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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🐎 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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Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌 β €β €β € Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌
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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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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
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Fashion · December 23, 2016

A Very Berry Christmas: Pink Trees and LBDs

A Very Berry Christmas: Pink Trees and LBDs // She Saw Style

Son of a Nutcracker, can you believe we’ve already reached Christmas weekend? Just two more sleeps before the holly jolly holiday, and I’mΒ so unprepared still! Β Time for me to turn up some tunes, make some hot cocoa, and get down to business when it comes to wrapping my gifts. Β Man, and I used to be so on top of things when I was younger. Β I’d have my shopping finished a month in advance, and my wrapping would be done before the 15th. Β Guess that’s what happens when you have to adult and your time is sucked up by everything else, huh? Β Anyone with me on this? Β If only I could have my own Santa’s work-shop with a slew of elves to help me out!

A Very Berry Christmas: Pink Trees and LBDs // She Saw Style

Β On a completely separate note, at least I have my outfit put together for Christmas dinner! Β This simply beautiful LBD was a lifesaver that I found on supersale atΒ Express. Β Originally $60, marked down to $40, and on the clearance rack for 50% off, I was able to score it forΒ only $20! Β Can you say “major steal”? Β I’m wrecked to say that it’s sold out online, but you can shop some of my favorite holiday LBDs at the bottom of this post! Β The second I put it on, I had styled an entire outfit in my head, and when I wore the completed look to visit Quirk Hotel’s new pink Christmas tree, I felt like an absolute princess!

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There’s something so classically elegant about lace and pearls, so I knew I had to accessorize this lace, bell-sleeved dress with my pearl cluster necklace. Β I kept to a black theme with opaque black tights and my all time favorite black, pointed-toe booties. Β I’ll tell you what, these heels receive more compliments than any other piece in my wardrobe. Β They’re comfortable, cute, and match with literally everything,Β plus they’re less than $30! Β Definitely a must-have for your shoe collection!

A Very Berry Christmas: Pink Trees and LBDs // She Saw Style

Alright, before my cocoa gets cold, I’m going to sign off for the weekend and celebrateΒ the true reason for the season. Β I hope that everybody has a wonderful holiday, spent with family and loved ones, curled up by the fireside, relishing in the joy brought into our homes onΒ this gloriousΒ day! Β Merry Christmas, babes!

Shop My Style

Dress: Express // Shoes: Rosegal // Necklace: Lydell NYC // Tights: Tabbisocks

[photos: Stefanie // location: Quirk Hotel]

In: Fashion · Tagged: Christmas, Christmas tree, Express, festive, girly, holiday, lace, LBD, little black dress, Lydell NYC, Rosegal, tabbisocks, winter fashion

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Comments

  1. Rosa says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    That pink tree is so pretty, what an amazing backdrop

    http://ohduckydarling.com

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  2. Kenzie says

    December 23, 2016 at 10:38 AM

    You’re actually the cutest. I LOVE this LBD, I mean can we talk about those sleeves? Have a happy holiday, babe!

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  3. Rosa says

    December 23, 2016 at 10:51 AM

    That pink tree is so pretty, what an amazing backdrop

    http://ohduckydarling.com

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  4. Uzo O says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:16 AM

    You look so gorgeous in this LBD and i love that tree. Merry Christmas dear.

    http://www.stylenbeautylounge.com

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  5. Mariann Yip says

    December 23, 2016 at 1:55 PM

    I am in love with that dress! the sleeves are gorgeous, happy holidays babes!

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  6. Lee Anne says

    December 23, 2016 at 2:54 PM

    Oh my goodness, this pink tree is gorgeous! Love this black dress, too. So pretty.

