#and also my pearl necklace is from vivienne westwood

[porcelainerose]

♱ cellophane funerals

[hoodharlow]

Know You Get Sick of the Games 'Cause I Do Too

AN: part 2 🤭 everyone get ready to fight Jack

Requested? No

Warnings: Jack being a dumby, intense kissing, sad Miriam 🥺, and a messy teammate

Word Count: 3.7k words

Miriam twisted her curls into and held them in place with a claw clip. Practice dragged on for what felt like an eternity. She packed up the last of her things and texted her siblings she was on her way. She had a game in a few days in Jersey and the team was staying in New York for the week. She was going to stay with her team in the hotels but they allowed her to stay at her sister's place as long as she wasn't late for any training. 

Beto, her bodyguard for when she traveled to away games, held the door of their rented Range Rover. He closed the door and went to the driver's seat. 

“Can I put on my music?” Miriam asked.

“My rental, my music.” He said playing one of Metro Boomin’s instrumental versions of his albums. 

The drive from Jersey to New York wasn't that long. They arrived to her sister's place and she rushed to change. 

She picked out a pair of black trousers with a burgundy Vivienne Westwood cropped cardigan. She paired the look with her Versace platform boots and her vintage Vivienne Westwood pearl necklace with the gold embellished orb. Her phone pinged as she quickly did her makeup. Then it started to ring. 

Miriam groaned and grabbed her phone. Without looking at who was calling her, she screamed and put it on speaker, going back to her makeup. 

“Jesus,” Jack on the other end yelped. 

Miriam scrambled to pick up her phone. “Ohmygod, I'm so sorry, I thought you were one of my siblings. They were spamming my phone because I lied about where I am.” She said.

“Wait, where are you?” He asked with concern.

“At my sister's place but I told them I was on my way to our go-to Thai place.” Miriam explained as she shoved all her necessities in her heart shaped bag. 

“Oh, you're not free right now? Today is my day off.” He said, casually. 

He was also in New York for work. After his birthday he left for Boston. He was cast in an action thriller movie and they were filming in Boston. Miriam didn't understand the plot he explained to her in one of their three hour long facetime calls, but she found it admirable that he was venturing out into acting. 

“No, but I'm free later if you want to get dinner.” She said, locking her sister's penthouse. 

“Sounds good. Want me to pick you up?” Jack asked. 

“Nah, just text me the place and I'll meet you there.” Miriam said. 

“Okay, I'll see you later.” 

“Bye.” 

Miriam hung up and smiled to herself. It was her first time having real alone time with Jack. He and Miriam have been talking on the phone and texting non-stop since his birthday. Even though she told herself not to catch any feelings, she caught feelings. She couldn't help it. Jack was kind, ambitious, intelligent, compassionate and embarrassingly funny. How could she not develop feelings for him? But a part of her knew better than to act on them. He's never hinted at feeling the same as her and she wasn't going to risk their new friendship for something like her own feelings. 

As she walked out of her sister's place, paparazzi surrounded her. Beto shielded her as best he could while they got in the car. Ever since she started playing for and Racing Louisville, Miriam found herself more and more in the media. Now there was always some new article of her questioning her talent or some random picture someone took over while she was making a Target run. When she's in some major city like LA or New York City, there's a trail of paparazzi. Just yesterday JustJared posted about her adjusting her leggings when she was coming out of practice. 

It was a huge adjustment for Miriam. Growing up her parents kept her and her siblings out of the media. Since she wasn't modeling or acting once she was a teen like her siblings, she was able to stay out of the limelight and have a ‘normal’ life until college. Though the paparazzi only followed her around for a bit because she was hooking up with Shawn Mendes in 2018 and he would visit the Bay Area a lot while he was working on his album. When things ended between them, the paparazzi retreated after realizing that Miriam had a pretty boring schedule and she was actually taking school seriously unlike several nepo babies that wanted the ‘college experience’ at USC. 

While she waited for traffic to clear up, Miriam texted her siblings that she was on her way and they responded that they ate without her. She frowned and texted her dad that they left her to starve. Her dad left her on read but then she got several messages from her siblings calling her a snitch for tattling on them. 

“Beto we're not going. Can you believe the twins ate without me?” She asked him. 

He rounded the corner and opened the door for her. “Yes I can,” he said, guiding her back to the building. “It took you an hour and a half to get ready.” 

“You try making an outfit with a limited closet. I couldn't even steal from Kat because half of them don't fit. Have you seen her patas? They're huge.” She explained as they rode the elevator. 

Beto looked at her amused and remained quiet the rest of the ride to Kat's penthouse. 

Miriam thought about texting Jack, but she didn't want him to think that he was a second option. So she ordered delivery from a cafe a few blocks down. 

When her food came, she ate in her sister's closet, looking for an outfit. Could she just wear what she already had on? Yes but if she had known she was going on a date with Jack she would've packed accordingly. Was it a date? She thought to herself. Panic surged through her body. She placed her sandwich on its plate and looked for her phone. Jack had texted her earlier the address of the restaurant. It was pretty low key but still had a business casual dress code. 

Miriam paced around the closet. She always overdressed. But this time she didn't want to over dress and give Jack the wrong idea. Or for him to think it was something more when it wasn't. They were just two friends grabbing dinner and nothing more. 

*

Jack looked around to see if the coast was clear as they walked out of the restaurant. He and Miriam went to a hole in the wall Italian restaurant for dinner. Jack motioned Miriam to come out since there were no paps. Miriam linked her elbow with his as they walked the busy street. 

She instantly regretted not staying in the black trousers she wore earlier. She held on to Jack tighter, praying that his hotel was close by. They didn't want to end their evening just yet. It was still pretty early so they were going back to the hotel to watch some movies. 

“Cold?” He asked her. 

“A bit, but I'll survive.” She reassured him. 

They past a shop and it immediately caught Miriam’s attention. She steered her and Jack back. 

She gasped, “I haven't had Magnolia's in forever. They have the best banana pudding and I hate banana flavor anything. Their chocolate icebox cake is to die for.” 

She pulled her arm away from his and practically ran inside the bakery. Jack followed after her. He found her bending over the glass display looking at the rows of desserts. He silently groaned seeing her skirt ride up. And he was most definitely not thinking of pushing her skirt up to her hips and fucking her from behind. 

Miriam had made it abundantly clear that she only wants to be friends. Jack wasn't going to risk the good friendship they have to fulfill his needs. No matter what. He was going to be respectful of what she wanted. 

“Hold on,” Miriam told the cashier, bringing Jack back to reality. 

She took several things out of her bag. Jack figured she was looking for her wallet, so he got his out.

“Here,” he told the cashier, handing them his card. 

“Wait, no.” Miriam tried to argue as he shoved everything back in her bag. 

“It's fine.” He took her hand and led her to the back corner. 

