On My Bookshelf


Here's a little section of my bookshelf that I call "oversized books" just cause most of them are too big to be placed vertically and therefore must be stacked. My Petite Night Flower Blythe doll Peony hangs out here too. I collect photography volumes that I like to study and also have an admitted propensity for fashion and design books as well. I was fortunate enough to be gifted six of the books here. I love receiving pretty books as gifts.

So do we own any of the same ones?  What kind of books are on your bookshelf?

47 comments

Crazy for fashion said...

Great collection! I wouldn´t mind checking thouse! Thanks for entering my giveaway, good luck. Kisses <3<3

Anonymous said...

Oh yes, we own some of the same books and some of yours are on my wish list.
Girl, I think you need a coffee table for those ;-)

Stacey said...

Most of the books on my bookshelf are picture-heavy design books lol. I have to admit I'm not the biggest reader - but you have some very interesting books in your collection!

Kim L said...

Hello there! Thank you dropping by blog and commenting.
We don't have the same books displayed but i would love to have your Chanel book. :)
i love receiving pretty books as gifts as well.

xoxo
accidental encounters

little luxury list said...

You have such a lovely collection! I really need to get more physical books (we just have Kindle books and paperbacks). Tim Walker pictures would be amazing!

xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living

hope in high heels said...

Since we moved to NYC and a tiny one bedroom apartment I've (sadly) done away with real books and am sticking to the electronic version... which just does not work for the fabulous books that you have. The Chanel and McQueen books look especially good - I have an official case of book envy!

ps. thanks for your last comment - it made me laugh out loud!

Shop N' Chomp said...

Peony is so cute! :) I own that Domino book too. I would say we have more magazines than books. You know, highbrow stuff like US Weekly. :P

Grace said...

your book shelf makes me happy.

amy b.s. said...

i wish that was my bookshelf!

veganplusbacon said...

Oh wow! so many great reads!

j said...

I have the Domino book which is nice but none of the others. I saw the McQueen book last week and it has some stunning work in it. I have a ton of books so I don't buy too many new ones these days.

I'm sorry about your pigeon sofa. Gray does go with everything though. :)

Kathy said...

Great collection! I have the Savage Beauty. xoxo
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IMG Princess. ❤ said...

Wow, such beautiful books!

Stephanie said...

Great reads!

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Mandy@OrangeAutumn said...

We don't share any of the same!! Mine mostly consists of: Maya Angelou, Harry Potter, and "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" series at the moment. Great books on yours! Love the cute little doll!

Unknown said...

Love this peek! We both have the Tim Walker and Alexander McQueen book, but many of your others are on my wish list. And I love your petite Blythe!!!

xo Mary Jo

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

We have the same taste for sure! I have some on my bookshelves, some stacked randomly in other places in the apartment. My desk, nightstand, etc :)

xoxo

Cherisse said...

You are making me want to buy some books! Documantaries are on my lists too. Hope you have a great week =)

Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings said...

I'd love the Chanel book!!

Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

Couture said...

You sure have some interesting fashionbooks on your shelf!

Melody said...

Thank you for the lovely comment. I love your blog! :)

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ShyScout said...

Love the Petite Blythe in the corner :] I don't own any of these, but I would love to look through them all. The Chanel and Alexander McQueen ones especially.

Isabel said...

i love the alexander wang book and i think i might need to get the chanel :)

Sayaka said...

Wow it looks like you have an awesome collection of books!! I wish my bookshelf looked as cool as yours!!

Anonymous said...

beautiful .. always love a great Fashion Coffee Book Table Book .. love your collection! have various like: Vogue Covers, Hollywood Classic Fashion, Fashion 100 ...

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Ana Carneiro said...

Great collection! I wish I owned more art related books, but the truth is that in my big bookshelf I mostly have mystery, crime and romance novels xD

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Sam said...

Thanks for your kind b-day wishes hun!
What a brilliant collection of books! All of which I'd love to read :)

Hanz, Fashionista Era Design said...

thats a great collection of books you got there!!! do drop by and i would love to follow your blog back regularly :)

xoxo hanz
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Bravoe Runway said...

This is a fantastic collection of books! I actually don't have any bookshelves in my place..yes this is bad! And the cute little peony is soooo cute :) SSH is too busy with his restaurant business and whatever else he is working on. He is soooo hot :D I am looking forward to this post!

L.A. in the bay said...

love this - amazing.

Mary said...

Wow! Great collection of books. The Chanel book really caught my eye! need to check it out.

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Dovey said...

What a wonderful selection of books--- they must really be fun to thumb through from time to time :)

Charlotte's House said...

You read great books!!!
I love to read too. I read a lot of psychology and philosophy literature. There are always Pride and Prejudice and some new novels on my night-table. Currently I'm readind the novel "Free food for millionaires" by American-Korean writer Min Jin Lee

Julie Khuu | Haute Khuuture said...

Yes, yes, and YES!!! Everything a fashionable gal should have...a little art...a little fashion...a little interior design...honey, you've got it all! What's next on your hitlist??

Thanks for stopping by my blog, hope you'll be back to visit sometime!

xo-Julie
Peace. Love. LOL!

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Ely Ann said...

I'm really intrigued by "Appearances" by Martin Harrison! That's a really nice collection you've got there! On my bookshelf I've got "Pretty- The Nylon Book of Beauty" and lots of Paulo Coelho, he's my favourite writer. And I'm currently reading Freud's Dream Psychology.

Thank you for stopping by my blog, yours is great and I'm now following :) Keep in touch!

ElyAnn
xx
TheSpicyItalian

Unknown said...

That's a fabulous collection of fashion books, I actually don't own any of them! Must work at building up a collection. Thanks for stopping by Fluff and Fripperies, maybe we can follow each other?

Emma xo
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classiq said...

Reading is my first passion, before fashion and classic movies. My bookcase includes all kinds of books, from fiction, to biographies, fashion, design and film books. I have none of the titles on your bookshelf though, so thank you for sharing. I'll make sure to add a few to my wish list. :)
Ada

Jessi said...

Wow, I can just imagine the lovely pictures in all those books! You have quite a collection! I love your little Blythe sitting there in the corner as well, too cute!

Olga Babenko said...

good idea of pix!
lovely books!

kisses
^_____^

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Unknown said...

really lovely post!!! thanks for your visit, also I like your blog, now I’m happy to be your follower and I hope you want follow me on GFC and also on facebook! Keep in touch with fashion

Popcorn, Pugs & Peonies said...

I love your Blythe doll so much! I wish I could find them in the states.

*Erin

Shutterbug said...

i own mostly cookbooks.

M.E said...

Thats a very inspiring bookshelf!


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Ivana said...

I´m such a sucker for this type of books! Love your collection!

xx Ivana

Stop by sometimes :)
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A Very Sweet Blog said...

Oh I wish! Those are fab. I have a lot of biographies. :( Great collection. Stacking larger size books is best.

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Vina Yabut said...

Love your books! Wish I could have more books especially fashion related ones. haha :p

By the way, thanks for the birthday greeting! Really made me feel special and happy :)

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Ivana Split said...

I'm crazy about books, I even buy vintage ones, but I don't own any of these here...I too often get books as gifts and I love it!