Fashion Dream

Pretty Mess meets #Girlboss in this part memoir, part entrepreneurial manifesto from The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s “Powerhouse in Pigtails.” Margaret Josephs is a hustler. She’s a tough cookie. She speaks her mind. She never leaves the house without lipstick on. She’s also a...

Born into a life of hard work, English housemaid Annie Wood arrives in New York City in 1911 with her wealthy mistress. Wide-eyed with the possibilities America has to offer, Annie wonders if there’s more for her than a life of service. Annie chooses to risk everything, taps into courage she never knew she had, and goes off on her own, finding employment in the sewing department at Macy’s. While at Macy’s Annie catches the eye of a salesman at the Butterick Pattern Company. Through determination, hard work, and God’s leading, Annie discovers a hidden gift: she is a talented fashion ...

Cotton Sheets and Velvet Dreams A Platinum Chocolate Romance by LongTemple When life unravels, love can still bloom—soft as cotton, deep as velvet. Elena Velasquez was once a fashion icon adored by millions. Now, betrayal and a devastating diagnosis have driven her to a quiet coastal town to heal and rediscover her strength. But when a sudden collapse brings her face-to-face with Dr. Nathan Hale—a dedicated ER physician with scars of his own—their worlds collide in a way neither expected. What begins as a medical emergency sparks an undeniable connection. Two wounded souls, bound by ...

The American Dream thrives in 1912 New York City Annie Wood, the housemaid-turned-pattern designer in The Pattern Artist, jumps at the chance to design her own clothing line when a wealthy New York couple offers to finance her endeavor. Joining the project is Annie’s new husband, Sean Culver, her best friend at Butterick, Maude Nascato, and a mother figure, Edna Holmquist. Annie and her colleagues give up their careers, risking everything to follow a shared passion: clothes that are both fashionable and functional for modern, busy women in 1912. Personal and financial setbacks test old ...

A moving and eye-opening look at the story of manufacturing in America, whether it can ever successfully return to our shores, and why our nation depends on it, told through the experience of one young couple in Maine as they attempt to rebuild a lost industry, ethically. From the...

A deliciously entertaining novel about the stars of a popular teen show from the early 2000s—and the reunion special, thirteen years after their scandalous flameout, that will either be their last chance at redemption, or destroy them all for good. Back in 2004, The Daydreams had it all: a...

Dressed in Dreams is a story of desire, access, conformity, and black innovation that explains things like the importance of knockoff culture; the role of “ghetto fabulous” full-length furs and colorful leather in the 1990s; how black girls make magic out of a dollar store t-shirt, rhinestones, and airbrushed paint; and black parents' emphasis on dressing nice. Ford talks about the pain of seeing black style appropriated by the mainstream fashion industry and fashion’s power, especially in middle America.

Past generations of English schoolchildren knew all about the stories that livened up their country's history. Burnt cakes, turbulent priests, red-hot pokers up the backside: these tales might not all have been strictly true, but they added a richness to the story of England that sticks in the mind, making it more than just the biography of a patch of land. In The England of Our Dreams, Jon David tries to recapture this spirit. With the books his parents read as children in front of him for inspiration, he offers a guided tour of English history's great landmarks - from a bald Italian ...

Picking out attire from an entire wardrobe of clothes may be a hassle, especially when you haven't developed a personal style. With an array of shopping options and styles, it can become difficult to make a closet of modernized pieces that can fit any occasion. This book will guide you to shop better and make better choices to build your dream wardrobe. So let's get started!

Whether you’re a well-established industry figure or just starting off in your career, this guidebook to professionalism in the modern workplace will set you up for success. Leave Your Mark isn't an advice book -- it's a mentorship in 288 pages. Aliza Licht-global fashion communications...

Become a thrifting queen and discover the exciting world of secondhand shopping with this comprehensive guide from TikTok style star Macy Eleni. Macy Eleni is a thrifting expert. Bargain hunting since she was a teen who was short on cash and long on a desire to express herself, she knows that...

A Times Book of the Year 2025 The Shindig Book of the Year “The godmothers of indie-pop” Mojo “A tale of pop life well lived” Shindig “Winningly captures the devil-may-care optimism of adolescence” Guardian An evocative coming of age story from one of the UK’s first ever female...

Step into the magical world of bridal elegance with 'The Perfect Dress', your quintessential guide to finding the wedding gown of your dreams. Embark on a journey that unveils the mysteries of bridal fashion, helps you navigate the sea of silhouettes, and leads you to the altar in the dress that awaits its unforgettable moment. This comprehensive guide does not simply walk you through the racks of a boutique; it immerses you in the essence of bridal style, guiding you through the cultural significance, the artistry of design, and the emotional highs and lows of selecting the centerpiece of ...

In The Right Address, Carrie Karasyov and Jill Kargman seared through the upper crust of New York’s glitterati with wicked glee. In their delicious new novel, Wolves in Chic Clothing, they train their merciless spotlight on the young princes and princesses poised to inherit Park Avenue. Julia...

A charming and insightful memoir about coming of age as a fashion journalist in 1980s Paris, by former Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar editor Kate Betts, the author of Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and the Power of Style “You can always come back,” my mother said. “Just go.” As a young woman...

In The Right Address, Carrie Karasyov and Jill Kargman seared through the upper crust of New York’s glitterati with wicked glee. In their delicious new novel, Wolves in Chic Clothing, they train their merciless spotlight on the young princes and princesses poised to inherit Park Avenue. Julia...

Return to Sunset Island in Sunset Dreams, the riveting third book in the new series about Samantha, Emma, and Carrie—away from home for the first time in the ultimate summer job! THIS IS EASILY THE BEST MOVE I EVER MADE. GOOD BYE KANSAS, HELLO BIGTIME! THE PEOPLE HERE NOT ONLY LOOK BETTER, THEY DRESS BETTER, THEY EVERYTHING BETTER! I HAVE A LOT OF CATCHING UP TO DO. AT LEAST I HAVE SOMEONE WHO’S HELPING ME. I MET THIS GUY, A PROFESSIONAL FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER NO LESS, AND HE GOT ME A MODELING JOB! IT’S SORT OF SEXY, BUT I TRUST HIM – IT WON’T BE SLEAZY. BESIDES, YOU KNOW ME. I’LL...

Meet Mariah: a preacher's daughter with big dreams and rules that feel even bigger. At 16, she's supposed to have her whole life sorted out. Doctor's coat? Check. Perfect grades? Expected. But what if all Mariah wants is to trade that future lab coat for a designer's sketch pad and fill the world with fashion? Life in a strict home has Mariah feeling like she's in a box. Until Zane shows up. He's the kind of boy her dad warns about: the misunderstood bad boy with a heart only she gets to see. Zane is about to turn Mariah's world upside down. "My First Love" is the tale of a girl finding her...

From the glittering aisles of a suburban mall to the hallowed halls of international fashion, a thirteen-year-old’s audacious dream of designing a new world, one stitch at a time, proves that even the grandest visions begin with a single, heartfelt wish.

A plus-sized woman finally gets the man of her dreams in this sexy contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Bella Andre. Lily Ellis has curves—soft, beautiful curves. The kind of voluptuous body she fears Travis Carson, the man she's always loved from afar, would never crave...