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I’m a classic red, green, and gold girly through and through! 😍 I love a very traditional Christmas style and even though my home is full of neutral tones, through the holiday season the halls are decked with as much glitter and holly as possible 😂

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Now that Thanksgiving is over and it's "socially a Now that Thanksgiving is over and it's "socially acceptable" (whatever that even means) to get holly jolly and festive as can be (which I've been since the start of November), tell me which books are on your holiday season TBR! 🎅🏼
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I wrote up my Christmas reading list at the beginning of last week and lemme tell ya, I'm apparently attempting to read a book a day in December with how many titles I added 😂 But there are just SO MANY cute and festive holiday romcoms that I need in my life this season 🤎
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When I was younger, my mom would say that my sister was her country mouse and I was her city mouse... but now we're BOTH country mice and I'm proud to live near a small town where everyone at the cafe, plant shop, and bakery know my name 🥰
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I've found myself enjoying small-town romances more than ever before and when I discovered Sarah Adams's books this year, I fell head over heels in love 🤎 I gobbled up both When in Rome and Practice Makes Perfect and I've been itching for more books with these vibes 🌾
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When do you decorate for the holidays? 🎄 As a When do you decorate for the holidays? 🎄

As a kid, my family waited until the day after Thanksgiving. As an adult, I thought, “If it’s the most wonderful time of the year, why not make it the longest?” and started decorating the first weekend in November! 🙈

[#ad] This @kingofchristmas Tribeca Blue Spruce was so easy to assemble and add to my small space 🙌🏼 It came with protective “fluffing” gloves (spot my mom even wearing them to help me out), an off-season storage bag, and a remote with 8 light settings to make things merry and bright ✨

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🌙 Bring Me Your Midnight (5 stars, favorite book of the year
☕️ Legends & Lattes (5 stars)
🏛️ Babel (5 stars)
🪻 Foxglove (4 stars)
🌊 Curious Tides (4 stars)
🩸 Assistant to the Villain (4 stars)
👑 The Foxglove King (4 stars)
🌗 The Celestial Kingdom Duology (3.5 stars)
🍎 A Curse for True Love (3.5 stars, 3.5 stars to trilogy)
💦 A River Enchanted (3.5 stars, don't plan to read sequel)
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Fashion · March 19, 2018

Preparing for Spring With Versona

This post is in partnership with Versona. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that support The Espresso Edition.

Did you know that tomorrow is the first day of spring?

I couldn’t possibly be more excited.  While our weather here in RVA is looking pretty chilly – with potential flurries later on this week – I still have high hopes that spring temperatures are around the corner!  In fact, I’m so thrilled about this transition in seasons, that I’ve already begun to fill my wardrobe with spring style in abundance!  During the holiday season, Versona gave my closet some serious life! I knew they were who I needed to turn to in order to bring some vitality into my current array of clothing!

I knew I needn’t look further when I saw this $30 blouse on their website.  The stripes combined with the floral print made my heart skip a beat, and the ruffle sleeves along with the front bow detailing hooked me in an instant! While florals for spring may not be groundbreaking (gosh, how cliché can I get?), they are beautiful – and I can’t stop / won’t stop adding them to my closet!


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top c/o Versona / pants / shoes / similar bag / earrings

The best part about shopping from Versona for spring?  I’m not spending an arm and a leg to transition my wardrobe!  The pieces are high quality, but my wallet isn’t crying crocodile tears each time I make a purchase.  Plus, the styles are classic, so I’ll be wearing them again and again! I can guarantee that this blouse will be on serious repeat. Once it’s warm enough for shorts, I can imagine pairing it with some cutoffs and wedges for a day at the beach! Love!

 Happy spring, babes!

In: Fashion · Tagged: black and red, bow front top, Cable Knit Cardigan, Crew Neck Shirt, crop top, floral and stripes, floral top, girly, Long Sleeve Blouse, Mini Bag, mules, Pointed Toe Heels, Pumps, ruffle sleeves, sponsored, spring style, striped top, tie front top, Tote Bag, Versona, wrap blouse

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CJ
5 years ago

I love cute and affordable clothing! That’s the perfect top for spring babe!

Cheers,
CJ

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Oh to Be a Muse
5 years ago

The flirty sleeves and the bow front top couldn’t be more adorable. I’m a day early, but happy spring!

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Gita
5 years ago

How stinkin cute! And the backdrop is so perfect for the outfit too, but I’m sure you planned that 😉

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CJ
5 years ago

I love cute and affordable clothing! That’s the perfect top for spring babe!

Cheers,
CJ

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lydia
5 years ago

Such cute photos! I am loving your top from Versona, it’s the perfect spring top! Who doesn’t love clothing that’s high quality and not insanely expensive?! The best!

xo, Lydia

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Oh to Be a Muse
5 years ago

The flirty sleeves and the bow front top couldn’t be more adorable. I’m a day early, but happy spring!

