#grapefruit lip balm

[y2kbeautyandother2000sstuff]

Avon Summer Citrus Lip Balms in Groovy Grapefruit and Refreshing Lemon

Summer 2005

Found on Ebay, user  sixboomba

[hantaslittlearsonist]

You're putting on lip balm. It's not an unusual occurence, you do it at least once an hour but Cheslock is always mesmerised for some reason. He loves watching you do it. Sometimes you're very concentrated, looking at yourself in the unlit screen of your phone or the wing-mirror of a car. Sometimes you're multitasking, lip balm in one hand, the other hand typing at your laptop. He likes those times best, when you get a little balm over the edge of your lips. Because he gets to lean on and wipe it off with a careful finger. It never fails to make you blush.

He loves how the balm makes your lips a little glossy, a little sticky, he loves that it makes them soft. He loves that when he kisses you, he gets a hint of its grapefruit flavour. And he loves teasing you with it.

'Y/N?' He'll ask, when you're applying your lip balm. 'Can I have some?'

You'll offer him the tube, once you're done with it and he'll take it. But he'll put it back into the back pocket of your pants with a sly grin.

'That's not what I meant.' He'll say, one hand finding your waist and the other tilting your face up to his with the tip of his middle finger. He'll take a moment to relish in the look on your face; you're blushing, your eyes unfocused with blown out pupils and your lips. Your lips... are glossy, shining in the bright summer sunlight, the corners pulled down just a little into the cutest pout he's ever seen.

He just has to kiss you, it wouldn't be fair otherwise. He presses his — chapped — lips into yours. He has to bite down a smile as your lips part, only a little, and your hands come up to grip the front of his shirt. You pull him closer, like your life depends on it. His hand on your waist slides to the small of your back, guiding your hips into his, his hand on your chin drags down to your neck, his fingers wrapping lightly around it...

He has to break the kiss before he does anything drastic, you are in public after all. His tongue glances out to taste the residue of grapefruit lip balm your lips left on his and he grins.

'You're delicious, Darling.'

[elegantauthor]

Saving Grace Chapter 20

Pairing: Bucky Barnes x Aurora Stark

Summary: Ayo’s wisdom continues to be the balm Bucky needs, and Zemo oversteps his boundaries.

Warnings: allusions to episode 2 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, religious allegory

Series Masterlist

“What was rule number two again?”

“Don’t hurt anyone.”

“Goodbye, doc.”

“I knew… I knew before I helped Zemo break out of prison, it’d hurt her, but…”

“You did it, anyway,” Ayo intoned sympathetically, belying her own hurt at his betrayal.

Bucky gripped the steering wheel, leather chafing leather. He stared ahead, miles of road left to travel before they reached Prague. Though he didn’t deserve it, Ayo’s presence was a balm to his soul, helping him see reason as he confessed every sin he’d committed since meeting Aurora.

“After Zemo played that goddamn tape, of me… murdering Howard and Marie Stark, I anticipated Tony’s reaction, but Aurora’s…” He shook his head. “Nothing prepared me for her willingness to forgive, nor her capacity for loving a broken man like me. I never expected it, and I feel like I robbed her of the life she could’ve had.”

“Believe it or not, White Wolf, you are a man worthy of love. Do not trivialize her sacrifice by wallowing in self-doubt. She made her choice. Your past mistakes aside, her father’s short-sightedness caused a rift that Zemo capitalized on. Not once, not twice… This is the third time that man has used you and a member of the Stark family for his own personal gain.”

He hated to admit it, but Ayo was right. Zemo was a thorn in his side. A source of malcontent he couldn’t purge.

~ * ~

Aurora lay in bed for hours, staring up at the ceiling, tears leaking out the corners of her eyes and dripping onto the pillow. When she finally sat up, her heart felt lighter, the heaviness of some of her grief expunged. She glanced around the room, her gaze alighting on another surprise that awaited her. Her luggage. Zemo must’ve packed it in the trunk of his car.

Slipping off the bed, she knelt down and rummaged through it for a thick sweater to offset the chill. She also pulled out a pair of leggings and woolen socks, first getting dressed, then testing the door. It was still unlocked.

Quietly, she walked downstairs, observing her surroundings with a keener eye. There appeared to be only one exit—on the first floor. She bit her lip, eyes flitting between the front door and the kitchen, from which a savory aroma wafted. Her heart thudded against her ribcage, in her ears, wholly consuming until Zemo’s voice cut through it.

