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zaddybeckham69 · 10 months ago
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aahsoka · 6 months ago
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ppl are so rude about zac efrons face. why do u think its a conspiracy theory that this man had a jaw injury that progressively caused a change in its appearance. actors denying (cosmetic) plastic surgery usually just fucking ignore the rumors or admit to it . and reconstructive surgery is a Type of plastic surgery lmfaoo like they probably have given him botox injections to EASE JAW PAIN thats a very common use of botox ?????
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hooperfiko · 5 months ago
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wileys-russo · 1 year ago
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childhood sweethearts (5) II a.russo x reader
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series playlist part one part two part three part four
and as we await the fate of our two main protagonists eventual kiss. its time to find out what really happened six years ago. childhood sweethearts (5) II a.russo x reader
"do i need to pick you up tomorrow then?" your older sister lily asked as she pulled up outside the russo household, drumming her fingers on her steering wheel as you unbuckled and shook your head.
"no i'll probably stay the full weekend and just go to school with less on monday." you shrugged, reaching around to grab your bag off the backseat. "what about your uniform? books? your bag?" your sister frowned as you opened her door.
"i've got a spare uniform here, i can borrow a bag to put my stuff in and i've already got my books with me, i have to study." you patted your overnight bag as the girl rolled her eyes. "of course you do, does your brain even know what a weekend is or do you mentally go to school 7 days a week?" she jeered as you mocked her and flipped her off, closing her door as her window rolled down.
"some of us have aspirations to graduate lilian." you smiled, your sister having dropped out early to pursue a career in cosmetics which had lasted all of three months. "have a shit time dickhead!" your sister called out after you as you made your way down the driveway, flipping her off again without turning around.
"none of that here thank you young lady." your face flushed red as carol opened the front door for you before you'd even arrived, having seen you through the window. "sorry carol." you smiled guiltily, giving her a hug as she let you in with an amused smile.
"lessi's just showering sweetheart." the woman explained as you hummed, leaving your bag by the lounge and following her to the kitchen, you'd been wondering why the girl hadn't responded to you on the way over here and now it made sense.
"shortstack! i saw your hot sister dropped you off." gio wiggled his eyebrows suggestively before pulling you into a gentle headlock as you rounded the corner. "urgh you're like my brother gio thats so weird!" you gagged at the comment, wrestling to try and remove his arm to no use.
"oi get off her!" his grip disappeared as alessia entered, bottle blonde hair pulled up into a damp bun on her head as she punched her brother in the ribs, immediately pulling you into a protectively tight hug as gio let you go with a loud groan of pain.
"mum!" the boy huffed in complaint, your girlfriend rolling her eyes and mumbling an apology as the older women told her off. "i wish you'd fuck off back to jordan." the boy sulked, grabbing an apple and heading back upstairs to his room as carol yelled after him for swearing.
your girlfriend had only just gotten back yesterday from a week away at a junior lionesses tournament which had been held in jordan. as much as you'd missed her dearly you couldn't have been more proud of her or the two goals she scored, getting her rightful start in the final game. you'd only wished you were able to be there but you didn't have the luxury of a national call up as an excuse to miss a week of school.
"we'll be in my room mum." alessia announced, arm slung over your shoulder as the woman hummed and waved you off, head buried in a recipe book making you smile as your girlfriend lead you away, stopping to grab your bag for you, silencing your protests with a very quick peck to your lips after she'd triple checked no one else was around.
the pair of you had been seeing one another officially for almost two years now however no one but each other actually knew that, and just assumed you were best friends, forever thick as thieves and inseparably close.
neither of you had any idea how no one had caught on yet, maybe it was because you and alessia had always been so close and so affectionate nothing seemed out of sorts to the average eye.
you'd always loved alessia in one way or another. but when it was just the two of you behind a closed door and your lips were pressed together, cold hands roaming one anothers bodies, murmuring everything and anything you loved about the other, you were absolutely infatuated with her in a way so intense it was almost scary.
and that was one sort of love you both agreed you weren't ready to share with anyone but each other just yet.
though both of you did need to often stumble through pools of awkward lies and ramble quickly made up stories as you'd be called out by your friends for the occasional poorly placed or forgotten about hickey.
this was normally your problem. ever since she'd figured out how sensitive your neck was the taller girl utilised every and any opportunity to capitolise on that.
riled on by the whiny begs for her not to stop as she hungrily attacked and devoured your neck late at night, silencing you with a hand pressed over your mouth and a gentle warning in your ear that if you weren't quiet she would stop.
"hi." you breathed out with a grin, looking up adoringly at the striker once the two of you were finally alone behind the safety and security of her locked bedroom door. "god i missed you." alessia sighed, pulling you into a bone crushing hug as you reveled in one anothers touch.
"we spoke every day lessi!" you laughed into her shoulder, alessia having been told off both by her roommate ella and her coach for the hours spent on her phone when she was supposed to be resting and recovering.
"we could be together every minute of every day and i'd still miss you." the blonde pulled away with a cheeky smile as you rolled your eyes playfully. "don't wish that on me please, what a nightmare!" you groaned teasingly as your girlfriend scoffed, holding a hand to her chest in mock offence.
"lessi!" you squealed as she tackled you down onto her bed, hovering over you. "that's baby to you, thanks very much." alessia pouted as you laughed, thumb stroking her cheek affectionately. "there is also something else i missed that we can't do on the phone." the blonde smiled suggestively, cocking her head to the side as her hair fell around you both like a curtain.
"mmm...nothing comes to mind." you looked off into the distance as if deep in thought, hand coming to stroke your chin as alessia playfully shoved your head. "kiss me then star girl." you smiled softly, tugging at her shirt.
as your eyes met, the world seemed to fade away. you felt her hand gently touch your cheek, slender fingers tracing a line down your jawline. hearts raced as her lips met yours, soft and gentle at first, then with a growing intensity as she poured into the kiss just how much she had missed you.
if you were sentenced to death the next day and were allowed one last day to do as you pleased, you'd be sure to spend it kissing alessia.
every single time felt just like the first. the same nervous butterflies would flutter around inside you, lips would tingle as if you'd just smeared them with popping candy, your heart grew five sizes to the point it felt it might burst in your chest.
each kiss was full of tenderness and passion, a dance of two hearts in perfect harmony as the girl who you trusted with your heart and your life drowned you with her love.
you felt her arms wrap even tighter around you, pulling your bodies close as you lost yourselves in the moment. the world around you ceased to exist, leaving only the two of them in a sea of pure unbridled emotion, two hearts beat as one.
her lips always slightly chapped melded against yours perfectly, kissing you with just the right amount of firm pressure to have your stomach in knots, and yet each touch felt so soft and so tender that your brain went fuzzy at the sensation.
her hand would always reach out to tangle in your hair as your own gently carressed her cheek, thumb stroking her jawline, feeling it clench at the featherlight touch.
and then suddenly your lungs would scream for a reprise and you'd pull away, collapsing into the mattress as both of you lay on your sides, eyes locked as chests heaved and alessia leant forward to brush a few flyaways behind your ear.
gone were the afternoons of her kicking a ball at your head, smearing mud on your face as the two of you wrestled and rolled around in the dirt like steam rollers.
your afternoons now were spent wrapped up in the others arms, sharing kisses as you filled one another in on the seemingly more mundane parts of your day the other hadn't been present for, you and alessia only sharing two classes in your final year of school.
on the days alessia trained after school you studied, often at her house in her bedroom eagerly awaiting her to return.
the striker would have left her boots outside at her mums strict request, trudging up the stairs with an exhausted sigh as you'd perk up hearing the squeak of the infamous stair the two of you learned to avoid when sneaking downstairs for a midnight snack.
she would shoulder open her door and dump her kit bag on the ground, making a beeline for her bed and belly flopping normally on top of you, face buried in your neck as she clung onto you tightly with a mumbled greeting hello.
sometimes you'd wind her up and tell her you wouldn't kiss her until she showered, dodging her attempts as you teased her for smelling terribly which normally ended in her trapping you in a bear hug beneath her until you tapped out on her back and gave in, allowing her lips to finally meet yours.
other times she'd have been told she wasn't starting next game and her head would hang low from the moment she entered the room. you'd immediately sit up and brush your books to the side, opening your arms for her to melt into. carding your fingers through her hair and slipping a hand up her top you'd hold her tightly, rubbing circles on her back, lips lingering on her sweaty forehead.
as you'd always known, you loved alessia, nowadays in a way much more intimate and tender than you'd have ever understood in your youth.
"you're so beautiful." the taller girl spoke softly as you lay side by side, words melting you like butter as you couldn't help but blush, no matter how often she complimented you it still had you swooning.
"why are you so shy? it's very cute baby but we've known each other like our whole lives." alessia laughed as you hid your face in your hands, the blonde prying them away and attacking your face with kisses only making your cheeks heat up further.
her leg nudging yours as you lifted one, allowing hers to slot in perfectly, your limbs tangled up as your foreheads pressed against one anothers.
"il mio bel bambino." (my pretty baby) her lips moved to gently kiss your fingertips, hands held captive in hers.
"you learned more italian!" your face lit up in pride as alessia eagerly nodded, beginning to ramble about how she had made it her mission to continue her online lessons even while away.
"alessia mia teresa russo studying in her free time? has there been an doomsday i wasn't aware of? are you feeling okay?" you gasped holding the back of your hand to her forehead, squealing as her fingers jabbed sharply at your sides.
"yeah well unlike school work this is something i actually want to learn!" she rolled her eyes and you grinned, kissing her nose and swooning as she scrunched it up adorably.
"hey. can we talk about something?" the blonde asked hesitantly, eyes dropping down to avoid yours, messing with your fingers as you nodded, eyebrows knitting into a curiously concerned frown at what was to come.
