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Timeless Outfit Ideas When You Have Nothing to Wear

One of the major problems of all women out there is they have a wardrobe full of clothes and yet have nothing to wear. The problem that majorly occurs is that the pieces that they have are out of trend or they have worn them frequently but for a short span of time. This makes them feel that they are bound to repeat the clothes as they have nothing to wear. If you are also facing the same dilemma you have two options. The first one is more easy but expensive and requires you to visit an affordable online shopping site in India, to gift yourself some more clothes. Another and more pocket friendly option is to read the blog to know more about the timeless pieces that can be worn in different styles for days when you have nothing to wear.

What to Wear When You Have Nothing to Wear

Black Dress

Have a party this evening? The perfect fit for any party and also a timeless option is a black dress. The black color acts as magic and suits just any body shape and size, giving you a more toned and well-maintained look. Additionally, the color is best suited for any complexion round the globe. This will instantly boost your confidence. Carry a metallic clutch, a metallic wristwatch, and gold accessories. For footwear the ideal would be pumps (black or metallic). You can also go for a casual or fancy pair of sneakers, if looking for some more comfortable options.

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Co-Ord Sets

Co-Ord sets are the latest ins. They are the easiest picks for those lazy days when you do  not feel like putting much effort in mixing and matching pieces, or simply do not have much time in hand to do so. They are the readymade pair for you and are available in a variety of colors, styles and patterns to suit your different needs. These can be worn to a casual get-together, an office party, a client meeting, a picnic or on vacations. They are available as two-piece clothing, three-piece clothing, jumpsuit and in line with the current trend of monochrome.

You can also style a decent solid co-ord set for different occasions just by switching the footwear. For instance, wear it with a pair of loafers or pumps to a business meeting, sneakers or flats to a casual get-together, and metallic or platform heels to a party.  So, do not wait and visit an affordable website for women’s sandals online shopping now.

White Shirt

This is a non-negotiable part of any wardrobe. A white shirt is so important as it can be paired with any pair of denims or trousers to perfectly suit the vibe of any event. It also serves as a great layering option. It can be worn under a dress or vest- coat or over a t-shirt or dress to style the same piece in different ways.

Also, accessorizing it with different pieces makes them suitable even for Indian traditional for a perfect indo-western look. You can also rock the look in comfy and fancy sneakers, and party all night without pain. 

Further, if you are going for a decent beach look. Layer your crop top or tank top with a white shirt. For the bottoms try a wrap skirt or one with some tribal motifs in vibrant colors. Accessorize the look with colorful shades, funky earrings, beaded hair and a pair of styling flip-flops. So, planning for a beachy vacation this summer? do not delay and get your hands on a white shirt and a pair of stylish flip-flop slippers for women. 

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[sole-weavers]

Women's Shoe Making, Fashion and an Array of Footwear Styles

The world of women's footwear is a captivating realm that seamlessly blends art, craftsmanship and fashion. From classic silhouettes to avant-garde designs, women's shoes reflect cultural trends, personal style and comfort. The shoe-making industry has evolved over centuries, offering an extensive array of footwear styles to cater to every woman's taste and needs.

I. The Art of Women's Shoe Making

The process of crafting women's shoes involves a harmonious combination of skill, precision and creativity. It begins with designing, where shoe designers envision unique styles, taking inspiration from nature, architecture, art and even social influences. Once the designs are finalized, shoe craftsmen translate these ideas into tangible creations.

Traditional shoe-making techniques involve painstakingly cutting and stitching leather, but modern production techniques may utilize synthetic materials, rubber and other innovative components. The artistry of women's shoe making is evident in the attention to detail, fine stitching and seamless integration of various materials, all aimed at producing footwear that is both aesthetically pleasing and durable.

II. Women's Footwear Fashion

Fashion is a dynamic force that continuously influences women's footwear trends. Seasonal collections by renowned designers and brands showcase the latest styles, colours and patterns. Each year brings with it fresh interpretations of classic designs and daring experiments with innovative concepts.

Pumps: The quintessential heels that exude elegance and sophistication. Pumps come in various heel heights and toe shapes, from classic pointed toes to contemporary almond-shaped options.

Flats: Comfortable and versatile, flats are a go-to choice for everyday wear. From ballet flats to loafers and moccasins, these shoes offer style without compromising on comfort.

Sandals: Perfect for warmer weather, sandals come in an array of styles, including gladiators, slides and wedges. They offer breathability and a laid-back vibe.

Boots: As the temperature drops, boots take centre stage. From ankle boots to knee-high ones, these shoes combine style and functionality, keeping feet warm and cozy.

Sneakers: A timeless favourite, sneakers have transcended their athletic roots to become a fashion statement. High-tops, low-tops and platform sneakers offer endless possibilities for casual outfits.

III. Various Types of Women's Footwear

Stilettos: Defined by their slender and high heels, stilettos are the epitome of elegance. They elongate the legs and add a touch of glamour to any outfit, making them a popular choice for formal events and evening wear.

Wedges: Known for their thick, wedge-shaped heels, these shoes provide stability and comfort. Wedges are versatile and can be paired with both casual and semi-formal attire.

Espadrilles: Perfect for summer, espadrilles feature a woven jute sole and often have canvas or fabric uppers. They offer a relaxed and bohemian charm, making them ideal for beach outings and vacations.

Mules: Characterized by an open-back design, mules are effortless slip-on shoes that come in various heel heights and styles. They can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion.

Mary Janes: Mary Janes are recognized by their rounded toe, low-cut design and a strap across the instep. They evoke a nostalgic charm and are favoured for their timeless appeal.

Sole Weavers, an Indian footwear brand are known for their customised high end footwear for women. Their custom made, handcrafted shoes are a perfect gifting option that offers style with creativity and comfort. Sole Weavers also offers a wide range of pre-designed footwear which are available in all sizes and can be ordered from their website.

[pixieungerstories]

The Captive - 13

The crafters were nervous.  Elly had taken over the space that had been for spinning with crafting books.  Not just yarn related crafts, which they would have understood, but sewing, quilting and cooking too.  Lashandra had organized Posy and Cloe to bring over a gift basket for Elly in the most insulting way possible. 

“I’m sorry business isn’t good dear.  But don’t worry!  The community will support you!  The town may be too small to have much of a food bank, but here are some things to help out.”

Elly wanted to kick the women’s teeth in.

She put all the roving on sale at cost and reduced her hours to five days a week instead of six.  And she hired workmen to come in the night and build the partition wall between the yarn shop and the bakery.  The stairs made the perfect division point and the trust paid extra for them to come in on a Friday afternoon and be finished by Monday morning.

That also meant the crafters were there when the construction started.

Elly felt a little bad for stressing out the nice old ladies, but the bitches three were ruining it for everyone.

Ben was noticeably worried but forcing himself to remain calm, so Elly had him over for dinner that Friday.  She showed him the architect's drawing and the planning permission from the town.  Ben listened carefully and poured the wine.  Then he asked the question she was not expecting.

“What does George think of all of this?”

“What do you mean?  The partition wall still has double french doors and is in keeping with the style of the house.  He isn’t involved in the business.  What difference would it make?

Ben stared hard at his wine glass.  “Elly.  The workmen are going to be here almost around the clock for the next two days.  How are you going to be able to smuggle food down there for him?  Nevermind visiting!  Is George in solitary lock up for the whole weekend?”

Elly opened her mouth to respond, then closed it again.  “It will be fine,” she finally muttered.

“Really?  Because how comfortable would you be locked in the basement, alone in the dark for three days?  I would be pretty pissed off.”

Elly pressed her lips together and picked at the nail bed on her thumb for a moment.

“Fuck it!” Ben announced. “George likes spicy food.  I’m ordering from that Indian place.  I’ll take it and my laptop down there.  We can have guys movie night if you aren’t going to do anything.”

Elly still didn’t know what to say.  ‘Hey Ben, George is trying to seduce me,’ wasn’t going to fly.  Except, was that even what this was?  He said he desired her, then promptly went back to what was normal for them.  He hadn’t brought it up again and it had been over a week.  “Now there’s a thought,” was the best she could come up with.

“How territorial is he?” Ben asked.  Elly choked.  “It’s just,” he started again, “if he isn’t too freaked out about people in his space, I would bring over a sleeping bag and -”

“And have a slumber party?” Elly asked, raising an eyebrow.  “Will you be having half naked pillow fights while you’re at it?”

“Only if you join in,” Ben replied without missing a beat.

Elly gritted her teeth.  She didn’t really like the idea of Ben down there alone with George.  And it pissed her off that she hadn’t thought about how the construction would affect them while it was happening.  She had been focused on getting to the end and had lost track of the details.  

Nyx decided that her person’s moment of stillness was the ideal time to jump into Elly’s lap and demand affection.

“I don’t think your cat is growing, Elly.  Is she ok?”

“What?  Oh!  Yeah.  She’s fine.  She is getting heavier.  I’ve been using my kitchen scale to make sure.  I just don’t think she’s going to be a big cat.  Probably just as well, since she thinks she’s a parrot.”

As if to prove her point, Nyx climbed Elly’s shirt, ignoring the wincing as her claws pricked and settled in to hide in Elly’s hair.  Elly sighed and took another sip of her wine.  Nyx hissed at Ben when he laughed at them.

“Yes, yes you are a ferocious and terrifying beast,” Elly muttered reaching up and making scritching motions for Nyx to lean against.

“What does she think of all of this?” Ben asked.

“Nothing as far as I can tell.  She has been riding around in my pocket at work since I got her and no one has noticed.  I’m going to end up getting her one of those cat wearing things at some point.”

Ben nodded, “They have ones that look like Pokémon balls.”

“I was thinking more the Baby Bjorn like in that comic strip.”

“Oh my god!  You are joking, right?”

Elly just smirked.

----

Dragon and curry sleepover was more work to set up than they thought.  First thing was to talk to George.  He hesitantly agreed.  Then Elly moved the cat box downstairs.  Ben brought over some sleeping bags and air mattresses.  Then Elly had to organize a 50 foot extension cord to run the pumps to inflate them.  Fortunately, the workmen had one and didn’t ask too many questions.

Ben went for food, Elly brought down a cooler and a box of wine.  Then she had to explain the concept to George and put up with his disdain at the very idea.  He let it go when she pointed out it meant they could stay down there longer.

Next was her string of christmas lights. That only took a six foot extension cord under the door and they nicely lit up the stairs and brightened the tiny room at the bottom of them.  Elly had been aware of the space being much bigger than just a table and chair underneath the heating ducts, but the light certainly emphasized that this was only one corner of a much bigger structure.

“It’s like the Mines of Moria down here,” she muttered.

To her surprise, George burst out laughing.  “Fewer orcs and goblins, but there is a dragon so more like Erebor.”

Elly just stared at him.  George stopped laughing and held out his hands.  “My claws tear the paper, but many of your predecessors have been kind enough to read to me.  I was quite fond of Tolkien, but I believe the Ents were written specifically to annoy Lewis.”

Elly squeaked, then coughed to clear her throat, “What, uh, what did you think of Lewis?”

George shrugged, “Not bad but his religion was showing.”

Elly just stood there, frozen on the spot.  George sighed and pointed upwards.  “Did you notice the arches?  In the 1300’s they called that fornication.”

Elly looked up.  She hadn’t noticed before, but the ceiling was vaulted and carefully covered in mosaic tiles.  “Who rib vaults a basement?” she murmured.

George snorted, “People with money.  Come, treasure, you can help me move the table.”

Elly was prepared to let that one slide, it was starting to grow on her.

She was not prepared to deal with the table.  “I have a couple of questions.  How many people are you expecting that you think we need a table that big and how the hell do you expect me to help move that monstrosity?”

George was suddenly absolutely still.  Elly hadn’t really noticed how some part of him was always moving, even if it was just his tail twitching until it wasn’t.

“It is the table that I have.  Based on Ben’s description of the food, you won’t be eating it sitting on the floor.”

“I’m sorry,” Elly said softly.  “That was rude.”

George nodded.

“I have a card table we could use,” she suggested.  “Or maybe … do you have a large footstool or a flat topped chest?”

He looked at her with narrowed eyes.  “A treasure chest?”

“Well, I was thinking more like a steamer trunk.”

“That I have.”

----

Ben came back with enough food to feed an army, a second cooler, this one full of beer, two sleeping bags and a box full of random blankets.  He also brought his laptop, a small projector and a roll of duct tape.  The tape plus a white sheet made a good enough screen, and the workmen weren’t getting their extension cord back.

Ben was spreading the food out on the impromptu table when he asked, “Did you pick out a movie yet?”

“How about Lord of the Rings?”  Elly suggested.  “It’s long enough to keep us busy for most of the weekend.”

Ben laughed, “It is if we watch The Hobbit first.”

“I should save room for popcorn,” Elly mused.

“You should, but will you?”

“Not a chance,” she replied with a grin.

“I am not following this conversation,” George said flatly.

“You said you liked Tolkien.  They made movies of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings,” Elly explained.

George considered this.  “I have seen 8mm films before.  The picture moves, but the people do not speak.”

Ben grinned, “You watched silent films?”

“He might mean home movies.  Was it Ann who you watched movies with?” Elly asked politely.

“Yes.  Her family would send her films of them,” the dragon explained cautiously.

“The technology has changed a bit since then,” Elly was trying to be diplomatic.

George snorted, “As it is wont to do.”

