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I'm a huge fan of reading backlist books and this year, that has primarily come in the form of rereading my favorites 🫶🏼 I've finished my rereads of the Shades of Magic, Shadow and Bone, and The Hunger Games series - and I'm continuing my rereads of Six of Crows, Renegades, Strange the Dreamer, and All the Stars and Teeth 🙀
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Next up on my backlist TBR:
 ☕️ Legends & Lattes (FINALLY - been waiting for this library hold for what feels like a thousand years)
♾️ Stealing Infinity (I received a copy of this from Entangled but it's been sitting on my shelf far too long.. it's time to dive in)
🐍 The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (after my THG reread, I'm ready to jump into this to prep for the upcoming film)
🎤 On the Come Up (I started craving more Angie Thomas after Concrete Rose so this was the natural next step)
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What was the last book that made you SOB? 😭 ⠀ What was the last book that made you SOB? 😭
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For me, it was WE ARE ALL SO GOOD AT SMILING by @ambsmcbride 📖 I read this in one sitting and cried crocodile tears through 80% of it 🐊
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This book - whew - it's heavy and haunting and simultaneously so beautiful and hopeful ✨ I've truly never read anything quite like it and I know I'll want to revisit it time and again, especially when I find myself struggling with the negative voices in my head 🤎 (Please note the content warnings before beginning your journey into this incredible story)
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Based on your battery percentage, tell me which be Based on your battery percentage, tell me which bev you're enjoying while you read: 
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90-100%: hot coffee in a handcrafted thumb mug ☕️
70-89%: lavender vanilla loose-leaf tea in a clear teacup 🫖
50-69%: dry red wine in a square edge stemmed glass🍷
30-49%: taro milk tea with boba in a reusable tumbler 🧋
0-29%: spiced bourbon on the rocks in a crystal glass 🥃
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Aaaaand now I want to enjoy all of these in the near future 🤤 I normally always have the first three on hand, but ya girl wants to try making bubble tea at home and it's been a hot second since I've had a bourbon or whiskey 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Do you typically have a drink and snack with you when you read - or are you someone who prefers to eliminate any chance of a mess? 🙈
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Recommend your favorite mysteries! 🔎 My mom ca Recommend your favorite mysteries! 🔎

My mom can confirm that when I was younger, I was constantly gobbling up mystery books 📖 As I got older, I found that so many books labeled as “mysteries” for YA and adults were more like thrillers - focusing on suspense and fear, rather than sleuthing (not my jam) 🙈

Now, I’m realizing that I must have just been looking in the wrong places for good mysteries, because they’re definitely out there 🙌🏼 I absolutely devoured The London Séance Society - enjoying the way it blended historical mystery, a healthy dose of suspense, and wild fantastical elements into just over 350 pages 🔮

