#designer shawls and stoles

[kcsshop]

Stoles for Women: Enhance Your Style with Designer Stoles

https://www.kcsshop.in/product-category/stoles-for-women/

Enhance your style with our exquisite collection of stoles for women at KCS Shop. From chic designer stoles to cozy woolen stoles for ladies, we have something for every fashionista. Our range features stunning cotton stoles for ladies that are perfect for casual outings, as well as luxurious silk stoles online that add a touch of elegance to any ensemble. Explore our variety of designer shawls and stoles crafted from high-quality materials, ensuring you look fashionable while staying comfortable. Whether you're searching for versatile ladies stoles to complement your wardrobe or a statement piece to turn heads, our collection has you covered. Shop our stoles online today and discover the perfect accessory to enhance your personal style!

[shavacreationswitzerland]

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Shava Création (@shavacreation)

Shava “pretty woman”

[hikaruchen]

I shine only with the light you gave me. — The Moon Will Sing by The Crane Wives

INPRNT

-

This is a recreation of The Meeting on the Turret Stairs (1864) by Frederic William Burton. Credit to the wonderful @soulhollow for giving me the brilliant idea and commissioning this 💚

-

The costume design for Alfred

They said they wanted to see Alfred in purple/gold tones, so I self-indulgently designed a costume for Alfred (though again not necessarily trying to be historical accurate)

-

Details for archaeology nerds (So it happens again I guess)

1. The tablet-woven bend

Design is loosely taken from an actual archaeological find from the Taplow Barrow in Buckinghamsire, dating to the early 7th century. The original piece really had the gold threads on it by the way. You can see the modern reconstruction here.

2. Pattern on the tunic

Taken from a part of an arcade illustration in the Royal Bible (Royal 1. E. vi, 4r.) c. 1000-1025 in British Library, London. Added some vine patterns that are quite common to see in insular art for reasons.

3. Pattern on the shawl

Taken from a part of the stole and the maniple in St. Cuthbert’s coffin, dated to early 10th century, now in Durham Cathedral Museum.

4. Embroidery on Alfred’s sleeves

The pattern is from an illustration in the manuscript of Bede’s Life of St Cuthbert (MS 183, f. 1v) c. 937 in Parker Library, Cambridge, which depicts King Æthelstan showing the book to St Cuthbert himself.

-

The process

Such a pleasure to work on this one! Thank you again for giving me the chance✨

[vesperaink]

Friends, my necromancer!Tango/grimreaper!Jimmy, Team Rancher modern with magic apocalypse AU, Graveyard Shift, for @mcytblraufest's Reverse Big Bang is here!

But wait there's more--go read chasing crimson written by @aliferous-ly, beta'd by @dibs2win, my fantastic team for aufest. If you love enemies to lovers, unlikely partnerships, and the power of soul-bound magic weapon contracts, this hilarious + dramatic 22.9k fic kicks off from this comic!

chasing crimson

Jimmy Solidarity works for the esteemed god of Death, reaping lost souls and taking care of unsavory characters. He's recently finished his training, and is determined to do well on his first solo mission. Perhaps this "Tango" would be a good start. Only, the god of Death disappeared years ago, and Necromancer Tango Tek's long since discovered a way around dying. He can't say he enjoys Jimmy swinging through and killing him where he stands, though.

Thank you to my team for being as feral about this AU as I am, and kicking everything about it up to 110. I had so much developing this world with them!

Thanks to @onawhimsicot for helping me with the comic's dialogue, fixing my composition woes with "just add more smoke," and encouraging me to complete it in full color! Check out Cadence's aufest fic, I take it back (ill follow till I fly or till im dead), a Cult of the Lamb AU about follower!Tango and Lamb!Zedaph, the meaning of devotion, silly experiments, eldritch transformations, and...the most platonic slowburn ever?

Lastly, thank you to the aufest team for another wonderful event! I had a blast again, and was giggling kicking my feet at everyone's reactions during claims, I loved every single one of them. Graveyard Shift is definitely an AU I'm coming back to. As always, my askbox is open if you'd like to chat, and I'd love to be tagged if anyone makes anything <3

Timelapse / AU art chatter under the cut!

