#also preview for upcoming cc

[rascalcurious]

WHAT HAPPENED TO BODY SHOP 💀💀💀

[yeoldecorprusarium]

Here's some bits and pieces I've converted from @felixandresims Fayun Sets (I, II, III), for my upcoming Takemizu Village makeovers called for it.

Here's a list of included items: 1 armoire, 1 bed canopy, 1 corbel piece, 2 roof ridge pieces, 1 console, 2 dining tables, 4 seatings (1 armchair, 2 loveseats and 1 sofa), 5 small decorative items, 1 shelf, 2 coffee tables, 1 trunk, 3 wall trim pieces and 1 decorative gazebo.

(they've got shadows, it's just bad outside lighting, I swear)

DOWNLOAD (SFS, 69MB, fixed 05/01)

Everything was compressed and neatly named. Also swatches included, yada yada.

(This is my first time uploading CC, so please let me know if you run into trouble with any of the files).

Recommended CC: Snowy Escape conversions by @lafeeverte-sims (1), @tony-veis (2,3,4) and @lordcrumps (5).

CREDITS & THANKS

Felixandre EAxis @pforestsims, @hugelunatic, @tenlittlepandas and IgnorantBliss and Numenor on MTS for their amazing tutorials on cc creation.

also sorry for the awful previews, graphic design hasn't been my passion for a while

[joshseoh]

upcoming CC: April 2024

a little preview of some of the upcoming hair cc that will be released throughout this month! I might also post more! 👀

Be subscribed to my patreon to get early access! ✨

[joshsindigostreak]

O, Pioneers

Prologue

“Resist much, obey little.” - Walt Whitman

Sam Kiszka x F!OC

Authors note: Welcome Sam lane!!! This is the official start to Sam’s journey in the ISHIYE universe. This one starts around the same time ISHIYE started, so we’ll basically see what Sam has been up to this whole time. I will say that O, Pioneers along with every other spin off will make the most sense if ISHIYE is read beforehand. It’s all an interconnected universe and all the fics will reference each other to varying degrees. Every chapter besides this one will include a flashback to his Uni days. I hope you guys love this and I want to make Sammy Nation proud! I also hope you love my OC Natasha, as she just jumped into my head one day and hasn’t shut up since. Danny will also be heavily featured, it his actual story will be its own titled, “Running Through the Garden.” This is relatively short, but it’s a good little preview of what��s to come! Enjoy!

Word Count: 2060

Warnings: None for this chapter other than sweating!

It started with an email. One, stupid, email. One, professional, email. An email from one academic to another. Natasha just needed an extra source. Specifically, she needed to get her hands on a very specific journal. A journal that contained anatomical drawings and first hand accounts of the Lake Leelanau Creature. Colloquially it is referred to as the Leelanau Lake Monster, but the use of the word “monster” is frowned upon in Supernatural and Academic circles. Annoyingly, she only knew of one person who would be in possession of said journal. The one person whom she was perfectly fine never speaking to again: Sam Kiszka. He had built up quite the reputation in recent years with rumors of his immense archives and collection of particular artifacts. 

Natasha wrinkled her nose and adjusted her glasses as the cursor blinked on the screen. She could write emails like this in her sleep but the thought of asking him for something? Giving him the satisfaction that she needed his help? She’d rather be hit by a bus. However, she needed this information for an upcoming presentation and she had gathered almost all of her resources except this one. Adjusting her cat-eye frames one more time, she began typing.

From: nedelaney@lakewooduniversity.edu 

To: sfkiszka@stardustarchives.com

CC:

Subject: Lake Leelanau Journal

Dear Sam,

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to you for a request for some scans from a book I know you possess and are familiar with: the Gautheir journal. Currently I am in the middle of a research project involving North American Sea Serpents and I need the pages with the anatomical drawings in particular, as well as any other pages pertaining to the first sighting of the Creature. Any contributions beyond that would be most appreciated. 

