Arab Women: Between Defiance and Restraint (Paperback)

Have your say

From our blog

• Taking fashion cues from history

  Have you ever walked through a museum and seen a piece of ancient jewelry among the Roman or tribal artifacts that you badly wish you could wear? This seems to be a regular occurrence for me. There are just so many stunning pieces of jewelry that have survived the ages and would be very wearable even today. Some pieces that give a nod to ancient times that I have found in my recent wanders of the ...

  Read more »

• How to buy a brooch

  Brooches are fun fashion accessories and are steeped in rich history. They can make a statement, show what’s important to you, or serve as your personal good luck charm. Once associated with the past, they are now back in style, especially since First Lady Michelle Obama has been spotted sporting them. They come in prices ranges to fit every budget, from costume jewelry to serious bling. If ...

  Read more »