Do you have a library card? 🪪 Ya girl is the self Do you have a library card? 🪪

Ya girl is the self-proclaimed biggest fan of the library to ever walk the earth 🌍 Okay, that could be an exaggeration, but most of the time it doesn’t feel like one. I cried with happiness over my first library card as a kid, and I won’t purchase a book until I’ve borrowed it from the library and loved it enough to own it. I have 5 library cards, swear by Libby and Hoopla for all of my audiobooks and ebooks, and at this point, I feel like an Arthur tattoo might be necessary (IYKYK) 😂

But I digress... February is National Library Lovers’ Month, and I think you should get a library card (or 5) and celebrate not only the perk of FREE BOOKS but also the countless ways public libraries are integral to our lives and communities! 🙌🏼

What was the last library book you checked out? 📖

—

#nationallibraryloversmonth #libraryloversmonth #bookcommunity #bookphotography #readersofinstagram support your public library, library lovers, bookish vibes, cozy aesthetic, book nerd
If you could only recommend one book for the rest If you could only recommend one book for the rest of your life, what would it be? 📖

This one has been an easy answer for me since 2020, when I read THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY. It completely changed my life.

Since then, I have recommended it to countless people, and have felt intense amounts of joy as I’ve seen those people recommend it to others, buy copies for friends, suggest it for their book clubs, and come back to me to tell me how it changed their life just like it changed mine 🥰

Which book would you say changed your life for the better? 🤎

—

#themidnightlibrary #magicalrealism #mentalhealthbooks #bookcommunity #bookishvibes Matt Haig, books with mental health rep, magical realism books, book recs, favorite books, escapism, book hangover, reread worthy, comfort book
Would you want to have the same occupation as the Would you want to have the same occupation as the main character(s) in your last read? 💼

I recently finished Thunderhead, and I absolutely would *NOT* want to be a Scythe! 🙅🏻‍♀️ I also definitely wouldn’t want to be in the shoes of the royalty in my other previous read, A Psalm of Storms and Silence 😬

Is there a book character’s “career” that you know you would love to have? 💭

—

#bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookaesthetic #cozyaesthetic #readersofinstagram current read, currently reading, cozy aesthetic, escapism, late-night chapters, what I’m reading
Is there an author who consistently writes books t Is there an author who consistently writes books that bring you to tears? 😭

I have cried while reading every single one of Amber’s books... and that’s only a small part of what keeps me coming back for more 🤎

I’m struggling with even knowing how to put in words what her books mean to me, because even thinking about it is making me tear up 🥹 So instead of trying to craft the perfect thing to say, I’m just going to urge you to read everything she’s written. You can thank me later 🙏🏼

What was the last book that made you cry? 📖

—

#theleavingroom #booklover #bookcommunity #cozyreads #bookishvibes poetry, Amber McBride, The Leaving Room, sapphic books, books that will make you cry, book hangover, book recs, reread worthy, late-night chapters
Who are your favorite book pets? 🐈‍⬛ I absolutely Who are your favorite book pets? 🐈‍⬛

I absolutely love when a book has animals in it—whether that’s someone’s pet, familiar, or when the animal is the main character 😻

I’m always absurdly happy when there’s a cat, and if they have a creative name it’s even better. I think the stand-out for me was a cat named The Darkling in Accidentally Amy. I’ll never forget it! 😂

Do you have a furbaby companion? Tell me all about them! 🐾

—

#cozyreads #readingescape #bookishvibes #bookaesthetic #booknerd book animals, cats of Instagram, book cats, fantasy books, romance books, cozy aesthetic
Do you tend to enjoy book-to-screen adaptations? 🤔 Do you tend to enjoy book-to-screen adaptations? 🤔

I’m always torn between excitement over seeing my favorite stories come to life and anxiety about what they might change and how it could disappoint me 😅

I fell head over heels in love with the adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation 🤎 For those who don’t know, this is not only my favorite EmHen, but it’s my all-time favorite romance book. I was lucky enough to read an ARC of it in 2021 and have inhaled every format of it multiple times since 🥰

I was nervous about the movie, but loved how they stayed true to the *vibe* of PWMOV 🏖️ Even with the changes they did make, Alex and Poppy were precisely as I had always imagined them, and I adored watching every second of their friends to lovers romance 🎥

This is a negativity-free zone! If you loved the PWMOV movie as much as I did, tell me your favorite part of the film! 🍿

—

#romancebooks #peoplewemeetonvacation #romancebooklover #bookishvibes #bookaesthetic romance books, romance reads, Emily Henry, popular romances, book adaptations, romance movie, Netflix
Tell me about your book-related dreams 💭 Do you w Tell me about your book-related dreams 💭

Do you want to open a bookstore? Write a novel? Become an editor? Get a bookish tattoo? Host an author panel? 

