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thefancyhatlady.bsky.social
Kelsey
@thefancyhatlady.bsky.social
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BookTuber The Fancy Hat Lady Reads! Mostly SFF, eccentric hats, Sunshine the fancy BookTube cat. Stich & Bitch co-host with monthly livestreams rotating between our channels. she/her
www.youtube.com/@TheFancyHatLadyReads
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What is this cursed new metric in YouTube Shorts analytics, and why do I have none of it??? 😭 😅
A screenshot from a YouTube Studio analytics page showing something called Hype. It shows that my video has zero hype points and also zero hypes. The heck is a hype?
November 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Pretty great day for a #IVoted selfie!
Selfie of me in a witch hat that’s way too big to fit in frame and a back coat with decorative buttons with a “Halloween Voter 2025” sticker indicating that I voted early today in New York City’s election.
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Pumpkin carving has begun!
Photo from above of a jack-o-lantern in progress. The top has been cut off with an angled zig-zag pattern and the top is set back on askew so that it sits atop the pumpkin rim.
October 31, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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Omg, I didn't block it fast enough and it did it again!
A screenshot of the same account as before quote-skeeting the first post in this here very thread, saying, "That sounds a bit frustrating! (grinning face with sweat emoji) Remember, there are many amazing SFF communities out there. Keep sharing your love for the genre! (night sky emoji, sparkle star emoji), hashtag-SFF, hashtag-BookCommunity.
August 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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I'm assuming most of these people think this is a real book review account run by a real fan, because that's how it presents itself on its profile (though with an obviously AI-generated cover image).
Screenshot of a bluesky profile called "SFF Reviews" with the handle @ sffreview dot bsky dot social. The profile picture is a blue butterfly hovering over a book in a round medallion. The cover image is obviously AI-generated and features books flying through space and unconvincing bookshelves hovering in clouds. It has 1.9K followers, 3.2K following, and 12.4K posts. The bio reads, "Science Fiction and Fantasy book and movie reviews. Lovers of space, aliens, dragons, swords and lasers! trasitioning from X, help us GROW here! hashtag-scifi, hashtag-booksky, hashtag-fantasy, hashtag-sff. The screenshot shows that the account follows me, but that I have not followed it back.
August 25, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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This seemingly AI-generated "SFF Reviews" account has unfollowed and refollowed me several times now, apparently in an attempt to get me to follow back, but it was never an actual nuisance until today, when it unfollowed and refollowed me THREE TIMES IN ONE DAY with quote-posts of this skeet. #sff
A screenshot of a quote-skeet of a post of mine from this morning announcing our monthly Stitch & Bitch liveshow. My post said, "It's /stitch & Bitch Sunday following the Hugo Awards! Join us in an hour for a debrief and wide-ranging chat on books, crafts, media, Worldcon, and more! hashtag-booktube, hashtag-sff, followed by a link to the YouTube video. The quote is from an account called SFF Reviews with the handle @ sffreview dot bsky dot social. Its profile image is a blue butterfly medallion design. It says, "Sounds like a fantastic way to ounwind after the Hugo Awards! (celebration emoji) Can't wait to chat about all the amazing stories and creativity in SFF! (starry sky emoji, scissors emoji) hashtag-StitchAndBitch, hashtag-HugoAwards, hashtag-SFF.
August 25, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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Have a #caturday Sunshine photo from Seattle!
Tortie cat Sunshine squints slightly as she gazes off to the left of the camera in an extreme close-up. She looks distinguished and content.
August 24, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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On our last Stitch & Bitch livestream, I mentioned Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, which I've been playing on Netflix Games, but I'm not sure if I mentioned how much I'm enjoying the humor and pop culture references in the game, for example in item descriptions like these:
A screenshot from the game Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit. It is the item description for a "Confusing Nightmare," which looks like a spooky face inside a purple gem. It reads, "Up is down, left is right, and you're pretty sure your feet are now your hands, and your hands are now sassy geese." A screenshot from the game Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit. It is the item description for a "Sourdough Loaf," which looks like a loaf of bread in a nice basket. It reads," Imagine you have a pet, handed down through generations. It grows eternally. Its flesh bubbles." A screenshot from the game Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit. It is the item description for a "Pink Pony Dress," which my avatar is modeling along with a blue hat and round eyeglasses. It is very fancy and bedazzled. The description reads, "Won't make your mama proud; it's gonna cause a scene!"
August 21, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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What I wore to the #HugoAwards last night! #Worldcon
Me posing in front of a wooden wall wearing a fluttery dress with a tiny floral pattern on black. It is short in front and long in back. I have a black beaded garment over it buttoned at the top, a long, pale beaded necklace, black flats, and a large-brimmed red hat.
August 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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#Worldcon day 3 (day 2 for me), and I am wearing my new cape, which I bought yesterday here at the con.
A photo taken of me at the convention center showing my purple outfit with purple patterned dress and a dark purple wool cape that comes to about my hips. The hat is my big pale pink sunhat.
August 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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This is #Worldcon day two, but day one of me actually being at the convention.
Selfie of me at the convention center, in a large red hat with a small net veil, red blazer, and yellow dress.
August 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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If you see this, I implore you to post from your device without context.
Photo of a shelf at a Trader Joe's grocery story full of Tuscan Pane Bread for $3.49. There is an additional label indicating that the product is vegan.
July 19, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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#IVoted early in the NYC Democratic primary. Rank five candidates for mayor, but don’t rank Cuomo!
Outdoor selfie with urban trees in a park and an “I Vote Early” sticker. I’m looking cute today in a bright pink dress, pink tie-dye KF-94 mask, and a pale pink sun hat. Don’t rank Cuomo for mayor.
June 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Would've been nice if I'd noticed the book I was reading matched my beverage in time to take a photo BEFORE drinking most of it, but you still get the idea.

