#tula willow

[ultrameganicolaokay]

Poison Ivy #20 by G. Willow Wilson and Marcio Takara. Cover by Jessica Fong. Variant covers by (2) Yanick Paquette and (3) Tula Lotay. Out in March 2024.

"ORIGIN OF SPECIES CONTINUES!

Pamela Isley’s world is spiraling out of control thanks to the influence of her professor, Dr. Jason Woodrue. But just as things seem to be at their worst, a promising new classmate arrives on the scene and threatens to steal away the few nice things left in Pam’s life. Meet Bella Garten, a.k.a.… THE GARDENER."

[nfcomics]

POISON IVY no.5 • cover art • Tula Lotay [July 2022]

Hello, sweetie, you're absolutely pathetic. You know that, right? Luckily for you, Daddy's home and he's here to make all the bad feelings go away. As Ivy prepares to go international with her mission to save the Earth, there's only one thing standing in her way—the brave man whom Ivy stole her powers from.

(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Marcio Takara (CA) Tula Lotay

[in-the-moodboard]

OG Titans fanfic recommendations

Dick Grayson - Late Night Skyline by lamentingpat

Teen And Up Audiences - Dick Grayson/Joseph Wilson; Dick Grayson/Koriand'r; Koriand'r/Donna Troy

Dick can't sleep. So what better to do than look out the window of the tower? He isn't alone though, Joey decides to join him and they talk for a while. They have more in common than they really think.

Donna Troy - Keep Me Here by LesbianArsenal

Mature - Koriand'r/Donna Troy

Donna and Kory have a rare moment to themselves. Donna uses it to worry.

Garth - like water in your hands by danishsweethearts

Teen And Up Audiences - Garth (DCU)/Dick Grayson; Garth/Tula (DCU); Dick Grayson & Donna Troy

Waste not, want not. Have not, want it all.

Roy Harper - Something nameless. by Royboy

General Audiences - Grant Emerson & Roy Harper; Lian Harper & Roy Harper; Grant Emerson & Lian Harper & Roy Harper

It’s a strange sense, a feeling he hasn’t felt in… maybe ever. The feeling of completion, of having everything he needed. Sat in the dark on his faded once-blue-now-grey second hand couch, burn marks in the arm left over from some sleepless nights covered up by finger-painted smiles, the scent of pumpkins and cinnamon and candy apples wafting through the air, Roy realised he’d never felt so whole, so content. The familiar weight of the girl in his arms, the occasional nudge against his leg as the boy on the floor tilts his head to get a better look at the TV, the sensations grounding, a reminder that tonight, he’s with the two people who mean the most to him in this world.

Wally West - willows, wildflowers, weeds by poppiesandsunflowers

General Audiences - Barry Allen & Wally West; Hartley Rathaway & Wally West; Linda Park/Wally West

The Flash is dead. He'll grow into it.

🫒

[blackswallowtailbutterfly]

Plant names that are used as names or might be nice as names

Abelia (Abby, Bibi, Bel, Bee, Lia)

Achillea (feminine of Achilles; Lea)

Aletris (like Alexis or Beatris; Al, Allie, Tris, Trissy)

Alisma (Al, Allie, Lee, Alis, Lissy)

Alliaria (Al, Allie, Lia, Lee, Ria)

Amaranthus (actual name already; Amy, Mara, Anne, Annie)

Ambrosia (actual name already; Amy, Rosie)

Ammophila (Amy, Phil)

Andromeda (actual name already; Anne, Annie, Andy, Mimi)

Angelica (actual name already; Angie)

Anise (Anne, Annie)

Anthea (actual name already; Anne, Annie, Thea)

Apple (actual name already)

Aquilegia (Gigi)

Aralia (Lee, Lia)

Argemone (Gem, Gemmy, Monnie)

Argentina (Gen, Genny, Tina)

Arisaema (Aris)

Aronia (Ro, Nia)

Artemisia (actual name already; Art, Arty, Mimi, Missy)

Ash/Ashley (actual name already)

Aster (like Esther)

Barley (like Bartley)

Betula (Bett, Bettie, Tula)

Bluet (Blue, Bett, Bettie)

Blossom (actual name already)

Calla (Cal, Al, Allie)

Callirhoe (Cal, Al, Allie, Ro)

Caltha (Cal, Al, Allie)

Calystegia (Cal, Al, Aly, Gia)

Carya (actual name already)

Celastrus (like Celeste; Cece, Cela)

Celosia (like Celeste; Cece, Cela)

Celtis

Chelone (Lonnie)

Cherry (actual name already)

Clarkia (Clark, Kia, Kiki)

Claytonia (Clay, Toni)

Clematis (Clem)

Cleome (Cleo, Clem, Mimi)

Clintonia (Clint, Lin, Toni)

Clover (Clo)

