Rachel Hunter's Tour of Beauty by Emma Clifton

$35.00 AUD

Category: Fashion

Over the course of a life-changing year, supermodel Rachel Hunter was given the challenge of looking at how different countries around the world define the idea of beauty and wellness. From the ancient health practices in China, through to the vibrancy of India, contrasted with the futuristic, forward-t hinking beauty worlds of South Korea and Japan, Rachel Hunter's Tour of Beauty gave her a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to not only learn the best well-being advice the world has to offer, but also learn the importance of community, authenticity and joy.   ...Show more

How to Tie a Tie: A Gentleman's Guide to Getting Dressed by Potter Style

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Category: Fashion

"A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life," quipped Oscar Wilde, a fashion genius who could knot an ascot as well as he could turn a phrase. For the rest of us, there's "How to Tie a Tie." Whether you have always wanted to master a classic Windsor knot or simply need to rustle up an acceptable bow tie, this is your personal guide to dressing seriously well. Inside you'll find: * Step-by-step instructions to knot neckties for casual, office, and evening wear* Tailoring basics for sartorial excellence* Guidlines for matching cufflinks to shirts, foldng pocket squares, and other essential finishing touches ...Show more

The Real Coco Chanel by Rose Sgueglia

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Category: Fashion

Coco Chanel lived her own life as a romantic heroine.Fueled by 19th century literature, she built a life which was partly myth and partly factual.She was the fashion designer everyone admired. The business woman whose fortune was impossible to track. She was also a performer, lover of many high profile intellectuals and, as believed by many, a Nazi spy.Her life was, extraordinarily, affected by history (the Nazi movement and World War II), symbolism and literature.This biography explores her life from her troubled and poor past to the opening of her first hat shop, passions and secrets; the biography also draws parallelisms between myths and facts and how, and if ever, they match at all.The biography also features chapters on the Chanel Maison and the creation of her iconic trademark as well as her 'little black dress' and 'Chanel No 5'.Finally, the biography ends with a reflection on how the myth of Coco Chanel is represented today in pop culture. ...Show more

Nevertheless, She Wore It - 50 Iconic Fashion Moments by Ann Shen

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Category: Fashion | Series: Nevertheless Ser.

From the creator of the bestselling Bad Girls Throughout History! Celebrated illustrator and author Ann Shen shares her striking study of history's most iconic styles, and the women who changed the world while wearing them. From the revolutionary bikini to the presidential pantsuit, this book explores 50 fashions through bold paintings and insightful anecdotes that empower readers to make their own fashion statements. * Demonstrates the power of fashion as a political and cultural tool for making change * Brilliantly illustrated with Ann's signature art style * Filled with radical clothing choices that defined their time Looks include the Flapper Dress, the unofficial outfit of women's independence in the 1920s; the Afro, worn as a symbol of black beauty, power, and pride; the Cone Bra, donned by Madonna in her 1989 power anthem "Express Yourself"; and the Dissent Collar, Ruth Bader Ginsburg's famous signifier for when she disagrees with the majority. With stunning and vibrant illustrations, this is a treasure for anyone who wants to defy style norms and rewrite the rules. * An insightful look at the intersection of fashion statements and historical female power * Perfect for fans of Ann Shen, as well as anyone who loves fashion, feminism, and political consciousness * You'll love this book if you love books like Women In Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed The World by Rachel Ignotofsky; Strong Is the New Pretty: A Celebration Of Girls Being Themselves by Kate T. Parker; and Women Who Dared: 52 Stories Of Fearless Daredevils, Adventurers, And Rebels by Linda Skeers. ...Show more

Fresh Faced Beauty - Make Your Own by Alex Brennan

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Category: Fashion

Illustrated World of Couture (HB) by Megan Hess

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Category: Fashion

A stunning exploration of fashion's premier art form with internationally renowned illustrator Megan Hess. Hundreds of hours, many expert hands and unimaginable metres of fabric: couture is truly wearable art, where creativity and craftsmanship collide. Megan Hess has spent her career documenting fashi on's most beautiful people, places and pieces. In The Illustrated World of Couture, she brings to life its most important - and intriguing - art form, with fascinating insights and exceptional illustrations. Worn by only a handful of people worldwide, couture still has incredible influence, even beyond the traditional boundaries of fashion. In this unique collection, follow Megan through the intricate details, multifaceted inspirations and dramatic shows that define the couture experience. Let her introduce you to the generations of creators who conceive and craft these fantastical garments, and the collectors who treasure them. And travel with her to the exclusive ateliers and glamorous events of the world's fashion capitals to see how couture is both designed and displayed. Megan Hess invites you to discover The Illustrated World of Couture in this essential volume for all fashion devotees.   ...Show more

