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pebblysand · 1 year

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[THE BEST OF THE BEST] - [MULTIFANDOM FIC REC LIST]

if you’re in need of something to read, welcome to the crème-de-la-crème rec list. this rec list is multi-fandom, and contains all of my all-time faves, the ogs that will always stay the closest to my heart. i will keep it linked and accessible and try to update it... whenever. for a more up-to-date version, please see my ao3 bookmarks here.

BEST OF 2021 SUMMER 2022

BOY WITH A SCAR by @ink-splotch (SERIES) (MULTIPLE POVS) (AU) (<250K)

“This Ginny had never met a diary. But she had still died once, though in a flaming home and not a cold, damp castle basement. She had still been reborn into something her mother would always love and never fully understand.” this series by the same author explores canon through unbelievably well-written what-if AUs. i haven’t read all of them because they tend to give me a lot of feels and live in my head for days after that, so I’m taking my time. this being said, one of the ones i have read is the kids who choose themselves and i couldn’t recommend it enough. it might tear you up, though, consider yourself warned.

THE CHANGELING by @annerbhp (POV GINNY WEASLEY) (AU) (<200K)

if you gravitate anywhere close to hinny circles, chances are, you've already heard of this fic. i'm not quite sure what to add to what literally everyone else has said before me, aside from the fact that it is absolutely amazing and 100% deserves the hype. it honestly took me ages to get to because i initially couldn’t get behind the idea of ginny being sorted into slytherin and what a mistake! as soon as i started, i could not put this down. i think what i absolutely love with this fic, above the fact that the writing style is gorgeous, is the characterisation. particularly, the work put into developing ginny's character, and the way growing up in slytherin affects her. it really makes you question nature v. nurture. and, i think a lot of what-if-so-and-so-was-in-another-house fics tend to irk me because they tend to gloss over how that house and the friendships developed (v. those of canon) would affect the characters. this fic is definitely the opposite. it dives in to characterisation, and makes you think about people in ways you probably never have before. nothing is really ever black and white, and the character work is stellar. the following works in the series are great as well, but this is really the one that got me hooked. this instalment is generally gen but the ultimate endgame of the series is harry/ginny.

WE MUST UNITE INSIDE OUR WALLS OR WE WILL CRUMBLE WITHIN by @ink-splotch (SERIES) (MULTIPLE POVS) (CANON-COMPLIANT) (<50K)

"Annie, eleven, watched her mother come to the decision that Bella was someone you pointed at people." this series is one of the most beautiful things i've ever read. it's a collection of character studies themed around the four hogwarts houses. the writing style is very unusual and so poetic and beautiful. i'm an absolute stan.

THE SEAM BETWEEN by @copper-dust (POV HARRY POTTER) (CANON COMPLIANT) (<50K)

i fell in love with this story before making friends with the author, i swear. in fact, that's how we met haha. this is honestly one of the most beautiful things i have ever read. it's one of those beautifully nostalgic stories in which everything and nothing happens, and is my absolute ultimate headcanon for what happened during the summer of '95. it's beautiful, the style is flawless - go read it! i fell in love with this story before making friends with the author, i swear. in fact, that's how we met haha. this is honestly one of the most beautiful things i have ever read. it's one of those beautifully nostalgic stories in which everything and nothing happens, and is my absolute ultimate headcanon for what happened during the summer of '95. it's beautiful, the style is flawless - go read it!

WARM FRONT by @jiilys (POV HARRY POTTER) (CANON COMPLIANT) (<10K)

this is kind of fluff-with-a-plot post war fic that I adore. if you’re looking for a funny, well-written, feel-good and realistic fic to read, i would highly recommend this. additionally, it's another one of those fics where harry goes away/travelling directly after the war, which is a trope i definitely have a weakness for. the dialogue in this is impeccable and i love the presence of teddy and andromeda as well.

MAPS TO THE STARS' HOME by lizbee (POV HARRY POTTER) (AU) (<10K)

out of all the fics on this list, this is probably in the top 3. it's another (i know, i know) one of those harry-fucks-off-after-the-war but it's just - the most beautiful thing in the world. the writing is so utterly brilliant and perfect. it’s poetic, realistic, funny, sad, and is incredibly canon-compliant considering it was written before book seven came out. plus, the non-linear timeline is just So Well Done. i'm speechless every time i read it. it’s everything i wish i could write if i was better at writing. the way it intermingles the muggle and wizarding worlds as well is incredible. honestly can’t recommend it enough.

