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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Fashion · May 14, 2018

A Dress So Nice, You’ll Wear It Twice (Or Maybe a Thousand Times)

Not even kidding in the title – I wore this vibrant, pink party dress twice in a week. What’s more: it was two days in a row!

You know those magical pieces that you sometimes find, and you realize you love them so much you could wear them every day of the week and be satisfied? Yep – that’s how I felt about this dress. It was sent my way right before my trip to South Florida, and I just couldn’t get enough! I donned this ruffle mini dress on the day Brandon and I visited FATVillage, because I knew the bright colors would just look so fun amongst all the street art! Not only was I right about that, but I also discovered that this dress was crazy comfortable … like, shockingly comfortable!

When you’re playing tourist, you want to be as comfy as possible, right? I thought I might be good to go for a couple of hours – but I ended up wearing this ensemble for the entire day!  The dress is definitely short, but with the ruffled hem, it was plenty long enough to cover my booty and my long legs! I expected the material to get itchy or hot, but it was quite breathable – even in the Florida heat – and never once rubbed my skin the wrong way.


Outfit Details
similar dress | similar earrings | necklace | bag | similar shoes | phone case c/o iDeal of Sweden

We celebrated my future mother-in-law’s birthday while we were in Florida, so I knew I needed a fun party dress to wear for the occasion! This fuchsia number did the trick!

I wore it for several hours in a crowded 80’s club – and while I was dripping sweat from the lights and the many bodies surrounding me, the dress itself was never a problem. I’m really glad I brought it along!

My favorite part about this piece? The tie waist! The wrap can be worn as loose or as tight as you’d like and it helps accentuate the tiniest part of your torso! I’ll admit it took me a couple of tries to get my bow tied nicely enough for my perfectionist self, but once I figured that out, I was set for the day and looking cheery AF under all those bright palm trees!


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Donna
7 years ago

That dress depicts you, inside and out. Always stay bright!

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Annie Fairfax
7 years ago

LOVE this dress, it’s so cute and fun for summer!

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Donna
7 years ago

That dress depicts you, inside and out. Always stay bright!

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KatWalkSF
7 years ago

This dress is so good one! I need it ASAP!

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Rach
7 years ago

Cute & Comfy? I’m sold! Whenever I travel, I try to find those combo! I love the wrap style too. It’s a chic detail and I love how the fit can be adjusted!

http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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Annie Fairfax
7 years ago

LOVE this dress, it’s so cute and fun for summer!

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lydia
7 years ago

SUCH a cute dress on you, the color is amazing! A cute and comfy dress, yes please! I always have those items of clothing that I keep coming back to because they’re so comfy. Sounds like you all had a great time in Florida, so much fun! And as always, loving these pics of you!

xo, Lydia

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Jessica
7 years ago

That dress is so fun! Love the bright shade of pink on you! Great for date night with the hubs!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com

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Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels
7 years ago

Oh I’d so wear this dress over and over again too! It would be a great dress for date night too. I love all of the ruffles.

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Ifeoluwa
7 years ago

Looks be this pink dress! You wear it so well! Some dresses you just have to wear a billion times

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KatWalkSF
7 years ago

This dress is so good one! I need it ASAP!

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Ifeoluwa
7 years ago

Looks be this pink dress! You wear it so well! Some dresses you just have to wear a billion times

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Whitney
7 years ago

I love this color on you! Those heels are adorable!

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Megan
7 years ago

I would definitely wear this dress over and over! I love the color and style!

Megan | http://www.pipmegan.com

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Candace
7 years ago

I can see why you wore this dress twice in one week. It’s perfect on you! I am loving the color, the ruffles and the tie. It is the perfect summer “it” dress! Keep on wearing it, haha!

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Whitney
7 years ago

I love this color on you! Those heels are adorable!

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Kileen
7 years ago

This dress is so cute on you babe and I am loving your cute floral mules!!!

Kileen
cute & little

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Azanique
7 years ago

This dress is so adorable! I love the color on you 🙂

-xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com

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Megan
7 years ago

I would definitely wear this dress over and over! I love the color and style!

Megan | http://www.pipmegan.com

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Kileen
7 years ago

This dress is so cute on you babe and I am loving your cute floral mules!!!

Kileen
cute & little

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Taylor Mobley
7 years ago

I love this hot pink on you! You look so fab!

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Kenzi || Life of a Sister
7 years ago

This is so a dress I’d wear multiple times! I love the color and the ruffles. I love the floral mules, such a great combo!

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Anna English
7 years ago

I’m obsessed with the bright color of this dress. So cute!

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Taylor Mobley
7 years ago

I love this hot pink on you! You look so fab!

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Laura Leigh
7 years ago

Oh it is SO pretty! The color and fit is everything. Aka the whole dress is everything haha! I just love it on you gal!

xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com

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Deborah
7 years ago

AHH I need that dress in my life! I love the wrap, the ruffles, and the material! Also, your shoes are everything!!

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Hannah
7 years ago

Wow now this is a bold dress!! It looks absolutely fabulous on you:) I love how fun it is with the ruffles and absolutely perfect for summer!

xoxo, Hannah

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Morgan Klein
7 years ago

This dress is AMAZING!!! I need it! It looks so so pretty on you and I’m obsessed with the color!!

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Narhee
7 years ago

Love this dress!

Narhee | Made in Mauve

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Kristina
7 years ago

I love this wrap dress on you- the hot pink and bow are too cute!

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Denise Kokinis
7 years ago

I love when I find a dress like this! I am always so in love with bright pink dresses for spring and summer! This color is gorgeous on you, especially with your hair!

Denise | Fashion Love Letters

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Iris Elle
7 years ago

This shade of pink is really just so gorgeous on you! I love the pretty sleeves on this dress and love all your neutral accessories!

Iris Elle

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Nicole
7 years ago

This dress is so flirty and fun and feminine!! I love the color on you too!! How did you walk all day in those shoes?? Lol!!

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Hannah
6 years ago

Wow now this is a bold dress!! It looks absolutely fabulous on you:) I love how fun it is with the ruffles and absolutely perfect for summer!

xoxo, Hannah

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Kenzi || Life of a Sister
6 years ago

This is so a dress I’d wear multiple times! I love the color and the ruffles. I love the floral mules, such a great combo!

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Narhee
6 years ago

Love this dress!

Narhee | Made in Mauve

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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
How many times have you read your favorite book or How many times have you read your favorite book or series? 🤎

I’m a big fan of rereading, so my favorite books are picked up over and over again. I’ve read some of my favorites every single year for the last six years and some I’ve read countless times since childhood (here’s lookin at you, Narnia) 🙈

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