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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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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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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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Fashion, Spring · April 3, 2019

The Only Dress You’ll Need for Spring 2019

If you invest in only one piece for spring, this should be it. It’s the iconic dress style you saw all over Instagram last year – and it’s back!

Each year, during each season, there seems to be at leastΒ one piece of clothing that becomes incredibly popular. It might be a style of top, a printed skirt, or even an accessory. Spring of 2018 brought the plunging, buttoned midi dress that made every girl swoon. It was romantic and feminine, flattering, and had a somewhat-European vibe. This dress wasΒ everywhere. I wasn’t surprised at all to find that the same style isΒ back again for 2019!

Interesting enough, I actually attempted to purchase this iconic dress towards the end of last spring, but the wrong size arrived, and then I assumed it would go out of style, so I never attempted to exchange it. However, when I noticed it back in action again this year, I knew I had to have it. Chicwish came to the rescue (as always) by carrying this piece in the most beautiful shade of robin’s egg blue. I requested it immediately, and I’m pleased to say that it’s just as phenomenal as I hoped.


Outfit Details
dress c/o Chicwish | shoes | Wigs from Niawigs

This dress is perfect for numerous occasions.

My first thought was to wear it on Easter Sunday (*paired with a camisole beneath, of course). It would also be ideal for a picnic date, Saturday brunch, or in my case: happy hour on the lawn at my favorite art museum!Β Not only is it gorgeous in light blue, but it’s also available in a feminine peach shade! This dress is 100% cotton, so it’s incredibly breathable and ideal for wearing into the heat of summer. The buttons are real, so you could even undo it from the hem to the waistline and wear shorts beneath for a unique, festival-style appeal. It’s unlined, but I didn’t find it to be sheer. Unless you find yourself able to go braless or have a plunging bra handy, I suggest either stickies or petals up top (however, the pulled pleating at the bodice does make it easier if you do want to leave the “coverage” behind).

I practically blushed myself into a tomato when my friend mentioned that the combination of this dress plus the background from The Blackburn Inn gave off some serious Allie from The Notebook vibes. I certainly see how she noticed that! So, if you’re looking for a segue into the perfect summer romance, this dress may be just right for you! πŸ˜‰


related posts
Our Stay at The Blackburn InnΒ //Β What to Wear With a Novelty Tee in the Spring

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In: Fashion, Spring · Tagged: blue dress, Chicwish, midi dress, spring 2019, spring fashion, spring style, Staunton, The Blackburn Inn

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Comments

  1. Hillary Conheady says

    April 3, 2019 at 10:01 AM

    What a gorgeous dress!! The color is beautiful on you and it’s so perfect for spring!

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  2. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:35 PM

    This is super cute and looks great on you. I really like that it has the low neckline to kind of off-set the more modest/old fashioned feel of the dress. I would love to see how it looks on me but I’d have to find somewhere I could try it on.

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  3. Cathy says

    April 3, 2019 at 11:09 AM

    I love this dress, I have a similar one in black. This color is so pretty!

    XOXO
    Cathy

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  4. Macy says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:35 PM

    I really love that dress! The color is great for spring and summer! I have tried a few similar styles on but I haven’t really found one I like yet… I’m still hunting though!

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  5. Sarah Lindner says

    April 3, 2019 at 11:36 AM

    I love the style and fit of this dress perfect for the spring weather and easter & passover! I especially love the tie details on the sleeve – so pretty!

    xoxo Sarah

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  6. Lacy says

    April 3, 2019 at 11:58 AM

    I love this dress. So light and flowy!

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  7. Greta says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:35 PM

    Such a beautiful color on you. It’s the perfect dress for spring!

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  8. Tomi says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:35 PM

    I missed this style last year and I don’t know how. It’s stunning!

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  9. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    April 3, 2019 at 2:25 PM

    This is super cute and looks great on you. I really like that it has the low neckline to kind of off-set the more modest/old fashioned feel of the dress. I would love to see how it looks on me but I’d have to find somewhere I could try it on.

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  10. Macy says

    April 3, 2019 at 3:29 PM

    I really love that dress! The color is great for spring and summer! I have tried a few similar styles on but I haven’t really found one I like yet… I’m still hunting though!

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  11. Greta says

    April 3, 2019 at 4:58 PM

    Such a beautiful color on you. It’s the perfect dress for spring!

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  12. Tomi says

    April 3, 2019 at 5:48 PM

    I missed this style last year and I don’t know how. It’s stunning!

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  13. Helen says

    April 3, 2019 at 9:23 PM

    This is SO pretty. My first thought was it looks like The Notebook! Then I read that you thought that too. πŸ™‚ Totally nailed this shoot!

