#40s sailor hat

[kyoka-jun]

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[jhsharman]

Babysitter complex

Everyone has their kinks.

[powerfulblob]

puts on my clown hat

behold, as requested: The Trans Franky Essay. Like most of this is still jot notes and I wrote this when half-asleep so like. I don’t know

Please don’t shoot me.

Section 0: Most importantly...

Due to the Somerton stuff, I really am trying my best not to plagarize.

Unlike TikTok user @theyboss._.franky, I’m not planning to talk about if he’s trans based on physical features, personality, etc.

I’m here to talk about the narrative in particular, and allegory.

also kudos to @punkitt-is-here

[ID: A screenshot of an X post by @punkittdev that reads “this is also partially why i am a franky one piece trans man truther” It features Franky, a cyborg with a shirt that reads “I HRT”.with a sun between the words “I” and “HRT” Franky is a tall man with tan skin and blue hair, and has part of his arms replaced with blue metal with a star at the end. end ID]

Section 1: Cyborgs are inherently trans

I’m literally just going to link The transgender cyborg: an inexhaustive primer because the article does a much better job than I can, but to summarize:

Trans people are not only cyborg-adjacent because of the transphobes who call us that, but primarily because we are used in the same way cyborgs are in text: As a talking point, a disruptive metaphor about humanity as a whole.

That brings us onto the next place...

Section 2: Cyborgs are extra trans in this case.

The reason why I latched onto this in the first place is this character’s backstory.

Franky, who eventually becomes the Straw Hat’s shipwright, starts as a joke character in the Water Seven Arc.

He’s a 40-ish year old man who runs around in a speedo and shoots lasers at people, making a living off of dismantling ships.

However, as more information is revealed, the story starts to humanize and give him a backstory.

quotes from Chapter 358:

“My body got wrecked and parts of it weren’t working anymore... So I transformed myself using scrap metal. It’s how I survived!” 

“Waste wood, scrap iron... I fit right in. First I’ve got to... ... Do something about this useless body of mine!” 

What do these have in common? Retrofitting the self, and rebuilding the body. I think there’s something trans there but IDK

Deadnames (partially joking here): As said by another character “Cutty Flam of Tom’s Workers is dead. As long as you don’t use that name... ... There’s nothing connecting us”  (for context, Franky was changing his name to evade government capture, but shhh let’s just pretend we’re talking about deadnames)

Actual Section 2: The Boats are trans now

speaking of the self as a construct...

I think it would be giving Oda too much credit for doing this on purpose.

But, he also accidentally created one of the best analogies I’ve ever heard for gender identity and against gender essentialism:

And of course, it has to be boats.

chapter 353: “Franky, there’s no such thing as blueprints for a pirate ship!! If the sailors who board that ship run up a skull-and-crossbones, then it’s a pirate ship. If they fly a seagull flag, it’s a navy ship. Build whatever you want to build, Franky.”

Like again: It’s the idea that there’s no instructions for a person, it’s what you decide to create out of oneself?

Alright. So, in terms of most manga, he actually does a rather good job. One Piece is primarily a series about misfits and outcasts: The series is goofy and over-the-top as a rule. So, one could argue the extreme way in which he portrays trans people up until the Wano arc is just a part of the series.

yeah idk

[gloomy-prince]

To celebrate RAINBOW!'s release today, I'm going to go over all the daydream references that have been made so far, since it's fun for me to sneak them in 💖 there's a lot of them though, so it's gonna be under the cut!

Episode 1-- Kiki's Delivery Service and E.T.! People focus on the Kiki reference so much that the other seemed to be missed.

Episode 2-- Princess Serenity and Prince Endymion, Sailor Moon. Another one obvious enough to be called out in some comments. It was referenced again in episode 54, where this panel was taken from.

Episode 5-- Marceline, Adventure time. One of the few reference that isn't an outfit specifically, but a character.

