#purrr another hit post

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feels so good to know that superman fics are gonna surge especially now that we have the hottest superman ever

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Who created Jessica Rabbit?

The ultimate male fantasy in the form of a cartoon. Gravity defying hour glass curves and legs that go on for years, Jessica Rabbit is an icon and one of my happiest childhood memories was sitting on my Auntie's sofa and watching "Who framed Rodger Rabbit?" the film itself impressed me because it merged cartoons and real life together. Nothing impressed me more, (maybe except the scene in the Wizard of Oz when everything turns to Technicolor.) The film itself and the story didn't hold my attention ,however the gorgeous red haired lady did.

I wanted to BE Jessica Rabbit, still do. In fact she's my Halloween costume this year. I think if I look beyond the obvious the reason I love Jessica so much is because she's a married lady, she loves her husband. I'm a hopeless romantic who aspires to meet the one man to share my life with. But also I love the idea of being sexy, so sultry and inviting to men and women and then... when they get too keen on me on push them away... and purrr in a husky Scarlett Johansson/ Lauren Bacall tone. "Sorry, but I'm marrrrried... I lurrrrve my husband." She's the ultimate burlesque performer and yet she doesn't remove a single iteam of clothing... her sex appeal is obvious in her appearance and that's what I love. There is no little giggle, no cuteness she's pure, one hundred percent vamp. In this blog I am going to explore and celebrate an absolute icon.

The first time you see Jessica she slinks on stage in a gorgeous sparkling red gown, which is probably the outfit Rita Hayworth would of worn in Gilda back in 1946 had the censors of allowed it. (That spilt on the side of her dress is so high!) The way Jessica moves on stage and performs reminds me of Cameron Diaz in The Mask. (Maybe this inspired her role as a nightclub singer at the Coco Bongo club) Of course I love the fact she sings "Why don't you do right?" Which was originally sung by Peggy Lee as she strides across the stage. Four year old me was watching this going "This is who I want to be when I grow up"

But who created this absolutely beautiful cartoon ? She was the brain child of an animation team, Gary K. Wolf, Richard Williams and Robert Zemeckis. With each adding bits of their favourite movie stars to create a hybrid of the ultimate bombshell. Personally I think Jessica's body is very Jayne Mansfield. That massive chest can only be compared to one real life human woman and seeing Jayne wiggle down the street in "The girl can't help it" I think, could of been one of Jessica's design muses. However... here are the original Hollywood icons who inspired Jessica.

All the best female cartoon characters have red hair! How beautiful is the little mermaid? Jessica's whole look was supposed to be modelled on Rita or maybe just Rita's character Gilda. Gilda was a nightclub singer/ slight striptease artist (Who only removes one glove, but removes it in such an incredibly sexual way that that one glove is enough!) Perhaps this inspired Jessica's costume of elbow length gloves? (Who knows?) The ultimate pin up girl and force's sweetheart was definitely inspiration for the animation team who drew Jessica Rabbit but she was one of many women who's beauty inspired the team...

A little known fact about Jessica Rabbit is her predecessor... "Hot red riding hood" another curvy redhead who made her first appearance in 1943. Another Night club singer HRRH was another cartoon babe to steal the show. However, HRRH, I feel needs a blog all of her own so let's return to her another day and focus on Mrs Rabbit...

I just love Veronica Lake! I love the fact she was only 5ft 2 and weighed just over seven stone she was so sexy and vampish but also tough! Why am I not surprised they used her likeness to create Jessica Rabbit?! That peek-a-boo hairstyle is absolute genius, not being able to see half the face adds mystery and allure to a person... It's like a burlesque show only done with hair not clothes. As Veronica herself once famously said "I never did cheesecake like Betty Grable, I just used my hair." And who needs to remove clothes when you have a face like Veronica? (The picture I've used on this blog I have on my bedroom wall) She's got perfectly high cheekbones and a lovely heart shaped face with the most narrow part being her mouth, jaw and chin.

Ingrid Bergman was a Swedish actress who came to Hollywood, they tried (like they did with many others) to change everything about her to make her into their idea of a movie star, she refused. If they didn't want her the just way she was she would simply move back home (Taking her trained stage acting talents with her). I just adore her! What an awesome lady! Could you imagine an actress today being told she's "too tall?!" Ingrid was 5ft 9, but some high heels on her and she'd be over 6ft but she was perfect and carried herself with such elegance and poise. Watch any on her films and check out that stride! I think Jessica Rabbit's statuesque frame was definitely inspired by Ingrid. So what if a leading lady is taller than her leading man? As a stage actress Ingrid sure knew how to carry herself.

"What about that look, that look Lauren Bacall had?" Said Robert Zemeckis during a brain storming session when drawing Jessica for the first time. Those sexy heavy lidded eyes and that pout, that dark alluring quality that gives away absolutely nothing and puts you in your place at the same time. That's Lauren 's look, the ultimate femme fatale, it kind of keeps you guessing... is this woman good or is she a villain? Or can it be possible for a woman to look like one of the bad guys but be really sweet with a heart of gold? How did Lauren create that signature stare? Well, apparently during the filming of "To have and have not" she would get so nervous she would shake(!) Lauren was a strong confident woman off camara but when she was being filmed she would get anxious. The only way to stop the shaking (and hold the ever present cigarette to her lips in a effortless manner) was to tilt her chin down to her chest slightly and look up. Creating the sexy Bacall look we know and love today.