"okay but i don't know how you'll react so we have to do the thing." alessia decided, looking to you for confirmation as you hummed, the two of you sitting up and spinning around suddenly.
you shuffled slightly so your back was pressed against hers, hands finding one anothers and intertwining your fingers as your heads slumped onto one anothers shoulders, eyes closing.
"what's on your mind lessi?" you asked softly, squeezing her hands supportively as she let out a long sigh. "well. when we were away a few of the girls were talking about their...well their first times, with their boyfriends." alessia started quietly, her heart hammering away in her chest with every word.
"and i guess it just got me thinking about it." she spoke a little quicker now, clearly nervous for your reaction to her words, squeezing your left hand to signal she was done talking for now.
"some of the girls at school have been talking about it too." you confessed. "are you thinking about...wanting to do that?" you asked gently, not wanting her to feel as though you were judging her in any way. "maybe? does that make you feel...weird, or anything?" she asked slowly.
"no, definitely not weird." you promised, the two of you sitting in silence for a moment. "i guess i think i'm ready? to do that. but i don't want you to feel like...pressured into anything. we can do it soon, we can do it later, we can never do it if you didn't want to." she assured, starting to ramble as you squeezed her hands, grounding her into silence again.
"i want to do it with someone i love and someone i trust and you're the person i love and trust the most lessi. i think i'm ready too, whenever it happens." you spoke softly, unable to see the blush creep up your girlfriends neck at your words.
and it did happen. it was a couple of months later when you had your house to yourselves, your parents having taken your brother away for the weekend for a cricket tournament and your sister disappearing around to her boyfriends house.
the first time it was awkward, nervous, weird and clumsy of course, neither of you had done anything like this before and you'd have been lying to one another if you said you both hadn't tried to do some...research on your own to try and best prepare.
but despite that, it was with alessia.
you felt safe and you felt comfortable and loved the whole time, it didn't quite have the ending either of you expected (that sort of ending came a few weeks later and boy oh boy...no amount of research could have prepared you for the feeling) but it only strengthened the trust between the two of you, and was yet another first you'd experienced by one anothers loving side.
they always say your first love is a little foolish, some may even say there isn't something called first love. but what makes those initial feelings of love most beautiful are it's innocence.
when you fall in love for the very first time, that innocence inside you, that's a precious thing. it feels like you give your whole heart to someone, and as if you wouldn't ever know anyone else to treasure and care for it.
which is why it was all too easy for alessia russo to be both your first love, and your first heartbreak.
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it all started the day you got the letter.
your mum had found it first, fighting her every urge to rip it open and read your fate, instead leaving it neatly on your pillow for you to find when you returned home that afternoon.
you'd spent the day with the russo's, thermos of her dads famous hot chocolate in your hand, bundled up in a hoodie with your girlfriends jersey tugged over the top. you sat shoulder to shoulder with her brothers in the stands, watching your favorite blonde play in one of her final games of the season.
you didn't pretend to understand half the rules of football much as alessia had dedicated years of her life trying to teach you, and so her brothers knew to hit you with running commentary throughout. but the one thing you would always understand was the sense of utter euphoric pride which rushed through you watching her play, especially when she scored.
her arms would shoot up into the air and her eyes would always find yours, pointing up at you and her family with a lopsided grin, sprinting to celebrate with her teammates as you all screamed out encouragement, drowning her in whistles and claps before play resumed.
coming away with a 4-1 win meant they were in pole position to finish top of the table, and so alessia was unable to wipe the shit eating grin off her face as she emerged from the change rooms afterwards, waving goodbye to her team mates and jogging over to where you all waited for her.
she'd always hug her dad first, your girlfriend was the true epitome of his girl, and mario reveled in teasingly holding that over carol. you were always last, alessia always saved the best for last, picking you up and spinning you around off your feet as you'd laugh and sing her praises, the two of you hugging tightly.
"i love when you wear my jersey." she mumbled in your ear, sending you a soft smile as you bumped your shoulder into hers and the two of you made your way back to the car, her brothers talking her ear off about the game as you stayed stuck to her side, watching on with a quiet amusement, not understanding most of what was said but feeling nothing but pride for the taller blonde beside you.
luca had driven himself and gio as they waved you both off and headed across the lot, you and alessia slipping into the back of her dads car. her mum would always fuss over the two of you, throwing a blanket over your legs and ignoring alessia's insistence that she was still warm after running around for two hours, carol always winning out as your girlfriend rolled her eyes and gave in.
but the blanket gave the opportunity for your hand to grab hers, squeezing softly as you looked at her in admiration, her head falling tiredly to your shoulder as the two of you chatted along to her parents, waving them off as you pulled up outside your house.
you promised you'd give your mum a hug for carol, hugging them both goodbye. normally her dad would warn he'd be out the front no later than eight since you both had school the next day, but now graduated there wasn't a reason the two of you couldn't spend the next few days together if you wanted, likely flittering from house to house as you often did.
appeasing your mum with small talk for a few minutes you grew impatient, tugging on the back of alessias hoodie with a longing look as the girl would make an excuse, the two of you hurrying off to your room.
"why do you always make me end the conversations. i quite like chatting with your mum!" alessia rolled her eyes as you closed your bedroom door. "because she loves you more and she actually listens to you. and because i haven't properly congratulated you yet for winning!" you grinned as your girlfriend sat on the end of your bed.
"mm that so?" the blonde smiled, arms settling themselves around your waist as her chin rested on your stomach, your own hands playing with the baby hairs on the nape of her neck.
you were about to lean down and kiss her, when your eyes spotted it.
alessia noticed your frown right away, squeezing your hips to gain your attention as you shook your head, stepping away from her and making a beeline for the letter.
"shit is that-" "i think it is." "well, open it!"
"i'm scared. what if i didn't get in?" you admitted, biting your bottom lip nervously as alessia sat right by your side. "you're the most intelligent person both intellectually and emotionally that i've ever met baby, and you got phenomenal marks in our GCSE's. open it!" she knocked her knee against yours and you nodded.
"oh for god sakes." alessia huffed impatiently as you fiddled with the corner, peeling it off painstakingly slow as your girlfriend plucked it out of your hands, ripping the letter right open.
"no you read it." you shook your head as she tried to give it back to you, alessia nodding as her eyes scanned over the paper, face unreadable as you nervously bounced your knee.
"we regret to inform-" your body crumpled at that, flopping back into the mattress as you felt tears prick at the corner of your eyes. "only joking baby. you got in!" alessia pounced on top of you with a grin as you shot upwards, accidentally smacking your head into hers.
"oh my god i got in?!" you breathed out in shock as the blonde clutched at her throbbing head. "oh god baby i'm so sorry!" you squeaked out as she waved you off with a wince, opening her arms expectantly.
"i am so fucking proud of you. my pretty, smart, funny, kind, gorgeous-" the older girl kissed you with every word, the grin unable to be wiped from your face as your mum burst in, alessia very quickly jumping away from you as you filled her in on the news.
and as you jumped up to embrace her, your sister next to run in to congratulate you, alessia couldn't have possibly been any prouder.
but she also couldn't help but allow her mind to drift back to the box sitting in her wardrobe, signed four year scholarship and enrollment papers filled in and ready to be sent off to the states.
she knew she needed to tell you. but the thought of doing so punched a hole in her chest, and so she put it off as long as possible.
well, as long as she could until you found out yourself.
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it was around a couple of weeks later, you were spending your usual friday night together, movies loaded and armfuls of snacks spread out on the bed awaiting consumption.
"lessi baby can i have a hoodie please?" you kissed your girlfriends jaw softly, the girl humming and pointing her foot toward her cupboard, engrossed in a video on her phone.
"yeah thanks, such a gentlewoman." you muttered, smacking her thigh as the girl whined and shoved you away. with a roll of your eyes at her lack of attention on you, you thrust open her cupboard, hunting around for your favourite hoodie which you knew she'd hidden, no longer wanting you to steal it as it was also her favourite to wear.
with a victorious grin you spotted the sleeve poking out from a pile of jumpers in the corner, rolling your eyes at her poor attempt at hiding and yanking it out. you frowned as a box lay hidden beneath the material, UNC on the front.
curiousity getting the better of you, assuming it was likely a new pair of trainers she'd bought and hidden from her mum as to not be told off for her spending habits, you opened it.
god, how you wished you hadn't.
your stomach leapt into your mouth as your eyes scanned just the first few words of the letter sat atop a bright blue sweatshirt.
"less. what's this?" at first she only hummed, attention still fixated on the video. "alessia. what is this?" you spoke louder now, the girls phone dropping from her hand as she looked up and saw what you had in your hand.
"baby-" "why the hell have you got a four year american football contract hidden in your wardrobe?"
"i wish you hadn't found that." she sighed, burying her face in her hands as you advanced toward her. "were you even going to tell me?" you whispered now, her head shooting up at the sudden change of tone.
"of course i was! i just...i didn't know how." she admitted guiltily, standing and trying to come toward you but you held your hand up in warning for her not to. "you didn't even tell me you were thinking about something like this, we tell each other everything." your voice cracked and with it so did alessia's heart at the look of utter betrayal splayed across your features.
"love-" "stop. don't fucking coddle me, explain." you forced out, letter still gripped tightly in your hand as you took another step back. "it's a four year scholarship to go play in the states. so long as i play with their junior team i can go to classes, live on campus and get my degree for free, and i get a hell of a lot of experience with a completely different style of football." she explained, a smile tugging momentarily at her lips, wiped right away at the look of disappointment on yours.
"i knew you wouldn't want me to go, or you'd try to talk me out of it." alessia admitted quietly, refusing to meet your eyes. "you what?" you managed out, shaking your head in disbelief. "i-" you started, trying to find the words.
