Raven's Nest

Like a raven's nest, a collection of the random gathered in one place.

[natsujutsu]

Cartoon Network:

Tell the Whole Story | The Crystal Gems Say Be Anti-Racist

[skyakafreckles]

[l-auteuse]

Tell em off sis!!!!

[lookalivezay]

[missvanta-xoxo]

I’m shook! The Fandom is gagging!

[molothoo]

😮

[colanah]

Well, o-fugging-kay there!  Great energy and information in one post!

[colanah]

Another Color of the Week challenge using grey and beige inspired by Deniece Williams's song 'Black Butterfly'. During planning this look, I learned that I don't have any midtone to deep greys in my stash.😲 Since grey on my complexion could pull ashy, I used silvers in the look to provide higher visibility against the black wings. Products used: Face:👩🏾 @colourpopcosmetics - Currently blush. @blackradiancebeauty - Dark to Deep palette. Maycheer - contour palette. @elfcosmetics - Illuminating Mist & Set. @shopmissa - No Pore and Wonder Skin primer. Wonder brow in Ebony. @lagirlcosmetics -Brow pencils in Espresso and Black. Pro concealer in Reddish and Suede. @nyxcosmetics - Total Control Drops in Capuccino. @rubykissescosmetics - Chestnut BB cream. Kiss New York BB cream in Medium. @maybelline - Fit Me concealer in Cafe. Eyes & brows:👁️ Colour Pop - The Taurus @sleekmakeup - Gun Metal and Gunmetal from iDivine Bad Girl palette. @juviasplace - Shawata, Keleke, Yemoja, Uli and Angelique (which was used in the brow, on the lips and as a highlighter!). @nomadcosmetics- La Playa Makeup Obsessions - Sand. E.L.F. - Putty eye primer in Clay. @mbacosmetics - Charcoal and Pearl Graphic Liners:👁️ @rudecosmetics - Innocent mixed with a little AoA Buttercream in Licorice and Ganache. Inglot Duraline. NYX - Milk jumbo eyeshadow pencil and retractable eyeliner in Silver. Lips:💋 NYX Liquid Suede in Alien and Stone Fox dusted with Angelique from Juvia's Place Afrique palette. Lip primer in Deep Nude. @impulsecosmetics - Matte Lip Lacquer in Blow. . As ever, Live in Color!🌈 . #mue #makeupjunkie #blackeditorial #graphicliner #makeupjunkie #darkskinnedindie #colanahryt #darkskinnedmakeup #greylipstick #maybelline #lipstickjunkie #makeuplover #lagirlconcealer #kissnewyork #juviasplace #colourpop #blackradiance #blackandwhitemakeup #blackbutterfly #butterflymakeup #rudecosmetics #elfcosmetics #mbacosmetics #impulsecosmetics #shopmissa #rubykissesnewyork #makeupenthusiast #inglotduraline #nyxcosmetics https://www.instagram.com/p/CCfam_yDtTa/?igshid=1lniwaowx31ig

[colanah]

I'm starting to think that making ugly cakes well be a tradition for Badger's birthday. Yesterday's cake was lumpy and short but hubby loved it anyway when we shared a slice last night. . It's chocolate cake with cream cheese/pecan/coconut frosting. The combo tastes better than it sounds, trust me. . Sending everyone a virtual slice. 🍰 As ever, Live in Color!🌈 https://www.instagram.com/p/CCbm-pBDvTp/?igshid=ydoaitga321e

[colanah]

