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Fashion · January 29, 2018

What to Wear on Valentine’s Day: Casual Edition

Valentine’s Day is a little over two weeks away! Can you believe it?

Since my fiancé and I are saving up for our wedding, we will probably stay in and do something simple that night, but as long as we spend time together, it will be fun!  Our first year of dating – because we were long distance – we Skyped and watched Spy Kids! 😂  I’ll never forget that.  However, if we do get the chance to go out on the town, I will most likely wear this outfit!

While plenty of gals love a dress for Valentine’s Day, sometimes the plans we make on this holiday call for something more casual.  That being said, I took the time to construct a sexier look revolving around a good pair of skinny jeans! One of my favorite ways to bring serious fire to a denim-based outfit is to add a pair of killer heels!  Red is always a good color option, no matter the occasion, but it’s especially perfect for Valentine’s Day!  These ruffle stilettos are the ideal statement shoe for a date night with your boo!


Outfit Details
similar top | similar jacket | pants | heels | similar bag

Do you want an outfit that is significant other-approved? This is a winner!

It only took one glance for my fiancé to stop and say, “Wow! You look great!” Now, as a fashion blogger, I wear a plethora of unique outfits, and my man is ridiculously sweet about them all; but when he actually pauses to just express his love for a certain ensemble, I know it’s something I’ll be wearing again on date night!  Skinny jeans, a top that accentuates my chest (without showing all my goods), a badass leather jacket, and some heels?  This is the recipe for one heck of a Valentine’s Day look!

Here’s to a fabulously casual Valentine’s Day.

In: Fashion · Tagged: casual outfit, casual Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day, girly outfit, outfit idea, outfit inspo, red and pink, Richmond blogger, Richmond fashion, Richmond fashion blogger, Richmond style, RVA, Topshop, Valentine's Day

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Anna English
8 years ago

I absolutely love mixing pink and red together. Those heels are darling too!

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Maggie
8 years ago

This is such a cute and casual V-Day outfit! I love the mix and matching of pink and red!

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Shelby Back
8 years ago

these photos are so fun! love with pink & red mix!

xo!
Shelby

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lydia
8 years ago

Love the mix of red and pink together! I’m all about causal, so totally loving this outfit for Valentines Day! And those heels are ahhmazing. Happy Monday!

xo, Lydia

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Julia Comil
8 years ago

Love this look absolutely pretty for a casual valentine’s day! I have similar shoes from Whowhatwear they are so stylish!!
Xoxo
Julia from Houseofcomil.com

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Brenda Canas
8 years ago

This outfit is sooo cute and those colors go so well together! I’d love to find a jacket like that without the print, so obsessed with it!

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Haley Stanley
8 years ago

Dang you look SO CUTE. Love this!!

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Anna English
8 years ago

I absolutely love mixing pink and red together. Those heels are darling too!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Anna English

Same here! They honestly compliment each other so well. The funny thing is that I remember a time when this color combo was as bizarre to people as black and brown – and now look at all the amazing styles that can come from them! 🙂

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Maggie
8 years ago

This is such a cute and casual V-Day outfit! I love the mix and matching of pink and red!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Maggie

I’m so glad to hear that you like it! I can pretty much guarantee that it will be my V-Day outfit if we end up going out at any point haha!

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Torey Noora
8 years ago

I’m in love with those jeans and shoes! So pretty!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Torey Noora

These jeans are unreal! I loved them so much after I purchased them that I went back and bought them in black as well. Now they’re the only two pairs of pants I pretty much ever wear!

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Shelby Back
8 years ago

these photos are so fun! love with pink & red mix!

xo!
Shelby

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Shelby Back

Thanks a million! I was so happy when I found this cute little restaurant to shoot in front of. It matched my outfit so well haha!

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Meghan
8 years ago

What a cute look! I love mixing up pink and red together. Perfect Valentine’s Day look!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Meghan

It’s the most classic combination for Valentine’s Day! It might be “basic” but I sure do love it!

