“I think it’s terrific.” –Diane von Furstenberg, of the original edition of Cheap Chic Beloved by designers and style mavens alike, the LBD of fashion guides—with a new foreword by Tim Gunn—is back and more in fashion than ever. Before there were street-style blogs and ‘zines, there was Cheap Chic. Selling hundreds of thousands of copies when it was originally published in 1975, this classic guide revealed how to find the clothes that will make you feel comfortable, confident, sexy, and happy, whether they come from a high-end boutique, sporting-goods store, or thrift shop. Astonishingly relevant forty years later, Cheap Chic provides timeless practical advice for creating an affordable, personal wardrobe strategy: what to buy, where to buy it, and how to put it all together to make your own distinctive fashion statement without going broke. Alongside outfit ideas, shopping guides, and other practical tips are the original vintage photographs and advice from fashion icons such as Diana Vreeland and Yves Saint Laurent. Inspiring decades of fashion lovers and designers, Cheap Chic is the original fashion bible that proves you don’t have to be wealthy to be stylish.

Interiors experts, Emily Chalmers and Ali Hanan show you how to mix chainstore basics with more individual finds to achieve the home of your dreams; how to track down bargain copies of modern classics; and how to customize chain-store basics or mix them with junk-shop finds. The first part of the book, The Elements, looks at color, pattern, and fabrics, and moves on to cover window treatments and furniture. There are sections on storage and display, lighting, accessories, flooring, and materials used in the home. The second part of the book, The Spaces, includes chapters on relaxing, cooking and eating, sleeping, and bathing areas and home offices. Advice is given on how to find treasures at markets and salvage yards. Cheap Chic is an indispensable guide for anyone furnishing their home on a budget. - Brimming with affordable ideas for today's cash-strapped home decorator. - Vibrant photography by Debi Treloar.

A behind-the-scenes look at the great film make-up artists, their careers and creations from Frankenstein to Star Wars.

With short lists of what one needs and clear instructions for what to do--plus more than 200 color photographs--"Flowers Chic and Cheap" makes decorating with flowers something anyone can do every day.

With only a few pictures in her portfolio and enough money to last a couple of months, Cherry, a beautiful, six-foot, platinum blonde from Arkansas, arrives in early 1970s New York City, hoping to successfully navigate the cutthroat world of agents, photographers, makeup artists, executives, and gorgeous models to take the fashion world by storm. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.

Extraordinary style for less.

Priceless tips and tricks to shopping on a budget, from America’s favorite frugal fashionista Stylish bargain-hunters have been flocking to Lilliana Vazquez’s CheapChicas.com since 2008 for tips and tricks on how to shop smart, copy their favorite designer looks, and dress chic for less. Now a go-to destination for women eager for affordable fashion, the site has established Lilliana as a nationally recognized style expert. Now, in The Cheap Chica’s Guide to Style, Lilliana is spilling her secrets! Fun quizzes will help readers define their style and budget. And Lilliana lays out the best places—from stores to flash-sale sites to their own closets— to score stylish deals. Approachable and beautifully designed, The Cheap Chica’s Guide to Style is the must-have accessory for 2013 and beyond.