Mini hauls! . First is a neon rainbow from the @mbacosmetics Neons palette. 7 vibrant shades and a vivid white for $20 is a pretty great bargain.🌈 This set came to me thanks to RNG-sus and winning a gift card from the shop!😊 Since they're labeled as not for use in the lips, I look forward to eye and liner looks with these. . The second haul is from @elfcosmetics and is filled with a replacement brush since my last concealer brush died after 3 years if my abuse.😅 The eye primer putty in clay was DOA but they're sending a replacement at no charge! 2x for backups for their🌹Ravishing Rose shade (which I've been wearing around the house like a lip balm!) and testing the SRSLY Satin line in Persimmon which is a much brighter orange than the swatch shows. . I honestly can't wait to play with the neons. What do you think? Would you get any of these colors? As ever, Live in Color!🌈 https://www.instagram.com/p/CCXJWJAj0Ua/?igshid=1k87sii2l6upt

[colanah]

A tropical vibe inspired by a Color of the Week challenge from a makeup server that I am a member of. I really wanted to use more neon shades in the reproduction of the initial sketch but I do not own any neon items in my makeup collection. Yet. Products used: Face: 👩🏾 @elfcosmetics - Hydrating Illuminating Mist & Set, Illuminating Primer Spray, Hydrating Coconut Mist, @wetnwildbeauty Megaglo highlighter in Awesome Blossom. Blush - @shopmissa Kindle, @milanicosmetics Coral Cove and ColourPop Currently and @nyxcosmetics yellow @blackradiancebeauty - Ebony and Bronze Glow pressed powder, and contour kit in Dark to Deep. Foundation - @lorealusa True Match mix of C9, W9 and W9.5. Concealer - Becca Aqualuminous Deep Bronze and @maybelline FitMe in 30 Cafe. Eyes and brows: 👁️ Brows - LA Girl Brow pencils in Black and Espresso, AoA Wonder Brow in Ebony, Buttercream gel liner in Licorice and Red Velvet dusted with MBA Cosmetics Silk FX shadow in Heartthrob. Elf - Putty Eye Primer in Sand and Camo concealer in White. Shadows - @sugarpill Candy Crush, @mpulsecosmetics Ice Queen, @mbacosmetics (Dainty Blue, Coral Cove and Azure), @juviasplace (Kogi, Zola, Cote D'Ivoire, Jarawa and Nomad), NYX (Electroshock (dc) and Ultrabrights Blues) @colourpopcosmetics (The Taurus and Quantum Sleep), Morphe Stunner, Makeup Obsession in Sand, @certifeye Affinity 2 Hussain, @profusion Spectrum (Rave and Beat), and @bhcosmetics Laviedunprince Koko. Shea Moisture eye pencil in Blue, dced Santee Geltence liner in Blue and Orange. Nyx Epic Ink Liner. Graphic liners: @rudecosmetics Excitement and Innocent. AoA Buttercream in Red Velvet. NYX Vivid Brights Creme Colour in Oxblood. @makeuprevolution Pigment Pomade in Ocean Blue, Trendy Turquoise and Lemon Yellow. dced. (I wish I had the whole line as they're amazing!😭) Inglot Duraline. Lips: Liners - ColourPop Absolute Zero, NYX Jet Set, Deep Blue and Little Denim Dress. Lipsticks - NYX Liquid Suede in Life's a Beach, Jet Set, Kitten Heels, and Little Denim Dress. A dip here and a dab there makes for feeling fun with new looks! As ever, Live in Color!🌈 https://www.instagram.com/p/CCPz4-KjsXv/?igshid=5j4nv4wbaecd

[colanah]

Lord Ang just wouldn't believe that the tub was empty. 😆 I love this little derp ball. . He extracted himself soon after Badger took the photo and before I could lend a hand. . Hopefully Lord Ang's derp moment brings you a smile. For anyone who is concerned, we aren't the kind of people who would distress an animal for likes. Especially a cat as sweet as Lord Ang. . His health and happiness are our joy but he's still a complete goofball at times.😆 . As ever, Live in Color!🌈 #catsatplay #furybaby #catsofinstagram #fostercat #sillycats #fosteranimals #kingstreetcats https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJIt2lj0rX/?igshid=1du32mcp3vcpn

[colanah]

