http://www.betterworldbooks.com/product-id-0977753174.aspx?afid=37From their vibrant offices in Harlem, New York City, fashion designers and entrepreneurs Carmia Marshall and Carmen Webber (the Sistahs of Harlem) are taking fashion to a fresh new level. The Sistahs? groundbreaking mix of urban style and modern haute couture is gorgeous and distinctive; it has already earned praise from publications including YM, Essence, Jane, Seventeen, Time Out New York, and Ebony. Carmia and Carmen are poised to bring Harlem?s rich culture and bold style into the forefront of fashion design, and their first book embodies their creative, D.I.Y. sense of style. T-SHIRT MAKEOVERS takes the most basic street-style staple?the T-shirt?and shows us how to turn it into haute couture. The possibilities for a basic shirt are amazingly varied, and the Sistahs outline the steps for each creation: an intricate tank top, a kimono-style blouse, an asymmetrical dress, a ruffled top. Carmen and Carmia provide insights into body types, color use and personal style, inspiring readers to use their own fashion instincts to personalize their creations. With full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions, everyone?from beginners to experts?can find projects to suit their skills. Some blouses and dresses are complex and challenging; others are so quick and simple, you don?t even need a sewing machine. With such endless possibilities, T-SHIRT MAKEOVERS has wide appeal. Any young woman with an interest in high fashion, hip hop, or pop culture will find something inspiring here; any girl who values individuality, creativity, resourcefulness, or fiscal responsibility will love this opportunity to put her skills to work. The Sistahs of Harlem are known for their ability to incorporate various cultural influences into their work, and the styles on these pages take cues from the most unexpected places: the streets of Harlem, the bright lights of Tokyo, and the beaches of Cuba, to name a few. Each creation featured here has a rich background and personality, taking fashion beyond simple aesthetics and infusing it with meaning. With the Sistahs? help, readers will see their old T-shirts spring to new life though their own hands.http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31YA99C2FDL._SL75_.jpghttp://www.betterworldbooks.com/product-id-0977753174.aspx?afid=37en-usdnewman@betterworldbooks.comhttp://www.betterworldbooks.com/product-id-0977753174.aspx?afid=37BRAND NEW. Over 1.5 million happy customers. 100% money-back guarantee. Make your purchase count: support Better World Books' worldwide literacy partners.Fashion DesignNov 21 2009 2:28AMhttp://www.betterworldbooks.com/product-id-0977753174.aspx?afid=37