"alessia i have always been your biggest supporter. i don't even like football but i go to every match, i make sure your kit bags got everything in it before you leave, i wear your jerseys, i let you kick balls at my head for years! you adore football. why on earth would you think i'd try to stop you from following that passion?" you frowned, shoulders slumping in defeat at her lack of faith in you.
"because it means we'd be apart for four years. don't even try to tell me you wouldn't have had an issue with that!" you were caught off guard at her sudden shift of tone, this one much more abrupt and sharp.
"don't try to project your guilt for not telling me into me being the reason why you didn't. that's not fair!" you shot back, alessia only shaking her head with a laugh. "you shouldn't have even been snooping around in the first place!" she snatched the letter off of you with a glare.
"snooping? i can see that offer is signed alessia, were you even going to tell me before you sent it off?" you asked with a hard stare, face falling as guilt flashed across her face momentarily. "you've already sent it." you realized quietly, her head hanging low all the confirmation you needed.
"wow." you breathed out, moving to sit down on the edge of her bed as you tried to come to terms with everything, feeling her sit down a few feet away from you. "when do you leave?" you whispered, feeling her eyes pierce into the side of your head but not having the heart to look up from the floor, the room starting to spin.
"two weeks."
your head did shoot up at that, alessia wincing at the anger, hurt, betrayal and disappointment clear as day in your features. "two fucking weeks. you didn't tell me and you leave in two weeks?" you breathed out, tears welling up in the corner of your eyes.
"i was going to i promise but i just...i thought it would make everything easier if we didn't-" alessia struggled with her words, tripping over herself as her fingers twitched and she rubbed her palms against her sweats.
"make what easier?" you caught on right away to what she meant, the room starting to feel awfully small as your chest tightened. and meeting your eyes alessia knew you knew what she meant. "everything." the blondes own eyes welled up with tears as you wiped at your face with the back of your arm.
"were you even going to tell me?" you asked, scarily calm as you stared her down, watching her wither underneath your piercingly angry gaze. "no." she admitted after a moment, burying her head in her hands, body wracking with quiet sobs as she began to break.
your legs buckled at that and your body fell to her floor with a small thump, your knees tucking into your chest as you curled into a ball. "so you were going to just leave and what? expect me to just...be okay with that?" you asked, unable to even wrap your head around any of this.
"you're going to college here, i'll be over there. it wouldn't have worked for four years and we both deserve to be able to make the best of this next chapter, i thought i was making it easier if we never had to say goodbye." alessia admitted quietly, both of you refusing to look at one another.
"never mind the fact i'm in love with you. i've been your best friend since we were five less, and you were going to just...get on a plane and leave me for four years without even telling me where you were going." you whispered, barely able to get your words out as red hot guilt flooded the blondes body.
"i was trying to make it easier."
"for who alessia? for you? by avoiding having to even tell me anything and just leaving me without a word? you're a fucking coward!" you almost screamed those last four words, chest heaving as you struggled to hold back a sob.
her silence told you everything you needed to as you broke down, your body convulsing as you sobbed into your hands, alessia covering her ears unable to handle the noise, tears rolling down her cheeks leaving a bitter salty taste in her mouth.
"get off me!" you spat out, shoving her off as she moved to sit down next to you, trying to wrap herself around you in a hug. "get off!" you yelled again, voice cracking as she shook her head, holding you firmly.
eventually she let go, collapsing into herself as you stood to your feet, vision blurry with tears as you stumbled around trying to collect your belongings.
"stop!" you sobbed as she hugged you from behind, yanking your bag out of your hands and dropping it on the floor. "don't leave me, please." she begged, voice no louder than a whisper as her face buried itself in your neck.
"i'm not the one leaving." you pushed her away, the force causing her to stumble as she caught herself and managed to stay standing. "you know now. we still have two weeks!" she tried, almost begging now as you scoffed.
"oh so i have two weeks to wait for you to break up with me? lucky me!" you spat venomously, trying to pick up your bag as alessia kicked it away. "we have two weeks we can spend together before i go. please! i made a mistake, a huge mistake. baby please i love you so much but-" her hands balled at your top, holding you against her.
"if you loved me you would have never lied to me about this. you would have told me the moment you even starting thinking about it! we could have talked it out! worked things out together! now i don't have a fucking choice and you don't understand how unfair that is alessia!" you pushed her harder and harder with every sentence until she smacked into the wall, blue eyes welled up with tears.
"baby please don't go! not like this!" she grabbed you again as you tried, wrapping her arms around you as you fought her furiously, hitting her over and over as her body shook with silent sobs but she refused to let go of you, feeling her tears drip down the back of your neck.
"i would have been okay if we were able to talk about this. if i had time to process this, to make plans with you, to talk about what it could have looked like for us and what we'd be when you were there. i would have supported you and this choice if you'd given me the chance." you finally broke free, stumbling away from her as you gestured between the two of you before furiously wiping at your eyes.
"but you didn't and you weren't going to. you're a liar and a coward and i can't believe i wasted so much of my life trying to show you i care for it all to mean nothing to you in the end. if you love me less, if you ever loved me, then you will do as you planned. you will get on that plane and you will stay out of my life. you're not my girlfriend, not even a friend would do what you just did to me." you wanted to say more, you wished you could find the words, you wished you could hit her again and scream that you hated her and mean every single word you just said to her.
but you didn't, you couldn't, you wished you could, it would have made it all easier.
you didn't allow her the luxury of a response, far too afraid of how easy it may have been for her to talk her way out of this, to lull you into a false sense of safety and security with sweet words and gentle intimate touches. to shower you with affection and quality time and praise, only to rip the rug right out from under you in just two weeks time.
so you left her before she could leave you, and you didn't turn once to look back.
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part six
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sevenop · 6 months ago
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Billie Eilish x Fem!reader: Eau De Parfum
A/n: once you love the warm and calm fragrance of Eilish no. 1, you studiously avoid its diametrical opposite - the bold and dark no. 2. According to your first impression, the languid woody trail of the perfume is not your path. But why does it feel so appealing? Billie helps you decide, revealing this fragrance in a new light.
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«... cause I feel like, it's weird, but I feel like a fan myself. I just... It doesn't feel real!» - A genuine smile for the camera and a slight shrug, that's what Billie is all about. A knack for the camera and an incorruptible amount of sincerity, even when she's actually on the other side of the screen from her fans.
Eilish brought you along to shoot the launch of her fragrances Eilish and Eilish no. 2 for Ulta Beauty, and you just couldn't say no to her: your mutual desire to spend more time together and the opportunity to wander around a completely free (not counting the small film crew, a couple of consultants and security, of course) store is definitely what made you say yes. And enjoying Eilish's looseness in the crosshairs of the cameras is a huge pleasure, I must say.
After a few unsuccessful doubles, you realize that standing in the same position with your back against the wall for the last thirty minutes has been quite tiring. Darting between the many racks of cosmetics and perfumes, you try to entertain yourself a little to shake off the fatigue and late night slumber. Your gaze confusedly clings to the endless bottles of perfume, attracting you with their rich color or unusual shape. It is really difficult to concentrate on one thing, and not to lose your sense of smell after a dozen samples that you have managed to smell - something mind-bogglingly impossible. A short conversation with a nice female consultant pleasantly brightens up your wait, when you are already tired of circling the store for the third time. You come out from behind a row of boring shelves, wanting to go back, but you stop abruptly.
The confident gaze of the dark blue eyes, the seductive wet ink-black strands of hair mysteriously falling over her shoulders, the neat palms, on both sides closing black, like a symmetrically carved flacon. And, of course, devilishly inviting lips. Frankly speaking, you are staring hungry at a large advertising poster with your own girlfriend, as if you are seeing it for the first time. Well, I congratulate you.
Mixed with aesthetic admiration, thoughts of this tantalizing second perfume are in your head again: is it even worth trying it on yourself when you prefer the comfortable vanilla "hug" of the first one? Billie's languid, woody scent certainly suits her, but... what about you?
"Just a couple more minutes and you'll soon be making a hole in the glass," - the familiar velvet voice and the warmth of the palm that created a perfect 'lock' with yours, - "I'm wildly pleased, though."
Billie brings you out of your trance as suddenly as you entered it. Smiling, you close your fingers a little tighter for a few moments. A tacit confirmation that you are back in the real world.
"So... You want to give it a try after all?"
The tangle of tangled thoughts and doubts is back in motion in your head. You stare helplessly at the poster, then at Eilish herself. The better solution is to shrug your shoulders and sink your gaze into the socks of your slightly battered Jordans. Which is exactly what you're doing.
"Honestly, I don't even know, my love. On you it reveals itself so tantalizing. I don't think it would suit me."
"But you haven't even tried it," - her eyebrows come together gently the bridge of her nose in a confused squint, the word storm cloud over seas of blue.
"I know, but..."
The words remain unspoken: Billie, armed with a confident smirk, pulls you toward a rack of her own products and gallantly beckons the consultant over to you. By the end of the shoot, you're already sitting in her car with the "intimidating" dark box of a full-size bottle from the second collection on your lap.
"And yet I don't think it's mine."
"Relax, baby," Billie deftly slung the seat belt over her shoulder and turned the key in the ignition. The pleasant murmur of the engine is immediately heard in the Audi's interior, "Just let me prove how tantalizing you are. I'm sure you two will become friends."
The car slowly pulls out of the parking lot, remaining almost invisible in the night darkness that has descended on the city. And while Eilish drives the car relaxedly, biting the corner of her lips in thought, you nervously beat a rhythm with your fingers on the surface of the box that only you know. You're nervous, but you silently allow her. You allow her absolutely everything.
