#pumpkin spice couture

[jossamology]

⸻ until dawn halloween headcanons!

in honor of halloween here's a halloween-themed headcanon set for each until dawn character.

samantha giddings.

sam chooses a diy nature-inspired costume like a woodland fairy, using biodegradable glitter and repurposed fabrics. think leaves, twigs, and soft, earthy greens.

she insists on going to a local pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin and spends hours carving designs.

while the others plan for parties, she hosts a low-key gathering with candles, cozy blankets, and homemade pumpkin spice lattes.

loves classic horror but gets super into psychological thrillers. hereditary is her top pick, and she’s the one pointing out foreshadowing before everyone else catches it. josh washington.

josh goes all-out building a haunted maze in his backyard, complete with hidden speakers, fake cobwebs, and scare actors he hires just to freak his friends out.

dresses as something horrifying, like a blood-streaked serial killer. full commitment to fake blood and smudged makeup.

has a camera ready to capture each friend’s reaction when they’re scared out of their minds. keeps a scare montage video just for fun.

he's surprisingly good at carving pumpkins, but his designs are intricate horror scenes, almost like horror movie posters in pumpkin form.

ends halloween by watching obscure, disturbing horror movies that leave everyone else uncomfortable. mike munroe.

shows up dressed as a suave vampire or some other classic monster, aiming to look cool and a little dangerous.

takes his friends to a haunted corn maze and enjoys it way more than he lets on, constantly teasing the jump-scare actors and testing his bravery.

organizes a frat party bonfire in the woods with s’mores and ghost stories. he’s the one lighting sparklers and throwing on extra wood to make the flames bigger, he drinks to much and forgets he's the host of the party.

pulls classic halloween pranks, from fake spider webs to jumping out of dark corners. the type to keep a scary mask in his bag just to mess with people.

after a few drinks, he’s belting out rocky horror picture show songs around the bonfire with zero shame.

jessica riley.

jessica’s costume is elaborate, trendy, and slightly dark, like a glamorous vampire or a witch in haute couture. she’s all about looking spooky-chic, she went shopping early for the best costume.

stays in to watch mean girls with a couple of her girl friends referencing every qoute.

spends half of halloween snapping aesthetic photos of her outfit, snacks, and décor, making everything look flawless.

gets her halloween nails done a week before and flaunts them on her social media platforms.

matt taylor.

he’s the guy bringing pumpkin spice lattes and fall-flavored treats for everyone, unapologetically embracing the season.

suggests doing a couples costume with emily, probably as a famous horror duo. secretly excited about how they’ll look in photos together.

convinces emily(and maybe the whole group) to go on a haunted hayride, keeping a brave face while sneaking glances to see if she’s scared.

volunteers to help with halloween décor, placing spider webs and fake spiders around. he’s got a collection of led bats and ghost lights.

emily davis.

dresses as a chic witch, complete with a designer hat, intricate lace gloves, and knee-high boots. halloween is just another reason to look flawless.

sets up a dark, enchanted photo booth with crystal balls, black roses, and velvet. her instagram feed is a whole halloween masterpiece.

makes sure to get billions of stunning couples photos with matt, each one more perfect than the last. their matching costumes and chemistry are on point, making everyone else a bit envious (and they know it).

emily hosts a halloween themed sleep over with velvet pillows, and black satin sheets for an ultra-cozy but gothic sleepover vibe. the girls chat and laugh till they fall asleep, each secretly keeping one eye open.

chris hartley.

dresses as a ghostbuster or some iconic horror nerd costume, complete with all the gadgets. he’s fully committed to the nostalgia factor.

brings his gear and talks about doing a "ghost hunt." sets up his phone to record “paranormal” activity around the bonfire.

insists on watching horror classics with everyone, pausing every now and then to geek out about the movie effects or the backstory.

after everyone else goes to bed, chris and ashley stay up playing with the ouija board, half-joking but also half-believing they might make contact. they end up spooking themselves and get so scared swearing to never use it again.

ashley brown.

dresses as a character from classic gothic literature, like mina harker from dracula, complete with vintage lace and dark, dramatic makeup.

she knits little ghost ornaments and diys her own creepy decor, like mason jars filled with “witch’s brew” and spiderweb doilies.

loves telling ghost stories, candle in hand, with just the right amount of dramatic pauses and eerie expressions.

ashley, catching her breath and laughing nervously, gives chris a playful whack on the arm for scaring her so bad. “not cool, chris!” she says, but she’s grinning as he pulls off the mask, clearly proud of his successful prank.

insists on having a stash of halloween candy just for herself. she’s all about chocolate, especially reese’s and kit kats, and jokingly guards her stash from the others, even hiding a few extras in her bag.

hannah and beth washington.

hannah and beth take turns posing in different eerie setups around the cabin, snapping dramatic photos of each other in candlelight, near fog machines, and with props like antique lanterns. they especially love capturing a few shots that look like something out of an old haunted portrait.

both love the idea of exploring the mountain at night, so they plan a late-night “ghost hunt” under the full moon. they bring flashlights and spooky stories to tell along the way, daring each other to walk just a little bit farther into the woods.

beth and hannah sneak into the room with a giant rubber spider and place it right on josh’s chest. when he stirs and opens his eyes to find it staring back at him, he lets out a yell that has the girls stifling laughter from behind the door.

they have a slight obsession with candy corn and will spend halloween night indulging in it, trading their favorite types of candy and making candy corn-themed treats, like popcorn balls or cupcakes.

[sweetracha]

Fall date HCs for seungmo and lee knaur?? 🎃🎃🎃

Fall Date Heacannons

Lee Know

The first thing on the list is Halloween costumes. Not for you, but for your pets

This is your first autumn season spent living together and he wants to take full advantage of your next mixed pet family

He may go overboard with the shopping...

"Do we Soonie the bat outfit or the pumpkin?"

"Both as well as the vampire and the weird doll child"

"Chucky?"

"Yeah him" but Minho was 100% not paying attention as he filled the basket up.

Once you two arrive home he disappears for a bit into the office before coming back out dressed like he was attending the red carpet.

"Madam, may I show you to your dressing room?" He reached out a hand and you accepted it with confusion

What happened to horror movies and takeout?

When you entered the bedroom there were three outfits laid out on the bed

A burnt orange dress with bell sleeves

A pair of overalls with embordered pumpkins and bats on them

and Finally, a white long sweater with a new pair of jeans to match

You made your selection and met Minho in the hall

"This way Madam, we wouldn't want to be late for the main event"

Inside his office, Minho set up a fall fashion show for the stars.

Little lanterns lined the runway while fairy lights were strung above

Minho disappeared behind the curtain and began to play seasonal music

Then down the cat walked...walked his cats

Dressed in only the best Halloween couture

Your pets followed suit

Well as best as any pet could

Minho had to walk most of them down the aisle himself and Dori had already ripped apart the slippers

But the Windex laugh that left you as you fell to the floor was more than enough for Minho.

Seungmin

Minnie knew he had to make tonight perfect

Fall was your favorite season and he wasn't about to ruin it now

You had been working long hours as well as some extra shifts here and there

Leaving Seungmin at home, missing you

So he decided tonight was as good of a night as any for a date.

He got everything he needed from the store while you were at work

Finding a hiding spot wasn't easy but he made it work.

When you woke up the next morning the smell of apple cinnamon rolls and pumpkin spice filled the whole house

You followed the scent trails to the kitchen where Minnie was finishing up breakfast.

You two ate together and he let you air out everything you needed to about your busy week.

Once dishes were clean and put away, Minnie informed you that he was taking you out

As much as you weren't a fan of surprises, the puppy wasn't about to tell you anything.

The first stop was the pumpkin patch where you both picked out the best pumpkin you could find

He was treated to some apple cider donuts as well

Then he took you to all the local craft stores to look at Halloween decorations

He might have also treated to many baskets full of decor

Finally, you stopped at the store to pick up 3 different horror movies. Both of you decided to try and outscare the other

Once you got home, Seungmin had one final surprise

He pulled out all the different supplies for Halloween crafts he found on the internet

The rest of your night was filled with crafting and horror movies

As well as comforting the scared pup from said movies.

[fluentinfashionfmd]

Beyoncé World Tour: Couture Takeover

Welcome fellow fashion lovers!

Keep up with the looks of all your favorite stars…

In Fluent in Fashion, we dive into all of the latest and hottest looks of today’s celebrities, athletes, and influencers, as if you are on the red carpet with them. Each week you will see a new look, along with a breakdown of  each piece and the designer behind it all! At the end of each post, we decide whether the look is Fab or Flop! We hope you enjoy it and find some inspiration. 