[cctinsleybaxter]

2020 in books

2020 was a year of changed reading habits; people reading more than ever or not at all, some changing their tastes and others turning to old comforts. While there weren’t any huge overhauls on my end, more free time did mean a total of 32 in a wider range of genres. In the past couple of years I found a lot of the things I read to be kind of middling and ranked them accordingly, but this year had some strong contenders in the mix. With college officially behind me I love nonfiction again, and I really need to stop being drawn in by novels with long titles that ‘sound interesting.’ A piece of advice to my future self: they will only make you angry.

The Good

The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky I loved the BBC radio play when I first listened to it back in 2017, but didn’t know if I could stomach the idea of actually reading the 700-page book, especially since I already knew the plot (spoiler alert: this had no effect and I gasped multiple times despite knowing what was going to happen; Fyodor’s just that good at atmosphere.) The story follows Prince Lev Myshkin, a goodhearted but troubled man entering 1860s Petersburg high society and meeting all of the wretched people therein as he navigates life, laughs, love, unanswerable questions of faith, and human suffering. I care about it in the same way I think other people care about reality TV shows and soap operas. I’m so personally invested in the drama and feel so many different emotions directed at these clowns that it’s like being a fan of Invitation to Love (with an ending equally upsetting to that of the show ITL is from, Twin Peaks.)

Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlanksy I adored this book. The first half reads a little like a Wikipedia article, and I was worried that it was leaning too clinical and would be disaffected with colonialism and indigenous peoples, but even that oversight is corrected for as the text goes on. It’s not going to be for everybody because it really is just the world’s longest encyclopedia entry on, well, salt, but it’s written with such excitement for the topic and is so well-researched and styled for commercial nonfiction that I think it deserves any and all praise it’s gotten. We have to talk about that time Cheshire was literally sinking into the ground, and companies who were over-pumping brine water to steal each other’s brine water said ‘no it’s okay it’s supposed to that’ so were legally dismissed as suspects.

Midnight Cowboy by James Leo Herlihy Cried. 10/10. The plot of Midnight Cowboy is very classic and actually has a lot in common with The Idiot, as 20-something Joe Buck moves from the American Southwest to NYC and meets myriad challenges as a sex worker. I’ve been obsessed with the movie for a few years now and the book made me appreciate it anew; I think it’s rare for an adaptation to take the risk of being so different from its source material while still capturing its spirit. The movie doesn’t include quieter moments like the full conversation with Towny or time spent in the X-flat, nor does it attempt to touch Joe’s internal monologue or his and Rico’s extensive backstories, but these things are essential to the book and are some of the best and most affecting writing I’ve ever read. Finally! The Great American Novel!

The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones I would firmly like to say that this is probably the best horror novel ever written. The setup is very traditional in that it’s about a group of friends facing supernatural comeuppance for a past mistake, but delivery on that premise is anything but familiar. A story about personal and cultural trauma that raises questions about what we owe to each other and what it means to be Blackfeet, with a cast that’s unbelievably real and sympathetic even at their absolute worst. Creepypasta writers trying to cash in on the cultural mythos of lumped-together tribes wish they were capable of writing something a tenth as gruesome and good as this. It could very well be a movie the visuals and writing style were so arresting, and I can’t wait to read whatever Jones writes next.

Found Footage Horror Films: Fear and the Appearance of Reality by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas This is the least accessible title on the list since it’s a college textbook for people with background in film, but it was so nice to read a woman unpacking film theory with the expertise and confidence it deserves that I have to rank it among the best. I had an absolute blast reading it and am going to have to stop myself from bringing up the horror of 1960s safety films as a cocktail icebreaker.

Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy by Heather Ann Thompson

The year’s toughest read by far, but also its most rewarding. Thompson uses mountains of documents, government-buried intel, and personal interviews to explain what happened at Attica from beginning to end, and does a fantastic job of balancing hard facts and ‘unbiased journalism’ with much-needed emotion and critical analysis. It’s more important reading in the 2020s than any kind of ‘why/how to not be racist’ book club book is going to be, and the historical context it provides is as interesting as it is invaluable. The second half drags a bit in going through lengthy trial processes with some assumed baseline knowledge of legalese (which I did not have. All that criminal minds in 2015… meaningless), but aside from that editing and prose are some of the best I’ve seen in nonfiction. 

The Bad

The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn A friend and I decided to read this together because I’m obsessed with how insane the author is and wanted to know if he can actually write.

He cannot.

The Beautiful Thing That Awaits Us All by Laird Barron Barron is an indie darling of the horror fiction scene, so I was excited to finally read one of his collections but can now attest that I hate him. If you’re going to do Lovecraft please deconstruct Lovecraft in an interesting way. I had actually written a lot about the issues I have with how he develops characters and plots, but one of the only shorthand notes I took was “he won’t stop saying ‘bole’ instead of tree trunk” and I feel like that’s the only review we need.

Bats of the Republic by Zach Dodson Look up a photo of this author because if I had bothered to glance at the jacket bio I honest-to-god wouldn’t have even tried reading this.

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone I went in with high expectations since this is an epistolary novella I’d seen praised on tumblr and youtube but oh my god was there a reason I was seeing it praised on tumblr and youtube. This is bad Steven Universe fanfiction. Both authors included ‘listening to the Steven Universe soundtrack throughout’ in the acknowledgements, and to add insult to injury there’s a plug from my nemesis Madeline Miller.

The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton The premise of this one plays with so many tropes I like that I should have been more suspicious. It’s a dinner party with stock characters one would expect of Clue, and rather than our protagonist being the detective he’s a man with amnesia stuck in a 24-hour time loop. Body-hopping between guests, he must gather evidence using the skillsets of each ‘host’ until he either solves Evelyn Hardcastle’s murder or the limit of eight hosts runs out. I read a lot of not-very-good books, and it’s so, so much worse when they have potential to be fun. This is how you lose the most points, and how I abandon decorum and end up writing a list of grievances: • Our protagonist can only inhabit male hosts, which I think is a stupid writing decision not because I’m ‘woke’ but because wouldn’t it make sense for him to also be working with the maids, cooks, and women close to the murder victim? • Complaining about the limitations of hosts makes some sense (e.g- there’s a section where he thinks that it’s hard to be an old man because it’s difficult to get to the places he needs to be quickly), but one of his hosts is a rapist and one of his hosts is fat. Guess which one gets complained about more. • One of the later hosts is just straight-up a cop with cop knowledge that singlehandedly solves the case. We spend some time being like ‘wow I couldn’t have done it without the info all eight hosts helped gather’ but it was 100% the detective and he solves the murder using information he got off-screen. • The mystery itself is actually well-paced and I didn’t have a lot of issues with it (e.g, there’s a twist that I guessed only shortly before the end), which makes it all the worse that the metanarrative of this book is INSANE. No spoilers but the reveal as to why our unnamed protagonist is even in this situation is stupid. I just know they’re going to make it into a movie and I’m preemptively going to aaaaaaaaa!!!

Trust Exercise by Susan Choi The fact that this was the worst book I read all year, worse even than the bad Steven Universe fanfiction, and it won multiple awards makes my blood boil. I could rant about it for hours but just know that it’s a former theater kid’s take on perception and memory, and deals with sexual abuse in a way that’s handled both very badly and with a level of fake deepness that’s laughable. Select fake-deep quotes I copied down because at one point I said ‘oh barf’ aloud: -I’m filled with melancholy that’s almost compassion. It’s sad the same way. -[On a friendship ending] We almost never know what we know until after we know it. -Because we’re none of us alone in this world. We injure each other.

There are also bad sex scenes that I can’t quite make fun of because I think (HOPE?) they’re supposed to be a melodramatic take on how teenagers view sex, but I very much wanted to die. Flowers were alluded to. Nipples were compared to diamonds.

Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions (categorized as the same thing because, well,)

The Life and Death of Sophie Stark by Anna North This book was frustrating because the first third of it is fantastic. It’s set up to be a takedown of the manic pixie dream girl trope, jumping from person to person discussing their relationship with the titular Sophie, and indirectly revealing that she was just some girl and not the difficult and mysterious genius they all believed her to be. Then in the third act, BAM! She was that difficult and mysterious genius and she’s now indirectly brought all the people from her past together. I wanted to scream the plot beefed it so bad, but the good news is I really liked this octopus description.

It was the size of a three-year-old child, and it seemed awful to me that something could be so far from human and obviously want something as badly as it wanted to get out of the tank.

Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore Cool new nightmare speedrun strat is to hear a 2-second anecdote from a documentary that people used to get radium poisoning from painting watch faces, be curious enough that you buy a book to learn more, and be met with medical and legal horror beyond anything you could have imagined. This was almost one of my favorite books of the year! Almost.

Radium Girls is very lovingly crafted and incredibly well-researched; one of those things that’s hard to get through but that you want to read sections of again as soon as you’ve finished. The umbrage I take with it is that it’s very Catholic. The author and many of her subjects are Irish and their religion is important to them, but it casts a martyr-y narrative over the whole thing that I found uncomfortable. Seventeen-year-old girls taking a factory job they didn’t know was dangerous are framed as brave, working-class heroes, but there’s not a set moral lesson to be gained from this story. Sarah Maillefer didn’t make “a sacrifice” when she agreed to the first radium tests, she agreed because she was terrified. She didn’t think she was helping she was begging for help.

The Mushroom at the End of the World: On the Possibility of Life in Capitalist Ruins by Anna Tsing Tsing is an incredibly skilled researcher and ethnographer; there are so many good ideas in this book that I’d almost consider it essential leftist text… if I could stand the way it was structured. Tsing posits that because nature is built on precariousness she will build her book the same way, allowing it to grow like a mushroom, and thus chapters don’t progress linearly and are written more like freeform poetry than a series of academic arguments. Some people are really going to love that, but I’m me and a mushroom is a mushroom and a book is a book. I don’t think in the way Tsing does, and while I tried to keep an open mind it’s hard to play along when something is this academically dense and makes so many ambitious claims. As if to prove how different our structuring methods are, I’ve made my own thoughts into a pros and cons list

Things I liked: • ‘Contamination’ as something inherent to diversity • ‘Scalability’ as a flawed way of thinking (Tsing has written whole essays about this that I find very compelling, but a main example here is that China and the US have come down on Japanese matsutake research for being too ‘site specific’ and not yielding enough empirical data) • Discussing how Americans were so invested in self-regulating systems in the 1950s we thought they could be applied to literally everything, including ecosystems • “The survivors of war remind us of the bodies they climbed over- or shot- to get to us. We don’t know whether to love or hate the survivors. Simple moral judgements don’t come to hand.” • Any and all fieldwork Tsing shares is amazing; I especially liked reading about the culture of mushroom pickers living in the Cascades and their contained market system

Things I didn’t like: • Statements that sound deep but aren’t, e.g- “help is always in the service of another.” (Yep. That’s what that means. Unless an organism is doing something to help itself which then nullifies your whole opening argument.) • A very debatable definition of utilitarianism • “Capitalism vs pre-capitalism,” which seems like an insanely black-and-white stance for a book all about finding hidden middle ground • A chapter I found really interesting about how intertwined Japanese and American economies are, but it tries to cover the entire history of US-Japan relations. Seriously, starting with Governor Perry and continuing through present day, this could have been a whole different book and it’s a good example of what I mean when I say arguments feel too scattered (the conclusion it reaches is that in the 80s the yen was finally able to hold its own against the dollar. Just explain that part.) • A chapter arguing that ‘true biological mutualism’ is rarely a focus of STEM and is a new sociological development/way of thinking which is just… flat-out not true

For all the comparisons art gets to ‘being on a drug trip’ this anthropology textbook has come the closest for me. Moments of profound human wisdom, intercut with things I had trouble understanding because I wasn’t on the same wavelength, intercut with even more things that felt false or irrelevant. I can’t put it on the nice list but I am glad I read it.

[maxfusex]

Sex With My Sleeping Sister

Sex With My Sleeping Sister Hi this is Vish once again and y parents got divorced 15 years ago. I and my sister I got separated mom and her moved to Monaco. The divorce was heavy on the family my parents really hated each other as a result and I rarely see my sister. The years passed on and I grew fast and lost my virginity at young age and I’m 6′ 2 with a beautiful body that I keep tone by swimming.

I’m definitely not as tall as some of my European friends, but I do have the sexiest and most toned shoulders, chest and ass in terms of length, my cock is average; about 6.5 inches. It is incredibly fat though. I have torn many a tight cunt there was a time when I did a lot of drugs mostly LSD slept with many women and was quite aimless. Dad made sure I could live a dream.

The cars, bikes, homes it was his way of playing mind games with mom in a way and I filled that void of a mom with the lifestyle recently, they decided to be constructive and its awesome all you divorced people with kids, BE constructive and allow us sis and me to spend more time with each other with the hope that we would look out for each other in the future.

I will now describe my older sister 22. She has an athletic body with the sexiest Indian skin ever and the most beautiful eyes with long eyelashes. Her body is very petite and shaped curved poised something like Adriana Lima but with a little more flesh. This new living arrangement started after 5 years of absolutely no connection between us. I went to meet her at the airport it was incredibly awkward the instant.

We met because we both realized we were looking at good looking strangers. The moment passed in an instant and we went to the aww bro aww sis. I missed you simultaneously hugs and We went home and she got settled in; slept for aaages; spent almost a month lying in bed flitting between the bed pool and the salon. I had bigger fish to fry. My girlfriend and I had been fighting forever it was too demanding and I really needed my space.

So we took a break and it was excellent and I finally understood how unproductive our union was. A few of the best memories we had as kids were sitting by the televion, munching on microwave popcorn and nutella with rice crispiest one helluva combo. We carried on that tradition and always wound up glued to my giant plasma telly. It became a habit and she almost always dozed off on my bed. In the early mornings and she would sleep walk to her bed.