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lydia
8 years ago

Love the mix of red and pink together! I’m all about causal, so totally loving this outfit for Valentines Day! And those heels are ahhmazing. Happy Monday!

xo, Lydia

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  lydia

I’m all about casual most of the time, so I feel you! After this shoot, I switched from heels to Superstars and the outfit was still super cute and perfect for a fun day out! You can’t go wrong with pink and red!

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Annette Dattilo
8 years ago

Love the red and pale pink paired together.

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Annette Dattilo

There’s nothing quite as beautiful and feminine as these two colors combined, in my opinion! They make me happy!

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Amanda Winters
8 years ago

That’s very cute! I love the peachy-pink with the red

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Amanda Winters

Thanks a million! In person, this jacket is the perfect blush and practically a neutral that goes with so much of my wardrobe. I love it!

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Krystin
8 years ago

This is such a cute outfit, love how you paired these colour combos together and those heels are killer! So gorgeous!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Krystin

Thank you so much for all the love on this outfit! It’s definitely something I’ll be going back to over and over again!

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Delia
8 years ago

Your shoes are so cute! What a cute Valentine’s Day outfit! So fun!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Delia

I seriously couldn’t believe it when I saw the $15 price tag on these shoes! Definitely a good statement pair to have in your shoe wardrobe!

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Kyrsten
8 years ago

Those shoes are everything 😍😍

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Kyrsten

I agree 100%! They’re just irresistible!

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Shira Rosenbluth
8 years ago

That jacket is so fun! Love the red pops!

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Stephanie Whitman
6 years ago
Reply to  Shira Rosenbluth

Oh yay! I’m so glad to hear you love it. I’m a huge fan of pops of bright color. It just brings such life to an outfit!

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Julia Comil
8 years ago

Love this look absolutely pretty for a casual valentine’s day! I have similar shoes from Whowhatwear they are so stylish!!
Xoxo
Julia from Houseofcomil.com

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Julia Comil

Oooh now I want to see how you would style a pair of killer red heels like these. I’m sure the outfit would be absolutely dynamite!

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Brenda Canas
8 years ago

This outfit is sooo cute and those colors go so well together! I’d love to find a jacket like that without the print, so obsessed with it!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Brenda Canas

Without the embellishments and print? I’ll email you a link for the closest solid blush jacket I’ve found. It’s SO perfect!

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Haley Stanley
8 years ago

Dang you look SO CUTE. Love this!!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Haley Stanley

Awww that’s so sweet of you! Thanks a million for the love! Have a wonderful week.

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Hannah
8 years ago

Loving the casualness of this outfit but still so fun and flirty:) This year I am dressing down for a casual dinner!

xoxo, Hannah

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Hannah

Flirty is a great way to describe this look! I kept titling it “sexy” but it’s still even a little less than that, which I love. It’s perfect for a fun, casual date! I hope you have a great Valentine’s Day.

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Aliya
8 years ago

Really like this cute Valentine’s Day outfit. I especially love the red sandals. They are so nice!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Aliya

Can you believe they’re only $15!? I was seriously shocked when I saw that! I knew I needed them right away!

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Rach
8 years ago

I love this look for Valentine’s Day! My husband and I are keeping it low key too. I’m all about this outfit because as much as I would love to wear a dress, it is too cold in Chicago for that haha!

http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Rach

Oh my gosh I totally feel you on the weather. It’s been super up and down in Richmond so it could either be in the 70’s or snowing haha! No in between lately, so I’m sure staying inside will be a good idea for us too. Hope you have a wonderful time celebrating Valentine’s Day!

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Amanda Winters
8 years ago

That’s very cute! I love the peachy-pink with the red

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Amanda Winters

Thanks a million! In person, this jacket is the perfect blush and practically a neutral that goes with so much of my wardrobe. I love it!

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Shira Rosenbluth
8 years ago

That jacket is so fun! Love the red pops!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Shira Rosenbluth

Oh yay! I’m so glad to hear you love it. I’m a huge fan of pops of bright color. It just brings such life to an outfit!

