Everyday Getting Ready Video Series: Foundation + Contouring + Highlighting

My sister Marcela and I are back this week with our second video of the Everyday Getting Ready series. In this video, we talk about foundation, contouring, highlighting and more. Hope you find some great new products and learn some new tips and tricks! Make sure to check out our first video here.

Foundation Primers + Sprays:

Foundation

Make Up Forever UltraHD Foundation (I use R330)
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation

Concealer

Contouring + Highlighting

Blush + Finishing Products

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New rec ➡️ YELLOWFACE by @kuangrf This was s $New rec ➡️ YELLOWFACE by @kuangrf This was such a sharp and riveting satire—super addictive and awash with the kind of drama from which you can’t look away. The story centers on a struggling author, who in a moment of shocking desperation, steals the manuscript of a “literary darling” friend (who dies in a freak accident) and claims it as her own. The story is brutal, a relentless, horrifying, spiraling chain of events. Kuang brilliantly tackles controversial issues: appropriation, authenticity & identity, greed, cancel culture, plus the dark side of the publishing industry and social media. I devoured it as I clamored to see how it all would end. Highly recommend 👏🏼 {link in bio} ____________________________________________________ White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences… Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American—in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from R.F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel. Authors June Hayward and Athena Liu were supposed to be twin rising stars. But Athena’s a literary darling. June Hayward is literally nobody. Who wants stories about basic white girls, June thinks. So when June witnesses Athena’s death in a freak accident, she acts on impulse: she steals Athena’s just-finished masterpiece, an experimental novel about the unsung contributions of Chinese laborers during World War I. So what if June edits Athena’s novel and sends it to her agent as her own work? So what if she lets her new publisher rebrand her as Juniper Song—complete with an ambiguously ethnic author photo? Doesn’t this piece of history deserve to be told, whoever the teller? That’s what June claims, and the New York Times bestseller list seems to agree.$

#TuesdayShoesday with these @newbalance 9060s. I h

#TuesdayShoesday with these @newbalance 9060s. I have been on such a NB kick for awhile now and loving these, with suede overlays 🖤🤍🖤 {link in bio}

Current read: IDENTITY by @norarobertsauthor She

Current read: IDENTITY by @norarobertsauthor

She never fails 👏🏼 Loving this (standalone) book! Not done yet and already looking forward to the next Nora or JD Robb book 📆

Thank you @stmartinspress for sending me this book!

It’s a wrap! What a week at #DellTechWorld. Had

It’s a wrap! What a week at #DellTechWorld. Had an amazing time, leaving inspired and overflowing with ideas! Thank you for following along with me this week! Until next year! #delltechworld #iwork4dell @delltech

Hey, Ho! @thelumineers at #DellTechWorld 🙌🏼

Hey, Ho! @thelumineers at #DellTechWorld 🙌🏼

@delltech #iwork4dell

My last 3-question interview this week is with no

My last 3-question interview this week is with no other than @corporatenatalie! She’s been making me laugh since the pandemic and she’s just as funny (and lovely) in person 👏🏼 Since this week at #DellTechWorld is all largely about making our bold ideas happen now, I asked her about what inspires her ideas, and what’s exciting her about the future (sorry about those minor audio glitches 🙃). Thank you Natalie!!!

@delltechworld @delltech #delltechworld #iwork4dell

Pack my bag with me for #DellTechWorld today! I’

Pack my bag with me for #DellTechWorld today! I’m giving away 2️⃣ Dell webcams too—just watch the video & like + comment on my last three posts! Winner chosen Friday (U.S. or Canada entrants only)!

#delltechworld #iwork4dell

When I tell you I work with — and for — the be

🔊 Sound on!!! Spend the day with me at Dell Tec

🔊 Sound on!!! Spend the day with me at Dell Technologies World (Day 1)!!! @delltech #delltechworld #iwork4dell

3 Questions with @delltech VP of Global Campaigns,

3 Questions with @delltech VP of Global Campaigns, Nicole Rex (also my amazing boss)!

This week is all about how tech powers innovation and bold ideas now, and I thought it would be so fun to talk to leaders and change makers this week about how they get inspired.

