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Fabulous Fur

June 16, 2011 Holly Looking Good 20 comments

Furs: An Appreciation of Luxury, a Guide to Value Cudlipp 1978 Submitter: I dug up this guide to fur coats and accessories last week. It’s from 1978.  I love the chapter “Furs for men-why not?” Holly: Fashion faux-pas aside, what really

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Teen Fashionista cover

Did You See What She Was Wearing?

May 12, 2011 Holly Looking Good, Talkin 'Bout My Generation 35 comments

How to Be a Teen Fashionista Koopersmith 2005 Submitter: I chose this to weed mostly because of the fabu-licious cover. Believe it or not, this book was published in 2005. I included a couple of pictures from inside the book,

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Dressing Up cover

Fashion for the 80s

March 7, 2011 Mary Kelly Looking Good 24 comments

Dressing Up How to look and feel absolutely perfect for any social occasion Berenson 1984 Any old timers remember Marisa Berenson?  When I found this book I kept thinking I knew this actress from somewhere.  Then I remembered the film

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Kids Clothes Cover

Like a Living Doll

January 28, 2011 Holly Craptastic Crafts and Hobbies 30 comments

Kids Clothes by Meredith Gladstone: A Sewing Book Gladstone 1976 Submitter: I found this at my local library. I knew I had to send it to you. It’s just dreadfully outdated – who is circ’ing this book???  OK, me, but

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Clothing for the Handicapped

December 17, 2010 Holly Looking Good

Clothing for the Handicapped, the Aged, and Other People with Special Needs Hoffman 1979 This is actually a very useful concept for a book.  (We posted one at ALB with a similar topic.  Click here to compare to take a

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Drawing and Designing Childrens and Teenage Fashions

Tim Gunn Would NOT Approve!

August 24, 2010 Holly Looking Good

Drawing and Designing Children’s and Teenage Fashions Ireland 1979 Submitter: Found this 1979 gem today at the public library I work at. I had to weed it in case any moms were tempted into a summertime retro sewing project! Holly:

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Lingerie and Sleepwear

Perfecting your “come hither” look

April 27, 2010 Holly Craptastic Crafts and Hobbies, Looking Good 41 comments

Lingerie and Sleepwear: 24 Original Designs You Can Make Yourself 1982 Submitter: My favorite lingerie pattern from this book is for a knitted bed jacket. I want to know what guy would actually find this attractive. It is the most hideous

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Five Minute Scarf Arranger

Scarf Arranging

March 20, 2010 Holly Looking Good

The Five-Minute Scarf Arranger Tryde Sandeman 1989 Submitter: Most of the “arrangements” in this book are pretty basic & do not require any instruction. For example, tie two scarves together & you’ll have a belt! or tie a scarf around

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