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Whitney Port shares personal stories, beauty and fitness secrets, and tried-and-true advice on everything girls need to know to start their lives out with styleFashion trendsetter, MTV reality star, and clothing designer Whitney Port learned to navigate her new independent life in New York with grace, style, and a sense of humor. From backstabbing coworkers and bitchy bosses to long-distance boyfriends and a daring new career in fashion, Whitney managed to handle it all. Intimate and honest, Whitney opens up about everything from fashion and beauty to romance and careers. She dishes on: her experiences working at Teen Vogue, People's Revolution, and Diane von Furstenberg; finding love and trying to make it work; and life in front of the cameras. Whitney shares her unique style philosophy, including when to break the rules, her family's influence on her sense of style, and her perfect outfits for any occasion?from meeting your guy's parents to wowing an interviewer for a job. Whitney also details what young women really want to know, like what to eat when the mid-afternoon munchies strike, how to throw an impromptu party, and how to hide a hangover.With hundreds of photos and chock-full of must-have lists and style favorites, this colorful scrapbook features pics from Whitney's personal photo albums and from major moments in her life, including on the runway, at her private birthday bash, and out on the town with friends. And for the first time, Whitney shares the true reality of an emerging fashion designer, highlighting her creative process, sketches, and fabrics.Through personal stories and private snapshots, fans will get to see a side of her that the cameras don't capture. This is Whitney Port revealed.

?This book is written for the person who knows she has a destiny but may need a little help creating the life she's always imagined having. When I design for a woman, I'm designing an idea that will take her to the next level in any capacity. I want what she's wearing to help her achieve her dream job?even create one. . . . Emit good energy, certainty, and joy?that's what I want my clothes to do for me.?Internationally renowned designer and entrepreneur Rachel Roy has a unique perspective on how fashion defines who we are?and who we want to be. Growing up in a low-income neighborhood in California, Rachel would draw the clothes and accessories she longed for, envisioning the life she wanted to create for herself. Today, she is the head of her own fashion business: a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and working mother who believes that through style, we can design the lives we want to live.Design Your Life is the embodiment of Rachel's ethos?a style guide to inspire and motivate every woman to focus on the person she wants to be, and define her look based on where she wants to go and what she wants from her life. Rachel offers experienced advice on developing personal style while staying true to yourself, with hands-on tips for using and updating what's in your closet and adding essential pieces to your wardrobe. Throughout, she shares stories and insights from her own life, showing the vital role that fashion and style has played each step of the way.Filled with her passion, vision, and commitment to empowerment, Design Your Life takes fashion one step further?from looking great to becoming great.Praise for DESIGN YOUR LIFE?Who better to help you channel your inner Audrey Hepburn or Rihanna than Rachel Roy? Her passion for fashion and her remarkable story, told here with such charm, will help you finesse your own style and stride out with confidence, unleashing your power in ways you cannot imagine.??Joanna Coles, editor in chief of Cosmopolitan?As a businesswoman, entrepreneur, and designer, Rachel truly understands the role that fashion plays in designing the life you want to live and becoming the woman you want to be. Like her designs, this book inspires and empowers you to be your best self?to find your passion and make things happen, and look good while doing it all.??Bobbi Brown, founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and author of Pretty Powerful?Design Your Life shares Rachel Roy's keys to living up to your potential. She highlights how surrounding yourself with what you love allows you to build the life that you wish for. Rachel is about empowering women to create a stronger community, and this book exemplifies that.??Kim Kardashian West?Design Your Life reflects the depth and introspection of Rachel Roy deftly juggling her roles as entrepreneur, single mom, and philanthropist. I have long admired how the stunning and statuesque Rachel has competed in fashion's major leagues. In Design Your Life, Rachel shares her thought process for creating innovative designs that her fans love to wear.??Teri Agins, veteran Wall Street Journal fashion industry writer, ?Ask Teri? columnist, and author of Hijacking the Runway and The End of Fashion

America's premier image consultants share 500 beauty secrets, professional tricks, and fashion tips to help the women of the '90s create her own personal style: Style advice for all body types Dressing sexy for the man in your life Simple makeup and hairstyle techniques Tricks to accentuate your strongest features Organizational ideas to simplify your daily routine Fashion and beauty fixes for more self-confidence Clothing secrets to create a romantic mood Smart shopping hints to minimize clothing costs And hundred of other tips

Build a sustainable wardrobe by upcycling vintage textiles into new projects with this complete guide to sourcing quilts, constructing garments, and adding stunning details to make a unique finished piece.

