How many times have you been strolling the aisles of a bookstore only to stop in your tracks because you see a beautifully designed cover? You turn it over, and the description on the back doesn’t seem that interesting. Still, you can’t look away from the gorgeous cover. You buy the book and take it home only to be endlessly bored by what’s inside. Of course, we should all know better – the old saying quite literally tells us not to judge a book by its cover. Some books are beautiful inside and out, and what’s even better is that you can use them for outfit inspiration! Here are some books that are fun to read, look at and dress like. 

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What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours by Helen Oyeyemi 

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This collection of short stories is centered around keys. “‘Sorry’ Doesn’t Sweeten Her Tea” is the tale of a house full of locks. “Books and Roses” is about a secret library and the key to open it. The stories all blur the lines of reality and fantasy. 

As you complete each story in the collection, you’ll begin to realize the twist within them all. Every story is so entertaining and enthralling you’ll want to speed your way through the entire book. The cover design is full of elements from each of the tales.

The ruffles on this fiery orange top are reminiscent of the flames on the cover. The black leggings are a reference to the shadow, and the turquoise accessories tie it all together with the cover’s background.

Emma by Jane Austen

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