Book Style: The Parasol Protectorate

For the Parasol Protectorate series I was challenged to match the very strong color palettes of the five books. In truth, the covers were what drew me to the books in the first place, I love when something appeals to me inside and out! I made sure to include an umbrella with every outfit as an homage to Alexia's omnipresent and well-armed parasol.

1. Soulless: I went for a modernistic, steampunk-inspired evening outfit. That skirt is perfection. Can I rock a bustle in the bookstore?
2. Changeless: Fun with patterns. And do you see those shoes?
3. Blameless: Sophisticated schoolgirl charm. Alexia would definitely approve of that laser-cut umbrella.
4. Heartless: This is a great office-friendly summer outfit. Take note of the wolf bracelet. Lady Maccon must represent.
5. Timeless: I could totally see Dita von Teese in this marigold sheath dress. Totally chic and timeless.

Link Love: 10.19.13

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• This infographic about the differences between Whisky (or Whiskey) and Bourbon is fascinating.
• Grover does science!
• I can relate to Leandra Medine (aka the Man Repeller)'s aversion to answering the phone so much.
• '90s girl Halloween costumes make me so so so happy. I want to dress up as all of them.
• Pip has put into, hilariously accurate, words how we all feel when our men are sick.
• This is such an interesting read. Feminism often loves to target men's magazines for publishing scantily clad women and objectifying them, but Vogue never takes the same amount of flak. (Fashion mags take flak for body image not for objectification). 
• GAAAH! I want to put a geometric glitter wall in my house, too.
• Bourbon Plum cocktail sounds delicious.
• Sprinkle Bakes made a perfect Corpse Bride blue velvet cake.
• Speaking of feminism, take a moment to educate yourself about the horrible sexism that took place in the science community recently.
• Cat gifs. Because they make everything better.
• I think I found my next project, this hand-stippled teapot is so rad.
• This is the best prank ever!