#aesthetic. Covered in glittering ice

[yukinodreams]

Tag Dump 1!

[crystallinestars]

Romantic Scenarios

If I could draw, I would have drawn these instead of writing them out, but alas, writing is all I can contribute. This is 99% aesthetics and 1% plot.

Characters: Argenti, Jiaoqiu, Aventurine, Ratio, Sunday, and Luocha

🌹 Argenti

Inside an abandoned chapel of the Goddess Idrila, stood a princess and her knight. Moss and ivy covered the crumbling walls, and grass poked through the marble tiles, creating a carpet for you and Argenti to tread upon. You stood in front of the altar, illuminated by sunlight shining from the holes in the ceiling and the intact stained glass windows above. Argenti knelt on one knee before you, gazing at you with equal parts of devotion and adoration while extending a red rose to you, swearing to protect you as your loyal knight and secret lover.

🦊 Jiaoqiu

You entered a small medicine shop, and were greeted with the pleasant aroma of exotic spices and herbs. The walls were covered in shelves chock-full of colorful bottles, vials, and jars containing various liquids and powders. Behind the counter at the back of the shop sits Jiaoqiu, welcoming you with a sly smile and a polite greeting. A familiar tickling in your throat sent you into a coughing fit, and you cover your mouth with your hand while a concerned Jiaoqiu quickly walked over to you. Once your coughing subsided, you held up a flower petal for Jiaoqiu to see, one you had expelled from your lungs, much to his astonishment. He was your last hope, you said, your last hope in curing this mysterious illness. (Hanahaki AU)

🃏 Aventurine

Rain drizzled a steady beat against the window of your apartment. It was the middle of the night and the room was pitch dark, save for the dim light of a fluorescent shop sign shining inside from a neighboring building. It cast cyan and magenta hues through the window, outlining your and Aventurine’s silhouettes while you made out on the couch. Your wet hair was stuck to your face, both your and his hands eagerly peeled away the rain-drenched clothes on your bodies, but you didn’t feel the cold. There was only the warmth of Aventurine’s lips and the scorching heat of his whispered “I love you”s.

📘 Ratio

Countless stars reflected in the surface of the glassy, still lake, creating a beautiful cosmic pool. You and Ratio stood a few feet away from the water, gazing up at the glittering sky. It was a bit chilly so Ratio allowed you inside his jacket, holding you close to keep you warm while you both watched the meteor shower above. A myriad of shooting stars raced through the sky, leaving behind golden trails that disappeared in the blink of an eye only to be replaced with another. In that moment, you were grateful to Ratio for inviting you to watch this rare phenomenon with him, for it was truly beautiful.

🪽 Sunday

You and Sunday walked along the sandy beach, hand-in-hand. The cloudless blue sky reflected off the ocean’s surface and the warm water gently lapped at your feet. Each of you held an ice cream cone in your free hand, leisurely eating while strolling along the shore. Feeling mischievous, you lied, saying Sunday had a bit of ice cream on the corner of his mouth. Before he could react, you leaned in and kissed the corner of his lips, watching with restrained laughter how his face flushed at the sudden affection, and attempting to hide it from you by covering it with his wings.

⚰️ Luocha

Luocha’s hold on your hand and waist was firm yet gentle as he confidently guided you across the ballroom floor, dancing along to the live orchestral music. The glittering chandeliers, lively chatter and laughter of colorfully-dressed guests, and delicious scents of food piled on the tables had all overwhelmed you earlier, but now disappeared into the background as your gaze was caught captive by Luocha’s. The Duke’s eyes were gentle, and there was an unspoken emotion in his verdant depths that shone through every time he looked at you. You could never quite put your finger on it, but that emotion had your heart fluttering in your chest and wishing that this dance would never end.

[shougojo]

what do your moots remind you of?

tysm for turning this in nonnie, i was really exited to try this <3 & the fact i thought i had NO MOOTS when i literally have like 33 💀

@wvnrqs — ribbons & bows, old newspapers, pretty swans, tulips, bubbles during a summer day, vintage books

@ode2rin — cats, plushies, desserts, pillow sheets, clouds during a sunset, slice of life vlogs

@yuzurins — chirping birds in pretty meadows, bubble tea, spring mornings, green tea, flowers, plants

@okkalo — golden coins, rainbows, duckies, cardigans, soft breeze at night, lakes, cherries

@noomon — the sun, diaries, simple yet beautiful things, love letters, projectors, mini fireworks

@yoisami — serenity, raindrops falling down a window, youth, modeling posters, strawberries, bunnies

@mikareo — twinkling stars, lattes, romance k dramas, museum of arts, recording studios, eclipse

@rinzsu — instagram posts, cookies, snowman, masquerade balls, photo albums, the beach

@hanrinz — stars, k-pop concerts, snowflakes, headphones, mini skirts, candles on a rainy day

@rosequarzo — japanese folktale, lucky money, headphones, fantasize by ariana grande, toast, waking up at 2am for a snack

@adoregojo — modern universities, polaroids, black & white manga, hairclips, milk tea, bonnets

@riekiss — winter wonderland, snow angels, jewelry, dolphins bumping noses, mini skirts, slowly plucking petals off a flower

@popponn — frogs ofc, matcha, perfectly healthy & straight grass, keroppi, bootcut jeans, chanel soap

@rewh0re — autumn leaves, wooden instruments, music notes, greek & rome mythology, poetry, sacred monuments

@y2kuromi — sand castles, colorful ice cream flavors, perfect pair by beabadoobee, staying up to talk with friends until 1am, pretty seashells, butterflies

@pokkomi — glitter & sparkles, staring at clouds, fantasy genre, cargos, hello kitty, angels

@yunymphs — models, laufey, coquette aesthetic, anything gucci, attractive girls, money

@520cafe — sparrows, cats chasing after yarn strings, thirsty by aespa, picture frames, rice with soy sauce, playlists

@etoiile — lipstick, fashion, staring at the starry night sky, french cookies, milk, daisies

@moonswolfie — coffee, studying with a candlelight during a rainy day, scarves, autumn breeze, biscuits, puppies

@kyoghurts — saturn, friendly aliens, lipstick stains on a white shirt, peach eyes by wave to earth, carp streamers, chalk

@kxttqi — lilies, sunrise & sunsets, lion cubs, melting candles, strawberries, pretty instagram posts

@kaiser1ns — book shelves, j-pop, cheesecake, birthday streamers, lucky money, tigers

@rninies — aventurine, unforgiven by le sserefim, pochacco, mangoes, flip phones, figurine boxes

@iluvies — kaomoji, koi ponds, expensive restaurants, red velvet cake, pottery, bunnies that have their nose scrunched up

@lovedazai — sweet bananas, lily of the valley, bouquet of roses, the smell when you walk into a bakery, prom nights, fairytales

@scopuo — jjk theme song, video games, dvds, tote bags, japanese apartments, thrift stores

@culturity — watching edits at 3am, stargirl, cleared remix by lilithzplug, nokia phone, laces, ramen

@myuroll — my melody, rubber duckies, alice from wonderland, koi fishes, cake rolls, the feeling when when someone gives you a compliment

@noirflms — flower petals, cherry blossoms, coquette clothing, hoodies, pinterest whispers, apocalypse by cigs after sex

@wishmemel — wish me mell, chocolate covered strawberries, the moon, pretty nails, new york at night, mcdonald’s chicken nuggets

@saelique — ocean waves, san-x, doves, kindergarteners (bc ur cute & fun ^^), friends to lovers trope, headphones, staying in bed for 5 more minutes b4 school

@yeritos — pudding, iced coffee, pearl necklaces, mesmerizing color palettes, skipping rocks, mary jane shoes, lamp

[rip-regulus]

random things I associate with the valkyries

lily - flowers, having a picnic in spring, freckles, collecting pretty shells and rocks, wavy auburn hair, sunlight filtering in through curtains, baker boy hats, knees being covered in grass, red mary janes, stomach rolls, strawberries, bicycles with a basket in front, cardigans, sisterhood, pastries, feminism, herbal tea, lacy lingerie, moss covered statues, a tire swing attached to a tree, academic burnout, eye creasing smiles, little women, hanging laundry up to dry in the sun, hair rollers, being nostalgic

marlene - pop of red, rock star gf aesthetic, carabiners, a car wash, wolf cuts, cherries, pool tables, tramp stamps, black waterline, smirnoff vodka, electric guitar, roller skates, kissing girls, motels, bleaching your hair, tooth gap, skin picking, talking in a bathroom, arguing with men, dangling your legs off a balcony, traffic lights, slogan baby tees, knee high socks, cherry coke, kitchen countertops, the sex pistols, retro radios, glitter in a kesha way, photo booth pictures

mary - fur coats, kiss marks, grwm videos, heart shaped sunglasses, an open plan apartment, clubbing, hot chocolate, a cluttered vanity, victoria’s secret, hip tattoos, fire escape ladders, slumber parties, survivors guilt, sabrina carpenter, the big apple, writing with lipstick on a mirror, bread with jam, valentines day, bay window seats, kitten heels, sims 4, white wine, sex in the city, silk robes, vogue magazine, hibiscus, curly hair, steam rooms, vanilla perfume, a walk in wardrobe

dorcas - the night sky, silver jewellery, clean girl, rage rooms, braids, enemies to lovers trope, hands, blackberries, silhouettes, dark skin, a haunted mansion, twisted tree branches, body oil, sirens, pillar candles, an antique silver plated tea set, cowl neck slip dresses, a coffin, black loafers, chocolate ice cream, a really deep well, dark purple, a brass tap, revenge, the horror genre, jasmine tea, padlocks

pandora - luna moths, a tarot card deck, walking bare foot, hallucinating, puss in boots, having a gut feeling, crystals, mushrooms, translucent fish, foggy landscapes, trinkets, mythical creatures, platinum blonde hair, incense, lilac, candlelit baths, heart lockets, baby’s breath, lambs, science, fever dreams, aquariums, getting white clothes dirty, maximalism, haunted dolls, glass bottles, rock spirals, mosaic tiles, guardian angels, canopy bed curtains, a lighthouse

[magnetic-regent-magneto]

SHAKESPEAREAN AESTHETIC.

