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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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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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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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🥀 Malice by Heather Walter
☀️ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌 ⠀⠀⠀ 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! 🥂 
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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?) 📺
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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 🙌🏼
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Are you as excited for the audiobook and season 2 of the show as I am? 🤩 
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I've found a few recently that have definitely stood out to me 👀 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:
🪞 GALLANT (pictured) by VE Schwab
👑 FOR THE THRONE (actually, both of The Wilderwood books have fabulous dedications) by Hannah Whitten
🛫 EARLY DEPARTURES by Justin A. Reynolds
📖 THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig
💔 ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART by Stephanie Garber
🥘 WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo
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Have you read any of these magnificent books? 📚 
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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? 📖
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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) 🙌🏼
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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! 🏛
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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?) 🤔 I gotta say that writing reviews for them can be a bit tough, but reading them is a lot of fun 🙈
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Books I enjoy that are no plot, just vibes:
🐝 The Starless Sea
🎪 The Night Circus
💃🏻 Where Dreams Descend
🪶 The Raven Cycle
🚪 The Ten Thousand Doors of January
🧙🏻‍♀️ The Once and Future Witches
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Do you enjoy books with illustrations? 🖌 ⠀⠀ Do you enjoy books with illustrations? 🖌
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I definitely do! 🙋🏻‍♀️ One of the most pleasant surprises when I opened up GALLANT was seeing the hauntingly beautiful pieces of art inside 🖤 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 📖
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Other additions that make books stand out to me:
📰 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)
💬 Text messages
🗺 Maps
✍🏼 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 🙃
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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 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Here are mine:
Book 1: 👑🦴🩸🍎
Book 2: 📖👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏻🚀💫
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Wedding · March 21, 2018

My Princess Treatment With Ava Laurénne Bride

This post is in partnership with Ava Laurénne Bride and Lillian West. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that support The Espresso Edition.

The day has finally arrived: I’m spilling all the details about my first bridal gown appointment!

When I first found out that I would be partnering with Lillian West for the beautiful gown I would be wearing on my wedding day, I about screamed with excitement while I was babysitting my nephews. I had been swooning over their dreamy, bohemian styles since I got engaged – stalking them on social media and wishing there was a boutique in RVA that carried them in-store. When I found out that Ava Laurénne Bride wanted me to come to their shop in Fredericksburg (about an hour from Richmond and close to DC as well) to experience their “princess treatment” and try on the Lillian West line, I actually did scream with excitement. This was actually a dream come true!

The arrangements were made. My mom, my sister (who happens to be my matron-of-honor), and I made our way to Fredericksburg and waltzed into Ava Laurénne on the most beautiful, sunshine-y day.  The craziest thing was how the sun and warmth decided to come out to play in the midst of back-to-back rainy, dreary, cold days.  It seemed like pure magic, and I was already beginning to feel like a princess.

We were greeted by Katie, who welcomed us with a grand smile into the empty shop. You see, for their “princess treatment,” the entire boutique is shut down for you and up to fifteen of your closest friends and family to intimately gather and enjoy the appointment!  You won’t be sharing the space with anyone else, and there are treats tailored just to your taste for you to snack on. You’ll listen to the sweet serenade of Frank Sinatra as you try on the most incredible selection of gowns, veils, and accessories for up to three hours! It’s unlike any other bridal shop experience.

Click here to learn more about the “princess treatment” and to become an Ava Laurénne Bride today!

Now that I’ve given you the rundown on what to expect during your “princess treatment,” I want to share a bit about my own time in the boutique, because it was one of the most incredible days of my entire life (closely following the day that Brandon proposed).

When we walked in, Katie gave us a bit of the shop’s history, letting us know that it was originally The Colonial Theatre in 1929. Of course, having taken six years of musical theatre, this had me totally geeking out. The location couldn’t have possibly been more perfect! Where there were previously box seats, you could see gowns on display, and the spiral staircase in the middle of the “stage” led to a darling little balcony area where more dresses were held, along with the most stunning velvet couches.

After touring the boutique and munching on margherita pizza and macarons, my mom and sister took a bit of time to make me cry – a.k.a. they told little stories of my childhood and expressed their love for me and excitement for my future. Once my tears had dried, Katie led me into a spacious dressing room, where all my favorite Lillian West dresses were hanging.  Sure, I had seen many gowns on display throughout the shop, but knowing that the dress was in that little room made me emotional all over again!  We began with my favorite dress from the website, and proceeded to try on about ten total.