We often spoke about our personal lives and got really fond of our conversation as normal people do, I got horny at times. I often spend time glued to the screen watching xxx movies big everything during the movies, Id stroke my cock for what seemed like eternity and my balls drenched in pre cum. Now, I’m going to tell you her real name because I know she’d love to see this online.

Sonali would often fall asleep snuggled up curled into my side with the movie still playing. The first time our incestuous relationship began and we were watching an erotic movie called 9 songs. I was wearing these incredibly thin light blue boxers as the movie progressed and I became very aroused. It was evident from the rock hard erection and the tiny puddles of pre cum in the folds of my sac. She dozed off with an arm resting on my chest.

It’s very rare in guys, but I have an incredible visual capacity. I close my eyes and fantasize often when I do this and I can send surges of blood into my cock. It feels great and milks clear sticky liquid from the tip there and I am eyes closed palms flat on the bed fantasizing about a scene in the movie pulses of pleasure juicing my tower of meat suddenly and I feel a hand grab my cock and squeeze it at the same time.

I hear her moan and mumble something under her breath and looked like she was having a wet dream and that moment felt like gold. I can’t explain how sexual that feeling was. She rubbed it and then stopped without thinking and I took her hand and slipped it into the slit in my shorts. She almost instantly grabbed on jacked my foreskin up and down a few times before her hand came to rest on the pre cum mess floating on my balls.

The wet feeling must have brought her to reality. She hesitated a while before cupping my balls. She rolled them lightly squeezing them all the while every now and then and her sexy nails would do a finger walk down my balls and poke my anus. That drove me crazy after ten minutes, she abruptly stopped it and then turned over while letting out little giggle. It irritated me a bit and I began to masturbate.

She could hear me and was snickering just as I was about to cum and I turned her body towards me and blew a generous load onto her eyes and mouth. I could hear her gasping. She was stunned for a second and then grabbed me and munched on my scrotum. She found every curve on my cock smooched and sucked it with her pouty lips.

We turned the lights on and kissed like lovers. I felt so much passion that all I could think about was drenching her insides with hot cum. She got on all fours and shone her fleshy camel toe on my cock. I just had to taste it and I licked it a few times and then buried my lips in her juicy cunt clamped on my nose and cheeks. I got up and probed my cock at the entrance. You could see that gorgeous fleshy pussy expand to accommodate my crown.

A few probes here and there and she began to cum. I could feel the cascade of stickiness down my balls at that moment, her slimy cunt swallowed my whole cock and she let out this painful moan like when yu swallow something really big and it hurts your throat aw bro! ram me break me rip my cunt! Sis moan and I love you and I keep pumping her just before I’m about to cum and I pull my cock out and spew gobs of sticky Mansap on the entrance of her pussy.

Her hand reaches from below and rubs it in. She’s moaning all the while. She ass cheeks have a glisten of sweat on them and her pussy has entrails of sticky cum dangling she collapsed with her face and arms buried in the bed and ass still sticking in the air. I felt beside dazed, drained and eyes glazed staring at that tight curvy tush eventually, we proceeded to cuddle up and crash out this is just the beginning.

[cerf-et-loutre]

Merlant Fashion Week: Day 1 - Black (Arc)Light of A’s eyes.

Kicking off Merlant Fashion Week, we start with my favorite casual look: the ArcLight wardrobe!! Four pieces of natural monochromatic delight and one messy hair.

So, let’s start!

(Photo for a better look of Noé with the coat, this is not from the same day).

WRAP COAT (Louis Vuitton)

Price: 4,800.00 USD

Sizes from 34 (XS or 2) to 42 (XL or 10)

This LV design is really popular, with sizes sold out in the USA, while no longer being listed in France, UK or Italy.

“The coat of the season combines a classic feel with avant-garde edge. Cut from a luxurious double wool-and-angora blend, it reinterprets the bourgeois wardrobe with its bold shoulders, and dramatic lapels in a contrasting wool-jersey blend. The belt’s Monogram canvas tips add a discreet Louis Vuitton signature.”

Detailed Features

Main : 48% Wool 31% Angora Hair 16% Polyamide 3% Cashgora 1% Cashmere 1% Elastane

Lining : 100% Silk

Black

Regular fit

Made in ITALY 

2. XS BICOLOR RIB KNIT HIGH NECK LONG SLEEVE TOP (Louis Vuitton)

Price: 1,160.00 USD 

 Size: 34 (XS or 2)

Guys, this was mad difficult to find. This design is not only out of stock everywhere but completely de-listed. Even on indian sites! lol.

I was honestly sure I wouldn’t even be able to find the exact model, as Noé doesn’t show it much. The best we are able to see is on the ArcLight interviews they did before the Q&A (the quality of those videos make me cry), and the complimentary photo they took with Scott Mantz. But, enough about that! 

Detailed Features

“How stylish is this top from Louis Vuitton! Beautifully made from a silk blend, this piece will give you a fitted look. It has a simple design with a high neck and long sleeves. This creation can be perfectly paired with skirts and skinny jeans.” 

Lining : 100% Silk

Black

(Sadly, I couldn’t find more detailed info about the materials used)

3. Black Skinny Pants (Society Room)

Adèle’s pants at the Hamburg Film Festival are the skinny pants both wore at the ArcLight panel. Now, they are not exactly the same in terms of tailoring. I’m not well-versed enough on english terminology about couture, but you can see the difference in the lower part of the pants, Noé’s are more open and longer, while Adéle’s are fitted and slightly shorter, that’s why you can see her socks better.

This is because this design belongs to Society Room Paris. A designer-house that makes exclusive tailored-made clothes.

“This townhouse is a contemporary version of 19th century Parisian salons and defines a new art of living.

Society Room offers a tailor-made brand for women and men , as well as a collection of ready-to-wear women "advanced contemporary" .

The particularity of the place lies in its philosophy, a place of life and exchange around creationThis townhouse is a contemporary version of 19th century Parisian salons and defines a new art of living.Society Room offers a tailor-made brand for women and men , as well as a collection of ready-to-wear women "advanced contemporary" .The particularity of the place lies in its philosophy, a place of life and exchange around creation.”

They do not sell online and their ready-to-wear collection is pretty limited, they prefer to work for hire. The closest I could find on their website was this:

It’s important to note that Cèline also has a similar design that she wore for the Golden Globes ceremony.

I particularly love the way they describe their work and their efforts for inclusivity, I think this is a huge reason why our babes wear them, aside from the clear good taste.

“Impeccable costumes, fitted cuts, personalized shirts, all this man-made universe, Society Room also dedicates it to women with an oversized and sexy tomboy wardrobe.

Society Room offers tailored pants and jackets, tuxedos and shirts. To this formal offer is added the custom-made casual (leather jackets or tunics).

It is a real service, also tailor-made, which accompanies customers in their experience during fittings by appointment.

4. Viv' Skate Metal-Buckle Sneakers (Roger Vivier)

Oh, the way this took me 2 hours to find and it was a very good friend and fellow Merlant Academy Founder who finally gave me the answer. I love her so much, guys.

Price: EUR 806.95

Size: White, Black, Black/Gold, White/Gold, White/Silver.  

Size: 37 to 42

When fashion meets street style, the result is an explosive trend that will never stop. Hand-crafted in leather, with an iconic metal buckle, the Viv' Skate is your new, elegant ally for a dynamic and non-chalant look.

Roger Vivier "Viv' Skate" sneakers in soft leather with patent leather trim.

Detailed Features

Leather upper

Signature metal pilgrim buckle at side.

Flat chunky heel.

Round toe.

Rubber outsole

Lace-up vamp.

Leather lining.

Made in Italy.

Maintenance and care cards included.

Branded dustbag

About the brand:

“Credited with creating the very first stiletto heel in the 1950s, Maison Roger Vivier today carries forward an extravagant artistic heritage. Each creation is meant to entrance with timeless Parisian elegance—sophisticated and inimitable, a rare and true luxury. Icons include the Miss Viv' bag, inspired by mid-century modern architecture; the sharp and flawless Belle Vivier Trompette pump; as well as the romantic, buckle-topped Belle Vivier and Gommette flats. The latest handbag design, Pilgrim de Jour, interprets the house-code buckle in a sleek and nonchalant way.”

...and VOILÀ!

On tuesday, Jun 02, our girl brings the spring with her and it’s damn cute.

[vmfx]

YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST TIME.

We arrive at William Floyd High in the nighttime as the entire Brentwood wrestling team stepped off the bus. We enter through those front doors walking past the usual itinerary of granite floors, glass windows, metal lockers, trophy displays, plaques, and various achievements and group photos of people our age that we didn’t know. That was always the case when traveling with the team to any foreign-to-us high-school because we were only used to seeing our own halls and friends every day but most of us never cared to think about what kind of lives the kids from other schools lead.

Line up, enter the locker room. Drop your duffel bags onto the wooden bench, get undressed to the zeros. Throw your apparel in the locker. Don’t smile. Line up again, walk to the scale, step right up, tack up your weight, step off. Proceed to unlock your apparel to get dressed. Put your singlet on, your team jacket, your team pants, your wrestling shoes, hold onto your headgear, and then eat since your weight has been certified to the last pound right before you would qualify up to the heavier weight classes. Don’t smile. Now huddle as a team so the coach gives you a run-down of what to expect. Warm up, jump around, pace it. Keep moving, shoot and snap a little. Break a sweat, get pumped up, put your game-face or ego on, and wait in the hall until the team proceeds to the opponent’s gymnasium.

Five minutes before we head to the gym, I find out that our teammate Grillo was given an opportunity to wrestle a female, an extreme anomaly in the world of high-school wrestling since it’s a boy’s sport. Grillo ultimately turned down the chance to wrestle her. Why? Was it because he would feel guilty in roughing up a woman? No. Was it because he preferred the challenge of a male opponent since his perception of a wrestler of the opposite sex would be weak? No.

Grillo didn’t want to take the chance in losing against her. He didn’t want to put his supposed manhood on the line to deal with the ridicule from now until the end of high-school. He didn’t seem right about it. He had every right to turn her down. It wasn’t the only time this season one of our guys couldn’t wrestle an available female opponent. Another teammate, Pud, was upset because his pulled out at the last minute: she was having her period.

But one man’s failure is another man’s opportunity. As Grillo passed up an opportunity to experience something notable to tell his future children or his closest drinking buddies, lo and behold, our coach instead gives me the opportunity to wrestle her.

Of course, I said yes.

**********

The junior varsity string lined up at the entrance of the William Floyd Colonials’ gym as we said “Our Father”. We were given the signal to storm right on through the gym, onto the mat running in circles and closing in to the center, exploding in a battle cry of “BRENTWOOD!”. We now take our seats waiting for our junior varsity (read “exhibition”) matches to begin. A none-too-shabby well-lit gymnasium of pale-colored walls, championship banners, one huge wrestling mat squared center, and wooden benches somewhat occupied by friends, parents, family, students, and tiny clusters of girls huddling close to each other checking out their latest wrestler crushes like they’d be no big deal next month.

Four matches into the night, my teammates tapped me on the shoulder to get my attention. They point to my opponent from across the gym on the Colonials’ side warming up to get ready. Short straight black neck-length hair, darker skin, full-figured build, thick but not fat nor muscular, and buxom. It was her all right. At that moment I knew, and the team knew, that we were in for something quite the un-ordinary.

91, 98, 106, 111, 118, 126, 132, 137. They all came and went. One after another, shake hands with the enemy and at the sound of the referee’s whistle they clashed. Wrestlers coming towards each other as Aries rams locking horns together, roughing each other up in hopes of putting the other man on his back. They were cheered on, whistled to, and yelled at by the coaches if they couldn’t put the hurt on their opponents like they were supposed to. But our second string team did pretty good so far. Some went for the pin, some won by points. For six minutes or less we played hard. At the end, both wrestlers came to the center, shook hands, and the ref- raises the winner’s arm in victory. Clock out and come back on the bench. You’re done for the night.

145. My number’s up. It’s the moment I have been waiting for. After skipping and shooting in place, I step to the mat and get ready. My team stands behind me to wish me good luck, patting me on the back. I walk up to the center of the mat and here she is waiting for me in a mild green and yellow singlet with a white t-shirt under it to prevent any distraction. We meet and hastily shake hands in good sportsmanship. We stance. We lock eyes. The referee’s whistle blows. Go!

First period. I shoot for her legs and tackle her. I get right to work in trying to pin her but she flips over on her stomach as I am on top of her trying to turn her back over. The referee whistles on us for stalling and we’re back up again in stance. Whistle blows. We lock up. She takes me down and is on top of me as I turn flat on my stomach. I successfully get out of position and we’re up again. After two minutes of rough and tussle, octopus arms, twists and knots the period ends.

For those first two minutes I didn’t grapple with the usual muscle, bones, sweat, vitamins, minerals, whole milk, egg yolks, and hard-knock rough-housing of wrestling a male opponent. This time I was feeling something more soft, tender and meaty; something more chewy and warm. It was the first (non-sexual) full-body contact I ever had with the opposite sex, despite the fact that it took place on a wrestling mat in a high-school gymnasium surrounded by two teams, sports personnel, and various other community bit players. No matter. Something still had to be accomplished. Contrary to what my teammates thought, I wasn’t here to get her phone number or ask her out. I was here to win.

Second period. Whistle blows. Our heads rest upon each other as we lock eyes. Both of us try to make a go for it, tapping and pushing each other for the fake out. I shoot and I go for the fireman’s carry where I grab her arm with one hand and my other free arm goes under her triangle and grabs her leg. I surge forward. I nailed it. I tackle her down on the mat. She is on her back as I am on top of her, perpendicular and stomach-to-stomach. My left arm is secured under her head and my right arm hoists her right leg in the air. For the next few seconds she is struggling to break free but the referee on his knees blows the whistle and pounds his hand on the mat, I get the pin.

