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:
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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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 And I have 2 more on my immediate list:
πŸ₯€ Malice by Heather Walter
β˜€οΈ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌 β €β €β € Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌
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I'm officially considering this Shadow and Bone week, between celebrating the 10th anniversary of the book and finding out about Ben narrating the Demon in the Wood audiobook! πŸ₯‚ 
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Also, catch me counting down the days until when I get to see my babies on-screen again (can we get a season 2 premiere date, please?) πŸ“Ί
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To answer my own question, Genya is my very favorite Shadow and Bone character 🀍 In fact, I have plans for a Genya tattoo in the near future πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Are you as excited for the audiobook and season 2 of the show as I am? 🀩 
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Do you have a favorite book dedication? ✍🏼
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I've found a few recently that have definitely stood out to me πŸ‘€ Sometimes a dedication sets the mood for the book and that's something I really love! 🀎
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A few that have blown my mind recently are:
πŸͺž GALLANT (pictured) by VE Schwab
πŸ‘‘ FOR THE THRONE (actually, both of The Wilderwood books have fabulous dedications) by Hannah Whitten
πŸ›« EARLY DEPARTURES by Justin A. Reynolds
πŸ“– THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig
πŸ’” ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART by Stephanie Garber
πŸ₯˜ WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo
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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 · February 24, 2017

Nothing But Nautical: Preparing for Festival Season

Nothing But Nautical: Preparing for Festival Season

The sun is setting later, the days are growing warmer, and festival season is fast approaching. Β While I have no plans to attend any festivals (I can actually hear my own heart ripping in two), I have begun to bring out my festival-inspired pieces to help a little with the #FOMO. Β Festival style is quite possibly one of my favorites because it includes the bohemian vibes that I love so dearly. Β While my personal style tends to lean more on the city-chic side, bohemian is my first love, and if my home was closer to a beach,Β I would surelyΒ live in bikinis and vibrant maxi dresses 24/7.

I like to prepare for spring and early summer by incorporating light beach sweaters into my wardrobe. Β One of the worst feelings is enjoying a super warm day, only to end up freezing during the evening and have nothing to provide warmth. Β With a light beach sweater, you’re fully prepared because it’s light enough to be comfortable during the heat, and warm enough to cloak you from a chill. When I got in touch with Paola, the creator and designer behindΒ Wooden Ships, I completely fell in love with what the company had to offer. Β Their knits are cozy as they are cute and have quickly become favorites in my closet. Β I received two pieces from the brand (the second to be shown next week on the blog), and was floored by the high quality of the sweaters. Β They’re incredibly soft and lightweight, allowing my skin to breathe through the fabric (60% cotton, 40% acrylic).

Wooden Ships operates almost entirely out of Bali, which greatly inspired Paola in her styles and colors. Β The creative energy in the country provided the perfect space for her to turn her fashion dreams into reality. Β The brand does not carry stock. Β What does this mean? Β It means that each time you order one of their sweaters, you’re receiving a custom piece made just for you, rather than something mass-produced that has been sitting on a shelf for months, waiting to be purchased. Β While their current “collection” revolves around St. Patrick’s Day – they’re getting ready to release an entire line of theirΒ beach sweatersΒ (sign up for their emails here so you don’t miss the release date) which you won’t want to ever take off through the spring and summer. Β I.E. – perfect for festivals!

Along with sharing about this dynamite company, Paola and I decided that it would be fun for me to host an exclusive giveaway for my readers! Β At 12:30PM EST today (2/24/17), head over to my Instagram to learn howΒ you can win this “Lane” striped sweater for yourself! Β Fun fact: you don’t even have to get it in pure snow and black stripesΒ like I did, you can pick whichever size and color works best for you! Β The rules will be super simple (just follow both of us and tag two friends), so make sure you head over there and start entering! Β You willΒ love your sweater!

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top | shorts | shoesΒ | bralette | hat | bag | sunglasses | hair extensions

photos by Stefanie

In: Fashion · Tagged: Avoce, boho, charlotte russe, Coachella, festival, festival season, H&M, Harmony & Havoc, Irresistible Me, nautical, western, Wooden Ships, Zaful

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  1. Camille says

    February 24, 2017 at 7:16 AM

    This look is so stylish, I love the stripes with the shorts and the hat is so cool πŸ™‚

    Camille xo

    http://www.cococami.blogspot.co.uk

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  2. Iliana says

    February 24, 2017 at 9:20 AM

    This look seem so comfortable, those shorts paired with the baggy sweater are perfect! I’m obsessed with the cactus embroider haha soo freaking adorable! Great choose of shoes!