Each gown was unique and beautiful, and I truly fell in love with the Lillian West line all over again, seeing them in person, and on my own figure. (A little side note: this was my first time ever trying on wedding dresses, so it was a very special experience).  We narrowed it down to my top three choices, and after taking a mini break for lemonade, sweet tea, and red velvet cupcakes, I went back into the dressing room to make the final decision.

Wearing dress #1 again, I knew that was it for me.

I walked up onto the podium, stared at myself in the mirror, and it hit me, “oh my gosh – I’m a bride.” It took everything in me not to weep with happiness.  Of course, I won’t be sharing the dress on the blog or social media until after my wedding in November, but you can expect a post in a couple of weeks that will feature the most beautiful Lillian West gowns that I tried on while I was there!

We popped some bubbly rosé and there were cheers all around as I spun around the shop in the dress we have now fondly dubbed “the Stephanie.”  I felt like a princess, which I suppose is the goal!  There were some more tears, lots of hugging, and when we walked out of the boutique, it was like I had just separated with a best friend.  I never wanted to go home!  My sister, my mom, and I agreed that it was the most memorable way for me to find my gown, and I cannot thank Katie at Ava Laurénne or the Lillian West team enough for giving me this incredible privilege.

Stay tuned for more wedding dress fun coming to the blog very soon!

In: Wedding · Tagged: Ava Laurenne Bride, bohemian bride, bridal gown, bridal style, bride to be, dress shopping, engaged, engagement edit, Lillian West, wedding dress, wedding gown, Wedding Wire

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Comments

  1. Donna says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:07 AM

    The princess treatment at this bridal shop is truly magical. And your photos prove it!

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  2. Donna says

    March 21, 2018 at 6:18 AM

    The princess treatment at this bridal shop is truly magical. And your photos prove it!

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  3. Cathy says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:07 AM

    How exciting! This looks like the perfect shop for finding your special dress!! Love it!

    XOXO
    Cathy

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  4. Kileen says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:06 AM

    Wow, that is so amazing babe! I love this and the dresses are absolutely gorgeous!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  5. Nelli says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:07 AM

    Wow so so happy for you beautiful! You deserve all the princess treatment! Gorgeous dresses! Xo, Nelli

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  6. Mollie says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:07 AM

    Sounds so exciting! I’ve never heard of this bridal line – I’m also engaged so thank you for sharing!

    xx Mollie

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  7. Cathy says

    March 21, 2018 at 2:57 PM

    How exciting! This looks like the perfect shop for finding your special dress!! Love it!

    XOXO
    Cathy

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  8. Kileen says

    March 21, 2018 at 4:03 PM

    Wow, that is so amazing babe! I love this and the dresses are absolutely gorgeous!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  9. Nelli says

    March 21, 2018 at 4:13 PM

    Wow so so happy for you beautiful! You deserve all the princess treatment! Gorgeous dresses! Xo, Nelli

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  10. Mallory says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:30 PM

    Now this is the way everyone should shop for their dress. Talk about taking the stress out!

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  11. Jessica says

    March 21, 2018 at 6:05 PM

    So exciting! So many pretty dresses to chose from!
    xo Jessica
    http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com

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  12. Mollie says

    March 21, 2018 at 6:06 PM

    Sounds so exciting! I’ve never heard of this bridal line – I’m also engaged so thank you for sharing!

    xx Mollie

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  13. Mallory says

    March 21, 2018 at 9:13 PM

    Now this is the way everyone should shop for their dress. Talk about taking the stress out!

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  14. Megan says

    March 22, 2018 at 12:01 AM

    Such a beautiful space. So happy for you congratulations. xo ~ Megan

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  15. Nataly says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:07 AM

    This looks like a great place to find a wedding dress! They have so many pretty styles too!

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  16. Jasmine Vargas says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:07 AM

    This bridal store looks adorable and cute. I am still on the hunt for my dress.

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  17. roxy says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:31 PM

    Such an exciting experience! Thank you for sharing it with us. As a newly engaged gal myself, this makes me want to so badly travel down to Ava Laurénne Bride and buy my dress there. And of course, do the whole Princess Experience!!! 😍😍

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  18. Nataly says

    March 22, 2018 at 8:35 AM

    This looks like a great place to find a wedding dress! They have so many pretty styles too!

