Brenda Kinsel is a well-known fashion and image consultant who wants “women to see themselves as a beautiful work of art”. In this step-by-step guide with colour illustrations throughout she not only provides practical strategies for how to shop, accentuate your assets, streamline your closet, but also addresses the emotional issues behind style and wardrobe choices and helps you discover who you are and how to express your individuality through your clothes.

A book for anyone who missed or wants to revisit the recent exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Savage Beauty is a tribute to the late and extremely talented Alexander McQueen, his extraordinary craftsmanship, his complex ideas and the intricate detailing of his work. The photographs are accompanied by comments from the designer himself and the book covers his career from the start of his fledgling label to his time as creative director at Givenchy and the evolution of his own world-renowned London house.

This unauthorized biography paints a vivid picture of Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld, their rise to fame and their ongoing rivalry. Besides getting an insight into the creative process of two of the biggest names in the industry, it provides background info on how Paris became the fashion capital after World War II, the shift from haute couture to ready-to-wear, and a look behind the scenes of these extravagant decades.

Bump It Up aims to be a practical, tongue-in-cheek style guide that helps expecting Mums to look and feel fab and confident through all four trimesters. Creative tips and tricks on everything from putting together maternity ensembles within your budget to statement accessories and layering for all occasions are interspersed with colourful sketches by fashion designers like Diane von Furstenberg and Donna Karan.

From her days on the campaign trail to official functions at the White House, from designer gowns to more budget-friendly outfits, this book examines how Michelle Obama’s personal style and image have evolved and how she became a fashion icon and role model. The author also looks at other first ladies throughout history to see in which ways they reflected women’s roles during their years in the White House. With two hundred colour photographs and designers’ sketches of Mrs. Obama’s wardrobe.