Have you read this one yet? 🕯️

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What are some childhood classics that you'd like t What are some childhood classics that you'd like to see reimagined? 🪞
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COVER REVEAL for The Looking-Glass Illusion by @saraellawrites 🤩 Swipe through to see the stunning cover and read the synopsis for the second book in The Curious Realities series 📚
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When I was a kid, the idea of tumbling down the rabbit hole or finding a way through the looking glass to Wonderland excited me to no end 🍄 As an adult, I get to enjoy this world in a new light, thanks to Sara's extraordinary imagination and creativity 💭
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I absolutely adored The Wonderland Trials and seriously can't wait to dive into the next book, coming in September 2023 🙌🏼 Will you be reading this classic-inspired sequel when it's released? 📖
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Using EMOJIS ONLY, describe how you feel about Sha Using EMOJIS ONLY, describe how you feel about Shadow and Bone season 2 📺
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My emotions are all over the place when it comes to this particular season of the show, so enjoy the chaotic range of emojis based on my premiere day binge sesh:
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That’s just scratching the surface, friends 😂 I posted over 100 spoiler-filled stories to my close friends list during premiere day as I binged all 8 episodes, so to say I had a lot of thoughts would be an understatement 🙈
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No matter what I thought though (positive or negative), I support this cast and Leigh with my whole heart 🤎 So, I’ll be continuing to stream the season like crazy to get that Crows spin-off/season 3 (and I suggest you do too)! 👌🏼
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If I compiled all my spoiler-y watch day videos into something I could share publicly, would you wanna see it? 👀
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How do YOU cure a book hangover? 🥴 ⠀⠀⠀⠀ How do YOU cure a book hangover? 🥴
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Ever since I finished my reread of the Shadow and Bone trilogy, I've found it so hard to get into anything else and all I want to do is just drop my entire TBR and continue rereading the rest of the Grishaverse 🫶🏼 
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Y'all, the S&B obsession is so real (again) for me right now and I don't know if tomorrow's premiere will help soothe me or make things even worse 🙈 Oh, who am I kidding? 😅 It’s gonna make me a thousand times more insufferable 🤷🏻‍♀️
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I've never been in a reading slump and I've only had a book hangover a couple of times, so I'm thinking that continuing with comfort reads of the same world/genre is going to be the most beneficial 📚 Off to open up Six of Crows next 🖤
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Which Shadow and Bone character(s) would you want Which Shadow and Bone character(s) would you want to invite to a watch party? 📺
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GOSH, I could not be more excited for season 2 of the show to premiere on Thursday (I even rebooked a dentist appointment for this - and gave myself the day off work 🙈) And I think I’m somehow even more excited since Daisy Head gave me a shoutout on the Netflix IG page and Ben Barnes replied to my Q&A comment on Reddit 😱 
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You all know Genya would be the first on my guest list, but of course, I'd also want to invite Alina, Jesper & Wylan, Tamar, and probably Inej as well 🙌🏼 And yes, yes, I'd love The Darkling to be there (if he can... behave himself? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Or maybe even if he can’t 😏)
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If you're looking for all the Grishaverse goodness, peep my blog for everything from merch (like my Sun Saint candle from @janzywaxco ☀️) to themed drinks (the Jurda Parem is my favorite 🍹) to a full dissection of The Darkling's character 🖤 And make sure to let me know what you're most excited for this season! 🫶🏼
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Tell me the last hyped book/series you read that D Tell me the last hyped book/series you read that DID live up to the hype and the last one that DIDN'T 📖
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The last one I read and enjoyed was One Dark Window 🪟 The last one that absolutely did NOT live up was The Roughest Draft 👎🏼 The next on my radar is Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries, so I hope I wind up loving it! 🤎
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Fashion · July 7, 2017

Boyfriend-Approved Date Night Dress

Boyfriend-Approved Date Night DressGuys feel quite differently about women’s clothing than women themselves actually do. It’s so satisfying to find an outfit that’s boyfriend-approved!

What we might see as a gorgeous dress, guys might look at and think it’s ridiculous. I always get a good laugh when blogger Jenna has her husband share his opinions on her outfits (you can see an example of that here and here). I’m lucky to have a man that almost always loves what I wear, but I know there are some outfits he really likes more than others – just like there are outfits I like wearing more than others! I knew the second I put this dress on that it was boyfriend-approved because his entire face lit up. SCORE!

I asked Brandon what it was that made him love this particular dress so much after we shot these photos. He told me that he liked how it was bright, colorful, and attention-grabbing. He also said he loved that I was comfortable wearing it (which was something I kept exclaiming during our shoot)! It was hot as blazes and yet I was barely breaking a sweat, and didn’t feel the need to peel sticky clothing off of myself after getting into air-conditioning.


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similar dress | similar heels | necklace 1 | necklace 2 | similar earrings

Photos by Erudite Productions Inc. 

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This boyfriend-approved dress is ridiculously flattering with the wrap style and more of a plunging neckline. The high-low hem elongates your legs, and just adding a cute pair of heels gives that supermodel vibe to your silhouette.

A casual wrap-style dress like this one can be worn not only on a date night out on the town (just add a bright lip and some fun accessories), but also to a picnic lunch or stroll along the pier with some strappy sandals and a flirty ponytail. No matter how you style it, it’s sure to impress your man and anyone else who sees you! I wore it all day after taking thees photos, and I already can’t wait for my next opportunity to style it. With a wedding to attend on Saturday, it might just be my dress of choice!


Related Posts: A Spring Date Look Your Significant Other Will Love // What to Wear on a Valentine’s Day Date // The Secret to a Date Night Outfit That Wows

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Here’s to a fun, floral-printed weekend filled with boyfriend-approved dresses!

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Comments

  1. Allison says

    July 7, 2017 at 9:22 AM

    This dress is so beautiful! I can’t believe it’s only $20 dollars! Love your blog by the way!

