The subject of woman; that is to say; the modern woman; with her varying instincts; pursuits; and peculiarities alone would fill many large volumes. I feel bound; therefore; to confine myself to the discussion of one particular side of her nature; one for which personally I have most sympathy; and one which perhaps can best be described by the epithet womanly.Originally published in 1902; this extremely rare volume offers a remarkable snapshot of the fashionable Edwardian woman. The author mdash; fashion editor for The Ladys Realm; a monthly London magazine for more "enlightened" readers mdash; offers rich counsel on how to cultivate charm and social standing through the subtle art of dress. Illustrated fashion tips feature a wide range of advice on corsets; petticoats; hats; jewelry; footwear; accessories; and more; with chapters on "The All-Important Question of Colour;" "Hats Sublime and Ridiculous;" "The Revival of Fashions of the Past;" and "The Aggressiveness of the Smart Woman." A selection of vintage advertisements for London-area fashion shops is also included.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A funny collection of definitions for things that until now had no definitionBy Wayne A McCoyThe Classic fM Musical Treasury: A Curious Collection of New Meanings for Old Words by Tim Lihoreau is a humorous dictionary of made up words. Musicians and music fans will find things to chuckle about in the contents.The book is divided into sections like Performers and Performances. Opera and Dance. and Composers and Their Works. What follows is a collection of definitions about the idiosyncracies of music. Since this book is by Classic FM. the music in question tends toward those genres. but there are some jazz things thrown in. There are jokes about sopranos and the spitvalves on trumpets and the know-it-all patrons in their bow ties.Its a clever little collection. and having been a performer and attendee. I found quite a few laugh out loud jokes herein. Whether you need a 181 page book full of British made up words about music is up to you. Perhaps its a great gift idea for that favorite alto or percussionist.I received a review copy of this ebook from Elliott Thompson. Trafalgar Square Publishing. and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
