Author: Sally Gray
Publisher: Arden
ISBN: 9781925984590
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Manolo Blahnik once claimed that Australia was 'the most creative place in the world'. He was referring to the fashion and art worlds created by the principal characters in this book in Melbourne and then in Sydney, in the 1970s-90s. Four friends were at its heart: designers Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson and artists Peter Tully and David McDiarmid.
Friends, Fashion & Fabulousness
Author: Sally Gray
Publisher: Arden
ISBN: 9781925984590
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Manolo Blahnik once claimed that Australia was 'the most creative place in the world'. He was referring to the fashion and art worlds created by the principal characters in this book in Melbourne and then in Sydney, in the 1970s-90s. Four friends were at its heart: designers Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson and artists Peter Tully and David McDiarmid.
Publisher: Arden
ISBN: 9781925984590
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Manolo Blahnik once claimed that Australia was 'the most creative place in the world'. He was referring to the fashion and art worlds created by the principal characters in this book in Melbourne and then in Sydney, in the 1970s-90s. Four friends were at its heart: designers Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson and artists Peter Tully and David McDiarmid.
Freakin' Fabulous
Author: Clinton Kelly
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416961496
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The co-host of "What Not to Wear" shares his expertise on everything from the importance of tailoring and making the perfect omelet to party planning, table manners, and thank-you notes, with advice on how to become fabulous in every aspect of one's life.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416961496
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The co-host of "What Not to Wear" shares his expertise on everything from the importance of tailoring and making the perfect omelet to party planning, table manners, and thank-you notes, with advice on how to become fabulous in every aspect of one's life.
Fabulous
Author: Madison Moore
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300204701
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
An exploration of what it means to be fabulous--and why eccentric style, fashion, and creativity are more political than ever Prince once told us not to hate him 'cause he's fabulous. But what does it mean to be fabulous? Is fabulous style only about labels, narcissism, and selfies--looking good and feeling gorgeous? Or can acts of fabulousness be political gestures, too? What are the risks of fabulousness? And in what ways is fabulous style a defiant response to the struggles of living while marginalized? madison moore answers these questions in a timely and fascinating book that explores how queer, brown, and other marginalized outsiders use ideas, style, and creativity in everyday life. Moving from catwalks and nightclubs to the street, moore dialogues with a range of fabulous and creative powerhouses, including DJ Vjuan Allure, voguing superstar Lasseindra Ninja, fashion designer Patricia Field, performance artist Alok Vaid-Menon, and a wide range of other aesthetic rebels from the worlds of art, fashion, and nightlife. In a riveting synthesis of autobiography, cultural analysis, and ethnography, moore positions fabulousness as a form of cultural criticism that allows those who perform it to thrive in a world where they are not supposed to exist.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300204701
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
An exploration of what it means to be fabulous--and why eccentric style, fashion, and creativity are more political than ever Prince once told us not to hate him 'cause he's fabulous. But what does it mean to be fabulous? Is fabulous style only about labels, narcissism, and selfies--looking good and feeling gorgeous? Or can acts of fabulousness be political gestures, too? What are the risks of fabulousness? And in what ways is fabulous style a defiant response to the struggles of living while marginalized? madison moore answers these questions in a timely and fascinating book that explores how queer, brown, and other marginalized outsiders use ideas, style, and creativity in everyday life. Moving from catwalks and nightclubs to the street, moore dialogues with a range of fabulous and creative powerhouses, including DJ Vjuan Allure, voguing superstar Lasseindra Ninja, fashion designer Patricia Field, performance artist Alok Vaid-Menon, and a wide range of other aesthetic rebels from the worlds of art, fashion, and nightlife. In a riveting synthesis of autobiography, cultural analysis, and ethnography, moore positions fabulousness as a form of cultural criticism that allows those who perform it to thrive in a world where they are not supposed to exist.
Who Does That Bitch Think She Is?
