"I would rather lose a good earring than be caught without makeup."-Lana Turner

AAANND this is a post for all of you who like books that you don't have to read.

Or if you just like books in general.

And especially for those of you who like fashion.

Vintage fashion,to be precise.

FASHION:The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute
A History from the 18th to the 20th Century

That's right.
708 pages of fashion.
Pictures of actual outfits,ranging from 1580 to 1999.
We're talking dresses,fans,purses,jewelry,shoes,coats,corsets.
It's all in there.Everything.

The book is separated into four sections (18th Century,19th Century,and 20th Century parts 1 and 2) that begin with short and sweet write-ups on fashion trends and history for the corresponding section.
For the most part,it's just high quality pictures of these authentic,beautiful,and fascinating pieces of clothing.
Very entertaining,whether you read the write-ups or not.
I found my copy on sale at Barnes and Noble.

If you're interested in getting a copy,visit your local Barnes and Noble,or else visit their website and look it up:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

If you're interested in learning more about the Kyoto Fashion Institute,or want to check out their Digital Archives,just follow the link:
http://www.kci.or.jp/index.html?lang=eng