Books I Read in 2020

As the pandemic wears on, I find myself reaching more to books for a much needed break. I read books set in the roaring 20s with glittering Bright Young Things, ornate Rococo palaces housing French royalty, writings on the houses of Dior and Givenchy, and found comfort in the familiar surroundings of childhood favorites, the history of beauty, and more!

Here are some highlights from the 40+ books I read this past year.

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Francoise Hardy

Is there anything better than a lit candle, a cup of coffee, and a new book to sink your teeth into? With the weather getting colder by the day, it's the perfect time to talk books! As an eager, precocious teenager, I burnt myself out reading everything I could get my hands on. Biographies, canonized literature, children's books - no matter the subject matter, I wanted to read it! It was only last year that I really started reading again, and what a joy it's been! Today, I wanted to discuss some of my favorite books I've read this year, and ones I'm planning on reading next!

On My Bookshelf: Girl on Fire

Edie Sedgwick's status as an icon is undeniable - her influence in style and beauty is still very apparent. The artist who rose above her rich family's stifling grasp into Andy Warhol's infamous muse is intertwined with tragedy for me, her downward spiral that eventually lead to her death never far from my mind.

In EDIE: GIRL ON FIRE, the author collects quotes and stories into a truly beautiful and poignant portrait of the star. But what really impresses me about the book is the design - filled to the brim with full-page, high quality, glossy pictures of Edie, and sprinkled with dashes of color and incredible typography.

This book is an absolute must have for fans of Edie, fashion, Andy Warhol, and the 1960s in general!

I am always on the lookout for great coffee table books, do you have any favorites?

♥, Kailey

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On My Bookshelf: Gil Elvgren: The Complete Pin-Ups

Gil Elvgren and "pin-up" are two words inextricably linked - Elvgren is arguably the most famous pin-up artist. His girls decorate everything from fabric to calendars, and his inspiration can be felt in many of the modern day pin-up artists.

I absolutely adore GIL ELVGREN: THE COMPLETE PIN-UP - an absolutely gorgeous coffeetable book jam packed with stunning technicolor prints of Elvgren's girls. Published by TASCHEN (one of my favorite book companys), there is also an extensive biography (presented in three different languages!), in-depth descriptions, and was a steal at only $10!

Who is your favorite pin-up artist? If I had to choose, mine would be Alberto Vargas ^^

♥, Kailey