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The cool shower dampens your excitement until Billie enters the room: the singer looks like she's stepped out of that poster, except that instead of a black dress, she's wearing a long cotton T-shirt that reaches mid-thigh. Otherwise, the differences are nil, even in her hands she now has a weighty charcoal figure in the form of a woman's bust. You wince somewhat, bumping the tip of your nose against the collar of your terrycloth robe.
"I promise it won't hurt," - Billie's irony is what she finally disarms you with, sitting down at your side. Eilish's smile across from you and the rustle of the blanket, infused with a special warmth, is reassuring. You trust her, despite the childish stupidity of your situation.
"I'm ready," - you say confidently and clearly, eyes fixed on the eyes opposite, as if it were a lifeline. Billie chuckles, palm touching your cheek.
"Just let me put the finishing touches on it, my brave girl."
A second, and you're completely naked in front of her: in a few deliberately leisurely movements, Billie first loosens the knot in the waistband of your robe, then removes it altogether. The terry softness slips pleasantly off your shoulders, giving way to the sassy gaze of blue eyes. She freezes, admiring the etude that has emerged before her in the golden-warm semi-darkness of the bedroom, and you smirk. Confidence grows.
Picking up the cap of the flacon with her fingers, she apply three cool, but mentally scalding sprays: your collarbones, the area behind your ear, your wrist. Eilish takes her time, looking clearly into your eyes with each cloud of fragrance. You instantly smell the voluminous scent of ebony and palo santo, mysterious in its tranquility; you see the crazy blue lights dancing in Eilish's eyes.
"First sensations?" - The carved lid of the expensive vial taps lightly, like marble, returning to its rightful place, the vial itself flinged in the center of the bed - Eilish has no intention of being ceremonious, focusing all of her attention now on you alone.
"It's much more intimate than the no. 1. So... warm, lingering. It's like I'm in some kind of gothic cathedral with you."
"Very good, we can keep going."
And then it all blends into one continuous pleasure: hot kisses, sheets, bites, moans. Eilish is enjoying yourself, and you're absolutely lost, torn in half by the smells and sensations. Her hands seem to be everywhere; the barely husky whisper of over-the-top excitement penetrates your subcortex. When her tongue traces a path between your collarbones and downward, you can smell the poppy odor. Placing a few bright hickeys on your neck, a perfumed black pepper shoots into your nose, driving you both crazy. Eilish hungrily grabs your thighs, spreading them a little more - the scent of papyrus is more pronounced in the air. She kneels down, tongue placing the place where it's hottest right now - you smell vanilla, making you throw your head back and breathe intermittently. Only lastly, apple blossom and bergamot cover you with their tranquility as you cum, rhythmically thrusting yourself onto her fingers.
The diametric opposite in flavor perception is replaced by understanding. Eilish no. 2 is a long-awaited night shared by two, something that envelops you with desire and passion, something that gives you the confidence. It's a flavor closer than any other.
"Perfume always opens up on hot skin in a different way. And it suits you no less than it suits me," - she playfully whispers into your jaw line before you both fall asleep in each other's arms.
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The concept of Jewish wedges that would bisect and prevent Palestinian spatial continuity and geographical integrity was not confined to Greater Jerusalem; it was applied to the West Bank in general and it was Yigal Alon who oversaw the implementation of this enterprise in the early years of the occupation. Alon’s first wedge was made up of scattered Jewish colonies that spread the length and breadth of the Jordan Valley, coupled with the annexation of additional parts of the eastern West Bank. This wedge was completed by 1971. It was executed in exactly the same way that Zionist colonization had operated in Palestine since the very beginning of the project. The first step was to colonize a distant point and then claim all the area between Israel and that new Jewish settlement as exclusively Jewish, as well as applying the same exclusionary rule to the roads leading to it. The new stretch of land had to be protected; this was achieved by the erection of military camps that were hurriedly built on yet more expropriated land.
The last such point in Alon’s wedge was Mitzpe Shalem on the Dead Sea. Built by the socialist kibbutzim movement, it began the production of Ahava Dead Sea cosmetics, which even today, when the European Union prohibits the buying of products from the Occupied Territories, are displayed in many fashionable shopping malls in the West. This wedge expanded to the north and the west, and by 1977 consisted of twenty-one colonies Judaizing the Jordan Valley of the West Bank. These colonies today remain at the heart of the Israeli consensus, and are never referred to by the Israeli media as ‘hitnachluyout’, namely colonies beyond the 1967 borders, as liberal Zionists would, for instance. In 1976 Yitzhak Rabin, then Prime Minister, declared on a visit to these colonies in the Jordan Valley, ‘these settlements will be here for a very long time. We do not build settlements to evacuate them.’ Almost two decades later, in a speech to the Knesset on 5 October 1995, he stated: ‘Israel would always remain, with the fullest meaning of the verb in the Jordan Valley.’ Any space that could be carved out by aligning the initial isolated colonies with one another was to be included in the Jewish State in any prospective peace deal.
The Biggest Prison on Earth, Ilan Pappe
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I find it unfortunate that no matter how much work we do, it’s never enough. It doesn’t matter how much the court documents and FBI files say he didn’t commit any crime, he’ll forever have this stigma title that he is an abuser. To some, all the proof only says that he might have done something, we just don’t have enough evidence to say. It’s not even always about the allegations, but also his skin condition, cosmetic surgeries, and drug use. To those types of people, Michael was and is not a human being, so they don’t care how racist or ableist they might come across.
I hate that it’s forever tied to his name as well. But we can still educate and not allow them to control the narrative. We got real media coverage calling out undeniable lies in that movie when it dropped in 2019. Do you think they would’ve realized that had it not been for us advocating? No, they woulda swept it under the rug and continued to parrot this “MJ guilty” bullshit. Even the Estate listened to us.
Idk why ppl act like we don’t have every fact imaginable on hand lol. Michael had a huge fanbase, the biggest on earth, and we really cared about him. Not his music, not his art. We cared about HIM!
So yeah, they can continue to lie on his name as they’ve always done. But we can continue to defend him, and as long as we do so, it won’t be a one sided hit piece. Because we’ll be there to shut them up. If we stop defending Michael, they’ll sweep all the evidence under the rug and write us all off as crazy again.
Square One reached #1 when it was released, don’t forget that either. That also received media headlines and pissed journalists off that MJ supporters made a documentary daring to question Jordan Chandler.
MJ’s family CANT do any of this stuff, and his estate cant, either. It’s up to us to fight for him. And maybe we won’t ever change everyone’s mind, but I’ll tell you that personally, just with my own blog, I’ve received dozens of messages over the years from people who thanked me for all of my posts and for sharing all of the evidence, and that it was ME who changed THEIR minds about Michael.
So don’t think your defense of MJ is falling on deaf ears or that no one cares. Someone out there does.
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(Patreon anon) Here's the last of what I have of my QnA archive, I don't plan to repledge so cheers to whoever uses their money to snitch like me.
-HB season 1 takes place within one year
-Wally Wackford won't appear much in season 2 but will be important in the future.
-Vivzie would love more Wally merch but her merch lead doesn't feel confident in it selling well.
-Vivzie hasn't consider making pride merch because "It's the kind of thing that big corporations to try to appeal to a generation they're not normally involved in."
-Vivzie claims the whole show is a celebration of pride and doesn't feel the need to make pride merch but would be down to making if there's a demand for it. (With the amount of fan merch I've seen, there is)
-She claims to do general research for the HH character time period but doesn't integrate the history into their backstories as of now.
-Viv's open to oversea convention appearances and has been trying to get a booking agent to travel more for European conventions.
-Paimon's a big shapeshifter and is only an owl because that's what he needs to be.
-There was a time where Vivzie hated Zoophobia, saying if something doesn't work out, keep trying new projects that excite you.
-One hell year equals a lot of Earth years, so stolas existed well before 1985.
-Vivzie actually loves Mammon's design, she conceptualized it and had someone else finalize it. Sort of like how Oz was designed by someone on the team with Vivzie finalizing it.
-Vivzie wanted to show men can be abused too with Stolas
-Jeremy Jordan might join be cast by Vivzie since she knows him
-Stella may not want Stolas dead right away anymore, just at a later time. (This was asked pre-Western Energy)
-It's currently unclear when we'll get HH merch with their full series designs since they're owned by A24. (This was months before the recall of that Sir Pentious keychain that used the full series design)
-At the time, they were aiming for a three month wait period between HB episodes for season 2.
-Unlike HH, HB isn't considered a musical to Vivzie but will have elements to it in season 2.
-Vivzie doesn't remember what the golden feathers in epsiode 6 meant. Adam saids the artist come up with a bunch of ideas.
-Sinners technically don't need food and water to live, it's mostly out of habit and indulgence. Electronic sinners like Vox find a way through cartoon logic.
-Because of how long episode 8 was taking, Vivzie and Adam have started making HB comics of what happens between the episodes. They're still figuring it out with HH.
-If Oz ever met Valentino, he would hate him. The team jokes that Val would be very "notice me senpai" with him.
-Stolas is confirmed to be 8ft tall with Blitz at 5ft.
-Fights between an overlord and a goetia would barely happen so Vivzie wouldn't know which one would win.
-Tilla was removed as a sibling because Blitz's family was still in the early works, she's going to be renamed.
-Vivzie doesn't have a specific favorite villain archetypes, she enjoys ruthless mean girls and dramatic, and theatrical messed up villains like The Joker.
-Episode 6's collaboration was fun for Vivzie but complicated because she had to manage an entire second team, There were file issues and they had to go back and forth to make sure they were correct.
-Vivzie's interested in making more Zoophobia merch but doesn't wish to for other older projects. She mentions it'd be hard to convince her merch lead that anyone would want to buy anything from her older works.
