Have you already read any of your most anticipated Have you already read any of your most anticipated books this year? 😍

I felt like I was counting down the days to Oathbound and Sunrise on the Reaping—and both of them definitely lived up to my expectations (best feeling ever)! 🙌🏼

Now to fully immerse myself in some of my fantasy ARCs and continue listening to EmHen’s latest! 🤎

Were any of these on your 2025 TBR? 📚

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Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖 Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖

I really love getting the chance to see a great sibling dynamic in a book—especially in fantasy, and *especially especially* if they work together! 🤝🏼

Unseelie had the most interesting twins in it and I loved seeing their similarities, their differences, and how they used both throughout the story! 🤎

Have you read this one yet? ✨

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Typically, I’m someone who flies through series and prioritizes finishing them as soon as I possibly can. However, over the last few years, I’ve done a poor job completing all of the series I start, so I’m trying to make it a goal to finish them up! 👏🏼
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📖 Girls of Paper and Fire
📖 Legacy of Orïsha (especially with the adaptation news!)
📖 Beasts of Prey
📖 The Inheritance Cycle
📖 The Atlas
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One of my favorite series to reread is SHADES OF MAGIC. Nothing gets me quite as excited and emotional as those opening words: “Kell wore a very peculiar coat…” 🙌🏼 AH! Just writing that makes me anxious to pick up this comfort series again this year. 🙈
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Fashion · February 19, 2018

One Way to Rock Red After Valentine’s Day

It’s official, you guys – Minnie Mouse is my new style icon!

Alright, maybe that’s just what the cashier at H&M told me as I was buying this blouse, but I think it may stick because Minnie is one fierce little mouse!  Whether I’m adopting her style, or just discovering my own, I’ve recently been intensely drawn to the color red.  Apparently you all love it on me as well, because a few weeks back when I shared my first Valentine’s Day outfit, I got a million comments on how “red is my color!”  Honestly, as a redhead, I never thought I would be able to pull it off so well, but 1213 Hair Studio does such a great job transforming my locks into the perfect shade of merlot that I can wear nearly any color I’d like!

Here’s the thing though: a lot of people think red is just for Valentine’s Day or winter months.  I’d like to stick my tongue out at those people because that’s as crazy as saying you can’t wear white after Labor Day (which, by the way, you absolutely can).  I’ve been finding some fantastic ways to incorporate red into my wardrobe lately, and thought I’d take you on the journey with me as I curate the perfect “red after Valentine’s Day” ensemble!


Outfit Details
similar top | pants | heels | similar earrings | necklace | similar bag

I’ve already made my mind up that red, yellow, and all things printed are going to be my obsessions for the spring and summer.

Gimme polka dots, stripes, and gingham in excess, please and thanks!  So naturally, when picking out my red blouse, the polka dot style immediately stood out (it also could’ve been the Minnie Mouse in my head saying, “you gotta buy that!”).  I knew it would match beautifully with the ruffle heels I rocked for Valentine’s Day, so all that was left to buy was a pair of bottoms.  Then I saw these boyfriend-style denim pants, and I leapt outside of my comfort zone and left the store with them in hand.

You know that situation when you try something on in the mall, love the way it looks in the fitting room, then get home, put it on again, and wonder why the actual heck you decided to buy them?  Okay, that’s kinda how I felt about these pants at first.  Let it be known, I’ve always worn jeans that fit like a glove, so this whole “boyfriend-style” thing was new to me.  But with a little reassuring from the Instagram world, I decided to keep them.  I put them on again today and could actually hear the angel choir singing.  Needless to say, I knew this blouse and pant combo was a winner because while taking these photos, a group of women in a car at the stoplight next to me took the time to roll down their windows and say, “girl you look GREAT!” That may seem like a little thing, but it put a pep in my step for the rest of the day!

Tell me how you’ll be wearing red for the spring and summer!  Are you one for vibrant prints and colors like me?

In: Fashion · Tagged: affordable fashion, boyfriend denim, Galentine's Day, H&M, minnie mouse, polka dot blouse, polka dots, red, red blouse, red for spring, spring style, Valentine's Day, winter to spring

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Donna
7 years ago

Love these happy colors!

