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Another GladRags Appreciation Post

As you likely know by now, I love using my GladRags. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, here’s my past posts about them and here’s their website. But this week I had a realization about a habit I had developed that I can abandon now. I would use the GladRags as much as possible throughout the week and then switch to disposable pads once I’d run out. This is because we used the…

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Really glad for my GladRags

Heads up: I’m going to be talking about reusable menstrual products in this post. I’ve posted about my GladRags before. And I don’t know how, but something is different about them now. They’ve always been a great replacement for disposable pads, but I wasn’t always able to use them for very long. They would get soaked in one spot and on heavy days I’d end up back on the disposables earlier than…

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“Oh, Merlin, tell me, does THE FALLEN PRINCE get what he deserves?” He is in the NEUTRAL & CLOSED to finding out. 

— he walks through the world as ;

name → alexander tremblay pronouns → he/him identification → cis male year of birth → september 1951 - september 1952 face claim → richard madden blood status → pure-blood (metaphoragus) sexual orientation → sexually fluid occupation → owner of gladrags wizardwear future information → n/a

— he is best described as ;

Raised on a statue of GOLD, he is the welcoming of the SALTY SEA AIR, FRESH and LIBERATING in its ALLURING SENSIBILITY able to tantalize even the most stubborn madden to its shores.  Fraught with FAMILY TRAGEDY, though believed CURSED by HAGS for his FLIPPANT love affairs; his DESIRE to hold TRUTH and NOBILITY conquers even his FLEETING displays of dashed freedom. Leaving hopes for a life of LAVISH FRIVOLITY and SIREN LIPS to the depths of the seas which still sing in his eyes. 

— his story starts with ;

tw: death

Born to French man Lucas Tremblay and Italian woman Isabella Tremblay, with crystal waves crashing against Italian stone, Xander grew with a silver spoon in one hand and the political scripture of his ancestors in the other. Pure-bloods with an accomplished history and relatives of the sacred twenty-eight; their morals were not always as liberal as some perceived. While their children basked in adoration from all, their parents were more selective with the people that occupied their time. Wrapped in fine silks with sun kissed skin, the Tremblay’s were royalty amongst the elite. Marble statues with rose bush mazes, it was an idyllic place for a stolen first kiss and for a young wizard to fall in love. But Xander’s first love wasn’t the beautiful wix that paraded around him at balls. The sun warming his skin and the wind pelting his face was where his soul soared. With their personal boat charmed to sail and submerge when willed, while the surface world was filled with wonder the underwater realm held more marvel than any of the stories he devoured. Towering cities with sirens shimmering in his blue hues; it sparked a never-ending love affair with the sea as he sought to find thrills befit the sailors' tales his grandfather told.

Known amongst the harbors for lustrous love affairs, piercing eyes and winning smiles, the Tremblay brothers were the heartthrobs of Italian society. With their name on every wix’s lips, finding companionship wasn’t a difficult task; it was warning off heartbroken maidens after an inevitable ‘mistake’ where their charms truly shined. MASON TREMBLAY’S [sibling] witty charisma eased any tense situation, but if all else failed Xander was always on standby to shock with a transformed shark in the waters to leave even the most profound wix baffled enough for a timely escape. Though as Beauxbatons encapsulated them and time past, Mason turned reclusive and sharp whenever Xander wished to spend time with his beloved brother. An unexpected turn of character that left him whimless and confused. And with his travel partner occupied with whatever he wasn’t telling him, newly graduated with decent grades but more friendships and ex-partners than he could count, Xander packed up his belongings and took their dreams of traveling Europe alone. He knew his inevitable fate with his family's continuous reminders, but until he had to face that day he’d spend it lavishly for when time came regret would never be something he harbored. 

Illustrious thrills, liquor laced lips danced with others as he traveled from Spain, to France, to the UK levitating in red wine and gallivanting through the night. With a wisp of white in his curls and piercing eyes that turned violet, it was difficult for anyone not to fall for Xander’s beauty and charm. That was until he met him. If Xander was the lightning in a storm, captivity and striking OSIRIS SNYDE [former partner/potential love interest] was the crackle of unexpected thunder. Dark and ominous, despite his guarded nature; with every meeting Xander unraveled a new piece of him like he was reading a beloved book with weathered edges. Enthralled with one another, while Xander had promised himself he wouldn’t become romantically attached, he cared too much. Even if Osiris in his mind's eye, cared too little. But after endless fleeting moments with wix he barely knew, companionship despite its imperfection eased him. He dreamed of love even if choice was not something he possessed. Still a part of him couldn’t help but fantasize Osiris by his side. Until the mention of it left him fleeing with not even a whisper of goodbye. 