    XO
    Lee Anne
    http://www.lifebylee.com

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  7. gracie says

    December 23, 2016 at 3:07 PM

    Love the detail on this LBD ! So simple yet so fun. Perfect for any occasion. Looks beautiful on you !
    xx, gracie
    snappedbygracie.com

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  8. Thomas Falkenstedt says

    December 23, 2016 at 5:19 PM

    That’s a wonderful LBD! πŸ˜€ And just for the record, in Sweden we only have one more night to sleep as we celebrate Christmas on the 24th instead of 25th. So actually it being past midnight, it’s already Christmas Eve here πŸ˜€ A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to you babe!
    xx
    Thomas

    http://www.thomasfalkenstedt.com/2016/12/21/christmas-in-prague/

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  9. Uzo O says

    December 23, 2016 at 6:31 PM

    You look so gorgeous in this LBD and i love that tree. Merry Christmas dear.

    http://www.stylenbeautylounge.com

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  10. Lauren says

    December 23, 2016 at 7:58 PM

    LOVE the quirk! Their pink tree and decorations are just so fun for the season. This LBD has the cutest lace accents too πŸ™‚ merry Christmas!!

    Xx,

    Lauren

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  11. Jessica Lam says

    December 23, 2016 at 8:17 PM

    I love the contrast of the dark outfit with the light tree, so pretty! I can’t get over how cute the tree is!

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  12. Nicholle Brainard says

    December 23, 2016 at 8:54 PM

    This tree is amazing!!! If only I could convince my husband it would be a good idea for us to decorate like this next year…

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  13. Samantha Mariko says

    December 23, 2016 at 10:14 PM

    this dress is such a steal and it looks so good on you!! hope you enjoyed your dinner πŸ™‚ and I must say, this is one of the cutest trees i’ve seen this year! Merry Christmas!
    http://www.samanthamariko.com

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  14. Sarah says

    December 23, 2016 at 10:21 PM

    Such a classy glam look! And that tree is everything. But girl I have to say I love your hair worn curly! Beautiful!

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  15. elise says

    December 23, 2016 at 11:17 PM

    i’m obsessed with the sleeves!! So pretty. Your tree is perfect too!

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  16. Katherine says

    December 23, 2016 at 11:18 PM

    These are such cute photos!

    http://www.myclusterofthoughts.com/

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  17. Jamie Beckham says

    December 24, 2016 at 2:23 PM

    The cutest holiday dress, and so awesome you got it for such a steal! Express always has really great sales!

    xx, Jamie

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  18. Jenna Colgrove says

    December 24, 2016 at 9:07 PM

    Such a perfect LBD!! It’s amazing!!

    Jenna from http://www.visionsofvogue.com

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  19. Yuena Li says

    December 24, 2016 at 10:33 PM

    Love the dress you look amazing!! I love where you are too!!

    The lace on the sleeve might be too much for me but you pulled it off great!!

    With love,
    Yuena
    http://youtube.com/simplyyue

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  20. Helen Chik says

    December 25, 2016 at 9:23 AM

    The sleeves on that LBD are just the cutest and I know what you mean about how quickly Christmas rolls around! I can’t believe it’s almost New Years Eve!!!

    Helen xx
    https://ch1k.com/contiki-asia-16-part-two

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  21. Audrey Stowe says

    December 25, 2016 at 11:47 PM

    UMMM I cannot get over all the pinkness!!!!! How gorgeous girl! Hope you had the most amazing weekend and Christmas! xx

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  22. Laurelle says

    December 26, 2016 at 12:38 AM

    You weren’t the only one! I did almost all my wrapping on the 23rd! It’s just so busy once Thanksgiving hits! Also, Express has the best dresses and deals! Love the lace bell sleeves!

    -Laurelle
    http://www.bellebylaurelle.com

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  23. Morgan Klein says

    December 26, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    I am OBSESSED with the pink tree! I need that! I love the sleeves on this dress. Hope you had an amazing Christmas!!

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  24. Bryanna says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:45 AM

    Everyone needs their go-to LBD! Love how you incorporated yours into your Christmas dress! Such an elegant touch with the pearls and lace. I feel you though, the holiday season is rough and you feel so behind with everything! Hope you had an amazing Christmas though πŸ™‚

    xoxo Bryanna | Coming in Clutch

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  25. Iliana says

    December 26, 2016 at 4:51 PM

    Perfect setting for that LBD πŸ’•

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  26. Jo says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:45 AM

    That dress looks so amazing on you, and what a steal! You look beautiful, babe! What a gorgeous Christmas shoot. Hope you’ve had a very Merry Christmas!