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Donna

Me too! Even if I do look a bit like Minnie Mouse 😉

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Stephanie Konkle
7 years ago

Loving the red top! I’m all for wearing red all year long!

xo, Steph | UrbanBlonde.com

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sarah lindner
7 years ago

Such a cute valentines day look or date night look! Red is such a good color on you!

xoxo
Sarah Lindner
http://www.thehouseofsequins.com

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Anna English
7 years ago

Red is such a fun color to wear year round! This outfit is too cute on you!

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lydia
7 years ago

Love this whole look on you girl! H&M is seriously killing it right now with all of their clothes. And we’re right there with ya on being obsessed with all the prints for spring / summer.

xo, Lydia

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  lydia

It’s a rare occasion when I can’t find something that works for me at H&M! They’ve gotta be my favorite store!

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Cathy
7 years ago

Cute outfit! I agree, red is for all year long!!

XOXO
Cathy

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Cathy

I’m so glad you think so as well. I see that it tends to be worn most around Christmas and Valentine’s Day – but I think it’s great during all seasons!

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Stephanie Konkle
7 years ago

Loving the red top! I’m all for wearing red all year long!

xo, Steph | UrbanBlonde.com

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Stephanie Konkle

I’m so glad you agree! It’s such a happy color – and it looks amazing on you!

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sarah lindner
7 years ago

Such a cute valentines day look or date night look! Red is such a good color on you!

xoxo
Sarah Lindner
http://www.thehouseofsequins.com

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  sarah lindner

Totally! I know Valentine’s Day has passed, which is why I wanted to share this look, because I feel like it’s acceptable at any time of the year 🙂

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Oh to Be a Muse
7 years ago

Red is not my color, so you won’t see me wearing it much at all — not even on Valentine’s Day. But red really works with your great hair.

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Oh to Be a Muse

Oh my gosh that can’t be true! I could see you totally rocking red!

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Whit
7 years ago

girl you look stunning in red and those polka dots!? LOVE!

Britt+Whit

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Whit

That’s too sweet of you! Thanks for the kind words! I sure do love polka dots too 🙂

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the eye traveler
7 years ago

those heels are so cute ! Loving the pop of red in your outfit, it makes the cold weather much more fun ;p

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  the eye traveler

These heels were certainly a winner the first time I shared them, so I knew they’d be well-loved the second time around hehe. Thanks for the kind words!

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Anna English
7 years ago

Red is such a fun color to wear year round! This outfit is too cute on you!

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Anna English

So true! Red is a confidence booster for me and so many others, so I want to find as many fun, red pieces to add to my wardrobe and share with my little corner of the blogosphere!

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Nicole
7 years ago

So glad you kept the denim too, cuz this look is a fave of mine and you look so gorgeous in it! Love the addition of the sassy red heels too!!

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Lavenda Memory
7 years ago

Red is always such a fun color pop!!

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Lavenda Memory

Agreed! It’s such a sassy color and so fun to wear in so many different ways. I’m looking to incorporate it as much as possible for the upcoming spring!

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Kristin
7 years ago

OK first of all, your hair is stunning. Second, I’ve been wearing a lot of red too, and I think it’s because I recently went back from strawberry blonde to golden blonde and the strawberry just clashed so much! It looks stunning against your rich new hair color.

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Kristina
7 years ago

This polka dot top is precious and I absolutely love wearing red!

xo, Kristina

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Laura Leigh
7 years ago

These mom jeans look amazing on you! Especially when paired with those killer heels. You are definitely rocking this red after Valentine’s Day look gal!

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

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Laura Leigh

Aww thank you! I definitely wasn’t sure about them at first, but now I’m obsessed! They’re just so comfy – and they definitely do work well with heels!

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the eye traveler
7 years ago

those heels are so cute ! Loving the pop of red in your outfit, it makes the cold weather much more fun ;p

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  the eye traveler

These heels were certainly a winner the first time I shared them, so I knew they’d be well-loved the second time around hehe. Thanks for the kind words!

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Delia
7 years ago

Red is definitely your color! Love Minnie Mouse! Love this polka dot red top!!!

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
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Awww thank you so much! I’m definitely channeling my inner Minnie Mouse, that’s for sure hehe 🙂

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Nicole
7 years ago

So glad you kept the denim too, cuz this look is a fave of mine and you look so gorgeous in it! Love the addition of the sassy red heels too!!

