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dandelionapril

Playing Dress Up || 1960s Pink Poodle 💕🐩🎀 Makeup & Hair Tutorial

alldollsarevalid

A new doll line. I think they had one other release that sold out before I even knew they existed.

These come out on Tuesday. Edition size of 400 so they'll probably sell out fairly quickly.

Has anybody bought one of these dolls before?

#maddy wilson

bebemoon

look for the name AURELIA | requested by @behabeha

roberto cavalli gold and pink floral silk halter dress (from s/s 1999 collection)

cult gaia "carla" golden stiletto heeled sandal w/ removable flower clip

{ beauty } sunrise beauty look by @roselynviviennegreene on tiktok

portals parfums "air of clarity" eau de parfum ("Sun-kissed coconut, drenched in delectable caramel emanates the golden glow of a radiant sun on a distant tropical beach, evoking the pure, calming air of dreaming hearts aflutter.")

{ nails } "afterglow" gel nails by @amys.clients on instagram

teh-nos

i love you, you pay my rent

you see what i think is that roper is wrong to think jonathan was ever tempted to join him because he andrew seemed happy to be at his side and he despite now knowing that andrew was a lie he also does not know it, because he prefers to believe that andrew was the truth coming out when given the opportunity. the whole thing they have now is that roper will not give up his dreams of andrew, the one true heir he made himself in a much more deliberate way than he made his two actual sons. they will always disappoint, andrew cannot but he doesn't understand that andrew isn't real. and why? because andrew wasn't really invented by roper he was invented for roper, appealing to his ego and responding to everything the way he wanted him to. andrew's betrayal was just some temporary failure, he thinks. andrew is the real jonathan which means that he will come back if the right pressure is applied. you don't know him like i do, i can change him back to his real, actual self. he loves me really. andrew, my special boy, my favourite, will always return when his chain is pulled or his whistle is blown. just give me a minute and i'll work out which it is.

whereas.

matthew was never real either but teddy did not cling to the belief that he was, not being so completely deluded by ego that matthew had to be real. no, he went the opposite way and realised that matthew was too good to be true. we should not overlook that when he said goodbye to matthew he knew that wasn't jonathan's name. it doesn't have to mean he thought everything was a lie, but there's still some lingering doubt and he knows that even if they both get out of this alive they will never had the relationship he would have had with matthew. you're just not the man i fell in love with. deny all you want but you've changed. there's a third person in our relationship and that person is you.

also.

andrew is submissive, isn't he? i don't mean just in a sexual way, he defers to roper and does his bidding. he only asks questions to learn from the great mind, he doesn't make that mind question itself. he is a loyal dog who only bites on command not he is well-trained but because he would never want to challenge his beloved pack leader. andrew is assertive and confident but he's not a threat to roper, which is really the key thing. this is because he was designed to appeal to an egotistical bastard who does not allow anyone to disobey him and dreams of a protege who would never even think of doing that. good boy, fido. (that means 'faithful' you know.)

matthew is a stupid whore. i kid, lol. but also i do not. the thing is about matthew is that while yes he is teddy-bait he's also slightly misjudged. because matthew was designed for a man jonathan had not spent any time with and who he assumed to be more or less 'richard roper but younger and gayer.' so he's blatant about being sexually available (something that was, i remain convinced, on offer from andrew if required but the offer was never openly made) and he's smart and sophisticated but he's also an easy mark who can be drugged and filled with alcohol and talked into anything. matthew is more of a challenge than andrew, he's made for a man who is more able to engage with reality and who has a sad backstory that means he's more likely to be suspicious of freely-offered affection. matthew cannot be too easy, it will take a bit of work to get him to open his legs and his wallet. not a lot of work, but some.

because they're not real, there is a point where the lie is abandoned. andrew's betrayal is discovered, matthew cannot go home to his fake daughter in real france. after this, you would think, the marks should be fully aware of the con.

but.

one of them is not aware of this, actually. matthew and andrew are fantasy men but the men who fantasise about them are very different. teddy expects to be left behind and for love to be something used to make him do things, roper expects everyone to fall in line and accept him as their king. he deserves to be loved so he expects it. it's pessimist versus optimist but the optimist is just deluded and the pessimist is that deluded guy's fault.

which is to say, by way of a conclusion, that teddy knows matthew was never real because his dad will never accept that andrew wasn't. one of them made the other and their custom-made men were designed with that in mind. you can love matthew but he makes that love increasingly difficult to obtain because he knows it being too easily won is why you're resisting him. you can love andrew and andrew will love you right back but it's time you realised andrew was only ever a lie to seduce you with, you stupid shit.