Author: Craig Seligman
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1541702182
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
A vivid new history of drag told through the life of the pioneering queen Doris Fish In the 1970s, queer people were openly despised, and drag queens scared the public. Yet this was the era when Doris Fish (born Philip Mills in 1952) painted and padded his way to stardom. He was a leader of the generation that prepared the world not just for drag queens on TV but for a society that is more tolerant and accepting of LGBTQ+ people. How did we get from there to here? In Who Does That Bitch Think She Is? Craig Seligman looks at Doris’ life to provide some answers. After moving to San Francisco in the mid-’70s, Doris became the driving force behind years of sidesplitting drag shows that were loved as much as you can love throwaway trash—which is what everybody thought they were. No one, Doris included, perceived them as political theater, when in fact they were accomplishing satire’s deepest dream: not just to rail against society, but to change it. From the rise of drag shows to the obsession with camp to the conservative backlash and the onset of AIDS, Seligman adds needed color and insight to this era in LGBTQ+ history, revealing the origins and evolution of drag.
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1541702182
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
A vivid new history of drag told through the life of the pioneering queen Doris Fish In the 1970s, queer people were openly despised, and drag queens scared the public. Yet this was the era when Doris Fish (born Philip Mills in 1952) painted and padded his way to stardom. He was a leader of the generation that prepared the world not just for drag queens on TV but for a society that is more tolerant and accepting of LGBTQ+ people. How did we get from there to here? In Who Does That Bitch Think She Is? Craig Seligman looks at Doris’ life to provide some answers. After moving to San Francisco in the mid-’70s, Doris became the driving force behind years of sidesplitting drag shows that were loved as much as you can love throwaway trash—which is what everybody thought they were. No one, Doris included, perceived them as political theater, when in fact they were accomplishing satire’s deepest dream: not just to rail against society, but to change it. From the rise of drag shows to the obsession with camp to the conservative backlash and the onset of AIDS, Seligman adds needed color and insight to this era in LGBTQ+ history, revealing the origins and evolution of drag.
Fabulous
Author: madison moore
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300235070
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
An exploration of what it means to be fabulous—and why eccentric style, fashion, and creativity are more political than ever Prince once told us not to hate him ’cause he’s fabulous. But what does it mean to be fabulous? Is fabulous style only about labels, narcissism, and selfies—looking good and feeling gorgeous? Or can acts of fabulousness be political gestures, too? What are the risks of fabulousness? And in what ways is fabulous style a defiant response to the struggles of living while marginalized? madison moore answers these questions in a timely and fascinating book that explores how queer, brown, and other marginalized outsiders use ideas, style, and creativity in everyday life. Moving from catwalks and nightclubs to the street, moore dialogues with a range of fabulous and creative powerhouses, including DJ Vjuan Allure, voguing superstar Lasseindra Ninja, fashion designer Patricia Field, performance artist Alok Vaid†‘Menon, and a wide range of other aesthetic rebels from the worlds of art, fashion, and nightlife. In a riveting synthesis of autobiography, cultural analysis, and ethnography, moore positions fabulousness as a form of cultural criticism that allows those who perform it to thrive in a world where they are not supposed to exist.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300235070
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
An exploration of what it means to be fabulous—and why eccentric style, fashion, and creativity are more political than ever Prince once told us not to hate him ’cause he’s fabulous. But what does it mean to be fabulous? Is fabulous style only about labels, narcissism, and selfies—looking good and feeling gorgeous? Or can acts of fabulousness be political gestures, too? What are the risks of fabulousness? And in what ways is fabulous style a defiant response to the struggles of living while marginalized? madison moore answers these questions in a timely and fascinating book that explores how queer, brown, and other marginalized outsiders use ideas, style, and creativity in everyday life. Moving from catwalks and nightclubs to the street, moore dialogues with a range of fabulous and creative powerhouses, including DJ Vjuan Allure, voguing superstar Lasseindra Ninja, fashion designer Patricia Field, performance artist Alok Vaid†‘Menon, and a wide range of other aesthetic rebels from the worlds of art, fashion, and nightlife. In a riveting synthesis of autobiography, cultural analysis, and ethnography, moore positions fabulousness as a form of cultural criticism that allows those who perform it to thrive in a world where they are not supposed to exist.
