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rodrick x hyperfeminine reader hcs
wc: 2.3k
genre: mutual pining, contrasting aesthetics
pairing: rodrick x hyperfeminine reader (fem/she her/referred to as a girl)
summary: you're new at school and it takes a painfully long time for you to find the only hot guy there. he's had a massive painful crush on you since you first set foot through the door.
warnings: reader is a little insecure/anxious and copes through hyperfemininity, rodrick has low self esteem and dyslexia, they both think they have no chance with the other one, jocks keep asking you out, you're friends with Heather and Madison
a/n: obsessed with this dynamic. when you finally date everyone is so fucking confused lmao
@dustyinkpages @the-snake-pit @yesv01
First of fucking all
Match made in heaven
On your first day of school at Crossland you turned a whole lot of heads
You figure you should make a statement and decide to channel your idol, Elle Woods
You show up to school in a pink mini skirt blazer set, a little halter top with a heart cut out, and matching pink heels
You’re obviously rocking your signature scent, strawberry pound cake body spray and matching strawberry fizz flavored lip gloss
You did a mani pedi and a facial over the weekend to destress
You walk in quickly to avoid the people that are staring at you for some reason, unintentionally strutting through the halls in a way that appears totally confident
You reach the office to get your schedule and tuck it into your heart shaped bag along with your sunglasses
You make sure to smile and be extra friendly with all the teachers and administrative staff, and in every class where you have to introduce yourself over and over, you try to project what you hope is an approachable friendliness
People were already starting to whisper about the living barbie doll that just showed up out of nowhere, and these whispers reached none other than Heather Hills
She grabs Madison and tries to hunt you down
To confront you for trying to steal her place as the prettiest most popular girl there
Before she can threaten you, you’re asking her where the good boutiques in town are
You have such a unique, sunshiney charm that she totally forgets what she came to talk to you about
Before she knows it, you and her and Madison have plans to go shopping this weekend
You praise yourself for making a couple friends on the first day, not realizing you accidentally waltzed your way into the elusive popular girl clique
By the end of the day, you have entirely by accident established yourself as queen bee of the school
As time goes on, you’re relieved that at least some of the people at Crossland are so friendly
Sometimes people say hi to you, and you always reply with a smile or wave or hi back
But a lot of the time people just stare at you
You’re somewhat used to it since not a lot of people wear nearly as much pink as you do
Or glitter
Or use a fuzzy pink strawberry scented glitter gel pen for all their homework
So you try to chalk it up to that
As the days go on, everyone thinks they know exactly what to expect from you
You’re like Heather 2.0, just a little nicer
Which is almost worse
When Heather is mean to everyone she doesn’t like (which is almost everyone) at least they have a reason to hate her
But you??
You’re so elusive
You don’t have a ton of friends, you don’t go out of your way to go party unless Heather and Madison drag you there
But what’s weird is that you’ve turned down every guy who’s actually worked up the courage to ask you out
Every single guy at crossland wants to ask you out
But when the captain of the football team
And the quarterback
And the hottest guy in your grade all asked you out
And the whole school watched you politely turn them down one after the other
No one else thought they stood a chance
Heather and Madison think you’re crazy for turning them down
“I just… I’m not really into guys like that.” you say dismissively
“Hot jocks?” Heather demands
You would have said the type of guys who’d have bullied you in middle school, but now doesn’t seem like the right time to bring that up
“Yeah.” you agree, and eventually they stop pressing you
Your status of queen bee is even more solidified by the rumors rampantly spreading that not only are you unimaginably hot
But you’re also impossible to date
This becomes common knowledge after a while
Until one day when you’re running late to school
Heather’s still complaining about having to turn around and pick up her sister
“I mean, you were the one who forgot her at your house…” Madison starts, piping down fast when Heather glares at her
As you all get out of her convertible, tires screech behind you
A beat up white van with spray paint writing on the side parks haphazardly next to the curb
Muffled guitar and drums blast out of the car speakers, and as the driver opens the door, you recognize it as green day
Your eyes widen, and you lag behind to try and get a look at the driver
Heather’s ranting about something, and Madison grabs your arm, pulling you along as you watch the driver stumble out and trip on the curb
He has messy black hair, eyeliner, and he’s wearing a well loved ramones shirt
As if that wasn’t enough, he shoves the drumsticks he’s holding into his back pocket, poking out awkwardly
“Who is that?” you ask
Heather and Madison whip around, ecstatic that you finally found someone at school you think is hot
They scan the scattered crowd of other late students trying to make it inside before first bell
“Who?” Heather demands, looking straight past the guy at the captain of the football team who you’d turned down for the fourth time earlier this week. “Brent? You know Brent.”