    xo, Jo
    http://www.cutandchic.com

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  27. Bryanna says

    December 26, 2016 at 6:20 PM

    Everyone needs their go-to LBD! Love how you incorporated yours into your Christmas dress! Such an elegant touch with the pearls and lace. I feel you though, the holiday season is rough and you feel so behind with everything! Hope you had an amazing Christmas though πŸ™‚

    xoxo Bryanna | Coming in Clutch

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  28. Jordan Chapman says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:45 AM

    A PINK TREE? I think Elle Woods would faint at the sight of it, but it looks so good! Looks like you had an amazing and stylish Christmas!
    Jordan XX
    http://www.thehatlogic.com

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  29. Jo says

    December 26, 2016 at 10:25 PM

    That dress looks so amazing on you, and what a steal! You look beautiful, babe! What a gorgeous Christmas shoot. Hope you’ve had a very Merry Christmas!

    xo, Jo
    http://www.cutandchic.com

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  30. Jordan Chapman says

    December 27, 2016 at 12:10 AM

    A PINK TREE? I think Elle Woods would faint at the sight of it, but it looks so good! Looks like you had an amazing and stylish Christmas!
    Jordan XX
    http://www.thehatlogic.com

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  31. Deepti says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:45 AM

    You look absolutely stunning!! Also, I love your christmas tree!! Its so cute!!

    I write Mademoiselle Meets Maquillage and Macaroons and I would love for you to give it a read, maybe we can follow each other’s blogs and social media?

    http://www.mademoisellemeetsmaquillageandmacaroons.com

    Deepti xx

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  32. Bailey says

    December 27, 2016 at 10:07 AM

    That tree is so fun! I love the white with all the pink details!

    xoxo,
    Bailey
    Here’s The Skinny

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  33. Deepti says

    December 27, 2016 at 12:23 PM

    You look absolutely stunning!! Also, I love your christmas tree!! Its so cute!!

    I write Mademoiselle Meets Maquillage and Macaroons and I would love for you to give it a read, maybe we can follow each other’s blogs and social media?

    http://www.mademoisellemeetsmaquillageandmacaroons.com

    Deepti xx

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  34. Miki says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:07 AM

    I know how you feel. I shopped so last minute this year. I was wrapping gifts until 3am. I could use some elves. lol I love the lace detail on your dress! Cute outfit!

    Xo,
    Miki
    http://mikialamode.com

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  35. Amanda Sorenson says

    December 27, 2016 at 3:19 PM

    The sleeves on this dress are SO good!! The bell lace combo..girl killing it!

    xo,
    http://aasoren.com

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  36. Linh Dao says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:07 AM

    Omg! I hope you had the best Christmas ever because you look so adorable! This dress is so cute and I love the lace detail! You always seem to find the best deals! And can we talk about this amazing pink tree!? What’s better than this! I love it!!

    Linh
    http://www.xcapewithlinh.com

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  37. Miki says

    December 27, 2016 at 5:59 PM

    I know how you feel. I shopped so last minute this year. I was wrapping gifts until 3am. I could use some elves. lol I love the lace detail on your dress! Cute outfit!

    Xo,
    Miki
    http://mikialamode.com

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  38. Yasmin says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:07 AM

    Your pink tree is absolutely stunning. Love how you decorated it. And the Express dress is a great deal. Love the all black look. And those sleeves are gorgeous! Merry Xmas babe!

    xx Yasmin
    http://banglesandbungalows.com

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  39. Atsuna Matsui says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:07 AM

    This black dress from Express is such a steal for $40! You look beautiful in it and I think it’s just perfect for the holidays. Although you’re wearing an all black ensemble, I think the statement necklace really brings the outfit together with the white contrasting color. Definitely looking so classy here babe.

    http://www.atsunamatsui.com

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  40. Linh Dao says

    December 27, 2016 at 10:01 PM

    Omg! I hope you had the best Christmas ever because you look so adorable! This dress is so cute and I love the lace detail! You always seem to find the best deals! And can we talk about this amazing pink tree!? What’s better than this! I love it!!

