What was the last sequel/companion novel announcem What was the last sequel/companion novel announcement that got you really excited? 🤩
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I was SO thrilled when I saw @kristinaforest's announcement for The Partner Plot, an adult romance that follows Violet (the older sister of Lily from The Neighbor Favor) and her high school sweetheart 🩷 It's coming out in the spring of 2024 and I'm already counting down the days until it's in my hands 🙌🏼
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If you haven't read The Neighbor Favor yet, what are you waiting for? 😉 It's absolutely ADORABLE and I was so thrilled to get a copy of it in one of my @litlovebox packages - along with some delicious chocolates and coffee, of course ☕️ Use the code STEPH5 for a discount on your very own box (good til the end of May!) 🎁
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What was the last cute romance book that you loved? 📖
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What was the last series that you started? 📚
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I've been starting (and completing) a lot of series this year 🙌🏼 Admittedly, half of them are rereads, but they still count, right? 😅
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Series rereads I've finished this year:
🌊 All the Stars and Teeth
🏹 The Hunger Games
🦌 Shadow and Bone
❣️ Shades of Magic
🐦‍⬛ Six of Crows
🍂 Heartstopper (up to date)
🦸🏻‍♀️ Renegades
 
Series I've finished this year (not rereads):
💚 The Green Bone Saga
🥰 Jansen Brothers
🌲 Lovelight Farms
🔍 Truly Devious (trilogy - still working on the continuations)
🫖 The Tea Dragon Society
🧚🏼‍♀️ These Hollow Vows
🃏 The Cardplay Duology
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I've also started several more, but I'm most proud of the ones I've completed ✅ There's something so satisfying about finishing a series, don't you think? 😂
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Have you read any of these yet? 📖
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What are your favorite adult fantasy series? ⚔️
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A few years ago, I devoured The Daevabad Trilogy and completely fell in love with the absolutely magnificent world-building 😍
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Adult fantasy can be tricky if you're used to the pacing in YA fantasy, but after some time, you might find that you really enjoy the way that the story develops 🙌🏼
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Some of my favorite completed adult fantasy series:
💚 The Green Bone Saga (Jade City, Jade War, Jade Legacy)
🧛🏻‍♂️ All Souls (A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, The Book of Life)
🐺 The Wilderwood (For the Wolf, For the Throne)
⏳ Shades of Magic (A Darker Shade of Magic, A Gathering of Shadows, A Conjuring of Light)
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What's one book you'd recommend to someone just di What's one book you'd recommend to someone just diving into fiction for the first time? 📖
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I've asked this in the past, but I'm curious how the answers might change since so many books have come out in the last several years that I think would fit this perfectly 👌🏼
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I don't have many IRL friends who enjoy reading, but I have been lucky enough to recommend books to fiction newbies in the past and I usually start with The Midnight Library! 📚 I think it's a book everyone should read (but that's because it saved my life, so it's very special to me) and I especially recommend it during May, Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚
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‼️ I’m taking the next week away from social media/blogging for my own mental health. I’ll probably be lurking some but please note that I won’t be updating much of anything til after the 15th 🫶🏼
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Have you read The Midnight Library yet? ☕️
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Have you reached your quarterly reading goals (if Have you reached your quarterly reading goals (if you set any)? 📊
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I was tagged by @estherfungreads to do a quarterly reading wrap-up:
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Total books read: 92
Rereads: 28
Favorite genres: fantasy & romance as per usual
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☕️ Personal favorite reads (not counting rereads):
Begin Again, Legends & Lattes, Happy Place
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☕️ Favorite new-to-me authors:
Angie Thomas, Maureen Johnson
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☕️ Favorite authors revisited:
Leigh Bardugo, V.E. Schwab, Marissa Meyer, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Emily Henry
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☕️ Books that made me laugh (not counting rereads):
Funny Feelings, Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, Happy Place 
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☕️ Books that made me cry:
We Are All So Good at Smiling, The Crossover, Happy Place (yes it fits in both categories)
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☕️ Currently reading:
If the Shoe Fits, These Twisted Bonds, Crumbs
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Babel, A Curse for True Love, Foxglove, This Cursed Light, The Stardust Thief, A Wilderness of Stars, Painted Devils, Bring Me Your Midnight, Someone Just Like You, The Brothers Hawthorne, and several more tbh 
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Did you love any of your April reads so much that Did you love any of your April reads so much that you wanted to immediately turn around and read them again? 🤎
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I certainly felt that about a few of the books I read this past month, but especially:
🫖 The Tea Dragon Society - this entire MG graphic novel trilogy just warmed my heart so much. It's precious and wonderful and if you haven't read it, please do because you won't be able to wipe the smile off your face.
🔍 Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers - within the first couple of chapters, I was belly-laughing so hard I was crying. This was hilarious and adorable and I didn't want it to end. I immediately began recommending it to everyone. 
⛱️ Happy Place - because of course! I mean, this book did make me sob my eyes out multiple times, but it also made me belly laugh more than once as well. It was perfect in every way and very quickly became my second fave of Emily's books (just after PWMOV)!
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Thank goodness I'm a big fan of rereading because I know I'll be revisiting all of these books again in the future 🙌🏼
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Have you read any of my April favorites? 📚
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Convince me to read your FAVORITE book of all time Convince me to read your FAVORITE book of all time in the comments ☕️
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It's been a while since I've screamed about my favorite book, INTO THE HEARTLESS WOOD by @gamwyn, in-feed... so here's another reminder to not just buy this, but actually READ IT - like RIGHT NOW 😉 I take every opportunity I can to recommend this one because it truly is unlike any other fantasy I've ever read and I just adore it with my ENTIRE HEART 🤎
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If you love hauntingly beautiful fantasy books with:
🔭 cinnamon roll astronomer boys
🌲 monstrous tree siren girls
🎶 villain falling for the hero
💫 stars and leaves and everything in between
you will absolutely LOVE this book 📖
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Have you read Into the Heartless Wood or anything else by Joanna? 📚
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If you could visit the setting where your current If you could visit the setting where your current read takes place, would you? 🧳
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I'm currently rereading Archenemies (Renegades 2) and I'd absolutely visit Gatlon City to see all of the people with superpowers - but I’d also be a little nervous as a “sidekick” civilian 🙈 Maybe Sketch could lend me some of his powers? ✍🏼 
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I'm also reading Stealing Infinity and I probably wouldn't visit because I'd be too scared of getting unalived right away ☠️ This is the problem with fantasy books... I simultaneously wanna visit but also just don't wanna be deceased within two seconds of entering the high-stakes world 😅 
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Fashion · December 5, 2016