Comandra (like Cassandra; Anne, Annie, Andy, Maddie, Mandy)

Commelina (Mel, Lina, Melly, Lin, Lee)

Cotton

Dahlia (like Delia or Thalia)

Daisy (actual name already)

Dale (actual name already)

Dalea (like Delia or Thalia)

Daphne (actual name already)

Datura (Dottie, Tura)

Della (actual name already)

Dianthus (Dia, Dianne, Anne, Annie)

Dicentra

Drosera (Dro, Ro, Sera)

Dryas

Erigenia (Eri, Gigi, Gen, Genny, Genie, Genia, Nia)

Evadne (actual name already; Eve, Evie, Eva)

Fern (actual name already)

Filipendula (Fil, Filly, Flippa, Penn, Penny)

Flower/Fleure/Flora/etc. (actual names already)

Forest (actual name already)

Gale (actual name already)

Ginger (actual name already)

Grindelia (Dede, Delia, Lia)

Halesia (Hal, Hally, Al, Allie)

Hazel (actual name already)

Heather (actual name already)

Holly (actual name already)

Hydrangea (Hydie, Angie, Gigi)

Iris (actual name already)

Isotria (Izzy, Tria)

Juniper (actual name already; June, Junie)

Laurel (actual name already)

Lavender (actual name already; Lav, Vendy)

Leafie (actual name already)

Lemna

Liatris (like Beatris; Li, Lia, Tris, Trissy)

Lilac (like Lilah)

Lily (actual name already)

Linaria (Lin, Linny)

Lindera (Lin, Linny, Lindy)

Linnaea (Lin, Linny)

Lobelia (Lo, Lola, Bel, Lia)

Lonicera (Lon, Lonnie, Cera)

Lotus (actual name already; Lottie)

Lunaria (Lulu, Luna)

Magnolia (Maggie, Nola, Lia)

Malia (actual name already)

Maple (like Maybel; May)

Meadow (actual name already)

Melia (actual name already; Mel, Melly)

Melothria (Mel, Melly)

Mentha (actual name already)

Mertensia (like Mercedes)

Mitchella (feminine of Mitchel; Mimi, Mitch, Chella)

Monarda (Monnie, Mona)

Montia (like Monty; Monnie, Monty, Tia)

Myrtle (actual name already)

Myrica (like Erica)

Nemesia

Nyssa

Oakley (actual name already)

Olive/Olivia/etc. (actual name already)

Pansy (actual name already)

Peach (actual name already)

Peltandra (Pel, Tandy, Andy)

Persicaria (Persi, Kari, Carrie, Caria)

Petunia (actual name already)

Phyllis (actual name already)

Picea

Pilea

Pontederia (Ted, Teddie)

Poppy (actual name already)

Praline (Lina)

Primula (Prima)

Prunella (Nel, Nelly, Nella)

Robinia (Rob, Robby, Bob, Bobby, Robin, Nia)

Rose/Rosa/Rosaria/Rhode/etc. (actual names already)

Rosemary (actual name already)

Salvia (like Silvia; Sally, Vivi)

Sibara

Sida

Silvia/Sylvie/Sylvaine/etc. (actual name already; Vivi)

Tansy (actual name already)

Thuja

Tilia

Valley (Val, Al, Alley)

Vallisneria (Val, Valli, Al, Alli, Allis, Lissy, Neri)

Verbena

Veronica (actual name already)

Violet/Viola/etc. (actual name already; Vi, Vivi)

Willow (actual name already; Will, Willie)

Yarrow

Zea

[invisi-idol]

mlp - cheerilee npt ! 🌸

requested by : @mod-ais-icons

₊˚⊹⋆ names :

chelsea , cherry , cherish , charity / clarity , lacey / lacy / lacie / lace , lenore , gia / nia , nora / norah , nancy , noel , faith , flower , flora , fiona , harmony , heidi , hope , violet , willow , sarah , daisy , jessie / jesse , petunia , tula , tracy / tracie

₊˚⊹⋆ pronouns :

vey / vem , a / as , an / anse , shx / hxr

bloom / blooms , bud / buds , petal / petals , flower / flowers , floral / florals , charm / charms , apple / apples , book / books , learn / learns

🌼 / 🌼s , 🍭 / 🍭s

₊˚⊹⋆ titles :

( prn ) who teaches kindness , ( prn ) who stands up , the model of greatness , the secret admirer , the discreet romantic

[panther-os]

