Recommend a book that feels like a fairytale 🧚🏼‍♀️ Recommend a book that feels like a fairytale 🧚🏼‍♀️

Recently, I finished THE SUN AND THE STARMAKER by @timesnewrachel ☀️ While it was quite different from the modern, witchy fantasy books I’ve come to associate with her (otherwise known as some of my favorite books of all time), she has created a signature style of storytelling that made reading *this book* feel like coming home 🥰

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fashion · September 10, 2018

A Daytime Dress for Fall 2018

Alright, Stephanie – it’s September, but it’s not cold yet. So what kind of dress can I wear now and wear again later on?

That’s a great question! 😉 Someone the other day quizzed me on the best dresses for autumn days, and I knew immediately which piece to share. This dress from Chicwish is about as versatile as it gets. You can easily wear it to work, since the neckline is adjustable with a clasp, and the hem isn’t too short. You can also wear it with sneakers and a denim jacket for a more casual “running errands” kinda look. Or  you could just as effortlessly wear it for a date night with cute heels and some simple accessories (like I did)! Don’t even get me started on how adorable it would look with an oversized cardigan and booties once the cooler temperatures begin to settle!

Needless to say, this is an excellent dress to purchase as we head into fall. And remember that once it’s too cold to wear it anymore, you can stash it away to bring back for Valentine’s Day! The wrap design is definitely not going anywhere for quite some time. While the dress is more on the “pricey” side, note that it’s higher quality and a classic fit, so you’ll get great use out of it. Cost per wear, baby!


Outfit Details
dress c/o Chicwish | bag | shoes | similar necklace | identical earrings

I’ve found some of the key shopping points for autumnal daytime dresses.

Color (you want them to be richer colors or patterned with those deep jewel tones), length of either sleeves or hem (stick to long sleeves for a mini dress or shorter sleeves on a midi or maxi dress), and material (tweeds, thicker sweater dresses, or even sheered items you can layer with). Think about it this way – if you can layer a comfy long-sleeve tee under it, throw a cardigan or denim jacket over it, wear sneakers or boots with it, and be comfortable – GET THE DRESS.

Here are some of my favorites!

What kind of fall content would you like to see? More casual style? Workwear? A little fancy fashion? Let me know in the comments!

In: Fashion · Tagged: autumn dress, autumn fashion, autumn style, Chicwish, daytime dress, fall dress, fall fashion, fall fashion 2018, fall style, polka dot dress, red dress, ruffle dress, wrap dress

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Cathy
7 years ago

Cute dress. I love the ruffle and it’s perfect for transitioning from summer into fall!

XOXO
Cathy

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Carolyn
7 years ago

In love with this dress!! I was on the hunt for a dress like this a couple months ago and couldn’t find it….well, better late than never haha! Thanks for sharing girl.

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Rach
7 years ago

That dress is perfect for Fall! And you are right, it would look so cute with an oversized cardigan!

http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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Cathy
7 years ago

Cute dress. I love the ruffle and it’s perfect for transitioning from summer into fall!

XOXO
Cathy

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Ro
7 years ago

That dress is super cute and looks really flattering! I love your suggestions for fall dresses, also!

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Helena Marz
7 years ago

I am loving this dress on you! The colour and every detail of it totally suits you! I’ll have to check out for some fall dresses❤️

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Ro
7 years ago

That dress is super cute and looks really flattering! I love your suggestions for fall dresses, also!

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Stephani
7 years ago

This dress is so pretty! Perfect to transition into fall! Love the color and ruffle details!

Xo, Steph

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Aliya Gulamhusein
7 years ago

This dress is perfect for fall. I love how you styled it with sandals but can totally see it with runners and a denim jacket. So effortless!

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Tara Fuller
7 years ago

these polka dots are so darn cute!!

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Beth
7 years ago

That dress looks so cute on you! Once again you (and/or your photographer) found a perfect location for this post!

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Julia Comil
7 years ago

That dress is perfect for fall and so timeless!!

