A practical tool kit for mending your clothes and upcycling your wardrobe. It's "sew" simple to give your wardrobe an eco-chic edge! With fast fixes and clever techniques, this accessible, fully illustrated sewing book has everything you need to mend, customise and care for your clothes. Parting with damaged, yet beloved, clothes can be one of the saddest moments, but what if you were able to repair, refresh, and extend the life of your threadbare favourites. The Art of Mending and Sewing Mend It. Wear It. Love It is for everyone! Packed full of simple fixes, as well as advanced techniques, this book is perfect for sewers, crafters, and fashion lovers of all experience levels. Inside the pages of this sewing handbook discover: - Beautiful, step-by-step line illustrations and clear instructions that demystify mending techniques - How to make your clothes last longer with clever storage and stain removal - Thrifty tips and tricks to help you upcycle your pre-loved garments - Highlights the sustainability benefits of mending and caring for clothes Now you can cherish all your garments, even those in the furthest corner of your closet! This sewing book for beginners will help you master the skills to repair a seam and mend a hem, even if you've never touched a needle and thread before! This sewing book arms you with the techniques you need to enjoy your clothes for longer and express your creativity. Detailed step-by-step illustrations and clear instructions explain how to sew, re-purpose, and care for your clothes in a range of materials.

The essential guide to detoxing your beauty routine. Plant-based beauty is part of a growing global movement that is not just about the food we eat but the choices we make when it comes to what we wear and the beauty products we use. We are more aware than ever that our personal actions have an effect both on our own levels of wellness and the health of the world around us. Plant-Based Beauty is a practical companion to your daily routine, helping you to truly understand the ingredients you are putting on your skin and replacing them with self-care rituals to look forward to. Jess Arnaudin helps to de-code the language, myths and science surrounding natural ingredients and shares recipes and her favourite beauty foods as part of her philosophy of 'Inside Out Beauty'.

'Sound, well-seasoned advice [on] how to bring wood fires into our lives.' - BBC Countryfile The Wood Fire Handbook shows you that the soothing effect of dancing flames and glowing embers is a simple pleasure to have in our lives. Understanding everything that underpins the perfect wood fire makes it even more enjoyable. Vincent Thurkettle's handbook is the essential companion and manual. The expert insight and knowledge in this book allow everyone to rediscover the skills of previous generations and savour the delight of a perfect wood fire in all its incarnations. Contents include... Understand which trees make the best firewood Learn how to split, season, and store wood Lay the perfect fire Make an ingenious campfire Choose wood for its scent ...and much more! This revised edition features updated information on wood-burning stoves, 'clean' wood and other environmental considerations.

The eyes of the world are firmly fixed upon Meghan Markle, after her beautiful wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018. But who is this enigmatic new Royal - and what propelled her to become the fierce woman we see today? Get to understand what really makes the new Duchess of Sussex tick with this illustrated biography charting the key events and driving forces behind the actress-turned-princess. With the insight and visual intimacy that makes it feel like Meghan's own personal scrapbook or Instagram feed, in Meghan you can read about what inspired the LA native to become a feminist and how her charity work began at the tender age of just 13. Follow the evolution of Meghan's personal fashion style, along with details of her love of food and travel, with favourite recipes and vacation inspiration.

Whether chosen for comfort, to appear more mature, or for aesthetic reasons, a beard is a means for a man to affirm his style. In the working world, where a closely shaved face has long been the norm, its return comes with a condition: that it is neat and well maintained. In this practical guide you will find all the tips for choosing a beard that matches your look and personality: trimming your beard using a detailed step-by-step technique; taking care of your beard and skin with appropriate tools and creams; choosing, trimming, and maintaining your mustache; discovering the ancient shaving ritual practiced by barbers; and learning tips to avoid the little hassles of everyday life.

