#Also behold the casual outfits

[ask-morpho-knight]

Hey Morpho do you have any hobbies you really enjoy :)

[brewed-pangolin]

Is Captain MacTavish also a gym rat? If so, please explain...in detail 🫠😉

Captain MacTavish is absolutely a gym rat. But unlike the maniacal menace that is Sgt. Gym Rat Soap, this beast is much more refined, disciplined, and methodical.

And the best damn eye candy you've ever seen while you focus on your own routine.

Just a sprinkle of NSFW at the end...

Pulled a bit from this post by @obligatoryghoststare

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Wardrobe

First of all, he'd rather be caught dead than wear a pair of high thigh gym shorts. This man is always well put together, even while pumping iron at the local fitness center.

And he is a walking billboard for Under Armor.

Prefers more natural colors for his outfit; black, grey, royal blue, forest green. Nothing eye catching or brighter than an earthy hue. Doesn't need to draw more attention to himself. His sculpted body does that enough.

Compression shorts are a must. Pulls the sweat, keeps him dry, and holds everything in place. (Man's got a healthy Lorne sausage to contend with)

Topped with a fitted muscle shirt, of the same color. The Captain must have synchronization with his wardrobe. Always. (Well put together, like previously stated)

He's always going to wear darker tones with the compression fabric, mainly because he likes to overlay that with something more lose fitting and in a softer hue (think whites, light grays, may dabble in some soft blues or greens)

And while not technically wardrobe, will always have a half gallon steel water bottle within reach. Hydration is key.

Routine

Captain MacTavish is the epitome of methodical routines when it comes to gym. He's like clockwork.

His mid routine will change depending on the week (leg day, arm day, chest, back, weights, you get the idea) but his beginning and end are always the same.

First and foremost, stretching. The most important part of a workout.

Next, treadmill. 30 minutes. No more, no less. And this beast looks majestic while he runs. Perfect strides, breathing heavy yet measured. Just a beautiful sight to behold.

And this mofo sweats. Not an obscene amount, just enough to make him glisten. (Sparkling sexy beast)

Now, bulking up. Weights. Soap uses both free weights and strengthening machines, for obvious reasons. Free weights for compound movements, machines for isolating certain muscle groups.

You'd think he'd be loud during his weight training, but no. He's classy. And he's not rude. He may let out a few heavy breaths and an occasional low growl, but nothing too audible. He's already got countless eyes on him, no reason to bring in more attention.

Enjoys his time on the rowing machine. Prefers it after a his weight training. Aids in recovery, calms his mind. Builds his endurance. (And this man's all about endurance)

Lives for the circuit.

[2min/station, 1min rest b/w, 2 loops]

[Pull ups, planks, tire/sledgehammer, kettle lifts]

Pulled straight from his journal

The Captain is in his natural environment when perfecting and strengthening his mind and body. Goes into a daze. Movement remiscent to a skilled predator. It's a sight every gym enthusiast pushes to achieve, and every casual enjoyed drinks in to the fullest

Recovery

His recovery will change depending on his core routine for the day. Sometimes he finishes with a light jog or brisk walk on the treadmill again.

Perhaps even go another round on the rowing machine. Helps him clear the daze and focus his mind in preparation for the next phase.

But it culminates to a relaxing session of yoga because this man knows the benefits of centering himself post pump and grind.

And this is where you come in. He's more than happy to assist in perfecting your downward dog in the process while he lets his body recover from a rough workout.

Expect to be pulled into a private room once he's all limbered up after his full exercise session. Nothing quite like finishing his routine by emptying himself in your needy little hole. (Post endurance high nut is his favorite, afterall)

Captain MacTavish Masterlist

[beansprean]

The only new familiar I will accept is Dennis/Denise of Wisconsin. Also I think it's what will annoy memo most: someone who got to road trip with Nandor and is gother than he ever was.

(ID in alt and under cut)

ID: 1a. Nandor sitting for a talking head, arms crossed and head tossed imperiously as he says "No, I do not miss Guillermo. I have a new waaay better and more loyal familiar now." 1b. Nandor leans back and holds up a hand, revealing a goth teenager standing behind him with short black hair, black eyeliner and lipstick, white foundation, a black leather trenchcoat, and a siouxie and the banshees tee shirt. They are dragging a large bloody body bag in one hand and are staring directly at the viewer. Nandor grins and announces, "Behold! My dear friend from Wisconsin..." 1c. Nandor continues, "...Dennis! Or was it Denise?" Nandor frowns and holds one hand thoughtfully to his chin. In the background, Dennis or Denise pulls up the bloody bag with a squelching noise, still staring directly in-camera.

2. Laszlo and Nadja sitting on a couch together doing a talking head, matching in purple and gray outfits. Nadja has one hand balled into a fist on her lap and the other on Laszlo's thigh as she snarls, "Nandor's new familiar is a creepy little shit." Laszlo, one arm stretched out on the back of the couch behind his wife, silently nods in agreement.

3a. Laszlo walking down the hall, dabbing casually at a bloodstain on his chin with a handkerchief. He calls over his shoulder, "Nandor! Tell your familiar there's a mess in the-" 3b. Laszlo shouts suddenly, "Fucking hell!" and jumps out of his skin, dropping the handkerchief, as he passes a doorway and finds Dennis or Denise standing there two inches from his face. They are facing the camera directly and only move their dark eyes to the side to look at Laszlo.

4a. Dennis or Denise is in the foreground, dusting something offscreen. Colin Robinson steps up behind them with one hand in his pocket and the other up in a wave, eyes already glowing in preparation of a meal. He starts, "Oh, hey! You know, the popularization of trenchcoats in counterculture actually originated with black oilcloth dusters..." 4b. Dennis or Denise continues to dust as Colin goes on, "commonly misattributed tooooohhhh...what in Sam Hill..." Colin falters and stumbles in place with a confused frown, holding his head as if it suddenly aches. A green arrow labeled "energy" shoots down next to him and a purple miasma surrounds his head. /end ID

[kazerflame]

Behold! My child!

His name is Nox, because his au is named Denoxtale. [Im still working on his name. Cuz i haven't touched the au in like 2 years or so.]

Denox has no special meaning here, I took it from a napkin stand that said Dixie.

Info: [wip]

25 years old

Male

goes by he/him

Is 5"6

Has a mystery illness that weakens him. He's always a bit chilly which is why he wears his scarf and wool socks. The illness isn't contagious and cannot spread to other monsters or humans. The effects of the illness are; slow movement, tiredness, low HP, and drowsiness.

The illness affected him when he was 19 years old

Nox used to be in the royal guard and was one of the most powerful guards. But he still keeps in touch with the royals guards (mostly Undyne). Papyrus is being trained by Undyne under Nox's request.

No canon sexuality yet. You guys can ship him with your ocs and such! But please, no proshipping. DO NOT SHIP HIM WITH A MINOR!! You are free to tag me in fanart of him!

He's a chill person who won't be the one to initiate a fight.

Both him and papyrus were adopted by Gaster

The marks on his face have no meaning (yet)

Some doodles under the cut! And new character that just existed a week ago-

Small detail on his eyelids that isn't visible ---^

Casual outfit ---^

Old outfit w/ scarf ---^

Unfinished sketch of Nox and Revamped Koid (Now called Dalisto) first interaction. Dalisto has healing powers and when they first found Nox they offered to heal him and perhaps lessen the effects of the illness. It does work and now they stick together and travel to different universes.

Dalisto info:

As seen in the sketch above, they have an "infection" on their left arm. This is a slight reference to Koid who was the child of a hybrid between a skeleton and a monster bird.

Dalisto has deja vu moments when some things seem familar to them. They can't figure out why and roll with it.

Dalisto has two different personality's, kind and chill and murder.

Their face is covered by a 'cloud' of black smoke? lines? idk. It only covers the top part so their mouth is still visible

Pansexual

Stands at 6"2'.

Just popped into existence one day.

Neutral. Does whatever they want whether it'll harm them or benefit them

Their healing magic can also regenerate lost limbs and heals souls on the brink of death. If the the soul has vanished they will not be able to bring it back to life.

[goldennika]

Thoughts on TXT’s Paris Fashion Week Debut (Dior Men FW2024)

TXT made their Paris Fashion Week debut at the Dior Men FW2024 show!

Taehyun mentioned in their livestream that they were wearing custom outfits for the show and I say that’s how you should treat your brand ambassadors!!

Wearing house-sponsored outfits to fashion week is a fairly common practice but it’s nice to know that Dior Men went and had custom outfits made for them instead of just loaning them outfits straight from the collections.

Before I dive into each of their outfits, I wanted to touch briefly on the Dior Men FW2024 collection for some context. 