Told of his future bride, tales of her beauty and intellect captured his heart. It seemed too good to be true, that was until he met her; CLAUDETTE TREMBLAY [wife/potential love interest]. Prejudice with a mind as sharp as a knife; her poignant and aloof nature left him disarmed. Unfazed by his charm, she blamed him for her doomed unhappiness. Taken aback by someone not falling privy to him, it was a breath of fresh air even if it wasn’t pleasant. While Claude’s distaste formed a ‘challenge’, Xander had grown idealizing his parents as they grew in love with age. There was no doubt in his mind that his match could hold equal happiness. However adamant advances for Claude’s hand would have to wait with the sudden and untimely deaths of Lucas and Isabella. His constant, without them the world concaved. Returning to Italy to finalize his fathers estate, to everyone’s dismay it was left in its entirety to him; with Mason getting not a knut. Pained at his fathers dismissal, Mason sulked but to Xander’s surprise he wasn’t shocked. While he wanted to split the inheritance, it was written in fine line in the will and testament that if done so, they would both lose everything. Reluctantly following his father, he watched helplessly as his brother slipped into the shadows. Despite his offerings of help, Mason was too proud to accept.

Endless parchments filled his fathers desk. With ink stained cuffs, no matter how many bills he paid another fell in its place. A once grand estate with exuberant wealth, Xander found their resources were more limited than his father led them to believe. With a string of unpaid gambling bets, he became solely reliant on a company Lucas won in a bet: Gladrags. But trying to rationalize with the artistic director JOSEPHINE DU GLAD [employee/potential love interest] was another feat in itself. A wild woman of colorful vests adorning whimsical caricatures; controlling her was like trying to control a summer breeze. Rolling the dice, Xander began to have a hand in every aspect of the empire. That was until he saw news of his fiance’s arrest in The Daily Prophet without receiving an owl. Exasperated from being left in the dark, he returned to London for answers; despite her lowering gaze he still cared for her. Guarding her from the press who lurched like vultures for photographs, he brewed beauty potions to mask act as disguises and cared for Claudette when the world had turned its back on her. To his surprise, he saw a change in her. Warmth in her smile, a kind touch and finally he started to think that their union could be filled with everything he’d once wished. Hopeful for their future, they married at midnight in private. 

Relentless, what had been a joyful evening turned suffocating with the guilty charge against his brother. Accused of killing AMELIA BONES [person of interest] he was sentenced to life in Azkaban never to be seen again. Heart broken with torn expectations of reality, Xander is trying to save the Tremblay's reputation since Mason’s timely imprisonment under the luring eyes of RODOLPHUS LESTRANGE [second cousin] and RABASTAN LESTRANGE [second cousin]. Betrayed by his brother, with the shocking news of his werewolf status, Xander is finding that not everything in his family’s past is as it seems. Hiring investigator and old friend GAWAIN ROBARDS [friend/employee] to look into the allegations against his family, every passing week uncurls a new piece of information that he wished was left undiscovered. Finding that his parents both engaged in love affairs outside of their marriage, it has left Xander questioning his family name, the lessons they taught him and even the woman they chose for him to marry. But as Gawain uncovers letters shared between his father and a mysterious figure penned under TOM RIDDLE [person of interest], he fears he’s only touched the surface of his family's unmarked skeletons. 

