Fashion Friday (1): Now for some discounts

New feature! I acknowledge that this name already exists out there, but I made it up by myself on a whim and it's not such a creative name so I don't see why I would need to credit.

Fashion Friday will just be a feature here where I go on about either stuff I've found from fashion blogs or news or sales/discounts (and so on). Basically anything fashion-related. This time around the focus is on the discounts.

Yeah. So let's feed the shopaholics' obsessions.

Note:
I'm still in that state where I'm just not in the mood to read; the last thing I touched was Little Women, which I'm still reading. Please, please don't hate on me! >_< This is my blog -- I'm sure if this were any "professional" blogger's blog, this kind of post wouldn't be here. Because it just does not belong on a book blog. But I digress.

I am here to share with you guys (uni/college students -- you guys still in high school might want to bookmark this site for the future!) another site for DISCOUNTS!

Credit: 9Gag.com; accessed by WeHeartIt

UNI DAYS

Why yes, they do have a referral reward system. Thanks for noticing.

Now click ze link & register!

For Aussies, so far there are discounts for asos, warehouse and oasis!

Also available for UK, Ireland & NZ.

I am positively overwhelmed at the moment. Mostly for asos, since the other two are a bit out of my normal price range.

I also love that they have a petite range. Plus their catwalks have some cool music...

And now for a showcasing of some items that caught my eye at ASOS.

[$20.40] Petite Cable Knit Skirt - it just looks so comfy for a skirt!

[$23.80] This was freaking MADE for Sas & Roz (Tea Mouse Book Reviews)

[$30.60] Sadly my size is gone... this dress is just so fun! And I don't have many dresses like this - it even has an open back.

ASOS Canvas Fish Shopper - I. Love. This!

ASOS Polka Dot Sunglasses Case - I like polka dots and I don't have a sunglasses case.

House of Holland for Pretty Polly Pearl Super Suspender Pearl Tights

Vila Shorts with Paperbag Waist

UNICORN NECKLACE!

Lipsy Wave Ring

A Bookish Necklace :))

Scarves: Mint | Textured | Skulls | HOT DOG! ...argh! so many nice scarves, but they're RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE!

Basic mittens. Or this cute BEAR convertible mitten!

Neon leggings. Highlight me up, scotty! But please - if you're going to wear leggings, cover up your butt! Felix! There are also heaps of funky tights. :)

ASOS Pac'A'Parka In Spot - Hehe. I like polka dots.

This floral coral blazer is way too adorable! And $50 onwards there's even more!

Do I need a swan cardigan? How about this heart elbow patch cardigan?

Squee! I love the cut of this scalloped edge backpack!

Crotchet. Ballet. Flats.

Hmph! Still no ankle boots...

Alright. That's enough from me. If you have any cheaper alternatives, let me know! :P

  

Share some of your ASOS/fashion finds in the comments below!

NB: I am in no way associated/affiliated with either myunidays.com or asos.

Next week I'll share some of my buys as well as weekly links. I'll also be featuring Colette, where I splurged on a gorgeous clutch.

 

Waiting on Wednesday (40): Dancing in the storm

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

(click on the cover to go to Goodreads)

AU/UK Cover

Stormdancer ~ Jay Kristoff
September 2012!! ~ (AU) Pan Macmillan

My pitch

Blood red skies; a world impoverished by technological advance (industrialisation!!). A thunder tiger . . . and a sixteen year old girl who will change everything.

Why am I waiting on this?

Oh how I love both of these covers! :D I BEG you to go and check out the full synopsis of this book - it sounds ridiculously good! I have a feeling - going by that synopsis alone - that this book is going to be really descriptive and thoughtfully imagined. I'm just now getting into steampunk, so this is definitely a welcome addition to the bunch and by the sounds of it it's bound to stand out! Also I'm hoping that the Asian influences run farther than just the names of things.

Even if this book sounded like complete rubbish I'd want to read it IF ONLY BECAUSE JAY KRISTOFF SOUNDS AWESOME! His blog, guys. He's got that kind of humour that resonates with me and he just seems altogether chill and laid back... very Aussie. Which he is. He's Aussie, guys! An Aussie author got an international deal. For his debut! If that's not a sure-fire way to tell that this book's going to big, I don't know what will.

US Cover

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Comment with your picks and share the excitement!

[Giveaway] Wispy Hair books ~ Rapture by Lauren Kate & Fated by Alyson Noël

Hey there!

Just a quick post/giveaway for you all.

Let's get this out of the way first: Australia only or pay for international shipping. If you're unsure, let me know what country you live in and I'll give you a quote so you can decide whether you want to enter or not. I can guarantee though it would cost AU$15+... I will definitely have another Book Depository giveaway in the near future, and I'm also saving for an Amazon gift card (courtesy of Swagbucks)!!!

Graphic made because I felt like it. Bg source: aeiryn; I own nothing.

