#ANYWAY i want more pants that are comfy and stylish....
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pumbkinrabbit · 7 months ago
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AOUUGGHH i do not want to think about material things i want for a straight fucking week
spent way too long updating my wishlist for my bday and agonizing that my mom uses amazon only to buy bday gifts (i have to make an effort to link her to something thats not on that site O;x;O)
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lu-sn · 2 years ago
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i am here today to talk about HORRIBLE OVERSIGHT in the pete fandom we NEED to correct our ways and see the light
but it is ok i will Explain
ok do u see this
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this is a pha khao ma (spelling up for debate). it's a waistcloth commonly worn in south and southeast asia — you may have heard of it as a lungi / longyi. it's a rectangular, light, soft piece of cloth that (mostly) men tie around their (mostly) waists to wear in hot humid climates because it's very comfy and breezy and dries fast.
some fun facts:
it's very common to wear right out of the bath / shower because the dampness stays on your skin for a while after so this helps air it out
underwear is ✨ optional ✨ (although really mostly only at home. the fear of being pantsed in public is universal, after all)
it's often worn at home, but people wear it out as well and it is especially common in rural communities. if you've got a bunch of old uncles sitting outside on a veranda in a small town, they're all maybe sitting around in pha khao mas
(let me follow this up with: while it is common in rural regions, people in rural areas all over thailand do also just wear shirts and shorts and pants 😂 it is merely an option, not a rule)
what you see is the casual version. there are much more formal versions, and fashionable versions, and they are apparently having a resurgence with the thailand youth rn
the plaid-like patterning is a specific design that has centuries of history in thailand! different regions produce styles of designs with vibrantly different colors and dyes, and they're very proud of it
there's many ways to tie it: in these pictures, pete has it tied so that it hangs down well past his knees, but you can hoist them up to mostly be around your upper legs (leaving the knees showing). this gives you a TON more mobility to, say, run around or climb trees or beat up people
here is a reference of real people wearing pha khao mas. as you can see they are chilling
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and the most important fun fact of all:
post-canon pete wears it ALL. THE. TIME.
we know pete wears these in the privacy of his home! they're his comfy post-shower post-workout jammies! every time we see him with one he has a different one! HE HAS LIKE SIX MORE OF THESE TUCKED AWAY.
he probably wore them a lot around his yaai. and now, at home, vegas sees him in them CONSTANTLY.
you may be looking at me, and then looking at these photos, and then looking again at me, and going, lu, noooooooo, this ruins the post-canon pete being unbearably cute and stylish and hot agenda!!! to which i say
no
it ENHANCES IT. it's about the DICHOTOMY
vegas watches as pete walks out of the bathroom wearing one of these and nothing else, and they're riding real low on his hips, and vegas chokes out a "what the hell are you wearing" and pete leans against the doorframe and wiggles his eyebrows and puts on his thickest northern accent and says "you wanna fuck me so bad city boy" and he's RIGHT OKAY VEGAS HATES THEM AND VEGAS DOES WANT TO FUCK HIM SO BAD ANYWAYS
macau gives pete sooo much shit for it but then he watches pete kick ass in one during training one day and pete looks like some rural film movie star in his tank top and pha khao ma and his fists of fury and macau goes, huh, actually, phi looks fucking cool, can i have one
when they visit yaai pete basically forgoes pants and just wears these all the time and blends in with all the old grandpas who pat pete on the back and ask him for his opinions on politics and vegas is so fucking confused and totally in love do you UNDERSTAND
anyway. all of this to say, if you were to write fics where pete wears a pha khao ma and/or draw him in one it would be HIGHLY CANONICALLY ACCURATE. and i would love you. thank u for coming to my ted talk.
(and thanks to @minorfamilysupremacy for being the first victim of said ted talk)
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gamerbunny1996 · 6 months ago
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Jschlatt x pregnant reader
You waddle down the Aisle full of baby clothes. Looking at all the cute little outfits. Schlatt leaning on the cart following behind. He wasn't too pleased about having to go out when he can stay home and work on projects. You on the other hand were tired just laying around wanting to go out and do some baby shopping. Being 32 weeks pregnant and everything hurting it was only fair you got what you wanted. So Schlatt took you shopping. Once in a while you would see a cute onesie and throw it in the basket.
Schlatt rolled his eyes after like 5 onesies were in the cart. “You want to get something other than onesies like shoes or pants the kid needs pants” Schlatt told you. Turning to look at him, your big baby bump pushing the cart away. “I can get MY baby whatever I want”
“I'm paying” he whispered out hoping you didn't hear him. You did and you got pissed. Walking away upset now Schlatt knew he messed up this time. Chasing after you he stopped you before you got too far. You couldn't go fast anyway, your feet hurt too much. “I'm sorry I didn't mean to upset you, I'll get you whatever you want, let's just finish baby shopping” he tried to plead. Nodding your head in agreement you walked back to the baby clothes picking out more onesies.
One thing Schlatt hates about this whole baby thing is your mood swings. Whatever he says or does you always get sad or mad at him. So he tries his hardest to keep you as happy as possible. “Look it's a Winnie the Pooh hat I have to get it” you showed Schlatt. “Very cute toots” He smiles at you. But it's worth it seeing you this happy. “The little guy is going to be so stylish,” he said. You smiled at him grabbing a pair of tiny black converse.
If there's one thing Schlatt notices is you get things for the baby in your style. He doesn't even think you notice you do it. Once you finish up you are ready for some food. Looking at Schlatt who was carrying all the bags out to the car you give him your puppy eyes. “What” you question. “I want food more or less pad Thai please” opening the car door and putting all the bags in the car. “Fine we can do that” you jumped in the car all happy.
Getting your food you head home. Schlatt is just ready to be done today. You tire him out sometimes but he wouldn't change that for the world. “Let's get you and the little guy comfy so I can go do some work,” Schlatt said, putting all the stuff on the floor dealing with it later. “Awwww but I want to eat my food and cuddle with you” he looked at you with loving eyes. “Okay we can do that I guess no work today” he took you to the couch. Sitting down you cuddle up to Schlatt and start eating your food. He turned the TV on and turned on your favorite show. Happy you can spend time with him and the baby. He put his hand on your tummy smiling to himself when he felt the little one kick his hand.
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tangerinesgirl · 20 days ago
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can i request some hcs for what kind of underwear the dan characters wear
oooh I liked this one! I just did the Kinktober men but would love to hear inboxes or replies for other Dan peeps!
Warnings: smut, 18+, GN!Reader
König
König prioritises comfort and warmth over style. His underwear of choice would be long johns, especially thermal ones for the winter. When reader first finds out he wears these, they giggle realising he's showing his age, but you find it quite sexy as it meant you're dating an older and mature man. bonus points if reader has a (legal) age gap.
Frank
I can absolutely see him as a boxer briefs person, stylish and cool. Post vampirism, I can see him going fully commando for that maximum power trip. Especially when reader and him are on a mission or a date, he loves seeing your reaction when you find out. After all, it's easier access to get to you to release his frustrations after a particular tasking mission.
Alexander Lemtov
Extra and sexy, Lemtov is definitely a thong or bikini brief. He wants to look and feel hot at all times. Does not care for comfort, only cares for how his dick looks, but still needs that bit of support when performing so his "large cock doesn't spill out" (his words not mine). With his tight pants he wears on stage, he needs some short underwear so no lines are visible through them. He also likes wearing them to impress you, of course, even if he is quite vein and wears them for himself first and foremost.
Trapper
Trapper has some very cool patterned boxers. He has a bit of a collection, you borrowed a few occasionally, wearing them around the house with a long shirt. He found it super attractive. Your personal favourite ones were these neon bright flowers, pink yellow and blue on a black background. Reminiscent of the hawaiian shirts he would wear.
David Haller
Bog standard boxers, he doesn't think much about his underwear. He doesn't see the point of having fancy ones, they just come off during sex anyways. It's also not like reader pays attention to them, David is too busy making you think about other things, like how many times you'll cum without him touching you.
Matthew Crawley
I feel like he keeps up with the latest fashion while at Downton, thanks to the servants when he reluctantly agrees for them to dress him. He starts out wearing the all in one underwear union suit, then is quick to try the snug briefs. Even though the suit really exentuates his curves and he pulls it off marvellously, reader prefers the briefs as they could touch his chest more. Unfortunately, boxers weren't popular until the late 20s. So...RIP Matthew, you would have loved boxers.
