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FINALLY THE FIRST JUST FOR BOOMERS FASHION GUIDE! Each year, 75 million Baby Boomers spend $100 billion on clothes but youd never know it to look at them. Just ask one of Americas leading style consultants, Sherrie Mathieson. Alarmed at the lack of fashion sense of her fellow Boomers, Sherrie set out to change the look of an entire generation. The result is "Forever Cool," a guide for those who are asking, 'How can I look great and still be age-appropriate?' Her answers will help both men and women reassess and reinvent their looks to balance their changing physiques with their active life styles. Sherrie's clever, affordable tips let those people approaching or over 50 express their personalities with a way of dressing that is stylish, practical, and utterly cool. "Forever Cool" will forever change the look of middle age!
Customer Reviews:
GREAT IDEAS FOR THE MOST PART........2007-09-06
I ENJOYED LOOKING AT THIS BOOK.
MOST OF THE IDEAS I WOULD NOT USE. SOME I WOULD, I FOCUSED MORE ON WHAT I WOULD NOT WEAR. I DO NOT KNOW WHY MS. MATHIESON PUT SOME WOMEN IN CLOTHES THAT WERE CLEARLY TO LARGE FOR THEM? ARE WE NOT TRYING TO WEAR AGE CORRECT CLOTHES WITHOUT LOOKING LIKE BAG LADIES? HUH? THERE ARE WOMEN OUT THERE WHO WILL LOOK AT THE BOOK AND SAY "SEE, MS. MATHIESON SAYS IN OK TO WEAR CLOTHES TOO BIG. I DO NOT CARE IF YOU ARE 50/60/70/OR 100, WEAR CLOTHES THAT SAYS YOU ARE A WOMAN AND A LADY.
THERE ARE SOME GOOD IDEAS TO USE, ESPECIALLY THE IDEA OF THE CLASSIC LOOK. I LIKED THE PICTURES SHOWING THE 20SOMETHING GAL WITH THE 50SOMETHING GAL WEARING SIMILAR CLOTHES. GREAT IDEA.
YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH RALPH LAUREN, A GREAT LINE OF CLASSIC LOOKING CLOTHES. THE MESSAGE WAS VERY CLEAR TO ME: STICK WITH CLASSIC DESIGNERS, ONES WHO HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR AWHILE, BUY A CLASSIC STYLE AND LOOK AND YOU CANNOT GO WRONG.
I THINK IF SOMEONE IS PLANNING ON BUYING THIS BOOK, JUST REMEMBER, SOME OF THE LOOKS TO ME MADE THE WOMEN APPEAR TO LOOK MORE SLOPPY. BUT WHEN THE WOMEN HAD ON CLASSIC LOOKS, THEN TRY TO COPY THEM.
GREAT IDEAS FOR THE MOST PART.
Staying cool........2007-08-05
Sherrie's book is exactly what I was looking for. Women over 50 are at the top of their game and want hip, stylish and appropriate looks to show it. For all the womens' magazines and fashion tv shows out there, thank you Sherrie for filling a much-needed void in a world of style advice. Cool women over 50 salute you!
Classic and attractive styling for those over 50-ish.......2007-07-01
This book covers fashion styling for both women and men over 50-ish.
The styles are not too trendy and more classic (and comfortable). Very achievable for an average man or woman to put together.
Even though the author quotes several high-end stores and designers, it would be easy to find similar styles in lower-end stores,--those stores that an average person can afford (eg: TALBOTS).
The before and after color photos are wonderful and so helpful.
The author uses regular people to model the suggested fashions--(not a size ZERO model)!
Fun Book for the over 50 Set.......2007-07-01
This is a fun read with great pictures. However, I find the author a bit rigid in some of her rules, and she thinks Burberry is mid-priced while I think it's expensive. My husband and I (both of us stylish) disagreed with one woman and one man "never cool" photo. Regardless, it's a cool book and would be great to gift(given with utmost love)to an unfashionable relative or two.
Good at any age! .......2007-06-28
I am 33 and I love this book and consider it very helpful. The wardrobe ideas are classic and classy and I learned a few things after reading it. Even though I am not a babyboomer, I still found it very hip for people my age. And the photos offered good explanations of where the fashion victim went wrong and how to fix it.
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- A Fairly Comprehensive Look at Sneakers
- A thorough and well presented history.
- asset to hiphip culture
- Clean, refreshing visual piece... it is obvious the authors did their sneaker research
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Book Description
A definitive and indispensable guide to the very best and most collectible sneaker designs.