#the night manager

scribefindegil

Brain fog in the kitchen can mean anything from forgetting an ingredient to accidentally skipping a recipe step, plus much more. Here's how to bake successfully, even when you're feeling foggy.

A useful article from King Arthur Flour (my beloved) on baking while disabled.

capt-coffeebitch

This genuinely might make me cry. I already deeply appreciate King Arthur for making the best GF 1 for 1 flour. And having good recipes. But an article posted by them from someone with disabilities about how to do the thing even with disabilities? That’s just genuinely lovely. I know that my bad there is low, but it’s low for a reason and hopefully stuff like this can continue to raise that bar for disabled people like me.

ilsa-fireswan

I love to see this! Another of my favorites is the baking with arthritis post.

With some changes to techniques, a careful selection of kitchen tools, and tips from fellow bakers, the joy of baking can live on.

ilsa-fireswan

Check out this great addition from the notes!

[image text: @system-splintered says: My grandmother started having severe memory issues a couple years before she passed, and her husband laminated her recipes and got her whiteboard markers so she could mark off things she did. It let her bake for a lot longer than she would have been able to otherwise. End.]

cricketcat9

if anyone needs it ☝🏼💖

fishpondfish

he was openly bisexual. he didn't know that but he was

jinxproof

Naomi Campbell i-D #238 (December 2003) ph. Ellen Von Unwerth

#naomi campbell #ellen von unwerth #i think the other model is called polly but i could be wrong

ladynadeen

Kimora Lee Simmons

#kimora lee simmons

fuckmaniknowbuthey

ladies & gentlemen, the fabulous stains (lou adler, 1982)

#ladies and gentlemen the fabulous stains

notkatniss

“’Black Sails’ reimagines representation in period dramas by making it integral to the show itself.

Flint’s internal struggle is not figuring out or discovering his sexuality – rather Flint’s character arc exists entirely because of his sexuality. His sexuality is not a prop meant to bolster another more important character or storyline. James Flint would quite simply not exist if he had not fallen in love with another man. Indeed, few plots on the show would exist if not for the fact that various women fell in love with women and men with men.

The driving narrative of this show is the battle for Nassau, a battle waged because of Flint’s love for another man and because this love was taken from him.

Flint is seen as a monster by England — he is a vicious pirate, guilty of innumerable crimes. He was a monster to them before he did any of that, though — he is told his relationship with Thomas is too loathsome and profane to be forgiven, and he is cast out because of it. The trope of the predatory homosexual is deeply rooted in our society. Homoerotic undertones in supernatural fiction have long cast gay people as monsters.

“Black Sails” takes this trope and attacks it. The show insists, rightfully so, that LGBTQ+ people have always existed, but it does not sugarcoat that existence. “They hang men for this,” Mrs. Hamilton tells Flint hours before their worlds all come crashing down, and she is right. Regardless of whether he’s a pirate or a respectable lieutenant, Flint will always be a monster to England, because of his sexuality.

In the third season, our crew is stranded on an island housing a matriarchal colony of marooned and escaped slaves. These people have formed a society entirely in secret. They exist outside the grasp of England’s fist because the crown does not know they exist. “Black Sails” is about people who have been cast out of society, it is about “monsters.” They are gay, women, marooned and escaped slaves. They don’t exist within civilization because civilization cannot allow them to exist. Their very presence challenges the entire façade, because civilization only survives if people cannot imagine it any other way.

In one of the most powerful scenes of the four-season show, Flint acknowledges this construct: “They paint the world full of shadows, and then tell their children to stay close to the light. Their light. Their reasons, their judgments. Because in the darkness, there be dragons. But it isn’t true. We can prove that it isn’t true. In the dark, there is discovery, there is possibility, there is freedom in the dark once someone has illuminated it.” The significance of an explicitly gay character making this declaration cannot be overstated.

