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Long story short, I joined bookstagram in 2020 because I love books and I love talking about books, but I never had a space to do that πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ After years of fashion blogging and feeling out of place because of my interests, I wound up on this side of IG and realized that it felt like home 🀎
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I schemed up a name (something to do with coffee and books that didn't have the words "coffee" or "books" in it), took a few photos, created a profile, and went to town πŸ™ŒπŸΌ It wasn't long before I completely FELL IN LOVE with the supportive community, safe space to find new books and talk about the ones I love, and really cultivate my photography skills (which had been lying dormant for far too long) πŸ™ˆ
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Now, I'm thrilled to have connected with favorite authors, created my own hashtag (hey there #perfectespressopour β˜•οΈ), reviewed incredible books, launched my own line of merch, and made tons of new friends 🫢🏼 When I begin to feel down about the numbers or the lack of inspiration, I remind myself of why I started in the first place and I find myself falling in love all over again πŸ₯Ή
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Tell me your most recent "new-to-you" fave author Tell me your most recent "new-to-you" fave author and which book made you fall in love with their work πŸ“š
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A couple months back, I had the privilege of reading an advanced copy of The Wonderland Trials by @saraellawrites... and I immediately fell head over heels in love 😍 Needless to say, I instantly added her entire backlist to my TBR πŸ™ˆ
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Lately, I've been feeling a bit disappointed with fantasy (which has always been my favorite genre) πŸ˜• It seems like each time I pick one up, I'm either completely uninterested in the story or it just falls flat - but The Wonderland Trials absolutely blew me away! 🀯 If you're looking for something that really stands out amongst the rest, you certainly need to pick this one up! 🫢🏼
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Recommend me an underrated queer book! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
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In my world, every month is #pridemonth and I always, always have queer books on my TBR (not just white mlm, but a wide range of lgbtqia+ stories) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ It's important to me to constantly be diversifying my shelves, learning more about the people around me, and continuing to create a safe environment for everyone in my little corner of the web 🀎
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My goal for June was to pack my TBR with as many queer books as I could in CELEBRATION of Pride Month, so I've already read 4 books with lgbtq rep:
πŸ¦‰ Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
πŸ“Ί The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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πŸ«– A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
πŸ–Œ Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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πŸ₯€ Malice by Heather Walter
β˜€οΈ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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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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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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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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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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Leave me a string of emojis that describe your cur Leave me a string of emojis that describe your current read (or title) and I'll try to guess it πŸ™ƒ
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Fashion, Spring · April 10, 2019

The Forgotten Blog Post

Hey, it happens to all bloggers. We plan out content, take the photos, edit them, and then forget they exist.

I’m guilty! I took these photos over a month ago with full intentions to share. Then spring happened. Like, Virginia fully launched into the flowers-blooming-bees-buzzing-80Β°-SPRING. I traveled with my husband and took spring outfit photos. Then I came home to find that this cute outfit had never been shared. So here I am, sharing an outfit that’s possibly only applicable to 30% of the US and probably most of Australia. Oops.

However, I guess it’s a good thing that I’m sharing this look for the few of you who still need inspiration on how to dress in springtime colors when the weather is still slightly chilly. I brought out the pastels just for you! πŸ˜‰


Outfit Details
sweater | jacket c/o Tailor | pants | earrings c/o Sugarfix | similar heelsΒ | similar bag | necklace

Raise your hand if the weather hasn’t quite warmed up where you live!

It’s still possible to bring spring flairs into your wardrobe, even if you’re experiencing cooler temperatures. Basically, the key is to incorporate lighter colors, thinner fabrics, and pretty prints! I always reach for blush pinks, tans and light gray, baby blue, and white. You really can’t go wrong with those shades, and you can mix and match them super easily.

For this outfit, I paired blush with a greige moto jacket, since this particular day was chilly and rainy. In my opinion, it’s better to have extra layers handy, than none at all – just in case of odd weather changes. Those seem to happen pretty frequently in the spring!


Related Posts
The Iconic Dress That Came Back for 2019 //Β What to Wear With a Novelty Tee in the Spring //Β Stylish Denim on Denim for Spring 2019

Would you be able to wear this early springtime look right now?

In: Fashion, Spring · Tagged: early spring, H&M, moto jacket, pink and gray, pink and tan, Richmond blogger, RVA, spring style, spring transitional outfit, Topshop, winter to spring

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Comments

  1. Hillary Conheady says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    Haha this happens to me all the time! Glad you shared it though! Such a cute look.