XOXO,

Lauren, Avery, and Isabella ♡

Sep. 11, 2023

Blog Post #1 :

Happy September, fashion lovers! 

Here at Fluent in Fashion, we love September for many reasons–the beginning of Autumn, pumpkin spice lattes, and of course, our queen Beyoncé’s birthday month. Luckily for the rest of the world, Beyoncé has been on her world tour for her most recent album, Renaissance, and along with breathtaking music Beyoncé has given us some show-stopping looks.

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In the images below, we see just a few of her many elaborate couture looks. 

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Today we’re focusing on the look below. Ah, yes. Sequins and a fur coat–what’s not to love? Beyoncé sported this Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini piece for a show in East Rutherford, New Jersey this past July. 

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If we break down the anatomy of this look, we have a stunning silver bodysuit that is embellished with crystals and topped off with cone-shaped cups. We can thank Lorenzo Serafini for this masterpiece.

Lorenzo Serafini: designer di Philosophy e vita privata | Amica

The next piece that initially catches the eye is the floor length, pink fur coat that is draped over Beyoncé’s shoulders. This is a Prada Eco-pelliccia fur coat. Luckily, this coat is eco-friendly, as the brand announced their fur-free policy starting from the SS20 Women’s collection, meaning that they no longer use animals in the production of fur pieces (PRADAGroup). Round of applause for that! Lastly, we see the matching, metallic thigh-high boots and a pair of very unique sunglasses. 

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Overall, this custom Beyoncé look is classic yet unique in its own way, with a fun twist. Many artists wear sequin bodysuits while performing, and we've even seen Beyoncé wear bodysuits to perform in the past–but not all artists wear custom made Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini bodysuits on tour. The addition of the Eco-pelliccia fur coat was the cherry on top, and there are bonus points added for the faux fur. Let’s face the fact, Beyoncé has done it again, and we’re not mad about it. This look is FAB!

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Speaking of sequence, come back next week for another stunning look that will leave you feeling Fearless…or maybe even 22 (hint-hint)!

XOXO,

Lauren

[lightvsdark18]

Some responses to voicelines (Jamil)

I applaud your dedication. A deliberate approach makes it easy to handle whatever come your way.

("I can't tell if he's sarcastic or not.")

You're late, you know.

Blame the cat.

I'm no genie of the lamp, but I've amassed quite a bit of power. I couldn't have done it without your help.

:)

I'm kind of a boring guy to be around, you know. I don't follow the latest entertainment or trends. ...You say you do the same thing? You're an odd one.

How am I odd?

With this power, I can... Ah, don't mind me.

*squints*

School Uniform

I was wondering what all the commotion was. There's never a dull moment around you, is there?

I didn't ask for this.

The Ramshackle Dorm lounge certainly has...character. In a good way, I assure you.

Boy, don't lie to me.

You always look like you're busy fussing over something. Is that a hobby of yours?

From what I have been through, it's more like a job.

Do whatever you like, as long as you don't cause trouble. Babysitting one person keeps me busy as it is.

Excuse you?

I wouldn't neglect my studies, if I were you. Missing the basics makes it harder to catch up later... Like a certain someone I know.

But I don't care, and didn't even want to become a student.

P.E. Uniform

What are your plans for today? If you want to exercise, I'd appreciate it if you could be Kalim's dance partner.

But I can't dance.

Is it customary to casually touch others where you're from?

My shoe fell off, relax.

Ceremonial Robes

I can see that you're feeling anxious. Easy now, deep breaths...

You're talking to me like I'm freaking out. I'm doing breath techniques, I promise you.

Why are you so fidgety? Hold your head high and wear your attire proudly.

But the robes make me uncomfortable though. Also, my body is getting stiff.

Dorm Uniform

What happened? You look like you've found an oasis in the desert.

Kalim gave me food ;-;

Ramshackle Dorm isn't so bad. It's very...uncluttered. That must make it easier to clean.

You say that, but cleaning a whole dorm that's unstable is not easy.

Are you getting used to dorm life? I suppose I don't need to worry; you do have a lot of friends.

Eh, it's still unbelievable given my position.

I was just whipping up a light snack for Kalim at his pestering. You must have an acute sense of smell.

That's because I'm always hungry.

Sometimes, when I see the way you struggle in spite of your magical ineptitude, it feels like my own troubles are downright silly in comparison.

Don't say that.

Gala Couture

I don't see Grim around. Did he wander off? Ugh. You and I share the same babysitting struggles.

(tired) Yeah.

The bird embroidery is striking, don't you think? I'm rather fond of it. They say the Sorcerer of the Sands brought a bird with him everywhere he went.

Oh yeah, what was his name?

These bracelets are heavy. I'm concerned they might throw off my balance when I'm dancing.

Yeah, I would have the same fear.

Halloween

The full moon calls werewolves forth. Feast your eyes on these razor-sharp claws and fangs!

Oh look, a puppy. Heh heh.

Don't get too close, now. I bite.

... I'm not even going to make a comment on that.

Halloween always gets me in the mood for pumpkin curry. It's got a pleasant mix of sweetness and spice.

I never had curry, let alone pumpkin curry.

It's the start of a spine-tingling Halloween. I can't wait to hear how you'll scream.

Get ready to be disappointed because I don't scream. All you will get out of me is a yelp.

Ah, are you playing a trick on me? Go ahead, but remember that actions have consequences. I never forget a favor...or an offense.

*sprays him with silly string* Not really a offense in my opinion.

Silk Adorned

Vacations are so nice. One of these days, I'd like someone to show me around a place I've never been to.

I would say I wish I could show you around my hometown, but it's boring as F back home.

We've made tremendous strides in the Scalding Sands, but they wouldn't have happened without the Sorcerer of the Sands' teachings. What a great man he was.

("I doubt that.")

Debating which color to pick? Green's not a bad choice, but personally, I'd go with the crimson.

But which one looks better on me?

You should check out Silk City at night, after the fireworks. It has a whole different feel when it's lit up with lamps and lanterns.

Malleus invited me on a boat ride, so I will definitely see the lanterns lit up tonight.

[andrealeocoutures-blog]

Tips for Putting Together a Whimsical Fall Wedding

A fall wedding is naturally enchanting, with the season's vibrant colors and crisp air providing a picturesque backdrop for your special day. To elevate this beauty into a truly whimsical affair, you need the right blend of decor, attire, and ambiance.

Here's a guide to help you create a whimsical fall wedding, complete with tips on choosing the perfect whimsical wedding gown, like those from Andrea & Leo Couture.

Embrace the Season's Palette

Color Scheme

Fall offers a rich tapestry of colors, from burnt oranges and deep reds to golden yellows and browns. Incorporate these hues into your wedding theme to capture the essence of the season. Consider adding pops of unexpected colors like soft purples or blush pinks to create a whimsical contrast.

Florals and Greenery

Use seasonal flowers and foliage to enhance your decor. Think dahlias, chrysanthemums, and marigolds, paired with eucalyptus, ferns, and autumn leaves. For a whimsical touch, incorporate elements like fairy lights, hanging lanterns, and dreamcatchers into your floral arrangements.

Whimsical Wedding Gown

The Perfect Dress

A whimsical fall wedding calls for a dress that embodies fantasy and romance. Andrea & Leo Couture offers a stunning collection of whimsical wedding gowns perfect for this theme. Look for gowns with ethereal details such as intricate lace, delicate embroidery, and flowing tulle. Dresses with illusion necklines, bell sleeves, or floral appliqués can add a magical touch to your bridal look.

Accessorize Thoughtfully

Complement your gown with whimsical accessories. A floral crown or a delicate headpiece adorned with pearls and crystals can enhance your enchanting look. Consider a veil with lace edging or even a capelet for a dramatic, fairy-tale finish.

Enchanting Venue and Decor

Outdoor Ceremony

An outdoor venue, such as a garden, forest, or vineyard, can provide a naturally whimsical setting. Take advantage of the autumn landscape and consider holding your ceremony under a canopy of trees with leaves in vibrant fall colors.

Indoor Reception

For indoor receptions, choose a venue with character — think rustic barns, historic estates, or charming inns. Decorate with elements like twinkling fairy lights, vintage lanterns, and mismatched antique furniture to create a cozy, whimsical atmosphere.

Unique Invitations and Stationery

Set the tone for your whimsical fall wedding with unique invitations. Choose stationery with watercolor designs, hand-drawn illustrations, or gold foil accents. Incorporate autumn motifs like leaves, acorns, and pumpkins to reflect the season.