We get up to brush ourselves off. We walked to the center of the mat to happily respectfully shake hands in good sportsman- / sportswoman-like conduct. The referee raises my arm in victory. My teammates and coaches smile and pat me on the back to congratulate me. Even better, this was my very first career win. History was made.

**********

“Did you touch her crotch?” “Did you cop a feel?” “Did you get on top of her?” “Did you go hard?” Those were the post-interview questions asked to me by the jack-ass male dominate jocks on my team; joking and laughing with me as they wondered how it felt in having to enjoy full body contact with a female opponent. Those same questions would also be asked by my classmates, co-workers, and future would-be people in my life should any conversation I have ever get to this point.

“Why didn’t you go all three periods with her?” one of my teammates asked me. Good point, because maybe I should have gone the whole three rounds with her and get my money’s worth for you. Perhaps I should have enjoyed myself more since this was the only time in my life I would have this opportunity but I was too busy going for the win. Maybe next time.

Later that night, the first-string varsity team easily chopped down the Colonials to shame. Another win for the Indians. Call it a night, we’re going home.

**********

The team gathered their belongings to leave William Floyd High and hopped on the bus. As an added bonus, since we won our bout, we were allowed to be in a good mood hurling insults and mama jokes at each other like all good civilized model student athletes that we were. That night, the back of the bus on the way home was rowdier than a Texas bar in the lawless 1880’s full of booze, poker, gun violence, and burlesque women. They made me the hero of the day I didn’t ask for.

What my teammate Grillo could have had was instead given to me for keeps no matter what and I could show this to any of my friends for the rest of my life. However, when straight, narrow, easily-fascinated minds are still trained on the notion that wrestling is an all-male sport, I can mention that in high-school that I wrestled a female. They won’t light up to the idea that females can wrestle in an all-male sport because they want to accomplish something and break gender barriers. Rather, they will light up only because in their minds they hear that I felt a girl.

[storytellingape]

summer in the city

wherein Thomas likes the following: meatloaf, a shop in France, and wearing lingerie when he’s stressed out. 3000 words.

written for viv, and jeu who said a good way to de-stress was to imagine how your favourite character would handle stress. also not sure if i should post it on ao3 bec of its length.

When Thomas is eighteen, he spends an entire summer in Paris. The trip is funded by a wealthy aunt who favors him because she has no children of her own but also due to the fact Thomas reminds her of her late husband: fussy, mildly appraising, always needing to have the last word. It lasts all of nine weeks. Most of it is glorious. The rest of it is hot and muggy, leaving him dizzy and irritable in turns. 

Thomas develops a fisherman’s tan, uses all the wrong verbs, upsets some of the locals, and buys bread and soft cheeses to take back to his hotel every day of the week. He drinks coffee by the hour long, reads The Albatross in its original French, though he only comprehends about a third of it, and feebly grows a wispy mustache which he grooms with careful swipes of his fingers. 

In Paris, it is said that one can always find romance if one knows where to look, but Thomas instead finds a dress shop on the Rue de Rivoli, and his life is never the same again after.

*

Thomas starts dating Adam after the fifth and final time he comes by Harrods to return an item he’d bought. He’d asked to see a manager, and Thomas had given him his blandest most polite customer service face, which he only uses to cow difficult customers, rowdy children, and small misbehaving animals. Adam had asked him out a total of three times before Thomas accepted his invitation for coffee. 

After that followed a series of brazen attempts to get into Thomas’ trousers. 

Adam invited Thomas to his play’s opening night, bought him an expensive cashmere scarf when the weather started to turn, but Thomas didn’t start sleeping with him until well into their fourth month of ‘dating’ after Adam showed up at his flat with half-burnt soup in a thermos when he’d complained about having come down with a cold.

Adam comes by often enough that he leaves his rubbish behind: several hole-ridden shirts hang in Thomas’ closet, Adam’s battery-operated toothbrush now permanently resides in a water-spotted glass on the sink, and he always, without fail, borrows an umbrella only to lose it on the tube. There are many things to be said about Adam, and he can be something of an acquired taste, but if there’s something Thomas likes about him it’s his uncanny ability to remain largely unflappable even when faced with the outlandish and bizarre. 

“What the actual fuck,” Adam says when he walks in on Thomas in lingerie. “What the actual fuck.”

*

Adam has not seen Thomas in lingerie before because Thomas doesn’t make it a habit to totter around his flat in garter belts and heels. It’s something he does only on occasion, when he’s had a long week and he needs a respite from being, well, himself. He hangs up the suit and with each article of clothing peels a layer of artifice off his skin. 

In Paris, years ago, Thomas learned to cut his own hair after the heat made everything unbearable. But there he also learned to luxuriate, to enjoy himself for the sake of it, though he only allows himself the reprieve in small doses lest it overrules his life. 

There’s a shop on the Rue de Rivoli with the most beautiful silk lingerie, with pieces so delicate they feel like they’ve been woven out of dreams. He’d stumbled across the shop while searching vainly for a shorter route back to the hotel and found himself drawn to the statuesque mannequins posed behind the glass window, dressed elegantly in women’s knickers. Except these weren’t just regular knickers, made of cotton, bought from a multipack, for £9.50 from Marks & Spencer. 

Thomas has cousins, he attends a coed Catholic school, he’s seen his fair share of women’s underwear, but none of them had looked this fine, this beautiful. This expensive. 

He wondered what he’d look like in them. He wondered, briefly, if he’d look fine and beautiful too.

*

Adam likes coming over without warning to raid Thomas’ pantry. Thomas regrets ever giving him a spare key but Adam’s visits are not without its merits. He vacuums when Thomas is able to wheedle him into doing it, and he knows a little bit about plumbing for him to tinker with Thomas’ sink to get it working again. He’s Thomas own handyman; all he asks for payment is a hot meal and maybe some blowjobs.

What Thomas doesn’t like is that sometimes Adam shows up in the middle of the night and creeps into his bed, which is how he finds out that Thomas sometimes likes wearing knickers to sleep. It’s nothing sexual; Thomas just finds them snug and comfortable, and extremely flattering to his physique besides. If he happens to chafe himself rubbing too vigorously on the bed covers then that’s none of Adam’s business; his interests are many and varied, some people collect porcelain dolls, Thomas collects luxury lingerie to wear on his down time. 

But he’s in a fresh pair with pretty ribbons when Adam slides under the covers and spoons him, jarring Thomas out of sleep when Adam snuffs a hot breath down his neck and squeezes his ribs firmly. Another thing about Adam: he’s not afraid to show physical affection, even in public. He’s kissed Thomas before in the middle of the street, groped him on the tube, licked his ear in an Indian restaurant while waiting for dessert, his breath reeking of curry. On their first date, he put an arm around Thomas’ waist under the guise of reaching for the door.

“Hey,” Adam mumbles, soft, kissing down Thomas’ collarbones, parting his shirt. “You really asleep? Or are you just pretending?”

Thomas used to kick him whenever he did this but several bruises to the shin later and it no longer warrants a violent reaction. But then Adam cups his hip, then his thigh, then his cock, still soft in sleep and covered in a thin layer of silk, and Thomas snaps his eyes open.

“Babe,” Adam says carefully, and in the dark, his voice echoes throughout every corner of the room. “What are you wearing?”

“I can explain,” Thomas says, but Adam is already peeling back the covers, flicking the bedside lamp on to peer at Thomas’ lap. He raises an eyebrow. Then the other one. “Huh,” he says.

“Look,” Thomas begins to say, already pointing a finger. He wants to die.

“Is this for me?” Adam interrupts, grinning. “Were you planning on seducing me and then fell asleep?” 

“Not everything I do is for your sake,” Thomas replies, but then he catches the intent way Adam is staring at his lap, and it’s either the ribbons that has him so deeply fascinated or the fact that the waistline of Thomas’ pretty knickers catches low on Thomas’ hips. Thomas hasn’t trimmed himself in recent weeks so there’s a conservative little patch of forest peeking out of relevant corners of his underwear and Thomas, he decides to run with it, better to let Adam think this is a seduction tactic than Thomas’ secret hobby and predilection: that lingerie makes him feel incredibly beautiful and so outside of himself that it’s the only way he knows how to relax aside from getting the fucking of his life. 

There are things Thomas would only talk to his therapist about, then there’s this. He’ll take this to the grave with him and murder anyone who knows. All right, maybe not murder, he’s not a psychopath. Adam is sweet when he wants to be, and he makes Thomas laugh. He knows what colour Thomas’ eyes are, has memorized all of his food allergies which is a list almost as long as his arm. Thomas will spare him. Blackmail, then. 

Thomas spreads his legs slowly, not missing the way Adam’s eyes widen considerably, his jaw unhinging as he stares and stares and stares. He knows how to use his body to his advantage, and Adam is easy to wind up.

“Would you like to touch it, Adam?” 

“Yeah,” Adam pants. “Hell yeah.”

*

The second time Adam encounters Thomas in knickers, Thomas is in the bath, with one foot hooked over the side of the tub, and a hand furiously gripping his favourite dildo which he’s pumping into himself with such focused intensity he doesn’t hear the door creak open.  

The water has all but drained, leaving Thomas in a pair of clingy translucent panties, uncomfortable if not for the fact it deeply arouses him.

It had been that kind of day: a long earful from his manager prompted some boxed wine, Puccini’s La Boheme as performed by the Berlin Philharmonic, and he’d walked around his living room for a bit, naked except for the panties, admiring himself in all reflective surfaces including the window which he leaves slightly ajar because he likes the sound of birds, before drawing himself a warm bath full of luxuriant bath oils and petals. He doesn’t take the panties off and eats expensive cuts of cheese off an inflatable tray. 

Adam could have walked in at any given moment but he chose to do so when Thomas is having a wank, which is really rather typical. Adam does what he wants, whenever he wants. This makes him very unpredictable, a trait Thomas is both wary of and attracted to; he needs that volatility in the humdrum of everyday life. His therapist says so. Thomas knows so. 

“I feel like this is one of those fever dreams,” Adam says later as he’s sliding into Thomas and then fucking him in short little jerks, running his hands down his ribs and squeezing the backs of his thighs. Thomas’ panties are clinging dearly to one ankle and then Adam tugs them off completely and starts putting his back into fucking him. Thomas forgets his last name, the year, the current Prime Minister. He comes with Adam’s cock buried almost painfully into the hilt, his own trapped between the noisy friction of their bodies. 

Adam rubs at his forearms and licks his neck until he comes to. Afterwards, he orders them takeaway and they eat lo mein with forks because they’re heathens who don’t know any better. 

Adam tells him about his day, his legs thrown over Thomas’ knees on the sofa. “So, guess what. I got a really sweet gig today. Got cast in a beer commercial, of all things. A fucking beer commercial. Like I’m not trying to complain or anything, money is money, but I’m a recovering alcoholic. It’s not very on-brand, you know?”

Thomas tells him about his day. “I got into a row with my new boss,” he says, staring morosely at the last piece of dumpling. “I don’t think he likes any of my ideas.”

Adam stops eating abruptly, slurping on a greasy string of noodle with a loud noise. He nods his head and shrugs. “You know where he lives?” he asks cautiously, because say what you want about him but he’s the type to think kicking the shit out of something is somehow the magical answer to everything. He wears his heart on his sleeve and sometimes lets that rule him.

Thomas looks at him, horrified by the implication.

“I’m joking, I’m joking! Jesus,” Adam laughs, but then he turns serious eyes on Thomas again when they lapse into a long silence. “But seriously, if you want me to intimidate him a little bit…” he nudges Thomas with a foot. 

Thomas pinches him in the big toe, but Adam, he just laughs and laughs.

*

Thomas doesn’t get the promotion. Nigel Bannerman does. 

Thomas takes the rest of the day off and puts on his best pair of lingerie and he gets a little bit tipsy on cheap red wine while listening to strings of Monteverdi issued by an ancient iPod perched on the coffee table. He’s on his second glass of wine when Adam walks in, swinging a bag onto the floor before taking off his clothes. He leaves them in an unruly pile on the floor and then he’s down to just his undershirt and boxers. 

Then he catches Thomas in the act. Or, rather, there’s nothing to catch, really, because Thomas only happens to be drinking wine and eating crackers with cheese. In lingerie. His legs are crossed primly, he’s wearing garter belts to hold up his stockings, and his bralette is sheer enough that it does a poor job of hiding his peaking nipples. He’s not doing anything outrageous but Thomas still has to tamp down the urge to throw himself out the window, the only other alternative being to throw himself in the path of a speeding train. 

“I can explain,” he says.

“I feel like this keeps happening,” Adam interrupts him. “Not that it’s a bad thing. You look great by the way. It’s just that — wow, look at the legs on you. You shave today, baby? Wow.” Adam blinks, then kneels next to him on the sofa. 

Thomas frowns at him. Adam is the only one he can frown at openly without intimidating completely. That or Adam is starting to get comfortable around him; he’s stopped showering after sex.

Adam takes in the surrounding mess of half-eaten crackers and cheese, the crumbs on the cushions, and makes a thoughtful noise in his throat. “You had a bad day at work?”

Thomas frowns even harder. His entire face twitches; it’s practically a tic. He can be easy to read sometimes, more so when he’s dressed down in expensive lingerie and trying his best to look dignified despite it.