Neutrality: Breaking the Rules with Black and Brown

Neutrality: Breaking the Rules with Black and Brown // She Saw Style

The “rules” say you shouldn’t wear black and brown together.  But I say, “who created the rules, and aren’t we meant to break them?”  Fashion shouldn’t have restrictions.  It should be about what you like to wear and what makes you look and feel fantastic!  I’ve been wanting to put together a post on mixing black and brown for some time now, and hadn’t gotten around to actually doing it.  So, without further ado, here is how I believe you can wear these two shades together in a way that will make the rule-makers consider becoming rule-breakers!

Neutrality: Breaking the Rules with Black and Brown // She Saw Style

First thing first, you need to find the right shades of brown and black.  I know what you’re thinking: black isn’t even a color, so it doesn’t have shades.  I know I’m not an artist, so I really don’t have a say in the matter, but I feel as though I should disagree.  Since black can fade into gray, I guess you can argue that I’m just wearing dark gray pants, but these truly have more black in them than gray, so you can see my befuddlement.  However, since they are a lighter, distressed wash, they tend to match with a larger range of colors than typical, flat-black pants would.

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Another suggestion when pairing brown with black, is to include a taupe or khaki shade of brown, rather than a cognac or chocolate.  Taupe and khaki are more on the cool-toned side, which allows them to blend well with black.  Rather than a stark difference between the two, it’s pleasant to the eye, and helps the outfit flow.  When it comes to accessorizing a black and brown look, I highly recommend gold jewelry and any pieces that may include a combination of these signature colors.  For my particular ensemble, I chose a pair of matte black sunnies with a gold brow bar, plus these snakeskin heels which encompass nearly every shade of black and brown.  In all honesty, I believe these heels tied the outfit together better than any other accessory could have.

Neutrality: Breaking the Rules with Black and Brown // She Saw Style

Since fashion rules are made for breaking, I’m curious which rules you enjoy breaking the most!  Pairing black and brown is my personal favorite, but of course there’s also white after Labor Day, or mixing patterns together, or even wearing sneakers with a dress (I’m so on board with a pair of Superstars worn with a cutesy skirt).  Would you dare break any of these rules?

