Have you done a mid-year reading check-in yet? πŸ“š
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What a wild year 2022 has been so far πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’« I've found new favorite authors, made progress on my original TBR, checked out some great backlist books, and hit some super exciting goals! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 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? πŸ“–
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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) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Some of the other stories I loved as a kid that I'd like to see "adulted" are:
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⚜️ Rumplestiltskin (I've only seen this done once and I wasn’t obsessed so I need more!)
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🐎 Misty of Chincoteague
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Why did you join bookstagram? πŸ“– β €β €β €β €β € Why did you join bookstagram? πŸ“–
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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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Thank you for being part of my bookstagram journey πŸ“š
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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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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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Do you have a favorite book dedication? ✍🏼
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I've found a few recently that have definitely stood out to me πŸ‘€ Sometimes a dedication sets the mood for the book and that's something I really love! 🀎
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A few that have blown my mind recently are:
πŸͺž GALLANT (pictured) by VE Schwab
πŸ‘‘ FOR THE THRONE (actually, both of The Wilderwood books have fabulous dedications) by Hannah Whitten
πŸ›« EARLY DEPARTURES by Justin A. Reynolds
πŸ“– THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig
πŸ’” ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART by Stephanie Garber
πŸ₯˜ WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo
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Is there a book you've read this year that is unli Is there a book you've read this year that is unlike anything else you've ever read? πŸ“–
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When I read THE ATLAS SIX in April, I was blown away by how unique it was! 🀯 I have never in my life read another book like it and that's part of why it got 5 stars from me ⭐️ Sure, it started at a slower pace but the further the story progressed, the more fascinating it was (and the pacing at the beginning made far more sense because it led to absolute BRILLIANCE) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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I don't read much dark academia, so recommend some titles to me (THAT AREN'T AS WELL KNOWN) that you've enjoyed! πŸ›
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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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🐝 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 · May 8, 2019

Eye-Catching Maxi Skirts That Will Slay Every Spring

Tell me there’s a $50 maxi skirt for spring and I need more details. Tell me there’s a $50 maxi skirt that will literally STOP THE SHOW – and I’m sold.

If you’ve been reading my blog for a couple years, this maxi skirt may look familiar. That’s because I wrote about it once before! Yes, my friends, this skirt is so good, I’m bringing itΒ back to the blog. It’s so fun to see pieces I’ve shared in the past, but in a brand new light. My style has changed so much since I launched this website, so naturally, my wardrobe has evolved as I’ve gotten older. However, every once in a while there’s a piece that stands out and has to stick around.Β This skirt is one of the few items that fall into that category for me.

One of the reasons I absolutely love this maxi skirt for spring is because it’s a showstopper! Not only is the feminine pink floral the perfect print for spring and summer, but the sheer movement of the skirt is to die for. Whenever I wear this piece, I just want to twirl around forever and watch how the fabric fans out around me. The elastic waistband is soft and comfortable, the length is perfect on my 5’6″ frame, and I love that the material isn’t see-through.


Outfit Details
skirt c/o Chicwish | similar tee | similar earrings | similar heels | similar bag | necklace

Can’t get enough of this dreamy, floral maxi skirt for spring? The exact pattern and style is offered in a dress!

I feel like one of those cheesy “as seen on TV” ads:Β but wait, there’s more! But honestly, when you find the perfect item of clothing, isn’t it the best feeling ever when you find out that it’s offered in multiple colors or patterns? This skirt is available in several other patterns that are just as swoon-worthy as the pink one,Β and they’re available in all sizes, from XS to XXL!

You won’t want to pass up on this amazing skirt. Just know it’s a huge testament thatΒ I’ve kept it in my closet several years in a row. That doesn’t happen very often since my style changes constantly!


Related Posts
Three Reasons Why You Need a Maxi Skirt //Β 35 Spring Dresses Under $100 //Β What to Wear to a Spring Wedding

Do you love this maxi skirt for spring as much as I do?

In: Fashion, Spring · Tagged: Chicwish, Creek's Edge, floral skirt, long skirt, maxi skirt, maxi skirt for spring, RVA, spring style, spring style 2019

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Comments

  1. Lina Melo says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    Maxi skirts for spring is a MUST HAVE!
    Looking forward for more outfits!