David Collins
Absolutely a boxer briefs man, comfy and sexy. Calvin Klein waistband peaking out the top of his jeans to make people go crazy, making them easier to manipulate to get what he wants. Sorry reader, that includes you. He's not opposed to objectifying himself if that means being closer to his mission goal.
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firstdivisiongirl · 1 year ago
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hi! i really enjoy your writing and would love to request a matchup, i'm curious to see who you think would be my perfect match (preferably a guy)!
on the surface, i am soft-spoken and introverted, but when i am comfortable with friends i can be a bit blunt/brutally honest and am usually stubborn/headstrong about my beliefs and principles. i am very loyal to my friends, and feel a strong urge to protect, nurture, comfort, and help them through difficult times, no matter the cost. i am also very introspective and sometimes get lost in my own mind; my loved ones help ground me and be more mentally present. i am willing to try almost anything if i think it would be interesting, which can sometimes get me into silly situations.
i have a ton of hobbies! my biggest passion is oil painting, and my favorite thing to do is create portraits of people i care about. i also enjoy reading, writing, roller skating, doing pilates, crocheting, and using tarot cards, among other things! while i love all things artistic, i also have a very analytical part of my brain which i put to good use working as a scientist.
physically, i am a 5'3" female (she/her) with thick, medium length, dark blonde hair and with large, brown eyes and a petite build. my preferred style of dress is something practical and cute, but also very comfy (i really enjoy long flowing skirts, linen pants, and comfortable but stylish shirts/sweaters, but also have no problems just hanging out in sweats)!
something that is very important to me in relationships is feeling truly listened to and understood on a deep, emotional level. they do not necessarily have to do all of the same things/hobbies as me, but i want to know that my partner is genuinely invested and interested in me as a person! i can sometimes get overstimulated easily at times, so someone who is also on the quieter side is also a plus.
thank you so much!
Hello. I am very happy you enjoy my writing. This matchup was shockingly easy for me for some reason. But lets see what the cards say.
You got...
Marco!!!
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I bet you thought I was picking Basil because of the tarot cards. Well, you must have read your cards wrong.
He's a big family guy. So he loves that you have a kind of motherly instinct. Maybe one day you two will have kids?
He's never been one to treat others badly or not care about people he loves (unless you betray him *side eyes Blackbeard). So he would always listen to you and get involved in whatever you want to.
Your both enjoy science, so he would definitely talk to you about medical stuff.
Relaxing dates!!! The boy needs it! Plus you seem pretty easy going. He'd love that you help him relax after a hectic day on the Moby Dick (or in Sphinx).
Would love to receive art from you. I imagine he'd try to make you something nice. It might not be the best, but you would love it anyways.
I hope you liked it! Remember, if you aren't happy with your matchup, let me know and I can try again.
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clocks-are-round · 1 year ago
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typically i draw sarge wearing camo pants with bright red (potentially red team merch) on top that completely spoils any potential camouflage benefits. idea: he sleeps in a santa costume because he thought they were red pajamas. grif: is that… a santa suit? sarge: what? grif: sarge, you’re dressed up as santa right now. sarge: oh yeah? well then merry christmas, have some buckshot *shoots grif*
simmons wears polo shirts and dress pants because he wants to look nice (and a headcanon i have just decided is he hates jean texture— special thanks to all the autistic simmons headcanons out there and also as an homage to my partner who also hates jean texture). if he wore sweatpants he’s certain he’d die of mortification. he absolutely wears those matching two piece pajamas at night. long sleeves/pants so skin isn’t showing and once he gets the prosthetics he ties that sleeve/pant leg in knots when he sleeps so they don’t flail/tangle around him/slap him in the face (if anyone knows if this is ridiculous in a negative sense rather than practical let me know. i do not use prosthetics and therefore don’t know if this would make sense)
donut wears flashy things, but is probably at least somewhat coordinated (though he thinks he’s more skilled at it than he actually is and sometimes he’ll wear something that’s a trend or a reference to something and it looks godawful to everyone else). he sleeps in kinda skimpy and expensive looking underwear and it is only barely tolerated because he wears a robe once he gets out of bed
grif is the sweatpants king. tshirts, tank tops, short sleeve button ups, hoodies, whatever. his clothes do look pretty alright— if you ignore the stains he definitely knows how to color coordinate (years of helping his sister— who cared very much— pick outfits for school). sleeps in his day clothes because why not? simmons often ends up doing his laundry for him because he can’t stand the piles of dirty clothes on the floor
doc is the type to wear cardigans and coexist patches
caboose is a t-shirt kind of person but i imagine he wears any kind of casual clothes. i don’t think he’d make a fuss about wearing a skirt either. in my personal headcanon gender norms aren’t as strict on the moon and he got lots of hand me downs from his many sisters anyways. whatever he likes and feels good. probably wears comfy pjs with bunny slippers or some other cutesy kind of slipper
tucker is probably a bit more looks over comfort than caboose. he probably gets pretty self conscious about standing out in a negative way so he tries to avoid looking “girly” or “nerdy”. has tboy swag despite being cis (i’ve never been very good at understanding/writing tucker so take this with a grain of salt). canonly sleeps in the nude
church is iffy about his entire wardrobe. why the hell would he buy that?? but whatever. wears the most basic of the clothes “he brought” to blood gulch because some of the options are god-awful. usually jeans and a button up shirt over a t-shirt i think
kai is stylish but needs help to coordinate colors so she has a list of what goes well together for when she cares about that sort of thing. when she doesn’t consult it things get a little wild in the color department and it’s very her
tex dresses like a stereotypical butch lesbian and fucking slays. whether she’s dressed like a biker or lumberjack, she’s pretty secure in her womanhood— her womanhood is just pretty masc presenting and pronoun indifferent. he/she tex ftw
wait hold on i need to think of this now. what do u think the rvb characters would wear as regular clothing without their armors. theres a surprisingly small amount of fanart out there that seems to mind. what do these bitches wear
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alkalinefrog · 3 years ago
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i have always loved how you draw both L and Light, but I hv been wondering since you drew the lap sitting picture: how would you dress L and Light as characters? Like what would they wear, what would their haircut/hairdos be?
JAMES HI HELLO!! <3 What a lovely surprise in my inbox!
Daww you flatter me :’’D I’m going off the assumption that you mean styling them in the year of our lord 2k22, this is gonna be so much fun. And while I’m super attached to both their canon designs I’m definitely going to update their 2000s haircuts because ouch, them bangs must STAB. 
For Light I just want the boy to chill out lol. He’s already plenty stylish in the show, but I want to dress him down a bit while slightly deviating from his teen nerd-core outfits lol. It’s fun to see usually formally-dressed characters in casual-wear (and vice versa for L).
For hair, I’m gonna take a shot in the dark and give him a bit of a mullet (I would draw it to test it out but no time) because his canon design is nearly there anyway, he’d just need to grow it out another inch, layer it, then style some volume into it. Then part his bangs so they’re out of his eyes and frame his face and you’re golden! (I’m so glad mullets are back in style ahhh)
Dressing him down while adhering more to his canon style can be as simple as having him wear a plain white t-shirt under his jackets
Even better if he puts the blazer over his shoulders (imagine the blazer in that photo is better fitted), or rolls the sleeves up half-way when he wears it
^^^ he could also wear a hoodie under his blazers
To make him look younger in a more formal outfit, I’d give him some silver earrings and matching rings
I’m still very attached to his canon black turtle neck look, so we could build on that and give him a modern trench coat when he wants to dress back up to go outside. Man loves his blazers but he’s gotta try something new
And wear more jeans!!
Otherwise I just want to dress him super casual, like I’m talking sweat pants, a t-shirt, and Vans shoes lol. In canon he’s either dressed like a model-student or professional business man. I just want to let him be a regular teen/young adult
Also bring back the beanie!! And pair it with some cozy knit sweaters! Fall colours would really compliment his hair.
Or put him in a crop-top, sky’s the limit! Light could wear anything and still be fine as hell
Ooo L’s gonna be really self-indulgent because I can specifically see him getting into Techwear with a Darkwear aesthetic!! For clarification, Techwear is specifically designed to have functional, multi-purpose features such as hidden pockets, function-serving straps, and breathable/waterproof/high quality material. Darkwear is a term to describe an aesthetic only (all-black, lots of straps as accessories, futuristic, etc). I’m probably gonna get the two mixed up in the example photos because of how similar they look, but the main goal is functionality while also being in style. I feel like he’d appreciate how comfortable yet practical the clothing’s meant to be (assuming he doesn’t have negative sensory reactions to the material)!