Understanding the principles of "less is more" and their impact on designThe principles of "less is more" have gained prominence in design. These principles help designers achieve the clarity, efficiency, and beauty they need in their work."Less" is important, but should only be used as much as necessary. "More" means that anything is unnecessary or superfluous.Understanding these principles provides designers with the following benefits in their work:· Clarity: The principles of "less is more" make designs more clear and easy to understand.· Efficiency: These principles make designs more efficient and easy to use.· Beauty: The principles of "less is more" make designs more beautiful and appealing.Here are some examples of how the principles of "less is more" can be used in design:· Color: Using too much color in a design can be overwhelming to the eyes and mind. According to the principle of "less is more," designers can make designs more clear and appealing by using only a few key colors in their work.· Text: Using too much text in a design can make it difficult to read. According to the principle of "less is more," designers can make designs more clear and efficient by using only the essential text in their work.Additional examples of how the principles of "less is more" can be used in design:· Form: Simple forms are often more elegant and timeless than complex forms.· Space: Negative space can be used to create visual interest and focus attention on the important elements of a design.· Pattern: Carefully chosen patterns can add visual interest and texture to a design without being overwhelming.The principles of "less is more" are a powerful tool that can be used to create effective and beautiful designs. By understanding these principles, designers can create work that is clear, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing

This charming and modest autobiography gives a fascinating and detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment. It is also a unique portrait of classic Paris haute couture of the 1950s and offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes. Dior details his childhood in Granville, the family and friends closest to him, his most difficult years and sudden success, as well as his sources of inspiration and creative processes.

This is a fashion coloring book about Boho Hippie Girls. There are 45 original illustrations with beautiful models, clothing & accessories.

This is a fashion coloring book about Boho Hippie Girls. There are 45 original illustrations with beautiful models, clothing & accessories.

Do you have Fashion Design ideas but find it tedious to sketch the figures first? This book contains 94 black & white pages of 140 pairs of female croquis and 14 female figure templates. There are 14 projects varied with 14 model profiles.

"Million dollar Cash-inspired clutch bag DIY Ideas for Creatives" I am calling all creatives! Are you ready to embark on a journey of artistic expression and creative freedom? Unlock Your Creative Soul!Are you a creative soul looking for new, fun, and simple techniques for clutch-making? Do you want to make your unique clutch that will last as long as any designer clutch? Then this book is for you!Say Goodbye to Bland and Redundant CraftsThe craft world can, at times, become bland or redundant. But this book is different. Why Pay More When You Can Make It Yourself?Luxury clutches can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. But why pay more when you can make your clutch that is just as beautiful and durable? With this book, you'll learn to create moneybag clutches that will last for years to come.Embark on a Creative JourneyWithin the pages of this book, you'll learn to make the moneybags you see on the cover. Don't worry; even if you're a beginner crafter, this book is for you. This book includes:Clear written instructions.Step-by-step photo instructions.Three fun caption videos to guide you through the process with soothing music.

Sneaker Culture Is Exploding! Gotta Be Da Shoes Celebrates Sneakers and Fashion, while it creatively challenges you to think critically about Purpose, Identity, Materialism, and Eternity.Sneakerheads own anywhere from 25-75 pairs and buy one to four pairs a month. Sneakers used to just be for sports but now they have become one of the biggest fashion items in the world. Gotta Be Da Shoes takes you on a journey into the world of sneakers and explores the tension of how much is too much. Is it art or addiction..fashion or narcissism? Gotta Be Da Shoes makes for a great coffee table book as it features a full-color interior with beautiful design and close to a hundred original pictures of sneakers. The book also comes with an Eight Session Masterclass that will help you go deeper.