According to the Vogue writeup, Dior Men’s artistic director, Kim Jones, drew inspiration from both the onstage and offstage life of Rudolf Nureyev, a celebrated male ballet dancer. The collection begins with more casual outfits with their shorts and ballet-inspired shoes, then we make our way to their more business-appropriate suits, and Dior Men’s first(?) ever attempt at couture.

I must say that the more dramatic looks from their FW2024 collection were such a sight to behold, with all the drapery, cutouts, and embellishments. There were a few pieces that I think would work quite well for TXT but I’ll save that discussion for another time. For now, let’s talk about their PFW looks!

While I really appreciate how their outfits are all custom, I do still think that TXT’s branding and that of Dior Men isn’t exactly the best. Having TXT make their PFW debut during a time where Dior Men is injecting a little more youthful elements into their work is welcome but overall, the partnership just seems like a mismatch (especially when they wear full outfits), IMO. It feels like a bit of a letdown to see how bulky-looking and swallowed up by fabric most of the members seem to be. Hueningkai, Yeonjun, and Beomgyu in particular look so overwhelmed by their outfits in their photos. In motion/videos however, their outfits do look a little better. The boys mentioned that their outfits were very comfortable. I think that is more evident in videos than in stills! There is a softness and flow in their outfits that don’t seem to translate as well in stills. Unfortunately, most of us are only ever going to see them in these outfits through still photographs so it’s a bummer that it doesn’t highlight them enough.

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Not to be a total soobrangdan or anything, but I think Soobin’s outfit was the most flattering of the bunch.

I’ve mentioned before how I think Soobin could be a Soft Dramatic in the Kibbe system, meaning his lines are largely yang (think long, large, angular, sharp) with a yin undercurrent (think small, soft, rounded, curved). Under the Kibbe system, it is thought that outfits that mimic your body’s natural lines are most “harmonious,” and this outfit helps illustrate that!

For starters, the tonal dressing helps to draw attention to how long he is, as there are minimal distractions to what is essentially a column of color. It appears as though their might be a very fine print/pattern to his clothing but these details are quite small/faint and well within the same color family as his suit so the streamlined look is maintained.

The wrap style cut of his suit is also flattering for him as a Soft Dramatic as it adds a touch of yin to what could have been a very boxy suit. The large collar detail, the singular button, and the ruffle details around his neck and wrists add visual interest to his look, and also help to draw out his softer features!

They could have very well just gone for a plain turtleneck for this look and it would have worked out alright. But by going for a ruffled detail in a lighter fabric, it elevated the look even more and was able to balance out the power dressing look by providing the touches of softness that his Soft Dramatic frame calls for. 

I suppose my only real gripe about this look would have been the color, as it appears to be a little too light for his personal colors. A cooler or richer color palette would have made this perfect! 

On the topic of colors, I love these colors on Hueningkai! A softer color palette really does make him shine and the pop of bright blue was just enough so as not to distract from his features.

I am feeling a bit conflicted about his coat though. It seems oversized but also not oversized enough. I think if the coat were longer and the collar details were larger, it would have been more flattering on him, as his frame would be able to pull it off!

I suspect Kai to be a potential Flamboyant Natural, which is characterized by blunt yang. The gray coat is about knee length on him, which is relatively long so it still helps to draw attention to his long frame. But when coupled with the light brown pants and the cream/white shoes, his body is visually cut up into three parts and in odd proportions at that.

Flamboyant Naturals are among the Kibbe types that look most at home in relaxed silhouettes, and I think this is where their partnership with Dior could be a mismatch since Dior leans towards very structured, boxy silhouettes. While Kai’s outfit is a little more relaxed for Dior’s standards, it feels a bit too plain and safe for him. 

I haven’t seen any photos or clips of Kai at Fashion Week with his coat open but I think that might have helped too in terms of making the outfit more “relaxed” to suit his blunt yang, as we would be able to see the fabric move around and create different shapes that would have added more visual interest (see how Nicholas Hoult’s open coat and hand in pocket pose gives off a more relaxed vibe). These little styling tweaks could really make a difference.

Moving down the line, we have Yeonjun who is dressed in what looks to be a deep purple version of Soobin’s outfit.

I’ve been back and forth about what Yeonjun’s Kibbe type could be. He definitely is some Yang type but I couldn’t decide if he’s a very slim Flamboyant Natural or perhaps a (Soft) Dramatic? 

As a Yang type, again the tonal dressing approach really helps to highlight his long frame. However, his suit doesn’t seem to fit him as well as Soobin’s does. This is now making me think that he could potentially be a Flamboyant Natural too, as this style of clothing appears to be restrictive on his frame (even in videos), rather than highlighting it.

The ruffled neckline and gauzy fabric of his shirt, while more “relaxed” in comparison to his suit, looks to be a bit too delicate for his frame too. Either a heavier fabric or less frills could have worked better with his lines, as it seems to be distracting from him in this case. On the topic of relaxed lines, his hairstyling for the Dior after party seemed to suit him more. It has volume and structure and it frames his face quite nicely.

I also still think that Yeonjun might be flattered more by lighter colors. In natural light, the suit’s colors don’t seem as deep as they do in these red carpet photos but he seems visually weighed down by the darkness of his outfit, imo. Or perhaps they wanted him to take on a more mature image for their PFW debut. Who knows?

Like I’ve said earlier, their outfits look better in motion. When in still photographs, Beomgyu’s coat swallows him up.

Standing at six feet tall, Beomgyu has vertical. However, in comparison to the first three members, his frame is more delicate, and he has some rounded features. Given those, I think Beomgyu could potentially be a Soft Classic Kibbe type. With this Kibbe type, clean and simple lines with a touch of softness would be most harmonious. 

Hueningkai shared during their livestream that he and Beomgyu have similar outfits but notice how differently it falls on Beomgyu.

While this outfit has fairly simple lines, the oversized sleeves are a bit much on his slender frame. He could benefit from a coat that had a tad more structure, particularly around the shoulders, or if it were a slimmer fit instead of an oversized one.

Now, the majority of the outfit’s colors do suit Beomgyu, the pink sweater is rather distracting for an Autumn type like him. It’s much too cool and bright for his complexion, imo. It also takes some attention away from his vertical as it breaks up his body. Although it is visually interesting to combine the bright pink with deeper brown pieces, it just wasn’t the most flattering combination on him.

Taehyun’s outfit looks cozy but out of place for an event like Paris Fashion Week, especially when you place him beside the rest of his members who have at least two layers to their outfits for more visual interest.

I haven’t really figured out what Taehyun’s Kibbe type could be yet but am leaning towards the possibility of Dramatic Classic for him, as his proportions are moderate but he has rather angular facial features. That said, he is still a little too young to be typing and it’s possible he could be growing in his other features as he grows older.

Working under the assumption of being a Dramatic Classic though, this outfit would then be a little too yin for his type. While the fabric lends the touch of yang he needs (the texture makes me think of denim somehow), the shape of the sweater is noticeably rounded and the color blocking visually cuts up his body whereas a more tonal palette could have honored his vertical better. Even his hair is rather soft and floppy for his type. A shorter cut with sharper edges tends to flatter him better.

Depending on the lighting, his top appears a little more muted, which is flattering for him, as I think he could also be an Autumn type. While Autumn types tend to pull off browns, this particular shade appears a little too light on him. A deeper shade of brown like Beomgyu’s coat could have worked better for his complexion, imo.

Overall I think it’s a huge boost and testament to TXT’s popularity that they got to attend Paris Fashion Week as a brand ambassador but so far, I’d think that their partnership has produced a few more misses than hits, especially in terms of red carpet attire.

But like I’ve said at the beginning, there were a few looks from the Dior Men FW2024 collection that looked to fit TXT’s image a bit more, and as they already have a history of getting custom outfits from the brand, maybe we’ll end up seeing TXT in couture pieces too? Or at least one can dream so!

If you’ve made it to the end, thank you so much for reading!! Would love to hear your thoughts about their red carpet looks or anything TXT and fashion-related so leave a comment or reblog to share them with me!

[deannagrey]

A Mendell Christmas: Part One

A little Christmas short for the holiday season! This occurs toward the end of Team Players, before Aderyn (spoiler alert for Team Players ending!) reveals she's leaving Mendell. (please excuse any errors, I'm not the best editor lol)

Naomi 

“Naomi?” A soft, rhythmic knock at the door called for my attention. “It’s me.”

I tugged off my headphones and glanced at the clock. I’d been so knee-deep into online Christmas shopping I didn’t realize the time. 

"You ready?" Lincoln was out of breath — undoubtedly from taking the stairs two by two because he couldn’t stand the time it took to climb them. 