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  2. Lydia says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    I’m sure it’s a bit closer to 50%, plenty of people in northern states are still dealing with chillier temps! Of course I’d consider this to be more like, ‘when spring feels like spring’, because when it feels like winter a leather jacket and pumps wont cut it!
    Chic on the Cheap

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  3. Liz says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    It happens to the best of us haha! I still think this outfit is spring appropriate though. I love that jacket and the pink sweater – I’d wear it in a heartbeat <3

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  4. Hillary Conheady says

    April 10, 2019 at 9:39 AM

    Haha this happens to me all the time! Glad you shared it though! Such a cute look.

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  5. Lydia says

    April 10, 2019 at 10:20 AM

    I’m sure it’s a bit closer to 50%, plenty of people in northern states are still dealing with chillier temps! Of course I’d consider this to be more like, ‘when spring feels like spring’, because when it feels like winter a leather jacket and pumps wont cut it!
    Chic on the Cheap

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  6. Liz says

    April 10, 2019 at 11:24 AM

    It happens to the best of us haha! I still think this outfit is spring appropriate though. I love that jacket and the pink sweater – I’d wear it in a heartbeat <3

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  7. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    We had a few days in the 70’s here in PA, but next week we’re supposed to be back to getting some in the 50’s – I get cold easily so I would definitely still wear this! I love these neutral colors paired together.

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  8. Sarah Lindner says

    April 10, 2019 at 12:06 PM

    Story of my blogger life – glad you finally got to share with us!
    xoxo Sarah

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  9. Kiara Carniewski says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    I’m ready for you to come style me right now! Your outfits are always so darn cute. And I am loving those jeans with the pops of pink. PERFECT for spring. Also, your photos are stunning!

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  10. Carolyn says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    Well, good timing, because today it SNOWED in Iowa. Ughh what is life haha. Jealous of everyone having these amazing temps. Either way, this is a cute look and these are great tips no matter when you share it!

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  11. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    April 10, 2019 at 3:27 PM

    We had a few days in the 70’s here in PA, but next week we’re supposed to be back to getting some in the 50’s – I get cold easily so I would definitely still wear this! I love these neutral colors paired together.

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  12. Rachel says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    OMG, happens to me ALL the time! It’s still chilly in Boston but we have some warm days here and there so I will definitely be putting a similar outfit together!

    Rachel
    http://www.hello-her.com

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  13. Holly Galvan says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    I do this allll the time. I don’t even want to admit how late some of my posts are. Love those shoes on you!

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  14. Alix Maza says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    Haha I’m totally guilty of getting a blog post done then forgetting about it! Love the jacket.

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  15. Laura Adney says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    Oh girl saaame, always happens lol. I love this whole look from head to toe.

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  16. Kiara Carniewski says

    April 10, 2019 at 6:50 PM

    I’m ready for you to come style me right now! Your outfits are always so darn cute. And I am loving those jeans with the pops of pink. PERFECT for spring. Also, your photos are stunning!

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  17. Lily says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

    So, so cute!! We are supposed to be getting a bit of a freeze over the weekend…bummer, so this was perfect timing. πŸ˜‰

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  18. Carolyn says

    April 10, 2019 at 7:20 PM

    Well, good timing, because today it SNOWED in Iowa. Ughh what is life haha. Jealous of everyone having these amazing temps. Either way, this is a cute look and these are great tips no matter when you share it!

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  19. Rachel says

    April 10, 2019 at 7:35 PM

    OMG, happens to me ALL the time! It’s still chilly in Boston but we have some warm days here and there so I will definitely be putting a similar outfit together!

    Rachel
    http://www.hello-her.com

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  20. Holly Galvan says

    April 10, 2019 at 7:50 PM

    I do this allll the time. I don’t even want to admit how late some of my posts are. Love those shoes on you!

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  21. Alix Maza says

    April 10, 2019 at 8:50 PM

    Haha I’m totally guilty of getting a blog post done then forgetting about it! Love the jacket.

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  22. Laura Adney says

    April 10, 2019 at 10:20 PM

    Oh girl saaame, always happens lol. I love this whole look from head to toe.

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  23. Lily says

    April 10, 2019 at 11:14 PM

    So, so cute!! We are supposed to be getting a bit of a freeze over the weekend…bummer, so this was perfect timing. πŸ˜‰

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  24. Greta says

    April 10, 2019 at 11:35 PM

    What a great leather jacket! The soft pink tee and shoes make it such a pretty spring outfit.

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  25. Indya | The Small Adventurer says

    April 11, 2019 at 12:58 AM

    I can honestly say this has never happened to me! I’ve written down ideas for certain days and completely forgotten to write them up at all, but in 2 and a half years of blogging I am yet to write a post and forget about it! That definitely means it’s going to happen soon, doesn’t it? πŸ˜‚

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  26. Angelle says

    April 11, 2019 at 1:06 AM

    Same!!! I do it all of the time!!
    Love this great, casual look! So pretty!!

