Today on the blog: Laurie Gilmore’s The Pumpkin Spice Cafe inspired outfits feat. coffee recipes straight from Dream Harbor
The Pumpkin Spice Cafe
A cozy, sweet read that feels like getting a hug! This book is the first in a series all based in Dream Harbor, a tiny town with “Schitts Creek” vibes that you wish you could move into. It’s a fast read with an adorable plot. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something easy and sweet to cuddle up and read in a cold-weather season.
Cafe Cozy Chic: About the Book
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore is like picking up a warm hug of a book and snuggling it. This cozy, small-town romance is packed with steaming mugs, crackling warmth, and all the charming chaos of a café at the center of the story. Today, I’m bringing it all to life in my very first edition of The Booked Look.
Each outfit below gets paired with a coffee shop drink that would 100% be served at the Pumpkin Spice Café — from cinnamon-swirled lattes to maple-dusted cappuccinos.
Book Inspired Outfit and Coffee Pairings
Whether you’re here for bookish outfit inspiration, cozy café style, or the perfect drink to sip while reading, this guide blends all three. Each look is styled directly from the book’s energy. I’m talking warm textures, soft knits, layered neutrals, and that effortless “I could be a regular here” vibe. And because no Booked Look is complete without a treat, I’m sharing five cozy café-style drink recipes to match each outfit. Get ready to screenshot, sip, and shop your way through The Pumpkin Spice Café.
The Pumpkin Spice Cafe Inspired Outfits
For every Booked Look, shop the pieces one-by-one, or scroll to the bottom of the section to shop the entire outfit with a single click. Let the cozy outfit ideas commence!
Pumpkin Spice Café Outfit #1: Cozy Chic Coffee Date
This ‘fit is the definition of cozy. Think coffee date with a friend followed by some easy errands after.
Pumpkin Spice Café Outfit #2: Cozy Saturday Vibes
This outfit reminds me of what I wear on my weekend coffee dates for one. It’s put together but absolutely comfort-centric. Because I can never keep up with anything, I absolutely love this chic airtag keychain. It can clip to anything in a stylish way (and comes in lots of colors).
Pumpkin Spice Cafe Outfit #3: Book Club Cute
This Booked Look is what I would wear to a book club meeting if it was hosted in a local coffee house. I’m loving mini skirts these days and the dainty jewelry vibes! The faux suede purse is also such a great and affordable find (that comes in multiple colors).
Pumpkin Spice Cafe Outfit #4: On the Clock Cozy
If I were Jeanie working in The PSC ….
Pumpkin Spice Cafe Outfit #5: Coffee to Go
But first, coffee. Grab it to go – we have places to be! Because of the most lovable mystery ghost a small town has ever seen, this cat mug felt so on brand (and also comes in a dog version)!