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  19. Laura Leigh says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    Oh my gosh this sounds absolutely amazing! How sweet of them to do this for brides and make the experience such a memorable one. Glad you had such a wonderful experience gal! You deserve it.

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

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  20. Jasmine Vargas says

    March 22, 2018 at 9:25 AM

    This bridal store looks adorable and cute. I am still on the hunt for my dress.

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  21. Lacey Faeh says

    March 22, 2018 at 11:01 AM

    Such a stunning store!

    xo
    L
    A Lacey Perspective

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  22. Liz says

    March 22, 2018 at 12:06 PM

    Week! That’s so exciting! Love all of these gorgeous photos too!

    liz

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  23. roxy says

    March 22, 2018 at 12:11 PM

    Such an exciting experience! Thank you for sharing it with us. As a newly engaged gal myself, this makes me want to so badly travel down to Ava Laurénne Bride and buy my dress there. And of course, do the whole Princess Experience!!! 😍😍

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  24. Laura Leigh says

    March 22, 2018 at 12:53 PM

    Oh my gosh this sounds absolutely amazing! How sweet of them to do this for brides and make the experience such a memorable one. Glad you had such a wonderful experience gal! You deserve it.

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

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  25. Kimmie says

    March 22, 2018 at 4:22 PM

    Ooh how exciting!!! SO many gorgeous gowns to choose from!

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  26. Julia Comil says

    March 22, 2018 at 6:12 PM

    This princess treatment is so good! The dresses sound beautiful too!!

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  27. Iliana Garcia says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:06 PM

    I loved everything about you’re instastories this past weekend. I cannot wait to see the dress you picked. As for the princess treatment I will be going to get it when I get engaged and shop for my dress hahah
    xx
    Iliana | http://www.sophisticatedfashionista.com

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  28. Taylor Mobley says

    March 22, 2018 at 11:31 PM

    I love this!! What a fun time! Trying on gowns is magical.

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  29. Iliana Garcia says

    March 23, 2018 at 12:03 AM

    I loved everything about you’re instastories this past weekend. I cannot wait to see the dress you picked. As for the princess treatment I will be going to get it when I get engaged and shop for my dress hahah
    xx
    Iliana | http://www.sophisticatedfashionista.com

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  30. maggie says

    March 23, 2018 at 1:11 PM

    Oh my goodness!! Those dresses are so pretty!!

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  31. Sara says

    March 23, 2018 at 3:34 PM

    You had me at PIZZA! Such a neat experience and those dresses are stunning! Saying Yes to the dress was one of my favorite moments from planning our wedding! Enjoy this time babe!

    xo, Sara

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  32. Delia says

    March 24, 2018 at 12:22 PM

    Awww you’re making me want to get married again! Love all those pretty dresses! Sounds like an amazing place to get your wedding dress!

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  33. Lauren says

    March 24, 2018 at 9:07 PM

    Eeeek I’ve been waiting for this post! Your whole day there sounds amazing 🙂 Can’t wait to see some of the dresses!

    Xx,

    Lauren | lifestylesbylauren.com

    Reply
  34. Meghan says

    March 25, 2018 at 12:03 AM

    Oh my gosh how I loved dress shopping. This bridal shop looks amazing!

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  35. Brittany Shinn says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:58 PM

    Ah! I finally had a chance to sit down and read about your princess treatment – I’m in love! I am so excited to see all the details unfold for you, it’s so fun seeing it through your blog and seeing the “behind the scenes”. Cannot wait to see what’s next!

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  36. Steph says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:53 AM

    Well this sounds absolutely amazing! Looks so beautiful.

    xo,
    Steph
    @trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com

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  37. Brittany Shinn says

    March 25, 2018 at 10:44 PM

    Ah! I finally had a chance to sit down and read about your princess treatment – I’m in love! I am so excited to see all the details unfold for you, it’s so fun seeing it through your blog and seeing the “behind the scenes”. Cannot wait to see what’s next!

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  38. Steph says

    March 25, 2018 at 11:21 PM

    Well this sounds absolutely amazing! Looks so beautiful.

    xo,
    Steph
    @trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com

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  39. sarah lindner says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:53 AM

    That looks like an amazing experience, the dresses are beautiful!
    Xoxo
    Sarah Lindner
    http://www.TheHouseOfSequins.com

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  40. sarah lindner says

    March 26, 2018 at 2:13 PM

    That looks like an amazing experience, the dresses are beautiful!
    Xoxo
    Sarah Lindner
    http://www.TheHouseOfSequins.com

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  41. Ashley says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:53 AM

    What an amazing experience! Those dresses are stunning!

