Audiobook bits | Jessica Simpson: Open Book

In the past, part of my New Year's Resolutions was to read more and, it just never happened! At least not often~ What can I say? I'm lazy when it comes to reading books, that's why I've been sticking to reading some manga every now and then. But, even tho it was not a resolution this year, I did finish an audiobook this month; Open Book by Jessica Simpson. It is just easier for me to listen to something while I'm doing other things around the house. Hence my love for podcasts.

When I was younger I was a big Jessica Simpson fan, I wanted to be just like her. It all started when I watched Newlyweds on MTV for the first time. I liked the style, those super high heels, her style and the "perfect" life Nick and Jess seemed to have on their reality show. Oh~ the good old early 2000's.

Of course, after that I became a fan of her music too. I bought her perfumes and albums and even received a bag from her collection not long ago.

This book is not new, it was published back in 2020. It took me a while to pay more attention to it, and I'm not exactly sure what made me want to listen to it but, it was totally worth it. Plus, the audiobook is narrated by her so it feels like listening to stories from a friend. 

In this book, Jessica talks about everything, from starting her career to love, divorce, toxic relationships and her addictions. As someone who grew up looking up to her, it was interesting to see beyond what I saw on TV. Not that I didn't know she was a normal person but, you know, sometimes we think celebrities always have a perfect life. I could relate to her in a different level. I mean, we do have completely different lives but there were some things I could relate to. Like trying to please everyone around us instead of focusing on our own life and feeling absolutely devastated after our parents' divorce even if we werw already "old enough". She had a hard letting go of so many things that made her "happy" in her life, and so do I. So, listening to her story, made me feel validated in a way, if that makes any sense~ It taught me that yeah, it is a hard thing to let go and that sometimes everyone around us moves on but we're stuck because we're afraid of what might come if we let go. But many beautiful things will come once you find the beauty of it.

In the book she talks a lot about God and her beliefs because well, she's the daughter of a former minister but it is not like a religious book. I'm not a believer but it didn't bother me.

I laughed, felt inspired and even cried a little while listening to it. I was binge listening, not even joking. 

And I know that not everyone is interested in this type of books, I wasn't sure if I was going to find it interesting but, if you wanna read/listen to someone sharing wisdom, inspiration and a real woman behind pop-culture, I defo recommend it.

 There is also a sountrack for this book that you can find at the end of the audiobook, it comes with 6 songs, one feat. Willie Nelson.

Anyway guys, that is that for this audiobook recommendation / chit chat kind of thingy. 

See you next time~! ♡

What's in my bag? | Jessica Simpson | November 2022

"Your life is the story you tell the world"

 I've been meaning to make an updated what's in bag post for a while now but for whatever reason I kept postponing it. I also thought about making a video version of it, but I just don't feel like it atm. 

First, I'm gonna show you the bag, I'm really excited about it. It is a Jessica Simpson Camille Satchel bag in a rosewater color with gold studded details and a feather dangle/keychain kinda thingy.

I don't think I've talked about it here but, many years ago, I was a big Jessica Simpson fan. I even had the perfumes, which were pretty nice but, I always wanted something from her shoes or bags collections. But I'm not sure if they are sold here so, I was very excited when I received it as a gift earlier this month. 

The bag is a medium but you can fit a lot in it. It has a zipper closure, 2 interior slip pockets, a zip one and an exterior zip pocket. It also has handles and an adjustable shoulder strap that is detachable. It is just super pretty! 😍

This is how the back of the bag looks like.

The inside is really pretty too!

I like how the Jessica Simpson logo is very discreet.

Ok, now we'll move on to what's in the bag. I moved everything from the bag I was previously using, there are things I'm constantly moving from my school bag to my everyday bag. They'll be included here.

Let's start with this little coin purse/pouch thingy I got a few years ago from Ale Hop in Spain. I miss that store, they had so many cute things! Back when I got it I wanted to use it to carry my camera but it was too big and it didn't fit. Now I use it to carry some pads. This is one of the things I'm constantly changing from one bag to another.

It's a little dirty, hehe. Sorry!

Something that's also moving bags is the manga that I'm reading. Right now it's Nana volume 4. I've been so slow reading them! 

Not long ago I bought a small tripod that I thought would be handy, specially when I'm vlogging but, even tho I carry it with me, sometimes I just forget to use it. That's also because I haven't really been vlogging much latey. Oh well~

Next is my wallet. I've had this one for some years now and it's still in a pretty good condition. I don't think the camera caught the color well but, it is a nice sand-ish, shimmery color. I love these type of wallets cuz I can fit a lot in them. I believe it is from Todo Moda, nothing fancy, really.

Then we have my glasses, which are cosntantly moving places too. They are very simple and, even tho they are metallic, they are very light. The case is from Daiso. It is really pretty. 

I always carry a small notebook and a pen with me. Just in case. I've had the notebook for a while now and it is from Ale Hop too. I used to have a matching pen but Idk what happened to it. Now I carry a NASA one.

Moving on, there are my sunglasses. They are from Spain too. The pretty pink case is from Miniso, it takes up some space but, I love it! It is hard enough to protect my shades too. 

I decided to put some of the small thingies together. Here we have a small perfume Fancy by Jessica Simpson and sakura hand sanitizer and hand cream from Bath & Body Works 

More random stuff, a scrunchie that could change to an elastic, depending on what I'm wearing, oil control sheets from Mary Kay, a Swiss pink pocket knife, a mirror and some kawaii tissues. 

Lastly, we have my IPhone that was a gift from my dad and Sari. It is a pink one but I put a case on it to protect it. I'm constantly taking pics as well as vlogging with it, it has a way better quality than my old camera.

 

I'm obsessed with Bleach now so, yeah.

This is how the case looks, it was a gift from my sister. The cute ring holder thingy was a teacher's day pressie from one of students, he chose the design saying it was perfect for me and, it really is. ♡

I also carry my keys, phone charger and eyedrops but, I fotgot to include them in the pics. Every now and then I include a snack or candy and my makeup bag. But that's when I'm going out. And, that's basically what I usually carry with me. 

I've been really loving this bag and I wanted to share it with you guys. Hope you enjoyed! Hehe

I'll link my old What's in my bag? posts here in case you wanna check them out.

👯 | 30 Day Blogging Challenge | Day 9: What's In My Bag / Wallet

What's in my bag? | MANGO | Spain, January 2018

What's in my bag? (Suuuuuper old one)

See you next time~ ♡

Le Parfum

Scent, in my opinion, is always important and personal. It's always nice 2 meet someone with a really nice scent.
I even like to remember someone when I smell the scent of the perfume they use. There are tons and tons of
different scents and perfumes. I especially like sweet and fruity ones :)
I've tried lots of perfumes, but I definitely love these two fragrances by Jessica Simpson.

Fancy Love. This one is my everyday perfume. It's a soft, sweet and romantic scent. Really worth trying!

Fancy. This one was the first Jessica Simpson's perfume I got. It's kinda fruity, I wear this one when I go out. The scent is a bit stronger than "Fancy Love" 

Durability of both is great! 

Here are some links for a better review:

Fancy Love http://www.fragrancex.com/products/_cid_perfume-am-lid_F-am-pid_65686W__products.html

Fancy http://www.bellasugar.com/Jessica-Simpson-Fancy-Perfume-Review-1859295

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