    Xx

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  3. Leanne says

    February 24, 2017 at 9:57 AM

    Love this sweater – looks so comfy! I had never heard of Wooden Ships before. Can’t wait to check them out!

    xo,
    Leanne
    http://www.thestyledsuburbian.com

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  4. Amanda | The Golden Girl Diary says

    February 24, 2017 at 10:05 AM

    Loving the stripes on you! The short + sweater combo is fun too!

    xo, Amanda | http://www.thegoldengirldiary.com

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  5. Kelssey Layton says

    February 24, 2017 at 10:48 AM

    Love this shorts, sweater and booties look! Such a cute look!

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  6. Kim says

    February 24, 2017 at 12:03 PM

    Love the detail on those shorts!

    xoxo,
    Kim

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  7. Thomas Falkenstedt says

    February 24, 2017 at 12:05 PM

    You totally caught the festival look here and believe it or not, I’m not a festival person at all, but this summer I plan to attend several of them. πŸ™‚ And darn, I LOVE stripes and would love to win that, but I’ll let some lucky girl who deserves it more than I do have the honors instead, haha. πŸ™‚
    xoxo
    Thomas

    http://thomasfalkenstedt.com

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  8. Bryanna says

    February 24, 2017 at 1:10 PM

    Love how clean and chic this festival look is! You styled this so impeccably well. I also love how you kept it more suitable for people who’s hearts are also breaking in two for not attending Coachella. Wooden Ships seems like an amazing company with such quality sweaters. Your striped one is so versatile and will get so much love this season. I also love the sweater that has “beach” on it in teal. So cute! Thanks so much for the introduction, Stephanie!

    xoxo Bryanna | Coming in Clutch

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  9. Samantha Mariko says

    February 25, 2017 at 12:01 PM

    That’s so cool Wooden Ships sends one of a kind pieces to their customers! I can tell how high the quality is and how comfortable it must be through the close up photos. thanks for sharing this brand πŸ™‚
    http://www.samanthamariko.com

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  10. Sharon Wu says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:40 AM

    such a gorgeous sweater and definitely perfect for festival season coming up! congrats on 10k baby!!! xo, sharon

    http://www.stylelullaby.com/uncategorized/spring-faves-the-ruffle-trend/

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  11. Merel says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:40 AM

    This look is so pretty! Can’t wait for warmer weather!!! <3

    x Merel
    http://www.andathousandwords.com

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  12. Sharon Wu says

    February 25, 2017 at 6:19 PM

    such a gorgeous sweater and definitely perfect for festival season coming up! congrats on 10k baby!!! xo, sharon

    http://www.stylelullaby.com/uncategorized/spring-faves-the-ruffle-trend/

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  13. Merel says

    February 25, 2017 at 7:47 PM

    This look is so pretty! Can’t wait for warmer weather!!! <3

    x Merel
    http://www.andathousandwords.com

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  14. Miki says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:41 AM

    Giiiirrrrl, when the sun goes down in LA, it gets cold, especially by the beach at sunset! That nautical stripe sweater looks so cozy and once you mentioned Bali, I was reminded of how beautiful those beaches were and thought of this sweater over bikinis with salty ocean hair. This is definitely a keeper for when you visit the beach. πŸ™‚

    Xo,
    Miki
    http://mikialamode.com

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  15. Miki says

    February 26, 2017 at 4:22 AM

    Giiiirrrrl, when the sun goes down in LA, it gets cold, especially by the beach at sunset! That nautical stripe sweater looks so cozy and once you mentioned Bali, I was reminded of how beautiful those beaches were and thought of this sweater over bikinis with salty ocean hair. This is definitely a keeper for when you visit the beach. πŸ™‚

    Xo,
    Miki
    http://mikialamode.com

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  16. Jo says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:40 AM

    I’m totally loving the boho chic, festival vibes in this look! That sweater is such a fab piece. It looks very versatile and something you can wear all year round. Can’t wait for festival season!