This new coffee shop has opened in my neighborhood, and I am thrilled with it so far, especially the excellent baked goods and matcha! 🪐📚
Photo of a table in a coffee shop with a book and beverage. The book is Network Effect by Martha Wells, a hardcover with coloring in the black/brown/green range showing a showing a sci-fi space action scene. The beferage is a frothy matcha latte in a black and brown for-here mug that matches the book cover. Most of the matcha has already been consumed, but there's a bit left in the bottom of the mug.
April 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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More balloons, and the finished product! #EasterBonnet
Mirror selfie with more copper and lavender colored balloons added on the top of the brim. Final mirror selfie. I've added more trim around the edge of the brim as well as tissue paper puffs between the balloons and some fake flower sprigs.
April 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Balloons, part 1. My goal this year was size without weight, so balloons seemed to be the way to go.
Another mirror selfie, this time in profile. I have wrapped the cylinder of the hat in purple tissue paper and trim. Three shiny lavender balloons are now beneath the "brim."
April 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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I made my #EasterBonnet last night, so here are some progress photos of how it came together! Starting strong with some cardboard structure:
Mirror selfie. I am wearing a thing on my head made from cardboard boxes from the pet supply company Chewy with the logo visible. It is a tall cylindrical hat thing with a big tilted panel atop.
April 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Update:
At least the response was pretty quick once I figured out what was going on and appealed!
A screenshot from TikTok showing an approved appeal on a video. It reads, "We've reviewed your appeal and restored your video. We appreciate your patience and contributions to our community."
April 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Upon further investigation on why my TikTok video with #HugoAward predictions from last night wasn't getting views, I discovered that it had gotten a content restriction and was ineligible for the For You Page. I've appealed, obviously.
#bootok #booksky #sff 🪐📚
A screenshot of the analytics page for a TikTok video that has recieved 14 views. Of note: "Your video is not eligible for recommendation in the For You feed. If you disagree with the content restriction, you can appeal." A screenshot of the appeals page for a content restriction on a TikTok video showing that an appeal has been received. Below are the reasons for ineligibility: "Community Guidelines. We maintain content eligibility standards for the For You feed (FYF) that prioritize safety and are informed by the diversity of our community and cultural norms. We make ineligible for the FYF certain content that may not be appropriate for a broad audience related to: (1) Behavioral Health, (2) Sensitive and Mature Themes, (3) Integrity and Authenticity, and (4) Regulated Goods. Content that is ineligible for the FYF can still be discovered in other ways, such as through search tools or by following an account."
April 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Double-sided protest sign for today's #HandsOff mass mobilization. We're expecting rain today, so it's fully covered in packing tape. This is the third sign in this style I've made for protests this year, and I've enjoyed channeling my rage by getting crafty with them.
A protest sign reading, "Impeach the Idiot." It is made with colorful cutout letters from various cardboard and paper food packaging on a white background. A protest sign reading, "Protest is Patriotic." It is made with colorful cutout letters from various cardboard and paper food packaging on a white background.
April 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Today marks one year since I adopted Sunshine and brought her home on a train from Philadelphia! It feels like no time at all has passed, but I already cannot imagine life without her. Here's to many more years to come!

Pictured: Sunshine, having consumed a Gotcha Day tuna fillet treat. 🥳
A super cute tortie cat sits on the top perch of a cat tree at night with an urban cityscape lit up outside the window behind her. She licks her snoot with a super pink tongue and looks at the camera slantwise, as if to judge whether she can bribe me out of more treats.
March 19, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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Happy #caturday from sweet Sunshine and me!

Yesterday was Sunshine's "vet records birthday" (actual birthday unknown, but it's at least close to the real birthday of her kittens), so she got some fun treats. I like to think of us both as January girls!
Tortie cat Sunshine lays upon a colorful quilt, looking straight at the camera with brilliant green eyes.
January 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Love (and by that I mean don't love) how these AI-generated suggested replies are straight-up suggesting I lie to the commenters on my YouTube videos. I have, in fact, read several YA books by the author in question. 😑 #booktube
A screenshot of the suggested replies to a comment left by one of my long-time subscribers, as seen in YouTube Studio. The one on the left reads, "Happy New Year to you too! I think you'll really enjoy the..." and the one on the right reads, "I haven't read any of her YA, but I do really like her adult books,..."
January 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Do you think my friends maybe know me a little??? I got these two birthday gifts today from two different friends who did not coordinate at all! 😜
A cute little lamp sits on a cluttered bookshelf end table with candles, books, etc. piled beside it. The lamp is shaped like a teapot made of stained glass in a pink and green floral rose pattern, with the light coming from within the teapot. A packaged mesh tea ball with a yellow and pink rose tchotchke on the end of the chain. The colors compliment the lamp in the prior picture.
January 4, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Post the cover of the first book you are reading in 2025.
Book cover of A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall. It shows an illustrated underwater scene adorned with coral, seaweed, and other sea life as well as books, a pen, a letter, etc. all forming a loose frame around the title.
January 2, 2025 at 5:51 AM