Coruwolf Guard OC Masterlist

Cpt Chip, Alpha-89

Trained Fox' batch

Fox was his mini-me

Wolf: Chipmunk, Fox' sire

Cpt Willow, CT-9532

Hound's ori'vod

Currently stationed with the 91st

Wolf: Willow, Hound's half-sister who raised him

Cdr Cloud, CC-4631

Trained Hound's batch

Wolf: Dawn Cloud, Hound and Willow's sire

Cpl Bogus, CT-3075

Shiny adopted by Maro & Thire

Firetruck red mohawk

Works in k9 division

Assigned massif is a girl named Aerie

Wolf: Bogus, adopted by Thire

Maro

Iktotchi club owner and dancer

Thire's partner

Wolf: Marrow, Thire's mate

Natara Tanda

Togruta pickpocket

Bogus' girlfriend

Wolf: Ballerina, Bogus' mate

Oak, Flower, Mask, Golden

Thorn & Fox' biological children

At least one disabled (tbd)

Wolves: Thorn's pups of the same names

Pvt Cake, CT-25-2374

Relentlessly cheerful shiny

Imprinted on Stone like a baby duck

Training to be a medic

Wolf: Cake, pup bought from another player

Pvt Racer, CT-8380

Cake's more sedate qpp

Trans woman!

Almost-full-body tattoos

Wolf: Racer, Cake's mate

Tula Tanda

Natara's little sister

Wolf: Dew, Bogus and Ballerina's pup

Pvt Waterdog, CT-3160-3

Bogus' younger batchmate

Tula's favorite babysitter

Wolf: Mudpuppy, Dew's mate

Lt Sugar, CT-34-8129

Cake's batchmate

Trans woman!

System - alters go by Sweet Sugar, Plain Sugar, and Burnt Sugar

Wolf: Sugar, Stone's replacement

Patches, CT-9120

Pangender slicer and eyepatch designer

Missing left eye

Has vitiligo and hyperactive type ADHD

Tech's archnemesis

Wolf: Patches, Fox' replacement

Lt Gloom, CC-1742

Baby CC adopted by the Commanders

Stealth trooper

Interested in witchery

Gender is for cowards

Wolf: Gloom, Thorn's replacement

Cpl Arrowhead, CT-57/846

K9 trooper, assigned massif is a male named Fletch

Super friendly, extraverted shiny

Adopted by Hound

Only survivor of all previous squads

Volunteers for the 79's patrol route bc no squadmates to take flak from

Wolf: Arrowhead, Hound's replacement

Canon Characters with Noncanon Info

Thorn, CC-9462

Commander Thorn from the Scipio arc

Number is noncanon

Hound, CT-6261

K9 Trooper Hound from the Wrong Jedi arc

Assigned massif is Grizzer

Number is noncanon

Sniffer, CT-6146

The other K9 Trooper from the Wrong Jedi arc

Assigned massif is Beast

Name, number, and massif name are noncanon

[nia1sworld]

GOT MORE BATIM OCS!!!! I GOT MORE!!!

Part 33:

Libina Frances (11)

Sophie Baelowe (12)

Shan-Shan Frances (81)

Dianthe Griffin (11)

Aria Davies (33)

Part 34:

Diana Haarshini (18)

Jada Shanice (20)

Julia Garten (21)

This Willow (20)

Lola Lulu (19)

Lisa MacBride (15)

Merla Branwen (21)

Part 35:

Akchoy Perston (29)

Hilda Alecia (18)

Kimberly "Kim" Louise (17)

Carla Amari (10)

Jessica Jane (20)

Pablo Griffin (9)

Part 36:

Kaylie Paloma (27)

Nodin Skeeter (29)

Gaudy Bogus (10)

Ewe Sata (19)

Barbara Wilton (40's)

[simsicals]

name list!! 🌱

girls:

abra - ada - adley - agnes - alba - albina - alice - alijhah - alma - amari - anita - anne - apricot - aspen - aster - astrid - autumn - avia - bee - bella - beth - betla - billie - birdie - blair - blake - blue - bree - brody - brontë - bug - bumble - calliope - carmen - cecily - cherry - clementine - cleo - clove - daisy - darcy - dasia - dean - devin - dot - echo - eden - ellen - elliott - eloide - ember - esme - esther - ethel - evie - faye - fennel - fern - francine - frankie - gerda - gladys - greta - harlow - hattie - havin - hedwig - heidi - holly - honey - ida - irma - isla - james - jamie - juniper - juno - kaysa - keira - kimber - kiwi - lennon - lily - lolly - lumi - mabel - mads - maggie - maisie - majken - mango - maple - marcy - marley - margo - marley - marshall - max - mika - misha - molls - morgen - morges - nadia - neela - nessa - nin - noah - november - octavia - olga - olive - paula - peach - penelope - peony - pepa - petra - polly - poppy - posy - river - saga - sage - saida - salem - sawyer - scout - shea - shiloh - sigrid - silke - sonya - sterling - sunny - tatum - teal - temple - thea - thyme - timoune - tula - una - val - via - vendela - via - wendy - willow - winnie - wren - wybie

boys:

abel - adrian - alec - andrei - ansel - apollo - apple - arthur - aston - atlas - auggie - august - basil - beetle - benji - blythe - blue - boston - buck - bug - calipo - carlyle - carson - casper - caspian - cian - clay - colin - cole - conan - connor - cosmo - cyan - daniel - edwin - eli - elias - elliott - ellis - emerson - emmett - enoch - enzo - eros - evan - everett - ezra - felix - finley - finn - gil - gilbert - hari - hugo - ivar - jackson - jamal - jasper - jeremiah - jude - jules - julian - kai - kale - kamal - kellan - khalid - kian - lance - lars - lee - lennox - levi - linus - louis - luca - luke - maddox - magnus - mikai - millard - milo - moody - monty - nabil - nero - nino - noe - oak - ogie - ollie - patton - pea - percy - phillip - pierre - rickie - sacha - sage - sam - sean - silas - simon - soren - spencer - tad - talon - teddy - tobias - tobin - toni - ty - urban - victor - vincent - warren - wesley - wyatt - zeke - zion - zippy

surnames:

acres - adler - belle - berry - bloom - blythe - ceres - clarke - cloud - cooper - cricket - critter - ellis -  endicott - finney - fenley - glade - gloom - gorski - green - hawley - heron - hill - horton - kamal - kumar - little - meadow - moody - moon - mora - nye - quickly - quincy - reed - roux - ryder - samara - shirley - sprout - strange - sykes - sylva - tapia - tibbits - twig - tye - valley - welsh - wolfe

[mattelektras]

Who are your fave female comic writers + artists?

writers: ann nocenti, g willow wilson, marjorie liu

artists: ming doyle, nicola scott, becky cloonan (who also writes), emma rios, tula lotay, annie wu

[lizartgurl]

Willow Lance is a Slytherin. Her aunt was one too, and she knows that’s nothing to be ashamed of. She is proud to be ambitious and resourceful. Unfortunately, other students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry don’t share the same sentiments. 

Emma Grayson, like her brother, is a muggle-born witch. After being adopted by the Hogwarts Headmaster, she is sorted into Hufflepuff, the house of loyalty and perseverance. The first task she takes upon herself is to befriend the strange, shy Slytherin girl, and form her own quidditch league with all her new friends, as well as take down the house stereotypes that divides one school into four rival factions.

Willow is relieved to have not just one friend, but a whole group, but only so much. What if they discover her secret? That she is not fully human, nor that she cannot remember her past before her aunt, Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor Dinah Lance, took her in?

Sixth year rolls around, and it’s Hogwart’s turn to host the Triwizard Tournament, where the Themysciran School of Mages and the Atlantean Conservatory of Sorcery compete with Hogwarts for the glory of the wizarding world (and a shiny trophy!).

Being seventeen, Willow enters, eager to prove the world is wrong for the way it treats her house, and her friends are eager to support her.

Donna Troy is selected to represent Themyscira, Tula of Xebel for Atlantis, and finally, Willow’s name is drawn forth from the Goblet of Fire.

But then a fourth name is spat out from the flames.

It’s Emma.

The divisions that Willow, Emma, and their friends have worked so hard to bring down go back up in an instant. Willow will not believe that Emma didn’t even enter, and Emma refuses talk to Willow if she continues to be stubborn.  Ravenclaw and Gryffindor are both furious that Slytherin and Hufflepuff are represented, but they are not. And Themyscira and Atlantis doubt the integrity of the Hogwarts professors and their doubled chance of winning.

Only their friends seem to notice the one of the chosen judges from the Ministry of Magic, and how he seems to eye Emma and Willow both with great interest, one beyond the tournament. Rumors start circulating of an ancient circle of dark magicians gathering power, and when other Tournament judges start coming up missing, even Hogwarts might not be safe anymore. Willow, Emma, and the entire Wizarding world must put aside their prejudice and stand up for their loved ones if they want any chance of stopping The Light.

[ultrameganicolaokay]

Poison Ivy #5 by G. Willow Wilson and Marcio Takara. Variant covers by (1) Stjepan Šejić, (2) David Talaski and (3) Tula Lotay. Out in October.

“Hello, sweetie, you’re absolutely pathetic. You know that, right? Luckily for you, Daddy’s home and he’s here to make all the bad feelings go away. As Ivy prepares to go international with her mission to save the Earth, there’s only one thing standing in her way—the brave man whom Ivy stole her powers from.”

[tulaskincare]

5 Top Skincare Items to Have in Your Post-Workout Beauty Bag

Don’t have time to shower after working out? Don’t sweat it. Sometimes you don’t need to go through a full skincare routine before heading to your next outing. But you can still get a calm, clear-looking complexion and bask in the glow of your active lifestyle with a few handy skincare products. Rock a healthy, hydrated, and radiant-looking complexion with the following items in your post-workout beauty bag.