If he wants to keep his regular white shirt, it would still style really nicely with some functional black techwear pants like these. I think it actually would be more comfortable for him than his denim jeans
An all-black outfit however would style really nicely with his ponytail!L look! In general I’d have him grow his hair out some more so he has the option to tie it half or all the way up.
AND OOOO L in a Respro Sportsta facemask?? That not only shows off but draws your attention to his intense eyes and dark circles? SWOON WORTHY. (you don’t have to read the article in that link, I just thought the photo at the top was a good example)
Say goodbye to those beat up tennis shoes bud, you’re getting THESE BABIES (just read the description at how practical/comfy they are, it’d be like a second layer of skin over his feet. If he’s gotta wear shoes then might as well wear the ninja shoes)
Ooo but if we wanna go for pure aesthetic with the shoes then give him the Nike Air Presto’s (in the neon yellow design specifically for that simple pop of colour)
Even better, to go with the Nikes, give him bright neon yellow sling bag (for the cyberpunk look) as a double accent piece (unfortunately I couldn’t find a photo of the right colour, so imagine the same style of the black one I linked in the yellow)
Give him fingerless gloves too! Those are the only things that are a bit impractical but it’s for the aesthetic™️
This was such a fun ask! This is making me want to make some fashion illustrations of the characters. Thanks again James!
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digitalgate02 · 2 years ago
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Ni unpacks some design comments on the new 02 group's design.
(because all i wanted was just one person's motivational boost to make this lol) (i got three. extra dose of motivation boost)
This is kinda a thing i like the most -- i love do design characters and coloring, so i'm always studying character reference sheets for the sake of learning bits and improving my own art 👀
So, we recently had more details (even if bare minimum) for Digi02: The Beginning, and i'd like to write a post analyzing their clothes and the coloring. Also their hairstyles too (hello Miyako, Hikari??)
So, let's roll!!
Daisuke's design!!
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Ok, i had talked about this one before (when we had the sketches of it revealed at Digimon Con lol) and I'm super duper happy with this color palette invoking Daisuke's original human world's clothes. Not only the style, BUT the coloring too!!
The first thing I notice is... He got pants now. Well, it's funny because since this movie is set in the Winter... 02 Daisuke had shorts on winter!? Okay, some people were also surprised by it too, no kidding. Anyway, this seems to be very comfy! And has the coloring of his iconic shorts hehe.
He did not ditch the dummy sunglasses, THANK GOODNESS I LOVE THEM SO MUCH! Also i find funny the shoes are the reverse of his iconic boots -- White with orange details. His socks are the same color as his DW's socks (which were the same blue-color of his jacket, i'm not kiddin')
He got a cool vest that has the same colors of his vest in 02 😭 But this one has more details and is probably made with some extra layers for winter (i guess) -- and he's wearing a cool hoodie! Idk what is that stamp, but it has its bottom part colored in orange? Or is it a pouch? Haramaki...?? Who knows...!
Ken:
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No ponytail aw... But i find him pretty with his short hair -- I'm really loving his short hair that i have to remind myself his hair was long when he was a kid orz
Whoa classy! Ken-chan continues to wear the finnest clothes as possible. He's really bringing some smooth detective style 🤔
His new friend, the hair sprout is still there and strong, I guess he's still a dummy like his other five friends lol. I love this little sprout, better he never cut that lone warrior or i will be upset.
There's not much to talk about here, only that he's very formal and classy. Ok, he's still wearing neutral colors but at least they're having not so sad like the grey uniform in 02.
I love his face tho, he's really pretty.
Miyako:
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No headgear this time, my dear!? Wow you're so pretty without any accessories on!! I love her new glasses! Still round and Miyako-ish 🥰
I like the color palette of this outfit! The pink poncho with the cyan pantyhose/tights are a nice touch! Also wow those boots are so pretty 👀👌
I also noticed her hair is still curly and got some bangs hehe. I hope to see more cool Miyako's hairstyles in this movie -- Kizuna already was so precious about those two hairstyles 😭
Since the poncho covers a good part of her design, i can't say much about it. Anyway, maybe in the movie we see this one without the poncho... I hope so.
Iori:
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Are we finally seeing Iori without a school uniform!? Wow, and he's pretty stylish somehow huh... Since Iori is a reserved and polite person like Ken, his design only differs from the fact is a bit more casual than Ken's classy detective coat.
Iori also likes neutral colors if you check his outfits in 02 & its previous movies. So, a grey jacket it's very in-character for him. His shoes have some interesting patterns and color scheme. I like the blue with black-purple and salmon colors. It suits Iori's personality imo.
Ah, he got a... watch? I wonder what kind of watch would fit Iori's personality... Analog or digital? 🤔
(also, i wonder if he's a little more taller now...)
Takeru:
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I dunno why, but this one design reminds me 02 as well, but the yellow consumes a good part of the jacket, forming a "T" with the black accents on the upper body.
He got... a beanie now!? Wow, it's a cute beanie and the color matches with the entire design i think (the colorist of those design is a mad genius i love their color game) -- and he got some cool off-white sneakers with light gray, blue and orange red details 👀👌
I think this is very Takeru-ish. Ah, is he wearing a necklace under his jacket? Because I can see a necklace cord there...?
Hikari:
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Hikari's a pretty lady. And by that, i mean we saw her outfits in Kizuna were a bit more sophisticated and comfy than stylish or simple. I feel like she's getting a good fashion game here and might be my most favorite of out of the six characters.
I love her sweater and pants. They're pretty and cute, and her coat is a nice addition to this design, especially its color. Hikari's color palette is more neutral than her 02 outfits (where Pink was almost in some part of said designs, even if by just one cloth piece of that color) and i think it shows how mature and pretty she became.
Also, we can notice her hairstyle is changing a little too! Her hair is getting longer enough to have this cute ponytail. Some strands are longer on her back too, and I'm in love with this new change of pace.
Stay cute and cool, Hikari-chan 💖
BONUS: Rui's design!!
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Since he's a new character and it's his debut movie, there's not much to talk about his design, other than his spiky purple-grey-ish hair makes me think about Ken's late brother.
His palette has too much black, and some grey and white. I feel he's a sad person at this point... I don't know how to interpret this, since we know basically nothing about him and his possible partner Ukkomon. But, i think it's an intriguing character design.
I've seen a press' screenshot of the scene shown at the event, and seems like under that bang covering his eye... He's wearing an eyepatch?? Really, who are you Rui? I want to know more about you asap!!
That's all everyone!! I hope you enjoy my silly analysis of those seven characters 😊
Peace~✌
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maystea · 3 years ago
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Hello! Just wanted to ask whether it's just me or in the ramyeon scene it seems like they're sharing the pajamas? It just looked like that to me cause I think gaon wears full the full black one during the cat and Elijah in the garden scene. Was just thinking over the implications XD Anyways it's probably far-fetched. Thnx for all the tdv posts. I loved going through your blog !💜
Hi!!
First, thank you for the ask. I'm glad you liked my blog ^^
Second, I hope I understood correctly which ramyeon scene you mean? Because I think of the scene in episode fourteen, and if it’s right then yes, they do match but in their own way I guess? They’re opposites and have different shades (Ga-On’s pants are a little bit darker? Sandier? than Yo-Han’s shirt and Yo-Han’s pants are darker than Ga-On’s sweatshirt) but they’re matching.
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And third, they... do share pajamas in some kind of way? You’re right, Ga-On wears a total black one and while we can't Yo-Han’s clothes properly we have some photos from the day before the scene at the garden. And since his look only changes the presence of a black shirt (?) underneath the robe, we can see that Yo-Han wears black pants that are slightly bigger and shinier than Ga-On’s.
So yes, they have matching clothes. It’s just Ga-On being dressed in a more comfy and casual style, while Yo-Han is more luxurious and stylish ^^
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theyanderespecialist · 3 years ago
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3rd Day Of Christmas (2021) Shopping and Stalking: Striker and Trenderman
[Hello My Sexy Readers SAY IT WITH ME I FUCKING HATE THE HOLIDAYS UGH Tonight I still got to bake cookies spent all day wrapping since six am over 10 hours. And not even done half way with wrapping and tomorrow I got to do Christmas with my sister and brother in law and mom and ugh! So I am sorry these are coming out slower than I planned Anyways this one is Christmas stalking and shopping with Striker X Female Reader and Trenderman X Genderfluid Reader, so please enjoy this chapter here!]
(Striker) (Hell Friday Shoping)
(Striker's POV)
I looked at my Love (Name). She was so cute. I did not know why she was waiting in line, on one of the days that the pride ring of hell freezes over. She was bundle up in her coat which she rarely wears. When he tracker alerted me this morning she was heading out to the mega mall in pride city I was curious and here she was freezing and then the doors open and she pulls out a knife and stabs the person behind her and starts running in with the rest of the demons. I looked up at the sign while following and go shit...