-Stolas does have guilt with his affair and he has a lot of turmoil related to it.
-Leviathan will have a cameo in season 2
-Vivzie can't give specifics but Stolas doesn't have many friends who we might see them in the future. Stella has two friends who at the moment of that QnA don't have names.
-White marks on Imps are scars, and can be added for aesthetics (Unsure if she means design wise or in-universe cosmetics, possibly both with how Barbie looks)
-Stolas's job is to look into the skies of Earth and find prophecies in them and inform Hell of what's to come in the future, he doesn't do much other than that.
-Oz has a broad range of powers, there were too many to list in the timespan of the QnA.
-Octavia takes after Stolas in that she's socially unaware, Vivzie claims she also unaware of her parents's relationship because of Stolas trying hard to make it seem things are fine and does that to a "good extent".
-we'll see what Octavia and Stella's relationship is like later.
-Vivzie would like to release an artbook bigger than their con-exclusive one for HB after season 2 and when the team is free to organize the production art, she's unable to do one for HH at the moment.
-DHORK will return
-She's still figuring out the sins but don't want them to be fallen angels since it doesn't matter in HB, but it will for HH. So she wants to wait until HH to decide. (Possible they figured it out with HH season 1 done)
-She finds people saying the childhood friends trope with Stolitz being fanservice frustrating. (As seen with her recent rant of the overall story)
-Vivzie adopted Pixel a year and a half after she graduated SVA. She didn't explain how she got Honeybee and Nugget.
-full quote "There would be demons from the ring of Lust who would be asexual, and they will get to that in the future. But she generally imagines that lust demons wouldn't think it'd that much of a taboo. Lust demons would generally be confused by the concept, but they wouldn't have any hate.
Asmodeus would be an example of someone who wouldn't understand asexuality"
-She would like region-free dvds of HB but it would require re-negotiations with everyone who was involved with the show, if they do release it, it'll be difficult to make it region-free.
-Stolitz didn't interact at all between the 25 years apart.
-She put a lot of her life into Loo Loo Land, and yes...Viv's dad was openly horny in front of her and her sisters growing up, Viv found it funny but like I told Lemon...There was no mention of how her sisters felt about it.
-Viv put aspects of herself into Octavia but claims to not be a self-insert. Fizz has an aspect that is directly from Viv that we'll see in season 2 that she feels needs to be shown.
-HB was spun off because IMP was originally for HH, with Vivzie thinking they were better off as their own thing. HB's also about exploring Vivzie's hell like the demons that possess people.
-HB/HH was inspired by Batman and various musicals with the idea that she wanted a worlds with nothing but villains.
-The fan interpretations of Andrealphus were pretty close to what she's written for him.
-Vivzie's interpretation of Stolas's "I used to think that I was bold, I used to think that love was for fun" is meant that he's never gotten the chance to experience true love with him being gay and he had an arranged marriage.
-She wants Stolas and Stella's relationship to be something that's debated.
-The Von Eldritches will not appear in HH season 1
-question "How did Viv get to where she was? How did she get Hazbin and Helluva produced?"
answer: "She has reps who set her up with people very interested in her show. It was the producers who pitched their interest in her. This is what happened with Hazbin in that production companies showed what they would do for that show. When A24 showed interest in Hazbin, that's when she started pitching it to others (No mention of that those others are)"
-The certificate on Loona's adoption paper was signed by Beelzebub.
-HH will have the same level of NSFW and dark as HB is at the time of season 2's beginning, (I'm not sure why people are thinking it'll be even more if she has to obey S&P with a TV show) she admits to not having a good gauge of what's too extreme as she just does what she wants to do to tell her story. HH is new territory since it's more story based than HB.
-YT doesn't allow the use of the word "cunt" so Mammon will be heavily censored with the amount of time he saids it. There's also a scene in HB that a storyboard artist went too extreme on and Vivzie was afraid it would be rejected but turned out to be okay. (This ask was in September 2022, she didn't mention which scene but if I had to guess it might have been the dildo room)
-Oz is aware of Fizz being an imp, but Vivzie doesn't know if it's an open fact and she might use it as a story element someday.
-Rosie is an overlord, that's all Vivzie can say when asked what kind of demon she is.
-At the time Vivzie was still figuring out how time works in hell, Sinners are stuck at the age they died as while Hellborns do age.
-Stolas would have thought of Blitz a lot after their day together and has a problem separating fantasy from reality, Blitz would have never thought of him.
-Blitz's horse obsession started as an inside joke among the team
-Vivzie can't say if season 2 will have a Stolitz kiss
-Episode 6's collab started 4-5 months before the episode came out, There's no plans for season 2 to have one but Vivzie would love to do it again.
-When asked if any new characters will join IMP in season 2 Vivzie said "Not this season!"
-Stolas can transform into other things, but Vivzie is still deciding if it's something he can do on his own or needs the grimoire for it.
-Vivzie uses Google sheets to write and takes the complete draft to something called Final Draft to finish it
-That white cyclops guy that shows up in Cherri Bomb's segment of Addict is likely to change but that's all Vivzie can say.
-Striker was confirmed to be a hybrid hellborn.
-The client giving birth button in episode 1 was an oversight on Vivzie's part but did say that IMP had hellborn clients before
-Any remaining reveals of HH characters will be minor characters from the pilot, the final reveal will be a brand new character. (This was before the Adam reveal, so he could have been the final one)
-The thing about the sins being a pseudo-family with "nice and asshole" ones were accurate to what's been told to you, same with them technically being goetias, they're just in a different category.
-We'll see Oz and Mammon's relationship in the middle of season 2.
-A lot of material things have been made in the greed ring, it's very industrial, full of banks, smoggy and crime ridden like that was seen in the Chaz episode.
-HH and HB are planned out but said that there's "wiggle room' in that they figure out as the show goes by how they get to the events.
-Vivzie's still deciding what special powers Striker would have as a hybrid.
-If Vivzie had unlimited funds, she would love to make a movie for HH and HB and to speed up her production pipeline. she had issues in 2022 with her working more on HH.
-Claims that HH will definitely come out in 2023, but she also mentioned season 2 of HB will have a more consistent release schedule at the same time.
-Vivzie would like to make a height chart for the HB characters but claims the team doesn't need one because they know the size of them already.
> Vivzie hasn't consider making pride merch because "It's the kind of thing that big corporations to try to appeal to a generation they're not normally involved in."
Says Vivzie as she can't put out Sallie Mae merchandise fast enough, despite her having one speaking line and about five seconds of screen time.
> -HH and HB are planned out but said that there's "wiggle room' in that they figure out as the show goes by how they get to the events.
She's flip-flopped on how planned out the show is so many times it's not even funny anymore.
> Stolas does have guilt with his affair and he has a lot of turmoil related to it.
Figures this was before both scenes where he says he has zero guilt and would feel bad if he thought he did something wrong but doesn't.
> -Stolas would have thought of Blitz a lot after their day together and has a problem separating fantasy from reality, Blitz would have never thought of him.
What a fascinating character trait that we were all looking forward to seeing more of after Blitzo told him off in Ozzie's and popped his delusional bubble! What a shame it was downgraded to "Stolas, as always, did nothing wrong."
> -She wants Stolas and Stella's relationship to be something that's debated.
Liar.
> -She put a lot of her life into Loo Loo Land, and yes...Viv's dad was openly horny in front of her and her sisters growing up, Viv found it funny but like I told Lemon...There was no mention of how her sisters felt about it.
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> -Vivzie doesn't remember what the golden feathers in epsiode 6 meant. Adam saids the artist come up with a bunch of ideas.
Remember when we all thought that was important? Oh Vivzie, you fucking hack.
Thank you so much for all of these, Patreon Anon. Hopefully someone else will step into your shoes but for now know that you're braver than any Marine.
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chussyracing · 9 months ago
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what is happening in the world of motorsports?
Williams confirmed they will send Alex's (technically Logan's) chassis damaged in Japan back to their UK factory before China to repair it (so they will both have repaired ones) and their destructor championship cost is already around 2m for this year (that means up to one or two upgrade packages in F1 numbers)
Ralph Schumacher is trying to stir the pot as per usual because he said that Logan Sargeant doesn't have a contract for the full year and he gets contract for each GP individually meaning he could be replaced for any GP from now on (I call BS)
Rumouredly, Mercedes is looking into a possibility of hiring Pierre Waché from RBR
Also, a rumour slash insider info from my comm (maybe others knew but I am kinda shocked): a lot of teams are surprised by the tyres this year from one race to another because apparently Pirelli mixes them a bit more than just for every reason, but the features are different for every race basically (so although Bahrain and Japan had the same allegation of tyres, it's not just the weather conditions and track surface why they act differently)
Marko Helmut spoke to OE24 (Austrian journal) and mentioned that they are ready to give Checo Perez a new contract after they saw his results because he is their best option for the second seat and Checo himself said he expects a lot of contracts being announced in upcoming weeks, including his own future which should be settled within a month
NXT GEN Cup won't be supporting Formula E at all this season due to "unexpected constraints" although it was supposed to support all European races, and they already tested at Misano World Circuit (FE spokesperson also says they want to raise young talents through FIA Girls on Track and other positive initiatives)
Misano will also feature a 30 mins FE rookie test on Friday with some familiar faces like Zane Maloney, Robert Shwartzman, Ciao Collet, Taylor Barnard, Tim Tramnitz, Jack Aitken or Jordan King
Lewis reportedly walked out of an interview after a reporter asked if he was jealous of Ferrari's results, saying "don't you have any better questions?" (go off tbh)
Speaking of Lewis, am I the last person to learn he has his own TV and movie production company, Dawn Apollo Films?
