trying on clothes I bought from abercrombie (winter haul)

[@mpagemi]

Girl. The red skirt and white bodysuit is the CUTEST OUTFIT I'VE EVER SEEN YOU WEAR! You must keep it!

[@HoofArted91]

💯 agreed!

[@joannerudolph5028]

Agree as well. Sierra the grey skirt looked great on you too! Maybe try the size down🤷‍♀️

[@cassandrang687]

Thanks for being my distraction this morning 💙

[@wlsncthrn]

😂 I'm so sorry you need a distraction from saving our country from fascist dictatorship and the American people taking our country back from a criminal pedophile.🪣

[@madisonmackay967]

I needed a Sierra vlog to get through the day. Today sucks. That is all. Thank you for posting and for being a voice yesterday. You are seen and loved. For everyone in the comments feeling alone today, you’re not. Other people all around the world are feeling your pain. 💙

[@madisonmackay967]

@@wlsncthrn I pray every night that he will watch over my family and friends. I now have to pray he will watch over ever person in the world. It’s not fair that we even have to be scared in our own country.

[@MusicManatee]

@@wlsncthrn satan is a symbolic character from a book, not a real entity. Touch grass

[@duck6100]

@@wlsncthrn get on those schizophrenia meds girl!

[@writercard4]

Hugs

[@Sarahlane778]

Dude chill. We survived Biden, you'll survive this. 🙄

[@chrislynn5193]

House by the Cerulean Sea might be up your alley. It’s a realistic fantasy and it’s heartwarming and adorable and so fun!

[@TheCupcakekoala]

Second this - and also under the whispering door by the same author!!

[@Rocknart66]

Great book and a quick read! When Grace gets a bit older it could also be a fun one to read to her

[@Spies_Mia]

Thank you for being a distraction this morning. I was so sick to my stomach, I skipped class. I was up all night last night. We do not expect you to comment on politics or your feelings about the election, as I know that is a very personal thing, but know we support you!

[@sandys6379]

It’s going to be a tough couple of days. 💙

[@burubududu5035]

@@sandys6379Trump2024 😂😂

[@Catsaregoodandyourenot]

@@burubududu5035Go away, bot

[@bombxxchelle]

@sandys6379 @Spie_Mia, I've been seeing a lot of people upset about the election, but I really think if you knew the truth, you wouldn't be so upset. Traditional media has been doing so much fearmongering, creating all these false narratives, it's actually insane. Like how many times did Harris mention Project 2025 when Trump has disavowed that so many times? They have been lying to you. I've been a democrat my whole life, I literally cried in 2016 the first time he was elected, but I realised these horrific lies they were spreading a few months ago when I started doing my own research. I really encourage you to do the same.

[@elizabethreardon1495]

SAY IT WITH ME, KEEP. THE. SKIRT!!! I saw you in this and audibly gasped and said she looks fabulous!!

[@MelanieWhite13]

I would love a yearly wrap up on your reading!! Or even a little book club with Kenzie!!

[@SherbetLemonMate]

Yes!!! A collective vid with Kenzie talking books would be my dream 🤓

[@elizabethkay7834]

Thanks for posting today when we all need a distraction from the world around us.

[@amyoneal3949]

I’m trying to ouch through the 4th wing

[@judyneedspockets]

Mom of a trans woman and I am so scared. Thank you for the distraction and your beautiful smile, which makes me happy. I found you from your colab with Carrie (who I adore) and I'm so glad. Thanks Carrie!

[@cjtorres5917]

My heart goes out to you.

[@jesshortt2998]

The red skort and white top... Hello mama!!! So cute ❤

[@GoodmorningWalle]

Many people have already mentioned him and it’s not urban fantasy or romantasy, but Brandon Sanderson is one of my favorite fantasy authors! Interesting world building and fun unique magic systems. The Mistborn series is a great starting point as lots of people mentioned, but if you want a more approachable option to test out if his writing style is for you, I couldn’t recommend Tress and the Emerald Sea more!