Personalized Ceremony and Reception Details

Ceremony

Add personal touches to your ceremony with a handwritten vow book, a custom-made ring box, or a unity ceremony involving autumn elements, such as planting a tree together or blending different colored sands.

Reception

Incorporate whimsical elements into your reception with a creative seating plan, such as a vintage mirror or a tree adorned with guest names.

For table settings, use vintage china, eclectic glassware, and linen napkins in autumnal colors. Enhance the whimsical feel with centerpieces featuring fairy lights, candles, and woodland creatures.

Seasonal Cuisine and Drinks

Menu

Offer a menu that celebrates fall flavors. Serve hearty dishes like roasted squash soup, apple and sage-stuffed chicken, and caramelized root vegetables. For dessert, consider a naked cake adorned with fresh flowers and seasonal fruits, or a dessert bar featuring pumpkin pie, apple crisps, and cinnamon donuts.

Drinks

Warm your guests with signature autumn cocktails such as spiced apple cider, mulled wine, or pumpkin spice lattes. For a whimsical touch, offer a hot chocolate bar with a variety of toppings like marshmallows, peppermint sticks, and whipped cream.

Entertainment and Activities

Music

Set the mood with live acoustic music or a string quartet playing whimsical tunes. For the reception, consider a playlist that includes folk, indie, and classic love songs.

Activities

Entertain your guests with fun, fall-themed activities. Set up a photo booth with whimsical props, organize a pumpkin carving station, or provide cozy blankets for an outdoor fire pit where guests can roast marshmallows and make s'mores.

Creating a whimsical fall wedding is all about embracing the magic of the season and adding your unique, personal touches. From the enchanting decor to the perfect wedding gown, every detail should reflect the fairy-tale atmosphere you envision. With these tips, your fall wedding will be a day filled with romance, enchantment, and unforgettable memories.

For more information about Evening Gowns and Party Dresses Wholesale please visit:- Andrea & Leo Couture

[shoegasams]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Pumpkin Spice OWL Coffee &Tea Mug Elite Couture by Gibson Pottery Large OWL CUP.

[roguemodelmanagementuk]

Our events were recently described as ‘like Camden with a twist’. Over 20 stalls, 3 performers, fantastic food and a fun, friendly atmosphere. You really don’t want to miss it. Confirmed Traders: Scarlet in Chains Luna Rose Twilight Couture Rude Word Design Corsets by Katherine Peacock Pretties Alternative2fetish DF Creations Crafty Witch Mrs Nesbit’s Curious Creations Coven of Crystals Imperial Credits Prop Shop Bazza Pixie Dust Sarah Wilde Art Kage/Manchester Munch Lillis Bowtique Ryan Cavell Tattoo Art MG Lovecraft Designs Georgia Mae Art and more... Performers: Pumpkin Spice Lette Lolita Laytex Nenedhel Absynthium Compere: Ripper Moff https://www.instagram.com/p/CpGRf5gIDxP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[drivenbycheese]

cafeauladies:

Grande Pumpkin Spice Latte with Extra Cinnamon (and whip)

Order up for Kermodei, nerdygirlswag, marvel-grrl, captainjackhardness, and many anons

Rachel says:

This is Lola. She’s in her second year at Harvard, doing a masters in Business. She’s clearly on her way to a party of some sort - I’m thinking her birthday party. I feel like she might have asked her friends for a small, appropriate party, before giving them a 35 person guest list and telling them she’d “act surprised”. She’s vivacious and fun, and incredibly smart. After her degree she’ll move to New York and work semi-obsessively, so she can make enough money to retire early. She’s very driven. She also has an intense obsession with fashion; one of the reasons she looks forward to making money is that she can finally afford to splurge on all the clothes she covets. She’s less about haute couture, however, and more about finding fun or frilly outfits that make her feel excited to put them on. Forever 21 is her weakness. She loves dancing, and is constantly pressing her friends to try Zumba with her. She reads her horoscope every morning, and, if no one is looking, she eats frosting right out of the can. 

art by Kora

Posted on January 31, 2013

[buffalochickenwing]

More Harvey Headcanons! 🎧🍷✈️

people seemed to like the last set I wrote so here's some more!

I think of Harvey as being a pretty quirky guy, especially once you get to know him. In my mind, I think he’s eerily similar to Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks (shared coffee addiction too, c’mon).

Harvey has a genuine interest in vintage fashion. Not the juicy couture sweatsuits and low-rise jeans “vintage” that the kiddos are talking about on TikTok (though that would actually be kinda funny), I’m talking how men dressed in the 1920s-1950s type vintage. I think he gets it from his fascination for history, though he’s a little too scared to actually dress that way.

He takes grooming very seriously- he likely has more shower products than his partner! He always keeps his hair and mustache trimmed neatly and takes pride in being a skincare addict. Seriously, you’ll catch this man reapplying his sunscreen every few hours (and he’ll encourage his partner to as well).

Harvey usually drinks his coffee black but has a sweet spot for the seasonal flavors that come out around fall/winter time. He loves pumpkin spice lattes, as long as they’re from a smaller cafe that uses high quality beans!

If you give him bread and butter pickles he won’t trust you. He thinks they’re a disgrace.

Harvey listens to lo-fi beats playlists on YouTube sometimes while he works. Maru introduced him to them and they both agree that they make pleasant background noise.

Speaking of noise, he cannot for the life of him sleep with a TV on. He’s a very light sleeper and the commercials tend to jolt him out of his slumber.

Harvey’s not usually a beer drinker, but he does enjoy a good stout every now and then (for anyone that’s never had one or isn’t old enough to have one 👀 they kind of taste like coffee)!

He owns a million books that he’s never read but is constantly buying more. New books are his weakness- it’s the one impulse that he can’t say no to (try to keep him from going to his favorite bookstores, I dare you).

I don’t think Harvey is a fan of playing video games, but sooner or later he figures out about Microsoft flight simulator and becomes completely obsessed with it!

okay, all done for now! if anyone wants me to write more (or potentially some for a different sdv character) let me know? this is actually pretty fun (and it’s helping me with ideas for my fic)!

[recurring-polynya]

Oh boy!!! Polynya I have a sudden ferocious hankering for Byakuya and Aizen being viciously passive aggressive to each other. Most of the time you write B he is in the company of his family or his loved ones. So clearly the ultimate way to bring out the knives is an AU in which all the captains are in the same Homeowner's Association. I have no preference for ships; I crave only drama, the pettier the better.

Alopex. Alopex. Why. Why u do this 2 me. You’re my favorite, tho, I cannot refuse you. I hope this is petty enough. I almost made this whole thing an epistolary fanfic that took place over NextDoor, the worst “social media”, but I think it worked better with everyone in person.

Read on ao3 or ff.net

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“Gosh darnit, the only K-cups left are apple cider and pumpkin spice!”

“Oh, that can’t be right, I know I filled up the carousel just before the meeting! Retsu! Retsu, honey, we’re out of K-cups, and I bought a whole carton at Costco and I just don’t understand--”

Kuchiki Byakuya glanced up from the presentation materials he was reviewing for the six hundredth time. For starters, Byakuya wasn’t really sure anyone should be letting Hitsugaya Toushirou have coffee in the first place. It was 8p.m., and the child couldn’t be more than twelve. Byakuya had never been very clear on a) why the Seireitei Estates Homeowners’ Association let the child attend the meetings in lieu of his father (or possibly step-father?), a doctor who worked late hours, and b) why a young child would want to attend a Homeowners’ Association meeting anyway, but he had more sense than most of the other board members, so Byakuya didn’t ask questions.

Byakuya also wasn’t sure why they had to have “refreshment breaks.” Breaks were for quitters, in Byakuya’s opinion. Granted, the meeting was being held at Unohana’s house this month, which meant that the baked goods were impeccable, but Unohana’s high-strung wife tended to radiate so much nervous energy that Byakuya worried the woman was going to spontaneously combust.

“Oh, sunflower, I’m sure they just got pushed behind the croquembouche,” Unohana purred reassuringly. “I’ll help you look-- oh, excuse me, Mr. Ichimaru.”

As Unohana pushed past that weaselly shyster Ichimaru Gin, she swung her hips, knocking into him. Approximately thirty K-cups tumbled out of the pockets of Gin’s couture tracksuit.

“Oh, there they are!” Unohana sang innocently.

“How did those get in there?” Gin gasped, as though he were genuinely puzzled.

Byakuya shuddered. Ichimaru worked for the second biggest law firm in town, after, of course, Kuchiki and Sons. Byakuya dreaded the day he might find himself across a negotiation table from the man. Not that harbored any doubts about annihilating that idiot in a contest of the law, he just didn’t like being in the same room with him.