— he is a LEVEL 4 WIZARD  & LEVEL 5 METAMORPHMAGUS readied for war ;

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STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE ONCE IN A WHILE.... You might like the difference! Went shopping with my daughter today, she wanted a dress for a special occasion she’s got coming up and couldn’t find one she liked .... so I suggested something different and it looked fabulous on her. Problem solved! Which proves trying an alternative you wouldn’t normally choose might be just what you want! I’m actually going back to my ballroom dancing class tonight and I’m so ready for it! Question is shall I wear my ballroom shoes or just trainers. Haven’t done anything for over a year and might not be able to walk in them let alone dance! 😀😀😜 Got my #gladrags on for it too. A #buffetdress to be exact. So easy to wear, looks really pretty and I can swish around to my hearts content. Enjoy your weekend and #TGIFF! Can’t have my drink until after dancing or maybe that might be a better idea cheers 🥂 🥂 🤔🤔🤔 Bye for now 🌸🔆🌸🔆🌸🔆🌸 * * * * Dress - @primark Jacket - @marksandspencerfashionpr Trainers - @debenhams Bag - @zara * * * Joining @kay_elle_kay @mumsstyle_2boys for their #keyfashtrends #blazer tag. #chicandstylishme #mystylewithloveandlight @home_of_love_and_light #feelingfabulousfriday #feeling_fabulousx @justleftmeforties @feelingfabulous @permanentlyinapickle #shareootdinspirations @ootd_by_marjolein.nl #myfeelgoodfashion @thestylecoop #mychoicetuesday @helenewerstaylor #mystyleessential @mrsmlmode @stripycoral #thankfrockitsfriday @clubforty.claire #dressupfriday #notsavingitforbest @lynnlovesshopping #myfashionandlook @tracys_fashion_style #makeuponandnoloungewear @karenparkinson.insta #shareyourdailystyle @candidthoughts_ @radiatestyle #mywayfriyay @carlyannstyle #dancing #ballroomdance #styleoftheday #over50 #over40 #igers #under3k #under4k #fridaynight #fizzfriday (at My House) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPJGY1TldmW/?utm_medium=tumblr

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ROUND THREE! Wow what a wonderful collection. Thanks a million for joining in and supporting my #chicandstylishme tag 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 A bevy of beauties and I’m inspired by you all! Sorry to any I didn’t feature you are all marvellous too! Do join me next week. We are easing out of lockdown further, so share your dressy and extravagant #Gladrags Have a super evening and even better week. Bye for now xxxx * * * * * * #midlifestyles #fashionista #fashionstyle #womensupportingwomen #discoverunder2k #overfiftyfashion #styleoverfifty #styleover40 #chicandstylishme #discoverunder2k #ootdfashion #ootd #inspiration #outoutfits #blue #red #pinks #patterns #styleoftheweek #ootdfashion #ootdshare Please do remember to tag @mummabstylish and #chicandstylishme for a chance to be featured. 😍😍😍😍😍 (at All Over the Place) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO8onj8lBYy/?igshid=etw1sv26qa5e

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ROUND TWO! Another fantastic selection of super cute ladies who shared on #chicandstylishme Much love and thanks to you all! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 Next tag I’d love you to join us to celebrate the next easing of lockdown, do share your ..... #Gladrags Can’t wait to see your “going out” dresses, trousers, skirts and anything dressy really! 🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆 Cheerio my lovely friends. * * * * * * #overfifty #styleinspo #styleblogger #inspiration #ideas #fashion #fashionista #womensfashion #discoverunder2k #overfifty #midlifestyle #midlifewomen #womensupportingwomen #bloggers (at All Over the Place) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO8nIamFTWl/?igshid=gnjcw78f6kh7

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FIRST ROUNDUP OF THE EVENING. Thanks to everyone who joined my #chicandstylishme tag. I appreciate all your support. 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 As we are into the next stage of lockdown easing tomorrow please do dress up in your ..... #gladrags 🌸🎉🌸🎉🌸🎉🌸🎉 Looking forward to seeing all your stylish, elegant and exciting outfits. 🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆 Bye for today. * * * * #over40style #fashion #fashionista #inspo #ootd #ootdfashion #womensfashion #whatwewear #styleoftheweek #discoverunder2k #under3k #overfifty #beingfifty #fiftyandfabulous #ourstylishlooks #chicandstylish (at All Over the Place) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO8lh9LFffl/?igshid=1ikebkreytqsu

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I’m proud to now offer a wide range of zero waste period products. Make a difference with #gladrags reusable menstrual supplies. And, to a lot of the the guys on my feed...I look at your dead deer photos every year so thanks for just dealing with this. :) #ecoccasion #plasticfreeperiods #girlpower https://www.instagram.com/p/CHEgSvbnUK3/?igshid=sgd81zkh6d9l