Beauty & Grooming

Hats represent an art form that is opening up new vistas for the vintage clothing collector. For the authors hats are a visual treat, and they have crafted a book that is chuck-full of some of the sweetest you'll ever see. This carefully researched book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780670078233Author Zoe Foster BlakeFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Viking AustraliaPublisher Penguin Random House AustraliaWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781601382764Author Linda FioreFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Atlantic Publishing CoPublisher Atlantic Publishing CoWeight(grams) 345g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904915256Author Zhang HuiguangFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Southbank PublishingPublisher Southbank PublishingWeight(grams) 892g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780975251713Author Lara FraterFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Ig PublishingPublisher Ig PublishingWeight(grams) 259g

This gorgeous work takes a sentimental journey through 100 years of fashion accessories that have added individuality to each "new look." Hundreds of hats, shoes, gloves, scarves, jewelry, handbags, and more are presented in a decade-by-decade...

Here's a chance to ogle the women who paved the way, tattooing themselves and baring their chests when the "good girls" were wearing poodle skirts and heading off to sock hops. Imagine your grandma like this! These women lived counter-culture lives. This...

A comprehensive text and over 440 photographs of authentic children's fashions from the 18th century through the 1920s comprise this book. It brings together a wealth of information about boys' and girls' clothing and current values.Book InformationISBN...

There is an old English saying: "Manners maketh man." One can also claim that "accessories maketh clothes." This new book sets out to demonstrate the variety and beauty of fashion accessories during the hundred-year period beginning in 1840. Fashion has...

Over 350 color photographs depict a magnificent array of fashion hats from the early 19th century to present day, including the earliest known American straw bonnet. The hats are presented chronologically according to primary materials; straw, felt,...

1950s vintage clothing, from formal to classic, from party clothes and sports attire to underwear and sleepwear, is shown and described. Over 450 color photographs of American clothing for the whole family, adults and children. These styles hold a strong...

Anyone can reverse facial aging using Dr Seckel's six-step programme and the products that he recommends. As a plastic surgeon he can make a face appear to be 20 years younger. But the goal here is to reverse and prevent the onset of ageing. And it...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788180562020Author Reejhsinghani AFormat PaperbackPage Count 169Imprint B Jain Publishers Pvt LtdPublisher B Jain Publishers Pvt LtdWeight(grams) 202g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788131903827Author Dr Shiv DuaFormat PaperbackPage Count 199Imprint B Jain Publishers Pvt LtdPublisher B Jain Publishers Pvt LtdWeight(grams) 280g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788120719446Author Parvesh HandaFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Sterling Publishers Pvt.LtdPublisher Sterling Publishers Pvt.LtdWeight(grams) 154g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781573247085Author Susannah SetonFormat PaperbackPage Count 373Imprint Conari Press,U.S.Publisher Conari Press,U.S.

Enliven the body and tap into the full force of female energy with these natural recipes for total body decadence, including Rose's Lustrous Lakshmi hair mask, Revitalizing Body Scrub, and Nourishing Face Oil, each made from everyday household...

This book examines the legal, ethical and regulatory debates surrounding the rise of the cosmetic procedures industry.In the past, cosmetic procedures were often seen as limited to a small number of wealthy older women. Today, such procedures have gone...

Unique in scope and content, this methods-based text draws on the process of creating a digital archive of commemorative tattoos to examine the production and mobilization of knowledge across communities, disciplines, and space. Deborah Davidson's...

The world of vintage clothing is a fun, exciting, rewarding area of collecting. This is particularly true of the fashions of 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Unlike earlier eras, these creations can be worn and enjoyed everyday. And there is something for every...

Bebop back a little, to post-war America, crinoline, and big flowers with one of the most widely published authors on vintage fashions. Predicting doubling values, she's advising that collectors get a jump-start now, snatching up those snug-bodiced,...

Frilly, lacy, sweet, and sexy--aprons defined a generation of happy housewives and hostesses. Today these filmy, finely home-crafted garments are sentimental favorites, evoking memories of Mom, Grandmom, or some other Doris Day-like image of domesticity,...

Here is a new look at some very smart, old shoes. In 1896, detailed engravings of 3000 styles of shoes and boots for men, women, and children were cataloged for sale by Geo. D. Ramsdell of Rochester, N.Y. They included the most fashionable designs in...

This book provides an overview for identifying and dating vintage eyewear for the growing numbers of collectors. Explore ways in which eyeglass design has developed to reflect both popular fashion and scientific investigation.The designs of frames and...

Over 330 color images display the designs, sacred images, and scripts that are the tattoo art of Indochina. Traditional tattoo forms dating back over a thousand years are presented, expressing the combined animist-tribal beliefs and deep religious faith...

Traditional tattooing designs are depicted from the exotic Pacific Polynesian cultures of Easter Island, Hawaii, the Marquesas, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. The actual process and ceremonies involved in tattooing are described and illustrated...

Wee Warriors & Playtime Patriots engages the reader in a fascinating history of children's military-inspired fashions - handmade and commercially made replica uniforms, equipage, and toys dating from 1860-1976. An extensive collection of photographs...

This book presents a nostalgic look at baby and children's wear from the Victorian Era to the first half of the 20th century. It chronicles the changes in children's fashions over the decades and centuries, from the popularity of tartans and plaids in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583229040Author Leora TanenbaumFormat PaperbackPage Count 179Imprint Seven Stories Press,U.S.Publisher Seven Stories Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 197g

Casual clothing, swimwear in particular, is strongly associated with the California lifestyle, and the design and manufacture of casual clothing has long been the foundation of California's garment industry. This book explores that industry as it...

Over the years, various garments have become increasingly popular collectible items as they grant insight into the cultures in which they were made. Collectors who love the sand, sun, and surf will delight in this extraordinary guide to handsome Hawaiian...

Explore women's shoes as a powerful talisman of fashion, culture, and sexual energy. With 500 original color photographs, and two dozen vintage illustrations, this book tells the real story of Hot Shoes: One Hundred Years. These are the shoes real women...

Want to know the secret to growing gorgeous hair or how your favourite celebrities have such flawless skin? Introducing the power of food into your beauty routine in a whole new way, you'll uncover the recipes that promote beauty from within (with...

Children's printed handkerchiefs have a rich two hundred year history going all the way back to America's beginnings. Along with delighting generations of children with their colorful designs, these highly collectible items have also served a social and...

The surf isn't the only thing turbulent in these shoreline images of over 100 nubile beauties. Women dressed in the period's latest beach fashions charmed first their photographers, then the world. Their fascinating, playful, and sometimes evocative...

Create naturally sumptuous personal-care products to pamper every part of your body. Master herbalist Greta Breedlove presents easy-to-follow recipes for making your own masks, rubs, and lotions that rival those found at high-end spas and specialty shops...

Enjoy this dynamic collection of tattoo imagery. Over 500 vintage photographs display hundreds of people decorated with thousands of tattoos. This historic tattoo art dates from the 1800s through the 1980s and includes images of love, military,...

Discover the refreshing feeling that comes from taking a few minutes out of each day to pamper yourself. Offering dozens of all-natural recipes for hydrating facial steams, luxurious milk baths, cleansing skin creams, and more, Stephanie L. Tourles fills...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583332610Author Doris J. DayFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Avery Publishing Group Inc.,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781736611890Author Mayvis PayneFormat PaperbackPage Count 134Imprint Mayvis Payne Makeup, LLCPublisher Mayvis Payne Makeup, LLCWeight(grams)...