The timetraveling fashionista at the palace of marie antoinette book. Turetskys attention to detail and the description of clothing was spot on. The timetraveling fashionista series by bianca turetsky is a series of ya novels about a yearold girl who learns history lessons by traveling in time. The timetraveling fashionista book trailer on vimeo. The story is about 12 year old, louise who is obsessed with the fashions of past decades. I am looking forward to a sequel to the timetraveling fashionista with another time traveling adventure. At christmas time i was scouring the internet for fashion books for tweens in hope to inspire my stepdaughter who is 10 to embrace fashion.
Limited to the first 30 4th and 5th graders who respond read. The timetraveling fashionista and cleopatra, queen of the nile hardcover. After graduating from tufts university, bianca began working for artistfilmmaker julian schnabel. Slipping on an exquisite robins egg blue gown during another visit to the mysterious traveling fashionista vintage sale, louise finds herself back in time once again, swept up in the glory of palace life, fancy parties, and enormous hair as a member of the court of. This is the timetraveling fashionista book trailer by bianca turetsky on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. North stratfield school apr thursday, november 3, 2011 6. The timetraveling fashionista at the palace of marie antoinette bianca turetsky.
From the publisher the time traveling fashionista had me under its spell from the first page. This is bianca turetskys first published book, which is illustrated by sundra suy. When louise lambert tries on a lavender grecian gown during a visit to the mysterious traveling fashionista vintage sale, she feels a familiar tug and falls back in time, arriving at the dusty base of an enormous pyramid. The timetraveling fashionista on board the titanic. Sandra suy twelveyearold louise lambert accepts an invitation to a private sale of vintage clothing but upon donning an evening gown, she finds herself in 1912 aboard the titanic as the gowns original owner. Book 2 of 3 in the timetraveling fashionista series. The time traveling fashionista on board the titanic book. This event requires registration, which will go live here at 3pm on april 6th. The timetraveling fashionista is the first book in a new series, and i definitely enjoyed it enough that i plan on reading the next novel it will be available in april 2012. The timetraveling fashionista is an adorable, quick read when you are in the mood for something light and fluffy. The timetraveling fashionista on board the titanic, the timetraveling fashionista at the. The excitement of louise traveling through time because of her love for vintage clothes, creates the sense of adventure that most people only dream about. The pictures are amazing for fashion lovers, and really gives you a.
Arent we getting into antique by the time we hit the french revolution. Full the timetraveling fashionista book series by bianca. The timetraveling fashionista at the palace of marie antoinette by. The timetraveling fashionista and cleopatra, queen of the nile by bianca turetsky was a great edition to the timetraveling fashionista series.
I am looking forward to a sequel to the timetraveling fashionista with another timetraveling adventure. The illustrator enhances the story with wonderful sketches throughout louise lamberts adventures. To learn more about this series and the author and to shop and play, visit the timetraveling fashionista. Time traveling into the body of someone aboard the illfated titanic would be quite terrifying despite the excitement of a firsthand account. When louise lambert receives a mysterious invitation in the mail to a traveling vintage sale, her. The book is a real pageturner and was difficult to put down until finished. Bianca turetskys new middle grade novel, the timetraveling fashionista, is a such an adorable read that combines the perfect mix of fantasy and historical fiction. In between school and swim practice, she scours vintage shops and secondhand stores and teaches herself about fashion.
She knows that she has never been to these woods before. Dreamy and imaginative, the timetraveling fashionistafeatures thirty fullcolor fashion illustrations to show gorgeous dresses and styles throughout history. Website for the timetraveling fashionista and cleopatra, queen of the nile view the website share images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. The timetraveling fashionista is bianca turetskys first novel. Turetsky wrote a second book, the timetraveling fashionista at the palace of marie antionette, which also has a similar image, but in blue. The unforgotten coat by frank cottrell boyce interview with bianca turetsky, author of the timetraveling fashionista. When i first heard about the time traveling fashionista, my first thought was, how smart could this girl be if she didnt know she was on the titantic. It was a little bit too much about fashion at times for my taste, i am certainly not a fashion savant by any means. Its the story of louise, a 12 year old girl from connecticut. The timetraveling fashionista at the palace of marie antoinette paperback. The timetraveling fashionista book 1 thanks for sharing.
Bianca turetsky is the author of the time traveling fashionista on board the titanic 3. The timetraveling fashionista historical novel society. The time traveling fashionista had me under its spell from the first page. If your into fashion then this is the book for you. The timetraveling fashionista and cleopatra, queen of the nile. The timetraveling fashionista on board the titanic by. The timetraveling fashionista at the palace of marie. Debut author bianca turetsky has begun an amazing new series. Bianca turetskys the timetraveling fashionista is a nice change from the usual young adult novels of vampires, zombies, and strifefilled future worlds.