While Graveyard Shift is the amalgamation of many of my interests, the main premise for this AU is loosely inspired by the webcomic, I'm the Grim Reaper, in both its apocalypse themes and its aesthetics! Not a required read, but highly recommend if you enjoy this au, as well as the anime and manga, Soul Eater!

I came up with a lot of AUs for this event but necromancer!Tango and reaper!Jimmy have been rattling around in my brain in separate AUs since before I started brainstorming for aufest. So I smashed them together, naturally.

(Unfortunately I didn't record all of my process, but most of it is here! CW for flashing; song is Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene by Hozier)

I could go on forever about concept art and character design if anyone's curious but here's some fun bonus details about this comic:

Originally, Tango's outfit was going to be more like his Dungeon Master outfit but I wanted the setting to be more modern and Jimmy stole the fantasy cloak vibe from him already lol

Jimmy's entrance of lightning is my nod to the Life Series final death sound

The scarf Jimmy's wearing is designed to be a boneyard shawl

The panel of strange text reads "Protection Three" in Galactic :)

+ The name "Graveyard Shift" was thrown at me by Cadence in like 3 seconds flat after i spent 2 days agonizing over a name for this au LOL

[sleepysheepiiee]

Here’s some more BadEnd! AU stuff, finally Narinder and the (teenaged) shittens

I was inspired by his The One Who Waits garb but switched it up a little, taking away the shawl/caplet, making the hood more voluminous and pronounced, changing the stripe into something of a tabard and giving him a nice fur stole cause i just think it looks nice

Lilith and Asura’s clothes are inverted color derivatives of the clothes that @dragon-cookies originally designed for them my regular AU, but with a little something extra for them both.

As for Narinder's height, since he's very much still a god in this AU he has the ability to fluctuate his size, he could go from towering over everyone and everything like a sky scraper to a, still impressively tall but more normal, 9 feet. (he can go smaller because his normal actual height is closer to 5’10 but he likes to be tall and imposing)

[raaindropps]

Dr. Ratio

[ID: A drawing of Dr. Ratio from Honkai Star Rail, redesigned to wear byzantine priest-inspired clothes. He stands atop stairs, with two pillars on either side of him and a decorative arch behind him. At his head is a circle of pink lotus'. He holds a golden sceptor and his stone book in each of his hands /End ID]

[ID: A redesign of Dr. Ratio from Honkai: Star Rail. His clothes are reminiscent of a Byzantine priest, showing three layers of clothes- a long, white dress, a shorter blue one, and a dark blue shawl- along with a golden stole, featuring the logo of the intelligensia guild. On his head are two golden branches, like that of his original design. He retains the shoes an chest acessory of the original, as well /End ID]

[murfpersonalblog]

IWTV S2 Musings - Romania BTS deets!

I was just going thru fire-gift's post sharing the Paris Apartment BTS pics here on Tumblr; and I had no idea there was a whole IWTV Writers Room Twitter account posting set pics!

Yup, I broke down the details about Točník Castle here, but THIS is really cool:

Daciana's FLOOR PLANS!!

Ok, this is me being highly unnecessary; I'm geeking out, y'all! 😅

Daciana's bedroom just dropped?! (No coffin room though?):

(That's in the western chambers (bedroom/ložnice) of the northern wing of the royal palace at Tocnik.)

I recognize those corner fireplaces anywhere--

Cuz my main question about them was if AMC built their own custom fireplace, since there isn't one in the IRL chapel/audience/main hall.

So I think this confirms that they definitely built Daciana's fireplace on purpose. So I just wanna know if it's more accurate to Romanian Renaissance fireplaces, cuz it doesn't match the Czech ones at Tocnik.

I CAN'T READ THE LABELS, AMC--hi-res images pretty please? 🥹

And omg stfu--

Cezare's FLOOR PLANS, TOO!?

I CANNOT TELL which rooms these are in. 😭😩

I was right that they also used Tocnik Castle for Cezare's ruins. My initial suspicion was that it was filmed in the stables.

But now I'm sliiiightly more convinced that it was filmed in the kitchen, mostly cuz of this round thing in the corner:

Esp the alignment of the arches:

So yeah, that was delicious food this Thanksgiving season.

But chile, now it's time for DESSERT! 👀

Daciana's Costume! 👏

I decided to google if the goat Carol Cutshall had dropped anything about Daciana's clothes, and YUP, mama pulled through!!! 💪��

(Back in frikkin AUGUST--omfg I'm missing out. 🤦 I just hate Instagram, ick.)

