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Pretty much my entire TBR this month is just cute romances and I can’t wait to dive in πŸ“– 
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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
πŸŽ“ Begin Again by Emma Lord
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

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I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🀎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters πŸ₯Ή It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫢🏼

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? πŸ“– Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? πŸ₯°

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Fashion, Summer · July 24, 2019

The Most Flattering Transitional Shift Dress

This belted shift dress is not only gorgeous and breathable enough for summer, but it’s also perfect to transition from the office to happy hour.

Shift dresses as a whole are fantastic. However, they can sometimes appear a little floppy, oversized or unflattering because they don’t have a defined waist. So when I saw this particular dress atΒ H&M, I was really excited because it came with a tie waist! This allowed me to cinch at the smallest part of me and create a really flattering silhouette.

This dress was made for versatility, and I can even see myself wearing it into the autumn season. Yeah, yeah, I know it’s crazy to be thinking about autumn when it’s 100Β° outside, but it’ll be here sooner than we know it, so I’m trying to prepare my wardrobe and purchase pieces that can transition really easily. When the temperatures cool down and I don’t feel like I’m going to literally melt, I plan to wear this dress with tights, booties, and a leather jacket and call it a day!


Outfit Details
dress | similar bag | heels | necklace | earrings c/o Sugarfix

The major perk when it comes to this shift dress is that it can be worn from work to play.

I might work from home, but I know I can get a little overwhelmed when my husband calls after he gets off the job and says, “let’s go on a date night.” I’m suddenly scrambling to find something cute to wear in my closet in the ten minutes it takes for him to come home and pick me up. So if I’m already wearing a comfy and cute dress like this at my desk all day, I know I’m set to just grab a pair of heels and go!

Since it’s such a stunning color, but doesn’t have any sort of pattern, I could have paired this shift dress with more intense accessories, like a printed shoe or bold earrings. However, I brought this piece with me when I traveled to D.C. and I didn’t pack too many extras. Instead, I wore a layered necklace and simple tortoiseshell earrings along with black block heels and a simple crossbody bag. I was 100% satisfied with the outcome!


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The Comfiest Retro Summer Sundress //Β The Little Black Shirtdress I Can’t Stop WearingΒ //Β The Perfect Outfit for a Casual Date

Would you rather wear this shift dress for the office or for happy hour?

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Comments

  1. Nataly says

    July 24, 2019 at 7:12 AM

    I love shirt dresses! They really are so flattering and versatile pieces in your closet. I know I wear mine all the time.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      July 24, 2019 at 2:19 PM

      Me too! I’m a huge fan of shirtdresses and I wear them all the time. But lately I’ve been a huge fan of this shift dress! It’s a fun little level up from what I’ve been wearing.

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  2. Rachel says

    July 24, 2019 at 10:51 AM

    I’m always looking for cute dresses for work and this one is perfect! I love the color and style of it, but most importantly, the tie around the waist! I always find that this style is too straight and baggy on me and the tie gives it more definition. And the price!! So good.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      July 24, 2019 at 2:19 PM

      Yessss girl you need it! They have it in a few other colors/patterns that I linked as well that might be up your alley too! The tie around the waist was what sold me on this one. Perfectly flattering!

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    July 24, 2019 at 11:25 AM

    I need this dress! I have been looking for a cute professional dress that transitional and this is AWESOME! I love this look on you!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      July 24, 2019 at 2:20 PM

      Yes girl! Then this dress is calling your name for sure. It’s so perfect to wear now AND later.

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  4. Lizzie says

    July 24, 2019 at 1:05 PM

    This color is so great on you! Such a flattering dress too!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      July 24, 2019 at 2:20 PM

      I agree! The belted waist really caught my eye since it helps narrow the waist of what would be an otherwise somewhat shapeless dress!

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  5. Becky says

    July 24, 2019 at 1:40 PM

    I have never tried a dress like that… but I think if it tied it might be okay!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      July 24, 2019 at 2:21 PM

      A belted waist is ALWAYS a good idea. It cinches at the narrowest part of you and makes the dress exceptionally flattering!

