Ghinwa Jaber

So the past 2 months I was back at reading novel after novel. I read four already and I am half way through the fifth.But the fun thing about it is that they are like a series. Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella is fun and uplifting .
If you like fashion and shopping then you will engage with the main character Becky Bloomwood. And she will take you through different stages of her life. I personally loved the movie "Confessions Of A Shopaholic"(Adapted from the first novel of the Shopaholic Series by Sophie Kinsella), so that's why I enjoyed reading the journey of Becky's life.

I'm going to list them by date of publishing.

Shopaholic Takes Manhattan(2001):

With her shopping excesses (somewhat) in check and her career as a TV financial guru thriving, Becky's biggest problem seems to be tearing her entrepreneur boyfriend, Luke, away from work for a romantic country weekend. And worse, figuring out how to pack light. But packing takes on a whole new meaning when Luke announces he's moving to New York for business--and he asks Becky to go with him! Before you can say "Prada sample sale," Becky has landed in the Big Apple, home of Park Avenue penthouses and luxury boutiques.

Surely it's only a matter of time until she becomes an American TV celebrity, and she and Luke are the toast of Gotham society. Nothing can stand in their way, especially with Becky's bills miles away in London. But then an unexpected disaster threatens her career prospects, her relationship with Luke, and her available credit line! Shopaholic Takes Manhattan--but will she have to return it? (Summery by www.goodreads.com)

Then Shopaholic Ties the Knot was published and I read it 3 years ago and talked about it here. And Shopaholic and Sister which I didn't read yet.

Shopaholic and Baby(2007)

I Think this is one of my favorites. Such a funny novel!

Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) is pregnant! She couldn't be more overjoyed-especially since discovering that shopping cures morning sickness. Everything has got to be perfect for her baby: from the designer nursery . . . to the latest, coolest pram . . . to the celebrity, must-have obstetrician.
But when the celebrity obstetrician turns out to be her husband Luke's glamorous, intellectual ex-girlfriend, Becky's perfect world starts to crumble. She's shopping for two . . . but are there three in her marriage?(Summery by www.goodreads.com)

Mini Shopaholic(2010):

Becky Brandon thought motherhood would be a breeze and that having a daughter was a dream come true: a shopping friend for life! But it's trickier than she thought. Two-year-old Minnie has a quite different approach to shopping.
Minnie creates havoc everywhere she goes, from Harrods to her own christening. Her favorite word is "Mine!" and she's even trying to get into eBay! On top of everything else, Becky and Luke are still living with her parents (the deal on house #4 has fallen through), when suddenly there's a huge financial crisis.
With people having to "cut back," Becky decides to throw a surprise party for Luke to cheer everyone up. But when costs start to spiral out of control, she must decide whether to accept help from an unexpected source--and therefore run the risk of hurting the person she loves.
Will Becky be able to pull off the celebration of the year? Will she and Luke ever find a home of their own? Will Minnie ever learn to behave? And . . . most important . . . will Becky's secret wishes ever come true?

(Summery by www.goodreads.com)

Shopaholic to the Stars(2014):

Sophie Kinsella returns to her beloved Shopaholic series with Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) newly arrived in Hollywood and starry-eyed. She and her two-year-old daughter, Minnie, have relocated to L.A. to join Becky’s husband, Luke, who is there to handle PR for famous actress Sage Seymour. Becky can’t wait to start living the A-list lifestyle, complete with celebrity sightings, yoga retreats, and shopping trips to Rodeo Drive. But she really hopes to become a personal stylist—Sage’s personal stylist—if only Luke would set up an introduction. Then, unexpectedly, Becky is offered the chance to dress Sage’s archrival, and though things become a bit more complicated, it’s a dream come true!

Red carpet premieres, velvet ropes, paparazzi clamoring for attention—suddenly Becky has everything she’s ever wanted.

Or does she?(Summery by www.goodreads.com)

Shopaholic to the Rescue(2015):

Becky’s father Graham and her best friend’s husband, Tarquin, have disappeared from Los Angeles saying simply they have “something to take care of.”

But Tarquin’s wife Suze who is Becky’s best friend, and Becky’s mother Jane, are convinced the two men are hiding something and are in danger—their imaginations run wild. They must track them down!

Hijinks ensue as husband Luke drives Becky, daughter Minnie, Jane, Suze and other favorite Kinsella characters across country from LA to Las Vegas in search of the missing men.

Becky feels deeply guilty about ignoring her father while he was in LA, in addition Becky feels her enemy Alicia is threatening her friendship with Suze.(Summery by www.goodreads.com)

xo,Ghinwa

January is the month where most brands do crazy sales. So I wanted to share some of the things I bought throughout the sale. I didn't go crazy though.

Forever21:

I bought this super cute mask though it wasn't on sale but it was at a good price.Click here to buy

This sandals and top were crazy cheap and I thought they would be perfect for the upcoming summer.

Lace up sandals(10$)/Top(5$)

H&M:

I found this cutest leopard headband at H&M(in fact I'm wearing it now) and it was on sale for around 3$.

I've never tried H&M hair products and I thought now is a great chance to buy and try them. So I bought the Nurturing Conditioner(5$) and Get It Straight Smoothing Balm(5$). I like H&M beauty products and accessories more than their cloth. I've done a review last year on their makeup here.

Bath and Body Works:

I bought 2 things from there Paris collection, the Bonjour Paris body spray and lotion.They smell of vanilla, and I've been using them daily. You can say I love Paris!