“Is this about the promotion?” Adam hazards a guess, and when Thomas says nothing for a really long while, Adam sighs and opens his arms, wrapping them around Thomas and squeezing his shoulders awkwardly. He smells like meatloaf but not in a bad way. 

Thomas happens to like it because the thing about meatloaf is you can eat it even when it’s already cold and it’ll still be good. Meatloaf goes well with anything, bread, beans, potatoes, eggs, and maybe that’s why Thomas likes Adam so much; he can be a prick, but so can Thomas, they can drive each other crazy toe-to-toe but when things get rough Adam’ll stand his ground and still be there to hound and annoy and bugger the hell out of Thomas, in more than the metaphorical sense, immovable as a statue. 

“You only whip out the panties when you’re sad,” Adam tells him, speaking into his hair, rubbing his back. 

Thomas pulls back from his loose embrace, spluttering and smacking him on the chest. First of all: how dare he.  Secondly: how dare he. “That— that isn’t remotely true at all! Don’t be stupid! Sometimes I wear them when I feel like it! It’s not some sort of therapy, or or means to cope with stress!”

Adam looks at him dubiously. “I know, all right? And it’s okay!” he all but yells. He softens his voice when Thomas goes all stiff in his arms, and not in the sexy way they both enjoy. “You can act like it’s a big fucking secret, but I practically live here, Thomas. I do the laundry from time to time. I’ve seen all manner of kinky shit in your sock drawer. Lingerie isn’t even the worst of it. It’s not even in the fucking top three.”

Thomas almost doesn’t respond. So: Adam’s seen the ball gag. Might as well move to Cornwall and become a fisherman. “So you don’t think it’s strange,” he says, after a pause, already dreading the answer. 

“I’ve been an alcoholic for most of my life,” Adam laughs. “Until recently. I’ve done my fair share of weird shit. Not that you enjoying lingerie is weird. I just mean that life is too short to get hung up on trivial shit, you know? I once stole a tuba from my high school marching band. I’ve woken up in my own pool of vomit and piss under a bridge. I was covered in blood. There was a whole fucking lot of it. And it wasn’t mine and I was—”

“Do you want to see the rest of my collection?” Thomas interrupts. “Of lingerie.” Not ball gags, though Thomas has a few of those. 

Adam looks at him quietly. He rubs the skin under his grisly stubble, a nervous habit though that could also mean he’s being coy. “Are you going to model them for me?” he asks hopefully.

*

“I bought this one in Luxembourg,” Thomas says, holding a delicate piece aloft, the one with lace trimmings. 

Adam swallows. “So are you going to put those on or is there more you’re going to show me?”

“More,” Thomas says.

Adam thumps his head against the pillows and groans.

*

When Thomas is eighteen, he enters a dress shop on the Rue de Rivoli with some measure of trepidation. He smells like sun and traffic, and he’s sweating through his shirt from the heat, itchy under the scalp where he’d tried giving himself a haircut. It’s 2003 and he’s on his gap year. He’s never even kissed a person before. He’s only ever dated one boy and held his hand in the dark of a cinema while worrying about getting popcorn stuck in his teeth.

When he sees the assortment of clothes displayed neatly at the back of the shop, his heart starts to race, his palms sweat. They’re meant for women, these fineries, but he can see himself wearing the best pieces, can imagine the smooth glide of stockings over his mosquito-bitten legs, delicate satin cups cushioning his soft chest. 

A saleslady asks him if he’s lost or needs help. In perfect French, Thomas replies, “I was just looking,” and for years that’s all he does.

*

Thomas uses some of his inheritance money to buy two plane tickets to France. He books a respectable hotel because now he can afford it, one with an actual view of the cityscape and not a concrete wall or masonry. He and Adam take turns buying baguettes and cheeses from the cafe across the street and Thomas shows Adam all his favourite places: the museums, the restaurants, the poorly-ventilated bookshops with wallpaper peeling on the walls and a fat orange cat sunning itself outside. They take long walks by the river. 

Eventually, because Thomas can’t help himself, he drags Adam to the shop on the Rue de Rivoli. The shopfront has  had several facelifts over the years but the gilded letters stand bright and gleaming against the setting Parisian sun: Sabine.

Thomas stands outside the door for half a minute, hesitating, then he shoves the door all the way open and a bell above him tinkles in welcome.

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On-trend Summer Outfits 2021 Collection

When it comes to summer outfits for women, soft cotton, flowing LIVA layered in delightful florals and ikat prints are the perfect combination for a summer fete. There’s something undeniably attractive about Shree's summer outfits 2021 collection. Whether you want to wear these summer outfits for girls at work, casually, or at home, this textile always catches the eye. 

The beauty of summer outfits 2021 collection from Shree is remarkably versatile, skin-friendly, comfortable, budget-friendly, and enchanting pattern designs. The summer outfits for women with floral print embellishments are the perfect and evergreen choice for the season. Many Hollywood or Bollywood celebrities have been spotted in these floral prints. 

The floaty summer outfits for girls with happy prints, vibrant hues, or forgiving fabrics have all the makings of a winner. We’ve rounded up our favorite budget-friendly summer outfits for ladies for you. 

Summer Outfits 2021: Pink Floral Dress with Jacket

Nothing speaks of summer like a comfortable dress with a jacket set. These summer outfits for girls are chic and made with breathable cotton. Even today, the combination of Indian craftsmanship and cotton summer outfits for women remains in demand amongst women. This summery dress features a round neck, striped sleeves, A-line hem, and geometric check prints. The calf-length long jacket is enhanced with floral embellishments, delicate tassels, and 3/4 sleeves. You can wear these summer outfits for ladies anywhere at any time. This summer dress is so adorable and budget-friendly that it will make you want to dress up right away. 

Ø  Styling tips for Summer Outfits 2021

·         You can wear it with or without jacket.

·         Enhance with fine rose-gold bracelet and jhumkas.

·         Carry a solid sling bang with chain string.

·         Complete the look with pumps footwear.

 Ø Summer Outfits 2021: Blue Floral Kurta

The quiet appeal of soothing summer outfits for women - on hot days like now - is undeniable. This heavenly hue can confer a subtle modish cool to any fabric. These summer outfits for girls make for an easy yet sophisticated look on rushed mornings. Smart and breezy summer outfits for girls feature a round neck, elegant thread embroidery embellishments and delicate tassel details on the front of the kurta. This summertime Kurta is made with comfortable and loveable cotton. The blue color of this summer kurta will win the eye-catcher's heart. Don't wait anymore; add these affordable summer outfits for teens to the cart from Shree.

Ø  Styling Tips for Summer Outfits 2021

·         You can wear it with a complementary or monochrome leggings or pants.

·         Enhance it with elegant embellished Kada (bangle) and studs.

·         Carry a textured clutch.

·         Finish the look with open toe embroidered flat footwear.

 Summer Outfits 2021: Bluish Grey Ethnic Set

Steal the show with Shree’s summer outfits 2021 ethnic sets. These ornamental print Kurtas flaunt intricate detailing and fine craftsmanship in their designs. These summer outfits for women include a straight-fit and are made with sweat absorbent cotton. The Kurta falls beautifully over your body and brings out the best in you. This Kurta flaunts a round neckline with V-cut and ¾-sized sleeves, all of which are trending nowadays.

The ornamental print in rich shades of black and gold is striking. These summer outfits for ladies come with matching pants and dupatta, making this an ideal outfit for casual as well as formal summertime outings. Buy this attractive bluish-grey colored ethnic set from Shree and update your summer wardrobe with new affordable trends.

Ø  Styling Tips for Summer Outfits 2021

·         Update your style with silver wristwatch and jhumkas.

·         Carry a solid clutch.

·         Complete the look with flats or block heels.

 Summer Outfits 2021: Off-White & Burgundy Tunic

Finding the summer-perfect outfit is now easier than ever with these summer outfits for teens. Simple cotton tunics with elegant floral patterns in off-white and burgundy hues are a great combination to make a breezy statement at work on hot summer days. These summer outfits for girls feature a round neck, 3/4 sized sleeves, dori with tassel detailing at the front and the back of the tunic. Catch the breeze of a hot summer's day with Shree's summer outfits 2021 collection that is affordable and breathable. These summer outfits for women are comfortable and stylish at the same time. Buy the voguish tunics and set the trend today!

Ø  Styling Tips for Summer Outfits 2021

·         You can wear it with a pair of blue jeans & jeggings.

·         Flatter with elegant stud earrings.

·         Carry a shoulder bag.

·         Finish the look with one-toe embroidered flat footwear.

Shree's charming summer outfits 2021 collection of easy everyday wear is popping with whimsical prints and lavish hues. It features printed cotton ensembles in breezy contours with refined necklines, floral accents, and lace detailing. These adorable summer outfits for women ensembles are perfect for lounging around on hot summer days.

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Find The Best Wedding Makeup Artist In Kolkata

As the wedding season is in everyone is pumped up with the excitement of Wedding. It is the biggest day in every bride’s life for which she is both excited and anxious about. As you already know that even the presence of the right venue, a catering service, and the most beautiful bridal dress won’t be able to counter the consequences of an incompatible makeup artist. So let's make it easy for you to select the best wedding makeup artist.

So, here the question arises, how to select the best makeup artist? Continue reading the blog to know the answer. Choosing the right makeup artist for your wedding day is the only big responsibility you have to handle. This task of finding the best makeup artist for bridal in Kolkata will become easy once you finish reading the blog.

1.    Finalize the look for your day

Firstly decide the look which you want to get on your day. It's better to decide your look in advance so that it will be easy for you and you don't have to rush at the last moment. But when it comes to choosing your look that not every look will suit you.

Indian women have a wide variety of skin types, features, bone structures, etc. which must be kept in mind.  If you are finding it difficult to decide, Gargi Chakraborty, one of the known makeup artists from Kolkata will help you in that. She will help you select the best look for your day.

2. Budget

Secondly, decide your budget and look for the makeup artist who fits in your budget. It would be a waste of your attempt to approach a makeup artist whose service charges you can’t afford. But finding the experienced and

best bridal makeup artist near me

in your budget will be a great task. The Gargimakeup Studio is all in your budget. It is better to choose your makeup look which will fit in your  budget.

3. In this digital revolution, Do check the reviews given by the artist’s past clients!

While this will undoubtedly narrow down your list, allowing you to select the bridal makeup artist in Kolkata you have to be thankful of the fact that marketing teams are often posing as reviewers to convince the audience that the artist in question is good. Clearly check the website and other social media pages to check the reviews and beware of the fake audience.

4. Get trial look

If you have shortlisted some artists then get the trial of your wedding day look . This will  help your makeup artist to deduce what type and shade of foundation will fit on you, the type of lip colour that will sit well with your face tone and attire, which blush shade to go for and many other things.

For all the above given points there is the only solution is “the Gargi makeup Studio”. That will fit into your budget and the artist is well experienced and skill full. She knows how to play with colors and what look to be given. She knows how to make you look gorgeous with little makeup. Take an appointment for her today to get the best makeup service done before she gets overbooked. Visit the website now for more information.

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4 Pointers to Get a Beautiful Saree Look

Have you always admired women carrying a flowy saree look perfectly? Do you want to get the same but don't know how? Saree has been the commonest Indian ethnic garment and may I say the most graceful as well. The six yards of sheer elegance make a girl look gorgeous even in the most simple saree designs.

Here are some of the tips and tricks you can employ to get an elegant saree look brought to you by Vvani, an ethnic wear brand having the finest selection of bespoke traditional outfits.

●        Learn the art of wearing a saree. Draping a saree around your body seems tricky with many complicated steps to the untrained but once you learn how to, you never have to rely on your mother and others who have perfected this art. Wearing a saree has simple steps, learn them so that you never mess a saree look. If you need the motivation to learn how to drape a saree, Buy Sarees for Women Online from Vvani so that you are pumped up looking at the beautiful saree designs.

●        Get your blouse right. After you have learnt how to drape a saree like a pro., perfect the other clothing items worn with your saree. Get your blouse stitched with a perfect fit and choose the right tone for your underskirt (petticoat) so that it blends well with your saree and enhances your look.

●        Pick out a comfortable fabric and agreeable hues. Sarees are available in diverse fabrics, silk, georgette, linen, and cotton and so on; thus, pick out the ones that drape best around you. Choose the right shades and patterns as per your skin colour as well so that the saree you wear enhances your features.

●        Always wear your heels before draping your saree. Those who like wearing flats with their outfit are good to go! But for those who prefer heeled sandals, wearing heels as soon as they wear their blouse and petticoat is a must. Draping the saree after one has worn heels lets one have the perfect length for the outfit that's neither too long nor too short.

If you want to buy designer Sarees online, Vvani by Vats Vats has an Online Fashion Store for Women giving a contemporary look to the customary saree. Vvani's selection has a diverse ethnic Party Wear Dresses Online for women who love to dress up in Indian wear.

Check out Vvani latest collection online and purchase the outfits you adore.

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Dress Style For Chubby Lady

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Dress Style For Chubby Lady

A. Latest Dresses for Chubby Lady – 25 Styles To Get Inspired

According to statistics, an average of 68% of women fall into the plus size category and face challenges when buying clothes! In countries like India, it is common for women to consider their appearance due to the lack of confidence and the lack of suitable clothing options. Fortunately, this is a thing of the past! Today, the dress segment for fat women is growing well in the fashion market. If you have a body taller than the average figure of an Indian and are struggling to find the right clothes, we guarantee that this is the right place! The article has an incredible collection of different types of dresses tailored for plump and curvy bodies that include underwear and warm clothing. Ready for a makeover? Then scroll down to get inspired!

Here are some options suitable for fat women to keep them looking and being worn.

