Inspired By: New February Books

I am so pumped for these books, you guys! I own so many unread books and yet I want to stop everything and read these books when they come out this month. They all sound fantastic; one is a workplace drama, one is a romance that touches on bullying, one is the final book in a bad ass fantasy series, and one is an honest look at what it's like to be black in America right now.

My Not So Perfect Life

Written by Sophie Kinsella; Part love story, part workplace drama, this sharply observed novel is a witty critique of the false judgments we make in a social-media-obsessed world. New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella has written her most timely novel yet.

How cute is this cover?! Sophie Kinsella's books are so much fun to read and are a nice little break from reality. Add some color to your outfits by wearing a blue blouse, yellow skirt, red heels, red earrings, and floral phone case. Or throw on a ruffled green dress, gold belt, sparkly necklace, and pale pink heels.

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#famous

Written by Jilly Gagnon; Girl likes boy. Girl snaps photo and posts it online. Boy becomes insta-famous. And what starts out as an innocent photo turns into a whirlwind adventure that forces them both to question whether fame—and love—are worth the price…and changes both of their lives forever.

#famous sounds ridiculously cute! Get inspired by the cover by wearing a purple tee, white jeans, layered necklace, black and white watch, and gray sneakers. Or put on a green tunic, jeans, "the struggle is real" phone case, and booties.

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A Conjuring of Light

Written by V.E. Schwab; Londons fall and kingdoms rise while darkness sweeps the Maresh Empire, and the fraught balance of magic blossoms into dangerous territory while heroes struggle.

I'M SO EXCITED! This is the third book in V.E. Schwab's Shades of Magic series and I can't wait to read it. Dress like world-hopping Kell by wearing a white blouse, black jacket, black jeans, midnight blue stud earrings, and lace-up wedges. Or dress like bad ass Lila by throwing on a dark red tunic, leggings, black and red watch, gold rings, and black booties.

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The Hate U Give

Written by Angie Thomas; Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, Angie Thomas’s searing debut about an ordinary girl in extraordinary circumstances addresses issues of racism and police violence with intelligence, heart, and unflinching honesty.

This book is a definite must-read for everyone in our generation! Stand up for what's right and be a voice for all people by dressing like the cover: a black and white baseball tee, jeans, "babe with the power" pin and "Black Lives Matter" pin, and red Converse. Or if you're marching wear a "Black Lives Matter" tee, red jeans, sunglasses, and awesome embroidered booties.

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Which of these books do you want to read?

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Outfit: Galentine's Day + Giveaway!

Galentine's Day AND Valentine's Day is all about pink, red, and burgundy, so of course the best outfit has all three! I added some flair in the form of three cute brooches: a wooden bow, a red rose, and a pin with the silhouette of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth. And no bookish outfit is complete without a Wizard of Oz book clutch, amiright? 

On a totally random note: Is anyone else watching Riverdale? It's like a mix of Gossip Girl and Pretty Litle Liars and it's so intense and dark and melodramatic! My favorite thing is the awesome friendship between Betty and Veronica. Veronica is such a snarky bad ass and I love it. I've never read any Archie comics, but you don't need to watch this show. 

Sweater: Old Navy | Dress: Forever 21 | Belt: Primark 

Leggings: Old Navy | Bag: Book Vosk | Boots: Amazon

A group fabulous bloggers and I have a fun Valentine's Day giveaway for you!

We're giving away some super cute items! 

Thanks to the wonderful Monica  for putting this whole collab together!

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Galentine's Day Wishlist

Who else excited for Galentine's Day?! I love Galentine's Day more than Valentine's Day because it's all about celebrating the awesome ladies in your life -- yourself, your BFF, your friends, your mom -- rather than stupid romantic love (can you tell I'm bitter because I've never had a boyfriend?). But in all seriousness, Galentine's Day is about women celebrating women; something we should all do every day.

Are you into Galentine's Day?

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Watch | Read | Listen {February 2017}

January is always kind of a dud month, but February is where things really start to get interesting. There's Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day, hopefully some snow days, spring isn't too far off, and of course new movies and books. I'm having such a hard time trying to pick which books I want since I'm budgeting and can't get all of them. I'm also dying to see The LEGO Batman Movie!

MOVIES

The Space Between Us

An interplanetary adventure about a teenage boy named Gardner Elliot (Asa Butterfield), who was born and grew up on Mars. While searching for clues about his father and Earth, he begins an online friendship with Tulsa (Britt Robertson). Finally, Gardner gets a chance to visit Earth, but scientists discover his organs can't withstand the atmosphere.

I know this movie is probably going to be super cheesy, but it also looks really cute and I think the plot is fascinating. (February 3)

The LEGO Batman Movie

A somewhat sequel to The LEGO Movie, Batman is back for his own adventure. There are big changes brewing in Gotham and he wants to save his city from The Joker's hostile takeover, but he can't do it alone. Starring Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, and Ralph Fiennes.

I NEED to see this! The LEGO Movie was absolutely hilarious! (February 10)

Fist Fight

On the last day of the year, mild-mannered high school English teacher Andy (Charlie Day) has been trying to keep it together from senior pranks, a dysfunctional administration, and budget cuts, but things get really bad when he accidentally crosses a tough colleague, Ron Strickland (Ice Cube), who challenges him to a throwdown after school.

