Classy Coloring Books to Help You De-Stress

With finals just around the corner, don’t forget to make time for yourself, collegiettes! Between all the studying and late nights, it’s healthy to de-stress and rest the brain. Coloring books are all the rage right now, and they are the perfect activity to help you relax at the end of the day. And the options have never been better! Here are some unique coloring books to check out when you’re in desparate need of a break! 

Celebrity Coloring Books 

What’s more relaxing and fun than spending an hour coloring in your favorite celeb! The Colour Me Good collection by Mel Elliott features Cumberbatch, Hiddles (Tom Hiddleton), Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Ryan Gosling and many others! 

Find them here: 

Colour Me Good: Benedict Cumberbatch

 http://www.amazon.com/Colour-Me-Good-BenedictCumberbatch/dp/0992777755/ref=pd_sim_14_12?ie=UTF8&dpID=510MTU1UKXL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1Z25ZS8SDNRWN49J79R5  

Colour Me Good: Tom Hiddleston

http://www.amazon.com/Colour-Me-Good-Tom-Hiddleston/dp/0992854431/ref=pd_sim_14_18?ie=UTF8&dpID=512GbqbUj-L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1Z25ZS8SDNRWN49J79R5  

Kate: The Duchess of Cambridge Royal Fashions

 http://www.amazon.com/Duchess-Cambridge-Fashions-Coloring-Fashion/dp/0486797724/ref=pd_sim_14_72?ie=UTF8&dpID=613viH5I-9L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR120%2C160_&refRID=1Z25ZS8SDNRWN49J79R5  

Fandom Coloring Books 

You might spot shelves of character-themed coloring books at CVS and instantly remember the good old days of crayons and washable markers. Nowadays, there are plenty of character-themed coloring books for “adults” from Harry Potter to Disney Princess.  

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Harry Potter

http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Coloring-Book-Scholastic/dp/1338029991/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447619241&sr=8-1&keywords=harry+potter+coloring+book  

Game of Thrones 

http://www.amazon.com/Official-Game-Thrones-Coloring-Book/dp/1101965762/ref=pd_sim_14_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=61eZyjekVlL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1HY89SZW8EZWEXCQKKHR  

Disney Princess 

http://www.amazon.com/Disney-Princess-Inspire-Creativity-Relaxation/dp/1484757408/ref=pd_sim_14_9?ie=UTF8&dpID=51LH4MmkleL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR114%2C160_&refRID=1HY89SZW8EZWEXCQKKHR  

Hunger Games

 http://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Games-Coloring-Book-Adults/dp/1512223476/ref=pd_sim_14_39?ie=UTF8&dpID=519kvgrsuiL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR127%2C160_&refRID=1HY89SZW8EZWEXCQKKHR  

Doctor Who

http://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Coloring-Price-Stern-Sloan/dp/0399542299/ref=pd_sim_14_11?ie=UTF8&dpID=61WohABiOHL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR159%2C160_&refRID=1HY89SZW8EZWEXCQKKHR  

Sherlock: The Mind Palace

http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Mind-Palace-Coloring-Adventure/dp/006245837X/ref=pd_sim_14_22?ie=UTF8&dpID=61hTvmuddXL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR159%2C160_&refRID=1HY89SZW8EZWEXCQKKHR  

Historical Coloring Books 

Historical coloring books are available from any era! Whether fashion, architecture, or iconic scenes, the coloring pages are incredibly detailed for those who love to color within the lines. 

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Coloring Medieval Times

http://www.amazon.com/Coloring-Medieval-Times-celebrated-illustrator/dp/1600584039/ref=pd_sim_14_86?ie=UTF8&dpID=517WDwToXxL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR120%2C160_&refRID=1QSH3SYFCT9ZJC4P7D4H  

Late Victorian and Edwardian Fashions

http://www.amazon.com/Victorian-Edwardian-Fashions-Fashion-Coloring/dp/0486444589/ref=pd_sim_14_7?ie=UTF8&dpID=61rHwX7VKQL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR120%2C160_&refRID=0F1W7NHK1BANB7M0H1RP  

Historic Houses of New England

http://www.amazon.com/Historic-Houses-England-Coloring-History/dp/0486271676/ref=pd_sim_14_14?ie=UTF8&dpID=61I04ImgNsL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR120%2C160_&refRID=0F1W7NHK1BANB7M0H1RP  

Fantasy and Fairy Tale Coloring Books 

If you want to escape the real world rush of tests, exams, and papers, there is no better way than exploring a fantastical new world of fairies, mermaids, dragons, wizards, vampires, and magic! Check out artist Selina Fenech’s amazing coloring books below.  

Find them here: 

Enchanted by Selina Fenech

http://www.amazon.com/Enchanted-Magical-Forests-Coloring-Collection/dp/0994355432/ref=pd_sim_14_49?ie=UTF8&dpID=615DA3EOgVL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR124%2C160_&refRID=1HY89SZW8EZWEXCQKKHR  

Mermaids by Selina Fenech

http://www.amazon.com/Mermaids-Coloring-Collection-Fantasy-Selina/dp/0994355408/ref=pd_sim_14_31?ie=UTF8&dpID=61%2BOsGRPVAL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR124%2C160_&refRID=096T5ECJSG2C02H8XBWB  

Coloring Dragons

http://www.amazon.com/Coloring-Dragons-Featuring-artwork-PicturaTM/dp/1600583989/ref=pd_sim_14_60?ie=UTF8&dpID=51TAQ876vHL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR120%2C160_&refRID=1HY89SZW8EZWEXCQKKHR  

Specific Coloring Books

There is a coloring book for everything and everyone! No joke. Beyond the three shown above, you can find books for cars, steampunk, zombies, ballet, and lots and lots of cats. 

Venetian Masks

http://www.amazon.com/Venetian-Mask-Coloring-Book-Books/dp/1512089737/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1447621593&sr=1-2&keywords=venetian+mask+coloring+book  

Cats & Quilts

http://www.amazon.com/Cats-Quilts-Adult-Coloring-Book/dp/1517128153/ref=pd_sim_14_65?ie=UTF8&dpID=61ONw4WC7bL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR124%2C160_&refRID=1Z25ZS8SDNRWN49J79R5  

Off the Bookshelf

http://www.amazon.com/Off-Bookshelf-Coloring-Book-Relaxation/dp/1617452785/ref=pd_sim_14_44?ie=UTF8&dpID=619Sr2LCdJL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR124%2C160_&refRID=1Z25ZS8SDNRWN49J79R5  

No matter what you choose to color with – crayons, markers, pencils, high-end pens from the bookstore – just have fun! Put down the textbooks for an hour, plug in your headphones, and color!