WE ONLY MAKE TSUNAMIS by dis0rderly (POV OMNISCIENT) (CANON COMPLIANT) (<25K)

this is probably one of the best fics I have ever read, period. to me, it's the harry/hermione classic, in a its-romantic-because-it-never-happened kind of way. the writing is gorgeous. it is about fate, expectations and things that don’t happen (and sometimes, that’s okay). it will break your heart. it's honestly haunting. (and the title is fucking perfect).

‘TIL THE SIRENS COME CALLING by vexmybones (POV OMNISCIENT) (AU) (<25K)

same as the above. on my top ten favourite fics of all time, similar themes. will rip your heart out with a sense of the way that life happens. also, good smut.

DECAY OF YOUR GOLDEN CITY by soapboxblues (POV HERMIONE GRANGER) (CANON-COMPLIANT) (<3K)

this one is also incredibly sad, but beautifully written. it is a very dark take on post-war, with harry slowly slipping into alcoholism. it’s very subtle, very delicate, and one big heartbreak. tagged harmony, though honestly you could read it as gen. some of the lines in this are just heartwrenching and absolutely gorgeous. Hermione here is talking about her and Harry, romantically: "there was a time a time she thought about it. two, actually. (…) now she thinks about it all the time - wondering what she was thinking” it’s the slow and painful breakdown of the trio in this that gets me too in this. very dark but gorge.

IS THAT SUCH A STRETCH OF THE IMAGINATION? by aceofdiamonds (HP/GOSSIP GIRL CROSSOVER) (BLAIR/HARRY) (POV SPLIT) (CANON COMPLIANT) (<100K)

so, look: have i ever watched gossip girl? nope. did i solely jump on this bandwagon because i stan the author? sure. is it fucking amazing? absolutely. this is so, so beautiful. it’s the harry-dating-a muggle-trope done so, bloody, fucking well. it’s poetic, heart-warming, realistic, incredibly well-written and i absolutely loved it. you can 100% read this if you haven’t watched gossip girl before, trust me it's brilliant. it also broadens the wizarding world, normalises muggle/wizard relationships and opens up so many doors - i so, so, love this.

THIRTY-FIVE OWLS by letterblade (GRINDELWALD/DUMBLEDORE) (POV SPLIT) (CANON COMPLIANT) (<10K)

i named this as my favourite fic of 2022, which is a bit unlikely given that this is not a pairing i typically read, but i could not put this down. this fic is an exchange of letters between grindelwald and dumbledore that spreads over years, after grindelwald's arrest. the character's voices in this are incredible, the characterisation is on point -- i could not recommend this enough.

i'm placing these in a separate category because i know some people don't like WIPs, but in this house, we do, so here are a few recs for you.

THE SQUIB by @btelling (GEN) (POV MULTIPLE) (AU) (<25K)

this fic is also one of the best things i've ever read in my life. it lives in my head rent-free and is absolutely insanely brilliant. nargles' ability to say so much in such a small amount of words is absolutely unmatched. the basic pitch is: following the end of the second wizarding war, muggles found out about the existence of wizards and, seeking revenge for the hurt they suffered as a result of voldemort’s reign, they started to hunt wizards down. the fic takes place in this post-apocalyptic/dystopian post-DH world and centers on hermione, harry and ginny as they try to survive. the writing is absolutely stellar. it’s slightly harry/ginny and ron/hermione (as well as seamus/dean, whoop, whoop - funnily enough, it's partly what motivated to write the fault) but romance is not the main focus. it contains absolutely beautifully heartbreaking quotes like this: Harry threw up and picked at the scar on his forehead until it bled. Like it’d ache again, and they’d have problems they knew how to solve. if you enjoy this fic would like to listen to nargles talk about her work, you can head over here!