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

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  17. Yasmin says

    February 26, 2017 at 1:27 PM

    This is such a cute festival inspired look! I bet the light beachy sweater is a great way to layer when the temps get colder at night during these festivals. Love the stripes too.

    xx Yasmin
    http://banglesandbungalows.com

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  18. Jordan Chapman says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:13 PM

    Whoooo Congrats on your 10k babe!! You’ve been killing the game and you’ll continue to grow!! Festival season is the best time of year, I don’t know what I’d do without it!
    Jordan xx
    http://www.thehatlogic.com

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  19. gracie says

    February 26, 2017 at 2:56 PM

    I absolutely love festival season and all of the BOHO chic looks ! People are so creative and honestly anything goes. Love the way you styles this look, so cute !
    xx,gracie
    snappedbygracie.com

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  20. Gabrielle Crystal RoseBonniee ~ says

    February 26, 2017 at 3:46 PM

    Love your shorts! Lovely photos ❀

    Do you wanna follow each other via GFC or Bloglovin? Lemme know β™₯
    * Blog de la Licorne *

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  21. Jo says

    February 26, 2017 at 3:50 PM

    I’m totally loving the boho chic, festival vibes in this look! That sweater is such a fab piece. It looks very versatile and something you can wear all year round. Can’t wait for festival season!

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

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  22. Candace says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:42 AM

    What a nice, classic sweater to win for a giveaway! I pretty much lean towards anything striped anyway since it’s always so easy to style. As always, perfect execution πŸ™‚

    http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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  23. Jordan Chapman says

    February 26, 2017 at 7:08 PM

    Whoooo Congrats on your 10k babe!! You’ve been killing the game and you’ll continue to grow!! Festival season is the best time of year, I don’t know what I’d do without it!
    Jordan xx
    http://www.thehatlogic.com

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  24. Candace says

    February 26, 2017 at 9:19 PM

    What a nice, classic sweater to win for a giveaway! I pretty much lean towards anything striped anyway since it’s always so easy to style. As always, perfect execution πŸ™‚

    http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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  25. Laurelle says

    February 27, 2017 at 1:25 AM

    That’s such a cute sweater! And that is so neat that they make the sweaters to order! Definitely a great buy for spring and summer!
    -Laurelle
    http://www.bellebylaurelle.com

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  26. rachel vogt says

    February 27, 2017 at 1:44 AM

    Such a cute outfit babe. Love this stripes sweater.
    xoxo, Rachel
    http://rachelvogttrends.com

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  27. Linh Dao says

    February 27, 2017 at 2:21 AM

    Loveeee the stripes so much! This is such a casual and chic look! I’m also super excited that the sun is still bright at 5pm! So that gives me a chance to see sunlight when I get off of work! Oh and Congrats on the 10k babe! You are amazing and I am so proud of you!

    Linh

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  28. Mollie says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:58 AM

    Perfect festival look! I wish I was going to some this year!

    xx Mollie

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  29. Jenna Colgrove says

    February 27, 2017 at 8:20 AM

    The perfect festival outfit!

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  30. Kristina says

    February 27, 2017 at 8:37 AM

    Absolutely love this look- the sweater and bag are so cute!

    Xo, Kristina

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  31. Shelby Back says

    February 27, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    This outfit is perfect for festival season!

    xo!
    Shelby
    http://www.glitterandgingham.com

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  32. Steph says

    February 27, 2017 at 8:40 AM

    Love the stripe sweater! This is the perfect festival look!

    xo, Steph
    http://www.urbanblonde.com

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  33. Nina says

    February 27, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    Those shorts are just adorable!

    Xo, Nina
    Law of Fashion Blog

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  34. Mollie says

    February 27, 2017 at 11:42 AM

    Perfect festival look! I wish I was going to some this year!

    xx Mollie

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  35. huyen tran says

    February 27, 2017 at 9:30 PM

    I have a love/hate relationship with the weather right now haha. You just never know if it will be cold or hot, especially transitioning to the evening! Light sweaters and cardigans definitely help keep you warm though!

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  36. Rachel says

    February 27, 2017 at 11:59 PM

    So chic and pretty!

    http://chicglamstyle.com

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  37. Taylor says

    February 28, 2017 at 11:41 AM

    I love this look!! It looks so comfy!

    xo!
    Taylor | http://www.styleiseverythingblog.com

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  38. francesca says

    February 28, 2017 at 2:52 PM

    So excited for festival season!! love this look for it too. You wear this outfit so well!
    Francesca
    Frank Vinyl : A California Fashion Blog

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  39. Danielle says

    March 1, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    This has to be one of my favorite outfits on you to date! Something about your gorgeous hair against the bold black and white that makes for the perfect look!

    xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco

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  40. Nataly says

    March 2, 2017 at 9:51 AM

    I love this combo with the booties! Such a cute look on you! xo, Nataly

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  41. Josie says

    March 4, 2017 at 11:53 AM

    Darling, i’m loving this casual nautical look and it is fitting for Festivals indeed! I might be going to the Osheaga festival here in MontrΓ©al and this is a great outfit idea! I might go for sneakers though πŸ˜‰

    Bisous, Josie
    http://www.petiteandbold.com

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  42. Deddeh Howard says

    March 5, 2017 at 7:33 PM

    Ok I’m thinking of going to Palm Springs and I think I just found a new outfit. You look amazing love.

