Wigs On The Green

Author : Nancy Mitford
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780241976814

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Wigs on the Green by Nancy Mitford Pdf

Wigs on the Green by Nancy Mitford is a hilarious satire of the upper classes. Eugenia Malmains is one of the richest girls in England and an ardent supporter of Captain Jack and the Union Jackshirts; Noel and Jasper are both in search of an heiress (so much easier than trying to work for the money); Poppy and Marjorie are nursing lovelorn hearts; and the beautiful bourgeois Mrs Lace is on the prowl for someone near Eugenia's fabulous country home at Chalford, and much farce ensues. One of Nancy Mitford's earliest novels, Wigs on the Green has been out of print for nearly seventy-five years. Nancy's sisters Unity and Diana were furious with her for making fun of Diana's husband, Oswald Moseley, and his politics, and the book caused a rift between them all that endured for years. Nancy Mitford skewers her family and their beliefs with her customary jewelled barbs, but there is froth, comedy and heart here too. 'Deliciously funny' Evelyn Waugh

Author : Regan Cerato
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781644031902

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The Art of Extreme Wig Styling by Regan Cerato Pdf

A styling handbook for the ambitious wigsmith! Complement your cosplay with incredible wigs—custom-designed and created by you! Regan Cerato of Cowbutt Crunchies shows you how to make dozens of extravagant wigs for cosplayer needs, from dyed spikes to dragon scales to fiber flowers and so much more! Extravagant wigs can be intimidating, they can even stump the most seasoned of crafters but with the expert Cosplay guidance wig making can be accomplished by everybody. Whether you’re a new or experienced sewist, this handbook will help you turn your cosplay dreams into reality. All the core basics that will help take your wigs to the next level Learn trimming tips, dyeing techniques, weft basics, teasing, volumizing, and so much more With the right tips and tricks, an arsenal of skills, and guidance from seasoned cosplayers—extreme wig making can be for everybody!

Author : Sophie van der Stap
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781466853706

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The Girl With Nine Wigs by Sophie van der Stap Pdf

'It's Saturday and everything is different. No, I didn't go to the market this morning and I didn't have my usual coffee on Westerstraat. And no, I wasn't getting ready for a new semester at college. Next Monday, January 31st, I have to admit myself at the hospital for my first chemotherapy session. For the next two months, I'm expected each week for a fresh shot of vincristine, etoposide, ifosfamide and loads more exciting abracadabra.' Sophie is twenty-one when she is diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of cancer. A striking, fun-loving student, her world is reduced overnight to the sterile confines of a hospital. But within these walls Sophie discovers a whole new world of white coats, gossiping nurses, and sexy doctors; of shared rooms, hair loss, and eyebrow pencils. As wigs become a crucial part of Sophie's new life, she reclaims a sense of self-expression. Each of Sophie's nine wigs makes her feel stronger and gives her a distinct personality, and that is why each has its own name: Stella, Sue, Daisy, Blondie, Platina, Uma, Pam, Lydia, and Bebé. There's a bit of Sophie in all of them, and they reveal as much as they hide. Sophie is determined to be much more than a cancer patient. With refreshing candor and a keen eye for the absurd, Sophie van der Stap's The Girl With Nine Wigs makes you smile when you least expect it.

Author : Nancy Mitford
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780241567579

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Pigeon Pie by Nancy Mitford Pdf

Set at the outbreak of World War II, Lady Sophia Garfield dreams of becoming a beautiful spy but manages not to notice a nest of German agents right under her nose. Until the murder of her maid and the kidnapping of her beloved bulldog force them on her attention, with heroic and absurd results. One of Mitford's earliest novels and written before Christmas 1939, Pigeon Pie is delivered with a touch lighter than that of her later masterpieces but no less entertaining. This comedy combines glamour, wit, and a fiendishly absurd plot into an irresistible literary confection. 'This sparking and deliciously acid commentary of the social world.' - The Scotsman

Author : Jonathan Hillman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534487710

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Big Wig by Jonathan Hillman Pdf

B.B. Bedazzle is dressed in drag for a neighborhood costume competition, and a key part of the costume is Wig--and while Wig is certainly not the biggest wig in the competition, he has the outsized confidence to fly from kid to kid, inspiring their dreams.

Author : Nancy Mitford
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780241567661

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Highland Fling by Nancy Mitford Pdf

Nancy Mitford's first novel, a set of completely incompatible and hilariously eccentric characters collide in a Scottish castle, where bright young things play pranks on their stodgy elders until the frothy plot climaxes in ghost sightings and a dramatic fire. Inspired in part by Mitford's youthful infatuation with a Scottish aristocrat, her story follows young Jane Dacre to a shooting party at Dulloch Castle, where she tramps around a damp and chilly moor on a hunting expedition with formidable Lady Prague, xenophobic General Murgatroyd, one-eyed Admiral Wenceslaus, and an assortment of other ancient and gouty peers of the realm, while falling in love with Albert, a surrealist painter with a mischievous sense of humour. Light-hearted and sparkling with witty banter, Highland Fling was Mitford's first foray into the delightful fictional world for which the author of The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate later became so celebrated. 'A delightful comedy of manners' - The Times

Author : Yaya Han
Publisher : Union Square & Co.
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-16
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781454932666

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Yaya Han's World of Cosplay by Yaya Han Pdf

The authoritative guide to cosplay written by a legend in the community, and packed with step-by-step advice and fascinating investigations into every aspect of the art. Cosplay—a portmanteau combining "costume" and "play"—has become one of the hottest trends in fandom . . . and Yaya Han is its shining superstar. In this guide to cosplaying, Han narrates her 20-year journey from newbie fan to entrepreneur with a household name in geekdom, revealing her self-taught methods for embodying a character and her experiences in the community. Each chapter is information-packed as she covers everything from the history of cosplay, to using nontraditional materials for costumes, to transforming your hobby into a career—all enhanced with expert advice. Illustrated throughout and easy to use, this practical manual also delights with fascinating stories from the past decades' global cosplay boom. It's the perfect gift for anyone interested in learning (or improving their skills in) the art of cosplay.