“Here you go, dear,” Unohana said, popping a K-cup into the machine and patting little Toushirou on the head. Toushirou was too busy glaring at Gin to notice.

“That looks like some presentation you’re givin' after the break, eh, Kuchiki?” Ichimaru drawled, selecting a bearclaw from the pastry tray. “Or didja bring home the paperwork from the Tsunayashiro merger?”

Byakuya sniffed and shuffled his papers back into their portfolio. “I approach all areas of my life with the same diligence as I do my professional work.”

“What a coinky-dink! I do, too-- I don’t work hard at anything.”

Byakuya had no interest in frittering away his preparation time to small talk with a moron. “I am going to set up,” he said coolly.

“Good luck!” Ichimaru trilled, giving a saucy little finger wave.

Byakuya returned to Unohana’s sitting room, where he had left his easel and poster board near the hideous faux fireplace with its tacky LED candles.

Aizen was sitting at the cardtable he’d set up at the front of the room, fiddling with his chintzy little gavel. “You look very prepared,” he said, in a tone of voice that was almost as insipid as the oatmeal-marl turtleneck sweater he wore. “Do try not to run too long, though. I’m only the substitute president, you know! I want to run a tight ship, ha ha!”

Byakuya narrowed his eyes. He was still slightly salty that President Yamamoto had felt the need to take a last minute trip on a “Single Seniors Cruise.” Something something about a flash sale and when you’re old you have to take advantage of the time you have left, etcetera, etcetera, but if there were anyone that Byakuya could count on take his side in the matter, it was that antediluvian rule-enforcer. For that matter, Byakuya wasn’t actually sure whether Yamamoto even cared about clipped hedges and shoveled sidewalks or if he just liked yelling at people and slapping them with fines.

Aizen was also a bit of a stickler for the finer points of home maintenance, but the man had no substance to him, with his floppy hair and his chunky knitwear and his horn-rimmed glasses.

“All right, everyone!” Aizen called in his stupid simpering voice. Byakuya had no idea what the man actually did, but Byakuya figured he was a preschool teacher or an art therapist or something equally touchy-feely. “Please take your seats! The next item on our agenda is a presentation on, uh, ‘A Secret But Important Topic, from our neighbor over at number six, let’s give a big hand for...Byakuya!”

“Hold the applause,” Byakuya said sternly, holding up a hand. “I come to you today to call for-- nay, demand the expulsion of one Zaraki Kenpachi from the Board of this Homeowners Association, and possibly also the entire neighborhood, if that’s possible.”

“We can’t kick people out of the neighborhood,” Aizen stage-whispered to him.

“Is he actually a member of the HOA Board?” Kyouraku asked, scratching his shaggy mane. “I’ve never seen him at one of these meetings.”

Byakuya turned to Tousen, the Board treasurer, who had taken his seat at the front table with Aizen and Ichimaru. “Mr. Tousen, did you happen to look into the dues records, as I requested?”

“I did, yes,” Tousen replied. “It turns out that Mr. Zaraki is excused from paying dues. There was a post-it note in President Yamamoto’s handwriting that said,” Tousen made finger quotes, “‘Zaraki fixed my car, excused from dues.’”

Byakuya scowled. “That doesn’t seem… sufficient… it is of no matter.” He grabbed the bed sheet covering his posterboard, and dramatically swept it away. It would have been more dramatic if the bedsheet weren’t covered in Chappy rabbits, but there was no way he was bringing one of his own 800-thread counts into a house that contained cats.

“I have been closely watching Mr. Zaraki’s residence for the last few months, as his rear yard backs to mine, and I believe he may be operating a fight club in his garden on weekends. They do move into the garage if the weather is unpleasant.”

A hush fell over the room, except for Isane and Ukitake Juushirou, who were discussing the merits of blind-baking pie crusts.

“Er, sorry, did I miss something?” Juushirou asked apologetically, after realizing he was the only person talking.

“Kenpachi seems to be running some sort of fight club,” his scruffy husband supplied, looking deeply confused, as usual.

“Goodness!” Juushirou exclaimed. “Are you sure?”

Byakuya cleared his throat. “Allow me to present the evidence I have gathered.” He picked up two large binders, and handed one to Soi Fon in the front row, and the other to Aizen, who immediately passed his, unopened, to Ichimaru. “There are about two dozen disreputable personages who are frequently found loitering about the premises. The first page of the binder indexes each of them by a descriptive nickname, including times I have seen them. Photographic evidence follows.”

“They seem to be washing cars in most of these photos,” Soi Fon pointed out, flipping a page back and forth. Or are they fixing the cars? I can’t tell.”

Komamura craned his head over, curiously. “Wow, is that a ‘73 Stingray? Nice.”

“Yes, they also like to get together to maintain and detail their vehicles,” Byakuya snapped. “Usually at ungodly hours of the morning. I am almost positive that many of those cars do not employ catalytic converters. In any case, it is easier to take pictures of them during the day.”

“Looks like they like to spray each other with hoses, too,” Gin noted, waggling his eyebrows. “Why are there so many pictures of this one guy with the red hair and tattoos? He sure doesn’t like to wear a shirt, does he?” Aizen appeared to be leaning to the side, trying to look at the book out of the corner of his eye.

“My dutiful sister did the photographic surveillance! She is very thorough, and I appreciated the help!” All these questions were knocking Byakuya off his game. He smacked his pointer against the poster. “May I direct your attention to Figure A, a bar chart of traffic on his street vs. hours of the day.”

“Tell us more about the fight club,” Soi Fon interrupted, shoving her binder over to Komamura. “Are there weapons involved, blunted or otherwise? How many people usually show up? Is it held regularly, or do you suspect there’s, say, an email list or something?”

“I think it’s some sort of mixed martial arts,” Byakuya said, rubbing his forehead. “There are often up to a dozen of them, but sometimes it’s as few as three or four.”

“You know, I’m looking through the bylaws,” Aizen said, turning pages in the bylaw binder without actually looking at them, “and I’m not exactly clear on whether fight clubs are actually… you know, forbidden.”

“They’re illegal,” Byakuya bit off.

“Per-haaaps,” Aizen drew out. “But what really constitutes… a ‘fight club,’ am I right? I mean, Dr. Unohana teaches kickboxing classes in her basement studio, is that a fight club?”

“No,” Byakuya replied.

“Exactly, and we wouldn’t want her to be painted with the same brush for just trying to teach other women the arts of self-defense, now would we?”

“It’s not for self-defense,” Unohana clarified.

“Or what about having a bunch of friends over and hitting each other with foam swords while you pretend to be werewolves?” Ichimaru broke in cheerfully. “That’s just our rights as citizens, to pretend to be werewolves in our basements with our friends.”

“It’s a tabletop RPG,” Komamura growled. “I am not a LARPer. There are no weapons. Also, you really do not need to bring it up every single board meeting. It is a perfectly normal adult hobby that I do to spend quality time with my friends.”

“Speaking of which,” Gin turned his binder of pictures around, “isn’t this guy in your group? With the sunglasses?”

“Hmm?” Komamura flipped a few pages. “Oh, huh, yeah, that’s Iba.”

“Surely a good friend of yours wouldn’t have anything to do with an illegal fight club, eh, Mr. Komamura?” Aizen suggested.

Komamura made a non-commital grumble. “I mean, I could ask him if it’s a fight club, if you want me to.”

“I have yet to hear any evidence that supports the existence of this so-called ‘fight club,” Tousen broke in.

“That’s because I keep getting interrupted, I have an audio recording and also some several emergency room admission records--”

“Mr. Zaraki is an upstanding citizen of our town and a devoted father,” Tousen continued. “Are you suggesting that Mr. Zaraki is not a responsible parent?”

“Well, now that you mention it…” Byakuya mused.

“Juushirou, you and Shunsui babysit for little Yachiru all the time, don’t you?” Aizen asked sweetly. “Have you ever seen any evidence that she isn’t the sweetest little girl in the entire world?”

Toushirou raised his hand. “Excuse me? She is a menace, actually?”

“Oh, no, Yachiru is always a ray of sunshine!” Juushirou beamed. “Very active child.”

“Eats a lot,” Kyouraku added.

The edges of Byakuya’s vision were beginning to bleed into red. “We are not talking about the Zaraki child--who, by the way, buried an entire ham in my prize tulip bed--”

“It sounds like you have a grudge against the entire family, Kuchiki,” Aizen replied mildly. “These board meetings are not a venue for airing your petty grievances.”

“You are not even listening! If you would just turn to page--”

“I think you’ve wasted enough of everyone’s time.” Aizen turned his doe eyes to the audience. “Is there anyone here who wants to invest any more energy listening to Byakuya’s vitriol?”

