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A whole day of Rafe spoiling his precious gf... 💕

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You woke up not feeling like your usual self, it's been a long time since you've done something with your hair or went to get your eyebrows done, sticking to basic skin-care for a while now.

Best bet Rafe is not gonna let your quiet "I feel like shit," slide, he asks why, baffled because to him, you're the hottest girl in the world, but gets out of bed anyway, telling you to get dressed and tell him where you want him to take you first as he's cancelling his business meeting for today.

You're chuckling as he's driving you to your favorite place to get your eyebrows waxed and get an eyelash lift (he doesn't really know what that is... but anything to make his girl happy), he sits down in the waiting room and deals with some e-mails while you follow the nice lady inside. She waxes your eyebrows and chats with you while she works on your eyelashes, complimenthing their length.

Rafe gives you a smile when you walk out and wink at him multiple times, showing off your lashes, your mood being a lot better already. He wraps his arm around your waist, squeezing you gently as he pays the lady with his black card, leaving a tip for being so nice to his precious baby.

He drops you off at your favorite hair salon, knowing damn well hair will take a lot of time and no chance in hell he's gonna sit around. "Get anything you want baby, alright?" He hands you his card and kisses you on the lips, loving to see you so giddy and excited.

You end up getting a hair cut, new layers and a new fresh color, not too drastic of a change but noticable enough to make you feel so much better. Your hair looks amazing, it always does leaving the hairdresser, so smooth and healthy, bouncy and they always give you the perfect blow-out. You already feel confident walking over to Rafes car.

"Hey there," he mumbles and hands you a cup of coffee that he got you on his way here and wraps a strand of your hair on his finger, smirking. He's so wrapping your new hair around his hand tonight... "lookin' gorgeous," he mumbles and you lean in to give him a kiss.

"Thank you, Rafey." "Mhm," he mumbles and pulls you closer, making out with you for a worth while.

He finally pulls away after a moment, his lips all puffy from how much you kissed him, and he runs his hand through your hair, not able to stop touching it. "Wanna get your nails done?" He asks, ready to provide anything you want today.

"Yeah," you blush, still a bit shy to ask for something from him. "Wanna pick the color for me?" "Mhm, sure." He taps your thigh when he starts driving, thinking about it for a moment.

"Blue?" "I knew it," you chuckle. "How?" "Guys always pick blue," you giggle again and he frowns, not happy with that. He won't be like guys, so he grunts and suggests red and white, proud of himself that he picked two colors. He loves you in red anyway. Fuck blue.

Rafe tells you to go ahead and that he'll be there before you're done.

You are treated so nicely at the salon, the guy doing your nails offers you wine, the place smells so nice, clearly luxurious, their chairs are covered in red velvet, comfy. You are almost done with your set when Rafe walks in, a little bag in his hand, walking over to you and looking at your nails over your shoulder, kissing the top of your head and wrapping his arm around your shoulders, holding you and allowing you to rest your chin on his arm as you to lean into him, clearly getting the need to show off that you're his girlfriend the second he saw the guy.

"You like them?" You look up at him and show him your free hand, Rafe kisses your knuckles gently, avoiding the fresh nail polish. "Mhm, love them baby." He whispers and you notice the man doing your nails straightening. Rafe stays there like a guard dog, his arm wrapped around your neck and shoulders the entire time.

He pays for you, holding your hand and brushing his thumb over your knuckles as you both leave.

"What'cha got there?" You giggle, leaning over him to steal a look at the bag but he shushes you and pulls you away by your waist, his grip so firm it sends shivers down your spine. "Don't be noisy," he smirks and you scoff, which earns you a squeeze on your hip.

The sun is setting when he leads you to his car again, you smile and just pull on his hand. "Rafe," you stop him for a second and he turns around, worry evident in his eyes. "Yeah? What's wrong?" His hand cups your face immediately and you just admire how pretty he looks in the golden hour.

"Nothin’, just... thank you." You smile up at him and he grins, pulling you closer. "Anytime, princess." He purrs softly and leans down to kiss you. You once again make out for a while, his hands roaming your hips and yours wrapped around his neck, pulling him closer to you.

He wanted to wait a little, but you also look stunning to him right now, looking up at him with your big eyes like he’s your entire world, so he rolls his eyes playfully and offers you the bag, kissing your forehead. “Open it.”

“For me?” You place your hand on your chest dramatically and he bites your cheek in return, eager for you to open his gift.

You pull out the small box, opening it and you stare at the silver bracelet covered in gems and heart detailing. “It’s… wow,” you breathe out, taking it into your hand and taking a proper look, some of the diamonds reflecting the sun.

Rafe smiles and gently takes it from your hand to put it around your wrist, taking a look at it in the sun himself once he does so. “Thank you, baby.” You finally say, looking up at him with watery eyes. What did you ever do to deserve him?

“I love you,” he huffs and leans in for another kiss, this one gentle, soft, slow. You kiss him back, holding his face between your hands.

“I love you too. So, so much.” And Rafe’s just happy to hear that, happy to be the provider and to be appreciated for it. It’s all he needs back from you.

You don't ask him for anything else, but you notice that he's driving in a different direction than Tannyhill. “Where are we going?" You ask as you lean into the seat.

"Gettin' you new clothes, baby," he mumbles as if that's the most obvious thing in the world and you want to refuse but he gives you this look that clearly indicates his mind is already made up and you're not doing anything about it.

You walked around the mall, trying all sorts of skirts and dresses, and Rafe followed behind you, usually dragging you into the more expensive stores 'cause you wouldn't go there yourself.

He got you some tops and skirts but you were still looking for a dress you’d like enough.

He liked you in anything, so he said you should get whatever you were currently trying on, but you just chuckled and said no. He honestly loved it, what a great idea to have a treating my favorite person in the world day, he could just sit down and stare at your body over and over again as you tried on different stuff.

"I love this," he mumbled as he got up, not resisting the urge to wrap his hands around you when you tried on a tight velvet dress with a slit at your thigh, "you look so fucking hot," he exhaled and kissed your neck gently, nibbling and brushing his teeth against your skin.

"Mhm," you arched your back, leaning into him and he let out a quiet groan. "We're gettin’ this one." He decided and you giggled, nodding, taking it off, but Rafe stepped in front of you. "Wait, lemme help," he mumbled, eager to get it off you later again. He helped you strip, grabbed the dress and another sun dress you tried on earlier that he loved as well.

You wrapped your hand around his bicep, yawning when you finally left the mall and made your way over to his car for the last time today. Rafe chuckled and placed your bags in his car before opening the door for you. "Tired from doin' nothin', baby?" He teased you and leaned over the car door to kiss you before you got in.

"Tryin’ on clothes is exhausting, you know?" You joked back and he grinned.

"Wanted to take you to dinner, but—“ "Rafe I'm really tired," you said softly, still grateful for the thought.

"I know, me too," he grabbed your hand into his. "We'll grab food on our way, yeah? What are you feelin'?”

"Dunno," you mumbled and closed your eyes, your hand playing with his fingers. "Chinese?" "Alright," he agreed and grabbed the food in a drive through and finally drove you both back to Tannyhill.

You both sat down on a couch to eat and let some random sitcom play in the background. The second you both finished your food you were on his lap, straddling him, kissing him passionately and running your new nails over his skin, feeling how he shivered under your touch.

"Thanks, Rafey," you said again, grateful that he made you feel so loved. "Anything for you, m'lady, okay?"

You chuckled at the nickname, kissing him again, running your nails over his chest and tugging at his shirt, earning a groan from him.

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I Can Be Your Thrill (Can I Be Yours?)

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subby steobro!Leon S. Kennedy x older fem!reader

Warnings: 18+ minors DNI, stepcest, reader is only a few years older than Leon but everyone’s 18+ just fyi, subby Leon, needy Leon, lovesick Leon, big dick Leon 😌, bossy reader, kissing, dirty talk, oral (f receiving), cum eating, unprotected sex, creampie, breeding kink, uhh that’s all I can remember 😆

slightly proofread for once 😯 😆

Title from Flowers by The Neighbourhood

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It’s a lazy Saturday afternoon and you find yourself at home alone, which is always nice. Your mom and stepdad left on some overnight gambling trip leaving you and your dorky stepbrother home. Dorky might be a little harsh you think. Leon’s sort of corny but in that endearing kind of way. 

He tries so hard to be a doting little brother that you’ve developed a soft spot for him. It also doesn’t hurt that he’s probably the hottest guy you’ve ever seen in your life. It’s funny to you that for him to be so much bigger than you, you’re the eldest. You sigh out loud, mentally picturing your younger, tall, buff stepbrother; he doesn’t make it easy. 

Once he and his dad moved in with you and your mom, you both ended up going to the same high school. Since you’re only a few years older, you and your friends used to tease the cute little brother you inherited with your mom’s new marriage. 

Leon was a good sport about it when you look back on those times, he let you drag him everywhere; he even let you use him as a guinea pig for your lipgloss or nail polish testing. He’d sit on your bed while listening to the radio as you painted his nails whatever fun color you wanted to test out, not wanting to use your own cause where’s the fun in that?

You frown to yourself; you used to hang out with Leon a lot until you graduated. Now with a few years of college under your belt, taking online courses while working a part time job, you don’t really see him as much anymore. Your parents think it’s the best thing for you to stay at home, not wanting you to struggle when earning your degree, so at least you get to see Leon from time to time. 

Speak of the devil, you can see from the couch as Leon comes through the front door, kicking his shoes off before he even notices you lounging in the living room. 

You watch with a little smile as you see him get flustered at what you’re wearing; it’s nothing too crazy, but the shorts ride a little high and your shirt’s so thin that you can nearly see your nipples. If you needed, you could argue that you’re relaxing at home so it’s no biggie. 

Also you just love to tease Leon. He’s so sweet to you that it kind of makes you want to pick on’em just a little bit. 

“Welcome home,” you smile up at him as he walks closer to the couch. 

“Thanks,” cheeks pink as he shyly replies, “you just hanging out here today?”

You hum in agreement and bring your legs up to criss cross them, patting the couch cushion next to you. 

“Wanna join me?”

His eyes dart nervously to you then back to the spot before he nods. 

“Sure.”

He sits down but you shift until you’re sitting side by side, thighs nearly brushing. You practically drape yourself on his arm as you throw your legs across his lap. 

You hear him gasp a little as his posture stiffens. Smiling to yourself, you walk your fingers down his thick bicep to his forearm. 

“What’d you get up to today, little bro?” 

He shivers and clears his throat, “O-oh uh s-some of the guys wanted to c-chill.”

His little friends used to come all the time, and would always hit on you. You sort of egged it on just because it ticked Leon off. The last time they dropped by, the suave one, Luis, tried his damndest to get you to go out with him. You hammed it up with giggling and touching his arm, but really just kept it up for Leon. 

Once Leon actually saw what was going on, he grabbed you and tossed you over his shoulder in a fireman’s carry. He walked to your room and dropped you down onto the bed. 

“Don’t talk to Luis,” Leon’s blue eyes narrowed at you, “he’s bad news.”

You raised up to sit crossed legged on your bed ignoring the wetness pooling in your panties. 

“Aww, you worried about little old me?” You laughed, feeling excited at Leon’s attitude. 

“I mean it, sis,” he pouted at you (pouted! ugh it makes you swoon to think back on), “please don’t go out with him.”

You smiled up at him and make grabby hands. A relieved smile crossed his face and he let you pull him down for a hug. 

“Promise I won’t, Leon,” he sighed into your neck at your words, goosebumps racing across your skin. 

“Thank you,” as he pulled back you saw a blush cross the bridge of his nose.  

Bringing yourself back to the present, you ask, “Well did you have fun?” 

“Y-yeah,” his voice is soft, “we met up with some girls from school.”

“Oh?” you press closer to him, squishing your breasts against his arm, “did you hit it off?”

You see his cheeks darken with a blush as he ducks his head down with a mumble. 

“Hmm?” you press closer pushing your face next to his, feeling the heat of his blush. 

“Kinda,” he pulls back, eyes watching you nervously, blush now reaching down to his neck. 

“Kinda?” you tilt your head, baring your neck to Leon, drawing his gaze to your skin, “well did you get a cute girl’s number or what, little brother?”

He closes his eyes with a small shiver, before reopening them with darker pupils, “No, I-I didn’t. A few of the other guys did.”