Sneakers, trainers, tennis shoes, baskets—wherever you live, whatever you call them, however you wear them, it is impossible to escape this humble shoe's rise to global popularity. Sneakers have moved beyond sports attire to become a fashion staple that simultaneously transcends class and race yet defines who you are in today's urban tribes.
The world of the sneaker collector encompasses a huge international audience passionate for the rarest shoes, the latest designs, or reissued classics in a myriad of colors and materials. This encyclopaedic guide, with more than 500 specially taken color photographs, displays over 180 sneaker designs that have made a mark on sneaker culture worldwide. There are examples to delight both the novice collector and the hard-core sneaker freak, from acknowledged classics like the Converse All Star to the latest Nike Air technology to forgotten styles no longer in production but worthy of modern recognition, such as the Ewing Reflective.
The book features comprehensive reference sections for collectors, including histories of the fourteen leading brands from Adidas to Vans; practical tips on building and caring for a collection; a fully illustrated glossary and chronology; and a directory of shops, resources, and Web sites. Over 500 color illustrations.
Customer Reviews:
A Fairly Comprehensive Look at Sneakers.......2007-08-12
A great look at most of the shoes in each of the major companies respective ranges. While the descriptions and info on the shoes are pretty scant, the pictures more than make up for that. The best part of running through this book is getting hit with the nostalgia that comes with seeing so many products from the not-so-distant past. A nice modern coffee table (or ottoman, I suppose) book. Air Max 1s are the best shoes ever.
A thorough and well presented history........2007-07-04
This book is great to look at even if you're not into sneakers. Beautifully presented design and layout, and great history details. A good oversight of all the significant brands and their best creations.
asset to hiphip culture.......2006-02-17
this book is awesome is very informative, and if you know anything about the hip hop era then this book should be added to a persons collections.
Clean, refreshing visual piece... it is obvious the authors did their sneaker research.......2005-08-26
I own several sneaker books including SOLE PROVIDER and Bobbito Garcia's WHERE'D YOU GET THOSE (both of which I recommend) and I found this book to be a refreshing alternative. Written by the guys behind CROOKED TONGUES (which is a fantastic site by the way), this book is meant for the sneaker collector who appreciates the aesthetic qualities of a shoe, rather than for someone who only buys into the hype and player endorsement. For practically every sneaker that is showcased, at least one clear photo, brief history, and random fact dedicated to each shoe. I also appreciated the effort by the authors to distinguish original editions from reissues. In addition, the sneaker "dictionary" and collecting/cleaning tips sections are great as well.
One word of caution is that I would not recommend the book for those who are only into Air Jordans, or Dunks, or swear by only one sneaker brand. The book contains information for a variety of different models and brands, some which are more obscure. For example, I found myself skipping over some Vans, Reebok, and Diadora models. The authors also have more of preference for vintage running shoes as well. But if you have an open mind and an eclectic taste in sneakers, I recommend owning this book.
Book Description
Beadweaving, bead fringe, bead netting, daisy edging--with beads, everything looks better, and this attractive, amazingly informative compilation of techniques and projects contains countless ways to beautify clothes and accessories. Every stitch, from the stacked seed stitch to the looped backstitch is described in detail and well-illustrated, as are various methods of transferring patterns to material and ways of making bead chains and other more complex designs. Transform a T-shirt with beaded "sleeves" made from the fabric-like vertical net stitch. Enhance a basic cardigan with a shimmering appliquéd koi pattern. For high-fashion elegance, hand-embroider a formal dress with beaded flowers. From hat bands to scarves to belts, the most basic items look unique with a touch of beading magic.
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Expert sewer of clothing for 18-inch dolls, Joan Hinds, is at it again, this time with fun, hip, trendy, and fashionable clothes for some of today's most popular dolls!
This great new book provides 35 patterns for clothing and accessory items that can be mixed and matched to create an infinite number of outfits to fit the ever-popular 18-inch dolls. The wardrobe includes all the latest fashion items for girls, such as a jean jacket, flared jeans, all styles of t-shirts, special occasion dresses, nightwear, purses, and hats. Suggestions for other fabric, embellishment, and color changes are given to help the reader personalize the wardrobe for each doll.
The book is beautifully illustrated with 50 photographs and more than 200 illustrations to guide the reader through the sewing process. Each pattern is full-size and on pull-out tissue sheets—no need to trace or photocopy patterns! Also includes tips throughout for helping children sew the outfits themselves.
