Video: Belle's Walk through her Village (Beauty and the Beast)

Happy Friday!

I don't know why? But I woke up thinking about Beauty and the Beast. I love not only the animated movie but also the live action one (especially since I'm usually not a fan of live action remakes of animated movies).

It's just something about Belle, the bookworm and dreamer, wanting so much more than what's in her small town. And due to her father being captured by the Beast, she found herself having a very, very different experience in order to free him. It's been a while since I've watched either movie maybe I'll watch one this weekend.

Characters Reading: Belle (Beauty and the Beast)

Belle from Beauty and the Beast is one of my favorite fictional bookworms. And what I really like about her is that despite living in such a negative environment with narrow-minded townspeople, she didn't let their opinions of her "being odd" for wanting to read, stop her from reading. She loves to read. To the point where she is so fully engrossed that she doesn't at times notice what's going on around her as she walks through the town's square.

I love a captivated reader but as a fellow bookworm I would probably advise not getting so captivated or engrossed that you are no longer aware of your surroundings. By all means, please enjoy reading just be safe and be aware, you don't want to cause or get into an accident.

(Beauty and the Beast)

Happy 30th Anniversary, Disney's Beauty and the Beast Animated Movie!

There are a lot big pop culture anniversaries this month and the latest is the 30th Anniversary of Disney's Beauty and the Beast animated movie. A tale as old as time, I absolutely love this movie. The classic film, which was released on this day in 1991, follows as Belle who is one of the most beloved fictional bookworms is living in a small town where the townspeople thinks she's odd. So what if Belle always has her nose in a book and dreams of a more fulfilling life, that shouldn't make her odd. So between the overly invested townspeople, she has to deal with Gaston constantly harassing her to be his wife. Who wouldn't dream of a more interesting life than the one she has.

I guess the old saying of be careful what you wish for because you just might get it, is true. Belle's life would take an interesting turn after her father was captured by the Beast. Exchanging herself for her father's freedom, Belle would be trapped in an enchanted castled filled with unfortunately cursed yet kind people who were transformed into talking inanimate objects. All thanks to a horrid prince turned Beast who was the cause of the curse but is Belle the one who will break it.

This movie is so amazing and every song is perfectly performed and was showcased by equally visually stunning animation. It's no wonder why this film is a fan favorite and I hope it continues to be, Happy 30th Anniversary, Beauty and the Beast!

Fashion Meets Fandom: Belle (Beauty and the Beast)

Belle is one of my favorite fictional bookworms, she's smart, headstrong and compassionate. I love that she doesn't care what anyone in her small town thinks of her. So in honor of Belle, I created two outfits that were inspired by her blue dress and white top (minus the apron). I wanted to create something that felt like a modern and casual take on her look which also includes a tote bag to carry all her books in.

Storytime: Brenda Song reading "5 Minute Princess Stories"

Fellow bookworm and actress Brenda Song starred as one of my favorite characters airhead heiress London Tipton on the Disney shows The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and The Suite Life on Deck. In this storytime video, she's reading an interesting story about Belle and her father Maurice from Beauty and the Beast.

Belle being a bookworm is just so cool and her love of books and reading may have made her an outcast in her small village but she didn't let it stop her from enjoying a good book.

Toy Corner: Beauty and the Beast Statue

This Beauty and the Beast statue is so amazing and I love all the details from Belle's dress to stairs and handrails, there are just so many things to look at. This is something I would really love to have, it's so beautiful.

I always loved that Disney's fairy tale incorporated books into the story with both Belle and the Beast having a love of reading. So, I guess it's rather fitting that this statue features a book as the background.

Can't you just imagine having this statue on your bookcase? It feels like the perfect bookworm art.

Disney's Live-Action "Beauty and the Beast" Movie Deserves More Appreciation

Even though I'm not a big fan of live-action versions of animated movies (especially when the original is so amazing), I really enjoyed watching the 2017 live-action Beauty and the Beast movie. I thought it was just as magical and charming as the original movie and I don't think it received enough praise or appreciation.