THE WANDSMITH'S APPRENTICE by @marycontraire (SEAMUS/DEAN) (POV DEAN THOMAS) (CANON COMPLIANT) (<50K)

this fic was in my summer 2022 wrapped but i could not fail to include it in the massive rec list as well. it’s a post-war story (and, we all know i love post-war) told from dean’s pov. the premise of this story is that dean takes on an apprenticeship with ollivander and, i suppose, life ensues. i cannot stress enough how much i truly adore this work. first of all, the writing is stellar. i totally fell in love with dean’s characterisation in this, which is so on point - i love the world the author has built around his family, his sisters, his parents (his mum!), their lives, ect. so many OCs that feel real. the fic also really explores what life looks like for muggleborns, existing with a foot in both worlds, especially after the war, and the impact magic can have (positively or negatively on muggles' lives). the worldbuilding around wandmaking is also frankly mindblowing and the amount of detail marycontraire has put into the creating and crafting of wands, as well as ollivander, his mind, his work, his shop, etc. is truly next level. the deamus is also the loveliest. i love seamus in this. i was in absolute awe.

KNOWING WHERE TO LOOK by @ala-baguette (GEN) (POV GAWAIN ROBARDS) (CANON COMPLIANT) (<250K)

i like to think of knowing as castles' sister from another mister. it is a post-war, canon-compliant, adult continuation of the books, and literally everything i've ever wanted and loved in a post-war fic. the outsider's pov is absolutely incredible, the worldbuilding and wizarding politics are stellar, as well as the characterisation. the fic is regularly updated and honestly, every time i get an email notifying me, i get the brightest smile all day. also, @ala-baguette is one of the nicest people i've met in fandom, and interviewing her on the podcast was an absolute joy. if you fancy a listen, it's here.

UNDEFINED by orbythesea (GEORGETOWN) (POV ALICIA FLORRICK) (WILLICIA) (<10K)

i re-read this recently and i don't think i've ever read a fic so perfect. it is the top-tier of the top-tier, the canon for georgetown era willicia and will shatter your heart into a thousand pieces. i would highly recommend reading the entire series (and anything by orbythesea for that matter) but this one is the ultimate gold. it really made me think of one of the key themes of the good wife, a dissertation on the decisions you make as a "kid" which then shape the direction of the rest of your life. both will and alicia are so in character in this, and the entire cast of recurring orbythesea OCs is lovely.

A BETTER GRACE by @tessiete (WILL GARDNER CENTRIC) (POST 5X15-ISH) (<5K)

when i interviewed tess on the podcast and she told me this was based off the myth of narcissus i was like "mmmh" and in my head "omgofcoursehowdidinotseethisbefore?!" despite what the author herself claims about it not being "legal" enough, this is a very good fic, which i would highly recommend. it's an interesting take on will/his own reflection, and is written absolutely beautifully. it has that heartbreaking tone all post-5x15 fics have, and no, i'm still not over it.

SPOOKS

LIFE DURING WARTIME by likeyourefuse (POV ADAM CARTER) (AU) (<3K)

i'm sorry. how can such a short story in fandom i've barely ever been in fucking HAUNT me this much?? it's an AU set in a world where the coup at the end of s4 isn't stopped, and the uk falls into a dictatorship. i don't want to quote it cause it's at the very end but the last three paragraphs are all i can think about when i can't sleep at three o'clock in the morning. swear to god.

PEAKY BLINDERS

FIVE FEVERS by ariadness_string (POV TOMMY SHELBY) (AU) (<5K)

this fic is truly unbelievably beautiful. it covers the presence of illness/fevers in the shelbys' lives. there is so much soul and heart in this story, especially now in hindsight with what we know about ruby. part of it isn’t canon anymore (we know their mum didn’t die in childbirth but by suicide) but this is such a gorgeously written story. the characterisation is spot on, not only with tommy, but with all the characters as well. i love (love love) may in this, and tommy “detoxing” from grace. polly is so on point. truly unbelievably good. probably one of my fave PB fics ever.

#fic recs #hp fic recs #peaky blinders #silk bbc #spooks bbc #omg reformatting this and updating it took me So Long #i hope you enjoy

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drunklander · 6 years

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Outlander: Getting to Know You

I was tagged by @whiskynottea and @muykonos!

1. How long have you been a fan of Outlander?

Since 2014. I’d never even heard of the books before the show premiered.

2. Have you read the books? If so, which ones?

Yep. I’ve read the main eight multiple times. Scottish Prisoner and the novellas technically exist on my bookshelf, but I haven’t actually read them...

3. Which is your favorite secondary character?

Young Ian!