1. Designer dresses for large sizes

When it comes to wearing dresses, there are a variety of silhouettes that you can try on, such as: B. this draped shoulder dress. The outfit is made of a light nude pink fabric with ornate details on the front. Choosing this style will allow you to cover your waist and heavy chest while placing your arms and shoulders in the spotlight.

Occasion: prom nights, social gatherings

Style tip: pin your hair up in a beautiful French bun to look graceful.

2. Wedding dress

Looking for a dream wedding dress for your body? If you’re still following traditional A-lines, it’s time to try this fish dress. The structured silhouette is perfectly adjusted for an appearance that embraces the figure. It is ideal for women with hourglass figurines and the clever construction of this piece hides your body and makes you look toned.

Occasion: Christian Weddings

Style tip: opt for curly locks with diamond jewelry.

3. Beach dresses

If you are worried about wearing a bikini on the beach, you can try this glamor dress. With the airy fabric, you can play and have fun in the water without looking too heavy. With ties you can easily remove the dress at any time. You can try funky prints in bright colors to bring out the coastal climate.

Occasion: Beachwear

Style tip: wear a straw hat with a pair of slippers to look stylish.

4. One-piece dress

If you can’t love your own body, who else? So, don’t leave the opportunity to reveal your best side by choosing a one-piece suit. The asymmetrical hem with split neckline is exactly what you need to show your confidence. You can try it on the beach, at pool parties or even while hugging your partner.

Occasion: pools, intimate moments

Style tip: make beach curls to show your sensuality.

5. Party dress

When you’re ready for the party like never before, don’t let the dress get in the way! Instead of these boring and crowded dresses, choose something comfortable and sassy at the same time. Here is a knee-length prom dress designed with delicate black lace. The off-the-shoulder neckline with short sleeves highlights its upper part, while the masonry belt gives it a beautiful shape.

Occasion: cocktails

Style tip: wear chandelier earrings and high heels to complete your look.

6. Cigarette pants

Now you can try the retro look with a pair of cigarette pants. Well-made pants can display and accentuate the big curves. Medium-waisted pants give your waist a slimmer look and improve shape. If you choose dark tones and bold prints, you can experiment with how they look. Pair it with a cute top and you’re ready to rock the world.

Occasion: casual outings, office clothes on Friday

Style tip: wear this outfit with a pair of high heels for a ramp-ready look.

7. Wide leg pants

Just because you’re fat doesn’t mean you can’t wear baggy pants. They are very comfortable and designed to hide those big thighs. You can combine it with different tops that are preferably tight to show an airy look. The wide leg creates a balanced look and even makes you look structured.

Occasion: trips, excursions and Sunday brunch

Style tip: wear a tight sleeveless top in a contrasting color.

8. Sweatshirt dress

Sweater dresses are a must in the winter. They hug your body, beautify your curves and keep you warm in season. Instead of choosing a thick woolen fabric, keep it light and elegant. Choose a combination of light and dark colors to hide your bulky waist. Wear the right lingerie under this dress to look beautiful.

Occasion: night trips, shopping trips

Style tip: wear with thin leggings to highlight those beautiful legs.

9. Lace overalls

You will be warm, but still subtle with this lace jumpsuit that will give you a beautiful hide and seek effect. This is great for a date night and will make you feel like an elf in disguise. Black and white are the most popular jumpsuit options and can be worn day or night just by changing your style. Combine it with pants and girls, you’re sure to attract attention.

Occasion: appointments, weekend parties

Style tip: wear a gorgeous sequined blazer to rock at the disco party!

10. Cold shoulders

If you have those shoulders, you will show off! Cold shoulders are the latest trend in large sizes. They’re cool, chic and look great on broad shoulders. It offers the right coverage for your heavy neckline, but makes you want to show off some skin. There are several options to choose from, including tops and dresses that reveal different areas of your arms. Try to woo the crowd!

Occasion: evening parties, social gatherings

Style tip: choose a long layered necklace in this dress for a fantastic look.

11. Tight pants and jeans

If you can’t find tight fitting pants, tailor them, but try to use only darker colors. Straight leg jeans look great on all body types. Avoid talented pants like the bell bottom, which can add unnecessary volume to your body. Use a belly shaper on the inside and a printed T-shirt on the outside for that cool girl look.

Occasion: casual trips, colleges and shopping trips

Style tip: use brightly colored pumps to highlight your lower body.

12. Shapely T-shirts

For body types with pears and apples, it is always advisable to pay attention to the shoulders, arms and chest. So instead of tight T-shirts, wear one with a few cuts so that the shape of your upper body looks attractive and your focus is shifted from your lower body. Here is such a chic top in zebra stripes with shoulder freedom on one side.

Occasion: weekend brunch, occasional excursions

Style tip: use with dark jeans to define these curves.

13. Complete cardigans

Adding a wool coat to your wardrobe serves many purposes. You can use it to layer your clothes or to keep warm in the coldest weather. These clothes hide the width of your body and make you look smaller. Also, choose to shrug your shoulders that are open at the front and have no buttons to prevent this clogging sensation. Asymmetrical shrugging looks comfortable on large women compared to coats of uniform length.

Occasion: work clothes, leisure travel

Style tip: add a statement necklace under an open wool coat for the feminine glam look.

14. Try to lower your neck

No, dear ones, we want you to be openly exposed, but a little glimpse of the perfect neckline of a flat or buttoned shirt never hurts. The collar bones also look great with a drooping neck and are a great distraction to distract attention from other parts of the body. Avoid using boat necks as they emphasize width and choose the right neckline for your body type instead.

Occasion: casual, daily use

Style tip: equip a simple top with modern jewelry.

15. Medium length skirts / dresses

If you have bigger thighs, choose knee length skirts instead of miniskirts. This is the area where your leg width is minimal. This really helps to disguise the thighs and draws attention to the relatively thinner areas of the legs. When choosing your dress, choose a medium or high waist to cover your belly. Invest in a good pair of shoes to stay sophisticated.

Occasion: office attire, formal meetings

Style tip: wear a striped shirt vertically and tuck inside.

16. Simple tops for heavy bust

If you have a heavier chest and want to divert your attention from it, wear loose clothing, no frills and embellishments. The rule of thumb is to keep your chest line free of weight and stay as organized as possible. Wear funky pants, patterned leggings, and boots to draw attention to your relatively thinner waist, hips, and legs.

Occasion: evening parties, evening events

Style tip: shoes play an important role in these clothes. So make sure you’re doing everything right.

17. Twisted front dress

As the name suggests, this dress has a pre-sewn twisted knot on the front for a more tight-fitting dress. It also makes your belly look flattered, as layers of fabric in the front act like good camouflage. This is a good strategy, especially when looking for suitable clothing for women on the positive side.

Occasion: appointments, evening parties

Style tip: opt for an elegant hairstyle that matches the theme of the outfit.

18. Empire waist dress

This type of waist hides the bulge in your belly and makes you look smaller than you really are. Just follow the knee length rule. These dresses emphasize the chest region. A great choice for apple and pear shaped body types. The maximum fit / tailoring of such dresses is below the chest and not at the actual waist. Choose an outfit with darker colors for a more elegant illusory feel.

Occasion: Cocktails

Style tip: drop the necklace and wear stylish earrings.

19. Maxi dresses

These dresses are just above the ankle and below the knee. In general, they have a fit that is neither fair nor too wide. You can add a little definition at the waist by adding a belt. Alternatively, a deep neckline would draw attention to your neck and divert attention from your waist, hips and thighs. Make sure to choose a fabric like georgette or chiffon.

Occasion: meetings, romantic dinners

Style tip: wear a pair of high heels to look tall and be safe.

20. Dark tones of the pants

If you have thick hips and a tight waist, it is better to choose darker pants with a regular cut, rather than a narrow fit. Also, choose a normal waist instead of low-waist pants. Dark colors tend to hide the heavy buttocks and thigh areas. Also use a darker belt to keep your focus on your upper body while keeping your bottom half looking smooth. You can wear a lighter shirt / top, in pastel or neon colors.

Occasion: office and formal meetings

Style tip: invest in a blazer to match those pants.

21. Choose your standards wisely

Floral print dresses are great for spring and tall women. Choosing the right background color and print size is very important to get the look you want. If you particularly like big flowers, keep the dress short. For maxis, choose small prints for a beautiful look.

Occasion: day trips, casual clothes

Style tip: get the vintage vibe by choosing hair combed to the side with a flower.

22. Vertical stripes

If you are a fan of striped dresses / formal shirts, opt for vertical or diagonal stripes instead of horizontal stripes. Vertical stripes create the illusion of a thinner and taller body. Using horizontal stripes would expand your appearance and make you look robust. This trick can be used when buying shirts, tops, pants, as well as one-piece dresses. Combine it with a solid top or a T-shirt for an elegant look.

Occasion: casual outings, college outfits

Style tip: if you have chosen tight-fitting leggings, wear them with a plain ruffled blouse.

23. Fabric gathered at the waist

If you are a fan of striped dresses / formal shirts, opt for vertical or diagonal stripes instead of horizontal stripes. Vertical stripes create the illusion of a thinner and taller body. Using horizontal stripes would expand your appearance and make you look robust. This trick can be used when buying shirts, tops, pants, as well as one-piece dresses. Combine it with a solid top or a T-shirt for an elegant look.

Occasion: casual outings, college outfits

Style tip: if you have chosen tight-fitting leggings, wear them with a plain ruffled blouse.

24. Baggy shirts

It looks cool with dark pants, jeans and skater skirts. Tight clothes can accentuate your sagging, which is unattractive. You definitely don’t want to show off your love handles, do you? A wide shirt, on the other hand, looks more comfortable for large women. However, make sure you choose the right size for the desired amount of fabric that will flow through your body.

Occasion: occasional travel

Style tip: Avoid wearing flashy accessories around the neckline, as this can add weight.

25. What kind of dresses are suitable for plus size women?

The first step in choosing a suitable dress is to identify your body type and the areas where fat deposits are high. By following these simple tricks, you can hide unwanted parts of your body and get a flattering figure:

Choose dark colors like black, navy blue and dark brown that will make the body thinner.

Dark, pre-washed jeans look amazing on your characters. Opt for adjustments that involve the figure and choose a medium increase for comfort and style.

Maxi dresses are another great option to try. Try to choose a flowing fabric that gives you a more elegant look and play with the patterns to trick the eyes.

A-line skirts and dresses are your new best friends and will never fail you. They balance your body proportions and define your curves.

Dressed dresses and tunics are particularly recommended for large women, as they create an hourglass-like figure by lowering the waist.

Comfortable and stylish dresses for trendy fat women

26. Style tips for big women

Continuing the section above, we will also discuss some style tips that will take your clothing game to the next level:

Always try on the dress before taking it home. Make sure that the fit is correct and that there are no spills. Invest in a good lingerie that creates an abdominoplasty effect. These clothes also give your breasts good support and glorify your body. For a look that matches, use a belt that is not too wide. You can opt for adjustable models that adapt to all sizes. When printing, choose vertical lines that will make you look taller and slimmer than your real figure. Pay attention to the proportions of your body and do not hesitate to highlight the line of the chest, legs and arms.

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Water Water everywhere but…...

In the present times of COVID 19 pandemic, one of the many guidelines at health centers and by medical practitioners is to drink at least 1 to 1.5 liters of water, warm if one can get. This triggered my memories and experience with drinking water.

In school going days of 1950s and 1960s, I used to drink tap water everywhere and whenever I got thirsty.

I often travelled on long journeys of approximately 24 hrs by train in summers to go to my maternal uncle’s town (Karad, Maharashtra from Ahmedabad, Gujarat). All along the route, we drank water from taps of the railway stations. We boys brought the same water in bottles or lota for the women- mother and sisters- who travelled with us.

At our residence at Ahmedabad, water was scarce as tap water was limited to 1 to 2 hrs in a day and we depended on hand pump to bring up water. Despite it, the water was ok to drink without filtration but sometimes stored in earthen pots to cool during summer months. As children, we played outdoor games and whenever thirsty, we went to anybody’s house and asked for water to drink.

In those days, we did not mind drinking water from a tap while standing but nowadays they insist that we should sit and drink!

In Gujarat and Maharashtra, it is customary to offer water to every guest and now I can appreciate the importance of that custom.

When I joined BITS, Pilani in 1967, on the train journey of 24 hrs we drank water from taps on the numerous stations which we passed. I do not recollect having carried a water bottle. This continued for five years till we passed out of BITS on both way journeys.

In the first semester at BITS, Pilani, my three best friends (roommate and neighbours) were down with jaundice, one after another. I was spared by the grace of God. Each was hospitalized for a week or so and then they decided to go home for recouping as the Malayali nurses were not so attractive at the hospital.

During this period, I got a valuable tip from the compounder of our health clinic on the campus that in BITS Pilani, one can eat anything and any amount (Hogg) but must drink a lot of water after each meal. Water of Pilani, though subsoil, was the key to good health. I followed it up and most of my friends did so. As a result, there were no major illnesses thereafter. In Pilani, we always drank tap water except outside the mess. There was a cooler in summer months, but water quality was same.

While working in Delhi in 1970s, I used to buy cold water for Paise 5 from the hand cart during summer and I am sure it was ordinary water.

I was fortunate to make a trip to France and UK in 1979 as a member of a team from Engineers India Ltd (EIL). On that tour, we drank more table wine than water as water was expensive. Also carbonated or sparkling water was popular to our disbelief.

