A Fashionable History of Jewellery and Accessories

A Fashionable History of Jewellery and Accessories
Author: Helen Reynolds
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Publishers
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2003
Genre: Dress accessories
ISBN: 9780431183312

Takes an in-depth look at the development of clothing through the ages and covers all the main items of clothing, from shoes and hats to underwear and even make-up.

The Sparkle Factory

The Sparkle Factory
Author: Tarina Tarantino
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2013-07-09
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0762448253

Tarina Tarantino's love affair with fashion jewelry and accessories began when she was just a little girl. Tarina now owns and operates her famous global jewelry, accessories, and cosmetics brand, TARINA TARANTINO, out of her international headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, The Sparkle Factory. In her first book, Tarina invites you into her world to learn how to make and wear beautiful and inspirational fashion jewelry. Fashionistas, aspiring jewelry designers, and DIY lovers will learn how to make 20 of Tarina's most essential pieces including statement earrings, cocktail rings, hair jewelry, stretch cuff bracelets, embellished spectacles, and more. Fans of Tarina will also learn about her brand history, getting inspired, creating themes and stories, sourcing materials, essential tools and techniques, how to wear and style your jewelry wardrobe, and more. The text is complemented by tips and hundreds of full-color photos throughout.

Vintage Fashion Accessories

Vintage Fashion Accessories
Author: Stacy Loalbo
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2009-11-09
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440219443

Looking for a great way to add character, class and individuality to your wardrobe, without breaking the bank on a whole new outfit? Look no further than vintage accessories to take the outfits from functional to historically fabulous! With retro and vintage being all the rage, every great wardrobe can always use vintage accessories, even if it's just a few timeless pieces. Vintage Fashion Accessories is your guide to making the most of vintage accessories and showing off your fashion and collecting sense in what you wear. You may be surprised at how a $12 hat from the 1960s, $6 pair of vintage gloves and a $15 patent leather-look handbag can make your ensemble look like a million bucks, but with Vintage Fashion Accessories in hand it will quickly begin to make sense. In this beautifully illustrated book you'll discover more than 1,000 color photos of hats, handbags, jewelry, shoes, compacts, scarves, hankies, belts and more. Plus there's a chapter on accessories for the debonair gentleman. This fun and stylish gateway of retro fashion also features: • History of fashion and accessories and current values • Tips on the joy of collecting and fun of the hunt • The best places to shop for first-rate items Fashionista or collector you'll discover helpful and historical details about vintage accessories that you can use to punch up your wardrobe and stand out from the crowd.

Fashion

Fashion
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1465407804

Tracing the evolution of fashion-from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to the catwalk couture of today, Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style is a stunningly illustrated guide to more than three thousand years of shifting trends and innovative developments in the world of clothing. With a wealth of breathtaking spreads-from ancient Egyptian dress to Space Age Fashion and Grunge-and information on icons like Marie Antoinette, Clara Bow, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Alexander McQueen, Fashion will captivate anyone interested in style-whether it's the fashion-mad teen in Tokyo, the wannabe designer in college, or the fashionista intrigued by the violent origins of the stiletto and the birth of bling.

Fashion Accessories

Fashion Accessories
Author: John Peacock
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2000
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780500019979

A companion volume to 20th Century Fashion and Men's Fashion offers more than two thousand drawings surveying the men's and women's clothing that has mattered in this century, as well as all the accessories.

Fashion Fads through American History

Fashion Fads through American History
Author: Jennifer Grayer Moore
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 519
Release: 2015-12-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

Perfect for any reader interested in fashion, history, or popular culture, this text is an essential resource that presents vital information and informed analysis of key fashion fads not found elsewhere. Fashion Fads Through American History: Fitting Clothes into Context explores fashion fads from the 19th century to the current decade, providing the reader with specific insights into each era. The text draws fascinating connections between what we see in fashion phenomena—including apparel, accessories, hair, and makeup—and events in popular culture in general and across history. Written by an art and design historian, the book is ideal for a wide range of student research projects, especially those in American history, social studies, art, and literature classes. It covers topics overlooked by fashion history texts because of their origination outside of the formal fashion system. Each entry provides critical historical context to help readers understand why the fad originated and why it resonated with consumers, and presents vital information and analysis of key fashions that were intimately related to currents in contemporary culture. The text also considers the resurgence of some fashion fads in the late 20th and early 21st centuries and provides context for their relevance.

Fashion Jewelry O/P

Fashion Jewelry O/P
Author: C. Legenhausen
Publisher: Union Square & Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-06-13
Genre: CRAFTS & HOBBIES
ISBN: 9781454710325

"In this beginner's guide, Courtney Legenhausen ... explores ... ways to make ... earrings, bracelets, and necklaces using minimal tools. Through step-by-step illustrated instructions, she teaches different techniques using ... projects as examples"--Back cover.

Bracelets Academy

Bracelets Academy
Author: Ida Tomshinsky
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2017-01-27
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1524578231

In a way, bracelets are among the most common form of jewelry. With the exception of earrings, bracelets are the most popular jewelry in the world. The book is a brief history lesson for bracelet curiosity types, jewelry aficionados, and collectors. The book explains the meaning, trendsetting, and evolving function of bracelets. It is an exciting reading from college students to professional jewelry makers, sellers, and buyers. The Bracelets Academy is a comprehensive resource filled with facts, quotes, and fascinating information that only a librarian can put together.