blazer: h&m (old, similar here)
tank top: h&m (old)
shorts: american eagle via thredup
lace bike shorts: c/o sammydress (here)
shoes: converse (here)
socks (not pictured, but they’re awesome): c/o kushyfoot (here)
I’ve been really into reading lately. And I’m not just talking about pregnancy books, because honestly? I believe there is such a thing as information overload and I feel like with pregnancy especially, it’s really easy to get there. And so, I’ve been restraining myself from getting too too too sucked into the black hole of neverending pregnancy tips and tricks and whatnot. No, I limit myself each day to how much I take in regarding the little person that’s baking in my tummy (whatttt?!) and instead have been delving back into what I love most: literature. I have been adding books like crazy to my must-read list, and sometimes when I look at I get kind of stressed out because, I mean, that list? It’s a long ‘un. Like, reeeeal long. So many books, so little time. Next on my list is Divergent and then Redeeming Love (which my lovely friend Pam just lent me) and then The Happiness Project and thennnn. Probably a classic of some sort, because I love myself a good classic read. It’s important. To be well-read. To get lost in a story. It’s all just so good, and plus this time of the year just brings out the bookworm in me more than usual. So if you need me, I’ll be curled up in a blanket by the fire with my hot chocolate (extra marshmallows, please) (yes, still obsessed) and my nose in a book. You?
Now let’s talk about footwear for a second, because I’ve gotten asked a few times how I wear shoes like this (low top tennis shoes, ballet flats, etc) without being barefoot. Because, let’s be honest, it’s not comfortable wearing shoes without socks, period. Unless they’re sandals, duh. My secret? It’s these tiny socks by Kushyfoot (they actually call them “foot covers” because that is way more accurate of a description) that cover your foot just so and are completely hidden when you put your shoes on! They’re perfect for warm weather, when you want to wear socks with your shoes, but don’t want the socks to show! You can’t even tell I’m wearing them in this picture, can you? And yes, I even wear them when I have tights on, because these particular bad boys have a little cushion on the bottom of them that make your foot just so comfy! Love ’em.
What’s the last book you read?
What’s your favourite book? Any recommendations? There’s always room on that list of mine! ;)
xo
Pregnancy and parenting books are great until you realise BABIES CANT READ!!
I just read all of The Lord of the rings series again, so good.
Haha this is true. Babies can’t read. ;) And ahhh I need to read LOTR, they’ve been on my list foreverrrrr. My brothers are huge fans!
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The Happiness Project was life changing for me! Good choice :)
Ahhh can’t wait to read it!! :)
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Oh pregnancy reading is just not good! There is most definitely too much info out there and it freaked me right out so I stopped! Definitely better to pick up a classic instead! I’ve just picked up my copy of A Passage to India by E M Forster, for our work book club. No idea what it’s like but will let you know! x
Right?! The last thing I need is to be freaked out and more stressed right now!!! I’m curious to see how you like A Passage to India! Do keep me posted! :)
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Love your beanie!! Beanies are the best :). Last book I read was The Geography Of Bliss. This guy travels to other countries and sees what makes them happy. I really love it :) Now I’m reading The Help for fun and The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks for class. Both great books!!!
Girl. I have a beanie problem. I want them all haha ;) That book sounds so cool! It definitely won’t help my wanderlust though! And I looooove The Help! SO SO good.
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You do not look pregnant yet. And such a cute look! I am currently reading Tamara Mellon’s book “In My Shoes” it is a fun read.
Allie of Dressing Ken
I’m always up for a fun read! Thanks for the suggestion :)
xo
the fall and cold-weather seasons always make my inner bookwork come out too. i think it’s because i just like to get all snuggled up in a pair of cozy VS sweats, thick socks, my afghan blanket, cup of hot tea, and a book. i mean really, is there anything better?? :)
i’m currently still trying to get through The Passage by Justine Cronin. it’s a great book! a rather long read too, which i enjoy. thing is, the plot is so intense i get super wrapped up in it, and it requires your full attention and time, time, time. not the read you can just pick up here and there… thus why i haven’t yet finished it. sigh. i really need to set more time aside to read my little heart and eyes out.
No, there is nothing better than snuggling up with a good book!! :) Ooh I’ll have to look into The Passage- sounds intriguing!! Those are the best kinds of books!
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Your outfit is so cute well put together. :) Have you read A Good Woman by Danielle Steel? It’s a good motivating story the girl goes through a lot but she remains so positive.
I’ve never read that book, but I will definitely look into it! Sounds like a great story :)
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Redeeming Love is a gem, you’ll love it.
Eeee I can’t wait! My friend told me she thought I would just LOVE it and she couldn’t put it down!
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I loved the Happiness Project! I read the sequel to it too, but didn’t like that one nearly as much. It’s been a goal of mine to read more this year, and by far my favorite book I’ve read this year as been “The Paris Wife,” which I think you would love! It’s about Hermingway’s first wife, in Paris. It’s so good. Good luck with your reading : )
Ahhh I have been wanting to read The Paris Wife! It’s on my list, for sure!! :)
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Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay: And Other Things I Had to Learn …
Very funny!
Haha that sounds hilarious!! Adding to my list!