“You paid for dinner and it was pretty expensive.” She pointed out. 

“Are you implying that I'm broke?” He asked in an amused tone.

“No, it's that…” she couldn't find the words to explain herself. 

“You're easy to mess with.” He laughed.

“Did you just call me easy?” She gasped dramatically. “At least buy me dinner first.” 

“I already did.” He smirked, not breaking eye contact. 

Before Miriam could reply one of the workers called her name. She walked over and thanked them when they handed her her order. She also dropped a few hundred dollar bills in the tip jar. She nodded at Jack to follow her out to a table outside. 

“You're about to have a mouth-gasm.” She said, pulling out a tub of banana pudding. 

“Respectfully, I'm from Kentucky. Banana pudding and icebox cakes are delicacies over there. I doubt they compare to what we have back home.” He said.

“Whatever, hater.” Miriam rolled her eyes. She took a spoonful of banana pudding and ate it. She moaned and did a little dance. “You're missing out.” 

Jack rolled his eyes in response. 

With that they continued walking to the hotel. The doorman opened the door for them and greeted them. Jack guided Miriam through the back hall, away from the small convenience shop and restaurant-bar where they could be seen and filmed. 

Miriam continued eating her pudding as they rode the elevator to Jack's floor.  She didn't finish it so she put it back in its paper bag. She felt Jack eyeing her when they walked down the hall to his suite. 

“What?” She asked. 

“You have pudding on your face.” He tapped the corner of his mouth. 

“Shit.” She mumbled, wiping the opposite side that Jack pointed to. 

“Here, I got it.”

He took a step closer and cradled her face. He swiped her cheek with his thumb and without breaking eye contact he licked it.

“Not bad,” he commented on the pudding. “Nothing beats–”

Miriam cut him off. She pulled his down to her level and claimed his lips. It took Jack a second to process what was happening, but he kissed her back with full force. He grabbed her hips and backed her into the door of his hotel room. He wedged one of his legs in between hers and let her slowly rub herself against his dark cargo pants. She wrapped her arms around his shoulders as his hands rested on her ass. They slowly devoured each other, bodies melting into each other.  

The door opened abruptly. Miriam nearly fell back, but Jack caught her. He spun her and pulled her to his side. They were face to face with Urban. 

“Oh it's y'all, I thought it was room service.” He told them as they entered the room. 

“Nope just us.” Miriam smiled innocently. She held up her paper bag. “Is it okay if I put this in the fridge?” 

“Go ahead. The kitchenette is down the hall.” Urban answered for Jack.

“Thanks.” She nodded, making her way over. 

Urban to Jack with a knowing smirk. 

“Don't.” Jack warned him in a hush tone. 

“Hey, I'm not the one dry humping my idol's daughter in the middle of a hotel hallway.” Urban whispered back. 

“It wasn't like that.” He argued. “Now shut up Miriam's coming.” 

“I bet she is.” His best friend mumbled.

“Can I use your restroom?” She asked them. 

“My room has an ensuite bathroom. It's down the hall.” Jack told her. 

“Cool, thanks.” She nodded.

Urban walked to the small living room. One of the couches there was a CVS bag. He dug through it and pulled out a box of condoms. 

“You're going to need these more than I will.” He said, not being able to keep a straight face.

“You're a fucking ass. We won't need any.” Jack said defensively. 

“You better not hit it raw.” Urban put his hands on his hips. “You can get her pregnant and ruin her career. The US women's team is having trials for the next few months for their world cup.”

Jack sighed. “We won't need any because we're not having sex.” 

Urban placed the box on the table behind the couch where he was watching some action rom-com. “I'll leave them here just in case. Just let me know so I can have my soundproof headphones on deck.”

Jack flipped him off and went to his room. Miriam was leaning against the desk typing furiously, so he went to sit on the edge of the bed. She sensed his presence and put her phone down on the desk. 

“Sorry, my friend Shawn is in town and he wanted to know if I could record some back up vocals for him tomorrow.” she said, walking to him. 

“So…” He trailed off.

“I was looking at the movie list and they have Ready or Not showing in one of the channels if you want to watch that.” Miriam suggested. 

She was not going to bring up the kiss. She was embarrassed that his best friend almost caught them and it would be best if she avoided it unless Jack brought it up. Then she would be more than happy to admit that the kiss caused her soack through her panties.  

“Yeah, that's fine. Help yourself to anything in the mini fridge.” Jack nodded to the mini fridge as he kicked off his shoes. 

Miriam nodded, but she didn’t take anything. She sat on the other side of the bed and took off her white calf-length MiuMiu boots. She sat a bit closer to Jack but not too close. He passed her the remote and she put in the channel for the movie. 

The opening credits were barely beginning, so they hadn't missed much. As the movie progressed Jack and Miriam moved closer and closer to each other. They whispered among themselves their reactions to the movies. Miriam loved a gory movie but Ready or Not had real effects and it wasn't GCI like other movies. So when the families started exploding one by one she hugged Jack's arm and hid her face. She draped her legs over his lap. Jack held onto her knee as he flinched. The final credits rolled and they were still huddled together. 

“Man, that was fucking insane.” Jack chuckled.

“I love that movie. It's such a fun movie. Plus Adam Brody is a plus. He really solidified my type in men.” Miriam said. 

“Yeah, what's your type?” He asked out of curiosity. 

“I like them funny.” She shrugged, maintaining eye contact with him as she sat on her knees. 

“What else?” He leaned a bit closer. 

“Having brown curly hair is a plus.” She added.

Jack hummed in response. He held her cheek and brought her closer to him, closing the space between them. Unlike the kiss in the hallway. This one was slow and carnal. Miriam climbed Jack's lap and deepened their kiss. He gripped her hips and guided them on his crotch. His hands wandered down to her ass and he pushed her skirt up to her waist, getting a better grasp on her ass.

Miriam pulled back and took off her top, staying in a simple t-shirt bra from Aerie. She kissed Jack a few times then unfastened it from the front. She let it fall off her shoulders. She leaned forward to kiss Jack once more but he put his hand in between them.

“This is a mistake.” He said. 

Miriam's stomach dropped. “Oh.”

She scrambled off his lap and began grabbing her things. She haphazardly put on her bra and rushed out of his room, pushing past Urban as she rushed out of the suite. 

“Wait, Miriam.” Jack called after her. 

“Don't.” She said, wiping tears off her cheeks.

She pressed the elevator button, praying that it opened before Jack got to her. Jack tried to reach for her arm but she pushed his hand away. 

“Don't fucking touch me.” She sneered. 

He took a step back with his hands up in surrender. The elevator opened and she slid inside. As it closed she lifted her middle finger at him. 