4. What is your least favorite storyline?

Rape and Rogergate. Which sounds like it could be the title of the most depressing one act play ever. Also most of the William/LJG stuff that’s separate from the Fraser Squad in Echo and MOBY. And Roger and Buck’s entire adventure in the past.

5. Favorite episode(s)?

Rent, The Wedding, Prestonpans (etc.)

6. The episode(s) you skip?

Most of season two. The Search, The Fox’s Lair, Vengeance Is Mine, The Hail Mary, Crème de Menthe

7. Be honest, how many times have you watched “The Wedding?”

The same as the other episodes that I like? I don’t, like, watch it specially.

8. Finish the sentence: Frank Randall is _________.

9. What’s your Outlander watching ritual?

Drink. Text spam @sileas84 when the episode drops at midnight. Watch it again sober in the morning to actually enjoy it. And then watch it a third time to make sure my incoherent ramblings actually make some sort of sense before posting an overly long and profane recap that no one asked for.

10. Are you into shipping?

Not especially, but I have nothing against it.

11. Do you read Outlander fanfiction? If so, what’s your favorite?

Not as much as I should! I made myself a reading list a while back and am still trying to work my way through it.

12. What Outlander merchandise do you own?

The books, the blu-rays, and I apparently got that show companion book and the two outlandish whatever they’re called things about the books at some point but haven’t ever opened them. And the thistle ring, courtesy of alcohol and an accidental click on Amazon’s damn one click buy thing.

13. Which was your favorite: Rupert or Angus?

Rupert. Angus is kind of the worst.

14. True or False: Lt. Jeremy Foster is a delicious cinnamon bun.

I LOVE LT. BABYFACE WITH MY WHOLE HEART.

15. If you were to attend a “fucking bar-b-que” with Geillis Duncan what would you order?

Both a burger AND a hot dog because picking just one is for quitters.

16. What areas of interest has Outlander sparked for you?

Scotland and Scottish history in general. I found out I’m part Scottish as an adult so it’s been cool to dive into that to catch up with the lifetime of knowing what my other parts are, haha.

17. Biggest plot hole in the show?

Oh geez. Ok, to pick just one, there’s no way in fuck Jamie would have married Laoghaire. He knew what she did to Claire in the show. I don’t care how lonely he was or how much he wanted to be a father. One dance with rando children isn’t enough to be like yes, I will definitely marry the girl who tried to have the love of my life killed. Also, he bounced after less than a year so “did it for the kids” is kind of bullshit.

18. Bree and Roger: Yay or Nay?

Love show!Roger, not sold on show!Bree. Was always meh on book!Bree and book!Roger, but on my most recent re-read of books one through four, I found myself liking book!Bree a lot more and liking book!Roger a lot less.

19. Which JAMMF habit do you find endearing?

His habit of taking in strays, both animal and human, and making them part of the family.

20. Finish the sentence: Claire Fraser is _______________.

Resilient.

21. Marry/Fuck/Kill: Dougal, Black Jack, Geneva.

Marry Dougal. Fuck Geneva. Kill Black Jack.

22. If you could change one thing about the show version of Outlander, what would it be?

Get rid of like 99% of the rape and sexual assault. *side eyes production team*

23. Using one word for each, describe Season 1, Season 2 and Season 3:

Good, bad, meh.

24. What are some of your other favorite shows/movies?

West Wing, Wynonna Earp, Parks and Rec, Game of Thrones, The Good Place, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Americans, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Doctor Who, Call the Midwife, Jane the Virgin, Orphan Black, Timeless, the Arrowverse shows, the Netflix Marvel shows, Veep, Vikings, The Walking Dead, Westworld, The 100.

25. Where are you from?

Boston. GO SOX!!!

#*#outlander fandom #personal #dear dairy

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marginsofmarga · 6 years

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LOL Cosmetics Top Faves

Cosmetics, again and again, I’m obsessed <3 Have you guys heard of LOL? I mean, it means Lots of Love haha! The cosmetic brand that Barbie Imperial’s endorsing? Yes that one. Here, I’m going to review some products and pick my top favorites!

Before anything else, let me tell you that paying for less doesn’t deprive you of having more. And I guarantee you, LOL does let you! It’s made in P.R.C but distributed in France, USA, UK, Australia and the Philippines.

I toootes love makeup and trying out different brands is kind of exciting.