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Jacket: SammyDress // Sweater: Mistic Prysm // Pants: Harmony + Havoc // Heels: De Blossom // Sunnies: Zaful

[photos by Stefanie]

In: Fashion · Tagged: black and brown, De Blossom, Harmony & Havoc, Mistic Prysm, neutrals, sammydress, winter style, Zaful, Zara

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Mariann Yip
6 years ago

I love the jacket! It’s very stylish and perfect to wear with jeans 🙂

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Josie
6 years ago

Oh yes I would and I actually did earlier this Autumn by mixing black and brown too! I think they go perfectly together! I really love your jacket and how you styled this look!

Bisous, Josie
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Jo
6 years ago

I think you paired these two shades so perfectly. This topic actually came up when I was talking to one of my friends at work and we both agreed this rule could be broken. I will definitely show her your post. Love this jacket by the way.

xo,
Jo
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Sharon Wu
6 years ago

That jacket is to die for! Can I have it?! You’ve literally styled it to perfection. Hope you have a wonderful week Stephanie! xo, sharon

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Stefanie
6 years ago

You mix these “colors” very well!! Loved this shoot location even though that night was a bit crazy! haha. i’m glad they turned out well with our bothersome little friend!! xoxo

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Lauren
6 years ago

Thanks right, girl.. you break those rules! I love how you paired the two colors together in this outfit. They work so nicely and it’s a great look for the cooler months.

Xx

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Ines
6 years ago

Wow! You look great babe. I love your jacket. Dying to get some more in colors like that. Xx

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Megan
6 years ago

Loving all the thoughts. Also those long legs are amazing and can I have your shoes?

So good!

Megan
Sweet Sauce Blog
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Deddeh Howard
6 years ago

Who ever came up with that rule needs to see this post. That’s so funny because if you know how to put colors and patterns together, the rules don’t matter. You look amazing love.

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Bryanna
6 years ago

Those shades and that jacket are so killer! You are totally right though and the point of fashion is to create your own rules. Such a cool post and great way to build confidence in going against the grain!

xoxo Bryanna | Coming in Clutch

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Samantha Mariko
6 years ago

now that I’m seeing the jacket up close, I can tell it’s suede not leather! haha love it!
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Christine Kong
6 years ago

There is always that fine line between black and brown outfits but I agree that the rules can be broken. Especially when the brown tones are lighter in color they can totally be worn with black. I even have a black jacket that has brown mixed with it which works well. I love this outfit and you styled it perfectly with the colors. Adore this jacket and love the turtleneck sweater. Perfect for fall babe. Xoxo, Christine
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Miki
6 years ago

Love the sweater and jacket! You look great! You styled this outfit really nicely!

Xo,
Miki
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Bryanna
6 years ago

Those shades and that jacket are so killer! You are totally right though and the point of fashion is to create your own rules. Such a cool post and great way to build confidence in going against the grain!

xoxo Bryanna | Coming in Clutch

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Samantha Mariko
6 years ago

now that I’m seeing the jacket up close, I can tell it’s suede not leather! haha love it!
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Camille
6 years ago

that jacket is so fab!! I love a good suede piece 🙂

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Miki
6 years ago

Love the sweater and jacket! You look great! You styled this outfit really nicely!

Xo,
Miki
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Kenzie
6 years ago

I love how you styled this so much! I’m still dying over the shoes!

XO,
K

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Kusum
6 years ago

I am so glad you broke the rule, cuz you look absolutely amazing! Love everything about the outfit. You always choose the cutest backgrounds for your photoshoots 🙂
xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com

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Jessi Malay
6 years ago

You pulled this off perfectly babe!! But really..who made these rules right?! Fashion is about making your own rules and feeling confident in whatever you choose to wear! Love how you styled this look babe <3

XO, Jessi
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Danielle
6 years ago

Just as I started to read this post, I was thinking how it totally depends on the shades – so we are definitely sharing the same mind! I loooove cognac or camel with black; it’s been one of my favorite and most-worn color combos this fall! This lighter brown goes perfectly, and I’m swooning over the beautiful suede!

xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco

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Kenzie
6 years ago

I love how you styled this so much! I’m still dying over the shoes!