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  14. Indya | The Small Adventurer says

    April 3, 2019 at 11:02 PM

    I have never worn a dress that looked anything like this dress – both in style AND colour – but it DOES look really comfortable! As I am quite short, I’ve never worn long dresses as I worry they make me look even shorter, but there’s no denying how beautiful they are. Plus, it must be nice to not have to worry about them coming up too high! πŸ˜‚

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  15. Jamaria Johnson says

    April 3, 2019 at 11:55 PM

    You look so pretty! That dress is such a beautiful blue. I’ll have to check it out. XO

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  16. Kileen says

    April 4, 2019 at 12:52 AM

    This is such a gorgeous dress and the length is perfect!! I love the color and so cute for Spring!!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  17. rebecca says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:35 PM

    all of the spring vibes for sure!!!

    xx rebecca // thecrystalpress.com

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  18. Tanvi Rastogi says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:53 AM

    I love the style. The color. And the length. I need it. You look amazing in it.

    ❥ tanvii.com

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  19. Deborah says

    August 21, 2019 at 4:26 PM

    Oh wow, that dress is perfect for the season! The color is beautiful and it looks like it was made to be worn by you!

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  20. Taylor Mobley says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:53 AM

    This is one of my ALL time favorite dress styles and of course you look amazing.

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  21. Nataly says

    April 4, 2019 at 7:36 AM

    You look so pretty in that dress! I love how timeless it is!

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  22. Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels says

    April 4, 2019 at 7:41 AM

    I love this dress! The style is perfect but I’m loving the color! Such a great dress for Spring!

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  23. Rachel says

    April 4, 2019 at 7:51 AM

    This dress style and color looks amazing on you! Such a gorgeous piece for the spring (and all of the events – Easter, graduations, showers!).

    Rachel
    http://www.hello-her.com

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  24. Rach says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    I love this dress, it’s gorgeous. I don’t think I could pull it off. This style always makes me look preggo. I look better in form fitting dresses. But honestly, if I like it, maybe I shouldn’t care about that so much…. πŸ™‚

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  25. rebecca says

    April 4, 2019 at 9:56 AM

    all of the spring vibes for sure!!!

    xx rebecca // thecrystalpress.com

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  26. Tanvi Rastogi says

    April 4, 2019 at 10:03 AM

    I love the style. The color. And the length. I need it. You look amazing in it.

    β₯ tanvii.com

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  27. Micki Cutlip says

    April 4, 2019 at 10:24 AM

    What a perfect summer dress and it looks great on you! You really could wear that so many places.

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  28. Deborah says

    April 4, 2019 at 10:51 AM

    Oh wow, that dress is perfect for the season! The color is beautiful and it looks like it was made to be worn by you!

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  29. Taylor Mobley says

    April 4, 2019 at 11:33 AM

    This is one of my ALL time favorite dress styles and of course you look amazing.

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  30. Rach says

    April 4, 2019 at 12:06 PM

    I love this dress, it’s gorgeous. I don’t think I could pull it off. This style always makes me look preggo. I look better in form fitting dresses. But honestly, if I like it, maybe I shouldn’t care about that so much…. πŸ™‚

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  31. Lauryn Hock says

    April 4, 2019 at 1:23 PM

    That dress is a great shade of blue!!! I may need to add it to my closet.

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  32. Rach says

    April 4, 2019 at 3:32 PM

    I own this same dress in pink and I love it!! It’s the perfect dress to travel in, go to a family party, graduation party, etc. It is so versatile and flattering!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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  33. Mei says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    Such an adorable dress!! I soooo want it πŸ™‚

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  34. Danielle says

    April 4, 2019 at 4:32 PM

    I love this remake of the original Free People design! Such a pretty color, too! Right up my alley πŸ™‚

    xx, Danielle

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  35. Mei says

    April 4, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    Such an adorable dress!! I soooo want it πŸ™‚

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  36. Liz says

    April 5, 2019 at 1:51 AM

    That dress is so cute! I love the button details. Definitely adding this one to my wardrobe!

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  37. Laura Leigh says

    April 5, 2019 at 8:20 AM

    Told you on Instagram but telling you again here…I LOVE this color on you! It looks so beautiful against your skin and with your hair. Love, love, love it!

    xo Laura Leigh
    Louella Reese

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  38. Katherine says

    April 5, 2019 at 9:38 AM

    Oh my gosh this dress is stunning on you! I love everything about it – the color, the sexy neckline, & the feminine romantic side of it! Beautiful. You styled it perfectly too. πŸ™‚

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  39. Em says

    April 5, 2019 at 10:28 AM

    This is such a gorgeous color on you!

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  40. Mistle says

    April 5, 2019 at 3:33 PM

    I absolutely love this dress on you!!! Def Allie vibes from the Notebook. I had been eyeing a dress very similar to this but wasn’t sure how it would fit up top. Looks so dang comfy though!

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  41. Nailil says

    April 7, 2019 at 1:45 AM

    This dress is so pretty. I love the button details and color.

    Xx, Nailil
    http://thirtyminusone.com

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  42. Tara Fuller says

    April 8, 2019 at 12:05 AM

    Cinderella, is that you? Helllo gorgeous!

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  43. Kelsey says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:51 AM

    Okay yes this dress is perfect and yes I need it!!!

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  44. Renee || Getting Fit Fab says

    April 9, 2019 at 6:33 AM

    This dress is so pretty! I am loving the color though, it’s my favorite color!

