The Poetry of Fashion Design by Paz Diman

The Poetry of Fashion Design 

by Paz Diman

Rockport Publishers

ISBN-13: 978-1592537150

My Review:

From the Publisher:
There are 108 sonnets in “Astrofel and Stella” by Sir Philip Sydney. One hundred and eight pieces that together make up total perfection and closure that would not possible if some of them did not exist. Analogically, fashion is like a poem. It is made up of different elements that tell a story with the rhythm and tension that achieves harmony. The only difference is that this is a poem that changes and evolves. The pages of this book present the 108 "sonnets" that make up and define the world of fashion today and provide a unique and inspired design source for both professional designers and fashion design enthusiasts.

The Party Dress Book

The Party Dress Book
by Mary Adams
Watson Guptill/Random House
Nov 2010
ISBN: 978-0-8230-3330-0

My Review:

From the Publisher:
The best dress. In any room. On any occasion. That’s a promise.

Attention fashionistas, glamourattis, and twirling enthusiasts everywhere: The Party Dress Book is the book you’ve been waiting for. Get an inside look at the inspiration, work, and techniques of creative dressmaking of celebrated New York designer Mary Adams. A unique combination of striking and wearable, Mary’s gorgeous dresses are a glam departure from the norm. In this book, you’ll learn the secrets to designing her trademark wearable decadence and how to sew your own delicious creations.

Start with Mary’s influences, process as a creative dressmaker, and essential techniques, and then move into step-by-step instruction on how to produce a scene-stealer of your own. With Mary’s straightforward, self-taught techniques, classic and customizable pattern, and inspired whimsy, making jaw-dropping dresses is simple and fun. The real work will be feigning modesty when you say, “Oh, this dress? I made it myself.”

Inside the Book (some of my favorites):

~XOXO~

*Thank you Carly for the opportunity to review*

Resources:
Mary Adams the Dress
Mary Adams the Dress - Blog
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Fall Look Book by Style Your Life (GIVEAWAY)

Fall Look Book

by Jennifer Rossen, Style Your Life

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I am so excited!  Now it feels like fall.  All it took was for my copy of Style Your Life's Digital Fall Look Book to arrive...now I am ready to plan, shop and welcome Fall.

Fashion has always been important to me. When I was little my dream was to become a fashion designer. When I was a little older, I would sew some of my own clothes and when I graduated from college, my first job was in the fashion industry.  I worked in fashion for 15 years and loved it.  However, something has changed over the last ten years.  Maybe it was becoming a mom, putting on extra weight or just a general shift in my priorities but fashion took a backseat.  My wardrobe now consist of the same black yoga pants. I have lost my fashion sense but Style Your Life has encouraged me to get it back.  I love visiting Jennifer's blog and learning about the newest fashion trends and how to complete an outfit.  What I love most about Jennifer's style is that she has something for everyone (every price range, age etc.) and her outfits are fresh and stylish.  She is also great about giving lessons on "why" or "how" you should wear something. Her Look Book and Blog are priceless.

Jennifer publishes a seasonal wardrobe digital Look Book for $5.  It is the best investment you can make before you start buying your seasonal outfits. The book contains 33 pages of information on trends, fall essentials and key looks. The book goes into greater detail on why you should buy designer jeans and the best sweaters for different body types. My favorite part of the book are the 10 virtual outfits for anything from tailgating to a night out on the town.

Not only is this book a value at $5 but the book also preaches mix and match styling to help stretch your clothing budget.

From Jennifer:
The Fall Look Book contains all the pieces you need to have a complete Fall Wardrobe, along with some of my favorite Fall trends. All the sources are listed and can be CLICKED (like the blog).
Just click on title of each image and go directly to the source. You will get a security message from Adobe asking to allow to go to the source website, I assure it is all safe. However, I can't guarantee all items will be in stock.

Here is one readers comment about her Summer Look Book

"I LOVE my summer style book!! I bought it on Friday and went shopping on Saturday and I got 3 new outfits using my guide! Woo hoo!"

Now for the GIVEAWAY:

Just leave me a comment (with your email address) and one randomly picked comment will win a copy of Style Your Life's Digital Fall Look Book. Giveaway ends Sunday, Sept. 19. Thanks Jennifer!

~XOXO