This is a wonderful movie, from the spectacular sets and costumes to the amazing cast. I thought Emma Watson was fantastic as Belle. The character is such an inspiration because even when the people in Belle's small town thought she was weird for her desire to read and learn new things, she doesn't change who she is to fit in. I also love that she spoke her mind and that she stood up to the arrogant Gaston as well as stood up for her father when he was imprisoned by the Beast. She also stood up to the Beast which had him rethinking his terrible behavior and changing into a better person.

I love that we have two wonderfully enchanting versions of Beauty and the Beast, I just wish the live-action version would get a bit a more love from fans.

Art of the Day: Beauty and the Beast

Artwork: Beauty and the Beast by me-illuminated (Mominur Rahman)

Book Review: Lost in a Book

Book: Lost in a Book by Jennifer Donnelly

Edition: Hardcover

Description:

Smart, Bookish Belle, a captive in the Beast's castle, has become accustomed to her new home and has befriended its inhabitants. When she comes upon Nevermore, an enchanted book unlike anything else she has seen in the castle. Belle finds herself pulled into its pages and transported to a world of glamour and intrigue. The adventures Belle has always imagined, the dreams she was forced to give up when she became a prisoner, seem within reach again.

The charming and mysterious characters Belle meets with the pages of Nevermore offer her glamorous conversation, a life of dazzling Parisian luxury, and even a reunion she never thought possible. Here Belle can have everything she has ever wished for. But what about her friends in the Beast's castle? Can Belle trust her new companions inside the pages of Nevermore? Is Nevermore's world even real? Belle must uncover the truth about the book, before she loses herself in it forever.

Fashion Meets Comics: The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast Robes

I need a new robe, the one I have is over 10 years old. The color is no longer vibrant and it's not as soft and fluffy as it once was. Since I'm not sure if I want a regular robe or a geeky one, it's taken me a while to find a new one. I'll admit it, I'm a little picky. But I have found two Disney robes (The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast) that I like and I'm trying to figure out which one I might want to get.

The Little Mermaid robe is bright and colorful with seashell and scale prints and the other a Beauty and the Beast robe is a little more subdue with a pale yellow background featuring a rose and book print. I'm really on the fence because I don't know which one to get, I really like both of them.

Which one would you get, The Little Mermaid or the Beauty and the Beast? If I end up ordering one, I'll post it.


The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid Shell Robe                        $39.92 (sale, regular price $49.90)                      Her Universe (heruniverse.com)




Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast Robe                                $39.92 (sale, regular price $49.90)                    Her Universe (heruniverse.com)

Fashion Meets Comics: A Belle T-Shirt (Beauty and the Beast)

As much as I love this t-shirt (the artwork is beautiful), it would have been great if it showed Belle holding a book instead of the enchanted rose. Belle is a fan favorite for us bookaholics because she loves reading books just as much as we do.

Regardless, this is still a really cute shirt.

Belle V-Neck T-Shirt                                                 $14.00 (sale, regular price $22.95)                                        Disney (shopdisney.com)

Gift Guide: Teapots, Teacups and Mugs

Holiday shopping doesn't have to be stressful, here is another gift guide to help alleviate any stress. Why not treat a frazzled family member, friend or yourself to a moment of slow living. Maybe with a new teacup, mug or teapot they will take a little time out to relax while enjoying their favorite tea or coffee.

Star Wars Empire Black Teapot                    $29.99                       Think Geek (thinkgeek.com)

- Ceramic

- Holds 4 cups

- Not microwave or dishwasher safe

DVD Tuesday: Beauty and the Beast (Movie and TV Series)

This DVD Tuesday is all about Beauty and the Beast. I am beyond ecstatic to get Disney's Beauty and the Beast, it's such a beautiful movie. I also want to get the CW network's Beauty and the Beast TV Series which I didn't realized the complete series was released last Tuesday. I loved watching this show and it felt like four seasons wasn't enough to tell the story of Cat and Vincent.