“Aww,” you cluck your tongue, “better luck next time, Leon,” you reach up and ruffle his hair with a giggle. 

He huffs a laugh, eyes soft as they watch you, “Yeah maybe next time.”

You both smile at each other, soft and sweet, the moment stretching between the two of you taffy thick. 

He sways towards you and pauses so close your eyelashes brush. His chest hitches but before he can say anything there’s a knock followed by the doorbell chiming.  

You’re both slow to pull away, Leon shaking his head as he pushes you to stay on the couch. 

“I got it,” his eyes drop to your chest then legs before dragging back up to your face, eyes serious, “don’t move.”

You giggle and press your foot against his thigh, pushing him away from the couch. 

“Okay, Mr. Man-of-the-house, go see who it is.”

He smiles at you, grabbing your ankle tugging it gently, “That’s right,  so stay here.”

Butterflies light up your insides as he turns and walks over to the front door. He answers the door, but doesn’t move so you can’t even see who’s there. Nosiness getting the better of you, you move off of the couch and sneak over to the door. 

“You cut out early, Leon,” a male voice gripes, “what am I gonna tell Ada? She’s been bitching at me for weeks to get you to show up to this group date and you blow us off?”

Leon shifts his weight to cross his arms as he leans against the door jamb. You bite your lip as you let yourself do a once over of his big biceps and muscled forearms. 

“Yeah, so? I’ll tell you like I told Luis, I’m not interested. Ada and I went out one time and she ghosted me ever since. Why the hell would I want to see her again?” 

You frown at Leon’s back. Ada.. Ada.. Ada… the name seems like it should ring a bell but you’re drawing a blank. 

“You know that’s just how she is,” the voice bargains, “she likes playing hard to get, makes her mysterious or some shit. C’mon, if we head out now we can catch up with’em before the movie.”

Leon’s posture goes cold, “Then fuck off, Krauser. Ada can play hard to get all she wants but I’m not interested,” he shrugs, “I’m not going.”

You take a side step and the floor creaks loudly. Leon straightens up and gives a quick glance at you before turning back to Krauser. 

“Oh, I see,” Krauser laughs, “you got plans with some hot little number, eh comrade?”

You roll your eyes and walk towards Leon, weaseling your way under his arm as he tries to block the door from you. 

“Hi,” you pop up with a grin, pressing your side all against Leon’s, “it’s nice to meet you! I’m Leon’s sister.”

You come face to face with a ruggedly handsome guy who has an air of jock mentality. A slow grin overtakes his features.

“I didn’t know Leon had a sister,” he looks over at him, “shame that it must’ve slipped his mind.”

“Yep,” Leon grit out, trying to subtly pull you back in the house. 

Krauser’s glacier colored eyes rake down your body salaciously, “Why don’t you come along with us? I was going stag tonight so you can be my date.”

You bat your eyelashes at him, “As appealing as that is sauerkraut, think I’m gonna pass.”

Leon’s lips twitch hard to stifle the laugh building in his chest as he finally tugs you back behind him. 

“You heard the lady,” Leon grinned at Krauser’s dumbfounded expression, “have a nice night, Krauser.”

Shutting the door in his face, Leon loses it. He grabs you around the middle and buries his face in your neck as he laughs. 

“I can’t believe you,” he wheezes, “god, he’s never gonna live this down.”

You giggle and rub your hands through Leon’s hair, “C’mon let’s go watch some shitty TV. I wanna hear about this group date you ditched.”

He groans but lifts his head up, pulling his arms back, “Yeah like that sounds appealing.”

You grab his hand and pull him until you’re both sitting on the couch, similar to earlier only now your back is against the arm rest as you practically sit on Leon’s lap while he faces the tv. 

“Spill,” you wrap both arms around one of his and jostle him, “I wanna hear why you turned down a hot date with Ada,” you do a poor job waggling your eyebrows at him making him scoff. 

He rolls his eyes, “You don’t even know who she is.”

“So?” you pout, “dish! I wanna know!”

His hands rest on your thighs, randomly massaging and tracing his fingers along the skin as he talks, “We met up and went out and then she completely ghosted me. Ignored my calls and texts, blocked me on all of her socials.”

You feel a flicker of annoyance that only ramps up as Leon talks, voice sounding resigned—matter of fact. 

“I mean I guess she was out of my league. She was a new transfer, s’why you don’t know her,” he continues, “but everyone was chasing after her and I just lucked up on getting a date with her.”

“Leon,” you say his name softly, wanting him to feel better. 

He keeps his gaze down on your legs as he keeps running his hands along them, “And we also hooked up that night, but then after she just ignored me so I kinda left it at that.”

You reach out with your fingertips and gently grab Leon’s chin, turning him so he faces you. 

“You don’t need someone like that, Leon,” your eyes are heated, indignation making your voice clipped, “that was super shitty of her to do and you definitely deserve better. She sounds like a fuck boy,” you roll your eyes with an angry huff, “actually if you want, we can catch up with your sauerkraut friend and she can catch these hands.”

He laughs at you—with you, sea blue eyes soft and fond, “Mm I think she might kick your ass and then I’d have to kick her ass, which would result in definite jail time.”

You fake gasp, “The audacity Leon Scott Kennedy! I could totally kick ass. You’ve never even seen me fight!”

He laughs again, hands sliding up to your sides to graze your ribs, “Oh yes I have, you try to fight me every time I tickle you and you always lose.”

“I let you win, like a good big sister does,” you sniff haughtily, squirming as Leon’s fingers start to lightly dig into your sides, “you better not, Leon.”

“Or what?” he grins, fingers slowly walking their way down your ribs to dig into your hips. 

You squeal and kick out your legs but Leon just grabs you and drops you into his lap so he can tickle and pinch your sides. 

“Leon!” breathless laughter bubbles out of your throat, “stop! You’re so mean!”

“C’mon fight me off, show your little brother how tough you are,” he taunts, “c’mon, you said you could do it.”

You keep squirming, trying to catch your breath and failing as giggles escape your lips. You try to grab at Leon’s hands but he twists them out of your grip easily and he digs them back into the spots that make you squeal the loudest. 

On one particular jab into your ribs, you rock your hips just right and feel how hard Leons gotten underneath you. He hisses, flushing red all over as he grabs your hips to hold you still—away from his half chubbed cock. 

“Fuck, ‘m sorry,” he looks off to the side, embarrassment and shame radiating off of him in waves, “just give me a minute and I’ll, uh, leave.”

“Leon,” you pull in a breath trying to regulate your breathing from all the laughing, “hey look at me, please.”

He slowly drags his attention back to you, a hang dogged expression on his face. 

“It’s okay,” you whisper, hoping he can tell how much you mean it, “promise, okay? If anything, I’m kinda flattered.”

You smile at him and he gives you a weak one in return.

“Y-yeah? You’re not grossed out or anything?” his small voice makes your heart pang in your chest. 

“Of course not,” you assure him, running your hands through his hair to soothe him, “you can’t help it when you have a warm body rubbing all over you, it’s just hormones at that point.”

His face drops further, “Sure.”

You stop petting his hair and let your hands settle on his shoulders, “Hey I mean it.”

“I know, just that—“ he clams up and looks away again. 

“Leon,” you lightly shake him, “hey I promise it’s okay, it’s not me that—“

“But it is,” he blurts out, hands tightening their grip on your hips, “it is because you’re on my lap.”

“Oh.”

It comes out breathier than you intended but it does get Leon’s attention, eyes questioning and anxious.

He’s not expecting you to move again so you easily rock down on his thickening cock, making him grip you tighter and stilling your movement. 

“What—“

You bite your lip, arousal at the situation making your clit throb and panties wet. 

“Leon,” you sigh against him and grab one of his hands to move it down to your hot cunt, thin shorts already becoming damp with slick. 

His pupils blow wide as you let go of his hand letting him touch you with his broad palm. 

“This is— you’re so—“ he stutters, eyes darting from yours down to where he’s cupping your pussy, “can I?”

You giggle. He’s so adorable right now, so overwhelmed and nothing has even happened. You rock against his palm with another sigh. 

“Mm should probably take this to your room,” you lean forward and whisper in his ear, “gonna get you all wet and messy, baby brother.”

He groans and shuffles to the edge of the couch. 

“Grab my neck,” he directs, grabbing your ass and lifting himself up.

You gasp then laugh, “God you really are strong.”

He somehow blushes harder, “I guess.”

You kiss his warm cheek as he quickly carries you to his room. 

“You are, Leon,” you murmur and kiss his ear, “you’re so kind and sweet,” you kiss his neck, “and handsome.”

He leaves the door open once he enters his room, kneeling on the floor to gently sit you on the bed. Your belly swoops to see him at your feet gazing up at you like you hung the moon. 

“Should we be doing this?” he whispers in the quiet, “it seems..”

“Dirty?” you ask, watching as his eyes study your face, “but doesn’t that make it hotter?”

He whines and presses his face against your thighs, hiding his face, voice muffled as he whispers, “Yeah, ‘m so hard right now it hurts.”

“Poor baby,” you coo and pet his hair, nipples hard and pressing against your shirt as he whines again. 

“Get up here and lay down for me, Leon,” you tug his hair making him lift his head with a moan, pupils dark. 

“You don’t want me to..” he trails off, cheeks so flushed he looks feverish, “you don’t want me to do anything first?”

You smile at him, heat rushing over your body at his sweetness, his neediness. 

“Maybe later, pretty boy,” his eyes flutter at the nickname, “want you up here first, okay? Can you do that? Be a good boy for me?”

He moans loudly, and nods jerkily as he crawls up onto the bed next to you. 

“Yeah, wanna be a good boy for you,” he lays flat on his back, cock tenting his jeans obscenely making your mouth water. 

“Shirt,” you gesture and he quickly takes it off. 

You straddle one of his legs, tapping the button of his jeans with a fingernail, “Wanna get all the way undressed for me, baby brother?”

His hips buck up, “Can’t—can’t c-call me that,” another low moan as he slips his jeans and boxers off, cock slapping against his stomach precum drooling from the uncut tip. 

You sigh in pleasure as you run your fingertips over his thick thighs, “Why not? I think we both know you like it.”

Your eyes finally shift from his bobbing erecting up to his blushing face, “I know I do, baby brother.”

His cock jerks and drips all over his stomach making you smile coyly at him, “Mm see? At least he agrees with me.”

Leon moans, hips humping the air, “Please.”

You move your hand from his thighs to feather your fingertips against his balls before wrapping around his dick. Your fingers close around him in a fist, making you drip once you see they aren’t even able to touch. 

“Leon, you’re so big,” you whisper excitedly, slowly stroking down then back up. 

“Y-you like it? Don’t think it’s too much?”

You drop a kiss to his sticky tip making him groan. 

“Definitely not,” you bite your lip, eyes watching as he keeps oozing precum all over your knuckles, “you’re really big.. but I like it. Gonna stretch me out so good.”

He whines, back arching as his hips fuck your fist. 

“S-she said it wasn’t— that it was too much, not good for—“

Your expression softens as you slow your fist, “Leon, she’s an idiot. Every girl I know would fucking love to sit on your dick.”

He moans brokenly, cock kicking hard in your hand. 

“R-really?”

“Really,” you smile at him and he shakily returns it. 

You go back to firm strokes, quickly picking up speed and tightening your fist around his dick. 

“So good, so g—fuck,” he whines, eyes looking up into yours as you jerk him off. 

“Yeah?” you’re smiling at him, voice sweet, “want you to feel good. You’ve been such a good boy, haven’t you? Such a good little brother.”

His hips jump up as his cock kicks and drools precum all over your fingers, making them stickier as you stroke him off. 

“Wanna be your good boy, wanna be big sister’s best boy,” he pants, eyes dropping back to your hand that’s barely able to wrap around his fat dick. 

You pull his foreskin down to tease the drippy tip of his cock with your other hand making his thighs twitch like crazy.

“F-fuck, fuck, so sensitive, ungh—“

“Leon,” you nip at his earlobe, “I really want to ride your face.”

His cock leaks all over your hand as he whines, “Please, please, wanna eat you out so bad. Sometimes it’s all I can think about.”

You squeeze your thighs together, “Tell me. Tell your big sister what you’ve thought about.”

He grinds his head back against his pillow, “Burying my face in your pussy, and not being able to stop til you’re satisfied, and you just ignoring how hard I am,” he shivers, dick weeping precum. 