I smiled at him. His eyes were bright and full of infectious excitement. He bounced on the balls of his feet like he was ready to take action at a moment’s notice. 

“For what?” I couldn't help but tease.

“Naomi.” His shoulders sagged and his smile tapered off into near non-existence. “They’re all downstairs right now and in the worst mood ever. We have a job to do and you’re going to tell me you forgot?” 

I laughed and got up from my desk to reveal the bottom half of my outfit. Relief smoothed Lincoln’s brow. He chuckled at the spin I did to make my green, tree skirt light up. His bouncing was back. 

“You really thought I forgot?” I tugged off my sweatshirt to reveal the ugliest Christmas t-shirt I could find at the local thrift shop. It had reindeer patches, a multitude of Santa Clauses, and enough colorful candy cane to make one feel cross-eyed.

“You’re just so good at bluffing, Sunshine,” Lincoln said and pulled out two Santa hats from his bag. Both were green and trimmed with gold fabric. My name was embroidered in black thread on one. 

I gasped and stood still as he placed it on my head carefully as if it were a crown.

“There, now you’re all set,” he said. 

“This is so cute! Where did you get it? Wait…do you know how to sew?” 

“No, I wish. I just know people who know people who know how to sew.” He nodded in approval at how the hat looked on me and then, placed his own on. “I got one made for all of us. I wanted it to be perfect. A holiday to remember despite…well, you know.” 

Lincoln had been planning this for weeks. And as his partner in crime (or elf in crime depending on the level of Christmas spirit), I was committed to helping him. 

“It will be perfect,” I promised while adjusting my hat. “They’re going to cheer up and we’re going to make this a time to remember. They’ll be so holly and jolly we’ll probably get sick of them.”

Lincoln laughed. “God, imagine.” 

“Anything is possible this time of year,” I said even though seeing Sam, Henrik, and especially Finn more excited than Lincoln and I would be a sight to behold. 

“Are we all set?” I grabbed my phone, ready to record reactions for the eventual short film Lincoln wanted to put together. He was going to call it “Our First Christmas.” When I asked if they’d spent holidays together before he said, of course. 

“Why first then?” I’d wondered. 

“Because you’re here and now, our family’s bigger. It’s our first Christmas together,” he’d said so casually like it was simple and my inclusion vital. I’d cried that day and Finn almost got into it with Lincoln until he realized it was good tears. 

“Almost set,” Lincoln answered me. “Just one more thing…”

He tossed a garland around my neck. I snorted but didn’t protest. 

���Now you’re perfect!” He grinned. “Remember your cues?” 

I rolled my eyes, good-naturedly. “Of course I remember my cues. I’m a professional.”  

“That’s what I like to hear.” He started out the room and I followed with an equal amount of pep in my step. 

Lincoln had big plans for his Secret Santa event – something of which I didn't originally think needed much of any planning. But in any event Lincoln put together, he committed ten times the necessary energy and focus. And I was lucky enough to also be his second. We wreaked havoc on our household with our combined forces. The guys feigned fear of our events, pretending they hated being roped into the fun. It was a farce they kept up even now as I marched into the living room. 

"Uh oh," Henrik teased from his spot on the couch. He closed the book he was reading, using his index finger as a temporary bookmark. 

Sam was lying on the loveseat with his legs hanging over the edge of the armrest and a glassed gaze on the ceiling. My heart tugged at the small smile he flashed in my direction. He'd been in a dark place after his relationship with Aderyn had been left in a state of limbo. I couldn't get much out of him but Finn relayed some of his fear. Sam was a large chunk of the reason why Lincoln wanted to go so hard this holiday season. The guys didn't usually exchange gifts but retail therapy was something Lincoln thought could cheer everyone up. 

"What's this?" Finn was in the kitchen, loading the last bit of dishes into the dishwasher. He smiled when I twirled once for him to admire the lights on my skirt. I’d been sworn to secrecy about Lincoln’s plans but that didn’t keep me from at least showing my boyfriend the outfit earlier. 

Finn loved a lot of things about my skirt…mainly how it clung to my waist and provided easy access for him to do what he wanted. My cheeks burned when I remembered how long we’d spent in our room this morning. How long he insisted on being underneath me. 

Finn flashed me a knowing smile before finishing up the dishes. 

“Uh…” I cleared my throat, trying to get back on track. 

“The lights,” Lincoln whispered from the staircase. He tried to keep out of view, readying for his big entrance. “If I may have your attention and then, the lights.”

Sam laughed at Lincoln’s obvious coaching. Score. It wasn’t his carefree laugh but it was better than his forlorn staring. 

Henrik was polite enough to pretend like he didn’t hear Lincoln. He made a noise of wonder when I clapped and the lights went out. 

“Since when did we have that?” Sam sat up, completely intrigued. 

“Irrelevant,” Lincoln said and then whispered to me, “Tell them it’s irrelevant.” 

“I installed them last weekend,” Finn explained. 

“You rewired our living room in a weekend?” Sam asked, impressed. 

“It didn’t require rewiring,” Finn said. 

“Nowadays, sound-sensitive lights are pretty common and simple to install,” Henrik added. 

“Irrelevant,” Lincoln repeated, this time it was a plea. 

“Right!” I called in a voice louder than usual. The guys jumped and turned their attention back to me. “It doesn’t matter. What matters is our main event.” 

“What?” Sam glanced at his friends, searching for explanations. There was enough light from the sun setting outside to bleed into the living room and flood the floor with a warm red. The red painted their faces, revealing similar expressions of curiosity. 

“All I know is that she needed sound-sensitive lights.” Finn shrugged and joined Henrik on the couch. “What she needs, I get.” 

“Simple and straightforward,” Henrik said when Sam looked at him in exasperation. “Did you expect he’d be anything else?” 

Sam chuckled and sighed. “No, I guess not.” 

“Gentlemen,” I said and unlocked my phone to start the music. An instrumental version of A Holly Jolly Christmas played. “Tonight is our first annual Mystery Secret Santa.” 

“Mystery Secret Santa?” Sam asked. “That feels repetitive. Isn’t Secret Santa already a mystery?’ 

I frowned. “Okay, are you going to let me finish my introduction or not? We have a dance to get through.” 

“Oh, there’s a dance?” Sam’s face lit up. He pulled out his phone, ready to record. “Say less.” 

Henrik and Finn tried to hold in their laughter, succeeding only when I shot them silencing glares. 

“I would like to present to you this night's host,” I announced with a dramatic gesture of my arm. “Lincoln Hill.” 

Henrik set his book to the side and clapped at his friend’s entrance. His smile grew wider when he saw Lincoln’s dramatic fur-lined, red cape and the oversized carpet bag he toted.

“Good evening,” Lincoln started in a deeper voice than usual. He bowed to our audience. That was my cue to turn on the multi-colored, twinkling Christmas lights I’d lined around the living room’s entrance. 

Henrik’s clapping got louder and Finn joined in. Even Sam looked impressed, whistling at the light show as he directed his camera to them briefly. 

“Taught her that,” Finn said quietly with pride. 

I smiled at him and continued, “Mr. Hill will tell you all how our mystery will unfold.” 

“Okay, Mr. Hill,” Sam teased. “Let’s see what you got for us.” 

“In the two-story house, right off Highbury Lane, lived five very studious university students.” Lincoln walked around the living room as he spoke. With each sentence he said, I lit a candle. Warm light slowly brought life back into the house. 

“We live off of a street,” Finn mumbled. “Right?”

“We do,” Sam assured.

“Ssh.” Henrik patted Finn’s shoulder. “It’s fine.” 

“All of which,” Lincoln continued, choosing to ignore the interruption. “Had a bloody, red secret.” 

“The best kind,” I said. 

“Very,” Lincoln agreed and winked at me. “Each secret was written down and hidden to quell their guilt. Due to sacred law, that secret was to be revealed once a year. And during that time, they were cursed to read a fellow housemate's secret. Once the secret was shared, they would temporarily be free of guilt during the holidays. Free to be merry and bright.”  

“That’s kind of sad when you think about it,” Finn mused. 

“It is.” Henrik hummed in agreement. 

“Okay, guys, it’s not supposed to be sad,” Lincoln quickly abandoned his spooky deep voice for his normal tone. “It’s supposed to be fun lore.” 

“But we’re cursed,” Henrik teased. “How is that fun?” 

“Yeah, since when are curses fun?” Sam wondered. 

“I can’t.” Lincoln turned to me with a groan. “They’re so…them.” 

I laughed and hurried to his side to unzip the carpet bag. “It’s fine. We’ll just move on to the picking.” 

Lincoln sighed, shook out his shoulders, and resumed his narrator's voice. “One sheet for each housemate. One chance to end their guilt by confessing to their murder.” 