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  6. Rach says

    July 24, 2019 at 2:37 PM

    I love a dress that can easily worn from work to happy hour. Versatility is my jam and this dress is perfect. The emerald green color is gorgeous. And I can easily see it a perfect for dress fall with some layers!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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  7. miriam says

    July 24, 2019 at 5:16 PM

    that green color is gorgeous on you! I need to get myself to h&m stat!

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  8. Kait | Slumber & Scones says

    July 24, 2019 at 8:02 PM

    This is super cute! I am always looking for dresses I can wear working all day and then still go out later. The color is stunning, and your red hair complements it perfectly.

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  9. Greta says

    July 24, 2019 at 11:55 PM

    Green is your color! So pretty against your hair. I also love the style of this dress!

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  10. Amanda says

    July 25, 2019 at 12:39 AM

    This. Is such a perfect dress for work… and I’m totally loving this color on you!

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  11. Jiawun says

    July 25, 2019 at 7:01 AM

    This is such a cute dress! I’m a little intimidated by colours like this to wear them πŸ™ It looks SO good on you and works so well with your hair colour too!

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  12. Morgan says

    July 25, 2019 at 8:38 AM

    Okay, you are crushing this look girlfriend!! I love this color on you! I need to check out H&M’s dress selection again!

    -Morgan
    How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com

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  13. Taylor Mobley says

    July 25, 2019 at 9:39 AM

    Ok you look absolutely amazing. I love this color on you!!

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  14. Hillary Conheady says

    July 25, 2019 at 9:57 AM

    You’re so right, this dress is SO flattering! I’m also so in love with the color!

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  15. Cathy says

    July 25, 2019 at 10:38 AM

    Love this dress! It’s so chic and versatile, plus it looks fabulous on you!

    XOXO
    Cathy

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  16. Jordyn Sifferman says

    July 25, 2019 at 3:42 PM

    That dress is such a gorgeous color, especially with your skin tone and hair color. I love simple dresses like this that can easily be dressed up or dressed down.

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  17. Alexandra says

    July 25, 2019 at 8:43 PM

    I love how versatile this dress is, anything that can be worn casually and be dressed up is a must-have in my book! I love the color too!

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  18. Kileen says

    July 26, 2019 at 4:26 AM

    This is such a cute dress babe! Looks so flattering and I love how versatile it is, the color is beautiful too!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  19. Indya | The Small Adventurer says

    July 26, 2019 at 6:42 AM

    I’ve never worn a dress with any kind of belt before, but this one has gotten me very intrigued! It’s not too tight, so it’s still a nice, casual-but-not-too-casual look, yet it also makes the dress shape your frame better than it would without. I’m definitely going to have to try this trend!

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  20. Beth says

    July 26, 2019 at 8:16 AM

    I love that color! That dress is so pretty on you and it looks really comfortable too.

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  21. Cristina says

    July 26, 2019 at 8:19 AM

    Ooooh, I absolutely love the colour!!! And it goes so well with your hair!

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  22. Laura Leigh says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:22 AM

    This might be my favorite color on you ever! It looks absolutely beautiful on you! The perfect dress for day and night for sure!

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

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  23. Helena Marz says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:34 AM

    I love this colour of your dress and it looks great! I would definitely wear this to work especially I work in an office and looks comfy! ❀️

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  24. Sarah Lennon says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:07 AM

    Im sure you already know this, but that emerald color on you looks AMAZING!!

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  25. Anna English says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:37 AM

    This color looks gorgeous on you!

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  26. Deborah says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:34 PM

    That dress is absolutely perfect! I love a nice, versatile piece to really get more mileage out of your wardrobe! I love the color as well, so pretty!

    Reply
  27. Laura S says

    July 26, 2019 at 5:18 PM

    That is definitely the perfect dress for going from work to play. Love the color too!

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  28. Emely says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:59 PM

    Obsessed with this dress! Great for work & play!!!

