After the Civil War the upper middle class in America expanded and became increasingly style-conscious. Visiting European royalty as well as American women returning from the International Exhibition in Paris in 1867 stimulated fashion awareness — and it was in this climate that the magazine Harper's Bazar flowered. Dedicated to being "A repository of Fashion, Pleasure, and Instruction," it brought to American women inside glimpses of the very latest European and American fashions, all in carefully detailed engravings. It was much the finest source for high fashion for this period.This book consists of the finest illustrations from Harper's Bazar between the years 1867 and 1898, the period of its peak importance. These illustrations not only show you what apparel appealed to our Victorian ancestors, but give you an idea of the evolutionary nature of fashion as well. You will see bustles come and go, natural forms become the vogue only to be superseded by the constricting hourglass figure. Each look is illustrated with a number of different garments. There are gowns for the morning hours, dinner dresses, sporting costumes, traveling clothes and apparel for special occasions: weddi... [Read More]

One of the most anticipated reads from InStyle, HelloGiggles, Hypable, Bookbub, and Bookriot!One of Real Simple's Best Historical Fiction novels of the year! “The Gown is marvelous and moving, a vivid portrait of female self-reliance in a world racked by the cost of war.”--Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice NetworkFrom the internationally bestselling author of Somewhere in France comes an enthralling historical novel about one of the most famous wedding dresses of the twentieth century—Queen Elizabeth’s wedding gown—and the fascinating women who made it.“Millions will welcome this joyous event as a flash of color on the long road we have to travel.”—Sir Winston Churchill on the news of Princess Elizabeth’s forthcoming weddingLondon, 1947: Besieged by the harshest winter in living memory, burdened by onerous shortages and rationing, the people of postwar Britain are enduring lives of quiet desperation despite their nation’s recent victory. Among them are Ann Hughes and Miriam Dassin, embroiderers at the famed Mayfair fashion house of Norman Hartnell. Together they forge an unlikely friendship, but their nascent hopes for a brigh... [Read More]

Bring your cosplay dreams to life with your own two hands! The Best Cosplay Tutorial Guide Ever! Get ready to impress ordinary mortals with your superhuman costume-making skills. You can do it no matter what your experience level with this, the first full step-by-step technique book on cosplay--with no sewing! Internationally known cosplayer Kamui Cosplay (a.k.a. Svetlana Quindt) shows you how to easily create elaborate costumes and successful props out of items available at your local arts and craft or hardware stores: turn foam into a realistic axe, create a breastplate from scratch and use a glue gun to modify just about anything. You will even learn the best and most accessible techniques for working with specialty cosplay materials such as Worbla! Packed with more than 30 step-by-step demonstrations that teach the skills you need to bring all your favorite characters to life no matter the genre, Kamui Cosplay deconstructs the work that goes into making a complete costume, from the first thought to the final photo. Tutorials cover design planning, fabricating body armor, 3D painting techniques and more. Best of all, you can adapt every lesson to use in all future fandom project... [Read More]

A high society murder. A spirited lady detective. Can she out-class the killer before an innocent person takes the fall?  London, 1923. Olive Belgrave needs a job. Despite her aristocratic upbringing, she’s penniless. Determined to support herself, she jumps at an unconventional job—looking into the background of her cousin’s fiancé, Alfred. Alfred burst into the upper crust world of London’s high society, but his answers to questions about his past are decidedly vague. Before Olive can gather more than the basics, a murder occurs at a posh party. Suddenly, every Bright Young Person in attendance is a suspect, and Olive must race to find the culprit because a sly murderer is determined to make sure Olive’s first case is her last. Murder at Archly Manor is the first in the High Society Lady Detective series of charming historical cozy mysteries. If you like witty banter, glamorous settings, and delightful plot twists, you’ll love USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett’s series for Anglophiles and mystery lovers alike.Travel back to the Golden Age of detective fiction with Murder at Archly Manor. 