“What else?” you whisper, softly stroking his cock. 

“J-just using me as your dildo,” he gasps, abs tightening when you squeeze his cock, “fuck. Yeah, you just using my dick as a toy, not letting me cum o-or making me cum in you and still ride my dick even though I’m too sensitive.”

You moan and kiss him, letting him sloppily lick into your mouth. Leon’s eagerness makes your cunt throb. 

“You wanna nut in me, baby brother?” you moan, jerking him off faster, “cream your sister’s pussy? Mmm so dirty.”

His eyes roll back as you duck your head down to kitten lick the fat head of his cock. 

“S-stop, I ungh, I’m gonna c-cum,” his hips jump up, pressing his cock against your mouth and smearing precum across your lips. 

You pull completely away, not even touching him anymore, to watch his cock throb and kick against his stomach. 

“T-thank you,” Leon’s tear filled eyes look at you with complete adoration, “don’t wanna cum too soon.”

You grin at him, “Even if you cum, I’m not stopping, little bro.”

He rocks his hips up with a low whine, “Not fair that you’re so hot, ‘m gonna blow my load before we start anything.”

You slip your shorts off, taking your panties and placing them around his head— making sure the gusset is right over his nose and mouth. He moans, hands clenching his sheets as his tongue laps up the slick puddled in your panties.

“Isn’t that better?” you coo, climbing into his lap. 

You both moan as you drag your slick cunt over his cock, sandwiching him between your pussy lips so the head bumps your clit on every slow roll of your hips. 

Leon’s hands grab your hips but only to hold you as you rub your pussy all over his cock. 

“So good,” he moans, muffled behind the fabric, “you’re so wet.”

“What, you’ve never had a girl get this wet for you?” You laugh, “I find that hard to believe little brother.”

He shakes his head, “N-no, not like this. Not like you. Fuck, you’re so—“

You arch down, letting his dick catch the edge of your hole before pulling back. 

“I’m so what?” you let your nails drag up from his stomach to his heaving chest, teasing across his nipples. 

His back arches into the feeling, pink buds hardening under your fingertips. 

“You’re so perfect,” he whines as you settle on his cock, “the perfect big sister. So smart and sexy a-and god now I know you have the best pussy.”

Warmth blooms in your chest at just how earnest he sounds, “Really? How many pussies have you actually seen, Leon?”

“A c-couple,” he stutters out nervously, “I’ve only slept with two people.”

“Aw,” you pout at him, leaning up to pull the panties off his face wanting to see his eyes, “I was hoping I could steal your first. Pop my little brother’s cherry.”

He blinks at you, dark eyes adjusting as he blurts out, “You can, I mean the other two times weren’t great to be honest. Just quickies in the backseat of a car.”

“Leon,” a smile stretches across your face, “are you saying we should pretend I’m your first?”

He nods, “Yes, yes that’s what I mean. Please. Never thought I’d get a chance with you,” he blushes all the way down his chest, “but always wished you were my first.”

“That’s.. so sweet, Leon,” the butterflies flare up in your chest again, making you feel bubbly, “did those other girls not wanna take their time with you?”

He grins sheepishly at you, “I guess not? They didn’t exactly call afterwards as you know, so guess it wasn’t any good.”

Your brows pinch, “Leon, you deserved a good first time. Someone should have taken you apart in a bed until you couldn’t move.”

He rocks his hips up against your pussy, sliding against your clit making you moan. 

“Will you?” he pleads up at you, “I know you’d make it so good for me.”

You sigh acting put out but you can’t wipe the smile on your face, “I was going for a dirty quickie, but I guess we can make it sweet.”

“We can do both,” he grins at you trying for coy but landing on saccharine, rubbing his dick against your clit, “wouldn’t mind my big sister fucking me stupid.”

You whine and grind down on Leon, “Next time, you can fuck me wherever you want.”

“In the living room? Wait,” he groans, “wanna fuck you in the shower. Finger you while you jerk me off til everything’s all wet and slippery.”

“Yes,” you pant, grinding harder against him, “you better finger me til I squirt.”

“Fuck, fuck,” he whines up at you, “you’re gonna make me cum if you keep talking like that.”

You bounce on his lap so his cock wetly smacks against your pussy. 

“Oh really?” You give him a teasing smile, “my pretty little brother gonna cum all over himself before he even puts it in?” 

“P-probably,” he whines as you giggle at him. 

“You’re so cute, Leon,” you sigh, stroking his nipples with your fingertips and watching his abs jump, “I wanna cum on your cock so you’ll have to wait on eating me out.”

He mewls, watery eyes fluttering, “But you said you were gonna sit on my face.”

Your cunt throbs, “Mmm save that for later, big boy.”

He bucks his hips, “Promise?”

You giggle and raise up on your knees, “Promise, baby brother.”

He moans, loud and open mouthed. While he’s distracted, you grab the base of his cock and center it over your dripping hole. He drags his eyes down to watch as you slowly sink down his throbbing dick. 

“Fuck,” your brows pinch, “you’re so big, Leon.”

He moans again, hips humping up into your pussy making you squeal as he buries his cock halfway into your wet hole . 

“So good,” he slurs up at you, “pussy s’fucking good.”

You give a strangled laugh, easing yourself inch by inch down the rest of Leon’s thick cock until you’re sitting flush against him. He’s so deep it feels like he’s in your throat. 

“Fuck,” he whines, rubbing his hand over your belly where you can feel his dick throb, “I’m s-so deep.” 

He can’t hold his head up from the overwhelming pleasure, letting it drop down onto his pillow with a low groan. 

“Mmm yeah you are,” you dizzily reach down to feel him bulging your lower belly, “you’re gonna ruin my pussy, Leon.”

“Yeah?” he’s moaning as your fingers stroke over the bulge from his dick, “you like it? Feels good?”

Warmth buzzes in your chest at his sweet earnestness. 

“Yeah, Leon,” you sigh softly, settling yourself down on him, letting you both get used to the feeling. 

“Wanna be your good boy,” he’s grabbing at your hands to put them on his chest, “wanna be good for you, so good for my big sis.”

You push off of his pecs, raising up just a few inches to slide back down making him whine and buck up into your clenching heat. 

“You are being so good, Leon, so pretty and sweet for me,” you coo, “got such a nice big cock for me to use.”

“Yes,” he hisses, “use it, use me whenever you want.” 

“Mmm,” you moan, slowly riding him, dragging out the syrupy hot pleasure between you, “see? Such a good baby brother.”

“Can I play with your tits?” he asks, eyes dark and needy, “really wanna touch’em.”

“Yes,” you sigh sitting back on him to slip your shirt off, breasts bouncing with the motion. 

“God fuck you’re so—“ he squeezes his eyes shut for a minute before heatedly looking back up at you, “god, you’re gorgeous. Lookit those fucking tits, ‘m just, you’re—“

He cuts himself off with a low whine as you grind down in his lap from the praise. 

“Mm y’sure know how to flatter a girl, little brother,” you giggle at his panting moans. 

“S’true,” he gets out, practically drooling as you slowly bounce on his cock, “can’t believe you’d let me fuck your perfect pussy.”

You whine and hump yourself down harder on his cock, splitting your pussy open on every thrust. 

“Leon,” you moan at him, taking his hands and putting them on your breasts, “god, you’re gonna get me addicted at this rate.”

“Good,” he groans, “want you to use my dick anytime you want. Use me to cum whenever, fuck, wanna be your toy, just a dildo for your pretty pussy.”

“Yes!” you arch down, burying his cock deep in your guts, feeling as his fat tip kicks against your cervix making you clench repeatedly down on him. 

“So good, Leon” you hold still driving you both crazy as your fluttering walls milk his cock, “want me to use your big fat cock as a dildo? F-fuck, Leon that’s so hot.”

“Want you so bad,” he gropes your breasts, thumbs swiping over the nipples, “I’ll be whatever you want, just tell me who to be.”

“Oh, Leon,” you clench around him as he tugs on your sensitive nipples, “I like you the way you are.”

Your eyes soften as he watches you with a heavy lidded gaze, “Let’s swap, want you to get on top. Set the pace you like.”

“Y’sure?” his hands keep caressing your chest making goosebumps cover your arms. 

You pull off of his dick with a bitten off moan as Leon lets out a full on whine. Your legs shake a little and you laugh as you fall next to Leon on the bedspread. He turns to you, face light and happy. 

You pull him in for a kiss, tossing your leg over his hip. You trade kisses and giggles, softly making out until the giggles turn into low pants and moans with hips rolling to grind into one another—Leon’s cock dragging across your slick coated pussy. 

You finally drag your mouth away, clit pulsing from how fucked out Leon already looks, “You said you wanted to pretend it’s your first time?”

“Uh huh,” his dilated eyes, sweep over your body and back up to your face, still rutting his leaking cock over and over your cunt.

“Those other girls really don’t know what they’re missing out on, Leon,” you murmur against his swollen lips, “you’re so sweet for me.”

He grins at you, cute aggression making you dig your nails into his shoulders. 

“Is this really what you want?” you whisper, eyes searching his for any doubt, “promise I won’t be mad if you want to stop now.”

“I want to!” he assures you, grabbing your hip to press himself snug against your soaked pussy, dick bumping against your clit making you mewl. 

“Promise, I want it,” he groans, letting you grind your sensitive bud up against his dripping cock, “honestly been imagining this for way too long.”

“Yeah?” you gasp as he lifts your leg higher until it’s wrapping around his ribs.

“Yeah, pretty much ever since I moved in,” he laughs derisively, “pathetic huh. There’s no way you thought of me that way.”

“Hey be nice,” you kiss his lips, biting his bottom one as you pull away, “you were too young for me then so you’re not wrong, but.. well you’ve gotten my attention in the last year.”

“No way,” he surged forward to kiss you hard, then move to your jaw down to your neck, tongue tasting your skin, “god I would’ve tried sooner then. Not wasted my time with Ada.”

“Good rule of thumb is to not mention previous conquests while in bed with another woman,” you pinch his hip, “and I wish you would have, too. But,” you squeeze him with the leg you have wrapped around his ribs, “now I have you all to myself.”

You rock your hips against him, gasping when the tip of his cock catches the rim of your hole. 

“All yours,” he mumbles into your neck, “m all yours, your good boy.”

He ruts his cock upwards and breaches your needy pussy, sliding deeper and deeper into you until he finally bottoms out with a pained groan. 

“S’good every time,” he bites your neck gently, making you hiss and clench around him. 

He whines as he rocks his hips back and forth, cock slipping in and out of your wet clenching heat. 

“Can we stay like this?” he wraps his arms completely around your body, tugging you until there’s no space to go anywhere, your head tucked into his neck. 

You hum in agreement, “Sure, as long as you feel good.”

“It’s perfect,” he moans, bucking into your cunt harder a few times before going back to his softer thrusting. 

“Good boy,” you coo in his ear, “my baby brother is so good for me, huh?”

“Yes, yes, yes,” he chants, grabbing your ass with both hands to hold you against his hips as he grinds deep into your spasming pussy. 

“You serious about being my personal cock toy?” you nip his earlobe, “want me to tie you to my bed with pretty ropes and let me use you all night?”

“Please,” he chokes out, hips rabbiting into your squelching cunt, “I’ve fantasized about that so much. Just want you to boss me around, take what you want.”

You moan, biting the shell of his ear, “Then starting tonight I want you naked in my bed. You don’t get to touch until I say so. I’m gonna ride your face and if you’re good, I might let you jerk off.”

His back arches, a low groan from his chest slipping past his lips, “Anything, anything, please.”

You giggle, pussy walls fluttering and milking his dick, “Oh baby brother we’re gonna have so much fun.”

He whines a high airy note, sounding so pitiful, “M gonna cum soon, so close.”

You roll back, pulling him with you until you’re pinned under his bulky weight, “How do you want to finish?”

His eyes nervously look down your body to where he’s fucking you open, fat cock splitting you in two with each hard thrust. 

Mouth panting, he looks back into your eyes, “C-can I put you in a mating press?”

Slick drips past his cock as you let out a mewling whine. 

You’re nodding before you even answer, “Yes, that’s so hot, Leon. You want to breed your sister’s pussy that bad?”

He moans, “Y-yeah, want to pin you down and fuck my cum into you.”

“Mmm,” you smile up at him, “I’ll let you do that this time since it’s your first.”