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  29. Yukti Agrawal says

    July 29, 2019 at 10:34 AM

    I love deep green color and also the shirt dress and therefore loved your choice. This dress can be worn either during office or after office for some casual outings too. I even loved your sandals and black purse with it.

    Reply
  30. Caitlin says

    July 29, 2019 at 1:33 PM

    Such a beautiful color – plus I love the hem!

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  31. Kelsey says

    July 31, 2019 at 9:32 AM

    That dress is PERFECT with your hair color!!

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  32. Lily says

    July 31, 2019 at 11:09 PM

    Love versatile pieces like this. And this color…looks amazing on you!

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  33. Azanique Rawl says

    August 2, 2019 at 12:18 PM

    You look amazing in this color girl! Love this dress for summer πŸ™‚

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

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  34. Laura says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    I need this dress! I have been looking for a cute professional dress that transitional and this is AWESOME! I love this look on you!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Whitman says

      August 21, 2019 at 1:39 AM

      Yes girl! Then this dress is calling your name for sure. It’s so perfect to wear now AND later.

      Reply
  35. Rachel says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    I’m always looking for cute dresses for work and this one is perfect! I love the color and style of it, but most importantly, the tie around the waist! I always find that this style is too straight and baggy on me and the tie gives it more definition. And the price!! So good.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      August 21, 2019 at 1:39 AM

      Yessss girl you need it! They have it in a few other colors/patterns that I linked as well that might be up your alley too! The tie around the waist was what sold me on this one. Perfectly flattering!

      Reply
  36. Nataly says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    I love shirt dresses! They really are so flattering and versatile pieces in your closet. I know I wear mine all the time.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      August 21, 2019 at 1:39 AM

      Me too! I’m a huge fan of shirtdresses and I wear them all the time. But lately I’ve been a huge fan of this shift dress! It’s a fun little level up from what I’ve been wearing.

      Reply
  37. Becky says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    I have never tried a dress like that… but I think if it tied it might be okay!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      August 21, 2019 at 1:39 AM

      A belted waist is ALWAYS a good idea. It cinches at the narrowest part of you and makes the dress exceptionally flattering!

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  38. Greta says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    Green is your color! So pretty against your hair. I also love the style of this dress!

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  39. miriam says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    that green color is gorgeous on you! I need to get myself to h&m stat!

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  40. Lizzie says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    This color is so great on you! Such a flattering dress too!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      August 21, 2019 at 1:39 AM

      I agree! The belted waist really caught my eye since it helps narrow the waist of what would be an otherwise somewhat shapeless dress!

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  41. Amanda says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    This. Is such a perfect dress for work… and I’m totally loving this color on you!

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  42. Rach says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    I love a dress that can easily worn from work to happy hour. Versatility is my jam and this dress is perfect. The emerald green color is gorgeous. And I can easily see it a perfect for dress fall with some layers!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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  43. Morgan says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    Okay, you are crushing this look girlfriend!! I love this color on you! I need to check out H&M’s dress selection again!

    -Morgan
    How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com

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  44. Kait | Slumber & Scones says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    This is super cute! I am always looking for dresses I can wear working all day and then still go out later. The color is stunning, and your red hair complements it perfectly.

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  45. Taylor Mobley says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    Ok you look absolutely amazing. I love this color on you!!

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  46. Kileen says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:52 PM

    This is such a cute dress babe! Looks so flattering and I love how versatile it is, the color is beautiful too!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  47. Hillary Conheady says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:52 PM

    You’re so right, this dress is SO flattering! I’m also so in love with the color!

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  48. Alexandra says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:52 PM

    I love how versatile this dress is, anything that can be worn casually and be dressed up is a must-have in my book! I love the color too!

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  49. Jordyn Sifferman says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:52 PM

    That dress is such a gorgeous color, especially with your skin tone and hair color. I love simple dresses like this that can easily be dressed up or dressed down.