[@katiemark3]

I will always say, even though it’s a huge commitment, Outlander is such an amazing historical fiction series!!

[@leahbelovely]

As a fantasy lover who also didn’t enjoy ACOTAR I highly recommend the Mistborn series! Such an amazing magical system with a lil romance but not the main focus.

[@TonisonConstructson]

Plus if you love Mistborn there are so many other books from Sanderson to get into!

[@emmakuszynski5173]

Mistborn is sooooo good! So much better than ACOTAR!

[@lellysama]

Not me scavenging trough the comments to get more fantasy titles to read..😂a pity I already read the mistborn series! ( Loved it btw ♥️) I will definitely look up what else Sanderson wrote!

[@TonisonConstructson]

@@lellysama If you go to his website, there's more info on reading order/background into for some of the books. After I read Mistborn I went straight into the Stormlight Archive and loved it!

[@lellysama]

@@TonisonConstructson thank you ♥️🙏🏼

[@carringtonmakenzie1361]

The rumors are true about the first ACOTAR book!! The series is so brilliant. If you’re not into the idea of reading the next one to see how it goes, I would highly recommend the audio books through graphic audio! It has music, very talented voice actors, sound effects… its so good!!

[@xtcharmed]

Girl the body is TEAAA!! The dress looked so good! I also have insecurity with my stomach so I totally understand not wanting to keep but it you looked AMAZING!

[@kla_613]

Phew! Finally someone who isn’t into ACOTAR like me! I am also a firm believer that if a book doesn’t grip me within the first 5 or so chapters. Then it’s not for me. Nor do I go off others saying “it gets better!” …mostly cause I have so many other books on my tbr that I’m happy to put one down that I’m not interested in and actually invest my time in those that do! Ah. I just love reading. I am currently reading If I Have To Be Haunted by Miranda Sun. It’s light fantasy placed in real world…sort of. The concept is interesting and I’m enjoying it! Also….girl. You look so fabulous (and confident!) in the white long sleeve body suit and red skort. Just killer ❤! The skort doesn’t look cheap at all but I totally get it in terms of the feel of it.

[@Jenalamah]

Wow that white long sleeve is stunning on you! Especially with the red skort

[@madisonross2721]

You should read the Throne of Glass series. It has the most amazing world building, and the romance isn’t the main focus at all.

[@ChristinaCalle]

I think we all needed this after recent news 💙

[@54321KRS]

A great underrated fantasy series is the All Souls series. It starts with Discovery of Witches. It’s set in modern times, has an actual adult main character, has elements of historical fiction, and of course witches and vampires. Plus it’s not as new so it’s a complete series.

[@xflory26x]

Love the white bodysuit and red skirt outfit, it is GORGEOUS

[@saradjaroud971]

I would recommend The invisible life of Addie LaRue by Victoria Schwab, it's a little historical, a little fantastical, has a tame romance plot and the writing is beautiful Oh my god I just saw The simple wild on your list, that book is amazing, one of my favorites, be ready to cry. It was wholesome and like you said a great palette cleanser

[@daniellejennings9016]

Thank you for being here while we collectively mourn and try to distract ourselves 💙

[@brittb1127]

⁠@@wlsncthrnjust because you may have different political views does not mean you need to be disrespectful and laugh at someone’s comment or how they are feeling. we can do better than that especially as women and Sierra viewers.

[@MusicManatee]

@@wlsncthrnwhy did you capitalize good and evil? So weird hahahaha

[@MusicManatee]

@@wlsncthrn better stock up on contraceptives! Whacko RFK is coming for your uterus

[@brittb1127]

@@wlsncthrn same difference

[@wlsncthrn]

@@MusicManatee for emphasis. Did they not cover that in your school

[@kaylahartnell9911]

One dark window and two twisted crowns are SO good!!!!