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@'justjared: Canadian pop star Shawn Mendes and Racing Louisville FC's brand new soccer player, the daughter of actress Isabela Miller and retired soccer player, Miriam Dominguez-Miller were spotted out and bought in New Jersey leaving Ciao Ristorante. The pair have been formerly linked in 2018 and were spotted galavanting all over the globe. They haven't been seen together since early 2019. The 24 year old soccer player has been formerly linked to NBA player Kaleob Young and singer Kehlani. Click in the 🔗 for more.

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When Miriam said her friend Shawn wanted her to do backup vocals, she was apparently talking about Shawn Mendes. Jack was not one to lurk, but after seeing the paparazzi pictures of Miriam and Shawn, he got curious and read any article about them that he could find. He mainly found some paparazzi pictures from 2018 and articles of wondering who Miriam was before some gossip pages wrote about how she was the forgotten child of Mateo and Isabela. 

“Dude, you gotta let it go. You did it to yourself.” Urban said, taking Jack's phone. “Now pay attention to the game.” 

They were at the Red Bull Arena watching Racing Louisville play against NJ/NY Gotham FC. Miriam didn't start but in the second half she was swapped in. She was on the field for five minutes and already had grass stains all over her uniform. Jack averted his eyes away from her ass and tried not to think about how two nights before he was squeezing over his dick. 

He felt like shit. He didn't mean to say that it was a mistake but his mouth was faster than his brain. What he really meant was that he didn't want to have sex with Urban in the other room. Not because Urban would blab or anything, but he wanted Miriam all to himself. He wanted to be the only one to hear how she would come undone when he ate her out or how she would sound saying his name after three rounds. Jack cursed feeling his pants tighten around his crotch. He shifted in his seat and tried to pay attention to the game. 

Racing Louisville won 1-0. Miriam had scored, surprising no one. What did get the crowd going was that she did the Dominating-Dominguez. A special move named after her dad that very few players could do. Messi tried once for shits and giggles but cramped up. 

Jack tried looking for Miriam because she wouldn't answer his calls and left on-read. But fans kept approaching him for pictures. Security came and cleared up the area so Jack could leave. He saw Miriam on her phone with her siblings as he and Urban walked through the private hallway. He was about to approach her when Shawn Mendes swooped in. 

“That didn't take long.” Larissa said from behind Jack. 

“Hey,” he gave her a side hug, “I didn't see you in the field.” 

“I rolled my ankle during conditioning.” She said.

“I'm sorry to hear that.” Jack said. 

“Yeah, but that was yesterday's news. The real breaking news is Miriam and Shawn getting back together.” She said leaning against the wall. 

“Back together?” He asked curiously. 

“Yeah, they dated for almost a year. But Shawn dumped her ass for the whole PR thing with my girl Camila Cabello. Miriam was so devastated. I genuinely thought she was going to quit school and soccer but she went to Princeton for some summer program and came back good as new. Apparently they've been talking so I'm glad they're trying again. They make a cute couple, no?” Larissa asked. 

“I guess.” He shrugged. 

He watched as Shawn gave Miriam a bear hug then gave her siblings side hugs. Miriam then bid her siblings goodbye and approached Larissa. 

“Hey.” She smiled at them. 

Urban was closest to her so she hugged him first. She hesitated on how to greet Jack, but she decided to just go for the hug. He gave her a once over and walked away, nodding at Urban to follow him.

“Good game.” Urban said, giving Miriam a soft smile. 

“Bye, Urban.” She returned the smile. 

Urban jogged after Jack. Miriam couldn't hear what they bickered about, but she did hear that loud smack Urban gave Jack in the back of his neck. 

“That was weird.” Larissa commented.

“I wouldn't know, you've known them longer.” Miriam shrugged. 

“So tell me about Shawn.” She nudged Miriam's shoulder as they walked toward their sprinter van. 

“What's there to talk about? I met up with him at the studio and recorded two demos. We went to lunch with his team and got papped.” Miriam shrugged. 

“I thought you guys were getting back together.” She said.

Miriam made a face. “Oh god no. Plus what we had back then was nothing mote than friends with benefits, remember? He's a good collaborator. If I wanted to get into music, I'd hit him up.” 

“Must be nice to have mommy and daddy pay for my things so I can make as many career choices as I want.” Larissa said sarcastically. 

“I mean yeah, but who said I was? I'm just saying if. I have no actual plans. I'm committed to soccer.” Miriam frowned. 

“I know I'm just playing.” She laughed, pushing Miriam's shoulder. 

Miriam rolled her eyes and sat behind her. She pulled out her journal and her headphones. Teddy, Shawn's producer and songwriter, passed her some beats for her to use when they finished the studio session. She always encouraged Miriam to try out singing, but Miriam always said no. 

She had a lot riding on her shoulders. She wanted to continue her dad's legacy. He's not pressuring her to do so, but she was the only one out of her siblings that wanted to play. The twins followed their mom's footsteps going into acting and modeling. She didn't want to throw off any balance by just pursuing music. 

Miriam looked down at the new entry in her journal. ‘Platonik’ was scribbled at the top in her loopy writing.  She crossed it off and shoved her journal deep in her backpack. 

Soccer was her main focus. Nothing and no one was going to get in her way. Not even some Kentucky born rapper that she wished she hadn't caught feelings for. 

[starletdawn]

friends with benefits

You and Patrick are friends with benefits but what happens when he starts wanting you as his own.

You and Patrick have been friends for quite a few years now and there’s no doubt you two felt attraction to each other. For a long time you two only categorizes this feeling as just lust. Both of you guys had agreed to hookup without being in a committed relationship. Most recently Patrick started seeing you differently. You were only available to meet up with him on Saturday nights. Patrick being the horny man he is would hooks up with different women throughout the entire week. Yet for the last couple of weeks he has only been seeing you. He feels as if he’s being disloyal to you he has never felt like that for someone before. It was like any Sunday morning waking up on Patrick’s bed. You stare at him as he’s still asleep. His a toned body,the way his messy hair fell on his face, his sharp jawline (A: he mews at least 2 hours per day). You were mesmerized by his beauty you wanted him all to yourself. He slowly starts opening his eyes and turns to you. “Good morning” he says yawning softly staring into your eyes. “Good morning” you say back This was usually your cue that you had to leave already. You slowly get up from bed when his hand wraps around your waist.

“You wouldn’t mind staying longer here?” He suggests “I can’t do anymore rounds, my body is exhausted Patrick” you respond. He was very rough in bed your legs were still sore from last night.

“No, not like that” he chuckles “I simply want your company” “Sure” you say still shocked of Patrick’s new behavior. He pulls you back into his bed softly his hand still on your waist. He slowly moves you closer until you were both cuddling each other.You couldn’t be happier to be in Patrick’s arms. He didn’t really do aftercare so it came to a surprise when he was checking up on you.

“You said your body was exhausted, did I go on for to long last night?” He questions.