A twinge of jealousy flashing through her voice as she finishes, desperate for more information
“No,” you say, pointing. “The guy who looks like Billie Joe Armstrong.”
“Who?” they both demand, still looking right past him
“Black hair, black shirt…”
Finally they see him
“Heffley??” Heather demands, holding back a gag at his name. “No, no, no. Not him, anyone but him.”
She shudders, pushing past both of you to go inside
You’re stuck in place, watching him greet his friends and laugh loudly as they shove each other hello
Madison leans in close
“That’s Rodrick. His god awful band ruined Heather’s sweet 16 and she’s still pissed about it. Going near him is social suicide.”
It suddenly makes sense that you haven’t bumped into the only hot guy at school yet
If you’re always with Heather and Heather avoids him like the plague…
Madison drags you inside, and you’re already trying to figure out a way to talk to him
Just because you didn’t know Rodrick exited before now, doesn’t mean he hasn’t been drooling over you since you showed up at Crossland
“Uh, dude… was she just staring at you?” Ward says once Madison finally drags you inside, forcing you to break your unwavering stare you had locked on Rodrick
He turns around quickly, looking for a more logical explanation for you looking in his direction as some football players walk past
“She must have been looking at Brent.” he decides
“No dude,” Ben punches his arm, “she was totally making eyes at you.”
They all laugh at the ridiculousness of the statement as he drags himself to his first class of the day
He can’t focus even more than usual
Were you staring at him? Making eyes at him like Ben had said?
He stares at the back of your head in all your shared classes, which is a lot of them, just like he always does
And just like always, his mind starts to wander
Of course he’s down stupid bad for you, he doesn’t know anyone that’s not
He wonders what you smell like, what you look like up close
He wonders what your hands would feel like on his body, if you’d drag your pretty manicured nails across his skin
He imagines kissing you in such vivid detail it feels real for a few moments
Then he starts to wonder what you’d taste like
Probably bubblegum, you usually chew it between periods when you won’t get in trouble for it
He wonders if your lip gloss is flavored
God, since the first day you showed up in this shithole he’s been thinking about you
He’s had countless dreams about you to
He always goes right back to sleep hoping he can see you again, feel your body against his, feel your lips on his skin one more time
He knows it’s hopeless, knows that even if you’ve seen him around and are vaguely aware of his existence, you don’t know his name
And why would you want to??
He’s such a teenage dirtbag he practically has rights to the song
Plus Brent is still determined to get you to go out with him
He considers himself your boyfriend already and has been threatening anyone who stares at you more than normal
Even if he could get past Brent and his own debilitating self doubt and low self esteem, you’re with Heather and Madison constantly, who still think he’s worse than mold after the incident and Heather’s sweet 16
You’re literally untouchable
Even still, he doesn’t think he’s ever had a crush this bad
Not even back when he liked Heather
The only way he can get through classes is by spacing out the whole time (his teachers expect nothing less of course) and imagining you marching right up to him and sitting on his lap to make out with him
The only notes he takes anymore are scribbled song lyrics about you until his hand cramps up and he gets one of those nausea headache he gets from trying to write or read too much
He thinks about you so much
It’s getting to the point where he’s thinking about you all the time
And he has absolutely no idea what to do about it
Because he doesn’t stand a chance
There’s no way in hell he could approach you, much less get you to go out with him
Plus you’ve literally turned down every guy that’s asked you out this year
Why would you want to go out with him???
Heather and Madison are wondering the same thing
You could easily pull anyone in this entire school
And now you’re making eyes at Heffley out of nowhere????