• 35 full-size patterns on pull-out tissue sheets
• Projects range in difficulty from beginner to intermediate, with tips for helping children sew the outfits
• 50 photos and more than 200 detailed illustrations guide the reader
Customer Reviews:
joan hinds' contemporary wardrobe.......2007-09-09
I have made most of the clothes presented in Hinds "Sew the Contemporary Wardrobe" and been very pleased with the results. Her instructions are clear and complete and allow for personal variation. My granddaughters and neighbor girls have been happy with their gifts of doll clothes!
Because I liked "Contemporary" so much, I recently ordered (via Amazon)and received promptly 3 more Hinds books.
contemporary wardrobe ofr 18 inch dolls.......2007-03-12
Joan Hinds provides an excellent choice of patterns with which to create indoor outdoor fashions for 18" dolls. The patterns are timeless. They can easily be modified to reflect most style periods from the mid 20th century forward.
18" doll pattern.......2006-11-11
Nice group of different outfits, great pictures of the clothes. I am looking forward to sewing each outfit for the dolls. I have not taking the time to sew but I have cut and organized each outfit and mark what page in the book for the directions.
Former Sewer.......2006-08-05
I just love this book. Patterns are easy and the instructions are easy to follow. A lot of fun things to make. My granddaughter is so excited to have fun new things for her new doll.
Great patterns! A real money-saver!.......2006-05-19
I love the American Girl Dolls, but the clothes can be expensive--more than $20 per outfit! The outfits in this book look at least as nice as what you can find in the catalog, and with a little imagination I'm sure you could duplicate a lot of their outfits. All of the patterns are included in an envelope in the back, which is nice but I could never figure out how to fold the gigantic sheet so it fits back in there! I'm not a very experienced sewer, yet I was still able to make 3 really cute outfits from these patterns. As a bonus, there are crochet patterns for a hat and purse.
Customer Reviews:
Amazing!.......2005-11-09
This textbook is absolutely amazing, clear, concise and extremely helpful. Very well put together and thorough.
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions is the best-selling window decorating book in the world, with 1000 decorating ideas for windows, bedding, and accessories, and tons of practical information. Chapters include: Draperies (90 drapery styles), Valances (97 styles), Swags and Cascades (68 styles), Cornice Boxes (102 styles) to name a few. It offers the largest scope of decorating ideas of any book available.
Customer Reviews:
Great Resource.......2007-02-20
This book gives you a wealth of knowledge and ideas. There are no "how to's" in the book however, so if you need sewing directions, you will need another reference. But there are charts on how to figure how much material you will need, and little hints about the types of fabrics that will look good and what to avoid with the different designs, so it is an excellent reference up to the point of actually making the drapes or curtains yourself.
Encyclopedia of Windows Fashions.......2007-01-10
Found this book very informative illustrative hence beneficial in my work . Thanks much
Austin
The 'bible' of window treatments..........2007-01-10
As an interior decorating shop, this book is an integral part of our work station. It helps us with practically every custom job we fabricate. Whether you are a professional, or just interested in decorating as a hobby, it educates you on every level, and is user-friendly. We highly recommend.
My comment is about the third edition (ISBN 0962473626) .......2006-12-31
Spiral-bound, ALL in color, ALL illustrations in full color. Beautiful book, and very easy to use, with the tabs it has that open it to the specific chapter I want.
The detailed instructions for materials needed, and construction, are excellent.
Great Idea Book for Window Treatments.......2006-03-11
This fifth edition has all the sketches in color. Just to give you an idea of how comprehensive this is, there are 19 pages showing valances, with five per page. I love this book, as it really opened our minds to the variety of styles available for windows. No more boring windows.
There's even a section for draperies, swags and valances used with beds.
I particularly liked the section "Windows With a Challenge" that showed solutions for such issues as an air conditioner in a double-hung window or dealing with arched top windows.
This has two index sections in the back. One is the usual word index and the other is a 38 page visual index showing the windows in black-and-white thumbnail sketches.
It's terrific, not just for professional decorators, but for all individuals wanting a new look for their home.
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Internationally acclaimed knitwear designer Fiona Ellis shares the meditative power of “mindful” knitting in this collection of 20 stunning cable designs. Enriched by notes from the author about the spark behind her creative process, Inspired Cable Knits is ideal for intermediate and returning knitters looking for a new approach to a traditional technique.