Make sure to flip through ➡️ and listen to what Nicole had to say! More tomorrow!

#delltechworld #iwork4dell @delltechworld #welcometonow

Loving loving loving my current read by @sachakrab

Loving loving loving my current read by @sachakrabooks! Almost done! If you love magic, mayhem, and pirate adventures on the high seas, I can’t recommend this book enough! {link in bio}

#bookstagram #bookish #bookstagrammer #vilmairisblog #currentlyreading

A romance novelist and a documentary filmmaker par

A romance novelist and a documentary filmmaker partner on a reality show and along the way find joy and love—in this latest romcom by @christinalauren.

This was such a fun book to read! It’s funny and heartwarming with a particularly charismatic and exciting heroine in Fizzy. It’s the perfect one-weekend binge! My full review is on the blog this week ➡️ vilmairis.com or link in bio 🩷

#TuesdayShoesday ICYMI, last week I shared my 5 re

#TuesdayShoesday ICYMI, last week I shared my 5 recent favorite things, including these Nike Air Max Bliss SE sneakers. Love love love the neutral tones and mix of textures (that faux snakeskin swoosh!!!) + of course, they’re super comfy to wear. Sharing a handful of other wardrobe staples—cool, elevated layers for summer that I’ll definitely be sporting on repeat. ➡️ Head to vilmairis.com or link in bio to see what made the list!

#lifestyleblogger #vilmairisblog #sneakerheads #austinblogger #sneakerhead

Two and a half days in LA having the best time, se

Two and a half days in LA having the best time, seeing one of our faves live (and another on a billboard!), eating the best food, going to cool places, then back in Austin by Mother’s Day to be with my boys. Thankful 🩷

Return to normal life this week, then off to Vegas Sunday (more on that later this week)!

Galavanting about…

Galavanting about…

About last night: out of this world dinner at @met

About last night: out of this world dinner at @meteora.la 🌱

WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT THIS BTS LIFE 👯‍♀️

That iconic Agust D verse!!! Still not over last n

That iconic Agust D verse!!! Still not over last night! @agustd

#dday #suga #agustd

What I was dying to hear tonight and it was everyt

What I was dying to hear tonight and it was everythingggg! Hoping one day I’ll hear an OT7 version 🤞🏻 #Ddaeng @agustd #dday #agustd #minyoongi

@agustd bringing 🔥 with #Daechwita tonight! Unr

@agustd bringing 🔥 with #Daechwita tonight! Unreal! #agustd #dday

▪️Pack my concert bag with me!!! ▪️ Heade

▪️Pack my concert bag with me!!! ▪️

Headed to LA Thursday to go see @agustd!!! I’ve been counting down and cannot wait to see him live! One of my favorite rituals for concerts is packing my bag—this one has been with me to four BTS concerts, two Harry shows, Taylor and now Yoongi! If you aren’t a Kpop fan, you may not know that part of the fun is all the charms and embellishments you add to your bag, and the ones I have here are super cute! D-3, lessssgo!

#LDJAmbassador What fits in this Hermes Birkin 30

#LDJAmbassador What fits in this Hermes Birkin 30 from @luxedujour?! See what I’m taking on-the-go in this beauty of a bag I’m trying out from #LuxeDuJour 🔑 💄 🪮 🔌

If you’re not familiar with this luxury handbag boutique, go check out my blog post (in bio)! You can shop, sell, consign and rent luxury bags from all the prestige brands we know and love. Whether it’s trying out before you buy, or renting your handbag of choice (for 3, 15, or 30 days), their collection is impressive! Check out their site, or download their app (which gives you special perks), to learn more and see what they have! All linked in bio 👜

#luxuryhandbags #handbag #handbags #hermes #hermesbirkin

I am such a huge @emilyhenrywrites fan (have been

I am such a huge @emilyhenrywrites fan (have been since her debut) and her latest, HAPPY PLACE, totally delivers in every way!

