Fashion

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Book of Styling: An Insider's Guide to Creating Your Own Look

This guide explains the whats, whys, and hows of styling, whether you're looking to update your wardrobe or curate your closet. Accomplished stylist Somer Flaherty helps readers figure out… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2012

Expressing the Inner Wild: Tattoos, Piercings, Jewelry, and Other Body Art

Maybe you've noticed Kanye West's grill of gold and diamonds on his bottom teeth or admired Nicki Minaj's crazy wigs. But have you checked out Chris "The Duchess" Walton, a singer from Las… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1020
  • Dewey: 391.7
  • Copyright: 2014
Cover: Fashion 101: A Crash Course in Clothing
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Fashion 101: A Crash Course in Clothing

We spend hours shopping and dressing, but do we think about what we're wearing? What's the style of your shirt called? Who made your baby-doll nightie famous? There is a story behind every… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2008
Cover: Sneaker Century: A History of Athletic Shoes
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Sneaker Century: A History of Athletic Shoes

Whether you call them kicks or sneakers, runners or gutties, you probably have a pair of athletic shoes in your closet. The earliest sneakers debuted in the 1800s and weren't much more than a Read More →

  • Lexile: 1180
  • ATOS: 7.6
  • Dewey: 685.31
  • Copyright: 2015

The Look Book: 50 Iconic Beauties and How to Achieve Their Signature Styles

Audrey Hepburn's winged eyes. Veronica Lake's peek-a-boo curls. Over the last century, celebrities have been at the forefront of fashion, introducing numerous classic hair and makeup looks to Read More →

  • Copyright: 2011
Cover: Thrift Shopping: Discovering Bargains and Hidden Treasures
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Thrift Shopping: Discovering Bargains and Hidden Treasures

Looking for just the right outfit for a big party? Or maybe you want to build some funky shelves for your bedroom. Instead of heading for the mall, consider checking out a thrift store. It's… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1060
  • Dewey: 381'.19
  • Copyright: 2015

Underneath It All: A History of Women's Underwear

For most of human history, the garments women wore under their clothes were hidden. The earliest underwear provided warmth and protection. But eventually, women's undergarments became complex Read More →

  • Lexile: 1150
  • Dewey: 687/.2209
  • Copyright: 2018