#i think levi would look gr8 in all the outfits

[goddamnchou]

Hey! I couldn't find the au you were talking abt(prince!levi n king!erwin) could you please give me the name if you still remember it?

omg sorry anon i wasn’t talking about anything that exists (yet), although i’d be surprised if there wasnt something similar out there that i don’t know about. it was just an au that i elaborated on in like, may of 2016 according to gdocs (jesusfuckingchrist) and i think some art did get drawn of levi but my memory is failing me, so i can only offer you a summary and a snippet of the wip that i found >: 

basically erwin’s dad was king and he got assassinated by rod reiss in a coup and he took over and became a tyrant and kidwin escaped cus the few left in his father’s army helped him and he grew up with them plotting to take the throne back and he eventually did and killed rod but lost his arm doing so. and then after that he started renegotiating alliances and stuff with other countries and one of them is ruled by QUEEN KUCHEL who brings her son levi with her (their country basically got shit on by rod and there was a famine there b/c of him and blah blah etc but erwin wants to make up for all of that b/c he thinks theyd been a good ally to have) to erwin’s place to talk about shit and right away erwin is like wow prince levi is sexy but levi’s attitude is basically erwin is another asshole tyrant until proven otherwise which means he’s probably going to try to charm/fuck kuchel to get what he wants and is so convinced of this that when erwin tries to flirt with him by talking about ~a betrothal~ levi thinks he means kuchel and gets pissed:

“Yes.” Erwin said, smiling slightly. “If the alliance goes through. If it does, perhaps we can celebrate with a betrothal.”

It was meant to be a joke. A teasing word with romantic undertones, because Erwin felt encouraged by the small agreement they’d just reached. He also felt his heart flutter when Levi looked in his direction with a less than hostile expression and softened eyes, and...well, he was only trying to flirt with him. He wasn’t foolish enough to think that there was a chance Levi wouldn’t get offended, but he didn’t expect him to immediately tense up, either, his face twisting into something between anger and disgust as he cursed, stood up quickly enough to cause his chair to scrape across the ground, and clenched his fists at his sides so tightly that Erwin thought for half a moment he might lash out at him.

“And here I thought maybe you weren’t as much of a piece of shit bastard as you seemed.” He all but snarled.

Then, he twisted on his booted heel, turned to stride out of the room in a muted fury, and left Erwin sitting in his chair, thinking that since Levi seemed to find the thought of marrying him that offensive, he must truly, actually be as much of a ‘piece of shit bastard’ as Levi seemed to think.

The next morning, Levi wasn't any less hostile. In fact, he seemed more so than he had been before, before Erwin had managed to butter him up a bit after days of harsh glares and clipped speech, pleasing him enough so that he'd let his guard down for a moment until Erwin had managed to ruin it in an instant with one poorly executed, ill-timed word. It had been magnificent, really, how much he'd offended Levi with just a single flirtatious joke, but he'd been foolish. Just because Levi had, for a moment, appeared to not want to run him through with a sword didn't mean that he would be receptive to Erwin saying things like that, and he didn't blame him for getting angry. 

It had been inappropriate, and although a part of Erwin might have mourned the fact that he'd failed to charm the prickly prince, his true worry was that it had done something to ruin what progress he'd made in brokering the alliance. Thankfully, Levi's hatred had not seemed to transfer to his mother. She still wasn't completely trustful of him, of course - he could still see it in her eyes - but Queen Kuchel was all smiles when she arrived at breakfast that morning, dressed in her usually finery with her scowling son at her side. He was escorting her as was appropriate and wearing a short, waist length cape that matched her gown, the perfect picture of a well-dressed, dutiful prince while he led her into the room. 

It was only after Erwin glimpsed his face did the illusion crack, because his expression when he looked at Erwin was filled with so much disdain that it seemed to be palpable, wafting off of him and causing Erwin to feel a fresh wave of guilt for offending him so greatly. His fist was clenched at his side, too, as he and Kuchel approached and Erwin stood up, forced to take the last few steps to greet them because Levi had stopped short. That he didn't think much of, because he was too busy fending off the glare Levi was giving him while he politely took Kuchel’s hand and kissed it, so heated that Erwin didn't doubt it could almost melt iron. 

Clearly, he was still fuming, and the thought was what prompted Erwin to then turn to him after he'd let Kuchel go, bowing low before him and even tipping his head so far down that he had to hold his crown lest it topple onto the floor. It was meant to be an apology, a silent gesture of respect and acquiescence and an acknowledgment that he'd done wrong. He didn't much care for all the strict social rules and double meanings behind everything that came with being royalty, but he was a king, and surely him bowing to Levi, a prince, was meaningful enough so that it would be recognized and Levi would understand. 

