I’ve recently put myself on a shopping ban to a) save money and b) declutter my house or at the very least not bring more stuff in. It’s not stopped me from window shopping online however, so I’m going to share a couple of my favorites from Anthropologie.

The first one I’m digging on is called Linnly and it’s a super cute crossbody bag:

I’m literally only going on looks because I have not gone into Anthro to take a look at the quality etc., but tell me, how cute is this!? It seems like a great fall bag to pair with jeans and a sweater, preferably a nice hunter green number. ($138)

Another one I’m fancying is this bright baby here called Adilah Embroidered tote:

This looks fab for carting around your workout gear or your notebooks to and from class. I love the vibrant colors and it seems like it’d be a great way to brighten up your blah winter duds. ($98)

The price points are right and if you’re in the market, I’d check them out in person if you can. Anthro doesn’t always translate from online to in my hands, quality-wise so I always prefer to go in and check out stuff before making a decision.

Has it really been nearly a year since I posted? I think I need to wear a scarlet ‘S’ for slacker! It’s not like I haven’t been reading and ogling shiny things because I have, believe me. So let’s see, some of the books I’ve read since we spoke last were:

• Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
• Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance
• Believe Me by J.P. Delaney
• The Perfect Friend by Barbara Copperthwaite
• The Vanishing by Sophia Tobin
• Girl In Snow by Danya Kukafka
• The Perfect Stranger by Megan Miranda
• Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris
• The Wife by Alafair Burke
• The Breakdown by B.A. Paris
• The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine

Amongst others but these are the freshest in my mind.  Looking at the list, there is a clear genre I opt for most of the time but to be quite frank, my favorite book of the lot is Educated. This book was phenomenal with it’s familial craziness paired with a hefty dose of religious beliefs and the amazing ambition & desire for learning from the author.

I am fascinated by all things religion but Mormonism is particularly interesting to me. I’m not sure why I find myself intrigued by that magic underwear wearing and caffeine avoiding bunch but I do, so any book that involves their belief system is a bonus.  Overall, everything about this book is good so if you’re looking for something to read, I highly recommend grabbing a copy!