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Champagne Supernovas

January 20, 2023

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It’s been a serious week so let’s wrap up with some scrumptious nonfiction. My love of fashion and pop culture is no secret and this books hits right at the juncture of the two. Champagne ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: fashion, history, pop culture

House of Gucci

April 15, 2022

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I’ve been having great luck with nonfiction recently. Part of it is due to a slew of well-written books, but I also seem to be getting better at knowing what kind of non-fiction works best for me. ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: family saga, fashion, history, true crime

The Art of Bob Mackie

November 19, 2021

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After a week of reviewing tense and scary novels I wanted to end with a book that was a sheer delight. As a child of the 70s I grew up with a now defunct form of television, the variety show. Two ... Read More...

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The Chiffon Trenches

November 11, 2020

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One of the things I love almost as much as books is fashion, which could come as a surprise given that my current wardrobe is layered knits and sweatpants. I may not be wearing it anymore, but before ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: fashion, history, memoir, pop culture

Literally Me by Julie Houts

January 24, 2018

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  After the heavy reading of Hillbilly Elegy, I needed something light and fun. With nothing at hand, I resorted to my favorite option—wandering the library. Within five minutes I’d found what ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: fashion, humor, pop culture, social issues, Touchstone, women

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