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  2. Kiara Carniewski says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:09 PM

    WORK. IT. I am loving this on you. I am all about the maxi dresses and skirts at the moment. They always make me feel more fancy than I actually am. Thank you so much for sharing your adorable outfits!

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  3. Danielle says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    Spring skirts are filling up my closet! I’m more of a midi girl than a maxi girl but I love the way you styled yours!

    xx, Danielle

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  4. Lina Melo says

    May 8, 2019 at 10:05 AM

    Maxi skirts for spring is a MUST HAVE!
    Looking forward for more outfits!

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  5. Ruthie Ridley says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    This skirt was MADE for you! I love the print!!!

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  6. Lee says

    May 8, 2019 at 10:18 AM

    i can totally see why you’re bringing back this skirt; it’s gorgeous!

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  7. Cathy says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:09 PM

    This skirt is so beautiful! I love you styled it, you look fabulous!

    XOXO
    Cathy

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  8. Kiara Carniewski says

    May 8, 2019 at 12:36 PM

    WORK. IT. I am loving this on you. I am all about the maxi dresses and skirts at the moment. They always make me feel more fancy than I actually am. Thank you so much for sharing your adorable outfits!

    Reply
  9. Danielle says

    May 8, 2019 at 1:49 PM

    Spring skirts are filling up my closet! I’m more of a midi girl than a maxi girl but I love the way you styled yours!

    xx, Danielle

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  10. Ruthie Ridley says

    May 8, 2019 at 2:09 PM

    This skirt was MADE for you! I love the print!!!

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  11. Cathy says

    May 8, 2019 at 3:24 PM

    This skirt is so beautiful! I love you styled it, you look fabulous!

    XOXO
    Cathy

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  12. Jessica Camerata says

    May 8, 2019 at 5:06 PM

    Such a fun skirt! Also love when you pair something so girly with just a simple tee. It’s my go to!

    xo Jessica
    My Style Vita

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  13. LILY says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    This skirt is gorgeous!! I love that it can easily be dressed up or down. You look stunning.

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  14. Greta says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:09 PM

    There’s nothing better than a maxi skirt and a white tee. It’s the perfect summer look!

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  15. Gita says

    May 8, 2019 at 10:12 PM

    Ugh I wish I wasn’t so short so I can wear maxi skirts more. Most of the time I shop for midi skirts, but on my 4’11” stature, it’s a maxi lol. You look gorgeous in this outfit btw

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  16. LILY says

    May 8, 2019 at 10:13 PM

    This skirt is gorgeous!! I love that it can easily be dressed up or down. You look stunning.

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  17. Greta says

    May 9, 2019 at 12:06 AM

    There’s nothing better than a maxi skirt and a white tee. It’s the perfect summer look!

    Reply
  18. Liz says

    May 9, 2019 at 2:01 AM

    This skirt is soooo pretty! I’m pretty I need it in my closet lol!

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  19. Rachel R Ritlop says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:33 AM

    awe i love a good maxi skirt! Especially yours! the pink is so pretty

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  20. Elodie says

    May 9, 2019 at 5:23 AM

    Love that skirt with those earrings! I think I’m going to need some similar earrings to be honest – they’re right up my street!

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  21. Parul says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:34 AM

    That skirt is so so gorgeous! Perfect for spring/summer. I haven’t really tried maxi skirts until now coz well, I’m 5.4 and not very comfortable with wearing heels. But I want to give it a shot this season. πŸ™‚

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  22. Kileen says

    May 9, 2019 at 7:52 AM

    This skirt is so gorgeous girl! I am loving the color and the print. Love how flowy it is too!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  23. Rachel R Ritlop says

    May 9, 2019 at 8:37 AM

    awe i love a good maxi skirt! Especially yours! the pink is so pretty

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  24. Rachel R Ritlop says

    May 9, 2019 at 8:39 AM

    awe i love a good maxi skirt! Especially yours! the pink is so pretty!!

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  25. Huda says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:33 AM

    I love maxi skirts and dresses and i agree that one os definitely a showstopper and so perfect for spring with the color and floral print!

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  26. Parul says

    May 9, 2019 at 11:02 AM

    That skirt is so so gorgeous! Perfect for spring/summer. I haven’t really tried maxi skirts until now coz well, I’m 5.4 and not very comfortable with wearing heels. But I want to give it a shot this season. πŸ™‚

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  27. Huda says

    May 9, 2019 at 1:01 PM

    I love maxi skirts and dresses and i agree that one os definitely a showstopper and so perfect for spring with the color and floral print!