Episode 11-- Revolutionary Girl Utena. Not necessarily supposed to be the characters themselves, just the outfits.

Episode 11-- Minako Aino, Sailor Moon. In hindsight, I don't remember why I chose this specific dress to reference and not the maid outfits from Sailor Stars or the fruits maid outfits from the manga... especially since I think the fruits maid outfits are adorable.

Episode 11-- Catra, She-Ra reboot. I kind of regretted this one immediately just because like 80% of the comments on the episode were "CATRA SUIT!!!" as a result...

Episode 18-- Sailor Moon manga. I was always intrigued by the way characters would be dressed in dreamlike/ethereal sequences in the manga, so this reference was a must for me. I went with the version that is a full dress with straps rather than the dresses from other moments in the manga that have no discernible top half.

Episode 30 and 31-- Not a reference to any specific film or character, but just film noir in general. I do remember referencing a female character specifically for this but sadly I couldn't find it again.

Episode 40-- Pomeranian scene, IT Chapter Two. Surely you saw this coming (or maybe not?) I don't think I got the camera angle good enough to really sell this reference, but I couldn't resist it anyways.

Episode 43-- Adult Losers, IT Chapter Two. The only reference besides Marceline that references the characters themselves, since I normally use our other characters for background character purposes. Also one of the only references that isn't a daydream.

Episode 54-- Disney's Snow White and Cinderella. I couldn't decide which to reference, so I ended up leaning mostly into Cinderella, but referenced the Evil Queen's crown as well. Boo's dress is also somewhat referenced from the the live action Cinderella dress instead of the animated version, just because I liked it.

Episode 54-- Treasure Planet and Treasure Planet 2 concept art. Treasure planet is one of my favorite movies, so there was no way I was missing out on referencing it. A few people brought up some wlw pirate webcomic(s?) in the comments of this episode, but the actual reference seemed to be mostly missed. The sash around Boo's waist is also meant to be fabric from her princess dress in the previous panels.

Episode 54-- Revolutionary Girl Utena. Another one I was kind of surprised wasn't called out just because of how iconic the whole clothed shadow/silhouette thing is.

Episode 55-- Saint Tail. I couldn't reference this one as closely as I would have liked since it probably wouldn't have been very readable as a magician's costume to someone who didn't know it, so it mostly references the brooch from the anime and her hat.

Episode 61-- Jane Fonda in Spirits of the Dead. A super random and out there reference, especially to end on, but I liked the outfit so much that I couldn't help it. Maybe Boo used to fall asleep to old movie channels, lol.

That's it, at least for now! We'll have to see what shows up in future episodes~

[chic-a-gigot]

The Delineator, no. 4, Vol. XLVIII. Autumn Number. October 1896. Published by the Butterick Publishing Co. London & New York. Colored Plate 18. Figures D39 and D40. Promenade Toilettes. Internet Archive, uploaded by Albert R. Mann Library

Figure D 39. — LADIES’ STREET TOILETTE.

Figure D 39. — This consists of a Ladies’ jacket or blazer, a vest and skirt. The jacket pattern, which is No. 8669 and costs 1s. 3d. or 30 cents, is in thirteen sizes for ladies from twenty-eight to forty-six inches, bust measure, and may be seen again on page 437 of this publication. The vest pattern, which is No. 6398 and costs 1Od. or 20 cents, is in thirteen sizes for ladies from twenty-eight to forty-six inches, bust measure, and is shown again on its accompanying label. The skirt pattern, which is No. 8643 and costs 1s. 3d. or 30 cents, is in nine sizes for ladies from twenty to thirty-six inches, waist measure, and may be seen again on page 445 of this number of The Delineator.