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  2. Ashley Zeal says

    July 7, 2017 at 9:46 AM

    It looks great on you! I love those bright colors!

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  3. Annie says

    July 7, 2017 at 10:10 AM

    Gorgeous dress! I love that print!

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  4. Anna English says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:54 AM

    What a pretty print, those colors are perfect for summer!

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  5. Natasha Stoneking says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:54 AM

    loving this silhouette and style on you!!

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  6. Rachael Thomas says

    July 7, 2017 at 11:02 AM

    This is such a pretty dress, and I’m loving the wrap cut. I can’t believe that it’s only $20!
    Rachael
    http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com

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  7. Melissa Damon-Moore says

    July 7, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    Heck ya girl! You look stunning! I’m going to have to get me this dress!
    x
    Missy
    http://popofstyle.com

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  8. Jenna Colgrove says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:37 PM

    you look amazing! i can see why he approved!

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  9. Annaliese says

    July 7, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    What a great Forever 21 find. Beautiful!!

    xoxo A
    http://www.southernbelleintraining.com

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  10. Steph says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:05 PM

    Those heels need to be in my life. Love this whole look on you!

    xo,
    Steph
    @trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com

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  11. Stefanie says

    July 7, 2017 at 2:20 PM

    obsessed with these gorgeous photos! the colors, the fit, the background… killer!! xo

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  12. Anna English says

    July 7, 2017 at 2:22 PM

    What a pretty print, those colors are perfect for summer!

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  13. Natasha Stoneking says

    July 7, 2017 at 2:38 PM

    loving this silhouette and style on you!!

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  14. Laura @ Walking in Memphis in says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:05 PM

    I love the hemline on the his pretty dress! I need it because Leighton has one in his print too!

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  15. Nataly says

    July 7, 2017 at 3:00 PM

    That dress looks so good on you!

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  16. Jenna Colgrove says

    July 7, 2017 at 3:15 PM

    you look amazing! i can see why he approved!

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  17. Lee Anne says

    July 7, 2017 at 3:21 PM

    So pretty, girl! Love this white with the big and bold floral!

    XO
    Lee Anne
    http://www.lifebylee.com

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  18. maria says

    July 7, 2017 at 3:38 PM

    this pattern is everything!!

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  19. Iliana Garcia says

    July 7, 2017 at 4:46 PM

    I can see why it’s boyfriend approved! This dress is super adorable and looks comfy. I feel like all wrap dress are comfortable and easy. Especially when getting undressed at the end of the day hahaha

    xx
    Iliana |www.sophisticatedfashionista.com

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  20. Steph says

    July 7, 2017 at 5:37 PM

    Those heels need to be in my life. Love this whole look on you!

    xo,
    Steph
    @trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com

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  21. Laura @ Walking in Memphis in High Heels says

    July 7, 2017 at 6:49 PM

    I love the hemline on the his pretty dress! I need it because Leighton has one in his print too!

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  22. Adaleta says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:05 PM

    That is a really pretty dress, I love the flowers

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  23. Adaleta says

    July 8, 2017 at 3:08 PM

    That is a really pretty dress, I love the flowers

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  24. Hadasah Love | Style To Love says

    July 8, 2017 at 4:43 PM

    Love how you look on these my dearest!
    xx, Hadasah
    http://www.styletolove

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  25. Sydney says

    July 9, 2017 at 12:52 AM

    Oh my gosh this is such a pretty dress!

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  26. Lindsay says

    August 21, 2019 at 10:56 PM

    So funny because my husband is the same way! Not a fan of dresses. This one is so pretty

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  27. Anastasia Itriago says

    July 9, 2017 at 11:28 AM

    Such a pretty dress!!
    Anastasia,
    http://www.cashmereconfessions.com

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  28. Lindsay says

    July 9, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    So funny because my husband is the same way! Not a fan of dresses. This one is so pretty

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  29. KatWalkSF says

    July 9, 2017 at 12:16 PM

    That print is perfection! Love, Love, Love it!