I stayed in Bombay in the late 80’s and the overhead tanks provided water to the flats and that too for a limited period. I faintly recall that in 1980s we started filtering this water for kitchen and drinking use, especially in monsoon months to remove fine dust particles. Most used a stationary candle filter of two compartments- upper and lower.

At most of construction sites which I had to visit as project in charge, drinking water was from unknown source but it was still not bottled.

I lived in Pune before going to Japan in 1990’s and we still continued ordinary filtration of tap water. In Japan like many developed countries, tap water was potable but the water management was very elaborate and expensive for the residents. Water supply was from one pipe, but effluent (waste) water was segregated in three different categories 1) water from kitchen 2) water from bathroom and wash basin 3) water from WC. Kitchen effluent was treated and sent to non-civil use. Bath water was treated and fully recycled. WC waste was treated and probably used for irrigation or gardening. There were four meters and I paid for each consumption and effluent stream.

I came across a contradictory custom in Japan. In the residences/homes, Japanese would invariably drink warm water or preferably drink Japanese tea-Ocha or Miso soup-with warm water available from an electric kettle 24x7. In contradiction, the dine in restaurants (Red Lobster) would serve water with lot of ice without asking (like the custom in India). We had to ask for water without ice.

My Japanese boss would stick to beer or scotch with chilled soda and he avoided ice cubes when in India. When I asked him the reason, he mentioned that he was not sure of the quality of water used to make ice cubes. He also told me that families of Japanese staff of Sumitomo in Mumbai washed vegetables bought from Crawford market with bottled water-Bisleri.

I spent a few years in Muscat, Oman in the late 1990’s. The tap water came from the desalination plant, but the potable water had to be from a packaged jar or PET bottle. This water came for desert streams called WADI.

I do not recall when we started using UV filtration in Pune and buying drinking water from outside when travelling or visiting. Probably in the mid1990s.

My daughter mentioned that while in school in Japan (early1990s) and University in Australia (early 2000) she never carried any drinking water. But in India she carried a bottle of water as there was no way she would be drinking water from a tap!

In the last ten years or so, we have started using RO Green Aqua guard filter and it throws out rejects to the tune of 40 percent. Anywhere outside, we demand bottled water (wrongly called mineral water) or at least Aqua guard filtered water.

I have experienced the potable water being supplied at taps in developed countries like Canada. I believe that the water is heavily treated with chemicals and does have an adverse effect on the skin and hair. Many Indian women complain of their hair falling or becoming very rough after a head bath in these countries. Finally, it boils down to “what is the quality of water that is potable?” Also, such heavily treated water loses its natural taste which we find in streams in the hills or Himalayas or Alps or Rocky Mountains.

It is reported that the first distillery/brewery of Mohan Meakins was established at Solan, near Shimla purely to take advantage of the natural stream water. Cool climate added to its advantage.

In conclusion, I can say that, in India, most population- urban or rural – is getting the water for daily use (washing and potable) from the same source over the past couple of decades. The sources are river, dam, its reservoir, and canals (mostly irrigation schemes), lakes and wells including bore wells. Over the years, the population has exploded and there is more migration to cities. The new settlements of people in areas near dams and lakes or rivers have introduced pollution to the sources of water. Earlier these sources delivered almost pure water but now the same sources deliver impure water. We, in India, waste the rare resource of water instead of managing it as a priceless commodity. Israel experts have opined that India should be able meet its needs with 10 percent of the water available, but we have water shortage and water supply cuts in many cities in summer months when water is most needed.

It is also a fact the younger generation and the foreigners who visit India have lower immunity and hence must be careful in choosing drinking water quality.

It is time (may be already late) that we, in India, wake up to the importance of water as a scarce resource and manage it prudently.

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11 Different Types Of Women Footwear

Women love nothing more than shoes. We are sure that you must be having so many pairs of shoes. But there are many different types of women footwear that every lady must own. This will not only help you to give a new look to your outfits but also avoid some otherwise inevitable fashion faux pas. There are several types and different materials for shoes such as leather, suede, or rubber, you name it!

Types Of Women Footwear

Let us guide you with the top eleven types of women footwear that you should know about. 1. Pumps 2. Stilettos 3. Wedges 4. Spool Heels 5. Loafers 6. Kitten Heels 7. Mary Janes or Doll Shoes 8. Ballerinas 9. Brogues 10. Sneakers 11. Sandals 1. Pumps

Image: Amazon Pumps are a very flexible pair of shoes. They are normally flat or heeled shoes. Moreover, pumps also include the Canvas plimsolls with rubber soles. They come in various sizes of heels. Most pumps have peep-toes or round cut toes. If we talk about the basic form of pumps, then they have closed counters along with a cutout top line. These features expose the entire top of the foot while starting at the toe box. On top of that, the classic pump has a seamless vamp. Not to mention the classic pump is made without laces, buckles, straps, or ties. However, you can see many pumps feature peep toes, open, pointed, or rounded toes, ankle straps, and other adornments. Also, they come in different heels types of varying heights. Pumps add instant glamor to any outfit, no matter it's formal or casual. In addition, it makes you appear taller. Also, pumps adjust posture while accentuating the calves, buttocks, and chest. Lastly, it lengthens the leg and makes the arch of the foot more defined. 2. Stilettos

Image: Amazon These Stilettos are the elegant shoes that mean ‘needle heels’ in French. They add alluring elegance to your outfit that too in a split second. However, It’s not that easy to walk in these pencil-thin heels. But if you can carry off a stiletto then nothing compares to your glamor and finesses. Stilettos are the perfect choice to pair with evening gowns, slim fit jeans, and even desi kurtas. However, it is wise to avoid wearing stilettos during pregnancy and for a couple of months after delivery. Stiletto heels are basically thin and long. The core of the heel is like a stem made of solid steel or alloy. Stilettos are also common in boots and shoes and are named after a stiletto dagger. Coming to the heel length, it varies from a few inches to almost 25 cm. Moreover, if a platform sole is used then the height can be increased. 3. Wedges

Image: Amazon In the feet world, Wedges are the comforters. You can easily bare your feet in these gorgeous beauties. The wedged heel makes you balance easily while walking as they give a lot more area to balance. Moreover, the wedges pair perfectly with summer dresses and maxi dresses. But nothing can stop you to pull off these shoes with jeans as well. These are defined by a single piece of material as they serve as both the sole and the heel. Typically it has a sole that is much thicker at the back as compared to the front. Thus, making it a high heeled shoe style. 4. Spool Heels

Image: Amazon These spool heels that are a bit more forgiving than stilettos. Also, they are broader at the top as well as narrow at the bottom. We can easily say that they are more practical to walk in. There is a wide range of pumps and peep-toes that come with spool heels. Moreover, these comfortable pumps are suitable for every occasion and you can pair them with classy outfits as well as casual wear. 5. Loafers

Image: Amazon If your goal is only comfort then loafers are your go-to shoes. What's more amazing than adding style along with comfort? For stylish casual wear, loafers are amazing. You can pair them with jeans, long skirts or even formal trousers. If you do it right, then loafers can also go with a formal look in a fantastic way. They are snug as well as comfortable. Not to mention, you can sail through a whole day comfortably on your feet wearing a pair of loafers. 6. Kitten Heels

Image: Amazon These kitten heels shoes have smaller heel lengths. Also, they do not put too much pressure on your feet. That’s why the name seems quite appropriate. You can wear them with anything as long as your ankles are visible while the heels also adding their own statement. You can also pair them with your Indian outfits such as kurtas with leggings. A kitten heel is a slender heel which is basically as a short heel. It is mostly 1.5 inches to 1.75 inches high. Moreover, it has a slight curve that sets the heel in from the back edge of the shoe. Furthermore, these heels are known to be the favorite of power-packed women. 7. Mary Janes or Doll Shoes

Image: Amazon These Mary Janes or Doll shoes are characterized by low-cut, closed, and strapped styling. Usually, the strap is located over the instep. It comes in both heels as well as flats. You can easily decide the type of Mary Janes depending upon your attire. These Doll shoes are also known as Bar shoes. Whereas, Mary Janes is an American term for these shoes. 8. Ballerinas

Image: Amazon These shoes are highly comfortable, fashionable, as well as casual at the same time. You can get a variety of different designs in ballerinas, They can be dressy, plain, or sparkling ballerinas. You can pair them with almost any dress, the ballerina type depends upon the kind of dress you are wearing and the occasion. To put it simply, you can pair ballerinas with dresses, jumpsuits, gowns, jeans, etc. These shoes are inspired by women’s soft ballet shoes. It has a very thin heel that creates an appearance of no heel at all, along with closed toes. 9. Brogues

Image: Amazon Brogue shoes are professional shoes for women. It also revives the masculine trend if you are into that style. You can pair them with anything formal. Also, it looks great when you pair them with an oversized coat and boyfriend jeans. The brogues are the quintessential formal shoes of every woman. These tie-up shoes get their name from the manufacturing method called ‘broguing’. It creates perforated patterns on the material. Also, they were originally one of the types of formal shoes for women. 10. Sneakers

Image: Amazon Sneakers shoes refer to the sporty type of shoes. They are suitable for outdoor activities such as trekking, running, sports activities, and all-day errands. Sneakers have come a long way, and are very popular among women these days. Also, they come in many different colors and patterns. You can wear sneakers with track pants, shorts, and casual dresses. 11. Sandals

Image: Amazon When it comes to all open footwear, Sandals are the umbrella term for them. There are many different types of sandals out there such as strappy, heeled, flip-flop, or sliders. You can pair sandals with dresses, jeans, and Indian clothing. It also depends upon the type of sandal you have bought. Talking about Indian attire, if you have purchased sandals that have a bit of heel, then you can wear them with sarees and lehengas. Recommended articles: 7 Best Luxury Watches For Women With Elegant Style Statement10 Different Types Of Handbags For Women Read the full article

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the bachelor, season twenty-two, episode one: call me a private detective on a hbo comedy because i am bored to death.

Admittedly, I don’t know many things.

I really know a lot of things about the things I do know, but the things I don’t know I don’t care about. There are things I want to know but haven’t had the time or patience to learn - looking at you, crocheting.

But I do know that Arie Ludenchyksdjkfds, Jr. has the personality of low-fat mayonnaise. You know Lay’s Lightly Salted chips? Arie was the inspiration for those. Arie is massively boring and I kind of love him for it. Then again, we were last treated with Nick Viall and Ben Higgins before him, so we’re realistically just dealing with different shades of beige at this point.

Arie is our Little Engine That Could1 who so badly wanted to be the Chosen One - both by Emily Maynard and for the title of The Bachelor. It’s been five years since his turn on La Bachelorette2, and in that five years, he hasn’t dated and he’s stopped racing cars and now is in real estate! HOW SPLENDIDLY BORING. But now he’s ready to settle down. Because the race is over, but it’s really just beginning.

I hate what this show does to me.

Sean and Catherine roll up with their baby, and Sean salts the would that he was picked to be Bachelor over Arie in some weird way of attempting to convince us all this process works for people. See? They have a baby! They get to do other reality shows now! It’s all great! Arie does his obligatory photoshoot and moves into the Bachelor Fuck Pad.

And away... we... go.

We’re greeted by Chris Harrison, who’s back to being my Mortal Enemy once again after the disaster that was last season of Paradise. He’s all skeevy telling us that Arie’s the best kisser the show ever had and how they’ve collected a great group of girls that all thought they were going to get Peter as The Bachelor and now they’re stuck with Arie!

We meet Chelsea, who’s a single mom from Portland, Maine3 who’s pumped that Arie’s the bachelor because Emily Maynard was a single mom, and so is she! Relationship connections be damned, they have something in common. Next in Caroline, a realtor from Fort Lauderdale. She’s my age and has already sold $5 million in sales and I want to jump from a bridge. Caroline is boring.

Next is Maquel, which is not a fucking name, and she’s a professional photographer, which means she may own a Canon Rebel she bought in high school. She’s like, 23, and said she watched Arie on The Bachelorette. 5 years ago. That’s just gross, imo. Nysha’s a big fan of adrenaline rushes - she’s a nurse and likes skydiving.

Oh my god, they’re all so boring. I can’t be witty when I’m half asleep.

Tia is 26 and from Weiner, Arkansas. Cue weiner jokes all around this podunk town. Oh, and we get to see Raven from Nick’s season! She’s the reason Tia’s here. If it doesn’t work out, their friendship is over. Hell, it’s over if it does. Raven would lose it. Kendall collects taxidermy and plays the god damn ukulele4 and lives in Los Angeles. I hate Kendall. That’s all. I bet Kendall has a Pinterest page called “wanderlust”.

Bekah reminds me of my friend Jordan with her cute short haircut. She’s a nanny, but considers herself gentle and exciting. Next up is Marikh, who needs to be the center of attention and be pursued. She runs an Indian restaurant with her mom and Marikh is my favorite.

Krystal is 29, lives in San Diego, and Krystal reminds me so much of Kristen Chenoweth I can’t handle it. She’s like a taller, more deluded Kristen Chenoweth. She’s very into nutrition and helping others, she donates to the homeless because her brother is homeless and refuses her help. I didn’t cry.

Fuuuck I cried with Krystal help me.

THE LIMOS ARE ARRIVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris Harrison greets Arie and they pretend like they like each other for a bit. Arie’s nervous because realistically he never really expected it to happen. Chris Harrison is essentially like “what’s wrong with you?” and Arie’s like “Emily was it for me and that’s it so it’s time to find someone like her.” Or some nonsense. I can’t figure out what Arie’s narrative is going to be this season. Meanwhile, Chris Harrison tries to hide his horns.

