In My Mother’s Closet brings the personal stories of forty-three very different women and explores the unique relationship between mothers and daughters. Writer Erica Jong, TV journalist Lesley Stahl and actresses Claire Bloom and Carrie Fisher, among others, travel back in time to “reminisce about their mothers’ closets where they tried on clothes, jewellery and shoes, and imagined the world they would one day enter.”

Jeannette Montgomery Barron began photographing her mother’s clothes and accessories to trigger her fading memories. Often the pictures were taken against backgrounds that had as much personal relevance as the garments themselves. And even as the Alzheimer’s progressed Eleanor could still recall when and where she wore her clothing. When Ellie passed away these images became not only an ode to her refined taste and vivacious personality, but meaningful and evocative still lifes in which she continues to live on.

People have been submitting vintage snapshots of their mothers to Piper Weiss since early 2009. The author publishes them on her blog of the same name in homage to fashionable mums from across the globe. Her first book features two hundred colour photographs of mums sporting the styles of the times with pizzazz – pixie cuts, glamorous updos, hot pants, jumpsuits, mod frocks and retro accessories galore. Each photo comes with a personal anecdote; proof that our mums often led quite eventful and adventurous lives, and very stylish ones at that.

There are no must-haves lists or dos and don’ts in this style guide/lookbook. Instead author Amanda Brooks offers practical tips to spark creativity and find your own unique sense of style. From exploring your style history and exposing yourself to all kinds of fashion, to dressing with an open mind and embracing the fact that style is not stagnant and making mistakes is okay. In six chapters full of photo inspiration she analyzes six different styles – Classic, Bohemian, Minimal, High Fashion, Street and Eclectic, explaining along the way how to make each look your own. Then, in the Shopping section, discover what to snap up and what to leave at the store no matter if you’re shopping Basics, Cheap Chic, Designer or Vintage.

How to use unique vintage items to make a modern fashion statement? Where to find one of a kind period pieces? What is a fair price to pay? Author and owner of Incogneeto boutique, Stacy LoAlbo, answers all these questions and more in her first book – a style guide that includes a history of fashion accessories. With more than 1000 colour photographs, personal stories, and chapters on hats, handbags, jewellery, shoes, compacts and carryalls, and vintage accessories for men.