Scene-stealing Book Cart

Photos by I AM KOO for The Cut I eat up street-style shots from the international fashion weeks as much as the next person, but I have to say that in this series of MFW fashion winners posted on The Cut, that I am more intrigued by what's on the shelves behind them than by the admittedly fantastic style. 
As fabulous as Tiany Kiriloff and Giovanna Battaglia look, I feel like that humble Milanese book cart (!!!!) in the background steals the show for me. A perfectly chosen (if only by happenstance) backdrop which ultimately combines my two greatest loves - fashion and books. 

Reading in Style

I follow so many wonderfully inspirational blogs and tumblrs, I felt it high time to start recognizing a few of them -  I thought, who better to choose than fellow bibliophiles? Maybe not all of these ladies are true lovers of books, but I can't help but feel that these stylish ladies with their noses in books are kindred spirits of mine, so here are a few who've found their way into my inspiration folder.

Caroline de Maigret

A Parisian shot by The Selby. Can you get more simply chic than this? I think not. And check out her personal library! Amazing!

Alix

Okay, cheating a wee bit here. The lovely Alix is not really reading Nabokov's Lolita, but rather holding her Olympia le-Tan clutch. Either way, some fabulous accessorizing by one of the very first bloggers I ever started to follow.

Marianne of Esme and the Laneway is one of my favourites. Her pretty 50's inspired style and amazing hairstyling skills are always inspiring. And I have to love this cute shot of hers, reading a favourite book.

Kennedy

I loved this book and cat themed post from Kennedy Holmes. Such pretty shots and I love the vintage cat book, appropriately titled Cats Cats Cats Cats.... well, you can see what I mean. And how lovely is that hat? Seriously though.

Heather

Last but not least, Heather of Lily Voltaire, who was featured a while back on the Modcloth blog caught my eye with her adorably staged photo featuring a lovely vintage dress.

I'd love to start making this a regular feature, so if you email me a photo of yourself reading in a fabulous outfit like these ladies you may just find yourself included next time. Inspired? I hope so!

Want to see more chic reading ladies and book-inspired style? Check out my tumblr here.

 

Nose in a Book

I stumbled upon this old image of Anita from 101 Dalmations via my tumblr feed not too long ago, and it seemed the unlikely inspiration for what turns out to be a perfect (and pretty on trend) fall look. She's got the Gucci Fall 2011-esque hat, the ubiquitous "nerdy" glasses, chic blouse with a tied scarf - although a tie-neck blouse would do nicely too. Overall, she is looking fabulously librarian-chic to start with, and to top it off? Her nose in a book. Love.

Needless to say, this perfect librarian-inspired look (Disney or otherwise) made its way onto my Biblio-style tumblr (Heads up - if you stumble across library or book theemed garments, editorials or other fabulousness, please do feel free to submit it!), and hopefully similarly library-chic items will be finding their way into my wardrobe sooner than later.

Have you entered my giveaway for a $25 gift card to Modcloth yet? If you have, fabulous! If you haven't, hop to it! It's only open until Monday!

Biblio-Style

I know it is pretty soon for another library related post, but I just started a new library-style themed tumblr, "Biblio-Style" featuring pretty photos of books, library-themed lookbooks, library chic and more.

I would love it if you'd take a look and follow along!