Most Popular Books by Erika Stalder

Each year, we spend hours shopping and getting dressed, but do we ever think about what we’re wearing? What’s the name of the style of your shirt? Who invented your favorite jeans cut? Who made your baby-doll nightie famous? There is a story behind every piece of clothing and with Fashion 101 you’ll learn those stories and more: Where did the miniskirt come from? Why has the military had a stronger influence on fashion than Audrey Hepburn? How do denim makers work those perfect "whiskers" into your "worn-out" jeans? Filled with tons of intriguing factoids about designers and celebrities, and more than 300 illustrations, Fashion 101 offers the total scoop on underwear, outerwear, accessories, and everything in between. With this crash course, you’ll learn not only how to put together smarter looks, but also how to become a fashion expert in the process.

Women make up more than half of the drivers on the road, but most girls still don’t know the difference between a lug nut and a dipstick. This engaging, comprehensive, and entertaining guide teaches girls to get intimate with their four-wheeled friends. Includes: Buying and insuring a Car Fixing minor problems Learning what’s under the hood Choosing a mechanic Surviving emergency situations Styling your ride PLUS: Fun sidebars and statistics about women behind the wheel!

Punchy and modern, this dating guide advises teenage girls on topics such as asking boys out, negotiating curfews, and understanding dating etiquette. Ages 12+.

Audrey Hepburn''s winged eyes. Veronica Lake''s peek-a-boo curls. Over the last century, celebrities have been at the forefront of fashion, introducing numerous classic hair and makeup looks to society. Now you can find out where these looks came from—and get them for yourself. This book celebrates fifty beauty icons and examines when each one ushered in a unique look, why it became so legendary, and how to recreate it. Written with celebrity hair stylist Christopher Fulton and celebrity makeup artist Cameron Cohen, this unique collection includes professional tips on how to get the best look, glamorous photos, and easy-to-follow instructions.

Being in high school is about a lot more than going to high school. It''s about discovering new places, new hobbies, and new people—and opening your eyes to the world. This book is about the stuff they don''t teach you in high school, like how to host a film festival, plan your first road trip, make a podcast, or write a manifesto. Want to make a time capsule? Spend a day in silence? Learn how to make beats like a DJ? Or shut down your house party before the police do? Whatever your creative, social, or academic inclinations, you''ll find 97 ways on these pages to amuse, educate, and interest yourself, and your friends. Because your life doesn''t stop at 3pm each day—it just gets started. "Make your high school experience the best possible with this brilliant book." –Justine Magazine

Being in high school is about a lot more than going to high school. It''s about discovering new places, hobbies, and people—and opening your eyes to the world. This book teaches the stuff teens won’t learn in high school, like how to host a film festival, plan a first road trip, or write a manifesto. Want to spend a day in silence? Learn how to make beats like a DJ? Or shut down a house party before the police do? Newly revised, this edition reimagines the bestseller with updated text and brand new "side quests" to satisfy adventurous young minds who can''t wait for the end-of-the-day bell to ring.

Passiamo ore e ore a fare shopping e a decidere come vestirci, ma ci fermiamo mai a pensare a cosa indossiamo? Come si chiama il modello di camicia che porti di solito? Chi ha inventato i tuoi jeans preferiti? E chi ha reso celebre il baby-doll che usi come camicia da notte? Dietro a ogni capo di abbigliamento c’è una storia e questo libro le racconta tutte. Vuoi sapere com’è nata la minigonna? Scoprire quanto le uniformi militari e le ristrettezze di guerra abbiano influenzato lo stile più di Audrey Hepburn o Madonna? Imparare come si ottengono le strisce di colore più chiare nei jeans consumati? Con centinaia di curiosità sugli stilisti e sulle icone del fashion, e oltre 300 illustrazioni, Tutto sulla moda offre una panoramica completa su abbigliamento, intimo e accessori. In pratica un corso accelerato per imparare a vestirsi nel modo giusto al momento giusto. E diventare anche un’esperta di storia della moda.

Todas as roupas e acessórios, mesmo os que não estejam necessariamente na moda atual, servem para situar os estudantes da área de moda sobre processos de criação e tendências, além de mostrar que podem servir de inspiração para releituras. Uma das curiosidades mais interessantes do livro é sobre como determinadas épocas da história influenciaram a moda, especialmente os períodos de guerra. Naqueles tempos, a recessão promovia reformas de roupas usadas e a diminuição do tecido nas confecções, gerando novas tendências. Além disso, os estilistas sempre se inspiraram nas roupas e acessórios militares, cujas características são de fato atraentes: eles precisam ser resistentes, práticos, impermeáveis e úteis. Casacos, calças, chapéus, botas, bolsas, cintos, quase todos os itens militares já despertaram ideias nas criações da moda, e quase todas se tornaram eternas, como o trench coat, o blazer, a pulseira de placa, a calça utilitária (cargo) etc. ¿ Livro colorido e ilustrado ¿ Apresenta os clássicos da moda ¿ Responde aos itens ¿Como é¿, ¿Quem criou¿ (estilista), ¿Quem tornou famoso¿ (as celebridades que usam) e ¿Como usar¿.

Le labbra rosse di Marilyn Monroe. Gli occhi da cerbiatta di Audrey Hepburn. La pelle luminosa di Uma Thurman. Da oltre un secolo le celebrità creano tendenza e rendono popolari acconciature e make-up innovativi. Ora finalmente puoi scoprire com’è andata per molte di loro e provare su te stessa il trucco delle donne più belle e famose. Trova il tuo stile celebra cinquanta icone della bellezza, da Greta Garbo a Naomi Campbell e Björk; ti racconta quando e come è nato il loro look; ti spiega perché è diventato leggendario; e infine ti insegna come puoi ricrearlo da sola. Scritto da Erika Stalder con la consulenza dell’hair stylist hollywoodiano Christopher Fulton e della make-up artist Cameron Cohen, illustrato passo passo da Alessandra Scandella, questo libro propone i consigli dei professionisti per ottenere un look personale ispirandosi ai caratteri e all’esperienza delle star. Con cinquanta fotografie e più di cento disegni!

Audrey Hepburn''s winged eyes. Veronica Lake''s peek a boo curls. Celebrities have been at the forefront of fashion, introducing numerous classic hairstyles and makeup techniques to society. Now you can find out where these looks came from. This book celebrates fifty beauty icons and examines when each one ushered in a unique look and how to recreate it.

Offers girls information on dating a new guy, including creative date suggestions, fashion advice, tips on how to bargain for extended curfews, and bad date exit strategies.