XO,
K

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Kusum
6 years ago

I am so glad you broke the rule, cuz you look absolutely amazing! Love everything about the outfit. You always choose the cutest backgrounds for your photoshoots 🙂
xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com

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Jessi Malay
6 years ago

You pulled this off perfectly babe!! But really..who made these rules right?! Fashion is about making your own rules and feeling confident in whatever you choose to wear! Love how you styled this look babe <3

XO, Jessi
http://www.mywhitet.com/holiday-gift-guides-him-her/

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Laurelle
6 years ago

I love this outfit!! And agree that taupe is a great shade of brown to mix with black! <3
-Laurelle
http://www.bellebylaurelle.com

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Darci
6 years ago

You’re such a good rule breaker! I love those sunnies, need to get some of those, oh and that jacket and sweater are perfect! Black and brown is one of my favorite color combos! XO

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Laurelle
6 years ago

I love this outfit!! And agree that taupe is a great shade of brown to mix with black! <3
-Laurelle
http://www.bellebylaurelle.com

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Darci
6 years ago

You’re such a good rule breaker! I love those sunnies, need to get some of those, oh and that jacket and sweater are perfect! Black and brown is one of my favorite color combos! XO

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Jo
6 years ago

I’m with you, fashion definitely shouldn’t have any rules, nor should it be taken very seriously! Well done you, girl, for breaking the no black with brown rule and looking fabulous doing it! I really love that shade of brown of your leather jacket and it goes so well with black indeed. One of my favorite looks from you, for sure!

xo, Jo
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Kathryn Hadel
6 years ago

Hooray for rule breaking! Personally I love mixing black & brown. You styled this outfit perfectly!
Xx, Kathryn
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Morgan Klein
6 years ago

So glad you broke this rule girl!!! I love your jacket so much. It’s one of my favorites!!!

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Jo
6 years ago

I’m with you, fashion definitely shouldn’t have any rules, nor should it be taken very seriously! Well done you, girl, for breaking the no black with brown rule and looking fabulous doing it! I really love that shade of brown of your leather jacket and it goes so well with black indeed. One of my favorite looks from you, for sure!

xo, Jo
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Kathryn Hadel
6 years ago

Hooray for rule breaking! Personally I love mixing black & brown. You styled this outfit perfectly!
Xx, Kathryn
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gracie
6 years ago

I love mixing black & brown too ! You styled this look perfectly so keep breaking the rules 🙂
xx, gracie
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Jo
6 years ago

Omg I love this whole look! I love mixing neutrals and you styled this perfectly. Thanks for the outfit inspiration.
Jo
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rachel
6 years ago

I’m in love with your outfit from head to toe. The jacket, sweater, jeans and shoes are all must haves.
xoxo, Rachel Vogt

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Yasmin
6 years ago

I’m all about breaking the rules like no white after labor day. That’s just stupid haha! Love the brown with the black pants. Such a great look. Another outfit I would totally wear.

xx Yasmin
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Linh Dao
6 years ago

I love this outfit on you. I believe fashion it’s all about breaking the rules and finding your style so I love that you did that! I love this jacket and the jeans look amazing on you!
Linh
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francesca
6 years ago

girl love this location! and that jacket is perfect
francesca
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Jenn Hanft
6 years ago

I’ve actually never heard this fashion rule of not wearing black and brown together LOL so it was kind of a surprise but I LOVEEE how you styled this fit! I really love the brown and neutral hues and feel like they go with black so well (I mean, what doesn’t?!). Breaking the rules is always the best haha! Keep it up <3

XO Jenn
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Jenn Hanft
6 years ago

I’ve actually never heard this fashion rule of not wearing black and brown together LOL so it was kind of a surprise but I LOVEEE how you styled this fit! I really love the brown and neutral hues and feel like they go with black so well (I mean, what doesn’t?!). Breaking the rules is always the best haha! Keep it up <3

XO Jenn
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Atsuna Matsui
6 years ago

The olive color suede jacket looks soo amazing. I miss weather the color olive since I colored my hair to lavender… (cause it looks weird) but I think it looks beautiful with your red hair. I love how you styled this one girl.

xoxo
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Atsuna Matsui
6 years ago

The olive color suede jacket looks soo amazing. I miss weather the color olive since I colored my hair to lavender… (cause it looks weird) but I think it looks beautiful with your red hair. I love how you styled this one girl.

xoxo
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marcy
6 years ago

I’m all about breaking the rules!! LOVE how you mixed this look and the texture with the sweater and leather jacket.

xo
Marcy

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Sarah
6 years ago

GIRL you pull this risky look off so well! And I have been dying to find an affordable suede motto jacket – I may have to pick this one up! Love everything about this look.

