Do you have a library card? 🪪 Ya girl is the self Do you have a library card? 🪪

Ya girl is the self-proclaimed biggest fan of the library to ever walk the earth 🌍 Okay, that could be an exaggeration, but most of the time it doesn’t feel like one. I cried with happiness over my first library card as a kid, and I won’t purchase a book until I’ve borrowed it from the library and loved it enough to own it. I have 5 library cards, swear by Libby and Hoopla for all of my audiobooks and ebooks, and at this point, I feel like an Arthur tattoo might be necessary (IYKYK) 😂

But I digress... February is National Library Lovers’ Month, and I think you should get a library card (or 5) and celebrate not only the perk of FREE BOOKS but also the countless ways public libraries are integral to our lives and communities! 🙌🏼

What was the last library book you checked out? 📖

—

#nationallibraryloversmonth #libraryloversmonth #bookcommunity #bookphotography #readersofinstagram support your public library, library lovers, bookish vibes, cozy aesthetic, book nerd
If you could only recommend one book for the rest If you could only recommend one book for the rest of your life, what would it be? 📖

This one has been an easy answer for me since 2020, when I read THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY. It completely changed my life.

Since then, I have recommended it to countless people, and have felt intense amounts of joy as I’ve seen those people recommend it to others, buy copies for friends, suggest it for their book clubs, and come back to me to tell me how it changed their life just like it changed mine 🥰

Which book would you say changed your life for the better? 🤎

—

#themidnightlibrary #magicalrealism #mentalhealthbooks #bookcommunity #bookishvibes Matt Haig, books with mental health rep, magical realism books, book recs, favorite books, escapism, book hangover, reread worthy, comfort book
Would you want to have the same occupation as the Would you want to have the same occupation as the main character(s) in your last read? 💼

I recently finished Thunderhead, and I absolutely would *NOT* want to be a Scythe! 🙅🏻‍♀️ I also definitely wouldn’t want to be in the shoes of the royalty in my other previous read, A Psalm of Storms and Silence 😬

Is there a book character’s “career” that you know you would love to have? 💭

—

#bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookaesthetic #cozyaesthetic #readersofinstagram current read, currently reading, cozy aesthetic, escapism, late-night chapters, what I’m reading
Is there an author who consistently writes books t Is there an author who consistently writes books that bring you to tears? 😭

I have cried while reading every single one of Amber’s books... and that’s only a small part of what keeps me coming back for more 🤎

I’m struggling with even knowing how to put in words what her books mean to me, because even thinking about it is making me tear up 🥹 So instead of trying to craft the perfect thing to say, I’m just going to urge you to read everything she’s written. You can thank me later 🙏🏼

What was the last book that made you cry? 📖

—

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Who are your favorite book pets? 🐈‍⬛ I absolutely Who are your favorite book pets? 🐈‍⬛

I absolutely love when a book has animals in it—whether that’s someone’s pet, familiar, or when the animal is the main character 😻

I’m always absurdly happy when there’s a cat, and if they have a creative name it’s even better. I think the stand-out for me was a cat named The Darkling in Accidentally Amy. I’ll never forget it! 😂

Do you have a furbaby companion? Tell me all about them! 🐾

—

#cozyreads #readingescape #bookishvibes #bookaesthetic #booknerd book animals, cats of Instagram, book cats, fantasy books, romance books, cozy aesthetic
Do you tend to enjoy book-to-screen adaptations? 🤔 Do you tend to enjoy book-to-screen adaptations? 🤔

I’m always torn between excitement over seeing my favorite stories come to life and anxiety about what they might change and how it could disappoint me 😅

I fell head over heels in love with the adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation 🤎 For those who don’t know, this is not only my favorite EmHen, but it’s my all-time favorite romance book. I was lucky enough to read an ARC of it in 2021 and have inhaled every format of it multiple times since 🥰

I was nervous about the movie, but loved how they stayed true to the *vibe* of PWMOV 🏖️ Even with the changes they did make, Alex and Poppy were precisely as I had always imagined them, and I adored watching every second of their friends to lovers romance 🎥

This is a negativity-free zone! If you loved the PWMOV movie as much as I did, tell me your favorite part of the film! 🍿

—

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Tell me about your book-related dreams 💭 Do you w Tell me about your book-related dreams 💭

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

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

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

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

—

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

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

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

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

—

#fantasyreads #fantasybooklover #bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookishvibes escapism, book hangover, fantasy world-building, book recs, reread worthy
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Fashion, Fall · November 11, 2020

How to Create a Casual Thanksgiving Outfit

If your holiday season is looking more relaxed this year, I’ve got you covered with a comfy and casual Thanksgiving outfit.

Every year, I think about how Thanksgiving really does revolve around snacking in the kitchen and watching football in the living room. I’ve never once felt the need to don a fancy ensemble for family gatherings. Usually, I just want to wear something that makes me feel cute while simultaneously leaving wiggle room for the yummy treats I’ll be indulging in throughout the day.

