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bunny-script · 4 years ago

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little history lesson ~ spencer reid x reader

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A/N: aaahhh first blurb on this account ! feedback is very much appreciated ! might write the smutty part this is leading up to soon ! enjoy !! - bunny

Warnings: spence is clumsy but wbk. vaguely leading up to smut.

Wordcount: 452 (i know this is shooort)

„What‘s this ?“ Spencer asked his girlfriend as he held up a slender purple tube with his right hand.

She turned around from where she was sitting at his desk in front of a small mirror and took a quick glance at him. Perched on his elbows, Spencer was lying on his bed as he rummaged through her makeup bag.

Squinting her eyes to see what he had in his hand, she spoke “Open it and find out.” she giggled at his curiosity and turned around again, tending back to her hair.

Spencer hummed as he opened the tube, finding a thin wand with rubber spikes at the end of it. “I like the packaging, nice colour.” he smiled as he screwed the tube closed and picked up a small metal device. “Okay, I could’ve guessed what the mascara was, but I really have no idea as to what this is supposed to do.”

Y/n giggled at him as she spun around on his chair and dragged it a few steps until she was sitting by the side of the bed. “I thought you knew everything, doctor.” she accused in a gentle, amused tone.

“I actually never said that, you guys just keep assuming that I do.” He frowned before continuing “Besides, I haven’t really looked into makeup products recent- Ouch!”

She laughed at her boyfriend and took the small device from him. “This” she started while holding it up “Is a lash curler. You’re supposed to clamp down on your eyelashes and not your finger, dear.”

“Didn’t do it on purpose. Did you know that thefirst known patent for the eyelash curler states that it was filed by Charles Stickel and William McDonell from Rochester, New York ?” the honey-eyed man questioned excitedly, still rubbing the pointer finger he had squished seconds before.

Y/n took his hand into her own and gently kissed his finger, smiling down at him from where she was sitting. “I didn’t know that, any other facts up there ?” She questioned as she went to sit criss-cross on the bed with him.

He grinned at her before moving to sit upright, giving his hand back to her and continuing to speak “Yea, actually. William Joseph Beldue is recognized as one the first inventors while he was working for Kurlash Co., in Rochester, New York.”

“Is that so ?” Y/n kissed the corner of his mouth as he hummed in response. “Knew why I kept you around.” She joked and he chuckled at both her remark and the way his breath hitched involuntarilyas her lips moved down to his jaw.

“Put that thing out of reach if you intend on finishing what you started. Please.” Spencer pleaded over his girlfriends muffled laughing against his neck.

#spencer reid #spencer reid x reader #spencer reid x you #criminal minds #spencer reid fluff #spencer reid x reader smut #spencer reid x reader fluff

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fangfuckers · 6 years ago

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The <Steelscar Warband> Is Recruiting!

Basic Information:

Guild Leader - Gankorok Officers - Kronneg, Kurlash and Daenosh Founded: July 4th, 2018 Guild Type: Heavy RP Guild Alignment: Lawful Good Location: Stonewatch, Redridge Mountains Faction: Horde; Orcs, Trolls, Tauren and Goblins only. Recruitment: Open! Website: https://steelscar.shivtr.com/ (Apply here!)

In-Character Information:

The <Steelscar Warband> was made for the constant need of trained Horde troops at the ready even in times of peace. As long as we continue to live on Azeroth, the Alliance will seek to remove us, and any remnants of us from the home we have carved out for ourselves. We serve the Horde and her people above all else, even the Warchief and their command. After Garrosh’s fall from grace and Sylvanas being appointed Warchief after Vol’jin’s unfortunate death, we have taken it upon ourselves to ensure that our people remain safe, should the Warchief’s command fail to do so.

OOC Information:

The <Steelscar Warband> is looking for members who are excited to explore the many aspects of a new Horde centric guild. We provide engrossing storylines, regular events and an engaging atmosphere. Outside of roleplay, we strive for a welcoming and friendly environment for people of all walks of life.