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Cara
8 years ago

These red heels are adorable! Loving this whole look!

Xo, Cara
https://brighterbold.com

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Cara

I’m a massive fan of these fun heels! I still can’t believe they were only $15!

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Sami | The Classic Brunette
8 years ago

These photos are adorable! I love this look too, it’s so perfect for Valentines Day. The heels are my favorite!

xo
Sami
The Classic Brunette

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Sami | The Classic Brunette

Awww you’re too sweet. Thank you for the kind words and the love on my heels. They’ve gotta be my favorite part of the outfit!

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Denise Kokinis
8 years ago

Such a cute casual look for Valentine’s Day! Those red shoes are soo killer with this whole look! Love the way you put all these pieces together!

Denise | Fashion Love Letters

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Denise Kokinis

I think there are very few problems that can’t be solved by a good pair of red heels 😉

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Kileen
8 years ago

These heels are so cute girl and I am loving this fun jacket!

Kileen
cute & little

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Kileen

Thanks beautiful! I was so surprised when I saw the jacket was still in stock after nearly two years! I love it so much.

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Nataly
8 years ago

I love mixing pink and red during this time of year! This whole look is fabulous!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Nataly

It truly is the best time of year for all the girly colors to surface! Such fun, isn’t it?

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Gita
8 years ago

Your heels sure do give the outfit a “pop”. I love it!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Gita

Bringing pops of fun and unexpected color to my outfits is one of my favorite things to do! 🙂

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Kelsey
8 years ago

Omg yes girl you look absolutely perfect!! Those heels are way too cute! xo

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Kelsey

Well, I think perfect is far from true – but YOU on the other hand always look like an absolute dream 🙂

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Amanda
8 years ago

This is the perfect Valentine’s Day look, Stephanie! I love the combination of red and blush together!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Amanda

That’s so sweet of you, Amanda! Thank you for the love on my color combination! It’s definitely one of my favorites right now.

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Amanda | The Golden Girl Diary
8 years ago

Okay, I need those shoes like yesterday. So gorgeous!

xx, Amanda | http://www.thegoldengirldiary.com

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Amanda | The Golden Girl Diary

Umm YEAH you do! And they’re only $15 so you should scoop them up before they’re gone!

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Steph
8 years ago

Love everything about this outfit! The jackets so cute & loving the red heels!

xo, Steph
http://www.urbanblonde.com

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Steph

I can definitely see you rocking this look! I can’t wait to see your Valentine’s Day outfits!

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KatWalkSF
8 years ago

Loving this casual Valentine’s Day look. Those heels are everything!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  KatWalkSF

I agree! I think the heels are such a great addition to this outfit – it wouldn’t be the same without them!

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Molly
8 years ago

Give me those heels! They’re amazing!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Molly

You should definitely get them! I mean, for $15, they’re pretty hard to pass up!

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Taylor Aube
8 years ago

That jacket is so pretty! And those shoes are gorgeous too!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Taylor Aube

I am a huge fan of this jacket. It’s seriously been on repeat since the day I got it – nearly two years ago!

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Laura
8 years ago

This is such a fun casual V-Day outfit!! Those heels are so fun and you are just adorbs in your pics!!

xo, Laura

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Laura

I’m all about a good casual look. I’m so glad you like this one!

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Megan
8 years ago

This blush and red outfit is so perfect for Valentine’s Day! This blush colored leather jacket is so sassy!

Megan | http://www.pipmegan.com

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Megan

I agree! Sassy is a great way to describe this look. It’s lots of fun, that’s for sure!

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Morgan
8 years ago

Loving the mix of pink and red here! I’m usually scared to try this combo but what better day to do it than Valentine’s Day?! Oh and your shoes – OBSESSED!

