Saying goodbye to your furbabies never gets easier Saying goodbye to your furbabies never gets easier. I’ve done it more than once in my life, but somehow, it hurt more than anything to give those last kisses to my sweet Luna girl.
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I got Luna - also known as Bean, Squish, Bug, Babygirl, Chubbo, Mommy’s Girl, Bebe, and Lu - in May 2014 as a fluffy, playful, and SASSY 7-week-old kitten. At the time, Luna was actually NOT the most popular cat name in the world and I felt so original (lol). The name suited her quirky character. 
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She was there with me through the literal worst times of my life and she went through hell right along with me. Both of us came out stronger, albeit a little guarded. 
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My Lu was CHUBBY as heck, not at ALL a snuggly lap cat, and very particular about who she trusted. But with me? She was precious. She knew when I had a gastroparesis flare-up and would jump on the bed to keep me company. If I was crying, she’d come from another room and nuzzle against me. She always took care of me - and the sentiment was returned. 
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A few years ago, she began struggling with her health. I did everything in my power to help her heal. Injections, pills, therapies - no time or expense spared. She became a LAP CAT during all of this - never wanting to leave our side during the struggle. She was the absolute sweetest, snuggliest bean even in the midst of her pain. But after over 2 years of fighting, she told us it was time to say goodbye on July 5, 2022.
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My heart feels like it’ll never fully heal again right now, but I’m thankful to know she’s no longer in pain. B stayed by her side until her final breath and I showered her with endless affection (and copious tears) right until she fell asleep. I’m going to miss her FIERCELY. I already do. 
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She was a firecracker who brought so much joy and love into my life and I’ll forever be thankful for the impact she made and the companionship she provided. My best little girl.
Have you done a mid-year reading check-in yet? 📚
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What a wild year 2022 has been so far 😵‍💫 I've found new favorite authors, made progress on my original TBR, checked out some great backlist books, and hit some super exciting goals! 🙌🏼 I'm not going to *just* share my faves or least faves, but instead I'm going to share some of the fun stats from my reading year so far! 🤎
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- Out of the 30 books I just *HAD TO* read this year, I've read 24
- Out of my numerical goal of 120 for the whole year, I've read 119
- I've rated 44 books with 4.5/5 stars (hence my struggle when someone asks for a favorite from the year so far)
- I've read 16 ARCs from 12 different publishers (this makes me want to bawl with happiness because this was such a massive goal for me when I began book blogging!)
- I've participated in 10 buddy-reads
- I've added 38 books to my shelves (either purchased by me after I read and loved a book, given as a gift, or sent by a generous author/publisher)
- I've discovered that there's a chance I *might* like romance more than fantasy now and that's totally okay!
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What has your reading looked like in 2022? ☕️ 
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Which of your childhood favorites would you like t Which of your childhood favorites would you like to see reimagined? 📖
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When I found out that GALLANT had The Secret Garden vibes, I was really excited because that was one of my favorites as a kid ⛲️ I think it would be really neat to see this story retold by a few other authors as well (looking at you, Marissa Meyer) 🙌🏼
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Some of the other stories I loved as a kid that I'd like to see "adulted" are:
👑 A Little Princess
🧞‍♂️ Aladdin
 🐁 Stuart Little (it could be cute okay? like some kind of fantasy?)
👒 Madeline
⚜️ Rumplestiltskin (I've only seen this done once and I wasn’t obsessed so I need more!)
☂️ Mary Poppins
🐎 Misty of Chincoteague
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Did you enjoy any of those stories as a kid? 🤎 
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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 🤷🏻‍♀️ 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 🙌🏼 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) 🙈
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Now, I'm thrilled to have connected with favorite authors, created my own hashtag (hey there #perfectespressopour ☕️), 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 🥹
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Thank you for being part of my bookstagram journey 📚
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Are you introverted or extroverted? ☕️ I’m Are you introverted or extroverted? ☕️

I’m an introvert through-and-through, but bring up books around me and I’ll 100% forget my nature to talk with you about them 🙈

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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 📚
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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 🙈
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Lately, I've been feeling a bit disappointed with fantasy (which has always been my favorite genre) 😕 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? 🐇 
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Do you have a favorite opening line? 💬 These a Do you have a favorite opening line? 💬

These are just a few of the opening lines I love 🫶🏼 Honestly, I have so many more - but a lot of them are from books I have yet to actually own 🙈

Have you read any of the titles I featured? 📖

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What was the last CARTOON COVER ROMANCE you added What was the last CARTOON COVER ROMANCE you added to your collection? 📚

I’ve been reading, loving, and then buying so many of these books lately and I’m so happy with how my collection of beloved romances has grown 😍

A few faves I’ve added recently: 
📖 Book Lovers by Emily Henry (signed & personalized)
🎈 All Fired Up by Dylan Newton (signed & personalized)
📺 As Seen on TV by Meredith Schorr
🔨 Adult Assembly Required by Abbi Waxman
📱 The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon
💻 Life’s Too Short by Abby Jimenez
🐐 Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
⚾️ The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
⌨️ Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
🏒 Isn’t It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams

Have you read any of these? 🤍

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Recommend me an underrated queer book! 🏳️‍🌈
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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) 🙌🏼 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:
🦉 Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
📺 The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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🫖 A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
🖌 Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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🥀 Malice by Heather Walter
☀️ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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Fashion · May 27, 2020

My Totally Honest and Unpaid Review of Lively Bras

Let me introduce myself: I’m Stephanie, founder and CEO of the itty bitty titty committee.