It doesn’t make sense
They can’t pay attention for the rest of the day
Neither can you
You spend the entire day trying to figure out how to talk to him (you could just walk over to him)
How to get his attention (you already have it)
How to set up the perfect scenario to make him fall for you (he fell hard and fast long before now and has not recovered)
A party
You have to throw a party and get his band to play
Then you can corner him after the show to buy a cd and see if you can get it to go somewhere
It’s perfect
Plus Heather’s been telling you that you should throw at least one party before the school year is over
You tell Heather you want to throw a party this weekend
She’s ecstatic, thinking you’re finally moving on to something better to focus on
She and Madison are so busy helping you get everything ready they don’t notice you staring at Rodrick in the halls every chance you get and never managing to get him to look over at you
You’re so busy throwing an elaborate rager of a party to try and seduce him like Jay Gatsby that you don’t notice him staring at you when you’re not looking too
You can’t let anything ruin your chance with Rodrick
Nothing can possibly go wrong
So when Brent asks you out again at lunch you turn him down more definitively than you have before
You tell him you’re just not into him like that, and to please stop asking you out
He’s never had someone tell him that they’re not attracted to him and want nothing to do with him
It was definitely a much needed blow to his self esteem
Rumors that you broke up with Brent (even though you weren’t dating in the first place) spread like wildfire
So after school when you manage to slip away from Heather and Madison for long enough to approach Rodrick and ask him and his band to play at your party this weekend
It feels like a fucking dream
Not only do they have a gig
But it’s at your party????
It feels fake
It feels like something his touch starved hormonal brain would concoct to distract him from what he should be thinking about
They start trying to figure out sets and extra practice time before your party
And Ben insists the whole time that you were making eyes at him
Except this time Rodrick kind of believes him
There’s no way this means he has a chance with you, right??
He watches you walk away
And as you walk away, you let out an excited suppressed giggle that you actually talked to him
You’re still flustered and blushing under all your makeup, fanning your warm face as you hop into the passenger seat of Heathers convertible
“What’s up with you?” she asks, noticing your distracted state
“I’m just… really excited for this party.” you smile, biting your lip
You don’t think about a thing other than him for the rest of the day
You decide this party really cannot come soon enough
If you play your cards right
You might even get him to like you back
You ruminate on this as you start picking out an outfit - in your signature pink, of course - completely unaware that Rodrick is already rehearsing for your party
And thinking about you just as much
#rodrick heffley#rodrick heffley x reader#rodrick x reader#rodrick#doawk x reader#doawk rodrick#rodrick x girly reader#you make him lose his shit#actively go bonkers for you
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Gianni Versace and Andy Warhol at the opening of the Gianni Versace boutique on Madison Avenue in New York City on March 1, 1984.
Photos by Roger Eller
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♡ madison beer at a white fox boutique event ( madisonbeer )
#madison beer#madison beer gifs#mbeeredit#madisonbeeredit#dailywomen#femaledaily#femalegifsource#femalestunning#flawlesscelebs#wifesource#flashing gif#brunettesource#*
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mina_sr_my: I‘m so happy to celebrate the opening of Boucheron’s new boutique on Madison Ave in New York! Enjoyed the reception party with Boucheron family. @boucheron #Boucheron#BoucheronInAmerica#NewYork #PR#JAPAN
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MINA_SR_MY:
I‘m so happy to celebrate the opening of Boucheron’s new boutique on Madison Ave in New York! Enjoyed the reception party with Boucheron family.
@boucheron
Boucheron #BoucheronInAmerica #NewYork
PR #JAPAN
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MINA_SR_MY:
I‘m so happy to celebrate the opening of Boucheron’s new boutique on Madison Ave in New York! Enjoyed the reception party with Boucheron family.
@boucheron
Boucheron #BoucheronInAmerica #NewYork
PR #JAPAN
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A Lalanne “Bureau Crocodile” desk stands in front of an eponymous armchair at the Tom Ford Madison Avenue flagship boutique by Studio Sofield. Behind the spectacular ensemble hangs a Lucio Fontana painting.
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Mick Management Doesn’t Just Represent Artists — It’s in the ‘World-Building’ Business
"We don't like to refer to ourselves as a management company anymore. We're a music company," says partner Jonathan Eshak.