Kind Regards, 

Natasha E. Delaney 

States away, in eastern Michigan, a young scholar was startled by the sudden ding on his laptop, alerting him of a new email. With an arched brow he opened his inbox, and seeing the email address in the top bar brought back hoards of memories. 

Natasha. Fucking. Delaney. The only person to ever score higher on tests than him, to easily skate past him in grades, keep up with him during lectures, and narrowly beat out his GPA for the top of their graduating glass. He hadn’t spoken to her since graduation almost three years ago, but he couldn’t help being amused at the fact that she needed his help. He could just imagine that icy blonde hair of hers sitting on top of her head in a bun, those obnoxious cat-eye glasses resting on her nose while she bites the bullet and asks for his help. With a smirk on his face, he clicked on the reply button and began typing.

From: sfkiszka@stardustarchives.com

To: nedelaney@lakewooduniversity.edu 

CC:

Attachments: Secondary Leelanau sources.pdf

Subject: Re: Lake Leelanau Journal

Dear Natasha, 

Unfortunately your email did not find me well, as I am in the middle of several projects myself. Here at Stardust Archives™ the stream of knowledge never stops, and neither shall I. I also regret to inform you that scanning said journal for those particular pages will be impossible, as that journal is much too fragile to be handled in such a way. I do however have a few recommendations for similar sources, which I have attached to this email. I am so sorry I was not able to assist you further. 

Good luck on your endeavors, 

Sam F. Kiszka 

He sat back as he clicked send, knowing that most of it was horse shit. He hadn’t been in an actual project in nearly a month, but she didn’t know that. But he wasn’t lying about the journal being too fragile for scanning. Theoretically it would be ok with current technology, but he didn’t want to risk it as it was a trusted family heirloom that was given to him in confidence. In this business, keeping contacts happy was nearly half the job. Word of mouth was crucial, and if you couldn’t be trusted to handle things with respect and care, what good were you? Satisfied, he stood up from his desk to go back to the new shipment of books he was sorting. 

“That mother fucker,” she seethed. Natasha read his email again, mocking the ‘here at Stardust Archives™…’ line to herself while scrunching up her face. She knew for a fact that while that journal was old, it wasn’t that old. The librarian who had recommended that particular volume to her in the first place even said that it shouldn’t be any trouble to get scans of the pages. To make it worse, those ‘resources’ he had sent weren’t helpful at all, and didn't even go into detail of the anatomy of the Creature, which was what she truly needed. Rolling her eyes, her fingers began tapping out her rebuttal. 

From: nedelaney@lakewooduniversity.edu

To: sfkiszka@stardustarchives.com 

CC:

Attachments: Secondary Leelanau sources.pdf

Subject: Re: Re: Lake Leelanau Journal

Sam,

I’m so sorry to hear how busy you are. However I was told specifically that the Gauthier journal was preserved enough that scans wouldn’t be a problem at all. Has something changed? Has it been damaged in any way since it was last made public? I hope such an integral part to your own state's history would be treated with the utmost care. If I remember correctly from that class we both took, with Professor Andrews, paper from that time period would still be stable if exposed to light or a scanning device. In fact I remember he said once, “as long as you’re not mashing it down on a decrepit photo copier from 1993…”. Surely you have a better scanner than that? If you could get those scans to me as soon as you’re able, that would be wonderful. 

Regards, 

Natasha

The ding from Sam’s laptop alerted him again, and his smile quickly faded when he opened the mail program and saw Natasha’s response. On one hand, she had the right idea, but on the other hand, whatever project she needed it for was not worth the risk in his eyes. His mouth hung open in offense with her questioning his integrity to Michigan history. Artifacts from his home state were always given top priority, and to have her imply that he was being careless with any of them made his entire body tense. Instinctively, he wanted to just send back a simple, ‘no,’ but he knew that would only make her more relentless. 