It is Pride rings version of the Human event Black friday. And in the pride ring it was a matter of life and death.
I watch her as she legit cut the hand off a demon aqnd got a Fizzarolli plushie!
"IT IS MINE BITCH!" She shouts in her demonic man that was hot. I then see the item she been wanting and telling me about and it in 80 percent off! Heh it is about to be a hundred percent off!
I go in and start to cut anyone in my way as I steal the perfect gift for her and then get a nice hot drink for us and she comes out with several bags.
"Striker! I did not know you were going Hell Friday shopping!" She say
"I got a little something for you darling, but your going have to wait for Christmas." I say.
She pouts but nods and we walk hand in hand my tail wrapped around her. This was not such a bad thing after all maybe we can do it next year. Maybe with me not having to stalk her. But where would be the fun in that~
(Trenderman's POV)
I was stalking my love they had this horrible sense of fashion so I sent them to find something so absurd it would give me enough time to buy them a whole wardrobe for them. I start with there style getting everything they would like but in the form that was a stylish version of it. I even got more stylish leggings instead of sweatpants. But I conceded in one pair of pants for when they just want comfy clothes but were the best made and would still look good on them.
I finish and carry what anyone else would call a obscene number of bags and watch them fluster left and right asking staff if they knew what this item was. I felt bad but oddly enough after a hour they found the item and we met up in the food court.
"I am never shopping for you again you obscure weirdo." they huff and I smile and nuzzle them.
"I love you too." I say
"How many things did yo-" They stop. "Forget it I do not want to know."
I would smirk if I had a face as I saw he also had a small bag.
"What is that?" I ask.
"None of your nosey butt!" They then laugh. "Though you do not have a nose."
I shake my head as they giggle and we head back to the mansion.
[YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS the tracker was the most yandere thing Trender stop being so damn wholesome XD It sickness me with fluffyness XD
I hope you all enjoyed and stay sexy!]
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whiskehorange · 4 years ago
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If this is still open - Could you maybe write for Buckman, BeetleJuice, Otis Driftwood and Candyman with a s/o that always wear baggy clothings, is really self conscious and is an outcast and antisocial (definitely not me-)? 😂 I’m sorry if this is too detailed Ps: I really love your writing- I think I read almost all the slasher ones 😂😅💕
thank you for being literally fucking amazing, I haven’t written for Otis in a bop
Buckman
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I mean, you’re in a town full of outcasts now, you’d fit right in!
The baggy clothes is definitely a different attire than what the town is wearing, so you’ll get some initial looks, but nothing comes from it. Buckman think’s you’re as beautiful as can be, why not try on some more “of their time” clothing?
Once you explain how you feel and why you wear those clothes, he all ears for you! Even though he think’s you’re absolutely marvelous, he can spread some awareness through the town quickly. Anyone who has something to say can say it to him
Don’t be surprised if you see some of the younger people of the town slowly matching your attire, it’s kind of stylish.... and comfortable. It makes them feel sort of special too. You’re the new model in town, honey!
Beetlejuice
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Beej can’t complain, if you didn’t make him wash his nasty ass clothes every time he changed, he’s be bumming just like you. He hates doing laundry though
But no matter how big your shirt might be, or have thick your sweatpants might be, he knows that you feel the best in them and he’ll give you all the compliments in the world
Even if you keep to yourself, maybe talking to Barb and Adam or Lydia occasionally, he just knows that you’ll have more time to spend with him, and me makes sure that there is almost never a time that you’re left by yourself for more than a few hours
Spending time with you is great for him, even though he talks just about the entire goddamn time. 
50% bullshit, 50% compliments
Otis
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I mean, look at just about the entire family, you can’t expect any of them to give a shit about how you look. You’re actually doing the best out of all of them, mentally
Otis, of everyone, knows how much baggy clothes can bring wonders. He finds them hella comfortable and will take any chance he can get to wear larger pants. Screw tight fitting shit, that ain’t him!
Baby gives you the most compliments, wanting to take some of your bigger shirts to try on for sleeping, encouraging her brother to compliment you
It’s certainly not that he doesn’t want to, he just isn’t used to ever being nice. His compliments will be mainly vulgar words with an awkward smile at the end because... thats how you do it right? He has good intentions
Leave it to him to be much more physically loving of you. Even with you being self conscious, he’ll find other ways to let you know that he can’t get enough of you
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If you can count his large coat as baggy clothes, count him in! All this formal, old, frilly shit just gets in the way, even when it’s all that he’s used to. Let’s go shopping, eh?
It’s not like he pays attention to how you dress anyways, he thinks you’re beautiful just the way you are, with baggy clothes and all! He thinks back to how he was taught to be a gentleman, and boy does he have the best ideas!
His ways of making you smile and feel better are much more old fashioned, like giving you tons of flowers, and so many compliments! He knows how harsh and judgmental people can be, trust him, so he knows how you feel
It aggravates him to know that you’re not comfortable in your own body, he wants you to see how he sees you, but for now he’ll take it slow. Maybe.... you can have you’re own matching coat, it’s nice and big and comfy!
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ftmtransthings · 6 years ago
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Grey's Ultimate Guide To Passing As Male
Alright guys listen up. There are a lot of things on Tumblr about passing, so I'm gonna share my collection of tips.
NOTE: these tips play heavily into stereotypes. you don’t have to pass to be valid, and you don’t have to WANT to pass to be valid. this is just for people who want to present more binary male, and based heavily in my personal experience at the time of writing this post several years ago. i’m leaving it up because i know it’s helped quite a few people, but i wanted to include this note from an older perspective. i also edited this post slightly to sound less transmed-y
Also, I'm pre-t, and I pass so don't worry
Also, I'm a teenager, so there's your age range
This'll be long, so here are the categories
Hair
Binding
Clothing
Swimming
Behaviour
Hair
Hair
Look at popular male styles, see what people have currently and use that as a guide
I find that a somewhat shaved back/sides with a short bang thing helps a lot
You know those little pointy bits by your ears ?
Take some scissors and cut those fuckers. Square them off so they have a blunt edge, not a pointy one
Dark hair passes better
If you wanna colour your hair, dark, stereotypical masculine colours are the way to go
I've done pretty well with red, blue, etc, but colours like purple have really fucked me over
Brows/Facial Hair
Coconut oil works REALLY well for growing your eyebrows a little thicker. if you don’t want to use makeup and fill them, or you feel like it doesn’t look natural on you, coconut oil is the way to go
Speaking of coconut oil, if you want facial hair then that stuff is cheap as fuck and super effective
Also, if you wanna shave your legs or smth, don't worry about not passing. No one gives a fuck
Binding
Types
Binders. You know, those things no one likes but we all need ?
You've heard this shit, but I recommend GC2B cause safety first and shit
Anyways, there are some good types to have
I would recommend half tank for summer. I usually use a half tank binder that matches my skin tone
For winter, either a nude full tank, OR a black one. if someone sees it, you can easily pass it off as a tank top
White full tanks are nice for both seasons. Again, pass it off as a tank top
Safety
This is here for the sake of my conscience
None of that amazon shit
Honestly ? Underworks is too expensive and not that great
Don't bind for more than 8 hours
Don't size down
Don't wear 2 binders at once
Don't put a binder on wet
Okay done
Clothing
Shirts
Fitted tee's. they're slimming, make you look taller, and that's how most cis guys wear them
Also graphic tee's are really popular, and hide your chest
Button downs are excellent, and look rly masculine
These work for short and long sleeves, depending on the weather
Sweatshirts from Nike or Adidas or something are popular as fuck
Or, solid colour ones
Solid colour anything is good, really. Especially in neutral tones
Sportswear is super popular, anything dryfit or a similar material
Muscle tank's are fucking amazing. Those fuckers with the thicker straps ? you look tall and thin and masculine and they hide your binder so so so well. they’re also pretty comfy imo
Jackets
Jean jackets for men square out the body, and are really stylish. Just be careful, because women's ones might highlight your curves
Leather jackets are also really great, same rules apply
Pants
Looser, men's jeans. I'd say go a tiny size up, and make sure their men's. Women's jeans accentuate thighs and hips and shit. I recommend straight cut, but any style works. Blue and black are the obvious options
Track pants are great. Those black things with a white stripe ? Throw on a pair of those and a sweatshirt or something and you have a perfect outfit
Sweatpants. Easy, casual, straighten your legs, and paired with a sweatshirt you have another easy outfit
Cargo shorts straighten the legs, and aren't as popular with girls, so they’re nice for passing
Jean shorts can be okay, but they're hard to style. They can't be too tight or too long or too loose or too short. Try things on carefully, and look at what cis guys are wearing
Basketball shorts are common among cis guys. The hard part is making them work with your legs. If they don't fit well, they might accentuate your hips
Shoes
These are kinda obvious, but you know how it is
Obviously tennis shoes. That's the most universal thing. Based on your style, cis guys go for a lot of overly obnoxious colours, but neutrals are also nice
Vans/converse. Again, pretty universal. the classic black ones, or something red or checkered is always a good choice. you can't really go wrong with a skater shoe
Ankle boots are worn by a lot of cis guys. Just make sure they don't have a heel and shit, you know ?