    Reply
  28. Kait Elizabeth says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:15 AM

    It’s so gorgeous! I love that the underlay is so long. I hate when a maxi has a mini under it! People always wonder why I have so many clothes- it’s because they always come back in style! Looking good babe. Hugs, Kait Elizabeth
    https://www.baskinginburgundy.com

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  29. Candace Hampton says

    May 9, 2019 at 3:29 PM

    I’m so stealing this look! The skirt with that top is just perfection. Cute earrings<3

    Candace Hampton
    http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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  30. Christie says

    May 9, 2019 at 4:14 PM

    Love me a good maxi! This post definitely has me ready to shop spring. The tassel earrings are the perfect touch and pop of color against your hair!

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  31. Becky says

    May 9, 2019 at 4:33 PM

    I’ve grown to really love maxi skirts. That one in the purple/watercolor style is gorgeous!

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  32. Azanique S Rawl says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:16 AM

    What a pretty spring skirt! I love your top too πŸ™‚

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

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  33. Monica says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:15 AM

    I love this entire look! Especially that you paired the skirt with a plain white tee — which, by the way, I’m still trying to master the perfect T-shirt knot! I’m a huge fan of tassel earrings, and love that extra dose of pink!

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  34. Kait Elizabeth says

    May 9, 2019 at 6:24 PM

    It’s so gorgeous! I love that the underlay is so long. I hate when a maxi has a mini under it! People always wonder why I have so many clothes- it’s because they always come back in style! Looking good babe. Hugs, Kait Elizabeth
    https://www.baskinginburgundy.com

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  35. Azanique S Rawl says

    May 9, 2019 at 9:58 PM

    What a pretty spring skirt! I love your top too πŸ™‚

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

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  36. Monica says

    May 9, 2019 at 10:17 PM

    I love this entire look! Especially that you paired the skirt with a plain white tee β€” which, by the way, I’m still trying to master the perfect T-shirt knot! I’m a huge fan of tassel earrings, and love that extra dose of pink!

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  37. Deborah says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:15 AM

    Showstopper indeed! I turned into the heart eye emoji when I saw this skirt! SO beautiful!!!!!

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  38. Laura Leigh says

    May 10, 2019 at 9:08 AM

    Oh it is fabulous! I absolutely love the movement of it. You styled it perfectly too gal!

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

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  39. Sarah Lindner says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:25 AM

    Such a beautiful skirt! Love how you paired it with a basic tee and knotted it!

    xoxo Sarah

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  40. Clare @ oh These Are The Good says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:08 PM

    i love the happy shot with you having your hand in the air. your hair color right now is so very pretty. lovely your modern ladylike style. xx

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  41. Madison Fichtl says

    May 10, 2019 at 11:10 AM

    Maxi skirts are my favorite! I absolutely love this pink floral one!

    xo,
    Madison | Madison-Fichtl.com

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  42. Kim says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:25 AM

    This maxi skirt is SO stunning! I love how you styled it with the knotted up tee.

    xoxo,
    Kim

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  43. Deborah says

    May 10, 2019 at 11:46 AM

    Showstopper indeed! I turned into the heart eye emoji when I saw this skirt! SO beautiful!!!!!

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  44. Sarah Lindner says

    May 10, 2019 at 2:02 PM

    Such a beautiful skirt! Love how you paired it with a basic tee and knotted it!

    xoxo Sarah

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  45. Clare @ oh These Are The Good Old Days says

    May 10, 2019 at 2:29 PM

    i love the happy shot with you having your hand in the air. your hair color right now is so very pretty. lovely your modern ladylike style. xx

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  46. Kim says

    May 10, 2019 at 3:28 PM

    This maxi skirt is SO stunning! I love how you styled it with the knotted up tee.

    xoxo,
    Kim

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  47. Rachel says

    May 10, 2019 at 3:56 PM

    You always find the best skirts! Love this beauty paired with the front knot tee!

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

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  48. Laura S says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:25 AM

    Two basics that you absolutely ROCK!

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  49. Laura S says

    May 11, 2019 at 11:54 AM

    Two basics that you absolutely ROCK!

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  50. Jasmine Vargas says

    May 11, 2019 at 10:06 PM

    absolutely love this maxi skirt. I need to get myself one.