I wasn't surprised that Cutshall initially wanted Daciana to wear red & black--the most prominent colors in traditional Romanian clothes.

And yeah, you can see how Daciana was gonna have a much fancier version of the traditional Romanian dress--I frikkin LOVE it (that shawl is so nice).

I didn't even think the Revenant would ever get any shine--bless! 😂 So does this mean her Revenant "child" was a local farmer/peasant--not just rando soldiers Daciana yanked as they patrolled the woods? (How old was the Revenant even?)

Anyways, back to Daciana! 😅

So yeah, alas, they scrapped the red/black palette, and decided to give her more "ghostly cool greys and blues;" while still keeping traditional Romanian elements in her new outfit.

My main question was if this costume was culturally accurate, or more Renaissance leaning (my suspicion still); or just a fanciful hodgepodge of whatever they felt like doing. Sadly, nothing from these pics is giving me anything definitive.

The embroidery designs are interesting, but I know nothing about what style/period that could be nodding to. I'm glad we have it though!

And here's another surprise:

Emilia & the Romanian refugees' clothes!

I was (very slowly) working on a whole post researching the rest of the Romanian clothes, only to now get these amazing BTS deets!

I can't even tell who most of these outfits belong to, cuz everyone in Emilia's factory was wearing overcoats. But I DO recognize the fur stole/wrap from this lady:

And obvs the tiny clothes are from the kids singing about (Daci)Anna.

But again, I can't tell, cuz everything was so dang DARK, and the kids were wearing coats. *sigh*

Results? Just vibing! 😅

I'm just pleased as punch to have even this much; thank you, AMC!

[xyywrites]

Christmas with the Crows - Six of Crows

word count : 6 k

genre/tags : fluff, angst, Christmas eve, Holidays, Found Family, Humor, Slice of Life, Heartwarming, Bittersweet, Ketterdam, Hurt/Comfort, Secret Santa, Kanej, Wesper, Helnik

warnings : teen + (violence mentions)

author's note : Merry Barrelmas! Don’t leave your secrets or your wallets unattended. Jesper probably stole both, Nina’s eating your snacks, and Kaz is judging your choices from across the room.

link for the fic : AO3 Link

The Slat had never been so festive. Jesper had insisted on decorating for the holiday, and though Kaz had begrudgingly approved the expense, he’d set a strict budget (“We’re not running a charity, Jesper. Use what’s left in the vault after you’ve stopped raiding it.”). Thus, the decorations were an eclectic mix of stolen goods, homemade crafts (thanks to Inej), and some questionable black-market purchases.

“Doesn’t this place look like a dream?” Jesper said, throwing his arms wide as strands of mismatched tinsel drooped from the beams above.

“It looks like a fire hazard,” Kaz muttered, leaning heavily on his cane.

It had been Nina’s idea to have a Secret Santa. “We deserve a little holiday spirit,” she’d declared, ignoring Kaz’s groan. “Besides, we could all use some fun.”

Names were drawn at random, with Jesper attempting to peek at everyone’s picks until Wylan slapped his hand away.

“No cheating, Jes!”

“It’s not my fault if someone’s handwriting is legible upside down.” Jesper grinned, unapologetic, as he twirled the slip of paper in his fingers like a magician revealing a card trick. “Besides, I need to know who I’m blessing with my impeccable taste.”

“Blessing us with bankruptcy, more like,” Wylan muttered, tugging the paper from Jesper’s hand before he could get a better look at the others.

Come Christmas Eve, the Dregs were gathered in the dimly lit corner of the Crow Club, the space which usually thrummed with tension was now alive with an almost foreign warmth. Beneath a slightly lopsided tree gifts were piled high. The air buzzed with anticipation as Jesper fiddled with the makeshift tinsel, swatting Wylan’s hands away from his “adjustments.”

Nina was the first to dive into the pile, tearing into her gift with such ferocity that Kaz visibly winced at the shredding sound of the paper. When the wrapping fell away, it revealed a beautifully embroidered shawl in deep red and gold. For once, Nina was speechless, her fingers brushing tracing the intricate patterns.

“Inej,” she said knowingly, her voice softer than usual.