I feel the need to explain that I’m a size 34AA – and with my height (5’6″), and the width of my hips, the size of my chest has been my biggest insecurity for my entire life. Finding bras that fit properly has been one of the worst tasks I’ve had to undertake. Don’t get me wrong, there are a couple of brands I love. Adore Me has beautiful lingerie. I also think Aerie is fantastic when it comes to everyday pieces. However, my biggest search over the last few years has been for a comfortable and functional strapless bra.

Last year, I basically chose to skip summer when it came to my wardrobe. I didn’t buy any strappy dresses, and if you took a peek into my closet right now, you’d only find three sleeveless tops. I just avoided anything that required something other than my everyday bra.

I kept seeing ads and reviews about Lively, and I knew it was time for me to give them a try for myself. I’m pleased to announce I’ve found the perfect strapless bra (and plunging bra) for my fellow small-chested babes!


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the no-wire strapless bra // the all-day deep v no-wire bra

Why I Recommend Lively Bras for Small Chests:

Let it be known that I refuse to go without a bra. This is something I’ve received ridicule for during my years as a fashion blogger. My shoulders are on the broader size, and forgoing a bra means that I look either completely chestless or I have awkwardly pokey mosquito bites (or tiny traffic cones, if you will) beneath my favorite blouses. No thanks. I also feel more comfortable in a bra, which is my choice to make. That being said, here’s why I love these Lively bras.

normal strapless bras include violent underwire

You might be laughing at my choice of words, but picture this: you get your hands on a beautiful strapless bra (one that is supposedly your size), then you put it on, only to be impaled by where the underwire meets in the center of your ribcage. Talk about uncomfortable!

lively’s no-wire strapless bra doesn’t try to stab you

This bra is soft and flexible. It has padding, but not so much that you’re being suffocated. It has a thick band with four clasps in the back for additional security, and there’s a “no-slip” strip along the top to hold it in place. It’s like your favorite bandeau, with more support.

I ordered a 32A in this bra, so that it would hug me enough and not slide off. It fits the way my Aerie 34AA Real Happy Wireless Push-Up bra does – taut, but not tight.
Most plunging bras pucker on my petite bust

It’s irritating when you want to wear a wrap dress or a button-up blouse, and your bra is showing because it either doesn’t plunge far enough, or because it doesn’t sit flat against your skin. Don’t even get me started on how seatbelts get stuck in my bra when I’m wearing a plunge or contour style.

Lively’s All-day deep v no-wire bra is comfortable and sexy

Yeah, I said it. I may have ordered this in a nude color, but that doesn’t make it any less sexy. This bra contours my chest in just the right way, doesn’t pucker, provides full coverage, and plunges low enough for me to wear it with a plethora of items! I can guarantee that this will be my new favorite “special occasion” bra! It can also be converted into a racerback style, if that’s your cup of tea.

I ordered a 34A in this bra because the reviews mentioned sizing up in the band if you’re between sizes. I’m technically in between a 32 and a 34, so I sized up, and I’m glad. I will say that I could’ve used a AA rather than just an A because it has a little bit of room in the cups, but because it is full coverage, there’s no discomfort or puckering.

I scoured the web before deciding on Lively, and I’m glad this was my final decision. Their prices are fantastic, allowing you to mix and match bras to save money. They also offer packs of your favorite bras, if you want to order in bulk! After I made my order, they texted me with shipping updates, and they arrived four days before they were expected (shocking in the midst of this pandemic). I highly suggest this body-positive, female-empowering company and their fantastic bras!


