The Dress Doctor by Edith Head

$27.99 AUD

Category: FASHION

Before there was a throng of celebrity stylists permeating our culture, the legendary Edith Head was dressing Hollywood's most fashionable women and men on screen and off, and lending her sartorial wisdom to eager women across the country. With more than 80 chic, colourful, especially commissioned illus trations, this charming volume is brimming with a mix of informative and amusing fashion sound bites from a to z. Readers will relish Head's classic style tips, benefiting from her timeless expertise on developing a personal style, assessing one's figure and dressing to flatter it, building a wardrobe, and judging quality. They'll love her many entertaining inside stories on dressing Hollywood's leading men and women - Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Cary Grant, Marlene Dietrich, and many more - and looking at Bil Donovan's gorgeous re-creations of Head's most famous costumes. ...Show more

Kate's Style: Smart, Chic Fashion from a Royal Icon by Caroline Jones

$39.95 AUD

Category: FASHION

In little more than a year, Kate Middleton, aka Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has become one of the biggest British style icons in living memory. Her elegant look has sparked copycat imitations the world over and created a huge boost in sales for the shops and designers whose clothes she favours. This essential fashion guide to Kate's style celebrates her unique, ladylike, yet youthful fashion flair - and gives Kate addicts a handy guide to getting her look. Written by lifestyle journalist and author, Caroline Jones, it reveals Kate's style secrets, her favourite designers and high-street shops, plus her beauty and grooming tricks - all in one handy book. ...Show more

Colour Me Beautiful: Change Your Look - Change Your Life! by Veronique Henderson & Pat Henshaw

$24.99 AUD

Category: FASHION

Every woman knows that if you feel great on the outside, you are confident on the inside. Let the internationally-recognized "Colour Me Beautiful" team guide you through choosing perfect outfits for your shape and colouring. Find out your dominant colouring with the help of celebrity examples, and combi ne this with expert guidance on body shape, style personality, make-up and accessory advice. You'll then have everything you need to create your perfect capsule wardrobe and never have a bad style day again! ...Show more

10-Minute Hairstyles by Andre Martens

$29.99 AUD

Category: FASHION

Create 50 gorgeous hairstyles, from casual braids to the elegant beehive, by Berlin-based top stylist Andre Martens. Following the visual step-by-step instructions by a top stylist, it is really easy to take minutes to be beautiful. Start with basic techniques, like braiding, waves and volume, and with a little practice you can change your look every day. Learn everything about hair care, tools and products from detailed extra instructions and become your own personal stylist. ...Show more

Cult Eyewear: The World's Enduring Classics by Neil Handley

$99.99 AUD

Category: FASHION

Selecting a pair of glasses can be a tricky business. With so many styles and labels available, the choice is as much about making a fashion statement as gaining perfect vision. Cult Eyewear is the first book to give an account of the world's top eyewear brands, from Ray-Ban to J.F. Rey, Persol to Polar oid, and from the 1780s to the present day. Neil Handley, an authority on the history of eyewear, selects more than 30 famous names that have enduring appeal and command a dedicated following, and discusses the history of each brand and its most iconic spectacles or sunglasses. The book also includes a concise illustrated introduction to the evolution of eyewear; innovative designs and historically important inventions; films and key personalities associated with particular designs or brands through the years; and other fascinating aspects of this global industry. ...Show more

Coco Chanel (HB) by Megan Hess

$29.99 AUD

Category: FASHION | Reading Level: General Adult

Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is an illustrated biography of Coco's Chanel's life from the internationally reknown illustrator and author, Megan Hess. It features key moments from Coco's amazing life and iconic items from the fashion empire that she built. Think an illustrated pic ture book for adults, told through Megan's stylish and feminine illustrations with a fun, whimsical and magical bent. Coco Chanel takes us on a romp through the three distinct chapters of Coco's life: from Coco's early life and building the brand, to the empire she created, to the legacy she left behind, and how her style is still influential and iconic today. Hess's book literally paints a picture of the woman who forever changed the way women dress.--The Australian Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a beautifully presented biography of the designer--Books + Publishing National Style lovers, unite! This amazing guided tour of Chanel's game-changing empire is made for coffee tables--Cleo Australian illustrator Megan Hess, whose work graces prestigious designers and brands including Chanel, Carrier and Tiffany and Co., creates a whimsical adventure through the world of Mademoiselle Chanel--PRIMOLife   ...Show more