Cis guys wear two kinds of socks tbh. Those short, invisible ankle mother fuckers, or the weird, ribbed sport things that go up your leg
Headwear
if you have long hair that you can’t cut, tucking it into a beanie with a little tuft sticking out the top rly rly helps
SNAPBACKS
I can't stress this enough, snapbacks are amazing I always pass in a snapback, black ones especially
Jewelry
Rings are nice. Those thick, manly, intimidating ones. 10/10
If you want piercings, nose and lip rings are great. Also, one earring helps for some weird reason. I usually wear a stud or a silver crystal in my left ear
Leather bracelets are good. Either the thinner, braided cord or those really thick ones
A black cord with a ring or a shark tooth on it is a great necklace choice
Also chains
Accessories
Wallets are nice. They don't make you pass (or detract from it), but they feel pretty masculine. Something neutral is amazing, like brown or black, but also anything from a fandom. Some sort of videogame or superhero works well
Backpacks/bags. Dark colours are usual, but some cus guys like the really bright and fun ones (mine is galaxy, and my cis friend has a neon blue and pink one). Also, ones from more stereotypically 'masculine' fandoms work, like starwars
Headphones tbh. i’ve noticed that cis guys always have them on their neck or looped over their ears for some reason, even if they don't have music on.
Swimming
Binders
kt tape works really well !! it’s pretty waterproof, and safe to swim in as far as i know !
Clothes
Obviously swim shorts. But same as with basketball shorts, you have to be really careful about sizing
Buy. A. Swim. Shirt.
Do it.
Get a swim shirt
they’re SO gender affirming imo, and they’ll hide your chest
Colours don't matter much. Neutrals blend in, but a swimsuit is a swimsuit
Board shorts are pretty damn masculine, I recommend
Idk what else to say, but people ask about it, so here we are
Behaviour
Shrug your shoulders very slightly. It’ll feel nature if you keep at it, and it makes your shoulders look bigger. Put your elbows on chair arms to do it while sitting
Clench your jaw a little bit. It'll make you look like you have a more masculine jaw line
Walk with your stance every so slightly wider than usual. Guys take up space, they don't try to contain themselves
When you sit in the ground, sit with your ass on the floor. Indian style or with your legs out works
Act confident. I shit you not, this can be magic for passing. Relax, act confident, lean back, and be comfortable
Don’t move out of the way for people gracefully. not saying don’t move out of the way at all, but let yourself brush shoulders sometimes. You probably shouldn’t maneuver your way through people
Turn your feet out. Look at girls when they sit and stand, their feet are crossed or turned in. Guys keep their feet flat, and their toes face straight or turn out
Don't let people talk over you. If someone cuts you off, keep talking
Posture is important. Straight back, firm look, radiate confidence
Unless you're sitting. Then you wanna slouch a bit and look kinda bored, you know ?
Don't sit with your legs together. Spread 'em a bit. you don't have to be obnoxious, but doing it a bit can help
Furrow your eyebrows a bit. It gives you a more stern, masculine look. I promise
Voice
Talk slower. Girls talk tend to talk a little faster, you want to slow your speaking a little bit
Make your voice kinda rough. Talk so you sound kinda husky and shit, it'll make you sound more masculine
i recommend you lower your voice little by little. Talk with a slightly lower voice until it comes naturally and is subconscious, until it's your natural voice. Then lower it again, and repeat until you're satisfied
That's all I've got for now. If you have more, please add on, and if there's anything else you want to know, comment or send an ask or message me. If there's enough stuff I'll make a second edition to this post, but I'll answer each personal question regardless
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thegothicviking · 5 years ago
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I was tagged by @reeshs @ofmemesandbands to do a little "get to know me ask thingy". Thank you for that, you beauties! 🖤 Excuse my long answers but I think you'd be entertained anyway! (I hope?)
Nickname: Mary Cemetery, Mary, or simply Viking/The Viking.
Real name: That will remain a mystery/a secret but I can reveal that it begins with M. (But it's not Mary or Mari or anything similar) and I do have the word "Viking" in one of my last names (I have two surnames because my parents were not married and wanted me and my big sis to have both of their family names. So yes! A little part of my name is Viking-[something]from my mother's maiden name/original family name. Meaning YES I am indeed Viking!
Zodiac: Taurus/Tyren/El Toro
Favorite musicians or bands:
- The Bauhaus (or Peter Murphy as solo)
- The Sisters of Mercy
- Lords of The New Church (or Stiv Bators as solo)
- Feeling B & Magdalene Keibel Combo (Flake and Paul are my bois!)
- Rammstein (also nice bois!)
- David Bowie (Rest in peace my sweet boi!)
- Dissection (Rest in Chaos Jon, even though you were a homophobic lunatic/Asshole I still liked your music. Swedish Satanic Black Metal)
- A lot of deathmetal
- Skeletal Family (many 80's goth rock bands really)
-Nachtmahr
- Eisbrecher
- Stahlmann
-Deine Lakaien
- Scorpions
- Depeche Mode (anything from the 1980's really)
- Classical compositioners like Edvard Grieg/Beethoven/Bach and a little bit of Mozart or Vivaldi
- KSMB. Swedish punk rock/German punk rock or Swedish metal (yes...I am a Norwegian that prefers SWEDISH Black Metal. Shoot me if you must!)
- Rosetta Stone
- Pretencious Moi? (Their lyrics are like an unfinished story and you can fill the gaps!)
- KNORKATOR (absolute insane and silly bois, I love them!!)
- Rozz Williams (Rest in Peace my sweet beautiful boi!),
- INXS (Rest in Peace M. Hutchence my beautiful boi!)
- Die Ärzte
- Skitarg (like a Swedish ICP but of course a lot better and with funnier lyrics!)
- Danzig
Favorire Sports team: Team Bisexual! 💜
Other Blogs: Not yet. I still need to learn how to add other blogs and then I will do one specifically about my Liebeslied Rammstein fic series and the character's. And maybe also my poetry in there too. Or maybe not.
Do I get asks?: Sometimes. Mostly I get questions about being Norwegian/Scandinavian or someone make rude Anon comments about one of my posts and I have to defend myself and my opinions. But a part from that; No. Not that many.
How many blogs do I follow?: 132
Tumblr crushes: Yes.
Lucky Numbers: 13 (After I won a non-smoking contest in class and my name was number 13 on the class list) I have also always liked the numbers 8 and 0. I prefer even numbers.
What am I wearing?: Comfy plain black suit/tracksuit looking pants that are both stylish and comfy AND has pockets!!, and my black long sleeve Feeling B jumper, no socks and no bra and black hotpants (knickers. I hate wearing thongs/g strings!)
Dream Vacation: I long to go back to Prague, and I want to visit Egypt and the Pyramids, Berlin (because we only got to stay in the city for a couple of hours..ugh!) I also long back to Auschwitz....(yes. I do. I was there in 2007/2008. I am a WWII history nerd!)
Dream car: Either a very old school and dashing Ford Model T, a hearse or a big brutal Panzer Tank. There is no in between!
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Favorite Food: Anything that doesn't contain too much garlic (Iiiish!), raisins, Olives, Pineapples (NO PINEAPPLES ON PIZZAAAAAA!), coconuts or too much spices/chili/Soy (I am allergic to Soy) And don't worry you can feed me Vegetarian/Vegan food too! I won't try to bring my own meat and I will trust your cooking skills as long as you don't feed me any of the ingredients above!!
Drink of choice: That depends on the situation/disaster/time of the day and mood. Is it a good day? Then Water, Corona (the beer not the virus!!) or Energy drinks. Is it morning? A good Landersino (weak capuccino but strong milk coffee) Is it Evening/night time? Then a nice cup of tea. Has it been a terrible day? Then Gin & Tonic, Vodka & Redbull, A really strong Long Island Ice Tea or Rum & Coke.