He eagerly slips his cock out of your soaking wet pussy and grabs your thighs, pushing your legs up to you shoulders. You loop your arms around your calves to hold yourself open for him. Leon shuffles until he’s in a crouch, dick angled down tip pressing into your hole as your pussy tries to suck him in deeper. 

“Fuck,” Leon whispers, eyes watching as he lowers himself into your greedy cunt, walls pulsing around his thick cock making him lose his composure and bottom out quickly. 

Body shivering, you moan feeling too full. There’s no way you’ll ever recover from having Leon buried in your guts; you weren’t kidding when you told him he’s going to ruin your pussy— he already has.

“Move, please, Leon,” you finally gasp out, his cock feeling like it’s lodged in your throat, “s’too much.”

“Sorry,” his dark eyes gaze at you in worry, “I can sto—“

You clench down on him making yourself squeal before finally gritting out, “Don’t you finish that fucking sentence. Want you to fuck me, Leon. I like that it’s too much. I’ll tell you if I want to stop.”

He nods, pulling halfway out and rocking back down making you whine. 

“Those stupid girls did a number on you,” you grab onto his shoulders, keeping your legs tilted up for him to fuck into you, “but I can fix that.”

“Uh huh,” Leon’s hazy unfocused eyes are trained on where your pussy is spread open, your hole obscenely stretched around his dick.

You smile at him, feeling warmth buzz through your body followed by white hot arousal as Leon rubs against your g-spot just right.

“There, there, oh fuck,” you pant, nails digging into his muscled shoulders, feeling as his tendons flex to hold himself up while pistoning into your sloppy sounding pussy, “fuck, fuck, oh f—Leon!” 

He adjusts his arms, placing one above your shoulder to balance himself so he can slip the other one down to gently rub and tease your clit.

“Good boy, Leon, you’re soo good,” you grind your head back into the bed, feeling too much all at once making your thighs jump and toes curl.

Leon’s so pussydrunk he can’t even form words so he just whines and grunts as he fucks into you harder and harder, the sound of skin slapping filling the room.

“Cum, g’nna cum, too good, fuck, gonna fill you up,” he babbles, brow furrowed as his hips chase his pleasure to completion, “can’t stop, sorry sis, can’t—g’nna cum in you,” he whines long and loud, “fuck ‘m about to cum in my big sister, fuck, gonna breed her pussy perfect fucking puss—“

He drops his weight down onto you making you scream as the fat head of his dick kisses your womb, pleasure-pain zinging from your cunt all through your body making your back bow off the bed. Your eyes are wide and unseeing, staring up at the ceiling as Leon stuffs you full of his cum. His cock kicks inside you as your pussy is completely filled with his hot sticky release. You dimly realize you’re cumming and have been since Leon fucked down into your cervix. 

“You’re milking me so good,” he slurs, pushing his face into your neck, “can’t stop cumming.”

You whine, pussy walls pulsing around his fat cock as you feel thick spurts of jizz paint your insides white. Your hands move up from his shoulders to slip through his sweaty hair, petting him as you both try to catch your breath. Tugging his strands, he lifts his head and you surge up to kiss him, messy and wet. He sighs into the kiss, eagerly licking into your mouth letting spit drip down his chin making it a wet slide of lips and tongue.

He bucks forward making you moan into his mouth.

“God, wanna go again,” he pulls away, lips shiny and swollen eyes bright, “wanna fill you up again, please?”

“What?” your brows pinch in confusion, “what do you—ohh,” you moan as Leon fucks into your spent cunt, cock hard and throbbing again.

“Got me so bricked up, can’t help it,” he pants against your neck, hips picking up speed as he settles his weight down on you, wrapping your legs around his waist, “it’s a fucking wet dream I get to do this with you.”

“Leon,” you moan, tugging his hair but he stays lodged in your sensitive pussy, fucking you deep and fast, “you’re being so bad.”

“Noo,” he whines, not stopping as he fucks into you over and over and over, “just can’t help it, you feel too good, my hips won’t stop.”

“Bad boy,” you gasp as the tip of his dick knocks against your womb, making your eyes roll back in your head and toes curl, “gonna have to punish you.”

“Yes, yes, please, punish me,” he grunts into your neck, mouth open and sloppily licking at your skin, “just don’t make me stop, can’t help it.”

You can only pant and moan as Leon rails you into his bed again and again; your orgasm is slow and heavy making you cry out when it hits you, hips arching and spine curving to get Leon as deep in your cunt as possible.

“G’nna cum again, gonna breed you so good,” Leon sucks a bruise on your neck, “thank you, thank you, thank you.”

He kisses you sloppily as he cums inside your aching pussy, walls milking him until he’s spent. He finally pulls back, cock pulling out with a wet suctioning noise making you both moan. Leon watches in awe as his cum oozes from your fucked out hole, pussy lips fat and swollen. 

You buck up into the wet heat of his mouth as he buries his face in your abused cunt.

“Leon!”

He hums in reply, grinding his face into your pussy and moaning as he eats the cum and slick from your oversensitive hole. You push him off of you with your feet, his face coated and messy.

“On your back,” you harden your tone, “now, Leon.”

He looks at you abashedly but does as you say. You quickly throw your leg over him and hover your cunt over his face.

“Since you need a lesson in listening,” you rock your clit down against his nose making him groan, “I’m gonna let you clean up the mess you made, baby brother. Then I’m gonna cum all over your pretty face. You don’t get to touch me anywhere else and you don’t get to touch yourself. Understood?”

He’s nodding before you even finish talking, “Yes, yes, ‘m sorry, I’ll be good, I swear.”

Your smile has bite as you reply, “You’ll be good if you want to keep tasting this pussy.”

He moans and you sit completely down on his face making his eyes roll back. His hot tongue greedily licks into your sore pussy.

“Clean it up, baby brother,” you coo down at him, “got my pussy all dirty.”

You feel as he groans low in his throat, rubbing his face deeper into your cunt, tongue fucking up into you. You grind down against his mouth, moaning as your clit rubs and bumps his nose.

“So needy, little brother,” you pet his hair, “gonna have to work for it though, pussy is a privilege.”

You’re jostled as he ruts his hips into the air. Giggling, you rock your hips further onto his tongue. 

“Getting close,” you sigh, watching his eyes flutter, pupils completely swallowing the blue, “gonna make me cream your pretty face, baby brother.”

He growls up into your cunt making you mewl, bouncing down on him a little harder. He presses his tongue up just right as his nose catches and bumps your clit making you see stars as your orgasm washes over your body.

“Cumming, cumming, oh fuck,” you whine, riding his mouth as slick gushes from your cunt to fill Leon’s eager mouth.

You let him lap and suck at your pussy until overstimulation makes you raise up on shaky knees. 

“Good boy,” you rub your hand down his face, fingers dancing over his red, swollen lips, “did so good for me, Leon.”

He nuzzles into your hand, eyes completely hazed over, “Mmm good. ‘M sorry.”

“I know you are,” you laugh softly, easing yourself up to lay down next to him, “you’re still getting punished though.”

He shivers, love sick eyes watching you, “‘kay.”

You look down your body and then at Leon, “We’re a mess.”

He dazedly looks at your creamy cum slicked thighs and groans, eyes slipping shut, “You’re gonna make me hard again.”

You giggle and push against his bicep, “Then let’s go take a shower. And only a shower.”

He smiles at you, all bubblegum sweet, “Sounds good.”

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Alicia and your naturally long nails

alicia clark x reader

note(s) i lied anon i did come up with an idea for her 🫶🏻 can be read as platonic or romantic

jealous with a capital J

if she finds any nail polish out on scavengers she immediately pockets it and presents it to you as a gift

came to you one evening after a particularly bad mission. Troy and her going at it before being ambushed by a small horde. But she comes to you with a genuine smile gracing her face. Smooth lips pulled back to show off her front teeth, never her bottom. Just something you noticed. She's holding something behind her back and when she presents it to you she's practically giggling. Nothing but giddy as she present to you the small half empty bottle of cuticle oil.

"Had to get it for you, like immediately."

Asks you, and only you, to scratch at her back whenever she has an itch

Loves it when you detangle her hair with your nails. The feeling of your nails scratching at her scalp and how your fingers yank at her strands has her relaxing into your grip not even ten seconds in

Loves, loves, loves painting your nails. It gives her some semblance of normality within the world. Like she's back in high-school gossiping with her friends about boys

"So... what made you grow your nails out so long?"

"Oh. Well, I mean I used to bite them a lot, but I ended up wanting to have natural prom ready nails."

"Well?"

"Oh! No. They were short and stubby, i had to get fake nails. They sucked. But, I did stop biting my nails."

you wiggle them in her direction and she softly holds your hand in her own. Intimate in the way she uses her full palm to hold up yours. Intimate in the way she ghosts her thumb over the bumpy keratin. Her soft voice a whisp, "you need to relieve some stress." Ypu feel heat flood your cheeks, blue heat burning your blood vessels. Purple. What an intimate color. The last color you had before everything went to shit.

"I always wanted nails like this. Thought they were, like, the hottest thing."

Her calloused fingertip makes its way from one finger to the other. Gentle scratching as her pointer finger feels your softer skin right above your cuticles.

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Dreams - Dwayne Hoover

Juliet Fullman was unable to believe moving from Boston to Albuquerque could have any good outcome, but her attitude soon changed after meeting the quiet Dwayne Hoover.

Read it first on wattpad: patbateman420

Prologue- contains swearing.

June 27th, 2007

Juliet Fullman was sitting at the kitchen table with her mom and her dad.

"you think now is a good time to tell her?" Maria Fullman said to her husband, who was in the middle of eating.

Juliet fell suspicious, eyeing her parents. "tell me what?"

her mother gave a weary smile

"well your dad got a new job.." she paused looking wearily at her unconcerned husband "in Albuquerque."

Juliet's face changed from suspicious to shocked "fucking albuquerque? are you joking?"

her father lifted his head

"hey watch your language!"

"This is a very good thing for your father, honey. he'll be in a higher position than here and making almost twice as much!" her mother said in a defensive tone

Juliet, still shocked "What about my life here? what about my friends?"

"you'll make more friends" Maria sympathized

Juliet shook her head in disbelief. "so when are we moving?"

she looked up at her parents, her dad wipes his face with a napkin and puts it down on the table

"Well we are in the process of buying a house there and I have to train someone to fill my position when we leave, so maybe a month"

"A MONTH?!" Juliet exclaimed, her eyes darting between her parents, looking for any signs that this was all just some practical joke.

her mother gave her a weak smile.

"I'm sorry this is such short notice, honey"

Her mom got up, grabbed the plates on the table, and moved them to the sink.

Juliet stood up as tears swelled into her eyes. her face began to burn as she rushed up the stairs. Maria looked at her husband who seemed unbothered by his daughter's upset.

Juliet sat on her bed in the room she begged her parents to paint hot pink when she was 8. She hated the color now as a 16-year-old and had been wanting to repaint it. she sighed as she flopped back onto her bed and stared at the ceiling. she had traced the design on the plaster ceiling every night for as long as she could remember, she had it memorized and could draw it if asked. she had lived in that house for her whole life and the thought of leaving made her want to cry. She sat up and looked around at her tiny pink room, trying to appreciate all the little details that made it home. She looked at the carpet that was stained from spilled nail polish, most likely from a late-night manicure during some slumber party. The many holes in the walls from nails, skews, and tacks that had held up a decade of wall decorations. She took a deep breath and let out a heavy sigh that shook as she began to weep.

July 31, 2007

Juliet wiped the sleep from her eyes and looked around her bare room. Everything was packed into boxes and already on its way to their new home. The time estimate of a month was pretty much correct. The Fullmans had closed on their new home in New Mexico two weeks after announcing their plans to move. She had slept on a blow-up mattress that slowly defeated throughout the night. Her parents were already awake and bringing the last of the family's things to the minivan that would bring them to their new home.

***

It took 17 hours to get there. They didn't stop for the night because her parents wanted to get home as quickly as possible. The moving truck was already there and the movers were bringing boxes into the house. The house was bigger than their previous one and was in a neighborhood with many identical houses. It had stucco siding and a pink tiled roof. Juliet stepped out of the car and into the hot sun. She wasn't used to this level of heat, on the hottest days in Boston it usually got to 90°. Her mother and father got out as well and they all gazed at their new home.

"Well, what do you think Jules?" Mrs.Fullman asked as she put her arm around her daughter.

