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? 📖

—

#nationallibraryloversmonth #libraryloversmonth #bookcommunity #bookphotography #readersofinstagram support your public library, library lovers, bookish vibes, cozy aesthetic, book nerd
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? 💭

—

#bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookaesthetic #cozyaesthetic #readersofinstagram current read, currently reading, cozy aesthetic, escapism, late-night chapters, what I’m reading
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? 📖

—

#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! 🐾

—

#cozyreads #readingescape #bookishvibes #bookaesthetic #booknerd book animals, cats of Instagram, book cats, fantasy books, romance books, cozy aesthetic
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! 🍿

—

#romancebooks #peoplewemeetonvacation #romancebooklover #bookishvibes #bookaesthetic romance books, romance reads, Emily Henry, popular romances, book adaptations, romance movie, Netflix
Tell me about your book-related dreams 💭 Do you w Tell me about your book-related dreams 💭

Do you want to open a bookstore? Write a novel? Become an editor? Get a bookish tattoo? Host an author panel? 

This is a place to put your hopes and dreams out there in the universe. You never know what might happen! 😉

As for me? I want to own a book bus that eventually becomes a brick and mortar bookshop with a café and apothecary. I want it to be the kind of comforting and safe atmosphere that allows people to feel like they can just *breathe* for a little while whenever they visit. That’s my dream ☕️

So, if this dream becomes reality, where should I take my book bus first? 📍

—

#bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookaesthetic #cozyreads #readersofinstagram book dreams, cozy aesthetic, bookshop bookstore, book influencer, book blogger
Which books made it to your favorites list in 2025 Which books made it to your favorites list in 2025? 📖

The whole time I was away from this space, I kept having these moments of, “gosh, I wish I was active on booksta right now, if only to rave about the book that I’m currently reading!” 🙈

WHILE THE DARK REMAINS was definitely one of those books 🙌🏼 This story left me utterly speechless in the best way. I can’t wait to read the upcoming sequel. 

Do you have any sequels that you’re anticipating in 2026? 📚

—

#fantasyreads #fantasybooklover #bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookishvibes escapism, book hangover, fantasy world-building, book recs, reread worthy
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Fashion · May 25, 2018

Ditching The Plain White Tee

Hey there, Delilah…

…Wait, wrong plain white tees. 😂 I don’t have too much of a problem with them at all! I don’t even have much of a problem with basic white shirts. However, when it comes to spring and summer fashion – I think we can do better! One of the simplest things to do when you’re stumped on what to wear is to reach for basic pieces and elevate them. But what if your basics weren’t so basic to begin with? I think there’s a way to ditch the plain white tees, and instead acquire white tops that go with everything, yet stand out on their own!

When I put together this outfit, it was like slipping into a uniform. White top, denim pants, and accessorize. The difference was that my top was slightly off-white, with cute little buttons running down the side, and was cropped to really give off those laid-back summer vibes when paired with boyfriend jeans! I’ve picked up a handful of unique white tops this year, and I’m quite grateful for it. They make any outfit just a little more interesting! Then all you really need to think about are your accessories? Sugarfix had me covered (as usual) with this fuchsia necklace and earrings set that matched all the flowers in the greenhouse perfectly!


Outfit Details
top | pants | necklace | earrings | similar bag | shoes

I don’t want ya’ll to feel left out, so I went hunting for the best white tops I could find – all under $25!

I’ve gotta say, Forever 21 has been saving my booty lately when it comes to cute clothes at a great price. Don’t miss out on snagging some of these (I already own a few of them and plan on buying more). Ditch your “plain” white tees, and opt for something even better!

Shop 15 white tops under $25!

In: Fashion · Tagged: AMI Clubwear, F21xMe, Forever 21, greenhouse, H&M, linen top, plain white tee, simple fashion, spring style, Sugarfix, summer style, white tee, white top

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lydia
7 years ago

Love how you ditched a plain white tee and went for a cute white top! I have been LOVING all of Forever 21’s tops right now, they’re so good! I am seriously loving all of these photos and I am loving those boyfriend jeans.

xo, Lydia

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Julia Comil
7 years ago

Love this tank!! Really cute

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Lily
7 years ago

You look so pretty! I love the subtle pop of color!

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lydia
7 years ago

Love how you ditched a plain white tee and went for a cute white top! I have been LOVING all of Forever 21’s tops right now, they’re so good! I am seriously loving all of these photos and I am loving those boyfriend jeans.

xo, Lydia

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Annette Dattilo
7 years ago

Cute twist on a white tee.

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Anna English
7 years ago

What a cute tank! You look so cute.

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Julia Comil
7 years ago

Love this tank!! Really cute

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Kim
7 years ago

These pictures are SO fun! You can’t go wrong with a white tank and I love how you styled this one. Those pearl heels are so fab!

xoxo,
Kim

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Annette Dattilo
7 years ago

Cute twist on a white tee.

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Kenzi || Life of a Sister
7 years ago

I love all of these fun pictures! Your smile is infectious! I love tanks during the summertime, and you styled this perfectly, I love those jeans!

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Kenzi || Life of a Sister
7 years ago

I love all of these fun pictures! Your smile is infectious! I love tanks during the summertime, and you styled this perfectly, I love those jeans!

