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Long story short, I joined bookstagram in 2020 because I love books and I love talking about books, but I never had a space to do that πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ After years of fashion blogging and feeling out of place because of my interests, I wound up on this side of IG and realized that it felt like home 🀎
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I schemed up a name (something to do with coffee and books that didn't have the words "coffee" or "books" in it), took a few photos, created a profile, and went to town πŸ™ŒπŸΌ It wasn't long before I completely FELL IN LOVE with the supportive community, safe space to find new books and talk about the ones I love, and really cultivate my photography skills (which had been lying dormant for far too long) πŸ™ˆ
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Now, I'm thrilled to have connected with favorite authors, created my own hashtag (hey there #perfectespressopour β˜•οΈ), reviewed incredible books, launched my own line of merch, and made tons of new friends 🫢🏼 When I begin to feel down about the numbers or the lack of inspiration, I remind myself of why I started in the first place and I find myself falling in love all over again πŸ₯Ή
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Tell me your most recent "new-to-you" fave author Tell me your most recent "new-to-you" fave author and which book made you fall in love with their work πŸ“š
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A couple months back, I had the privilege of reading an advanced copy of The Wonderland Trials by @saraellawrites... and I immediately fell head over heels in love 😍 Needless to say, I instantly added her entire backlist to my TBR πŸ™ˆ
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Lately, I've been feeling a bit disappointed with fantasy (which has always been my favorite genre) πŸ˜• It seems like each time I pick one up, I'm either completely uninterested in the story or it just falls flat - but The Wonderland Trials absolutely blew me away! 🀯 If you're looking for something that really stands out amongst the rest, you certainly need to pick this one up! 🫢🏼
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Recommend me an underrated queer book! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
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In my world, every month is #pridemonth and I always, always have queer books on my TBR (not just white mlm, but a wide range of lgbtqia+ stories) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ It's important to me to constantly be diversifying my shelves, learning more about the people around me, and continuing to create a safe environment for everyone in my little corner of the web 🀎
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My goal for June was to pack my TBR with as many queer books as I could in CELEBRATION of Pride Month, so I've already read 4 books with lgbtq rep:
πŸ¦‰ Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
πŸ“Ί The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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πŸ«– A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
πŸ–Œ Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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πŸ₯€ Malice by Heather Walter
β˜€οΈ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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Also, catch me counting down the days until when I get to see my babies on-screen again (can we get a season 2 premiere date, please?) πŸ“Ί
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To answer my own question, Genya is my very favorite Shadow and Bone character 🀍 In fact, I have plans for a Genya tattoo in the near future πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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I've found a few recently that have definitely stood out to me πŸ‘€ Sometimes a dedication sets the mood for the book and that's something I really love! 🀎
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A few that have blown my mind recently are:
πŸͺž GALLANT (pictured) by VE Schwab
πŸ‘‘ FOR THE THRONE (actually, both of The Wilderwood books have fabulous dedications) by Hannah Whitten
πŸ›« EARLY DEPARTURES by Justin A. Reynolds
πŸ“– THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig
πŸ’” ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART by Stephanie Garber
πŸ₯˜ WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo
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When I read THE ATLAS SIX in April, I was blown away by how unique it was! 🀯 I have never in my life read another book like it and that's part of why it got 5 stars from me ⭐️ Sure, it started at a slower pace but the further the story progressed, the more fascinating it was (and the pacing at the beginning made far more sense because it led to absolute BRILLIANCE) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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I definitely do! 🫢🏼 In the past few years, I've read more and more books like this and they always leave me feeling utterly fascinated (and maybe a little confused?) πŸ€” I gotta say that writing reviews for them can be a bit tough, but reading them is a lot of fun πŸ™ˆ
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Books I enjoy that are no plot, just vibes:
🐝 The Starless Sea
πŸŽͺ The Night Circus
πŸ’ƒπŸ» Where Dreams Descend
πŸͺΆ The Raven Cycle
πŸšͺ The Ten Thousand Doors of January
πŸ§™πŸ»β€β™€οΈ The Once and Future Witches
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Leave me a string of emojis that describe your cur Leave me a string of emojis that describe your current read (or title) and I'll try to guess it πŸ™ƒ
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Fashion · November 5, 2018

Casual Camo and Weekender Tee + A Little Life Update

Life is so hectic right now that you’ll rarely find me dressed up. Typically I’m just rocking a casual outfit like this one with my camo jacket!

