Beauty and Fashion

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“. . . sex appeal plus luxury plus elegance plus romance. . . . ”—Margaret Farrand Thorp’s definition of “glamour” (from America at the Movies, 1939) As one of the most alluring yet elusive concepts in contemporary... (read more)

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Building and improving your wardrobe piece by piece. An enticing guide packed with over 1000 colour photographs and illustrations.... (read more)

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This well-organized, authoritative book helps women find products that make them look great without spending a fortune. From drugstores and home shopping to department stores and catalogs, Paula Begoun reviews all the major cosmetic and skin-care lines... (read more)

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Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, known around the world for their individual, unique style have emerged as two of our shared cultureas most influential women. In the pages of Influence, Ashley and Mary-Kate take readers on a journey through their... (read more)

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A fashion history from the 18th to the 20th century Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute... (read more)

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And for girls seeking their inner curl, compassion and encouragement to let their hair break free - and to put the fear of frizz behind them. Because from now on there's no such thing as a bad hair day.... (read more)

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The mullet-cut is a style in which the hair is short at the front coupled with a long mane at the back. Popular in the 1980s, entering the zeitgeist and becoming the hairstyle to have, the mullet is now in decline. The authors examine all areas of the... (read more)

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Christian Dior, the legendary French fashion designer, caused a worldwide sensation in 1947, in a Paris still groping to recover from the devastations of wartime occupation. Reintroducing the flowing, ankle-length skirt, Dior gave women back their long... (read more)

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"We just asked the movie stars how they did it. What did they use? How often? Where did they get it? How can we do it, too? And they told us. We couldn't believe it either." Kym Douglas, host of the upcoming Lifetime makeover show Queen and the image... (read more)

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Are You Ready To Be Transformed?Fully updated, featured re-release! Includes new information, personal stories, and delicious recipes. Beauty is not about hard work after all -- if you have the right tools. This revolutionary guide peels away the layers... (read more)

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The T-shirt is the centerpiece of a girl's wardrobe. But even better, that same T-shirt is a blank canvas just waiting to express the personality and creativity of its owner. You can cut it, sew it, twist it and turn it. You can deconstruct it, you can... (read more)