[@cherylsmith2345]

I’m a handful of days late watching this vlog, but that red skort, and white tee is outstanding on your Sierra. You look beautiful ♥️

[@samanthamccollough4986]

The red skort, keep it!!! So cute on you!

[@KaranDeuinva-x4f]

She's flawless, absolutely a work of art.

[@juliaburdette268]

I also had stopped the ACOTAR and fourth wing after the first book. But I wanted to recommend this adorable real world fantasy series that started with “Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries” I finished the first two books and preordered the third book! It’s a really cute series so far. The main character is a fairy researcher and it’s definitely a slow burn but not spicy romance. I feel like the writing style is really unique because it’s from the perspective of a researcher and written as her journal. I listened to the audiobook for both and the narrators are so good!

[@annebowen1794]

I learned this from an ex that worked with clothing manufacturing they lay multiple layers of fabric then cut the pattern so the first few layers will be a smaller fit and the end bigger but will all will be marked the same size that’s why you can try on two different items in the same size and ones bigger and one smaller but they will both say ‘large’

[@grace.schmick]

This made my morning. I am stuck at home and have the flu. Thank you for making my day better!!! 💖💖

[@kaylatilicki4616]

VE SCHWAB!!! Her fantasy philosophy is to make it accessible by taking things just one step outside of the real world. The shades of magic series is my favorite magic system and my favorite characters!

[@f.m.faroni2058]

You have to read Brandon Sanderson!! Start with Mistborn. No romance, peak fantasy!

[@Nicole_Meyer]

Yes!! Currently on Well of Ascension & loving it!

[@Swizzzzzzzzzzzzz]

“striped swea-“ THE BEST TIME TO WEAR A STRIPED SWEATERRRRRRRRR IS ALLLL THE TIIIIIIIIIMEEEEEE

[@wendysawkins1358]

I love the red skirt outfit! So pretty! But I agree with the dress...if you're fussing with it now, you'll fuss with it all the time you wear it! It would be exhausting lol!

[@rachellefisher5907]

It would be best if you gave Fourth Wing another try. It is a fantastic book. I have cried, laughed and thrown my book because of the plot and characters. It was the book that got me back into reading again.

[@erikalawrence8561]

thanks for giving me 30 mins of a distraction and sense of normalcy

[@MusicManatee]

This was a great haul! You look great in so many of those pieces

[@WarKitten]

You might be interested in A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab or The Priory of the Orange Tree for books that are fantasy but focus a lot of the world and systems etc.

[@DashaDmitrieva-ti3pb]

Such a dream, I'm speechless.

[@katiemannion6597]

given your preferred genres, you HAVE TO read babel by r. f. kuang. it’s a historical fiction with fantasy elements, taking place in 1830s england. it deals with colonialism and empire, and has a fascinating underlying mystery. also it’s both fantastically written and politically fascinating. absolute must read

[@TheAnnabanana5000]

I think you’d like house in the cerulean sea by TJ Klune. I would say it’s lite fantasy- a fairly normal society but just with the inclusion of some magical kids. The only thing I can knock it for was that it was a little too wholesome, like sickly sweet vibes.

[@Nicole_Meyer]

Love all the short one story books by TJ Klune! Under the Whispering Door & In the Lives of Puppets are also really fun quick reads

[@ShaylaDanielson]

You might like Mistborn!! Well written fantasy, lots of lore to learn, really unique magic system, and on of my favorite romances throughout the trilogy! It’s definitely a subplot romance but I love mistborn so much!

[@meganevans1673]

YES!!!! My favorite book 👏

[@jeniperkins]

OMG keep the skirt! It looks amazing

[@JordanHeil-jp9wu]

Honestly my mental health has been so bad the past two days. It's not even the politics that made it as bad as it is. I know the outcome but have been avoiding media in general because I can't take negativity rn. I'm just struggling so badly. But this video did help me ignore those thoughts for at least a little bit so thank you Sierra.