One Enchanted Evening by Charlotte Smith

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Category: Fashion

Every woman has a dress that reminds her of one unforgettable evening ... Charlotte Smith owns literally thousands. Having lived life to the full in London, Paris and New York, when she settled in Australia she inherited a vintage clothing collection of more than 3000 pieces from her beloved Quaker godm other, Doris Darnell. Most precious of all was Doris' book of stories, a detailed record of the tales behind these masterpieces. Charlotte's inheritance was not just a collection of beautiful things, but a glimpse into the lives of the women who wore them. In One Enchanted Evening Charlotte and illustrator Grant Cowan share some of the most spectacular evening dresses and their stories from The Darnell Collection, which now contains more than 9000 unique pieces from around the world. From Pucci to Prada, Valentino to Vivienne Westwood, step inside the magical wardrobe every woman would love to own ... ...Show more

Beauty by Bri Lee

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Category: Fashion

A powerful meditation on beauty and body image from the author of Eggshell Skull.  You were either fit and trim or you weren't working hard enough. Your body was how you conveyed wealth and status to your peers, it was a personality trait, a symbol of goodness and values: an ethical ideal. In recen t decades women have made momentous progress fighting the patriarchy, yet they are held to ever-stricter, more punishing physical standards. Self-worth still plummets and eating disorders are more deadly for how easily they are dismissed. In Beauty Bri Lee explores our obsession with thinness and asks how an intrinsically unattainable standard of physical 'perfection' has become so crucial to so many. What happens if you try to reach that impossible goal? Bri did try, and Beauty is what she learned from that battle: a gripping and intelligent rejection of an ideal that diminishes us all. ...Show more

Coco Chanel by Nina Cosford

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Category: Fashion | Series: Life Portraits

This beautifully illustrated biography follows Coco Chanel's exceptional life and work, and celebrates the fashion icon's immense legacy. Chanel lived a remarkable life, growing up as an orphan in a French convent, opening her own fashion house and embarking on several life-changing love affairs. This a rtist's take on her life continues the popular Life Portraits series, which celebrates the lives of iconic women. Coco Chanel follows on from equally evocative illustrated biographies of twentieth-century literary giant Virginia Woolf, and one of literature's most loved authors, Jane Austen. ...Show more

The Botanical Beauty Hunter: Natural Recipes and Rituals for Skincare, Haircare and Cosmetics by Maddy Dixon

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Category: Fashion

The Botanical Beauty Hunter is a practical guide filled with recipes, advice and the secrets behind everything natural beauty, from ancient Ayurvedic beauty rituals to superfoods to eat for healthy beautiful skin. Drawing on her knowledge as a natural beauty expert and her experience in the beauty indu stry, author Maddy Dixon shares practical natural beauty knowledge so that you too can avoid using toxic synthetic products on your skin. Including beautiful cleansers, balms, scrubs and moisturizers, these recipes for hair, face and body are accessible and easy to make. The Botanical Beauty Hunter allows us to be sustainable, healthy, and make natural botanical choices for our skin-care, haircare and cosmetics to enhance beauty at any age.   ...Show more

Glamorous by George: The Key to Creating Movie Star Style by George Kotsiopoulos

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Category: Fashion

The world needs more movie stars, not just the kind on screen and at premieres, but on a practical, everyday level. Just think how much more beautiful and pleasant your office, favorite bar, or local Starbucks would be if people ditched the frumpy clothes and grumpy attitude and instead opted for elegan t ensembles and charming manners on any given Thursday? This is not some pipe dream -- with the advent of inexpensive but beautifully designed clothing available nationwide, elegance is within everyone's reach. And Glamorous by George will show you the way. Glamorous by George offers simple, easy-to-achieve tips and advice for looking like a movie star. By breaking down the ideas behind what makes someone shine brighter than their everyday self, Glamorous by George rolls out the red carpet right to the reader's front door. It's a modern guide to help people find their inner movie star by discovering their ideal style and putting it forward in a very tasteful, very glamorous manner - and on a reasonable budget. Through practical advice and blunt observations, this no-nonsense guide to getting movie-star glam is easy and accessible for people of all ages and income levels. George addresses clothing, accessories, and fashion, as well as the best pieces for different body types and skin colour. And because movie star style also extends to surroundings, Glamorous by George will guide readers to luxurious, budget friendly ideas for easy entertaining as well as creating a glamorous space inside their home or office. ...Show more

Little Book of Gucci by Karen Homer

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Category: Fashion | Series: Little Book of Fashion Ser.

One of the oldest Italian fashion brands in existence today, Gucci was founded in Florence in 1921. Guccio Gucci established his company with the goal of creating opulent luggage for Italy's wealthy and fashionable upper-classes. With the signature Gucci print of dark brown diamonds on a tan background, interlocking G logo and red and green stripe, the brand has gone on to become the last word in Italian luxury. Gucci's signature items - the belt, the bag, the loafer - transcend fleeting fashion trends, and have remained central to the house's identity into the twenty-first century. Under the stewardship of Tom Ford, Gucci epitomized the louche and mischievous 1990s aesthetic. Today, under Alessandro Michele, the brand's combination of romance and toughness is in hot demand. The Little Book of Guccitells the story of this historic yet flourishing house, and the visionary looks that have cemented its place in fashion history. ...Show more