Inej nodded, her eyes warm with the quiet satisfaction of a well-chosen gift “It seemed fitting for someone as vibrant as you.” she said simply.

Nina wasted no time draping the shawl over her shoulders. She stood, striking a regal pose as if she were holding court. “I am the queen of Ketterdam!” she declared with a dramatic flourish. “Behold, my royal warmth. Bow before my elegance or risk my wrath.”

Jesper immediately dropped to one knee, hand pressed to his heart. “Your Majesty,” he intoned gravely.

Matthias sat rigidly in his chair, his gaze drifting toward Nina and lingering just a heartbeat too long. The faintest flush crept up his cheeks as he quickly averted his eyes. “You’re insufferable,” he muttered, his gruff tone betrayed by the subtle twitch at the corner of his lips.

Jesper’s gift was next, he tore into the wrapping with a dramatic flair, scattering bits of paper everywhere. Beneath the layers, he revealed a sleek holster made of dark, supple leather, its surface embossed with swirling, intricate designs.

He let out a low whistle, his grin splitting wide as he practically bounced in his seat. “Wylan!” he exclaimed, holding the holster up as if it were a crown jewel. “This is... the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen—aside from you, of course!”

Wylan ducked his head, his cheeks coloring a deep shade of red. “I thought… well, I thought you’d appreciate something functional and—” He hesitated, his fingers fidgeting with the hem of his sleeve. “You know, with a little flair.”

Jesper was out of his seat in an instant, closing the distance between them. He leaned in, pressing a quick kiss to Wylan’s flushed cheek. “Perfect,” he murmured, his voice soft, full of affection. His fingers traced the designs on the holster, marveling at the craftsmanship. “Just like you”

Wylan’s blush deepened, his gaze dropping to his lap as a small, shy smile tugged at his lips. “You’re impossible,” he muttered.

Next, Matthias unwrapped his gift revealing a small, leather-bound book with a garish yellow cover. The title, How to Enjoy Life!, glared up at him in bold, oversized letters.

Nina leaned back in her chair, barely containing her laughter. “It’s from me,” she said, her voice a mix of sweetness and mischief. “A gentle nudge to, you know, loosen up a bit.”

Matthias held the book up like it was a dangerous artifact. “Does it come with instructions on how to survive you?” he deadpanned, earning a chorus of chuckles.

Skeptical but curious, he flipped the book open. As he did, a small set of cufflinks slid out from between the pages, landing neatly in his lap with a soft clink.

Nina’s grin widened as she leaned forward, watching him with eager eyes. “Think of those as the reward for enduring my wisdom,” she teased.

He picked up the cufflinks, his large hands turning them over carefully. The intricate wolf motifs etched into the polished silver caught the light. His frown softened, his thumb lingering over the design “At least these aren’t completely ridiculous,” he muttered, warmth creeping into his voice.

“I’ll wear the cufflinks, Nina. But don’t expect me to take life lessons from you anytime soon.”

Nina raised her hands in mock surrender, her laughter finally breaking free. “I’ll settle for the cufflinks,” she said, grinning from ear to ear. “Progress, my love. Progress.”

© xyywrites. do not repost, translate, or copy my work.

@xypheris

[kibasniper]

treat .... 👊😔🤚

a treat of kitty/elka with a dash of franke awaits you under the cut!!

Neon lights stream through darkness. Music pounds against the walls. Electronic synths and grinding drums clatter in a cacophony. Witchy cackling and spooky vibrations interpose, fitting the abode’s decor of a haunted house turned party house filled with ghouls and ghosts intent on carousing until the first sliver of sunlight.

From her spot on the couch, legs neatly crossed, Elka sips from her red Solo cup. She still doesn’t know why she agreed to the outfit clinging to her body. Plastic bolts extend from her neck, courtesy of a skin-tone choker gifted by Kitty. Her white, satin, ankle-length dress drapes around her tall frame like a loose shawl. With her coiffed, dark hair striped with white streaks like curved lightning, the atypical bride swallows her liquor with a sigh, noting the sugary aftertaste.

Chatter and chords collide. All around her, as she waits for Kitty and Franke, people are dressed to the nines. Devils in scarlet bodysuits and plastic pitchforks, werewolf vixens in corsets and furry tails, and witches in black silk galore, they flit through cobwebbed halls with either pixie-like flourish or drunken stumbles. Elka watches them swiping candies from pumpkin bags scattered throughout the living room, or dancing too close for comfort, their body heat so pungent that even she can feel it.