Effective Cleanser You don’t want to leave your face grimy for too long after a workout or sneaky blemishes may result. So, post-workout wash your face with a refreshing gel cleanser that will gently cleanse your skin and not dry it out. A formula rich in antioxidants will help protect your face from environmental factors, often called free radicals. If you have sensitive skin, be sure to use gentle skincare such as a lightweight and calming milk cleanser with ingredients such as soothing cucumber, oatmeal, and ginger. Treatment Pads for a Quick Facial If you find yourself with more time to spare post-workout, another great product to have on hand are treatment pads to revive your skin. Consider it like an instant facial. You could use this type of product one to two times a week after a workout to exfoliate and achieve softer, smoother, and brighter-looking skin. Look for treatment pads with ingredients that are good at removing excess oil, such as willow bark and witch hazel. Also, papaya is an excellent natural exfoliator for brightening the look of your skin. Hydrating, Alcohol-Free Toner After cleansing, it will feel really great to tone your skin with a glycolic acid gel toner, an especially beneficial skincare for oily skin product. Glycolic acid is an AHA that helps remove excess dirt and oil, smooth and refresh the look of your complexion, and hydrate your skin. Find yourself a great gel toner that’s super lightweight yet thoroughly hydrating. Follow with a moisturizer before moving on to the next step. SPF 30 Sunscreen Don’t skimp on the daily sunscreen! It’s one of the products that everyone needs. Ditch your outdated sunscreens that leave a white cast on your face and instead go for a product that is more like skincare with nourishing ingredients. Seek out a non-comedogenic formula that’s not greasy and offers up broad spectrum sunscreen with a SPF 30 to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays, plus blue light. There are high-quality skincare brands out there that make formulas with skincare-first ingredients to nourish and protect your skin. Makeup Primer With Skincare Benefits If you are looking for the perfect product to blur the appearance of imperfections, smooth the look of uneven-toned skin and redness, and hydrate your skin, look for a blurring moisturizing primer that also gives you a bit of a glow-up. Some of the best primers serve multiple purposes and can be worn alone or as a radiant base layer for your foundation. Find a non-comedogenic formula with healthy, skin-loving ingredients, such as probiotics. About TULA Skincare TULA Skincare became a leader in the beauty industry by combining founder Dr. Roshini Raj’s scientific background with a mission to provide well-formulated, effective skincare products. They employ high-performing ingredients, including natural probiotics and superfoods, to create skincare products that offer powerful results. With a collection that ranges from facial cleanser and serum options to toner and sunscreen, people of every skin type can find a selection designed to improve the look and feel of their skin. Whatever concern you may be targeting, such as eye bags treatment, shop TULA Skincare’s range of products to find exactly what you’re looking for. Learn more about TULA Skincare’s line of probiotic-based products at Tula.com Original Source: https://bit.ly/2YO7Nqi

[gothify1]