This is the definitive and comprehensive guide for what you can do about climate change and to contribute to a better world. It contains lists of go-to shops, beautiful brands, inspiring insights, surprising facts and useful solutions. Through in-depth interviews with leading pioneers, such as Livia Firth, Green Kitchen Stories and Andrew Morgan, you will find exactly what you need to live a more sustainable life. After all, doing good and feeling good at the same time: does it not get any better than that? This revised edition is the newly updated version of the international bestseller This is a Good Guide - for a Sustainable Lifestyle (30.000 copies sold worldwide). All stores, brands, addresses and initiatives are up-to-date with new shops and labels. The book has new interviews, revised facts and figures, and an additional eight pages of tips and tricks.

Making your own mineral makeup is easy and inexpensive, and these 79 recipes detail how to customize for skin type and color. Formulations for eye shadow, foundation, concealer, blush, highlighter, and more will help you create mineral-based powders free of fragrances, parabens, and toxins. You'll also learn to make simple and safe lip balms and glosses. Many recipes include ingredients that help promote healthy skin, and the in-depth ingredient glossary and at-a-glance substitution chart identify properties such as oil-absorbing and healing, while also highlighting vegan options, so you can create cosmetics that meet your skin's needs and reflect your personal values.

"Jeanne Rose's Herbal Body Book" pairs a wide variety of ailments with possible plant cures. Each plant recommended is described in anecdotal detail. This book includes recipes for the newcomer and expert. It also includes a glossary of specialized terms, herbs, and recipes. Everything you need from hair products to belly salve for a pregnant woman is inside this most useful companion. Jeanne Rose encourages the reader to make your own blend of herbs to target specific conditions and not only follow a limited number of recipes.

Commercial hair dyes contain thousands of different chemicals, some of which are reported to be carcinogenic but you don't have to choose between gorgeous colour and good health. Hair care expert Christine Shahin shows you how to use nontoxic natural plant pigments - henna, indigo, amla, and cassis - to colour your hair naturally, and with beautiful results! These pigments are readily available at natural food stores and online; they're simple, safe, and easy to use; and they cost much less than a trip to the salon. With clearly written instructions and step-by- step photography, Shahin shows you exactly how to apply these pigments, alone or in combinations, to achieve a full range of shades of brown, black, and red. She also includes instructions for transitioning from chemical dyes to natural ones and for using chemical and natural dyes together.

So chic, so easy to make, and with flowing lines that flatter women of all shapes and sizes, these unique crocheted designs by Shelle Hendrix are today's must-have fashions Optional features lend lots of versatility to the four basic wraps. The Ruffled Shawl has side buttons that can be fastened to create sleeves. The Hybrid Scarf can be worn as a scarf or a short shawl. The one-size Cuffed Shawl can be made with or without a hood. The Button-Up Poncho in sizes from Small/Medium to 2X/3X can be finished in a variety of ways, with a plain neckline, a collar, or a hood. Free online technique videos are a bonus.

Every year, nearly 80 million Americans will consult their doctors about their skin. In fact, skin disorders beat out anxiety, depression, back pain, and diabetes as the number one reason Americans see their doctors. Unfortunately, however, the vast majority will receive only a surface-level treatment, leaving the underlying conditions at the root of their skin issues unresolved. Skin doesn't lie; it reflects overall health in unimaginable ways. Dirty Looks, internationally renowned dermatologist and scientist Dr. Whitney Bowe shows readers that skin health is much more than skin deep. As a pioneering researcher on the cutting edge of the gut-brain-skin axis, she explains how the spectrum of skin disorders -- from stubborn acne and rosacea to psoriasis, eczema, and premature wrinkling -- are manifestations of irregularities rooted in the gut. Lasers, scalpels, creams, and prescription pads alone will not guarantee the consistently healthy, glowing skin we all seek. Instead, Dr. Bowe focuses on the microbiome -- where trillions of microbes "speak" to your skin via the brain -- and highlights the connection between sleep, stress, diet, gastrointestinal health, and the health of your skin. With simple explanations of the science, do-it-yourself practical skincare strategies, and a life-changing 3-week program, Dirty Looks is your roadmap to great skin from the inside out and the outside in.

