With every beauty and fashion look, there comes an object or memory of inspiration from behind it.
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Whenever our creative minds source colours, patterns and textures that we might not usually go for, we’ve usually seen something consciously or subconsciously that inspires us to go for that look.
When you’re not feeling creative or feeling like you may need a little help or just want some great reading material that you feel is actually going to help or influence your life, reach for a good book.
Fashion, style, beauty and beautiful designs are great to look at on the internet, but nothing can compare to the elegance of a book, especially if it’s a hard cover. Coffee table books look completely fabulous and can give you an insight to fashion and beauty that you had never considered before, so if you’re mad about fashion or beauty, these are the books to add to your wishlist.
Lauren Conrad Style and Lauren Conrad Beauty
Yep, the Pinterest Queen has a book on each. She has a guide for both your fashion choices and your inner and outer beauty from makeup to me-time. The hardcover books are beautiful and have lovely tips for both your style and cosmetics choices.
How To Be Parisian Wherever You Are
If it’s people we can turn to for fashion, it’s the French; they simply know what they’re doing. The art of beauty, the Parisian way is a great read to give some insight to the way the French do lifestyle.
The Sartorialist: Closer
Scott Schuman, who is considered the pioneer of street style photography, has collaborated all his best works into one beautiful book. To see where street style all began and have some fantastic inspiration for your next outfit, this book is a must have.
Making Faces
A book of beauty basics and how to looks by the legendary celebrity makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin is a must have for any coffee table. With step by step illustrations on a variety of looks, you’ll never run out of inspiration.
