My top reads

Hi guys so today I’ve decided to share a few of my favourite books with you since the holidays are approaching and many of us will be traveling, so if you need some new books to read, or not sure if you should buy a book or if you just need something to keep you entertained (besides your phone) during an upcoming trip, this post is for you. 

1. Fashion books 

i) style

These books are related to style and have fun little illustrations of ideas and fashion dos & don’ts. The 2 I’m sharing today are related to Paris since that is one of the most classic and timeless places when it comes to fashion. 

• Parisian Chic by Sophie Gachet

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The illustrations are hilarious but get the message across

•Paris Street Style by Isabelle Thomas & Frédérique Veysset

This book is full of images and illustrations of some of Paris’ best street style which can inspire many outfits

ii) fashion biographies 

These books are about personal style stories of one of the biggest fashionistas of the past and one of the biggest fashionistas of our time, as well as one of my favourite fashion designers. 

• IT by Alexa Chung

You can just see how used and loved this book is by how dirty the cover is…

This book is full of images of Alexa’s style and those who inspired it as well as her cute illustrations.

• Diane Vreeland – Empress of Fashion by Amanda Mackenzie Stuart

 For those of you who don’t know Diane Vreeland is, she was a noted columnist and editor in the field of fashion. She worked for the fashion magazines Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue and as a special consultant at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She was named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1964. So the title Empress of fashion is very appropriate. 

The book is full of images of Diane’s style and this fashionable lady at work. The book goes through her life story and how she developed her style and got to where she was.

• The woman I wanted to be by Diane von Furstenberg 

Diane von Furstenberg is one of the greatest fashion designers of our time, her work is so elegant and timeless. This book shows us how Diane got to become the woman she is today.

2. Drama/romance 

• If I stay by Gayle Forman

This book is an emotional roller coaster it leaves you on the edge of your seat as we wait to see what Mia’s decision will be.

3. Comedy

• Shoe Addicts Anonymous by Beth Harbison

My mom actually lent me this book as a joke because my dad always thinks that I’ll end up like one of these girls. This is a funny story of 5 women that are all addicted to shopping and shoes { it’s very similar to the movie Confession of a shop-a-holic}, it is an extremely funny book.

4. John Green 

• Looking for Alaska by none other than John Green

This book is an emotional roller coaster, it is honestly my favourite book I have read it over and over again.

All of these books can be ordered from your local bookstore. I ordered all of mine from Exclusive Books

Thanks for checking out my book post, I hope you all invest in a good book for your travels this holiday. xox Suraya