Byakuya looked out over his audience, looking for an ally. Komamura shifted in his seat uncomfortably. The Kyouraku-Ukitakes refused to make eye contact. Unohana was reading a magazine about decorative wreaths. Toushirou raised his hand again with a helpful smile, but no one actually ever cared what he thought.

“Soi Fon, you’re an actual police officer!” he begged.

“It’s just a fight club,” Soi Fon shrugged.

Byakuya was desperate. “Dr. Kurotsuchi?”

Kurotsuchi looked up from his phone. “Eh?”

“Have you been paying attention to any of this?”

“Of course not, I only come for the snacks.”

Byakuya gritted his teeth. “Zaraki is running a fight club and these fools wish us to turn our heads and look the other way.”

“Well, it’s not a very good fight club,” Kurotsuchi agreed. “I’ve been. They don’t allow poisoned weapons and the beverage selection is quotidian at best.”

“You see! You see, right there, Kurotsuchi has even attended! That’s proof that a) it exists and b) it defames the character of the neighborhood!”

“I’m declaring this issue closed,” Aizen replied breezily. “And Kuchiki, I really think you should try to get along better with Kenpachi. You are neighbors, after all.” He brightened. “Oh, I know! We’ve got the community yard sale coming up in June. Why don’t you go ask him if he wants to join the planning committee?”

“Byakuya… will...ask....Zaraki...to chair…the yard sale planning committee,” Gin read aloud as he wrote it into the minutes.

“I agreed to no such thing!” Byakuya howled.

“Onto the next topic!” Aizen chirped. “Trash pickup happens every Friday at 7am and a few of our neighbors have been leaving their bins out as late as noon.”

Later, after the meeting, as Byakuya was packing up his binders and his posterboard, Aizen walked up to him, munching on a rhubarb scone. “Really nice presentation, Byakuya. Good fonts, well cited, you obviously put a ton of work into it. Also, that Zaraki is a blight on the neighborhood. Ideally, he would be thrown in prison.”

Byakuya stared at Vice-Presiden Aizen, mouth agape. “Then why did you and your cronies ruin my presentation and shut me down at every turn?”

Aizen’s eyes narrowed. His mouth curved into a cold smile. Light glinted off his glasses. “You dared to usurp my rightful place as the winner of the Spring Spirit Most Beautiful Yard competition.”

Byakuya blinked at him blankly. “You cared about that? A man’s lawn is his pride. I keep my yard beautiful as a matter of principle, not for some silly competition.”

“You pay for a lawn service. You shouldn’t have even been eligible.”

Byakuya didn’t even recall entering, he’d just received a letter that he’d won, and a festive yard sign appeared next to his front walk, which he had immediately removed and thrown in the garbage. “The prize was a gift certificate to a miserable chain restaurant. I would give it to you, except that I already gave it to my sister to go out with her hooligan friends. They are perpetually short on funds. I could get you another one, I suppose. The amount was paltry enough, although I was given to understand that the place offers ‘unlimited breadsticks’.”

“It’s too late for that,” Aizen declared. “You have made a powerful enemy. You will feel my revenge in a thousand cuts.”

Byakuya wondered how much of a hassle it would be to just move. He’d heard there were some nice houses over in Karakura Acres.

~end

Shinigami’s Cup: GOLDEN!

“Do you think it would help if I infiltrated the fight club?”

“I appreciate your zeal, Sister, but, no, I do not think it would help.”

“Because I think I might have an in. I feel like I would be really good at going undercover. I could wear a body mic.”

“Rukia, you know I have the utmost faith in you, but are not even five feet tall. I do not, in any way, see how you could realistically ingratiate yourself to an organization populated by large, lumpy men whose raison d’etre is to clobber each other in the face.”

“I have cat-like reflexes! I am really good at dodging and weaving!”

“Rukia.”

“And I’ve been watching a lot of YouTube videos about muscle cars. Go on, ask me something about Dodge Chargers!”

“Rukia.”

“I even ripped the sleeves of an old t-shirt, I look super tough in it. Please, Byakuya, please can I?”

“All right, fine. But do not drink any alcoholic beverages that have ‘light’ or ‘ice’ in the title. It is against our pride as Kuchiki.”

“Thank you Brother, you’re the best!!”

[thedeviljudges]

pumpkin, petal, honey! ✨✨✨

hi, babe!!

pumpkin - what’s your favourite weather and why?

this is kind of a two-part answer now. i love the rain. i love thunderstorms and stuff. it’s just so relaxing. however, i do not like them during the work week or when i know i’m going to be driving bc well, people around here drive like the roads aren’t wet, and i’m terrified of being in another accident due it. ;/ so sunny or at least cloudy days during a work week are good for me, lmao.

petal - what’s your favourite smell or perfume?

so, i really love musky scents - more like men’s cologne, lmao. i currently have an old spice spray bc it’s cheap without having to spend so much on an actual fragrance. juicy couture (as cliche as it is) is another favorite of mine. bath & body works just came out with their scent ‘into the night,’ and it’s literally so good.

honey - what’s your favourite hot drink?

i don’t think i have one? i don’t like coffee or tea, and the only other hot drink really available is hot chocolate, and i’m not really a fan of that. like, i can have a few sips, but it’s not a must-have for me!!

cute nickname asks!!!!

[aribraganca]

a tinfolk exclusive : here comes (our) sunshine

our favourite cool girl, or should we say, cool princess, is back on the scene! after her highly publicised kidnapping and subsequent release, princess ari of portugal had been in hiding behind a plethora of sharply dressed men in black, leaving us waiting with bated breath; which art gallery opening will be featured in her comeback appearance? turns out we were dead wrong, it seems like after giving a short appearance at her twin brother’s wedding last year, ari decided that yet another family function would be her formal comeback to high society, as it were. her highness showed up and showed out in a couture piece from zuhair murad’s 2018 spring collection, matching glittering gold with her sister’s other high-profile bridesmaids. 

however, many of our readers will despair in the fact that our most eligible cool kid is single no more -- our sources had confirmed that the lucky guy was prince bastiaan van oranje-nassau of the netherlands. unfortunately, other than hailing from erasmus’ home country, he doesn’t scream the progressive intellectual that we were hoping for the hippest princess of our generation. we don’t know yet if he’s pumpkin-spice-latte basic or more of a frat-boy chic, but hell, our editors were quick to lament that someone should rescue our girl before she’s forced to listen to kanye on pain of renting out a bougie tent at coachella. yikes. blink twice if you need saving girl!

the full article will be available on our november 2019 issue.

related articles:

top 10 coolest guys for the coolest girl, princess ari bragança

ari bragança’s favourite galleries across europe

villette sonique playlist, curated by ari bragança

[papercranewishes111]

Fall is in full force but truth is Christmas is already here! I’ve turned into a lazy seller as of recently but the Christmas retail bug got me and I’m back to making Christmas product. I even started singing jingle bells 🔔 🎶 today while our doing errands. 😂😂😂 Just because the greatest holiday shopping season is literally almost in peak time now, we still need to take in this glorious beauty around us of #fall. Pumpkin spice lattes. Pumpkin 🎃 spice cookies. Pumpkin spice Ice cream? Is there a pumpkin spice beer by chance? #pumpkinspice #pumpkinspiceeverything I embellished the pumpkins we made a couple weeks ago, adding bows I made from my @crafterscompanion , amazing. It makes such perfect bows everything single time 🎁 I got all these decorative leaves (like 25-30 in one bag, maybe more ) from the 💵 🌲 dollar tree!!! @dollartree my festive #happyfallidays I made with my chalk couture monthly stencil club. @denverchalks 🍂 as a fun #tbf (a sort of fall #tbt if you are into that too😂 🍂) as a little #tbf , I wanted to bring back the scrabble tiles!!!!! After selling SO MANY of them on Etsy for so many years, I still have a ton around for my own crafting pleasure. 😈😈 I have such an amazing collection, I even have dark tiled wood tiles too to match the season. :-). As I sip my pumpkin spice latte and write this, I’m taking in take in fall crisp leaves and peace since Santa 🎅 Claus is coming to town!!!! 🦃🍂🦃🍂🦃🦃19 DAYS UNTIL 🦃 ☀️ 🦃🎃🦃🎅⛄️🎅🌲46 DAYS UNTIL 🎅 🔔 🌲 🛷 ❄️ ⛄️ #beprepared #chalkcouture #happyfallidays #scrabbletiles #scrabble #scrabblecrafts #crafty #diydecor #falldecor #diyfalldecor #autumn #cricut #cricutexplore https://www.instagram.com/p/B4qaJDDl-n2/?igshid=buuqxd2r15bp

[grapsandclaps]

GRAPS AND CLAPS REVIEWS - PROGRESS WRESTLING CHAPTER 77 "PUMPKIN SPICE PROGRESS".