Fabulously 40 and Beyond:women
Author: Margie Orford
Publisher: New Africa Books
ISBN: 9780864865885
Category : Middle-aged women
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Publisher: New Africa Books
ISBN: 9780864865885
Category : Middle-aged women
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
The Novel Cure
Author: Ella Berthoud
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143125931
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
"Delightful... elegant prose and discussions that span the history of 2,000 years of literature."—Publisher's Weekly A novel is a story transmitted from the novelist to the reader. It offers distraction, entertainment, and an opportunity to unwind or focus. But it can also be something more powerful—a way to learn about how to live. Read at the right moment in your life, a novel can—quite literally—change it. The Novel Cure is a reminder of that power. To create this apothecary, the authors have trawled two thousand years of literature for novels that effectively promote happiness, health, and sanity, written by brilliant minds who knew what it meant to be human and wrote their life lessons into their fiction. Structured like a reference book, readers simply look up their ailment, be it agoraphobia, boredom, or a midlife crisis, and are given a novel to read as the antidote. Bibliotherapy does not discriminate between pains of the body and pains of the head (or heart). Aware that you’ve been cowardly? Pick up To Kill a Mockingbird for an injection of courage. Experiencing a sudden, acute fear of death? Read One Hundred Years of Solitude for some perspective on the larger cycle of life. Nervous about throwing a dinner party? Ali Smith’s There but for The will convince you that yours could never go that wrong. Whatever your condition, the prescription is simple: a novel (or two), to be read at regular intervals and in nice long chunks until you finish. Some treatments will lead to a complete cure. Others will offer solace, showing that you’re not the first to experience these emotions. The Novel Cure is also peppered with useful lists and sidebars recommending the best novels to read when you’re stuck in traffic or can’t fall asleep, the most important novels to read during every decade of life, and many more. Brilliant in concept and deeply satisfying in execution, The Novel Cure belongs on everyone’s bookshelf and in every medicine cabinet. It will make even the most well-read fiction aficionado pick up a novel he’s never heard of, and see familiar ones with new eyes. Mostly, it will reaffirm literature’s ability to distract and transport, to resonate and reassure, to change the way we see the world and our place in it. "This appealing and helpful read is guaranteed to double the length of a to-read list and become a go-to reference for those unsure of their reading identities or who are overwhelmed by the sheer number of books in the world."—Library Journal
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143125931
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
"Delightful... elegant prose and discussions that span the history of 2,000 years of literature."—Publisher's Weekly A novel is a story transmitted from the novelist to the reader. It offers distraction, entertainment, and an opportunity to unwind or focus. But it can also be something more powerful—a way to learn about how to live. Read at the right moment in your life, a novel can—quite literally—change it. The Novel Cure is a reminder of that power. To create this apothecary, the authors have trawled two thousand years of literature for novels that effectively promote happiness, health, and sanity, written by brilliant minds who knew what it meant to be human and wrote their life lessons into their fiction. Structured like a reference book, readers simply look up their ailment, be it agoraphobia, boredom, or a midlife crisis, and are given a novel to read as the antidote. Bibliotherapy does not discriminate between pains of the body and pains of the head (or heart). Aware that you’ve been cowardly? Pick up To Kill a Mockingbird for an injection of courage. Experiencing a sudden, acute fear of death? Read One Hundred Years of Solitude for some perspective on the larger cycle of life. Nervous about throwing a dinner party? Ali Smith’s There but for The will convince you that yours could never go that wrong. Whatever your condition, the prescription is simple: a novel (or two), to be read at regular intervals and in nice long chunks until you finish. Some treatments will lead to a complete cure. Others will offer solace, showing that you’re not the first to experience these emotions. The Novel Cure is also peppered with useful lists and sidebars recommending the best novels to read when you’re stuck in traffic or can’t fall asleep, the most important novels to read during every decade of life, and many more. Brilliant in concept and deeply satisfying in execution, The Novel Cure belongs on everyone’s bookshelf and in every medicine cabinet. It will make even the most well-read fiction aficionado pick up a novel he’s never heard of, and see familiar ones with new eyes. Mostly, it will reaffirm literature’s ability to distract and transport, to resonate and reassure, to change the way we see the world and our place in it. "This appealing and helpful read is guaranteed to double the length of a to-read list and become a go-to reference for those unsure of their reading identities or who are overwhelmed by the sheer number of books in the world."—Library Journal
Becoming Fabulous
Author: Boobie Billie
Publisher: Harper Horizon
ISBN: 0785290575
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Instagram’s chicest Chihuahua mix Boobie Billie teaches you how to be the most fabulous version of yourself as she shares her journey from intern to fashion icon. When Boobie Billie launched her Instagram account in December 2019, she was just a 6.5-pound Italian Greyhuahua standing in front of the world asking it to wear more color. Since then, she has fostered a community of hundreds of thousands of followers, been featured in every style publication worth tweeting about, and brought joy to a world that could use a few more mini-handbags. So what’s next for this star? Sharing the secrets to having a fabulous glow-up just like her, duh! In her book debut, the internet's favorite four-legged fashion influencer invites you to: Wear clothes as colorful as you are. Take care of yourself (because if you don't, who will?) Prioritize time with your very best friends (or bbs, as Boobie likes to say) Love yourself first Featuring exclusive new photos of Boobie Billie, Becoming Fabulous will give you everything you need to become your own gorgina angel bb. (Spoiler alert: it's in you already.) So grab your coziest blanket, put on your fav rejuvenating mask, and blast your Feel Good playlist. It's going to be a stunning ride.