Fawn faced cloth is here pictured in the jacket and cream-white cloth in the vest, both garments being finished with machine-stitching. The skirt is made of wine-colored zibeline. The jacket or blazer is here worn open and made with rounding lower front corners, but it may be closed at the bust and have square lower front corners, if preferred. Side-back and under-arm gores and a curving center seam render the jacket close-fitting at the sides and back and extra widths underfolded in box-plaits below the waist produce the popular outstanding ripples. A broad sailor collar that is curved to form three points at the back extends below the bust and shapes a point on the front of each sleeve. The newest effect is seen in the one-seam leg-o’mutton sleeves, which flare in puff style at the top and fit closely below. Pocket-laps having rounding lower front corners give a natty finish to the loose fronts; they are completed with machine-stitching to accord with the edges of the jacket and collar.

The low-cut vest is close fitting and is fastened at the center with buttons and button-holes; with it is worn a striped percale chemisette having a white linen Piccadilly collar and a black satin band-bow.

The six-piece skirt is made with a straight back-breadth and has straight edges that meet bias edges in the seams; it falls in flute folds at the sides and back and flares stylishly at the front.

Pleasing effects may be attained in the toilette by the association of harmonious colors and materials. The most successful jackets, in point of fit and style, are made up in this manner of broadcloth in either light biscuit shades or in the deep, rich Autumn tints of dahlia, green, mulberry, chestnut and wood-brown and various shades of blue and gray. Machine-stitching is the usual finish, although the trim self-strappings are not at all in disfavor, being, in fact, preferred by many fashionables. An inlay of black silk was added to the collar of a jacket made from green mixed cheviot to accompany a black vest and a green canvas skirt. For the skirt, the new camel’s-hair, serge, heather mixtures with their artistic commingling of subdued colors and broadcloth are suggested.

The brown felt hat is stylishly trimmed with ribbon, lace, feathers and flowers.

Figure D 40.— LADIES’ COSTUME.

Figure D 40. — This illustrates a Ladies’ costume. The pattern, which is No. 8658 and costs 1s. 8d. or 40 cents, is in thirteen sizes for ladies from twenty-eight to forty-six inches, bust measure, and may be seen in four views on page 414 of this number of The Delineator.

Canvas wool suiting and velvet are associated in the costume in this instance, and a ribbon stock and pipings of silk and small buttons add refined and elegant decorative touches. The basque, which is closely fitted by double bust darts and the usual seams, is in rounding outline in front, where it terminates at the waist, while at the back and sides it extends in a short skirt that is shaped to stand out in stylish, rippling folds. Gracefully tapering revers extend down the front at each side of the closing and impart a dressy effect to the waist, being slashed to form two tabs over each sleeve ; the tabs are trimmed with small buttons and the revers are prettily piped with silk. The one-seam sleeves flare in leg-o’mutton puffs at the top and fit the arm closely below; they are completed with pointed, flaring cuffs that are piped with silk. A ribbon stock covers the standing collar and is stylishly bowed at the back.

The seven-gored skirt is gathered at the back and possesses the grace and elegance characteristic of the newest styles. At the sides and back it ripples fashionably and at the front it flares broadly.

The new rough-surfaced goods—canvas wools or boucles—will make up stylishly in this manner, and the novel zibeline wools belonging to the camel’s-hair family are also commended, as well as faced cloth, with velvet for the small accessories and pipings of silk and small buttons for decoration. A ribbon stock is quite essential to a dressy effect and there are so many methods of arranging and trimming this fashionable bit of lingerie that no suggestion of sameness is ever given by its use.

The hat is trimmed with bright rose ribbon having a velvet edge, and a fancy buckle in front is chic and pretty.

[ltwilliammowett]

Sailor's tarred hat from a French Ship of the line, 1830-40

[best-thriller-animanga-tourney]

Here is a tentative list of the girls nominated for best anime FL! I might start the first set (I’ll be doing it in sets of 50) today or tomorrow!