“Breakfast? There is grapefruit juice, or coffee, if you prefer.”

Aurora closed her eyes and turned, opening them to see him standing in the space that separated the kitchen from the den. “So, you’re letting me roam free. Aren’t you worried I’ll try to escape?”

The corner of his lips lifted almost imperceptibly. “No.”

She raised an eyebrow. “No?”

“I have a security system,” he stated simply. Sitting down at the table, he unfolded the newspaper, while sipping from his coffee mug.

A frustrated noise escaped her. “You have a security system, but not central heating?”

He glanced at her over the top of the newspaper. “Are you cold, liebling? Allow me to remedy that for you after we eat. Please have a seat.”

His nonchalant behavior and casual tone were too much. Shaking her head, Aurora refused to give in. She was hungry, but couldn’t find it within herself to partake in his pleasantries.

She marched back upstairs, spotting a roomful of books out of her peripheral in passing. She paused at the doorway, giving the library a once-over before entering. Shelves spanned wall-to-wall, ceiling-to-floor. Taking comfort where she could from the old, musty book-smell, she walked around the room. Most of the titles were in German and other languages she couldn’t comprehend. Many of them worn and peeling, showcasing their use over the centuries. Of the authors she could discern were Tolstoy and Nietzsche.

“Would you indulge my curiosity for a moment?” At Zemo’s question, she turned to look at him. “What power does the daughter of Aphrodite possess? Other than reading people’s emotions, of course.”

“Uh. I can also calm emotions, and I…” She exhaled audibly and against her better judgement, said, “I can bend the will of others, to an extent.”

“You are a seductress.”

“What… No!” she exclaimed.

Zemo smirked, stepping fully into the room. “What do you prefer to call it?”

“I don’t know. Manipulation? That sounds bad…” she murmured, furrowing her brow.

He chuckled. “Did you ever ‘manipulate’ James?”

“Not without his consent. I never wanted him to think I was like HYDRA.” She lowered her gaze to the floor briefly, frown deepening. “You saw me, as you put it, ‘tame’ the Winter Soldier. I didn’t always use my powers on him so explicitly. I earned his trust, and eventually, he wanted me to. To help him heal. To calm him after a nightmare. To instill self-love. When he couldn’t let go of his self-hatred from what HYDRA made him do, I helped him through his darkest moments.”

“A literal goddess,” Zemo noted, sounding thoroughly impressed. “You were to him what a Christian might seek in God.”

“I’m not a— I’m not.” She laughed derisively at the absurdity of his statement. “He did all the hard work himself, the inner work. I just… planted the seeds.”

“I wonder, where would he be without you?”

Her eyes flickered sidelong to Zemo, now standing beside her. Even without the ability to read him, she was well-versed in recognizing envy when she saw it. Like Bucky with his superhuman strength, she knew that responsibility came with having extraordinary power. In contrast, for all his lecturing about Nazis, the Avengers, and Super Soldiers, Zemo was one bad choice away from becoming everything he despised.

The silence in the room was deafening after that. Too few spoken words gave way to far too many thoughts—each more troubling than the former. They tripped over themselves, vying for pole position in her mind.

“I won’t do what you want me to,” said Aurora.

Without warning, Zemo grabbed her by the nape of the neck. “Bold of you, but answer me this. Where is your Soldat to protect you?”

[james-sunshine-potter]

What would each Marauder characters smell like in Amortentia:

James: Broom polish, cinnamon, fresh spring air, oranges (like a tangeriney smell) .

Sirius: Hairspray, Ash (the smell of a campfire), vanilla lip balm, basil.

Remus: Black coffee, a brand new book, caramel, whiskey.

Peter: Sunscreen, watermelon (but the artificial smell), mint (fresh, like you’re smelling the herb directly), fresh laundry.

Lily: The sea, strawberries (fresh not artificial), lavender, dewy grass.

Marlene: Broom Polish, cigarettes, rain, apples.

Dorcas: Coconut, Acrylic Paint, Cold Air (it has a fresh scent imo), Cherry Coke.

Mary: The Earl Grey Tea She Drinks, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sweet Cream, Her Vanilla Purfume.

Regulus: Cold Water, Pine, Musk (it’s in his cologne), Expensive Ink.