This is a place to put your hopes and dreams out there in the universe. You never know what might happen! 😉

As for me? I want to own a book bus that eventually becomes a brick and mortar bookshop with a café and apothecary. I want it to be the kind of comforting and safe atmosphere that allows people to feel like they can just *breathe* for a little while whenever they visit. That’s my dream ☕️

So, if this dream becomes reality, where should I take my book bus first? 📍

—

#bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookaesthetic #cozyreads #readersofinstagram book dreams, cozy aesthetic, bookshop bookstore, book influencer, book blogger
Which books made it to your favorites list in 2025 Which books made it to your favorites list in 2025? 📖

The whole time I was away from this space, I kept having these moments of, “gosh, I wish I was active on booksta right now, if only to rave about the book that I’m currently reading!” 🙈

WHILE THE DARK REMAINS was definitely one of those books 🙌🏼 This story left me utterly speechless in the best way. I can’t wait to read the upcoming sequel. 

Do you have any sequels that you’re anticipating in 2026? 📚

—

#fantasyreads #fantasybooklover #bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookishvibes escapism, book hangover, fantasy world-building, book recs, reread worthy
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Fashion · May 28, 2018

The Ultimate Summer Uniform

It’s official. I’ve found my summer uniform.

Excuse me while I live in this dress for the rest of summer – and maybe my life (???) I was on a Target run (typical Tuesday, ya know?) and this yellow goodness caught my eye! I’ve been on quite the yellow kick recently, so when you take my favorite summer color and put it on a sundress with an adorable lace-up neckline and a length that doesn’t make me blush … man, that equals some goodness for Stephanie’s wardrobe!

I’ll be honest with you guys, this summer’s trends haven’t exactly been my favorite ever. I have long legs and no boobs – so backless, plunging, tie-front, mini, and wrap aren’t exactly the best options for moi. That being said, I’m working with the trends I can to form a seasonal wardrobe that suits me! That means lots of bright colors and fun prints. The combo of this cheery yellow dress with the palm print heels and a straw bag really couldn’t be any more perfect, if you ask me!


Outfit Details
dress | bag | shoes | earrings

If you ask me, this dress is perfect for anyone.

The cinched waist is incredibly flattering. The lace-up neckline is flirty without being too revealing. Can we talk about the length? If you’re petite, it’s knee-length. If you’re tall, it’s slightly more mini but not uncomfortably short. Also, the price is unbeatable.  This dreamy dress will cost you four Starbucks grande frappes – A.K.A. it’s only $25!

Please note that this dress is in no way sponsored. I genuinely adore it and purchased it for myself and have worn it a thousand times in the last month. Ask anyone in my family and they will agree. If anything, I overwear it (if that’s possible)! If you’re looking for a dress that screams, “summer vibes,” then you gotta pick this up for yourself right away!

What is your favorite color to wear in the summer?

In: Fashion · Tagged: AMI Clubwear, bright colors, lace up dress, palm print, straw bag, Sugarfix, summer dress, summer fashion, summer style, sundress, Target, target style, yellow dress, yellow outfit

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Donna
7 years ago

Crazy love this happy dress. It screams summer is here!!

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Danielle
7 years ago

I’ve been so into the ‘not-so-mini’ mini length too haha. Love the yellow for summer babe! Looks gorgeous on ya.

xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco

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Liz
7 years ago

Those shoes are the cutest! I love them with the yellow dress!

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Donna
7 years ago

Crazy love this happy dress. It screams summer is here!!

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lydia
7 years ago

This dress is for sure screaming summer vibes! Yellow is such a good color for summer and I can’t get over the leaf print heels you paired with it. Finding something that can fit can be super difficult with trends that don’t necessarily work for you! But hey, you’ve been finding so many great items!! Can’t wait to see what else you pick up!

xo, Lydia

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Danielle
7 years ago

I’ve been so into the ‘not-so-mini’ mini length too haha. Love the yellow for summer babe! Looks gorgeous on ya.

xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco

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Liz
7 years ago

Those shoes are the cutest! I love them with the yellow dress!

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Candace
7 years ago

Definitely the ultimate summer uniform if you ask me. From you wearing the color yellow, to it being a knee length dress, to that smocked waistline. This dress would be so flattering on many body types! I love those printed square heels too! 🙂

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Anna English
7 years ago

Yellow is such a fun color for spring and summer!