“You’re first.” I took the bag and hurried over to Sam. 

“The broody leader with a heart more tender and kind than he lets on,” Lincoln said. 

“Alright, cool it with the titles,” Sam grumbled and dug his hand into the bag. 

“Well?” I asked when he opened the sheet. 

“Um…I can read it aloud?” he asked. 

“Yes, it’s a mere riddle. Something only you and the murderer will connect on,” Lincoln said.

“That makes no sense,” Sam said and shrugged. “But whatever. It says, I murdered in secret. My feet made no sound. I can construct the coffin easily. My hands are skillful enough to handle the ground…What the hell?”

“Next,” I sang and moved to Finn. 

He reached into the bag with one hand and snuck his free hand to the back of my knee. I breathed easily under his warm touch as he read his riddle. 

“I murdered between jokes. Made a sound like no other. I’m an easy catch. Just remember I’m nobody's brother.”

“Can we trade?” Sam asked. “I think I know that one.” 

“No trades!” Lincoln demanded. “The bag has chosen.” 

“Your turn.” I smiled at Henrik and he returned it before retrieving his confession. 

“I murdered in daylight. I was drowning in yellow. My fingers typed fast. I felt nothing but mellow.” Henrik chuckled. “Cute. I like this one.” 

“And you.” I skipped to Lincoln and shook the bag a little. He used a hand to cover his eyes before picking. 

“I murdered with a spoon. Or maybe it was a fork? Whatever it was, it happened under the moon. Whatever it was, I didn’t do it for sport.” Lincoln breathed a sigh of relief. 

“And me,” I claimed the final sheet. “I murdered determined. I did it first. As a leader, I wasn’t afraid. As a person, I don’t fear any curse.” 

I smiled, pleased. 

“Well, there you have it,” Lincoln said. 

“No, I really don’t.” Finn frowned down at his paper. 

“You can get the help of one murderer,” I said. “But only one so choose wisely.” 

Lincoln nodded in agreement. 

“I got you,” Sam said and Finn sighed with relief. Sam whispered a name into his best friend’s ear and the guy lit up. 

“Ah, that makes a lot more sense," Finn said. 

“Are we good then?” Lincoln bounced on his feet again, already geared to start his Christmas shopping. 

“No, not yet,” Sam said and pulled his camera back up. “We’re going to need that dance you two promised us.” 

“Oh right.” I started toward the Bluetooth speaker. Lincoln caught my elbow before I could leave. 

“Nope, they don’t deserve our dance.” Lincoln shook his head. “Not unless they stop laughing and appreciate our efforts.” 

“No one’s laughing,” Sam said while…well, laughing. 

“You're such an asshole,” Lincoln said with a smile. “No dance this time. We will reveal our talents when we know they’ll be appreciated. Right, Naomi?” 

“Right, exactly.” I nodded. Finn caught my eye and something in his gaze told me I could be convinced to do a private show later. 

“That’s all we have for now, folks,” Lincoln announced. “It’s up to you to do the rest. To figure out your fellow murderer and make sure your present is the best.”

“I do love it when he rhymes,” Henrik noted. 

“And I don’t,” Sam joked. “But this is entertaining so I’ll allow it.” 

“Come on,” Lincoln said. “Get off your butts and start looking for gifts. You’ve got twenty days until Christmas Eve. Let’s make every one of them count.” 

[orieriee]

Going on a date with one piece men + their wardrobe!

Author's note: it has been a long time since I posted but I have these random date hcs I like to imagine from time to time for a thousand notes/reblogs special! Thank you liking and supporting my work! Also sorry for the cringey outfit edits, it's for visual purposes only.

Pairings! Ace, Zoro, Sabo, Law x GN! Reader. Fluff.

Portgas D. Ace:

Probably wears an old white T-shirt, an outer (specifically yellow for this one) so that when you're cold he could give that to you, and jeans with a pair of old sneakers.

He doesn't own that many sets of outfit but he's giving me very chill but extroverted, casual skater boy vibes. (And yes, I headcanon he does actually skate)

Spring is the season of love so it is spring every day with Ace. Man is a clingy golden retriever boyfriend

It's a good day today so he's taking you to the nearby park to feed the swans and the geese! His favorite part of the date is getting to hold your hand ofc!

Don't forget the picnic basket, he has been planning on going picnic with you in his favorite park for WEEKS

He didn't cook the meals because of how clumsy he was in the kitchen but still wanted to help so behold his messy strawberry jam sandwiches

Wipes the corner of your mouth because there's some strawberry jam and then eats it

Or better, you're wiping the corner of his mouth but instead of wiping it with a hand/handkerchief, you kissed the corner of his mouth, tasting the strawberry jam

Ace would be so flustered and turns as red as the fresh strawberry jam

Tries to kiss you back on the cheek but missed because you move to lay on your back

Still flustered but joins you anyway, spending quality time staring at the pink and orange-yellowy sky

Oh look! The swans!

Roronoa Zoro:

Tbh, his closet's color palette is a mess but there's definitely green. He usually wears sport jackets with nothing underneath but sometimes he does wear sweater underneath when it's cold

Loves to collect sport shoes so you know how he is, sport is his passion on this one. Or should I say fashion? Get it? Passion and fashion? Nevermind.

Let's you wear whatever you want, feel free to borrow his clothes

The chill but protective boyfriend

You wanted to go to the skating rink but since he's terribly bad at it and doesn't want you to see him make a mess out of himself, he's taking you to the bowling alley instead!

He's not bad in bowling but he's also not that good either. It all depends on his throwing skills... But mostly luck he says

Wear your sportwears, something a bit tight. That'll get him distracted for sure. Although he tries to be respectful.

But when someone decided to do the same (aka, staring), he'll make sure the other person does not anymore by shooting death glares and sending them threat*ning aura

"What's up, babe?" you took the bowling ball from his hands while he's looking to the other person

"Nothing. Just some creeps." he said as he's tying his jacket around your waist, covering your bottom

He says that he's sorry for bringing you to the bowling alley, saying that he should've bring you to another place for the date so that you can be more comfortable

Honestly a gentleman behavior

Sabo & Law under the cut!

Sabo:

Definitely academia aesthetic. He likes shirts, with the collar and all. Also coats. The colors may vary but an outfit put together has to be from the same palette so it looks more neat and, well, put together🤷‍♀️

Actually collects hats but only wear them on special occasions

He may seem like a funny and chill going guy but behind your back, he's kinda possessive

Like, if you're talking to another person (where the other person shows interest in you but you're just trying to be friendly), he'll appear behind your back quietly and shoot threatening glare + smile to the person in front of you

Speaking of him appearing, he promised you to go on a full planned out date so the first thing he did was taking you for lunch at a cozy cafe that belongs to one of his friends!

He kept asking whether you find the food delicious or not and making sure to take notes on what you like and don't like so that when you two decide to come back here again, he'll order it for you

After the delicious lunch, he's taking you to the cinema to watch his/your favorite movie! He likes documentary types of movie and a bit of sci-fi and historical. You'll see him geek out about it after the movie. It is even better if he gets to geek out with you

But if you don't like these types of movie, he'll pick your favorite to watch and eventually learn to like it and geek about it with you

Exiting the cinema while holding hands, both of you walk down a few blocks to the amusement park

The highlight part of the date was enjoying the sunset from the top of the ferris wheel

Usually you two have deep talks, sharing about each other's day or confessing love to one another while the sky's the color of cotton candy

Who knows, maybe you two might share a kiss or two in the ferris wheel ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Trafalgar Law:

Mostly black aesthetic with a touch of silver or gold. He likes turtlenecks, coats, and long sleeves. Sometimes he wears glasses to read but not usually. Also belt is a must.

Sometimes wear something grey or navy. Own some colors but never too bright

This man might appear cold on the outside, but the type to immediately melts the moment he's with his spouse--No, not the mushy type but you can definitely feel the temperature difference ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) (get it?)

