Cosmetics, hair & beauty books

From simple barbettes, crespines, and wimples worn in Anglo-Saxon times to the pillbox hat popularized by Jackie...  Read More >>

One of the most extensive pictorial collections of its kind, this volume of 700 full-color illustrations provides...  Read More >>

Illustrations of hats, veils, wigs, cravats, shawls, shoes, gloves, and other accessories enhance an engaging commentary...  Read More >>

Over 400 striking fashion designs from rare issues of Godey's Lady's Book (1837-1869) -- the most influential...  Read More >>

Monumental, profusely illustrated study of English fashions from 1485-1603. Highly authentic, detailed survey exuberantly...  Read More >>

More than 300 dazzling illustrations of dowagers and debutantes, soldiers and sailors, mandarins and Indians, and...  Read More >>

Magnificent reproductions of 100 rare engravings created by a noted Dutch engraver depict a wide range of social...  Read More >>

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A growing worldwide concern for the social position of women will attract many to the book. Such readers will find...  Read More >>

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Reprint of: New York: Grand Central Life & Style, 2013.  Read More >>

A fascinating and original study of fashion, femininity and modernity through an in-depth examination of the writings...  Read More >>

A comprehensive analysis of Second World War dress practice and appearance, this study places dress at the forefront...  Read More >>

'Punk Style' examines the dress of this incredibly diverse, and influential subculture and its impact on mainstream...  Read More >>

HAIR THAT'S TO DYE FORWant an accent streak of fire-engine red? How about forest-green tips? Or maybe you're daring...  Read More >>

Presenting the history of corsetry and body sculpture, this edition shows how the relationship between fashion and...  Read More >>

This engagingly written and illustrated book explores the social mores behind one of society's most popular activities,...  Read More >>

This book is a guide for the maturing man: complete with route-finder, service areas, scenic highlights and emergency...  Read More >>

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Originally published: Japan: Kodansha International, 1982.  Read More >>

Forty-one tutorials for styling medium-to-long hair with step-by-step photos. Also includes hair care tips.  Read More >>

The economy may go down but it never really gets down until it's down in my own home.  Read More >>

Maitriser le Maquillage n'a jamais ete aussi facile. Ce que vous allez decouvrir: DES SECRETS DE MAQUILLAGE QUI...  Read More >>

A behind-the-scenes look at women's magazines for the millions of women who read them  Read More >>