From: sfkiszka@stardustarchives.com

To: nedelaney@lakewooduniversity.edu 

CC:

Attachments: Secondary Leelanau sources.pdf

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Lake Leelanau Journal

Nat,

You aren’t entirely wrong about it being possible, however the family who entrusted it to me made me promise -in writing- to keep it as well preserved as I possibly could. As such, any form of scanning or sudden exposure to light is just not an option.  I hope that the other resources I sent you were enough to suffice. I know whatever project you’re needing them for will manifest in the most riveting way. 

Godspeed, 

Sam F. Kiszka

Natasha tilted her head and cracked her neck when she saw the shortened form of her first name. She hated being called Nat. It was too close to the word for those annoying bugs. Worst of all, it was what her older sisters called her just to get under her skin. All three of them would repeat it over and over again when she was little and laughed when she got upset. Her oldest sister would even take it a step further and call her ‘Natty’ on occasion. She hated how it sounded, how it looked, and she much preferred the nickname ‘Tasha’ if she had a choice. Most of her fellow students called her Tasha, as well as her close friends. Even on blind dates she’d introduce herself as Tasha before anything else. 

From: nedelaney@lakewooduniversity.edu

To: sfkiszka@stardustarchives.com 

CC:

Attachments: Secondary Leelanau sources.pdf

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Lake Leelanau Journal

Samuel,

I appreciate your passion for the preservation of critical documents, it’s truly inspiring, Professor Andrews would be proud. But I think you’re being rather difficult here. If not unreasonable. And no, those other resources did not help as they are not relevant to my ongoing project. I appreciate your confidence in my work, but what would truly help me be on my way would be your cooperation. 

Impatiently, 

Tasha

Sam stared at the screen. She really wasn’t going to let up, was she? He thought for a moment, and something in his brain wanted to physically hear her ask for his help. Maybe it was his ego, maybe it wasn’t, but he was impulsive enough to go out on a limb to satiate it. 

From: sfkiszka@stardustarchives.com

To: nedelaney@lakewooduniversity.edu 

CC:

Attachments: Secondary Leelanau sources.pdf

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Lake Leelanau Journal

‘Tasha’,

Unfortunately, I must be away from my desk at this time due to other projects and meetings. However, if you would like to continue our correspondence, I will happily provide you my number for your convenience. 

(248) 555-9423

In eternal anticipation, 

‘Muel’

Natasha stared at the phone number on her screen. That little shit. He wanted to hear her ask. It didn’t take a genius to figure that part out. Maybe he wanted her to beg? He was arrogant enough to want such a thing. She wasn’t going to give in that easily. She wanted his arrogance in writing. If he couldn’t be professional and stick to emails, he was going to have her in his pocket at all times, constantly making his phone go off. Quickly she added his number as a new contact, and typed out her first ever text to Sam F. Kiszka. 

Natasha: Ok cut the shit, Kiszka why are you being difficult? 

Sam: Who is this?

Natasha: I swear to god, Sam

Sam: Ok ok, fine. Do you really want to see this journal that badly? 

Natasha: I have wasted an entire afternoon emailing you about it, so yes. 

Sam: Well as I said I can’t scan the pages. But if you would like to view them in person for your research, that can easily be arranged. 

Natasha: In person?

Sam: Yes, that's when people meet face to face. 

Natasha: I’m going to ignore that for my sanity, but don’t you live in Michigan?

Sam: Yes.

Natasha: You do know that I’m in Lakewood for my Masters right?

Sam: Yes, what is the issue?

Natasha: So you want to travel all the way to Vermont just because you are refusing to scan the pages? 

Sam: Oh I wouldn’t bring an artifact that fragile on a plane, you know that. You can simply come here. I know there’s a break coming up, if I remember our old schedule correctly. 

Natasha nearly threw her phone, but she wasn’t going to give up. Before she could fully type out a response she got another text.

Sam: And don’t worry about needing a hotel there’s plenty of room upstairs for you. My parents are in Canada on business and my brothers are off doing god knows what. 