You may think I’m joking, but I feel as though life is going at the speed of light lately. Along with moving into our new townhome this past weekend, our wedding is just two weeks away, and as a friend of mine recently asked (and I concurred), “are we in a time vortex or something?” Each day, a few more boxes are carried from my parents’ home to my new place. Each day, I check another thing off my wedding to-do list. Each day, I start to realize that I’m getting ready to encounter something monumental in my life. It’s pretty exciting, I might add!

While I’d love to keep to my typical blogging schedule, I just know that in the next several weeks, it’s unlikely that I’ll keep to any normal schedule at all – blogging or not! I sure do hope to keep sharing as much as I can via social media. I’ve even been working on a “moving in” vlog to hopefully get up at some point. I’ve just found myself documenting less and living in the moment so much more over the past few weeks.

Outfit Details
tee c/o Sugarhigh | similar jacket | pants | similar belt |shoes | similar bag | earrings c/o Sugarfix | similar necklace

I also wanted to clear up some confusion!

A lot of people assumed my fiancΓ© and I already lived together, so I’ve received some baffled DM’s when I mentioned our move! I am, in fact, still living with my parents – and will continue to do so until the wedding. It’s given us the ability to save some serious money, and it’s really nice to have help when I’m dealing with aΒ gastroparesis flare-up. Most of my stuff is already at the townhome, but I won’t move in fully until we return from our honeymoon.Β I’m so excited to finally live with my man and begin this chapter of our lives.

I’ll bet you want to know just a little bit about this outfit, considering thisΒ is a fashion blog.

So, let me start with my tee. I know it’s not the focal point of the outfit, but it’s certainly my favorite part. I received this $15 slouchy “Weekender” graphic tee fromΒ Sugarhigh, and have proceeded to wear it every single weekend, almost without fail. It’s quite possibly the softest tee I’ve ever owned, and the light mauve color matches with so many other pieces in my wardrobe. Of course, to complete this casual outfit, the camo jacket was aΒ must. I’ve never really been huge on camo, but this one is a little oversized, not too bulky, and really makes my outfitΒ pop! Definitely the perfect piece for running errands, or throwing over a LBD for a dressed down night out!

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Thanks for your patience during this nutty season of my life. You all are the best!

In: Fashion · Tagged: camo, camo jacket, camouflage, casual outfit, fall fashion, fall fashion 2018, Sugarhigh

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Comments

  1. Haley Stanley says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:06 PM

    You’re always the cutest!! Love that outfit on you but MOST I love how present you are being in this busy season of life. Those last 2 weeks before the wedding are CRAZY but filled with so many special moments. Praying for big things for you two <3

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  2. Anna English says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:54 PM

    I’m loving all the camo pieces this season. This jacket is perfect for cooler temps!

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  3. Jordyn says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:54 PM

    Hooray for your upcoming wedding and move, it is such an exciting time in your life, it’s no wonder you feel like life is moving so quickly lately <3

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  4. Tanvi Rastogi says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:54 PM

    So many things going on in your life … It is okay if you take a short break from blogging. We will be right here, cheering you on. Such an exciting time in your life πŸ™‚

    ❥ tanvii.com

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  5. Donna says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:54 PM

    I can’t wait to share in all of the festive details. Remember to stop and look around. Savor these moments. You’ll recall them for a lifetime.

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  6. Haley Stanley says

    November 5, 2018 at 9:32 AM

    You’re always the cutest!! Love that outfit on you but MOST I love how present you are being in this busy season of life. Those last 2 weeks before the wedding are CRAZY but filled with so many special moments. Praying for big things for you two <3

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  7. Anna English says

    November 5, 2018 at 9:43 AM

    I’m loving all the camo pieces this season. This jacket is perfect for cooler temps!

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  8. Jordyn says

    November 5, 2018 at 11:34 AM

    Hooray for your upcoming wedding and move, it is such an exciting time in your life, it’s no wonder you feel like life is moving so quickly lately <3

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  9. Tanvi Rastogi says

    November 5, 2018 at 12:16 PM

    So many things going on in your life … It is okay if you take a short break from blogging. We will be right here, cheering you on. Such an exciting time in your life πŸ™‚

    β₯ tanvii.com

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  10. Donna says

    November 5, 2018 at 12:32 PM

    I can’t wait to share in all of the festive details. Remember to stop and look around. Savor these moments. You’ll recall them for a lifetime.

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  11. Sarah Lindner says

    November 5, 2018 at 3:00 PM

    Wow you have some super exciting things coming up!! Can’t wait to see pics of everything!! Love camo everything and how you styled this jacket with a cute graphic tee and ripped jeans – super chic!
    xoxo Sarah

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  12. Shira Rosenbluth says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:03 PM

    I’ve never gotten into camo for some reason but I loveeee it on you!