Sarah | http://www.SarahTahami.com

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Bernice
6 years ago

I love how you’ve mixed things up with this outfit! And that knitted cowl top is perfection xx

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Bernice
6 years ago

I love how you’ve mixed things up with this outfit! And that knitted cowl top is perfection xx

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Jordan Chapman
6 years ago

Black and brown are always good if you know how to pair them, and you definitely know how to wear them well!
Jordan xx
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Josie
3 years ago

Oh yes I would and I actually did earlier this Autumn by mixing black and brown too! I think they go perfectly together! I really love your jacket and how you styled this look!

Bisous, Josie
http://www.petiteandbold.com

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Ines
3 years ago

Wow! You look great babe. I love your jacket. Dying to get some more in colors like that. Xx

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What was the last sequel/companion novel announcem What was the last sequel/companion novel announcement that got you really excited? 🤩
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I was SO thrilled when I saw @kristinaforest's announcement for The Partner Plot, an adult romance that follows Violet (the older sister of Lily from The Neighbor Favor) and her high school sweetheart 🩷 It's coming out in the spring of 2024 and I'm already counting down the days until it's in my hands 🙌🏼
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If you haven't read The Neighbor Favor yet, what are you waiting for? 😉 It's absolutely ADORABLE and I was so thrilled to get a copy of it in one of my @litlovebox packages - along with some delicious chocolates and coffee, of course ☕️ Use the code STEPH5 for a discount on your very own box (good til the end of May!) 🎁
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What was the last cute romance book that you loved? 📖
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What was the last series that you started? 📚
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I've been starting (and completing) a lot of series this year 🙌🏼 Admittedly, half of them are rereads, but they still count, right? 😅
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Series rereads I've finished this year:
🌊 All the Stars and Teeth
🏹 The Hunger Games
🦌 Shadow and Bone
❣️ Shades of Magic
🐦‍⬛ Six of Crows
🍂 Heartstopper (up to date)
🦸🏻‍♀️ Renegades
 
