Fashion Dream

Dressed in Dreams is a story of desire, access, conformity, and black innovation that explains things like the importance of knockoff culture; the role of “ghetto fabulous” full-length furs and colorful leather in the 1990s; how black girls make magic out of a dollar store t-shirt, rhinestones, and airbrushed paint; and black parents' emphasis on dressing nice. Ford talks about the pain of seeing black style appropriated by the mainstream fashion industry and fashion’s power, especially in middle America.

Born into a life of hard work, English housemaid Annie Wood arrives in New York City in 1911 with her wealthy mistress. Wide-eyed with the possibilities America has to offer, Annie wonders if there’s more for her than a life of service. Annie chooses to risk everything, taps into courage she never knew she had, and goes off on her own, finding employment in the sewing department at Macy’s. While at Macy’s Annie catches the eye of a salesman at the Butterick Pattern Company. Through determination, hard work, and God’s leading, Annie discovers a hidden gift: she is a talented fashion ...

The American Dream thrives in 1912 New York City Annie Wood, the housemaid-turned-pattern designer in The Pattern Artist, jumps at the chance to design her own clothing line when a wealthy New York couple offers to finance her endeavor. Joining the project is Annie’s new husband, Sean Culver, her best friend at Butterick, Maude Nascato, and a mother figure, Edna Holmquist. Annie and her colleagues give up their careers, risking everything to follow a shared passion: clothes that are both fashionable and functional for modern, busy women in 1912. Personal and financial setbacks test old ...

As a young woman, Kate Betts nursed a dream of striking out on her own in a faraway place and becoming a glamorous foreign correspondent. After college—and not without trepidation—she took off for Paris, renting a room in the apartment of a young BCBG (bon chic, bon genre) family and throwing herself into the local culture. She was determined to master French slang, style, and savoir faire, and to find a job that would give her a reason to stay.

Meet Mariah: a preacher's daughter with big dreams and rules that feel even bigger. At 16, she's supposed to have her whole life sorted out. Doctor's coat? Check. Perfect grades? Expected. But what if all Mariah wants is to trade that future lab coat for a designer's sketch pad and fill the world with fashion? Life in a strict home has Mariah feeling like she's in a box. Until Zane shows up. He's the kind of boy her dad warns about: the misunderstood bad boy with a heart only she gets to see. Zane is about to turn Mariah's world upside down. "My First Love" is the tale of a girl finding her...

Step into the magical world of bridal elegance with 'The Perfect Dress', your quintessential guide to finding the wedding gown of your dreams. Embark on a journey that unveils the mysteries of bridal fashion, helps you navigate the sea of silhouettes, and leads you to the altar in the dress that awaits its unforgettable moment. This comprehensive guide does not simply walk you through the racks of a boutique; it immerses you in the essence of bridal style, guiding you through the cultural significance, the artistry of design, and the emotional highs and lows of selecting the centerpiece of ...

Past generations of English schoolchildren knew all about the stories that livened up their country's history. Burnt cakes, turbulent priests, red-hot pokers up the backside: these tales might not all have been strictly true, but they added a richness to the story of England that sticks in the mind, making it more than just the biography of a patch of land. In The England of Our Dreams, Jon David tries to recapture this spirit. With the books his parents read as children in front of him for inspiration, he offers a guided tour of English history's great landmarks - from a bald Italian ...

England. 2001. Ruth Crilly has embarked on a law degree and is destined for a life of normality and stability. That is, of course, until she sticks a polaroid of herself in a box somewhere in Birmingham and is scouted by one of the biggest agencies in the world. Flung between Redditch and Milan, telesales and Vogue, wizard cloaks and red shearling coats, follow Ruth through a rip-roaring, hilarious decade of not-quite-making-it as a supermodel. Fuelled by little more than cigarettes and a fear of being measured she criss-crosses the world in pursuit of fame and fortune.

"His large hands hold me with a gentle pressure, anchoring me. I become aware of the fact that only two layers of fabric separate my skin from his. They do little to prevent waves of warmth from coursing through me at his touch." Rhett Calhoun's chance encounter at a masquerade ball turns into a fleeting dance with a mysterious woman, only for an emergency to pull him away before he learns her name. Sarah Forde, on the brink of establishing herself as a top dressmaker in Hollyhead, Massachusetts, reluctantly agrees to spend a week with her ex-boyfriend, hoping to rekindle their past romance...

Return to Sunset Island in Sunset Dreams, the riveting third book in the new series about Samantha, Emma, and Carrie—away from home for the first time in the ultimate summer job! THIS IS EASILY THE BEST MOVE I EVER MADE. GOOD BYE KANSAS, HELLO BIGTIME! THE PEOPLE HERE NOT ONLY LOOK BETTER, THEY DRESS BETTER, THEY EVERYTHING BETTER! I HAVE A LOT OF CATCHING UP TO DO. AT LEAST I HAVE SOMEONE WHO’S HELPING ME. I MET THIS GUY, A PROFESSIONAL FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER NO LESS, AND HE GOT ME A MODELING JOB! IT’S SORT OF SEXY, BUT I TRUST HIM – IT WON’T BE SLEAZY. BESIDES, YOU KNOW ME. I’LL...

Picking out attire from an entire wardrobe of clothes may be a hassle, especially when you haven't developed a personal style. With an array of shopping options and styles, it can become difficult to make a closet of modernized pieces that can fit any occasion. This book will guide you to shop better and make better choices to build your dream wardrobe. So let's get started!