newest addition to my library...

so i am at my friend adena's house the other day...and she pulls out the "advanced style" book by ari seth cohen...and says..."i got this for you"...and me...after i squealed...said..."really?  why?"  and adena says..."just because..."

ok...seriously...i think the best gifts are "just because" gifts...don't you?  i had every intention of adding this lovely book to my library...but hadn't gotten around to it...now...i have it!

so if you haven't heard of advanced style...the author ari seth cohen...photographs women (and some men) with amazing style...he started the blog to capture the essence of these wonderful men & women who are often over looked because of their age...and yet...they have amazing style...but even more then that...an incredible outlook on celebrating life...no matter what your age...

i have been a long time reader of the advanced style blog...i highly recommend  perusing...if only for the pictures...but even more so...for the wonderful tidbits of wisdom in living a fabulous life...at any age...

thank you adena...i love the newest addition to my library...

100 unforgettable dresses for my coffee table...

have you heard of the newest fashion book out? perfect for a coffee table centerpiece...even more perfect for my ever growing library of fashion books...i'm thinking with my birthday & christmas coming up...i should put it on my wishlist...truth be told...i don't know if i can wait that long...

here is a little description of "100 unforgettable dresses" by hal rubenstein...

100 Unforgettable Dresses is filled with the stories, secrets, intrigue, and insights behind the most indelible dresses in our collective memories. Featuring looks from the runway, film, television, the red carpet, and the worlds of royalty and politics, this book celebrates the staying power of these gorgeous, sleek, sultry, and outrageous creations as well as the lasting impact they’ve had in fashion, popular culture, and our own lives. More than two hundred images, a witty, informative text, and exclusive interviews with the designers and the women who wore the dresses reveal the initial spark and captivating drama behind the making of each dress. Also featured throughout are extensive anecdotes and observations about great style makers—Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Cher, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Cate Blanchett—highlighting the conception of their most spectacular looks and examining their lasting influence.

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