Just when thinks she’s had enough, forewarned by the dull ache brewing between her temples, an arm loops around her shoulder. Legs fling over the couch, splashes of brown and black accentuated by pops of garishly bright hues flutter as Kitty lands in the seat next to her. She levitates a handful of gummies, which, oddly enough, glow like psitanium.

“Elka, baby, so sorry for that wait,” she exclaims, smiling toothily, only to snicker. “Oops, I mean, my bad, Bride of Frankenstein.”

Elka rolls her eyes. She glances at Kitty up and down, remarking, “How long does it take to fix your make-up?”

“Franke got distracted. There was a nice set of legs by the stairs,” Kitty quickly props hers up on the coffee table, nudging aside leftover cups of beer. Her designer leather boots go well with her bedazzled, twine coat and lopsided top hat. “Mine are better, obviously, but hey, Franke has good taste.”

Elka observes how she casually pops in a gummy. Unlike the mad scientist she was meant to emulate, Kitty was a natural free spirit, untethered by opinions. She guessed Kitty was mad in other regards, and Elka felt the corner of her lip curl.

“You know, I don’t think Victor Frankestein was meant to wear any of that. Don’t you think the top hat is a bit much?”

“No way because this is.hot Dr. Frankenstein.”

“You still look nothing like the guy. Quentin thought you were just-” She grins. “-Victorian.” Kitty scoffs, waving dismissively. “I wasn’t going to dress like any boring scientist, or throw on some lame cloak, and call it a night. Otherwise, I’d look like that creep who stole our brains.” She shifts closer to Elka, setting her hand on her thigh and arches a neat brow. “Remember him? Shower cap guy I never got to sue?  I wonder where the hell he ended up. Maybe a catacomb somewhere or…”

Kitty trails off, Her long, slightly pointed nails are painted as crimson as blood, and they tease the fabric of Elka’s dress. She leans in, her face shimmery and golden. The deep magenta of her irises are intoxicating, similar to the glow of the gummies.

Elka’s breath holds in her chest. Kitty is holding tight, her gaze unblinking. She always finds a way to surprise her. Mundane settings or scenarios where intimacy flies free, there’s never a dull moment around Kitty Bubai.

But Kitty’s plum lips twist in a smirk as she offers, “Gummy? They’re strawberry flavored with a tasteful smidgen of THC.”

Holding her ground, pretending the faintly redder hue on her cheeks are uneven splotches of her rouge, Elka snorts. “It’s like you can never ask a question like a normal person.”

She laughs, high and airy. Kitty lugs a leg off the table and over Elka’s shins, hitching herself forward, and Elka breathes in the sweet, marshmallowy scent of Chanel No. 5. “Aw, what? Did you want a trick instead of a treat?” she whispers, and she pinches the gummy between her teeth.

She leans forward, and sugar dusts against Elka’s thin mouth. Kitty presses their lips together, and the party melts from Elka’s peripheral. The gummy slips from Kity to Elka, who stiffens at the tart flavor and the coolness of Kitty’s breath. She knows that when Kitty parts, there will be purple stain across her ebony lips, and involuntarily, her molars grind down on the gummy.

Kitty moves back with a giggle. Hints of jet black dot the edges of her mouth. “Guess that was more of a trick, too, huh?”

Before Elka could retort, strong arms painted a pale green swing over both of their shoulders. Their Frankenstein has finally arrived. Franke wears the ripped, patched long cat with style, adding an extra, loose layer to her sturdy frame. With matching bolts in her neck, wearing a choker gifted by Kitty, she grins from ear to ear, the painted stitches over her mouth lifting.

“So, hey, can I get in on that?” she asks, leaning so far into the couch that she may as well just fall over. She winks at Elka. “I can’t have my bride have all the fun, yeah?”

Kitty wastes no time repeating it with Franke. Elka watches as they kiss, Franke’s head away from her, and Kitty is in full view. Her eyes are still open, clearly enjoying herself, and like Franke, she shoots Elka a wink.