"It's nice" Juliet replied, smiling to make her mom feel better.

"Welp, we better start getting everything into the house," her father said, walking toward the movers who were hard at work bringing heavy furniture into the house.

Juliet sighed as she walked to the car to retrieve her backpack and other small things she had packed in the car.

[atlas-of-andromeda]

I'm bored, so answering all of them in one right here.

who is/are your comfort character(s)?

The entire cast of the Moomins (but especially Snufkin and Joxter)

lighter or matches?

Matches. I like the smell of them and I weirdly struggle with using a lighter.

do you leave the window open at night?

In summer when it's hot, yes. When it's cold? No.

which cryptyd being do you believe in?

I genuinely believe that ghosts could exist. Not saying they do exist, saying the could.

what color are your eyes?

Blue/green. It's hard to tell and seemingly changes with the lighting.

why did you do that?

What?

hair-ties or scrunchies?

Scrunchies are fun. :)

how many water bottles are in your room right now?

Five. All open, two empty.

which do you prefer, hot coffee or cold coffee?

Don't drink coffee. :/

would you slaughter the rich?

Yes. Let me maul the corpses of the rich.

favorite extracurricular activity?

Art of all sorts.

what kind of day is it?

In terms of weather? Cold. To the point where I skipped school to avoid frostbite. In terms of my mood? Weirdly contented. I feel properly at peace for the first time in a while.

when was the last time you ate?

'Bout five hours ago. (It's 20:00 rn)

do you love the smell of earth after it rains?

ABSOLUTELY. One of, if not, my favourite smells. I love it with all my heart and I apparently taught my parents the word for that smell. (petrichor)

are you a parent? (all answers qualify)

No.

can you drive?

Nope.

are you farsighted or nearsighted?

Genuinely don't know. Never cared to figure out what either of those would really entail.

what hair products do you use?

Like I pay attention to that.

imagine we’re at a sleepover, would you paint my nails?

No. Nail polish is the most vile smell on this horrid Earth filled with horrid smells.

do you say soda or pop?

Depends on which one whoever I'm speaking with says.

something you’ve kept since childhood?

This old plush I've had since I was a baby.

what type of person are you?

Introvert?

how do you feel about chilly weather?

Love it! That's my kind of weather. Even better is when there's a fog covering everything to the point of barely being visible. I like to go out into the woods near my house and pretend I'm a cryptid.

if we were together on a rooftop, what would we be doing?

Stargazing.

perfume/body spray or lotion?

No?

a scenario that you’ve replayed multiple times?

Having a girlfriend/boyfriend. Had to replay that one alot to figure out I'm aroace..

about how many hours of sleep did you get?

Last night? 'Bout four.

do you wear a mask?

Nope.

how do you like your shower water?

Lukewarm at the hottest. Cold if I'm in the mood for it.

is there dishes in your room?

Yep. There's a bowl I forgot about earlier today.

what type of music keeps you grounded?

Folksy-type music. Especially the type I get wanderlust from.

do you have a favorite towel?

No? Do some people?

the last adventure you’ve been on?

Christmas. I had a bit of a breakdown when it was like 19:00 or smth, the day was a bit overwhelming. And my dad noticed, and for the next two hours we drove around the town.

is there a song you know every word to by heart?

A lot! To name a few: Flight of the Crows by Jhariah, Suffering by Amélie Farren, Shut Eye by Stealing Sheep, and Constellations by The Oh Hellos to name a few.

what’s your timezone?

GMT-5 (I think)

how many times have you changed your url?

Twice

someone in your life, other than a relative, you’ve known for 10+ years?

Nobody.

a soap bar that smells good?

You think I pay attention to that? When showering, I'm not even mildly present. I am fully dissociating.

do you use lip balm?

Nope.

did you have any snacks today?

Most of the food I had today was snack, minus bacon.

how do you take your coffee?

I don't drink coffee.

an app you frequently use besides this godforsaken site?

Ao3.

what’s your take on spicy foods?

Love 'em.

you get a free pass to kill anyone, who is it?

My mother.

can you remember what happened yesterday?

Not much of it.

favorite holiday film?

Don't really watch Holiday films.

what was the last message you sent?

Me confirming to my overbearing mother that I was still alive at school on Monday.

when did you first try an alcohol beverage?

Still underage.

can you skip rocks?

Yep.

can i tag you in random stuff?

PLEASE. I LOVE TO BE INCLUDED IN ANYTHING.

here’s weirder asks

who is/are your comfort character(s)?

lighter or matches?

do you leave the window open at night?

which cryptyd being do you believe in?

what color are your eyes?

why did you do that?

hair-ties or scrunchies?

how many water bottles are in your room right now?

which do you prefer, hot coffee or cold coffee?

would you slaughter the rich?

favorite extracurricular activity?

what kind of day is it?

when was the last time you ate?

do you love the smell of earth after it rains?

are you a parent? (all answers qualify)

can you drive?

are you farsighted or nearsighted?

what hair products do you use?

imagine we’re at a sleepover, would you paint my nails?

do you say soda or pop?

something you’ve kept since childhood?

what type of person are you?

how do you feel about chilly weather?

if we were together on a rooftop, what would we be doing?

perfume/body spray or lotion?

a scenario that you’ve replayed multiple times?

about how many hours of sleep did you get?

do you wear a mask?

how do you like your shower water?

is there dishes in your room?

what type of music keeps you grounded?

do you have a favorite towel?

the last adventure you’ve been on?

is there a song you know every word to by heart?

what’s your timezone?

how many times have you changed your url?

someone in your life, other than a relative, you’ve known for 10+ years?

a soap bar that smells good?

do you use lip balm?

did you have any snacks today?

how do you take your coffee?

an app you frequently use besides this godforsaken site?

what’s your take on spicy foods?

you get a free pass to kill anyone, who is it?

can you remember what happened yesterday?

favorite holiday film?

what was the last message you sent?

when did you first try an alcohol beverage?

can you skip rocks?

can i tag you in random stuff?

[cleverhottubmiracle]

Everything old is new again! And nothing proves it more than the way one of the most classic nail trends keeps getting more popular with each passing year: French tip nails. The bright white polish atop nails painted a pinky-nude tone is one of the hottest nail trends today, and it comes in many different gorgeous, modern-day iterations that step outside of the traditional white-tip look. The best part is that you can DIY a French manicure easily at home if you want to ditch the salon. To help give you a little inspiration for your next French manicure, we rounded up the best French tip nails designs that offer a fun twist on the classic look. The origins of French tip nails Though it’s called the “French” manicure, this design was actually created in Hollywood in the mid-1970s. Manicurist Jeff Pink, who founded the nail polish company Orly, was doing nails for actresses while shooting movies, and decided that a full color polish change was too time-consuming to accomplish in between takes. His solution: the iconic nude and white stripe nail combo that we all know and love. Once the look hit the runways in Paris a few years later, Pink dubbed the style the French manicure. Soon after, he created kits to sell for customers to create the look at home, and that’s when French tip nails went mainstream.  Fast-forward to today, and once again, iconic French tip nails are popping up everywhere—from the fingers of celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Aniston to being splashed across social media platforms, where new variations seem to pop up by the minute. In fact, there’s so many different styles these days that it’s hard to keep up with all the French tip nail trends. Yet one thing we know for sure: French tips are absolutely still in style and don’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. How French tip nail designs flatter women over 50 “The classic choice of pale pink and nude colors in a French manicure are a perfect pick for more mature hands since these shades mimic the natural color of youthful nails,” says Rachel Apfel Glass, founder and owner of GLOSSLAB nail salons. Plus, the signature white tips counteract the natural yellowing that can affect nails as we age. “The white covers up stains and signs of sun damage and chemical exposure,” says Anna Parvatova, Creative Director at Signature Nail System, a nail product company. “So nails will appear brighter, healthier and more vibrant.” However, while we will always love the original French manicure look, it’s also fun to spice it up sometimes. “While the traditional pale pink base truly looks great on everyone, don’t be afraid to mix it up,” says Glass. “We have many clients of all ages who are switching out the classic colors for a colored tip or even a colored base, adding designs and more that look stunning on both short and long nails alike!” You’re truly only limited by your imagination, as many social media influencers can attest to these days.  Best of all, it’s easy to create French tip nails for yourself at home. There’s really only one caveat: Make sure you are leaving enough dry time between coats. “The base coat should be completely dry to the touch before you apply the tip,” advises Glass. “This ensures a smoother application and helps avoid smudging.” For more hacks that help you create a French manicure with ease, check out the video below from the ICON Network YouTube channel. 17 French tip nail designs Keep reading for our favorite French tip nail designs that are nothing short of wow-worthy. Whether you stick to the classic French manicure or decide to add a twist, your French tips are sure to stun. 1. Classic French tip manicure Getty Sophisticated and timeless, a traditional French manicure is simple to create at home and it works well for both casual and formal occasions. While you can free-hand the tips using a nail art brush and white polish, there also are many easy-to-use French tip nail kits you can find that don’t involve any special skills or techniques. 2. Gorgeous floral French tip nail design @janetznails/Instagram The detail on this French manicure by @janetznails is truly remarkable and is sure to turns heads in the best way. From the 3D designs to the stunning color palette, this look is a stand-out. Plus, it’s such a beautiful nail look for winter. 3. Flirty floral-infused French tip nail design Getty The combination of bright colored French tips with coordinating floral accents is sure to make a pretty and feminine statement. And, it’s super customizable—change out the colors to your preferred color palette or colors that match the season! 4. Stunning side French tip nail design A tilted stripe of white, just like the above design from @thenailroommanchester, gives a modern spin to the traditional French manicure. It adds visually appealing dimension to nails as well thanks to the asymmetrical tips.  5. Beautiful black French tip nail design with pearl accents @staceymachin/Instagram Black French tips are ultra-chic, and we’re in love with this design by @staceymachin. The pearl accents are the perfect finishing touch, making this a gorgeous French tip design for the winter months or all year round. 6. Rainbow French tips nails @mannacured/Instagram You can never go wrong with a rainbow-hued manicure, and this rainbow French tip nail design by @mannacured proves it. The tips are so fun and sure to put a smile on your face, and its wide color range makes them go with just about any outfit! 7. Funky inverted French tip nail design Flipping where the line of color lies on nails so it’s near the cuticle can also trick the eye into seeing longer nails. And this design, as created by @allnailss._, can be done with a variety of color combinations—the possibilities are endless! 8. Marvelous micro French tip nail design Getty Micro-French tip nails switch things up by using a thin, barely there accent line, unlike the thicker, more traditional tips of a regular French manicure. You can still opt for using the traditional white, or add some extra flair with a brightly hued (as shown above) or glittery polish. 9. Black French tips with rhinestone accents @rachaelelizabethbeauty_x/Instagram Another black French tip nail design, this mani by @rachaelelizabethbeauty_x is so eye-catching and chic. We love the thinner curve of the French tip and also the rhinestone accents placed at the bottoms of the ring and pointer fingernails for a touch of glam. 10. Unique ‘invisible’ French tip nail design Invisible French manicures, like the one above from @jenny.jennys, use glitter polish to create the outline of a French tip for a subtle yet sophisticated look. This is great if you work in an industry or environment that requires natural-looking nails. 11. Bright neon French tip nail design @nailsbyvayne/Instagram A multicolor mani never disappoints, and this neon French tip nail design by @nailsbyvayne is no exception. The colors all complement each other perfectly, and they are sure to brighten up your day. 8. Eye-catching double-lined French tip nails This double French manicure from @lovenails_47 involves two lines at the tip of the nail (which can either have a larger space between them or be painted on closely together) that help make nails look longer than ever. It offers an almost retro-like vibe, a fun twist on the classic look. 12. Two-toned French tip nail design Brighten up your day and nails with this French manicure from @vshapenails.oslo on Instagram that uses two similar shades of polish colors to create a two-toned, eye-catching design. You can also switch up the placement of the two shades for an extra eye-catching effect. 13. Chic chrome French tip nail design Chrome nails have been one of the biggest nail trends over the past couple of years. You can easily incorporate chrome into a French manicure by painting tips with multicolor chrome polishes, as shown by @kellimarissa. 14. Iridescent chrome French tip nail design @envybeautyx/Instagram Another chrome French tip design but with a gorgeous, iridescent base. These nails done by @envybeautyx are absolutely jaw-dropping and have the most beautiful colorway. The pinkish-hued makes a statement without looking overwhelming.  15. Striking V-cut (or V-tip) French tip nail design Getty The V-tip French manicure is created by using a color on the top of the nail shaped into a “V” instead of a curved line. This look works best on longer nail shapes since more nail space helps the V-shape to really stand out. To see this design being made in action, watch the below tutorial from YouTuber Neo Trix. ​16. Fun fruity French tip nail design Robert Milazzo Give nails fruity flair with this multi-fruit French tip design that’s sure to bring a smile to your face. This look is especially perfect during warmer months. 17. Bold two-way neon French manicure Painting top and bottom crescents onto nails in bright neon hues, like the above look from @smaltogdl, adds extra pizzazz to fingers. Source link