Law is actually very protective if he really finds the right person, so if you are one for him, you'll soon find him and yourself having a heart-warming conversation about your future house and how many cats/dogs you would want to have

So he's taking you for a ride to see the beautiful estate with gorgeous mountain/sea views

But before that, he's stopping by at a bookstore to pick up some new books to read, his house has a corner dedicated to his medical books as well as some sora;warrior of the sea comics hidden in the shelf

The bookstore has a cafe nearby so both of you warm up with some coffee before heading to the estate

The estate is a little far from here since it's a countryside estate, but the views are amazing so both of you figured that buying a house there would be nice

And Law's driving skills, oh gosh, imagine his one of his tattoed arms on the steering wheel while the other grabbing the persneling-- sorry I have a thing for Law's smexy arms ✋😔

Arriving there, you two talked with the estate agent before they're taking you to one of the houses to see the interior

The house itself is pretty big, with the backyard immediately faces the sea views with mountains surrounding the area. Law's already thinking about living the rest of his life here with you if you don't mind, he's quietly having butterflies in his stomach

Man who plans ahead with you in their future >>> 😩

[elliottjpg]

Behold: the fabled cisgender non-binary, Hikari's little sibling / troublemaking child / weird dog <3

1 - natural fox form (not to scale) 2 and 3 - casual hybrid form 4, 5 and 6 - full human form

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暁の物語 Akatsuki no Monogatari

ちひろ Chihiro

Chihiro is a young kitsune, a shape-shifting fox, who accompanies Hikari in his travels. They are a few decades old, so still a child.

Chihiro has always been fascinated by humans, but was born in a region where yokais are seen as dangerous pests to be killed on sight, so they were always very sheltered by their pack. They ended up running away to try and live among humans. However, they don't understand a lot of human customs and they don't control their transformations very well, which often lands them in trouble.

They met Hikari when they tried to seduce him out of his money to buy themself fried tofu. It didn't work out, and when they got caught by humans, Hikari protected Chihiro from the mob, and ended up adopting them. Chihiro now travels with him; they are almost like siblings, and Hikari teaches them how to blend in with humans.

Chihiro is very energetic, playful and outgoing, and doesn't think very much before they act. They love shiny human artefacts and will lose all sense of self-preservation to acquire them; Hikari often has to pull them out of trouble. They can be very naive, but also occasionally show unusual wisdom for their age. Hikari and Chihiro quickly grew very close, and they love each other immensely; Hikari would do anything to protect them.

(You can see older drawings of Chihiro, including different outfits, here)

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Akatsuki no Monogatari (the Tale of Dawn) takes place in the very beginning of the Edo era, in the transition years between the warring period of the Sengoku-Jidai and the two hundred years of peace under the Tokugawa shogunate. It is a story about change and beginnings, both of a person and of a country.

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Details and kitsune lore under the cut!

Chihiro isn't their real name; their name in fox language is untranslatable, so they chose this one because it sounded nice. They only know how to write it in hiragana, not kanji. Their gender also doesn't match up with human ones, and they transform into men and women indiscriminately.

Kitsunes can shapeshift into humans and into objects, they can produce "fox fires", create illusions, and the more powerful ones can mind-control people. Chihiro is very young and just learning to transform into a human. They have one human form that is most natural to them (the one drawn here), but they can also take other appearances, with more difficulty. Placing a skull on their head helps with transformations (don't ask me why, that's just Japanese folklore).

Even in human form, a kitsune's features will remain fox-like, with thin faces, pointy noses and almond-shaped eyes. The less concentration they put into a transformation, the more fox-like elements will show (tail, ears, whiskers...)

[octuscle]

John came out of the philharmonic hall. They had given Brahms' German Requiem. Beautiful music. And an extremely attractive baritone, who had his debut today. He couldn't help thinking of him as a passage from the text kept running through his head:

"Behold, I tell you a secret: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed; and the same suddenly in a moment, at the time of the last trumpet."

Obviously, this did not mean the silencing of the last trumpet of the orchestra. Of course it was about the apocalypse. But what if it had been about the trumpets? How would he have to change to end up with the baritone. John was in his late 60's. Not exactly fat, but far from athletic. He never had been. At least he was always well dressed. His tuxedo fit perfectly, his shoes immaculately polished. All the accessories coordinated. But was that what the baritone was looking for?

John dropped off his cape at the coat check in the restaurant. He had been dressed appropriately for the Philharmonic. Here he was overdressed. His friends with whom he had been on dates had been to the movies or the theater and dressed much more casually. He didn't care, he was looking forward to a relaxed and fun evening. That was fine with Black Tie, too.

Most of his friends said goodbye after dinner, only the hard core still moved to a currently very trendy bar. With the black suit, black shirt and slim black tie, John felt appropriately and stylishly enough dressed. Even more so after he had slipped on his slim-fitting leather coat at the coat check. For a man in his early 50s, he still looked very good. This was also reflected in the far too young bartender, who flirted with him every now and then. Nevertheless, John held out until the bartender asked him if he would still like to have a last drink with him. He was about to call it a night and knew of a cool location that John would definitely like.

To this location it went down a few stairs. So the first thing the bouncer probably saw of John as he descended were his biker boots. Then the jeans, the heavy leather jacket, and then his face. When they made eye contact, John's arrival was acknowledged with an appreciative grin and a curt gesture to go in. Even though it was already 02:00, the place was packed. The air was cutting. So John took off his jacket as quickly as possible and threw it over a coat hook. His companion arrived with two bottles of beer and commented approvingly on John's biceps. And his cool tattoos. Actually, John rarely showed them in public anymore. Sometimes he thought he was actually too old for them in his late 30s. But here it fit. Here, older men were considerably more inked. At some point John had lost sight of the bartender. No wonder, there were plenty of men here who fit him better. Whereas it was obvious that he also had a good chance to get some more fucking here. But somehow this wasn't the place yet. It was not the time yet. So around 04:00 Joe grabbed his jacket and stepped out into the fresh air. He pulled a pack of cigarettes from his breast pocket, lit one and offered the bouncer a smoke as well. The bouncer accepted silently, got a light and asked Joe where he was going now. Grinning, he reached for the bulge in Joe's pants and began to knead it. Joe shrugged his shoulders. The bouncer gave him an address just around the corner and said that he would certainly be able to get there after work in about an hour.

Joe briefly checked his outfit again in the reflection of the window pane, which was covered from the inside with black pond liner. Considering that it was so late, he still looked fresh. And the wifebeater went well with the leather pants. It showed off his tattoos, of which he was so proud, to perfection. He rang the bell, the camera light above the door hung on, and the door opener promptly went on. Joe took a quick look around. The place was nice. He was sure to find a few more holes to fill here. Kneading his boner, he noticed that the pressure on the bladder was increasing. Let's see if he could use it to fill someone in the toilet. The baritone was sitting in the piss trough. And from somewhere Joe thought he could hear a trumpet.

Inspired by @fuckingleatherhot. Always horny pictures!

[llynwen]

Oh don't worry about the ask getting eaten, tumblr has killed 2 of my blogs in the last damn month this website is held together through sheer collective willpower. Soooooo about hoodie-stealing gf Rust: something about his clothes seemed weird to me when they went to Carcosa, and during a rewatch I realized that crisp white shirt is rather too big for him. He threw out all his 'professional' attire years ago when he quit being a cop but something about this work--not the job of police officer, I mean the work of seeking justice for the innocent--demands a certain ceremonial importance in what he wears. And rather than go buy a shirt he seems to have raided Marty's closet like he did in 95. Thoughts???

Hi! First of all I am so so very sorry for how long it’s taken me to answer this and also for the. Let's call them technical difficulties. I actually have soooo many thoughts about the costumes on this show. 

Let's start with the shirts. Every time we see rusty wear a dress shirt in 2012 it is slightly too big. Now, I totally agree with your take about him having thrown away all of his work clothes before the move. I don’t think he cares about appearances all that much anymore (I mean. As much as I adore the hair, it is not very professional). I like to think he only dresses up when they go to question people to fit into the part of a PI, to be more believable. 

As far as I know he wears two different shirts in episode 7

and one in 8

In both of these they are kinda loose on him, the waist is tucked in but it’s all bunched up in the back, even the collars seem a bit too wide. 

I also love this fit

At first glance I was convinced these were the same suits, but they are not, though they are eerily similar. The jacket looks too big for rusty, too, and maybe a bit tight on marty. I really want to believe that rust is wearing marty’s hand me downs the entire time.

All this thinking about the clothes had me looking at other outfits we see throughout the show, and what I noticed were the flannels. Prior to 2012, we almost exclusively see rust in formal wear. He wears work clothes seemingly 24/7. He will occasionally take his shirt off and run around in the famous wifebeater, but even that is just a stripped down version of his work clothes. He mows the lawn dressed like that. Even during The Event with maggie he is still in his work clothes, even though he just got suspended and has been drinking for hours.

There are very few exceptions of him wearing something different. If we ignore crash, prior to 2012 we see him out of his work clothes exactly twice.

First time is when he talks to maggie at the diner. He’s wearing a blue flannel in this scene, and I was like, this shirt looks familiar. Then I had me a closer looksie, and lo and behold, i found this.

Again, for a second I was sure it was the same damn shirt. It isn't, but it's close. Both of them wear a blue flannel when they go to talk to maggie, which is very interesting to me. Additionally, since we've established that rusty doesn't own any casual clothes, I think it is fair to assume the flannel he is wearing at the diner is actually marty’s. This isn't so far fetched, since at the time marty is staying at rust’s house, so they probably have a shared laundry pile.