Peter Kenyon, who previously worked in Manchester United and Chelsea, is joining Williams as a commercial advisor
Regarding Carlos still being jobless, Eddie Jordan believes he is going to Aston Martin starting 2025 (but has "no real hardcore evidence") and racingnews365 reported that Audi (and Seidl who already worked with Carlos) are interested in him but want to lock drivers for their 2026 in 2025 already so they gave him a deadline to give his final answer by the end of April on their deal and Helmut Marko said they have no interest in the market right now and you won't hear from them till mid-season at least concerning new drivers or personnel
Lewis is looking into the possibility of testing the monocoque of Ferrari at the end of this year but "doesn't know if Mercedes will allow him"
Katherine Legge will race Indy 500 for e.l.f. cosmetics brand with number 51
Heikki Kovalainen, who underwent a heart surgery, says that he might fully recover thanks to a fast intervention from the doctors
Fernando was asked if he will try to get the Mercedes seat and joked that he is not interested in a team that is behind them in pace, so Toto won't hear from him any time soon
after some F1 tests and current results, Kimi Antonelli now has enough points to drive in F1 with superlicence but since he is still 17, he has to wait to be of age
RB and Sauber are testing in Suzuka these days for the 2025 Pirelli tyres testing (so both dry and wet condition tyres)
speaking of the future of F1, some rumours leaked about the 2026 regulations and it doesn't look good, because to simplify it, the active aero on the rear wing in combo with the engine on full power makes drivers spin out on straights or in the mildest of turns in simulations with a test car - and to avoid it they have to drive slowly to the point of going slower than the current regulation of F2 cars; there are also some concerns about the 50/50 split engine (the problem is it is too late to change the 2026 regs so what they will try now is to make the active aero on both front and rear wing and see how it goes)
like they teased previously and like rumours suggested, Prema is joining Indycar with two entries starting with 2025 season
René Lammers (15 years old Dutch f4 driver) won Ferrari's scouting camp and 2023 CIK-FIA European championship and his father Jan Lammers now told GPFans that his son was offered a 10 year deal from Ferrari but they decided to refuse although it looked promising at first so he will stay non-related to any F1 team and continue with MP Motorsport in Spanish F4
Max spoke about F1 Academy and especially the competitiveness, the ladder to F1 and the impact of F1 teams and I have a lot of mixed thoughts I won't share here but I'm willing to discuss if anyone is interested
apparently during Lewis' talks with Ferrari, he completely omitted his current manager, so he saved money and got the deal for himself (but also this comes from a Czech source that is not super reliable)
also in GQ Lewis said that Niki Lauda wasn't happy with his ventures into the fashion world at first because he thought it would be distracting him from racing
Theo Pourchaire will be on "standby" for McLaren's Indycar car number 6 for the next race (because David Malukas got injured and they are not sure if he will be good to race and because Callum Ilott who is on standy has WEC duties that weekend)
British American Tobacco (BAT) renewed sponsorship of McLaren - they began sponsoring them in 2019 but European Union banned the advertisement of tobacco, now they will advertise electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouch products on both F1 and FE cars
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In a region known for its ancient wonders and historical significance, there exists a natural marvel that defies conventional understanding – the Dead Sea.
This extraordinary body of water, nestled between the rugged landscapes of Jordan and the historical land of Israel, has captivated the human imagination for centuries.
What sets the Dead Sea apart are the truths that have been etched into its very essence through time:
A Saltwater Enigma: The Dead Sea holds the title of being the saltiest body of water on our planet. Its salinity is nearly ten times that of regular seawater, rendering it nearly uninhabitable for most aquatic life. This remarkable salinity is why it's called the "Dead" Sea, as few organisms can endure its extreme conditions.
A Bounty of Minerals: Beyond its salinity, the Dead Sea is enriched with a treasure trove of minerals, including magnesium, calcium, and potassium. These minerals have been coveted for centuries for their therapeutic and cosmetic benefits, drawing people from far and wide in search of their healing powers.
Nature's Remedial Spa: The Dead Sea has long been celebrated for its medicinal properties. Its mineral-laden mud and waters are believed to provide relief for various skin conditions, from psoriasis to eczema. Additionally, the unique atmospheric conditions surrounding the Dead Sea, characterized by low allergen levels and high oxygen, have been reported to positively impact respiratory ailments.
The Magic of Buoyancy: Thanks to its remarkable salt content, the Dead Sea offers an otherworldly swimming experience. Floating on its surface becomes effortless, a sensation that leaves you feeling weightless and buoyant, a feeling akin to no other.
A Tapestry of History: The Dead Sea region weaves together threads of ancient history. It's said to have offered refuge to the legendary King David and is believed to be the site of the biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. This deep historical and geological significance adds layers of intrigue to its story.
The Shrinking Wonder: Yet, paradoxically, the Dead Sea is vanishing. Human activities, such as mineral extraction and the diversion of water from the Jordan River, its primary source of replenishment, have led to alarming drops in its water levels. Today, conservationists are working tirelessly to stabilize and protect this natural wonder before it's altered irreversibly.
The Dead Sea's enigmatic salinity, its healing embrace, and its ancient tales make it more than just a geographical wonder. It's a place of mystery and fascination, a testament to the intricate balance between human influence and the enduring power of nature.
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˘ 。 𝐃𝐎𝐂   : vogel , taryn . . . access granted .
𝚂𝚃𝙰𝚃𝙸𝚂𝚃𝙸𝙲𝚂    :
*      full   name   ,   taryn   elizabeth   vogel   .   nickname(s)   ,   t   ,   terri   .   age   ,   twenty   seven   years   old   .   date   of   birth   ,   november   thirteenth   .   place   of   birth   ,   athens   ,   greece   .   hometown   ,   neuilly   -   sur   -   seine   ,   france   .   current   residence   ,   london   ,   england   .   nationality   ,   french   /   british   citizenship   .   languages   ,   french   (   first   language   )   ,   english   (   second   language   )   ,   italian   (   conversational   )   .   gender   ,   cis   woman   .   pronouns   ,      she   /   her   .   orientation   ,   bisexual   /   biromantic   .   status   ,   chronically   single   .   occupation   ,   heir   to   the   largest   share   of   l'oreal   cosmetic   company   ,   host   of   the   call   her   daddy   podcast   .   positive   traits   ,   vivacious   ,   intelligent   ,   quick   -   witted   ,   endearing   ,   ambitious   .   negative   traits   ,   manipulative   ,   vengeful   ,   sarcastic   ,   self   -   interested   ,   dramatic   .   character   parralels   ,   rachel   green   ,   bryce   lee   (   the   trust   )   ,   blair   waldorf   ,   jordan   baker   ,   margaery   tyrell   ,   gabrielle   solis   ,   miranda   priestly   ,   alison   dilaurentis   .   zodiac   ,   scorpio   . 
*      face   claim   ,   madelyn   cline   .   race   ,   white   .   ethnicity   ,   french   ,   english   ,   german   .   hair   ,   naturally   brunette   but   bleaches   it   blonde   ,   usually   down   with   a   slight   wave   just   past   her   shoulders   or   up   in   a   well   -   done   bun   .   eyes   ,   brown   ,   cat   -   like   eyes   .   height   ,   five   foot   six   inches   .   voice   ,   slight   vocal   fry   with   a   more   monotone   sound   ,   minor   french   accent   that   gets   stronger   whenever   she's   angry   .   usual   expression   ,   an   unimpressed   look   (   notably   known   as   a   resting   bitch   face   )   .   tattoos   ,   none   .   allergies   ,   bees   ,   lavender   .  
*      biological   father   ,   wesley   vogel   .   faceclaim   ,   george   clooney   .   occupation   ,   hotelier   (   success   similar   to   the   hilton   family   )   .   biological   mother   ,   beatrice   deville   -   vogel   .   faceclaim   ,   kate   moss   .   occupation   ,   board   member   and   principal   shareholder   of   l'oreal   ,   socialite   .   brother   ,   utp   vogel   .   faceclaim   ,   utp   .   occupation   ,   utp   .   pet(s)   ,   two   fluffy   ragdoll   cats   named   birk   and   bella   .   financial   class   ,   upper   class   :   generational   wealth   .   notable   family   members   ,   jean   -   claude   deville   (   great   -   great   grandfather   ,   founder   of   l'oreal   )   ,   william   vogel   (   great   -   great   grandfather   ,   founder   of   vogel   hotels   &   resorts   )   ,   samantha   vogel   -   martin   (   cousin   ,   prime   minister   of   france   )   .   