Elka snakes her hand behind her hot neck. Yet, she smiles, fondness blossoming in her chest like the spark of life that had awoken both the bride and monster. She leans into Franke’s back, draping her arms around her torso, and she heaves a sigh, relishing in a party that has long bubbled away like a tonic in a cauldron.

[solarpunkbusiness]

‘Golden Feathers’, an Indian startup, upcycles chicken butchery waste into ‘wool-like’ fibre

Radhesh Agrahari is the founder of ‘Golden Feathers’, which upcycles chicken butchery waste into a ‘wool-like’ fibre and handmade paper. Using this waste as raw material, the startup manufactures shawls, quilts, stoles, diaries, fish feed and manure.

What started as a classroom project 13 years ago at the prestigious Indian Institute of Crafts and Design in Jaipur, is now a sustainable business working with 1,200 tribal women of Rajasthan who weave and spin the waste into fibre.

“Firstly, we collect waste from slaughterhouses and then we sterilise and sanitise it in a hygienic way using 100 degrees steam process to kill the various worms present in the waste. Using our patented technology, we use natural ingredients to process the waste into wool-like fibre which is similar to pashmina,” he says.

“Feathers themselves are lightweight and using that, we are able to make natural wool-like fibre similar to cotton, jute, wool, and silk. This woollen fibre is soft, warm and durable,” he adds.

For this purpose, Radhesh says he has trained 1,200 tribal women of Rajasthan who weave and spin the waste into fibre. Feathers which are not good for spinning are used to make handmade paper or converted into fillers for quilts, jackets, and pillows. In this process, the byproduct of chicken butchery waste is converted into compost and fish feed.

The company units are established in Jaipur and Pune. According to him, they sell the products in B2B business, generating an annual revenue of Rs 1.5 crore. So far, the startup has claimed to have diverted 73 lakh kg of chicken butchery waste from polluting the environment.

For his work, Radhesh has received at least 25 national and international level awards, including The German Design Award, Lexus Design Award, and Swachhata Startup Award.

“Personally, the journey from being a designer to an innovator has been extremely fulfilling for me. I always strived to do impact-driven work and received many awards and recognition for it. We are working at a small level but wish to expand this pan India,” he shares.

[py-dreamer]

And here's the finished piece y'all!

(here's the WIP for comparison \'/\'/)

I will say, I do hope this was worth the wait and there are noticable improvements!

Honestly pretty proud of this piece!

(Also sorry I couldn't post this earlier, I had to complete some work before finishing this ^u^')

and see! I did promise Bai He the spotlight and y'all received!

I will admit, I MIGHT have gotten a bit carried away with the embelishments and embroidery but COME ON.

I know practically speaking, there wouldn't be this much embroidery and pattern on her outfit for someone living in the wild and well... a monkey BUT STILL

I just wanted her to match with Mac and achieve that gypsy look is all! I already went full force with him so why not give a little pizazz to his daughter?

(BTW, ALL members of the shadowalkers fam will eventually get their own tulle shawl/wrap thingy. You'll just have to wait for me to design Wukong & Mk)

Headcanon that Mac & Bai He made parts of their clothes together and while Mac was busy doing his own thing, Bai He befriended a cat but it got it's paws in the paint and walked all over her shawl. Then Mac comes back to the mess and Bai He decides to keep it like that. XD

Also Bai He was learning sewing and stuff (cause she rips her own clothes so often she needs to learn how to patch it up) and did the embellishments by herself and was so proud of it afterwards. (Like if Mac can get clouds on his robe in canon, then Bai He can have flowers and butterflies on her dress)

Actually y'know what? No this isn't headcanon. This is canon to the au now.

I was originally going to place the embellishments at the hem of the dress almost like a trim, but that looked too uniform so then I remembered Mirabel's dress and took inspo from that.

Additionally, I kind of retconned the purple dress in Mac's piece. I knew pink was kind of Bai He's signature but I just didn't know how well that pastel/barbie pink would fit into the foresty background but hey! We got there eventually.

You might also notice that her wristbands are present this time!

Maybe as she got older, Macaque started teaching her how to make more stuff (he is an artist after all; made his own plays, drawings, a video game) he helped her make her wristbands.

At first they were just going to have her name engraved into it but then I remembered Macaque's lantern and how it used the character for light in it's design and I thought that was super cool so I kinda stole it for my design heh...