We try our best here at WWW Beauty to not only introduce you to the best, most efficacious formulas we know your beauty routine will love but also the chic, under-the-radar beauty products only a select few know about, which, of course, should include you! If you're not familiar with Odacité, it's a natural, French-inspired skincare line many celebs are already obsessed with featuring delicious and targeted formulas to help address any and all skin concerns. (Personally, I live and die by its collection of serum concentrates.) For a clean, purified, and glowing cleanse which will set the rest of your skincare regimen up for success, we suggest this minty-fresh cleanser boasting luxe ingredients like tea tree oil, activated charcoal, peppermint, rhassoul clay, and nourishing amino acids derived from apples.  Any dermatologist and esthetician will tell you that regardless of how many amazing skincare products you're using, if you're not regularly exfoliating, all other product efforts are pretty much wasted. With the goal of removing dead cell buildup and congestion that can dull the skin, this dreamy paste from Aēsop utilizes strategic ingredients like riverbed quartz, lactic acid, and other delicate botanicals to reveal your most-deserving glow.  If you love to mask, you need to snatch up this brand-new hydrogel and probiotic-spiked version from Tula ASAP. It's my newest pre-makeup obsession (it also pairs well with coffee and IG-scrolling) and is a limited-edition iteration specifically designed to boost your glow and overall skin health.  I'm forever grateful to this essence because it taught me a very important life lesson: Never bring my most prized skincare possessions home to Arizona where my mom will proceed to steal them. At 71, my beautiful mother has freakishly amazing skin to begin with, and since she started using (ahem, pinched!) this cult, caviar-infused essence from my suitcase, her skin has become even plumper, more glowing, and unfairly devoid of wrinkles and lines.  Every beauty editor, makeup artist, and celebrity we regularly keep tabs on IRL and over IG lusts after Dr. Barbara Sturm's German-made collection of skincare. It's hard to choose a favorite, and every product bearing her name is pretty amazing, but if flawless, glowing skin is what you're after, we recommend adding this pricey—but worth it—serum to your morning and evening routines. It helps correct dark spots and other forms of pigmentation, imparts immediate and long-lasting radiance and also fights premature signs of aging and inevitable environmental damage to boot.  If facial oils agree with your skin, this is one of the most exciting new products to add to your current skincare collection. Not only will it make your skin glow like a gemstone (and hey, it's officially Taurus, aka emerald, season!), it's also enriched with tons of other buzzworthy ingredients like omega-rich, soothing hemp oil and protective adaptogens like ashwagandha root and shiitake mushroom.  Some haters are going to hate, but if you choose the right primer, the extra product is a total game changer where creating the appearance of flawless skin is concerned. This brightening potion from glow-inducing makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury is one of the best and basically makes you look like a gleaming, red carpet–bound orb of perfection. (And we're not just being dramatic here!) Of course, you can add it pre-foundation in status quo primer fashion, or you can get really crazy and add a drop or two into your foundation.  Even though this foundation from Chanel has been around for years, it never ceases to be an editor, celeb, and makeup artist favorite. The finish is impeccably lightweight and sun-catching, but it's also buildable enough to achieve whatever level of coverage you so desire. I've never not received a compliment on my skin (not makeup!) when I've worn it, which I think is proof in and of itself. Although it might not be as iconic as the brand's OG cult-classic Concealer ($70), when it comes to perfecting our natural skin and covering up any shadows or pigmentation, we're partial to this makeup-skincare hybrid which comes in a handy-dandy wand form. We bring it anywhere and everywhere for on-the-go touch-ups.  We can't put down this giant, peacock-decorated, limited-edition compact from Too Faced ever since its launch. One part bronzer, one part luminizer, it delivers the perfect ratio of color and shimmer, leaving even the dullest of complexions with an immediate, sun-kissed glow. Oh, need we mention it's made in Italy and also smells like coconut?  Ever since a makeup artist dusted my face with this prismatic, pearly highlighter last year, I've been monogamously obsessed with the stuff. Unlike so many highlighters on the market, it layers effortlessly and is super buildable without ever going from zero to 100 in an aggressive, not-believable way. The finish is so lit-from-within and light-catching, and believe me when I tell you it will make you look about 88% more photogenic. All the shades are gorgeous, but the blushy tone in Devotion is my absolute fave.  Here's the quick. When I know I have a long, stressful, and potential makeup-wrecking day ahead of me, I reach for Urban Decay's iconic All Nighter Long-Lasting Setting Spray ($32), no questions asked. But when a dewy (and still durable!) finish is what I'm after, this new debut from Beautyblender is my number one. I love how featherlight and fine the mist is. As a rule, I hate spraying things on my face, and it truly leaves my makeup looking significantly prettier than when I started. It's also great for midday pick-me-ups, leaving skin hydrated, balanced, and rejuvenated.  When it comes to body scrubs, the sugar- and coffee-infused selection from Aussie brand Frank Body is pretty much the only one we recommend to our friends. This shimmer-spiked version is so popular, in fact, it's often sold out. In addition to its talent for buffing away dead skin, the formula also targets other stubborn skincare occurrences like scars, stretch marks, breakouts, and cellulite.  Just when you thought you left two- and three-in-one formulas with your dad or brother, this intoxicating multitasker from Meant comes into your life. If you haven't heard of the brand, consider yourself formally introduced to a beloved insider secret, and prepare your nose because the brand makes the most delicious-smelling organic bodycare products your credit card has ever seen. Fortified with antioxidants, white willow bark, an exotic mix of oils, and vitamin B5, after just one palm pour, you'll never want to leave your bathroom. Plus, your skin will glow.  Yes, $250 is a lot to spend on a body cream, but consider this potent elixir a true investment if you're in the market for achieving the best skin of your life. My former boss at Byrdie, Hallie Gould, introduced me to 3Lab, and I've been using and recommending the dark horse brand ever since. This formula, in particular, boosts your body with tons of active ingredients designed to brighten and blur any imperfections, simultaneously leaving skin more hydrated and toned. Consider this pint-size bottle of oil your targeted antidote for every dry-skin woe. An ancient remedy, castor oil has been used for centuries for hair growth, healing, and other skincare uses, and this high-quality, concentrated formula from Briogeo is one of the best options on the market right now. Use it on your scalp, hairline, elbows, cuticles, eyebrows—anywhere. Your skin will thank you.  If you despise stains, stink, and icky ingredients associated with self-tanner, you've just met your new formula BFF. Completely invisible upon application (no stains!), this lightweight, ultra-whipped self-tanning foam from the masters at Tan-Luxe is a total game changer. It works with the skin's natural melanin to create a personal, flattering hue and utilizes vitamins B, C, and E and raspberry seed oil to keep skin nourished. The tan will develop within four to six hours after application (we like to sleep in it!) and will last up to—wait for it—15 days.  I pretty much refuse to use any other sunscreen. Colorscience has a strict, no-funny-business mentality when it comes to creating dependable formulas, and this 100% mineral elixir, in particular, offers complete protection from anything the environment wants to throw at you—from UVA/UVB damage to pollution and blue light.  Next up, check out the best-selling skincare products Sephora can never keep in stock.