Beauty Bakerie mini haul from their recent sale! Still no dupe for Elf Ravishing Rose but I love all of these shades. I've never given B.B. a shot because their mostly neutral selection didn't appeal to me much. They've even removed the few unique shades like Apple Pear Smoothie so my interest in them dwindled like their shade range. I dig non-normative colors as my feed attests to. I'm genuinely sad B.B. doesn't offer more colors since the formulas for the lip cremes and cake pops is SO GOOD! I swiped one on for a test wear and spent the whole day rubbing my lips together like a happy idiot.☺️ The formula for Creme is smooth, silky, light but might need a liner for a little feathering. The Pops were creamy and pigmented. While not all Black owned makeup brands do this, too often when I want to buy and support, I just see offerings in shades of brown/nude. Nothing dampens my urge to spend like seeing a site full of neutrals or worse, glosses. I am not a clear gloss gal and only own 3 out of 100 or so lipsticks. I've often wondered why some brands seem fearful to use vibrant colors or mute what little they offer, while others have rolled the Rainbow Dice and won big. Like Juvia's Place, The Crayon Case, OPV, Ace Beaute and more. Is it a taste issue? Financial? Age demographic? Or that the Nude trend makes browns a safe financial investment in makeup. IMAN came before Fenty but hasn't expanded its color line in over a decade. Fenty eclipsed them with star power but also by knowing what people wanted. PoC Want COLOR 🌈 and to support entrepreneurs of color ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 but we'll often encounter 1000 shades of Taupe Fantasy and get turned off. Maybe it's just me?🤔 Thoughts? https://www.instagram.com/p/CCFbuVjDIvY/?igshid=tj7qyh2bkrin

[colanah]

Wanted to use some of my more colorful shadows and liners in this look. No filters or white bases used in this look. The blues here are just frigging bright! Products used: Face - @elfcosmetics Hydrating Coconut Mist and Illuminating Setting spray at the end. @beccacosmetics Aqua Luminous concealer - Deep Bronze @lagirlcosmetics concealers - Reddish and Light Tan @theordinary foundation 3.2N @colourpopcosmetics blush - Currently @wetnwildbeauty highlighter - Awesome Blossom @blackradiance powder foundation - Ebony and contour palette in dark to deep. Lips - @mbacosmetics - Indigo HD Lip paint. @impulsecosmetics liquid lipstick mix meant to dupe the OCC liptar in Technopagan. Made of Smoking Gun, Warlock, Abra-Cadavar and Melancholy. Eyes- Elf eyeshadow base in Sand MBA Cosmetics Silk FX pressed shadows in Spark, Lemon Drop (yellows), and Toxic (green). Impulse Cosmetics pressed shadow - Pick Your Poison. @makeupgeekcosmetics - Limelight. @juviasplace - Chi, Cote d'Ivoire, N'zinga, and Aya. ColourPop - The Taurus. @certifeye Affinity 2 - Aquib Nadim, Shiraz, Fareed and Ijaz. @shopmissa AoA Brow Pomade - Dark brown and LA Girl brow pencil in Black. @rudecosmetics Eyeliner cream - Excitement. @santeecosmeticsusa Super Gel-intence eyeliner pencil in Green. @inglot_cosmetics Duraline. Maybe the next time, something pink or red? Thoughts and CCW welcome! As ever, Live in Color!🌈 https://www.instagram.com/p/CB4Gq86jry0/?igshid=op07b4k32s23

[colanah]

No that S'more isn't edible and I really wish it was. . I'm not dead, just busy with charms and a lovingly, snuggly cat.💖🐆 Both have been exceedingly helpful for a frazzled mental/emotional state of late. . Hopefully I can get back to playing in my beloved colored dirt soon but for now, it's taking the world just to put on lipstick.🤷🏾‍♀️ Know what I mean? . Either way, I hope that folks are staying safe and well from both the virus and our own law enforcement. As ever, Live in Color!🌈 https://www.instagram.com/p/CBy5CshDPkH/?igshid=a9htyov5isma