Instruments: The horrible cat shriek sounding Recorder Flute. That is the only instrument that I am rocking at the moment! (I will play the Titanic song for you if I truly love you!)
Languages: Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, my dialect, English, Swedish (Gothenburg dialect or Scaania/Malmö dialect), Spanish and I am also trying to learn German and Welsh (yes. Welsh. It is beautiful but impossible to learn!)
Celebrity Crushes: David Bowie (rest in peace sweet alienboi!) Stoya (female pornstar), Till Lindemann, Noomi Rapace (Swedish Actress), Michael Nyqvist (Swedish Actor. Rest in Peace my sweet boi!), young Kate Bush, Antonio Banderas, John Maclean (discovered this divine creature on Youtube recently!), Rozz Williams (Rest in Peace my sweet boi!), Peter Murphy, Emilie Autumn (but I don't listen to her that often anymore), Adora Batbrat (Gothic Youtuber but I am not that fan of her anymore), Razor Candi (Gothic Model but she has gotten some more surgeries now that I don't like), Salma Hayek, Shakira.
Random Fact(s):
A little gross but I have basically no nails on either of my pinky-toes. I was born that way and I am the 5th generation woman on my mother's side that doesn't have pinky toe nails! (I miss the upper part so trying to cut them is always a game of Russian Roulette...will I be able to cut it? Will I cut my skin, bleed and die?? I'll have to cut and see because the tiny little stump/piece of nail is still jabbing me if it gets "too long" :)! )
I was also born with a more inward bent spine/back and I was told by my Chiropracter (or how you spell it?) at the age of 10 that if I didn't do exercises/wore a corset..(at the age of 10!?!?) for my back then it would break/snap should I ever want to get pregnant (even though I always look pregnant when I relax and walk "normally".....*sigh*). So yeah I need to work up my core! (But I am too lazy to do so ...)
I know how to belly dance (not that many moves but I'm still learning from online classes)
I can write and read in the Elder Futhark runes without cheating!
I am a natural cold blooded bitch with a normal temperature of 36.4 °C, instead of the standard 37.5°C. (Once again this is from my mother's side)
I did amateur acting from the age of 6-19 and in 10 out of those 13 years/plays I had to be a boi/man because we were always in short of bois and I have a deep voice I guess.. (so yeah for 10 years of my childhood I was basically a boi/man!)
Despite enjoy dressing up in skirts and dresses and do my makeup I have a very butch/masculine personality (I was a tomboy as a kid) and both men and women are either terrified or confused by this (as they expect me to be just as feminine as my looks/makeup. Which is silly!)
I am sadistic (in my writing and in my thoughts) and one of the reasons why I write is to be able to TORTURE and/or KILL "people" without getting arrested :)
Ok so I am not gonna tag anyone in particular. If you would like to answer these questions then go right ahead and do so!
Uki. Takk! Det var/va alt! (Ok. Thanks! That was all!)
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drlauralwalsh · 5 years ago
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Top 7 Recent Obsessions and 3 Freshly Intolerable Topics
Since my wife died in February, I’ve transformed into an obsessive recluse.  I’ve always been a weirdo but now I’m a grieving weirdo.  It takes eccentricity to a whole other level.  Before, my obsessions were psychology and home improvement projects.  Now, work is impossible and I break down trying to choose flowers at the local Home Depot.  Removing every last dandelion from the yard is my glorious new passion.
Since I trust you, I’m going to tell you about some of the other strange occupiers of my mind.  Like squatters, these topics have moved into my brain to fill up the unused rooms.  I vacillate between kicking them out and kinda liking the company.  Until new obsessions come along, I’ll play reluctant host to this ragtag collection of ideas.  
1. Life After Life
It’s natural to wonder what happens to someone after they die.  I’ve been doing some light reading (usually at around 3AM) on what psychic mediums think on the subject.  Apparently, we continue life on the other side, often recreating the likeness of our earthly homes and possessions out of familiarity.  In my wife’s afterlife, I hope she made some improvements.  She’s likely finally found the perfect couch (comfy yet stylish!) and is no longer taunted by the daily dog hair tumbleweeds.
I have a few questions.  Does my wife get to meet celebrities? She’d be totally psyched to meet Dolores O’Riordan, the lead singer of The Cranberries, who died in January of 2018.  Did she get to watch the last season of Homeland that aired after she died?  Can she still water a lawn in contemplative meditation?  Most likely, she’s cavorting with her first girlfriend, Suzy.  I’m told Suzy was a little crazy in her earth life so I hope she’s not a bad influence.
If I end up living a few more decades, I’ll probably grow and change substantially.  Will Patty recognize me when I finally make the trip? Will she and I still be soulmates or will I have to share her?  Like, did Suzy claim my wife as her soulmate?  I don’t wish anyone loneliness in the after life but dang, I’ve got dibs.
2. Cookie Butter Therapy
If you’ve read my self care tips, you know I’ve found cookie butter solace.  Listening to my body’s unique nutrient requirements, I heed the call for that smooth comfort.  As a psychologist, it used to bug me when I’d see memes like, “I don’t need therapy, I’ve got wine!”  Occasionally speaking aloud, I’d reply, “Hello future client!”
Now, I’m not so sure that retail, alcohol or food therapy is all that bad.  I mean, it IS bad in that it doesn’t solve the problem and could turn into something worse.  But if keeping your head above water saves your life, perhaps I should reconsider these stopgap measures.  Personally, I’m planning a future half marathon to combat the future cookie butter problem.  And by planning, I mean it’s on my list to look up neighborhood jogging routes.
3. Signs from Beyond the Veil
After my Dad died in 2002, I looked for evidence that his energy was still around.  Losing a spouse takes it to a completely new desperation.  Again, according to psychic mediums, we can ask our departed loved ones for specific signs and they will try to send them to us.  Oh the pressure!  Being an overachiever, of course I wanted to come up with the perfect sign to request from my wife.  One that hits just the right balance of inside joke and everlasting love.
To get the ball rolling, I picked the first thing that came to mind.  I asked my wife to send me a maroon Nissan Rogue SUV.  Weird, I know - but also the perfect symbol of our family.  I’m not that great at these requests just yet so I hope she knows I’m asking to see one, not get one as a gift.  Years ago, she borrowed my maroon Nissan for a road trip with two little boys who would become my step kids.  Having not yet met, questions about the car’s owner became a convenient way to talk about Mama’s new sweetheart.  
I started seeing this car EVERYWHERE.  There’s this one little problem, though.  Have you ever heard of confirmation bias?  Psychology Today says, “Confirmation bias occurs from the direct influence of desire on beliefs. “  Basically, I started seeing the car because I wanted the sign from her.  The overly enthusiastic part of my brain said, “Yeah, but wouldn’t she also FLOOD the world with whatever sign you requested????”  Next time, I’ll ask for money.
4. Meditation
After all the grief festivities were done (i.e. initial horror and subsequent wake and funeral), one of my besties recommended the book, Proof of Heaven by Dr. Eben Alexander.  The author is a smarty-pants neurosurgeon who had a near death experience.  He woke up out of a coma, wrote everything down, and set about trying to disprove the platitudes he once touted to patients.  Anyway, a fascinating book and GREAT for the active griever in your life.
Veering from his conventional colleagues, Dr. Alexander’s career diverged towards the path less taken.  He’s now involved in projects with the founders of Sacred Acoustics, a brainwave entrainment audio recordings company.  That’s a fancy way of saying guided meditations with binaural beats that create experiences.  There’s one that facilitates “communication with spirits across the veil.” Since I’m obsessed with getting back with my wife without leaving my kids and dogs, I became a convert. 
Before Patty died (AKA BPD), I was known to dabble in mindfulness and may have claimed I meditated for longer and more often than I actually remembered to do.  Don’t judge me, I was a busy mom!  With a renewed desperation and time on my hands, I gave these wacky meditations a go.  OMG, y’all they are amazing.  I dare say I’ve done a little cavorting with my wife (at least in my mind).  Seriously, between ADHD and grief brain, I can still knock out a 38 minute ‘Love Body’ meditation, no sweat.  In the least, it’s a crutch over the rough spots.
5. Crafty Crystal Suncatchers
I haven’t gone off the deep end (yet) and meditated while balancing my chakras (okay, maybe once) with family heirlooms.  If you read more than one book about the afterlife, you’ll pick up on themes.  Psychics love auras, butterflies, and RAINBOWS.  Since I’ve got time, I figured it wasn’t hard to put together my own suncatcher.  You can certainly purchase these dandies but I prefer my own extremely amateur creations - especially since I need one for every window.  Not sure what to do with these colorful messages from beyond but they are a comfort of sorts.