This heartwarming story centers on close-knit friends facing the growing pains of their relationships, and is explored through the perspective of two of those friends breaking up ahead of their annual vacation in Maine. It’s replete with funny banter, nostalgia, emotion and so much more. Highly recommend you pick this one up, stat!!!

My full 5 ⭐️ review on the blog {linked in bio}

#bookstagram #bookreview #bookstagrammar #emilyhenry #happyplace

Pretty 💐 in the ☀️

Pretty 💐 in the ☀️

Headed into the weekend in style thanks to @luxedu

Headed into the weekend in style thanks to @luxedujour! 👜 #LDJAmbassador

Yesterday I worked outdoors for a change in perspective and it was a great end to the week. I also did a little bit of shopping and finished reading HAPPY PLACE by my fave @emilyhenrywrites (true story: while taking this picture, someone yelled out “I’m reading that book and it’s fantastic!”) 👏🏼

Today, first, ☕️ of course, then 💃 class, then headed for some K-BBQ for lunch, and some 🍹 in the sunshine ☀️

What's everyone up to this weekend????

Get the scoop on #LuxeDuJour:
• Shop or rent luxury handbags
• Rent your own bags for some nice passive income
• Sell bags you no longer use for some extra 💵

➡️ Check out link in bio for all the deets!

#luxedujour #luxuryhandbags #hermes #hermesbirkin #luxurybag #austinlife #bookstagram #bookstagrammer

Unbox this Hermes Birkin 30 from @luxedujour with

Unbox this Hermes Birkin 30 from @luxedujour with me! 👜 #LDJAmbassador

I’m so thrilled to partner with @luxedujour to give you the scoop on their luxury handbags. #LuxeDuJour is an online boutique where you can shop, sell, consign and rent bags. For those of us who are obsessed with handbags, you need to check them out! I love that you can rent a luxury handbag you fall in love with (for 3, 15, or 30 days), and give it a go before you buy (you just pay the remaining amount), or just use it for special weekends and occasions. They just launched their app too, where you can get special membership perks! I’m trying out this taupe Hermes Birkin 30 with gold hardware and let me tell you, IT’S A STUNNER. Sadly I will send it back soon, but for now, check out the unboxing and read more on the blog!

Link to details, their app and their website in bio!

#luxedujour #luxuryhandbags #hermes #hermesbirkin #luxurybag

The second installment of my Amazon Essentials is

The second installment of my Amazon Essentials is up #ontheblog! I’m sharing all my office faves with you this week 💻 I work from home, so am always moving and shifting things around to have the perfect-for-me-now setup & supplies. Check out what’s on my list (link in bio) or head to ➡️ vilmairis.com 🤍 Let me know what you think!

#amazonessentials #amazonfinds #officedesign #homeoffice #desksetup #officeinspiration #deskorganization

The @diptyque City Candles are back! 🤍 I love t

The @diptyque City Candles are back! 🤍 I love these candles, not only do they smell amazing, but I love keeping the containers for the cities I love so much. Link in my stories to check out the collection!

One year ago today, one of the best, most magical

One year ago today, one of the best, most magical weekends of my life ✨ Hope we can experience this magic shop again soon 💜

The @sephora savings event starts Friday for Rouge

The @sephora savings event starts Friday for Rouge members and I plan on stocking up on my faves! This week I’m sharing my top recs in makeup, skincare, haircare + more —> link in bio or vilmairis.com

Are you all shopping the event? What are you getting???? 🤍 #sephora

This week I’m sharing my 5 favorite things from

This week I’m sharing my 5 favorite things from March! Spoiler alert—I’m on a big @calpak kick! See what made the list via link in bio or —> vilmairis.com 🤍

Loved this romantic thriller by @kristenashleybook

Loved this romantic thriller by @kristenashleybooks—the second (standalone) installment in the Misted Pines series. The story opens when an FBI agent tracks a murderer to small-town Misted Pines, and in the process becomes far more entangled than expected. As he investigates the details of the latest murder, something isn’t quite right, and he must partner with locals like Cade Bohannan and the victim’s employer, Lucinda (Cin) Bonner to untangle what’s really at play… especially since danger still lurks in the shadows.