Mei was actually a bit last minute cause Merlin wasn't in the original shot but I wanted to give Mei some screentime too since she is rather underrated. And it was a fun challenge to shade her feathers

Not much to say bout' MK, he's just good ol Mk in this one.

I will admit the hair was a little tricky here cause again: shading dark hair is a pain in the &ss but the yellow sunlight made it a bit easier

Surprisingly the hardest part of this was the background

Turns out colour picking directly from screenshots won't ALWAYS work (^~^')

hope u had fun listening to my lil au!

reblogs > likes

[shavacreationswitzerland]

An incredible fondness for Cashmere.

Shava.

[lamaisongaga]

LADY GAGA PERFORMS AT NEMACOLIN SUMMER SOLSTICE

In honor of the grand reopening of their Chateau, Pennsylvania-based resort Nemacolin hosted a Summer Solstice event for three days and invited a variety of superstars such as Lionel Richie, Jimmy Fallon and, of course, Lady Gaga!

The first look of her jazz set was this stunning full Ralph Lauren ensemble which included the Spring/Summer 2024 Braydon copper metallic mesh with tonal, light-catching crystals and high knot neckline ($8,000).

"My Spring 2024 women’s collection is about a new kind of romance—cool and sophisticated. It’s about the freedom of creating a personal style through the artistry of faded denims and painterly florals, the modern sophistication of timeless icons reimagined in black and gold, or the eclectic mix of bold colors, shine, and luxurious handcrafted details. These are the stories of the woman I design for, whose individuality and artistic spirit are a canvas for her own self-expression." Ralph said.

She also wore a custom long stole version of the Fall/Winter 2012 hand-painted black and metallic gold marabou shawl.

Gaga's look was completed with another custom plummet showgirl awe by Arturo Rios...

...and her beloved Jimmy Choo Anouk pumps in black patent leather.

This outfit intrigued and surprised me both at the same time.

When it comes to fringe mini dresses of the same silhouette, she usually goes to Adrián Manceras. But last night, she chose to dig into the archives of Naeem Khan and pull out this Fall/Winter 2020 sunset-inspired awe.

Tonal gold accessories completed the look! The stunning metallic mottled palm leaf fascinator is signed by Aimee Fuller Millinery...

...while the metallic Anouk pumps are by, you knew it already, Jimmy Choo!

This look, as you already know, is total Giorgio Armani which comprises this plush black velvet strapless bustier column dress with crystal band embellishment ($4,777) and the Fall/Winter 2018 Privé Haute Couture pink ostrich coque feather coat.

Her new pale pink Julia veiled fascinator (£395) is from Carrie Jenkinson Millinery's Spring/Summer 2024 collection...

… and the Melissa opera-length black velvet gloves (£160) are by Cornelia James.

It‘s Michael Costello‘s world and we‘re just living in it! His third custom dress for our girl this week is this uuuuuultra sexy black satin number with one-shoulder caftan silhouette, trimmed with luxurious ostrich feathers by Mother Plucker Feather Company and featuring beaded appliqués on the shoulder and waist.

It was finished off with this vintage Philip Treacy 1996 black feather firework headpiece which has already been previously worn by Gaga back in London in 2015!

[manic-maniac-man]

Brutus ss14

Brutus beat bet special: Patterned stole

1. A shawl that's like art. This simple navy and grey scarf is a luxurious piece made from soft, sheer, double-layered cashmere. Despite its simple design, the graphically arranged grey stands out. Also available in burgundy and grey.

2. Adults need humor. A humorous piece in which animals skillfully and gracefully form the letters of the alphabet. Inspired by men's shirts, this 100% silk scarf features a glossy, crisp texture. Scarf H90 x W90pm 63,000 yen (Hermès/

3. The rich texture of high-quality silk. This extra-large scarf, measuring 140cm high and 250cm wide, is made in Italy using silk material. It is decorated with Gucci's seasonal motif, the paisley print, giving it a luxurious feel. It is also extremely soft to the touch. 79,000 yen (Gucci

4. A subtle paisley pattern. A paisley-patterned scarf in pale greyish tones that blends in easily with any outfit. The perfect size to decorate the neck without being too bulky is also key. It is made of thin wool material, so it has the warmth to be used not only in spring but also in autumn and winter. H 180 x W 67cm. 13,000 yen (Agnès