    Linh
    http://www.xcapewithlinh.com

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  41. Yasmin says

    December 27, 2016 at 11:02 PM

    Your pink tree is absolutely stunning. Love how you decorated it. And the Express dress is a great deal. Love the all black look. And those sleeves are gorgeous! Merry Xmas babe!

    xx Yasmin
    http://banglesandbungalows.com

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  42. Atsuna Matsui says

    December 28, 2016 at 1:10 AM

    This black dress from Express is such a steal for $40! You look beautiful in it and I think it’s just perfect for the holidays. Although you’re wearing an all black ensemble, I think the statement necklace really brings the outfit together with the white contrasting color. Definitely looking so classy here babe.

    http://www.atsunamatsui.com

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  43. Bernice says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:07 AM

    The pink Christmas tree at the Quirk Hotel is so fabulous! Next years Christmas tree inspired xx

    http://www.bunnybernice.com/single-post/2016/12/29/Get-a-Muddy-Body-for-New-Years

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  44. Bernice says

    December 28, 2016 at 9:10 AM

    The pink Christmas tree at the Quirk Hotel is so fabulous! Next years Christmas tree inspired xx

    http://www.bunnybernice.com/single-post/2016/12/29/Get-a-Muddy-Body-for-New-Years

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  45. Sharon Wu says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:07 AM

    That pink Christmas tree is tooooo cute! Loving your outfit too πŸ™‚ Happy holidays babe xo, sharon

    http://www.stylelullaby.com/beauty/transitioning-skin-care-routine-winter-skinfix/

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  46. Sharon Wu says

    December 30, 2016 at 1:20 AM

    That pink Christmas tree is tooooo cute! Loving your outfit too πŸ™‚ Happy holidays babe xo, sharon

    http://www.stylelullaby.com/beauty/transitioning-skin-care-routine-winter-skinfix/

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  47. Danielle says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:08 AM

    I love a classic all-black look, and these festive sleeves are just perfect! And oh, did I mention this amazing location?! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas lovely!

    xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco

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  48. Danielle says

    December 31, 2016 at 4:41 PM

    I love a classic all-black look, and these festive sleeves are just perfect! And oh, did I mention this amazing location?! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas lovely!

    xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco

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  49. Diana says

    January 1, 2017 at 8:15 PM

    Love your dress!!!!

    xoxo|Diana| http://www.dianavilic.com/2017/01/hello-2017.html

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  50. Thomas Falkenstedt says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    That’s a wonderful LBD! πŸ˜€ And just for the record, in Sweden we only have one more night to sleep as we celebrate Christmas on the 24th instead of 25th. So actually it being past midnight, it’s already Christmas Eve here πŸ˜€ A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to you babe!
    xx
    Thomas

    http://www.thomasfalkenstedt.com/2016/12/21/christmas-in-prague/

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  51. Lee Anne says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    Oh my goodness, this pink tree is gorgeous! Love this black dress, too. So pretty.

    XO
    Lee Anne
    http://www.lifebylee.com

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  52. elise says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    i’m obsessed with the sleeves!! So pretty. Your tree is perfect too!

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  53. Jamie Beckham says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    The cutest holiday dress, and so awesome you got it for such a steal! Express always has really great sales!

    xx, Jamie

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  54. Bailey says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    That tree is so fun! I love the white with all the pink details!

    xoxo,
    Bailey
    Here’s The Skinny

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  55. Mariann Yip says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    I am in love with that dress! the sleeves are gorgeous, happy holidays babes!

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  56. Jessica Lam says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    I love the contrast of the dark outfit with the light tree, so pretty! I can’t get over how cute the tree is!

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  57. Lauren says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    LOVE the quirk! Their pink tree and decorations are just so fun for the season. This LBD has the cutest lace accents too πŸ™‚ merry Christmas!!

    Xx,

    Lauren

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  58. Audrey Stowe says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    UMMM I cannot get over all the pinkness!!!!! How gorgeous girl! Hope you had the most amazing weekend and Christmas! xx

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  59. gracie says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    Love the detail on this LBD ! So simple yet so fun. Perfect for any occasion. Looks beautiful on you !
    xx, gracie
    snappedbygracie.com

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  60. Nicholle Brainard says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    This tree is amazing!!! If only I could convince my husband it would be a good idea for us to decorate like this next year…

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  61. Samantha Mariko says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    this dress is such a steal and it looks so good on you!! hope you enjoyed your dinner πŸ™‚ and I must say, this is one of the cutest trees i’ve seen this year! Merry Christmas!
    http://www.samanthamariko.com

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  62. Laurelle says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:16 AM

    You weren’t the only one! I did almost all my wrapping on the 23rd! It’s just so busy once Thanksgiving hits! Also, Express has the best dresses and deals! Love the lace bell sleeves!