1. Nene Yashiro from Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun

2. Suletta Mercury from Mobile Suit Gundam Witch from Mercury

3. Haruhi Suzumiya (from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)

4. Katarina Claes (My Next Life as a Villainess)

5. Madoka Kaname from Puella Magi Madoka Magica

6. Yona from Yona of the Dawn/Akatsuki no Yona

7. Utena Tenjou from Revolutionary Girl Utena

8. Chiyo Sakura from Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun

9. Clara - Welcome to Demon School Iruma-Kun

10. Michiko Milandra from Michiko and Hatchin

11. Kaguya - The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

12. Jolyne kujo (jojo's bizarre adventure)

13. Arietty - The Secret World of Arietty

14. Yuko Ichihara (xxx holic by clamp)

15. Anthy - Revolutionary Girl Utena

16. Vivy - Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song

17. Ahiru/Duck from Princess Tutu

18. Touko Nanami - Bloom Into You

19. Akko - Little Witch Academia

20. Coco from Witch Hat Atelier

21. Tohru Honda - Fruits Basket

22. Usagi Tsukino, Sailor Moon

23. Ryuko Matoi (Kill la Kill)

24. Sakura - Cardcaptor Sakura

25. Hina - Weathering With You

26. Oscar (Rose of Versailles)

27. Sorawo - Otherside Picnic

28. Aurora - Sleepy Princess

29. Chihaya from Chihayafuru

30. Maka Albarn (Soul Eater)

31. Hana - Tokyo Godfathers

32. Shouko - A Silent Voice

33. Nobara - Jujutsu Kaisen

34. Chihiro - Spirited Away

35. Abby - Great Pretender

36. Mirai - Mirai no Mirai

37. Hana - Wolf Children

38. Anya - Spy x Family

39. Mizuho - Sonny Boy

40. Hiyori - Noragami

41. Emilia - Re:Zero

42. Casca - Berserk

43. Lucy Heartfilia, Fairy Tail

44. Ponyo - Ponyo

45. Yor Forger, Spy X Family

46. Nikaido, Dorohedoro

47. Noi, Dorohedoro

48. Nezuko, Demon Slayer

49. Kurisu Makise, Steins;Gate

50. Rachel Gardner, Angels of Death

51. Swindler, Akudama Drive

52. Power, Chainsaw Man

53. Emma, The Promised Neverland

54. Akane Tsunemori, Psycho Pass

55. Suzume Iwato, Suzume

56. Maquia, Maquia

57. Mima Kirigoe, Perfect Blue

58. Tome, Mob Psycho 100

59. Winry Rockbell, Fullmetal Alchemist

60. Riza Hawkeye, Fullmetal Alchemist

61. Celty, Durarara

62. Nina Fortner, Monster

63. Faye Valentine, Cowboy Bebop

64. Fuu, Samurai Champloo

65. Carole, Carole and Tuesday

66. Tuesday, Carole and Tuesday

67. Kayo Hinazuki, Erased

68. Koharu Hondomachi, ID Invaded

69. Alice, Pandora Hearts

70. Nausicaa

71. San, Princess Mononoke

72. Sophie Hatter, Howl’s Moving Castle

73. Sheeta, Castle in the Sky

74. Shizuku Tsukishima, Whisper of the Heart

75. Kiki, Kiki’s Delivery Service

76. Emilico, Shadows House

77. Mitsumi, Skip and Loafer

78. Ryougi Shiki, Garden of Sinners

79. Shizuku, My Little Monster

80. Violet Evergarden

81. Kaguya, Kaguya Sama

82. Touka, Tokyo Ghoul

83. Nana, Talentless Nana

84. Haruhi Fujioka, OHSHC

85. Sagiri, Hell’s Paradise

86. Re-L Mayer, Ergo Proxy

87. Eru, Hyouka

88. Chise, Ancient Magus Bride

89. Frieren, Sousou no Frieren

90. Maomao, Apothecary Diaries

91. Misaki, Maid Sama

92. Chiyuki, Death Parade

93. Falin Touden

94. Marcille

