Thursday, February 20, 2014

Inspired By: The Classics Vol. 5

Yay for more classic literature! I'm sad to say though that of the four below, I've only read one (The Tempest). One day I would like to read Oliver Twist and The Picture of Dorian Gray. I didn't include Wuthering Heights onto that list because I've seen it adapted and I can't stand most of the characters, but I know that it's a well-loved book.

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Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights

Written by Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights is about love and the destructive effects of jealousy and revenge. The story follows Heathcliff, who was taken in as a boy by Mr. Earnshaw and his young children, Hindley and Catherine. Over time, Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine, but although she loves him knows she cannot marry him. Because of this, Heathcliff becomes vindictive. 

Dress like Catherine by wearing a black peacoat, a purple maxi dress, floral earrings, and short boots. Or wear a Heathcliff-inspired outfit of a navy peacoat, blue button up, wax-coated denim, a broken heart ring, and brown boots. 

Buy the book: B&N | Amazon (free Kindle edition!)

Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
Written by Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist is a young orphan who has a miserable childhood of little food and long hours picking oakum at a workhouse. He then goes to work for an undertaker, but is still mistreated. One day Oliver runs away and meets Jack Dawkins, aka the "Artful Dodger," a pickpocket, and joins the crew, not realizing what he's getting himself into. 

For a put together look, wear a newsboy cap, a beige sweater over a white blazer, green cropped pants, and brown flats. Or for a more casual Victorian-meets-modern outfit, go for a white button up, teal suspenders, spoon ring, wallet (for the ones he steals), distressed jeans, and lace-up boots. 

Buy the book: B&N | Amazon (free Kindle edition!)

The Tempest
The Tempest
Written by William Shakespeare, this play is about Prospero, the former Duke of Milan, who has been living on an island with his daughter, Miranda, due to the fact that they was stranded there 12 years earlier by his jealous brother, Antonio. Prospero became a great sorcerer and when he discovers that his brother is in a passing ship he creates a tempest to bring them to the island, and from there (as things tend to happen in Shakespeare's stories) all hell breaks loose. 

Dress like the magician Prospero by wearing a colorblocked blazer, metallic top, navy pants, midi rings, and blue strappy heels. Or go for a flirty look (since Miranda falls for Ferdinand, the Prince of Naples) by putting on a purple tank top, navy chiffon maxi skirt, ship necklace, and nude heels. 

Buy the book: B&N | Amazon

The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Written by Oscar Wilde, this 1890 novel is about Dorian Gray, the subject of Basil Hallward's painting. Dorian one day meets Lord Henry Wotton and becomes mesmerized by his outlook on life -- that the only things worth pursuing are beauty and fulfillment of the senses. Dorian wishes that the painting could age instead of he; the wish comes true and Dorian begins living a life of debauchery. The picture ages because of the sins that Dorian commits, not because he isn't aging. 

Inspired by the red curtain covering the gold-framed painting, you could wear a black peplum top, a red pencil skirt, pretty dangly earrings, a gold cuff, and black pumps. Or dress with artistic flair and go for a dark floral blazer, a lace black dress, a cameo bracelet, and black heels. 

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Which have you read? 
Do you like Wuthering Heights? 

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32 comments:

  1. Sadly I have not read any of them.. I really like the color choices of the picture ofDorian
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  2. Dorian Gray is one of my favorites! I just love Oscar Wilde, really :)

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  3. I think I read Wuthering Heights in college for a class but it was so long ago that I don't remember the book!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  4. i love these posts of yours...i can tell you put so much thought into them! i love the wuthering heights and oliver twist inspirations!

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  5. Perfect :)

    I love the Oliver Twist! Those suspenders, adorable.

    Tiffany Ima

    Style Honestly

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  6. same here..only it was like grade school (I was a bit of a reading overachiever back then haha)

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  7. Oliver Twist is my favorite set by far! It's basically my style already!! I've never done suspenders though...maybe I should give that a try!

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  8. this is such a cute series. I love seeing what you create. =D

    xo,
    nancy

    http://www.adoretoadorn.com

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  9. I love all these styles! I think Oliver Twist is my fave though :)

    xo Megan, Lush to Blush

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  10. Ooh, I love these! I've never read Dorian Gray... this outfit totally inspires me, though ;-)
    I have those brown flats from the Oliver Twist section.... they're so comfortable!

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  11. Be still my heart! I love Oliver Twist and love the looks you put together for it!


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    chelsandthecity.blogspot.com

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  12. I think I've read Wuthering Heights when I was in high school but can't remember. I'm in love with the Oliver Twist ensemble! I love every item in that set.

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  13. I love the Oliver Twist looks! Totally my style.

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  14. I love the cognac flats in Oliver Twist!


    I've read Wuthering Heights in HS (did not like it) and Oliver Twist, probably also in HS. There are Dickens books I like better (namely Bleak House - one of my all-time favorites).

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  15. i can't believe you haven't read oliver twist or dorian gray - girl get on that!!!!!!!! they're soooooo goooooood! withering heights is rather… complicated hahahhahah so i understand but ugh those other two are phenomenallllllllll!!!! love this post so cute love ya xooxoxooxox <3

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  16. Thanks, Jackie! If you read it before me, let me know how you like it!

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  17. I definitely have to read them!! Thanks, Avra!! You're the best! xoxoxo Love ya!

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  18. Bleak House is on my to-read list as well! Thanks, Anna Belle!

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  19. Thanks, Janet!! I love the Oliver Twist outfits too!

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  20. Thanks so much, Chelsea!! So glad you like it!

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  21. Thanks, Danielle!! I have those flats! So comfy!

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  22. Thanks, Naomi! Let me know how you like it when you finish!

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  23. Thanks so much!! These posts take the most time to do, but I have so much fun putting them together so it's worth it!

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  24. It's the same with other books for me. I know if I've read something, but can't for the life of me remember anything that happened on those pages!

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  25. Yes, me too!! I also want to read The Importance of Being Earnest!

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  26. I know a lot of people hate it, but I LOVE Wuthering Heights. It's actually my very favourite book! I love it for the very same reason most hate it though—the dark and twisted nature of the characters. I think I've seen all the adaptations, and they are all terrible. Did you know MTV made a modern day adaptation of it? I had to watch because I knew it was going to be so hilariously terrible. And it was.

    The Picture of Dorian Gray is actually my second favourite book. I highly recommend it! (Although some of the characters are also dark and twisted!)

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