Blake Lively is the epitome of chic in a fitted floral minidress as she attends the Book Bonanza event for It Ends With Us in Texas

Blake Full of life placed on an elegant show as she made an look on the Ebook Bonanza occasion for It Ends With Us on Friday in Grapevine, Texas.

The Gossip Lady alum, 36 – who lately glammed up for Chanel’s seventeenth annual Tribeca Competition Artists Dinner – joined co-star Brandon Sklenar and writer, Colleen Hoover, through the festivities on the Gaylord Texan Resort and Conference Heart.

The actress confirmed off her toned legs sporting a fitted, black minidress that contained colourful, floral particulars embroidered onto the material in addition to sheer, black sleeves.

Beneath, the sweetness flashed a glimpse of a satin, bralette high and slipped right into a pair of open-toed, glittering silver pumps. 

Her blonde locks had been parted to the facet, and pulled again right into a smooth ponytail, stopping any free strands from falling onto her face.  

Blake accessorized the look by including a pair of small, dangly gold earrings in addition to chunky rings on every of her fingers for a flashy flare. 

Her make-up was classically performed, and comprised of a layer of mascara to her lashes in addition to a lightweight, shimmering shadow round her eyes. 

A dewy, pink blush and highlighter was added to her cheekbones, whereas a satin pink tint was worn on her lips for a final touch. 

Full of life was seen hanging a wide range of poses upon arriving to the particular occasion in Texas, and later spoke concerning the upcoming movie on stage in entrance of followers who had been additionally in attendance. 

She crossed paths with co-star, Brandon Sklenar, who took on the position of Atlas within the upcoming film – which is an adaption of It Ends With Us written by Colleen Hoover. 

The movie – which additionally stars Justin Baldoni and Jenny Slate – is slated to hit theaters later this summer season on August 9. 

Sklenar was stylishly informal in a pair of grey slacks in addition to a plain white shirt and checkered button up that was left unfastened on the entrance. For a last contact, the 1923 actor additionally opted for a pair of brown, leather-based footwear. 

Each he and Blake – who performs Lily Bloom within the film – stopped to take just a few memorable pictures collectively whereas on the stage, and in addition in entrance of a ‘Ebook Bonanza’ signal contained in the venue.  

Full of life was additionally seen speaking on stage through the panel dialogue with Colleen Hoover – who donned a scorching pink gown that fell down previous her knees. 

The writer additionally wore a pair of open-toed, glowing gold footwear that contained straps that wrapped above her ankles. Her blonde locks had been parted within the center, and flowed down previous her shoulders in gentle curls. 

Each Colleen and Blake paused for a fast picture session whereas selling the anticipated movie on Friday. 

The actress later shared a candy second with mother-in-law, Tammy Reynolds, who accompanied Full of life for the festivities. 

Whereas speaking to Entertainment Tonight at Ebook Bonanza, Blake acknowledged, ‘Some individuals will at all times like a e-book higher than a film and some individuals like a film higher than the e-book…’

‘However I believe that we simply did our greatest to honor the e-book and honor the followers, and, I believe, actually make one thing that works even by itself,’ she revealed. 

‘If you do not know the e-book, the film works. I do not suppose there’s any approach that in case you learn the e-book and also you noticed the film that you simply would not be thrilled. We actually labored onerous on that.’ 

‘I additionally imagine in case you noticed the film after which learn the e-book, you would not go, “Maintain on, this is not like [the other].” You are able to do both. I believe they’re each actually stunning.’ 

Colleen – who began the Ebook Bonanza conference along with her sisters Lin and Murphy – added, ‘Readers are inclined to at all times need to learn the e-book first.’ 

‘I utterly perceive that, however I really feel like this adaptation has stayed so true to the e-book that it is really both or, no matter you favor. I believe that you’re going to be completely happy in case you watch the film after which go into the e-book or vice versa.’ 

The premise is: ‘Lily overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a brand new life. An opportunity assembly with a neurosurgeon sparks a connection however Lily begins to see sides of him that remind her of her dad and mom’ relationship,’ per an IMDB synopsis.   

The e-book can be based mostly on Hoover’s dad and mom’ relationship and she or he mentioned, ‘That is the e-book meaning essentially the most with me.’ 

‘I’ve tried to produce other books tailored and it did not fairly go to fruition. I have been praying this might occur for 4 or 5 years now, so it simply means a lot to me.’ 

Colleen continued, ‘This e-book is the one which’s private to me, so to get to see it on display screen [is meaningful].’

‘I watched it for the primary time with my mom, who impressed the story, so phrases cannot specific how superb this complete expertise is.’

Regarding the novel, Blake later mentioned, ‘This story resonated with so many individuals, so there’s an excellent accountability that comes with that.’ 

‘You need to honor this e-book and this character that individuals love a lot, however you additionally need to carry a life and a humanity to it that’s true to who you might be. It is lots of various things that you simply need to accomplish on this story.’ 

The actress gushed that she is ‘proud’ of the film and ‘proud to be right here and sharing it with Colleen and the followers. It is simply actually particular. It was an excellent honor to tackle Lily, and I am so proud.’ 

Within the movie’s official trailer – which dropped final month in Might – Taylor Swift’s observe, My Tears Ricochet from her 2020 Folklore album, notably performed within the background. 

Blake additionally defined through the panel, per People, ‘Colleen is ready to inform one thing that is deeply private and intimate however is ready to resonate with so many individuals.’ 

‘And Taylor, she’s such an unimaginable author. She writes from such private experiences and vulnerability.’ 

Full of life added that each Hoover and Swift are ‘ladies who’re authoring their tales’ and applauded what her BFF Taylor has ‘performed along with her life and profession’ in addition to Hoover, who ‘began [her novelist career] self-published.’