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  45. Kelsey says

    April 9, 2019 at 9:05 AM

    Okay yes this dress is perfect and yes I need it!!!

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  46. Lindsay says

    April 10, 2019 at 6:26 PM

    This dress is perfect on you! I think it would flatter any body type, so now I feel like I need it too!

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  47. Cathy says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:15 PM

    I love this dress, I have a similar one in black. This color is so pretty!

    XOXO
    Cathy

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  48. Lacy says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:15 PM

    I love this dress. So light and flowy!

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  49. Sarah Lindner says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:15 PM

    I love the style and fit of this dress perfect for the spring weather and easter & passover! I especially love the tie details on the sleeve – so pretty!

    xoxo Sarah

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  50. Helen says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:16 PM

    This is SO pretty. My first thought was it looks like The Notebook! Then I read that you thought that too. πŸ™‚ Totally nailed this shoot!

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  51. Mistle says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    I absolutely love this dress on you!!! Def Allie vibes from the Notebook. I had been eyeing a dress very similar to this but wasn’t sure how it would fit up top. Looks so dang comfy though!

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  52. Nataly says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    You look so pretty in that dress! I love how timeless it is!

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  53. Em says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    This is such a gorgeous color on you!

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  54. Rach says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    I own this same dress in pink and I love it!! It’s the perfect dress to travel in, go to a family party, graduation party, etc. It is so versatile and flattering!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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  55. Laura Leigh says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    Told you on Instagram but telling you again here…I LOVE this color on you! It looks so beautiful against your skin and with your hair. Love, love, love it!

    xo Laura Leigh
    Louella Reese

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  56. Laura || Walking in Memphis in says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    I love this dress! The style is perfect but I’m loving the color! Such a great dress for Spring!

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  57. Lauryn Hock says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    That dress is a great shade of blue!!! I may need to add it to my closet.

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  58. Danielle says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    I love this remake of the original Free People design! Such a pretty color, too! Right up my alley πŸ™‚

    xx, Danielle

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  59. Liz says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    That dress is so cute! I love the button details. Definitely adding this one to my wardrobe!

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  60. Katherine says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    Oh my gosh this dress is stunning on you! I love everything about it – the color, the sexy neckline, & the feminine romantic side of it! Beautiful. You styled it perfectly too. πŸ™‚

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  61. Micki Cutlip says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:53 AM

    What a perfect summer dress and it looks great on you! You really could wear that so many places.

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  62. Tara Fuller says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:53 AM

    Cinderella, is that you? Helllo gorgeous!

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  63. Renee || Getting Fit Fab says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:53 AM

    This dress is so pretty! I am loving the color though, it’s my favorite color!

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  64. Kileen says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:53 AM

    This is such a gorgeous dress and the length is perfect!! I love the color and so cute for Spring!!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  65. Rachel says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:53 AM

    This dress style and color looks amazing on you! Such a gorgeous piece for the spring (and all of the events – Easter, graduations, showers!).

    Rachel
    http://www.hello-her.com

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  66. Nailil says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:53 AM

    This dress is so pretty. I love the button details and color.

    Xx, Nailil
    http://thirtyminusone.com

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  67. Indya | The Small Adventurer says

    August 21, 2019 at 4:24 AM

    I have never worn a dress that looked anything like this dress – both in style AND colour – but it DOES look really comfortable! As I am quite short, I’ve never worn long dresses as I worry they make me look even shorter, but there’s no denying how beautiful they are. Plus, it must be nice to not have to worry about them coming up too high! 😂

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  68. Jamaria Johnson says

    August 21, 2019 at 4:25 AM

    You look so pretty! That dress is such a beautiful blue. I’ll have to check it out. XO

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  69. Hillary Conheady says

    August 21, 2019 at 4:25 AM

    What a gorgeous dress!! The color is beautiful on you and it’s so perfect for spring!

    Reply
  70. Lindsay says

    August 21, 2019 at 4:36 AM

    This dress is perfect on you! I think it would flatter any body type, so now I feel like I need it too!

    Reply

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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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Have you read any great Alice in Wonderland reimaginings? πŸ‡ 
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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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 And I have 2 more on my immediate list:
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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I'm officially considering this Shadow and Bone week, between celebrating the 10th anniversary of the book and finding out about Ben narrating the Demon in the Wood audiobook! πŸ₯‚ 
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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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Have you read any of these magnificent books? πŸ“š 
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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
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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Do you enjoy books with illustrations? πŸ–Œ β €β € Do you enjoy books with illustrations? πŸ–Œ
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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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Other additions that make books stand out to me:
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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✍🏼 Handwriting (especially in the form of letters or lists)
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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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I haven't done this in a while and I'm usually pretty terrible at it, but it's fun and I'm always curious how people describe their CR with emojis πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ
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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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I'm partnering up with @theseasonalpages to give away some really fun prizes:
πŸ”– 3 bookmarks of your choice from The Seasonal Pages
πŸ’³ a $25 gift card to @bookshop_org (because we love supporting indie shops)
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This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL and will end on June 1. The winner will be notified via DM.
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