For a shining moment, the show allows you to imagine a world in which this coalition of outcasts won. An alternate reality in which the New World was wrenched from England’s hands by an alliance of gay and black men and women. Of course, we know they did not win. Homophobia would become the law of the land in the New World, same as the Old. Slavery would flourish, and the world as we know it today would be built on the backs of enslaved peoples.

So what, then, is the point of “Black Sails”? It is just a story, with very little basis in history. Why imagine a world that could have been when we have to live in the one we have? Thinking of his happiness with his male love, author E.M. Forster once wrote “I see beyond my own happiness and intimacy, occasional glimpses of the happiness of thousands of others whose names I shall never hear, and I know that there is a great unrecorded history.”

“Black Sails” is imagining one of those thousands of unrecorded histories.

The show is an examination of the stories we create of, for and about ourselves. It is about how our narratives are wrested from us and twisted, and it is about how we fight to reclaim those narratives for ourselves. It is the lies we construct and the lies we are told, and the eternal struggle to maintain some truth in the midst of both.

The series closes with a character insisting that, “A story is true. A story is untrue. As time extends, it matters less and less. The stories we want to believe. … Those are the ones that survive, despite upheaval and transition, and progress. Those are the stories that shape history.”

We know from the beginning of the show that Flint’s war against England and civilization itself will not succeed. England’s power eventually waned, yes, but not before piracy was crushed and slavery was firmly entrenched. Homosexuality was still a criminal offense in my lifetime. Despite all of this, “Black Sails” is the power of stories we create in opposition to the stories civilization is built on. As long as we can tell those stories, we exist.

As long as we exist, we triumph.”

#black sails

pinesloki

'For someone, finally, Teddy is enough. That's something really important. Teddy is never enough, not to himself, not to Roxy, not to Roper. He's always wanting more, reaching for more, until that moment when he realises he's just enough.'

'They realise very early on that they'll need each other. They become a mirror for each other. There's this mutual need and a mutual curiosity and a mutual fascination, but it’s coming from a soul connection that they don't fully understand yet.'

- Diego Calva and Tom Hiddleston for The Ankler.

#diego calva #tom hiddleston #the night manager

theambitiouswoman

How to Stop Procrastinating by Managing Your Emotions

Procrastination happens when we delay doing things, and it's often connected to our emotions. Feelings like being afraid to fail, feeling worried or stressed, getting bored, or lacking motivation can all contribute to procrastination. To stop procrastinating and get more things done, it's important to learn how to handle our emotions better.

Boredom:

Break the task into smaller, more engaging sub-tasks.

Find ways to make the task more interesting or challenging.

Set a timer and work on the task for a specific amount of time, followed by a short break doing something enjoyable.

Feeling Overwhelmed:

Prioritize tasks and focus on one thing at a time.

Break the task into smaller, more manageable steps.

Delegate some parts of the task if possible or seek help from others.

Use tools like to-do lists or task management apps to stay organized.

Anxiety:

Practice deep breathing or mindfulness techniques to calm yourself.

Challenge negative thoughts and replace them with more positive and realistic ones.

Start with the easier or less intimidating aspects of the task to build momentum.

Set realistic expectations and remind yourself that it's okay to make mistakes.

Self-Doubt:

Focus on past accomplishments and successes to boost your confidence.

Seek support or feedback from others to gain reassurance.

Remind yourself of your skills and capabilities to tackle the task.

Use positive affirmations to counteract negative self-talk.

Perfectionism:

Embrace the concept of "good enough" rather than seeking perfection.

Set realistic and achievable goals for each task.

Recognize that mistakes and imperfections are part of the learning process and growth.

Indecisiveness:

Break decisions into smaller steps and make one small decision at a time.

Set a time limit for making decisions to avoid overthinking.

Trust your instincts and make the best decision you can with the information available.

Apathy or Lack of Interest:

Find aspects of the task that align with your values or long-term goals.

Break the task into smaller, more manageable parts and focus on completing one at a time.

Reward yourself for completing the task to make it more appealing.

Stress or Burnout:

Practice stress-reduction techniques such as meditation, exercise, or spending time in nature.