Pandora: Seaweed, Limes, Rosemary, Soil.

Barty: Oil (don’t ask why), Cedar, Rain Water, Copper.

Evan: Sandalwood, Coffee (with milk), Coconut Conditioner, Grapefruit.

[whitepeachrum]

Kiss

Fandom: Hetalia (personified) Pairing: Arthur x Kat (EngUkr/UkrEng) Content Length: Chapter (~1500 words)

“You ready yet, my love?” Arthur looked at Kat through the hallway mirror as he fidgeted with his tie. He’d been wearing his ties to work all week and absolutely hated how suffocating he’d felt in them. He would’ve loved to rip the stupid fabric off his neck but decided to hold out for the night. He just knew that Kat would get a big kick out of taking it off his neck later tonight and, honestly, so would he. For that, he was willing to endure his suffering a bit longer. 

“Almost.” Her earrings dangled as her head swiveled to look at him. "Need some help with your tie there?"

“No, it’s fine. I can do it myself. Just keep working on your makeup.” He waved his hand and worked on evening out his askew tie. It was always something that had to be imperfect.

“Alright, I'll do just that,” Kat spoke softly. She returned to gingerly apply her makeup in front of the mirror. Kat looked to confirm that her eyeliner was more or less even on both eyes and carried on to layer her lip products as Arthur continued to play with his tie. He must’ve been nervous about their upcoming date. She smirked to herself, finding it charming that he still got nervous before their dates.

Arthur’s eyes darted to her mirrored image, admiring the way she looked so effortless when she applied her lip balm. It looked so much easier than tying a tie. Just one or two swipes and she was done. He loved the simplicity of it all. He especially loved it when she dispersed the product over her lips and gently smacked them together. It was mesmerizing to watch her lips squish and plump out to their natural elasticity. As she started removing some stray product with the tip of her nails, Arthur snapped out of his sudden trance and looked back at himself.

“Ah, goddamn it,” he muttered. He had been mindlessly undoing his tedious work. Kat glanced at his reflection and turned around to help him with the tie. He sighed and let her take care of the mess he's made for himself. Screw this tie.

“Are your fingers tying themselves into a knot?” Kat chuckled.

“Yeah, seems like it.” Arthur nodded, asserting that his flustered state was wreaking havoc on his digits. Something about the idea of getting dressed and slicking your hair back once in a blue moon made him anxious.

“You smell nice, honey. Did you get a new cologne?”

“I did. I thought I’d switch things up a bit for tonight.” 

She brought her nose to his neck and took a whiff of his cologne. It seemed to smell like bergamot and... lemon? No. Kat checked again. Orange? Grapefruit? Well, whatever it was, she just couldn't get enough of it.

“Oh, it’s so good. Wow..” 

Arthur looked into her sparkly eyes as she leaned back, noticing how big her pupils had become when she looked back at him. He adjusted her bangs so that they weren’t in her eyes when she did. It was like looking into an ocean that beautifully glistened from the setting sun: peaceful and stunning.

“Good. I’ll be sure to wear it more often.” Kat hummed contently in response. She gently pulled him close by the ends of his tie, kissed his lips, and smiled. She was so excited to spend date night with him. Arthur, on the other hand, couldn’t wait to get back home to get more of her kisses.

“You look so handsome tonight,” Kat commented on his attire, patting down his lapels after finishing with his tie. He slid his hands around her waist and kissed her neck. It's a good thing she didn't put any of her makeup there. He just didn't have the heart to ruin her diligent work.

“And you, my dear, look absolutely ravishing.” She gently pushed off of his chest. Kat hoped to get away from his warm hug quickly before either one of them decided to cancel date night altogether, but her actions only made him bring her closer to him. He gave her a firm squeeze and kissed her neck again.

“Arthur,” Kat chuckled at his reaction, “We’re going to be late for dinner!”

“I think they could wait for a few more minutes.”

“Mm. Tempting,” she pecked him back on the lips, “but no. If we want to make it to dinner, I have to finish getting ready.” He looked at his watch to see how much time they had left.

“You’re lucky I love you enough to let you go…” Arthur sighed and gave her butt a gentle, loving pat. She slipped out of his embrace and returned to the mirror to finish up her makeup. After taking a moment to gawk over his wife, he looked at himself in the mirror one last time and groaned.

