This book cover was what I styled for my new year look. A clean no fuss look, unlike this book. I stuck to the green colour palette with this duo chrome dress that was another Boxing Day steal! I loved the spaghetti straps and low-back that made it simple yet classy. I chose to pairContinue reading “‘The Girl On The Train’ by Paula Hawkins”
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‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott. Fitzgerald
No self-respecting bookshelf is complete without some Fitzgerald in it so of course I styled one of these beautiful new hardback editions published by Penguin to mark the 70th anniversary of the prolific American writer’s death. One of his best loved works made even more popular with the movie, ‘The Great Gatsby’, is quintessential Fitzgerald.Continue reading “‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott. Fitzgerald”
2019: A Year In Book Covers and Fashion
2019 was a great year for books and fashion. I’ve complied my favourite book covers and fashion looks from the red carpet and runways last year and put them side by side so your eyes are in for a treat! You’ll find that a lot of styles, methods and colours were used in both mediums,Continue reading “2019: A Year In Book Covers and Fashion”
‘Ikigai’ The Japanese Secret To a Long and Happy Life
My next book cover that I’ll be styling is ‘Ikigai’ which is Japanese for ‘a reason to jump out of bed each morning’. Perfect for end of the year reflections, don’t you think? I went with a printed blouse and white treggings, accessorised with black boots and backpack. I know that we’re far away fromContinue reading “‘Ikigai’ The Japanese Secret To a Long and Happy Life”
‘#Girlboss’ by Sophia Amoruso
For my next look I picked the cover of Sophia Amoruso’s book #GIRLBOSS. A blend of pink and power is a combination I love so of course I had to style it! One of the staples of a power wardrobe for any woman is a jumpsuit. It works so well, I can’t stress the importanceContinue reading “‘#Girlboss’ by Sophia Amoruso”
‘I Love You Too Much’ by Alicia Drake
This week I’m styling the UK cover of Alicia Drake’s debut novel, ‘I Love You Too Much’, designed by Justine Anweiler. For a book set in Paris, how could I go with anything less than chic? So I chose a printed yellow blouse that matched the cover’s mellow yellow and basic black jeans with aContinue reading “‘I Love You Too Much’ by Alicia Drake”
‘Circe’ by Madeline Miller
Smoke & Gold My first look is inspired by Madeline Miller’s book Circe. The elements I decided to incorporate into my look is the black and the gold. Since the book was about Circe, a sorceress from Greek Mythology, I decided I’d include drapes into the look. Also, since it was Diwali I thought itContinue reading “‘Circe’ by Madeline Miller”
Looks By The Book 