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  13. Carolyn says

    November 5, 2018 at 8:08 PM

    Love the camo jacket paired with the tee. I haven’t seen many camo jackets with pink in them so this one is cute! And don’t apologize for being MIA, you have a big life moment ahead of you! So excited!!

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  14. Lily says

    November 5, 2018 at 8:31 PM

    I totally understand how you feel girl. When my husband and I got married time went by so fast, especially the weeks leading up to the big day. Take time for yourself and enjoy these next couple of weeks. Trust me, you’ll enjoy it. Don’t stress too much over your schedule, it’s hard, I know.
    My husband and I bought a home before the wedding, but we didn’t move into the house until we returned from our honeymoon. It was actually so nice, we had time to get things settled in and come back from our honeymoon to a home. So happy for you girl!

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  15. Steph says

    November 5, 2018 at 8:41 PM

    you can NEVER have too much camo and this jacket is perfect!

    Cheers,
    Steph
    @trendyinindy|trendyinindy@gmail.com

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  16. Sara Kelley says

    November 5, 2018 at 9:27 PM

    Girl, you totally rock the camo. I can’t ever pull off camo! Also, YES to the fact that you still live with your parents. My man and I have decided on doing that as well, except eventually, he will live with me at my parents’ house too while we save money to buy land and build. Gotta love amazing parents!!!

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  17. Sara Kelley says

    November 5, 2018 at 9:28 PM

    Girl, you totally rock the camo. I can’t ever pull off camo! Also, YES to the fact that you still live with your parents. My man and I have decided on doing that as well, except eventually, he will live with me at my parents’ house too while we save money to buy land and build. Gotta love amazing parents!!!

    Sara Kelley
    http://www.mindovermango.com

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  18. Candace says

    November 5, 2018 at 9:35 PM

    Casual and chic, I love it. Looks extra comfy too!

    XO
    Candace
    http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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  19. Whitney says

    November 5, 2018 at 9:50 PM

    How exciting that you are moving into a new place!! I adore your jacket! I love your sneakers. I’ve been trying to find a cheaper pair like these!

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  20. Bernice says

    November 5, 2018 at 9:52 PM

    Yaas babe this came look really suits you! You look so gorgeous, and love the look x

    https://www.bunnybernice.com/single-post/2018/11/05/Cafe-Claire-Annandale

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  21. Alix Maza says

    November 5, 2018 at 10:14 PM

    In the wise words of my 15 year old cousin “every girl needs a camo jacket!” Love it.

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  22. Kileen says

    November 5, 2018 at 11:44 PM

    I totally feel ya on life being SO busy lately! But I love your casual outfit girl, so chic and cute! Need this camo jacket and tee!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  23. Shira Rosenbluth says

    November 6, 2018 at 12:02 AM

    I’ve never gotten into camo for some reason but I loveeee it on you!

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  24. Keating says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:03 PM

    I wish I could pull off a jacket like this! I always feel like they look so awkward on me haha but it looks so adorable on you! I love this whole look!

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  25. Jasmine Vargas says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:03 PM

    Camo is definitely a trend right now. Something I’m usually not a fan of because I feel like I can’t pull it off lol but you sure can.

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  26. Kelsey says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:03 PM

    This outfit is right up my alley!! My go-to is a tee and jeans, and I LOVE camo!! So cute!

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  27. Helen says

    November 6, 2018 at 4:14 AM

    I hear you lady! It feels like this entire year has been on STEROIDS. So much happening at the moment and I can’t believe Christmas is around the corner. Can’t believe you guys are moving two weeks before you wedding!! Good luck with it all honey xx

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  28. Lecy | A Simpler Grace says

    November 6, 2018 at 5:54 AM

    I LOVE this jacket and how you dressed it up with accessories. I am all about the camo right now!

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  29. Keating says

    November 6, 2018 at 8:42 AM

    I wish I could pull off a jacket like this! I always feel like they look so awkward on me haha but it looks so adorable on you! I love this whole look!

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  30. Jasmine Vargas says

    November 6, 2018 at 8:48 AM

    Camo is definitely a trend right now. Something I’m usually not a fan of because I feel like I can’t pull it off lol but you sure can.

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  31. Kelsey says

    November 6, 2018 at 9:13 AM

    This outfit is right up my alley!! My go-to is a tee and jeans, and I LOVE camo!! So cute!

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  32. Shane Prather says

    November 6, 2018 at 10:33 AM

    Camo is all the rage this season! Love all of your picks on the best jackets. Need to add one to my wardrobe!

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  33. Morgan says

    November 6, 2018 at 2:54 PM

    Love that you brought out the pops of pink in the jacket with that fun tee!