“Great.” Off-center again. You know what? If Kat couldn’t fix it, chances are this tie was doomed from the start. He moved the tie side to side, gently loosening it. He was fed up with the damn thing.

Kat noted his irritation and decided to distract him from his festering thoughts by including him in her makeup process. She quickly swatched two colors on the back of her hand and turned to face him.

“Which should I go with? Glossy or matte?” Kat showed him two red-colored options. Arthur inspected the swatches and was intrigued that she was going with such a bold color for the evening. The two didn’t vary much in color, but the sheen for one was the polar opposite of the other. He debated which one of these he’d want to be branded with later. Gloss was sticky, but matte was harder to remove… Mm. 

“This is a tough decision, Kat.”

“Well, yeah. That’s why I asked you.”

“Hmm.” He brought her hand up to her lips so he could compare the colors better. The gloss would glide on smoothly, but the matte lipstick would look sharper… “I’m thinking the gloss will be good for tonight. Easier to fix if anything.” 

“Gloss it is.” She applied the product generously without looking in the mirror to save some time. 

“Maybe I should’ve said matte,” Arthur said to himself, second-guessing things.

“How is it? Is it even?” Arthur glanced at the application and nodded.

“Almost perfect.” He picked up a clean tissue and carefully cleaned up anything that stood out. The more he stared at the color, the more he noticed all the different little specks of gold and silver glitter that made her lips look even juicer than before. If they weren’t late, he would’ve loved to take a bite or two.

Arthur subconsciously smacked his lips together in thought and Kat grinned at the little mannerism he picked up from her. It was refreshing to see him put this much care and effort into her new rouge.

“Does it look better now?” She rubbed her lips together to tease him some more.

“Ah. Yeah, it looks great,” he pulled away from her, wiping the lip balm she left on his lips earlier with the napkin, and tossing the used tissue into the bin by the mirror. Arthur put his hands on his waist and re-assessed the makeup combination with her strappy black dress and shiny jewelry. “You look great. Really great, actually.” The matte lipstick probably would’ve looked even better. Damn it.

“I wonder how it would look on you.”

"On me? I don't wear lip gloss like you do."

Kat swiftly planted a kiss on his cheek and took a step back to admire her artwork. Her smile grew wider as she watched Arthur’s face flush from the accessory he sported on his cheek.

“You’re right, darling. It does look great. Reaaally great.” Kat beamed, extremely proud of ruffling some of his feathers. His eyes darted to the mirror behind her and he caught a glimpse of his pink face. He had completely forgotten about the tie by now. He was much more focused on stopping himself from blushing further.

Arthur wanted to hate it for how cheesy it was of her to brand him like that, but he loved that she made him feel like his teenage self. Specifically, the teenage self that showed up to their first date looking like a trainwreck. His flush deepened as he realized how ridiculous he would look in the public eye. But hell, he loved the affectionate stamp. He never thought his date would proudly leave kiss marks on his face like that. It felt like something out of a movie or a dream.

“Should we head out now?” Kat asked, grabbing her little purse and checking for the car keys. Arthur didn’t know what to say or do. He didn’t want to hurt her feelings by ruining her masterpiece, but he didn’t want to leave the ruby residue on his face for the world to see.

“Uh..”

“..What?” she asked innocently, looking over her shoulder. He shyly pointed to his cheek, then returned his hand to his waist, and mumbled something. She raised an eyebrow and smirked. Did he call it a beauty mark? He cleared his throat and looked back at her, waiting for her to do something about it.

“Oh? Did I leave a mark?”

“…Yeah.. Mark..”

“Oh, sorry about that. Let me fix it for you.” She gave his other cheek a matching stain. Arthur’s hand flew over his nose and mouth as he tried to contain his flustered self. He felt his heart working hard to quickly pump the blood to his face as she toyed with his emotions. It didn’t help that she looked so adorable when she played him like that, cocky smile and all. Why did it have to be a bright crimson?! He would've been fine with a peachy gloss!

“I’ll drive tonight, so you can look at the menu in the meantime. We don’t want to waste any more time, do we?” Kat cutely lifted her shoulders and walked out to go to the car. Arthur’s gaze lingered on her, his heart swelling with affection as he watched her leave.

When Kat noticed he wasn’t following, she turned with a huff and made her way back to him. Grabbing him by his tie, she playfully tugged him along.

“Come on. Don't make me help you with this tie again. I only know how to untie it.”