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Candace
7 years ago

OMG! Thank you for this. This is my eternal issue. lol I keep buying summer clothing ’cause its to comfy, cute and fresh and then I keep asking what should I were when it gets cold. haha I loved you picks! I’m ready to go shopping for fall.

XO
Candace
http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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Summer
7 years ago

AH! SO cute, Stephanie!! Love some polka dots! Red is so classic, too.

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Stephani
7 years ago

This dress is so pretty! Perfect to transition into fall! Love the color and ruffle details!

Xo, Steph

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Aliya Gulamhusein
7 years ago

This dress is perfect for fall. I love how you styled it with sandals but can totally see it with runners and a denim jacket. So effortless!

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sharon wu
7 years ago

That is such a cute dress! I have a really similar wrap dress in the same color from Realisation Par and I love it so much. It’s a great transitional piece for this time of year when it’s already September but still super hot haha. You look so cute! xx

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Shira Rosenbluth
7 years ago

I need your dress in my lifeeeee! And like 5 more that you posted lol!

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Kileen
7 years ago

This is such a cute dress babe! I am loving the polka dots and the color, so perfect for Fall!

Kileen
cute & little

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Julia Comil
7 years ago

That dress is perfect for fall and so timeless!!

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jessica lynn
7 years ago

Love, love, love that dress! This post made me think fall is here (even though it’s supposed to be 90 today lol). I checked and they’re out of my size, but I love another one you have in that round up, too!

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kelly Fordon
7 years ago

Wrap dresses are perfect for layering well into fall! Love this printed style 🙂

Birdie Shoots

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Deborah
7 years ago

Ohmygosh, I LOVE this dress! It has a vintage feel about it and I adore the color!

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Laura Leigh
7 years ago

Such an adorable look! The red is amazing on you and really, is there anything more fun than polka dots?! Another great location gal – you’re amazing at finding the perfect locations for your looks!

xo Laura Leigh
Louella Reese

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kelly Fordon
7 years ago

Wrap dresses are perfect for layering well into fall! Love this printed style 🙂

Birdie Shoots

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Nicole Flint
7 years ago

Red is your color babe!!! This dress is perfect for early fall!

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Laura Leigh
7 years ago

Such an adorable look! The red is amazing on you and really, is there anything more fun than polka dots?! Another great location gal – you’re amazing at finding the perfect locations for your looks!

xo Laura Leigh
Louella Reese

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Nicole Flint
7 years ago

Red is your color babe!!! This dress is perfect for early fall!

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Jasmine Vargas
7 years ago

This dress is adorable on you. I love the color and how you styled it with the shoes. Red is also perfect for fall.

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Jasmine Vargas
7 years ago

This dress is adorable on you. I love the color and how you styled it with the shoes. Red is also perfect for fall.

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Brooke
7 years ago

This is the perfect transition dress for fall! Love the red!

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Kristina
7 years ago

So cute! You styled it perfectly for summer with the white sandals and it will look super cute with booties as well!

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Kristina
7 years ago

So cute! You styled it perfectly for summer with the white sandals and it will look super cute with booties as well!

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Laura
7 years ago

Such a pretty outfit! I’m obsessed with your polka dot ruffle dress!!

xo, laura

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Deddeh
7 years ago

It’s the prefect little fall dress, I love the color and it looks lovely on you beautiful.

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Laura
6 years ago

Such a pretty outfit! I’m obsessed with your polka dot ruffle dress!!

xo, laura

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Recommend a book that feels like a fairytale 🧚🏼‍♀️ Recommend a book that feels like a fairytale 🧚🏼‍♀️

Recently, I finished THE SUN AND THE STARMAKER by @timesnewrachel ☀️ While it was quite different from the modern, witchy fantasy books I’ve come to associate with her (otherwise known as some of my favorite books of all time), she has created a signature style of storytelling that made reading *this book* feel like coming home 🥰

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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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? 🤎

—

#bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookaesthetic #cozyreads #readersofinstagram cozy read, new book releases, fantasy books, book recs, TBR, romance books, late-night chapters
Do you have a library card? 🪪 Ya girl is the self Do you have a library card? 🪪

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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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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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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? 📖

—

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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
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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 ☕️

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