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Author
Language
English
Description
"Alix St. Pierre. An unforgettable name for an unforgettable woman. She grew up surrounded by Hollywood glamor, but, as an orphan, never truly felt part of that world. In 1943, with WWII raging and men headed overseas to fight, she lands a publicity job to recruit women into the workforce. Her skills-persuasion, daring, quick-witted under pressure-catch the attention of the U.S. government and she finds herself with an even bigger assignment: sent...
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 Movie classics puzzle, 1 Funniest moments of comedy DVD set, 1 Sound of Music Soundtrack, 1 Dancing with elephants (paperback), 1 Everyday fashions of the fifties (paperback) : 1 clear plastic container ; 15 x 171/2 x 6 in.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Six-disc DVD set of rarely seen performances, home movies and bloopers from movies, radio, television, and stand-up comedy.
Description for Dancing with elephants: Based on the popular blog of the same name, Dancing With Elephants includes insightful interviews with chronic disease experts Toni Bernhard, Lucy Kalanithi, and Patch Adams. Sawatsky's landmark book provides support that only a fellow traveler down this road can offer. If you like touching...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Showcasing the music legend's most unforgettable looks from the 1960s until now, this stunningly photographed book displays Dolly Parton's iconic sense of style along with entertaining personal anecdotes that, for the first time, reveal the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
Hardback edition.
Physical Desc
319 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"Brought to life for the first time outside the attic in which they were stored for generations, here are more than 300 garments and accessories, beautifully preserved and complemented by archival objects, family photographs, and letters, as well as evocative descriptions of whom the garments belonged to, when they were made or bought, and even where they were worn, all by members of the Roddis family of Marshfield, Wisconsin. Author Jane Bradbury...
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (20 min.), 1 audio disc, 3 booklet/program guides : in white plastic binder ; 30 x 29 x 7 cm.
Language
English
Description
This program talks about the feel of fashion and how fashion affects our lives. It takes a close-up look at hats and hairstyles. It talks about how age affects fashion - being "old enough" or "too old" for the current style. And it talks about how sometimes a particular age is "in style" at one time or another. There's a look at how fashion is affected by the world it lives in - war, the economy, technology, movies, and the demands of changing lifestyles....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
880L
Physical Desc
107 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The polo player with the raised mallet - everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. Now readers can learn the amazing story of the man who is a true American fashion icon. Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy clothes and vintage looks like beat-up leather jackets. He got his start in the fashion business by selling ties that he designed. From ties he went...
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Lexile measure
990L
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Illustrations, photographs, and text describe the fashion trends of the United States from the 1930s to the 1950s, with information on styles, designers, manufacturing, materials, and other related topics.
12) Marilyn Monroe
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Little Norma Jeane grew up between foster homes, an orphanage, and a family friend's house - where she was forbidden from watching movies. Through her difficult childhood and teen years, she dreamed of becoming an actress. One day a photographer spotted her and gave her a modelling contract, and from this day she was 'Marilyn Monroe'. She was much-admired but suffered from pre-performance anxiety, which was a challenge for her in her career. Her...
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