Arthur’s teenage self would’ve combusted if he knew how his love life was going to turn out.

[ramonaflow]

Schitt's Creek Colour Themed Drabble Challenge - Berry

@schittscreekdrabblechallenge 💜

“Mmm. I'm not sure about this one,” Patrick states, licking his lips. “It's tangy. Lemon?”

“Nope.”

“Huh.” He presses his lips together spreading the lip balm around, running his tongue across his bottom lip, puzzled expression. “Pineapple?” David can't stop staring at him.

“Nuh Uh.”

“C’mere, let me get a proper taste.” Wrapping a hand around David's neck, he draws him closer, leans forward and kisses him again, catching his bottom lip between his teeth, pulling it into his mouth and sucking it. “Is it grapefruit?”

“It's cranberry lime,” David replies, gasping, deepening the kiss. God, he loves this game.

On ao3

[ratherembarrassing]

what's in my bag meme.

work laptop (derogatory)

secondment laptop (more derogatory, but that's okay)

tissues from a paris pharmacy in 2017

byphasse lip balm

zitomer vitamin e lip balm

thank you grapefruit hand sannie

necessaire unscented hand cream

matildas carry pouch (usually contains 3-7)

ag1 travel packs (inside pouch)

ray-ban RB2140F + prescription lenses

a $5 umbrella from a target in brooklyn

monoprix shopping bag

travel battery

razer orochi v2 mouse

incharge xl 30cm cable

knockoff wirelessx3 travel charger

july hold all (usually contains 13-16)

ag1 shakey bottle

nahe pouch + pens, pencils, etc

moleskine work notebook

muji card holder (with my bank cards inside)

card holder with work swipecard + myki

airpods

emergency juicyfruit gum (for flying purposes)

state backpack

[hazeltailofficial]

HALLOWEEN FLASHBACK

Jack Black Intense Therapy Grapefruit & Ginger Lip Balm SPF 25 L.A. Colors Shimmering Loose Eyeshadow in Peek-A-Blue

MAKEUP TUTORIAL BLOG POST

The Ultimate Guide to Blue Lipstick

@hazeltailofficial / @hazeltail / hazeltail on youtube / hazeltailofficial on tiktok / hazeltailofficial on ig

[careforyourkinself]

Tim Wright - Marble Hornets

Tobacco & Leather Candle | Frankincense & Grapefruit Hand Lotion | Charcoal Sugar Scrub |

Tim Wright Pin | Mini Travel Notebook |

Forest Body Wash | Marble Maze Fidget | Blackberry Lip Balm |

[ferretrade]

did someone say wip wed?? have some codywan boxer au! f/f etc etc

Boba Fett is sitting at the front desk when Obi-Wan arrives at Kamino Gym on a Tuesday evening. She hasn't met him yet, but the family resemblance is obvious; he's got the Fett nose and cheekbones and a mess of curls. Only, now Obi-Wan gets to see those familiar features in a surly frown.

"Hello there," she greets brightly as she steps in, impervious to teenage angst after herding two teenagers into adulthood and teaching adolescents for the past seven plus years. The gym is closed for the day, so Obi-Wan locks the door behind her like Cody instructed. "You must be Boba. It's nice to finally meet you." 

She's met with silence and an unimpressed stare. No matter.

“It’s very kind of you to give up your training time with Cody,” Obi-Wan adds. Of course, when Cody told her they could use this time for their boxing date lesson, she had made it clear that Boba wouldn’t mind in the least. He doesn't actually like it; it’s our father who wants him to box, Cody explained over the phone. Her voice was soft with the late hour. I don't make him, as long as he gets his schoolwork done. “You’re welcome to show me a thing or two if you change your mind.”

If anything, Boba looks less impressed. 

“Cody, your girlfriend’s here,” he finally calls in a sing-song voice.

Barely a moment passes before Cody pops out of a side door that must lead to an office, scowl on her face. “Don’t be a little shit,” she grumbles, ruffling his hair.

Boba matches her scowl, ducking away like the teen boy he is. It reminds Obi-Wan of Anakin when he was that age (and, well, beyond that age, but he mellowed out eventually). But mostly it charms her to see the way they move together in a familiar dance. The love between them is obvious.