[@isabelle14444]

over half my winter wardrobe is man sweaters! 😂❤ love your new one!!! ❤️❤️

[@morganjaye9836]

I haven't watched in months bcos I have a 7 month old & a 17 month old and life if hectic 😅 but I've been feeling a little down confidence wise at my heaviest since having her I feel like I needed this as dramatic as that sounds. You have such a reassuring body positive presence and it's so appreciated 🫶🏻 Ps the skirt + bodysuit combo looked so cute I'm literally ab to order it rn

[@oliviaferraro2705]

You should check if your library has hoopla! Same concept as Libby but you get a certain amount of checkouts a month and you get them instantly! A good alternative for when the book you want on Libby has months and months of wait

[@emmanierengarten5324]

I’m a 21 year old in college, but I just wanted to say thank you Sierra! You’re such a positive role model for relationships, family roles, health, and self love as a woman! Especially in the current US climate, I thank you for being my comfort creator (even as a normally quiet supporter)

[@taylorjones7174]

That skirt and body suit is CUTE girl!!!!! You look amazing!!! 🥰 ❤ I love the skirts for sure! It’s allllllll cutttteeeee!!!!!!

[@emmakuszynski5173]

Tress of the Emerald Sea is a fantastic fantasy book. So much better than any Maas series

[@jennamillerhernandez8304]

The outfits are 10/10. Thank you for lifting my mood today. ❤

[@briannalong702]

Please please check out Abby Jimenez’s books. It’s contemporary romance and she has the perfect balance of serious and humor. Insanely realistic characters and situations. I feel like you’ll really enjoy her work

[@Adinamfeldman]

I absolutely loved the divine rivals books! I’m a huge fantasy girl and I loved the ACOTAR series, fourth wing felt a little like something I would have loved in middle school but less so in my mid20s

[@amandahaesemeier]

Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree is considered a cozy fantasy and I LOVED it. It’s a quick/easy read with a storyline that isn’t too intense like a lot of fantasy books can feel imo.

[@elinaq750]

Sending love and hugs to all women and minorities from acotland at this time. 😢💙

[@sharonlausin3892]

You and the white top and red skirt, oh my gosh, you are beautiful in it. I don’t think I could pull something like that off. I’m whistling at you lol lol lol!

[@erogers2687]

Yeahhh keep the red skirt. It's adorable.

[@morganmiller4705]

Reiterating what everyone else is saying and very grateful for a Sierra vlog and a safe space in this corner of the internet on a dark day.

[@tracyolson2739]

Fantasy can be so amazing. After this video I’m going to scour my bookshelves and then get back to you. There are so many different types of fantasy and you just have to find your groove. Don’t give up! 😊

[@ashleymachado5427]

Was so happy to see a new video so I could have a happy distraction on my lunch break!! Also so glad you were able to get in the suitcase 😂💙

[@elledejong5308]

Anything by Robin Hobb, my favourite was the ship of magic trilogy but honestly they're all great and they're all interconnected❤❤❤

[@alexaraygoza2254]

I’ve been a quiet viewer for yearssss since the fitting room videos, but Sierra if you don’t need that white body suit and red skirt combo I’ll die 😂 you also neeeeed to try the grey skirt on in a smaller size please!!

[@diamondpayne5959]

I feel like you maybe said you already read this? But I feel like you would LOVE The Lost Apothecary. It’s magical realism, it jumps back and forth between modern day and the past, it’s very historical, and very woman power!

[@teruldacz]

I really think more women should learn to sew. I started learning August last year and its been a gamechanger. I sew most of my clothes now except soft hard and timeconsuming stuff like jeans and jackets. But its amazing to be able to mend well loved clothes I already have, fix a fit issue in bought clothes as well as clothes i make myself, and create the exact thing i want in my exact measurements and proportions and with the perfect color, print, material and fit I want. For example if someone has shorter limbs so the lenghts of items are off, you can just shorten it in like 10 minutes. Like when Sierra tried on the white bodysuit and the sleeves were too long. It literally takes a basic sewing machine with a zigzag stitch (for stretchy materials) or a twin needle. Nothing else.