HAMLET.          speaking in a whisper.     holding your breath.     a browning garden.     a half-remembered story.     furniture covered with sheets.     fog at dawn, mist at twilight.     losing touch.     the ethereal space between winter & spring.     the soft skin at your temple.     the crack in the hallway mirror.     things you'd say if you knew the words.     uncombed hair.     books with writing in the margins.     books with cracked spines.     books with lines scratched out.     prayers on all souls' day.     a chipped ceramic bathtub.     a cold stone floor.     the uncomfortable awareness of your own heartbeat.     the sparrow that got in your house.     shadows.     the creek you played in as a child.     a dirty nightgown.     an oversized t-shirt.     a collection of your favorite words.     soil beneath your nails.     ghost stories.     the strangeness of your own name in your mouth.     deep silence.     exhaustion.     a cliff with a long, long drop down.

MACBETH.          the space where your grief used to be.     a bird that's lost an eye.     old bloodstains.     heavy blinds.     the smell of sweat.     the stillness after a battle.     a fake smile.     a curse.     the taste of metal at the back of your tongue.     your house, unfamiliar in the dark.     a dusty crib.     the smell of sulfur.     an orange pill bottle.     streaks in the sink.     a black cocktail dress.     your hand on the doorknob, shaking.     a chilly breeze.     crunching from the gravel driveway on a moonless night.     clenched hands.     a rusty swing set.     a flashing digital clock stuck on 12:00.     a snake that crosses your path.     an owl that watches you.     a dog that runs when you approach.     red smoke, dark clouds.     cool steel.     tile floors.     footsteps in the hallway late at night.     a baggy suit that used to fit before.     visions.     insomnia headaches.     nursery rhymes.     being too far in to go back now.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.          the high drama of small towns.     a pickup truck.     military supply duffel bags in the hall.     hugs all around.     tulip bulbs.     a wraparound porch.     a pitcher of iced tea.     a rubber halloween mask.     someone on your level.     ill-timed proclamations.     stomach clenching laughter.     rushing in.     crepe paper.     white lies.     secrets written down & thrown away.     southern hospitality.     homemade curtains in the kitchen.     a sink full of roses.     hiding in the bushes.     old friends.     the wedding dress your grandma wore, & her mama before her.     a dog-eared rhyming dictionary.     chamomile with honey.     the intimacy of big parties.     lawn flamingos.     gossip.     a crowded church.     friendly rivalries.     unfriendly rivalries.     love at five hundredth sight.     not realizing you're home until you're there.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.          the smell of wet soil & dead leaves.     listening to music on headphones with your eyes closed.     wildflowers.     the distant sparkle of lightning bugs.     a pill someone slipped you.     fear that turns into excitement.     excitement that turns to frenzy.     mossy tree trunks.     a pair of yellow eyes in the darkness.     night swimming.     moonlight.     a bass beat in your chest.     a butterfly landing on your nose.     a kiss from a stranger.     a dark hallow in an old tree.     glow in the dark paint.     drinking on an empty stomach.     a twig breaking behind you.     spinning until you're dizzy.     finding glitter on your body & not remembering where it came from.     an overgrown path through the woods.     cool dew on your skin.     a dream that fades with waking.     moths drawn to the light.     giving yourself over, completely.     afterglow.     the long, loving, velvety night.

[ohchristmasbri]

As autumn winds usher in the season of cozy blankets, flickering candlelight, and the rustling of leaves, there's a certain enchantment in the air that's simply irresistible. It's the time when tales of the supernatural take center stage, and what better way to celebrate this captivating season than by hosting your very own themed movie nights?

Whether you're an aficionado of vampire legends, zombie thrillers, werewolf sagas, or witchy tales, we've curated a collection of delectable treats that will not only satisfy your cravings but also bring the magic of these cinematic realms straight to your living room.

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Vampire Movies: From the dark allure of immortal creatures to their mysterious rituals, vampire movies have long held a special place in the realm of cinematic fascination. Our collection of vampire-themed treats pays homage to the intricate world of bloodsuckers, inviting you to nibble on blood orange slices, sink your teeth into vampire bite cookies, and indulge in garlic parmesan popcorn that pays a playful nod to folklore. Whether you're hosting a bewitching gathering or simply enjoying a night in, these snacks promise to awaken the vampire within.

Blood Orange Slices: Serve slices of blood oranges for a fruity and appropriately themed snack, referencing the idea of vampires' affinity for blood.

Vampire Bite Cookies: Make sugar cookies shaped like vampire bites, with red icing to represent blood.

Garlic Parmesan Popcorn: Garlic is a common vampire repellent in folklore, so make garlic parmesan popcorn as a nod to this trope.

Red Velvet Cupcakes: Bake red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, resembling blood and fangs.

Vampire Teeth Apples: Slice apples into wedges and insert almond slivers into the wedges to create the appearance of vampire teeth.

Blackberry Bramble Cocktail: Create a blackberry bramble cocktail with deep red and black colors, resembling vampire aesthetics.

Blooberry Smoothie: Blend blueberries, bananas, and a splash of coconut milk for a "bloody" smoothie with a vampire twist.

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies: Make red velvet whoopie pies filled with cream cheese frosting for a bite-sized treat.

Black Widow Deviled Eggs: Make deviled eggs with a twist by adding a black olive "spider" on top of each egg.

Crimson Punch: Mix up a punch using cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and ginger ale for a blood-red and refreshing drink.

Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries: Dip strawberries in dark chocolate and sprinkle red edible glitter for a luxurious and themed treat.

Bat Wing Chips: Prepare black tortilla chips and serve with a vibrant red salsa for a spooky and thematic snack.

Vampire's Kiss Mocktail: Create a non-alcoholic cocktail with grenadine, lemon-lime soda, and a splash of grape juice, resembling a "vampire's kiss."

Blood-Red Beet Hummus: Make beet hummus for a vibrant red dip to serve with pita chips or vegetable sticks.

Vampire's Blood Punch: Mix up a punch using red fruit juices, like cranberry and cherry, and add a splash of lemon-lime soda for fizz.

Red Velvet Pancakes: Whip up red velvet pancakes for a twist on the classic breakfast option, perfect for a vampire-themed brunch.

Bloody Mary Soup: Serve a chilled tomato soup with a splash of hot sauce, resembling a classic Bloody Mary cocktail.

Cherry Gummies: Offer cherry-flavored gummy candies, which can symbolize drops of blood in a playful way.

Fruit "Bat" Skewers: Thread blackberries, red grapes, and blueberries onto skewers to resemble bats in flight.

Vampire's Elixir Smoothie: Create a spooky smoothie with dark berries, spinach, and a touch of honey for a burst of energy. ---

Zombie Movies: For those who relish the heart-pounding excitement of zombie films, our selection of eerie edibles is sure to hit the spot. Imagine dipping into brain dip, exploring the slimy goodness of gooey zombie guts pasta, and sipping on zombie punch with lychee "eyeballs." As you dive into these gruesomely delightful creations, you'll feel as if you've stepped right into the midst of a zombie apocalypse.

Zombie Finger Hot Dogs: Wrap hot dog sausages in crescent roll dough, leaving a small section exposed to resemble a zombie's finger.

Brain Dip: Create a dip in the shape of a brain using cream cheese or hummus, and use red beet juice or raspberry sauce for a bloody effect.

Eyeball Cake Pops: Make cake pops shaped like eyeballs using cake crumbs and frosting, then decorate with edible markers or icing for the details.

Zombie Apocalypse Trail Mix: Mix together a variety of nuts, dried fruits, and chocolate chunks to create a survival-themed snack mix.

Gooey Zombie Guts Pasta: Cook spaghetti and toss it with tomato sauce, creating a slimy and gory pasta dish.

Zombie Punch: Combine green fruit juices with lemon-lime soda and add lychee "eyeballs" for a visually striking and eerie drink.

Zombie-Infected Cupcakes: Bake cupcakes with green-colored frosting and gummy worms crawling out, resembling a zombie-infested graveyard.

Rotting Flesh Cheese Platter: Arrange an assortment of cheeses with prosciutto or smoked meats to resemble the look of "rotting flesh."