BY FRANK DIGIACOMO 7/22/2024
Jonathan Eshak (left) and Michael McDonald photographed on June 3, 2024 in Los Angeles. Michael Buckner
Given the multitude of distribution, streaming, promotion and marketing options and expectations, the business of becoming an established artist has turned into a seriously heavy lift for music acts and their managers. It’s one reason that Mick Management partner Jonathan Eshak says, “We don’t like to refer to ourselves as a management company anymore. We’re a music company. What we do more than anything else is brand development, artist development — world-building … We’re not just trying to keep the train on the tracks.”
Eshak and his partner, Michael McDonald, the company’s founder, got into management after immersing themselves in other sectors of the business. McDonald served as Dave Matthews Band’s tour manager before co-founding ATO Records in 2000 with Matthews; his manager, Red Light founder Coran Capshaw; and Chris Tetzeli, who went on to start 7S Management. He opened Mick the following year with John Mayer as one of his first clients and, in 2004, brought on data savant Eshak, who worked at Universal Music Publishing Group (and is the twin brother of Island Records co-CEO Justin Eshak). Jonathan became a partner in 2015.
With a staff of approximately 20 in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, the duo has built a boutique firm — with its own record label, Mick Music, distributed by Believe — that represents Maggie Rogers, who released the critically praised Don’t Forget Me in April; Leon Bridges and Ray LaMontagne, who will both release albums later this year; The Walkmen and the solo career of their frontman, Hamilton Leithauser; Sharon Van Etten; Brett Dennen; Mandy Moore; My Morning Jacket; and The Marias.
In a fragmented culture where “it’s very hard to find water-cooler moments,” according to Eshak, Mick’s team excels in building committed fan bases for a roster of individualistic artists who punch above their weight. “Artists all define success differently, and we understand that,” he adds. “We understand that there’s no one way of doing it anymore.” Their bespoke approach has resulted in some notable recent successes. In August, Rogers will embark on an international arena tour — including two shows at Madison Square Garden — though she has yet to achieve platinum sales with an album. In 2018, Leithauser began a five-night residency at the swank, 100-capacity Café Carlyle in New York, playing to “a few die-hard Walkmen fans and some fairly confused business travelers,” as Eshak puts it. This year, Leithauser sold out 12 nights, and the concept will be expanded with potential notable guests in 2025. And in June, The Marias celebrated the release of their new album, Submarine, with a secret pop-up show in downtown Los Angeles for approximately 5,000 fans. Eshak says 38,000 RSVP’d.
“What each of those things speak to is us finding interesting ways that the artists appreciate and superserve fan bases,” McDonald says.
What are the challenges of running an artist management company today versus 25 years ago?
Jonathan Eshak: When I first started with Michael, the sky had started to fall on the recorded-music business. This was the dawn of file-sharing companies like Napster and Kazaa. It was attractive to join Michael for that very reason. He was coming from building a world that was unique, not just to the ebbs and flows of the success of recorded music but also, how do you do things well in touring, merchandising, etc. He understood the creation of cultures, having worked with Dave Matthews and Coran.
Like the Grateful Dead, Matthews built a culture around his music.
Eshak: The Dead were the godfathers of that, and Mick’s ethos effectively starts there. While the challenges of the industry have evolved, the code of building an artist’s career remains the same. Which is, how do you focus on building a meaningful, long-lasting relationship with your fan base? We always say, “How do we make the artist the hit and not just the songs?” Music is just part of the cocktail. It’s also, how are we creating a dynamic of connectivity between the artist and the fan? How are we merchandising with them? How are we creating live shows that are meaningful, that evolve? There’s been a lot of lip service about artist development throughout the history of recorded music.
Michael McDonald: There were fewer breakthrough moments then, whereas today, because of the way technology and culture has evolved, it’s been democratized. The upside is that more people can succeed. The downside is there are fewer channels that create that star-turn moment.
Maggie Rogers seems to be a prime example of someone who has grown through connectivity with her fans.
Eshak: Maggie has understood the importance of connectivity from the start. She had this moment of Pharrell-ity, for lack of a better word, and instead of sitting back and working that, she understood the importance of going around the world and connecting with her fans face-to-face. To your point, she’s doing two nights in Madison Square Garden without a platinum record. Now, she obviously wants that and we want that for her, but people who are in are in. Even as she’s grown, the No. 1 thing on the checklist is, what are we doing for that audience?