If Erwin had been hoping for an acknowledgment, though, he wouldn't get one, as when he stood up back up Levi was still scowling. In fact, it almost seemed deeper now, and the only real difference in his demeanor was the fact that his face was now bright red. Kuchel, on the other hand, was smiling widely, looking more pleased at Erwin's display than she had anything else all week. Before Erwin could ponder that particular development, however, Levi was scoffing under his breath and leading his mother off in a hurry, helping her into her seat so that he could sit down hard in his own chair, crossing his arms and legs and turning his head in the opposite direction to glare at the wall.” 

[thegloober]

5 Timeless French-Girl Pieces To Invest In

Guys, I have a confession to make: I’m still not sure I’ve determined what my ‘personal style’ actually is. This could speak directly to my indecisive nature in general or my unwillingness to put myself into a box. One day I feel like channelling Carmela Soprano, the next I derive my inspiration from 80s aerobics clips. A week later, all I’ll want to wear is jeans and a t-shirt. The road to figuring out my style is a long and bendy one with many disparate pit stops. 

I suspect it’s also because I simply can’t help myself when it comes to jumping on trends (whoops!), or making erratic, fun vintage purchases that are great standalone, but that don’t really make sense in the context of my wardrobe. It’s a jungle in there, let me tell you.

The antidote for this affliction is spying what the galz in France are up to. Now, there’s a nation of stylish women who understand the benefits of a capsule wardrobe. If you’re also blessed/cursed with a proclivity for changing up your vibe on the regular, or shopping on a whim, here’s 5 timeless french-girl pieces that will help to keep you looking casj and chic AF…

A good pair of straight denim jeans

What would our wardrobes look like if denim was never invented? I shudder to think. While shapes and cuts come and go, a good pair of vintage-esque jeans will last forever. Whether you’re pairing with a vintage blouse in winter, or a cute Reformation top for summer, you’re guaranteed to get a gr8 return on investment because chances are you’ll wanna wear them all day, erryday. Below are my favourites that sit at the intersection of comfortable, flattering and well-fitted, with prices to suit all budgets.

Splurge: Re/Done jeans High Rise Rigid Stove Pipe Jeans , FEEL The Genuine Jean

Save: Levi’s Wedgie Jeans, Glassons Mom Jean 

For a wider selection of under-$150 jeans, here’s a little something I prepared for you earlier.  

A striped shirt

Like a lot of great trends, the sudden ubiquity of the striped shirt a few years back pretty much killed it for me. But, when styled in an unexpected yet simple way—with the addition of a neck scarf, the help of a constellation of beaded jewellery or with a pair of strappy metallic heels and white jeans—the striped shirt is cool (and I imagine as carefree) as the cucumber slice in your gin & tonic. Just ask your favourite french girl on Insta. Or my moodboard for my next summer vaccay!

Splurge: Fiorucci Red & White Striped Logo T-Shirt, Current/Elliot Striped T-Shirt

Save: Madewell Striped T-shirt 

A picnic-friendly dress

Find me a better outfit to eat cheese and drink wine in a park in than a romantic floral dress, and I’ll throw you a picnic myself. Under the Eiffel Tower, no less! Juxtapose the femininity of a floral dress with a pair of sneakers, or lean right into it with a pair of strappy sandals—the world is ur oyster!

Splurge: Reformation Marnie Dress, Realisation Par The Juliet Rouge Fleur

Save: ASOS Midi Tea Dress in Floral, Zara Floral Dress

A pair of strappy metallic heels

Perhaps you’ve wondered to yourself how french women always manage to look effortlessly dressed up, and I say to you, look down! More precisely at their feet, which are generally clad in a pair of très sophistiqué metallic strappy heels (or, sometimes in a pair of block heels or espadrilles. 

The easiest way to go to take an outfit from being pavement-friendly to dinner party apropos is to throw a bit of metallic at your feet. Besides, who doesn’t like shiny things?

Splurge: Aquazurra Strappy Heels, Dorateymur Strappy Heels

Save: Zara Metallic Heels, Schutz Strappy Silver Heels

A pendant necklace

Sure, we’re often down to decorate our decolletages with various beaded and bedazzled jewels, but when it’s all starting to feel a bit O-T-T or you want to feel classic instead of creative with your accessories, it’s nice to revert back to the ol’ pendant necklace.

Splurge: Loren Stewart 14-Karat Gold Necklace, Lucy Folk Pendant Necklace  

Save: Reliquia Seashell Pendant Necklace, Reliquia Mini Gold Pendant Necklace

Words, Madeleine Woon | Image, Rouje 

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