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  43. Lauren says

    March 6, 2017 at 11:10 PM

    I really like this look you put together, Stephanie! I would totally wear this shopping around town πŸ™‚ I’m not going to any festivals either, but still love to incorporate the style!

    Xx,

    Lauren // http://www.mylifeaslaurr.com

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  44. Sarah says

    March 13, 2017 at 2:38 PM

    I’ve never been to a music festival, but I definitely love to give a go at festival style! Love this look. It’s so summery and cute!
    Sarah // http://www.sarahtahami.com

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  45. Bernice says

    March 14, 2017 at 7:43 AM

    I love a good giveaway especially for stuff like this!

    https://www.bunnybernice.com/single-post/2017/02/24/Fairfax-Roberts-x-Louboutin-Spring-Collection

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  46. marcy says

    March 15, 2017 at 6:05 AM

    Yes, love the Festival season and seeing the different outfit looks inspirations.
    Love this look with the stripe sweater babe.

    xoxo
    Marcy

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  47. Nina says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:58 AM

    Those shorts are just adorable!

    Xo, Nina
    Law of Fashion Blog

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  48. Danielle says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:58 AM

    This has to be one of my favorite outfits on you to date! Something about your gorgeous hair against the bold black and white that makes for the perfect look!

    xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco

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  49. Steph says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:58 AM

    Love the stripe sweater! This is the perfect festival look!

    xo, Steph
    http://www.urbanblonde.com

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  50. francesca says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:58 AM

    So excited for festival season!! love this look for it too. You wear this outfit so well!
    Francesca
    Frank Vinyl : A California Fashion Blog

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  51. huyen tran says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:58 AM

    I have a love/hate relationship with the weather right now haha. You just never know if it will be cold or hot, especially transitioning to the evening! Light sweaters and cardigans definitely help keep you warm though!

    Reply
  52. Rachel says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:58 AM

    So chic and pretty!

    http://chicglamstyle.com

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  53. Taylor says

    August 21, 2019 at 2:58 AM

    I love this look!! It looks so comfy!

    xo!
    Taylor | http://www.styleiseverythingblog.com

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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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Recommend me an underrated queer book! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
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In my world, every month is #pridemonth and I always, always have queer books on my TBR (not just white mlm, but a wide range of lgbtqia+ stories) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ It's important to me to constantly be diversifying my shelves, learning more about the people around me, and continuing to create a safe environment for everyone in my little corner of the web 🀎
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My goal for June was to pack my TBR with as many queer books as I could in CELEBRATION of Pride Month, so I've already read 4 books with lgbtq rep:
πŸ¦‰ Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
πŸ“Ί The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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I'm currently reading 3:
πŸ«– A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
πŸ–Œ Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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 And I have 2 more on my immediate list:
πŸ₯€ Malice by Heather Walter
β˜€οΈ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌 β €β €β € Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌
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I'm officially considering this Shadow and Bone week, between celebrating the 10th anniversary of the book and finding out about Ben narrating the Demon in the Wood audiobook! πŸ₯‚ 
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Also, catch me counting down the days until when I get to see my babies on-screen again (can we get a season 2 premiere date, please?) πŸ“Ί
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To answer my own question, Genya is my very favorite Shadow and Bone character 🀍 In fact, I have plans for a Genya tattoo in the near future πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Are you as excited for the audiobook and season 2 of the show as I am? 🀩 
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Do you have a favorite book dedication? ✍🏼
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I've found a few recently that have definitely stood out to me πŸ‘€ Sometimes a dedication sets the mood for the book and that's something I really love! 🀎
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A few that have blown my mind recently are:
πŸͺž GALLANT (pictured) by VE Schwab
πŸ‘‘ FOR THE THRONE (actually, both of The Wilderwood books have fabulous dedications) by Hannah Whitten
πŸ›« EARLY DEPARTURES by Justin A. Reynolds
πŸ“– THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig
πŸ’” ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART by Stephanie Garber
πŸ₯˜ WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo
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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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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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