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Nicole

Ahh that’s the greatest thing to hear. You’re making me extra glad I kept them! Thanks so much!

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Lavenda Memory
7 years ago

Red is always such a fun color pop!!

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Lavenda Memory

Agreed! It’s such a sassy color and so fun to wear in so many different ways. I’m looking to incorporate it as much as possible for the upcoming spring!

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Kristin
7 years ago

OK first of all, your hair is stunning. Second, I’ve been wearing a lot of red too, and I think it’s because I recently went back from strawberry blonde to golden blonde and the strawberry just clashed so much! It looks stunning against your rich new hair color.

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Kristin

Wow, way to make my day! Thank you so much for the sweet words. I definitely adore red, and never thought it would work with my hair, but it’s even better than I thought it’d be. I’m sure it looks spectacular on you as well 🙂

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Bianca
7 years ago

You look so natural in front of the camera!
Bx

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Bianca

Haha well that’s good to hear! After nearly 3 years of fashion blogging, I sure hope so! Thanks so much 🙂

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Kristina
7 years ago

This polka dot top is precious and I absolutely love wearing red!

xo, Kristina

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Kristina

I think it’s just the most fun and cute little top! And it’s crazy comfortable too 🙂

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Helen
7 years ago

Love your top and you shoes. I love how you put your outfit together. Looks really great on you!

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Helen

Thank you so much! Red has been a serious repeat color for me lately. I’m loving it for sure!

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Kait Elizabeth
7 years ago

Red is definitely a year round shade! you look great! Hugs, Kait
http://www.baskinginburgundy.com

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
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Agreed 100%! Glad you think so too!

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Kellie
7 years ago

I’m loving the red and totally agree. It’s not just for Valentine’s Day and the holidays. I’m definitely going to need those shoes too! 🙂
xoxox,
Kellie
TheBicoastalBeauty.com

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
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Hehehe right? I think it’s so sad when people reserve it for those times of the year. I love it all the time!

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Kileen
7 years ago

This is such a cute outfit girl! I am loving that top as well as these cute heels!
Kileen
cute & little

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Kileen

Aw thanks, girly! I can definitely see you rocking this blouse!

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Belle
7 years ago

Seriously, those sandals are the cutest! I love the ruffle details!

Belle | http://www.OneAwesomeMomma.com

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Stephanie Whitman
5 years ago
Reply to  Belle

They’re my obsession lately! I can’t stop wearing them haha!

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Nataly
7 years ago

You look so cute in red! I love it!

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Nataly

That’s so nice to hear! Thanks!

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Hannah
7 years ago

How fun are those red polka dots!! I love the pop of red with the shoes as well:)

xoxo, Hannah

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Shelby Back
7 years ago

love adding a pop of red to any outfit!

xo!
Shelby

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Shelby Back

It’s such a fun way to brighten up a look, don’t you think? 🙂

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Nicole Flint
7 years ago

Oh i’m here for this red!! I love this look! Super fun and I love the photos!

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Belle
7 years ago

Seriously, those sandals are the cutest! I love the ruffle details!

Belle | http://www.OneAwesomeMomma.com

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Belle

They’re my obsession lately! I can’t stop wearing them haha!

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Deborah
7 years ago

Literally everything about this outfit is perfect! Red is definitely your color! Also, I need those jeans in my life!

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Deborah

Awww thank you so much! I keep hearing that I should wear red more often. I’m trying to incorporate it into my wardrobe as much as possible now! 🙂

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Hannah
7 years ago

How fun are those red polka dots!! I love the pop of red with the shoes as well:)

xoxo, Hannah

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
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Apparently Minnie Mouse is my spirit animal haha! Thanks so much!

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Nicole Flint
7 years ago

Oh i’m here for this red!! I love this look! Super fun and I love the photos!

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Nicole Flint

Yesss! I love that you love it! Thank you so much!

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Sarah Tripp
7 years ago

Okay, you’re THE cutest! Love love loveeee this outfit!

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Sarah Tripp

No way, that’s definitely you! This outfit definitely had me thinking of you with all the fun red!