#World of Warcraft #WoW #guild #recruitment #wowcraft #orc #goblin #troll #tauren

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throughtheeraswithlibs · 3 years ago

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MAKEUP IN THE 1920s

In the mid 20s makeup was openly worn and applied in public, progressing to the end where makeup was considered fashionable and respectable. Film stars such as Clara Bow and Louise Brooks were the main influence on women behaviour as well as makeup and hairstyle. Cosmetic manufacturers sought this as their opportunity to promote and advertise products. The initial look of limited colours, waxy and chalky products evolved over the years, revealing access to more shades and little tutorial booklets.

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YOUTUBE. (2013) Historically Accurate: 1920s Makeup Tutorial. [Online] Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_iMr-yOUbo.

Makeup techniques soon ventured into the khol-rimmed eye, inspired by the discovery of Tutankhamens tomb in 1922, which influenced a wave of architecture, fashion, films and jewellery. This discovery inspired this smoky eye look, which was considered to be exotic. The 1920s then saw the surge of iconic makeup artists for Hollywood such as Max Factor, who revolutionised screen makeup through consistently developing new products and creating new makeup looks such as the cupids bow lip shape. Factor made a statement in the makeup industry, to the extent where his brand still exists today, embracing the beauty of all women.

"YOU ARE NOT BORN GLAMOROUS. GLAMOUR IS CREATED."

The classic look of the 1920s was a smooth and natural complexion (the most important aspect of makeup whereby women used cold cream to achieve a smooth, wrinkle free look) with rosy cheeks, thin eyebrows and a dainty lip shape. Face powder was rubbed into the face and painted upon it were two thin and long plucked eyebrows, sometimes drawn sloping down at the end of the natural brow, commonly seen in stars such as Clara Bow. Beneath this, a woman's eye makeup was smoky black, plum, grey or brown and blended with a finger in a rounded shape towards the brow bone. Meanwhile, this was accentuated with dark, shiny lashes and eyeliner, smudged to compliment the smoky look. The first eyelash curler was created by Kurlash in 1925, which became an essential in women's looks. The lipstick was advisably the same colour as a woman rouge which would compliment her youthful glow through generous amounts on the apples of her cheeks, beneath the eyes and brow bone and on the tip of her ears.

Although Dior didn’t intentionally intend to project a 1920s look through its makeup, I believe the 2009 fall show incorporates some essences of 1920s makeup into the show, which I really love, due to its adaptation through modern elements such as colour, displaying the reference to the 1920s whilst imposing it on a modern society, which I think is beautiful. Dior embodies the thin eyebrows, cubid bow lips through this gorgeous deep red, complimented with a smoky eye with long lucious lashes and a coral pink rouge. Meanwhile the hair is held in pins to reveal an iconic 1920s wave style short hair look. I personally love the modern take upon something so elegant and expressive during the 1920s, as it highlights how far the world of makeup has grown over decades.

#Youtube

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artdecoblog · 8 years ago

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Portuguese magazine Ilustração, No. 120, Christmas, December 16 1930.

Telefunken radios; Fiat 514 cars; Sassetti musical instruments, gramophones and records; Le Vérascope Richard cameras; Kurlash eye-lash curler; Eva women's magazine; and medication Cafiaspirina.

#advertising #Illustration #fashion #magazine #1930s

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electronicwatches · 8 years ago

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Vintage Steel Midget Twissors Kurlash Co Eyebrow Watchmaker's Electronic Tool https://goo.gl/0NGvno

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glitters-gloss-and-glaze · 6 years ago

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HISTORY OF MAKEUP

In order to understand the constantly changing trends in cosmetics, it is interesting to take a look at the evolution of makeup. Women and men have been wearing cosmetics for centuries, although the styles have certainly undergone some dramatic changes over time. Let’s take a look at how cosmetics evolved.