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Time journey, gradual journey and different African adventures

By Willow Constantine on Dec 31, 2019 in Journey Journey, Africa, Botswana, Congo, Kenya, Rail Journey, Areas, South Africa, Speciality Journey, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Within the 21st century, life for a lot of has taken on a tempo that typically feels too busy and much too quick.  We’re more and more uncovered to huge quantities of knowledge, and though useful, this will result in a way of overwhelm. 

Present tendencies in the direction of ‘digital detox’ and ‘gradual residing’ are indicators of a rising must regular the perceived lightning velocity of time.  These 5 unforgettable African adventures present distinctive alternatives to decelerate, unwind, and even journey by way of time.

1. Rovos Rail

Time journey actually does exist.  Or, not less than, travellers can journey as if stepping again in time – to the 1930s on the Rovos Rail.  Every luxurious locomotive has an enchanting story originating within the early 20th century, setting the stage for an journey harking back to a bygone period.  Friends are invited to change off units in favour of mingling within the Membership Lounge, or sit quietly within the Statement Automotive absorbing the altering African panorama.

The sleeper automobiles are superbly appointed in a decadent late artwork deco type, but have all the fashionable facilities to make sure deep lulling sleep because the practice chugs in the direction of its supposed vacation spot.

Rovos Rail journeys cowl most locations in Southern Africa.  Discover Hwange to Vic Falls, revel within the huge landscapes of Namibia, enterprise by way of the South African Karoo, or journey East to West – proper throughout Africa.  Splendid for singles, {couples} and even as a non-public constitution for particular occasions, The Rovos Rail gives a timeless technique to journey and an journey to recollect.

2. Tusitiri dhow safari

Tusitiri is a restored historic dhow initially used for commerce on the enduring Spice Route.  Stepping onto the dhow provides the sense of crossing a threshold into one other period.  The fifty-foot picket vessel has an intensive deck with canvas shade and cozy vintage chairs for lounging with a G&T in hand.  An outside bathe hangs over the ocean, offering exhilarating views – an journey in itself.

Under the expansive deck, girls get pleasure from dressing up in a ‘mirror room’ full with vintage fixtures and the proper lighting to organize for a world-class meal ready by the chef and served at a protracted desk with folding safari chairs and crisp white linens.

At evening, the actual magic begins aboard the Tusitiri.  The canvas shades come off, revealing an unlimited African sky filled with stars.  Lanterns are lit, and opulent beds are rolled out on the deck for an evening sleeping within the open air.

For lively travellers, the Tusitiri crew brings a litany of water toys alongside.  Friends can select from kayaking, fishing, kite browsing, snorkelling, or diving – arriving on the excellent place for these actions with a devoted dhow.

Journeys aboard the Tusitiri might be tailor-made to particular person purchasers, they usually often begin in Lamu City on the Kenyan Coast.

3. Odzala kayaking and gorilla trekking

Odzala in Congo-Brazzaville presents the gorilla trekking journey of a lifetime.  There are few wildlife interactions on the planet which rival the expertise of witnessing a species so just like ourselves, that we’re impressed to mirror on our personal humanity by way of their eyes.

This primate journey begins as an in-depth dinner assembly with the native analysis staff to completely perceive primate behaviours, the way in which through which they’ve been habituated, and methods to interact with the gorillas in a respectful method.  After trekking with the gorillas by way of thick vegetation, there may be ample time to chill out then set out once more on an evening stroll to watch nocturnal wildlife within the jungle at Ngaga Camp.

Adventurous purchasers switch themselves between camps on river kayaks, whereas guides switch baggage between the camps.  Every camp presents a novel technique to expertise the gorilla habitat, the opposite smaller wildlife, and the flora of the thick jungle.

4. Okavango Horse Safaris

Established within the 1980s, Okavango Horse Safaris has deserved its status as among the finest horse safaris in Southern Africa.  For skilled riders, it’s pure magic to get out of the safari automobile and onto the bottom, witnessing recreation on horseback.

The driving safaris are run with restricted numbers in personal concessions across the Okavango Delta, so the sport viewing is undisturbed for probably the most half by recreation viewing autos.  Every day, riders can be on horseback for less than 4-6 hours, leaving the remainder of the day for leisure, swimming, or mokoro canoe rides.  For longer rides, a connoisseur picnic is supplied by knowledgeable staff of workers readily available to make sure visitor consolation.  Evenings are spent at luxurious but genuine camps, permitting time to get better with a superb meal and presumably a glass of nice wine after a day of driving.