What’s an example of that?
Eshak: When we were announcing the fall arena tour, we created pop-up shops in all the markets where people could line up to buy exclusive merchandise and, most importantly, reduced-price tickets. She was hearing from unsettled fans about ticket prices, so we tried to create solves. Fans could walk [into the pop-ups], point at a seat map and get a ticket that was going to cost less than if they paid for it online. Because of that, her fans understand that she sees them.
What questions do you ask before signing an artist?
McDonald: Most importantly, “Do we love the music? Do we feel like we can really grow this career?” And then, “Do they, will they, work hard?” We can’t want it more than they do. Some of this is research you can do before you meet the artist. Much of it we do through conversations, but there’s also data that’s crucial. We’ve had great success following our passion and guts, but to not use the tools at our disposal to help make those decisions would be foolish. Data is a great strength of Jonathan’s and why we’ve evolved in using it to inform decisions but never to unequivocally make decisions. If we did, we never would have signed some of the artists we have.
Why did you partner with Firebird?
McDonald: Firebird brings us resources that a company our size doesn’t have. There’s a data department and an analytics department of 10 to 15 people. There’s a finance department. There are all sorts of things that allow us to double down on the data and free us up to stay focused on our artists.
What’s your pitch to artists you want to sign?
Eshak: It really comes down to having a shared code, so it’s important that we take the time to sit down with artists and say, “What are your life goals in addition to success in recorded music?” This is such a deep relationship that we talk all the time. We talk on weekends. We’re there with them for very big life stages, and it’s really important for us to have at least a common set of goals because it takes a lot out of everybody. Where we do a good job is acting almost as coaches now. It’s our job to be highly informed about how people are having success, distilling that and applying it to the artists that we represent, who are all quite different. In other words, how can we do this with you so that you remain true to yourself? We can’t do that for a thousand artists. It’s not the business model that Michael and I have elected to build.
You have a label.
Eshak: We have a label, and we’re working with some of our artists whose repertoires are returning to them and they need a mechanism to put music out. Some of it is also identifying artists that we like and helping them put music into the world.
Do you encourage your artists to own their masters?
McDonald: One hundred percent, whenever possible. Today, we would be hard pressed to pursue a deal that started with perpetuity music being somewhere else. There’s always a chance that it’s going to happen, and ultimately, it’s an artist’s decision. If they feel like this is their shot and they’re willing to give that up — absolutely. But one of the reasons we created the label was to say, “All right, let’s have an easy mechanism where we can control the deal terms. Let’s put music out and try to build on that. Then, if a great licensing option is not available today, let’s take a year and try to build something.” Ray LaMontagne’s album Trouble reverted to him in May after 20 years. So it’s not always a three-year or five-year reversion. But 20 years ago, we were able to take a long view and say, “Let’s take whatever percentage less today so at least there’s the option to sell those recordings X number of years later.”
Are your agreements with artists traditional percentage deals or partnerships?
McDonald: It varies. We have a lot of traditional deals, but any time we’re in true partnership, where we’re sharing [intellectual property] with an artist, it’s fully above board and clear with everyone’s legal teams. There is an evolving way that artists are going to get into business with different companies. We welcome that as things evolve.
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#this is an interview w julien’s new manager for those who are interested#non-paywalled link at the end#it seems like they take a more hands on approach w their artists which is great#i like how fan oriented they seem to be#jb#julien baker#jonathan eshak#michael mcdonald#mick management#2024#july 2024#interview#archival
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Madison, Bullshit Boutique vintage market.
#fashion#fashion photography#fruits magazine#photography#street fashion#street photography#street snap#35mm#film photography
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// -smas.h bros new fighter theme plays-
Prima joins the battle!
So yeh. Madison’s girlfriend is named Prima. Like Primadonna. She’s. hum. Barb.ie girl, sweet, bubble gum pink, big sunglasses, flower crowns, stuffed animals, phone charms, accessories for days.
if you mixed Blossom and Bubbles from the Powe.rpu.ff girls you’d be close. or make Andi from Dev.il wears P.rada more of a girly-girl lol
I love her.
Prima used to perform before she deviated and that’s all she wants to say about that. I'll write it later okay
She’s just out here trying to live her life day to day now, she leaves saving the world to Madison and others.