Hello and welcome everyone to this edition of Graps and Claps, this time taking me to Camden for PROGRESS Wrestling's Chapter 77 'Pumpkin Spice Progress with the huge main event between PROGRESS champion Walter and the SSS16 Winner for 2018 - Zack Sabre Jr. which was a mouth watering prospect on paper and one I personally couldn't wait for as in a surprise I have never seen this match live or on the box which is rare as rocking horse shit in this day and age.

As ever with a trip to London it was a 9 am bus journey to Manchester to catch the 1035 am train to London Euston, thankfully unlike last week's journey to Leeds this went without a hitch and also the happiness of finding a stray £1 coin on a seat on the top deck of the bus - rich beyond my wildest dreams folks. A distinct lack of people from up north made the trip to London for this show, meaning I was drinking on my own in The Black Heart until London friend Steve came in, so I had a good chin wag about the action upcoming and what other stuff had been going on in the world in the past week. Only two pints in here for me both from Amundsen Brewery with the following - 6.5% Apocalyptic Thunder Juice IPA (£6.60) which was really juicy in taste, another winner in the book was a Lorita Pale Ale (£5.40), if you spot any drinks from this brewery make sure you check them out.

Drinks done, it was time to get into the Ballroom and take my position up on the raised perch with Athers for the first time (a great viewing spot if you can get up there early enough). The Ballroom in the time since I last came for the 1978 show has grown a big screen where the sound booth once resided, another happening is a change in the beer lines available with a Sharp's Brewery IPA, Spaten and Franziker Weissbier taking pride of place on the bar which is a welcome move away from the usual Camden Pale. So with that all said let's get into what went down on this cold Sunday afternoon!

First up we had pre-show action with the lesser seen Kyle Ashmore taking on JJ Lynch who I found out ply's his trade in Battle Pro Wrestling down south. Opening part of this contest was the audience shouting out that Ashmore had a resemblance for some reason to Uncle Albert of Only Fools and Horses fame, plus yes it was me who started the 'Baldy Baldy' chant to absolute silence as ever from the London crowd who don't do singing like they used to (Thanks to the Taffs for trying to join in). JJ Lynch impressed me in this first look at him as he hit a headbutt to Ashmore to stun him but Ashmore rolled out of the ring. Back in the ring Lynch hit a Superkick for a 2 count but that was as good as it got for Lynch as Ashmore hit a big JOHN WOO! and then a elevated back cracker to Lynch for the 3 count to end a tidy pre-show match and maybe the best Pre-show match in ages.

After the opening messages from Jim Smallman, we started off with the main card and a change to the advertised match up as Tyler Bate wasn't fit to compete after picking up an injury at Fight Club Pro at the weekend. Instead we had one half of the fearsome Ringkampf duo, Timothy Thatcher taking on a repackaged version of Pastor William Eaver who is now going by the name of 'Present' William Eaver - the basis of this character is that of a upmarket street preacher (A touch of the Bray Wyatt's here) coming out saying that 'Today is the Day' which I initially thought of a great song Eaver should come out to - go and check on Youtube for the Sean Maguire hit 'Today's the Day' which was a popular tune in the 90's.

Anyways on to the match, Timo hit a big T-Bone Suplex and followed up with a Judo throw slam for a 2 to Eaver. Eaver though eventually got the grasps of things as he beatdown Thatcher in the corner leading to Timo to hulk up by slapping the taste out of Eaver's mouth but Eaver retaliated with a Uranage Backbreaker to stun Tim. Tim though came back to hit an enziguri to the back of Eaver's head and then following up with an arm submission to get the tapout victory in around 10 minutes. Was what it was for an opener, even though it is early days Eaver's gimmick I can't say I was sold on it but time will tell for the Former PROGRESS Champion!

Second up was yes you guessed it PROGRESS Women's Division action with Isla Dawn taking on Millie McKenzie with the latter trying to build momentum after not being able to capture the title in the 3-way at Wembley, Even though this match was 6 minutes long, this was a really good match between two women who you will be certain to hear much more from in the future, Isla at one stage locked in a Dragon Sleeper to Millie that was until Millie managed to reach the ropes to break the hold, Millie though made a fightback hitting a couple of crazy back German suplexes to Dawn but as it looked like Millie was on her way to victory, Jinny and Laura Di Matteo made an unwelcome appearance to lay the boots to Dawn and Millie, that was until her Jinny's former House of Couture mates Nina Samuels and Charlie Morgan came down to fend them away making both Jinny and LDM to fall in the arms of Isla and Millie who hit stereo Germans to send them packing to the back.

Sadly no explanation yet to why the House of Couture split up but it will at least be good to see both Nina and Charlie Morgan at least get some wrestling time in PROGRESS instead of mooching around on the ring apron watching Jinny.

Third match was a PROGRESS Atlas Title Open Challenge match with the Champion Trent Seven offering anyone in the back the opportunity to take him on in his first defence of his newly won belt when he defeated Doug Williams at Wembley Arena. The person to take this opportunity was none other than the MCW Heavyweight Champion - Gino " Mr. Juicy" Gambino. Gambino was on the upside of things early on as he hit a couple of running splashes in the corner to Trent, but all that running left Gino with no juice in the tank which led to Trent passing Gino an inhaler only for Gambino to spray this in Trent's eyes (a really good inventive spot).

This temporary blindness for Trent led to Gino being on top for the next couple of minutes but Trent managed to fight Gino off with knife edge chops and a DDT for the two count. At a vertical base Gino flattened Trent and followed up with a big splash to get a two count, as it looked like Trent's reign was in trouble Trent somehow managed to hit a massive suplex to Gino - Christ Almighty! The big spots didn't end there as Juicy hit a Piledriver for a 2 count but that only awoke Trent who managed of all things hit a Burning Hammer to the 330 pound monster from Australia to get the 3 count to retain the Atlas Title - Excellent big lads action that I didn't have much expectation for but this was a BIG thumbs up from me.

Your first half Main Event was for the PROGRESS Tag Team titles with the first defence for Aussie Open (Mark Davis & Kyle Fletcher) taking on the Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake & Zack Gibson) and also the 17:35pm 198 bus service from Cardiff to London in the form of 'Flash Morgan Webster' and Bill Bailey doppelganger Wild Boar. Lots of green material on show here as the action got underway in the early feeling out process as the match built to a great crescendo with all three teams coming close on a number of occasions to winning the match. 

The Aussies hit a fidget spinner at one stage only to be dragged out of the ring by Gibson, but as teamwork was much needed in this match Gibson who had grabbed a stray chair he accidentally hit his own tag team partner James Drake to possibly plant the seeds for a break up which was hinted at on the USA tour a month or two ago. With the GYV's out of the way Webster was in the ring to hit headbutts to Aussie Open but this had no effect on them as Davis hit the 'Close Your Eyes and Count To Fuck' Piledriver of Doom and then Fletcher joined hit to hit the fidget spinner with Davis t0 end the 198's hopes of winning to end an all action tag match and end a really fun first half of action.

Back from the break we had Eddie Dennis interrupting an entrance by one of the people who pledged money to the Progress Documentary. Eddie who has some valid points, was unhappy at being left off the card despite beating Mark Andrews at Wembley and that he would cash in his No.1 contenders opportunity when he see fit. The crowd even though Eddie in hindsight is supposed to be a baddie, cheered a lot of what he was saying and in a way can you blame them, out of the current No.1 contenders I am certainly more intrigued to see how Eddie's story ends.

Talking of people from Eddie's past we came to a match between two wrestlers who both ended up on the losing side at Wembley Arena with the terrifying Paul Robinson taking on what seems perennial loser at the moment and in need of a freshen up Mark Andrews. In what was a rematch from Chapter 10 and the first Natural Progression Series, we got off to a great start in this match with both Andrews and Robbo hitting dives to the outside with the fans scrambling out of the way whenever Robbo was in the vicinity.

Back in the ring Andrews hit a reverse rana to Robinson for a two count, but as Andrews went up top to hit the Shooting Star Press he was unfortunately straddled by Robinson on the top rope leaving Robinson to hit a Huaracarana sending Andrews crashing to the mat leaving him prone for a Curb stomp from Robinson who duly pinned Andrews in around 10 minutes to get the win. Onwards and upwards for Robinson for now, for Andrews it is back to the drawing board once again to figure out - Who the real Mark Andrews is??