Part procedural, part whodunit, part romance, THE GIRL IN THE WOODS was a super engrossing read, delivered in Kristen’s signature style. My full, spoiler-free review ➡️ #ontheblog or link in bio 🌲

Have you checked out my Amazon travel essentials??

Have you checked out my Amazon travel essentials??? {linked in bio} I’m working on my next essentials post—what are you guys interested in? Office, pantry, skincare, makeup essentials? Something else? Drop me a comment below and let me know! 🤍

✨ Hold on to the memories, they will hold on to

✨ Hold on to the memories, they will hold on to you ✨

Thank you @taylorswift for a magical experience last weekend in Vegas! 🌌 Wish I was going to Arlington to do it all over again ✨ Who’s going this weekend????

#tstheerastour #tstheerastourvegas #taylorswift

Unbox this package with me, from @christinalauren

Unbox this package with me, from @christinalauren and @gallerybooks! 🎆

This is my next read and I’m so excited to dig in to Fizzy’s story (we met her in THE SOULMATE EQUATION)! This book—THE TRUE LOVE EXPERIMENT—is about a romance novelist (Fizzy) colliding with a documentary filmmaker (Connor) to develop a reality TV show about love, but unexpectedly, the real fireworks ignite behind the camera 💘 It’s our May 16th — pre-order via link in bio!

Thank you CLo and Gallery!

#bookstagram #bookstagrammer #christinalauren #thetrueloveexperiment

How evergreen our group of friends 🥂 This wee

How evergreen our group of friends 🥂

This weekend was amazing. Taylor was indescribably phenomenal and I am leaving on such a high. I already want to go again! Spending time with my girlies, going to concerts, it’s the good stuff of life. Until the next one!

ARE YOU READY FOR IT ✨ #tstheerastour This was

ARE YOU READY FOR IT ✨ #tstheerastour
This was a little further up on the stage but I livvvve for Reputation era. She killed it! Will post more videos on TT today!#tstheerastourvegas

SHAKE IT OFF ✨ #tstheerastour #tstheerastourvega

SHAKE IT OFF ✨ #tstheerastour #tstheerastourvegas

MY TEARS RICOCHET ✨ #tstheerastour #tstheerastou

MY TEARS RICOCHET ✨ #tstheerastour #tstheerastourvegas

LOVE STORY ✨ #tstheerastour #tserastourvegas

LOVE STORY ✨ #tstheerastour #tserastourvegas

CRUEL SUMMER ✨ It isn’t the best of my videos

CRUEL SUMMER ✨ It isn’t the best of my videos but the song is one of my favorites! What a phenomenal concert!!! #tstheerastour #tstheerastourvegas

Have you read @tjenkinsreid??? What book is your f

Have you read @tjenkinsreid??? What book is your fave??? I fell in love with her books back in 2015, before Maybe In Another Life was released and since have read and loved and gushed about every book she’s written. (Vixens, do you remember Taylor chatting with us in 2015 in our group?!) I am so thrilled to see new readers discover Daisy Jones and the Six (because the show is amazing and Taylor is so wonderful too), and so I thought I’d put a little reading guide together to share the scoop on her other, equally brilliant books 📚 Head to the link in bio or { vilmairis.com }

#taylorjenkinsreid #daisyjonesandthesix #bookstagram #bookblog #vilmairisblog

This week I’m kicking off a new series: Amazon E

This week I’m kicking off a new series: Amazon Essentials — things I’ve found on Amazon that I’m loving 🤍 I’m headed to Vegas this weekend, so thought I’d share some of my super functional (and pretty, of course) finds! There’s a lot more on the blog so make sure to click the link in bio to see what made the list! Let me know if you have or love any of these items! ✈️

#amazonfinds #amazonessentials #travelessentials #vilmairisblog

Fridayyyyy🍷☘️

First VIP package I’ve ever received and it made

First VIP package I’ve ever received and it made me so happy and even more excited to see @taylorswift! 🌠 I know some of you friends are going too and we’re gonna have so much fun!