Author : The B-52s
Publisher : Hyperion Books for Children
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1995-09-25
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0786800798

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Wig! by The B-52s Pdf

Describes in pictures and words a variety of zany wigs and the people who wear them. Based on a song by the B-52s.

Author : Julie Jackson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-16
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780811875943

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Glamourpuss by Julie Jackson Pdf

According to cuteoverload.com, we have officially reached "totally new levels of redonkulessness." The Kitty Wig crazesprung from the feverish imagination of Julie Jackson and her purring partner in crimehas swept the globe. Glamourpuss presents 60 stylish portraits showcasing furry models in the most fetching custom-made cat wigs ever created. The chic felines in this delightfully odd book answer the age-old question: what on earth do cats do all day? Make no bones about itthese utterly fashionable minxes are the hottest pet trend since cats in hats!

Author : Kendra Van Cleave
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Hairdressing
ISBN : 0692220437

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18th Century Hair and Wig Styling by Kendra Van Cleave Pdf

Author : Nancy Mitford
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780241976807

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The Blessing by Nancy Mitford Pdf

The Blessing by Nancy Mitford It isn't just Nanny who finds it difficult in France when Grace and her young son Sigi are finally able to join her dashing aristocratic husband Charles-Edouard after the war. For Grace is out of her depth among the fashionably dressed and immaculately coiffured French women, and shocked by their relentless gossiping and bedhopping. When she discovers her husband's tendency to lust after every pretty girl he sees, it looks like trouble. And things get even more complicated when little Sigi steps in . . . The Blessing is a hilarious tale of love, fidelity, and the English abroad, tailored as brilliantly as a New Look Dior suit. 'Entirely original, inimitable and irresistible' Spectator 'Deliciously funny' Evelyn Waugh 'Utter, utter bliss' Daily Mail

Author : Tomihiro Kono
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0998620505

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Personas 111 by Tomihiro Kono Pdf

Exploring the possibility of wigs by portraying 111 transformations of Cameron Lee Phan in 111 handmade wigs made by Tomihiro Kono. Hairstyles are closely related to our identity; They create both our inner and outer self. This can reflect our personality or, in some way, can hide our true selves. We can suddenly make ourselves look like a different person by wearing a wig. A wig is a kind of mask, designed on the one hand to make a definite impression upon others, and on the other to conceal the true nature of the individual. Changing how we look is an act of self-reflection, self-assertion, and self-defense.?We live in the spirals of the world by defining ourselves and being defined by others.In Latin times a persona was a mask; today our digital masks have turned into persons that amplify our individual digital essence, letting our fake and intangible identities take over. Tomihiro Kono's wigs are a reaction to our digital society and a way to reclaim our physicality: with his creations the artist and designer invites us indeed to go over a physical, rather than digital, transformation. A wig by Tomihiro Kono is therefore a "mask-thrix" - a mask for the hair ("thrix" meaning "hair" in Greek), a symbol of an existential drama and the possibility of taking up not just one role, but multiple ones. By wearing a wig by Tomihiro Kono you can be anything and anyone but yourself. The promise is alluring. Enter the Mask-Thrix.

Author : Angela Cobbin
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781839523489

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My Name is Not Wigs! by Angela Cobbin Pdf

An enthralling journey through time, fashion and theatreland: from hairdressing student in the early 1960s to theatrical wig creator for the biggest shows of our time over five decades - from the West End to Broadway - Box Brownie to Cinemascope. My Name Is Not Wigs is the ultimate read for fans of witty behind-the-curtains memoirs, especially those with a penchant for the bright lights of stage and screen: tears and accolades aplenty!'A unique backstage story - honest and good-humoured, like the author.' - Sir Ian McKellen'A glorious cavalcade of theatrical gossip and professional achievement in a department of our profession that largely goes unsung.' - Frances de la Tour'A wonderful read and so well written with plenty of fascinating stories.' - Sir Michael Gambon

Author : Herbert George Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1926
Category : Electronic
ISBN : LCCN:20020894

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The World of William Clissold by Herbert George Wells Pdf

Author : Kevin M. Miller
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-02-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781662485343

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Wigs on the Green by Kevin M. Miller Pdf

"Wigs on the green!" was once the gentleman's invitation to a duel. Wigs on the Green and Other Stories is a collection of historical fiction shorts covering little-known subjects. The centerpiece delves into the earliest known gangs of London and their hold on the populace, a trend that would continue with the Five Points Gangs in the years to come. There was a righteous cross-dressing swords(wo)man of the time known as the Chevalier d'Eon. Perhaps he could lend a hand in quelling the rascality of these bigwig hedonists?