Books

Fab Read of the Week

by Mabelle 1 day, 4 hours ago

I just recently saw the New York Times review of “The Boat”, a book which is penned by Nam Le. Instead of containing one entire novel, the book is a collection of stories which was tagged by the NY Times as a “world of stories from a son of Vietnam”. I just recently bought a copy for myself because I found the premise of the book interesting. As a ‘frustrated novelist’ myself, I am fascinated with how semi-novels or ...

Do You Care If Robert Irvine Embellished His Rsum?

by yumsugar 2 months, 3 weeks ago

You may have heard but over the last several days, there's been a bit of a hub-bub over Robert Irvine's résumé. Looks like he might not have done the things he said he did, nor made the things he said he made, such as the wedding cake for Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Seems like he may have embellished just a tad bit. I wonder what this means for Irvine's career. After all, we all know what Food ...

Yummy Reads Colin Cowie Chic

by partysugar 3 months ago

If you consider yourself the hostess with the mostess, you better get yourself a copy of party-planning guru Colin Cowie's latest book, Colin Cowie Chic. Although he's written several tomes, this one is a lifestyle guide that teaches you how to create an inviting home, entertain stylishly, and travel comfortably. The book is filled with tons of recipes and pictures of Colin's actual homes. A spectacular host, Colin goes above and beyond to make his guests fill welcome. ...

10 Best Books for a Winter Read

by Mercy Mathews 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Winter’s around the corner and snuggling up in front of the fireplace seems like a great idea! Enjoy your cozy corner with a great book to read. Here’s a primer on the best books this winter.

Parties Susan Redstones Book Launch at Henri Bendel!

by Angie Omata 3 months, 4 weeks ago

We had a fabulous time Tuesday night at the book release party for Susan Redstone’s newly published fashion bible aptly titled “JUST TRY IT ON! A Month by Month Guide to Shopping and Style.” The soiree was held at the Alison Nelson’s Chocolate Bar in the style guru’s favourite department store in NYC, Henri Bendel, and the venue was packed and absolutely abuzz in celebration of her new book.

With years of experience in fashion journalism and as ...

Yum’s January Must Haves

by yumsugar 4 months, 1 week ago

The holidays have come and gone, and January means a new year and possibly, a new you! Whether you're hoping to build new eating habits, or are trying to figure out what to do with your holiday gifts, one of our must haves will likely fit your needs.

Michael Pollan, author of the Omnivore's Dilemma returns with his new book In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto ($13.17). In it Pollan offers advice on how to eat in ...

Haute Holiday Gift Guide: Fashionable Books

by Lauren Messiah 5 months ago

Filed under: Holidays, Books, Holiday Gift Guide

Nothing says winter like getting into your pajamas, sipping a cup of hot chocolate and curling up with a good book. Now fashion books are hotter than ever and there is a surplus of great reads out there. This gift list of books is perfect for you and the fashion fans on your holiday shopping list.

Die hard fashionista: Try titles like...

Books: Star Von Bunny - A Model Tale

by Angie Omata 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Trying to break into the “biz” but don’t know where to start? Kym Canter, creative director of J. Mandel, penned Star Von Bunny A Model Tale �" an adorable tongue-in-cheek look at how a small, furry, unconventional-looking model made her way into the inner circles of fashion and Hollywood.

The book serves as a true rags to riches memoire of Star Von Bunny, a stuffed animal hailing from Hallmark, who steadily and confidently paws her way ...

YumSugar Gift Guide: Books for Cooks

by yumsugar 5 months, 3 weeks ago

My sister is a big reader �" she always seems to have her nose shoved into a book �" that is starting to develop a larger interest in cooking. That's why this year I'm thinking about getting her one of the many wonderful cookbooks and memoirs that have recently hit the shelves. If you've got a reader in your family �" or someone who just loves cookbooks �" take note, there are some great gifts to be found. One of ...

Reading is Fashionable

by Lauren Messiah 6 months, 2 weeks ago

I have been on a bit of a fashion book kick, so I thought I would share with you some of my favorite reads. If you all know of a fashion book I should be reading just drop me a comment.

Who knew reading could be so fashionable! Now I need some new Prada reading glasses.

See more of my Reading is Fashionable list at ThisNext.