𝙵𝙸𝙻𝙴 : background . . . access granted . 
born   in     athens     ,     greece     ,     the     only     daughter     to     the     famed     vogel     family     ,     who     got     their     billions     from     owning     &     operating     a     massive     hotel     &     resort     chain     ,     vogel     hotels     &     resorts     (     the     #1     luxury     hotel     company     worldwide     )     .     her     father     the     ceo     of     the     company     ,     and     her     mother     a     famed     socialite     and     largest     principal     shareholder     of     l'oreal     .  
taryn     was     born     with     a     diamond     spoon     in     her     mouth     ,     always     having     everything     a     girl     could     ever     want     .     and     ,     boy     did     she     take     advantage     of     that     .     happily     indulging     in     a     life     of     luxury     the     second     tiny     toddler     hands     got     a     grasp     of     the     leather     handle     of     her     first     baby     birkin     bag     . 
her     life     was     a     series     of     people     hired     specifically     to     care     for     herself     &     her     brother     –     from     nannies     ,     chefs     ,     butlers     back     home     in     neuilly     -     sur     -     seine     ,     france     &     handlers     who     would     accompany     the     siblings     to     meet     their     parents     at     various     business     offices     worldwide     via     the     siblings     own     private     jet     at     the     time     .     there's     no     true     sob     story     here     about     neglectful     parents     :     although     her     mother     &     father     were     incredibly     business     -     oriented     ,     they     still     made     plenty     of     time     for     their     children     .     taryn     could     often     be     found     in     a     l'oreal     office     ,     feet     swinging     as     she     stuffed     her     face     with     her     favorite     macaroons     while     her     mother     took     care     of     business     calls     .     the     vogel     children     were     spoiled     –     rotten     .     no     one     spoiled     them     more     than     their     mother     :     extensive     shopping     trips     ,     luxury     dining     ,     front     row     seats     at     fashion     week     ,     and     trips     to     the     most     exclusive     islands     in     the     world     . 
not     your     average     heiress     ,     no     ,     taryn     was     filled     with     ambition     .     wanting     to     make     a     name     for     herself     .     filled     with     pride     of     who     her     mother     &     father     were     and     the     success     that     followed     them     .     by     the     time     she     was     of     age     she     found     herself     at     a     loss     though     –     all     the     ambition     in     the     world     but     no     clear     direction     .     with     no     true     path     highlighted     ,     she     was     urged     to     further     her     education     .     four     years     spent     in     the     states     until     she     was     deemed     a     stanford     university     alumni     ,     obtaining     a     bachelors     degree     in     business     .     it     would     soon     be     looked     at     as     a     waste     . 
finding     her     purpose     just     at     the     tail     end     of     her     academic     career     .     call     her     daddy     :     started     off     as     a     podcast     and     quickly     evolved     into     a     global     movement     .     taryn     vogel     bulldozed     a     lane     (     alongside     her     college     best     friend     )     of     her     own     ,     spitting     in     the     face     of     misogyny     and     putting     a     modern     twist     on     feminism     .     a     solid     three     years     with     her     co     -     host     ,     until     their     relationship     deteriorated     and     as     the     claims     go     taryn     stole     the     podcast     right     from     under     her     best     friend     .     going     solo     ,     she     painted     herself     as     the     hero     of     the     story     thanks     to     the     continued     access     to     the     audience     after     she'd     iced     her     friend     out     .     she'd     be     the     first     to     say     ,     in     the     last     two     years     she's     brought     the     show     to     new     heights     &     the     #2     ranking     worldwide     across     all     categories     would     aid     to     backing     her     sentiment     .     praised     by     time     magazine     as     "     arguably     the     most     sucessful     woman     in     podcasting     "     .     
her     rise     doesn't     fizzle     there     ,     though     .     in     2021     ,     she     was     named     the     sole     heir     to     her     mother's     principal     share     of     the     cosmetic     company     ,     l'oreal     .     the     same     shares     that     have     placed     her     mother     in     the     position     as     the     richest     woman     in     the     world     –     a     title     that     will     one     day     belong     to     taryn     .   
𝙿𝙴𝚁𝚂𝙾𝙽𝙰𝙻𝙸𝚃𝚈 : the billionaire heiress . . . access granted .
while    at    the    surface    taryn    may    come    off    aloof    and    shallow    :    it's    a    tactic    for    self    preservation    .    never    wanting    to    feel    as    if    someone    has    anything    over    her    ,    she    doesn't    fair    well    with    other's    having    control    (    especially    over    her    in    anyway    )    and    so    she    strives    to    instead    hold    all    the    control    herself    .    never    wanting    to    feel    vulnerable    .    while    she    tries    to    remain    gracious    in    most    cases    ,    especially    in    public    ,    if    a    circumstance    arises    where    she    feels    her    own    power    slipping    this    is    normally    when    you'll    catch    her    acting    out    of    character    :    tantrums    ,    vile    words    slung    around    simply    to    inflict    some    sort    of    pain    to    her    opposition    ,    and    so    on    .    an    obsessive    overachiever    with    a    shaky    moral    compass    ,    which    can    lead    her    to    be    a    bit    careless    with    other's    and    their    feelings    as    a    whole    .    on    the    flip    side    ,    she    is    by    no    means    all    bad    –    a    guarded    heart    of    gold    is    awarded    to    those    she    deems    worthy    of    it    .    incredibly    kind    to    those    she    considers    loved    ones    &    those    are    the    select    group    that    get    frequent    glimpses    at    just    how    spirited    and    loyal    she    really    can    be    .    a    giver    to    her    core    ,    her    love    language    is    gifting    .    you'll    rarely    hear    the    words    "    i    love    you    "    from    her    because    words    have    no    meaning    in    her    eyes    without    something    to    back    it    ,    something    tangible    .    with    age    ,    taryn    has    grown    more    into    herself    :    she's    not    afraid    to    be    a    little    vulgar    (    as    displayed    on    her    podcast    )    and    is    happy    to    fall    into    the    roll    of    a    more    modern    woman    ,    with    an    overall    modern    twist    on    the    form    of    feminism    to    claims    .    she    doesn't    believe    in    tearing    other    woman    down    (    unless    they've    wronged    her    ,    perhaps    a    bit    hypocritical    at    times    )    but    she    also    doesn't    hold    much    value    in    words    –    if    you're    offended    ,    in    her    eyes    ,    perhaps    that    says    more    about    you    than    her    .
𝙲𝙾𝙽𝙽𝙴𝙲𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝚂 :
ex    co    -    host    ,    they    were    best    friends    since    college    (    went    to    stanford    univeristy    )    and    soon    after    graduating    they    started    the    podcast    call    her    daddy    .    they    did    absolutely    everything    together    ,    even    outside    of    the    podcast    .    they    had    a    solid    three    year    run    before    things    started    to    breakdown    .    we    can    decide    what    really    transpired    behind    the    scenes    to    ruin    both    their    work    and    personal    relationship    but    the    overall    idea    is    that    whatever    happened    led    taryn    to    basically    steal    the    podcast    out    from    under    them    .    they    haven't    spoken    in    nearly    two    years    .   
jolene    (    beyonce's    version    )    ,    taryn    is    jolene    in    this    situation    .    this    person's    boyfriend    /    husband    tells    taryn    one    thing    &    tells    them    another    ,    which    has    made    for    a    rather    tense    series    of    interations    ,    and    taryn    won't    quit    going    after    him    unless    he    tells    her    to    stop    which    he    has    yet    to    do    .   
#quad    ,    your    typical    socialite    girl    group    .    they    hang    out    regularly    ,    support    one    another's    business    ventures    ,    are    constantly    vacationing    together    ,    and    are    harassed    by    paparazzi    whenever    they're    together    .    looking    for    three    girls    taryn    considers    her    closest    friends    . 
ex    fiance    ,    they    got    engaged    after    only    a    year    of    dating    ,    breaking    off    their    engagment    at    the    beginning    of    this    year    .    she    loved    him    but    everyone    around    them    could    see    how    toxic    they    were    –    two    people    who    were    simply    never    meant    to    be    together    &    brought    out    the    absolute    worst    in    eachother    .    despite    this    ,    they    still    find    themselves    rekindling    every    once    and    a    while    because    they    can't    quite    let    got    of    eachother    fully    .              
brother    ,    can    be    younger    or    older    (    just    no    more    than    a    four    year    age    gap    )    .    he    is    the    heir    to    their    father's    company    vogel    hotels    &    resorts    ,    although    what    he    does    for    a    career    currently    is    entirely    up    to    you    .    they've    been    close    all    their    lives    –    literally    one    another's    absolute    best    friends    in    the    world    ,    to    the    point    were    more    often    than    not    if    you    see    one    the    other    isn't    too    far    behind    .                                 
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shivshaktimachtech · 28 days ago
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Filling Line - End to End Packaging Solution
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maggielindemannsource · 9 months ago
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Twitch stream on April 11 - "getting ready and a haul" (makeup live)
PS: I know there are 3 parts where the audio is missing, it's because she was listening to music and got copyrighted on those parts!! Sorry I can't do anything about it 😭
all the makeup products she used in the video (in order):
Cetaphil Moisturising Cream 450g 
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick 
Real Techniques Expert Face Makeup Brush
Hoola Matte Powder Bronzer - Benefit Cosmetics
Nose contour brush (i don't have the exact reference)
e.l.f Cosmectics 16-Hour Camo Full Coverage Concealer
White Baking Powder (i don't have the exact reference)
Triangular Powder Puff (i don't have the exact reference, similar: Sephora Velour Makeup Powder Puff)
Patrick Ta Beauty MAJOR SCULPT DUAL-ENDED SCULPTING BRUSH
Benefit Cosmetics Sunny Warm Coral Blush
Blush brush (i don't have the exact reference, same set as nose contour brush)
Blush she prefers to wear when she’s tan : 
Benefit Cosmetics Butterfly Golden Orange Blush
Patrick Ta Beauty Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo (Shade "Just Enough", the light powder one)
She doesn’t do powder blush over wet
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-In-1 Mist | Makeup Mist & Spray
Maybelline Express Brow Ultra Slim Defining Eyebrow Pencil
Charlotte Tilbury LIP CHEAT (Shade ICONIC NUDE)
Revlon Super Lustrous The Lip Gloss in Shade 306 Taupe Luster (this one is her fave lip gloss of all time, but she also likes 207 Sky Pink)
Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil - Fenty Beauty (Shade: How Many Carats?!)
Jet Black Volumizing Mascara - about-face
Benefit Cosmetics 24-Hour Brow Setter
Her fake eyelashes are Ardell 3D Faux Mink 863 (she bought them at Marshalls but she usually doesn't care for the brand, she buys whatever lashes)
She doesn’t like putting mascara on her bottom lashes
Brown eye pencil on upper waterline 
She was drinking Alani Nu Cosmic Stardust Energy Drink
Random:
she would like to dye her hair light pink after she goes blonde, she said she always wanted to have pink hair
she wants to get botox in her forehead because when she performs, she thinks her facial expressions make the pictures look bad
prisoner is her favorite wine
she’s going to san srancisco to see jordan’s last game, then they’re going to hawaii and then to texas. she plans on installing a streaming set up there too.