[colanah]

Too tired, angry, sad and scared to do more than turn these feelings into something. Lord Ang is trying to keep my spirits up as ever. . Don't send words of comfort. Use your voice and time to speak up for others who are being shouted down. Now when justice is 'trending' and every day from here on in. . The world hasn't gone insane despite what some will think and say. The unspoken racial contract in America is just being recorded and thrust into people's faces. Isn't it really insane that anyone can see a defenseless man die and blame him for getting murdered? . So if you or others made any statement about Black deaths that start with "If the victim had only.." stop talking. Just stop. Stop and think about what you're saying and why you're thinking that way about another human being. . Excuse my ramble. I'm old and tired and heart worn. Please be safe. https://www.instagram.com/p/CA7nZD_JZY5/?igshid=q7gnkpzjaqvz

[colanah]

A sweet cat and fresh baked blueberry+flaxseed bread. What could be better on a Saturday morning? . Still working on the vest and organizing other projects. Hopefully your weekends are relaxed ones! #caturday #fostercat #fosteranimals #bread #catsofinstagram #homecooking #lordang #blueberrybread https://www.instagram.com/p/CAh8Tr1JD-2/?igshid=tfmuxxqm4oze

[colanah]

While attempting a completely different look, the idea for this one sprang up. I wanted a dragon vibe from the coloration more than anything and really enjoyed playing with some new items in the vanity. The Rude cosmetics shadow was very creamy and has a warm, sheer brown under tone that worked really well with my complexion. The Black Radiance Jaded palette honestly shocked me since I hardly see reviews of their eyeshadows so I had to give one a try.  Again, I was surprised in a good way since the two greens used had marvelous payoff for this look! Products used: Face - @nyxcosmetics Total Control Drops in Cappuccino. @blackradiancebeauty   contour kit in dark to deep and blush in Raspberry. @shopmissa blush in Kindle and brow pomade in Ebony (I'm still working on brow cleanup). @wetnwildbeauty Highlighter in Awesome Blossom. @elfcosmetics hydrating primer mist, illuminating setting spray and Hydrating Concealer in Rich Chocolate. @lagirlcosmetics brow pencils in black. Lips - @bitebeauty lip pencil in 048 and lipstick in Liquorice. ♦Nyx Slide on lip pencil in Red Tape. Eyes- ♦Nyx HD shadow primer over the lid. ♦Red eye liner is Nyx Vivid Brights Cream in Oxblood mixed with AoA Buttercream gel liner in Red Velvet and Duraline. @rudecosmetics duochrome shadow Trance Dance all over. ♦Black Radiance Emerald palette to deepen and highlight. ♦Elf Jalapeño palette outer corner. As ever, Live in Color!🌈 Post schedule? What's that? #lotd #eotd mue #muj #makeup #makeuplover #makeupjunkie #lipstick #redlipstick #indie #indieeyeshadow #greeneyeshadow #darskinnedmakeup #indiemakeup #darkskinnedindie #indielover #cheapbitch #beautyover40 #darkskin #nyxcosmetics #wetnwild #elfcosmetics #rudecosmetics #bitebeauty #lagirlpro #blackradiance #shopmissa #dragoneye https://www.instagram.com/p/CAetcidJvE0/?igshid=k6vk1xr28zdc

[colanah]

4th attempt at a cloned vest pattern for my beloved Lord Badgerton. 😊 I'd forgotten how hard vests with lining are to make. The previous mock-ups were single layer and only one had a standing collar. . Over all, I think this came out pretty well but dang I'm tired of pinning.😩 Hopefully the next one will be his fabulous green and black one. Weighing black lace with pearl buttons for that Aristocrat vibe. Yes/no? . As ever, Live in Color!🌈 #mensfashion #fashion #diy #diyprojects #aristocrat #sewing #mensvest #whatamidoing #tiredofpinning #sewinh #diyfashion #vestsarehard https://www.instagram.com/p/CAak40OJun6/?igshid=1qgdc8kwu2yb4