The other time we see rust wear a flannel is during the parking lot fight. I don't think marty wears anything similar at any point (but if I'm wrong please come let me know), but it is definitely something he would wear.

The parking lot fight takes place the morning after The Event, we know that rust is not in the best of mindsets. 

(I actually think he came over to the station that day precisely because of what happened the night before. I don't think he came to pick up his things, since we know he had all the files at his apartment, and I don't believe him to be the kind of man that keeps personal belongings at his desk. No, I think he went there to punish himself. He knew that marty would react badly, and he knew he would probably attempt to beat him up. This could be why rust doesn't really fight back, and lets marty tackle him and land a few good punches.) 

The shirt he wears could be something that marty left behind. I think he might have worn it as a kind of armor, something with positive emotions attached to it. He knows that marty and him are done, no going back, so he wraps himself in the comfort of their friendship. 

If you have any other observations, please let me know! I’ll have another look at the clothes during my next rewatch, but I’m sure I'll miss something anyways, this show is so jam packed with detail. Thank you again for sending me this ask!

Let me leave you with this, though.

Why is rusty’s ass wet in carcosa? If he was just sweaty, wouldn't his shirt be wet too? Did he piss himself? What is going on. 

Love you bestie xx

[devilishlycute]

A Meet-Cute on the Subway

Shiki Souma x f!reader

"Oh god, oh god! I'm late as hell! Stupid toll booth, stupid crosswalks-!" Your eyes catch onto the train's doors about to close, the person facing the doors sees you running towards the train. With quick thinking he slides his hand against the automatic doors, holding them open just enough for you to squeeze through!

He let's the doors close behind you, worried over your exhausted state. "Th-Thank you! So much.. You don't understand how crunched on time I was!" You managed to blurt out, looking up you meet the strangers magenta-colored eyes. He blinks owlishly but his smile doesn't falter, he nods with a peppy "No problem!". He moves over and shows an open seat behind him, "You should sit and rest. It's no good if you end up getting dizzy from how hard you ran."

You stared at this stranger like he was a merciful deity offering you a better life, with a grateful smile you accept his generous advice. As you go to walk you felt your tote bag get lightly tugged back stopping you in your tracks.

... "Eh?" Both you and the stranger turn to look over your shoulder, low-and-behold: The corner of your tote was pinched inbetween the train's doors.

'I'm trapped in the most awkward situation ever!!!' You mentally panic, you do an experimental tug-- nope. It's not going anywhere. Looking back at the stranger getting ready to apologize for your carelessness, the stranger had his body turned away from you as his shoulders shook.

He soon stops shaking and turns back around with a closed eyed smile, his cheeks flushed a soft pink. "Looks like you're stuck until the next stop." He holds a hand out towards you, "My name's Shiki, Shiki Souma! May I ask for your name miss?" Looking more at his face, he looks very boyishly cute. The piercings give him a free-spirit vibe, and his hair looks like the color of his eyes from what you could see from the strands peaking from under his cap.

You nodded and go to touch his hand, "Y/n L/n. It's nice to meet you. You see I..." you trailed off and froze when you spot his pants front pockets untucked! Feeling a snicker leave your lips, you moved the hand that was going for Souma's to hide the curling of your lips from him, your gaze not leaving his pants.

"Shiki... Y-Your pockets.. pfft!" You inform him while giggling, he opens his eyes as a confused look crosses over his features. He looks down and saw his wardrobe malfunction, without saying anything his tucks his head down and fixes them so the inside stayed inside. Again his shoulders quaked, was he embarrassed? Flustered? Upset?

"Thank you for telling me, I couldn't help but laugh at myself you know?"

Oh, he was just laughing. "I know, trust me. But back to why I was running you see it's my first day at my new job-" as you explained how you mistakenly set your alarm to go off at 8:30 PM not AM and had to rush out of your house like a bat out of hell, he listens to your every word and offering a smile. "A friend of mine did that once too, but he was really mature in handling it!"

His eyes seemed to trail down your outfit, a business suit that was professional but also styled casually. "So where are you starting work? If you don't mind me asking?" Shiki sees a familiar ID card dangling below your neck, the word "Temp. Intern" printed on the card.

"Ah.. Well you see, it's a company that works in managing salaries for various projects. I'm actually supposed to be working under a Senpai, but I hear that he's actually very laid back- but I still want to make a good first impression on him!" You explained to Souma.

Souma smiles at your tenacity "What a "good girl" type." Souma thinks to himself, but he remembered something his older brother told him last night over dinner... Something about a new worker joining his company, someone that was going to be placed under Mima's care and responsibility, he remembers his brother also saying their name...

"Wait. Are you--"

"Please watch your step when boarding and exiting the sides of the train. Please make room for those leaving and for those boarding--"

The train's PA system plays the message over and over, the doors slide open and free the corner of your tote. With a sad smile you wave towards Shiki, "Well this is my stop, thanks again Shiki-san! I hope to run into you again sometime, I wish we could keep talking like this, you're pretty funny. Also, you should laugh more freely, it feels great when you just let it out you know?"

As you step off the train and onto the platform, you turn around to face Shiki once more, his heart stopped at the sight of your face. A gentle and heartwarming smile graces your face, placing your hands on the edge of your skirt you bow slightly in gratitude. The apples of his cheeks began to heat up with a soft warmth.

The doors slowly slid closed right as you stood upright, with one last wave the train began to move and leave the station once again. Shiki places his hand over his heart, replaying her words. "I hope to run into you again sometime.. I wish we could keep talking like this, you're pretty funny."

If you're going to be an intern under Mima-san eye, he can't help but smile at the thought of your wish coming true.. Probably sooner than you think.

...

"Wait.. I was supposed to get off back there. ... pfft.." Souma laughed at his own mishap. He really can't wait to see you again, you seem very kind and fun.

Any Cool Doji Danshi fans here? Please go watch it or read it, there needs to be fanfics about these cuties!! >w<

[beepartcollection]

Behold! Big WIP dump! Reasons why they won't get done under the cut :3

Most of this stuff is just unfinished due to loss of motivation for it, if you wanna take a crack at finishing it feel free! (CREDITING ME OF COURSE!)

The Bidwell comic was supposed to continue with Hale and Bidwell talking, and then Bidwell asks Hale what he's going to do now, then Hale says he's gonna find his ex. His ex Maggie. Who he dated for a long time. And then when Hale leaves Bidwell sobs and the 'and just like that, he lost everything' replays. Yeah I think they gay. (also sorry for the sad my brain can only make sad stories) The painting isn't Emesis Blue, I just tried to draw Spy and Soldier in casual clothes, and, well, they came out looking like Emesis Blue lol. Real reason it's likely not gonna get finished is cause of all those buildings, and their thousands of windows. That would all need to be rendered. Then the mall goths series I also lost steam for right at the end, but hey I think everyone's outfits came out pretty good! The tarot thing I wanted to continue but lost motivation for, plus I have no idea who/what Judgement would be. The last two are from my Elden Ring au, first one being Soldier finding where Engie ended up and the second being the background for a conversation between Medic and D, which ended up not happening girl Fromsoft make characters that aren't difficult to draw challenge (impossible).

[alioathereal]

It was a trend on twitter one of my mutal artist friends did and I decided to do my favorite ocs in one :D Misae is in lb4 inspired outfit while Ana is in lb5 outfit !!

I decided to use palazzo pants mixed with some Indian patterns for Misae as it fits both her character and also modern Indian clothing for just casual wear or fancy occasions as well!

Ana on the other hand I wanted to do a more goddess esk inspired look as she...she's something to behold haha though still wanted to pertain some confidence to her look !♡

I also posted it on twitter if you'd like to support me there as well :D https://twitter.com/alioathereal/status/1551362757567602689?t=AXje-Oy73LgLJ-HTPPENSg&s=19

[itcamefromthetoybox]

He’s Just Ken

“Barbie” is coming to theaters next month, and it looks really great so far! It’s also caused a worldwide shortage of certain shades of pink, which is both amazing and delightful. Anyways, because I’m very pumped about this movie, we’re going to spend the next few weeks looking at the latest Barbie dolls on the shelves and seeing what’s up, starting with “Barbie Fashionistas 191!”

Alright, if you‘re reading a “Barbie” review, I’m pretty sure I can assume you know what Barbie is. The “Barbie Fashionistas” line is, essentially, the standard Barbie doll. They’re Barbie and Ken dolls that come in nice, casual clothing, have basic articulation, and come in a variety of body types, skin tones, and hair styles. While they come with default outfits, these are the dolls that are specifically made for you to buy different outfits for. Some Fashionistas come with additional accessories, like wheelchairs and prosthetics, which can sometimes cost a bit more, but are important since they reflect the diversity of the real world.