"Hey." Cody's annoyance disappears when she turns to Obi-Wan, a small, giddy smile replacing it. She slips around the desk to greet Obi-Wan with a kiss, tasting like pomegranate peach lip balm today. (Over the past two weeks and three dates, Obi-Wan has had the chance to taste a few different flavors. Pink grapefruit is still her favorite, but the sweet mint lip tint that left smears of color across Obi-Wan’s mouth is a close second.) 

"Hi," Obi-Wan echoes, not able to do much more than smile as Cody unravels her scarf for her. 

"C'mon, let's get you out of the rest of this," she gestures to Obi-Wan's coat. "And we can get started."

Her cheery mood is only interrupted when she glanced back to her brother, scrolling on his phone. "Homework, Boba," she says sharply, earning an eye roll. 

"I know."

Cody shuts her eyes and Obi-Wan recognizes the very familiar, give me strength not to commit fratricide expression, before she lets it go.

[wishlisted]

“Pink grapefruit” lip balm from Badger

[inkwolvesandcoffee]

More Werewolf Bookshop Clerk!Richard Stuff

Because evidently I wasn’t done yet.😹

Once again, THIS IS MERELY A FANTASY.

RA Masterlist

- Be it you who’s sitting in one of the worn leather chairs or Richard on his break or at work, you two are constantly darting furtive glances over the edge of books at each other.

- He uses his staff card to give you discounts. However, to keep things fair, he has offered his boss to take the costs out of his wages.

- They won’t, though, because they’re rooting behind the scenes for you two.

- Even though the fact you are like a thick slow burn novel drives them up the bloody wall.

- Richard notices it the moment you change products for personal care.

- One time he leaned in a little bit too close because of you having switched lip balms.

- You stood frozen in place, subdued by shock and the spell the whiff of his cologne mixed with his proximity put on you.

- It took him every ounce of self control not to grab your face and taste your lips rather than the quick sniff he allowed himself to satisfy his curiosity.

- “Honey,” he murmured as he nudged your nose with his. “Used to be grapefruit. Hm, shame, I liked that one.”

- You also heard him appreciatively mumble under his breath when you switched shampoos. It seems he likes the scent of shea butter better than raspberry.

- Slips in book vouchers and coupons with your purchases.

- Also has asked the café staff to give you his little coordinated coffee and tea gift boxes on the days he isn’t there.

- Yes, you read that right. He makes wee gift boxes with coffees and teas he comes across while doing groceries or are his personal favourites. They also tend to contain baked goods from local bakeries.

- Nowadays has the courage to shyly ask you to sit with him during his break so you two can read together.

- He’s still working up to the moment he finally dares to ask you out on his day off. You know, just to meet up for coffee and maybe walk around town. Dinner is optional. It’s not a date… nah.

- Even though it didn’t bother him before, he now wishes you’re there in his bed so he can snuggle up to you.

- Richard basically yearns for it on the mornings after the full moon, when he’s himself again and the last violent shocks of the transformation have left him.

- Naked on the cold floor.

- Frequently (unconsciously) makes breakfast for two.

- The first few times he packed it up to have the next day. Nevertheless, soon he started to give those leftovers to you with a note attached to tell you what it is and a “hope you like it”.

- Occasionally, there’s also a stamp in the shape of a paw.

- Although, are they really leftovers? Technically speaking, it’s rightfully your breakfast.

- Okay, the first time it was the café staff that gave it to you in his stead. Richard stood nearby, feigning interest in a book… which soon turned him getting really immersed in it.

- The next day, you brushed your pinky against his and thanked him for the food.

- He didn’t know what to say, how you figured it out it came from him so fast (I mean, not that he’s subtle when it comes you). So he merely looked at you, basking in your smile with the silent resolution to give it to you himself from now on.

- Because that’s another thing he wants.

- He wants to provide for you. After all, what good is a Wolf that can’t take care of its mate?

- My gods, it makes him so happy to hear you enjoy his cooking. He’ll go straight to Cloud Nine.

- Loves walking and working out because he can’t sit still. Well, he can, but a day without some form of exercise makes him feel off.

- What he wouldn’t give to have you help bathe him on the morning after the full moon. To have you help him into his pyjamas and bath robe and either guide him back to bed or the couch in the living room.

- To have you tell him to stay home.

- To kiss you before you head out the door for the day.

- To have you drape a blanket over him when he’s (involuntarily) napping or vice versa.

- To live with you as your partner.

- But first he has to ask you out properly.

