: The Art of Simple Living and Still: The Slow
Home.
It's time to make your home a wellness zone! Your home environment
should lift you up and bring you joy. But the you live and work in
one place, you're all the more aware of how surroundings can affect
your well-being. No Place Like Home offers simple and effective
ways to transform your home environment to be more mindfully
aligned with who you are. It's packed with ideas for upcycling and
decluttering, as well as comforting recipes, soothing relaxation
rituals and innovative ways to bring the outside in. This
restorative book will help you rediscover the delights of your four
walls as a space for calm, productivity, happiness and personal
growth.
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Transform your life using the Bullet
Journal Method, the revolutionary organisational system and
worldwide phenomenon. The Bullet Journal Method will undoubtedly
transform your life, in more ways than you can imagine' Hal Elrod,
author of The Miracle Morning In his long-awaited first book, Ryder
Carroll, the creator of the enormously popular Bullet Journal
organisational system, explains how to use his method to: TRACK
YOUR PAST: using nothing more than a pen and paper, create a clear,
comprehensive, and organised record of your thoughts and goals.
ORDER YOUR PRESENT: find daily calm by prioritising and minimising
your workload and tackling your to-do list in a more mindful and
productive way. PLAN YOUR FUTURE: establish and appraise your
short-term and long-term goals, plan more complex projects simply
and effectively, and live your life with meaning and purpose. Like
many of us, Ryder Carroll tried everything to get organised -
countless apps, systems, planners, you name it. Nothing really
worked. Then he invented his own simple system that required only
pen and paper, which he found both effective and calming. He shared
his method with a few friends, and before long he had a worldwide
viral movement. The system combines elements of a wishlist, a to-do
list, and a diary. It helps you identify what matters and set goals
accordingly. By breaking long-term goals into small actionable
steps, users map out an approachable path towards continual
improvement, allowing them to stay focused despite the crush of
incoming demands. But this is much more than a time management
book. It's also a manifesto for what Ryder calls "intentional
living": making sure that your beliefs and actions align. Even if
you already use a Bullet Journal, this book gives you new exercises
to become more calm and focused, new insights on how to prioritise
well, and a new awareness of the power of analogue tools in a
digital world. *** This book has been printed with three different
colour designs, black, Nordic blue and emerald. We are unable to
accept requests for a specific cover. The different covers will be
assigned to orders at random. ***
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A Japanese-inspired guide to living a happier, more fulfilled life.
Japonisme explores the Japanese art of finding contentment and
includes practical tips and tricks to live a happier, healthier,
more thoughtful life. What is your ikigai (purpose)? How do you
practice mindfulness in the unpredictability and chaos of everyday
life? From shinrinyoku (forest bathing), calligraphy, ikebana (fl
ower arranging) to tea ceremonies and their approach to food, the
Japanese have found contentment through traditions,philosophies,
and the practice of art. This book shows how we can all incorporate
aspects of Japonisme into our daily lives. Enhance your lifestyle
and enrich your mind by looking at life through the lens of
wabi-sabi (the transient nature of life), kintsugi (repairing
broken ceramics with gold) or kaizen (habit-forming techniques), in
an accessible, practical way.
Harness the power of your wardrobe to achieve your dreams with this
timely take on personal style from a world-renowned fashion
psychologist. You may get dressed every day without really thinking
about what you're putting on, but did you know that what you wear
has a powerful effect on how you feel? Or that your clothes
influence the way others perceive you? By making a few adjustments
to your wardrobe, and learning to style from the inside out, you'll
not only elevate your look, but level up your entire life. Dawnn
Karen is a pioneer in the field of fashion psychology, and she has
spent years studying the relationship between attire and attitude.
In Dress Your Best Life she goes far beyond well-known makeover
advice, pushing you to ask yourself: Are my clothing choices
hurting me or helping me to achieve my life goals? Her book will
help you discover your unique style story, become a smarter
shopper, use color to your advantage, match moods to clothing
choices, and embrace new or different standards of beauty. This
knowledge is a power that you'll exercise every time you open your
closet door or walk into an important meeting in just the right
outfit. Packed with practical tips and cutting-edge advice, Dress
Your Best Life will teach you to harness the power of fashion for
the life you want to live.
'A beautiful meditation on the writer's relocation from bustling London to bucolic Florence. It reminded me why I cherish slow living in southern Europe' (Taiye Selasi, Guardian)
Chosen as Book of the Year by Random Jottings
Made redundant from her job, Kamin Mohammadi flees the bleak streets of London for a friend's sun-dappled apartment in Florence. There, among the cobbled streets, the bustling, vibrant markets and the majestic palazzos, she finds a new lease of life, and a new way to live it.
At once lyrical and practical, Bella Figura shows us how to make every aspect of life as beautiful as it can be. From how to choose the perfectly ripe tomato to how to walk down the street in style, Kamin Mohammadi explores the intricate nuances of Italian culture, and sets down a simple guide to a better, more elegant - and ultimately more satisfying - life.
"... fashion journalist Claudia Joseph opens the door to the
world's most coveted closet." - Elle "Diana: A Life in Dresses
chronicles Princess Diana's sartorial evolution from her early
shopping days at Harrods to working with world-renowned designers
like Catherine Walker." - Harpers Bazaar "This stylish survey
traces Di's evolution from unsophisticated debutante to fashion
icon, telling the stories behind her most famous, and infamous,
dresses." - New York Post 'I literally had one long dress, one silk
shirt, one smart pair of shoes and that was it' - so Princess Diana
said of the day she and Prince Charles got engaged. Sixteen years
later, Diana would die, no longer the girl with one dress, but a
global fashion icon who had raised more than GBP2 million for
charity by selling 79 of her dresses at Christie's auction house in
New York. This chic and stylish book opens Diana's wardrobe to the
world. From the Regamus debutante's dress Diana wore at a ball at
Althorp, her family estate, to her infamous Christina Stambolian
'Revenge' dress, which she wore on the night Prince Charles
publicly admitted his adultery with Camilla Parker Bowles, each
iconic moment is captured in these pages. Claudia Joseph chronicles
Diana's style evolution from the days she shopped with her mother
for her wedding trousseau at Harrods, to her discovery of her
wedding dress designers, the Emanuels, and her relationship with
Vogue fashion director Anna Harvey, who introduced her to designers
such as Catherine Walker, Jacques Azagury and Versace. She looks at
the designers who shaped Diana's image and tracks down her most
symbolic dresses to museums around the world.
This is the bestselling fashion classic now available in
cloth-bound special edition. Illustrated with delightful
photographs and drawings, this beautiful book is the perfect gift
for both the style-conscious and the desperately in need! Christian
Dior reveals the secrets of style in his indispensable guide that
covers everything from what to wear to a wedding and how to tie a
scarf to how to walk with grace.
ADIDAS SUPERSTAR. NIKE AIR MAX. ONITSUKA TIGER CORSAIR. BALENCIAGA
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.
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