Ottavi enjoyed a rare degree of open and candid access to Lagerfeld in his later years, and this biography offers an unparalleled look into the iconic designer’s complex personality and wide-ranging creativity. Lagerfeld himself wanted this to be a frank, honest, serious account that would be an invaluable resource for fashion lovers and admirers of his incomparable legacy. Unlike other recent books, this intimate portrait deftly reveals his true inner nature in his own words.
This “must-have tome . . . which pays homage to trailblazers as varied as Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton” (ELLE) invites readers into a way of living that is singularly joyous, distinctly feminine, and wildly interesting.
The most exciting and vibrant women in America are the ones who stand out from the crowd. SHE pays tribute to:
Revered activists like Gloria Steinem and Shirley Chisholm
Classic fictional characters like Mary Richards and Carrie Bradshaw
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With rich photography, spirited quotes and profiles, amusing anecdotes, words of wisdom, personal essays, and signature kate spade new york “she” statements, every page of SHE will inspire you to live your own interesting life to the fullest, every single day.
It's been a couple of weeks since Katie turned into the class hamster, and she's beginning to hope that maybe her transforming days are through. But more excitement lies ahead for Katie as she becomes Lucille, the cafeteria lunch lady! Unfortunately, the principal isn't too happy with a lunch lady who throws egg salad and starts food fights. . . so it's up to Katie (back in her own body) and her classmates to save the day.
Bold combinations of primary and secondary colors; exquisitely crafted trims, embroidery, lampshades, and countless accessories (all designed by Ridder); imaginative room surfaces from silver leaf to custom stenciling. These are but a few of the signature elements of a Katie Ridder interior. Katie Ridder: More Rooms explores Ridder’s unique aesthetic room by room to underscore the astounding breadth and depth of her decorating ingenuity. The illuminating text details Ridder’s singularly creative approach to the essential elements of each room, including furniture plan, color, lighting, finishes, pattern, layering, and scale. Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs by Eric Piasecki and featuring an introduction by longtime editor in chief of House & Garden Dominique Browning, Katie Ridder: More Rooms provides endless inspiration for design aficionados.
Publicada por primera vez en 1818, La abadía de Northanger narra la historia de Catherine Morland, una joven muy aficionada a las novelas góticas. Por ello, cuando los Tilney la invitan a pasar una temporada en su casa de campo, se pone a investigar tortuosos e imaginarios secretos de familia. Pero al comprender que la vida no es una novela, la inocente Catherine pondrá los pies en la tierra y encauzará su futuro según dictan las normas morales y sociales de la época.
La tranquila vida de los habitantes de la isla de Gekkin da un vuelco tras la aparición de varias cartas que alertan de que la encantadora y bella Tomoko es, en realidad, la Abeja Reina, una mujer fatal con la habilidad de atraer y cautivar a todo el que se acerca a ella y de generar en su entorno tanta admiración como resentimiento. Un enigmático asesinato desata una serie de tensiones que rápidamente transforman la pacífica localidad en un avispero, plagado de rumores y sospechas. Kosuke Kindaichi, un perspicaz y poco convencional detective, se enfrentará a este complejo caso en el que todas las personas cercanas a Tomoko, amantes despechados, amigas envidiosas y familiares con oscuros secretos, podrían ser el asesino. A medida que profundice en la investigación, Kindaichi descubrirá un pasado mucho más complejo y perturbador de lo que esperaba.