    -Laurelle
    http://www.bellebylaurelle.com

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  63. Yuena Li says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:16 AM

    Love the dress you look amazing!! I love where you are too!!

    The lace on the sleeve might be too much for me but you pulled it off great!!

    With love,
    Yuena
    http://youtube.com/simplyyue

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  64. Morgan Klein says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:16 AM

    I am OBSESSED with the pink tree! I need that! I love the sleeves on this dress. Hope you had an amazing Christmas!!

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  65. Katherine says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:16 AM

    These are such cute photos!

    http://www.myclusterofthoughts.com/

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  66. Helen Chik says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:16 AM

    The sleeves on that LBD are just the cutest and I know what you mean about how quickly Christmas rolls around! I can’t believe it’s almost New Years Eve!!!

    Helen xx
    https://ch1k.com/contiki-asia-16-part-two

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  67. Jenna Colgrove says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:16 AM

    Such a perfect LBD!! It’s amazing!!

    Jenna from http://www.visionsofvogue.com

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  68. Iliana says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:16 AM

    Perfect setting for that LBD 💕

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  69. Sarah says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:16 AM

    Such a classy glam look! And that tree is everything. But girl I have to say I love your hair worn curly! Beautiful!

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  70. Diana says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:07 AM

    Love your dress!!!!

    xoxo|Diana| http://www.dianavilic.com/2017/01/hello-2017.html

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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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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
πŸ§žβ€β™‚οΈ Aladdin
 🐁 Stuart Little (it could be cute okay? like some kind of fantasy?)
πŸ‘’ Madeline
⚜️ 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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Tell me your most recent "new-to-you" fave author Tell me your most recent "new-to-you" fave author and which book made you fall in love with their work πŸ“š
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A couple months back, I had the privilege of reading an advanced copy of The Wonderland Trials by @saraellawrites... and I immediately fell head over heels in love 😍 Needless to say, I instantly added her entire backlist to my TBR πŸ™ˆ
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Lately, I've been feeling a bit disappointed with fantasy (which has always been my favorite genre) πŸ˜• It seems like each time I pick one up, I'm either completely uninterested in the story or it just falls flat - but The Wonderland Trials absolutely blew me away! 🀯 If you're looking for something that really stands out amongst the rest, you certainly need to pick this one up! 🫢🏼
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Recommend me an underrated queer book! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
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In my world, every month is #pridemonth and I always, always have queer books on my TBR (not just white mlm, but a wide range of lgbtqia+ stories) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ It's important to me to constantly be diversifying my shelves, learning more about the people around me, and continuing to create a safe environment for everyone in my little corner of the web 🀎
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My goal for June was to pack my TBR with as many queer books as I could in CELEBRATION of Pride Month, so I've already read 4 books with lgbtq rep:
πŸ¦‰ Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
πŸ“Ί The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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πŸ«– A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
πŸ–Œ Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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πŸ₯€ Malice by Heather Walter
β˜€οΈ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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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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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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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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Have you read any of these? πŸ“– 
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Do you enjoy books with illustrations? πŸ–Œ β €β € Do you enjoy books with illustrations? πŸ–Œ
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I definitely do! πŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ One of the most pleasant surprises when I opened up GALLANT was seeing the hauntingly beautiful pieces of art inside πŸ–€ It made the story feel more alive and helped me understand the way the character's mind worked 🧠
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There was a similar feeling when I first read THE ATLAS SIX and saw the character art 🎨 It gave the cast so much more depth and it made me wish that more books included pieces like this πŸ“–
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Other additions that make books stand out to me:
πŸ“° Unique chapter breaks (I read a basketball book that was divided into 4 quarters, and a book about an actor divided into acts, things like that)
πŸ’¬ Text messages
πŸ—Ί Maps
✍🏼 Handwriting (especially in the form of letters or lists)
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What are some unique things you like seeing in books? πŸ“š 
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