Beauty and the Beast (2017)

Description:

Belle (Emma Watson), a bright, beautiful and independent young woman, is taken prisoner by a beast (Dan Stevens) in its castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle's enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the beast's hideous exterior, allowing her to recognize the kind heart and soul of the true prince that hides on the inside.

Book of Interest: Belle's Library

The Beauty and the Beast movie and books are still really popular because when I went to my local bookstore yesterday, an employee told me they were completely sold out of Belle's Library. She told me they will be getting in a new shipment soon. I guess, I'll have to wait and put it on my wishlist for now.

Book: Belle's Library: A Collection of Literary Quotes and Inspirational Musings by Brittany Rubiano with illustrations by Jenna Huerta

Description:

Belle is one of the best known fictional bookworms around. But what exactly is on her reading list? In this unique literary journal, inspired by Disney's Beauty and the Beast, enjoy quotes from some of Belle's favorite books.

New Book Purchase: Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book

Being a bookaholic, how can I not relate to Belle's love of books and reading. She's one of my favorite fictional bookworms. And I just love that her entire village knows that she loves reading and can always be found with her nose stuck in a book. Like most book nerds, the story always seems to capture her attention.

I don't know how many times I've heard or seen book nerds saying how they wish they could live in the world or the story of the book they're reading. Which is what the premise for Lost in a Book is about with Belle being transported to a world inside of a very special book.

I bought this because I know she will not stay there but I'm interested in what the book world is like and how she was able to leave or escape depending on how the story goes. Seems like this might be a good read.

Book: Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book by Jennifer Donnelly

Edition: Hardcover

Description:

An original addition to the beloved Beauty and the Beast fairy tale, Lost in a Book follows the lonely, bookish Belle as she finds an enchanted book in the Beast's library called Nevermore that carries her into a glittering new world. There, Belle is befriended by a mysterious countess who offers her the life she's always dreamed of.

But Nevermore is not what it seems, and the more time Belle spends there, the harder it is to leave. Good stories take hold of us and never let us go, and once Belle becomes lost in this book, she may never find her way out again.

New Magazine Purchase and a Beauty and the Beast Book Display

When I walked into the Barnes & Nobles store earlier today, I went in there with the intention of only buying the April issue of Empire magazine with Wonder Woman on the cover. And I am so proud of myself because that is the only thing I bought.

Before I went up to the counter to buy my magazine, I walked over to the Funko section and despite the decision I made back in December (for the Geek on a Budget post) of not buying any more Funkos for a while the desire to buy one was strong. Not buying any was a hard thing to do because there were so many that I saw such as two different Princess Leia figures, the Strawberry Shortcake collection, Gotham's Selina Kyle and Fish Mooney and so many more that I saw and wanted. I had them in my arms but made the difficult yet right decision to put them back on the shelf. I really didn't need them anyway and at $9.95 each I would have easily went over my budget.

After walking away I spotted a Beauty and the Beast display and took a few pictures. I saw quite a few books on that table that I would like to get. I will let you know if I buy any.

Weekend Films: Beauty and the Beast

I knew I should have pre-ordered tickets for Beauty and the Beast for this weekend because the theatre that I always go to is completely sold out. Even though I'm happy that people are going out to see it, I really wish I was one of them. I guess I will have to wait and see it another time.

Beauty and the Beast

Release Date: March 17, 2017

Starring: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson, Audra McDonald and more

Description:

Belle (Emma Watson), a bright, beautiful and independent young woman, is taken prisoner by a beast (Dan Stevens) in its castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle's enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the beast's hideous exterior, allowing her to recognize the kind heart and soul of the true prince that hides on the inside.

Trailer: Beauty and the Beast

Disney finally released the full trailer for their most anticipated Beauty and the Beast movie. What do you think, does it look good? I wouldn't mind see it.

Release Date: March 17, 2017

 

Starring: Emma Watson and Dan Stevens

Art of the Day: Belle (Beauty and the Beast)

Artwork: Belle Reading by RenRoyal

Art of the Day: Belle

Artwork: Belle: Beauty and the Beast by Vera Voina