“Well yes but honestly It was very pleasurable and I loved every moment of it.”`You chuckle “Great that’s all I want” he says he gently tilts your chin to make you look at him “I don’t ever want to hurt you okay?” You could hear the genuine care in his voice. you couldn’t believe Patrick Bateman out of all people was showing concern for you. He slowly opens his drawer taking out a small white box. “I got you a gift”He grins “Really?” You question thinking you must misheard something. He nods you can’t help but smile. “Close your eyes.” He whispers into your ear with a husky voice his hot breath on your neck. “Also sit up for darling.” You do so you feel his hands on your neck After a few minutes you hear him say “Now open them.” You open your eyes seeing a precious Vivienne Westwood white pearl necklace hanging on your neck. “thank you” you say softly “but I can’t take this” You knew Patrick was insanely wealthy and this was nothing to him but you still felt guilty taking something so luxurious and glamorous. “No,take it I bought with you in mind it” he says “you’re worth every cent in my pocket and so much more. If you ever need help in anything at all financial issues, you need errands done, or just need company count on me okay?” He says his dark brown eyes staring into your eyes he looked at you so tenderly and lovingly. You swore his pupils were turning into hearts you felt something so different so warm,so alive, so loved. He slowly leans in to your lips pressing in a kiss. There was no lust or hunger behind that kiss. It was a rather gentle loving kiss.He slowly pulls away with a smile admiring your beautiful face. He caress your cheek. “Would you like to spend the day with me?” He says softly “we can go get breakfast and go shopping,It honestly doesn’t matter I just to be around you.” “i would love to” you grin he gets up from the bed and slowly picks you up carrying you like a bride. You can’t help but giggle. He softly kisses your forehead “I love you” he whispers “I Love you too dear” you say

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[calummss]

Kylo Ren Blurb: A Little Twirl, Sweetheart

masterlist

summary: kylo wants to see the clothes you bought

pairing: fem! reader x kylo ren

words: 600

a/n: inspired by this gif. SO PLEASE WATCH THIS GIF BEFORE READING!! LIFE CHANGING

“I’m back.” You called into the hallway as you struggled to close the door, multiple bags hindering you from turning around, forcing you to close the door with your butt.

You slipped out of your black Mary Jane heels and quickly tiptoed towards the kitchen table to relieve your arms of the weight you were carrying. Turning around you saw Kylo sitting on the sofa, a nice cut suit hanging off his frame.

“Where have you been?” He asked, his arms stretching over Chesterfield's sofa back, an old-fashioned glass in his right hand. The amber colour of bourbon waiting to warm his throat.

You made your way to him, bracing yourself on his knee as you climbed up to his face, kissing him. “Shopping.” You smiled.

“Alone?” He caught your lips again, the faint taste of alcohol seeping into your mouth.

You kissed him back once more before lowering yourself on his knees, your arm starting to throb.

“No, I was with Arienne for a while but I had a lot to get through my list so I only really spent the last hour alone. Well, besides Hux who is always there for me. Bodyguard and all…”

Kylo’s eyes attentively sat on your figure as you talked about your shopping.

“Show me what you bought.”

“Like a little fashion show?”

His index finger curled under your Vivienne Westwood choker pearl necklace, pulling you towards his face. “Just like a little fashion show, sweetheart.”

You felt him on your lips again, your hand resting close to his cock, innocently rubbing your thumb against the rough fabric.

“Not only does it make me incredibly horny to see you swoon over me but the fact you get turned on by it gets me very wet,” your other hand gently holding his jaw.

“I like seeing you dressed up,”

“I bet you do,” you leaned away from him, your fingertips not-so-accidentally grazing his cock as you sat up from his knee and walked over to get your bags before disappearing inside the bathroom to change.

You put on the first outfit: a two piece set from the Chanel spring collection from 1995. A blue cropped double breasted coat with a black skirt and gold chain.

Opening the door you strut towards Kylo, your outfit fitting like a second skin.

“It’s Chanel,” you said, admiring the sleeves with a grin. “1995 spring collection.”

Kylo still sat on the sofa, his glass of bourbon placed on the side table. He was still leaning into the back of the sofa, his legs open. His eyes scanned you head to toe.

“What do you think?” You turned to give a full view of the outfit.

“The colour suits you and the skirt makes your legs look good. I like it.”

Walking back into the bathroom you changed into a black Chanel dress. A 1992 Haute Couture Spring/Summer show, a rare item you managed to buy. It felt like wearing a winning lottery ticket.

You walked out again, this time with a set of black heels you had also bought, the sound bouncing off the walls.

Kylo leaned forward, bracing himself on his knees as his eyes darkened.

“Can you do a little twirl for me, sweetheart?”

You turned, giving him a full view of the dress.

“This is my favourite piece I have ever bought.”

“I agree.”

“So you like it?”

“Love it.” He stood up, coming closer. His arms wrapping around your waist. “Keep it on.”

“As you wish,’ you combed through the back of his hair, your lips inching closer. “Sir.”

[eemcintyre]

My personal favorite 12 red-carpet dresses of all-time + why

I tried with everything in me and could not narrow it down to 10

1 | Zooey Deschanel in Oscar de la Renta (2014)

This look contains so many fun, small details, without any of which it wouldn't feel complete. It meets all of my expectations for what a red carpet dress should be- glitzy and glamorous, sure, but not *too* much. While there are a lot of textures and embellishments going on, it's all one neutral color. It's giving flapper vibes that I love, plus we don't see crop tops too often and her contrasting hair color and pop of red lipstick are what bring it over the edge to complete perfection for me.

2 | Lana Del Rey in Gucci (2018)

This gown lived rent-free in my head for days after. I appreciate the vintage reference, especially to such an iconic lady as Hedy Lamarr, while Lana also makes it her own rather than doing a direct copy. You can tell great attention was paid to the details- the lariat necklace, accumulations of star beading, and the corsage. It's just far-out enough that only the premier goddess of angelic sad girl music could truly pull it off. It's also unusual and thrilling to see a crown, and her hair provides a necessary color contrast.

3 | Natalie Portman in Gucci (2018)

Not only is this look proof that you can, in fact, mix metals, but it is the perfect complement to and embodiment of the A-list icon that Natalie is. She exudes classic Old Hollywood glamor with the shoulder pads and glittery silhouette- I'm not usually a shoulder pad fan, but with this sleek silhouette, it adds some really nice dimension. Then, she exudes drama and sexiness with the V-slit neckline without it being distracting. Finally, the eye-catching bow might be my favorite part of the whole thing.

4 | Rebecca Ferguson in Vivienne Westwood (2023)

This dress was deceptively a bit boring to me at first glance, but the longer I studied it, I realized that there are so many lovely, complex details to this look. The monochromatic color palette is made fascinating by the usage of different textures that look like they are dripping off of her. Girl is literally dripping gorgeousness and the abstract draping of the pearls and skirt make her look like a work of art. While it's maybe not the best color for her and I personally think it makes her look a tiny bit washed out, it was my favorite of everyone's outfits during the Dead Reckoning tour by far.