They met when Prima was being harassed and Madison stepped in. The harasser became violent, and Madison got hurt, but came through okay. They talked the entire time Madison was being treated, and pretty much haven’t stopped talking since. Except when they are at work, of course. Prima works in a clothing boutique, and designs clothes to make and wear herself. She doesn't particularly want to monetize this, but is open to it. FC is 2000s era An.ne H.ath.aw.ay (these images are HUGE im sorry. putting them next to each other to make em smaller)
#// 'but why?' because i can#// and because ive been thinking about them for days. Do you understand me daysssssssss#{{ OOC }}#{{ Muse: Madison }}#{{ Muse: Prima }}
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Le dichiarazioni d’amore più belle della letteratura:
1. «Vorrei che tu venissi da me in una sera d’inverno e, stretti insieme dietro i vetri, guardando la solitudine delle strade buie e gelate, ricordassimo gli inverni delle favole, dove si visse insieme senza saperlo.»
Dino Buzzati - La boutique del mistero
2. «Non sono sicuro di averti dentro di me, né di essere dentro di te, e neppure di possederti. E in ogni caso, non è al possesso che aspiro. Credo invece che siamo entrambi dentro un altro essere, che abbiamo creato e che si chiama Noi.»
Robert James Waller - I ponti di Madison County
3. «Tu sei veramente una fiamma che scalda ma bisogna proteggere dal vento. A volte non so se un mio gesto tende a scaldarmi o a proteggerti. Allora m’immagino di fare le due cose insieme, e questa è tutta la mia e la tua tenerezza come una cosa sola.»
Cesare Pavese a Bianca Garufi
4. «E senza di te io sono lontana
non so dire da cosa ma lontana, scomoda un poco perduta, come malata, un po’ sporco il mondo lontano da te, più nemico, che punge, che graffia, sta fuori misura.»
Mariangela Gualtieri - Il mondo che graffia, se non sei accanto a me
5. «Scese, evitando di guardarla a lungo, come si fa col sole, ma vedeva lei, come si vede il sole, anche senza guardare.»
Lev Tolstoj - Anna Karenina
6. «Ho lottato invano. Non c’è rimedio. Non sono in grado di reprimere i miei sentimenti. Lasciate che vi dica con quanto ardore io vi ammiri e vi ami.»
Jane Austen - Orgoglio e pregiudizio
7. «Se tu ti ricordi di me, allora non importa se tutto il mondo mi dimentica.»
Haruki Murakami - Kafka sulla spiaggia
8. «Saremo felici o saremo tristi, che importa? Saremo l’uno accanto all’altra. E questo deve essere, questo è l’essenziale.»
Gabriele D’Annunzio
9. «Ti amo, cara Connie, di questa parola so tutto il peso – l’orrore e la meraviglia – eppure te la dico, quasi con tranquillità. L’ho usata così poco nella mia vita, e così male, che è come nuova per me.»
Cesare Pavese a Constance Dowling
10. «Per qualche motivo che ignoro mi piaci moltissimo. Molto, niente di irragionevole, direi quel poco che basta a far si che di notte, da solo, mi svegli e non riuscendo a riaddormentarmi, inizi a sognarti.»
Franz Kafka - Lettere a Milena
11. «Sei entrata per caso in una vita di cui non andavo fiero, e da quel giorno qualcosa ha cominciato a cambiare. Prima di te, fuori di te, non aderivo a nulla. Quella forza per cui ogni tanto mi prendevi in giro è sempre stata solo una forza solitaria, una forza di rifiuto. Con te ho accettato più cose. Ho imparato a vivere, in un certo senso. Per questo forse il mio amore è sempre stato pervaso da una gratitudine immensa.»
Albert Camus a Maria Casarès
12. «Ho sceso, dandoti il braccio, almeno un milione di scale e ora che non ci sei è il vuoto ad ogni gradino.»