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Avani
7 years ago

Dad yellow dress is the cutest.. You surely have a great taste

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Avani
7 years ago
Reply to  Avani

That* (not dad)

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Oh to Be a Muse
7 years ago

I was actually just looking at a yellow dress to wear to a summer wedding, but I was on the fence. After seeing this one, I think I just might have to get it!

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Anna English
7 years ago

Yellow is such a fun color for spring and summer!

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Rita
7 years ago

That is a prettiest outfit ! Perfect for summer. Love how you styled it with beautiful heels. Location is lovely too!

Rita | http://www.styleroundtheclock.com

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Sarah Lennon
7 years ago

ahhh dresses are definitely my summer uniform! Its my favorite part about summer! You look so cute in that dress and I ADORE those shoes!

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Laura || Walking in Memphis in
7 years ago

I saw this dress on a recent trip to Target too! I love the bright color and the heels are so cute!

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Deborah
7 years ago

That dress is so cute! I love the color and the length! Also, those shoes are perfect!!

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Tara Fuller
7 years ago

pretty sure you’re my newest obsession – you’re the cutest!

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McKenna BASS TRAHAN
7 years ago

Love anything yellow and you are rocking this dress and those heels!! Love!

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Sarah Lennon
7 years ago

ahhh dresses are definitely my summer uniform! Its my favorite part about summer! You look so cute in that dress and I ADORE those shoes!

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Cathy
7 years ago

This dress is so cute! I love your bag and shoes!

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Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels
7 years ago

I saw this dress on a recent trip to Target too! I love the bright color and the heels are so cute!

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Tara Fuller
7 years ago

pretty sure you’re my newest obsession – you’re the cutest!

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Ruthie Ridley
7 years ago

Yep! Head to toe perfection! I especially love the color of this dress and those fun shoes!!

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Kristina
7 years ago

Those palm print heels are the cutest!! Love this look!

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Jessica
7 years ago

That dress is so cute! And I am OBSESSED with those palm print sandals. So freakin adorable!

xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com

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Emily
7 years ago

This is the perfect summer look!

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Sharon Wu
7 years ago

you are rocking this summer look darling! love that straw bag especially. you look beautiful! xo

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Greta
7 years ago

Yellow is so pretty on you! And the style looks so comfortable.

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Azanique
7 years ago

Yellow was made for you! You look awesome girl 🙂

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

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Angelle Marix
7 years ago

Love yellow on you!! I am a sucker for pretty dresses too. They are perfect for the summer!!

xoxo,
angelle
http://www.dashingdarlin.com

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lydia
6 years ago

This dress is for sure screaming summer vibes! Yellow is such a good color for summer and I can’t get over the leaf print heels you paired with it. Finding something that can fit can be super difficult with trends that don’t necessarily work for you! But hey, you’ve been finding so many great items!! Can’t wait to see what else you pick up!

xo, Lydia

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Oh to Be a Muse
6 years ago

I was actually just looking at a yellow dress to wear to a summer wedding, but I was on the fence. After seeing this one, I think I just might have to get it!

Reply
Rita
6 years ago

That is a prettiest outfit ! Perfect for summer. Love how you styled it with beautiful heels. Location is lovely too!

Rita | http://www.styleroundtheclock.com

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Candace
6 years ago

Definitely the ultimate summer uniform if you ask me. From you wearing the color yellow, to it being a knee length dress, to that smocked waistline. This dress would be so flattering on many body types! I love those printed square heels too! 🙂

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Do you have a library card? 🪪 Ya girl is the self Do you have a library card? 🪪

Ya girl is the self-proclaimed biggest fan of the library to ever walk the earth 🌍 Okay, that could be an exaggeration, but most of the time it doesn’t feel like one. I cried with happiness over my first library card as a kid, and I won’t purchase a book until I’ve borrowed it from the library and loved it enough to own it. I have 5 library cards, swear by Libby and Hoopla for all of my audiobooks and ebooks, and at this point, I feel like an Arthur tattoo might be necessary (IYKYK) 😂

But I digress... February is National Library Lovers’ Month, and I think you should get a library card (or 5) and celebrate not only the perk of FREE BOOKS but also the countless ways public libraries are integral to our lives and communities! 🙌🏼

What was the last library book you checked out? 📖

—

#nationallibraryloversmonth #libraryloversmonth #bookcommunity #bookphotography #readersofinstagram support your public library, library lovers, bookish vibes, cozy aesthetic, book nerd
If you could only recommend one book for the rest If you could only recommend one book for the rest of your life, what would it be? 📖

This one has been an easy answer for me since 2020, when I read THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY. It completely changed my life.