5 | Lupita Nyong'o in Calvin Klein (2015)

Pearl accessories have been agreed upon by most to be the classiest accessories out there- so what does that say about this gown?? While the color and silhouette are unassuming at first glance, this dress is super decadent. There are few red carpet looks I've seen where the hours of meticulous craftsmanship that went into it are this evident. I love that the beads also are not organized to only display one texture, and the peephole below the neckline is a flirty touch of contrast. The way the gems interact with light is ethereal, and that one large pearl at the base of the neckline is just eye-catching perfection.

6 | Vanessa Kirby in Valentino (2022)

This set of separates is all about bold, powerful, and modern femininity. With the slit and open midsection, it reads as very flirty and sexy, while also being comfortable and confident in that sexuality. Since it's such an unconventional, attention-grabbing outfit, I like that Vanessa went simple on the rest of the look, but it seems like it's missing the tiniest final touch, like a cocktail ring or some silver earrings to match the shoes. Overall, I love that it's different and memorable from what I normally see, and totally encapsulates the phrase "fun, fresh and flirty."

7 | Natalie Portman in Schiaparelli (2024)

When I say mother is mothering. This is another prime example of a look that is deceptively simple at first glance but really has all kinds of intriguing layers to it. The cheeky cutout, the dramatic makeup, the "reputation"-esque clutch, and then on top of it all, the chunky chain neckline is my favorite touch, adding delightful texture and draping elegantly down her shoulders. A timeless and versatile ensemble you'd be hard-pressed to go wrong with. My queen is in her revenge dress era for sure.

8 | Natalie Portman in Dior (2024)

Again I am stunned by the hours of expert craftsmanship that must have gone into this dress. Collabs between her and Dior are practically a never-miss kind of deal- just serve after serve after serve. This gown is also amazing because of how timeless it is- the style could easily have come from a number of different decades, and its simplicity leaves the door open for all kinds of accessorizing. Speaking of which, it does feel like it's missing some miniscule detail, and I personally would have worn my hair down or in a ponytail with a less severe part. But this is ultimately yet another instance of an actress looking like a work of art- the delicate color gradient resembles a serene Monet or Seurat painting.

9 | SZA in Versace (2018)

This gown was everything that I believe the Met Gala "Heavenly Bodies" theme was supposed to be about, from the delicate celestial halo to the cloud-like skirt in sunrise pastel pink. The skirt is also a really cool silhouette that we don’t see very often and adds to the illusion of her floating on the clouded sky. Finally, the thigh-high matching boots were a super-fun surprise. It could fit a tiny bit better at the waist where it's bunching up, but by far the best look of the event that year.

10 | Amy Adams in Valentino (2014)

This look perfectly straddles the two extremes of simple and dramatic, as well as vintage and modern. While there aren't any patterns, ruffles, bows, beads, or any of that jazz, the small train is very sophisticated and the deep V neckline is an alluring and attention-commanding focal point, especially accented with a lovely pendant. I also love a good color block moment, and most of the look is very Old Hollywood. And whether it was intentional or coincidental, she truly looks meant to be at the red carpet, matching perfectly with it.

11 | Diane Kruger in Elie Saab (2016)

While I don't think that this was the right dress for the hair color and makeup she chose, I love the gown itself. Very evocative of lovecore (one of my favorite aesthetics) with the fun and intricate heart pattern. The belt is also a nice resting point for the eyes that keeps the pattern from getting overwhelming and gives the gown structure. It is flirty, flowy and a touch playful while also giving off an aura of edginess and mystery.

12 | Margot Robbie in Versace (2017)

This look is a wonderfully kitschy 90s throwback and not everyone could pull it off on the red carpet without looking tacky. However, the way she keeps it simple with the hair and accessories is perfect. The twist of the fabric at the waist makes the pattern more interesting and dynamic to look at when it might otherwise seem a bit static. While it wouldn't necessarily work for any occasion, during the right one I think it wins by an absolute runaway.

[hamamatsu-divison]

"it's cold, not the weather, my heart"

Indtroduction

Eden Yamamura also know by his moniker "Ember" is the second member of hamamatsu's division team trickstar

A highschool student with a apathyc aura but at the same time someone kind and joy he's a bit hedonist but calm musician aspirant

he joined to the DRB for get fun, discover himself and help nellie on his research (and get free his sadic side) but he is also in the DRB for protect his older brother, something that Eden consider as his main goal in the DRB

Eden is a teenager of a bit short stature with blonde long hair up in a high ponytail with split bangs and blue highlights ,his eyes are electric purple with a calm look on them

He dresses in a male and femenine way

When he dress male wear a sleeveless black leather crop top under a pale pink and gray loose butonned flannel shirt,ripped black jeans and leather black boots with silver buckles,his accesories are a black rose ring and a Vivianne Westwood ring,a black chocker and a bracelet with a gold star

And when he dress femenine he wear a short red dress with ruffles on the chest and bell sleeves,fishnet stockings and black boots with a leather jacket with the same accesories and a pearl necklace

In both dress ways he wear makeup, nail polish and colorful hair extenssions

Aliases

"Ember" (artistic name) (by himself)

"Mr.fortune" (gamertag)

Son (by Nellie)

Otouto (by Aoba and Kururi)

Eden Chan (by Kaede)

"the succubus"

Biographical info

Gender-male

Age-15

Birthday-november 11th

Ethnicity-japanese

Hair color-blonde with blue reflects

Eye color-electric purple

Height-167cm

Star sign-scorpio

Piercings-lobes,double helix,bellybutton

Markings-henna tattoo in both hands,discolored bruises in the legs and arms,burn scars in upper arms

Family

Biological father (desceased)

Biological mother (desceased)

Adoptive father

Older half-brother

Older half-sister

Boyfriend (desceased)

Cat pet

Voiced by-Kamui (rapping)

Fun facts

MC name: Ember

Occupation: highschool student/underground musician

Division:hamamatsu

Team:trickstar

Position:2th member

Favorite food:strawberry shortcake

Least favorite food: sushi

Likes:making friends,coffee with milk,sunlit naps,old rock bands,roller skating,his siblings,rock music, milkshakes, do underground perfomances,draw, Vivienne Westwood clothes,videogames,sweets, cats, Kaede's rose garden, shenanigans with Kururi,foxes,fire,songwritting,his band,his guitar,philosophy, belly dance, Elliot Shimizu

Dislike: big dogs,storm nights,Nellie's insomnia nights,"vultures" (guys) around Aoba,see his siblings have "episodes",Ramuda Amemura, sacharine pop music, think on Makoto's suicide