95. Hotaru, A Condition Called Love

96. Aya, Undead Girl Murder Farce

97. Yuki, A Sign of Affection

98. Hibari Ozora (Stop!! Hibari-kun!)

99. Saya Otonashi (Blood+)

100. Hitomi Kanzaki (The vision of Escaflowne)

101. Kokomine Cocona (Flip Flappers)

102. Misaki Mei (Another)

103. Chika Takami (Love Live! Sunshine!!)

104. Kaede Kayano (Assassination Classroom)

105. Sakura Minamoto (Zombie Land Saga)

106. Hitori Gotoh (Bocchi the Rock!)

107. Neko Musume (Gegege no Kitaro)

108. Chisato Nishikigi (Lycoris Recoil),

109. Yuki Cross, Vampire Knight

110. Guideau, The witch and the beast

111. Chateau, Love of Kill

112. Kaori, Your Lie in April

113. Shizuka Mikazuki, Zom 100

114. Kyouko Hori, Horimiya

115. Riko, Made in Abyss

116. Motoko Kusanagi, Ghost in the Shell

117. Kuroki Tomoko, WataMote

118. Holo, Spice and Wolf

119. Miyo, My Happy Marriage

120. Sawako, Kimi ni Todoke

121. Lucy, Cyberpunk Edgerunners

122. Kokomi Teruhashi, Disastrous Life of Saiki K

123. Asuka, NGE

124. Rei, NGE

125. Yumeko Jabami, Kakegarui

126. Retsuko, Aggretsuko

127. Haru, Beastars

128. Rae Taylor, I’m in love with the villainess

129. Haru, My Roommate is a Cat

130. Rea, Sankarea

131. Fujiko Mine, Lupin the Third

132. Revy, Black Lagoon

133. Sarasa Watanabe, Kageki Shoujo!!

134. Midori Asakusa, Keep your hands off Eizoken!

[ohc-and-the-music-tapes-archive]

Audio recording from Music Tapes' Holiday Lullabye Extravaganza show, performed by Julian Koster, Robbie Cucchiaro and Ian Ludders. 3rd January 2011, Detroit MI

0:00:00 Introduction and Pillow blessing ("In an Ice Palace" starts at 0:03:16) 0:05:18 Joke 0:06:46 "Spare the Dark Streets" 0:10:53 "To All Who Say Goodnight" 0:16:08 Mechanized Organ Playing Tower and Singing Sheep 0:19:46 The Singing Snowman 0:22:45 "Where Evening’s Dream Goes" 0:27:48 "Night and Day" 0:31:29 Story about the Girl who mistook song for a kite 0:32:37 "The Minister of Longitude" 0:38:39 Story 0:41:50 "Let it snow" 0:42:56 "'Zat You, Santa Claus?" 0:46:52 Penny and the bell game 0:52:24 "Silly Old Man said my hat is a cow" 0:55:34 Joke 0:58:08 "Song for Soon to Be Sailor" 1:00:47 Gingerbread Men Choir 1:04:08 Mice playing bells 1:05:40 [I have no idea how to describe this] 1:12:30 Story about the darkness 1:23:37 Kolyada

[mashiee]

doing a better pinned intro post bc i can

Call me Sunny, Connor, Finn, or Clay! I don't have a preference, feel free to grab a name and run. I'm 20 and use he/him pronouns.

I'm a gay little faggot and project it onto all my blorbos. Gender is vaguely transmasc but its inconclusive 🤷

I make fanart, dumb memes, and fanfics!

other places to find me: @mashed-tots @mashgaf @dontblinksunshine @/mashed_tots (Instagram) @/mashed-tots (Bluesky)

old blogs that are no longer in use: @zirian @sunshine-alibaba @nonbinary-zenix

Ao3: @/mashiee

UnOrdinary the Webtoon Discord Server Link! (IDK how this keeps happening but just a PSA, this is NOT for Percy Jackson) : https://discord.gg/4fNMM94A75

Stuff about me:

My favorite character of all time is Zirian (UnOrdinary)

My fav ship of all time is probably Jirian (UnOrdinary) ??