You may have gathered that I wasn’t previously into the paranormal.  For instance, I knew that smudging was a thing but now, thanks to Etsy, I have my own kit.  Same with healing crystals.  As a child from a family of geologists, semi-precious gems, variegated rocks and hefty quartz crystals already held a special awe.  I must note that my grandfather never mentioned crystal suncatchers as a method for communicating with the dead.  It’s all me who’s hoping for yet another channel where, through refracted sunlight, my wife asserts her presence.
6. Documentaries About Death
It’s a widow habit to categorize life events as ‘before’ and ‘after,’  We use these terms with a wistful air of melancholy apology.  We didn’t create these terms but they’re used as handy shortcuts before launching into yet another story about our dead spouses.  This next tidbit is about me, though.
I love documentaries but before, I’d skip over the downers.  Who wants to watch a flick about eroding habitats when your lawn looks so good?  Times change and now after, I’ve completely confused Amazon’s algorithms with my new entertainment searches.  I find comfort in tragedy.
I recently watched The Bridge, a documentary on the world’s most dangerous suicide locale - the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.  Since it was built, upwards of 1,700 souls have leapt to their nearly assured demise.  The doc profiles the families of people actually caught on film at the moment of decision.  Should sound awful, right?  To me, it’s soothing.  Not the suicides, but hearing the family process the death.  They’re in the soup with me.  Their stories make me feel normal.
7. Unique Grave Decorations
I’m only sharing this with you because I know you’ll understand.  I threw this one in the mix because I had a brief, but intense love affair with unusual grave decorations.   Did you know you can get “grave blankets” to keep your loved one warm?  Obviously more popular in northern climes, they're actually giant wreaths of evergreen branches to cover the gravesite.  Sadly, they aren’t allowed in my wife's cemetery or I’d be all over it.  She was always cold…..before.
Switching gears, turning towards the following topics is a sort of exposure therapy.  They each flutter at the windows of my mind and blot out the light (which I need for rainbows).  I might as well add them to the growing list of crap I have to deal with eventually.  Just so you know, I’m not weird enough to literally keep a list (yet).
1. Birthdays, Holidays, and Other Horrible Occasions
I know they’re coming.  I limped through some already.  May holds the double whammy of Mother’s Day and my birthday.  Despite the embarrassing lack of evergreen splendor, we’ll visit her gravesite where I’ve already smuggled in other decorative contraband.  Since I buy presents for myself all the time, for my birthday, I generally request a tasteful yet classic homemade card.  I’ll get through the anticipatory dread and trudge through the sewage of my lowered expectations.  It’s only another 24 hours to get through.
2. Getting Married Again
I can’t even think about what’s next.  Or rather who.  When I do think about it, I feel sorry for the sad sap who’s attracted to the runner up spot. Here’s the thing, I think about getting married again ALL THE TIME.  My fantasy only went as far as imagining waking up in a fully formed relationship.  Because I loved being married to my wife, it seemed reasonable to want our life reinstated.  As the days turn into months, finding someone new continues to stubbornly insert itself from outside my head.  I blame Patty.  She always insisted if she died first, she’d want me to remarry.  Less charitably, I countered that if I died first, she could never remarry because I’m her one true love.  She apparently wants the last word.
To be fair, I am only 45 years old.  When my stepson asked, I told him I was going to marry the dogs.  He just doesn’t want me to change my last name, so on that we’re cool.  Like passing me a note, Patty’s best friend from high school also delicately floated the idea.  Even my brother-in-law said he wouldn’t want me to pass up something special.  They all want me to be happy.  I don’t want to want to get married again.  It feels like forcing myself into a loveless, arranged marriage.  With my luck, I’ll live another forty years.  Maybe I’ll feel differently if my wife sends me a convincing sign.  
3. The Next Death
The completely self absorbed grieving person I’ve become can’t even think about the next shitburger tragedy that’s surely on its way..  You’d think I’d have a guess who it might be but you’re wrong.  I never would have put my wife on the shortlist but here we are.  With new obsessions hoarding space in my grieving mind, it’s too crowded to handle another disaster.  So I just don’t think about it.
If you’re grieving too, I want you to know you’re not a weirdo.  Or at least you’re a weirdo like all of us - another broken toy tossed onto Bereavement Island (like Fantasy Island but more sad).  I was never particularly interested in psychics, grave ornaments or dead people (beyond famous authors).  Grief turns you inside out until you no longer recognize the person you were before.  It wasn’t so easy to tip me over and I certainly didn’t cry in public.  Falling into grief is similar to falling in love.  With both, I lost my appetite, deeply felt things I’d never felt before, and became completely obsessed.  In the end, grief is just another stage of love.  An unfortunate byproduct of the grandest home improvement project.  I’m comforted to realize that even as I’m swept up by transient passions, I’m essentially the same loving partner at my core.
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babimochi · 6 years ago
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14 Black Fashion Influencers You Need To Stop Sleeping On
By Brianna Yvette
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In today’s age of Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter, beauty communities and influencers are taking over. It seems like every month 5 more cute instagram girlies appear and we can’t run from them, and I wouldn’t want to! Thankfully, a lot of these influencers are giving us new pieces to the pie of style and fashion that goes farther than Kylie Jenner and Vanessa Hudgens’ Coachella outfits. They’re bringing more high fashion and designer clothes to the forefront and they actually know how to style them. And.... of course, they’re black women. We’re always the trendsetters anyway. Enough rambling, here’s 15 Black Fashion Influencers who deserve so much more!! (photo: @sarahjoholder)
1. @VanessaRDaniels
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Vanessa has a very chill, laid-back style which incorporates lots of sneakers, and comfy pants and tees. She’s definitely the person to go to for those casual looks that take no effort, but look like they did.
2. @SerraBellum 
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Serra is a very elegant and chic stylist. She keeps her outfits simple with earthy tones and adds on the perfect accessories to finalize the look. I would say she has a business-chic style. I wish I could snag a few pieces from her wardrobe!
3. @FisaYolonge 
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Ugh, look at her. She’s gorgeous! I love her sense of style and her usage of blazers and dress shirts in her casual-glam outfits. Fisayo is the personification of a “baddie”. She could take any clothing items, put them together, and make a masterpiece.
4. @MaceeLegree 
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Macee is a not only a fashion enthusiast, but she’s a wonderful mother as well. Her style cannot be described. One minute she’s in a suit, and a bodysuit the next. I appreciate her fluidity in style, and she can pull off any look. Her daughter will definitely follow in her footsteps, she slays already!
5. @jtofashion  
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Temi has a style in which I would describe as carefree. She always mixes and matches pieces and patterns, and can look perfect in casual, glam, business, or elegant clothes. Her outfits are very fun and inviting, and she definitely has looks everyone would love.
6. @samanthakashh
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Samantha knows what looks good, and where. She makes simple clothing pop and standout effortlessly. She styles herself around her curvy figure wonderfully, and she gives every look a sexy, sophisticated vibe.
7. @romeosfashionfix 
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Juliette casually dresses how I think I dress. You know that feeling you have when you put on a real bomb outfit? Yeah, she dresses just like how that feeling feels. She’s fierce, edgy, and trendy, all while keeping her own personal flavor within her style. Her skirts and dresses place attention onto her long legs and her ever-changing hairstyles act as an accessory to her looks. She’s a bad bitch. Like, for real, for real.
8. @rantiinreview  
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Ranti looks like a princess in everything she wears. She has a lovely elegant-professional style which she pulls off with zero effort. I would say she has a minimalist style, but she adds a little spice with bright dresses and textures. She dresses like that one auntie who is always on vacation and brings you a souvenir from Milan. Everyone loves her and she always looks good.
9. @mercedesfbenson
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Mercedes F. Benson has a style that I would say is very unique and casual. She does know how to switch it up, and never leaves you bored. From her more casual fits where shes clad in hoodies and leggings, to her sexy and chic dresses and suits, she is one of the most versatile and stylish influencers in my opinion. 
10. @musesuniform​
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Nelly is an influencer that I always look to for style inspiration. She has such carefree and “avant-garde-esque” looks that easily reflect her beautiful and free-spirited lifestyle. She definitely reminds me of Solange and Kelela, with the way they infuse cultural elements into their style. I have to say, she always a favorite of mine.
