10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FRUMPINESS»
Discover the use of
frumpiness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
frumpiness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Impetuous (Mills & Boon M&B)
Grade school teacher Carlie McDaniels trades in her frumpiness for the look of an exotic harem girl, at least for one costume party.
2
Don't Make Me Come Up There!: Quiet Moments for Busy Moms
Nothing could have snapped me out of frumpiness except a moment likethat:
oneof pure love. I'm the only mother he's had, so thankfully, the comparisons are
few. But I'm the mother my children aresupposed tohave. They love me inall my ...
3
Decades: A Century of Fashion
He is an expert at taking the finest clothing from the past and giving it a second life - and this is what Decades is all about. You won't find any frumpiness in this story of twentieth century style and innovation.
4
The Secret Shopper's Revenge
New mum Emily wants revenge on the stick-thin assistants who laugh at her post-baby tummy and post-baby budget.
5
Frumpy to Foxy in 15 Minutes Flat
Provides advice on how to look stylish in every social situation with tips on the best use of makeup, hair styles, and clothing, with before and after pictures.
Elycia Rubin, Rita Mauceri, 2005
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Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible: The Fascinating History of ...
It kicked off an era in which the sweater was identified with frumpiness and
practicality. Also, with gentleness: according to CNN, many of the cardigans worn
by the wonderful Mr. Rogers on his children's program were hand knit by his
mother.
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Working the Skies: The Fast-paced, Disorienting World of the ...
... out just who symbolizes that frumpiness in the cabin.46 According to one Delta
flight attendant in her late forties (hardly “old” in societal terms these days), those
new Kate Spade uniforms at Song only come in “small sizes.” She had got the ...
(1) A bookish woman known for her frumpiness and her reading glasses decides
in a moment of crisis to take a sea voyage. On shipboard she meets a lonely
husband of an invalid wife. Without revealing her real name or circumstances she
...
... is an apartment rather than a single-family house, as if to emphasize that the
main characters have not achieved that central American dream of home
ownership) and the relative plainness or even frumpiness or coarseness of the
actors.
10
Shopping: Christian Explorations of Daily Living
Hair and makeup are included, and male contributors are also featured on the
show. Many of these individuals tell painful stories of weight gain, deaths in the
family, or just being over-extended in life as the reasons behind their “frumpiness.
Michelle A. Gonzalez, 2010
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FRUMPINESS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
frumpiness is used in the context of the following news items.
FT Opening Quote – M&S clothes sales still threadbare
As usual, journalists will wring their hands over the purported frumpiness of the clothing range. However, Mr Bolland, whose revised pay ... «FT Alphaville, Jul 15»
Ask the Expert: How should I wear monochromatic looks?
But if you worry about veering into frumpiness, some guidelines might be helpful. If you're wearing a belt, bag and shoes, you'll look perfectly ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
Mission: Hilarious
Excited to finally be a real spy, she's a bit underwhelmed by the frumpiness of her bureau-issued disguises, and her customized gadgets ... «Liberty Tribune, Jul 15»
Northern light... Jen Kelly, designer for princesses and presidents
Jen's flirty little dresses for the female cast were fun and fabulous and, along with edgy costumes for the male dancers, banished the frumpiness ... «Irish Independent, Jun 15»
David Willey offers new angle of attack for England
... self-respecting one-day international team, and the lack of one has been seen as symptomatic of England's frumpiness in coloured clothing. «The Times, Jun 15»
Stand and shake your booty while reading this
... is associated with higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, depression, muscle and joint problems—and significant frumpiness. «Trinidad Guardian, Jun 15»
2016 Audi S7 up on power, and just about everything else
The gracefully curved roofline lacks the frumpiness of a typical sedan, while that rear hatch contributes to cargo practicality. Accentuating the ... «CNET, Jun 15»
The new rules for dressing up (No 1 — forget the hat)
There are simple ways to avoid frumpiness, says Anna Murphy. Occasion wear. There's a whiff of the Hyacinth Bucket even about the ... «The Times, May 15»
Gisele Wears Overalls For 'W' Korea Cover & Nails Multiple …
... denim coveralls is certainly casual, but then she added layers of necklaces and gobs of bracelets to make it “glamsual” and to avoid any sort of frumpiness. «Bustle, May 15»
The Audience review – Kristin Scott Thomas gets regal
Beauties who have proved that maturity does not have to mean frumpiness (is there a male equivalent for this word?), they are startling when ... «The Guardian, May 15»
