Inspiration: Profiles of Black Women Changing Our World
CRYSTAL MCCARY AND NATHAN HALE WILLIAMS
At the weariest of life, adversity makes me question why the hint of melanin in my skin is treated like it’s melanoma. Oddly enough, the same breastmilk was always pure and worthy of consumption by all. Nevertheless, as much as we hope for the complexion barrier to dissipate the more I realize people will never let this inconsequential factor expire. This draws attention my Inspiration book of black women changing our world. To see women of melanin achieve greatness ignite my musing to be great.
Fast Forward Fashion: Where Fashion Defies Function
NATHALIE GROLIMUND
I will have to admit, there is something about an oversized book with fashion images. It’s clearly the industry standard! This is my ideal book for creative inspiration. I would like to call it my fashion art book, but it’s a realm of high end designer fashions ripping the runway and couture photo shoots. It fosters in intricate detailing for aspiring designers wanting more in their design aesthetic.
9 Heads: A Guide to Drawing Fashion
NANCY RIEGELMAN
As much as I hate drawing (oxymoron) the more I realize it is required for some of my clients. In my veiled spare time, I find myself glaring through the pages. I will one day, sketch just as fast as I can construct a garment. Ha! Time for a cigarette break…joke kidding I don’t smoke. Maybe I’m slightly anal in my expectations of my sketches.
The Art of Being You
GIANNI VERSACE
As a child Gianni Versace was my sole inspiration for wanting to be a designer. You will find a picture of Gianni on my shelf in my design space. I love it when the true fashionistas acknowledge him. That’s when I know they are just as passionate as I am about fashion. He is my glass of nostalgia topped off by stuffed olives with blue cheese.
A to Z of Style
AMY DE LA HAYE
This is a handy go to book for style terms. What cultivated my findings to obtain this book was reading the quotes from industry professionals. For example, ‘Garments of striking transparency were worn in 1912 and known as X-ray dresses.’ Paul Nystrom, writer on the fashion industry, 1928
Boss Women Pray
KACHELLE KELLY
While embracing a women’s empowerment seminar I had the pleasure of engaging with the author. This book provides a comprehensive prayer guide for entrepreneurs and women leadership. #girlpower #spiritualpower #IamABOUTthisLIFE
How Full Is Your Bucket?
TOM RATH AND DONALD O. CLIFTON
This is a good read in filtering and increasing your surroundings. It allows you to evaluate your networking system. Do you find yourself emptying your bucket or filling your bucket while networking?
FASHION DESIGN DIRECTORY
MARNIE FOGG FOREWARD BY JONATH SAUNDERS
This is the ‘Who’s who and who’s doing what’ in the fashion design industry. It consists of 125 most influential players in the industry…If you’re a fashion designer should this be on your table? Hmmm…I’ll carry on…
#GIRLBOSS
SOPHIA AMORUSO
From thrifting on EBay to selling on NastyGal.com, #GIRLBOSS recounts an interesting story of fast fashion as we know it today. You can also catch the story on Netflix. But, of course we all know…The book is always better. This book provides a good perspective about selling online with a hosting website and how it can affect your business. Great insight to the unknowns.
The Little Black Book of Style
NINA GARCIA
This is another simplistic approach to developing style. It provides simple tricks to convert a basic wardrobe to acquiring the key essentials to look fashion forward. If your slightly confused to how to dress your shape, Nina helps to empower your closet to look your best. When you know your body to learn to love your body.