Vegas here we come! D-10 #taylorswift #theerastour

#TuesdayShoesday These @apl TechLoom Ziplines have

#TuesdayShoesday These @apl TechLoom Ziplines have been calling to meeee and I finally splurged! Love the silhouette and the thicker cushioning, plus they feel so lightweight they are already my favorite after using them for one workout! I ordered a half size up per the reccos in the reviews but honestly, after use, I think I would have been fine with my usual size. Love them so much 🤎 {link in bio}

#liketkit #LTKFind #LTKshoecrush #LTKstyletip
@shop.ltk https://liketk.it/43ENh

This week on the blog: my 5 faves from February, b

This week on the blog: my 5 faves from February, but this time it’s workout edition 🏋🏻 I’m sharing what I’ve been taking to the gym and loving! Head to the link in bio or { vilmairis.com }

Unbox this package from my friend and one my faves

Unbox this package from my friend and one my faves @kristenashleybooks!!! Her new romantic suspense — THE GIRL IN THE WOODS — is coming March 21st! Link in bio 💕 synopsis ⬇️

This body would be the last for Zachariah Lazarus…

The Crystal Killer’s latest casualty was discovered in a sleepy town in the Pacific Northwest, Misted Pines.

His years in the FBI, and tracking the Crystal Killer, have taken their toll on Rus. He lost his marriage to the job. And the burdens he carries for the victims was crushing him.

Misted Pines has recently survived a killer’s rampage and a town scandal that made global news. The media was primed to devour a new story. So Rus already has his work cut out for him.

But it’s more.

Something is just not right with this latest victim.

As Rus works with the local sheriff to unravel the mystery, the victim’s employer, Lucinda Bonner, decides she’s going to do everything she can to help.

Loving our new marble Tic Tac Toe board from @mcge

Loving our new marble Tic Tac Toe board from @mcgeeandco 🤍 Chill, sunny Saturday — I went to my morning dance class with @treyamaxwell (so fun), ran some errands, caught up on my Kdrams, and working a little bit before dinner + drinks w the hubs tonight. What’s everyone up to?

Friday night plans set! Cannot wait to watch @dais

Friday night plans set! Cannot wait to watch @daisyjonesandthesix based on the book by one of my faves @tjenkinsreid! Obsessed with this story and can’t wait to see it come to life with @rileykeough @mrsamclaflin and the rest of the amazing cast. Who else is watching tonight?!

Congrats Taylor 😘♥️

Did you read A MAN CALLED OVE by @backmansk?! If n

Did you read A MAN CALLED OVE by @backmansk?! If not, this is the perfect time to do so before watching @amancalledotto—the new film from @sonypictures starring tomhanks ✨ I can’t wait to watch this story come to life, the story of a notorious neighborhood curmudgeon who’s lost a sense of purpose until a lively new family moves in next door, upending the way he’s been living in the best way.

🔸GIVEAWAY 🔸
I’m thrilled to partner with Sony to give away a Blu-Ray DVD of #AManCalledOtto to one lucky US/Canada entrant.

To enter, just comment with your favorite feel-good book or movie below ⬇️

{Winner will be selected Sunday, must have a US or Canada mailing address}

10 years ago in February 2013, I started my blog.