[norajworld]

Everything old is new again! And nothing proves it more than the way one of the most classic nail trends keeps getting more popular with each passing year: French tip nails. The bright white polish atop nails painted a pinky-nude tone is one of the hottest nail trends today, and it comes in many different gorgeous, modern-day iterations that step outside of the traditional white-tip look. The best part is that you can DIY a French manicure easily at home if you want to ditch the salon. To help give you a little inspiration for your next French manicure, we rounded up the best French tip nails designs that offer a fun twist on the classic look. The origins of French tip nails Though it’s called the “French” manicure, this design was actually created in Hollywood in the mid-1970s. Manicurist Jeff Pink, who founded the nail polish company Orly, was doing nails for actresses while shooting movies, and decided that a full color polish change was too time-consuming to accomplish in between takes. His solution: the iconic nude and white stripe nail combo that we all know and love. Once the look hit the runways in Paris a few years later, Pink dubbed the style the French manicure. Soon after, he created kits to sell for customers to create the look at home, and that’s when French tip nails went mainstream.  Fast-forward to today, and once again, iconic French tip nails are popping up everywhere—from the fingers of celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Aniston to being splashed across social media platforms, where new variations seem to pop up by the minute. In fact, there’s so many different styles these days that it’s hard to keep up with all the French tip nail trends. Yet one thing we know for sure: French tips are absolutely still in style and don’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. How French tip nail designs flatter women over 50 “The classic choice of pale pink and nude colors in a French manicure are a perfect pick for more mature hands since these shades mimic the natural color of youthful nails,” says Rachel Apfel Glass, founder and owner of GLOSSLAB nail salons. Plus, the signature white tips counteract the natural yellowing that can affect nails as we age. “The white covers up stains and signs of sun damage and chemical exposure,” says Anna Parvatova, Creative Director at Signature Nail System, a nail product company. “So nails will appear brighter, healthier and more vibrant.” However, while we will always love the original French manicure look, it’s also fun to spice it up sometimes. “While the traditional pale pink base truly looks great on everyone, don’t be afraid to mix it up,” says Glass. “We have many clients of all ages who are switching out the classic colors for a colored tip or even a colored base, adding designs and more that look stunning on both short and long nails alike!” You’re truly only limited by your imagination, as many social media influencers can attest to these days.  Best of all, it’s easy to create French tip nails for yourself at home. There’s really only one caveat: Make sure you are leaving enough dry time between coats. “The base coat should be completely dry to the touch before you apply the tip,” advises Glass. “This ensures a smoother application and helps avoid smudging.” For more hacks that help you create a French manicure with ease, check out the video below from the ICON Network YouTube channel. 17 French tip nail designs Keep reading for our favorite French tip nail designs that are nothing short of wow-worthy. Whether you stick to the classic French manicure or decide to add a twist, your French tips are sure to stun. 1. Classic French tip manicure Getty Sophisticated and timeless, a traditional French manicure is simple to create at home and it works well for both casual and formal occasions. While you can free-hand the tips using a nail art brush and white polish, there also are many easy-to-use French tip nail kits you can find that don’t involve any special skills or techniques. 2. Gorgeous floral French tip nail design @janetznails/Instagram The detail on this French manicure by @janetznails is truly remarkable and is sure to turns heads in the best way. From the 3D designs to the stunning color palette, this look is a stand-out. Plus, it’s such a beautiful nail look for winter. 3. Flirty floral-infused French tip nail design Getty The combination of bright colored French tips with coordinating floral accents is sure to make a pretty and feminine statement. And, it’s super customizable—change out the colors to your preferred color palette or colors that match the season! 4. Stunning side French tip nail design A tilted stripe of white, just like the above design from @thenailroommanchester, gives a modern spin to the traditional French manicure. It adds visually appealing dimension to nails as well thanks to the asymmetrical tips.  5. Beautiful black French tip nail design with pearl accents @staceymachin/Instagram Black French tips are ultra-chic, and we’re in love with this design by @staceymachin. The pearl accents are the perfect finishing touch, making this a gorgeous French tip design for the winter months or all year round. 6. Rainbow French tips nails @mannacured/Instagram You can never go wrong with a rainbow-hued manicure, and this rainbow French tip nail design by @mannacured proves it. The tips are so fun and sure to put a smile on your face, and its wide color range makes them go with just about any outfit! 7. Funky inverted French tip nail design Flipping where the line of color lies on nails so it’s near the cuticle can also trick the eye into seeing longer nails. And this design, as created by @allnailss._, can be done with a variety of color combinations—the possibilities are endless! 8. Marvelous micro French tip nail design Getty Micro-French tip nails switch things up by using a thin, barely there accent line, unlike the thicker, more traditional tips of a regular French manicure. You can still opt for using the traditional white, or add some extra flair with a brightly hued (as shown above) or glittery polish. 9. Black French tips with rhinestone accents @rachaelelizabethbeauty_x/Instagram Another black French tip nail design, this mani by @rachaelelizabethbeauty_x is so eye-catching and chic. We love the thinner curve of the French tip and also the rhinestone accents placed at the bottoms of the ring and pointer fingernails for a touch of glam. 10. Unique ‘invisible’ French tip nail design Invisible French manicures, like the one above from @jenny.jennys, use glitter polish to create the outline of a French tip for a subtle yet sophisticated look. This is great if you work in an industry or environment that requires natural-looking nails. 11. Bright neon French tip nail design @nailsbyvayne/Instagram A multicolor mani never disappoints, and this neon French tip nail design by @nailsbyvayne is no exception. The colors all complement each other perfectly, and they are sure to brighten up your day. 8. Eye-catching double-lined French tip nails This double French manicure from @lovenails_47 involves two lines at the tip of the nail (which can either have a larger space between them or be painted on closely together) that help make nails look longer than ever. It offers an almost retro-like vibe, a fun twist on the classic look. 12. Two-toned French tip nail design Brighten up your day and nails with this French manicure from @vshapenails.oslo on Instagram that uses two similar shades of polish colors to create a two-toned, eye-catching design. You can also switch up the placement of the two shades for an extra eye-catching effect. 13. Chic chrome French tip nail design Chrome nails have been one of the biggest nail trends over the past couple of years. You can easily incorporate chrome into a French manicure by painting tips with multicolor chrome polishes, as shown by @kellimarissa. 14. Iridescent chrome French tip nail design @envybeautyx/Instagram Another chrome French tip design but with a gorgeous, iridescent base. These nails done by @envybeautyx are absolutely jaw-dropping and have the most beautiful colorway. The pinkish-hued makes a statement without looking overwhelming.  15. Striking V-cut (or V-tip) French tip nail design Getty The V-tip French manicure is created by using a color on the top of the nail shaped into a “V” instead of a curved line. This look works best on longer nail shapes since more nail space helps the V-shape to really stand out. To see this design being made in action, watch the below tutorial from YouTuber Neo Trix. ​16. Fun fruity French tip nail design Robert Milazzo Give nails fruity flair with this multi-fruit French tip design that’s sure to bring a smile to your face. This look is especially perfect during warmer months. 17. Bold two-way neon French manicure Painting top and bottom crescents onto nails in bright neon hues, like the above look from @smaltogdl, adds extra pizzazz to fingers. Source link

[ellajme0]

Everything old is new again! And nothing proves it more than the way one of the most classic nail trends keeps getting more popular with each passing year: French tip nails. The bright white polish atop nails painted a pinky-nude tone is one of the hottest nail trends today, and it comes in many different gorgeous, modern-day iterations that step outside of the traditional white-tip look. The best part is that you can DIY a French manicure easily at home if you want to ditch the salon. To help give you a little inspiration for your next French manicure, we rounded up the best French tip nails designs that offer a fun twist on the classic look. The origins of French tip nails Though it’s called the “French” manicure, this design was actually created in Hollywood in the mid-1970s. Manicurist Jeff Pink, who founded the nail polish company Orly, was doing nails for actresses while shooting movies, and decided that a full color polish change was too time-consuming to accomplish in between takes. His solution: the iconic nude and white stripe nail combo that we all know and love. Once the look hit the runways in Paris a few years later, Pink dubbed the style the French manicure. Soon after, he created kits to sell for customers to create the look at home, and that’s when French tip nails went mainstream.  Fast-forward to today, and once again, iconic French tip nails are popping up everywhere—from the fingers of celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Aniston to being splashed across social media platforms, where new variations seem to pop up by the minute. In fact, there’s so many different styles these days that it’s hard to keep up with all the French tip nail trends. Yet one thing we know for sure: French tips are absolutely still in style and don’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. How French tip nail designs flatter women over 50 “The classic choice of pale pink and nude colors in a French manicure are a perfect pick for more mature hands since these shades mimic the natural color of youthful nails,” says Rachel Apfel Glass, founder and owner of GLOSSLAB nail salons. Plus, the signature white tips counteract the natural yellowing that can affect nails as we age. “The white covers up stains and signs of sun damage and chemical exposure,” says Anna Parvatova, Creative Director at Signature Nail System, a nail product company. “So nails will appear brighter, healthier and more vibrant.” However, while we will always love the original French manicure look, it’s also fun to spice it up sometimes. “While the traditional pale pink base truly looks great on everyone, don’t be afraid to mix it up,” says Glass. “We have many clients of all ages who are switching out the classic colors for a colored tip or even a colored base, adding designs and more that look stunning on both short and long nails alike!” You’re truly only limited by your imagination, as many social media influencers can attest to these days.  Best of all, it’s easy to create French tip nails for yourself at home. There’s really only one caveat: Make sure you are leaving enough dry time between coats. “The base coat should be completely dry to the touch before you apply the tip,” advises Glass. “This ensures a smoother application and helps avoid smudging.” For more hacks that help you create a French manicure with ease, check out the video below from the ICON Network YouTube channel. 17 French tip nail designs Keep reading for our favorite French tip nail designs that are nothing short of wow-worthy. Whether you stick to the classic French manicure or decide to add a twist, your French tips are sure to stun. 1. Classic French tip manicure Getty Sophisticated and timeless, a traditional French manicure is simple to create at home and it works well for both casual and formal occasions. While you can free-hand the tips using a nail art brush and white polish, there also are many easy-to-use French tip nail kits you can find that don’t involve any special skills or techniques. 2. Gorgeous floral French tip nail design @janetznails/Instagram The detail on this French manicure by @janetznails is truly remarkable and is sure to turns heads in the best way. From the 3D designs to the stunning color palette, this look is a stand-out. Plus, it’s such a beautiful nail look for winter. 3. Flirty floral-infused French tip nail design Getty The combination of bright colored French tips with coordinating floral accents is sure to make a pretty and feminine statement. And, it’s super customizable—change out the colors to your preferred color palette or colors that match the season! 4. Stunning side French tip nail design A tilted stripe of white, just like the above design from @thenailroommanchester, gives a modern spin to the traditional French manicure. It adds visually appealing dimension to nails as well thanks to the asymmetrical tips.  5. Beautiful black French tip nail design with pearl accents @staceymachin/Instagram Black French tips are ultra-chic, and we’re in love with this design by @staceymachin. The pearl accents are the perfect finishing touch, making this a gorgeous French tip design for the winter months or all year round. 6. Rainbow French tips nails @mannacured/Instagram You can never go wrong with a rainbow-hued manicure, and this rainbow French tip nail design by @mannacured proves it. The tips are so fun and sure to put a smile on your face, and its wide color range makes them go with just about any outfit! 7. Funky inverted French tip nail design Flipping where the line of color lies on nails so it’s near the cuticle can also trick the eye into seeing longer nails. And this design, as created by @allnailss._, can be done with a variety of color combinations—the possibilities are endless! 8. Marvelous micro French tip nail design Getty Micro-French tip nails switch things up by using a thin, barely there accent line, unlike the thicker, more traditional tips of a regular French manicure. You can still opt for using the traditional white, or add some extra flair with a brightly hued (as shown above) or glittery polish. 9. Black French tips with rhinestone accents @rachaelelizabethbeauty_x/Instagram Another black French tip nail design, this mani by @rachaelelizabethbeauty_x is so eye-catching and chic. We love the thinner curve of the French tip and also the rhinestone accents placed at the bottoms of the ring and pointer fingernails for a touch of glam. 10. Unique ‘invisible’ French tip nail design Invisible French manicures, like the one above from @jenny.jennys, use glitter polish to create the outline of a French tip for a subtle yet sophisticated look. This is great if you work in an industry or environment that requires natural-looking nails. 11. Bright neon French tip nail design @nailsbyvayne/Instagram A multicolor mani never disappoints, and this neon French tip nail design by @nailsbyvayne is no exception. The colors all complement each other perfectly, and they are sure to brighten up your day. 8. Eye-catching double-lined French tip nails This double French manicure from @lovenails_47 involves two lines at the tip of the nail (which can either have a larger space between them or be painted on closely together) that help make nails look longer than ever. It offers an almost retro-like vibe, a fun twist on the classic look. 12. Two-toned French tip nail design Brighten up your day and nails with this French manicure from @vshapenails.oslo on Instagram that uses two similar shades of polish colors to create a two-toned, eye-catching design. You can also switch up the placement of the two shades for an extra eye-catching effect. 13. Chic chrome French tip nail design Chrome nails have been one of the biggest nail trends over the past couple of years. You can easily incorporate chrome into a French manicure by painting tips with multicolor chrome polishes, as shown by @kellimarissa. 14. Iridescent chrome French tip nail design @envybeautyx/Instagram Another chrome French tip design but with a gorgeous, iridescent base. These nails done by @envybeautyx are absolutely jaw-dropping and have the most beautiful colorway. The pinkish-hued makes a statement without looking overwhelming.  15. Striking V-cut (or V-tip) French tip nail design Getty The V-tip French manicure is created by using a color on the top of the nail shaped into a “V” instead of a curved line. This look works best on longer nail shapes since more nail space helps the V-shape to really stand out. To see this design being made in action, watch the below tutorial from YouTuber Neo Trix. ​16. Fun fruity French tip nail design Robert Milazzo Give nails fruity flair with this multi-fruit French tip design that’s sure to bring a smile to your face. This look is especially perfect during warmer months. 17. Bold two-way neon French manicure Painting top and bottom crescents onto nails in bright neon hues, like the above look from @smaltogdl, adds extra pizzazz to fingers. Source link