Decayed Apple Teeth: Cut apple slices and spread peanut butter or almond butter on them, then place mini marshmallows between for a creepy, toothy grin.

Zombie Bites Meatballs: Make meatballs with a mix of beef and pork, then insert an almond sliver or piece of red pepper for a bloody bite mark.

Undead Brains Jello: Create a jello mold using a brain-shaped mold, tinted with red food coloring for a gory touch.

Mummy Wrapped Pretzels: Wrap pretzel sticks with strips of white cheese or dough to create mummy-themed snacks.

Zombie Slime Smoothie: Blend together spinach, kiwi, banana, and green grapes for a "zombie slime" smoothie.

Zombie Fingers Crudité: Serve a platter of vegetable sticks with almond slivers at the tips to resemble zombie fingers.

Zombie Dirt Cups: Make chocolate pudding cups layered with crumbled chocolate cookies, gummy worms, and zombie-themed decorations.

Maggot-Ridden Rice Krispie Treats: Create rice krispie treats and insert gummy worms into them, giving the appearance of crawling maggots.

Zombie Bites Sandwiches: Make mini sandwiches with olive slices as eyes and thin slices of bell pepper as mouths, resembling zombies.

Bloody Red Velvet Hot Chocolate: Prepare red velvet hot chocolate with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for a blood-like effect.

Zombie Hand Meatloaf: Shape meatloaf mix into a hand shape and bake it, then add red sauce for a bloody appearance.

Zombie Virus Fruit Salad: Create a fruit salad with a mix of red and green fruits, symbolizing the spread of a zombie virus. ---

WEREWOLF: Venturing into the world of werewolves brings us to a primal and enchanting landscape. With treats like full moon cookies and howling hot dogs, you'll be transported to moonlit nights and howling echoes. As you gather under the silver glow of the moon, these snacks will accompany you on a journey through the wild, untamed allure of the werewolf mythos.

Full Moon Cookies: Bake cookies in the shape of full moons and decorate them with white icing to mimic the moon's glow.

Werewolf Paw Prints: Create cookies or brownies shaped like paw prints, using chocolate chips for the claws.

Moonlit Trail Mix: Make a trail mix with a combination of nuts, dried fruits, and chocolate chips, symbolizing a moonlit journey.

Bite-Sized Sausages: Serve mini sausage links as a nod to werewolves' love for meat, with toothpicks for easy snacking.

Howling Hot Dogs: Wrap hot dog sausages in croissant dough, shaping them like crescent moons or wolf howls.

Wolf's Den Nachos: Prepare nachos with your favorite toppings and serve them in a bowl or platter, resembling a cozy wolf's den.

Werewolf Claws Chips: Offer crispy potato chips or tortilla chips with a spicy or tangy dip, representing werewolf claws.

Lycanthropic Burgers: Grill burgers and serve them with a side of sweet potato fries or potato wedges, reminiscent of the moon.

Moonlit Cheese Platter: Arrange an assortment of cheeses, dried fruits, and nuts on a platter, resembling a moonlit feast.

Howling Smoothie: Blend together blueberries, blackberries, and vanilla yogurt to create a purple "howling" smoothie.

Beef Jerky Bites: Provide various flavors of beef jerky or jerky-style plant-based snacks, playing on the werewolf's carnivorous nature.

Moon Cheese Crackers: Serve cheese crackers or cheese slices cut into crescent moon shapes.

Wolf's Paws Brownies: Make brownies and cut them into square shapes, then add almond slivers for claws on one corner.

Moonlit Mini Pizzas: Prepare mini pizzas with crescent moon shapes using cheese and your favorite toppings.

Howling Bark Bark: Offer bark-style chocolate treats with added nuts and dried fruits, referencing the wolf's howl.

Lunar Cupcakes: Bake cupcakes and decorate them with silver or gray frosting, topped with a fondant or icing moon.

Moonstone Fruit Salad: Create a fruit salad with a variety of white and light-colored fruits, symbolizing moonstones.

Crescent Moon Croissants: Serve croissants in the shape of crescent moons, paired with your favorite spreads.

Werewolf's Feast Charcuterie Board: Prepare a charcuterie board with cured meats, cheeses, olives, and bread, evoking a feast for a hungry werewolf.

Lunar Elixir Mocktail: Mix up a blueberry and lavender mocktail, resembling a mystical drink under the moonlight. ---

WITCHES: No supernatural celebration is complete without a nod to the crafty world of witches. Explore a medley of treats inspired by magical potions, crystal balls, and spellbooks. From witch's hat cookies to enchanted fruit skewers, you'll find yourself immersed in a culinary spell that captures the essence of witchy tales.

Witch's Hat Cookies: Bake sugar cookies and decorate them with chocolate kisses on top to resemble witch's hats.

Magic Potion Drinks: Create colorful drinks with various fruit juices, sparkling water, and garnishes, serving them in potion-like glassware.

Cauldron Dip: Prepare a warm and cheesy dip served in a cauldron-shaped bowl, with bread or veggie sticks for dipping.

Witch's Broomstick Pretzels: Attach mini pretzel sticks to cheese or peanut butter cracker bites to create broomstick-shaped snacks.

Witch's Brew Soup: Serve a green-colored soup, such as broccoli or pea soup, in small cauldron bowls.

Crystal Ball Candies: Offer clear gummy candies or rock candy sticks as "crystal ball" treats.

Witch's Finger Sandwiches: Make finger sandwiches using bread, deli meats, and cheese, with a sliced almond as the nail.

Spellbook Cookies: Decorate square cookies to resemble spellbooks, using icing to create symbols and designs.

Witch's Hat Strawberries: Dip strawberries in dark chocolate, then use orange or black icing to create witch hat designs.

Enchanted Fruit Skewers: Thread a variety of colorful fruits onto skewers to create "enchanted" fruit wands.

Witch's Cauldron Popcorn: Toss popcorn with green or black food coloring and serve it in a cauldron-shaped bowl.

Crystal Energy Smoothies: Blend together green fruits and vegetables, like spinach, kiwi, and green apples, for a "crystal energy" smoothie.

Magical Wand Pretzels: Dip pretzel rods in chocolate and sprinkle them with colorful edible glitter to create magical wands.

Witch's Brew Cupcakes: Bake cupcakes and decorate them with green or purple frosting, adding fondant or candy decorations.

Potion Jelly Cups: Create layers of colored gelatin or pudding in clear cups, resembling magical potions.

Witchy Snack Mix: Combine pretzels, nuts, dried fruits, and chocolate candies to create a bewitching snack mix.

Mystical Cheese Platter: Arrange an assortment of cheeses, crackers, and fruits on a platter, resembling a witch's spread.

Crystal Ball Grapes: Freeze grapes and serve them in a bowl as "crystal balls."

Witch Hat Fruit Kabobs: Thread fruit pieces onto skewers and top each skewer with a slice of pineapple to create mini witch hats.

Potion Elixir Mocktail: Mix up a sparkling mocktail using fruit juices and soda, garnished with an edible flower or herb. ---

HALLOWEENTOWN: Witch's Hat Cupcakes: Bake cupcakes and decorate them with chocolate cone-shaped hats to resemble the iconic witch's hats.

Pumpkin Patch Popcorn: Toss popcorn with orange-colored candy melts and mix in candy corn for a pumpkin patch-inspired snack.

Goblin Grapes: Dip green grapes in white chocolate and let them dry, then draw faces on the grapes with edible markers to create goblin faces.

Kalabar's Cauldron Snack Mix: Create a snack mix with a combination of spooky-themed candies, pretzels, and popcorn, paying homage to the movie's villain.

Marnie's Magic Wands: Dip pretzel rods in various colored candy melts and decorate them with edible glitter or sprinkles to create magical wands.

Mummy Hot Dogs: Wrap hot dog sausages in strips of crescent roll dough to resemble mummies.

Halloweentown Candy Apples: Dip apples in caramel or chocolate and decorate them with colorful sprinkles, resembling the magical atmosphere of Halloweentown.

Witch's Brew Punch: Mix green fruit juices and lemon-lime soda to create a "witch's brew" punch, complete with floating fruit.

Sophie's Spooky Smoothie: Blend together berries, banana, and spinach for a nutritious and vibrant green smoothie.

Jack-O-Lantern Quesadillas: Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to create jack-o-lantern-shaped quesadillas, filled with cheese and your favorite fillings.

Halloweentown Candy Corn Parfait: Layer orange and yellow fruit, yogurt, and whipped cream in parfait glasses to resemble candy corn.

Marnie's Magic Potion Jello Cups: Prepare colored gelatin in cups and place a gummy worm or other spooky candy inside for a "magic potion" effect.

Creature Chocolate Bark: Create a colorful chocolate bark with a mix of colorful candies, pretzels, and nuts, representing the creatures of Halloweentown.

Halloweentown Candy Kabobs: Thread a variety of Halloween-themed candies onto skewers to create festive candy kabobs.

Ghostly Marshmallow Pops: Dip marshmallows in white chocolate and add black icing or edible markers to create ghost faces.

Witch's Broomstick Snacks: Attach pretzel sticks to the bottom of cheese or peanut butter cracker bites to create broomstick-shaped treats.