Books + BTS: my fangirl wall was looking so pretty

Books + BTS: my fangirl wall was looking so pretty cast in shadows early this morning ✨

{also manifesting pre-sale code for @agustd tour today🤞🏻}

Spent the day sip sip sipping wine with @jannadoan

Spent the day sip sip sipping wine with @jannadoan @wanderlustanita and @feedthishouse 🍷 We had so much fun visiting @blurredvinesatx @capebottleroom and @wanderlustwineco — all located within blocks of each other ✨

You can buy a wine passport through the @austinwinecollective and get a complimentary glass of wine at all three wineries in East Austin. Such a fun Saturday! Thank you @austinwinecollective!

New Review: THE WRITING RETREAT by @juliabartz
5 ⭐️ {full review in bio}

A writing retreat spirals into a horrific nightmare for a group of writers in this thriller that’s out today! The story centers on a woman (Alex) who gets invited to a writing retreat hosted by the enigmatic author she idolizes. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime except her once BFF is also going and they had a huge, public falling out. Determined to rise above it, Alex decides to attend, but once she arrives to the remote estate, she quickly realizes the retreat is more of a cutthroat competition with seven-figure deal at play. Then everything begins to unravel when one of the attending writers vanishes…

Alex fears they may all be in trouble, but they’re trapped by a snowstorm, with no WiFi or cell service.

This book was surprising in the best way. The gothic atmosphere, the nuanced characters, the tension and threads of horror, all contributed to the immersiveness and unpredictability of the novel. I couldn't put it down and can’t recommend it to you guys enough!

✨ Spend Sunday with me ✨ Some exercising, some

✨ Spend Sunday with me ✨ Some exercising, some blog work on my @dell XPS, some hanging out with @mid_centurymillennial and lots of ☕️ ☕️ ☕️

Recently reorganized our pantry ✨ I do small 20-

Recently reorganized our pantry ✨ I do small 20-minute refreshes pretty often, but once a year I do a bigger update. This time, I picked up some new containers and labels that I’m loving so much! All the details on what we used #ontheblog 🖤 {link in bio}

#pantryorganization #pantrymakeover #homeorganization

Happy Valentine’s Day 💘 Did you guys do anyth

Happy Valentine’s Day 💘 Did you guys do anything fun??? Today was back-to-back with meetings for me, then shook off the day with a virtual dance class, and just had a nice home-cooked dinner and some bubbles 🥂

What are you guys reading???? Me, I just finished Encore In Death by @jdrobbauthor (loved!), and now I’m listening to These Infinite Threads — the follow up to This Woven Kingdom by @tahereh — and loving it too! Time to get back to it! ✨✨✨

This week on the blog, I’m back to my usual cont

This week on the blog, I’m back to my usual content of sharing my very favorites things of the month! In January, it was all the checkered things like this cozy knit blanket ◼️◻️◼️◻️ as well as a handful of other items that I’ve been loving. Head to link in bio or vilmairis.com to see what’s on my list 🖤

New Review: WHAT LIES IN THE WOODS 4.5 ⭐️ {ful

New Review: WHAT LIES IN THE WOODS
4.5 ⭐️ {full review 🔗 in bio}

I have been so thrilled with my 2023 reads thus far and this thriller by Kate Alice Marshall continued the momentum. This story is about three eleven-year-old girls who send a murderer to prison, after one of them is stabbed seventeen times.

Twenty-two years later, their past resurfaces when the perpetrator dies in prison and a podcaster starts asking questions. The women must face the lies they told even if it means beckoning danger once again.

The book is a very haunting, layered, unflinching tale of friendship, betrayal, trauma and grief, and it packs so many twists along the way.

My spoiler-free review is on the blog!

#bookstagram #bookish #bookrecommendations #thriller

✨ SKINCARE UPDATE ✨ A long-overdue skincare

✨ SKINCARE UPDATE ✨

A long-overdue skincare post is #ontheblog this week! I’m sharing what I’m using and loving right now. I’ve been really focused on evening out skin tone and achieving that super glowy look, which is really all about hydration, and so important especially for women my age and older. I’ve been trying out lots of new product too, and sharing some of my favorite finds. Let me know what you think, if you have some of your own tried-and-trues to share, and as always if you have any questions.