Natasha: I’m sure I can find a hotel I don’t want to put you out

Sam: It's really no trouble, we have a separate guest room anyway that barely gets used 

She mulled it over for a few minutes. 

Natasha: Well I’ve never been to Michigan.

Sam: It’s much better than Vermont.

She sighed.

Natasha: Fine. I’ll talk to my professors and get it sorted out. The break starts in two days. 

Sam smirked at his phone and leaned back in his chair,  he was right.

Sam: Excellent. I’ll go dust the window sills and pick out the fanciest chocolate for your pillow.

Natasha: I’ll text you my flight details. 

Sam: Can’t wait, Nat ;)

Not wanting him to know that he bothered her, Natasha set her phone down and opened up another webpage to look up flights. By the weekend she was going to not only be in Sam Kiszka’s presence for the first time since graduation, but staying at his fucking house. 

What the fuck did she just agree to? 

To be continued...

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[applesaucesims]

My Top 23 Screenshots from 2023

(actually 24 because I already removed so many and could not bring myself to remove another)

I was tagged by @sasaofastora and boy was it hard to choose! But I eventually narrowed it down to 23.

Didn't include every month in the list because some months just had too many good pics. This whole thing has also made me realise that 2023 was truly the year of Emma and Niall, love that for them. Another thing I realised is that I guess it's either wide angle or detail shots for me that I love the most.

I'm also tagging @simadelics @stargazingsims @blueshistorysims @satureja13 @swiftviolets - if you've already been tagged, it be what it be.

February

Might have peaked with this one idk. (x)

These two are from the same post and idk why but I'm just obsessed with them. (x)

March

"Idiots in love who are too shy to admit it to each other" trope my beloved. (x)

April

Two pics from the same post because I just put extra effort into flashbacks and flashforwards for unknown reasons. (x)

May

"Badly timed first kiss" trope my beloved. And I just love the little details of Emma's hand pushing Niall away. (x)

June

I lowkey love this wip preview more than the actual cc post. Sometimes I look back at it like "wtf how did I slay this hard??" (x)

Hand details my beloved. (x)

They are just so babey what can I say. (x)

July

July had the 1930s beach babes series, so there's a lot of edits I'm proud of. But I think this one is my favourite, and in general Judy slayed these the most imo. (x)

August

It's giving Van Gogh, it's giving aesthetic, it's giving masterpiece tbh. (x)

This is when I tested the new zeussims collection and it's another pic I just like staring at. I've first made my disney princess sims a long time ago, and I update them at least once a year, so seeing them all together (plus Barbie) just makes me very happy. (x)

September

I can't tell you why I love this shot so much, I just do. (x)

October

You know what? Actually, this is where I peaked. (x)

Height differences my beloved. (x)

You thought we're done with October? It was only the event of the century! I have decided that evening rooftop weddings are my favourite now. (x)

November

Look, idk why I love that shot at the door either. I guess those pants just look great on Niall, sue me. (x)

It's just the vibes of this post in general. Very aesthetic. (x)

December

I'm really happy with the nursery in general, but the pic with Emma in it is my fave. (x)

There's more pictures coming this month that I really love, but I don't wanna give spoilers, so they will be under the cut for now. Will change that once they've been posted.

Context-free pics from upcoming posts that go from "I don't need context to understand" to "what am I even looking at":

[kairisu]

heyo!

here's another yearly post from me, though it's mostly just me blabbing below the cut since i'm in the mood today (￣▽￣)

so last year, my kine society project was supposed to be like my no. 1 priority but i wanted to take a break for a bit, so i did other projects in the meantime. one of those was me attempting to make defaults from scratch for the first time

i got so hyperfixated on a freaking newspaper delivery default out of all things... though i guess it's also one of the things i wanted in my game since i was like 14 LOL

i flipped the bag so it's at the position where they grab the newspaper/magazine and i really wanted the newspaper bag's sling to be an actual mesh, so i made that. i'm ngl i'm still proud of it since it's the first mesh i've made from scratch (≧∀≦)ゞ

