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For the accessory lover  (ehh, emm that’s me) this is THE must-have book on the shelf; commissioned by the CFDA and edited by Candy Pratts Price, American Fashion Accessories is a photographic study of the fashion industry’s most influential and revolutionary accessory designs. $25.00

For the chef or baker who also adores Fashion, this is the perfect combination of both. The American Fashion Cookbook  has over 100 recipes, memories, and tips from your favorite designers including Carolina Herrera, Isaac Mizrahi and more. Foreword by Martha Stewart. $25.00

For the interior designer or architect in your life that loves the aesthetic of fashion designers. The American Fashion Designers at Home  gives  an exclusive inside look into the private homes of more than 100 of America’s most celebrated designers, including Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan. $65.00

For the board game lover or fashion knowledge seeker or even a student of fashion, the Fashion Game Book answers the who’s who and what’s what of the fashion world with quizzes and answers. Fun for the whole fashion loving family. $35.00

For the DIY Fashion girl, the ultimate DIYer, Erica Domesek of famed website,  P.S., I Made This,  shares her how-to tips for 25 projects inspired by iconic looks, runway trends, and celebrated style mavens. This  user-friendly guide includes fashion montages and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. $18.95

For the social butterfly Fashion lover or event newbie searching for advice on what to wear to parties and other stressful social situations, What to Wear, Where  from WhoWhatWear.com cofounders Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power, covers 50 major social situations with advice and style tips explaining what you should and shouldn’t wear to these events. $18.95

One of my favorite fashion bloggers, who has been on the scene for years, is Jessica Quirk of style blog, What I Wore.  In her new book, What I Wore, Jessica shares style for creating a stellar wardrobe to get you through all four seasons with ease. From delicates, to the basics, to the dramatic touches that set you apart from the crowd,  Jessica shows you how to develop your own personal style with her inspirational tips and advice.

A Coffee Table Book is perfect for the stylish bookworm who loves to surround herself in Fashion:

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In honor of the reported preview during the VMA’s of the upcoming “The Hunger Games” movie based on the Suzanne Collins book, this short and sweet blog is being written with extreme anxiety and excitement.

I just finished the three book series including: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and MockingJay and can’t remember a time that I devoured (ohh, that’s not a good word to use considering the fate of C*** – don’t want to be a spoiler) a book yet alone a series of books so quickly and with such vigor

One of my 2011 New Year’s resolutions (yes, I am one of those) was to take the time to read more.  Of course, I still read my glossies cover to cover every month including Lucky Magazine, Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, Coastal LIving and many more, but this resolution was to read actual books, not just articles.

I’m happy to say, I am very satisfied with my efforts and have even asked my BFF’s to join me in my new book club.  My book club is taking a different approach, however.  Instead of all reading the same books, we are meeting once a month to discuss whatever book or books we’ve read and to share our books with each other.  I guess my Kindle will have to wait a bit since we will be doing a physical exchange of books. Oh well. My next book: Spiritual Junkie: A radical road to self-love and miracles by Gabrielle Bernstein.  I’ll let you know what I think.

So, stay tuned for MTV’s Video Music Awards this Sunday night to catch not only some fabulous performances and fashion, but also to see the rumored sneak preview of the upcoming “The Hunger Games” movie.

I know I will.

xo.
c.

P.S. I’m off to the beach to read my September glossies and here is my favorite romper which I will probably wear. You know I had to throw some fashion into this post, right. It’s cute right.

Romper: Old Navy, Shoes: Target, Scarf: Graham & Spencer, Sunglasses: Gucci

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