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I read MWF Seeking BFF earlier this year and loved it! Great insight on how to make and maintain adult female friendships.
Ooh that one sounds really good!!
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LOVE the entire outfit together! I love tights with shorts for cooler weather!
And great book choices, I loved Redeeming Love & have been meaning to start the 3rd divergent book! I think that was the last book I bought, but I recently read Grounded by Angela Correll which is a really light but heartfelt read!
carly; sundays grace
Aw thanks girl! I love tights and shorts, too! :) I have only been hearing good things about these books, so I’m super excited to read them! :) And I’ll have to check out Grounded!
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I’m currently reading This Is The Story Of A Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett, who is one of my absolute favourites. I just finished John Irving’s A Prayer For Owen Meany and it was so good I don’t know why I didn’t read it years ago!
Ahhh my mom read A Prayer for Owen Meany and loved it!! I will have to get it next time I’m at my parent’s house! Thanks for reminding me of it, and for suggesting it! :)
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This post just makes me happy. Not only because you shouted out to extra marshmallows in the hot chocolate, but because this probably means your little baby will love reading, too! I’m convinced that kids that are read to a lot adopt the love of literature.
Aww you are so sweet!! It is my goal to make sure my kids love reading! I feel it is SO important! :) And yes to extra marshmallows, always and forever!
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I really want to read The Happiness Project . I love ALL Sophie Kinsella’s books so I would recommend you “Can you keep a secret?” or “I’ve Got Your Number” . Spolierz!
Ooh I will be checking those out!! Thanks for the suggestions!
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I love, love, love, LOVE reading! But then again, I did get a degree in English Education for a reason! :) Haha! I’ve never been able to pick just a favorite. I recently read Cinder and Scarlet of the Lunar Chronicles series and can’t wait for next year when the 3rd comes out! Divergent and The Happiness Project are on my list as well. I hadn’t heard of Redeeming Love… I’ll have to look into it. It definitely is the time of year to curl up with a good book and some hot chocolate :) I read all the comments so I could get more recommendations for my long book list too! Sorry for the novel comment…
Haha I love it! Perfect major for a book lover! :) Love that you read all the comments, too! I’ve been adding all the books to my list- oh boy. Looks like it’ll be a busy season ;)
p.s. I love your “novel comment”- puns are the best.
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The last two books I read were Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn(quite disturbing) and The Silent Wife by A.S.A Harrison(not as good as I was expecting). Right now I’m reading a Christmas book and a couple others.
Even though it is summery, I highly recommend The Book of Summers by Emylia Hart. That book seriously was the loveliest and I tell everyone to read it lol.
Have you read Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn?? It’s on my list, and I see you read another book by her. Just wondering your thoughts if you have! What Christmas book are you reading? I like that idea :)
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I haven’t read Gone Girl but I have also read another one of Gillian’s books called Dark Places. Both the ones I have read are dark and twisted but still good. I have heard good reviews for Gone Girl too but haven’t read it yet. The Christmas book is Promise Me by Richard Paul Evans. I read another one of his Christmas stories last year and they are heartwarming nice little books. I like them.
Duly noted!! I’m all about heartwarming books right now- I think I’ll give that Christmas one a go! :)
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I’m loving that t-shirt! So fun!
xo,
Angela
Aww thanks! It’s actually from the h&m men’s section :)
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I just read On The Come Up. Wow…..what a story. Based on a real life story. A definite must read!!
I’ll check it out!! Thanks for the rec! :)
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Hey Katie,
The last thing I finished reading was something recommended by You! I forgot the title of it though. Mindy wrote it. And since the book, my husband and I have been hooked on watching The Mindy Project. We were behind but now we are starting season 2!
I already wrote you a long recommendation of books if you remember, so this time I will suggest very directly and super modestly, that you read my latest post. HAHA
Great beanie, awesome blazer!
xoxo, Eszter
http://kukolina.wordpress.com/2013/11/14/what-is-your-hobby/
Awww I’m so glad you read the Mindy book and are now hooked on her show!!! My hubby and I are soooo obsessed too!! Love her! :)
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I had a friend recommend “Redeeming Love” to me and I just rolled my cynical eyes. I’m a Christian and an English teacher and I know that most Christian fiction is just awful. This book completely rocked me. You will absolutely love it! And then, you will spend the rest of your days looking for Christian fiction that matches up…you will have a hard time finding anything that comes close. Enjoy!
Ahh that’s so awesome to hear! I have literally only been hearing amazing things about it! Can’t wait to read it :)
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I’ve been wanting to read the Happiness project for a while now. I went to the library the day before we went to FL, so see if I could get it, but it was out. So I got another book. When I finish this book I am going to try to get it. They said they would put it on hold for me, but since we were away, I wanted to wait till I got back.
I actually didn’t like the Happiness Project. I got about 2/3 through and just couldn’t bring myself to read another page. I liked the concept, but I just had a hard time relating to a person who had the perfect life but somehow needed to be happier still.
If you haven’t read The Book Thief, I highly recommend reading that before the movie comes out. The Paris Wife was good. I also liked When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin.
I could go on recommending books all day long! But I’ll stop there. Happy reading!