i was so psyched that i also got the newspapers to pull the textures from whatever newspaper default i had in-game (courtesy to vegan-kaktus, alienpod, and episims defaults as my guide hehe)

for the outfits, they were probably took the longest time to make since i couldn't decide on just one, so i made multiple meshes until i settled with the ones above. j was extracting ts4 meshes, downloading cc, testing them out in-game, and along the way, i ended up playing ts4 instead ヾ(≧▽≦*)o

i then started recreating ts2 sims from both psp and pc, so that's what i've been doing whenever i'm free. i actually took a break from that too but the upcoming ts4 expansion got me really hyped fr. SEA content and multiple households in one lot! but then i also need to keep cleaning and updating the mods too...

also last week, there were a lot of holidays so i got myself back to meshing again that i even learned to convert ts3 glasses to ts4! still not fond of how the mapping works in ts4... it also makes the texture's file sizes way bigger than it should be

there's also some unreleased conversions and mesh edits i made years ago but i still need to test them again and make previews. and i'll try to answer some asks tomorrow

hope y'all have a great weekend ahead! 💗

[influencermagazineuk]

Sam Fender is set to electrify the Brit Awards 2025 stage next weekend, joining an exciting lineup of performers at one of the biggest nights in British music. Returning to London’s O2 Arena on March 1, this year’s ceremony will be hosted by Jack Whitehall, promising a night of unforgettable moments and top-tier entertainment. Among the artists vying for major awards are Charli XCX, Raye, Dua Lipa, and even The Beatles, making this year's event one of the most anticipated in recent history. Fender, who has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most dynamic live performers, will take the stage just days after the release of his highly awaited third album, People Watching, set to drop this Friday. His previous albums, Hypersonic Missiles (2019) and Seventeen Going Under (2021), both soared to the top of the charts, and he’s aiming for a similar triumph with his latest project. Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Sharing his enthusiasm ahead of the performance, Fender—who is also a strong contender for a Glastonbury headline slot—said, “Me and the band are so excited to perform at The Brit Awards this year – we can’t wait to get up on that stage again!” A teaser on the official Brit Awards Instagram page hinted at an emotional and powerful performance from the singer-songwriter, known for his anthemic stadium-ready sound and deeply personal lyrics. The final performer added to the lineup is Lola Young, an artist who has been making waves on social media with her viral hit Messy. At just 24, she has already cemented herself as one of the most promising voices in the industry. Expressing her excitement, Young shared, “I am super excited and grateful to be performing at The Brit Awards this year. It’s a dream come true and an absolute honour to share this moment alongside so many incredible artists. To be nominated is a huge achievement for me and I’m so thankful for all the support I’ve received.” Alongside Fender and Young, the Brits stage will also welcome performances from Jade Thirlwall, Myles Smith, Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, and The Last Dinner Party, making for a star-studded night of music. Fender’s 2025 schedule is shaping up to be a whirlwind, with a major summer tour planned in support of his new album. The tour includes three massive shows at St James’ Park in Newcastle, as well as a highly anticipated performance at London Stadium in June. In addition to these dates, he has lined up a series of outdoor shows, fueling speculation that he could be one of the headliners at this year’s Glastonbury Festival. Observant fans have pointed out a conspicuous gap in his tour schedule that coincides with Glastonbury weekend, sparking excitement about a potential announcement. Last year, Fender treated his audience to a preview of People Watching with the release of two singles, People Watching and Nostalgia’s Lie, both of which will feature on the upcoming album. Discussing the creative process behind his latest work, the musician reflected on the three-year gap since his last album, explaining why he took his time crafting People Watching. “The third one we started rushing and I thought, ‘No, we have got to take the time,’” he revealed in an interview on Sky Arts’ Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends. “I want to do the best I possibly can. I’d rather it be late and great than early and s**e.”* With the Brit Awards just around the corner, anticipation is at an all-time high. The event, set to be broadcast live on ITV, will bring together the biggest names in music for a night of celebration, performances, and unexpected moments. Who are you most excited to see perform at the Brits? Let the countdown begin! Read the full article

[syoish]

Rough draft and not beta read yet, so there may be typos

A lil preview for my upcoming Jean/OC fic "The Letters She Wrote". The first chapter will be out sometime in the next week so keep an eye on my Ao3 if you're interested!

