Book Round-Up

Yay, it’s snowing! Ahh…doesn’t cold weather like this just make you just want to curl up in a yummy book while laying next to a cracking fire. Oh the joys of winter! Today the blustery weather has inspired me to think of a few fashion books for my little pretties. They won’t keep you warm, but they’ll keep you styling.


Girligami: A Fresh, Fun, Fashionable Spin on Origami
By Cindy Ng
Learn how to fold outside the box as Girligami teaches beyond traditional origami folding and adds a fashionable twist. If you heart fashion, then you’ll embrace how Girligami teaches how to make shoes, purses, clothing and animals out of paper; and with step-by-step directions, and pre-printed origami papers to tear out and fold, who needs shopping centers?


Gothic: Dark Glamour
By Valerie Steele
Publisher: Yale University Press
The dark and dismal gothic look is most commonly associated with teenagers and rock musicians, but gothic styles are lesser known in high-end fashion. In her 180-page book, Valerie Steele dispels the myth that Gothicism is only for rebels as she tells of how designers such as Alexander McQueen, John Galliano of Christian Dior, Rick Owens, Olivier Theyskens, and Yohji Yamamoto incorporate Gothic looks into their designs; thus, giving light to cultural outsiders.

Who Do You Want to be Today?: Be Inspired to Dress Differently
By Susannah Constantine and Trinny Woodall
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Trinny & Susannah capture 12 different looks as they analyze photographs that encapsulate each style. With pizzazz and fashion of the 21st century, they showcase how wardrobe essentials can be the basis for each look. Included in the mix is hair and makeup tips that assist when crafting your own look.