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  50. Cathy says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:52 PM

    Love this dress! It’s so chic and versatile, plus it looks fabulous on you!

    XOXO
    Cathy

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  51. Indya | The Small Adventurer says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:52 PM

    I’ve never worn a dress with any kind of belt before, but this one has gotten me very intrigued! It’s not too tight, so it’s still a nice, casual-but-not-too-casual look, yet it also makes the dress shape your frame better than it would without. I’m definitely going to have to try this trend!

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  52. Helena Marz says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:03 PM

    I love this colour of your dress and it looks great! I would definitely wear this to work especially I work in an office and looks comfy! ❤️

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  53. Cristina says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:03 PM

    Ooooh, I absolutely love the colour!!! And it goes so well with your hair!

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  54. Emely says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:03 PM

    Obsessed with this dress! Great for work & play!!!

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  55. Laura S says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:03 PM

    That is definitely the perfect dress for going from work to play. Love the color too!

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  56. Sarah Lennon says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:03 PM

    Im sure you already know this, but that emerald color on you looks AMAZING!!

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  57. Laura Leigh says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:03 PM

    This might be my favorite color on you ever! It looks absolutely beautiful on you! The perfect dress for day and night for sure!

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

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  58. Anna English says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:03 PM

    This color looks gorgeous on you!

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  59. Jiawun says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:03 PM

    This is such a cute dress! I’m a little intimidated by colours like this to wear them πŸ™ It looks SO good on you and works so well with your hair colour too!

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  60. Beth says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:03 PM

    I love that color! That dress is so pretty on you and it looks really comfortable too.

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  61. Kelsey says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:03 PM

    That dress is PERFECT with your hair color!!

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  62. Yukti Agrawal says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:03 PM

    I love deep green color and also the shirt dress and therefore loved your choice. This dress can be worn either during office or after office for some casual outings too. I even loved your sandals and black purse with it.

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  63. Deborah says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:03 PM

    That dress is absolutely perfect! I love a nice, versatile piece to really get more mileage out of your wardrobe! I love the color as well, so pretty!

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  64. Lily says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:03 PM

    Love versatile pieces like this. And this color…looks amazing on you!

    Reply
  65. Caitlin says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:03 PM

    Such a beautiful color – plus I love the hem!

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  66. Azanique Rawl says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:04 PM

    You look amazing in this color girl! Love this dress for summer πŸ™‚

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

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Do you plan to read romance books during Love Mont Do you plan to read romance books during Love Month? 🀎
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Pretty much my entire TBR this month is just cute romances and I can’t wait to dive in πŸ“– 
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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
πŸŽ“ Begin Again by Emma Lord
πŸ“š Exes and O’s by Amy Lea
🌻 In the Weeds by B.K. Borison
πŸ’• Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
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Have you read any of these or are any of them on your TBR? πŸ“
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What are your favorite high seas adventure books? What are your favorite high seas adventure books? πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ

If I’m being totally truthful, I haven’t read that many of them BUT I just finished my reread of All the Stars and Teeth and was reminded how much I love it 😍 I need more books like this! 🌊

Give me recommendations for books with pirates, mermaids and sirens, island curses, and other high seas goodness βš“οΈ

Have you read All the Stars and Teeth? πŸ§œπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

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How would your favorite book character take their How would your favorite book character take their coffee? β˜•οΈ
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My favorite fictional character of all time is Genya Safin from the Grishaverse 🀍 This badass Tailor has a taste for the finer things and would absolutely drink a deliciously dark roast with notes of cherry, walnut, and rich chocolate 🀀 I think she would enjoy a café au lait -- drip coffee with steamed milk -- that David prepared for her in a drip coffee contraption of his own making 🫢🏼
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Did I go way too in-depth on this just because I love these characters and coffee a little too much? πŸ™ˆ Maybe I did, but it was fun πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ
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How do YOU take your coffee? 🀎
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

It was absolutely wonderful to end 2022 with Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 😍 I don’t like to pick favorites when it comes to my top authors, but this adorable fake dating romance may very well be my favorite book by her! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🀎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters πŸ₯Ή It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫢🏼

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? πŸ“– Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? πŸ₯°

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What was the last book you read in one sitting? πŸ’

Honestly, it’s not very often that I finish a book in one day - either because I find myself too busy or I just can’t concentrate for such a long period of time πŸ˜…

BUT every once in a while, I have a weekend day where I can just fully sink into a story and enjoy it from start to finish without distractions πŸ“– That’s what I did with BEACH READ last Sunday and it was wonderful πŸ₯° I read it when it first came out, but this time, I really got to enjoy it in a new way - and I couldn’t put it down! πŸ™ˆ 

If only I could have more days like that πŸ˜‚ Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? β˜€οΈ

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Today is my third bookstaversary, friends! 🀎 I can't begin to express how thankful I am for this wonderful community and how it has impacted my life over the last three years πŸ₯Ή
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As many of you know, I was a full-time fashion blogger for over five years and somewhere along the line, I found that I just didn't love it anymore πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ I wanted to find somewhere I could truly be myself and spend more time talking about fantasy novels, crisp autumn mornings, a great cup of coffee, and how to achieve the ultimate cozy lifestyle β˜•οΈ
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I joined bookstagram in 2020, thinking it would just be a fun little hobby to have on the side while I continued my fashionista hustle... and a year later, I rebranded EVERYTHING to The Espresso Edition πŸ™ŒπŸΌ I've made talking about books and coziness my full-time gig and I couldn't be happier about it 😍
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Thank you all for welcoming me to this wild and wonderful corner of the internet πŸ™ˆ Cheers to tons more bookish goodness! πŸ“š
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Would you take the protagonist of your current rea Would you take the protagonist of your current read for a cup of coffee? β˜•οΈ
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However, from my current reads, I would NOT take anyone from Jade Legacy (because you never know who might end up unaliving), I'd definitely take both Kell and Lila from A Darker Shade of Magic, I'm not entirely sure I'd enjoy coffee with Katniss from The Hunger Games (since she's not the most exciting conversationalist), but I'd absolutely love chatting it up with Alina from Shadow and Bone! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the originals? πŸ“š

This past year, I either began or finished a few spin-off series that I found myself enjoying even more than their predecessors πŸ™ˆ The Dreamer Trilogy (the first of which is featured here) BLEW ME AWAY even though I just *sorta-kinda* liked The Raven Cycle 😱 But there I was, sobbing my eyes out at the end of Greywaren 😭 So freaking good! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

Typically I’m all about the OG series (like Shadow and Bone), but every once in a while, there’s a really great spin-off or continuation that I wind up just loving! 🀩 I’m excited to discover even more this year πŸ—“οΈ

Have you read The Dreamer Trilogy yet? πŸ’­

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What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy books? βš”οΈ
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Crazy enough, my very favorite book of all time is a stand-alone fantasy 😱 If you don't listen to a single other book recommendation I have this year, that's fine, but *please* read Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer 🌲 It is absolute perfection! 🀌🏼
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Some of my other favorite stand-alone fantasy books:
🌿 THE NATURE OF WITCHES
✨ THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE
πŸ— THE STARLESS SEA (on audiobook)
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πŸŒ™ WINTERWOOD
πŸ’” HEARTLESS
πŸ¦‰ WILD IS THE WITCH
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What is your favorite graphic novel? 🎨 It was What is your favorite graphic novel? 🎨

It was only this past year that I really discovered how much I enjoy graphic novels πŸ’₯ I’ve always liked comic books and graphic novels are just an elevated kind of comic book 🀌🏼

Even though I preordered and listened to the audiobook for Demon in the Wood (blame it on my love for Ben Barnes as a narrator), I also got myself a physical copy because it’s just too gorgeous to pass up 😍 Just like the rest of the Grishaverse books, the naked cover is breathtaking with the most perfect silver embossing on deep purple πŸ’œ I could read this one over and over again (and I probably will)! πŸ“–

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