Hypnosis microphone

Eden's hypnosis microphone is a black obsidian dagger with amethysts embedded with a windscreen on the handle

His speakers takes the form of a huge pink and white spider web with a black spider on it,the speader is black and have pink circular speakers on it's middle and several pink speakers with heart shape in all the spider web, when Eden starts to rap the heart speakers seems to "beat" and irraidiate a darker pink glow

His rap ability is called "addicted" ,with his ability Eden can rap some flirt and seductive verses who desinhibes his opponent and make them feel a "high" who left them open to a attack, Eden only can use it until finish his stamina

Eden's rap themes are around nocturnal life,his hedonism and how night can be more fun than the day, his rap themes are about how he can do lot of people wishing him and he love it, in that sense his rap it's darker when Eden raps about how he is a not human being,and the poor men who fell on his seductive words and acts just to end his vitality by him, in that sense Eden feel no shame of be explicit and make references to sex and how he slept (or sleep) with people who after it they "falled into the abyss" for him

Eden often make references to the stories of succubus and Incubus,how he's a succubus and people are his preys from he can feeding and saciate his hungry of energy

,also rap about music and his underground perfomances,how he want to protect his family and friends and the quite bloody things he will do if the are damaged , strangely Eden also raps with references to winter, especially "that winter where i losed my love"

He raps with a low and seductive voice who make all the people hear him

Personality

Eden is calm but sociable who enjoys talk with people and making friends,in certain way his personality could be comparable with his sister Kururi in the sense of being talkative and extroverted than their older brother Aoba and he likes help the people he love how he can,like trying help nellie to closer to his crush Kisouna Yuzairu or taking care Kururi and Aoba when they are suffering episodes (bipolar episode in Aoba's case or DID in Kururi's) he is (like Kururi) protective with Aoba and he isn't ashamed of admit that he joined to the DRB to protect him

But he isn't completely a good person after all like his siblings he have a dark side,in the deep he is afraid of being alone and with people he's closer is fiercely protective and he don't mind kill and shed blood if someone hurt his friends and siblings (and he has done it),besides like Aoba and Kururi he have pyromaniac tendencies and feel fascination when he set on fire rest of trash or in general see fire

Eden also have hedonists beliefes and enjoys out during the night partying,flirting with boys and girl,rollerskating at night or simply having fun, Eden is quite flirty and seductive,aware of his physical and sexual attractive Eden is not afraid of use it for his benefit he also admit how he had sex often and enjoy it...but not only for simple pleasure not. some people said when Eden is making out or when his desire grow,people around him seems to be more "open to sleep with him and more desinhibes" and some who slept with him said that "his eyes has a pink glow", Eden is aware of that and enjoys of his supernatural abilities even if that make him no completely human but he still being a good person

Trivia

He calls Aoba "neesa" a form of say "nee-san" (big sister)

Eden have dyed blue reflects in the hair to have at least one similar with his siblings

Eden isn't ashamed of say he's in the DRB in parte for "protect neesa" (for Aoba's consternation)

Eden can skateboarding and roller skating and he often go to other cities for skateboarding/roller skating

He think is funny when people get surprise when they found that him, Kururi and Aoba are siblings (and usually Aoba is the one who explain that Eden look like their mother)

He's openly bisexual but admit have preference for guys

His favorite band is "the sex pistols" and his favorite fashion designer is Vianne Westwood

He's a musician aspirant and often do rock perfomances with his band in underground livehouses and underground music halls, sometimes in bars and restaurants

He's usually do shenanigans or get into troubles with his sister Kururi,and both are working together for protect Aoba from "vultures" but he keep an eye in Yuki Kuraokami from sapporo

Eden is the most mentally stable beetwen his siblings but considering some thing that isn't much

Eden's abilities can desinhibes people around him and aument the sexual desire (of others and himself),he use it when he's out in the night or perfoming,the part of sexual desire use it when he needs to feed of human energy

Eden admit have a sexual life despite his young age and due to his abilities he needs feed of human energy and he do throught sex

Eden have a identity in the criminal underground as "the succubus" who seduce or sleep with his victims before feed of them until death

[kmp78]

Hold on... since I didn't have the time (real life shit) to follow the developments of last week live. At the same time, when the OF flasher, the blondie, and the other chick were on Jared's yacht, Thinnie and her friend Jean were also there?? Jean didn't post at all but did follow Nana, and Thinnie posted some other stuff that didn't really suggest she was there at all. The OF flasher posted like crazy on IG, tiktok etc, went to dinner in St.Tropez twice with the crew and got to play with his trucker hat. JL/Embo also met up with that Model Carolina and her friend while in St.Tropez. All the while, Thinnie sat there in silence in the shadows, parked at some subpar hotel with Jean? But at some point, she did get a little boat trip along the coast with/without Jean, spent some time playing with rocks, and went out to party with Jean?*let me catch my breath here for a moment 🤯😵‍💫 Inbetween all that Mommy and her +one were also around somewhere or might have left the hoopla already. Now, sometime this week, JL and Embo ditched their humble nutshell and its temporary visitors to lounge around on Mark's yacht with better-looking models and other billionaires circling around Eivissa like their on a treasure hunt. While Thinny returned to Paris to meet up with her dogsitter and the Chanel model friend to play with wigs. Also, sometime in between, she managed to collect the 🍣 duster from god knows who and where. I'm so confused right now. Make it make sense! Is she really that dumb to play along with that? Well Cheapred exchanged 'seashell you&me forever babygirl' bracelets with her because she's totally the love of his life. Only the best for the one and only. She might also gotten the Vivienne Westwood pearl necklace as a token of appreciation. I mean would should the poor guy do with all the stuff he snatched for free in the giftbag

Pretty much... 😂💯

The Douchered circus is back in full swing. 🎪

[lisascr3ature]

Hair and neck

ask me about my body!

hair: my natural hair color is a lighter-medium "sandy" brown hair with some natural golden and red highlights! everyone asks if i color it but i've never colored it in my life because my mom won't let me. my dad was a redhead and my mom was a platinum blonde up until her mid 20's and then it just naturally turned brown because of genetics... but i really wanna be a redhead, i think it suits my personality a lot more. spiritually i'm a redhead like rose from titanic or clary from shadowhunters or lydia from teen wolf i hate that show but fuck yeah banshees and psychic girlies. if not that, then a richer true chocolate brown.

neck: yes, i always wear necklaces! they're my favorite pieces of jewelry and i have sooo many that i love, sometimes it's hard for me to decide which one to wear. i have a 14 karat white gold necklace with a 12mm baroque tahitian black pearl with half a karat diamond and a smaller pure white pearl that i got myself from an oyster in san diego (humanely) and set in a silver starfish-shaped pendant that i often wear. i have a moonstone crystal pendant that looks like kida's from atlantis, a pretty  pearl  and  pink  gemstone  vivienne  westwood  necklace!  and recently i got a replica of the antique ruby and glass cross necklace worn by olivia hussey in romeo and juliet (1968) which i'm wearing right now.  i've ALWAYS wanted the heart of the ocean from titanic. i also really want a larimar necklace because of its connections to atlantis, another one of my special interests. <3 i'm not myself if i'm NOT wearing a necklace!

