Your Fashion Dream Plan

If you dream a career in fashion, this is the book for you. Giada Graziano has coached and mentored thousands of fashion enthusiasts over the past years helping them with the tools and confidence they need to break into the fashion industry. Listed in the Forbes Under 30 list for empowering the future generation of the fashion industry through the first fashion career platform Glam Observer of which she's the founder and CEO, Giada's mission has been to make the fashion industry accessible to anyone. Stop believing all the misconceptions related to the fashion industry. You deserve a place in fashion whatever you studied and even if you have no experience and zero connections yet. This is your career manual to become the fashion industry professional (stylist, buyer, editor, designer, merchandiser, publicist...) you are meant to be. Giada identifies the misconceptions to let go of, the habits to adopt, the mindsets and the strategies to use on the path to confidence, and believing in yourself to finally get the fashion job you want. Hope is not a strategy. With this book, you won't learn the strategies and apply them hoping they will work. With this book, you'll turn your fashion dream into a fashion goal, with actionable steps to take to turn it into reality (and with no stress).

If you dream a career in fashion, this is the book for you. Giada Graziano has coached and mentored thousands of fashion enthusiasts over the past years helping them with the tools and confidence they need to break into the fashion industry. Listed in the Forbes Under 30 list for empowering the future generation of the fashion industry through the first fashion career platform Glam Observer of which she's the founder and CEO, Giada's mission has been to make the fashion industry accessible to anyone. Stop believing all the misconceptions related to the fashion industry. You deserve a place in fashion whatever you studied and even if you have no experience and zero connections yet. This is your career manual to become the fashion industry professional (stylist, buyer, editor, designer, merchandiser, publicist...) you are meant to be. Giada identifies the misconceptions to let go of, the habits to adopt, and the strategies to use on the path to confidence, and believing in yourself to finally get the fashion job you want. Hope is not a strategy. With this book, you won't learn the strategies and apply them hoping they will work. With this book, you'll turn your fashion dream into a fashion goal, with actionable steps to take to turn it into reality (and with no stress).

The complete guide to the fashion industry, featuring interviews with top designers who explain the intricacies of the world of fashion design Anyone who has ever tried to launch a fashion design career knows how grueling it can be. The fashion industry is a highly prominent field, yielding a competitive environment that is greatly guarded, secretive, and difficult to infiltrate. Becoming a Fashion Designer provides all the information, resources, and tools you need to help you navigate these obstacles and successfully launch a career in fashion design. Of the various job opportunities available in the fashion industry, the career path of a fashion designer consistently ranks as the most popular position in the field, making the competition even greater. The book pays special attention to this and demonstrates several ways in which an aspiring fashion designer can stand out from the competition. A dynamic and comprehensive career guide, this book imparts insider tips from top fashion designers and executives based around the world. Expert advice includes an introduction to a career in fashion design, educational requirements, career opportunities, the design process, portfolio creation, preparation for getting hired, steps to start and run one's own fashion design business, as well as a forecast of the future of the fashion industry. Features original interviews from top designers and high-profile fashion executives, including Ralph Rucci, Reem Acra, Peter Som, Anna Sui, Nanette Lepore, Kay Unger, Stuart Weitzman, Dennis Basso, Randolph Duke, Zang Toi, Pamella Roland, Robert Verdi and Daymond John Includes cases in point and insider tips throughout Includes illustrations, drawings, sketches, and photographs demonstrating various aspects of working in fashion design, with special contributions from renowned illustrator, Izak Zenou and legendary fashion photographer, Nigel Barker Offers in-depth resources to assist you on your journey to becoming a fashion designer Whether a student, recent college graduate, industry professional or career changer, you'll learn everything you need to know to successfully develop a fashion design career.

A Great Big World Is Waiting for You Out There—Go Find It! Have you been putting off that trip of a lifetime hoping for a special someone to accompany you? Do you find yourself getting bored with the same old girls’ weekends? Are you hesitant to step out of your comfort zone, plan a solo vacation, pack your bags, and just go? From pastries in Vienna to becoming a tourist in your own town and all points in between, this travel memoir and guidebook will inspire you to seek romance and adventure on your own terms. You will also get practical advice on how to stay safe while traveling single, create a budget, prepare and pack efficiently, and much more. Chapter by chapter, you’ll encounter creative ideas for excursions as well as historical insights into some of the most fascinating destinations around the globe, smart tips for savvy sojourning, and journal jumpstarts to encourage deeper reflection. Grab with both hands the confidence you need to embrace new experiences both home and abroad. You deserve the chance to discover the joy of being your own best company—this book will show you how!

The road to launching a successful business can be long and confusing. Where do you start? Should you rent office space or work out of your garage? Should you register as a for-profit or a nonprofit business? How should you handle legal issues that come up? What does it mean to be a "Christian" entrepreneur anyway? Drawing from his work as a legal expert and business coach, Brock Shinen combines practical wisdom and a biblical worldview to help Christians turn their dreams and passions into viable businesses. This easy-to-use guide includes self-assessment tools that will walk you through four stages of starting and running a business: Assess and clarify your dreams Turn those dreams into an actionable plan Implement and execute your vision Grow your business while keeping your faith and character at the center Be inspired and encouraged as The Christian Entrepreneur helps you through every stage of your journey.

Reveals how the creative genius behind the hit style platform @WeWoreWhat became one of the most recognizable names in fashion by trusting her gut, knowing when to take risks, and fighting to get what she wants in life.

DREAMS - How to have them. PLANS - How to make them. GOALS - How to reach them. Is there a vision burning in your heart that you can't seem to shake? Do you want to make a positive mark on the world around you? Can you see yourself accomplishing great things in your future? Maybe you have a dream but you're afraid to verbalize it or even pray about it because it appears impossible. Let Ken Gaub show you how to plan for the future and set goals that will make your dreams happen. Discover practical ways to turn your dreams into reality, make your plans succeed, and set goals and achieve them. Would you like to do something great for God, something that will make a difference? This practical book will help you not just to think it, but to think it and make it happen.

If you've ever dreamed of working at Vogue, photographing supermodels, or outfitting celebrities, In Fashion will equip you with everything you need to know to get an “in” into fashion. Former beauty and fashion news director of Harper's Bazaar and editor in chief of Seventeen, Annemarie Iverson—the outsider’s insider—knows just how to get noticed and stay on top. In Fashion is packed with her insightful tips, along with advice from leaders at Michael Kors, Bergdorf Goodman, Condé Nast, and more. Straightforward, honest, and insightful, Iverson has put together a book that will help you determine your best fashion career fit will providing a bird’s eye view into the most elite fashion companies. Along the way, you’ll learn what school may be best for you, as well as how to write a chic resume, handle the pressures of a fast-paced environment, hone your skills to make you a success in your ideal job, and more. The most comprehensive guide available for a notoriously competitive industry, In Fashion exposes all of its seams, with plenty of details on what it's like to work at dozens of of elite and cutting-edge companies. Whether you're just getting started or are considering a career switch, In Fashion offers all the resources you need to land your dream job in fashion.