Eugenio Montale
- https://x.com/poesiaitalia/status/1692772938200539376?s=46&t=34dYe_n2Br4FRHOah3j69Q -
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Olivia de Berardinis - Kaida and SugarCube - Aerógrafo - Modelo: Masuimi Max
Olivia De Berardinis, conocida profesionalmente como Olivia, es una artista estadounidense famosa por sus pinturas de mujeres, a menudo referidas como arte pinup o cheesecake. Ha estado trabajando en este género desde mediados de la década de 1970 y se convirtió en colaboradora de Playboy en 1985, lo que finalmente la llevó a tener su propia página mensual de pinup en la revista.
Biografía De Berardinis fue hija única y estudió en Elizabeth, NJ. Algunas de sus primeras pinturas fueron de su madre. De Berardinis llegó a Manhattan en 1967, donde se inscribió en la Escuela de Artes Visuales. Residió en el barrio de Soho de la ciudad de Nueva York de 1970 a 1974, creando pinturas minimalistas. De Berardinis fue una de las nuevas artistas presentadas en las Segundas Reflexiones Contemporáneas 1972-73 del Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Aldrich en Ridgefield, Connecticut. También fue presentada como una de las 18 nuevas artistas en el "Décimo Aniversario, el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Larry Aldrich 1964-74".
Para 1975, las presiones financieras obligaron a De Berardinis a buscar trabajo en el arte comercial y comenzó a pintar mujeres en dibujos explícitos para revistas masculinas. En 1985 comenzó a contribuir a la revista Playboy. Para junio de 2004, se le otorgó su propia página mensual de pinup en la revista que continuó durante muchos años, a menudo apareciendo con subtítulos escritos por Hugh Hefner.
De Berardinis utiliza un aerógrafo para generar sus figuras. Sus pin-ups femeninas fueron lanzadas en una colección digital en CD-ROM en 1990, y las primeras copias del programa MacPaint tenían un huevo de Pascua que llevaba a la presentación de su Dama Cebra.
Fue llamada la "principal artista femenina de pinup" en una guía sobre pornografía de 2001. En 2004, los artículos de noticias señalaron que De Berardinis era "una de las pocas artistas femeninas en alcanzar la fama" en el género del arte pinup, y su arte puede venderse por hasta $75,000. Comenzó a crear pinturas de la modelo pinup de los años 50, Bettie Page, en 1978, y continuaría haciéndolo durante veinte años. De Berardinis llamaba a Page su modelo favorita y la presentaba en una variedad de poses. Otras personas que utilizó como modelos incluyeron a Anna Nicole Smith, Holly Madison, Mamie Van Doren, Margaret Cho y Courtney Love.
Las obras de arte de De Berardinis han sido exhibidas en galerías de arte en todo Estados Unidos, incluyendo una boutique centrada en Bettie Page.
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Exploring Manhattan: The Heart of New York City
Manhattan, the vibrant heart of New York City, is a place where history, art, culture, and commerce converge. With its iconic skyline, diverse neighborhoods, and endless entertainment options, Manhattan offers an experience like no other. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or rediscovering the city as a local, here’s everything you need to know about exploring Manhattan.
1. Iconic Landmarks
No visit to Manhattan is complete without exploring its famous landmarks. The Statue of Liberty stands proudly in New York Harbor, symbolizing freedom and hope. Nearby, Ellis Island shares the stories of millions of immigrants who helped shape the city’s history. Another must-see is the Empire State Building, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the skyline from its observation deck.
Other landmarks include Times Square, known as "The Crossroads of the World," where bright lights and billboards dazzle visitors day and night. Central Park, an oasis in the city's midst, provides a natural escape with walking trails, ponds, and beautiful scenery. For art lovers, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Metropolitan Museum of Art are must-visit destinations.
2. Diverse Neighborhoods
Each neighborhood in Manhattan has a unique personality, offering something for everyone. SoHo, known for its cobblestone streets and trendy boutiques, is a haven for art enthusiasts and fashionistas. The Lower East Side showcases the city’s immigrant history with vibrant eateries and cultural sites. For a taste of luxury, visit the Upper East Side, home to upscale shops, fine dining, and classic brownstones.
Head to Greenwich Village for a bohemian vibe with live music venues, quirky coffee shops, and the birthplace of the Beat movement. Meanwhile, Harlem offers rich African American culture, from soul food to jazz clubs and historic churches. Chinatown and Little Italy are other highlights, each offering unique flavors, cultural landmarks, and annual festivals.