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The Hottest Nail Polish Colors of 2023: Expert Predictions

The Hottest Nail Polish Colors of 2023 Get ahead of the game with these expert predictions for the hottest nail polish colors of 2023. From solar neons to pea green, these trending shades will elevate your look and keep your nails on-trend Are you ready to revamp your nail game and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in 2023? Look no further! We bring you expert predictions on the hottest nail…

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Everything old is new again! And nothing proves it more than the way one of the most classic nail trends keeps getting more popular with each passing year: French tip nails. The bright white polish atop nails painted a pinky-nude tone is one of the hottest nail trends today, and it comes in many different gorgeous, modern-day iterations that step outside of the traditional white-tip look. The best part is that you can DIY a French manicure easily at home if you want to ditch the salon. To help give you a little inspiration for your next French manicure, we rounded up the best French tip nails designs that offer a fun twist on the classic look. The origins of French tip nails Though it’s called the “French” manicure, this design was actually created in Hollywood in the mid-1970s. Manicurist Jeff Pink, who founded the nail polish company Orly, was doing nails for actresses while shooting movies, and decided that a full color polish change was too time-consuming to accomplish in between takes. His solution: the iconic nude and white stripe nail combo that we all know and love. Once the look hit the runways in Paris a few years later, Pink dubbed the style the French manicure. Soon after, he created kits to sell for customers to create the look at home, and that’s when French tip nails went mainstream.  Fast-forward to today, and once again, iconic French tip nails are popping up everywhere—from the fingers of celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Aniston to being splashed across social media platforms, where new variations seem to pop up by the minute. In fact, there’s so many different styles these days that it’s hard to keep up with all the French tip nail trends. Yet one thing we know for sure: French tips are absolutely still in style and don’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. How French tip nail designs flatter women over 50 “The classic choice of pale pink and nude colors in a French manicure are a perfect pick for more mature hands since these shades mimic the natural color of youthful nails,” says Rachel Apfel Glass, founder and owner of GLOSSLAB nail salons. Plus, the signature white tips counteract the natural yellowing that can affect nails as we age. “The white covers up stains and signs of sun damage and chemical exposure,” says Anna Parvatova, Creative Director at Signature Nail System, a nail product company. “So nails will appear brighter, healthier and more vibrant.” However, while we will always love the original French manicure look, it’s also fun to spice it up sometimes. “While the traditional pale pink base truly looks great on everyone, don’t be afraid to mix it up,” says Glass. “We have many clients of all ages who are switching out the classic colors for a colored tip or even a colored base, adding designs and more that look stunning on both short and long nails alike!” You’re truly only limited by your imagination, as many social media influencers can attest to these days.  Best of all, it’s easy to create French tip nails for yourself at home. There’s really only one caveat: Make sure you are leaving enough dry time between coats. “The base coat should be completely dry to the touch before you apply the tip,” advises Glass. “This ensures a smoother application and helps avoid smudging.” For more hacks that help you create a French manicure with ease, check out the video below from the ICON Network YouTube channel. 17 French tip nail designs Keep reading for our favorite French tip nail designs that are nothing short of wow-worthy. Whether you stick to the classic French manicure or decide to add a twist, your French tips are sure to stun. 1. Classic French tip manicure Getty Sophisticated and timeless, a traditional French manicure is simple to create at home and it works well for both casual and formal occasions. While you can free-hand the tips using a nail art brush and white polish, there also are many easy-to-use French tip nail kits you can find that don’t involve any special skills or techniques. 2. Gorgeous floral French tip nail design @janetznails/Instagram The detail on this French manicure by @janetznails is truly remarkable and is sure to turns heads in the best way. From the 3D designs to the stunning color palette, this look is a stand-out. Plus, it’s such a beautiful nail look for winter. 3. Flirty floral-infused French tip nail design Getty The combination of bright colored French tips with coordinating floral accents is sure to make a pretty and feminine statement. And, it’s super customizable—change out the colors to your preferred color palette or colors that match the season! 4. Stunning side French tip nail design A tilted stripe of white, just like the above design from @thenailroommanchester, gives a modern spin to the traditional French manicure. It adds visually appealing dimension to nails as well thanks to the asymmetrical tips.  5. Beautiful black French tip nail design with pearl accents @staceymachin/Instagram Black French tips are ultra-chic, and we’re in love with this design by @staceymachin. The pearl accents are the perfect finishing touch, making this a gorgeous French tip design for the winter months or all year round. 6. Rainbow French tips nails @mannacured/Instagram You can never go wrong with a rainbow-hued manicure, and this rainbow French tip nail design by @mannacured proves it. The tips are so fun and sure to put a smile on your face, and its wide color range makes them go with just about any outfit! 7. Funky inverted French tip nail design Flipping where the line of color lies on nails so it’s near the cuticle can also trick the eye into seeing longer nails. And this design, as created by @allnailss._, can be done with a variety of color combinations—the possibilities are endless! 8. Marvelous micro French tip nail design Getty Micro-French tip nails switch things up by using a thin, barely there accent line, unlike the thicker, more traditional tips of a regular French manicure. You can still opt for using the traditional white, or add some extra flair with a brightly hued (as shown above) or glittery polish. 9. Black French tips with rhinestone accents @rachaelelizabethbeauty_x/Instagram Another black French tip nail design, this mani by @rachaelelizabethbeauty_x is so eye-catching and chic. We love the thinner curve of the French tip and also the rhinestone accents placed at the bottoms of the ring and pointer fingernails for a touch of glam. 10. Unique ‘invisible’ French tip nail design Invisible French manicures, like the one above from @jenny.jennys, use glitter polish to create the outline of a French tip for a subtle yet sophisticated look. This is great if you work in an industry or environment that requires natural-looking nails. 11. Bright neon French tip nail design @nailsbyvayne/Instagram A multicolor mani never disappoints, and this neon French tip nail design by @nailsbyvayne is no exception. The colors all complement each other perfectly, and they are sure to brighten up your day. 8. Eye-catching double-lined French tip nails This double French manicure from @lovenails_47 involves two lines at the tip of the nail (which can either have a larger space between them or be painted on closely together) that help make nails look longer than ever. It offers an almost retro-like vibe, a fun twist on the classic look. 12. Two-toned French tip nail design Brighten up your day and nails with this French manicure from @vshapenails.oslo on Instagram that uses two similar shades of polish colors to create a two-toned, eye-catching design. You can also switch up the placement of the two shades for an extra eye-catching effect. 13. Chic chrome French tip nail design Chrome nails have been one of the biggest nail trends over the past couple of years. You can easily incorporate chrome into a French manicure by painting tips with multicolor chrome polishes, as shown by @kellimarissa. 14. Iridescent chrome French tip nail design @envybeautyx/Instagram Another chrome French tip design but with a gorgeous, iridescent base. These nails done by @envybeautyx are absolutely jaw-dropping and have the most beautiful colorway. The pinkish-hued makes a statement without looking overwhelming.  15. Striking V-cut (or V-tip) French tip nail design Getty The V-tip French manicure is created by using a color on the top of the nail shaped into a “V” instead of a curved line. This look works best on longer nail shapes since more nail space helps the V-shape to really stand out. To see this design being made in action, watch the below tutorial from YouTuber Neo Trix. ​16. Fun fruity French tip nail design Robert Milazzo Give nails fruity flair with this multi-fruit French tip design that’s sure to bring a smile to your face. This look is especially perfect during warmer months. 17. Bold two-way neon French manicure Painting top and bottom crescents onto nails in bright neon hues, like the above look from @smaltogdl, adds extra pizzazz to fingers. Source link