If you want more info on the fic check out my fic tag

I also post a lot about this fic on instagram because the AoT OC/CC community is lowkey popping off on there???

[2023-512gaellephilogene]

Wk 9- Premiere Pro and After Effects

These are my notes for Wk 9 as well as having some basic understanding/ knowledge of Premiere Pro.

I wasn't in class in Wk 9 so I wasn't able to learn about Premiere Pro and Dynamic Link, and as part of my SDL, I went onto LinkedIn and watch an Essential Training video to have a better understanding of the software.

I also received my feedback for my formative assessment of my type specimen and i'm very happy with my grade but I will be making changes to my book over the upcoming weeks before the summative assesment.

[pjsimblrland]

finally got the woofs in my game :3c obviously, i made two models immediately, so meet reid and carlyle. they’re vampire hunters, found a good mod for that so i’m curious to try it out.

[the-daydream-archives]

FOOD SIM # 10 NUTELLA 🌰 🍞

Soft-spoken yet bold, Loud but sensitive, Nutella is a very complex gal. She mainly just wants to chill and be herself but people keep on getting the wrong perception of her because of her fashion sense. She’s honestly very shy yet sweet but isn’t afraid to speak up when something is wrong. She often skips class because she has better stuff to do but passes her exams since she’d rather study at home. Overall, she’s got a lot of stuff in her mind and is a mess. She’s also gal pals with Buttered Popcorn who helps her unwind and destress and whom she has movie nights with.

Traits: Socially-awkward, High-maintenance, and Genius

Preview on upcoming CC 👀 My first Gyaru-inspired sim!!! :D I’m not too familiar with this type of fashion so I hope I did well :> At this point, I’m just trying out different sim styles and fashions and see what works.

Thank you to the following CC Creators: @nsves @dreambot @atomiclight @achinocreations @saruin @squea @dansimsfantasy @lutessasims @1-800-cuupid @grimmbats  

[droscloset]

O𝘜𝘛 𝘕𝘖𝘞 𝘖𝘕 𝘋𝘙𝘖’𝘴 𝘊𝘓𝘖𝘚𝘌𝘛 

Anime “Tekika” (meaning drip) Favourites!

Clothing from favourite brands such as:⁣ ⁣ kikillokikollo⁣ Ent.la⁣ Ttiwl ⁣ Animebae.co⁣ Imourishop ⁣ Umaiclothing ⁣ Humansocietyco ⁣

The collection features, male tee’s, male shorts, female tube tops and female hoodies with a variety of swatches. 

Check out the website for more previews and to download! 

Download Here 

This collection was chosen specifically for review “cc haul” on YouTube by 𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐀, the UK’s upcoming Diverse & Inclusive platform for Gaming and Entertainment. They are also a writer for Manga UK, and recently partnered with Elgato gaming. Please check out the video, like and subscribe! 

 Watch Here

@xmiramiraccfinds @theblacksimmer

T.O.U Please do not re-upload.Please do not claim as your own.Please do not upload to a paysite.⁣

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SUPPORT & ENJOY!  ❤ MAKE SURE YOU TAG @ANDROGSIMS ON INSTAGRAM IF YOU WEAR ANYTHING FROM DRO’s CLOSET - Thank you to mesh creators @lazyeyelids @nitropanic @casteru

[hula-zombie]

Happy Fall! 🍃🍁🌤️

Greetings! What a busy few months it’s been! I’m still trying to wrap my head around that it’s September. Not going to lie, it feels like summer just started still, but the weather is changing and autumn is quickly approaching! Some updates and thoughts below the cut~

Not trying to get ahead of myself, because this blog is very much a hobby but I do have a few things I’m hoping to be able to share CC wise. I just need to.. reduce poly count and take previews 😅

Other than that! I have started playing @tainoodles Story of Stardew Moon challenge. I have a few scenes shot and it’s what I’ve been playing when I’ve had time. I’m hoping to bring that here, sometime this month- I’d like to add a little more to what I have done so far first though.