    -Kat
    http://www.katwalksf.com/

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  30. Azanique Rawl says

    July 9, 2017 at 3:56 PM

    You look amazing in this dress girl! The print is beautiful

    – xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.comv

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  31. Anna Baun says

    July 9, 2017 at 4:32 PM

    Girl, this floral dress looks absolutely divine on you! I love the high/low hem! XO

    Anna || A Lily Love Affair

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  32. Taylor Mobley says

    July 9, 2017 at 5:00 PM

    This dress is SO flattering on you and it is the perfect length. It is SO stunning ,and I can totally see why it’s boyfriend approved! Floral is my favorite pattern anyways so I’m already sold!

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  33. Sarah K Tripp says

    July 9, 2017 at 6:20 PM

    Love a good wrap dress! Such a pretty print for summer, too

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  34. Sydney says

    July 9, 2017 at 7:49 PM

    So Pretty! Great Colour, Great Fabric, Great Sytle

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  35. Nina says

    July 9, 2017 at 8:34 PM

    Looking so pretty in that dress!

    Xo, Nina
    Law of Fashion Blog

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  36. Alex says

    July 9, 2017 at 9:49 PM

    That floral is so pretty on you!

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  37. Hillary says

    July 9, 2017 at 9:53 PM

    You look gorgeous in this dress, girl! You also picked the best backdrop. I love that you got your boyfriend’s opinion on it! That’s so cool that he pretty much likes everything you wear! You’re a lucky lady! 🙂

    ~Hillary
    http://www.styleinasmalltown.com

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  38. adriana says

    July 9, 2017 at 10:02 PM

    I need this dress in my life! I’m so obsessed with the fun colors – and that style is my very favorite!

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  39. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    July 9, 2017 at 11:22 PM

    I adore that dress!!

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  40. Kristen says

    August 21, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    This dress is gorgeous on you! I can definitely see why it’s boyfriend approved! The colors are fab on the dress and I love how you used the green and orange door for the background.

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  41. Kristen says

    July 10, 2017 at 3:26 AM

    This dress is gorgeous on you! I can definitely see why it’s boyfriend approved! The colors are fab on the dress and I love how you used the green and orange door for the background.

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  42. kileen says

    August 21, 2019 at 10:56 PM

    this dress is made for you!! so stunning and perfect for date night!

    kileen
    cute & little

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  43. kelly says

    July 10, 2017 at 10:16 AM

    Hah they totally do! I actually just blogged about the wrap dress too! It’s such a great wardrobe staple, and one that most BF’s/Husbands approve of!

    Birdie Shoots

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  44. kileen says

    July 10, 2017 at 10:59 AM

    this dress is made for you!! so stunning and perfect for date night!

    kileen
    cute & little

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  45. Brandon says

    July 13, 2017 at 11:51 PM

    You look so amazing. I love you and how this post turned out!

    Reply
  46. suzhoudress says

    July 19, 2017 at 1:53 AM

    looks great on you! I love those bright colors!
    http://www.suzhoudress.com/t/wedding-party-dresses-23.html

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  47. marcy says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:30 PM

    Yes, we women dress for other womens not for mens hahahah thats a fact!! But love the idea that your boyfriend approved this dress and have to agreed with him!! Love how colourful it looks and yet comfortable. The background setting is just perfect and you look amazing as always!

    xoxo
    Marcy

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  48. marcy says

    July 25, 2017 at 6:17 AM

    Yes, we women dress for other womens not for mens hahahah thats a fact!! But love the idea that your boyfriend approved this dress and have to agreed with him!! Love how colourful it looks and yet comfortable. The background setting is just perfect and you look amazing as always!

    xoxo
    Marcy

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  49. suzhoudress says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:29 PM

    looks great on you! I love those bright colors!
    http://www.suzhoudress.com/t/wedding-party-dresses-23.html

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  50. Brandon says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:30 PM

    You look so amazing. I love you and how this post turned out!

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  51. Nina says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:41 PM

    Looking so pretty in that dress!

    Xo, Nina
    Law of Fashion Blog

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  52. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:41 PM

    I adore that dress!!

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  53. kelly says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:41 PM

    Hah they totally do! I actually just blogged about the wrap dress too! It’s such a great wardrobe staple, and one that most BF’s/Husbands approve of!

    Birdie Shoots

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  54. Hillary says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:42 PM

    You look gorgeous in this dress, girl! You also picked the best backdrop. I love that you got your boyfriend’s opinion on it! That’s so cool that he pretty much likes everything you wear! You’re a lucky lady! 🙂

    ~Hillary
    http://www.styleinasmalltown.com

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  55. Sydney says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:05 PM

    Oh my gosh this is such a pretty dress!

