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Been absent for ages.

For those of you still around, thank you. For those new, also thank you. I have been absent from tumblr for years due to time constraints and personal issues. Recently, I’ve felt the need to re-start my blog because life has sent me some curve-balls and thought I might have something to offer. The new direction of this blog will be geared toward my MA degree in women’s and gender studies as well as the issues that come along with adoption and being an adopted child. 

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I was going to write a post about how it was bad, lazy writing that hit every Dead Lesbian trope out there, and was completely inconsistent with every portrayal of physical injury in the show, but–

One look in the Clexa tag and it’s literally heartbreaking to see how lesbian and bi women are taking this. This is something that straight people will never, ever understand, and the worst part is that we’re mad at ourselves for trusting these people. Finally, everyone though, we’re being respected (hah-fucking-hah), here’s a story about us; only to be brutally reminded that if you so much as act on your feelings, if you allow yourself one moment of happiness with another woman, you’re fucking dead.

At this point, I don’t really care if there’s some Twist in the City of Light that makes this all “okay.” Fact of the matter is, at best, a bunch of straight people are using a lifetime of trauma against us and calling it entertainment, pretending it’s progressive and for us, then acting like this decision came out of the fucking void.

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Thunder Bay Amethyst (hematite inclusions) - Diamond Willow Mine, McTavish Twp., Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada

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“Star Wars will get an openly gay character”

Okay…… But is it Rey or Poe?

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people w mac computers: i like my mac because of the organization and because it suits my needs! pcs are ok too but I like my mac better

people w pcs: a mac RUINED MY MARRIAGE, KILLED MY DOG, AND SPOILED EVERY MOVIE IVE PLANNED ON SEEING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS

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you can tell the first generation of weeaboos are starting to make cartoons. you can just tell.

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シカドルイドさんリデザイン

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i’m a strong independent woman who doesn’t need a man but pretty girls make me weak in the knees

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Tali’Zorah vas Rannoch

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And for a short time, every donkey in every campaign was safe. 

Source

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Just listen.

oh shit.

Get on my blog. RIGHT NOW. HOLY SHIT.

MOTHERFUCK *head explodes*

WHAT IS THIS GREATNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This song makes me want to orgasm. It’s perfection.

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Repeat after me, kids: your significant other liking multiple genders does nothing to invalidate the fact that they like you best.

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Technologic

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Types of Fabrics

Types of Fabrics

  (Make sure you look at the pictures for this one!)

You don’t realize just how many different fabrics there are until you have to walk into a store and try to choose one. This is a small list of some commonly used fabrics and their defining features.

Everyday Clothes

  You’ll usually find these materials in T-shirts, blouses, skirts, and other kinds of casual wear. They’re easy to work with and versatile enough for almost any costume.

  Cotton

A soft and wrinkle-resistant material that will keep you warm in cold weather. It’s easier to dye than linen, but it isn’t as absorbent.

  Linen

Strong, soft, and durable, linen fabric will keep you cool on hot days. It’s a little more absorbent than cotton but it isn’t as stretchy.

  Rayon

Made as a cheaper alternative to silk in WWII, rayon is a slinky fabric that will keep you cool in hot weather. It’s cost-efficient, stretchy, and drapes beautifully, but will shrink when put into a dryer and wrinkles easily.

  Spandex

Very popular for skinsuits and athletic wear because of its incredible stretch. Spandex is cool, shiny, and durable. It will also give a nice drape if used in loose clothing. Must be hand-washed.

Special Occasion

  When you have a big event coming up, you’ll want to use these fabrics. Great for magical or royal costumes and lingerie.

  Velvet

A soft material covered with small fibers that will keep you warm in winter. Has a gorgeous shine and gathers nicely. Can be very expensive and must be hand-washed or dry-cleaned.

  Silk

A high-quality material with a beautiful shine and drape. Silk will keep you cool in hot weather and is relatively easy to work with, but it can be pricey and requires special care.

  Satin

Lightweight and shiny, satin is similar to silk but generally a little stiffer and more fragile. Can be bought for very cheap at most craft stores. Does not have much stretch, but is easy to cut and sew. Must be hand-washed.

  Lamé

Shiny, stretchy, and breathable, this material is frequently used in avant-garde outfits. Relatively easy to work with, but is prone to snag and burn. Must be hand-washed.

  Toughies

  These fabrics are made to withstand rough use. Perfect for hunters, warriors, barbarians, and post-apocalyptic survivors.

  Leather

Very durable and stylish, but doesn’t breathe and can shrink if improperly dried. It’s also very expensive and can be difficult to sew. Not animal-friendly.

  Suede

A kind of leather with a velvety finish. Durable, but very difficult to maintain. Cheaper than leather and a little easier to work with.

  Pleather

Literally “plastic leather.” An artificial version of leather that’s cheaper, easier to work with, and that will let your skin breathe. Available in more prints than leather. Easier to clean, but can be less durable and may crack over time.

  Vinyl

A shiny, stiff, and waterproof material that’s popular for accessories, catsuits, and fetish clothing. Wet Look is a subset of vinyl. This material is easy to clean, but it can be difficult to sew because it sticks on itself and finished materials.

  Under and Over

  It would be hard to make clothes out of these materials alone, but they really help give that extra oomph. Good for royal, fairy, and magical costumes.

  Gauze

A light and absorbent material that will keep you cool in hot weather. Can range from sheer material like those used in veils or opaque material used in sundresses and summer blouses. Can get holes if put to hard use.

  Chiffon

A sheer, lightweight fabric with gorgeous drape. Perfect for royal costumes because of its billowing effect. Its slippery and fragile quality makes it difficult to cut and sew and it must be carefully hand-washed.

  Organza

Sheer, lightweight, and shimmery. This material is great for layering on clothes to add structure. It’s stiffer and easier to work with than chiffon, but can still be difficult when sewing and cutting. Must be hand-washed.

  Tulle

A very stiff and dense net material often used in tutus and petticoats. Tulle won’t frayed when cut, so it doesn’t need to be finished. It doesn’t drape well but gives fantastic volume when worn under skirts. It needs to be hand-washed.

If you’d like to know about any other kinds of fabric, check here: http://www.fabric.com/SitePages/Glossary.aspx That’s just a glossary, but if you type a kind of fabric into the search bar at the top you can look at and buy any of the materials listed there.

  This guide was made under the wing of Costume Discounters (www.costumediscounters.com). Please go check out their site!! They sell wigs, shoes, shirts, essentials…all sorts of goodies.