HAIR AFRICANA is a monograph about black hair culture and styles as practiced in motherland and in the diaspora. A definitive collage of styles and craft-notes to inspire your next visit to the beauty salon, celebrate African beauty and culture wherever you may be.

The Definitive Guide to Creating a Smart, Stylish, Sophisticated And Adult Look for Petite Ladies This book will educate you on how to save you from the land of fugly! We set out on a mission years ago to find out why petite ladies settle for any old thing to throw on and walk out the door, and what we found has astonished us. It all started with them not being able to find shoes to fit in and just snowballed from there.Then they couldn't find any clothes to fit their unique petite body frames, so gave up there resorting to clothes and shoes from the kid's sectionWait it gets worse!When we dug around deeper and we found, on the outskirts of this were a group of ladies EVEN more in the dark!When they did eventually try to "dress up" for a formal occasion, they didn't have a clue where to begin and this deep anxiety resulted in them giving up there too!What began as a FASHION problem slowly morphed itself into a SOCIAL ISOLATION problem. And We're Not Blowing Smoke Either Fashion Stylists and Psychologists Worldwide who have come to the same conclusion: "Some people don't stray far from the basics and if they don't have any kind of demanding trend-led job, they just wear old-fashioned corporate textures. They don't have any visual influences. The life they've created (usually on purpose) is not demanding a change from them" KATE NIGHTINGALE, STYLE PSYCHOLOGY "You get people who felt good at 18-24, and they discovered a look they enjoyed so they stick to that look and never move. 'They never move and they take it with them through their entire life which is why you can often tell a person's age by the way they dress" LISA SHOWMAN, STYLE BUG Now we know what you are thinking "But I can't just change my entire image in a snap of my fingers" That is FEAR talking...You can do anything you want! "Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn" BENJAMIN FRANKLIN But we get it Changing Your Entire Personal Style is definitely not easy!The good news however is, Changing Your Personal Style can be taught.Style is not magic (as much as those artsy-fartsy fashion designers have tried to convince you it is) and it's not about high-class expensive brands either.Personal Style is simply about colours, textures, patterns, shapes and following a few Do's and Don'ts to help REVEAL your TRUE SELF without the need for verbal expression. PETITE FASHION - THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT

"Your guide to crafting embroidery masterpieces! Embark on an embroidery adventure with Jennifer as your mentor, igniting your own creative process. Discover Jennifer's organic approach, inspiring you to forge your path in embroidery. This book unravels everything from daily neural challenges to unconventional backgrounds, "auditioning" threads to create a unique color palette, and blending traditional stitches with a modern flair. Watch as common stitches morph into extraordinary treasures. Go on a journey through the stages of crafting unique embroidery, breaking free from conventions, and embracing joyous experimentation. With Jennifer's guidance, unleash your imagination and delight in creating unique embroidery art! Includes step-by-step instructions to 45 of Jennifer's favorite simple and most versatile stitches and how to transform them by adding other simple embroidery stitches and embellishments to create pressure points, movement, and softness. Explore multiple surfaces to incorporate embroidery-textile art, slow stitching, fabric journals, crazy quilting-that will appeal to all levels of stitchers. A beautiful, inspiring embroidery book that's an excellent tool for teachers and students alike"--

With Fun and Easy Finger Knitting for Beginners, transform a simple ball of yarn into super-easy, no-needles knitting projects that offer both kids and grownups creative fun.

Artists, designers, and architects all use the principles and elements of design, but did you know these principles apply to your clothing as well? We are all uniquely fashioned and honing the attire that is best for your body type is what Body Architecture: A Guide to Discovering Your Personal Clothing Style is all about. The principles found in this book will provide freedom for you to confidently look your best on every occasion.

Explore the profound impact of mindfulness in 'Mindfulness and Mental Well-Being: Cultivating Inner Peace.' This eBook serves as your compass on a journey towards inner tranquility and enhanced mental well-being. Discover effective techniques for managing stress, cultivating self-awareness, and embracing mindfulness meditation. Uncover the power within you to find serenity amid life's challenges. Start your transformative quest today and cultivate lasting inner peace for a more harmonious and fulfilling life.