[voidmade]

Do you own any necklace? If so what sort of necklace? If not what sort would you be interested in

Ideal necklace?

i do but a few, i need to invest more in the jewelry department hihi

i have the triple row pearl choker from Vivienne Westwood because, well it's a classic; one of the crucifix hardware chokers from Fecal Matter; a thick spikey clear PVC choker and a bunch of simple silver chains and a cross, and some old chokers; i like to use strips of lace as chokers also!

mmm i'd been mostly looking at super solid chokers lately, with extra long spikes, such as this one: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1174702896/dense-spiked-choker-with-2-and-1-spikes?click_key=3f92ad897249e0c4036e87801e477d66e6cb0d79%3A1174702896&click_sum=29ef8c46&ref=hp_rf-1

or a big super goth crucifix.

Also chainmail jewelry! and more pearls as well; and cute little avantgarde silver pieces from these artisanal jewelers like

zwyrtech, ebonnymunro, ghost orchid and so on

i think they make my ideal kind of jewelry in general

thank you ♥

[deliriumofendless]

i genuinely have become soooooo obsessed with måneskin’s style, specifically daminos. i went crazy shopping w my grad money and have now bought the jadon max docs, two earrings from chiara bcn that were made specifically for him and the vivienne westwood pearl necklace that vic wears. also their merch ofc. i have a problem fml

it’s okay i’m the exact same way, i’m always obsessed with thomas’s and victoria’s outfits and i feel like since i’ve gotten into them, i’ve been trying to recreate so many of their looks

(SEND IN YOUR STYLE SUNDAY ASKS)

[fashion4english]

Fashion's Relation to History

Just as fashion allows for personal self expression, it also represents the cultural and societal context of a time period. Silhouette, color, material, sex appeal, and accessorization can all reflect major moments and themes in history such as social movements, conflict, and wealth. 

1910′s

In the 1910′s fashion began to be less restrictive as tight corsets and layers of crinoline were left in the 1900′s. Influential designer Paul Poirot made clothing that allowed women to dress themselves, as buttoning and tightening intricate corsets often required the help of more than one person. This made clothing  straighter and less detailed than it had been in previous years. Turbans, pantaloons, and kaftans were popularized in this era. With the start of Word War I, clothing was simplified in efforts to cut costs. Dark colors and simple silhouettes became popular in the late 1910′s due to the affordability of the style. 

1920′s

Now, if you don’t know what fashion was like in the 1920′s... where have you been? As women gained more Independence and joined the work force, women's fashion took on a more androgynous look with straight, dropped waistlines and simple shift dresses. With a prosperous economy and an emphasis on pop culture and consumerism, intricate designs and simple short dresses began to marry together. Party dresses maintained their boyish structure but with added bedazzling. These dresses were made of intricate fabrics featuring geometric shapes and lots of beading (summed up in the ever popular Art Deco aesthetic). Coco Chanel was the leading designer of the time and popularized the term “little black dress.” 1920′s fashion had many sides to it and was heavily influenced by many societal factors, showing how fashion represents the historical context of its era. 

1930′s

The 1930′s are often refereed to as the “Golden Age of Glamour.” Feminine silhouettes made a reappearance as movie stars acted as fashion icons of the era. Sophisticated evening dresses worn by these movie stars were idolized and sought after. Though femininity and glamour was popular with the upper class, the stock market crash caused a demand for affordable fashion, furthering the ready to wear market. Trousers and athletic wear in particular started gaining popularity. 

1940′s

Though 1940′s fashion is not talked about much in pop culture, it was a revolutionary era. People sought affordable options after the end of World War II, so the ready to wear and manufactured markets boomed. Many High fashion and Couture designers closed their stores as many could not no longer afford hand crafted clothing. Nylon and polyester was invented, replacing expensive silks to create cheaper clothes. Many women adopted a masculine style as they entered the work force, but towards the end of the era the pre-war feminine style came back with a pow. This resurgence of corseted waistlines and structured gowns came from Christian Dior’s 1947 collection. Dior would continue to influence fashion trends for years to come. 

1950′s

The 1950′s was the era of the icons. James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, and Grace Kelley were idolized by the masses and popularized many styles of clothing. For men, blue jeans and leather jackets became all the rage. This era also saw a refinement in women's clothing. Women were expected to be proper stay at home mothers, looking perfect while they did chores and cared for their children.  Peter pan collars, solid colors, pearl necklaces and simple silhouettes were popular in this era. 

1960′s

Careful, the transition from 1950′s to 1960′s fashion may give you whiplash. Towards the middle of the 1960′s Mod fashion made its way from the UK to America. Popularized by the model Twiggy, the style consisted of bright colors and very short hemlines. Dresses were straight and boyish and pants were tight and high waisted. Graphic makeup was also popularized by twiggy and her signature eyeliner lashes. On the other side of the 60′s there was a rise in elegant fashion due to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Her style was reminiscent of the simple silhouettes of the 50′s with added accessories and her signature pillbox hat. 

1970′s 

What wasn’t popular in the 70′s? This era saw the emergence of major subcultures, like disco, hippy, glamour, and punk. The hippy style was very widespread, consisting of tie dye, bell bottom jeans, kaftans, and halter tops. This style was especially popular in the anti war counterculture brought on by the USA’s involvement with the Vietnam war. The style wasn’t adopted by everyone, however. A new wave of punk fashion was lead by Vivienne Westwood. Platform heals and sequence was popular with those interested in glamour and disco. The era also saw a vibrant style among African Americans during the uprising of Motown, soul, and reggae music. Natural hair was worn by many to counter the pin straight hair preferred by white people at the time. This summary doesn’t come even close to covering everything about 70′s fashion. It truly was a time where fashion represented the social and political context of an era. 

1980′s

The clothing of the 1980′s often elicits of two reactions: passionate adoration or complete disgust. Everything was exaggerated during this time: prints, shoulder pads, accessories, hair. Sportswear became popular as brands like Adidas and Nike opened. Women often wore power suites to work. The subcultures of the 70′s were popularized by icons of the era. Madonna carried the 70′s punk movement into the 80′s, featuring clothing like studded jackets and combat boots. Hip hop was popular during this time with baggy clothing and loud colors. Fashion was highly influenced by the stars of the era such as Madonna, Boy George and Michael Jackson.