This post is for everyone else like myself: those who want to look chic with minimal effort and plenty of comfort. I chose items that you’ll want to wear again and again throughout the season. In fact, I haven’t even had the opportunity to style this cardigan yet on the blog and it’s already one of this year’s best-sellers! Keep reading to find out why.


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taupe cardigan | taupe tee (comes as a 2-pack) | black skinny jeans | similar black ankle boots | similar black tote bag | similar gold layered necklace | watch

Why will this be your new favorite casual Thanksgiving outfit, you might ask?

Let’s start with this fantastic duster cardigan. If I had this cardigan in black and white as well as taupe, I don’t think I’d ever shop for another cardigan again. It’s incredibly soft and the oversized fit makes it cozier than you can imagine. If you’d rather not style something with a boyfriend fit, size down. To me, it’s like a wearable hug.

Next, we gotta chat about the pants. I can imagine all the hissing and booing coming from my readers because I’m wearing high-waisted skinny jeans to a Thanksgiving dinner. Hear me out. These pants stretch magnificently. I’m not talking about an awkward, saggy stretch, but one that provides comfort when you’ve eaten your fair share (and then some). I feel as though I’ve mentioned these pants a million times over and I don’t plan to quite any time soon. They’re the best!

Whether you’re staying home or heading out, this outfit is sure to have you feeling confident and comfy all at once. I chose a pair of heeled boots because they “dress things up” but you could easily swap them for loafers or mules if you don’t want to wobble once you gobble. There are so many fantastic options.


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Will you be dressing up or keeping it casual this Thanksgiving?


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Lizzie
5 years ago

This outfit is so cute!! I love everything about it! I always use it as an excuse to dress up so I’ll probably be in a ballgown haha! 😉 But who knows… maybe I’ll change my ways this year!

Lizzie
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Raji
5 years ago

Thanksgiving is already over for us here in Canada, but it was definitely much more casual 😄 Thanks for sharing another cute but comfy fall outfit idea!

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Tanvi Rastogi
5 years ago

I am all about casual outfits. Your’s really speaks to my comfort bone. Love the layering.

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Charity
5 years ago

This is such a great post. I think I will have more of a causal thanksgiving outfit this year too!

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Neely Moldovan
5 years ago

I love this look! That sweater is so pretty and I love the dark jeans. Gotta love neutrals.

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rebecca
5 years ago

yesssss i have this cardigan in black and i can vouch for the fact that it is the PERFECT sweater. I will be wearing something like this, except I might be swapping the jeans for leggings.

xx rebecca // http://www.rebeccapiersol.me

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Greta
5 years ago

This is a great Thanksgiving outfit! I think this year I’m sticking with sweats since it’ll be close family and I can eat more!

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Jamaria
5 years ago

Oh this outfit is super cute! I have no idea what I’ll be wearing for Thanksgiving this year but this look is definitely something I could get behind! Xo

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Kileen
5 years ago

I think this is such a good look for Thanksgiving. I am in love with that oversized cardigan. I want to dress up for Thanksgiving for sure and this is a perfect outfit.

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Stephani
5 years ago

Perfect outfit! I am always pretty casual for thanksgiving this would be perfect! I love the duster cardigan!

Xo, Steph

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Sarah Lindner
5 years ago

I’m totally bringing the comfy casual to Thanksgiving this year! Love the cardigan for hiding food babies, lol. xoxo, Sarah

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Rach
5 years ago

Love love love!!! The neutral colors are ultra chic and love that this outfit is comfortable as well!!

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Em
5 years ago

This is the perfect casual outfit! I love the long cardigan! My outfit will likely be similar to this – gimme all the stretchy pants haha!

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Melissa
5 years ago

I just celebrate Thanksgiving because of my boyfriend (I’m not American), and they are very casual during thanksgiving! Although in the future, I would make my kids put a little more effort hahaha.

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Jennifer Prince
5 years ago

That definitely looks just about my speed for a Thanksgiving look. It’s cute yet comfy enough for soaking in the football games (or taking a nap during them, lol). I’m hosting again this year, so I may be wearing an apron, too!

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Lauren
5 years ago

This is a lovely outfit. I love long cardigans and oversized cardigans. I love the colder weather so I can wear more of them. Thank you for sharing.

Lauren http://www.bournemouthgirl.com

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Deborah
5 years ago

This looks like something I would wear to Thanksgiving with my family! Except maybe at some point I would switch to sweats afterward to accommodate for my growing food baby post meal!

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Helena Marz
5 years ago

I already had my Thanksgiving last month in Canada and I was casual. Wore a sweater with a pair of skinny jeans and ankle booties. This outfit is perfect for Thanksgiving! ❤️

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Caitlin
5 years ago

We are gathering with my parents and siblings for Thanksgiving and I already warned them I’m not wearing my sweatpants (since they want it to be a comfy day, not dressed up). This outfit is perfect for our Thanksgiving because it’s chic but not too fancy!