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

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  34. Lauren says

    August 21, 2019 at 7:39 PM

    SO excited to see the new place!! Looking adorable in camo, too πŸ™‚ xo

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  35. Danielle says

    November 6, 2018 at 4:26 PM

    I’m loving the length on this jacket! Perfect with skinny jeans and a tee. I’d have styled it the exact same way! πŸ™‚

    xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco

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  36. Gentry Adams says

    August 21, 2019 at 7:39 PM

    Girl enjoy every minute of the next few weeks- so much excitement going on!

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  37. Tonya Morris says

    November 6, 2018 at 5:08 PM

    I am loving camo this season! Such a cute jacket!

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  38. Delia Atenea says

    November 6, 2018 at 6:37 PM

    Yaaay for Camo jacket and absolutely yes to dressing down every day! My usual daily uniform are leggings and sneakers!!!

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  39. Lauren says

    November 6, 2018 at 8:37 PM

    SO excited to see the new place!! Looking adorable in camo, too πŸ™‚ xo

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  40. Gentry Adams says

    November 6, 2018 at 9:47 PM

    Girl enjoy every minute of the next few weeks- so much excitement going on!

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  41. Taylor Mobley says

    August 21, 2019 at 7:39 PM

    You just look so darling.

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  42. Taylor Mobley says

    November 7, 2018 at 10:37 AM

    You just look so darling.

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  43. kelly Fordon says

    November 7, 2018 at 12:18 PM

    Wow, I thought I was busy! It sounds like you’ve got a lot on your plate! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, I can remember when I was 2-weekends out, seems so surreal at that time – enjoy it!!

    Cheers x

    Kelly

    Latest Blog Post

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  44. Jamaria Johnson says

    August 21, 2019 at 7:39 PM

    You look so cute! I love that camo jacket so much! xo

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  45. Jamaria Johnson says

    November 8, 2018 at 9:01 PM

    You look so cute! I love that camo jacket so much! xo

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  46. Carolyn says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    Love the camo jacket paired with the tee. I haven’t seen many camo jackets with pink in them so this one is cute! And don’t apologize for being MIA, you have a big life moment ahead of you! So excited!!

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  47. Whitney says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    How exciting that you are moving into a new place!! I adore your jacket! I love your sneakers. I’ve been trying to find a cheaper pair like these!

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  48. Lily says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    I totally understand how you feel girl. When my husband and I got married time went by so fast, especially the weeks leading up to the big day. Take time for yourself and enjoy these next couple of weeks. Trust me, you’ll enjoy it. Don’t stress too much over your schedule, it’s hard, I know.
    My husband and I bought a home before the wedding, but we didn’t move into the house until we returned from our honeymoon. It was actually so nice, we had time to get things settled in and come back from our honeymoon to a home. So happy for you girl!

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  49. Steph says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    you can NEVER have too much camo and this jacket is perfect!

    Cheers,
    Steph
    @trendyinindy|trendyinindy@gmail.com

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  50. Sara Kelley says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    Girl, you totally rock the camo. I can’t ever pull off camo! Also, YES to the fact that you still live with your parents. My man and I have decided on doing that as well, except eventually, he will live with me at my parents’ house too while we save money to buy land and build. Gotta love amazing parents!!!

    Sara Kelley
    http://www.mindovermango.com

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  51. Candace says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    Casual and chic, I love it. Looks extra comfy too!

    XO
    Candace
    http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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  52. Kileen says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    I totally feel ya on life being SO busy lately! But I love your casual outfit girl, so chic and cute! Need this camo jacket and tee!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  53. Lecy | A Simpler Grace says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    I LOVE this jacket and how you dressed it up with accessories. I am all about the camo right now!

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  54. Sara Kelley says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    Girl, you totally rock the camo. I can’t ever pull off camo! Also, YES to the fact that you still live with your parents. My man and I have decided on doing that as well, except eventually, he will live with me at my parents’ house too while we save money to buy land and build. Gotta love amazing parents!!!

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  55. Bernice says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    Yaas babe this came look really suits you! You look so gorgeous, and love the look x

    https://www.bunnybernice.com/single-post/2018/11/05/Cafe-Claire-Annandale

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  56. Alix Maza says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:09 PM

    In the wise words of my 15 year old cousin “every girl needs a camo jacket!” Love it.