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  42. Ashley says

    March 26, 2018 at 9:14 PM

    What an amazing experience! Those dresses are stunning!

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  43. Cara Diane McIntire says

    March 27, 2018 at 6:16 PM

    How exciting!! Dress shopping is such blast 🙂

    xo,
    Cara
    https://brighterbold.com

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  44. Kathryn Hadel says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:53 AM

    Okay I followed this day on Instagram and it looked like a DREAM. Soooo happy for you AHHH!!!
    Xx, Kathryn
    http://www.kathrynhadel.com

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  45. Kathryn Hadel says

    March 30, 2018 at 5:46 PM

    Okay I followed this day on Instagram and it looked like a DREAM. Soooo happy for you AHHH!!!
    Xx, Kathryn
    http://www.kathrynhadel.com

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  46. Delia says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:06 PM

    Awww you’re making me want to get married again! Love all those pretty dresses! Sounds like an amazing place to get your wedding dress!

    Reply
  47. maggie says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:06 PM

    Oh my goodness!! Those dresses are so pretty!!

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  48. Meghan says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:06 PM

    Oh my gosh how I loved dress shopping. This bridal shop looks amazing!

    Reply
  49. Cara Diane McIntire says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:06 PM

    How exciting!! Dress shopping is such blast 🙂

    xo,
    Cara
    https://brighterbold.com

    Reply
  50. Julia Comil says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:58 PM

    This princess treatment is so good! The dresses sound beautiful too!!

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  51. Kimmie says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:53 AM

    Ooh how exciting!!! SO many gorgeous gowns to choose from!

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  52. Lauren says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:53 AM

    Eeeek I’ve been waiting for this post! Your whole day there sounds amazing 🙂 Can’t wait to see some of the dresses!

    Xx,

    Lauren | lifestylesbylauren.com

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Why did you join bookstagram? 📖 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Why did you join bookstagram? 📖
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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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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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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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Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌 ⠀⠀⠀ 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! 🥂 
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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?) 📺
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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 🙌🏼
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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 👀 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:
🪞 GALLANT (pictured) by VE Schwab
👑 FOR THE THRONE (actually, both of The Wilderwood books have fabulous dedications) by Hannah Whitten
🛫 EARLY DEPARTURES by Justin A. Reynolds
📖 THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig
💔 ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART by Stephanie Garber
🥘 WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo
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Have you read any of these magnificent books? 📚 
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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? 📖
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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) 🙌🏼
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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! 🏛
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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?) 🤔 I gotta say that writing reviews for them can be a bit tough, but reading them is a lot of fun 🙈
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Books I enjoy that are no plot, just vibes:
🐝 The Starless Sea
🎪 The Night Circus
💃🏻 Where Dreams Descend
🪶 The Raven Cycle
🚪 The Ten Thousand Doors of January
🧙🏻‍♀️ The Once and Future Witches
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Do you enjoy books with illustrations? 🖌 ⠀⠀ Do you enjoy books with illustrations? 🖌
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I definitely do! 🙋🏻‍♀️ One of the most pleasant surprises when I opened up GALLANT was seeing the hauntingly beautiful pieces of art inside 🖤 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 📖
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Other additions that make books stand out to me:
📰 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)
💬 Text messages
🗺 Maps
✍🏼 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 🙃
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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 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Here are mine:
Book 1: 👑🦴🩸🍎
Book 2: 📖👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏻🚀💫
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Okay, maybe those were awful emoji descriptions, but it sure was fun to try and get creative with them 😂 And in case you were curious, my books are For the Throne (arc) and Bookish and the Beast 🙈
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What are you currently using as a bookmark? 📖 G What are you currently using as a bookmark? 📖 GIVEAWAY TIME 🚨
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I'm partnering up with @theseasonalpages to give away some really fun prizes:
🔖 3 bookmarks of your choice from The Seasonal Pages
💳 a $25 gift card to @bookshop_org (because we love supporting indie shops)
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Here are the rules:
🤎 FOLLOW @theespressoedition and @theseasonalpages
💬 TAG a friend in the comments
📱 For an EXTRA ENTRY you can share this post to your stories (and make sure to tag us both - this is for public accounts only)
This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL and will end on June 1. The winner will be notified via DM.
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