Halloweentown Pumpkin Seeds: Roast pumpkin seeds with your favorite seasonings for a delicious and nutritious snack.

Spellbook Cookies: Decorate square cookies to resemble spellbooks, using colored icing or edible markers to create magical designs.

Magical Fruit Wand Skewers: Thread fruit pieces onto skewers and top each skewer with a star-shaped piece of fruit for a magical touch.

Halloweentown Chocolate Cauldron Cakes: Bake mini chocolate cakes and decorate them with fondant or icing to resemble cauldrons. ---

TIM BURTON: Striped Beetlejuice Cookies: Bake cookies with black and white stripes, reminiscent of Beetlejuice's iconic look.

Edward Scissorhands Snack Platter: Create a platter with an assortment of finger foods and snacks, referencing Edward's unique scissorhands.

Nightmare Before Christmas Jack-O-Lanterns: Carve or paint pumpkins with Jack Skellington's face from "The Nightmare Before Christmas."

Corpse Bride Blue Velvet Cupcakes: Bake blue velvet cupcakes with white frosting, embodying the essence of the Corpse Bride.

Frankenweenie Dog Treats: Make dog-friendly treats in the shape of Sparky, the dog from "Frankenweenie," for furry friends.

Miss Peregrine's Loop Snacks: Serve circular snacks like mini sandwiches, cookies, or crackers to represent the time loops in "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children."

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Candy Bar: Set up a candy bar with a variety of colorful candies and chocolates, inspired by Willy Wonka's factory.

Big Fish Fishy Crackers: Offer fish-shaped crackers as a nod to the storytelling in "Big Fish."

Sweeney Todd Meat Pies: Create savory hand pies filled with meats or vegetables, referencing the infamous meat pies from "Sweeney Todd."

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party: Host a whimsical tea party with an array of teas, finger sandwiches, and pastries inspired by the characters in "Alice in Wonderland."

Beetlejuice Striped Jello: Make colorful striped jello cups to pay homage to Beetlejuice's striped suit.

Edible Scissorhands Pretzels: Dip pretzel sticks in white chocolate and use dark chocolate drizzles to create mini Edward Scissorhands.

Coraline Button Treats: Decorate cookies or cupcakes with fondant buttons, reminiscent of Coraline's button eyes.

Dark Shadows Dark Chocolate Truffles: Make dark chocolate truffles and serve them as a nod to the mysterious nature of "Dark Shadows."

Big Eyes Cookie Art: Decorate cookies with edible markers or icing to resemble "big eyes," inspired by the work of Margaret Keane.

Frankenstein-Style Monster Mash Dip: Create a layered dip with various ingredients to resemble the "monster mash" concept.

Vincent Price's Gourmet Cheese Platter: As a tribute to Vincent Price's involvement in Tim Burton's work, create a sophisticated cheese platter.

Alice's Eat Me, Drink Me Treats: Make miniature treats labeled "Eat Me" and "Drink Me," inspired by "Alice in Wonderland."

Peculiar Children Candy Pops: Craft lollipop treats with peculiar designs that mirror the characters in "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children."

Mars Attacks Alien-Themed Snacks: Serve green snacks, alien-shaped cookies, or alien-themed cupcakes as a playful reference to "Mars Attacks." ---

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Sanderson Sisters' Spellbook Cookies: Decorate cookies to resemble the Sanderson Sisters' spellbook, with edible markers or icing.

Broomstick Pretzels: Create broomstick snacks by attaching pretzel sticks to cheese or peanut butter cracker bites.

Black Flame Candle Cupcakes: Bake cupcakes and use black frosting to mimic the look of the Black Flame Candle from the movie.

Salem's Cat-Shaped Cheese Platter: Arrange an assortment of cheese slices to create a Salem cat face on a platter.

Witch's Brew Punch: Mix purple fruit juices with lemon-lime soda to create a vibrant and bubbly "witch's brew" punch.

Hocus Pocus Popcorn: Toss popcorn with colorful candy melts in shades of orange, purple, and green for a festive popcorn mix.

Amuck Amuck Amuck Muddy Buddies: Make muddy buddies (also known as puppy chow) and label them "Amuck Amuck Amuck" for a playful touch.

Book and Broomstick Snacks: Serve a variety of finger foods and snacks alongside a "book" (spellbook) and "broomstick" (pretzels).

Witch Hat Strawberries: Dip strawberries in dark chocolate and use orange or black icing to create witch hat designs.

Thackery Binx Cat Cookies: Decorate cookies to resemble Thackery Binx in cat form, using edible markers or icing.

Witch's Potion Parfait: Create colorful layers of yogurt, fruit, and granola in cups, resembling a magical potion.

Witch's Cauldron Dip: Prepare a warm and cheesy dip served in a cauldron-shaped bowl, perfect for dipping chips or veggies.

Hocus Pocus Charcuterie Board: Arrange a variety of cheeses, cured meats, crackers, and fruits on a charcuterie board with a witchy touch.

Black Flame Candle Pretzel Rods: Dip pretzel rods in black candy melts and add red or orange sprinkles to resemble the Black Flame Candle.

Magic Wand Fruit Skewers: Thread fruit pieces onto skewers and add a star-shaped piece of fruit at the top, resembling a magic wand.

Witchy Trail Mix: Mix together nuts, dried fruits, and candies in vibrant colors to create a witchy-themed snack mix.

Spellbinding Cupcake Cones: Bake cupcakes in ice cream cones and decorate them with colorful frosting to look like enchanted ice cream.

Booook Chocolate Bars: Wrap chocolate bars with custom "Booook" wrappers to resemble the iconic spellbook.

Winifred's Green Smoothie: Blend together green fruits and vegetables for a nutritious and magical green smoothie.

Salem's Cat Tail Pretzels: Create cat tail-shaped pretzels by shaping pretzel dough and baking them to golden perfection.

Whether you're sipping on a vampire's kiss mocktail or unravelling the mysteries of a crystal ball candy, each bite and sip will be a step deeper into the enchanting narratives that have captured our imagination for generations. So, grab your coziest blanket, queue up the films, and prepare to embark on a journey that merges the magic of the supernatural with the irresistible allure of culinary creativity. It's time to celebrate the season and let your taste buds join in the captivating tales of vampires, zombies, werewolves, and witches.

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Tomorrow X Together Is Living the Daydream

The K-pop group on their latest EP, showing a new side of themselves and why there’s “no set definition of masculinity.”

Through the right camera lens, youth is often portrayed as a dreamworld—smooth at the edges and achingly gentle, like a garden in bloom. It's an illusion the K-pop group Tomorrow X Together knows well. Since their debut in 2019, the boy band often referred to as TXT has become a voice for their generation, deftly confronting volatile coming-of-age feelings and adolescent malaise in their own foreboding, whimsical way. From heartbreak to loneliness, they've laid their vulnerabilities bare across a body of work that spans two albums and five EPs. Their latest, The Name Chapter: Temptation, finds the K-pop quintet lost in their very own Neverland, where the most beautiful flowers are the most dangerous.

There's a hazy ambience to the group's visual imagery that's especially present in this depiction of Neverland. In early concept photos for Temptation, the group’s five members Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai—who range in age from 20 to 23 years old—idly wander barefoot around a lush forest in billowy textiles. Open vests and loose cardigans fall off their shoulders, exposing skin dusted with glitter. It's a delicate expression of masculinity, tender and pliable. As harsher sounds and darker aesthetics continue to dictate trends among today's boy groups, Tomorrow X Together eschews impenetrable bravado for radical sensitivity—painting a portrait of boyhood that's both beautiful and anguished, where daydreams and nightmares swirl on canvas. It's one of the reasons why their global popularity has boomed following an electrifying Lollapalooza set last summer.

With over 2.1 million stock pre-orders recorded, The Name Chapter: Temptation is on track to become their highest-selling album yet, and there's already a U.S. arena tour in the works. Ahead of its release on January 27, I caught up with TXT over Zoom, where they joined the video call from a studio in Seoul late in the evening. Even amidst a hectic day of press, their restless energy was palpable as they fired off inside jokes and swapped teasing glances. Below, we discuss the visual themes of the album, their favorite photoshoots, and why there's no "set definition" of masculinity they feel the need to follow.

As Tomorrow X Together, you've explored various visual themes. You were ice princes in The Chaos Chapter: Freeze and then wrapped in leather from head to toe for Minisode 2: Thursday's Child. Do you have a favorite concept?

Soobin: I liked the concept of our debut album. I didn't like it much at the time, but looking back now I like it, because we could only do it at that age and level of experience.

Beomgyu: I liked The Chaos Chapter: Freeze the best. I also had long hair back then, and I think that's why I feel more affectionate toward it now.

Taehyun: I personally like Freeze as well. It was new. I remember the idea was for each of us to express the point of view of a lover. I have never been someone's lover before, so it was something new and interesting for me.

So it was an acting challenge.

Taehyun: Unfortunately.

Is there one look or concept that you think defines Tomorrow X Together?

Taehyun: Without a doubt, to define our concept in one word, it would have to be "youth." The stories we want to share are about the experiences that our generation faces as we grow up.