Vikki Dougan, a name you may not of heard of. Unless you follow me, Eversoslinky over on Instagram. (I like to acknowledge the forgotten stars of Hollywood) Vikki was an unknown actress during the 1950s who used to crash Hollywood parties, when I first saw pictures of her I just had to post them, she's so unknown and under the radar and yet her fashion sense inspired one of our most loved cartoon characters- Jessica Rabbit. Those gorgeous backless dresses are just mindblowlingly fantastic and pretty daring considering they were worn during the 1950s (!) It's been some great debate as to which actress inspired Jessica Rabbit the most, with some people refusing to acknowledge Vikki as she never "hit the big time" or "made any popular movies" never the less she was a party girl and gained many column inches during her time, she was a style icon who I believe should be celebrated as the woman who influenced Jessica Rabbit's body con backless dress.

I have many more pictures I'd love to post on this blog but unfortunately Tumblr won't let me post anymore... apparently the number is ten and I've hit my limit (!) ... Sorry people but then again... NOT sorry cause it ain't my fault!... All that's left to say now is Jessica Rabbit is a cultural icon and who knows? maybe if we are really lucky she might appear again in another film. Until then I will start working on my tribute to her. The next time someone asks you who inspired Jessica Rabbit, you won't reply back with "Veronica Lake" but with "Rita, Veronica, Lauren, Ingrid and Vikki" cause they all have features that have made up the greatest cartoon of all time. xoxo 💋

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Rain Sound

Day Two of Adrinette Month is Rainy Day! This drabble is post-reveal, engaged Adrinette. The title comes from the song Rain Sound by BAP, but that song actually has nothing to do with this mini-fic (It’s super sad, but I love the title).  Anyway, I hope you enjoy it! Also on AO3

Marinette enjoyed rainy days. 

As she sat on the sill of her open window, over the fire escape of her building, she listened to the sound of the rain hitting the pavement below. Her book was forgotten on the table just inside. Part of her wanted to transform and vault over roof tops and city streets, letting the summer rain kiss her skin.

But she was just as happy to sit quietly in her apartment and enjoy the rain from afar. 

She had liked the rain for years, ever since college. 

She especially liked rainy days like today. 

It was just a light shower. The weather was warm and the flowers were still in bloom. It was one of her rare days off from training under her soon-to-be father-in-law. Ever since Adrien had made it clear he had no intention of following his father's footsteps, Gabriel had considered Marinette his successor. He apparently didn't want the brand to fall out of the family name.

That was perfect for Marinette, but it left her schedule packed most of the time, meaning even less time with her already busy fiancé. 

Between her work, his dissertation, and their duty defending Paris, the two of them rarely spent quiet afternoons together like this. 

Today was a lucky day. Neither of them had anywhere to be, nor did they have much of anything to do. So Marinette sat in her favorite rainy day spot while she listened to the click of Adrien's keyboard behind her.  

They found that, over the years, they needed fewer and fewer words between them to truly enjoy each other's company. Often, a glance between the two of them was the only communication they needed. They found comfort in simply being near one another.

She heard the clicking of the keys on Adrien's laptop stop, and a dull noise as he closed it and placed it on the table. She smiled. 

It wasn't a moment before she felt the warmth of him behind her, and he wrapped her in his arms, pressing a kiss to the base of her neck. 

"Have you finished your work for today," she murmured, her hands coming to rest on his arms. 

His response was a low vibration in the back of his throat. She laughed at the quirk of his and turned to face him. She looped her arms around his neck. She lightly kissed the corner of his mouth and smiled. 

"What were you just thinking about," he asked. 

"Just about how much I like the rain."

The low purr in Adrien's chest grew a little louder. They had long ago confessed when exactly they had fallen for each other, and Marinette's reasons for loving the rain were no secret. 

"Well then, I'd hate to pull you away from your wonduuuurful afternoon," he let the words roll out, accented by the inhuman purr he could somehow emit. "I had some really great plans for this afternoon, but I suppose we don't have to--"

Marinette cut him off with a playful pat on the shoulder, "stop teasing me, so much. What kind of plans?"

"Hmmmm," Adrien pretended to ponder that for a moment, but the glint in his eye told Marinette that he definitely had everything planned out already. "I guess we could spend the day snuggled up together," he bent down and gave her a peck on the cheek, "with a pillow fort, like when we were kids," he kissed her forehead, "and some full-fat popcorn and non-diet soda," her nose, "and marathon some movies." Finally, he kissed her on the lips, his hands falling to circle her waist as they pressed closer to one another. 

Marinette smiled. "That sounds just purrrfect, Chaton."

Marinette really, really enjoyed rainy days.

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