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An Inspirational Guide To Styling The Perfect Vintage Wedding
If there is one thing you don’t want in the run up to the big day it’s… WEDDING STRESS! An Inspirational Guide To The Perfect Vintage Wedding by award-winning wedding blogger Annabel Beeforth is an inspiring and informative English book on how to style the perfect vintage inspired wedding. This book will help you plan that vintage dream wedding. From the perfect vintage wedding dress, gorgeous make-up and hairstyle down to the cake, flowers and the decoration of the wedding venue… you will find everything here. And the stunning pictures by wedding photographer Joanna Brown will provide plenty of inspiration! What are you waiting for?! Order this book and plan the vintage wedding of your dreams! EnglishPractical tips and inspiration as to how you can style an authentic wedding from the Edwardian era to the 1970sPhotos by wedding photographer Joanna BrownHardcover176 pages
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CLOTHES A Guide To Sourcing And Creating Retro Looks
CLOTHES A Guide To Sourcing And Creating Retro Looks by Naomie Thompson a must-have English vintage styling book about how to create vintage looks from the 1920s to the 1980s, then and now. Have you ever wanted to introduce vintage into your wardrobe, but felt unsure where to start? Vintage styles have never been more popular, with everyone from major stars to teens on the street looking to indulge in retro glamour. Whether you are looking to completely overhaul your look, go for complete vintage glam, or just introduce a few key vintage pieces into your day-to-day wardrobe, this book shows you how. Packed with tips on how to find unique, one-off items that fit your budget, that will look fabulous and also retain their value, this book also teaches you what to look for, when to part with your cash, and what to avoid. Learn how to determine which era suits your shape and body type and how to build a retro look from the base up. You will also find tips on how to make retro styles work with modern accessories. Filled with fun, detailed photographs showing classic looks from the 1920s to the 1980s, this is essential reading for every girl who likes to dress up!This book is the perfect gift for your friend or yourself! Beautiful canvas hardcover book, full-colour, 112 pages.
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HOME A Practical And Inspirational Guide To Retro Interior Design
HOME A Practical And Inspirational Guide To Retro Interior Design by Keeley Harris a must-have English vintage styling book about how to style your home according to your favoured decade, wether it be the 1920’s or 1970’s.Celebrating the perennial interest in incorporating vintage flea-market finds into interior schemes, Style Me Vintage: Home is a feast of retro inspiration. With practical information on how to identify and source original vintage homewares, there is also plenty of inspiration on how to style your rooms according to your favoured decade, whether it be the 1920s or the 1970s. Without being restrictive, there’s also plenty of advice on how to mix eras and incorporate vintage into contemporary schemes. This is a sourcebook of inspiration to all those hungry for nostalgic design. From ideas for display (fab sixties artwork, kitsch figurines, retro plates and crockery) to larger furniture finds (fifties sideboards, classic fabrics, reupholstered armchairs) see how vintage design can be made to work today. This book is the perfect gift for your friend or yourself! Beautiful canvas hardcover book, full-colour, 112 pages.
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LOOK BOOK Step-by-Step Retro
LOOK BOOK Step-by-Step Retro by Naomie Thompson, Belinda Hay & Katie Reynolds is an inspiring en informative English book on how to create vintage looks from the 1920s to the 1980s. This book is an extended compilation of the Style Me Vintage range: Clothes, Hair & Make Up.Have you ever wanted to introduce vintage into your wardrobe, but felt unsure where to start? Vintage styles have never been more popular, with everyone from major stars to teens on the street looking to indulge in retro glamour. Whether you are looking to completely overhaul your look, go for complete vintage glam, or just introduce a few key vintage pieces into your day-to-day wardrobe, this book shows you how! Learn how to put together classic looks from the 1920s – 1980s with easy to follow, step-by-step hair and make up styling techniques, combined with an expert guide to sourcing vintage clothing. You will also find tips on how to make retro styles work with modern accessories. Filled with fun, detailed photographs showing classic looks from the 1920s to the 1980s, this is essential reading for every girl who likes to dress up!This book is the perfect gift for your friend or yourself! Beautiful canvas hardcover book, full-colour, 272 pages.
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Pocket Coco Chanel Wisdom
‘A woman should be two things: who and what she wants!’ And every woman has a bit of Coco Chanel inside of her, that’s why this hardcover Pocket Coco Chanel Wisdom book features some of her most inspiring quotes!Coco Chanel was one of the first designers of her time, being praised for creating timeless pieces such as the little black dress, chic quilted handbags and of course; Chanel No.5.! But she’s also known for her strong beliefs and fearless attitude… this lady knew what she wanted and even until this day, her words are still as impactful as her designs. Therefore, most of her inspiring quotes about style, women, herself, life and off course her succes are all written in this stylish pocket size hardcover book. Fun and inspirational reading material to put on the coffee table, but also the most perfect gift for every vintage lover or fashionista!Written in EnglishHardcover96 pages
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Retro Makeup: Techniques for Applying the Vintage Look
The book Retro Makeup: Techniques for Applying the Vintage Look by Lauren Rennells is a history and application guide for vintage cosmetic styles. It is a companion book to Vintage Hairstyling: Retro Styles with Step-by-Step Techniques. It starts with a brief history on the acceptance of make up at the beginning of the 20th century and continues to explain in detail the styles, colours and techniques for applying make up the way they did in the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Included in each decade are step-by-step directions on full make up styles inspired by famous women such as Josephine Baker in the 1920s, Jean Harlow in the 1930s, Rita Hayworth in the 1940s, Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s, and Twiggy in the 1960s. The book also includes factual information about what defined the make up looks of the decades based on popular culture of the time. Detailed directions in a 103-page full-colour book.
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TEA PARTIES A Guide To Hosting Perfect Vintage Events
TEA PARTIES A Guide To Hosting Perfect Vintage Events by Betty Blythe is a beautiful book about the different kind of parties from the 1920s to 1950s. With this English book you can turn your usual traditional afternoon tea into a perfectly styled retro event. Learn how to dress your table, decorate your room, find tips on customes and key recipes for appropriate food and drinks to serve. Themes include: a Victorian tea party (lace aplenty and dainty cakes), a 1920s speakeasy (cocktails in tea cups and recipes for jazz babies), a 1930s country house party (silk, tweed, high tea with elegance), a 1940s tea dance (for those who like some swing with their tea), a 1950s street party (bunting and finger sandwiches) and a ‘Famous Five’ picnic (ripping ginger beer anyone?). With advice on scaling up into a tea party for many – or down to an intimate tea for two, you can’t go wrong.Filled with step-by-step instructions, tips and techniques, and detailed photographs with easy to follow advice. This book is the perfect gift for your friend or yourself! Beautiful canvas hardcover book, full-colour, 144 pages.
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Vintage Hairstyling: Retro Styles With Step by Step Techniques 2nd edition
The book Vintage Hairstyling: Retro Styles with Step by Step Techniques 2nd edition by Lauren Rennells is a guide showing how to create hairstyles from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s using simple, easy-to-follow instructions. The book is revised and revamped of worldwide popularity to be even more informative and fun. This 2nd Edition takes hairstyles and breaks them down so that the directions are clear. It uses over 750 brand new photographs and illustrations and detailed directions in a 200-page full-colour book. The book begins with the basic elements and works its way back to advanced techniques. It concludes with information on make up, nails, and accessories to finish the look. No matter your skill level or hair type, Vintage Hairstyling has something for everyone!