[@kimmoyer2891]

You look amazing in the body suit and miniskort in the burgundy color. Im glad youre keeping the skort.

[@evelynpitts4767]

Sierra if you like more modern and weren’t super into ACOTAR, you should try Crescent City!!! (i’m not sure if she talks about this i’m only at 3:40 )

[@nicolecorder8876]

This hurts my heart a little because I LOVED Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows. I never cry while reading but I was absolutely sobbing at the end of RV. I think it helps that I had to wait a full year after reading DR before RV came out. I also met the author Rebecca Ross (who is SOOO SWEET) and she explained about her writing style which she describes as “exploratory” and I think knowing that REALLY helps you understand her books better. She didn’t lay out a plot before writing, she lets the characters take her along she story as she goes!! Also it is a YA book so you have to keep that in mind for the complexity and themes. I gave both of them 5/5 stars and maybe you can reread them again one day and love them more!!

[@japjap_jule]

100% agree with Kenzie on Forth Wing. Brought me back to reading when I had covie in september. Read 9 books since. You can also do the GraphicAudio of Forth Wing. It's so good.

[@kosipova01]

Wow so much stuff in this vlog! I have never owned a bodysuit, but you inspired me to consider it! I can believe companies like Abercrombie can’t stay consistent with their sizing, it’s super frustrating! I was in a book club that read a historical fiction civil war novel “the killer angels” that I was skeptical about but it was so good! I also lived in Virginia for 5 years so it was relevant

[@angelexis2]

"this is how you lose the time war" is really good but it's very floaty and not very grounded. Very flowery language as well, but the vibes are immaculate

[@lenaoberko]

I totally get when people don't exactly love the first ACOTAR book. But if you want to give Sarah J. Maas another try and like urban fantasy maybe you should try her Crescent City Series. I especially loved all the characters and it is set in "modern" times. Also sending love to all of the americans in these comments from Germany 🩷

[@micsar]

seconding the Cloud Cuckoo Land rec!!! So, so good, historical and a little fantastical and a lot about the present moment.

[@CassidyParkerKnight]

My favorite urban fantasy series has been the Mercy Thompson series - it’s been going since like 2006 or something, with largely standalone stories that feel more like tv seasons in that there’s good progression of the characters and over all world, but the stories are pretty self contained. It’s a really fun werewolf/vampire/fairy world with lots of politics between how those groups interact and fit in with the human world, a FANTASTIC main character, and a great romance that’s pretty slow burn over multiple books and never takes over the entire story. Highly recommend!

[@laurenjohanns6132]

Listen to the graphic audio versions of fourth wing!! It’s an Audiobook but with more music/action/character voices! So good!

[@michaelasavran3172]

You should read House in the Cerulean Sea!! One of my fave books this year and a sequel just came out

[@isabelrivera6891]

Bonds that tie from J. Bree was amazing. 6 books in total but urban lite fantasy. It has amazing lore. I’ve read it three times now. Highly recommend 5/5

[@millylarz]

Great video😊 feeling refreshed and renewed ❤️💯

[@robynchaffee3348]

Throne of glass, throne of glass, throne of glass!!!!!!!

[@sandys6379]

Try all 0’s or 1s for the code?

[@victoriaangelinahernandez]

I really think you'd like Heartless by Marissa Meyer! and if you read that and like it, she has a series of retellings of princess stories set in a kind of futuristic sci-fi setting that I ADORE and I think you might like them too!! (they're retellings of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Snow White)

[@jackies2885]

Also I LOVE my quince!!! The wheels are so smooth, the zippers never snag, and 100% great quality for the price point. I only took it once or twice on a flight so far but it has been perfect

[@julieweaver9430]

That grey sweater would look so cute with black leather shorts and tights

[@WuZetka]

OMG girl, keep the red skort, you look just to cute in it! ❤❤❤

[@NatalieWeeznet]

Not necessarily fantasies, but you should try ‘Project Hail Mary’ and ‘As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow’

[@JulieNick28]

Not that you need it,but I fully approve of your Abercrombie choices ❤😂

[@helloooitsleaaaa]

If you haven't read the actual Wicked book and subsequent sequels by Gregory Maguire, I would highly recommend! Such good fantasy!!

