NBS recommends books on taste and style
Slim: Salvacion Lim Higgins (Philippine Haute Couture 1947-1990)
P1,800
MANILA, Philippines - In conceptualizing Slim: Salvacion Lim Higgins, the publishers’ vision was resolute: to document her body of work in a manner that would evoke the progressive disposition in which it was originally envisioned, communicating with new and future generations. But Slim’s designs speak for themselves, tempered by neither perfunctory praise nor false modesty. While the book, as a whole, is greater than the sum of its parts, the creative collaboration nonetheless is also crucial to its outcome.
Fierce Style: How To Be Your Most Fabulous Self
By Christian Siriano
P995
In 2008, Christian Siriano made headlines as the youngest designer to win the hit reality series Project Runway. But the now 23-year-old is bigger than a TV celebrity. From his prodigious fashion talent to his one-of-a-kind personality, Christian is the embodiment of fierce style.
Now in his first book, he helps readers discover how to look, feel and act “fierce” in everyday life. With tips from some of fashion and Hollywood’s biggest names — including Victoria Beckham, Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia and Vanessa Williams — along with gorgeous original sketches by Christian, never-before-heard stories, and behind-the-scenes photos, he tells his journey of developing his own fashion sense and overcoming obstacles to success.
Instyle: The New Secret Of Style
P1,259
The latest edition of InStyle’s top-selling classic, The New Secrets of Style features even more expert guidance for looking fabulous. The editors who have made InStyle today’s leading style publication take the mystery out of fashion with plenty of practical and simple strategies for building your best wardrobe. With The New Secrets of Style, you’ll never again stand in front of a full closet and declare that you have nothing to wear!
A clear, convenient reference guide, The New Secrets of Style is highly organized and simple to read. Each chapter analyzes a different aspect of your wardrobe, from lingerie to coats, and features “flattery” charts arranged by body type. Throughout, informative, annotated overviews tell you how to select classic pieces and must-have items in every clothing category.
Top Chef: The Quickfire Cookbook
By Padma Lakshmi
P1,439
Top Chef: The Quickfire Cookbook — the much-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times best-selling Top Chef: The Cookbook — is here! Drawing from all five seasons of the TV show, Top Chef: The Quickfire Cookbook features 75 of the best recipes-from Spike’s Pizza alla Greek to Stephanie’s Bittersweet Chocolate Cake, culled from the Top Chef Quickfire Challenges. Everything the home chef needs to assemble an impressive meal and channel the energy of the Quickfire kitchen is collected here, including advice on hosting a Quickfire Cocktail Party and staging Quickfire Challenges at home. Best of all, this book is spilling over with sidebar material, including tips for home chefs, interviews with contestants, fabulous photos, and fun trivia related to the chefs, dishes, and ingredients that make Top Chef a favorite.
