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Hair today and through the ages
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 16/08/2014
» Hair can define a look, embellish an outfit, show status, tribe or culture. Each hairstyle says something about who we are and where we belong, writes Laurent Philippon in his tome on high-fashion hairstyles, Hair: Fashion And Fantasy.
Say it with flowers
Muse, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/08/2014
» When ex-ballet dancer Stephen Wicks proposed an idea of opening a flower shop to his also ex-ballet dancer friend Mark Welford as their pre-retirement plan, Wicks said all they needed were "some buckets, a cold tap and a pair of scissors".
Top hats
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/08/2014
» 'The hat sits caput mundi, or rather at the top of the physical body — the head — and is therefore the expressive symbol of the personality, which is to say of the absolute value of every person in his thoughts and sentiments alike," wrote Pier Pietro Brunelli, expert on fashion psychology, in the introduction of Hats And Caps: Designing Fashion Accessories by Gianni Pucci.
Good-looking and good for you
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/07/2014
» ‘Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or I am scrambling to get something together for a dinner party, I need a recipe that is quick, healthy, delicious and colourful,” writes Erin Gleeson in the introduction to The Forest Feast, her recently published vegetarian cookery book.
New bible for cafe society
Muse, Published on 02/08/2014
» The café culture in Bangkok is changing fast. As those who once queued round the block for their daily dose of Starbucks disperse in favour of one of the trendy independent coffee shops that have popped up around town, our morning caffeine fix has developed into somewhat of an art form, and Anette Moldvaer’s Coffee Obsession compiles everything a coffee artiste needs to know. Moldvaer’s offering brings new meaning to the term “coffee-table book”, covering, as it does, everything from the origins of the coffee bean to detailed instructions for making the perfect Mazagran (that’s a Portuguese iced coffee to you and me). Even if you haven’t grown out of a taste for venti non-fat dirty soy chai, Coffee Obsession will help you appreciate what Starbucks baristas go through when you order a beverage at that chain or — better yet — teach you how to make one from scratch.
Brilliant Brazil
Muse, Published on 28/06/2014
» With the world having descended into a football-mad frenzy, the spotlight has fallen firmly on Brazil. Thousands of diehard sports fans have flocked to this year’s World Cup destination and after putting down Brazil by Regis St Louis, you’ll probably want to join them.
The beautiful game
Muse, Published on 04/07/2014
» Football, claims Keir Radnedge, was “invented in England, perfected in Brazil”. In his latest book Brazil Futebol: Football To The Rhythm Of The Samba Beat, the British author and sports journalist argues that Brazil’s relationship with football is unrivalled, “other nations may be admired and respected for their football but the Beautiful Game is identified only with Brazil”.
Clothing kaleidoscope
Muse, Published on 12/07/2014
» Armani once said “the difference between style and fashion is quality”. This message is embodied in Todd Selby’s latest book Fashionable Selby, a magnificent collage featuring over 40 clothes designers and artisans who all care a great deal about what their work means and how it is made. For many, expressing individuality means being daring, unconventional and outrageous.
An infusion of glamour
Muse, Published on 23/05/2014
» Glamour does not necessarily mean the flashing of gold and diamonds or the wearing of expensive garments, but it does signify a measure of self-confidence in anyone who manages to exude this nebulous, much-valued trait.
Heaven-sent, homemade
Muse, Published on 31/05/2014
» If you are so fond of ice-cream that you are thinking of trying to make some of your own, this book is definitely for you. Originally published in Japan as Yasai To Kudamono Ta-Ppuri Happy Ice Cream 100! and translated into Thai by Duangjai Sampanprida, this beautifully illustrated volume was penned by a woman who studied Japanese literature in her home country and then went on to work for a firm of “interior coordinators” for a while before finally turning her great passion for this popular dessert into a money-earner, opening a shop called Ice Cream Kobo BOBOLi.