This is book number 2 in the the timetraveling fashionista series. The timetraveling fashionista by bianca turetsky, new york, ny. The timetraveling fashionista, by bianca turetsky, for. Bianca turetsky twelveyearold louise lambert accepts an invitation to a private sale of vintage clothing but upon donning an evening gown, she finds herself in 1912 aboard the titanic as the gowns original owner. Theres a new time traveling fashionista book coming out in december. Im not exactly sure how the series will work im assuming that there will be another dress that allows a character to timetravel, but after that, i havent a clue. The time traveling fashionista wasnt really on my radar until i received it in a box of books from another awesome blogger, but as soon as i saw the gorgeous illustrations inside i knew that i would have to read it. Twelve year old louise lambert is a fashionista with a flare for vintage. If its more recent than 20 years, its not vintage yet. Set between the dismantling of the berlin wall and the 2008 financial crisis, transition centers on a shadowy organization called the concern, and how the workings of this organization affect the lives of the. Besides that fashion aspect though this was an intriguing historical fiction read. The time traveling fashionista at the palace of marie antoinette. That trip left her hungry for more fashionable time travel.
The book contains 25 gorgeous, fullcolor fashion illustrations to further capture the essence of the story. This is book number 1 in the the timetraveling fashionista series. I had some serious doubts if this could be pulled off. The timetraveling fashionista on board the titanic time. The timetraveling fashionista on board the titanic book. Heres how to come up with a great idea for a novel and series. Bianca turetsky author of the timetraveling fashionista.
Join bianca turetsky, author of the timetraveling fashionista, for a reading and signing filled with fabulous fun and fashion. The timetraveling fashionista ebook by bianca turetsky. This time, at the traveling fashionista vintage sale, louise selects an 18th century french gown and finds herself a member of marie antoinettes court. Plus, the pencil sketches of gowns throughout the book give it a very readingyourawesomebestfriendsdiary feel. Interview with bianca turetsky, author of the time. All the timetraveling fashionista books in order toppsta. The timetraveling fashionista, by bianca turetsky, for timeslip tuesday im envious of those who write their blog posts well in advance. She loves vintage clothing, even though her mother, her best friend and the kids at school dont get her interest in old used clothing. Suddenly onboard a luxurious cruise ship a hundred years ago, louise relishes the glamorous life of this opulent era and slips into a life of secrets, drama, and decadence. Bianca turetsky last sent her time traveling protagonist, louise lambert, to the titanic via a gorgeous vintage evening dress.
A sort of timetraveling starcrossed lovers tale, susan prices sterkarm handshake introduces you to protagonist andrea mitchell, a young anthropologist whos been sent from 21stcentury great britain to 16thcentury scotland to deal with the sterkarms, a primitive tribe standing in the way of her corporations access to scotlands unlimited and untouched natural resources. The timetraveling fashionista at the palace of marie antoinette. The timetraveling fashionista and cleopatra, queen of the nile walk, talk, and dress like an egyptian. These novels are highly recommended for young teens. A time travel book that operates sideways in time, transition deals with parallel worlds and is a variation on the time police theme. Presentday connecticut finds vintageclothesloving seventhgrader louise lambert desperate to find a dress for her upcoming formal dance.
When she gets an exclusive invitation to attend the traveling fashionista vintage sale, she is overjoyed and completely within her element. Uncomfortable with her body and braces, seventhgrader louise lambert spends her time sketching outfits and daydreaming about the day when shell be glamorous. The timetraveling fashionista series by bianca turetsky. The timetraveling fashionista and cleopatra, queen of the. Joanna philbin, author of the daughters series show more. Timetraveling fashionista an unlikely story bookstore.
The timetraveling fashionista on board the titanic paperback. A series by bianca turetsky the timetraveling fashionista. The timetraveling fashionista by bianca turetsky posts facebook. The books, perfect for kids aged 8 to 12, follows the adventures of louise lambert as she shops at the traveling fashionista vintage sale and is transported to different spots in history. Book 1 of 3 in the timetraveling fashionista series. The timetraveling fashionista is a wonderful young adult ya book that will speak to ya readers, as well as adults, on many levels. It whisked me back in time to an era of impeccable manners, glamorous people, and of course, gorgeous clothes. The timetraveling fashionista will be available april 5th. The third novel in this series, the time traveling fashionista and cleopatra, queen of the nile is due out later this year. Ive read the first book, where louise lou was transported to the titanic the exact day where it hit that iceberg, all because she tried on a dress from that time period. If you are like louise and a fan of fashion, you will enjoy this book.
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