-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com

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Emily Wilkinson
8 years ago

I am all for a casual V-day look! I love this outfit!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Emily Wilkinson

Agreed! Casual is often the best way to go. It’s comfy and fun and usually the date loves it too 😉

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Ashley DTKAustin
8 years ago

This outfit is so fun!!! I love all of the cute details and pops of red. I’m all about being casual on Valentine’s!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Ashley DTKAustin

Pops of fun color is one of my favorite things about style. I seriously adore adding those in for the “wow” factor!

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Liz
8 years ago

Such a cute outfit! I love the casual take on Valentine’s Day!

liz

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Liz

Thanks a million, Liz! I’m all about a good casual look. This one is especially comfortable!

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Lavenda Memory
8 years ago

What a fun look and play on the holiday. 🙂

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Lavenda Memory

Well thank you, gorgeous! I’m so glad you like it!

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Greta
8 years ago

Obsessed with all the cool pins on this jacket! Such a fun look for Valentine’s Day!

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Greta

Me too! When I first saw this jacket I knew I needed it in my life hehe. I couldn’t believe it was still in stock after almost two years. You should get it and we can be twins!

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Kyla
8 years ago

Ummm you are adorable! I don’t think I told you yet but I’m obsessed with your engagement ring! Also, I need to get those shoes! They’re fabulous!
Kyla
wanderlustkyla.com

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Kyla

AWWW thank you! I seriously love hearing that. He did so good when he picked it out. Rose gold band, with a morganite stone in the center, and a beautiful ring of tiny diamonds along the sides. Simple, elegant, and so perfect for me!

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Danielle
8 years ago

Okay I am ALL about casual style this vday! I love how you paired the pink and red (the pins add the perfect pop!)

xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco

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Stephanie Whitman
8 years ago
Reply to  Danielle

Thanks so much cutie! I can only imagine how perfect your Valentine’s & Galentine’s style will be! You always inspire me!

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I felt it instantly when I sensed her intense love for nature and the earth woven through the story, paired with such atmospheric writing that I regularly forgot I was not *in* the ethereal, whimsical world I was reading about 🌌 I felt it again in the way she writes of longing and love so powerful that there’s no doubt the characters will overcome every obstacle they face together 🤎 I felt it once more when I began to cry over supporting characters that (possibly) weren’t meant to elicit such strong emotions in the first place 🥹

THE SUN AND THE STARMAKER was everything I could possibly hope and dream a fairytale would be. It was beautiful and magical, and left me feeling so filled with joy and hope. It’s an absolute masterpiece 🙌🏼

Have you read this or any of Rachel’s other books? 📚

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#fantasyreads #fantasybooklover #thesunandthestarmaker #rachelgriffin #fairytalebooks escapism, book hangover, fantasy books, book recs, reread worthy, favorite author
Tell me the last vampire book you read 🧛🏻‍♀️ I go Tell me the last vampire book you read 🧛🏻‍♀️

I gotta be real honest with y’all... I don’t read a ton of vampire books 😅 I was a wolf girly starting in middle school, and that really hasn’t changed much. I do love a good vampire book, but they haven’t always been my favorite supernatural creature 🙈

However, maybe due to the V.E. Schwab magic, I absolutely adored Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil 😍 It was precisely as toxic as she promised it would be, and I ATE IT UP. It was dark, seductive, sometimes bloody, and there was never a dull moment. I genuinely didn’t want it to end.

Have you read this one yet? 📖

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#buryourbonesinthemidnightsoil #veschwab #vampirebooks #fantasyreads #fantasybooklover supernatural fantasy, book hangover, fantasy world-building, book recs, reread worthy, sapphic, late-night chapters @veschwabfeatures
Do you pay close attention to monthly releases? 📖 Do you pay close attention to monthly releases? 📖

For several years, I would write a blog article every month that included somewhere between 20-40 new releases 🫢 While I was working my previous job, I didn’t have the opportunity to blog, let alone pay attention to new releases, and I feel like I missed SO MANY 🙈 

I’m happy to be back to blogging semi-regularly, and equally thrilled to be back in the habit of knowing which books are coming out each month! 🙌🏼 If you swipe through, you can see 24 March releases and their corresponding release dates 🗓️

