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Flight of fancy
9. restraint = the ability to control or moderate one's impulses, passions, etc.
10. rarity = a rare person or thing, esp. something interesting or valued because it is uncommon
By any measure
To bring buzz around
13. to turn away orders – отклонять заказы
To earn sb enormous respect
15. to go under – терпеть неудачу (в делах), разоряться
16. recession = a temporary depression in economic activity or prosperity
17. tacky = 1) shabby or shoddy; 2) ostentatious and vulgar; 3) (of a person) dowdy; seedy
18. trite = clichéd, banal
19. to go downhill = to decline; deteriorate
20. perspective = viewpoint
21. to enamour – to inspire with love; captivate; charm
22. sit-in – сидячая забастовка
23. fortuitously = by chance
24. to mess about = to occupy oneself trivially
25. tank top – a sleeveless upper garment with wide shoulder straps and a low neck, usually worn over a shirt, blouse, or jumper
Charcoal suit
27. bomber jacket – куртка "пилот" = a short jacket finishing at the waist with an elasticated band, usually having a zip front and cuff ed sleeves
28. knowledgeable = intelligent
29. sophisticated = having refined or cultured tastes and habits
30. assertive = 1) confident and direct in claiming one's rights or putting forward one's views; 2) given to making assertions or bold demands; dogmatic or aggressive
Charismatic
32. approachable = friendly
33. unpretentious – скромный, простой, без претензий, modest, not making claim to distinction or importance undeservedly
34. indecisive = irresolute
35. untrustworthy = not worthy of being trusted
36. distant = remote in manner; aloof
37. impish = mischievous
38. stuffy = dull
Ill-disciplined
Shaving foam
Hair trimmer
Nail scissors
43. comb = a toothed device of metal, plastic, wood, etc., used for disentangling or arranging hair
Styling mousse
Nail file
46. blusher = a cosmetic applied to the face to imbue it with a rosy colour
47. moisturiser – увлажняющий крем
Polish remover
Eye liner
Lip gloss
51. tweezers = a small pincer-like instrument for handling small objects, plucking out hairs, etc.
52. sideburns = a man's whiskers grown down either side of the face in front of the ears
53. moustache = the unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip, and sometimes down the sides of the mouth
Facial hair
55. dinnerjacket = tuxedo (tux) = a man's semiformal evening jacket without tails, usually black with a silk facing over the collar and lapels
56. bow tie = a man's tie tied in a bow, now chiefly in plain black for formal evening wear
Ball gown
After-shave lotion
Nail polish
Eye shadow
Lipstick
hairdresser
63. waistcoat = a man's sleeveless waistlength garment worn under a suit jacket, usually buttoning up the front
64. sandals = light shoes consisting of a sole held on the foot by thongs, straps, etc.
65. wellingtons – веллингтоны, резиновые сапоги
66. collar = the part of a garment around the neck and shoulders, often detachable or folded over
67. cuff = he part of a sleeve nearest the hand, sometimes turned back and decorative
68. shoelace = a cord or lace for fastening shoes
69. razor = a sharp implement used esp. by men for shaving the face
70. foundation = a cosmetic in cream or cake form used as a base for make-up
71. stockings = a pair of close-fitting garments made of knitted yarn to cover the foot and part or all of the leg; socks
72. sweater = a garment made of knitted or crocheted material covering the upper part of the body, esp. a heavy one worn for warmth
73. woolly jumper = a knitted or crocheted wooly garment covering the upper part of the body
74. blouse; sweatshirt
75. necklace = a chain, band, or cord, often bearing beads, pearls, jewels, etc., worn around the neck as an ornament, esp. by women; earring (=an ornament for the ear, usually clipped onto the lobe or fastened through a hole pierced in the lobe), bracelet (= an ornamental chain worn around the arm or wrist)
76. dungarees = a casual denim (джинсовая ткань) garment (одежда, attire, outfit) consisting of trousers with a bib attached, usually worn by women or children
77. hipsters = trousers cut so that the top encircles the hips
78. stilettos = very high-heeled shoes
79. kilt = a knee-length pleated (складчатый) skirt
80. hanger = a curved piece of wood, wire, plastic, etc., fitted with a hook and used to hang up clothes
81. to lick one’s lips = to anticipate or recall something with glee or relish
82. to hold one’s breath = to wait expectantly or anxiously
83. to drum one’s fingers
84. to shrug one’s shoulders
85. to wrinkle one’s nose
86. to purse one’s lips
87. to clench one’s fists
88. to raise one’s brow
89. to shake/nod (in assent) one’s head
90. to twist one’s hair
91. evening wear – вечернее платье, одежда для торжественных случаев
92. cosmetic surgery = surgery performed to improve the appearance, rather than for medical reasons
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