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Helen
5 years ago

I really like our style. That outfit looks good on you. The top is really perfect for spring.

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Taylor
5 years ago

love the tassel earrings!! I’ve been obsessed!

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Helen
5 years ago

I really like our style. That outfit looks good on you. The top is really perfect for spring.

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Azanique
5 years ago

This blouse is so cute! Work it girl 🙂

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

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Kileen
5 years ago

ooh yes!! I am so excited for Spring, I love everything about the season- especially Spring fashion!! & your top is so cute girl, love how you styled it!

Kileen
cute & little

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Annette Dattilo
5 years ago

Love the floral/stripe combo. Happy spring.

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Ada
5 years ago

That top is so cute on you! I’m so excited for spring.

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KatWalkSF
5 years ago

Loving your spring picks! We just need for the weather to agree with us so we sport some spring style!

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Nataly
5 years ago

I haven’t heard of this brand, but that top is just too cute!

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Annette Dattilo
5 years ago

Love the floral/stripe combo. Happy spring.

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Ada
5 years ago

That top is so cute on you! I’m so excited for spring.

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Stesha
5 years ago

these photos are gorgeous, LOVE your fun and sweet personality shinning through!

xo
stesha
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Liz
5 years ago

These photos are adorable! I love this whole outfit!!

Liz

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the eye traveler
5 years ago

This post is bursting in spring and happy vibe! Such a cute outfit on you <3

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Emily Wilkinson
5 years ago

These pictures are so so cute!

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Nicole
5 years ago

What a lovely top for spring and summer! That bow detail is so darn cute too! Love your photos as always babe!

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Nicole
5 years ago

What a lovely top for spring and summer! That bow detail is so darn cute too! Love your photos as always babe!

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Laura
5 years ago

Love your top!! The bow tie detail in the front is so cute and perfect for Spring!

xo, Laura

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Delia
5 years ago

What a cute top! Love the way you styled it! Oh my gosh I love Versona! I need to remember to shop there more often because everytime I do, I find the most amazing cute pieces!

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Amanda
5 years ago

This top is the cutest! Loved how you paired the feminine flowers with distressed jeans— totally going to copy this look! 😛

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Steph
5 years ago

Oh that top is so stinking cute! You look amazing.

xo,
Steph
@trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com

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Steph
5 years ago

Oh that top is so stinking cute! You look amazing.

xo,
Steph
@trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com

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Whit
5 years ago

ahh this is so freaking cute! LOVE!

Whit

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Cathy
5 years ago

I love your pretty top! The details are fabulous!

XOXO
Cathy

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Cathy
5 years ago

I love your pretty top! The details are fabulous!

XOXO
Cathy

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The Stylin Educator
5 years ago

This is an adorable outfit!!!
http://www.thestylineducator.com

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Anna English
5 years ago

I’ve never heard of Versona before, but these pieces are super cute!

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StylebyAliya
5 years ago

Happy Spring though it’s still winter here. These pieces are super cute and look great on you. I especially love the top with the print and tie at the front. Very pretty pictures.

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StylebyAliya
5 years ago

Happy Spring though it’s still winter here. These pieces are super cute and look great on you. I especially love the top with the print and tie at the front. Very pretty pictures.

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Sarah K Tripp
5 years ago

I’m obsessed with the print of your top! So perfect for spring!

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Kyla
5 years ago

How cute are you? I can totally see myself in that gorgeous top and it’s perfect for spring! Those earrings are the perfect addition too!
Kyla
wanderlustkyla.com

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Sami | The Classic Brunette
5 years ago

What a pretty top! I love the little bow detail in the front!

xo
Sami
The Classic Brunette

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The Stylin Educator
4 years ago

This is an adorable outfit!!!
http://www.thestylineducator.com

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Sami | The Classic Brunette
4 years ago

What a pretty top! I love the little bow detail in the front!

xo
Sami
The Classic Brunette

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Sarah K Tripp
4 years ago

I’m obsessed with the print of your top! So perfect for spring!

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Anna English
4 years ago

I’ve never heard of Versona before, but these pieces are super cute!

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Kyla
4 years ago

How cute are you? I can totally see myself in that gorgeous top and it’s perfect for spring! Those earrings are the perfect addition too!
Kyla
wanderlustkyla.com

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Whit
4 years ago

ahh this is so freaking cute! LOVE!

Whit

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Laura
4 years ago

Love your top!! The bow tie detail in the front is so cute and perfect for Spring!

xo, Laura

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Delia
4 years ago

What a cute top! Love the way you styled it! Oh my gosh I love Versona! I need to remember to shop there more often because everytime I do, I find the most amazing cute pieces!

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Emily Wilkinson
4 years ago

These pictures are so so cute!