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  51. Lydia says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:25 AM

    I really love being able to restyle older pieces, sometimes it’s fun to see them in a new light and way you never did before. This maxi skirt is gorgeous and I hope you get a lot more wear from it this spring and summer!
    Chic on the Cheap

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  52. Lydia says

    May 12, 2019 at 6:09 PM

    I really love being able to restyle older pieces, sometimes it’s fun to see them in a new light and way you never did before. This maxi skirt is gorgeous and I hope you get a lot more wear from it this spring and summer!
    Chic on the Cheap

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  53. Kenzi - Life of a Sister says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:08 PM

    This skirt is everything! I love how it flows and it looks so playful. I would definitely wear it all summer long!

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  54. Morgan says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:08 PM

    It is such a showstopper!! I love that you paired it with a simple top to let it shine!

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

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  55. Kenzi - Life of a Sister says

    May 13, 2019 at 7:26 AM

    This skirt is everything! I love how it flows and it looks so playful. I would definitely wear it all summer long!

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  56. Morgan says

    May 13, 2019 at 9:40 AM

    It is such a showstopper!! I love that you paired it with a simple top to let it shine!

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

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  57. Laura says

    May 13, 2019 at 9:45 AM

    That maxi skirt is definitely eye catching so I see why you’ve kept it and still love it years later. It looks stunning on you btw and I’m all about the pretty floral print!

    xo, Laura

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  58. rebecca says

    May 14, 2019 at 1:23 PM

    this is truly the perfect skirt for spring!! i guess i need to go shopping.

    xx reb

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  59. Deanie says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:08 PM

    Sooo pretty! Love this maxi skirt and how you styled it!! What an awesome price too 😊

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  60. Deanie says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:08 PM

    Sooo pretty! Love this maxi skirt and how you styled it!! And love the movement you captured in these photos! What an awesome price too 😊
    Deanie Michelle

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  61. Deanie says

    May 14, 2019 at 11:30 PM

    Sooo pretty! Love this maxi skirt and how you styled it!! What an awesome price too 😊

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  62. Deanie says

    May 14, 2019 at 11:31 PM

    Sooo pretty! Love this maxi skirt and how you styled it!! And love the movement you captured in these photos! What an awesome price too 😊
    Deanie Michelle

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  63. Julia Comil says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:09 PM

    Love this skirt! It is super pretty and definitely perfect for this spring!

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  64. Julia Comil says

    May 15, 2019 at 12:44 PM

    Love this skirt! It is super pretty and definitely perfect for this spring!

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  65. Ciera Chang says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:08 PM

    These photos are GORG girl! I’m loving this maxi and how you styled this whole look!!

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  66. Ciera Chang says

    May 16, 2019 at 9:38 AM

    These photos are GORG girl! I’m loving this maxi and how you styled this whole look!!

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  67. Whitney says

    May 16, 2019 at 11:24 PM

    This skirt is beautiful and such a great deal too! Love how you styled it!

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  68. Laura Leigh says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:33 AM

    Oh it is fabulous! I absolutely love the movement of it. You styled it perfectly too gal!

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

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  69. Becky says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:33 AM

    I’ve grown to really love maxi skirts. That one in the purple/watercolor style is gorgeous!

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  70. Candace Hampton says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:33 AM

    I’m so stealing this look! The skirt with that top is just perfection. Cute earrings<3

    Candace Hampton
    http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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  71. Jasmine Vargas says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:25 AM

    absolutely love this maxi skirt. I need to get myself one.

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  72. Laura says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:16 AM

    That maxi skirt is definitely eye catching so I see why you’ve kept it and still love it years later. It looks stunning on you btw and I’m all about the pretty floral print!

    xo, Laura

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Have you done a mid-year reading check-in yet? πŸ“š
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What a wild year 2022 has been so far πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’« I've found new favorite authors, made progress on my original TBR, checked out some great backlist books, and hit some super exciting goals! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 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? β˜•οΈ 
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Which of your childhood favorites would you like t Which of your childhood favorites would you like to see reimagined? πŸ“–
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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) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Some of the other stories I loved as a kid that I'd like to see "adulted" are:
πŸ‘‘ A Little Princess
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⚜️ Rumplestiltskin (I've only seen this done once and I wasn’t obsessed so I need more!)
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🐎 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 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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Thank you for being part of my bookstagram journey πŸ“š
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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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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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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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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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