Nails: The Story of the Modern Manicure by Suzanne E. Shapiro

$69.99 AUD

Category: FASHION

The manicure as we know it has been around for less than a century, but it's become a major presence in the culture of fashion, with its own trends, fads, and fringe aspects. This first definitive history of the manicure looks at the myriad ways in which the adorned fingernail has served as an expressio n of the individual and the times. Author Suzanne E. Shapiro traces the origins of the modern manicure as a radical gesture in style and follows it through today's culture of ubiquitous nail salons and edgy experiments in nail art, showing how at every turn the manicure has reflected larger style trends as well as changing ideals of femininity. Nails draws on an incredible range of pop-cultural images, from early 20th century beauty manuals and classic Hollywood glamour shots to hip-hop music videos and fine art. It also features gorgeous nail-centric images from iconic fashion photographers including Nickolas Muray, Richard Avedon, and Guy Bourdin. A series of contemporary photo essays rounds out the volume with an international survey of the most vital pockets of manicure culture today: from hipster nails in London to outre nail art in Tokyo. Unique, accessible, and authoritative, Nails brilliantly connects the painted nail to the history of women's fashion and the evolution of beauty. ...Show more

Temporary tattoo directory by Thorne Russ

$19.99 AUD

Category: FASHION

The Wedding Dress: The 50 Designs that Changed the Course of Bridal Fashion by Eleanor Thompson

$65.99 AUD

Category: FASHION

This fascinating look at nearly two centuries of bridal fashion, presents 50 of history's most famous dresses, revealing why and how they continue to inspire brides and designers today. Lavishly illustrated spreads lay bare the anatomy of each show-stopping ensemble: silhouette, fabrics, construction te chniques, embellishments, and even hidden details. From the white wedding dress worn by Queen Victoria in 1840 to couture creations by Karl Lagerfeld, Alexander McQueen, Vera Wang, and Vivienne Westwood, The Wedding Dress examines the features of each and every design in chronological sequence. Find out why Queen Victoria draped herself in white lace, how Paul Poiret's knee-length dress ushered in the era of the flapper bride, why Wallis Simpson wore blue on her wedding day, and how Elsa Schiaparelli reinvented the veil. Also included are dresses worn by some of the world's most stylish women - Jacqueline Kennedy, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn - as well as contemporary fashion icons such as Gwen Stefani, Dita Von Teese, and Kate Moss. Vivid photographs, detailed diagrams, and biographies of the dresses' designers make this an indispensable resource for brides, designers, stylists, wedding planners, or anyone interested in the extraordinary world of bridal couture. ...Show more

Quick Looks: Beautiful Makeup in Minutes by Rae Morris

$19.99 AUD

Category: FASHION

Australia's leading makeup artist, Rae Morris, is a veteran of major international runway shows, where speed is critical, so she knows how to achieve beautiful looks fast. In Quick Looks she reveals all the tricks and trade secrets she's learnt over her highly successful career, from applying razor-shar p eyeliner to transforming your face with the perfect brow shape. And Rae's number one tip? When you're in a hurry, always do your eyes first, as you can easily apply foundation and lipstick in your compact or rear-view mirror. Full of sensational looks, with step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions on how to achieve them, Quick Looks is the must-have book for women who want to look gorgeous in just minutes. ...Show more

You: Being Beautiful: The Owner's Manual to Inner and Outer Beauty by Michael F. Roizen, M.D.

$17.50 AUD

$35.00 (50% off)

Category: FASHION

Multi-million-copy bestselling authors Drs Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz show you how to look and feel fabulous your whole life long. Packed with excellent information and surprising advice, this is the definitive resource on how to use modern science to take care of every part of your body.

Vogue Beauty by Kathy Phillips

$49.95 AUD

Category: FASHION