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It is officially the "holiday season". Along with providing you with this seasons hautest spots to visit, H&HS is here to provide you with gift ideas too. If you are looking for a memorable gift for the young fashionista, check out "The Teen Vogue Handbook". The book is a practical guide to getting started in the fashion industry; filled with information on entering design schools, becoming an intern, and tips from high profile fashion indie folks like Anna Wintour and Marc Jacobs. I sure wish I had a helpful guide such as this when I was entering the industry. The handbook retails for $14.58 at www.amazon.com -The Style Maven
Famed essayist Gore Vidal can be labeled many things, but be sure to add man of style to the list. "Gore Vidal: Snapshots in History's Glare" is a visual memoir; serving as a reminder of the esteemed place Gore held in not only literature, film, politics, but the style world as well. The images in the book are intimate and poignant, unlike the paparazzi-style photos of today. www.amazon.com -The Style Maven
100 Years of Menswear is a collection of rare photography and illustrations spanning the past century. The book takes a detailed look at images covering the revolution in menswear, and the impact of designers like Pierre Cardin, Ralph Lauren, and others. 100 Years of Menswear also explores the contrast with the afore mentioned designers and street fashions. The text is by fashion historian Cally Blackman, a writer and lecturer with degrees in Fashion design and History of art. This is a must have for both men and women that delight in the historical knowledge of fashion. (Retails for $40 available at www.amazon.com) -The Style Maven
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The new book Who What Wear is brought to you by online fashion editors, Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power. The book takes the reader from runway to wearable, translating red carpet looks to reality for the everyday woman. Any woman of any age can relate to this book filled with tips from what trends to invest in, to how to dress for your body type. At $18.95 this is a smart purchase for every fashion savvy haute chick. www.amazon.com -The Style Maven
One of our beloved judges from Project Runway has a new book. "The Style Strategy" by Nina Garcia is a less-is-more approach to staying chic and shopping smart. The book is filled with helpful hints like taking inventory of your closet, making lists of what you need, and investing in essentials. This is a must have for all seasons. Available at www.amazon.com -The Style Maven
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The name Louis Vuitton is synonymous with luxury. The brand has crossed over to not only art, but music as well. If you are unable to purchase a piece from the collection, you may want to buy Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture, to be released on September 22, 2009. This coffee table book examines Louis Vuitton's patronage under the guidance of Artistic Director Marc Jacobs, and its collaboration with an elite group of artists. This book will take you on a fashion journey. It retails for $85.00 and can be found at www.amazon.com -The Style Maven
For the man that is unable to utilize the services of www.retailtherape.com, he should invest in purchasing Esquire The Handbook of Style: A Man's Guide to Looking Good. This book is a pragmatic, and highly illustrated approach to vital information for the style-minded man. In the guide you will find tips on fabric and cut for suits, how to dress properly for an occasion, how to tie a tie (a must for every haute man), grooming, and much more. This style bible can be found at www.amazon.com
-The Style Maven
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