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"Thought-provoking, compelling, and visually dynamic, Wigging Out looks at wigs and artificial hair worn by famous figures and everyday people, from ancient Egypt to the present. This is a one-of-a-kind almanac for fashion and history buffs"--

"Handwear Handbook guides readers through techniques and tips to create all forms of hand and arm-wear, from basic cuffs and bracers to gloves, armor, and more! This book covers every step of the process to simplify glove making and offer crafters a range of pieces that adapt to any style"--

There's something therapeutic about taking a piece of fabric and turning it into something wonderful. Whether you're adorning it with a flowery motif, cross stitching the name of a newborn or creating something colorful for your wall, the punching of the needle through a fat quarter or Aida and the rustle of the thread that follows is incredibly calming. In Beginner's Guide to Embroidery, you can experience this for yourself. Regardless of if you're a needlework novice or a seasoned sewer, we've laid out all the tools and techniques you need to get started. The wide range of projects you'll find in these pages mean that you'll never be short of gifts for birthdays, holidays, Christenings or those 'just because' moments. So what are you waiting for? Grab your needle and thread, that all-important cup of tea, and turn the page to learn all about the magical world of embroidery. Great projects to get you started - Animal clocks - Bee Needlebook - Floral purse - Elephant cushion - Bird tote bag

A freaking lady is female, feminine, and fierce. She models it for the women around her. Her way of being is a mood and a way of life. It is more than the reputation that precedes her. In this guide, you will learn a modernized version of charm school subjects. I want you to love the vintage style, but not the values. Here, Elegance is all about becoming Stylish AF. Beauty includes all women of every size and shape. Elocution is about how to talk and knowing when to shut your face. Poise is learning to rise up. Gumption is for the woman who has more than just a pretty face. Pluck is because you want to show up like a boss. Being a freaking lady allows you to code-switch between the terms and familial concepts you were raised with while reconceptualizing them in a way that makes sense, is practical, and applicable.In this guide, you'll discover: How to be Stylish AFHow to Curse CourteouslyWhen to Shut Your Glam-HoleHow to Stand Up and Rise UpYou're Not Just Another Pretty FaceWHY do we care? Because confident women leave legacies. If you're ready to leave your legacy and become Stylish AF, click the BUY NOW button and let's get you showing up like a Boss.

?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

Make someone happy!A colorful, inspired guide to help anyone bring joy and whimsy into their lives, Oh Joy! is filled with quick, fun, and stylish projects from home décor to food to fashion. For me, it's the small things that can make a big impact, like making a sweet statement with alphabet-shaped fruit, customizing a gift with pop-up wrapping paper, or brightening your home with quirky floral vases. I want to help you make your world a happier, prettier place, and give you inspiration to make beautiful and joyful things for others as well!

Discover the everyday supermodel inside you!Molly Sims wasn't born looking the way she does on television and in print. While her photos have appeared in Sports Illustrated and graced the covers of Self, French Vogue, Allure, and Cosmopolitan, Molly didn't inherit a secret skinny gene or a perfect complexion. She's had southern girl "mall pouf hair" and made fashion missteps, and like all of us, has endured heartbreak and career setbacks. So what's the secret to Molly's seemingly flawless supermodel look and confidence? She works hard to look and feel good every day . . . and she's tried everything.The ultimate guinea pig, Molly has learned what works?and what doesn't?and now shares her road-tested secrets with women everywhere. In this fun and practical guide, Molly interweaves stories from her life with her own tried-and-true tips, best-girlfriend advice, tell-it-like-it-is honesty, and insider insights from the best in the business of beauty, health, fitness, and fashion.Inside The Everyday Supermodel, Molly pays it forward with: Weight-loss strategies to help you end your love/hate relationship with food On-the-go workouts to help you move, dance, spin, and stretch your way to a hotter, healthier, happier you Chic and figure-flattering style advice for every budget Easy-to-follow hair and makeup tutorials that will take you from the everyday to the runway Look-good/feel-good advice to help you bounce back from setbacks, decide what you want, and make your dreams come true!Within every woman is an everyday supermodel?all you need to do is find her. Let Molly be your guide!

The first volume of six comprising all aspects in patternmaking for womenswear, this book is a comprehensive approach to the fundamentals of flat-pattern drafting for skirts in all their variations and forms.