    Xo,
    Angelle
    http://www.dashingdarlin.com

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  27. Kileen says

    April 11, 2019 at 1:31 AM

    I love how casual chic this outfit is!! Absolutely love the color of your sweater and heels, so cute for Spring!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  28. Jasmine Vargas says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:33 AM

    Such a casual but chic look. I love the color of those pumps.

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  29. Lauryn Hock says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:33 AM

    HA! Yes! I forget about photos all the time! I also have a hard time posting photos if something has changed in my life, like my hair, or the weather. It’s such a weird thing to hold me back, but it does

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  30. Em says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:33 AM

    This outfit is adorable! Our weather in NC has been so crazy – some days are hot others are so cold!

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  31. Amy says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:33 AM

    It’s still crazy cold here! I love this outfit!!

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  32. Cathy says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:33 AM

    I’ve totally done that! haha. Glad you posted, this outfit is super cute and I am in love with those fabulous shoes!!

    XOXO
    Cathy

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  33. Nataly says

    April 11, 2019 at 7:22 AM

    OMG! I do this all the time…or I just only post an outfit to Instagram and don’t even share it on my blog! This outfit is so cute on you.

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  34. Kenzi || Life of a Sister says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:15 AM

    I can’t begin to tell you how many posts I have like this! I do love that outfit!

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  35. Taylor Mobley says

    April 11, 2019 at 8:39 AM

    This outfit is SO darling on you!

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  36. Tanvi Rastogi says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:25 AM

    Haha … I hear ya girl. And in no time we will be in Summer. Skipping over spring. πŸ˜€

    ❥ tanvii.com

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  37. Jasmine Vargas says

    April 11, 2019 at 9:25 AM

    Such a casual but chic look. I love the color of those pumps.

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  38. Lauryn Hock says

    April 11, 2019 at 10:26 AM

    HA! Yes! I forget about photos all the time! I also have a hard time posting photos if something has changed in my life, like my hair, or the weather. It’s such a weird thing to hold me back, but it does

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  39. Em says

    April 11, 2019 at 10:27 AM

    This outfit is adorable! Our weather in NC has been so crazy – some days are hot others are so cold!

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  40. Amy says

    April 11, 2019 at 10:33 AM

    It’s still crazy cold here! I love this outfit!!

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  41. Cathy says

    April 11, 2019 at 10:36 AM

    I’ve totally done that! haha. Glad you posted, this outfit is super cute and I am in love with those fabulous shoes!!

    XOXO
    Cathy

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  42. Kenzi || Life of a Sister says

    April 11, 2019 at 11:37 AM

    I can’t begin to tell you how many posts I have like this! I do love that outfit!

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  43. Rach says

    April 11, 2019 at 11:54 AM

    I love this outfit so much! The shoes, jeans and sweater are so my style. So, we had a SNOW STORM this week. Yup. And it is supposed to be 13 degrees and sunny on Saturday. We the North. Canada and her mood swings.

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  44. Tanvi Rastogi says

    April 11, 2019 at 1:15 PM

    Haha … I hear ya girl. And in no time we will be in Summer. Skipping over spring. πŸ˜€

    β₯ tanvii.com

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  45. Natalie says

    April 11, 2019 at 3:56 PM

    GIRL! This outfit is so cute! It was so warm in PA this week but then today it was like, 45. Craziness.

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  46. Lindsey says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:15 AM

    I’m afraid to tell you that Orange County, CA has warmed up quite nicely. I love your outfit and honesty about forgetting all about these photos!

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  47. Lindsey says

    April 11, 2019 at 11:48 PM

    I’m afraid to tell you that Orange County, CA has warmed up quite nicely. I love your outfit and honesty about forgetting all about these photos!

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  48. Azanique S Rawl says

    April 12, 2019 at 12:08 AM

    Girl, I have literally done the same thing and realized content has been waiting in my “to be posted” list. I’m so glad I’m not alone! I love these cute pumps πŸ™‚

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

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  49. Beth says

    April 12, 2019 at 12:35 AM

    Not surprisingly, that outfit looks great on you! It isn’t warm here yet, but the snow is gone (at least for now.)