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Everything old is new again! And nothing proves it more than the way one of the most classic nail trends keeps getting more popular with each passing year: French tip nails. The bright white polish atop nails painted a pinky-nude tone is one of the hottest nail trends today, and it comes in many different gorgeous, modern-day iterations that step outside of the traditional white-tip look. The best part is that you can DIY a French manicure easily at home if you want to ditch the salon. To help give you a little inspiration for your next French manicure, we rounded up the best French tip nails designs that offer a fun twist on the classic look. The origins of French tip nails Though it’s called the “French” manicure, this design was actually created in Hollywood in the mid-1970s. Manicurist Jeff Pink, who founded the nail polish company Orly, was doing nails for actresses while shooting movies, and decided that a full color polish change was too time-consuming to accomplish in between takes. His solution: the iconic nude and white stripe nail combo that we all know and love. Once the look hit the runways in Paris a few years later, Pink dubbed the style the French manicure. Soon after, he created kits to sell for customers to create the look at home, and that’s when French tip nails went mainstream.  Fast-forward to today, and once again, iconic French tip nails are popping up everywhere—from the fingers of celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Aniston to being splashed across social media platforms, where new variations seem to pop up by the minute. In fact, there’s so many different styles these days that it’s hard to keep up with all the French tip nail trends. Yet one thing we know for sure: French tips are absolutely still in style and don’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. How French tip nail designs flatter women over 50 “The classic choice of pale pink and nude colors in a French manicure are a perfect pick for more mature hands since these shades mimic the natural color of youthful nails,” says Rachel Apfel Glass, founder and owner of GLOSSLAB nail salons. Plus, the signature white tips counteract the natural yellowing that can affect nails as we age. “The white covers up stains and signs of sun damage and chemical exposure,” says Anna Parvatova, Creative Director at Signature Nail System, a nail product company. “So nails will appear brighter, healthier and more vibrant.” However, while we will always love the original French manicure look, it’s also fun to spice it up sometimes. “While the traditional pale pink base truly looks great on everyone, don’t be afraid to mix it up,” says Glass. “We have many clients of all ages who are switching out the classic colors for a colored tip or even a colored base, adding designs and more that look stunning on both short and long nails alike!” You’re truly only limited by your imagination, as many social media influencers can attest to these days.  Best of all, it’s easy to create French tip nails for yourself at home. There’s really only one caveat: Make sure you are leaving enough dry time between coats. “The base coat should be completely dry to the touch before you apply the tip,” advises Glass. “This ensures a smoother application and helps avoid smudging.” For more hacks that help you create a French manicure with ease, check out the video below from the ICON Network YouTube channel. 17 French tip nail designs Keep reading for our favorite French tip nail designs that are nothing short of wow-worthy. Whether you stick to the classic French manicure or decide to add a twist, your French tips are sure to stun. 1. Classic French tip manicure Getty Sophisticated and timeless, a traditional French manicure is simple to create at home and it works well for both casual and formal occasions. While you can free-hand the tips using a nail art brush and white polish, there also are many easy-to-use French tip nail kits you can find that don’t involve any special skills or techniques. 2. Gorgeous floral French tip nail design @janetznails/Instagram The detail on this French manicure by @janetznails is truly remarkable and is sure to turns heads in the best way. From the 3D designs to the stunning color palette, this look is a stand-out. Plus, it’s such a beautiful nail look for winter. 3. Flirty floral-infused French tip nail design Getty The combination of bright colored French tips with coordinating floral accents is sure to make a pretty and feminine statement. And, it’s super customizable—change out the colors to your preferred color palette or colors that match the season! 4. Stunning side French tip nail design A tilted stripe of white, just like the above design from @thenailroommanchester, gives a modern spin to the traditional French manicure. It adds visually appealing dimension to nails as well thanks to the asymmetrical tips.  5. Beautiful black French tip nail design with pearl accents @staceymachin/Instagram Black French tips are ultra-chic, and we’re in love with this design by @staceymachin. The pearl accents are the perfect finishing touch, making this a gorgeous French tip design for the winter months or all year round. 6. Rainbow French tips nails @mannacured/Instagram You can never go wrong with a rainbow-hued manicure, and this rainbow French tip nail design by @mannacured proves it. The tips are so fun and sure to put a smile on your face, and its wide color range makes them go with just about any outfit! 7. Funky inverted French tip nail design Flipping where the line of color lies on nails so it’s near the cuticle can also trick the eye into seeing longer nails. And this design, as created by @allnailss._, can be done with a variety of color combinations—the possibilities are endless! 8. Marvelous micro French tip nail design Getty Micro-French tip nails switch things up by using a thin, barely there accent line, unlike the thicker, more traditional tips of a regular French manicure. You can still opt for using the traditional white, or add some extra flair with a brightly hued (as shown above) or glittery polish. 9. Black French tips with rhinestone accents @rachaelelizabethbeauty_x/Instagram Another black French tip nail design, this mani by @rachaelelizabethbeauty_x is so eye-catching and chic. We love the thinner curve of the French tip and also the rhinestone accents placed at the bottoms of the ring and pointer fingernails for a touch of glam. 10. Unique ‘invisible’ French tip nail design Invisible French manicures, like the one above from @jenny.jennys, use glitter polish to create the outline of a French tip for a subtle yet sophisticated look. This is great if you work in an industry or environment that requires natural-looking nails. 11. Bright neon French tip nail design @nailsbyvayne/Instagram A multicolor mani never disappoints, and this neon French tip nail design by @nailsbyvayne is no exception. The colors all complement each other perfectly, and they are sure to brighten up your day. 8. Eye-catching double-lined French tip nails This double French manicure from @lovenails_47 involves two lines at the tip of the nail (which can either have a larger space between them or be painted on closely together) that help make nails look longer than ever. It offers an almost retro-like vibe, a fun twist on the classic look. 12. Two-toned French tip nail design Brighten up your day and nails with this French manicure from @vshapenails.oslo on Instagram that uses two similar shades of polish colors to create a two-toned, eye-catching design. You can also switch up the placement of the two shades for an extra eye-catching effect. 13. Chic chrome French tip nail design Chrome nails have been one of the biggest nail trends over the past couple of years. You can easily incorporate chrome into a French manicure by painting tips with multicolor chrome polishes, as shown by @kellimarissa. 14. Iridescent chrome French tip nail design @envybeautyx/Instagram Another chrome French tip design but with a gorgeous, iridescent base. These nails done by @envybeautyx are absolutely jaw-dropping and have the most beautiful colorway. The pinkish-hued makes a statement without looking overwhelming.  15. Striking V-cut (or V-tip) French tip nail design Getty The V-tip French manicure is created by using a color on the top of the nail shaped into a “V” instead of a curved line. This look works best on longer nail shapes since more nail space helps the V-shape to really stand out. To see this design being made in action, watch the below tutorial from YouTuber Neo Trix. ​16. Fun fruity French tip nail design Robert Milazzo Give nails fruity flair with this multi-fruit French tip design that’s sure to bring a smile to your face. This look is especially perfect during warmer months. 17. Bold two-way neon French manicure Painting top and bottom crescents onto nails in bright neon hues, like the above look from @smaltogdl, adds extra pizzazz to fingers. Source link

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Negative Space Nail Designs: The Art of Simplicity

Negative space nails are one of the hottest trends in nail art, offering a modern and minimalist aesthetic that allows the natural nail to shine through. This technique plays with the idea of leaving parts of the nail unpolished or using a clear or neutral base to create striking, geometric designs or patterns.

Unlike traditional nail art, which often focuses on vibrant colors and detailed designs covering the entire nail, negative space designs leave "gaps" in the artwork, allowing the natural nail to serve as a key feature of the overall look.

What is Negative Space Nail Art?

Negative space nail art is the art of leaving parts of your nail unpainted, allowing the natural nail to show through. These designs often use bold lines, shapes, or geometric patterns to create a contrast between the painted and unpainted areas. It's all about balance—keeping the design clean, striking, and visually interesting without overwhelming the nail.

Why Negative Space Nails are So Popular

Simplicity Meets Sophistication Negative space nail art embraces simplicity, yet it can still feel polished and sophisticated. The minimalist approach appeals to those who want something stylish but not overly flashy. It's perfect for both professional settings and casual outings.

Versatility Negative space designs can be tailored to fit any style, from subtle, delicate patterns to bold and abstract shapes. Whether you prefer geometric lines, floral elements, or abstract art, negative space can be used to create an endless range of designs.

Works for Every Nail Length Whether you have short nails or long stiletto-style nails, negative space designs look great on any shape and size. They allow for creative expression without needing to cover the entire surface of the nail.

Low Maintenance Unlike intricate nail art that might require frequent touch-ups, negative space nails often need fewer fixes since they typically focus on geometric lines and minimal paint. The exposed natural nail means chips and wear are less noticeable.

Popular Negative Space Nail Designs

Geometric Shapes One of the most popular styles in negative space nail art is the use of geometric shapes such as triangles, squares, and lines. These patterns can create a sharp, clean look that enhances the natural shape of the nails.

Half-Moon Manicure This design harkens back to vintage nail art, where a crescent-shaped area near the cuticle is left unpainted while the rest of the nail is covered in a bold color. The result is a timeless, elegant look.

Minimalist Stripes Thin stripes of color against the backdrop of the natural nail are another great way to use negative space. These lines can run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally across the nail, providing a sleek, chic effect.

Abstract Art For those who love a bit of artistic flair, negative space nails lend themselves well to abstract designs. Unconventional shapes, splatters, or asymmetrical patterns allow for individual expression.

Floral and Nature-Inspired Designs Negative space isn’t limited to just geometric shapes. You can use it to create floral, leaf, or vine patterns by painting around the natural gaps of your nails, giving your designs a fresh, organic feel.

French Tip Revamp Instead of the traditional solid-colored tips of a French manicure, negative space can be used to create the same effect but with a twist. You can leave part of the tip bare or use the space to form a bold, modern line.

How to Achieve Negative Space Nails

Creating negative space nails at home is easier than it may seem. Here’s a simple guide to help you get started:

Prep Your Nails Start with clean, dry nails. Trim and file your nails into the desired shape, and apply a base coat to protect your nails.

Apply the Base Color Choose a neutral or nude base color for your nails, which will allow the natural nail to show through. Apply two coats and let them dry completely.

Tape or Stencil Your Design Use nail tape or stencils to outline the areas of your nail that you want to remain unpainted. This will help you create clean, crisp lines.

Add Your Design Once the tape is in place, paint the sections of the nail that will have color. You can use any nail polish you like, but matte or metallic colors often complement the minimalist look of negative space.

Seal with Top Coat Once your design is dry, apply a top coat to seal in the artwork and give it a glossy finish. Be sure to let everything dry thoroughly.

Tips for a Perfect Negative Space Design

Precision is Key: Clean lines are essential to negative space nail art. Make sure to use fine brushes or tape to achieve sharp, defined edges.

Keep it Balanced: Negative space designs are all about balance. Avoid overwhelming the nails with too many shapes or patterns—leave some areas of your nail empty to allow the design to breathe.

Experiment with Color: While neutral tones are a popular choice for negative space nails, don’t be afraid to experiment with bold, contrasting colors to make your design pop.

Conclusion

Negative space nails offer a fresh, modern twist on traditional nail art. With their minimalist yet striking aesthetic, they are perfect for anyone who wants to showcase their creativity in a sleek, sophisticated way. Whether you’re going for simple geometric shapes or more complex abstract designs, negative space nails can be a fun and stylish addition to your nail art collection.

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All About Nails: A Guide to Care, Styles, and Trends

Nails are an essential part of our body, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes. They protect the tips of our fingers and toes, aid in everyday tasks, and act as a canvas for self-expression through nail art and grooming. Whether you're focused on maintaining healthy nails or experimenting with the latest designs, this article covers everything you need to know about nails.

Understanding the Basics of Nails

Nails are composed of keratin, a protein that also forms hair and skin. They grow from the nail matrix located beneath the cuticle. Proper nail care is essential not only for aesthetic reasons but also for preventing issues like brittleness, discoloration, or fungal infections.

Nail Care Tips for Healthy Nails

To maintain strong, beautiful nails, follow these essential tips:

Keep Nails Clean and Dry: Prevent bacterial and fungal infections by ensuring nails stay dry.

Moisturize Regularly: Use cuticle oil and hand cream to hydrate nails and surrounding skin.

Avoid Over-Polishing: Frequent use of harsh nail polishes and removers can weaken nails.

Eat a Balanced Diet: Foods rich in biotin, zinc, and vitamin E promote nail health.

Use Protective Gloves: Wear gloves when cleaning or doing dishes to avoid chemical damage.

Popular Nail Styles

The world of nails offers endless possibilities for styling. Some of the most popular styles include:

Natural Look: Clean, polished nails with a neutral or clear finish.

French Manicure: A classic style featuring white tips and a nude or pink base.

Gel Nails: Long-lasting, shiny nails perfect for busy individuals.

Acrylic Nails: Durable and customizable for dramatic nail extensions.

Nail Art: Creative designs ranging from minimalist patterns to intricate artwork.

Trendy Nail Designs in 2024

Nail trends evolve every year, and 2024 is no exception. Here are the hottest trends to try:

Chrome and Metallic Finishes: Futuristic looks with high shine.

Gradient Ombre: Smooth color transitions for a sophisticated vibe.

3D Nail Art: Gems, beads, and textured accents that stand out.

Seasonal Themes: Festive nail designs tailored for holidays and special occasions.

Minimalist Lines and Dots: Simple yet chic designs for everyday wear.

Signs of Healthy and Unhealthy Nails

Healthy nails are smooth, evenly colored, and free of ridges or spots. Unhealthy nails may exhibit the following signs:

Discoloration: Yellow or white nails may indicate fungal infections.

Brittle Nails: Could be caused by dehydration or nutrient deficiencies.

Ridges or Splits: Often linked to aging, stress, or health issues. If you notice persistent problems, consult a dermatologist or healthcare professional.

Professional Nail Care

Regular visits to a nail salon can enhance the health and appearance of your nails. Professionals can provide treatments like manicures, pedicures, and nail strengthening therapies. When choosing a salon:

Ensure tools are sterilized.

Check reviews and certifications.

Discuss your preferences and any specific concerns.

Conclusion

Nails are more than just a beauty accessory; they are a reflection of your overall health and style. By following proper care routines and embracing creative designs, you can enjoy strong, beautiful nails that make a statement.