Inspiration: Winter White

White in the winter is fresh and a mood-booster (black can get depressing after a while), so I want to wear white more this season. However, white jeans for me are a no-no because I tend to rub my hands against my thighs a lot (nervous habit, I guess) and I just know I would get stains all over them because of that, BUT I would love a pair of light gray jeans. Close enough, right?

(via Penny Pincher Fashion, Collage Vintage, Living in Color Print, 

Advice of a Twenty Something, Who What Wear, Kendi Everyday & Lauren Elizabeth}

Are you a fan of winter white?

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Dear Reader, Who Are You? Pt. 5

Well, I haven't done one of these in a while. I figured with the holidays here and that warm, fuzzy feeling taking over that it was the perfect time to get to know everyone a little bit more. 

I would love to know:

• what you're currently reading
• a book you recommend
• a present you want for the holidays
• your favorite holiday movie
• a 2016 goal

I'll go first:

• Welcome to Night Vale
• here's two: Winter & Lois Lane: Fallout
• a Mulan Funko Pop
• Home Alone
• complete the second draft of my current novel

What about you?

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Inspired By: The Force Awakens

OMG guys! Star Wars: The Force Awakens comes out tomorrow. In preparation, I rewatched the original trilogy this past weekend. I'm seeing the movie Saturday morning with my two younger brothers and I'm looking forward to sitting in the theater and hearing John Williams' opening score. 

This movie is technically Star Wars VII, a sequel to the original trilogy and takes place 30 years after Star Wars VI or Return of the Jedi. An old enemy with a new face surfaces against the Resistance called the First Order, and so our heroes must go up against new foes to save the galaxy. 

Rey

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Rey (Daisy Ridley) is a scavenger on the desert planet Jakku. Not much is known about her other than that she's self-sufficient and clearly a bad-ass if she can weild that giant stick. For a modern interpretation of Rey's outfit go for a loose top, distressed jeans, brown boots, and a BB-8 bag. Or put on a white tunic, black leggings, a bird necklace, and black ankle booties. 

Finn

Finn (John Boyega) is a former First Order Stormtrooper who joins the Resistance, so why he switched sides will be revealed in the movie. For a cool Finn-esque look, put on a beige sweater jacket, gray top, black jeans, and gray sneakers. Or wear a brown moto jacket, navy top, green pants, Death Star ring, and brown booties. 

Poe

Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) is a Resistance X-wing fighter pilot and the best one in the galaxy. He's been sent out on a mission by Princess Leia, who is now known as General Organa. For a feminine interpretation of Poe's fighter outfit, try on an orange dress, yellow-tinted sunglasses, star earrings, and gray wedges. Or wear a cozy look: orange sweater, white fuzzy vest, Darth Vader earrings, jeans, and gray boots. 

Kylo Ren

Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) is the new Big Bad. He's obsessed with the now-deceased Darth Vader and fulfilling his legacy. He's a powerful warrior and a commander of the First Order. Go for a dark but feminine look in a lace black dres, gold necklace, red bracelet, and strappy black heels. Or embrace the dark side in a black hooded jacket, a Kylo Ren tee, black jeans, and lace-up boots. 

Will you be seeing the movie?

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6 Bookstagrammers You Should Follow

As you know, book anything is my jam. Books themselves, movies based on books (sometimes), booktube, and #bookstagram. If you're new to the phrase, bookstagram is bookish pictures on Instagram. But most bookstagrammers don't just put down their copy of a book and snap a picture. Oh no. These awesome book nerds take it to a whole new level, so if you like your bookstagram pictures to look like carefully curated art, then these are six accounts you should follow. 

ONE | ursula_uriate

The Holy Grail of bookstagram! I absolutely swoon over Ursula of @ursula_uriate's pictures every time one pops up on my Instagram feed because they are pure bookish pleasure! She just has a way with artfully arranging her books and the fact that she has an obsession with Alice in Wonderland means her pictures have a whimsical feel. 

TWO | bookloversnest

Allison of @bookloversnest loves YA books just as much as I do and every time one of her pictures comes up I find a new book I want to read. I adore how bright and colorful her feed is; it's like a rainbow of bookishness. And she's also a writer!

THREE | bookotter

How cool are these pictures? Liza of @bookotter has a wonderfully minimalist picture style that to me evokes a Gothic feel (check out more of her pictures to see what I mean). She arranges flowers and leaves and objects like a pro. It helps that we have the same taste in books. 

FOUR | twirlingpages

Can I please have her room? Alexandra of @twirlingpages not only reads the best books (totally jealous of the awesome ARCs that she gets), but her gallery wall is to die for and she's a freaking ballerina! I love that her Instagram feed has a feminine feel it it. 

FIVE | booksandteacups_

Hodan of @booksandteacups_'s combines two fantastic things: books and food! She makes me wish I could eat breakfast in bed every single morning while reading. And everything she eats looks so delicious too. 

SIX | foldedpagesdistillery

Hikari of @foldedpagesdistillery's collection of mugs, bookmarks, candles, bookish jewelry, and Harry Potter gear is seriously swoon-worthy. I wish I had a million dollars so I could have the same collection of awesome things. I love that she includes objects that have something to do with the book. Everything she adds is so clever, especially when you've read the book and understand why she included it. 

Honorary mention: @bookwormboutique makes the BEST book nerd items!

Which bookstagrammers do you follow?

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Outfit: Library Card

Are you an avid library-goer? I am for sure! Don't get me wrong, I can still spend hours browsing the new books at Barnes & Nobles, but I don't always want to buy every single book. If I'm not sure I'll like the book, I'll mosey on over to the library to get it.

I was never an audiobook listener before, but for several months now I've been borrowing audiobooks from the library (because they're way too expensive to buy) and it's made driving to and from work so much more enjoyable. It's a great way to "read" more books because I obviously have to be in my car to get to work. And sometimes I just can't listen to the same three songs on the radio anymore. (P.S. - Overdrive is fan-freaking-tastic!)

This library card scarf from Out of Print is perfect for the library lover like myself. I was so tempted to get the yellow version because it's Hufflepuff colors!

Jacket: Target | Sweater: Old Navy | Scarf: Out of Print

Jeans: Hollister | Boots: DSW

Are you a library-goer?

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