Since then, I have recommended it to countless people, and have felt intense amounts of joy as I’ve seen those people recommend it to others, buy copies for friends, suggest it for their book clubs, and come back to me to tell me how it changed their life just like it changed mine 🥰

Which book would you say changed your life for the better? 🤎

—

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Would you want to have the same occupation as the Would you want to have the same occupation as the main character(s) in your last read? 💼

I recently finished Thunderhead, and I absolutely would *NOT* want to be a Scythe! 🙅🏻‍♀️ I also definitely wouldn’t want to be in the shoes of the royalty in my other previous read, A Psalm of Storms and Silence 😬

Is there a book character’s “career” that you know you would love to have? 💭

—

#bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookaesthetic #cozyaesthetic #readersofinstagram current read, currently reading, cozy aesthetic, escapism, late-night chapters, what I’m reading
Is there an author who consistently writes books t Is there an author who consistently writes books that bring you to tears? 😭

I have cried while reading every single one of Amber’s books... and that’s only a small part of what keeps me coming back for more 🤎

I’m struggling with even knowing how to put in words what her books mean to me, because even thinking about it is making me tear up 🥹 So instead of trying to craft the perfect thing to say, I’m just going to urge you to read everything she’s written. You can thank me later 🙏🏼

What was the last book that made you cry? 📖

—

#theleavingroom #booklover #bookcommunity #cozyreads #bookishvibes poetry, Amber McBride, The Leaving Room, sapphic books, books that will make you cry, book hangover, book recs, reread worthy, late-night chapters
Who are your favorite book pets? 🐈‍⬛ I absolutely Who are your favorite book pets? 🐈‍⬛

I absolutely love when a book has animals in it—whether that’s someone’s pet, familiar, or when the animal is the main character 😻

I’m always absurdly happy when there’s a cat, and if they have a creative name it’s even better. I think the stand-out for me was a cat named The Darkling in Accidentally Amy. I’ll never forget it! 😂

Do you have a furbaby companion? Tell me all about them! 🐾

—

#cozyreads #readingescape #bookishvibes #bookaesthetic #booknerd book animals, cats of Instagram, book cats, fantasy books, romance books, cozy aesthetic
Do you tend to enjoy book-to-screen adaptations? 🤔 Do you tend to enjoy book-to-screen adaptations? 🤔

I’m always torn between excitement over seeing my favorite stories come to life and anxiety about what they might change and how it could disappoint me 😅

I fell head over heels in love with the adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation 🤎 For those who don’t know, this is not only my favorite EmHen, but it’s my all-time favorite romance book. I was lucky enough to read an ARC of it in 2021 and have inhaled every format of it multiple times since 🥰

I was nervous about the movie, but loved how they stayed true to the *vibe* of PWMOV 🏖️ Even with the changes they did make, Alex and Poppy were precisely as I had always imagined them, and I adored watching every second of their friends to lovers romance 🎥

This is a negativity-free zone! If you loved the PWMOV movie as much as I did, tell me your favorite part of the film! 🍿

—

#romancebooks #peoplewemeetonvacation #romancebooklover #bookishvibes #bookaesthetic romance books, romance reads, Emily Henry, popular romances, book adaptations, romance movie, Netflix
Tell me about your book-related dreams 💭 Do you w Tell me about your book-related dreams 💭

Do you want to open a bookstore? Write a novel? Become an editor? Get a bookish tattoo? Host an author panel? 

This is a place to put your hopes and dreams out there in the universe. You never know what might happen! 😉

As for me? I want to own a book bus that eventually becomes a brick and mortar bookshop with a café and apothecary. I want it to be the kind of comforting and safe atmosphere that allows people to feel like they can just *breathe* for a little while whenever they visit. That’s my dream ☕️

So, if this dream becomes reality, where should I take my book bus first? 📍

—

#bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookaesthetic #cozyreads #readersofinstagram book dreams, cozy aesthetic, bookshop bookstore, book influencer, book blogger
Which books made it to your favorites list in 2025 Which books made it to your favorites list in 2025? 📖

The whole time I was away from this space, I kept having these moments of, “gosh, I wish I was active on booksta right now, if only to rave about the book that I’m currently reading!” 🙈

WHILE THE DARK REMAINS was definitely one of those books 🙌🏼 This story left me utterly speechless in the best way. I can’t wait to read the upcoming sequel. 

Do you have any sequels that you’re anticipating in 2026? 📚

—

#fantasyreads #fantasybooklover #bookcommunity #bookphotography #bookishvibes escapism, book hangover, fantasy world-building, book recs, reread worthy
How many times have you read your favorite book or How many times have you read your favorite book or series? 🤎

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Have you read any of this author’s books? 🤎 

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