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  56. Nataly says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:05 PM

    That dress looks so good on you!

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  57. Iliana Garcia says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:05 PM

    I can see why it’s boyfriend approved! This dress is super adorable and looks comfy. I feel like all wrap dress are comfortable and easy. Especially when getting undressed at the end of the day hahaha

    xx
    Iliana |www.sophisticatedfashionista.com

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  58. Anastasia Itriago says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:05 PM

    Such a pretty dress!!
    Anastasia,
    http://www.cashmereconfessions.com

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  59. Hadasah Love | Style To Love says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:05 PM

    Love how you look on these my dearest!
    xx, Hadasah
    http://www.styletolove

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  60. Lee Anne says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:53 AM

    So pretty, girl! Love this white with the big and bold floral!

    XO
    Lee Anne
    http://www.lifebylee.com

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  61. maria says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:53 AM

    this pattern is everything!!

    Reply
  62. Annaliese says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:54 AM

    What a great Forever 21 find. Beautiful!!

    xoxo A
    http://www.southernbelleintraining.com

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  63. KatWalkSF says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:26 PM

    That print is perfection! Love, Love, Love it!

    -Kat
    http://www.katwalksf.com/

    Reply

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What's the next backlist book on your TBR? 📖
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I'm a huge fan of reading backlist books and this year, that has primarily come in the form of rereading my favorites 🫶🏼 I've finished my rereads of the Shades of Magic, Shadow and Bone, and The Hunger Games series - and I'm continuing my rereads of Six of Crows, Renegades, Strange the Dreamer, and All the Stars and Teeth 🙀
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Next up on my backlist TBR:
 ☕️ Legends & Lattes (FINALLY - been waiting for this library hold for what feels like a thousand years)
♾️ Stealing Infinity (I received a copy of this from Entangled but it's been sitting on my shelf far too long.. it's time to dive in)
🐍 The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (after my THG reread, I'm ready to jump into this to prep for the upcoming film)
🎤 On the Come Up (I started craving more Angie Thomas after Concrete Rose so this was the natural next step)
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Have you read any of these? 👆🏼
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What was the last book that made you SOB? 😭 ⠀ What was the last book that made you SOB? 😭
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For me, it was WE ARE ALL SO GOOD AT SMILING by @ambsmcbride 📖 I read this in one sitting and cried crocodile tears through 80% of it 🐊
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This book - whew - it's heavy and haunting and simultaneously so beautiful and hopeful ✨ I've truly never read anything quite like it and I know I'll want to revisit it time and again, especially when I find myself struggling with the negative voices in my head 🤎 (Please note the content warnings before beginning your journey into this incredible story)
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Have you read this book or is it on your TBR? ☕️
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Based on your battery percentage, tell me which be Based on your battery percentage, tell me which bev you're enjoying while you read: 
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90-100%: hot coffee in a handcrafted thumb mug ☕️
70-89%: lavender vanilla loose-leaf tea in a clear teacup 🫖
50-69%: dry red wine in a square edge stemmed glass🍷
30-49%: taro milk tea with boba in a reusable tumbler 🧋
0-29%: spiced bourbon on the rocks in a crystal glass 🥃
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Aaaaand now I want to enjoy all of these in the near future 🤤 I normally always have the first three on hand, but ya girl wants to try making bubble tea at home and it's been a hot second since I've had a bourbon or whiskey 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Do you typically have a drink and snack with you when you read - or are you someone who prefers to eliminate any chance of a mess? 🙈
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Recommend your favorite mysteries! 🔎 My mom ca Recommend your favorite mysteries! 🔎

My mom can confirm that when I was younger, I was constantly gobbling up mystery books 📖 As I got older, I found that so many books labeled as “mysteries” for YA and adults were more like thrillers - focusing on suspense and fear, rather than sleuthing (not my jam) 🙈

Now, I’m realizing that I must have just been looking in the wrong places for good mysteries, because they’re definitely out there 🙌🏼 I absolutely devoured The London Séance Society - enjoying the way it blended historical mystery, a healthy dose of suspense, and wild fantastical elements into just over 350 pages 🔮