3. Entertainment and Nightlife
Manhattan is famous for its Broadway district, where world-class musicals and plays entertain millions. Be sure to catch a show in one of the historic theaters, or, for a unique experience, see an off-Broadway production. The nightlife scene is also thriving, with rooftop bars offering stunning skyline views, jazz clubs in the West Village, and dance clubs in Chelsea.
If you prefer a more relaxed evening, consider a dinner cruise along the Hudson River. You’ll enjoy beautiful views of Manhattan’s illuminated skyline, including landmarks like the One World Trade Center, Chrysler Building, and Brooklyn Bridge.
4. Foodie’s Paradise
Manhattan is a culinary haven, offering everything from food trucks to Michelin-starred restaurants. For street food, try a New York-style hot dog, a classic slice of pizza, or a bagel with lox and cream cheese. Food halls like Chelsea Market and the Essex Market offer international cuisine, artisanal groceries, and unique dining experiences.
If you’re in the mood for fine dining, Manhattan boasts some of the world’s best restaurants. Jean-Georges, Eleven Madison Park, and Nobu offer exceptional experiences for food lovers. And don’t forget the borough's dessert scene: Magnolia Bakery’s cupcakes and Levain Bakery’s cookies are must-tries.
5. Shopping Extravaganza
For shopping, Fifth Avenue is a dream destination, offering high-end brands like Gucci, Prada, and Louis Vuitton. For unique finds, head to the markets in Hell’s Kitchen or the boutiques in NoLIta. And if you’re looking for budget-friendly options, the Garment District has plenty of sample sales and outlet stores.
Manhattan truly has it all—from world-renowned landmarks and diverse neighborhoods to mouth-watering cuisine and unparalleled entertainment. Whether you’re strolling through Central Park, dining in Little Italy, or exploring the art galleries in Chelsea, Manhattan will capture your heart and inspire memories that last a lifetime.
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do primeiro hotel boutique do mundo, o morgans, na madison av, manhattan, projeto elegantíssimo da designer francesa andrée putman, em ensaio da fotógrafa anne garde
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From Priscilla Johnson's Simtube
WEDDING PLANNING WITH PRISCILLA: I can't wait to be Mrs Maxwell Sawyer Jr.
Her wedding is the most important day in a woman's life, and I'm so blessed that this blessed event is happening when I'm only eighteen! And I'm even more blessed that I don't have to face this day alone - I have a wonderful matron of honor in my oldest sister Madison, and two equally wonderful bridesmaids in my sisters Savannah and Caroline! These three girls were with me my whole life, my oldest sister Madison being my mom after my mom's death, supporting me through thick and thin, and I'm so blessed that they - along with my stepmom Abilene and my in-laws to be - are helping me plan this wedding! So exciting!
Our first stop in this marathon of chores and arrangements was looking and venues and cakes! Our sweet church friend Lily Miller recently got married in the event space behind the local café, and it's such a sweet space and they were gracious enough to allow us a look! It's not what Max and I are looking for, unfortunately - the weather is just too fickle and we don't want to get rained on - but it was so lovely walking down the aisle, and we'll use them for our cakes and catering! Just look at the wonderful selection they have, and how beautiful those cakes are... stunning, just what I'm looking for!
My dress is also such an important part of my wedding - style is important for me, y'all are probably following me for my style tips! - and of course I do so want to look good for my future husband! So my family and i recently took a little trip to Magnolia Promenade to try on wedding dresses, and it was such a magical experience! The people at the boutique really made me feel like a princess, and they had so many gorgeous creations, it really was hard to choose! I don't want to give away too much right now... but in the end, I did say "Yes" to the dress and I'm so excited for my wedding day and especially my sweet Maxwell's reaction!
The most precious moment of the wedding planning so far happened with my dad, though. He's the pastor of our church, and not only close to me - don't tell the others, but I think I'm his favorite daughter - but also has been such a good friend and mentor to my husband-to-be Maxwell! And with both of us being so close with him, of course we just HAD to have him officiating our wedding! And while a more arrogant man would've expected us to ask him as a matter of course, my dad was so surprised, so excited, so over the moon when I asked him... I couldn't really ask for a better father!
(except for the part where he cheated on your mom, but we're not gonna mention that, are we, Priscilla?)
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