Your latest album, which is very much inspired by Peter Pan, has four different visual versions: Daydream, Nightmare, Farewell and Lullaby. Each has its own unique visual aesthetic and accompanying cover, photocard and photobook. What inspired some of these visuals?

Yeonjun: I think it'll be best to explain this using our photos. The concept for this album is "temptation." In the Daydream photos, we wanted to illustrate an image of someone forgetting about their dream and falling into temptation. In Nightmare, we're depicting a beautiful and fantastic nightmare as sugar, something sweet and colorful. In Farewell, we wanted to show the journey of leaving this Neverland of temptation to move to another star. It's like us coming back to reality after overcoming these temptations. On the other hand, in Lullaby, we play the role of Peter Pan, and we become the temptation.

I'm glad you mentioned Daydream because I think your fans were most surprised by those photos. They're really stunning. Did you anticipate that reaction?

Taehyun: I personally think it was a very bold attempt, so I was looking forward to seeing the results. At the same time, I was worried that fans would feel kind of unfamiliar with this new side of us and indifferent towards it, but I'm really, really grateful that everyone loved it so much.

Can you put that new side into words?

Taehyun: It's new in both sound and theme. We’d like to describe our single "Sugar Rush Ride" as fresh, dreamy, and sexy at the same time. The new choreography also really elevates the song.

Is there a member you think fits that concept the best?

Beomgyu: I think everyone fits it well, but I think I did it best.

Soobin: I agree. Everyone fits well, but if I had to choose one member it would be Soobin.

Yeonjun: I personally think Soobin fit Daydream the best.

Soobin: Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Yeonjun: Because he has a fair complexion, and also he bleached his hair this time, so it all came together quite well with the naturalistic background and the sunshine shining down on him. He reminded me of Edward from Twilight.

Soobin: "Edward Soobin." Yes.

Yeonjun: Oh my God.

When I look at those photos I see a really soft, gentle expression of masculinity. Has being an idol changed your idea of masculinity at all?

Taehyun: I don't think that there is a set definition of masculinity that we have to follow. It just happened to be that for this shoot, we were thinking about how we can best depict one's fall into temptation in the most beautiful way possible and how the photos can be taken in the most beautiful way. So I think the softness is a result of this thinking process.

Do you feel like your visuals are part of what makes Tomorrow X Together stand out?

Hueningkai: I don’t think that enjoying music is just an auditory experience. There are ways to expand that experience through movements and choreography, costumes, or through sets and lighting which our tour team puts a lot of hard work into. We want our listeners to have the full Tomorrow X Together experience, so visual imagery is also important to us in that regard.

Among the different shoots for the album, which did you like the most?

Soobin: I personally like Daydream because although we expressed Neverland as a place we need to leave in our album, I think that when most people hear the word Neverland they imagine a place that is beautiful and filled with happiness. Daydream was really beautiful, and I think it would look like this if it was to exist. It was so close to the Neverland I had imagined.

Beomgyu: For me, Farewell resonated with me the most. You know how the photoshoot was based on the idea of someone about to leave something behind? During the photoshoot, I had to think of someone with happy memories while they were at this place, the anxious feelings they experience during, and the emptiness you feel when it's time to leave.

Taehyun: I choose Farewell as well. I think the members did a great job expressing the ambition to overcome temptation even just with their gaze.

What's a temptation you're struggling to overcome these days?

Yeonjun: Delicious food, always. Right now it's ramen.

Taehyun: For me, the greatest temptation is the temptation that pulls me back into bed every morning.

Beomgyu: For me, I think it's vacation. It's tempting me even right now. I am working hard each day, looking forward to that day we go on vacation.

Hueningkai: For me, it's the person inside the mirror, myself, that tempts me the most.

Yeonjun: Oh my God.

Soobin: Are you sure it's not the temptation to break the mirror? I think [our fans] MOA are my greatest temptation. I can't live without MOA.

Beomgyu: Of course, me too! You had the same thought as me!

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COLOR AESTHETICS - KURONUMA JAY. bold what applies to your muse. italicize what sometimes applies.  

BLUE, cloudless sky / ocean waves / winter dusk / deserted rest stops / dust filled book jackets / sea salt in your lungs / open space lofts / mountainside meditation / empty ski lodges / calm before storms / electric charged air / lighthouses / road trips with no destination / desert skies / summer breeze through a cottage window / cool air against water soaked skin / seaside towns during off season / wind-chimes / big bed with lots of blankets / coming home after a long time away / a wolf howling in the distance / fingers dancing along spine / a hug from an old friend / afternoon tea / wild flowers off abandoned highways

RED, wine soaked lips / internalized rage / blood on knuckles / four poster beds / barefoot on marble floor / velvet drapes / lipstick marks / murder mysteries / old barns with hay lofts / mouth full of weapons / possessive love / dark chocolate / apple orchard visits / handwritten letters / fresh strawberry fields / cherry flavored chapstick / soft candlelight / vintage pumps / tingles over your body / strong but gentle hand around your throat / scarf tied over your eyes / fog on a rainy night / intimate bar settings / complete destruction / kiss swollen lips / scratches against flesh / sitting by a fireplace / blood orange sunsets

YELLOW, community gardens / sunflower seeds / open fields / blowing dandelion fluffs / bubbles in spring / warm champagne / drafty cottages opened after winter / soft buzzing near your ear / loose braids / flaxen sundresses / handmade straw hats / warm butter on fresh toast / daisy chains / drum circles / sun on your face / maypoles / outdoor festivals / street food / car shows / pop art drawings / fruity flavors / mist on produce / running through sprinklers / cucumber water / wrap around porches / worn pages of a book / honey in tea / yard sales / freckled skin / tarnished gold lockets / angel food cake / windmills / flashlight beams

GREEN, marshy swamps / cajun recipes / haunted graveyards / old road signs / the house people tell stories about / lights flickering / jazz music / twig snapping / campfires / ghost stories / urban exploration / vines creeping up brick / wooden flutes / quiet forests / labored breaths / hiking trails / rain on leaves / bonfires / fresh smoothies / water logged grottos / painful whispers from jealous lovers / successful business ventures / leaky cellars / park theater productions / mint scented lotions / ambitious promises / pine needle covered floors / oil lanterns / aloe on warmed skin / crushing floral foam / forgotten towns

BLACK, crinkle of leather jacket / midnight walks / bulbs burning out / black lacquered nails / the sound of bats screeching / distant marching band music / noises when you’re home alone / blood soaked knife / dark lipstick on pale skin / scent of sulfur / soot on boots / slasher movies / glint of cat eyes in the dark / oil slicks on dark asphalt / basement bedrooms / investigating a noise / grainy camera footage / black and white photos / dust filled attics / empty theaters / whistling in the middle of the night / scratches at your window / wrought iron gates / lace neck ruffles / long floor sweeping skirts / broken music boxes / needle scratching on vinyl / lost memories / disembodied voices / forgotten faces

WHITE, crisp scents / laundry on a line / fleece blankets / brightly lit hospital rooms / empty train stations / genuine laughter / feathers against skin / new life / cotton dresses / log cabins in winter / swan gliding through water / harp music floating through the air / plane rides for fun / mountain tops / ice sculptures / first snowflake of winter / linen freshly pressed / the scent of a running dryer / vanilla and cinnamon milk / a smile from a stranger / letters in the mail / a longing finally satiated / kiss of moonlight on skin / fresh canvas / snow glittering like diamonds / paint strokes / pretty lie told from a kind mouth / sparklers / coffee foam art

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COLOR AESTHETICS, bold what applies to your muse. italicize what sometimes applies.

BLUE, cloudless sky / ocean waves / winter dusk / deserted rest stops / dust filled book jackets / sea salt in your lungs / open space lofts / mountainside meditation / empty ski lodges / calm before storms / electric charged air / lighthouses / road trips with no destination / desert skies / summer breeze through a cottage window / cool air against water soaked skin / seaside towns during off season / wind-chimes / big bed with lots of blankets / coming home after a long time away / a wolf howling in the distance / fingers dancing along spine / a hug from an old friend / afternoon tea / wild flowers off abandoned highways

RED, wine soaked lips / internalized rage / blood on knuckles / four poster beds / barefoot on marble floor / velvet drapes / lipstick marks / murder mysteries / old barns with hay lofts / mouth full of weapons / possessive love / dark chocolate / apple orchard visits / handwritten letters / fresh strawberry fields / cherry flavored chapstick / soft candlelight / vintage pumps / tingles over your body / strong but gentle hand around your throat / scarf tied over your eyes / fog on a rainy night / intimate bar settings / complete destruction / kiss swollen lips / scratches against flesh / sitting by a fireplace / blood orange sunsets

YELLOW, community gardens / sunflower seeds / open fields / blowing dandelion fluffs / bubbles in spring / warm champagne / drafty cottages opened after winter / soft buzzing near your ear / loose braids / flaxen sundresses / handmade straw hats / warm butter on fresh toast / daisy chains / drum circles / sun on your face / maypoles / outdoor festivals / street food / car shows / pop art drawings / fruity flavors / mist on produce / running through sprinklers / cucumber water / wrap around porches / worn pages of a book / honey in tea / yard sales / freckled skin / tarnished gold lockets / angel food cake / windmills / flashlight beams