Have you read this one yet? 🕯️

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What are some childhood classics that you'd like t What are some childhood classics that you'd like to see reimagined? 🪞
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COVER REVEAL for The Looking-Glass Illusion by @saraellawrites 🤩 Swipe through to see the stunning cover and read the synopsis for the second book in The Curious Realities series 📚
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When I was a kid, the idea of tumbling down the rabbit hole or finding a way through the looking glass to Wonderland excited me to no end 🍄 As an adult, I get to enjoy this world in a new light, thanks to Sara's extraordinary imagination and creativity 💭
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I absolutely adored The Wonderland Trials and seriously can't wait to dive into the next book, coming in September 2023 🙌🏼 Will you be reading this classic-inspired sequel when it's released? 📖
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Using EMOJIS ONLY, describe how you feel about Sha Using EMOJIS ONLY, describe how you feel about Shadow and Bone season 2 📺
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My emotions are all over the place when it comes to this particular season of the show, so enjoy the chaotic range of emojis based on my premiere day binge sesh:
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That’s just scratching the surface, friends 😂 I posted over 100 spoiler-filled stories to my close friends list during premiere day as I binged all 8 episodes, so to say I had a lot of thoughts would be an understatement 🙈
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No matter what I thought though (positive or negative), I support this cast and Leigh with my whole heart 🤎 So, I’ll be continuing to stream the season like crazy to get that Crows spin-off/season 3 (and I suggest you do too)! 👌🏼
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If I compiled all my spoiler-y watch day videos into something I could share publicly, would you wanna see it? 👀
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How do YOU cure a book hangover? 🥴 ⠀⠀⠀⠀ How do YOU cure a book hangover? 🥴
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Ever since I finished my reread of the Shadow and Bone trilogy, I've found it so hard to get into anything else and all I want to do is just drop my entire TBR and continue rereading the rest of the Grishaverse 🫶🏼 
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Y'all, the S&B obsession is so real (again) for me right now and I don't know if tomorrow's premiere will help soothe me or make things even worse 🙈 Oh, who am I kidding? 😅 It’s gonna make me a thousand times more insufferable 🤷🏻‍♀️
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I've never been in a reading slump and I've only had a book hangover a couple of times, so I'm thinking that continuing with comfort reads of the same world/genre is going to be the most beneficial 📚 Off to open up Six of Crows next 🖤
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What was the last read that left you with a book hangover? 📖
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Which Shadow and Bone character(s) would you want Which Shadow and Bone character(s) would you want to invite to a watch party? 📺
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GOSH, I could not be more excited for season 2 of the show to premiere on Thursday (I even rebooked a dentist appointment for this - and gave myself the day off work 🙈) And I think I’m somehow even more excited since Daisy Head gave me a shoutout on the Netflix IG page and Ben Barnes replied to my Q&A comment on Reddit 😱 
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You all know Genya would be the first on my guest list, but of course, I'd also want to invite Alina, Jesper & Wylan, Tamar, and probably Inej as well 🙌🏼 And yes, yes, I'd love The Darkling to be there (if he can... behave himself? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Or maybe even if he can’t 😏)
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If you're looking for all the Grishaverse goodness, peep my blog for everything from merch (like my Sun Saint candle from @janzywaxco ☀️) to themed drinks (the Jurda Parem is my favorite 🍹) to a full dissection of The Darkling's character 🖤 And make sure to let me know what you're most excited for this season! 🫶🏼
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Tell me the last hyped book/series you read that D Tell me the last hyped book/series you read that DID live up to the hype and the last one that DIDN'T 📖
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Hyped books are funny things to me because I do read a decent amount of them, but I feel like very few of them actually live up to the praise they receive 🤷🏻‍♀️ 
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The last one I read and enjoyed was One Dark Window 🪟 The last one that absolutely did NOT live up was The Roughest Draft 👎🏼 The next on my radar is Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries, so I hope I wind up loving it! 🤎
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If you could create the perfect bookish subscripti If you could create the perfect bookish subscription box, what would be inside? 📦
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I think @litlovebox actually read my mind when they created the Coffee & Chocolate box ☕️ Each month, they send a gourmet bag of coffee (I chose whole beans so I can grind them for espresso), a delicious chocolate snack (walnut toffee and a chocolate lolly for me) and a newly released novel (Georgie, All Along - which sounds so cute) 🙌🏼
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If you want to indulge in this amazing box for yourself, use STEPH5 for a discount and enjoy all the books, coffee, and chocolate your heart desires 🤎
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