A sumptuous monograph tracing the life and legacy of fashion luminary Oscar de la Renta. In October 2014 one of the fashion world's champions, Oscar de la Renta, passed away, a great loss brightened by the innumerable successes of his half-century reign. The acclaimed fashion designer dressed first ladies from Kennedy to Obama, and celebrities from Beyonce to Sarah Jessica Parker. Renowned for his unique charm, impeccable taste, and original lifestyle, he married the highest standards of French couture with the ultimate motivation that women must look and feel beautiful. In this intimate volume, longtime editor and friend Andre Leon Talley recounts de la Renta's journey through nearly 70 iconic dresses, mainly made for private clients, accompanied by fascinating stories of the exquisite craftsmanship and the legendary friends that brought each gown to life. Born in the Dominican Republic in 1932, de la Renta left for Madrid at nineteen to study art, where he rose to prominence as a sketch artist for newspapers and fashion houses. From his apprenticeship under Cristobal Balenciaga to his eponymous collections, the designer's simple lines elevated with a flamenco dancer's flourish reflect his deep connection to his roots and his commitment to transcendence through beautiful garments.

Teenager Mallory O'Shaughnessy mourns the recent death of her father and is still reeling from her narrow escape from being killed. While keeping up her high school studies, Mallory must deal with her lavish lifestyle and the challenges that wealth brings. But she trusts in God to help her make the right choices.

This sequel to Dazzling: The Mallory O'Shaughnessy Saga, takes Mallory to new destinations and new dangers as she pursues God's exciting plan for her life. She steps eagerly into the future and begins to understand that Romans 8:28 is true, and that ..". all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." From small-town girl to world traveler, God enriches Mallory's life with treasured friends and eye-popping experiences. From Istanbul to Mt. Ararat in Turkey, with harrowing escapes from danger, her life is far from boring. Never in the furthest reaches of her imagination could she have planned the rich abundance of sights and wonders.

"Dazzling" is a story about love: God's love and provision, parental love and protection, and romantic love and perseverance. Can God meet the needs of Mallory and Suzanne O'Shaughnessy, now that Patrick has passed away? Seventeen-year-old Mallory discovers that Psalms 104:24 is absolutely true: O Lord, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom thou hast made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

The Lord has filled her life with riches- from the diamonds in her yard, to her friends, to the guardian and his family whom her daddy put into place before he passed away. Can her love for her childhood sweetheart prevail over physical separation and the attempts people are making to keep them apart? Mallory is amazed at the Lord's tender presence as danger opposes, and her life takes some unexpected turns.

Do you want God's blessings in your life? A vital awe-inspiring relationship with the true One who created all things? Do you lack something? Dwell by the well!