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Katey
7 years ago

Oh my goodness! Your pictures are so fun! I adore this cute look. Red is fierce! I’m loving the boyfriend jeans this Season too – so comfy and look cute paired with everything!
XOXO
Katey

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
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That’s the nicest thing to hear. Thank you! I love having fun with my photos 🙂 I gotta find more ways to wear these BF jeans. They’re so comfy!

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Sarah Tripp
7 years ago

Okay, you’re THE cutest! Love love loveeee this outfit!

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
Reply to  Sarah Tripp

No way, that’s definitely you! This outfit definitely had me thinking of you with all the fun red!

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Madeline
7 years ago

Loving all the red! The jeans look great on you!

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
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Oh thank you so much for the boost of confidence!

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Jessica
7 years ago

That top is so fun! Red is one of the only colors that I wear on a regular basis. Love it!
xo Jessica
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Jessica
7 years ago

That top is so fun! Red is one of the only colors that I wear on a regular basis. Love it!
xo Jessica
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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
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It’s such a great color, isn’t it? It makes me happy whenever I wear it!

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Tonya
7 years ago

Red is not just a romantic color! Its also happy and sexy! I love how you styled this and those heels are to die for!!

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
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So true! Red takes on so many personalities, in my opinion.

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Lacey
7 years ago

Your pics are killing it lately steph! Love that top and esp those shoes!

xx,

Lacey

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Stephanie Whitman
5 years ago
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Omg Lacey, that’s such a huge compliment. Thank you!

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Lisa
7 years ago

Ummm yes to all of this! Love that top so much! You styled this outfit perfectly!

XO-Lisa

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
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I’m definitely going to be over-wearing this top from now on haha! It’s such a happy piece!

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Lacey
7 years ago

Your pics are killing it lately steph! Love that top and esp those shoes!

xx,

Lacey

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
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Omg Lacey, that’s such a huge compliment. Thank you!

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Sharon Wu
7 years ago

You really rock the red darling! I don’t wear it too often but also love how it adds a nice pop of color to my outfits. Will definitely be wearing it more this spring once it warms up some… a cold front has weirdly arrived in PS this week and I’m living in the same (and only pair of) black sweats/sweater hahaha. Hope you are having a fab week! xo

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
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Omg a cold front?? In PS?!? That’s nearly unheard of haha! I hope you enjoy the more wintery weather 😉

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Candace
7 years ago

If you know me by now, you know that I don’t care what time of year it is. If I want to wear a certain color, I will. After all, there’s no one to stop us haha. I have been wearing red since before the holidays and I don’t plan on stopping any time soon. That blouse is perfect on you!

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Stephanie Whitman
7 years ago
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That’s one of the things I love most about you and your amazing style! Thanks for always inspiring me to try new things!

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Steph
7 years ago

I totally pinned this! Such a great post. Thanks for sharing!

xo,
Steph
@trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com

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Have you already read any of your most anticipated Have you already read any of your most anticipated books this year? 😍

I felt like I was counting down the days to Oathbound and Sunrise on the Reaping—and both of them definitely lived up to my expectations (best feeling ever)! 🙌🏼

Now to fully immerse myself in some of my fantasy ARCs and continue listening to EmHen’s latest! 🤎

Were any of these on your 2025 TBR? 📚

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Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖 Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖

I really love getting the chance to see a great sibling dynamic in a book—especially in fantasy, and *especially especially* if they work together! 🤝🏼

Unseelie had the most interesting twins in it and I loved seeing their similarities, their differences, and how they used both throughout the story! 🤎