Break tasks into smaller steps to reduce the feeling of overwhelm.

Prioritize self-care and take breaks to avoid burnout.

Feeling Uninspired or Creatively Blocked:

Engage in activities that stimulate creativity, such as brainstorming, mind mapping, or seeking inspiration from others' work.

Start with a simple and basic version of the task to get the creative juices flowing.

Collaborate with others or seek feedback to gain new perspectives.

Fear of Success:

Identify and challenge the negative beliefs or fears that may be holding you back.

Visualize the positive outcomes of completing the task successfully.

Focus on the benefits and personal growth that come with success.

Impatience:

Break long-term goals into smaller milestones to track progress.

Practice mindfulness to stay present and patient throughout the process.

Remind yourself that progress takes time and effort.

Lack of Confidence:

Celebrate your past accomplishments to boost your confidence.

Seek support and encouragement from friends, family, or mentors.

Focus on building specific skills related to the task to increase confidence.

Avoiding Discomfort:

Acknowledge that discomfort is a natural part of growth and improvement.

Break tasks into smaller steps and tackle the more challenging aspects gradually.

Remind yourself of the long-term benefits of facing discomfort.

Overestimating Future Motivation:

Practice discipline and commit to starting tasks even when motivation is low.

Set specific deadlines for tasks to create a sense of urgency.

Establish a routine that includes regular work on the task to build consistency.

rozieramati

the rosary tree in new mexico

radical-revolution

teh-nos

you do need to watch the 'straight' season of the night manager before the 'gay' one because the second one is so much more fucked up if you've experienced the weird whatever the fuck was going on between pine and roper before pine falls for roper's son having previously fallen for roper's girlfriend. if you skip all this then the second season might seem normal and we can't have that.

and also you will know the horrifying backstory to the name of alex goodwin's cat and wonder why the fuck he called it that.

#the night manager

bebemoon

look for the name CLAY | requested by @a-shimmering-tear

feng chen wang cropped jacket w/ plants dye on antique fabric

sacai "typewriter" cotton pants in taupe

dior homme chunky black leather studded boots w/ wood detail (from s/s 2o25 collection)

xinú "copála" eau de parfum (copal resin, mesquite tree, mexican vanilla, pink pepper)

jacquemus "le cuerda" green leather horizontal crossbody bag w/ adjustable strap

thelookingglassalice

rhube

BABIES!!!

roachpatrol

so the best thing about this is that bobcats, like just about every feline besides lions and domestic cats, are pretty solitary. they don’t really have friends. they aren’t really equipped to make friends.

domestic cats, on the other hand, do know how to make friends. they are friendly to the point that lots of feral cats live in colonies— the females hang out together, even raise kids together, and the males like to spend nonsexual time with their baby mommas. they groom each other, play around, and have a particular tail position to signal to one another— straight up with the tip curled— that they’re friendly and happy to see each other. cats learned how to be chill with each other in order to take full advantage of human food sources: an ancient granary supplies enough rats for a lot of cats, as does a modern lady with a big bag of frisky bits, so it would be a waste of time and energy for any one cat to try and stake the entire foodsource out for exclusive use. less fighting means more eating and resting which means a longer, nicer life and a lot more kittens.

so this stray cat, she obviously has no colony if she’s wandering around and sneaking into zoo enclosures, so she’s like ‘hey! there’s food here! what up, other cat, let’s be friends, let’s be friends and share that food’. and the bobcat is like ‘??????’ because actually wild cats are pretty cautious about initiating hostilities and anything new and aggressive makes them very worried. and the domestic cat is like ‘haha cool, ok, we’re friends now, big guy. no problems.’ and the bobcat is like ‘????? well…?? ok?’ and then they are friends.

the super interesting thing about most wild cat species is they don’t really have the capacity to make friends on their own, especially outside of sibling bonds, but, if someone comes along and does all the friend-making themselves, they’ll totally roll with it. zoo cats can get really attached to their caregivers— or, in this case, a very confident little calico demonstrating exactly why her species has been so darn successful over the last nine thousand years .

so anyway that is the best thing: bobcats are not equipped to make friends, but luckily for this bobcat this homeless lady did not give any shits and made friends anyway. and now they are both happy.