- And from there he’ll pad along.

[zoeylcwrence]

HAPPY HANUKKAH & MERRY CHRISTMAS! 

the mood is right / the spirit’s up / we're here tonight / and that's enough

Happy holidays to all of you! I know I’m way past the both holidays, but I still wanted to get something to you before the New Year arrives! As a thank you for tolerating me and my nonsense this year, I each made you a batch of sufganiyot (jelly donuts) and a candle, with the scents of each candle handpicked by yours truly to fit each of your personalities. I hope you enjoy them!

@narilily​ @danebyers​ @dahliadumont​ @rian-bax​ @lincolnandrewscott​ @cagenewman​ @aminarocks​ @joshlane​ @alicezhaox​ @xespietamayo​

NARI. I found this book the other day while browsing Polished Brass, and it looked like something you’d be into! It’s got the feel of a vintage catalogue, but with a modern twist of all the recipes. The candle scent I picked out for you is awapuhi seaberry, which is tropical, fruity, and floral. Has sweet fruit notes like pear and banana, then decorated with a fresh bouquet of jasmine. Something I think you’d like!

JOSH. I know that you’re busy helping others navigate their lives and feelings, and I bet that can get tough. I got you a care package that should be relaxing for you when the days get rough. And while you do that, you can burn the candle I made you. For your scent, I picked out rosemary & palmarosa, so I hope it calms you when you need it.

LINCOLN. Since you’re a transplant to Merrock, I thought I’d get you something along the lines of a welcome gift wrapped up in a Christmas gift. The blanket should help keep you cozy when it’s below zero. The candle scent I picked out for you is nutmeg & spice, so when you burn it, Merrock feels a little more like home.

ESPIE. I saw this hat at a shop in town, and it just reminded me of you! I’ve loved seeing you grow as a person and as a mother, so it thought it was perfect. The candle scent I chose for you is grapefruit, jasmine, and rosemary! Great for good vibes!

ALICE. I think you’re such an incredibly person, and I really enjoy our friendship. And to get you something fun, I found these lip balms that have different flavors to them. So when it gets too cold out and your lips start cracking, you can always pop one of these out. The scent you got was citrus peel & pine, a fresh, energizing smell.

CAGE. Okay, even though I don’t eat meat, I couldn’t help but pick these up when Is saw them. You seem like the jerky type, so I hope you enjoy ‘em! Cashmere cedar is your scent, a beautiful woodsy clean scent.

RIAN. Since you just got done with finals, I thought a care package would be the perfect time while you’re on break. Calming lavender is your scent as it’s pure lavender to help you take your mind of things when you just need a little pick-me-up.

AMINA. Since you live that van life, I found this cookbook that has easy recipes to cook in the van. For you, I picked out a sea salt blossom scent - aquatic florals and sea moss mix to create an exemplary oceanic fragrance.

DANE. I know you said the holidays weren’t your thing, but I got you that Eiffel Tower we talked about. Not from Paris itself, but from a local business in town. I picked your scent to be smooth bourbon. A scent that’s a blend of bourbon, rum, and cognac notes - with a mixture of cedar and vetiver as the base.

DAHLIA. I know you said that the coat was fine, but I wanted to get you something in case we ever run into each other and your coat isn’t so lucky. It’s a dark green color and looks super cozy. For you, I picked out eucalyptus spearmint. I thought mixing spearmint with herbal eucalyptus would create the perfect aroma for you.

[ifeltfree]

my only friend is burts bees pink grapefruit lip balm

[annemarieyeretzian]

Things I was grateful for in August 2023: So You Are Tired by Sufjan Stevens, Hozier’s Unreal Unearth, a LUSH Don’t Look At Me face mask, LUSH Happy Skin facial exfoliator, LUSH Cherry lip scrub, LUSH Lip Service lip balm, LUSH Soother toothpaste jelly, LUSH Sympathy for the Skin body lotion, Frostbeard Studios’ Sam’s Garden candle, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, tickets to see A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival with @parrnesan, a Mokuyobi grapefruit sling (packed with first aid necessities), picnic snacks for Shakespeare in the park including Trader Joe’s multigrain crackers, Le Brie and mini Babybel cheeses, seedless red grapes, and Trader Joe’s vegan pesto, Frostbeard Studios’ Campsite Reads candle, Digital Theatre’s Much Ado About Nothing starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate, Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, Trader Joe’s non-dairy frozen chocolate fudge oat bars, Shake Shack’s strawberry lemonade and veggie burger, and Donut Friend’s The Promise Ring and Compassionfruit donuts.