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  50. Mei says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:25 AM

    What a cute look!!! Love the colors of EVERYTHING! give me all the blush πŸ™‚

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  51. Jamaria says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:25 AM

    Yep! Happens all the time! Love this look though and those shoes are sooo pretty! Xo

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  52. Laura Leigh says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:25 AM

    You look amazing lady! You seriously have the best legs! And I adore this sweater on you. So stinking cute!

    xo Laura Leigh
    Louella Reese

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  53. Mei says

    April 12, 2019 at 8:47 AM

    What a cute look!!! Love the colors of EVERYTHING! give me all the blush πŸ™‚

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  54. Jamaria says

    April 12, 2019 at 9:55 AM

    Yep! Happens all the time! Love this look though and those shoes are sooo pretty! Xo

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  55. Laura Leigh says

    April 12, 2019 at 10:47 AM

    You look amazing lady! You seriously have the best legs! And I adore this sweater on you. So stinking cute!

    xo Laura Leigh
    Louella Reese

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  56. Anna English says

    April 12, 2019 at 11:00 PM

    Cute outfit girl. I love those block heels.

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  57. Krissy says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:32 AM

    I love this outfit, especially the jacket!

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  58. Kristina says

    April 16, 2019 at 9:58 AM

    This time of year can definitely be a struggle but you did a great job styling this transitional outfit!!

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  59. Lindsay says

    April 16, 2019 at 5:16 PM

    haha I’ve totally done the same before! but let’s talk about those heels – they are to die for!!

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  60. Tara Fuller says

    April 17, 2019 at 1:48 PM

    same girl, same. but agreed – those heels are SO cute. need in my closet πŸ˜‰

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  61. Whitney says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:08 PM

    This is such a cute outfit! I love blush and taupe together. We’ve had nice weather mostly but definitely some really cold days too.

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  62. Whitney says

    April 18, 2019 at 7:39 AM

    This is such a cute outfit! I love blush and taupe together. We’ve had nice weather mostly but definitely some really cold days too.

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  63. Ashley says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:08 PM

    yes it happens to us all, hahaha! I absolutely love your outfit! These shoes are killer gorgeous.

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  64. Ashley says

    April 18, 2019 at 10:32 PM

    yes it happens to us all, hahaha! I absolutely love your outfit! These shoes are killer gorgeous.

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  65. Rach says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:33 AM

    I love this outfit so much! The shoes, jeans and sweater are so my style. So, we had a SNOW STORM this week. Yup. And it is supposed to be 13 degrees and sunny on Saturday. We the North. Canada and her mood swings.

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  66. Natalie says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:33 AM

    GIRL! This outfit is so cute! It was so warm in PA this week but then today it was like, 45. Craziness.

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  67. Kristina says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:25 AM

    This time of year can definitely be a struggle but you did a great job styling this transitional outfit!!

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  68. Tara Fuller says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:16 AM

    same girl, same. but agreed – those heels are SO cute. need in my closet πŸ˜‰

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  69. Lindsay says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:16 AM

    haha I’ve totally done the same before! but let’s talk about those heels – they are to die for!!

    Reply

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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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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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Have you read any of these magnificent books? πŸ“š 
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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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There was a similar feeling when I first read THE ATLAS SIX and saw the character art 🎨 It gave the cast so much more depth and it made me wish that more books included pieces like this πŸ“–
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Other additions that make books stand out to me:
πŸ“° Unique chapter breaks (I read a basketball book that was divided into 4 quarters, and a book about an actor divided into acts, things like that)
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✍🏼 Handwriting (especially in the form of letters or lists)
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Leave me a string of emojis that describe your cur Leave me a string of emojis that describe your current read (or title) and I'll try to guess it πŸ™ƒ
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I haven't done this in a while and I'm usually pretty terrible at it, but it's fun and I'm always curious how people describe their CR with emojis πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ
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Here are mine:
Book 1: πŸ‘‘πŸ¦΄πŸ©ΈπŸŽ
Book 2: πŸ“–πŸ‘©πŸΌβ€β€οΈβ€πŸ‘¨πŸ»πŸš€πŸ’«
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Okay, maybe those were awful emoji descriptions, but it sure was fun to try and get creative with them πŸ˜‚ And in case you were curious, my books are For the Throne (arc) and Bookish and the Beast πŸ™ˆ
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I'm partnering up with @theseasonalpages to give away some really fun prizes:
πŸ”– 3 bookmarks of your choice from The Seasonal Pages
πŸ’³ a $25 gift card to @bookshop_org (because we love supporting indie shops)
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🀎 FOLLOW @theespressoedition and @theseasonalpages
πŸ’¬ TAG a friend in the comments
πŸ“± For an EXTRA ENTRY you can share this post to your stories (and make sure to tag us both - this is for public accounts only)
This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL and will end on June 1. The winner will be notified via DM.
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