I kin Alibaba Saluja (Magi), Kougyoku Ren (Magi), Sucrose (Genshin Impact), Bernadetta von Varley (Fire Emblem Three Houses), Neimi (Fire Emblem Sacred Sword), Eirika (Fire Emblem Sacred Sword), and Todoroki Shouto (BNHA/MHA)

I make dumb little textpost memes with characters sometimes

I'm currently in college!

My favorite youtubers are FunkyFrogBait, Drama Kween, Cybernoop, and LavenderTowne

My current favorite music artists are Cassyette, Dorothy, and Florence + The Machine

I hate peppers :(

Current primary fandoms/interests:

Percy Jackson

Greek mythos

Current secondary fandoms/interests:

Webtoon UnOrdinary

Danny Phantom

Other fandoms/interests:

Magi

Sailor Moon

BNHA/MHA

Hatsune Miku

TBHK

KNY/DS

TWST

Naruto

Fairy Tail

Genshin Impact

Honkai Impact 3rd

Honaki Star Rail

ATLA

ACNH

Hades game

Castlevania

Fire Emblem (only specific games)

Pokemon (only specific games)

Sims 4???

Obey Me!

Aphmau/Aphverse/Minecraft Diaries/My Street

Winx Club

Witch Hat Atelier

Wakfu

[unicorndollwitch]

My first ever ball jointer doll came a couple of days ago. I forget what the name was originally but her name is now Madeline. She’s made from a cheap plastic (which explains the low price of £40). But she’s still really pretty, her main outfit (the one she’s wearing) is made from nice material but the extra outfits she came with are cheap disgusting plastic material it was horrid so I threw those in the bin. I’ve kept her accessories which include a hat, a tiara and sceptre set (kind of cheap plastic Sailor Moon wannabe vibe but not awful), a necklace and some earrings. I might not use any of them other than the hat but they seem ok and could be props for future dolls.

I kinda had a feeling with such a low price that the doll wouldn’t be as good quality. I might make some slight modifications like changing her lip colour. Her eyes close if you lay her down which is cool. I don’t think in confident enough to do a sleepy eye mod for my Blythe doll yet. Though I’m hoping to mod her pull string with some nice beads. I have a couple of other factory Blythes on the way. Hopefully by Monday they’ll be here.

[lunayachtcharter-bodrum]

The Best Time of Year to Sail the Mediterranean

The Ultimate Guide

The Mediterranean is a stunning body of water that is home to some of the world’s most beautiful countries and islands. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a first-time traveler, sailing the Mediterranean is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The question is, when is the best time of year to do it?

What is the Best Time of Year to Sail?

The Mediterranean has a temperate climate, with mild winters and warm summers. The best time to sail the Mediterranean depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re after warm weather and long days, summer is the ideal time to visit. If you’re looking for milder temperatures and quieter ports, spring or autumn might be the best time for you.

Spring (March-May)

Milder temperatures

Fewer crowds

More wildlife sightings

Ideal for exploring cultural destinations

Summer (June-August)

Warm weather

Long days

Busiest time of year

Ideal for beach-hopping and water activities

Autumn (September-November)

Cooler temperatures

Beautiful fall foliage

Quieter ports

Ideal for wine tasting and foodie destinations

Winter (December-February)

Mild temperatures

Fewer crowds

Possible rain and storms

Ideal for those who enjoy a more relaxed pace and quiet destinations

What to Expect When Sailing the Mediterranean

No matter what time of year you choose to sail the Mediterranean, there are a few things you can expect. The seas can be rough, with winds reaching up to 40 knots in some areas, so it’s important to be prepared for choppy waters. You’ll also need to be aware of the crowds, as the busiest ports can get very crowded, especially during the summer months.

How to Make the Most of Your Trip?

No matter what time of year you choose to sail the Mediterranean, there are a few things you can do to make the most of your trip.

