Looks from Books: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Our book this month is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. Isn't the beach a perfect place for a photo shoot. This palette goes perfectly with the beach. You could also add accessories of any thing sea related. Some of our book club members came to book club with starfish bracelets in gold, real starfish barrettes and seahorse pendants. In the book Captain Nemo gets all he needs from the sea and is very inventive with the food and materials they used for everyday use. Luckily we don't have to do that and can wear these gorgeous clothes from our favorite designers.

Looks from Books: The Husband's Secret

Our book this month is The Husband's Secret, a novel by Liane Moriarty. 
This novel is set in Australia and centers around the life of Cecilia Fitzpatrick, a mother and wife, who finds an envelope that is not to be opened until her husband's death. However, when Cecilia finds the letter her husband is still alive..... This book is a fun and interesting read that will keep you reading until the last page. 

My look incorporated a white blouse, leather skirt and leopard print flats with dark sunglasses to mimic the intrigue and mystery of the book. I love this envelope shaped mint clutch from J Crew, and I used it in the shoot to create a pop of color as well as the look of opening an envelope. See more of our looks on our blog Looks by Lovelies.

Leopard Flats - Nordstrom Rack (similar)

Leather Skirt - Vince Camuto Nordstrom Rack (similar)

White Blouse - Nordstrom Rack (similar)

Necklace - see necklace layering post
Sunnies - Nordstrom 

Mint Clutch - J Crew 

LOOKS FROM BOOKS: Walt Disney: An American Original

Hi I'm Emily from Looks by Lovelies and we are continuing our collaboration with Delicious Reads on a monthly basis to bring you Looks from Books - a series of inspired looks from the books we are reading on Delicious Reads.

This month we had the privilege of reading Walt Disney: An American Original; this read was especially perfect for me because I am a dedicated, serious Disney fan. My husband and I live in Southern California and have Disneyland annual passes, we generally go Disneyland about three times a month. We also chose to honeymoon at Walt Disney World in Florida. I consider Walt Disney to be a personal hero as well as an American innovator and visionary. 

We took the following fashion images at Disneyland and California Adventure. The first set of images are inspired by the era when Walt first arrived in California, in 1923. Walt came to Los Angeles with a "frayed cardboard suitcase" and just "40 dollars in his pocket". The main street leading into California adventure is named Buena Vista Street. It recalls the Los Angeles that he might have experienced in the 1920s and 1930s. Disney fans will recognize quite a few names that are inspired by people and places from Walt Disney's life as they walk along the street leading into the park.

The second set of images reflect a modern day fashionista Disney fan. This look is fun and flirty and were taken in Disneyland. This look is an interpretation of a fashion forward Minnie Mouse with stripes replacing her signature polka dots and bright pink accents. I believe that a modern day Minnie Mouse would rock a pair of Tory Burch Heels if given the opportunity, she has always been very fashionable and has excellent taste in footwear!

Vintage Disney Look

 

 

 

  

 

 

Outfit Details

Mint Lace Blouse - Sold Out (Similar) 

Black Pencil Skirt 

Green Heels - Sold Out (Similar) 

Beaded Handbag - Vintage

Mint Belt - Target

Pearl Statement Necklace - Banana Republic

Long Pearl Strands - Vintage

Sunnies - Nordstrom

 

Modern Day Disney Fan Look

 



  

  

   

Outfit Details

Dress - Eliza J

Black Cardigan - Target

Tory Burch Heels - Sold Out (Similar)

Statement Necklace - Nordstrom

Minnie Mouse Ears - Disneystore.com / Disneyland
Sunnies - Nordstrom

I hope these looks inspire you to learn more about the Walt Disney and visit a Disney Resort this Summer!

Love, Emily