Fascinated by nature’s wonderful variety of patterns and textures, Ellis offers new twists on cable knits. Inspired by the beauty of sand rippled by the tide, the grooves and ridges of tree bark, jagged lightning bolts, and yoga poses—these patterns are beautiful and unique. Ellis, whose designs have been acquired by many top names in the fashion industry, explains cable knitting thoroughly and offers step-by-step instruction and charts for each pattern.
In this collection of 20 original, inspired designs, Ellis combines her extensive fashion expertise with her own creative approach. This unique selection of cable patterns ventures out of the predictable realm of vertical columns and constant repetition and into the spontaneous territory of a variety of natural designs. Each pattern is combined with easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams, and Ellis’s own thought-provoking “mindfulness” pointers to keep the mind engaged while the fingers are knitting. The four themes of change, nature, energy, and time present a range of captivating styles for the entire family. From sweaters to tank tops, yoga bags to pillows, wraps to scarves, each of the 20 patterns offers an opportunity to tune into a mindful approach to knitting.
The book’s 20 unique patterns are grouped according to the four themes that have shaped Fiona’s design philosophy: change, nature, energy, and time. This book encourages knitters not only to create everything from sweaters to tank tops, yoga bags to pillows, and wraps to scarves, but also to experience and think about the artistic process. Unwind with Fiona Ellis’s Inspired Cable Knits.
Customer Reviews:
inspired cable knits.......2007-02-18
i have always liked to do cables. so when i saw a sweater knitted from this book i decided to purchase it. i have started one of the patterns and have found it challanging which is what i was looking for. i plan to make several of the patterns in this book.
Some beautiful sweaters, but yarn and gauge info is missing.......2006-07-22
While I like many of the sweaters in the book, even as a very experienced knitter I find the instructions problematic. First, I would like to see a picture of the WHOLE SWEATER, front & back. Artsy little pictures of a small section just don't interest me. Secondly, since I frequently substitute yarn, I would like yardage and gauge in stockinette stitch info. I don't want to have to knit 1/2 of a sweater's front or back to find out if my yarn will work. And, even when gauge in stockinette stitch is given for a few of the projects, I would never be able to achieve the designer's gauge. For a dk yarn that would normally knit at 22 stitches to 4 inches, this designer knits 30 stitches to 4 inches. This makes it impossible for me to estimate the correct gauge for any of the sweates and makes the instructions pretty useless. Very frustrating.
IF YOU LOVE CABLES LIKE I DO? THEN YOU'LL LOVE THIS BOOK TOO!!.......2006-06-08
I love working any type of cables and celtic or aran designs, but LOVE CABLES MOSTLY! The more Intricate the Better! I found these designs to be very easy to follow, especially from the charts, and the Beautiful, Up Close, photos were very helpful for the visualization part. You definetely should have some knitting years behind you, this is not for your average novice knitter(unless you are a very determined one, like I was). I have already made the one shell design, which turned better, than the Photo actually!! I will definetely be making and returning to this book for more beautiful Cable Inspiration and wonderful hours of Knitting Pleasure to come in the months and years ahead! THANK-YOU! FOR SUCH A BEAUTIFUL AND INSPIRATIONAL COLLECTION OF CABLE DESIGNS, I COULDN'T BE MORE PLEASED!!!
A big disappointment!! .......2006-05-09
If you want aran knitting, buy "Aran Sweater Design" by Janet Szabo, "The Best of Knitter's Aran & Celtics" or"Aran Knitting" by Alice Starmore, those are excellent books, this book lack originality and good information. The 'one star' is for the photographer.
disappointing and pretentious.......2006-04-18
As an experienced knitter (35 years+) this book should be just right for me but I was very disappointed. The graphics and print are very hard to read. Schematics are very tiny. I'm not interested in a life philosophy of knitting, but in cables. Yarns are mainly Canadian so lack of more information on yarns needed and gauge is critical and lacking.Gauge is given over the cable pattern instead. If I knit anything here, I would have to redesign each one first. Why knit the scarf in two halves? No explanation given. One sweater uses I-cord at the bottom but no advice on how to knit without those i-cords. Best projects are for little kids. Not recommended. Buy the new Szabo book instead.