First, plan ahead and book your itinerary well in advance. This will give you time to research the destinations you want to visit, and you’ll have a better chance of securing the best deals.

Second, pack appropriately. Bring comfortable clothing and shoes, as well as a waterproof jacket, hat, and sunglasses. You’ll also want to bring plenty of sunscreen, as the sun can be very strong in the Mediterranean.

Third, take advantage of local experiences. Whether you’re visiting cultural destinations or beach-hopping, be sure to immerse yourself in the local culture and try new things. Whether it’s trying the local cuisine, participating in a cooking class, or learning about the history and culture of the region, there’s always something new and exciting to discover in the Mediterranean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s the best time of year to sail the Mediterranean for warm weather?

A: Summer, from June to August, is the warmest time of year to sail the Mediterranean.

Q: What’s the best time of year to sail the Mediterranean for milder temperatures?

A: Spring, from March to May, and autumn, from September to November, are the best times of year for milder temperatures. The sea is still quite calm, and the weather is great for sailing. If you want a more relaxing and quiet sailing experience, this is a fantastic time to go. All the spring months are ideal for a romantic yacht vacation.

Q: What should I expect when sailing the Mediterranean in the summer?

A: During the summer, you can expect warm weather, long days, and busy ports. Summer (July to September) is the busiest season for Mediterranean sailing. The weather is gorgeous, the water is calm, the destinations are crowded, and costs are higher, but it’s still a great time to sail and also ideal time for beach-hopping and water activities. Summer is also an excellent time for a family blue cruise, especillay with children.

Q: What should I expect when sailing the Mediterranean in the winter?

A: During the winter, you can expect mild temperatures, fewer crowds, and the possibility of rain and storms. This is the ideal time for those who enjoy a more relaxed pace and quiet destinations.

Consequently, sailing the Mediterranean is an unforgettable experience that should be on everyone’s bucket list. The best time of year to visit depends on your personal preferences, but no matter when you go, you’re sure to have a wonderful time. With its mild climate, stunning landscapes, and rich history and culture, the Mediterranean is a destination that you’ll want to visit again and again. So, pack your bags and set sail on an adventure of a lifetime!

Book your private Yacht Charter with us and experience the best destinations for exploring the breathtaking Mediterranean coastline! With a focus on quality and luxury, and exceptional customer service, Luna Yacht Charter promises an unforgettable sailing adventure. Contact us for your customized yacht trip now!

[cosmik-homo]

[ID: a digital drawing of Ben Jackson and Polly Wright from Doctor Who, dancing back to back with their arms linked. Polly is a lovely blonde woman with long hair and bangs and strong eyeliner, wearing an orange dress with a black and white checkered pattern. Her hair flows around when she's dancing. Ben is a strong jawed guy with cropped brown hair and a sailor hat and outfit. The background is colorful, purple and streaked sith bright teal and orange. /End ID]

Ben and Polly! I didn't really connect to them the first time around but recently my sister and I watched their time more thoroughly and I found myself appreciating them and actually finding them quite underrated. So I wanted to draw them in their swinging sixties glory, jiving according to period refs! Well, I looked at some magazines for Polly, but I'll admit Ben is 40% dressed based on Donald Duck muscle memory.... Anyways. These two are neat and don't receive enough credit for their influence on modern companions.

[demenior]

1, 4, 18, 53 for the writer game?

Fic Writers Asks (thank you!)

1.Do you daydream a lot before you write, or go for it as soon as the ideas strike?

I daydream like it's an olympic sport and I am the returning gold medalist with somehting to prove. The entire tumblr phrase 'rotating [a character] in my mind'? Yeah. I'm doing that. But it's more to the effect that I am constantly thinking about what aspects/traits I love about a character and wondering what's the best way (a scenario) to highlight those things. This is usually done to music. My music and daydreaming are highly entwined.