The Parisian woman is considered a female role model by definition: classical in taste, but independent and dynamic; elegant and sophisticated at times, feminine and seductive, but not vulgar; attentive to what she wears and taking care of her body, but without excessive vanity; and who has sophisticated and original but simple taste. Food lover and partygoer, she focuses on the quality of food rather than on her shape. Fond of natural beauty, and without plastic surgery, she doesn t try to hide the signs of aging, which she wears with pride. Sophie the Parisian doesn t take herself too seriously and uses a well-balanced mix of charm, great taste, and irony three typical traits of the modern Frenchwoman to cover topics ranging from fashion to the well-being of the body, from looks to health, from cooking to decoration: everything that makes the French joie de vivre a role-model lifestyle worldwide.

"When I read Born Beautiful, I thought ‘ finally, a beauty book that addresses the unique needs of black teens.’ I highly recommend this book to all parents for their beautiful daughters."
–Terrie Williams, author
Stay Strong: Simple Life
Lessons for Teens

Born Beautiful is the best! It’s detailed and easy to follow! It gives great examples and real-life scenarios! Whether you are a "natural-look-with-lip-gloss girl" or a "high-profile prima donna," this book is for you! If you want to know all about your skin type and how to care for it, which makeup colors are best for your skin tone and how to apply them, and how to wear and care for your hair, then you’ve got to read it! And wait until you check out the "Teen Tips" written by girls like you and the "Special Stuff" that will give you a winning edge! There is a great color chart to help you select your best cosmetic and fashion colors, and we put you to the test with Quizzes and "Dos and Don’ts."

Born Beautiful will help you to understand and appreciate who you are –a beautiful African American teen.

Born Beautiful was written specifically for you–the African American teenager. Never before have your specific grooming needs been addressed. You are a unique individual. Fornay’s straightforwardness gives you up-to-date information about:

• Daily Routines for Great Skin
• Gorgeous Makeup from Day to Date
• Chic Hairstyles & Care for Your Hair
• Ten Steps to Fabulous Nails
• Choosing the Right Colors for Your Best Look
• Good Food for Fitness & Fortitude
• Making Sense of Your Fragrance Choices
• The "411" on Tattoos, Body Piercing & Other Fads
• Beauty Tips from Your Favorite Celebs, Including Destiny’s Child, Brandy, and Ananda Lewis

A practical and comprehensive beauty guide for teen girls by an award-winning beauty journalist. At some point, every girl is going to come up with a whole bunch of questions about her skin, her hair, her looks ... and when Alice's daughter, Molly, started asking, there seemed to be so many, you could write a book. With chapters about hair, make-up, spots, skincare, hair removal, manicures, pedicures and how to look good in pictures, this fabulous beauty bible extends a sympathetic helping hand as it guides teenagers through the minefield of often inappropriate beauty advice in a friendly and informative way.

Men and Style reaches beyond standard "what to wear" advice: it is equal parts style guide and intriguing conversation about masculine identity in the world of fashion. The book offers a much-needed source of inspiration for the growing number of men who enjoy expressing who they are through their clothes, manners and lifestyle. Explore the history of men's style and learn from the personal wisdom of some of the most notable tastemakers in the industry and beyond. The book addresses everything from the importance of ties to where to drink in New Orleans to the worst corsage ever worn to a prom. Coggins shares his thoughts on clothes, manners (and misbehaviour) and other gentlemanly concerns, including premature gray, socks or no socks, facial hair, corporate dressing, the difficulties of gift giving and other subjects that men want to discuss and are seeking a forum to do so.

Our lives are pretty stressful, from the mountains of work emails to the never-ending life admin, finding time to see friends and family whilst still getting in those gym workouts, and why does everyone on Instagram have all this figured out. Working with crystals is a way to slow that frenetic world down, realign your intentions and find the inner calm we all seek. Some say that crystals are magic, but they're more than just magic. They have the power to reveal your truest self, the version of you that's been waiting to be seen and acknowledged. The Crystal Code explains how to the harness the power of these awesome rocks, introducing us to seventy stones and their unique personalities. It will show you how to find the perfect crystals to empower and energize you and will teach you some easy rituals, meditations and crystallized self-care routines. Whether it's peacock ore to give you more confidence on that nerve-racking first date, white celestite to conquer anxiety or purple amethyst to you help you feel centred, this is the ultimate guide to regaining control of your life and to feeling happier, healthier and more grounded.