11. @iamdodos_style
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I couldn’t forget Dodos! She is an influencer that I’ve discovered more recently, and she documents her outfits, hair, and travel photos on her flawless Instagram feed. She has a style that I would describe as classic and elegant. She dresses in many essential patterns and fabrics, and keeps it simple, although stunning. Often wearing flowy and loose-fitting garments, she gives off a carefree vibe that I absolutely adore.
12. @sarahjoholder 
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Sarah Jo Holder has my favorite style out of all of the beauties listed. It’s what I would consider flawless style. She’s never seen in anything tacky, unfitting, or just flat out ugly! I don’t know how she does it! She often incorporates blazers and blouses into her looks, pairing them with sneakers or a nice pair of high-waist jeans for a business-casual flair. Sarah knows exactly which colors to wear to compliment her aesthetic, mostly being nudes and basics, and it looks absolutely perfect each time. Definitely a style icon in the making!
13. @miss.cameroon
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Venance Chiepodeu is a model and entrepreneur based in Washington, D.C. She, in my opinion, is a perfect mannequin. She is gorgeous and can rock any outfit put onto her beautiful frame. From casual to chic, streetwear to classic, this cameroonian beauty looks good in anything.
14. @mossonyi
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Onyi, the fashion and travel influencer based in Manchester, has a unique way of showing off her style. She has a very one-of-a-kind style, that is very boho-chic and sharp, often dressed in suits and trendy dresses. She knows how to style many different colors and patterns into one look without making them clash or hit the eye in an unflattering manner. She’s very poise and stylish, with absolutely amazing and high-quality photographs. I definitely recommend following her.
That is all for my list of 14 Black Fashion Influencers you need to know! I hope you enjoyed reading about these lovely ladies and gained some inspiration as well. Who is your favorite black fashion influencer? - Bree
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rulers-of-night · 6 years ago
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Finding My Way to You
Okay so this is the next chapter. Please like and comment and tell me what you think, here’s a quick summary of the fanfic. You can find chapter 1 here as well. 
Feyre is in a toxic and pretty shitty relationship with her boyfriend Tamlin. The same boyfriend couldn’t be bothered dropping her home one night from a party she was dragged to and ended up having to walk home. Feyre pissed off and cold wonders home at some ridiculous time in the morning when the people she meets are less than pleasant. Faced with a potential rapist Feyre runs to a house, hoping anyone will give her safety. I wonder who lets her in? Who does she meet?
Chapter 1 . Chapter 2 . Chapter 3 . Chapter 4 . Chapter 5 . Chapter 6 . Chapter 7 . Chapter 8 . Chapter 9 . Chapter 10 . Chapter 11 . Chapter 12 . Chapter 13 . Chapter 14 .
I was puffing, lungs sore as I breathed in and out, trying to calm my beating heart. 
“Plea-please let me in, I don’t know him, he started chas-chasing me,” I puffed out, eyes pleading. If I had to get on my hands and knees and beg for safety I would.
The tall, dark stranger looked between me and my pursuer. His face unreadable, and before I knew it he pulled me inside and slammed the door. My heart was still pounding from the rush of adrenaline that had spiked through me. I slumped against the door, sore and aching all over. My palms stinging and my ankle, that hadn’t been hurting previously sent pangs of pain through my leg. When did I do that?
“Are you okay?” a concerned voice asked. I looked up at the handsome stranger that had offered me safety and almost melted at the sight of him. He was gorgeous. His hair was so dark it appeared to be the night itself, and it was slightly ruffled – it made him look more human and somehow more stunning. But his eyes, god they were marvellous, they were so blue they turned violet depending on the way they caught the light. I could look into them all day long, there were so many colours and shades that I would never be able to capture them with paint and a paintbrush. I don’t think anyone could paint him, he was otherworldly. His strong jaw and nose looked as if they had been sculpted from the most talented artist. I was stunned, never in my life had I seen someone so handsome…godly even. Even his black hoodie and tight track pants made him appear elegant and refined, how he did it, I didn’t know.  
“Um...yeah, I think so…um,” I said as I looked down at my grazed legs, I swore I saw a bruise beginning to bloom on my left shin.
“Here let me help you up, you can come sit on the couch.” His voice was like midnight and honey as he pulled me up. His firm calloused hands helped pull me up off the ground and I’m not going to lie I became drunk by his very essence I could barely function.
He put his strong, muscled arms around me as he helped me make my way to the couch, limping and looking so far from elegant it was funny, especially when placed next to his god-like presence. His jasmine and citrus and the ocean scent wafted off him, intoxicating me further. He lowered me onto the stylish black leather couch and fetched a blanket from its twin in front of me. It was a midnight blue blanket that was so soft it must have cost a fortune, however looking around the luxurious living room it seemed apparent that he was used to living in opulent rooms. The room was bedecked in all things lavish. The three-piece leather couch I was sitting on was so comfy I could have fallen asleep on it and have been more than comfortable. I’m pretty sure it was more comfortable than my bed at home. Facing me was a floor to roof set of French sliding doors that opened onto a beautiful terrace – over-looking the ocean. I didn’t realise how far I’d run if I was this close to the ocean. The expensive television was hung on the wall and there were numerous photos hung next to it. It was really beautiful, and I was slightly jealous that I could never afford a house like this. Tamlin might be able to pay for something like this and he had offered to buy a house for me, but I didn’t want to be given anything. I wanted to work for it, earn it, even though my current residence was a dump. 
“Thank you,” I said as he sat in front of me, crossing his strong legs. “I’m Feyre by the way.”
“Feyre,” he said, my name rolling off his tongue so elegantly that I blushed. “I’m Rhysand, call me Rhys though, all my friends do,” he said. After a moment of silence, he asked “would you like a cup of tea or something to eat?”
“A cup of tea would be wonderful…um…I hope I’m not bothering you, it’s like three in the morning.”
“No, it’s fine, really. I would rather you be here than on the street with scum like that man, and I was up working anyways so it’s not like you woke me up or anything. My friends all sleep like the dead as well so no worries about waking them up either,” he said with a smirk as he winked at me then wondered off to the surely luxuries kitchen to make me that cup of tea. 
I let out a breath I hadn’t realised I’d been holding and relaxed further into the couch. How did I get myself into this? How am I not dead? How am I so lucky? Those thoughts continued to circulate through my head until a smooth, sensual voice interrupted my thoughts, “would you like any sugar in your tea?”
“Just one sugar would be perfect,” I said, my voice shaky and slightly husky. He came out of the kitchen, holding two steaming mugs and set one out in front of me on the coffee table. I leant forward, suddenly aware of how much this dress revealed. I picked up my tea and lent back into the couch, hoping that if I shrunk back enough I would disappear. I hugged the blanket to me further and sipped on my tea. 
“Is there anything else I could get you? A sweater maybe, you’re shaking.” I was a perfect temperature – if anything slightly warm – but I was shaking from the aftermath of almost being raped. I think I shook my head because he never ended up getting me a sweater. I was really beginning to realise that I could have died, and I began to shrink back inside myself.
“May I ask why a beautiful lady like you was wondering the streets at three AM?” My thoughts withdrew as I focused on his voice.
“Well my boyfriend dragged me out of the house to this amazing party,” I said rolling my eyes, “and then when it got late I wanted to go home, I didn’t really want to go out in the first place. So, my boyfriend drove me home, well almost home. We live on completely different ends of the city. He lives really far south, and I live north, near here I think. Anyways, he couldn’t be bothered dropping me all the way home, he was tired apparently. So, he dropped me half way expecting me to walk the rest of it,” I said, irritated that he had practically left me for dead. I sipped my tea as I saw Rhys’s expression turn to a disgusted cringe as he heard what happened.
“I’m sorry if he I’m over stepping my boundary, but he sounds pretty lousy,” he said. He was right he was pretty lousy, but he said he was trying, but then he left me on the streets at three AM. I was a mix of emotion, not really knowing what I felt, not sure what I was thinking. I was so sick of being confused, I needed sleep. Tiredness began to blur my vision and thoughts.
“Feyre?” Rhys questioned. I realised that I hadn’t responded to his question, a question I hadn’t heard. God I was so exhausted. 
“Um, sorry, I’m just really tired”
“Would you like to stay the night, we have a spare room that you can crash in if you’d like,” he insisted. I was too tired to really think, and the lure of sleep was too strong. My eyes began to drop, nothing could have kept them open at that point.
“Yes please,” I mumbled before collapsing.
Please tell me what you think, I really like this fanfic and want to keep writing if your guys are willing to read it. I should have the next chapter posted shortly as I’m on holidays at the moment so I have heaps of time to write.
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