Chic-tionary: The Little Book of Fashion Faux-cabulary
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (851 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1629145467 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Simons lives in the SF Bay Area where she specializes in editorial strategy, product naming, and advertising concepts for global retail brands such as Banana Republic, Tria Beauty, and Benefit Cosmetics.Malia Carter is a fashion illustrator and creator of the site DeepFriedFreckles. Carter resides in Columbus, Ohio.. With her trusted watercolors, she is inspired by pop culture, trending style, and colorful compositions. Her portfolio includes work for Teen Vogue and Kingsrowe Gallery. About the AuthorStephanie Simons is the author of All's Fair in Love and Wardrobe: A Fashion Editor's Rules on Shopping for Love. An editor and writer of thirteen years for icons such as Daily Candy, she speaks fashion as her native tongue
"No faux pas with this one!" according to Bliss. My attention was instantly caught by the title - what an apt word play! I usually turn to Paul McFedries or Robert Lucky for a good new word out there, but this cute little book lists some rare gems not found elsewhere. It will make you laugh, andthink. And it will fit even in a very small bag, so you could enjoy it to your heart's content - anytime, anyplace. Highly recommended pleasant read. Illustrations are a special treat.. Good Inessa Vike
It takes its inspiration from the peculiar and amusing language of fashion people like Tyra Banks (smize), Man Repeller (arm party), and André Leon Tally (dreckitude), and contains more than two hundred made-up acronyms, abbreviations, and afflictions that are certain to leave an indelible glitter stain on the English language.Have you ever tried something on at a department store without bothering to hang it back up (fit it then quit it)? Or been saved by a Sephora when a last-minute invitation strikes and you're without makeup (serendipretty)? Are you a dark-haired maiden who's tired of letting blondes believe they have more fun (brunetiquette)?Other terminally chic terminology includes:access
With her trusted watercolors, she is inspired by pop culture, trending style, and colorful compositions. Simons lives in the SF Bay Area where she specializes in editorial strategy, product naming, and advertising concepts for global retail brands such as Banana Republic, Tria Beauty, and Benefit Cosmetics.Malia Cart