Here's another Bookgasm post featuring some outfits I created that were inspired by a character from Kim Curran's book, Shift. One of my favorite characters was Aubrey Jones. She was a spitfire and had this certain spunk that captures the hearts of numerous guys, including the protagonist, Scott Tyler.
Crazily Mismatched by arraabella featuring blue jackets
(1) She had cropped blonde hair, heavy, black eyeliner and crazy mismatched clothes: a blue military-styled jacket with a bright orange hoodie underneath; (2) cigarettes; (3) boots; (4) striped tights
(1) She had cropped blonde hair, heavy, black eyeliner and crazy mismatched clothes: a blue military-styled jacket with a bright orange hoodie underneath; (2) cigarettes; (3) boots; (4) striped tights
I imagined Aubrey as this punk, English girl who doesn't follow the rules. So aside from the given descriptions, I improvised by adding a plaid skirt which will complete the look I visualized her wearing. I also made sure that I chose some boots with studded detail and a very edgy, cropped haircut. I wish I found a ragged tights or the one with holes to make the outfit look rougher. This is actually her daily work uniform. She's a rebel and hates authority. It obviously shows that she doesn't conform to the trends, hence the title.
Miss Jones by arraabella featuring imitation handbags
(1) blue trousers; (2) crisp, white shirt; (3) white ear phones
(1) blue trousers; (2) crisp, white shirt; (3) white ear phones
Here's another outfit of hers mentioned in the book. I wish I could have chosen some heels or a pair of flats but I see Aubrey fighting and catching other Shifters so most likely she has to run and be comfortable so I added some sneakers in a different hue to add her mismatched touch. But despite this tough facade, I still think that she is a Miss Jones--she's a girl at heart. I remember her room with fairy lights. So I added some cat's-eye glasses, a leather watch strap and bag.
So which of her looks would you wear?
Have a great day!
So I guess this is the proper label I should call it. I have done such before and I wanted it to be more cohesive. Here are the latest news on books, authors and movies.
WORLD BOOK LOVERS' DAY
All bookworms rejoice yesterday, August 09, as we celebrated Book Lovers' Day. Well, isn't like that everyday for us? I wonder how you guys celebrated it? I just read a few books on my To-Be-Read list as always. I will share to you an Oscar winner of the Best Short Film (Animated) which I was able to watch last year, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. It captivated my heart as a reader and a book lover, and it also inspired me to take care of my little friends even more. They were there for me through thick and thin, to make me laugh, cry, and angry, and they brought me to places I could have never imagined. Enjoy!
BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Here is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Meet not one, not two, but three New York Times bestselling authors! Join Melissa de la Cruz, Alyson Noel and Margaret Stohl for book signing events on September 13 at 6 pm in the Activity Center of Ayala Center Cebu, on September 14 at 4 pm in The Podium Atrium and on September 15 from 2 to 4 pm (200 slots only) in the National Book Store booth at the Manila International Book Fair. This event is made possible by National Bookstore in partnership with Raffles Makati, The Podium and Ayala Center Cebu.
I surely need not to pass up the chance to meet these lovely ladies. I already missed three or four authors earlier this year and I know that this is a must attend event!
EX ON THE BEACH: Ebook Summer Price Promotion*
Here at Exhibit A, we know what makes a good summer: sunshine and blue skies, sipping ice cold beers by a swimming pool, the scent of suntan lotion and the sound of kids laughing and bluebirds tweeting.
Oh, yes. This is how we do it. This is how we soothe away the stresses and strains of our normal working lives and remember how epic it feels just to relax.
Wait! That’s not true. Yes, OK dammit, we do like all that, but do you know what we like more? Murder, mayhem and terrifying phone calls that wake you in the middle of the night. Corruption and vice. Assassinations and abductions. Cool detectives in astonishing locations. Stories that you’ll never forget…
Which is why this year we want to make sure you’re packing some of Exhibit A's first four critically-acclaimed crime novels, along with your beach towel, your flip-flops and your shades – and at a shockingly brilliant discounted price, available for this summer only.
Starting Tuesday--August 06, 2013--and lasting for a limited time, get your beach reads when they’re hot, hot, hot!
To get your summer reads at 99p / $1.99 follow the links:
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*Press Release*
MOVIES
I am so excited to watch the film with my friends who have also read the book and fans of the series. I wish it will be a better adaptation and more exciting as the first.
GIVEAWAYS
I would like to remind you guys not to miss out on the opportunity to win amazing prizes. I have three ongoing giveaways that will cater to both my book and fashion readers.
(1) Win 5 signed copies of Shift and Control by Kim Curran by joining the Twitter competition. See the mechanics here.
(2) Win an ebook copy of Data Runner by Sam A. Patel. See the mechanics here.
(3) Win a $100 gift card from Persunmall. See the mechanics here.
Off to read! Have a great day everyone! x
Remember Cutey and the shamballa bracelets I posted here and here? Now they're also designing and offering luxury leather. The handbags hand crafted from the highest quality Italian leather available featuring the signature Cutey marks such as the heart shapes zip lock, interior design cutey heart pattern and cutey signature locking device, giving the bag the luxury feel you deserve from a designer handbag. Inspired by the most important thing in life, love. The cutey brand represents romance, loving & luxury, each of our bags named after the most romantic cities in the world. We've recently launched our Bags for Breasts campaign in which we're donating 10% of all profits to Women's Breast Cancer Charity.
I actually love the heart lock ideas it made it so sweet, sassy and romantic. Now I'll be sharing with you some of my favorite designs.
(also available in black, brown and red)
(also available in brown and yellow)
(also available in blue)
(also available in brown)
For more information about Cutey, visit them on the following:
website: http://www.cutey.co.uk
twitter: https://twitter.com/cutey
facebook: http://facebook.com/cutey.co.uk
Be stylish and help Cutey with their campaign for breast cancer! x
Hi everyone! I hope you guys are maximizing this long weekend by resting, reading or by doing something fun. So here's a photo diary of the overnight stay my high school friends and I had at Goldland Millenia Suites last May to bond and catch-up. Some of the photos are a bit grainy due to the dim lighting and the unfortunate way I was able to grab hold of these: Facebook. That's why I decided to put most of the photos in a collage. Haha. Well, I had to find a way right? I also had to trim it down to avoid black mails and future memes. LOL. It was a night of fun: games, drinks, laughter, stories and the best part, the Salamat Dok portion. Never a dull moment with these guys.
The early birds.
(4th) Plaid Party. :)
(1st) My Husband's Lover??? Our friend, Alf, was so sleepy (and maybe even tipsy?) that he didn't notice he was already hugging Vincent. =))
(1st) "The Shades Brigade" ;)
Thank you, Vincent! See you again, after two years, I hope! We miss you!
Clarissa's brunch treat.
Have a great weekend! x
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