[@fffdddbbb]

The red skort looks adorable on you, dont return it!!!!

[@marissaholliday7952]

Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson was such a fun read. It ended up being one of my top reads of the year. It seems polarizing and people really love it or not, but give it a try 😊

[@alialbin1167]

I stand by my recommendations of Throne of Glass. It is fantasy but it is a little more medieval (loosely) and the series definitely eases you into the higher fantasy.

[@tattie425]

For fantasy reads, Tracy Woff's Crave series was really enjoyable.

[@patriciasmith423]

I needed this today

[@rachaelbroomfield9072]

You should try the Caraval series (and second series too). They’re YA fantasy with a sprinkle of swoony romance but it’s also historical 😊

[@sarah2427s]

The firebird series by Claudia gray fits the brief for sure!

[@delaney4105]

sierra! as someone that shops at abercrombie frequently, i totally hear you about the skorts. i sway between xl and xxl all the time but at abercrombie the xxl skorts fall down on me and the xl barely zips so i feel your pain!

[@wistfulwriter7]

Oh also, if you want lived-in fantasy that's really rich but still accessible, the City of Brass trilogy is a win! And each book just builds to an incredible finish, so that's nice!

[@onemartinitwo]

For book recs, here are some I think you’d enjoy: -The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec (a historical fantasy about a Viking queen who was rumored to be an actual witch) -The Arc of a Scythe trilogy by Neal Shusterman (sci-fi/fantasy set in a not too distant future America, where Ai/cloud has evolved to solve all of the world’s problems, including death - but to prevent overpopulation, there are people who are trained to reduce the growing populace) -The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (a cozy, found family fantasy, sad in a modern day. Great Britain, where witches live in isolation and secrecy, afraid to form a bond with anyone lust their secret to get out; the main character gets a mysterious letter to come tutor three young witches) Thank you for bringing joy and connectivity to your followers during these challenging times ❤

[@brybryzz]

Today has been a great day, and a Sierra vlog makes it even better ❤

[@Laura73263]

5 books/book series I've read, that I definitely would recommend. 😊❤ 1) I recently finished the 4th book in Darcy Coats' "Gravekeeper" series. It is a easy read and I love the characters and worldbuilding. 2) Victoria Schwab's "Gallant" (one book). Another easy read, with a fascinating world. 3) I highly recommend Michael Scott's "The secrets of the immortal Nicolas flamel" series. If you like fantasy in a morden setting, with a touch of histoty and mythology, and don't mind it being more of a "teenbook". 4) I loved Neil Gaiman's "The ocean at the end of the street" (one book). It's easy to read but such a well written book! I listened to a audiobook-version which ended with a interview with Neil Gaiman, about the book. 5) Adam P. Beswick's "The levanthria series". It is a 'traditional' fantasy series, set in a different world than ours. Each book is telling parts of the same story, but they each have a different maincharacter. So you see events from different angles.

[@Nicole_Meyer]

Just finished reading The Institute by Stephen King, I’m not into horror so this Stranger Things-esque book was perfect, and I read it faster than I’ve read any book! Kept my distracted attention every time I picked it up to read!

[@rachaelhegi9338]

I second The Institute!

[@MaraGrace]

A good low-fantasy that crosses to sci-fi is The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown. A good historical fantasy series is the Daevabad Trilogy by Shannon Chakraborty. And actually, the author has started a new historical fantasy series which is a ton of fun called The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi. A more low fantasy/mystery hybrid is Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young. These may be more up your alley since they’re not just straight fantasy, but mixed genre fantasy books.