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Saying goodbye to your furbabies never gets easier Saying goodbye to your furbabies never gets easier. I’ve done it more than once in my life, but somehow, it hurt more than anything to give those last kisses to my sweet Luna girl.
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I got Luna - also known as Bean, Squish, Bug, Babygirl, Chubbo, Mommy’s Girl, Bebe, and Lu - in May 2014 as a fluffy, playful, and SASSY 7-week-old kitten. At the time, Luna was actually NOT the most popular cat name in the world and I felt so original (lol). The name suited her quirky character. 
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She was there with me through the literal worst times of my life and she went through hell right along with me. Both of us came out stronger, albeit a little guarded. 
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My Lu was CHUBBY as heck, not at ALL a snuggly lap cat, and very particular about who she trusted. But with me? She was precious. She knew when I had a gastroparesis flare-up and would jump on the bed to keep me company. If I was crying, she’d come from another room and nuzzle against me. She always took care of me - and the sentiment was returned. 
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A few years ago, she began struggling with her health. I did everything in my power to help her heal. Injections, pills, therapies - no time or expense spared. She became a LAP CAT during all of this - never wanting to leave our side during the struggle. She was the absolute sweetest, snuggliest bean even in the midst of her pain. But after over 2 years of fighting, she told us it was time to say goodbye on July 5, 2022.
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My heart feels like it’ll never fully heal again right now, but I’m thankful to know she’s no longer in pain. B stayed by her side until her final breath and I showered her with endless affection (and copious tears) right until she fell asleep. I’m going to miss her FIERCELY. I already do. 
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She was a firecracker who brought so much joy and love into my life and I’ll forever be thankful for the impact she made and the companionship she provided. My best little girl.
Have you done a mid-year reading check-in yet? 📚
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What a wild year 2022 has been so far 😵‍💫 I've found new favorite authors, made progress on my original TBR, checked out some great backlist books, and hit some super exciting goals! 🙌🏼 I'm not going to *just* share my faves or least faves, but instead I'm going to share some of the fun stats from my reading year so far! 🤎
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- Out of the 30 books I just *HAD TO* read this year, I've read 24
- Out of my numerical goal of 120 for the whole year, I've read 119
- I've rated 44 books with 4.5/5 stars (hence my struggle when someone asks for a favorite from the year so far)
- I've read 16 ARCs from 12 different publishers (this makes me want to bawl with happiness because this was such a massive goal for me when I began book blogging!)
- I've participated in 10 buddy-reads
- I've added 38 books to my shelves (either purchased by me after I read and loved a book, given as a gift, or sent by a generous author/publisher)
- I've discovered that there's a chance I *might* like romance more than fantasy now and that's totally okay!
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Which of your childhood favorites would you like t Which of your childhood favorites would you like to see reimagined? 📖
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When I found out that GALLANT had The Secret Garden vibes, I was really excited because that was one of my favorites as a kid ⛲️ I think it would be really neat to see this story retold by a few other authors as well (looking at you, Marissa Meyer) 🙌🏼
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Some of the other stories I loved as a kid that I'd like to see "adulted" are:
👑 A Little Princess
🧞‍♂️ Aladdin
 🐁 Stuart Little (it could be cute okay? like some kind of fantasy?)
👒 Madeline
⚜️ Rumplestiltskin (I've only seen this done once and I wasn’t obsessed so I need more!)
☂️ Mary Poppins
🐎 Misty of Chincoteague
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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 🤷🏻‍♀️ 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 🙌🏼 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) 🙈
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Now, I'm thrilled to have connected with favorite authors, created my own hashtag (hey there #perfectespressopour ☕️), 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 🥹
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Thank you for being part of my bookstagram journey 📚
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Are you introverted or extroverted? ☕️ I’m Are you introverted or extroverted? ☕️

I’m an introvert through-and-through, but bring up books around me and I’ll 100% forget my nature to talk with you about them 🙈

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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 📚
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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 🙈
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Lately, I've been feeling a bit disappointed with fantasy (which has always been my favorite genre) 😕 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? 🐇 
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Do you have a favorite opening line? 💬 These a Do you have a favorite opening line? 💬

These are just a few of the opening lines I love 🫶🏼 Honestly, I have so many more - but a lot of them are from books I have yet to actually own 🙈

Have you read any of the titles I featured? 📖

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What was the last CARTOON COVER ROMANCE you added What was the last CARTOON COVER ROMANCE you added to your collection? 📚

I’ve been reading, loving, and then buying so many of these books lately and I’m so happy with how my collection of beloved romances has grown 😍

A few faves I’ve added recently: 
📖 Book Lovers by Emily Henry (signed & personalized)
🎈 All Fired Up by Dylan Newton (signed & personalized)
📺 As Seen on TV by Meredith Schorr
🔨 Adult Assembly Required by Abbi Waxman
📱 The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon
💻 Life’s Too Short by Abby Jimenez
🐐 Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
⚾️ The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
⌨️ Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
🏒 Isn’t It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams

Have you read any of these? 🤍

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Recommend me an underrated queer book! 🏳️‍🌈
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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) 🙌🏼 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:
🦉 Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
📺 The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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I'm currently reading 3:
🫖 A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
🖌 Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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 And I have 2 more on my immediate list:
🥀 Malice by Heather Walter
☀️ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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Have you read any of these? 📚 
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Which YA contemporary books are on your summer TBR Which YA contemporary books are on your summer TBR? 📖

I absolutely adored Love Times Infinity by @lanewriteswords and can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on it when it comes out in July 🤍

Is this one on your reading list yet? ☕️

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