[colanah]

Last dress dump with between location shots where Badger was quicker on the trigger with the camera then I was with my poses. By the end, I just ended up being silly with him. . Because Lolita is meant to be lovely sure, but also fun. We can't always be perfect while wearing such pretty dresses, y'know?😆 Ah well. I hope these bring a smile. . Stay safe and as ever, Live in Color!🌈 #lolitafashion #bloopers #lolitacoord #bts #plussizelolitafashion #plussizelolita #blacklolita #magicalgirl #dollbe #dollbeshop #dollbemossmaiden #ashleystewart #welovecolors #blackmagicalgirl #forestwitch #silly #darkskinnedlolita #newbielolita #egl #lolitalaughs #clumsy #photobloopers #sillyegl https://www.instagram.com/p/CAYF-_7DwV0/?igshid=ozwpjwc7u02d

[colanah]

Yet another set of Moss Maiden coord photos to clear out the camera. Some were sadly out of focus and others were bloopers which will be their own (last) post of this coord. . I really love the forest witch vibe the coord gives off and I can't wait to wear it to a tea party one day. For the vet EGL crew out there, any suggestions on this outfit? I'm already hunting for better shoes, don't worry. . "She did not care for the way the others would cavort. Far too rowdy for her tastes. So she walked the nameless paths to enjoy her own company for a time." . #lolitafashion #lolita #lolitacoord #blackmagic #plussizelolitafashion #plussizelolita #coord #blacklolita #magicalgirl #dollbe #dollbeshop #dollbemossmaiden #ashleystewart #welovecolors #blackmagicalgirl #forestwitch #hipsandcurves #darkskinnedlolita #newbielolita https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQGf6hJVGD/?igshid=1ubldwarbm6tq

[colanah]

More pics from the @dollbeshop Moss Maiden coord photo shoot. It was really nice to be able to get out for a bit. . There were masks worn between shots since people were still alive in our building. . Seriously, I really am happy with the @hipsandcurves cage underskirt. With another petticoat on top to soften the ribbing, it holds up well with movement and sitting. #lolitafashion #lolitacoord #plussizelolitafashion #plussizelolita #blacklolita #lolita #magicalgirl #dollbe #dollbeshop #dollbemossmaiden #ashleystewart #welovecolors #blackmagicalgirl #forestwitch #darkskinnedlolita #newbielolita https://www.instagram.com/p/CAHGJEXJBrG/?igshid=kzjdd7zb6f5p

[colanah]

"Alice gazed deeply within the looking glass and espied the reflection of another who did not appear to be quite her. But as she studied that unfamiliar yet familiar person, she felt as though the looking glass was revealing another Alice entirely. The two Alices smiled at the notion." A twinning cord with @chaoticsensiblefashion for a delightful Malice and Alice through The Looking Glass vibe. I'm really glad that even if I'm not able to meet with my local community in person, the internet offers connections to a larger community in these worrisome days. Coord pieces: Dress: Moss Maiden by @dollbeshop Blouse: @byashleystewart and yes, I put it on backwards because I wanted the silver buttons in the front. I might add some to the front since they're visually interesting. Veil, necklace, purse and shoes: super old thrift store finds Overskirt: @hipsandcurves tiered bustle skirt Stockings: @welovecolors Gloves: @amazonfashion white satin gloves with black lace and fishnet gloves over them. #lolitafashion #lolitacoord #plussizelolitafashion #plussizelolita #lolitatwinning #twinningcoord #blacklolita #magicalgirl #dollbe #dollbeshop #newbielolita #dollbemossmaiden #ashleystewart #welovecolors #blackmagicalgirl #forestwitch #darkskinnedlolita #egl https://www.instagram.com/p/CACl9vHJ240/?igshid=hos3vyfhko4m