Fashion Buying

Working in retail cosmetics is bad enough without an infectious pandemic supposedly turning everyone into bloodthirsty zombies. When counting down the days before Black Friday feels like the end of the world, four friends fear they might be right. A backstage pass to the inner circle of luxury beauty and a devilish look at consumer nature, The Dead Don't Buy Makeup brings the humor and the body count. Fashion, beauty, and an indoor amusement park; Maxxitall Mall has it all. With all-new stores and a super sized food court, you won't ever want to leave--and if the endless hordes of ...

A call to action for consumers everywhere, Consumed asks us to look at how and why we buy what we buy, how it's created, who it benefits, and how we can solve the problems created by a wasteful system. We live in a world of stuff. We dispose of most of it in as little as six months after we...

Where can you buy eco fabric? What exactly is eco fabric? I share my research about what is eco and what is not eco as well as introduce you to eco standards and certifying bodies to keep your supply chain honest. I introduce you to 46 sources of eco textiles which you can have converted into garments in Vietnam. I have been working in the Vietnam garment industry since 2008 and many people asked me to source eco fabrics.

The Wardrobe Project is your guide to gently shifting your spending habits and finding confidence within yourself instead of searching for it on a rack. It might even tempt you to take on the no-buy challenge as you discover your inner brilliance, without the need to add to cart.

As a true fashion insider, Kirstie Clements has seen trends come and go, from the sublime to the ridiculous, but she knows real style when she sees it - like a classic loafer that makes you feel comfortable in your own skin or a beautiful winter coat to take you through more than one season. In Why Did I Buy That?, Kirstie shares personal stories, musings on fashion trends and thoughts on everything from how to successfully edit your wardrobe to how to spend your money more wisely.

Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts in cosmetic industry, this book will give you nifty tips and tricks about evaluating the quality of a makeup product and whether you need it in your life.