Ready to get in touch with your inner sneak? You'll love this striped burglar costume. The short sleeved striped jumpsuit has a low v-neck. The gold lined cape adds a bit of mystery to your ensemble. The red tie adds a hint of color and matches the elbow length red gloves. You'll even get thigh-high socks that match the jumper. The whole look is topped off with a flat-top burglar hat and robber mask.  - Romper - Hat - Mask - Cape - Tie - Pair of Gloves - Pair of Socks

Dc Comics and Rubie's have teamed up to create this costume you can wear every day! Put on this wonder woman t-shirt to show off your superhero style; features a red short sleeve crew neck top with wonder woman printed detail. Shirt comes with solid red cape that is attached with velcro; golden headpiece tiara included with a red star in the center. Look for other superhero designed t-shirt costumes for group dress up fun! Includes shirt with attached cape and tiara headband; pants, shoes and other accessories shown sold separately. Great for daily wear, group costume events, movie Premiere, comic con, cosplay, fun runs, trick-or-treat, Halloween and more!

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The world’s most elite counterterrorism unit has just taken its game to an entirely new level. And not a moment too soon . . .From behind the rows of razor wire, a new breed of counterterrorism operator has emerged. Just as skilled, just as fearsome, and just as deadly as their colleagues, Delta Force’s newest members have only one thing setting them apart—their gender. Part of a top-secret, all-female program codenamed The Athena Project, four of Delta’s best and brightest women are about to undertake one of the nation’s deadliest assignments. When a terrorist attack in Rome kills more than twenty Americans, Athena Team members Gretchen Casey, Julie Ericsson, Megan Rhodes, and Alex Cooper are tasked with hunting down the Venetian arms dealer responsible for providing the explosives. But there is more to the story than anyone knows. In the jungles of South America, a young U.S. intelligence officer has made a grisly discovery. Surrounded by monoliths covered with Runic symbols, one of America’s greatest fears appears to have come true. Simultaneously in Colorado, a foreign spy is close to penetrating the mysterious secret the U.S. government has hidden beneath Denver... [Read More]

Meet the hottest sleuth apprentice in town. She’s tiny, cute, and rocks the world on a stroller!FREE on Kindle Unlimited!It’s another haunting Halloween for the Rowling Family! New addition Baby Sophie is almost a year old, and Mandy is taking motherhood in stride, but when ghost-in-law Clara pops in asking for help for a newly deceased friend, Mandy’s back on the job, trading maternity leave for murder.A woman who fell from the balcony of her Brooklyn home insists she just had a dizzy spell, but a big insurance payout, a cheating husband and a jealous paramour point to foul play. Was the victim tricked to death? Find out in this paranormally sweet 16th installment in the Manhattan Mystery Series.Buy Wicked or Treat! and start solving your next mystery today!Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery SeriesEach book in the series is a stand-alone story, but your enjoyment of each story will be increased if you read them all.*Book 1-Wicked for Hire*Book 2-W is for Wicked*Book 3-Wicked Little Secret*Book 4-Wicked of the Christmas Past*Book 5-Sweet Wicked of Mine*Book 6-Wicked and Haunted*Book 7-Wicked, Manor, and Murder*Book 8-Wickedly Ever After*Book 9-Speak of the Wicked*Book 10-Wicked ... [Read More]

Embrace your inner cowgirl and join Woody's Round-up in this cute officially licensed Toy Story Jessie Classic Adult Halloween Costume. Made of 100 percent polyester, the jumpsuit features Jesse's signature cow print design with yellow cuffs on the long sleeves. An elastic waistband and Velcro closures down the back help create a snug fit. Two buttons and a faux belt buckle with a red cowgirl hat complete the adorable outfit. This Toy Story Halloween costume is available in women's sizes

Men will follow you across the seven seas when they see you in the Pirate Vixen costume. This seductive outfit includes a dress with asymmetric skirt, waist sash and head sash. The bodice features crossbone accents, strap with bone images and off-the-shoulder

The police may apprehend you but not for stealing when you wear our Cat Burglar costume accessories. This stylish and sexy kit features a shiny black hat with attached cat ears. Accentuate the cap with the included black eye mask and, for a finishing touch, attach the tail to your pants and carry around the prop money