You guys, advertising is no joke. One week ago, I’d never heard of Outlander and although it’s way too early to make this call, I’d say I’m hooked on the show. And I just bought the book too!
In case you haven’t heard of it, Outlander is a new TV series based on a series of books by Diana Gabaldon. The main character, Claire, is a nurse during World War II, and after the war ends, she and her husband take a trip to Scotland in order to reconnect. One afternoon when she is exploring some old ruins, she accidentally transports herself back in time and ends up in the middle of a battle between the Scots and the Brits. Of course she’s terrified and right now she’s trying to figure out what the hell just happened. She’s already met a handsome Scottish man named Jamie and saved his life… What can I say? I love historical fiction/period pieces, and I’m a sucker for some romance as well.
As I’ve mentioned, I just found out about this series and so far all I know is what I’ve seen in the first episode (which you can stream for free on Starz right now). Right away, I fell in love with Claire’s 1940s style. Costumes are one of the best parts about period pieces, right? I thought it would be fun to take some of clothes she’s worn so far and give them a modern twist. If Claire was walking around right now in the year 2014, what would she wear (WWSW)? From what I’ve seen, she likes classically feminine pieces in neutral colors. However, she’s also not afraid to throw in some masculine elements as well, such as trousers, coats with strong shoulders, and oxfords.
Tell me: Have you guys seen the show or read the book(s)?
(All screenshots via Starz | dress, blazer, trench coat, white shirt, oxfords, scarf)
![BLOODMARKED by Tracy Deonn (@simonteen #gifted) • This was probably my most anticipated release of 2022 and it was amazing! LEGENDBORN catapulted onto my list of all-time favorite books when I read it a couple years ago and now BLOODMARKED is right up there with it.
I loved being back in this world and back with these characters. Bree is such an incredible main character. She can be critical of herself, but she’s also so brave and strong. She lets herself be vulnerable with her close circle of friends. She loves fiercely and she would go to the ends of the earth for the people that she loves. Throughout this book, Bree has so many questions about her powers. When she finally realizes the answer, I was like “Yesssss, girl, yessssss!!!”
I’m so in awe of the fantasy world that Deonn has created. I loved learning more about Bree’s magic in book 2 and it still feels like there’s so much left to discover about the magical workings of this world.
This book was action-packed up and I did not want to put it down! I saved it for my honeymoon so that I could read it in longer chunks. I’m so glad I did that because I feel like it really allowed me to immerse myself in the world as I was reading.
I enjoyed this book so much, from the character growth, to the battle scenes, to the themes of self-discovery and finding your path. I can’t wait for more people to read BLOODMARKED! If you haven’t read the LEGENDBORN books yet, what in the world are you waiting for??
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I love Outlander! The first book is so amazing, I hope you enjoy it. I’m very slow working my way through the series because it takes me a good month to read one book. (So much epic historical detail!) I’ve been so sad about not having Starz for the show, but I’m so glad they put the pilot online at least. Can’t wait to watch it! I love your Claire picks, they’re perfect!
Yay, I just started first book last night and I’m loving it (no surprise because I’ve read about as far as the first episode goes)! So glad you liked my picks! I wasn’t sure I could do it justice, having just seen the one episode, but I decided to give it a try anyway :)
Let me know what you think of the first episode! From what I’ve now read, it seems to be fairly true to the book.
Isn’t the book fabulous? Her attention to detail is just amazing. I watched the first episode yesterday and I loved it! So perfectly captures my idea of the book. I wrote more about it, I’ll be posting it on Literary Inklings soon. (:
I can’t remember, did you ever see the period drama The Bletchley Circle? Claire’s costumes remind me a lot of the costumes in that show, especially the coats(!) and shoes and the little hints of masculinity. Really lovely!
I totally got lost in the Outlander world- I enjoyed it immensely. I can’t wait for the second episode to air. It feels like we’ve been waiting forever now since the first one was released early!
I haven’t seen The Bletchley Circle. Another one of your recommendations that I must check out! :)
i have never heard of it! will check it out :)
Yay, happy to spread the word!
This is first time I’ve heard of this show but it sounds really interesting and Claire’s wardrobe is quite enviable!
Rowena @ rolala loves
Yes, I’m already loving her style!
Oh it sounds like a great show, I’m a fan of stories like this one so I will definitely check it out!
Let me know what you think if you do! :)
Nnenna this is amazing, I’m already hooked just reading this! I need to watch.
Thank you! I really enjoyed the first episode- let me know what you think if you watch! :)
I’m so excited for this show! I’ve never read the books, but I love the premise! I love the outfit you put together for her!
~Sara
Thank you Sara! I just started the first book and so far, so good!
I don’t even watch anything other than Netflix and Hulu and I’ve seen the ads for this show a lot of places too! I actually read all of the Outlander books except the latest one. I will definitely watch the series when its on Netflix.
I know! I’ve seen a lot of ads on Goodreads too. Good to know that you read the books- now I have someone to chat with! Judging based on just the first episode, it seems to be fairly faithful to the book :)
This does sound very interesting. I had not heard of it before. Your selections are beautiful.
Jessica @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
Thank you so much Jessica!
I’ve been hearing SO much about this show. Must check it out!
Yes, the ads have been everywhere! They definitely worked on me, haha!