[rabbitcruiser]

National Lips Appreciation Day

As one of the most attractive parts of the face, lips have a huge role in people’s everyday lives. It uniquely identifies people and is an essential part of a person’s smile.

National Lips Appreciation Day is about loving your lips and learning better ways of taking care of them throughout your life. Let’s read up on the history of this holiday and see how to celebrate it here at Days of the Year.

Learn about National Lips Appreciation Day

National Lips Appreciation Day has been created so that you can give your lips some attention and appreciate how wonderful they are. This could be anything from letting them be kissed to applying a nourishing lip balm. After all, using a balm to protect your lips is essential, as it can protect your lips from the damaging rays from the sun that can cause cancer. Plus, if you suffer from dry lips, lip balm is even more important to make sure that your lips stay nourished and get all of the nutrients they need.

History of National Lips Appreciation Day

Created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat Holiday(s), National Lips Appreciation Day is a day all about taking care of your lips and learning about all the fascinating details involving what makes your lips unique.

No one has the same lip impression, lips don’t have sweat glands or oil glands, and has the highest density of nerve endings in comparison to any other area of the body.

Lips also have a sensual appeal to them, as they can be considered an erogenous zone and can emit pheromones that help in choosing a mate. Lip appreciation is about doing nice things for your lips, such as moisturizing them with a lip balm or putting on some lipstick and taking a picture of the lips that make you, you.

National Lips Appreciation Day also emphasizes on the importance of taking care of your lips, including using a sunscreen filled lip balm or just lick your lips for consistent moisture.

Because lips do not have sweat glands, lips can be the most susceptible towards dryness, sun damage, and even cancer. Lips are also an essential part of speech, so why not talk away on this day and appreciate the lips that you have.

Appreciating your lips can help build confidence, character, and make you feel special throughout your day, so celebrate this day by loving yourself a little by more each day by starting with your lips.

How to celebrate National Lips Appreciation Day

If you love the idea of National Lips Appreciation Day you can celebrate by buying a new shade of lip color, suck on a lollipop, whistle a tune, sip your favorite drink, and smile that beautiful smile of yours.

Buy yourself some moisturizing chapstick with SPF 30 to protect them from the sun, or buy some lip repair balm for those dry lips from the cold winter.

Natural lip balm is a must. Nowadays, an increasing number of people are recognising the importance of choosing natural skincare products, such as natural soap and lip balm, over mass-produced items. This is why there are lots of natural lip balms on the market to choose from. Let’s take a look at how you can choose the best lip balm to give your lips the appreciation they deserve on National Lips Appreciation Day!

The first thing you need to do is to check the ingredients that have been used. Some products are labelled as ‘natural’ when, in truth, they contain some chemical ingredients and thus they are not 100 per cent natural. You should avoid these products. Aside from this, you want to make sure that the ingredients used are going to be beneficial for your lips. The likes of organic shea butter and beeswax have proven benefits for instance.

Another factor to consider is the flavour of the lip balm. There are so many options to choose from, from lime and grapefruit to spearmint and tea tree. This all comes down to personal taste. Nevertheless, do make sure natural essential oils have been used to create the scent, not artificial fragrances.

The next thing you need to determine is whether to purchase lip balm in a tin or tube. Some people prefer the latter because they believe it is more hygienic, as you will apply the lip balm directly to your lips. Nevertheless, you tend to get more value for money with a tin, as it will contain more lip balm.

Last but not least, you should read reviews about the natural lip balm you are considering to see what others have thought of it. If you come across negative comment after negative comment, you know that it is a good idea to look elsewhere.

There are a lot of other exciting products that are on the market for our lips. Of course, this includes makeup products, such as lip gloss, lipstick, lip tints, and lip stains. It seems that there are new products being created all of the time, and you can go for so many different colors, with everything from pinks and reds to more daring colors, such as blue and violet.

You could also get creative and paint a picture of a juicy pair of lips! We have seen art with the use of lips become very popular, especially in pop art. You can do a quick search online for some inspiration.

If you want, share some facts about lips and celebrate the day by using the hashtag #lipsappreciationday and let your friends and family know this day is all about lip appreciation.

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