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Amanda
4 years ago

This top is the cutest! Loved how you paired the feminine flowers with distressed jeans— totally going to copy this look! 😛

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the eye traveler
4 years ago

This post is bursting in spring and happy vibe! Such a cute outfit on you <3

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Now that Thanksgiving is over and it's "socially a Now that Thanksgiving is over and it's "socially acceptable" (whatever that even means) to get holly jolly and festive as can be (which I've been since the start of November), tell me which books are on your holiday season TBR! 🎅🏼
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What's your favorite book with magical realism in What's your favorite book with magical realism in it? 📖
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In case you're unfamiliar with it, magical realism is a genre where the real world has an undercurrent of magic or fantasy ✨ One of the most common ways authors incorporate this element is with time travel of some sort ⏳ I'm an absolute sucker for it! 😍
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Lately, I've been gravitating toward a lot of magical realism and a few of my recent favorites have been:
🌾 The Unmaking of June Farrow
🎇 The Second Chance Year
🔮 New Adult
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What was the last book you read with time travel in it? 📚
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When do you decorate for the holidays? 🎄 As a When do you decorate for the holidays? 🎄

As a kid, my family waited until the day after Thanksgiving. As an adult, I thought, “If it’s the most wonderful time of the year, why not make it the longest?” and started decorating the first weekend in November! 🙈

[#ad] This @kingofchristmas Tribeca Blue Spruce was so easy to assemble and add to my small space 🙌🏼 It came with protective “fluffing” gloves (spot my mom even wearing them to help me out), an off-season storage bag, and a remote with 8 light settings to make things merry and bright ✨

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What colors do you have the most in your home? 🏡
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It'll come as no surprise to you that there are a LOT of warm tones and neutrals in my cozy cottage, especially browns like this gorgeous oak dresser from @sauderusa 🤎 You'll also spy plenty of soft and rich greens, deep burgundy, and hints of ivory--basically all the earthy vibes 🌲
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If you're looking to elevate your space with #SauderStyle and want to save big, comment DOVER and I'll send you the link to shop this dresser for nearly 30% off! 🙌🏼
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Have you read any "booksta favorite" fantasies thi Have you read any "booksta favorite" fantasies this year? ⚔️
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Not only did I enjoy rereads of some special ones like Addie LaRue, The Nature of Witches, The Grishaverse, Strange the Dreamer, Shades of Magic, and The Starless Sea, but I also picked up a few of the hyped books I've seen circling the online bookish world over the last couple of years (and had some hot takes on a few of them but what's new) 📚
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🌙 Bring Me Your Midnight (5 stars, favorite book of the year
☕️ Legends & Lattes (5 stars)
🏛️ Babel (5 stars)
🪻 Foxglove (4 stars)
🌊 Curious Tides (4 stars)
🩸 Assistant to the Villain (4 stars)
👑 The Foxglove King (4 stars)
🌗 The Celestial Kingdom Duology (3.5 stars)
🍎 A Curse for True Love (3.5 stars, 3.5 stars to trilogy)
💦 A River Enchanted (3.5 stars, don't plan to read sequel)
🧚🏼‍♀️ These Hollow Vows Duology (2.5 stars)
🐉 Fourth Wing (2.5 stars)
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Did you read any of these this year? 📖 
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If you could create your dream bookish tea blend o If you could create your dream bookish tea blend or coffee roast, what would it be and what would you name it? ☕️
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While the name The Espresso Edition indicates that I’m a coffee girly through and through (and I am–can’t live without my morning cup of joe), I also love tea 🫖 In fact, I’m an equal-opportunity warm beverage sipper, which is why I was so excited to give @drinkchapters a try 🤎 You can read a full review of these bookish beverages at the link in my bio 💻
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[ad] Chapters Tea & Coffee is a small business that offers both loose leaf teas and premium coffee roasts that are designed for book lovers 📖 They kindly sent me 2 tea blends and 2 coffee roasts and lemme tell ya, I'm obsessed 😍 In fact, I enjoyed their Chapters Café Roast in my latte this morning and I'm currently drinking a piping cup of their Chai Café Vanilla as I write this caption👌🏼
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Which would you drink first:
🪶 Poet's Study Earl Grey
🍨 Chai Café Vanilla
🐦‍⬛ Raven's Roast Dark Roast Coffee
📚 Chapters Café Roast Espresso 
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What is your favorite fantasy series (*right now*. What is your favorite fantasy series (*right now*... because we all know how quickly this can change)? 📚
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When it comes to books, fantasy is my first love 🤎 It all started when I was 6 years old and my family read The Chronicles of Narnia together--I was hooked and the rest is history 😂
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I still adore Narnia (and desperately wish for a wardrobe that would transport me to another world), but I also have SO many other favorite fantasy series now 🙈
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Here are 10 that have really stuck with me over the years:
🦌 Shadow and Bone
❣️ Shades of Magic
⛓️ The Prison Healer
🎪 Caraval
🧚🏼‍♀️ Wicked Lovely
⚱️ The Daevabad Trilogy
🩸 All Souls
🦋 Strange the Dreamer
⚔️ The Falconer
🌊 All the Stars and Teeth
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Have you read any of these? ☕️ 
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