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Kileen
7 years ago

Such a cute outfit! I love white and denim together, and need these denim pants!

Kileen
cute & little

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Kileen
7 years ago

Such a cute outfit! I love white and denim together, and need these denim pants!

Kileen
cute & little

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Azanique
7 years ago

This top is adorable! I’m loving your shoes, too 🙂

-xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com

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Kelsey
7 years ago

You are so darn cute, but I have to comment on your plain white tees reference! Haha sooo good! xo

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Kelsey
7 years ago

You are so darn cute, but I have to comment on your plain white tees reference! Haha sooo good! xo

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Megan
7 years ago

How adorable are you! I always love the outfits you put together.

Megan | http://www.pipmegan.com

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Kristina
7 years ago

Love this look and swooning over all those pretty plants! Sugarfix really does have the best pieces- can’t beat those prices!

xo, Kristina

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Tara Fuller
7 years ago

how cute are you?! love your style!

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Danielle
7 years ago

Cutest shoot location! Will always love a plain white tee but I am a total advocate of all-white everythang – love the tops you linked!

xx, Danielle | http://www.pineappleandprosecco.com

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Taylor Mobley
7 years ago

This is SUCH a cute outfit. I love it!

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Danielle
7 years ago

Cutest shoot location! Will always love a plain white tee but I am a total advocate of all-white everythang – love the tops you linked!

xx, Danielle | http://www.pineappleandprosecco.com

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Rita
7 years ago

That top looks so cute on you. I am obsessed with your shoes. They are so pretty.

Rita | http://www.styleroundtheclock.com

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Rita
7 years ago

That top looks so cute on you. I am obsessed with your shoes. They are so pretty.

Rita | http://www.styleroundtheclock.com

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Laura Leigh
7 years ago

LOVE this look! The top looks adorable on your and those jeans are perfection. Also, again, you’re always having so much fun in your photos. I love it!!!

xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com

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Jasmine Vargas
7 years ago

Such a cute top on you. Wish I was able to rock it.

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Jasmine Vargas
7 years ago

Such a cute top on you. Wish I was able to rock it.

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Taylor Mobley
6 years ago

This is SUCH a cute outfit. I love it!

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Tara Fuller
6 years ago

how cute are you?! love your style!

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Megan
6 years ago

How adorable are you! I always love the outfits you put together.

Megan | http://www.pipmegan.com

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Azanique
6 years ago

This top is adorable! I’m loving your shoes, too 🙂

-xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com

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Kim
6 years ago

These pictures are SO fun! You can’t go wrong with a white tank and I love how you styled this one. Those pearl heels are so fab!

xoxo,
Kim

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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? 📖

—

#nationallibraryloversmonth #libraryloversmonth #bookcommunity #bookphotography #readersofinstagram support your public library, library lovers, bookish vibes, cozy aesthetic, book nerd
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? 🤎

—

#themidnightlibrary #magicalrealism #mentalhealthbooks #bookcommunity #bookishvibes Matt Haig, books with mental health rep, magical realism books, book recs, favorite books, escapism, book hangover, reread worthy, comfort book
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? 💭

—

#bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookaesthetic #cozyaesthetic #readersofinstagram current read, currently reading, cozy aesthetic, escapism, late-night chapters, what I’m reading
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? 📖

—

#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! 🐾

—

#cozyreads #readingescape #bookishvibes #bookaesthetic #booknerd book animals, cats of Instagram, book cats, fantasy books, romance books, cozy aesthetic
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! 🍿

—

#romancebooks #peoplewemeetonvacation #romancebooklover #bookishvibes #bookaesthetic romance books, romance reads, Emily Henry, popular romances, book adaptations, romance movie, Netflix
Tell me about your book-related dreams 💭 Do you w Tell me about your book-related dreams 💭

Do you want to open a bookstore? Write a novel? Become an editor? Get a bookish tattoo? Host an author panel? 

This is a place to put your hopes and dreams out there in the universe. You never know what might happen! 😉

As for me? I want to own a book bus that eventually becomes a brick and mortar bookshop with a café and apothecary. I want it to be the kind of comforting and safe atmosphere that allows people to feel like they can just *breathe* for a little while whenever they visit. That’s my dream ☕️

So, if this dream becomes reality, where should I take my book bus first? 📍

—

#bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookaesthetic #cozyreads #readersofinstagram book dreams, cozy aesthetic, bookshop bookstore, book influencer, book blogger
Which books made it to your favorites list in 2025 Which books made it to your favorites list in 2025? 📖

The whole time I was away from this space, I kept having these moments of, “gosh, I wish I was active on booksta right now, if only to rave about the book that I’m currently reading!” 🙈

WHILE THE DARK REMAINS was definitely one of those books 🙌🏼 This story left me utterly speechless in the best way. I can’t wait to read the upcoming sequel. 

Do you have any sequels that you’re anticipating in 2026? 📚

—

#fantasyreads #fantasybooklover #bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookishvibes escapism, book hangover, fantasy world-building, book recs, reread worthy
How many times have you read your favorite book or How many times have you read your favorite book or series? 🤎

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I kinda wish this series would last forever, but simultaneously, I just live for ANYTHING BK Borison writes 😍 I adored First Time Caller as well and can’t wait for more of that story to unfold! 📖

Have you read any of this author’s books? 🤎 

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