The earliest historical record of makeup comes from the 1st Dynasty of Egypt (c.3100-2907 BC). Tombs from this era have revealed unguent jars, which in later periods were scented. Unguent was a substance extensively used by men and women to keep their skin hydrated and supple and to avoid wrinkles from the dry heat. The women of Egypt also decorated their eyes by applying dark green color to the under lid and blackening the lashes and the upper lid with kohl, which was made from antimony (a metallic element) or soot. It is believed that the Jews adopted the use of makeup from the Egyptians, since references to the painting of faces appear in the New Testament section of the Bible.

Roman philosopher Plautus (254-184 BC) wrote, “A woman without paint is like food without salt.” Of course, Plautus was a dramatist, which would explain his preference for the look of a “painted woman” at that time.

Romans widely used cosmetics by the middle of the 1st century AD. Kohl was used for darkening eyelashes and eyelids, chalk was used for whitening the complexion, and rouge was worn on the cheek. Depilatories were utilized at that time and pumice was used for cleaning the teeth.

Women wore white lead and chalk on their faces in Greco-Roman society. Persian women used henna dyes to stain their hair and faces with the belief that these dyes enabled them to summon the majesty of the earth.

During the European middle ages, pale skin was a sign of wealth. Sixth century women sought drastic measures to achieve that look by bleeding themselves, although, in contrast, Spanish prostitutes wore pink makeup. Thirteenth century affluent women donned pink lipstick as proof they could afford synthetic makeup.

During the Italian Renaissance, lead pain was used to lighten the face, which was very damaging to the wearer. Aqua Toffana was a popular face powder named for its creator, Signora Toffana. Made from arsenic, Signora Toffana instructed her rich clientele to apply the makeup only when their husbands were around. It’s interesting to note that Tofana was executed some six hundred dead husbands later.

Cosmetics were seen as a health threat in Elizabethan England, although women wore egg whites over their faces for a glazed look.

During the reign of Charles II, heavy makeup began to surface as a means to contradict the pallor from being inside due to illness epidemics.

During the French Restoration in the 18th century, red rouge and lipstick were used to give the impression of a healthy, fun-loving spirit.

Eventually, people in other countries became repulsed by excessive makeup and claimed the “painted” French had something to hide.

During the Regency era, the most important item was rouge, which was used by most everyone. At that time, eyebrows were blackened and hair was dyed. To prevent a low hairline, a forehead bandage dipped in vinegar in which cats dung had been steeped was worn. Most of the country dwellers’ makeup recipes made use of herbs, flowers, fat, brandy, vegetables, spring water and, of course, crushed strawberries. During this era, white skin signified a life of leisure while skin exposed to the sun indicated a life of outdoor labor. In order to maintain a pale complexion, women wore bonnets, carried parasols, and covered all visible parts of their bodies with whiteners and blemish removers. Unfortunately, more than a few of these remedies were lethal.

The most dangerous beauty aids during this time were white lead and

mercury. They not only eventually ruined the skin but also caused hair loss, stomach problems, the shakes, and could even cause death. Although these dangers became known through the death of courtesan Kitty Fisher, the majority of women continued to use these deadly whiteners.

During the 1800’s, women would use belladonna to make their eyes appear more luminous, even though they were aware it was poisonous. Many cosmetics were made by local pharmacists, known as apothecaries in England, and common ingredients included mercury and nitric acid. Hair dye was made from coal tar, which is now illegal in America.

It might interest you to know that men wore makeup until the 1850’s. George IV spent a fortune on cold cream, powders, pastes, and scents. However, not all men wore makeup, as many looked upon a man with rouged cheeks as a dandy.

Here are some beauty-tip recipes utilized during the late 1800’s:

*For freckle removal: bruise and squeeze the juice out of chick-weed, add three times its quantity of soft water, then bathe the skin for five to ten minutes morning and evening.

*As a wash for the complexion: one teaspoon of flour of sulphur and a wine glassful of lime water, well shaken and mixed with half a wine-glass of glycerine and a wine-glass of rose-water. Rub on the face every night before going to bed.

*To keep hair from turning gray: four ounces of hulls of butternuts were infused with a quart of water, to which half an ounce of copperas was added. This was to be applied with a soft brush every two to three days.