Publisher: Harper Horizon
ISBN: 0785290575
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Instagram’s chicest Chihuahua mix Boobie Billie teaches you how to be the most fabulous version of yourself as she shares her journey from intern to fashion icon. When Boobie Billie launched her Instagram account in December 2019, she was just a 6.5-pound Italian Greyhuahua standing in front of the world asking it to wear more color. Since then, she has fostered a community of hundreds of thousands of followers, been featured in every style publication worth tweeting about, and brought joy to a world that could use a few more mini-handbags. So what’s next for this star? Sharing the secrets to having a fabulous glow-up just like her, duh! In her book debut, the internet's favorite four-legged fashion influencer invites you to: Wear clothes as colorful as you are. Take care of yourself (because if you don't, who will?) Prioritize time with your very best friends (or bbs, as Boobie likes to say) Love yourself first Featuring exclusive new photos of Boobie Billie, Becoming Fabulous will give you everything you need to become your own gorgina angel bb. (Spoiler alert: it's in you already.) So grab your coziest blanket, put on your fav rejuvenating mask, and blast your Feel Good playlist. It's going to be a stunning ride.
Cheesecake Fitness - the Itty Bitty Guide to Utter Fabulousness
Author: Jed La Lumière
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1460216881
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Do you want to be the Big Cheese in your own life? Do you want to have your cake and eat it, too? If so, this may be the itty bitty book you've been looking for! Through laughter, compassion, and know-how, Cheesecake Fitness will help readers get back on the road to a better life. This feel good guide is more than learning about how to do push-ups, sit-ups, and learning how to grunt properly; It's about relearning oneself, conquering internal and external life challenges, and getting to know the body in its entirety so lifestyle changes are positive, permanent implementations that will last a lifetime. Sometimes it's not what you're eating, but what's eating you....
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1460216881
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Do you want to be the Big Cheese in your own life? Do you want to have your cake and eat it, too? If so, this may be the itty bitty book you've been looking for! Through laughter, compassion, and know-how, Cheesecake Fitness will help readers get back on the road to a better life. This feel good guide is more than learning about how to do push-ups, sit-ups, and learning how to grunt properly; It's about relearning oneself, conquering internal and external life challenges, and getting to know the body in its entirety so lifestyle changes are positive, permanent implementations that will last a lifetime. Sometimes it's not what you're eating, but what's eating you....
Microcrafts
Author: Margaret Mcguire
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 1594747032
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
It is a small world, after all! Here are step-by-step instructions for making tiny teddy bears, little ladybugs, petite porcupines, itsy-bitsy bikinis, and much, much more! Microcrafts shows crafters how to create dozens of miniature treasures, each no larger than a spool of thread. No previous crafting experience or pricey materials are necessary—just a love of all things small!
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 1594747032
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
It is a small world, after all! Here are step-by-step instructions for making tiny teddy bears, little ladybugs, petite porcupines, itsy-bitsy bikinis, and much, much more! Microcrafts shows crafters how to create dozens of miniature treasures, each no larger than a spool of thread. No previous crafting experience or pricey materials are necessary—just a love of all things small!