GREEN, marshy swamps / cajun recipes / haunted graveyards / old road signs / the house people tell stories about / lights flickering / jazz music / twig snapping / campfires / ghost stories / urban exploration / vines creeping up brick / wooden flutes / quiet forests / labored breaths / hiking trails / rain on leaves / bonfires / fresh smoothies / water logged grottos / painful whispers from jealous lovers / successful business ventures / leaky cellars / park theater productions / mint scented lotions / ambitious promises / pine needle covered floors / oil lanterns / aloe on warmed skin / crushing floral foam / forgotten towns

BLACK, crinkle of leather jacket / midnight walks / bulbs burning out / black lacquered nails / the sound of bats screeching / distant marching band music / noises when you’re home alone / blood soaked knife / dark lipstick on pale skin / scent of sulfur / soot on boots / slasher movies / glint of cat eyes in the dark / oil slicks on dark asphalt / basement bedrooms / investigating a noise / grainy camera footage / black & white photos / dust filled attics / empty theaters / whistling in the middle of the night / scratches at your window / wrought iron gates / lace neck ruffles / long floor sweeping skirts / broken music boxes / needle scratching on vinyl / lost memories / disembodied voices / forgotten faces

WHITE, crisp scents / laundry on a line / fleece blankets / brightly lit hospital rooms / empty train stations / genuine laughter / feathers against skin / new life / cotton dresses / log cabins in winter / swan gliding through water / harp music floating through the air / plane rides for fun / mountain tops / ice sculptures / first snowflake of winter / linen freshly pressed / the scent of a running dryer / vanilla & cinnamon milk / a smile from a stranger / letters in the mail / a longing finally satiated / kiss of moonlight on skin / fresh canvas / snow glittering like diamonds / paint strokes / pretty lie told from a kind mouth / sparklers / coffee foam art

[cursesavior]

✧･ﾟ: * aesthetics : colors edition.

𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐄 cloudless sky / ocean waves / winter dusk / deserted rest stops / dust-filled book jackets / sea salt in your lungs / open space lofts / mountainside meditation / empty ski lodges / calm before storms / electric charged air / lighthouses / road trips with no destination / desert skies / summer breeze through a cottage window / cool air against water-soaked skin / seaside towns during off-season / wind-chimes / big bed with lots of blankets / coming home after a long time away / a wolf howling in the distance / fingers dancing along spine / a hug from an old friend / afternoon tea / wild flowers off abandoned highways.

𝐑𝐄𝐃 wine soaked lips / internalized rage / blood on knuckles / four poster beds / barefoot on marble floor / velvet drapes / lipstick marks / murder mysteries / old barns with hay lofts / mouth full of weapons / love / dark chocolate / apple orchard visits / handwritten letters / fresh strawberry fields / cherry flavored chapstick / soft candlelight / vintage pumps / tingles over your body / strong but gentle hand around your throat / scarf tied over your eyes / fog on a rainy night / intimate bar settings / complete destruction / kiss swollen lips / scratches against flesh / sitting by a fireplace / blood orange sunsets.

𝐘𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 community gardens / sunflower seeds / open fields / blowing dandelion fluffs / bubbles in spring / warm champagne / drafty cottages opened after winter / soft buzzing near your ear / loose braids / flaxen sundresses / handmade straw hats / warm butter on fresh toast / daisy chains / drum circles / sun on your face / maypoles / outdoor festivals / street food / car shows / pop art drawings / fruity flavors / mist on produce / running through sprinklers / cucumber water / wrap around porches / worn pages of a book / honey in tea / yard sales / freckled skin / tarnished gold lockets / angel food cake / windmills / flashlight beams.

𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍 marshy swamps / cajun recipes / haunted graveyards / old road signs / the house people tell stories about / lights flickering / jazz music / twig snapping / campfires / ghost stories / urban exploration / vines creeping up brick / wooden flutes / quiet forests / labored breaths / hiking trails / rain on leaves / bonfires / fresh smoothies / water logged grotto / painful whispers from jealous lovers / successful business ventures / leaky cellars / park theatre productions / mint scented lotions / ambitious promises / pine needle covered floors / oil lanterns / aloe on warmed skin / crushing floral foam / forgotten towns.

𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 crinkle of leather jacket / midnight walks / bulbs burning out / black lacquered nails / the sound of bats screeching / distant marching band music / noises when you’re home alone / blood soaked knife / dark lipstick on pale skin / scent of sulfur / soot on boots / slasher movies / glint of cat eyes in the dark / oil slicks on dark asphalt / basement bedrooms / investigating a noise / grainy camera footage / black and white photos / dust filled attics / empty theatres / whistling in the middle of the night / scratches at your window / wrought iron gates / lace neck ruffles / long floor sweeping skirts / broken music boxes / needle scratching on vinyl / lost memories / disembodied voices / forgotten faces.

𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐄 crisp scents / laundry on a line / fleece blankets / brightly lit hospital rooms / empty train stations / genuine laughter / feathers against skin / new life / cotton dresses / log cabins in winter / swan gliding through water / harp music floating through the air / plane rides for fun / mountain tops / ice sculptures / first snowflake of winter / linen freshly pressed / the scent of a running dryer / vanilla and cinnamon milk / a smile from a stranger / letters in the mail / a longing finally satiated / kiss of moonlight on skin / fresh canvas / snow glittering like diamonds / paint strokes / pretty lie told from a kind mouth / sparklers / coffee foam art.

✧ tagged by: @digenvez thank you!!

✧ tagging: whoever wants to, just say i tagged you! :>

[za-baransu]

✧･ﾟ: * aesthetics : colours edition.

[ italics for sometimes/kind of applies, bold for applies fully ]

𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐄 cloudless sky / ocean waves / winter dusk / deserted rest stops / dust-filled book jackets / sea salt in your lungs / open space lofts / mountainside meditation / empty ski lodges / calm before storms / electric charged air / lighthouses / road trips with no destination / desert skies / summer breeze through a cottage window / cool air against water-soaked skin / seaside towns during off-season / wind-chimes / big bed with lots of blankets / coming home after a long time away / a wolf howling in the distance / fingers dancing along spine / a hug from an old friend / afternoon tea / wild flowers off abandoned highways.

𝐑𝐄𝐃 wine soaked lips / internalized rage / blood on knuckles / four poster beds / barefoot on marble floor / velvet drapes / lipstick marks / murder mysteries / old barns with hay lofts / mouth full of weapons / love / dark chocolate / apple orchard visits / handwritten letters / fresh strawberry fields / cherry flavored chapstick / soft candlelight / vintage pumps / tingles over your body / strong but gentle hand around your throat / scarf tied over your eyes / fog on a rainy night / intimate bar settings / complete destruction / kiss swollen lips / scratches against flesh / sitting by a fireplace / blood orange sunsets.

𝐘𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 community gardens / sunflower seeds / open fields / blowing dandelion fluffs / bubbles in spring / warm champagne / drafty cottages opened after winter / soft buzzing near your ear / loose braids / flaxen sundresses / handmade straw hats / warm butter on fresh toast / daisy chains / drum circles / sun on your face / maypoles / outdoor festivals / street food / car shows / pop art drawings / fruity flavors / mist on produce / running through sprinklers / cucumber water / wrap around porches / worn pages of a book / honey in tea / yard sales / freckled skin / tarnished gold lockets / angel food cake / windmills / flashlight beams.

𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍 marshy swamps / cajun recipes / haunted graveyards / old road signs / the house people tell stories about / lights flickering / jazz music / twig snapping / campfires / ghost stories / urban exploration / vines creeping up brick / wooden flutes / quiet forests / labored breaths / hiking trails / rain on leaves / bonfires / fresh smoothies / water logged grotto / painful whispers from jealous lovers / successful business ventures / leaky cellars / park theatre productions / mint scented lotions / ambitious promises / pine needle covered floors / oil lanterns / aloe on warmed skin / crushing floral foam / forgotten towns.

𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 crinkle of leather jacket / midnight walks / bulbs burning out / black lacquered nails / the sound of bats screeching / distant marching band music / noises when you’re home alone / blood soaked knife / dark lipstick on pale skin / scent of sulfur / soot on boots / slasher movies / glint of cat eyes in the dark / oil slicks on dark asphalt / basement bedrooms / investigating a noise / grainy camera footage / black and white photos / dust filled attics / empty theatres / whistling in the middle of the night / scratches at your window / wrought iron gates / lace neck ruffles / long floor sweeping skirts / broken music boxes / needle scratching on vinyl / lost memories / disembodied voices / forgotten faces.

𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐄 crisp scents / laundry on a line / fleece blankets / brightly lit hospital rooms / empty train stations / genuine laughter / feathers against skin / new life / cotton dresses / log cabins in winter / swan gliding through water / harp music floating through the air / plane rides for fun / mountain tops / ice sculptures / first snowflake of winter / linen freshly pressed / the scent of a running dryer / vanilla and cinnamon milk / a smile from a stranger / letters in the mail / a longing finally satiated / kiss of moonlight on skin / fresh canvas / snow glittering like diamonds / paint strokes / pretty lie told from a kind mouth / sparklers / coffee foam art.