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Marlene
5 years ago

That cardigan looks so cozy! Love the color, too. Definitely having a more relaxed thanksgiving this year but also want to look cute!

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Demi Le Huray
5 years ago

I am in love with these outfits and how casual, yet beautiful they are! Thank you for this inspiration.

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Lee
5 years ago

Loving this chic but cozy look!

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Do you have a library card? 🪪 Ya girl is the self Do you have a library card? 🪪

Ya girl is the self-proclaimed biggest fan of the library to ever walk the earth 🌍 Okay, that could be an exaggeration, but most of the time it doesn’t feel like one. I cried with happiness over my first library card as a kid, and I won’t purchase a book until I’ve borrowed it from the library and loved it enough to own it. I have 5 library cards, swear by Libby and Hoopla for all of my audiobooks and ebooks, and at this point, I feel like an Arthur tattoo might be necessary (IYKYK) 😂

But I digress... February is National Library Lovers’ Month, and I think you should get a library card (or 5) and celebrate not only the perk of FREE BOOKS but also the countless ways public libraries are integral to our lives and communities! 🙌🏼

What was the last library book you checked out? 📖

—

#nationallibraryloversmonth #libraryloversmonth #bookcommunity #bookphotography #readersofinstagram support your public library, library lovers, bookish vibes, cozy aesthetic, book nerd
If you could only recommend one book for the rest If you could only recommend one book for the rest of your life, what would it be? 📖

This one has been an easy answer for me since 2020, when I read THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY. It completely changed my life.

Since then, I have recommended it to countless people, and have felt intense amounts of joy as I’ve seen those people recommend it to others, buy copies for friends, suggest it for their book clubs, and come back to me to tell me how it changed their life just like it changed mine 🥰

Which book would you say changed your life for the better? 🤎

—

#themidnightlibrary #magicalrealism #mentalhealthbooks #bookcommunity #bookishvibes Matt Haig, books with mental health rep, magical realism books, book recs, favorite books, escapism, book hangover, reread worthy, comfort book
Would you want to have the same occupation as the Would you want to have the same occupation as the main character(s) in your last read? 💼

I recently finished Thunderhead, and I absolutely would *NOT* want to be a Scythe! 🙅🏻‍♀️ I also definitely wouldn’t want to be in the shoes of the royalty in my other previous read, A Psalm of Storms and Silence 😬

Is there a book character’s “career” that you know you would love to have? 💭

—

#bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookaesthetic #cozyaesthetic #readersofinstagram current read, currently reading, cozy aesthetic, escapism, late-night chapters, what I’m reading
Is there an author who consistently writes books t Is there an author who consistently writes books that bring you to tears? 😭

I have cried while reading every single one of Amber’s books... and that’s only a small part of what keeps me coming back for more 🤎

I’m struggling with even knowing how to put in words what her books mean to me, because even thinking about it is making me tear up 🥹 So instead of trying to craft the perfect thing to say, I’m just going to urge you to read everything she’s written. You can thank me later 🙏🏼

What was the last book that made you cry? 📖

—

#theleavingroom #booklover #bookcommunity #cozyreads #bookishvibes poetry, Amber McBride, The Leaving Room, sapphic books, books that will make you cry, book hangover, book recs, reread worthy, late-night chapters
Who are your favorite book pets? 🐈‍⬛ I absolutely Who are your favorite book pets? 🐈‍⬛

I absolutely love when a book has animals in it—whether that’s someone’s pet, familiar, or when the animal is the main character 😻

I’m always absurdly happy when there’s a cat, and if they have a creative name it’s even better. I think the stand-out for me was a cat named The Darkling in Accidentally Amy. I’ll never forget it! 😂

Do you have a furbaby companion? Tell me all about them! 🐾

—

#cozyreads #readingescape #bookishvibes #bookaesthetic #booknerd book animals, cats of Instagram, book cats, fantasy books, romance books, cozy aesthetic
Do you tend to enjoy book-to-screen adaptations? 🤔 Do you tend to enjoy book-to-screen adaptations? 🤔

I’m always torn between excitement over seeing my favorite stories come to life and anxiety about what they might change and how it could disappoint me 😅

I fell head over heels in love with the adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation 🤎 For those who don’t know, this is not only my favorite EmHen, but it’s my all-time favorite romance book. I was lucky enough to read an ARC of it in 2021 and have inhaled every format of it multiple times since 🥰

I was nervous about the movie, but loved how they stayed true to the *vibe* of PWMOV 🏖️ Even with the changes they did make, Alex and Poppy were precisely as I had always imagined them, and I adored watching every second of their friends to lovers romance 🎥

This is a negativity-free zone! If you loved the PWMOV movie as much as I did, tell me your favorite part of the film! 🍿

—

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

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

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

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

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

—

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

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

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

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

—

#fantasyreads #fantasybooklover #bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookishvibes escapism, book hangover, fantasy world-building, book recs, reread worthy
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Have you read any of this author’s books? 🤎 

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