I’m also still sitting on heaps of recolors that I’ll one day post to @hula-zombie-recolors. So if that’s your jam, check out that page. More to come hoping this week- if not, in the upcoming weeks!

And for October, I probably won’t do simblreen just because I’ve been doing 20+ other things, BUT I do think I want to bring back my ghoulish gals but we’ll see how this month goes. I know it’s going to be Oct. too before we all know it.

Hope folks are staying safe and well! 💛

[isaiahillustrates]

Here's a little preview of some more nail recolors I will be releasing later this week! I got so much love on my All Natural Nails that I wanted to make some more. In this upcoming set it will be a bunch of solid recolors! (25 swatches!) Since it's also October I am currently working on some spooky cc that I will be releasing later this month. So look forward for that!

Coming soon:

More nail recolors

two spooky/halloween cc releases

[ratchet-ratch]

Just discovered that if you use Tray Importer and select the option “save images” (which is in the same dropdown as the export option) you can get a group photo of two sizes as well as individual pics. Utter madness. 

Well anyways, more previews of my upcoming lookbook (let’s say it’s an interpretation of the teen a day lookbook challenge...)

**CC Creators to come soon I promise! 

***Oh shit I just realized one of them looks like one of my best friends (who was also my high school crush.... awk...)

****Fuck even the way they’re standing... 

*****Can this pack just fucking work so I can relive my high school traumas because I’m such a masochist?

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Apple has just brought one step closer its ultimate vision of making routine tasks seamless within its ecosystem: a new free addition for iPhone users—Apple Invites. This freshly released app, designed from the ground up, simplifies planning and managing events from birthday parties with family members to corporate events. At its heart, Apple Invites weaves together a range of services that many users have come to rely on. As you set up an event, you can include shared photo albums where guests can add their own memories, or even collaborate to create Apple Music playlists that capture the mood of your occasion. Apple Maps will also provide turn-by-turn directions. Apple Weather keeps you up to date with real-time forecasts on the day of your event. These integrations ensure that every aspect of your event-from logistics to ambiance-is managed seamlessly within one app.If you want to host events, note that creating and managing an event through Apple Invites requires an iCloud+ subscription. The service is free to download, but you’ll need to subscribe to iCloud+ to unlock full event-hosting capabilities. Plans start at just 99p a month, which grants 50GB of iCloud storage, and can go up to £8.99 per month for the highest-tier plan offering 1TB of storage. Despite this requirement for event creation, the design ensures that anyone can RSVP to an event-even if they don't have an Apple device or an active Apple account. Arne Müseler / www.arne-mueseler.com, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/de/deed.en, via Wikimedia Commons Apple Senior Director of Worldwide Product Marketing for Apps and iCloud, Brent Chiu-Watton, stated, "With Apple Invites, an event springs to life the moment an invitation is created and users can share lasting memories even after they get together. Apple Invites combines capabilities our users already know and love across iPhone, iCloud, and Apple Music, making it easy to plan special events." In a crowded market of event management tools, Apple Invites is poised to compete head-on with other iOS apps by taking advantage of the deep familiarity that users have with Apple's ecosystem. The days when platforms such as Facebook are the first resort for organizing social events are now behind us, and a wave of alternatives increasingly reflects a drift toward more targeted and integrated solutions. When you're planning an event with Apple Invites, you're first invited to choose a picture that may reflect the nature or atmosphere of your occasion. You can upload a photo from your personal photo library or, alternatively, access a curated collection within the app that features multiple backgrounds for diverse events. These thoughtful touches are what make invitations feel more unique and set a tone right at the beginning. For those who have iPhones with the advanced features, the app comes with an innovative Apple Intelligence-powered Image Playground. You can make unique images by combining ideas, descriptions, and elements from your own photo collection. It's especially creative when it comes to those who want their invitations to be visually appealing. This is in addition to the built-in Writing Tools, which help craft the perfect message and assist you in finding that ideal turn of phrase to express the spirit of your