Each Fashionista doll has a number, and number 191, today’s review, is a Ken doll. This Ken’s very much what you’d imagine when you think of Ken: blonde, smiling, a bit tanned, and in decent shape. He’s the quintessential Ken.

This doll’s made out of 100% Boyfriend Material.

I really like Ken’s head sculpt. He has a pretty relaxed smile, so he actually looks happy to be here and not like he’s being forced to smile at gunpoint, unlike a great deal of holiday pictures of kids, where one has the instinctual urge to ask them to blink once if they’re being held against their will. Ken’s hair also looks pretty good, too. It looks like he put effort into making it look nice, but not so much effort that it seems like he’s freaking out. It shows the confident attitude of “I look good and know it,” while also saying, “I still put effort in because my partner deserves to be with someone who tries for them.” It’s a really good head sculpt.

Fun fact: Ken is named after the real-life Barbie’s brother. That’s what we call a “Folgers Coffee moment.”

Ken’s outfit is one where I like the individual parts, but am not crazy about the whole look. This is purely my opinion, though. He’s got a checkerboard sweater with white and black squares, but it also has some smaller areas all over it with more traditional white and black squares. I personally am not super crazy about the sweater, but I feel like it would work great with a jacket, maybe for a more winter look. Ken’s also wearing a pair of blue shorts, which I do really like, but feel they conflict with the sweater. Like, where are you going where your lower half is warm and your top half is cold? It just feels like anywhere you’d wear this outfit, half of your body is miserable. He also has a pair of Robin’s Egg blue shoes that I really like and feel go well with either part of the outfit. And, of course, if you’re not crazy about this outfit, remember that you can always get Ken a different outfit. Like I said earlier, the Fashionista line is the one specifically made for different outfits.

Ken has the basic Ken articulation. His legs move back and forward and can slightly go side to side, but not by much, and his shoulders can move every direction. His head’s on a swivel and does not have a ball joint, unlike Barbie typically has, and his hair is sculpted onto his head, unlike the more expensive Kens. Other than his outfit, Ken comes with no accessories. He’s literally Just Ken. And behold, I have worked a movie reference into this review after already using it as the review title! Feeling proud of myself.

Selfie!

Fashionista 191 is available at mass retail with a starting price of about $10, but I’ve seen him for as low as $6, which is a great deal. Would I recommend him? Absolutely. Like I said earlier, he’s the quintessential Ken, which makes him a solid addition to the collection of any Barbie fan ages 3+, especially ones who don’t already have a Ken. Also, his packaging is reusable, so if you wanna keep him safe or need to pack him for a trip, you already have a little way to store him, which is a plus in my book. Next week, we’ll be continuing our look at Barbie with a review of one of my favorite doll ideas from the line, so be sure to come back and have a read! This is JS signing off and wishing you Happy Toy Hunting.

[charmixpower]

☀️ Stel hairstyles explained 🌙

Stella! This one was probably the easiest because she has so many fun canon hairstyles to chose from, and making her hair even fancier is an absolute delight. I had to get a little creative with her earrings because I didn't want her to just have the same ones in, but it god hard after a while. Thankfully I think they turned out really well!

On to my thoughts about the individual styles

Classic Stella: behold, my hatred of Stella's early season pointy bangs in it's purest form. Also my redesign of her s1 outfit. I could not not include Stella with her hair down bc Stella would never have her hair up most of the time, and that's something. A high ponytail wouldn't be wrong but why would you do it like that with a bow????? Can you remember who this character is supposed to be???? Take those bows off her right now or so help me god—

Bedtime Stella: I love this outfit from s4 and I just had to include it bc it acknowledges how Stella has to deal with a fuck ton hair 24/7. It's just great. Putting the orange of the hair ties only on the yellow of her blended too much, especially because I made Stella's hair honey colored. So I made it red. Bonus unstyled bangs, bc I had to acknowledge her classic bangs somewhere

Club Stella: BLUE ERA. I never noticed how much long hair soften Stella look until I put it all into a small braid. Her muscles are so much more noticeable. I'd imagine this would be a reason Stella would avoid not having her hair down in anyway. Aside from that, I saw a braid from this hideous later seasons green thing pretending to an outfit and I just had to keep a braid for Stella bc the hair was so cute. Just one, decided to put it with a corset and all blue and purple for Stella embracing her moon for a night out

Disco Stella: I know a lot of people don't like this outfit, and nooo!! Look at how tacky she looks!!! It's so cute!!! She has some my favorite earrings here, like yesss I was so happy when I put those on her. I think I might be biased bc I really like how Stella looks without her bangs lol

All natural: we got ~all natural~ Stella. With her glasses, natural hair, and without the extensions she usually wears. I know plenty of people who usually have straight hair (most notably my mom and irl close friend), and the reason usually comes down to "it's easier to deal with" but I don't think that Stella would care if her hair was easy to deal with or not? So I'm giving her the reason I used to have my hair straight 24/7 as a child. She's extremely tender headed and anything that pulls her hair makes her start crying because it hurts so much. Curls pull, straight hair usually doesn't. That's how my mom delt with me before I was able to brush my own hair properly bc it just hurt so much, and I could deal with my hair my own way at that point. I really hate the way I look with straight hair so I sucked it up, but I still refuse to let combs come near my hair. I imagine Stella doesn't despise the way she looks with straight hair, but really likes it. Listen, I know she can just magically grow her hair but listen. It's just fun if Stella has extensions in, and getting my hair braided hurt way less than getting it brushed so I think extensions would hurt less too. Also yes, after seeing young Stella I have hc'd that she wears contacts most of the time bc she doesn't like the way she looks with glasses

Cozy Stella: I really love her fruity music bar look. Like a lot of the outfits from s4 annoyed the fuck out of me, see the Musa s4 civilian rant, but the fruity music bar ones always fucked. I gave cozy casual Stella a well styled low side ponytail, and a tinner headband. Because relaxing doesn't mean she's not gonna look good while doing it. Can I just say I love the side ponytail? For what reason the designers keep adding high side ponytails I'll never understand, but the low one looks so cute on her

Princess Stella: I know the correct answer to "why is that headpiece floating behind her head" is magic, but that's not fun for me, so I made it apart of a high bun which is holding it up. Love the earrings her so much, I was starting to run out of earring ideas lol. I added some sleeves to make the outfit slightly more royal looking. They're short sleeves, don't worry lol

Gala attendee: Omg I love the top of Stella's flower princess dress, we don't acknowledge the rest of it. We also don't acknowledge the second part of her bun. I'm not doing it. The double bun is hidious and I will not draw it, the single bun is super cute tho. I should of made it bigger tho bc of all the damn hair Stella has. VERY happy with her earrings on this one, so pretty

Princess ball: I left her hair mostly the same because this is best high ponytail that Stella has worn and will ever wear, and I don't wanna fuck with perfection. I did mess a little with her dress because I've always hated the top part of it mdksnd I feel so bad but the one sleeve and the slanted stap look bad to me fjajsns that's all

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Anakin Skywalker costume list

So I have seen posts documenting every Padmé dress and such, but I have never seen one for Anakin so I thought I would do it myself! Behold, I care too much about this man and everything he's worn, including notable accessories lol. I will try to go on chronological order from Anakin's POV, or as best as I can anyway, so keep that in mind

1-Tatooine slave outfit 

Worn during almost the entirety of the Phantom Menace, this outfit is pretty simple: just simple work clothes with arm and leg wraps to keep sand out. It’s obviously very similar to what Luke’s farmer look was like, only a bit less white. Also a necklace that was a gift from his mother according to the character guide, so that’s cute!

+ Podracing helmet 

During the race he also wears a helmet that has a leather neck wrap.

+ Naboo pilot helmet

When he accidentally joins the fight at Naboo he also wears a Naboo pilot helmet that he finds on the ship itself. I would like to add that despite what some people might make you believe, it is not a child sized helmet, it's an adult sized one. 

2-Jedi Padawan

At the very end of the Phantom Menace we see Anakin dressed as a Jedi for the first time, he’s basically dressed like a mini Obi-Wan at this point lol. It is perhaps the lightest clothes he's ever worn as a Jedi, and the only thing in his belt are food capsules since he has no lightsaber or anything else yet.

