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The Perfume Lover: A Personal Story of Scent

Denyse Beaulieu

Biography; Memoirs; Cosmetics, hair & beauty

Paperback

'Why couldn't I be a perfumer's muse? I've come such a long way in the realm of scent. In fact, I was never really meant to... [more]

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When in Rome: An Alternative Guide for Travellers

Michael Haskins

Reference; Humour; Parties, etiquette & entertaining; Travel tips & advice: general

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When In Rome is a riotous, hilarious, gift book that highlights the varying differences between foreign etiquettes when you... [more]

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Vintage Tea Party

Carolyn Caldicott

Cookery, food & drink; Cooking for parties; Parties, etiquette & entertaining

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Everyone loves an old-fashioned tea party. Mix-and-match crockery, bone-handled knives, lace and linen, teapots with cosies,... [more]

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The Picador Book of Wedding Poems

Peter Forbes

Poetry; Poetry anthologies; Weddings, wedding planners

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The Picador Book of Wedding Poems is not just a pocket-sized Cyrano de Bergerac for the romantically tongue-tied: it is a... [more]

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Timeless Makeup

Rae Morris

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Cosmetics, hair & beauty

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In Timeless Makeup, leading international makeup artist Rae Morris shows you how to create a classic, ageless look that will... [more]

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Dior - Set of 3

Caroline Bongrand, Jerome Hanover

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Lifetyle & personal style guides

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Makeup Makeovers in 5, 10, 15, and 20 Minutes: Expert Secrets for Stunning...

Robert Jones

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Cosmetics, hair & beauty

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Create timeless looks that will give you confidence and make you radiant with internationally-renowned makeup artist Robert... [more]

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City Fashion Paris

Christine Anna Bierhals

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Lifetyle & personal style guides

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City Fashion invites us to explore the fascinating world of fashion. Here, it is not the renowned designers that stand in... [more]

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The Holiday Goddess Handbag Guide to Paris, New York, London and Rome

Jessica Adams

Fashion & style guides; Travel & holiday; Travel & holiday guides

Paperback

Like a trusted and impossibly cool girlfriend you rely on to inspire and surprise you, The Holiday Goddess Handbag Guide reveals... [more]

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Small House Designs

Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers

Architecture; Residential buildings, domestic buildings; Interior design, decor & style guides

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Finally available in paperback for the first time, Black Dog's collection of more than 500 blueprints, elevation drawings,... [more]

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Seasons at Home

Holly Kerr Forsyth

Cookery, food & drink; General cookery & recipes; Interior design, decor & style guides

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With a fresh new take on creating a warm and relaxing space for family and friends, renowned house and garden expert Holly... [more]

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The Little Black Book of Style

Nina Garcia

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Cosmetics, hair & beauty

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<p> Every time you dress, you assert your identity. With style, you tell the world your story. In that way, style affords... [more]

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A Guide to Australian Etiquette

Ita Buttrose

Reference; Parties, etiquette & entertaining

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Ita Buttrose has been an inspiration to generations of Australian women. In the course of her phenomenal media career she... [more]

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The Etiquette Book: A Complete Guide to Modern Manners

Jodi R. R. Smith

Reference; Parties, etiquette & entertaining

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This title provides advice from a respected etiquette coach that helps solve modern dilemmas unique to our times. It looks... [more]

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Nomad: Bringing Your Travels Home

Sibella Court

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Interior design, decor & style guides

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Sibella Court sees the world differently. In her latest book, the stylist and bestselling author of Etcetera shows us how... [more]

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An Edwardian Guide to Life

Cornelia Dobbs

History; Humour; Parties, etiquette & entertaining; Gift books

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At a formal dinner you must never take a second helping or you will find yourself dining alone. The Edwardian age (1901-1910),... [more]

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The Dressing Table

Clare Press

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Fashion & style guides

Hardback

Glamour. Flair. Style. Panache. Call it what you will, the women who feature in this collection of interviews and essays on... [more]

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Interiors: Australia and New Zealand

Mitchell Oakley Smith

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Interior design, decor & style guides

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Mitchell Oakley Smith satiates our desire for chic interiors with this stylish publication showcasing over 65 exemplary residences... [more]

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Books Make A Home: Elegant Ideas for Storing and Displaying Books

Damian Thompson

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Interior design, decor & style guides

Hardback

Books fulfil myriad functions in our lives. They provide information, foster our enthusiasms and spark our memories. But these... [more]

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Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Costume

Doreen Yarwood

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Encyclopaedias & reference works; Fashion & style guides

Paperback

This authoritative resource presents a comprehensive history of clothing and accessories. A mine of information ( Choice... [more]

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The Dress Doctor

Edith Head

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Fashion & style guides

Paperback

Before there was a throng of celebrity stylists permeating our culture, the legendary Edith Head was dressing Hollywood's... [more]

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Felicity Wishes Party Magic

Emma Thomson

Parties, etiquette & entertaining; Children's & Educational; Picture books

Hardback

From fancy dress to sleepovers, you'll find out how to plan the big day, make invitations and decorations, what food to bake,... [more]

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Style Notes

Maggie Alderson

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Cosmetics, hair & beauty

Paperback

Maggie Alderson, novelist, philosopher of fashion and arbiter of style, brings us a new collection of her Style Notes column.... [more]

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Cooking for Claudine: How I Cooked My Way into the Heart of a Formidable...

John Baxter

Biography; Biography: general; General cookery & recipes; Parties, etiquette & entertaining

Paperback

For John Baxter - acclaimed film critic and food lover - that moment came when he fell in love with a French woman and... [more]

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Parisian Chic: A Style Guide by Ines de la Fressange

Ines de la Fressange, Sophie Gachet

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Fashion & style guides

Paperback

Celebrity model Ines de La Fressange shares the well-kept secrets of how Parisian women maintain effortless glamour and timeless... [more]

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