1990′s

Wait one second... I have to pull up my 90′s Pintrest board for this one. Fashion in the 90′s depends on who you ask; Ask Micheal Kors and he’ll say that everything was simplistic and easy; Ask Dolce & Gabana and they'll say it was sexy and bedazzled; Ask Channel and they’ll say it was crisp and elegant; Ask Versace and he’ll say it was fun and loud. Among the public a simple, over sized aesthetic was favored. Plaid sets were popular (a la Clueless) and globalization lead to fashion influences from different areas of the world. Subcultures from the 70′s and 80′s continued to adopt their own forms of fashion. Though supermodels existed before the 90′s, the era marked the beginning of their idolization. Tyra Banks, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Christy Turlington are a few of such models you will spot if you look back on any major fashion show from the 90′s. Kate Moss, another model from the era, popularized the Heroin Chic movement. This movement... well it’s in the name. Women just liked to look like they were on heroin. Worryingly skinny frames and heavy eye bags became all the craze with models. I better move on before i make this summary 10,000 words long... It was just such a great era for fashion!

2000′s

Similar to 80′s fashion, clothing from the 2000′s are either loved or hated. Comfort and streatwear was the driving factor of fashion. Juicy Couture was responsible for the ever popular velour tracksuits many wore during the era. Dangerously low rise jeans, feathered hair, trucker hats, and layering was all popular during the 2000′s. Stars like Gwen Stefanie and Britney Spears lead the ever evolving fashion trends of the era. 

In conclusion, Fashion changes rapidly. It takes inspiration from itself, it has leaders who push it onward, and it represents whatever history is being made at any given point in time. It is more than a piece of clothing, it’s a snapshot in time that can be interpreted in so many different ways. No matter what is going on in an era, people find ways to express themselves through fashion. 

[komatsunana]

Hey could you please write a little meta of Hachi's character or link it if you've already written some? I just love her and your metas so much!

Thanks! I love Hachi sm too!! It was kind of shocking for me when I looked at my Masterlist to see what posts I already have for Hachi I didn’t find any solely on her.  Yikes! To be fair, there is a lot about her relationships with other characters as well as comparing parts of her character with Nana and sometimes Reira.

Anyway, this’ll just be a stream of consciousness meta.  Meaning anything I say might not be headed anywhere and no conclusive thought.

Hm, let’s see… Where to start?

Ai Yazawa’s works tend to place a lot of emphasis on fashion and styling - which of course it does, she did initially start in fashion.  In particular in NANA there’s a lot of representation of counterculture fashion - primarily with Mai in lolita and all of Blast too - not just wearing punk but 80′s and 90′s western punk and grunge style particularly in Yazawa’s choice to put them in a lot of Vivienne Westwood and bondage pants.  Yazawa’s styling choice really flavors these characters and tbh Hachi is no different.

Look at her! A fashion icon.

Now I’ll be honest and say that even though I’ve watched every episode and season of Project Runway I’ve learned virtually nothing about fashion history (lol) but look at all the vintage silhouettes!! I’m especially seeing western 60′s and 70′s here (some other decades as well, but especially those 2), with the mod dresses, 70′s wrap dress, kerchief scarves and bandannas, and the 5 strand pearl necklace.

Her choice and desire to work at Sabrina, a vintage store, just brings it all together.  I’d be SUPER interested in if someone else, with a better grasp on fashion history, would talk about her styling choices, because I think it says a lot more about her than any thoughts that I might have, especially if I wanted to take into account feminism and the history of it Japan in particular.

Fashion styles have varied through the years though and especially in the last century we can see where women’s rights effects the clothes than women wear in their decade.  The styles say lot about the goals and desires of the women of their time and I can’t help but feel that, at least on a meta-narrative level, it says something about Hachi for the decades she most often dresses in - especially that outside of the prologue, Hachi is rarely ever seen out of pants.  This choice for Hachi to always be wearing dresses and skirts really defines what Hachi’s definition it is to be a ‘woman’ in this manga that is about the friendship between two women - especially combined with her future as a mother and wife and often seen wearing an apron and then contrasted with Nana who dresses in punk and doesn’t want to be a mother.

Additionally, it really highlights that Hachi is a bit of an outsider herself, dressing outside her time at the start of a new millennium.  I can’t find exactly where I read it, but I do remember reading that Hachi herself didn’t really have any friends other than Jun in high school (in addition to her many crushes lol). Part of Hachi’s charm is that she is a normal girl with an ordinary life and is friendly with everyone she meets, but she’s also someone that isn’t friends with everyone, only with a select few - which is interesting that she so easily accepts Nana and the rest of the band into her life.

It might be a little bit because of her being a middle child, but there is a lot of emphasis that she had a happy childhood and family in the series, so it’s more likely that this part of Hachi is something that is entirely her and for no deep rooted reason, but ordinary human loneliness and the desire to be seen and loved as special by someone who is special.  Perhaps it’s her ordinary, happy life that she’s rebelling from - she’s ordinary and everyone she loves in extraordiary compared to her. From all her high school crushes (all having the mystique of being older), Junko (independent and self-processed with goals from a young age), Nana (beautiful rock star), and Black Stones and Trapnest in general for their talents, Hachi looks to them hoping to be seen as special in return.

Hachi is a woman of contrary things - she’s seen as needy, cries and gives up easily, struggles to hold down a job, and in the start of the series, she struggles to accept responsibility for her behavior, instead blaming a fictional demon lord on everything that goes wrong in her life.

And yet in the big moments, Hachi is able to do hard things all on her own.  From helping out Sachiko when she cut herself to spray painting mean graffiti about Nana to tracking down Nana’s mom to volunteering to do an interview with the press so they wouldn’t hound Nana, Hachi steps up and does what needs to be done to protect those who she loves.  Hachi really transforms from the start of the series, when she blamed everything on the Demon Lord, to being a hero that gives Nana rescue breaths when she needs it.

Another interesting part of Hachi’s character is her interest in movies that we’ve seen from the very first prologue. She prefers to see them alone - another interesting juxtaposition of hers since she is someone that feels so lonely and craves companionship and comfort.  There are only 3 movies that I can remember Hachi mentioning seeing and all of the are western movies.  Sid and Nancy, which she tells Nana that she watched early on.  Additionally her calendar in November marks down when a Harry Potter movie came to theaters as well as Amelie (a French film).  Her movie preferences are really interesting, other than Harry Potter, suggesting her passion in watching foreign movies and not necessarily what’s the most popular movie.

... Idk I’m losing my train of thought lol.  I’m sorry this was such a messy meta, but I think I’ll leave off there for now.  In the future, I love getting meta prompts and it does help me, particularly with main characters, to get a specific narrative aspect you’re interested in hearing my thoughts on.

Also I’m serious that if anyone else is a better fashion history buff I’d be really interested in reading about Hachi’s vintage fashion in more and better depth!!