Book Description
Brooches, rings, buckles, pendants, buttons, purses and other accessories were part of everyday dress in the middle ages. Over two thousand such items dating from the period 1150-1450 are described and discussed here, all found in recent archaeological excavations in London - then as now one of western Europe's most cosmopolitan cities, its social and economic activity compounded by the waterside bustle of the Thames. These finds constitute the most extensive and varied group of such accessories yet recovered in Britain, and their close dating and the scientific analysis carried out on them have been highly revealing. Important results published here for the first time show, for example, the popularity of shoddy, mass-produced items in base metals during the high middle ages and enable researchers to identify the varied products of rival traditions of manufacture mentioned in historical sources. Anyone needing accurate information on period costume will welcome this book, which will appeal to the general reader interested in costume and design, as well as to archaeologists and historians. THE AUTHORS are members of staff of the Museum of London.
Customer Reviews:
Fabulous Find!.......2005-09-15
An excellent piece of work for those interested in fashion history or the items of everyday life in Medieval London. The extensive bibliography has been of great help to me in my own research.
I was highly entertained when I came across the section dedicated to the "compact mirror"! I must also point out that the section on pins was very informative. I was a little disappointed that the 3 sections on belt buckles and bits takes up almost half the book.
However, one cannot blame the authors for what the people of London threw away over 500 years ago. What has survived has been revealed in the best possible light with this book. A must have for the avid and sometimes historian. Bravo!
A must for researchers and writers of historical fiction.......2005-08-06
The Museum of London is putting out invaluable book for writers and researched. This is never going to be a bestseller, or even something the casual reader will be interested in. It's very details, extensively photographed artifacts of dress accessories for the Medieval Period, running 1150-1450.
They go into the field work and the finds, how the items are date. They cover girdles (not the kind Marlyn Monroe tells Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon to take off and spread out!) but the style women wore around the waist of their gowns. They ranged from fabric ones to metal. They cover buckles, how they were made, very detailed pictures, then diagrams of how they were constructed. Brooches, buttons, belts, pins, hair accessories, chains, pendants, fingers rights, bells, purses, mirrors, combs, cosmetic sets, needlecases and more. Often they included patterns.
They discuss the metallurgical of these items, how they were made. It will bore most people bloody stiff. To the historical writer of the period, they will be in heaven.
Highly recommended for the Historical Romance writer who wants to get it right. It's perfection for someone wanting the tiny details.
An Invaluable Research Tool.......2003-01-12
This book, part of a collective of what has become to be known as "the London Excavations" is invaluable for academic or hobbyist alike. Complete in its recording and detailing of dress accessories such as brooches, buttons, buckles, bells, purses,hair accessories, etcetera it provides a complete breakdown of information with excellant quality illustrations. Provides extensive commentary on materials and methods, uses, and contextural information. This is not just a compilation of data, its an extensive body of work on dress accessories of the period and their use.
Book Description
Acclaimed doll costumer Louise Hedrick presents patterns for creating a complete wardrobe of 30 ensembles for this beloved French doll, authentically adapted from the patterns offered in issues of La Semaine de Suzette from 1905-1916. Arranged chronologically within the categories of whitework, lingerie and nightwear; dresses, bonnets and coats; outfits for make-believe (déquisements); and special clothing for the important ceremonies of The Church, the patterns vary in difficulty from the easiest to the most advanced. Completed ensembles are modeled on early Bleuettes and shown in full-color, with close-up views of important details; directions for heirloom sewing techniques and embroidery stitches are included. Ms. Hedrick's patterns are introduced by Bleuette expert Barbara Hilliker's authoritative text, which places the clothing in the context of social and fashion history. Ms. Hilliker also offers a basic introduction to the history of Bleuette.
Customer Reviews:
Study, look and create Bleuette's wardrobe.......2005-10-07
The book starts with a little history of the doll from French and great vintage pictures are added (through out the book) to show how things were back than and there are instructions how to make the right embroidery stitches that were used. Patterns are actual size and easy to trace. Instructions are easy especially when you're an more experienced sewer but also the novice can have an easy start sewing because there are all kinds of patterns to find in this book. From very easy to complicated (more pattern pieces, pleats to make, put trimming on etc.)you will always find the right pattern to start with.
The pictures of the fashions to make, are the size of one page - 9"x12" - so all kinds of details are there to see. What can I say but this is a wonderful addition to your doll(pattern) books and I'm sure you'll love it! Good for hours and hours of reading and sewing pleasure.
excellent patterns.......2005-09-06
Louise uses the original French patterns and sews them as they were meant to be done. Her work is inspiring.
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