Which of these titles are you most looking forward to reading? 🤎

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Do you have a library card? 🪪 Ya girl is the self Do you have a library card? 🪪

Ya girl is the self-proclaimed biggest fan of the library to ever walk the earth 🌍 Okay, that could be an exaggeration, but most of the time it doesn’t feel like one. I cried with happiness over my first library card as a kid, and I won’t purchase a book until I’ve borrowed it from the library and loved it enough to own it. I have 5 library cards, swear by Libby and Hoopla for all of my audiobooks and ebooks, and at this point, I feel like an Arthur tattoo might be necessary (IYKYK) 😂

But I digress... February is National Library Lovers’ Month, and I think you should get a library card (or 5) and celebrate not only the perk of FREE BOOKS but also the countless ways public libraries are integral to our lives and communities! 🙌🏼

What was the last library book you checked out? 📖

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If you could only recommend one book for the rest If you could only recommend one book for the rest of your life, what would it be? 📖

This one has been an easy answer for me since 2020, when I read THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY. It completely changed my life.

Since then, I have recommended it to countless people, and have felt intense amounts of joy as I’ve seen those people recommend it to others, buy copies for friends, suggest it for their book clubs, and come back to me to tell me how it changed their life just like it changed mine 🥰

Which book would you say changed your life for the better? 🤎

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Would you want to have the same occupation as the Would you want to have the same occupation as the main character(s) in your last read? 💼

I recently finished Thunderhead, and I absolutely would *NOT* want to be a Scythe! 🙅🏻‍♀️ I also definitely wouldn’t want to be in the shoes of the royalty in my other previous read, A Psalm of Storms and Silence 😬

Is there a book character’s “career” that you know you would love to have? 💭

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Is there an author who consistently writes books t Is there an author who consistently writes books that bring you to tears? 😭

I have cried while reading every single one of Amber’s books... and that’s only a small part of what keeps me coming back for more 🤎

I’m struggling with even knowing how to put in words what her books mean to me, because even thinking about it is making me tear up 🥹 So instead of trying to craft the perfect thing to say, I’m just going to urge you to read everything she’s written. You can thank me later 🙏🏼

What was the last book that made you cry? 📖

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#theleavingroom #booklover #bookcommunity #cozyreads #bookishvibes poetry, Amber McBride, The Leaving Room, sapphic books, books that will make you cry, book hangover, book recs, reread worthy, late-night chapters
Who are your favorite book pets? 🐈‍⬛ I absolutely Who are your favorite book pets? 🐈‍⬛

I absolutely love when a book has animals in it—whether that’s someone’s pet, familiar, or when the animal is the main character 😻

I’m always absurdly happy when there’s a cat, and if they have a creative name it’s even better. I think the stand-out for me was a cat named The Darkling in Accidentally Amy. I’ll never forget it! 😂

Do you have a furbaby companion? Tell me all about them! 🐾

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Do you tend to enjoy book-to-screen adaptations? 🤔 Do you tend to enjoy book-to-screen adaptations? 🤔

I’m always torn between excitement over seeing my favorite stories come to life and anxiety about what they might change and how it could disappoint me 😅

I fell head over heels in love with the adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation 🤎 For those who don’t know, this is not only my favorite EmHen, but it’s my all-time favorite romance book. I was lucky enough to read an ARC of it in 2021 and have inhaled every format of it multiple times since 🥰

I was nervous about the movie, but loved how they stayed true to the *vibe* of PWMOV 🏖️ Even with the changes they did make, Alex and Poppy were precisely as I had always imagined them, and I adored watching every second of their friends to lovers romance 🎥

This is a negativity-free zone! If you loved the PWMOV movie as much as I did, tell me your favorite part of the film! 🍿

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#romancebooks #peoplewemeetonvacation #romancebooklover #bookishvibes #bookaesthetic romance books, romance reads, Emily Henry, popular romances, book adaptations, romance movie, Netflix

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