*For wrinkle removal: melt one ounce of white wax, add two ounces of juice of lily-bulbs, two ounces of honey, two drams of rose-water, and a drop or two of ottar of roses and use twice a day.

Victorians abhorred makeup and associated its use with prostitutes and actresses (many considered them one and the same). Any visible hint of tampering with one’s natural color would be looked upon with disdain. At that time, a respectable woman would use home-prepared face masks, most of which were based on foods such as oatmeal, honey, and egg yolk. For cleansing, rosewater or scented vinegars were used. As a beauty regimen, a woman would pluck her eyebrows, massage castor oil into her eyelashes, use rice powder to dust her nose, and buff her nails to a shine. Lipstick was not used, but clear pomade would be applied to add sheen. However some of these products contained a dye to discretely enhance natural lip color. For a healthy look, red beet juice would be rubbed into the cheeks, or the cheeks would be pinched (out of sight, of course). For bright eyes, a drop of lemon juice in each eye would do the trick. When makeup began to resurface, full makeup was still seen as sinful, although natural tones were accepted to give a healthy, pink-cheek look.

The real evolution actually began during the 1910’s. By then, women made their own form of mascara by adding hot beads of wax to the tips of their eyelashes. Some women would use petroleum jelly for this purpose. The first mascara formulated was named after Mabel, the sister of its creator, T. L. Williams, who utilized this method. This mascara is known today as Maybelline. In 1914, Max Factor introduced his pancake makeup. Vogue featured Turkish women using henna to outline their eyes, and the movie industry immediately took interest. This technique made the eyes look larger, and the word “vamp” became associated with these women, vamp being short for vampire.

During this decade, the first pressed powders were introduced which included a mirror and puff for touchups. Pressed powder blush followed soon after. The lipstick metal case, invented by Maurice Levy, became popular. Also, during this time, lipstick was tattooed onto the lips by George Burchett, who was also known as the “Beauty Doctor”. This method did not always work, and you can imagine the terrible consequences.

The earliest version of an acid peel was utilized at this time, which was a combination of acid and electric currents applied to the skin. Also, a needle would be used to insert paraffin to the eye area and cheeks, although this, too, was not very successful. Nivea cream made its appearance in Germany, and companies, in order to compete, began creating creams consisting of Vaseline mixed with fragrance.

To help with sagging jowls and double-chins, women could purchase for wear a weird-looking contraption with chin straps, which obviously did not work.

However, the Victorian look remained in fashion until mass makeup marketing came about during the 1920’s. The newly emancipated woman of America began to display her independence by free use of red lipstick, which was often scented with cherry. By the late ’20’s, visible makeup was considered a must by rural women but was still frowned upon by the country girls. During this decade, lip gloss was introduced by Max Factor. New shades of red lipstick were developed, although were soap-based and very drying. The first eyelash curler came on the scene, called Kurlash. Even though it was expensive and difficult to use, this did not detract from its popularity. Mascara in cake and cream form was extremely vogue.

From the 1930’s through the 1950’s, various movie stars proved to be the models for current trends in makeup. Remember Audrey Hepburn’s deeply outlined cat eyes? With the ’60’s and the hippies came a more liberated makeup look, from white lips and Egyptian-lined eyes to painted images on faces. Heavily lined eyes continued through the ’70’s and ’80’s with a wide range of eye shadow colors. Today’s trend seems to have reverted to the more natural look with a blending of styles from the past.

In today’s world, a woman has literally hundreds of cosmetics to choose from, with a wide variety of colors and uses. For a younger look, the options available are as simple as skin hydrators and rejuvenators, advancing to chemical skin peels, the now-popular Botox, collagen injections, and ending with the more-drastic surgical facelift.

It is important to reflect on one’s inner beauty as the real beauty of a woman. Outer beauty will not remain forever, no matter what drastic measures are taken. We have all heard the saying, “The eyes are the windows to the soul”. Look into your own orbits, take stock of the woman inside, and be happy with who you are. This will reflect on your outlook on life, which will send a message to others, and will be returned to you through their reactions to the beautiful you.

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