3-Adult Jedi Padawan 

Now we get to one of the big ones, Anakin’s outfit though most of Attack of the clones. His under tunic is still light, but his Jedi tunic and pants are a dark brown, and he has leather tabards instead of simple cloth ones. He has leather protecting his boots too. His belt has food capsules and another 3 pouches, which according to the character guide include his comlink, a medical pouch, and mechanical tools. Also a lightsaber clip, but it seems to come and go lol

+ Cape

His cape is quite unique in this one! In fact you might have thought it was a robe, but last I checked robes need to have sleeves and this doesn't. It’s basically a cape with a gap to put his arms through and a hood.

+Mechanical arm

It was in this outfit where Anakin got his first mechanical limb, a golden one that was only shown in his wedding scene

+He also wore this outfit, including the golden mecha arm, through the first part of the 2003 clone wars cartoon. 

Also in that he wore this getup while on a starship.

In there he also lost the tunic for a while, giving us an undertunic Anakin.

He also appeared like this in the flashback in Kenobi

4-The peasant disguise   

Now this is one of my favorite Anakin outfits, the peasant disguise he wears to go into hiding with Padmé, he wore it during their travel to Naboo and their visit to the current Queen. It's basically a white shirt, a beautiful black vest with golden patterns, an orange necktie and a grey sash. His pants and boots seem to be in fact the same he wears as a Jedi lol.  

+Poncho

This outfit also includes Anakin wearing a white poncho over it, which he wore while they were on the way to and they talked to the Queen. 

Also, this is what he's wearing in the “A Jedi shall not know anger. Nor hatred. Nor love” poster for this movie, although for some reason the image is mirrored since the Padawan bride is on his right side??

5-Casual clothes

These are the clothes that we see Anakin meditating with after having nightmares about his mother. A very loose shirt, quite reminiscent of the clothing he used to wear in Tatooine actually, the pants and boots are still the same Jedi ones. 

Additionally there's photos and footage of him wearing these clothes while Padmé is wearing her yellow meadow dress but with a different hairstyle, I’m guessing it was a promotional photo since there doesn't seem to be any deleted scenes where this would happen? 

6-Clone wars armour, the old series

This was the look Anakin had during the second half of the 2003 Clone wars cartoon. It’s a light brown tunic and pants, with a darker brown overtunic and cape, as well as brown gloves and boots which we can presume are still the same as before. He's wearing armour for his chest and shoulders, his belt seems to be armour too. 

Additionally this is the first time we see him with long hair and that eye scar! 

7-The blue tattoos

During the last arc of this series Anakin also took everything except his pants and boots off and was adorned with blue tattoos according to ritual for the race they were helping. 

Additionally it was in this look that he lost his golden mechanical arm and got a new one originally, look he even still had blue on his scar when he did lol 

8-Clone war armour new series

And so we get to the CG clone wars series! This was Anakin’s outfit from seasons 1 to 3. It stands out quite a bit for being his most colorful outfit,  since it's a red tunic and pants with a blue overtunic. He’s also wearing armour fort his chest and shoulders, with the Jedi symbol on his left shoulder plate. He's wearing different gloves on each hand, with his left one being a simple black glove with a brown cover, while the right one is completely black and has some cloth catches. His belt has food capsules and 2 identical pouches. His boots, as you might have guessed, are still the same lol. 

Additionally you can also see him in this outfit in Battlefield II

And in Tales of the Jedi, it took place really early and so he had shorter hair, and for some reason, the latches of his right arm are mechanical there

8.1-Hot toy 

His hot toy as a clone wars general was mostly based on that previous outfit so I thought I put this here. There are some differences though, like his right glove having metal latches instead of cloth ones.

+Cape

This hot toy also gave him a dark brown cape along with a different armour for it, presumably as a reference to the previous clone wars series look. 

+ Poncho

Also in the deluxe version of this hot toy came with a whole new poncho, which is mostly plain white except for a decoration at the border

9-Naboo pilot disguise

During the episode Senate spy in season 2 episode 4 of clone wars, Anakin had to wear a Naboo pilot disguise to escort Padmé and Clovis discreetly and all. It’s a pretty simple outfit, but hey at least the helmet actually fits him now! 

10-Clone wars cloth outfit

This was his main outfit from season 3 and half to 6 of the clone wars. We are getting closer to his iconic Revenge of the Sith look but we are not quite there yet! His Jedi boots and pants are the same once more, and his dark brown tunic returns along with the leather tabards, but his undertunic seems to be a simple dark brown shirt instead of the usual under tunics. His right glove now has simple metal latches, and his left has a black covering with a couple of straps and has his comlink attached. His Jedi belt has a lightsaber clip, some food capsules, a lightsaber clip that seems to come and go, and the same pouches he will have in Revenge of the Sith so we will get to those there, except for the one up front which in Revenge of the Sith has vertical lines and in here has horizontal lines.  

11-Underwater gear

This is what he wore during the water war arc, season 4 episodes 1 through 4 of the clone wars. There’s not much to say, I mean it’s a red scuba diver suit with a lot of star wars technology all over it and a bubble helmet. I guess it is the one time he got ot wear matching outfits with Padmé tough lol 

12-Zygerrian disguise

During the famous Zygerria arc, in season 4 episode 12 and 13, Anakin wears a disguise as a Zygerrian. At first he has a helmet too, but he loses it during his amazing arena plan so he spends the rest of this on just the armour.

13-Rebels holocron outfit

In season 2 episode 18 of Rebels we see Ahsoka watch a holocron of Anakin giving some lightsaber lessons and he's wearing…. this. Ok so the boots and pants are the same again, and he's wearing a brown tunic, but over it he's wearing some kind of… armour maybe? It's a bit hard to tell, but it has the Jedi symbol over it. His belt is a simple belt instead of a Jedi one, with some lights in it??? It's a strange look…

14-Revenge of the Sith Jedi robes  

Finally, possibly Anakin’s most iconic outfit, the Revenge of the Sith look! He has a dark brown tunic with a lighter brown undertunic, but the same leather tabards, pants and boots as before. He wears no glove on his left hand, while his right one has complicated metal latches. His Jedi belt has a lightsaber clip, food capsules, a pouch for emergency rations and another for his grappling hook.

He wears this same look during season 7 of the clone wars too, although for some reason the metal latches of his right arm are still the ones from his previous clone wars costume instead of the details ones

+Robe  

Now this is a Jedi robe! It's very dark brown and has a hood, and looks enormous on him tbh lol

He also appeared like this in Kenobi

+Earpiece

During the battle of Coruscant he's wearing a golden earpiece, probably pretty well known since he has it during the iconic “This is where the fun begins” line

15-Night robe

You might have thought it was his Jedi robe if you weren’t a thirsty hoe like me that watched this scene like a hawk, but it's not! It's shorter, doesn't have a hood and it's actually black, so it's a different robe. 

Also during this scene we can see that he has a new mechanical arm, which is black and gold now. 

16-Burnt and suitless

I feel like this should count,even if it's not technically actual clothes lol. Anakin burnt in his Revenge of the Sith outfit and looked like this

And I guess we can add the times we have seen him suitless after this too, in Rogue one

And in Kenobi

17-Darth Vader suit:  

Now, while in general Darth Vader looks more or less the same, there are differences to his suit depending on the appearance. So while I put them in chronological order from his perspective, take into account that all of them happened at different times in the real world I guess? 

The main differences are the colour and shape of the lenses on the helmet, the size of the triangle under his mouth piece, the length of the chain holding his cape, the control boxers button colours and wether is being held up by leather straps or not, if his gloves have vertical or horizontal lines, his shoulder armour, and also whether he has his robe over his shoulder armour or not. I didn't want to write it all so I made a chart, it took me a while and its probably  the nerdiest thing I've ever done, if you want the full version hit me up, enjoy it lol

18.1 Revenge of the Sith version

18.2 Clone wars

18.3 Fallen order

18.4 Kenobi

We saw him with his mask broken in this too

18.5 Rebels

We saw him with his helmet broken here as well

 18.6 Force unleashed

+Damaged

Vader got really battle damaged in this game, so let's add it too, it was quite shocking

18.7 Rogue one

18.8 New Hope

+Capeless 

It’s hard to notice since he wears the robe over the armour in this one, but he is not wearing the cape when he's piloting!You might be able to tell better with the behind the scenes photo

18.9 Empire strikes back

+Capeless

In both of the scenes where he's in his hyperbaric chamber he is not wearing his cape either

+Short robe

I don't know if I'm imagining this but in this one scene in Empire I think his robe is shorter? Not the rest of Hoth scenes, just this one, is strange…

18.10 Return of the Jedi

+Maskeless

Well we saw the back of his head before in Empire, but this time we see his whole face so I feel it’s more relevant here

19-Force ghost 

And finally, his outfit as a Force ghost! Which is basically old Bens outfit except with a Jedi undertunic and not a shirt with a high neck like him lol