{link in bio}

New Review: HELL BENT by @lbardugo 5 ⭐️ {full

New Review: HELL BENT by @lbardugo
5 ⭐️ {full review linked in bio}

Have you read it??? Hell Bent was one of my most anticipated reads this year and it so delivered. If you’re not familiar with this series, Hell Bent is Leigh Bardugo’s second installment in her dark academia/fantasy series (the first book is Ninth House) about magical secret societies at Yale.

(Stop 🛑 here if you’ve not read book 1)

In this latest, Galaxy “Alex” Sterns descends into Hell to steal Darlington’s soul. Ill equipped and without resources and permission, Alex—now Virgil of Lethe—plots with Pamela Dawes (Oculus) to find a portal to Hell and conspire to save Darlington. As Alex and Dawes assemble tremulous allies for such a quest, Yale faculty begins to mysteriously die off, and Alex’s criminal past resurges.

There were so many aspects I loved about this novel. I loved the interplay between Alex’s street-crime underworld and Yale’s entitled secret-society magic. The just-right humor that effervesced the situational gravity. Alex’s willingness to do anything and everything for those she cares about, and how they too show up for her. But most of all, I loved Bardugo’s abundant imagination and vivid worldbuilding, and how these well-drawn, complex characters bring it all to life.

The stakes are high, the monsters, formidable, the magic, grisly, and the story, deeply human in this must-read sequel. And as with the first book, we end on a cliffhanger and I am already (desperately) clamoring for more.

#bookstagram #hellbent #ninthhouse #leighbardugo #bookblogger #bookrecommendations

New Review: The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by @

New Review: The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by @roshanichokshi ✨✨✨
5 ⭐️ {full review in bio}

This gothic fairy tale was a 2023 favorite before I even finished reading it. Beautifully written, haunting, and rippling with an otherworldly magic that kept me mesmerized, Roshani Chokshi once again delivers a story which will stay with me for awhile. The novel introduces us to a scholar and an enigmatic heiress, as their marriage begins to collapse under the weight of her dark secrets. When they married, the only stipulation was that he wouldn't pry into her past, but when they travel to her childhood home (the House of Dreams), he learns about her best friend that vanished when they were teens. Gradually, the house begins to whisper of transgressions past, unearthing what once transpired between two young girls who forged a world glimmering with magic, promises and play.

Reality and fantasy blur in this book that I loved so much and I can't recommend it enough. I've been a devoted fan of Roshani (and her poetic writing) since her debut (The Star-Touched Queen) and she continues surpass my every expectation with each novel she pens. This one is out Valentine's Day, so make sure to pre-order!

#thelasttaleoftheflowerbride #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookreview

New Review: THE VILLA by @ladyhawkins ✨ 5 ⭐️

New Review: THE VILLA by @ladyhawkins ✨
5 ⭐️ {full review in bio}

In efforts to rekindle their friendship, estranged best friends venture to an infamous Italian villa where a brutal murder took place in the 1970s.

Hawkins pens a gothic thriller that’s provocative and haunting, brilliantly layered and utterly absorbing (I was seriously so hooked). We alternate between past and present storylines to understand what happened in 1974, as we ferret out what is happening in present day between these two best friends.

Themes of friendship, betrayal, jealously, suspicion, creation, and fame all tumble together in this extraordinary thriller “inspired by Fleetwood Mac, the Manson murders, and the infamous summer Percy and Mary Shelley spent with Lord Byron.”

This novel is one of my 2023 favorites already and you can get more of the spoiler-free scoop on what to expect #ontheblog {link in bio}. Have you read The Villa yet????

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This is what I’m reading 📖 What are YOU readi

This is what I’m reading 📖 What are YOU reading????

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