Have you read this one yet? ✨

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Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and i Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and if so, which ones? 😳
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I tend not to stray very far from my comfort zone of fantasy and fluffy romance, but I recently read WE’LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT, a translated novel about a magical mental health clinic that loans out cats to their patients. 🐈 It was absolutely fantastic in every way and became my first 5-star read of the year (outside of my rereads). 🙌🏼 
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Magical realism has always been a favorite genre of mine, but I usually struggle a lot with translated books. 😅 It was such a treat to immerse myself in this story and I can’t wait to read the sequel soon! 📖
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What was your last 5-star read? ⭐️ 
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Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors i Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors in the past year? ☕️
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I know they say “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be real… we all do it! 😂 When I saw the cover for The Lovers, I was instantly obsessed—and then I read the synopsis! I knew I needed it in my life right away, and I wasn’t disappointed. 🤎
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This book is full of self-discovery, sapphic sweetness, and some truly hilarious moments that had me laughing til my stomach hurt. 🙌🏼 I loved every minute of it and about burst into tears when @berkleypub sent me a copy! 🥹
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Rebekah’s storytelling was fantastic and I can’t wait to read her upcoming book, The Sun and the Moon, when it comes out in August! 📖
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Is this a title you’ve picked up or added to your TBR? 📚
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Are there any series you’re hoping to finish thi Are there any series you’re hoping to finish this year? 📚
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Typically, I’m someone who flies through series and prioritizes finishing them as soon as I possibly can. However, over the last few years, I’ve done a poor job completing all of the series I start, so I’m trying to make it a goal to finish them up! 👏🏼
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Some series that I’ve got on my list to finish:
📖 Girls of Paper and Fire
📖 Legacy of Orïsha (especially with the adaptation news!)
📖 Beasts of Prey
📖 The Inheritance Cycle
📖 The Atlas
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I’ve also got several that I’d like to start… but that’s another story entirely. 🙈
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Have you read any of these? 🤎
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Tell me just ONE of your auto-buy authors! 🫡
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I read The Charm Offensive a few years ago and instantly fell in love with Alison’s writing and the way the book made me feel so seen. 🥰 
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When I got an ARC of Kiss Her Once for Me, I was thrilled and once again inhaled the book. Yet again, it was a story that made me feel understood. 🥹
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I pretty much sobbed my way through Here We Go Again on audio and immediately purchased a physical copy so I could put myself through both the heartache and deep belly laughing again and again. 😅
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@alisoncochrun is forever and ever going to be an auto-buy author for me. 🤎
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Have you read any of these books? 📚
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What are five books or five series you find yourse What are five books or five series you find yourself constantly recommending? 🖐🏼
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TODAY IS MY 5TH BOOKSTAVERSARY! ☕️
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In honor of five years in this community, I wanted to share five books and five series I’m always recommending. These are stories that mean so much to me that I just wish everyone I encounter would read and love them too! 🥰
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FIVE STANDALONE BOOKS:
📖 The Nature of Witches
📖 The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
📖 The Midnight Library
📖 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
📖 Echo North
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FIVE SERIES:
📚 Shadow and Bone
📚 Shades of Magic
📚 The Prison Healer
📚 The All Souls Trilogy
📚 Bright Falls
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I have so many more that I could share, but these are just a few that have made my life a little brighter 🤎
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When is your bookstaversary? 🤔
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Are you planning any rereads this year? 🔁
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Rereading is something that I absolutely love to do. While there are countless new releases to get excited about, there’s something incredibly comforting about revisiting my favorite books. 🥹
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One of my favorite series to reread is SHADES OF MAGIC. Nothing gets me quite as excited and emotional as those opening words: “Kell wore a very peculiar coat…” 🙌🏼 AH! Just writing that makes me anxious to pick up this comfort series again this year. 🙈
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Have you read this phenomenal series? 📚
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What was your last book of 2024 and what’s your What was your last book of 2024 and what’s your first for 2025 (or are they the same book)? 📖
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I ended the year with Set the Record Straight on audio (SO CUTE) and I’m ringing in the new year with The Wild Huntress as a buddy-read and listening to The Love of My Afterlife. 🙌🏼
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I’ve got some fun reading goals for myself this year (like lots of rereads and buddy-reads) and I’m hoping to fully dive back into creating content and being active on here again. 🥹 I miss y’all!
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What are your 2025 reading goals (if you have any)? 🤎
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Now that Thanksgiving is over and it’s “social Now that Thanksgiving is over and it’s “socially acceptable” (🙄) to get festive, tell me which books are on your holiday season TBR! 🎅🏼
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I always find myself reaching for a couple of annual rereads, including THE AFTERLIFE OF HOLLY CHASE (which I listen to every December), THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, and LOVELIGHT FARMS as well 🎄
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There will also be some first-time reads on my list that I’m looking forward to picking up soon 🤎
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Do you have any festive reads that you recommend? 🫶🏼 
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