5. A piece that highlights masculinity. The cashmere silk fabric is loosely woven for a casual look, expressing a light texture. The size is appealing, as it can be worn around the collar of a shirt or as a bandana. The same pattern is also available in red. H90 x W90cm. 57,000 yen (Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane

6.Silkscreen printed on cotton. Louis Vuitton motifs such as Damier, Monogram Flower, and initials are reinterpreted with a Western American atmosphere. Set of two in light blue and peach. H55 x W55cm. 37,000 yen (Louis Vuitton

[2af-afterdark]

Randomly Rating the Alt (Beta?) Designs in Journey to a Nu World

Listen, I saw these and some of them made me so happy and others... I died a little inside. Someone told me these are closer to their beta designs and that would make sense given what the event is, but I'm not 100% sure. Also, I'm sure it's their beta colors with their current designs at best. Making whole new sprites to perfectly match their beta counterpart would have been an ordeal. So... for all intents and purposes, I am rating them as alternate color schemes than as beta designs. Although, I do admit that I want to make a few comments on their roles in the event at least...

Ratings below for post length and because some people may want the designs to be a surprise.

10/10: I love him in all forms. No notes. Said it once and I will say it again though: he has Rin's silhouette. I guess it makes sense given what their relationship is, but it's uncanny.

8/10: His pallet swap is very minor, and the purple accent is actually really cute on him. Plus, I am a fan of soft pastels and his alt colors are so gentle. Still loves money and is so very violent. Love that he had beast tamer aspects in the fight against the heroes. Love that he's always a boss. I love him.

2/10: I love Morvay, but... they stole all of his color! There is just so much black in this design and it all sort of drowns out the overall character and makes him more muted. Also, they hid his titties and that is an unacceptable crime! Bonus points to both him and Aster though because their alt designs of aspects of the other's base color scheme (Ater's hair is the pink and purple of Morvay's jacket, Morvay's jacket is a more bright pink and black than Aster's).

10/10: I am a simp. Kuya is there. His titties are out. His collar makes him look like a whore. I am simple. I have simple desires. Also, you know, his loyalty in this event was actually kind of interesting. He was all for working with the Demon King and even selling the rouse. Plus, he gave off the feeling of being a secretive and wise advisor when he hinted to Eiden that he knows there are worlds with alternate versions of them out there.

3/10: His main blue hair is much better than the teal in his alt look. I do like the flower in his alt look, very appealing, but not enough to save just how... meh he is over all. I don't know. I just feel the teal is really jarring, especially given how much less it fits in with his outfit than his usual scheme.

5/10: This is not to say I hate Yakumo's alt design. It's just... there. The only thing that changed were his clothes. I like the red and white on him. A lot. But the lack of design on his shirt or pants is kind of sad. Middling design.

0/10: WHAT DID THEY DO TO MY BOY?????? He looks like your neighbor named Steve! THIS IS A CRIME!!! HE'S JUST SOME GUY! GIVE ME BACK MY SLUTTY PRIEST.

-10/10: Blade... Your hair is as cute as always. The color looks as good on you as always. However... that outfit... Are you an assassin or a court jester? It's so bad. OMG, I hate it.

8/10: You know what? I know it's just an outfit swap, but it really works on Dante. White looks really good on him and so does an open shirt. The shawl is always really nice in that blue-green color. It matches his eye and gems on his necklace. It's just very appealing overall. Also, it really let's him show off that tattoo! Which, you know, is a weakness of mine.

5/10: I don't hate it but I don't like it. I don't know. It's not bad, just not to my tastes. Although, I giggle that he's a bard! Not an alchemist, but a BARD! That is hilarious and I cannot explain why.

4/10: Again, kind of a meh design. I feel the yellow accents on his alt design would be better for Karu because then the eyes would match better. IDK, something about it just isn't working for me and I cannot place my finger on it. Also, we never saw Karu. I know the event was short, but... really? No Karu?

6/10: I like him better as a blonde, personally, but the scars are so amazing on him. Plus, the darker green to match his darker hair and the little leaf designs on his jacket are just very charming. I like the design. I with they would keep the scars because they really are just amazing. Although I miss Topper...

1000/10: NEVERMIND! He is perfect in all forms! ALL HAIL TOPPER!