Caroline is the first out of the limo in a white sequined gown. She makes a hilariously bad “off the market” job in reference to them both being realtors. It’s so bad, but it works. Chelsea is next, and there’s nothing worth commenting on except she's trying to be mysterious and failing. Kendall is nervous as hell. Then Seinne comes out and I scream because I love when black women arrive on this show in any capacity. She gifts him elephant cuff-links with such a well thought out response, I died.

Next is Tia, who’s there to continue her weiner jokes. Bibiana doesn’t know that blue eyes are a recessive gene. Krystal gets a big reaction in her red dress. Krystal’s vocal fry is so real. Bekah arrives in a classic car and all the girls are incensed - it’s going to be a long night and it’s only just beginning.

Jenna is 100% arms and hands when she talks. Jessika gives him a rock. None of the girls expected the competition to be as tough as it is on night one, but it’s like they’ve never seen this show before. Becca K basically convinces Arie to get on his knee for her, and I like her immediately.

There’s about a baziilion Laurens this season, and Lauren S. is the first one. Then comes Lauren J. ANOTHER LAUREN B. and another Lauren J,, then Lauren G. oh my god. They should have done what Tyra Banks does on Top Model5 and made thse girls go by nicknames. God damn.

Cue the “we’re trying too hard to impress” montage. One woman is too tan and owns a spray-tan company and has seen a lot of dicks. One woman asks Arie to smell her. I need to nap.

Okay, I’m awake again.

We do get Annaliese, who arrives in a mask because i LOVE WHEN PEOPLE WEAR MASKS ON THIS SHOW. We never learn your face. Maquel whips her head after she takes her helmet off like she thinks she’s in Talladega Nights. Maquel is 23 years old, and Maquel needs to focus her priorities elsewhere, in my humble opinion.

Then Chris Harrison comes in and reminds us all of the First Impression Rose, aka the You Gave Me My First Non-Viagra Boner In Years6. All the girls scream when Arie walks in and reminds us that it’s be FIVE YEARS since he was on this franchise. Five fucking years he just sat around and waited to be picked as Bachelor.

Chelsea is the first to swoop in and grab Arie, barely after their arms have fallen after the toast. All the girls are shooketh at how quickly Chelsea ran up in there, but guys - that’s the name of the game. Get in there quick, figure out if it’s right, and if it is, coo, if it’s not, bye. Go back to your normal lives. He literally has two-and-a-half baker’s dozens of women waiting to meet him over the span of basically three hours.

Arie thinks Chelsea’s mysterious after meeting her for 30 seconds. I guess her trying to appear mysterious worked for him, and now I’ve confirmed that likely Arie is one of the reasons Family Guy is in its sixteenth season. There are just some shows where I just wonder “who is still watching you?” Arie’s still watching Family Guy. He’s that kind of person. Chelsea talks about making a sacrifice and Arie’s like I’M INTRIGUED and I’m just like, bitch, tell him you have a kid and get it over with. Do not keep your kid a secret from someone you want to be your future partner. I don’t understand the looooogic. Chelsea is pissed when Maquel comes and interrupts them.

I love when people get upset at the general conceit of this entire show like it hasn’t been running since Arie was born (i.e. 850 B.C.). Chelsea is salty as hell that Maquel, who arrived in a racecar and is twenty-three years old, had the gall to interrupt her. She’s like, “Of course it’s the girl in the LOUD CAR that interrupted me.” Is there any girl you wouldn’t have been upset with, Chelsea? “Baby Christina Ricci over there interrupted me with her flat chest and baby face.” “One of the MILLIONS OF LAURENS interrupted me by being a Lauren all over the place!”

Quit it, Chelsea. Quit it7.

Maquel, who is still twenty-three trying to date a thirty-six year old8 takes a selfie with Arie, and god, he is so boring. Even his “goofy” faces are boring. Meanwhile, Khelsey is still complaining about how bad it would look for Maquel to interrupt them, and Maquel admits that she and Arie talked about pretty much nothing during their conversation.

These people.

Arie talks to some girl who doesn’t even get a chyron so clearly she’s a NonFactor of the moment, and we learn that 36-year-old Arie came back because he’s a Man now, instead of 31-year-old Arie, who was Just A Boy. We infantilze white men so easily in this country, ain’t no way in hell a 31-year-old is a boy. He still can’t stop mentioning his connection with Emily, though. He doesn’t know why it works better for him on The Bachelor than it does in real life other than it’s a completely isolated situation where your only focus is on one other person the entire time, so it’s just easier. Arie sounds lazy AF. Basically he’s telling us it probably didn’t work for him in real life because he moves far too quickly too easily and at least on The Bachelor it’s socially acceptable and actually praised.

Arie joins Marikh on an outdoor couch and he literally looks like a little boy talking to his therapist. I firmly take back every complaint I had about Nick last season because Arie is SO BORING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He has nothing to say. At all. Everything is “I’m just as nervous as you,” and “I’m looking to meet someone, too.” There’s this amazing moment on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills where Mauricio Umansky is talking and Camille Grammer is basically repeating everything he says to him back to his face “So sad,” “It’s so... sad.” and that’s what I imagine dating Arie is like.

If I wanted that, I’d get a parrot.

All of the black girls (and Annaliese, still wearing her sparkly mask) talk about if they’ve dated interracially before and honestly this is probably the most screentime at least two of them will have until they’re eliminated. I cannot tell any of these women apart - and they’re giving so many little cutaways of the girls just being hopeful that they’ll get a 1/30 chance of being picked or realistically, a 1/909 chance of being picked at The Bachelorette.

Brittany takes Arie aside and they race like, minicars and all she wants to do is kiss him. Brittany wins and gets a kiss, and I’m just thrilled a black girl got the first kiss of the season. SO PROUD. All the other girls are like, “wait, it’s been fifteen minutes and he’s already kissing?” Khelsey is mostly mad that she feels she had thirty seconds with Arie and everyone else got like, ten minutes or an hour or five years10.

Oh, Kendall brought her ukulele. She sang a song about fish. I am sitting here with just a stank face on. I can’t help myself.

There’s a lot of girls feeding Arie, including one girl who confesses that “pineapple” is her safe word. Jenna gives Arie a foot massage and she’s very in tune with her senses so her being 100% arms makes sense. Jenna’s a little drunk already and I love it. I love the first drunk girl. Annaliese is unsure if she wants Arie to see her face behind her mask, and she’s already my favorite becuase she’s “not a nickname kind of person.” Me either. My name has three syllables. Annaliese also has my favorite dress of the night - the teal gown with the cutouts, gorgeous.

Becca K. and Arie have nice, if not bland conversation, but it’s the conversation that two people who are comfortable have. So many of the girls are freaking out because they haven’t talked to Arie yet, and of course, here comes Human Toenail Chris Harrison to drop the First Impression Rose down. Having the First Impression Rose is both a good thing and a bad thing - clearly he likes you, but the girls already know you’re a threat.

The girls who haven’t had a moment essentially start lining up one by one and waiting in a corner to start interrupting Arie and trying to get their time in. And Khelsey, fueled entirely by the notion that She Was Robbed, decided now it’s time for her second go-around. She regrets going first because she’s worried about being forgotten. Krystal, my emotionally fragile broken bird, is with Arie, and he’s like, “I want to get to know you.” And the first thing out of her mouth is, “I’m a Libra.”

KRYSTAL STOP IT. Tell him you like health and fitness! Tell him you do work out videos or whatever! Hell, tell him you really like lipstick. ANYTHING BUT YOUR ASTROLOGICAL SIGN, PUH-LEASE. Khelsey comes in when Arie is complimenting Kelsey’s voice11 and asks for more time. She doesn’t care if it makes her unpopular, getting a second round. Effectively, this is Khelsey pissing on Arie’s leg. She just wants to remind him of who she is and make sure that he knows she’s there for him. They kiss, and she’s nice enough to be like, “okay, go be with the other girls.”

How kind of you, Khelsey. She immediately runs to the other girls what she did and they’re all like, “oh, that’s who she is.” Because the house has zero clocks and they only have a rose to stare at, the girls are already going stircrazy. Khelsey’s literally like, “Oh, I didn’t know a few of you had never talked to him,” and pretending like she really cared. Arie wants to make sure the girl he picks is honest and truthful and really shares with him, which... god. It makes these women sound like peanut butter, and not in the RuPaul kind of way12. One girl is even like, my dad met you once and he just passed away but he approves, which is basically what everyone wants to hear on a first date.

Bekah, who is twenty-two years old and needs to get away from this franchise immediately, repeats her opening line over and over while Arie talks about three things that make him excited to be alive.

Excitement - Arie is excited about excitement and I am actually crying, he really is Lightly Salted Lays

Adrenaline - ... How is adrenaline any different from excitement? I’ll wait.

Pizza - It’s official, Arie is the personification of the Basic White Dude Starter Kit.

Bekah’s answers are straight fire. And she’s twenty-two years old. Arie’s a dweeb.

Arie comes in for the First Impression Rose, and he grabs Khelsey. Her re-return worked in her favor, and Arie appreciated her going after what she wanted. Krystal is especially pissed because she felt like she was in the middle of something with Arie when Khelsey came back.

We head into the first Rose Ceremony of the season, and the sun is rising. This entire experience seems exhausting. I’m one of those “I need a vacation from this vacation” kind of people - my time off is usually jam packed with all the shit I didn’t do because I was working, so I can only imagine that this would be my personal hell. I’m always tired. If they told me my call was 11:30 PM I’d be out. There are very few occasions where going out that late has ever ended well for me.

THE ROSES ARE GIVEN AWAY IN THE CEREMONY OF ROSES.

Becca K., Kendall, Lauren G., Koach Krystal, Bekah, Lauren S., Seinne, Caroline, Brittany T., Bibiana, Annaliese, Jenna, Valerie13, Jacqueline, Jenny14, Lauren B., Ashley, Tia, and Maquel all get roses. Maquel has the indecency to be like “Arie, why’d you do that to me?!” and that seems like quite the insensitive joke to be making at that moment, Maquel.

We’re saying goodbye to Ali, Amber, Bri, Brittane J., Jessica, Lauren J., Nysha and Olivia, of course, because we got to know them so well. Then again, Nysha did get an opening segment. Nysha, we barely knew you.

The girls are ejected into the daylight and while they’re upset now, they feel a heavy, boring burden lifted off of their shoulders. Arie’s in the driver’s seat now (eyeroll). It’s gonna be more like a Subaru than a racecar, though.

This Season on El Bachelor: We’re in Tuscany! We’re in Paris! Bekah making out in front of the Moulin Rouge! Making out in the snow! Tia’s in love! Krystal’s in love! My queen Sienne is in love! Khelsey thinks she deserves more time with Arie because she’s a mother and that means she gets more time. I don’t understand that logic, but okay. Bibiana’s not here to fuck around and tells the cameras to get out of her face. Krystal’s facade has broken. Everyone thinks Bekah’s so young (she is). Teary montage! Arie’s caught the feels! Someone’s ex is back and there to get his girl back.

... So, basically, your standard Bachelor season.

See you soon.

Random Assessments from the Desk of Amanda:

Jessica looks like just Jessalyn Gilsig. So many people on this season are just versions of other people.

I’m so sorry this blog is so late. I’m catching up. I swear. I’m not going to be that behind. ONWARDS AND CATCHING UPWARDS.

How tired of the race car puns are we going to get and how quickly?

God damn it, even this show has me making stupid racecar references. ↩︎

They made out against the John Lennon Wall in Prague! I did that! ↩︎

I almost said the “white Portland” and then I realized they’re both the White Portland so, you decide. ↩︎

Why does everyone want to play the ukulele and no one wants to play the goddamn harmonica? ↩︎

Something something podcast something something. ↩︎

Arie is basically as old as Jax Taylor, who invented dating. ↩︎

I’m genuinely shocked that her name is spelled the traditional way, and not the millions of phonetic variations. I weirdly want to call her Khelsey. I keep typing Khelsey. ↩︎

YOU TWO HAVE NOTHING IN COMMON. I dated someone ten years older than I was and that to me was a fine line, I’m just lucky I had two older brothers who treated me like I was their age. Let me put it this way: Arie’s still using Snapchat and you think Instagram Stories are “old school”. ↩︎

My early predictions for The Bachelorette? Tia. I think if Raven had wanted it last season, it would have been hers - but for the first episode out, I’m just calling Tia my front runner. ↩︎

That’s Emily. ↩︎

Manic Pixie Vocal Fry tbh ↩︎

MUST BE JELLY CAUSE JAM DON’T SHAKE ↩︎

WHO? ↩︎

Along with 100 Laurens, they had a Jenny and a Jenna? Nothing is good in this world. ↩︎

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Koovs include Dresses & Skirts, Jeans & Trousers, Leggings, Shorts, Tops & Tees, Cardigans & Pullovers, Coats & Jackets, Swimwear, Nightwear, Beachwear, Sportswear, Jumpsuits & Rompers, Vests, Shirts, Polo Shirts, Chinos, Joggers, Hoodies, Sweatshirts, Socks, and much more. Popular western and Indian brands stocked by Koovs 

Types of Accessories: 

It includes Bags, Purses, Sunglasses, Jewellery, Watches, Belts, Hair Accessories, Tech Cases, Scarves, Hosiery, Wallets, Hats, Ties & Pocket Squares, and much more.

Styles of Footwear available at Koovs:

It includes Boots, Sandals, Flip Flops, Wedges, Pumps, Trainers, Loafers, Dress Shoes, Espadrilles, Canvas, and others. Look for excellent footwear with Koovs discounts late in the month when shopping on their website. Whether buying for men or women you will discover great Koovs Deals on designer shoes and footwear to help you stand out.