4. How do you choose which fics to write?

I feel like I get a million ideas a day, that could all branch off into another million ideas. The ones that stick around go through a lot of filtering to catch things like "is this even in character for said character or just a fun little thought experiment for me, personally?" or "are you actually interested in writing that or do you just think it's neat" and "is there even a story here or is the line they said in your head just cool" and other things like that. I also ponder a lot on what an overall story progression would look like- a LOT of my story ideas start out as WAAAYYYYY too ambitious and would require a huge amount of buildup to my idea (typically something around the climax moment), and I have to figure out if there's an actual interesting narative to be built or if it would be boring (for me, to write) from the start and will I lose steam on it.

I used to write anything and everything that came into my head, but I'm a lot more selective of what I actually do commit to actually writing as a story these days. For example, I wrote what feels like 40+ stories for Voltron in like 2 years before I decided to get pickier, but note that a huge amount of those are unfinished due to lost interest, vs I now publish 1-2 stories a year, but they are all completed.

18. Do you enjoy research?  Which fic of yours required the most research?

It's 50/50, which is the worst answer to give.

I like fact-checking myself, and looking up things to help enrich stories (ex) slang/terms for ship parts for sailor characters, flora/fauna native to certain climates to add into backgrounds) but I do not like hard research such as knowing the history behind potato cultivation in our world so I can accurately state whether a fantasy society would be able to cook with potatos.

The most research I've ever truly done for a fic would be a tie between the Spn series The Love It Takes as I did a lot of cross-checking canon events to real world locations, and also planning out actual routes for the characters to take, as Spn is, at it's heart, a road trip across America and I don't know jack shit about that place. I specifically did a LOT of location research for an upcoming piece in that series (I had to learn what Bucc-ee's was!)

The other story would be Awake My Soul for the 100 series. The research there was, again, geographic so I could map out distances in a post-apocalyptic world, and also some brushing up on how to treat illnesses without modern medicine, and gene flow.

My research is never done to portray total accruacy, but so that I can do the writer thing of "take something real, and then shift it a few degrees to the realm of fantasy".

53. What is the most-used tag on your ao3?

Established relationship!

This would be because I either write pre-relationship stories, ambiguously romantic, or I write established relationships as I find the pacing for budgeoning romance to be very hard and my hat is off to all you amazing writers who tackle that particular narative thread because you are all geniuses and I respect you so much for your bravery and your service.

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Le Petit écho de la mode, no. 6, vol. 40, 10 février 1918, Paris. L'Art d'être Modiste. Ville de Paris / Bibliothèque Forney

Robe fourreau en satin et drap. Panneau de drap, derrière et devant, brodé en broderie orientale. Ceinture et encolure en même broderie. Les côtés sont en satin et plissés. Manches en satin avec poignets de forme évasée. Chapeau-toque en satin garni d'une grosse perle.

Sheath dress in satin and cloth. Sheet panel, back and front, embroidered in oriental embroidery. Belt and neckline in the same embroidery. The sides are satin and pleated. Satin sleeves with flared cuffs. Satin toque hat trimmed with a large pearl.

Robe (no. 9118), métrage: drap, 3 mètres en 140; satin, 1m.40 en 80.

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Robe en serge fine, ornée d*un col d’organdi. Forme droite avec taille longue devant, se prolongeant en panneau jusqu’à la jupe plissée. Manches rapportées, terminées par un poignet évasé.

Fine serge dress, decorated with an organdy collar. Straight shape with long waist at the front, extending in a panel to the pleated skirt. Set-in sleeves, ending with a flared cuff.

Robe (no. 9119), métrage: 4m.60 en 120.

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Robe en jersey. Forme droite et unie, boutonnée sur le côté. Grand col marin en satin ainsi que les poignets et les boutons. Le col est orné de trois piqûres en cordonnet de soie.

Jersey dress. Straight, plain shape, buttoned on the side. Large satin sailor collar as well as cuffs and buttons. The collar is decorated with three stitches in silk cord.

Robe (no. 9120), métrage: 4m.50 en 120.

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