event. Once your invitation is sent out, you maintain complete control over the experience as the event host. The app's interface makes it easy to monitor and manage upcoming events, review RSVPs, and customize the details displayed in your invitation preview. For example, you can select options such as whether you want to display the event's background image or the exact location of the event. If you are planning an open event and want to allow guests to access the event details online, the app allows you to create a URL link. The guest experience is just as well planned. The recipient can use a dedicated iPhone app or even through a web interface to view and respond to invitations. Their Apple account and iCloud+ subscription are not needed on their side, so it means that friends or colleagues who may be using other devices can still join your event without a hitch. Moreover, guests have the power to manage how their personal information is displayed, and they can choose to leave or report an event at any time if needed. In terms of technology, Apple Invites is free and can be downloaded from the App Store from iPhone running iOS 18 or later. Its designs and user-friendly navigation are the epitomizations of Apple's consistent interest in making ordinary tasks simple and fun. With provisions such as iCloud, Apple Music, Apple Maps, and Apple Weather, the app becomes a perfectly organic extension of the services many users depend on. Beyond its direct functionality, Apple Invites showcases the larger vision of Apple: a more connected and efficient digital lifestyle. The company is not only offering a new tool for event planning but also reinforcing the value of its expansive ecosystem by merging various services into a single, cohesive platform. In an age where digital privacy and simplicity are paramount, this app stands out as a thoughtful alternative to many third-party event planning solutions. Many users would be excited for an all-in-one event planning application with no more headaches over having to deal with multiple apps. Just imagine hosting a weekend barbecue where everything-the invitations, the responses, and a shared photo book of the day's events-is done in one place. This consolidation not only saves time but also minimizes the risk of miscommunication that can occur when using several separate platforms. Apple Invites' comprehensive approach makes it an attractive option for both casual and professional organizers alike. The design and functionality of the app may also set a new standard for future event planning tools. By providing a mix of creative and logistical features, Apple Invites is likely to influence how other developers approach app design. In today's fast-paced digital world, the demand for tools that balance ease of use with robust functionality is growing. Apple Invites addresses this need by combining advanced creative tools like the Image Playground and Writing Tools with practical features such as RSVP management and navigation integration. The need to balance between aesthetics and functionality marks one of the biggest revolutions in what we plan and experience in events. Although the need to have an iCloud+ subscription is certainly raised, most users will be interested in most of the advantages that come along with it. For instance, the monthly fee charged is very reasonable as it unlocks event management features but also opens up valuable cloud storage accessible via any Apple service. This will be quite logical and easy for those people who are already invested in the Apple ecosystem. The new added functionality along with the experience being offered by the Apple Invites is expected to make a robust impact especially by those people who value both the quality as well as efficiency for their digital tools. The further updates are bound to make use of Apple Invites, allowing for more exciting features. The app is clearly designed with flexibility in mind, and as user feedback rolls in, it's conceivable that Apple will expand its capabilities to include even more customization options, tighter integrations with other social and productivity apps, and perhaps enhanced security features tailored to event management. Thus, Apple Invites may become an absolute center to organize not only small parties but all kinds of private as well as business meetings. In a nutshell, Apple Invites brings something new and fresh about meeting planning with powerful features based on the Apple experience. Its seamless integration of familiar tools, creative features like the Image Playground and Writing Tools, and robust host controls make it a compelling option for anyone looking to organize events with ease and style. This will transform how users coordinate and celebrate life's moments while maintaining the high standards of privacy, simplicity, and design that Apple is known for by streamlining the process of managing invitations and guest responses. Read the full article