The details:

• Up for grabs ~ 1x Rapture, 2x Fated (runner up receives ARC)
• 3 winners
• Aussie only unless you are willing to pay for shipping. Let me know if you want a quote before you decide. You MUST have a Paypal account.
• Giveaway ends Saturday 2nd of June, winners will be announced.

If you want to enter for "Rapture", comment on what you are most excited about for the conclusion to the series.

If you want to enter for "Fated", comment and tell me whether you've read any of Alyson Noel's previous books.

As simple as that! You can enter both or just one. One entry per person and if you already commented on my Book Haul post you've already got an entry. ;)

Good luck all! Also if you can't comment for ANY reason, shoot me a tweet (@cc9309)!

Trailers:

~Rapture~



Teaser #1
Teaser #2

~Fated~

My Books in Colour (3) + Online Shopping and a Book Cover

MBiC is a fortnightly post book haul feature, and is inspired by Kristi (The Story Siren) and Alea (Pop Culture Junkie). I love looking at book covers, and especially their colours, and that is where my idea came from.

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27th of May 2012 ~ Notes

I am back with the second half of my May book haul! It's a short one so I figured I'd talk about other things in this post too.  :)

So first, here are the books.

Admire the crappy photo quality & the ripping of packaging for background making. ADMIRE IT!

•  Fated (#1) by Alyson Noel || For review *
• Rapture (#4?) by Lauren Kate || For review *
• Fixing Delilah by Sarah Ockler || Bought
• You probably can't see but TBD sent me a bookmark of calorie counts. Trying to send me a message here, book guys? Well I'm not impressed!

Thanks to Macmillan and Random House (respectively). I won't be reading any of them as I am just not interested, however if YOU are, comment and you *may* receive. ;) Clarification: Australia only.

As for 'Fixing Delilah', it was freaking LESS than $5! How can you say no to that? I regret nothing.

Happy reading everybody! Comment in the doobly-doo below.

Share with me what books you got! :)

And now, a semi-explanation...

What time I spend online, much of it is spent window shopping online. I just can't get enough of it! And so, I've been neglecting reading and blogging for a bit. Same with in the blogosphere. I've just started following fashion and DIY-cooking blogs (some were blogs that other book bloggers frequented, specifically the latter!) and other than Aussie blogs or my favourite blogs, I haven't been up to date. I think it may be time to un-follow some blogs since I always hit the 1000+ un-read mark way too easily/quickly. :/

But anyway, yeah, that's where I'm at. So, since my mind is mostly filled with fashion-y stuff right now, I ask you:

Q: What clothing item/accessory do you want right now?

I'm not even talking about something trendy or new here. For me, I want something that I reckon EVERYONE else in the world has but me: a pair of boots. Not high-heels, not too grunge, and since I'm not by any stretch a tall girl, I'm talking ankle boots here.

I have not found "the one" just yet. :( Or even gum boots, which is even better since sometimes jumping on puddles is just irresistible. Am I right?

I'm positively SICK of going out on a rainy (+ wind!) day and have my jeans, flats and feet completely soaked by the end of it. That leads to another question: What do you wear on those rainy + windy days, when you just can't avoid getting wet?

Also...

Also. Loving. This. Cover!

I am a fan of the US cover, but this UK cover just kicks ass! I'm not sure what everyone else thinks of it, but I don't care. I cannot wait to get a copy of this and see it in person. This chick LOOKS like an assassin - hell yeah!

So if you haven't heard this book before, go add it to your Goodreads wishlist. You want to read this book! I am so confident that I will love it since I've already read some of Sarah's writing and I like her style very much. This book needs posters made for it! And bookmarks. And pins. And a Calaena wig! And the novellas in one bound edition. I would PAY MONEY FOR THAT!

[Review] Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood

Born Wicked

(#1, The Cahill Witch Chronicles)
Born Wicked | Star Cursed
Author: Jessica Spotswood

Publication (dd/mm/yyyy): 25/01/2012

Publisher: Penguin

Pages: 330

Source: For review

Violence | Sexual Content | Profanity

My Rating:

Satisfying Read

Summary:

Our mother was a witch too, but she hid it better.
I miss her.

To me, the magic feels like a curse. According to the Brothers, it’s devil-sent. Women who can do magic-they’re either mad or wicked. So I will do everything in my power to protect myself and my sisters. Even if it means giving up my life—and my true love.

Because if the Brothers discover our secret, we’re destined for the asylum, or prison... or death.

 

The Review:

(This is another short review. I did make notes on this one, but nothing much more than a few dot points.)


Jessica Spotswood delivers a beautiful paranormal-historical story that is, at its heart, about sisterhood. While the story moved at an alarmingly slow pace, I adored the protagonist Cate's devotion to her sisters in a time of peril, for they are witches. Once the main plot points are finally met, it will be a rush to the finish to find out where this leaves the sisters.