Series I've finished this year (not rereads):
💚 The Green Bone Saga
🥰 Jansen Brothers
🌲 Lovelight Farms
🔍 Truly Devious (trilogy - still working on the continuations)
🫖 The Tea Dragon Society
🧚🏼‍♀️ These Hollow Vows
🃏 The Cardplay Duology
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I've also started several more, but I'm most proud of the ones I've completed ✅ There's something so satisfying about finishing a series, don't you think? 😂
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Have you read any of these yet? 📖
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What are your favorite adult fantasy series? ⚔️
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A few years ago, I devoured The Daevabad Trilogy and completely fell in love with the absolutely magnificent world-building 😍
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Adult fantasy can be tricky if you're used to the pacing in YA fantasy, but after some time, you might find that you really enjoy the way that the story develops 🙌🏼
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Some of my favorite completed adult fantasy series:
💚 The Green Bone Saga (Jade City, Jade War, Jade Legacy)
🧛🏻‍♂️ All Souls (A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, The Book of Life)
🐺 The Wilderwood (For the Wolf, For the Throne)
⏳ Shades of Magic (A Darker Shade of Magic, A Gathering of Shadows, A Conjuring of Light)
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What's one book you'd recommend to someone just di What's one book you'd recommend to someone just diving into fiction for the first time? 📖
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I've asked this in the past, but I'm curious how the answers might change since so many books have come out in the last several years that I think would fit this perfectly 👌🏼
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I don't have many IRL friends who enjoy reading, but I have been lucky enough to recommend books to fiction newbies in the past and I usually start with The Midnight Library! 📚 I think it's a book everyone should read (but that's because it saved my life, so it's very special to me) and I especially recommend it during May, Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚
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‼️ I’m taking the next week away from social media/blogging for my own mental health. I’ll probably be lurking some but please note that I won’t be updating much of anything til after the 15th 🫶🏼
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Have you read The Midnight Library yet? ☕️
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Have you reached your quarterly reading goals (if Have you reached your quarterly reading goals (if you set any)? 📊
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I was tagged by @estherfungreads to do a quarterly reading wrap-up:
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Total books read: 92
Rereads: 28
Favorite genres: fantasy & romance as per usual
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☕️ Personal favorite reads (not counting rereads):
Begin Again, Legends & Lattes, Happy Place
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☕️ Favorite new-to-me authors:
Angie Thomas, Maureen Johnson
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☕️ Favorite authors revisited:
Leigh Bardugo, V.E. Schwab, Marissa Meyer, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Emily Henry
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☕️ Books that made me laugh (not counting rereads):
Funny Feelings, Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, Happy Place 
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☕️ Books that made me cry:
We Are All So Good at Smiling, The Crossover, Happy Place (yes it fits in both categories)
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☕️ Currently reading:
If the Shoe Fits, These Twisted Bonds, Crumbs
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☕️ What's left on my priority TBR:
Babel, A Curse for True Love, Foxglove, This Cursed Light, The Stardust Thief, A Wilderness of Stars, Painted Devils, Bring Me Your Midnight, Someone Just Like You, The Brothers Hawthorne, and several more tbh 
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Did you love any of your April reads so much that Did you love any of your April reads so much that you wanted to immediately turn around and read them again? 🤎
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I certainly felt that about a few of the books I read this past month, but especially:
🫖 The Tea Dragon Society - this entire MG graphic novel trilogy just warmed my heart so much. It's precious and wonderful and if you haven't read it, please do because you won't be able to wipe the smile off your face.
🔍 Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers - within the first couple of chapters, I was belly-laughing so hard I was crying. This was hilarious and adorable and I didn't want it to end. I immediately began recommending it to everyone. 
⛱️ Happy Place - because of course! I mean, this book did make me sob my eyes out multiple times, but it also made me belly laugh more than once as well. It was perfect in every way and very quickly became my second fave of Emily's books (just after PWMOV)!
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Thank goodness I'm a big fan of rereading because I know I'll be revisiting all of these books again in the future 🙌🏼
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Have you read any of my April favorites? 📚
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Convince me to read your FAVORITE book of all time Convince me to read your FAVORITE book of all time in the comments ☕️
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It's been a while since I've screamed about my favorite book, INTO THE HEARTLESS WOOD by @gamwyn, in-feed... so here's another reminder to not just buy this, but actually READ IT - like RIGHT NOW 😉 I take every opportunity I can to recommend this one because it truly is unlike any other fantasy I've ever read and I just adore it with my ENTIRE HEART 🤎
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If you love hauntingly beautiful fantasy books with:
🔭 cinnamon roll astronomer boys
🌲 monstrous tree siren girls
🎶 villain falling for the hero
💫 stars and leaves and everything in between
you will absolutely LOVE this book 📖
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Have you read Into the Heartless Wood or anything else by Joanna? 📚
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If you could visit the setting where your current If you could visit the setting where your current read takes place, would you? 🧳
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I'm currently rereading Archenemies (Renegades 2) and I'd absolutely visit Gatlon City to see all of the people with superpowers - but I’d also be a little nervous as a “sidekick” civilian 🙈 Maybe Sketch could lend me some of his powers? ✍🏼 
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I'm also reading Stealing Infinity and I probably wouldn't visit because I'd be too scared of getting unalived right away ☠️ This is the problem with fantasy books... I simultaneously wanna visit but also just don't wanna be deceased within two seconds of entering the high-stakes world 😅 
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My *gorgeous* coffee (I mean, seriously, this packaging 😍) was part of my March @litlovebox ☕️ You choose your book, and they'll pair it with coffee and chocolate! 🙌🏼 Use STEPH5 to subscribe and save 🤎
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Have you read either of the books I mentioned? 📚
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What was the last cartoon cover romance book you r What was the last cartoon cover romance book you read and loved? ☀️
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While a lot of people tend to use spring and summer as an "excuse" to read romance, I'm definitely someone who reads equal amounts of romance and fantasy all year long! 🥰
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A recent favorite of mine was The Neighbor Favor, which I picked for last month’s @litlovebox 📖 It was absolutely adorable in every way and I know I'll want to read it again in the future 🫶🏼
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In the past couple of months, I've also enjoyed:
🎤 Funny Feelings by Tarah DeWitt
🏰 The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway by Ashley Schumacher
🍿 Never Been Kissed by Timothy Janovsky
📻 Ten Rules for Faking It by Sophie Sullivan
🌾 In the Weeds by BK Borison
🌲 Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
🎒 Begin Again by Emma Lord
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The Neighbor Favor also paired wonderfully with the fantastic coffee and cookies that came in my @litlovebox package ☕️ Definitely one of the best bookish boxes I've seen out there, and you can use STEPH5 for a discount when you subscribe 📚
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