The recent package I got from LOL contains these products:

1. Bronzing Powder (All Bronzed Up 01)

This bronzing powder is pigmented and the shade I got is super nice. I love how it has a little shimmer so that it gives a little shiny touch.

2. Contour Kit Duo

This duo sculpts the face features and helps define the structure. I admire how this one works since it’s cream-based.

3. Brow Powder (Espresso 02)

Eyebrows on fleek achieved with this one! I always use the black one and it’s perfect for everyday look. I use the brown shade for creating a nose line or eyeshadow!

4. Blush (Coral Blush 02)

Mom’s fave, of course. This blush is not too sticky on the skin plus you can choose either you feel like you want a little shimmer or not.

5. Crème Illuminator (Daisy Diamonds & She’s Lilly Something)

Blinding, I can say! Super love this since the color is really popping and the highlight is superb! The photo is missing so spot the two tubes there hihi.

6. Mascara (Original Waterproof Black)

This mascara is totally okay. The shape of the brush is good and easy to use!

7. Foundation Stick (02 Medium Beige)

I love the pigment and the coverage but I don’t really like the smell. Anyways, I know LOL would enhance this so why not give it a try right?

8. Matte Lipstick (Matte 03 Starstruck)

I got the red-est shade and it’s cute! The formula is okay and with a lot of shades to choose from, you’ll never get bored!

Here, I’m wearing Contour Kit Duo, Eyebrow Powder, Mascara, Powder Blush and She’s Lilly Something Crème Illuminator :)

Packaging: 9/10

Longevity: 7/10

Feel: 7/10

Formula: 7/10

The price range is cheap but worth more than the price so y’all should give it a try! Follow them on Instagram: @lolcosmeticsph and visit their website lolcosmeticsph.com <3

Thanks for reading!

#review #beauty #makeup

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creativealia · 6 years

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Hello darling introduce yourself (you can tell anything you want about yourself such as name and where you come from or live).

Hey! I am Abigail, I am based in London! I am a very young adult going through the journey of life and apart of this journey is loving my natural hair.

How long have you been a fierce natural girl and what made you do this choice?

I have been a fierce and beautiful natural girl for nearly 5 years. It will be 5 years in November. When I was 11, my mother had a friend perm my hair and I can remember the burn! I can remember the vinegar that was put in my hair and I constantly had my hair permed until I was 17, I couldn’t stand having thin, long hair. I was tired of the tight weaves pulling out my hair and I think I must of seen natural sisters on YouTube and it inspired me to go natural.

Have you ever cut your hair super short or did you ever transition and how did you overcome that?

I actually transitioned for 2 years, in my early stages one of my Aunties told me about twist and how effective it is for hair growth. So I started to wear twist A LOT! I even installed extensions my hair by myself even that I was tired of spending £65, £95 to get my hair done! Anyways back to the point I started wearing false twist doing it myself, and every 3 months I would cut off the permed hair until I believe February/March 2015 I realised my whole hair is NATURAL! Arrghh!!! The best feeling ever! I wore my hair out in high Puffs alot and I was called “Queen”, beautiful. People wanted to know how I got my hair like this haha.

How would you describe your hair texture?

My hair texture is crazy but beautiful. Most of it is spiral and like s’s but the back is very wavy which is weird. I may be 4a and the back 3 something. I’m still trying to figure it out.

Tell us about your hair colour, how do you achieve it and has it affected your hair negatively? (If applicable)

My hair colour is natural and also the sun has changed my hair colour from to time.

Which products do you use to wash and style your hair?

I use Black Soap to wash my hair, I use Aminah Natural Oils deep conditioners. I usually use Shea butter and a natural oil to style my hair.

What are your favourite hairstyles?

Oh gosh! My favourite would have to be the High Puff. I haven’t worn this hairstyle for a long while but it’s my favourite.

Tell us two things that helped you get the hair you have now.

Two things! Protective hair styling and natural hair products from the earth (third one diet and water).

Tell us 2 don’ts for your hair.

2 don’ts: straightening and colouring.

Where can we find you? (Website and social media)

Check me out on @gloryandeminence on Instagram. Its not based on my hair but I post stuff about my hair on that channel! Thank you so much for this wonderful interview. Lots of love! I look forward to using your Crème Brûlée, my hair looooooves it!

Abigail|3/4a Creative Natural Hair Icon

#Abigail #creative natural hair icon #natural hair

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