Horses and guides at Okavango Horse Safaris are amongst the most effective, guaranteeing visitor security and luxury throughout the context of an unforgettable driving journey in Africa.

5. Tanda Tula Subject Camp

Should you love strolling, exploring delicate natural world whereas additionally on alert for giant recreation – Tanda Tula Subject Camp can be the perfect technique to expertise your African safari.

The guides at Tanda Tula Subject Camp are amongst the most effective within the higher Kruger space, taking company on a curated strolling expertise which brings the wild to life in a method that can’t be rivalled from the confines of a recreation viewing automobile.  Located in Timbavati, a non-public concession, company can be spoiled with far fewer crowds in contrast with staying within the nationwide park.

Every evening in the course of the point-to-point discipline camp itinerary, a devoted staff of workers creates a dinner and hearth underneath the celebrities for an unforgettable night of glamping.  For many who need a stability, it’s attainable to do a number of days on the discipline camp and the final day within the luxurious safari camp at Tanda Tula.

Tanda Tula Subject Camp gives among the finest attainable methods to get an intimate view on the wild and perceive the environment in a deeper method – travelling slowly and savouring the total spectrum of untamed issues.

The place would you most wish to time journey, in case you may think about anyplace, any time?

Willow Constantine is the Founding father of Bespoke Safari Co. Bespoke Safari Co. is a boutique journey company providing innovative curated journey experiences in Africa.

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Aliens: Zone of Silence (2017) – Movie Review

Another pretty lucky week for me as yet another new Found Footage movie was dumped right in front of me – I love it when this sort of thing happens!

As most of you are aware, locating new titles in this genre tends to be quite a task because the film industry still sees them as second class citizens…even though their popularity has soared over the last couple of decades.

So, when I am contacted directly by filmmakers – it kinda makes my day.

Last Friday I received a mail from Chris Charles, co-founder of Through Line Films, regarding a new Found Footage title they were officially releasing this week – Aliens: Zone of Silence.

It’s safe to say he got my attention immediately…

The Plot 

After her brother mysteriously vanishes from the Mexican desert, a young woman sets out to uncover the otherworldly truth about his disappearance. (Yep, stolen film bio from IMDb once again!).

Slow & Steady

First off I better mention that this movie was good – very good. So, if anything I write (or in this case ‘type’) sounds a little negative…you haven’t read deep enough into the review (shame on you!).

In my book there are usually two main paths a Found Footage movie can travel…

A complete CGI-fest from the word ‘go’.

A slow and intelligent burner that builds towards an atmospheric climax.

Aliens: Zone of Silence is definitely in the second category – I kinda felt it was like an extraterrestrial Willow Creek.

You know the type of movie I’m getting at – the kind that can create a disturbing atmosphere without having to throw a ton of ‘entities’ on-screen.

It had enough strength throughout to keep the viewer latched on without actually showing them too much…until the film’s climax, of course!

Conclusion

A real nice surprise this one – I knew nothing about it beforehand and I didn’t really expect to enjoy it as much as I did.

You can always tell the difference between a Found Footage movie that has been planned out, and one that has been thrown together as a ‘hit and hope’. This was definitely well planned out.

When you back up a strong plot, with a decent script and solid actors – you are normally onto a winner.

The film is split into two parts which both work out really well. The majority of the film follows ‘the sister’ (who is portrayed really well by Sarah Hester ) in her desperate attempt to locate her missing brother (Peter Gesswein) and his mate (Jed Maheu).

The second part of the film covers the recovered footage the sister finds along her journey through the Mexico desert.

I’ll be honest with you here – I don’t remember seeing any of these three actors on the ‘big screen’ before but they seem to have no problem in embracing the Found Footage genre – they were spot on throughout!

Oh, and a special mention should also go out to Vince Tula who plays Goose – the Marine veteran character that technically backs up the sister’s search. Another solid performance from a lead character.

The cinematography of the movie was also spot on – shot through body-mounted GoPro video cameras and a large selection of rather impressive tripod-mounted video devices. This visual setup gives the film some truly unique angles and some impressive Found Footage moments.

The movie as a finished article was so impressive I decided to ‘stalk’ the director/writer, to find out more about him – which was a relatively easy task due to the effectiveness of IMDb…

I was surprised to discover that Andy Fowler was the visual effects dude that worked on 300 (2006), The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) and The Revenant (2015).

From what I gather – this Found Footage film is his directorial debut.

I’m hoping he sticks to this genre – he seems to have the knack for it!

Definitely one of the better ‘alien abduction’ titles in the Found Footage genre. Well thought out, visually appealing with solid actors…

Well worth a watch.

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