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skincare-surveyor · 11 months ago
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BLACK-OWNED CLEAN SKINCARE BRANDS
Since it's Black History Month, I thought I'd put together a post on Black-owned and founded clean skincare brands.
This is not a comprehensive list of all Black-owned skincare brands, just those I could find that focus on using clean ingredients, which is this blog's focus.
I hope it's informative and brings some new skincare brands to your attention.
CLICK BELOW FOR A-Z LIST.
Beauty Bakerie
Founded by Cashmere Nicole. She wanted to create a makeup and skincare line that catered to her many allergies without sacrificing fun. Their skincare line is a newer addition and focuses on a few key products all with cute coffee shop themes.
BeautyStat Cosmetics
Founded by cosmetic chemist, Ron Robinson. Takes a scientific approach utilizing customer feedback. Their Vitamin C products are most talked-about.
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Founded by Dorian Renaud. Aimed at meeting the needs of melanin-rich skin. Shea butter is a staple ingredient here, but for those with oily skin, try the Oil-free Hyaluronic Gel Cream.
EADEM
Founded by Marie Kouadio and Alice Lin. Specially formulated skincare for women of color made by WOC chemists, vetted by WOC dermatologists, and tested on different skin tones. Their Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum is highly talked about.
Epara
Founded by Ozohu Adou, who wanted to create a luxury skincare brand without all the allergens she kept encountering from others. Focuses on the power of African botanicals. Their Moisturizing Face Cream is award-winning. This is a UK brand, but can be shipped.
Fenty Skin
Founded by the ubiquitous Rihanna. An offshoot of Fenty Beauty, which has been a well-known clean beauty brand for years, providing clean makeup formulations with a focus on melanin-rich skin tones. Fenty Skin brings that same ethos to bear on providing clean skincare for all skin types, with a special focus on melanin-rich skin.
Flora & Noor
Founded by Jordan Karim. Focuses on clean, cruelty-free, vegan, halal-certified solutions for melanin-rich skin, particularly those with ongoing concerns like eczema and hyperpigmentation. Their Vitamin C collection is particularly popular, with the Bright Side serum being a bestseller. For more sensitive skin, try the Rose Renewal Moisturizer.
GOLDE
Co-founded by Trinity Mouzon Wofford and Issey Kobori. This brand focuses on harnessing the power of superfoods because good skin depends on so much more than what you're putting on it. Most of their products are dedicated to drink mixes, but their small skincare line has made a big splash with the Clean Greens and Papaya Bright face masks. Perhaps they'll add more to their skincare line in the future.
hyper! Skin
Founded by Desiree Verdeho, who struggled with acne as a teen and decided to seek solutions for others with melanin-rich skin. hyper! is all about treating dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Their Hyper Even serum is award-winning. It seems like they plan to expand their line into other skincare solutions soon, so keep an eye out for that.
KEYS Soulcare
Founded by none other than Alicia Keys. The R&B artist has been very open about her problems with "bad skin," mostly due to cosmetic use -- particularly those used on stage -- and performing under hot stage lights. After trying multiple skincare brands that promised solutions and finally swearing off makeup altogether, Keys started her own skincare brand focusing on clean ingredients, known solutions, and healthy naturals for melanin-rich skin.
Pholk Beauty
Founded by Niambi Cacchioli. Has a melanin-centric approach. "We don't just fade melanin, we balance [it]...because we know that melanin is good for you." Relies on botanicals sourced from Black American farmers. You'll see actives offered here that you won't elsewhere because Pholk is dedicated to harnessing the power of native plants that farmers are already producing, like lemon balm and honeysuckle. Definitely check out the Werkacita Allover Balm, Aloe & Lemon Balm Face Mist, and H2Oil Hemp x Hibiscus Night Oil.
Rose Ingleton MD
Founded by Dr. Rose Ingleton, a dermatologist bringing 20 years of experience in treating people's skin concerns to the skincare industry. These are all clean, vegan, fragrance-free formulas. The ROSE Signature Moisturizer with Peptides & Hyaluronic Acid is a highly popular product. The SuperFruit Brightening Cleanser is a multi-award winner.
Topicals
Founded by Olamide Olowe and Claudia Teng. Not only does Topicals provide scientific solutions for stubborn skincare problems, but they also realize that ongoing skin conditions can affect mental health, and do a lot of mental health advocacy, including a charity fund. The FADED Serum is one of their bestselling products. For dry skin and eczema, try the Like Butter Moisturizer.
Undefined Beauty
Founded by Harvard Business grad, Dorian Morris. Focuses on demystifying natural formulas and providing affordable, clean skincare that works for everyone. The R&R Sun Serum is wildly popular. The R&R line as a whole focuses on harnessing the power of adaptogens in skincare. Perhaps they will expand their focus in the upcoming year to other botanical solutions.
Urban Hydration
Founded by Psyche and Vontoba Terry. Focused on hydrating skin in a cleaner, more natural way while keeping affordability in mind. Also has lines in haircare and bodycare, and a line for men's beard care. A portion of every purchase is donated to charity. Check out the Aloe Vera collection, which hydrates and evens skin tone without harsh actives.
And as a bonus, here's a quick list of Black-owned & Founded Clean Beauty brands in other areas of the industry.
BODYCARE BRANDS: 54 Thrones, CAY SKIN, hanahana beauty, Luv Scrub, OUI the People, Sugardoh
HAIRCARE BRANDS: adwoa beauty, BREAD, Briogeo, Camille Rose, Curlmix, CURLS, Donna's Recipe, melanin, Mielle, Mixed Chicks, Naturalicious, Shea Moisture, Qhemet Biologics
MAKEUP BRANDS: Ami Cole, Danessa Myricks Beauty, Fenty Beauty, Kosas, LAMIK, LYS Beauty, Summer Fridays, Tower 28
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missperfectlyfinewrites · 1 year ago
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New muses! ღ
Under the read more are five new muses. If any interest you, like this post and/or leave a comment, and I'll reach out about doing a starter!
Allie Jordan | early twenties | bisexual | lifestyle & make up influencer | submissive | halle bailey fc
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Allie is one of the sweetest girls you would possibly ever meet. Pure sunshine and kindness, Allie probably wouldn’t even hurt a fly. She’s bubbly, bright, generous, always around with a smile and willing to help anybody that needs it. Genuinely happy to be friends with anybody.
She’s not the brightest, what some might call a bit of a bimbo. She means well and she genuinely isn't "putting it on", she just isn't all there and is a bit naïve.
Isabella Bailey | early twenties | bisexual | pop star | switch | rachel zegler fc
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America's new pop sweetheart! Isabella is a delight. Kind, generous, loving soul, daydreamer. A little overwhelmed about all the fame and fans she has gathered, but she is loving life. She works hard at writing songs, perfecting the art of performance - a little tricky at times, and knows how to play several instruments.
Isabella is certainly an ambivert. She loves performing on stage for all her fans, but also adores curling up in bed with a good book and shutting out the world. She's still learning how to balance the public vs private side of fame, and it can be slightly overwhelming to find that balance. She's a little sensitive, not quite used to the harsh criticism of the public yet - and sometimes comments just seem mean for the sake of it.
Kennedy Watson | mid twenties | bisexual | magazine stylist & party girl | switch | tilly keeper fc
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Kennedy is sweet, but she's also trouble. She doesn't quite know when to say no sometimes, constantly going to parties, drinking, spending too much money going shopping, living a bit of the risky life. She's always been fond of a party moment, even if that's perhaps not the most responsible life. She can be slightly reckless with money, but she earns a pretty penny, why not spend a pretty penny? At least she looks good!
She likes to be liked - who doesn't? If you give her attention, she's going to give you the world. Her mom spends all her time doting over her older siblings & her dad seems to think that giving her presents makes up for always travelling for work - a trend that has continued since she was little. Sure, Kennedy likes things, but also quality time would be nice too.
Saskia Hart | early thirties | bisexual | children's tv entertainer/presenter | younger sister to Yasmin | switch | taylor swift fc
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Saskia is a kind girl who is always seems to be trying to prove herself. People don't often take her seriously, thinking she's "just" a children's tv entertainer. It's just simply not true. Saskia has a background in education, she's done music therapy courses and her latest venture is doing sign language courses. She is always trying to do better and be better, for herself and all the kids that watch her television show. Her family don't quite take her job seriously despite all the success she has, and she's constantly being compared to her older sister - and they don't really get along. She certainly feels like a bit of a black sheep amongst a family of business owners and CEOs - she's certainly the nicest one too.
Despite being adored by many families around the country, it's a little hard to make friends in the industry - and to find love, when you spend most of your day sitting in front of a camera pretending to talk to puppets and singing alphabet songs while wearing overalls. Saskia would never dream of doing anything else and she adores her job, it would be just to find someone nice to date too, right?
Yasmin Hart | mid thirties | bisexual | ceo & owner of Hart cosmetics | older sister to Saskia | switch | brooklyn decker fc
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Yasmin isn't really here to take your shit. She works hard and has made an incredible business. She does what she wants and so far that's worked for her. A booming global make up business and a bit of a socialite life, going to parties & events like it's nothing. Don't get her wrong, she's not about to reckless, but she does know how to unwind.
Yasmin is certainly her family's golden child. Despite her younger sister Saskia almost a house hold name in the children's entertainment industry, their parents are certainly more fond of Yasmin & her job, taking it and her more seriously. It's not Yasmin's fault that she's better, right? Obviously, they don't get along.
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