Posts Tagged ‘books’

  • Chris Craymer brings Romance to Mulberry
    London based photographer Chris Craymer is launching his new book ‘Romance’ and will be exhibiting his work in Mulberry stores across the world. The New York exhibition opened last week with a party that included a pink photo booth and vast quantities of chocolate kisses as well as a GB flag cake and a silent auction to raise money for the CFDA. The book is quirky...
    by Samantha O'Neill at May 18th, 2009 at 10:05 am
  • Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me!
    There are certain “fashion and style” problems that can be challenging to solve. For example, how to dress if you have a big chest, how to choose the best scent for your personality and how to create your own style. This is where the book “amazon.com
    by Danielle Eccleston at November 30th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
  • Isaac Mizrahi teaches us how to have style
    A copy of Isaac Mizrahi’s latest contribution to the literary world, How to Have Style, landed on my desk a couple of weeks ago but with moving home and a ton of tasks to complete I only had a real chance to review it last night. Yes, this is “yet another style guide”, however unlike its counterparts the book employs a real approach.
    by Michele Obi at October 22nd, 2008 at 06:10 pm
  • The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own
    2008 has been a great year so far for fashion related books, we’ve had Bringing Home the Birkin (which I love, love love! If you’ve haven’t read it yet you must), Hadley Freeman gave us a good laugh with “The Meaning of Sunglasses” and the ladies over at Go Fug Yourself dished out awards to their hit list of fugly celebrities.
    by Michele Obi at August 13th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
  • Yves Saint Laurent: Style (August 1, 1936- June 1, 2008)
    There is only one name that should come to mind every time you throw on your black power pantsuit- Yves Saint Laurent. Saint Laurent’s fashion and socially forward way of thinking not only revolutionized fashion but also made a notable impact on the second wave of the women’s movement. His belief was not that women should simply dress like their male counterparts,...
    by Danielle Eccleston at July 22nd, 2008 at 05:07 pm
  • Practically Posh: The Smart Girls’ Guide to a Glam Life
    We’re exposed to the world of wealthy celebrities every day, splashing their money around like it grows on trees. They make having children, throwing parties and looking fabulous seem very easy, but we seem to forget that they have a gaggle of helpers on hand to make looking posh easier than it actually is. Enter the new book of the moment by writer Robyn Moreno called...
    by Gabi Muller at July 9th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
  • Kate Reardon’s Top Tips For Girls!
    Want to find out how to whiten your nails or get a zipper unstuck? Then I have the book for you. ‘Top Tips For Girls’ is the first book authored by former Fashion Editor of Tatler, Kate Reardon. It’s household tips mixed with things your mother never told you – all wrapped up in one handy little package.
    by Gabi Muller at July 7th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
  • Chic Shopping Paris? Yes, please.
    Rebecca Perry Magniant may not have been born in Paris, but she certainly knows how to shop there. Chic Shopping in Paris is an excellent representation of the tour style I would want to use while planning my trip to Paris- one that includes the ins and outs of the exclusive Paris boutique scene! Equipped with photographs by Allison Harris, this pint size guide highlights...
    by Danielle Eccleston at June 30th, 2008 at 12:06 am
  • Review: Bringing Home the Birkin by Michael Tonello
    If you’ve been dying to get your hands on a Birkin, you must read Bringing Home the Birkin by Michael Tonello. It has to be one of my favourite books this year. We’ve heard all the stories about how hard it is to actually get a Birkin bag, you know - there is a two year waiting list, and even worse a waiting list for the waiting list (yeah right!). Well,...
    by Michele Obi at June 9th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
  • Books: Go Fug Yourself presents The Fug Awards
    Are we living in the “fugliest” era of all time? Fashion bloggers, Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan of Go Fug Yourself think so. And to mark this moment in history they’ve written a book that’s just as addictive as their blog.
    by Michele Obi at April 2nd, 2008 at 05:04 pm