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    A Little Book of Style
    A Little Book of Style
    A Little Book of Style
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    A Little Book of Style

    By Dulcinea Norton-Smith

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    Have you ever wondered how to mix a martini, how Tiffanys & Co became famous enough to inspire a movie or what the world's best selling perfume is (and why)?
    A little book of style is a treasure trove of information on everything from the history of design houses to what bra to wear to how to do your make-up like Marilyn Monroe.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDulcinea Norton-Smith
    Release dateMay 9, 2011
    ISBN9781458057433
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      A Little Book of Style - Dulcinea Norton-Smith

      A Little Book of Style

      By D. N. Smith

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright 2011 D. Norton-Smith

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      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be resold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you are reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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      Table of Contents

      Foreword

      Chapter One - Icons: Tiffany's Jewellery Stores

      Chapter Two - Chanel No. 5 Perfume History

      Chapter Three - The History of Louis Vuitton

      Chapter Four - Manolo Blahnik Shoes

      Chapter Five - History of the Little Black Dress

      Chapter Six - The History of the Heel

      Chapter Seven - The Marilyn Monroe Look

      Chapter Eight - History and Perfumes of Dior

      Chapter Nine - The History of the Ugg Boot

      Chapter Ten - Versace Fashion Design & Fragrance

      Chapter Eleven - Millionaire Make-Up and Clothes

      Chapter Twelve - Millionaire Food and Drink

      Chapter Thirteen - Burt's Bees Toiletries and History

      Chapter Fourteen - Skin Care - Expensive Versus Cheap

      Chapter Fifteen - Airplane Travel Fashion

      Chapter Sixteen - In-Flight Beauty and Relaxation

      Chapter Seventeen - The History of the Bra

      Chapter Eighteen - A Guide to Bra Styles

      Chapter Nineteen - Cocktail Basics: The Terminology of Mixology

      Chapter Twenty - How To Make a Martini

      Foreword

      Everyone has style; whether the elegant Coco Chanel style, 1950s sex kitten, androgynous, quirky, cute, boho chic or even an eclectic Ugly Betty style. The key to style is confidence and comfort in what you wear, what you do and how you act.

      For those of you wanting a little touch of classic style in your lives this Little Book of Style is for you. Here you will find a collection of my articles on style and style icons which were originally published on website Suite 101.

      Enjoy!

      Chapter One

      Icons: Tiffany's Jewellery Stores: How has Tiffany & Co Become the Darling of American High Society

      The sight of a Tiffany & Co little blue box is apt to set many a heart a flutter, but how has a shop founded in 1837 become such an iconic brand?

      In September 1837, New York was first introduced to the stationary and fancy goods store Tiffany & Young, established by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young. It was renamed Tiffany & Co in 1853. The store made history by being one of the first to have non-negotiable prices for each item. It was at this time that the aqua blue colour, still used today, was chosen for all packaging and brochures.

      Throughout history, Tiffany's have played a large part in setting industry standards. In 1851, Tiffany's became the first American company to use the 925/1000 standard for all of its silver. In 1907, Tiffany's chief gemmologist was instrumental in setting the measurement of carat as the weight standard for gems. In 1926 the United States also adopted Tiffany's standard of purity for the official standard of platinum.

      In 1861 Tiffany's made its first big impact upon the media world as a presentation pitcher was commissioned for President Lincoln to commemorate his inauguration. He also presented a seed pearl bracelet to his wife. Tiffany's further ingratiated itself as the unofficial jeweller of the United States as it provided swords, flags and surgical instruments for the troops in

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