Semi Main time with a No.1 contenders match to the PROGRESS title with the usual faces in these No.1 contenders matches taking part in the form of Jimmy Havoc and Mark Haskins who both gained big wins at the Wembley Arena show, joining them in this three way was #CCK himself - Chris Brookes who last had an opportunity at the big belt at the turn of the year coming close to beating then Champion Chris Brookes (I'm not counting the 3 minutes Walter no contest in Hamburg). On reflection this was a good match, but for me a downgrade from what had followed before it, Jimmy Havoc was on his way to victory that was until Drew Parker came from out of nowhere to attack Jimmy from behind to take him out of the running by dragging his lifeless body up the ramp and through the curtain. With the odds drastically reduced for the remaining two folks in the ring, it was Mark Haskins who was the one get the victory on Brookes as he locked in the Sharpshooter Submission before leaning back to tap out Brookes in 14 minutes.

After the match Haskins got on the mic to proclaim that after all of the setbacks he was back on top of his game once again to hopefully take the PROGRESS World Title in the future, but I have a bad feeling that if he came up against Walter he would end up on the short end of things but we shall see if that materialises.

With the clock striking 7 p.m it was now time for your Main Event with the unstoppable force of WALTER taking on Zack Sabre Jr with the latter coming out to the Idles tune 'Mother' which was welcome relief away from the Casio Keyboard music which is around once again. My god what can be said about this match - duelling chants from the crowd with a 50/50 split in terms of who people wanted to win here, we had chop battles where at times Zack was trying to wind up Walter by saying that the chops were not having that great an effect on his body - at one stages ZSJ gave Walter the middle fingers which would be a death wish for anyone else but this is Zack Sabre Jr. we are talking about here.

Reversals galore by both men, as Zack tried to grab any stray body parts when Walter was on the floor or at a vertical base - Zack is just smooth as silk in this situation. At one stage though as the match reached fever pitch it looked like Walter was ready to tap to another deadly submission from the Technical Wizard but alas the Austrian managed to escape Zack's clutches when at coming up to 30 minutes in the contest Walter hit the 'Fire Thunder Driver' to Zack to end a breathless and enthralling contest to retain the PROGRESS World Title to send the Camden faithful excited at what they had just seen. In closing though on this match, in terms of PROGRESS matches of the year I would put this slightly above Bate vs Walter at Wembley so make sure you go and check this out once it hits the On Demand service in 5-7 Working Days *Terms and Conditions apply.

Wrestling done, it was time to get back on my way to Rochdale getting back in the 'Dale for Midnight to end another long weekend of japes on my travels. So with that said, I hope you have enjoyed reading this review and as ever any comments and feedback are welcome! Until then I will bid you farewell - BYE!!

@oggypart3

#grapsandclaps 

[thegreatestfitzgerald-blog]

BABS FITZGERALD - AESTHETICS

Rules: bold any which apply to your OC; remember to repost; feel free to add to the list.

[ COLORS ] 

red. brown. orange. yellow. green. blue. purple. pink. black. white. teal. silver. gold. grey. lilac. metallic. matte. royal blue. strawberry red. charcoal grey. forest green. apple red. navy blue. blue grey. crimson. cream. mint green. cobalt blue. lime green. beige. khaki. light brown. grey. olive green. lavender. pine green.

[ ELEMENTS ] 

fire. ice. water. air. earth. rain. snow. wind. moon. stars. sun. heat. cold. steam. frost. lightning. thunder. sunlight. moonlight. dawn. dusk. twilight. midnight. sunrise. sunset. dewdrops. magic. storm. shadow. energy. ether.

[ BODY ]

claws. nails. long fingers. thin fingers. fangs. teeth. wings. tail. lips. bare feet. freckles. bruises. canine. scars. scratches. wounds. burns. spikes. feathers. fur. hair. curls. webs. eyes. hands. sweat. tears. feline. chubby. curvy. short. tiny. tall. normal height. muscular. lean. piercing. tattoos. lithe. moles. dimples. scruffy. mangy. bony. skinny. pale.

[ WEAPONS ] 

fists. sword. dagger. spear. arrow. hammer. shield. poison. guns. axes. throwing axes. whips. knives. throwing knives. pepper sprays. tasers. machine guns. slingshots. katanas. maces. staffs. wands. powers. magical items. magic. rocks. mud balls. pyre. teeth. rifles. words.

[ MATERIALS ]

gold. silver. platinum. titanium. diamonds. pearls. rubies. sapphires. emeralds. amber. amethyst. metal. iron. rust. steel. glass. wood. porcelain. paper. wool. fur. lace. leather. silk. velvet. denim. linen. cotton. charcoal. clay. stone. asphalt. brick. marble. dust. glitter. blood. dirt. mud. smoke. ash. shadow. carbonate. rubber. synthetics. jade. latex. obsidian. flint. crystal.

[ NATURE ] 

grass. leaves. trees. bark. roses. daisies. tulips. lavender. petals. thorns. seeds. hay. sand. rocks. roots. flowers. ocean. lake. stream. river. meadow. forest. desert. tundra. savanna. rainforest. caves. underwater. coral reef. beach. waves. space. clouds. mountains. poppies. galaxies. stardust. sky. storms. herbs. stone. shade. night. day. soil. dirt. wind. sandstorm. hurricane. flood. volcano. glacier. jungle. swamp. canyon. trench. hills. plains. prairies. fields. wilderness. garden. pebbles. sticks. ponds. cliffs. lagoons. spring. autumn. winter. summer. sunrise. sunset. full moon. new moon. mud. puddles. icicles. pine trees. pine cones. wildflowers. vines. ivy. maelstrom. eclipse.    

[ ANIMALS ] 

lions. wolves. eagles. owls. falcons. hawks. swans. snakes. turtles. ducks. bugs. spiders. crickets. bees. birds. whales. dolphins. fish. sharks. horses. cats. dogs. bunnies. praying mantises. crows. ravens. mice. lizards. werewolves. unicorns. pegasus. dragons. rats. livestock. foxes. bluebirds. deer. dingos. jackals. tigers. bats. sea serpents. raccoons. squirrels. mooses. elk. seals. badgers. elephants. giraffes. vultures. coyotes. sasquatches. yetis. gorillas. chimps. monkeys. lemurs. jaguars. panthers. cougars. hummingbirds. butterflies. alligators. crocodiles. frogs. toads.  

[ FOODS/DRINKS ] 

sugar. salt. bitter. candy. bubblegum. wine. champagne. hard liquor. beer. coffee. tea. spices. herbs. apple. orange. lemon. cherry. lime. strawberry. watermelon. vegetables. fruits. meat. fish. pies. desserts. chocolate. dark chocolate. white chocolate. mint. cream. ice cream. caramel. berries. nuts. cinnamon. burgers. burritos. pizza. french fries. ambrosia. honey. curry. gumbo. shrimp. noodles. macaroni. pasta. jerky. beans. fried food. fast food. soul food. soup. pumpkin. popcorn. crisps. cookies. biscuits. brownies. bacon. sausage. eggs. pancakes. waffles.  

[ HOBBIES ] 

music. art. watercolors. gardening. smithing. sculpting. wood carving. painting. sketching. fighting. writing. composing. cooking. sewing. training. dancing. acting. singing. martial arts. self-defense. electronics. technology. cameras. video cameras. video games. computer. phone. movies. theater. history. libraries. books. comic books. magazines. cds. records. vinyls. cassettes. piano. violin. guitar. electronic guitar. bass guitar. harmonica. harp. woodwinds. brass. bells. playing cards. poker chips. chess. dice. motorcycle riding. driving. racing. eating. flight. climbing. running. jogging. exploring. partying. yoga. camping. hiking. sailing. fishing. stargazing. swimming. concerts. dueling. sparring. hunting. tracking. science. literature. soccer. football. rugby. ultimate frisbee. baseball. basketball. track. cheering. tennis. bowling. golfing. riding. mysteries. mischief. pranking. thieving. stealing. shopping. fashion. surfing. skateboarding. illusions.

[ STYLE ] 

lingerie. armor. cape. dress. tunic. vest. shirt. sweater. boots. heels. leggings. trousers. jeans. skirt. jewelry. earrings. necklace. bracelet. ring. pendant. hat. flower crown. crown. circlet. helmet. scarf. brocade. flannel. cloaks. corsets. doublet. chest plate. gorget. bracers. belt. sash. coat. jacket. duster. trenchcoat. hood. gloves. fingerless gloves. socks. masks. cowls. braces. watches. glasses. sunglasses. visor. eye contacts. makeup. eyeliner. ties. bowties. suits. uniform. fancy shoes. leather jacket. sport underwear. converse. combat boots. sneakers. shorts. shawls. kimonos. overalls. skinny jeans. bohemian. edgy. couture. designer. sweatpants. boxers. briefs. tank tops. sports uniform. jerseys. hiking boots. cargo pants. band tees. crop tops. bralettes.

