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Breaking the code of Bletchley Park fashion

The Imitation Game may not have won Best Picture at the Oscars, but it was still one of my favorite movies of the year. Moving, smart, with a flawless performance by Benedict Cumberbatch—what’s not to like? Plus, there’s just something so wonderful about 1940s fashion. From fitted sweaters to smart…
Rachel Carter
March 7, 2015
Miscellany

11 Ways to book your Christmas tree

If you’re anything like my mother, you’ll be busy decorating your Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving. Can you really blame her? With stores blaring holiday music in October, it’s no wonder she’s ready for her tree before the turkey has totally cooled. This year I’m hoping to talk her…
Rachel Carter
December 3, 2014
Miscellany

7 Nail art designs to add some sparkle to your holiday apparel

Confession time: I’m a little obsessed with nail art. OK, a lot obsessed. There’s just something about adorable nails that pull together a whole outfit. Here’s what my fingers look like today: This design is courtesy of Sally Hansen nail polish strips, because—let’s face it—I’m not the most coordinated when…
Rachel Carter
December 17, 2014
Miscellany

Five last-minute Halloween costumes for your guy

In my Halloween opinion, men tend to fall into one of two categories—either they’ve been planning their costume for months and it involves elaborate structures and pyrotechnics, or they’ll slap together a makeshift costume right before you leave the house. If your guy is one of the latter, then don’t…
Rachel Carter
October 27, 2014
Miscellany

This Gotham has style — and you can have it, too

We’re pretty much obsessed with the new superhero show Gotham, airing Mondays on FOX. Full of gritty heroes and even grittier villains, it takes everything we love from the Batman universe and makes it feel even rawer and more realistic (which isn’t an easy feat when you’re dealing with super…
Rachel Carter
October 18, 2014
Miscellany

15 literature-inspired jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween

Next week is Halloween, which makes this prime jack-o’-lantern carving time. But instead of the usual triangle eyes and toothy grin, why not try something a little different this year? If you’re anything like us at BookTrib, all the inspiration you need is currently sitting on your bookshelf. Here are…
Rachel Carter
October 23, 2014
Miscellany

How to throw an Outlander viewing party

Outlander officially premieres on August 9 on Starz but if you’re anything like me you’ve already watched the first episode streaming on YouTube. And rewatched it. And, uh, rewatched it again. And, OK, maybe freeze-framed a few times on Jamie’s kilt face. If it’s not blatantly obvious, I am a…
Rachel Carter
August 8, 2014