Be a haute heroine without breaking the bank! Check out your local book store or click away...I've included the latest Amazon prices below.
- Girligami: A Fresh, Fun, Fashionable Spin on Origami
(<$12)
Mini-projects to decorate your cube or glam up your gifts. Tiny heels, bags, dresses & dogs (!) are a fun diversion on boring conference calls...perfect secret Santa gift.
- Fashion (Taschen 25th Anniversary) by the Kyoto Fashion Institute
($38)
200+ years of fashion in a two-volume set. KCI holds one of the world's most extensive clothing collections and has curated many exhibitions worldwide. Stunning photos and illustrations--endless inspiration.
- The Pin-Up Pop-Up Book and Movable Book (August 2008)
($38)
Va-Va-Voom! : Classic Hollywood Pin-ups (August 2008)($32)
Before Dita Von Teese and Project Runway's Kenley, there was this iconic American art form. Each features numerous photos, illustrations and a dose of history. As the tagline for one says: You can pin her up, but you can't pin her down.
- Japanese Schoolgirl Inferno: Tokyo Teen Fashion Subculture Handbook
($10)
The Tokyo Look Book: Stylish To Spectacular, Goth To Gyaru, Sidewalk To Catwalk($20)
Two oldies, but goodies to show and tell the evolution of the world's most colorful street fashion. You'll walk away with an understanding of how the subculture evolved and why it continues to matter. You may even find your inner Hello Kitty or be tempted to wear cow pajamas to the mall.
- InDognito: A Book of Canines in Costume
($12)
Adorable and sure to light up the eyes of your favorite dog parent. Cute photos and clever costumes.
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