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✧ tagging: HMM

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[encrucijada]

@moonssugar i said i wanted to do all the questions so i'm doing that ✨️ let's go, haze dogs!

👀 - an excerpt from my WIP

in the morning you walked home crying and covered in after-party remnants — glitter in your hair, a ripped dress, gashes on your black stockings, no shoes on, and blood artistically on your neck.

👑 - a random fact about one of my ocs

connor and ángel do archery! this is in part because i do archery but also because they really needed a hobby. i think it's also gonna be how they become close and eventually start dating.

🦀 - a favourite piece of dialogue

yay church scene!!

ángel pressed his smile to your cheek, compelled you to smile in kind. you felt the edges of his teeth like he intended to bite your cheekbone off. “you’re going to hell for blasphemy.”

“we’re all going to hell for it, my sin was being named an idol against my will.”

“and desecrating the house of god.”

“this hasn’t been god’s house for a decade, i had nothing to do with it. the place was empty,” you said, “ripe for the taking. so, i did.”

☀️ - current word count

2678 if we include the church scene and the scene of connor going to ángel's house after getting a little bit bloody. of the actual manuscript i have 474 words lmao

❄️ - toughest aspect of my wip

actually getting the ball rolling has been the hardest part. i'm banking on actually writing whenever i get to it to help me with character dynamics and connecting the plot points in my head.

🍕 - my characters' favourite foods

i feel like connor would really enjoy an empanada de papa. ángel feels like the type to say pasta with white sauce is his favourite. acacia Loves ice cream. benjy could live off of spicy chicken wings.

⚽️ - genre of my wip

low fantasy horror. at least i like to pretend it's horror but i get easily freaked out so it's might just be a little spook.

🤔 - what's the inspiration behind my wip

it's a combination of things. i wanted to write horror for reasons i forgot but the only good idea i had for a horror story couldn't lean all on the horror because of what i wanted it to do (aka disasters to sleep through which is more about healing your inner child and loneliness and love). so i had to find something new. i have a half-finished short story titled homeward & bound about two friends driving home down a creepy road with one of the girl's niece and the other's dog, and no matter how far they drive they never seem to make any progress. it's got subtle horror elements, all encompassed in the dog, inspired by a prompt i saw in one of those "southern gothic aesthetic" lists on tumblr about having to walk your dog so it's not restless and something bad happens. i decided to go from there with haze dogs, though i made without the two friends or the spooky car ride and just kept the dog. i've had recurring nightmares of being chased by creatures that want to kill me with their teeth no matter what, i used that and what little i know of stephen king's children of the corn from youtube videos with their ritualistic sacrifices to an entity that basically lives in their backyard. the cult stuff appeared when i decided to introduce ángel into the story, he's regulus black in a different font because stealing from terfs is encouraged. with his family situation coming straight from the blacks i skewed it slightly to the left and now you have a rich, manipulative mother who wants influence over the town. connor is inspired somewhat on wren from the podcast spines, most especially that initial sacrifice with her waking up in a pool of her own blood looking up at people she knows (in connor's case it's her classmates).

🎁 - prologues or no prologues, why?

none! it's better to just jump straight into the action with this one.

🎶 - wip playlist

the fruits by paris paloma

animal by pvris

you should see me in a crown by billie eilish

the unwanted animal by the amazing devil

which witch by florence + the machine

arsonist's lullabye by hozier

take me to church by hozier

the tradition by halsey

in the woods somewhere by hozier

[fortunescaling]

✧･ﾟ: * aesthetics : colours edition.

[ italics for sometimes/kind of applies, bold for applies fully ]

𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐄 cloudless sky / ocean waves / winter dusk / deserted rest stops / dust-filled book jackets / sea salt in your lungs / open space lofts / mountainside meditation / empty ski lodges / calm before storms / electric charged air / lighthouses / road trips with no destination / desert skies / summer breeze through a cottage window / cool air against water-soaked skin / seaside towns during off-season / wind-chimes / big bed with lots of blankets / coming home after a long time away / a wolf howling in the distance / fingers dancing along spine / a hug from an old friend / afternoon tea / wild flowers off abandoned highways.

𝐑𝐄𝐃 wine soaked lips / internalized rage / blood on knuckles / four poster beds / barefoot on marble floor / velvet drapes / lipstick marks / murder mysteries / old barns with hay lofts / mouth full of weapons / love / dark chocolate / apple orchard visits / handwritten letters / fresh strawberry fields / cherry flavored chapstick / soft candlelight / vintage pumps / tingles over your body / strong but gentle hand around your throat / scarf tied over your eyes / fog on a rainy night / intimate bar settings / complete destruction / kiss swollen lips / scratches against flesh / sitting by a fireplace / blood orange sunsets.

𝐘𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 community gardens / sunflower seeds / open fields / blowing dandelion fluffs / bubbles in spring / warm champagne / drafty cottages opened after winter / soft buzzing near your ear / loose braids / flaxen sundresses / handmade straw hats / warm butter on fresh toast / daisy chains / drum circles / sun on your face / maypoles / outdoor festivals / street food / car shows / pop art drawings / fruity flavors / mist on produce / running through sprinklers / cucumber water / wrap around porches / worn pages of a book / honey in tea / yard sales / freckled skin / tarnished gold lockets / angel food cake / windmills / flashlight beams.

𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍 marshy swamps / cajun recipes / haunted graveyards / old road signs / the house people tell stories about / lights flickering / jazz music / twig snapping / campfires / ghost stories / urban exploration / vines creeping up brick / wooden flutes / quiet forests / labored breaths / hiking trails / rain on leaves / bonfires / fresh smoothies / water logged grotto / painful whispers from jealous lovers / successful business ventures / leaky cellars / park theatre productions / mint scented lotions / ambitious promises / pine needle covered floors / oil lanterns / aloe on warmed skin / crushing floral foam / forgotten towns.

𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 crinkle of leather jacket / midnight walks / bulbs burning out / black lacquered nails / the sound of bats screeching / distant marching band music / noises when you’re home alone / blood soaked knife / dark lipstick on pale skin / scent of sulfur / soot on boots / slasher movies / glint of cat eyes in the dark / oil slicks on dark asphalt / basement bedrooms / investigating a noise / grainy camera footage / black and white photos / dust filled attics / empty theatres / whistling in the middle of the night / scratches at your window / wrought iron gates / lace neck ruffles / long floor sweeping skirts / broken music boxes / needle scratching on vinyl / lost memories / disembodied voices / forgotten faces.

𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐄 crisp scents / laundry on a line / fleece blankets / brightly lit hospital rooms / empty train stations / genuine laughter / feathers against skin / new life / cotton dresses / log cabins in winter / swan gliding through water / harp music floating through the air / plane rides for fun / mountain tops / ice sculptures / first snowflake of winter / linen freshly pressed / the scent of a running dryer / vanilla and cinnamon milk / a smile from a stranger / letters in the mail / a longing finally satiated / kiss of moonlight on skin / fresh canvas / snow glittering like diamonds / paint strokes / pretty lie told from a kind mouth / sparklers / coffee foam art.

✧ tagged by: @x-vandrelyst-x ty <3

✧ tagging: @glacialdeath @ryusxnka @oschvank @reservedcloud and anyone who wanna do it.

[biskael]

✧･ﾟ: * aesthetics : colours edition.

[ italics for sometimes/kind of applies, bold for applies fully ]

𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐄 cloudless sky / ocean waves / winter dusk / deserted rest stops / dust-filled book jackets / sea salt in your lungs / open space lofts / mountainside meditation / empty ski lodges / calm before storms / electric charged air / lighthouses / road trips with no destination / desert skies / summer breeze through a cottage window / cool air against water-soaked skin / seaside towns during off-season / wind-chimes / big bed with lots of blankets / coming home after a long time away / a wolf howling in the distance / fingers dancing along spine / a hug from an old friend / afternoon tea / wild flowers off abandoned highways.

𝐑𝐄𝐃 wine soaked lips / internalized rage / blood on knuckles / four poster beds / barefoot on marble floor / velvet drapes / lipstick marks / murder mysteries / old barns with hay lofts / mouth full of weapons / love / dark chocolate / apple orchard visits / handwritten letters / fresh strawberry fields / cherry flavored chapstick / soft candlelight / vintage pumps / tingles over your body / strong but gentle hand around your throat / scarf tied over your eyes / fog on a rainy night / intimate bar settings / complete destruction / kiss swollen lips / scratches against flesh / sitting by a fireplace / blood orange sunsets.

𝐘𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 community gardens / sunflower seeds / open fields / blowing dandelion fluffs / bubbles in spring / warm champagne / drafty cottages opened after winter / soft buzzing near your ear / loose braids / flaxen sundresses / handmade straw hats / warm butter on fresh toast / daisy chains / drum circles / sun on your face / maypoles / outdoor festivals / street food / car shows / pop art drawings / fruity flavors / mist on produce / running through sprinklers / cucumber water / wrap around porches / worn pages of a book / honey in tea / yard sales / freckled skin / tarnished gold lockets / angel food cake / windmills / flashlight beams.

𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍 marshy swamps / cajun recipes / haunted graveyards / old road signs / the house people tell stories about / lights flickering / jazz music / twig snapping / campfires / ghost stories / urban exploration / vines creeping up brick / wooden flutes / quiet forests / labored breaths / hiking trails / rain on leaves / bonfires / fresh smoothies / water logged grotto / painful whispers from jealous lovers / successful business ventures / leaky cellars / park theatre productions / mint scented lotions / ambitious promises / pine needle covered floors / oil lanterns / aloe on warmed skin / crushing floral foam / forgotten towns.

𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 crinkle of leather jacket / midnight walks / bulbs burning out / black lacquered nails / the sound of bats screeching / distant marching band music / noises when you’re home alone / blood soaked knife / dark lipstick on pale skin / scent of sulfur / soot on boots / slasher movies / glint of cat eyes in the dark / oil slicks on dark asphalt / basement bedrooms / investigating a noise / grainy camera footage / black and white photos / dust filled attics / empty theatres / whistling in the middle of the night / scratches at your window / wrought iron gates / lace neck ruffles / long floor sweeping skirts / broken music boxes / needle scratching on vinyl / lost memories / disembodied voices / forgotten faces.

𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐄 crisp scents / laundry on a line / fleece blankets / brightly lit hospital rooms / empty train stations / genuine laughter / feathers against skin / new life / cotton dresses / log cabins in winter / swan gliding through water / harp music floating through the air / plane rides for fun / mountain tops / ice sculptures / first snowflake of winter / linen freshly pressed / the scent of a running dryer / vanilla and cinnamon milk / a smile from a stranger / letters in the mail / a longing finally satiated / kiss of moonlight on skin / fresh canvas / snow glittering like diamonds / paint strokes / pretty lie told from a kind mouth / sparklers / coffee foam art.

✧ tagged by: @za-baransu , thank you !

✧ tagging: none , steal this .

[nachtsoklein]

SHAKESPEAREAN AESTHETIC.

HAMLET.          speaking in a whisper.     holding your breath.     a browning garden.     a half-remembered story.     furniture covered with sheets.     fog at dawn, mist at twilight.     losing touch.     the ethereal space between winter & spring.     the soft skin at your temple.     the crack in the hallway mirror.     things you'd say if you knew the words.     uncombed hair.     books with writing in the margins.     books with cracked spines.     books with lines scratched out.     prayers on all souls' day.     a chipped ceramic bathtub.     a cold stone floor.     the uncomfortable awareness of your own heartbeat.     the sparrow that got in your house.     shadows.     the creek you played in as a child.     a dirty nightgown.     an oversized t-shirt.     a collection of your favorite words.     soil beneath your nails.     ghost stories.     the strangeness of your own name in your mouth.     deep silence.     exhaustion.     a cliff with a long, long drop down.

MACBETH.          the space where your grief used to be.     a bird that's lost an eye.     old bloodstains.     heavy blinds.     the smell of sweat.     the stillness after a battle.     a fake smile.     a curse.     the taste of metal at the back of your tongue.     your house, unfamiliar in the dark.     a dusty crib.     the smell of sulfur.     an orange pill bottle.     streaks in the sink.     a black cocktail dress.     your hand on the doorknob, shaking.     a chilly breeze.     crunching from the gravel driveway on a moonless night.     clenched hands.     a rusty swing set.     a flashing digital clock stuck on 12:00.     a snake that crosses your path.     an owl that watches you.     a dog that runs when you approach.     red smoke, dark clouds.     cool steel.     tile floors.     footsteps in the hallway late at night.     a baggy suit that used to fit before.     visions.     insomnia headaches.     nursery rhymes.     being too far in to go back now.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.          the high drama of small towns.     a pickup truck.     military supply duffel bags in the hall.     hugs all around.     tulip bulbs.     a wraparound porch.     a pitcher of iced tea.     a rubber halloween mask.     someone on your level.     ill-timed proclamations.     stomach clenching laughter.     rushing in.     crepe paper.     white lies.     secrets written down & thrown away.     southern hospitality.     homemade curtains in the kitchen.     a sink full of roses.     hiding in the bushes.     old friends.     the wedding dress your grandma wore, & her mama before her.     a dog-eared rhyming dictionary.     chamomile with honey.     the intimacy of big parties.     lawn flamingos.     gossip.     a crowded church.     friendly rivalries.     unfriendly rivalries.     love at five hundredth sight.     not realizing you're home until you're there.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.          the smell of wet soil & dead leaves.     listening to music on headphones with your eyes closed.     wildflowers.     the distant sparkle of lightning bugs.     a pill someone slipped you.     fear that turns into excitement.     excitement that turns to frenzy.     mossy tree trunks.     a pair of yellow eyes in the darkness.     night swimming.     moonlight.     a bass beat in your chest.     a butterfly landing on your nose.     a kiss from a stranger.     a dark hallow in an old tree.     glow in the dark paint.     drinking on an empty stomach.     a twig breaking behind you.     spinning until you're dizzy.     finding glitter on your body & not remembering where it came from.     an overgrown path through the woods.     cool dew on your skin.     a dream that fades with waking.     moths drawn to the light.     giving yourself over, completely.     afterglow.     the long, loving, velvety night.

[princesssarisa]

What are the clothing styles of Elphaba and Glinda?

Even though I've only seen this musical once onstage so far, I've been looking through production photos and articles on the costuming just so I can answer this question well.

Elphaba clearly favors plain, conservative, dark-colored clothes at every stage in her life. But as she goes through her journey of becoming "wicked," her aesthetic changes from "drab, nerdy schoolgirl" into "sleek, sophisticated lady."

When she first appears in college, she wears a simple dark blue turtleneck sweater, calf-length skirt, blazer jacket, and knitted cap, with tall brown boots. The school colors of Shiz University are dark blue and white, so make Elphaba and Glinda stand out and highlight the contrast between them, Glinda wears all white, while Elphaba wears all blue. When she attends her first party at the Ozdust Ballroom, she wears a stark, sleeveless dark blue party dress, and the pointy black hat Glinda gave her which becomes her signature hat from then on. Back at school, after her makeover by Glinda, she replaces her heavy blue blazer with a form-fitting white jacket. When she first visits the Emerald City, she wears a high-necked, ankle-length, button-down black dress in an Edwardian design, very similar to the dress worn by Margaret Hamilton's Wicked Witch of the West. In "Defying Gravity," Glinda puts a black cloak around her to warm her, which completes the classic "Witch of the West" look. Throughout Act II, however, when she fully becomes the Witch of the West, she wears her most iconic dress. Black, floor-length, high-necked, long-sleeved, and still in a conservative Edwardian style, but much more glamorous than any of her earlier costumes, with a subtle yet wide assortment of patterns, textures, and colors woven into it (chiefly purple, red, and teal). The costume designer Susan Hilferty wrote that she meant for this dress to evoke the earth – raw, jagged, rocky earth, but with gemstones shining through it. At the very end, though, she wears a simple, low-cut, floor-length black dress when she leaves Oz with Fiyero after faking her death.

Glinda's costumes are just the opposite of Elphaba's – light, frilly, flouncy, and bubbly. Although one similarity (possibly symbolic?) is that in Act II, she favors the color blue like Elphaba did in Act I, just in a much lighter shade. Her aesthetic also changes from girlish and cute in Act I to more glamorous and womanly in Act II.

Her schoolgirl outfit is a short-sleeved white blouse and vest, a lacy knee-length white skirt, and white buckled high heels (she loves high heels), with a white travel jacket and white tam o'shanter hat at the beginning. To the Ozdust Ballroom party and in "Popular," she wears a frilly, sleeveless, knee-length pink dress and pink heels. In her first trip to the Emerald City, she wears a similar sleeveless, knee-length dress, but in yellow. Then in Act II, her costumes upgrade to reflect her new, high-status public role. Her "Thank Goodness" costume is an elegant yet conservative (although still slightly quirky and Oz-like) suit dress of ice blue and mint green silk, with a tiny white hat, inspired by the 1940s fashions worn by Eva Peron to evoke Glinda's similarity to Eva as a political figurehead. To her engagement ball, she wears a sleeveless, sequined, pale green ballgown with a full, 17th century-inspired skirt that looks like flower petals, and a silver tiara with a flower design. Finally, she wears her iconic, elaborate "bubble dress": a short-sleeved, bare-shouldered, large-skirted ice blue gown like that of a classic fairy princess, all covered in tiny crystal sequins, with another petal-like design for the skirt, and with a silver tiara shaped like glittering stars on her head.

The differences in Elphaba and Glinda's costumes is mirrored by the design of their college dorm room too, with Elphaba's plain patched-quilt bed and shelves of books vs. Glinda's frilly purple bed and shelves of designer shoes. By the way, that dorm room set reminds me of the difference between Margaret Hamilton's dressing room and Billie Burke's on the set of The Wizard of Oz. Allegedly, the studio treated them almost as if they really were the Witch of the West and Glinda; Billie Burke had a beautiful pink and blue dressing room, while Margaret Hamilton was just given a plain, ugly canvas tent.