The Stormlight Archive Volume 1: The Way of Kings’ Review: Chapters 20-23
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Hello my dear sweet angels, it is me, I am back after a stressful ass week - final essay deadlines, dumb ass uni reading, consuming of alcohol, the touching of grass (pictured above as evidence to myself and everyone else that I do, in fact, go outside). While TWOK is definitely a reprieve from working, I have been so tired that I have found it difficult to muster up the energy to do read more than necessary so I have had to pick and choose days and only had time to write this up today.
Fret not! I am for sure still enjoying the book and these reviews will continue on :) I am thinking of writing up reviews weekly, every Sunday as it tends to be a more relaxed day of the week for me so expect these every Sunday unless stated otherwise (not as late in the day as this tho, I was napping ;P).
Spoiler Free Zone:
This part was majority Kaladin, including a cheeky flashback which you all know I love!
Its nice to see some wholesome bridge four interactions after so much indifferent to one another too, my little heart ;-;
I also got more of Wit, whose presence I will always be ready and waiting to receive. He reminds me of the vibe my friends and I have when were together and I think that’s why I love him so much as we dont see each other often with studying in different cities :((
***SPOILERS AHEAD***
Spoiler Zone:
Chapter 20 really had to start by ripping my heart out and dancing on it still beating with young Kaladin crying and the whole like was there a salve that stopped the tears thing after failing to save that kid. Like bro the chapter was like 2.5 pages long you cant be doing that Brandon :’’’’’)
To go from that to like giving me more reason to hate Sadeas even tho its not necessary by trying to make further example out of bridge four. Like ugh people who treat other humans as less than really boil my blood more than any other like villainous archetype bc its such a real thing and there is fully no excuse for it. Its becoming why I like Dalinar more and more as he is changing to become more progressive in his treatetment of others. Not to mention him roasting Adolin’s serial dating thats also a plus
At least I had Wit in the next chapter to put more pep in my step. As a frequent roaster of the upper class with being a povo northerner, nothing delights me more than seeing others with the same sentiments as me :)) Plus the classis “oh *insert god or deity here*” “no just me” exchange is one of my fave ever since watching the shadowhunters movie as a kid so that was a welcome addition too.
The highlight tho has to be the bridge four relationships like by far. Rock and Syl friendship? iconic. Teft giving into helping and acc enjoying it to an extent? love to see it. Rock putting chull dung in Sadeas’ food? Literally cannot be topped ever.
P.S: This literally took so long to write bc I still had residual sleepiness from my nap omg this is to my future self to NOT write a review part just after waking up xD.
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My college hasn’t quite figured out remote learning yet
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Wolf of Kattegat
Thank you @boomhauer for requesting. This is the longest piece I’ve ever written totalling over 3.5k words. It has definitely put me in an Ubbe mood! I hope you enjoy it!
Ubbe x tattoo artist reader
Ubbe was giddy when he woke up Thursday morning. Hvitserk had managed to get Ubbe scheduled with his tattoo artist. His brother’s tattoo artist was renown in Kattegat and all of the surrounding cities.Their art was immaculate and it was surprisingly difficult for Ubbe to get an appointment without Hvitserk’s help. He could have always asked Ivar but that kind of frustration didn’t appeal to him.
It still shocked him that it was so difficult for him, a Ragnarsson, to get on the artist’s schedule. He knew she was phenomenal, that is why he was willing to wait. But who in their right mind would deny Ragnar Lothbrok’s son.They must be insane, it was very rare for someone to be unaware of his family’s line of work. The Lothbrok legacy was known across the country and no one dared cross them, those who did rarely lived to regret it. The High Seat Incorporation was involved in a plethora of business endeavors. It’s name paid homage to Odin and everyone’s deep seated belief that the Lothbrok family descended directly from the All Father.
While he could have gone to his typical tattoo shop, this tattoo was special to him. His father was referred to as the “Wolf of Kattegat” and he now felt confident in stepping down as leader and letting Ubbe take over. Bjorn took over foriegn affairs after his uncle Rollo’s betrayal. Many people thought that Bjorn would be the next leader of the Lothbroks, he was passionate about travel and felt like he was following in his father’s footsteps but still being his own man. Hvitserk’s role was much more on the criminal side of the business. He enjoyed participating in the night life and was typically running their club or meeting with unnamed business partners. . Ivar majored in architectural and mechanical engineering but always wanted to be involved in raids. He was also called in to retrieve information, when typical methods of torture just weren’t cutting it. .Lastly Sigurd was in charge of the creative qualities behind their business. Of course the family was involved in criminal activity but a majority of the business was legitimate. Sigurd helped with marketing, contracts and business relations. The new tattoo was going to signify Ubbe’s new status, while honoring his father at the same time. ========================================================================
“We aren’t open for walk-ins until 12pm darling,” she said without lifting her head, “ You’re three hours too early.”
“No, I believe I am right on time.” a gruff voice responded.
Y/N snapped her head up and almost gave herself whiplash. She had never seen a man this stunning and powerful in her life. She felt her jaw drop and her cheeks flush with embarrassment. He was wearing a long sleeve shirt and dark wash jeans. There were several pieces of jewelry adorning his body. A chain with several charms that looked like runes, a golden band resting on his wrist, and a skull ring were the most notable.
“I have an appointment with Y/N. I hope she is in. I even brought a peach green tea, like mother said.”, he gestured, lifting the large iced drink in his right hand while keeping his coffee in his left.