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  57. Sarah Lindner says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:54 PM

    Wow you have some super exciting things coming up!! Can’t wait to see pics of everything!! Love camo everything and how you styled this jacket with a cute graphic tee and ripped jeans – super chic!
    xoxo Sarah

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  58. Helen says

    August 21, 2019 at 4:38 PM

    I hear you lady! It feels like this entire year has been on STEROIDS. So much happening at the moment and I can’t believe Christmas is around the corner. Can’t believe you guys are moving two weeks before you wedding!! Good luck with it all honey xx

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Lately, I've been feeling a bit disappointed with fantasy (which has always been my favorite genre) πŸ˜• It seems like each time I pick one up, I'm either completely uninterested in the story or it just falls flat - but The Wonderland Trials absolutely blew me away! 🀯 If you're looking for something that really stands out amongst the rest, you certainly need to pick this one up! 🫢🏼
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Recommend me an underrated queer book! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
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In my world, every month is #pridemonth and I always, always have queer books on my TBR (not just white mlm, but a wide range of lgbtqia+ stories) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ It's important to me to constantly be diversifying my shelves, learning more about the people around me, and continuing to create a safe environment for everyone in my little corner of the web 🀎
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My goal for June was to pack my TBR with as many queer books as I could in CELEBRATION of Pride Month, so I've already read 4 books with lgbtq rep:
πŸ¦‰ Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
πŸ“Ί The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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I'm currently reading 3:
πŸ«– A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
πŸ–Œ Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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πŸ₯€ Malice by Heather Walter
β˜€οΈ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌 β €β €β € Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌
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Also, catch me counting down the days until when I get to see my babies on-screen again (can we get a season 2 premiere date, please?) πŸ“Ί
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To answer my own question, Genya is my very favorite Shadow and Bone character 🀍 In fact, I have plans for a Genya tattoo in the near future πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Are you as excited for the audiobook and season 2 of the show as I am? 🀩 
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Do you have a favorite book dedication? ✍🏼
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I've found a few recently that have definitely stood out to me πŸ‘€ Sometimes a dedication sets the mood for the book and that's something I really love! 🀎
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A few that have blown my mind recently are:
πŸͺž GALLANT (pictured) by VE Schwab
πŸ‘‘ FOR THE THRONE (actually, both of The Wilderwood books have fabulous dedications) by Hannah Whitten
πŸ›« EARLY DEPARTURES by Justin A. Reynolds
πŸ“– THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig
πŸ’” ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART by Stephanie Garber
πŸ₯˜ WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo
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Is there a book you've read this year that is unli Is there a book you've read this year that is unlike anything else you've ever read? πŸ“–
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When I read THE ATLAS SIX in April, I was blown away by how unique it was! 🀯 I have never in my life read another book like it and that's part of why it got 5 stars from me ⭐️ Sure, it started at a slower pace but the further the story progressed, the more fascinating it was (and the pacing at the beginning made far more sense because it led to absolute BRILLIANCE) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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I don't read much dark academia, so recommend some titles to me (THAT AREN'T AS WELL KNOWN) that you've enjoyed! πŸ›
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Do you enjoy books that are less plot, more ✨vib Do you enjoy books that are less plot, more ✨vibes✨?
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I definitely do! 🫢🏼 In the past few years, I've read more and more books like this and they always leave me feeling utterly fascinated (and maybe a little confused?) πŸ€” I gotta say that writing reviews for them can be a bit tough, but reading them is a lot of fun πŸ™ˆ
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Books I enjoy that are no plot, just vibes:
🐝 The Starless Sea
πŸŽͺ The Night Circus
πŸ’ƒπŸ» Where Dreams Descend
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πŸšͺ The Ten Thousand Doors of January
πŸ§™πŸ»β€β™€οΈ The Once and Future Witches
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I definitely do! πŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ One of the most pleasant surprises when I opened up GALLANT was seeing the hauntingly beautiful pieces of art inside πŸ–€ It made the story feel more alive and helped me understand the way the character's mind worked 🧠
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There was a similar feeling when I first read THE ATLAS SIX and saw the character art 🎨 It gave the cast so much more depth and it made me wish that more books included pieces like this πŸ“–
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πŸ“° Unique chapter breaks (I read a basketball book that was divided into 4 quarters, and a book about an actor divided into acts, things like that)
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Leave me a string of emojis that describe your cur Leave me a string of emojis that describe your current read (or title) and I'll try to guess it πŸ™ƒ
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Here are mine:
Book 1: πŸ‘‘πŸ¦΄πŸ©ΈπŸŽ
Book 2: πŸ“–πŸ‘©πŸΌβ€β€οΈβ€πŸ‘¨πŸ»πŸš€πŸ’«
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Okay, maybe those were awful emoji descriptions, but it sure was fun to try and get creative with them πŸ˜‚ And in case you were curious, my books are For the Throne (arc) and Bookish and the Beast πŸ™ˆ
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