Who hasn't wanted to see their teachers get into a fist fight at some point? This looks really funny! (February 17)

Bitter Harvest

This is a powerful story of love, honor, rebellion, and survival as seen through the eyes of two lovers caught in Stalin's genocidal policies against Ukraine in the 1930s. As Stalin advances, Yuri (Max Irons) battles to survive famine and imprisonment to save his childhood sweetheart Natalka (Samantha Barks). 

I may not read historical fiction all that often, but I love watching it! This film looks emotional and moving and beautiful. (February 24)

Others movies coming out:

• American Violence (Feb 3)
• The Comedian (Feb 3)
• I Am Not Your Negro (Feb 3)
• Rings (Feb 3)
• Fifty Shades Darker (Feb 10)
• John Wick 2 (Feb 10)
• Kedi (Feb 10)
• A Cure for Wellness (Feb 17)
• The Great Wall (Feb 17)
• Lovesong (Feb 17)
• Collide (Feb 24)
• Dying Laughing (Feb 24)
• My Life as a Zucchini (Feb 24)

BOOKS & MUSIC

Little Denton's Still Not Dead by Lance Rubin -- Denton Little lives in a world exactly like our own except that everyone knows the day on which they will die. The good news: Denton has lived through his deathdate. The bad news: He’s being chased by the DIA (Death Investigation Agency), he can never see his family again, and he may now die anytime. Huh. Cheating death isn’t quite as awesome as Denton would have thought. (Feb 7)

King's Cage (#3) by Victoria Aveyard -- Mare Barrow is a prisoner. She lives at the mercy of a boy she once loved, a boy made of lies and betrayal. Now a king, Maven Calore continues weaving his dead mother's web in an attempt to maintain control over his country—and his prisoner. (Feb 7)

My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella -- Part love story, part workplace drama, this sharply observed novel is a witty critique of the false judgments we make in a social-media-obsessed world. New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella has written her most timely novel yet. (Feb 7)

#famous by Jilly Gagnon -- Girl likes boy. Girl snaps photo and posts it online. Boy becomes insta-famous. And what starts out as an innocent photo turns into a whirlwind adventure that forces them both to question whether fame—and love—are worth the price…and changes both of their lives forever. (Feb 14)

The Last of August (#2) by Brittany Cavallaro -- In the second brilliant, action-packed book in the Charlotte Holmes trilogy, Jamie Watson and Charlotte Holmes are in a chase across Europe to untangle a web of shocking truths about the Holmes and Moriarty families. (Feb 14)

A Conjuring of Light (#3) by V.E. Schwab -- Londons fall and kingdoms rise while darkness sweeps the Maresh Empire, and the fraught balance of magic blossoms into dangerous territory while heroes struggle. (Feb 21)

Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham -- When seventeen-year-old Rowan Chase finds a skeleton on her family's property, she has no idea that investigating the brutal century-old murder will lead to a summer of painful discoveries about the past... and the present. Nearly one hundred years earlier, a misguided violent encounter propels seventeen-year-old Will Tillman into a racial firestorm. (Feb 21)

Ronit & Jamil by Pamela Laskin -- A novel in verse that delivers a fresh and captivating retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet that transports the star-crossed lovers to the modern-day Israel-Palestine conflict. Ronit, an Israeli girl, lives on one side of the fence. Jamil, a Palestinian boy, lives on the other side. Only miles apart but separated by generations of conflict—much more than just the concrete blockade between them. (Feb 21)

Frogkisser! by Garth Nix -- Poor Princess Anya. Forced to live with her evil stepmother's new husband, her evil stepfather. Plagued with an unfortunate ability to break curses with a magic-assisted kiss. And forced to go on the run when her stepfather decides to make the kingdom entirely his own. (Feb 28)

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas -- Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, Angie Thomas’s searing debut about an ordinary girl in extraordinary circumstances addresses issues of racism and police violence with intelligence, heart, and unflinching honesty. (Feb 28)

The Ship Beyond Time (#2) by Heidi Heilig --Nix has spent her whole life journeying to places both real and imagined aboard her time-traveling father’s ship. And now it’s finally time for her to take the helm. Her future lies bright before her—until she learns that she is destined to lose the one she loves. (Feb 28)

P.S. -- If you want to see ALL of the young adult books coming out this month check out amarisafloria's February guide!

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Outfit: Hufflepuff Colors

Showing off some Hufflepuff pride today! Shout out to my fellow Puffs! Yellow and black is not a color combination I wear very often mostly because I don't have that much yellow in my closet, but also because I don't want to look like the Cheerios bee. But when you add some gray and blue it becomes a little more wearable.

I think it's funny that from afar this hat kind of looks like a sports team hat, but then you come closer and -- BAM! -- you see that it's actually a Harry Potter beanie. I love it! Also, this hat is super warm, so that's a major plus right now. And you can't really tell, but I'm wearing Gryffindor socks. This is a very Hogwarts-y outfit!

Hat: Amazon | Scarf: Primark | Shirt: Kmart | Cardigan: old

Jeans: American Eagle | Booties: DSW | Keychain: Amazon

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