[ MISC ] 

balloons. bubbles. cityscape. light. dark. candles. war. peace. money. power. percussion. clocks. photos. mirrors. pets. kisses. sex. intimacy. diary. fairy lights. madness. sanity. sadness. bittersweet. happiness. luck. optimism. pessimism. loneliness. family. friends. assistants. co-workers. enemies. loyalty. smoking. drugs. kindness. compassion. love. hugs. revenge. lust. regrets. passion. spontaneity. cursing. recklessness. practicality. hope. greed. envy. gluttony. wrath. hate. loathing. intensity. aura. soul. chains. fences. cages. backyards. house. home. castle. cabin. newspapers. books. journals. gardens. pencils. pens. ink. sheets. laundry. organized. messy. confidence. doubt. destruction. creation. paranormal. ghosts. cemeteries. graveyards. bones. skin. blood. needles. razors. new. old. ancient. rural. urban. local. stranger. cars. bikes. trucks. planes. travel. marbles. calligraphy. languages. medicine. healing. spirituality. religion.  

[river-phillips]

RIVER PHILLIPS - AESTHETICS

Rules: bold any which apply to your OC; remember to repost; feel free to add to the list.

I’m stealing this too don’t mind me

[ COLORS ]

red. brown. orange. yellow. green. blue. purple. pink. black. white. teal. silver. gold. grey. lilac. metallic. matte. royal blue. strawberry red. charcoal grey. forest green.apple red. navy blue. blue grey. crimson. blood red. cream. mint green. cobalt blue. lime green. beige. khaki. light brown. olive green. lavender. pine green.

[ ELEMENTS ] 

fire. ice. water. air. earth. rain. snow. wind. moon. stars. sun. heat. cold. steam. frost. lightning. thunder. sunlight. moonlight. dawn. dusk. twilight. midnight. sunrise. sunset. dewdrops. magic. storm. shadow. energy. ether.

[ BODY ] 

claws. nails. long fingers. thin fingers. fangs. teeth. wings. tail. lips. bare feet. freckles. bruises. canine. scars. scratches. wounds. burns. spikes. feathers. fur. hair. curls. webs. eyes. hands. sweat. tears. feline. chubby. curvy. short. tiny. tall. normal height. muscular. lean. piercing. tattoos. lithe. moles. dimples. scruffy. mangy. bony. skinny. pale.

[ WEAPONS ]

fists. sword. dagger. spear. arrow. hammer. shield. poison. guns. axes. throwing axes. whips. knives. throwing knives. pepper sprays. tasers. machine guns. slingshots. katanas. maces. staffs. wands. powers. magical items. magic. rocks. mud balls. pyre. teeth. rifles. words.

[ MATERIALS ] 

gold. silver. platinum. titanium. diamonds. pearls. rubies. sapphires. emeralds. amber. amethyst. metal. iron. rust. steel. glass. wood. porcelain. paper. wool. fur. lace. leather. silk. velvet. denim. linen. cotton. charcoal. clay. stone. asphalt. brick. marble. dust. glitter. blood. dirt. mud. smoke. ash. shadow. carbonate. rubber. synthetics. jade. latex. obsidian. flint. crystal.

[ NATURE ] 

grass. leaves. trees. bark. roses. daisies. tulips. lavender. petals. thorns. seeds. hay. sand. rocks. roots. flowers. ocean. lake. stream. river. meadow. forest. desert. tundra. savanna. rainforest. caves. underwater. coral reef. beach. waves. space. clouds. mountains. poppies. galaxies. stardust. sky. storms. herbs. stone. shade. night. day. soil. dirt. wind. sandstorm. hurricane. flood. volcano. glacier. jungle. swamp. canyon. trench. hills. plains. prairies. fields. wilderness. garden. pebbles. sticks. ponds. cliffs. lagoons. spring. autumn. winter. summer. full moon. new moon. puddles. icicles. pine trees. pine cones. wildflowers. vines. ivy. maelstrom. eclipse.  

[ ANIMALS ] 

lions. wolves. eagles. owls. falcons. hawks. swans. snakes. turtles. ducks. bugs. spiders. crickets. bees. birds. whales. dolphins. fish. sharks. horses. cats. dogs. bunnies. praying mantises. crows. ravens. mice. lizards. werewolves. unicorns. pegasus. dragons. rats. livestock. foxes. bluebirds. deer. dingos. jackals. tigers. bats. sea serpents. raccoons. squirrels. mooses. elk. seals. badgers. elephants. giraffes. vultures. coyotes. sasquatches. yetis. gorillas. chimps. monkeys. lemurs. jaguars. panthers. cougars. hummingbirds. butterflies. alligators. crocodiles. frogs. toads.   

[ FOODS/DRINKS ] 

sugar. salt. bitter. candy. bubblegum. wine. champagne. hard liquor. beer. coffee. tea. spices. herbs. apple. orange. lemon. cherry. lime. strawberry. watermelon. vegetables. fruits. meat. fish. pies. desserts. chocolate. dark chocolate. white chocolate. mint. cream. ice cream. caramel. berries. nuts. cinnamon. burgers. burritos. pizza. french fries. ambrosia. honey. curry. gumbo. shrimp. noodles. macaroni. pasta. jerky. beans. fried food. fast food. soul food. soup. pumpkin. popcorn. crisps. cookies. biscuits. brownies. bacon. sausage. eggs. pancakes. waffles.  

[ HOBBIES ] 

music. art. watercolors. gardening. smithing. sculpting. wood carving. painting. sketching. fighting. writing. composing. cooking. sewing. training. dancing. acting. singing. martial arts. self-defense. electronics. technology. cameras. video cameras. video games. computer. phone. movies. theater. history. libraries. books. comic books. magazines. cds. records. vinyls. cassettes. piano. violin. guitar. electronic guitar. bass guitar. harmonica. harp. woodwinds. brass. bells. playing cards. poker chips. chess. dice. motorcycle riding. driving. racing. eating. flight. climbing. running. jogging. exploring. partying. yoga. camping. hiking. sailing. fishing. stargazing. swimming. concerts. dueling. sparring. hunting. tracking. science. literature. soccer. football. rugby. ultimate frisbee. baseball. softball. basketball. track. cheering. tennis. bowling. golfing. riding. mysteries. mischief. pranking. thieving. stealing. shopping. fashion. surfing. skateboarding.  

[ STYLE ] 

lingerie. armor. cape. dress. tunic. vest. shirt. sweater. boots. heels. leggings. trousers. jeans. skirt. jewelry. earrings. necklace. bracelet. ring. pendant. hat. flower crown. crown. circlet. helmet. scarf. brocade. flannel. cloaks. corsets. doublet. chest plate. gorget. bracers. belt. sash. coat. jacket. duster. trenchcoat. hood. gloves. fingerless gloves. socks. masks. cowls. braces. watches. glasses. sunglasses. visor. eye contacts. makeup. eyeliner. ties. bowties. suits. uniform. fancy shoes. leather jacket. denim jacket. sport underwear. converse. combat boots. sneakers. shorts. shawls. kimonos. overalls. skinny jeans. bohemian. edgy. couture. designer. sweatpants. boxers. briefs. boxer briefs. tank tops. sports uniform. jerseys. hiking boots. cargo pants. band tees. crop tops. bralettes.

[ MISC ] 

balloons. bubbles. cityscape. light. dark. candles. war. peace. money. power. percussion. clocks. photos. mirrors. pets. kisses. sex. intimacy. diary. fairy lights. madness. sanity. sadness. bittersweet. happiness. luck. optimism. pessimism. loneliness. family. friends. assistants. co-workers. enemies. loyalty. smoking. drugs. kindness. compassion. love. hugs. revenge. lust. regrets. passion. spontaneity. cursing. recklessness. practicality. hope. greed. envy. gluttony. wrath. hate. loathing. intensity. aura. soul. chains. fences. cages. backyards. house. home. castle. cabin. newspapers. books. journals. gardens. pencils. pens. ink. sheets. laundry. organized. messy. confidence. doubt. destruction. creation. paranormal. ghosts. cemeteries. graveyards. bones. skin. blood. needles. razors. new. old. ancient. rural. urban. local. stranger. cars. bikes. trucks. planes. travel. marbles. calligraphy. languages. medicine. healing. spirituality. religion.