Ubbe was beginning to worry. While the girl behind the counter seemed nice and was no doubt talented based on the sketches he was staring at, she didn’t necessarily give off the vibe of the talented and high end tattoo artist responsible for the work he has seen on his family members. She was wearing an oversized cardigan and a pair of ripped jeans. Sure there were tattoos peaking out but the glasses resting on top of her french braided hair did not give off badass tattoo artist vibes. A smirk creeped across his face when he realized she was gawking at him and cleared his throat to get her attention again.
“ Ohh, um, yeah I can take you back and get you set up”, Y/N said with a small smile.
Ubbe followed the lovely lady through the back of the parlor and design studio, up a flight of stairs and was happy to see how professional Y/N’s workplace was. Not that the downstairs parlor was trashy, it was just obvious for the public. This area seemed intimate and very classy. A shapeable leather tattoo chair was in the center of the room. It appeared that the artist can manipulate the chair so the arm rests and leg rests could be extended or bent for the customer’s comfort.
“You can have a seat,” Y/N gestured to the chair “I’ll go make sure everything is ready.”
The girl walked out of the room and Ubbe couldn’t help but hope that she was going to get his artist. While alone, he took in the rest of his surroundings. The walls were pitch black but there were large windows with sheer curtains to keep the room light and airy. A massive mirror sat between the two windows so clients could check their work. There were also framed pieces of artwork scattered across the room. The tattoo cart sat to the side of the chair and could move as the artist pleased.
Ubbe realized he had been observing the space for a while and quickly sat down when he heard the door began to open. He tried to look relaxed and nonchalant so he stared at one of the art pieces, a muscular panther resting in a tree. It was a beautiful piece that seemed to possess raw power even though the beast was snoozing.
Y/N had quickly ran into her apartment once she got Ubbe settled in her studio. She made sure there was nothing in her teeth, added a quick swipe of lipgloss and sprayed some more perfume. The man in her studio was gorgeous. Everyone she questioned before accepting Ubbe as a client failed to mention that particular trait. He oozed power and an air of dominance. She could tell he was in charge of any situation but was confident instead of cocky. That trait obviously ran in the family.
“So, when will Y/N be here?”, Ubbe finally asked, he was really starting to doubt whether he’d be getting a tattoo today.
Y/N did a double take, “What? What do you mean, when will I be here?”
Ubbe looked shocked and he was astonished. Then she realized that neither of them introduced themselves..
“Oh wow! Hi, I’m Y/N Y/L/N and I’ll be your artist today!” she said with a sheepish smile,”I am sorry I didn’t introduce myself earlier. I’ll take that tea from you now.” she reached her hand out.
“My apologies, I assumed you knew what I looked like.”, Ubbe apologized.
He quickly handed over her drink, their fingers brushing when he passed the drink off. When Y/N reached to grab the drink, the oversized aztec-patterned cardigan fell off of her shoulder revealing detailed snake tattoos trailing across her left collarbone and shoulder.. It also revealed what may be a bralette or some kind of black laced tank top. Ubbe let out a huff when he took in her appearance for a second time. His eyes darkened when he realized how beautiful she really was. The fluffy and plain cardigan with what he believed were called ‘mom jeans’ gave her a demure and almost frumpy look. The outfit was definitely more for comfort than aesthetic. He couldn’t help but admire her body and the artwork that enhanced it. He also noticed chunky snake earrings dangling from her ears and a chain necklace caressing her throat.
“Alright, here is the finished tattoo outline. Please be honest and let me know if there is anything else we need to alter before we start. It won’t hurt my feelings. Every tattoo has a special meaning and I want you to be able to look at it with pride.” Y/N rambled before gently placing the sketch in his lap before setting up her rolling cart.
A small smirk rose on Ubbe’s face. While Y/N was obviously flustered, he could tell that she was passionate about her trade and dedicated to giving her clients the best experience possible. She wandered over to a black minifridge and patted the top of it where a keurig rested.
“While you look your tattoo over I can run through some basics I find important. Your brothers said you already have plenty of tattoos so I hope you know how to care for them properly. Either way, I have a set of printed instructions for you and I usually have customers come in a week after getting inked so I can lay eyes on it and make sure no touch ups are needed. I will also provide you with a healing salve and cleaning solution.” Y/N waved her hand over the fridge, “You’re getting a decent-sized tattoo with a significant amount of shading so we need to make sure to take breaks. I have a wide variety of snacks and drinks available. Feel free to stop me at any time for any reason. Today is all about making sure you have the best experience possible and the tattoo is something you love. That being said, do you have any questions or are there any alterations I need to make before we get started?”
Y/N finished her spiel and shrugged off the cardigan on her shoulders. Ubbe began to answer her, but lost his words when her body lost the cardigan. He was slowly beginning to realize that Y/N may be his dream girl. Her jeans were higher on her hips and he stopped breathing for a second when he came to the conclusion that she really was just wearing a bralette for a top. He could see a rose peaking out on her right hip and tried to stop himself from imagining how far down that design trailed.
A dainty giggle brought Ubbe back to the conversation again, “Umm”, he shook his head to clear it, “No there is nothing I’d like to change and I will let you know if I have any other questions. Thank you for being so helpful.”
“Okie dokie then! Let’s get started!” Y/N said clapping her hands together. “Uh, I think you’re going to have to take your shirt off.” she stated, her voice slowly softened to a whisper.
Ubbe chuckled to himself and began taking his shirt off and Y/N gently told him to leave it on halfway. He wanted the tattoo on his right forearm so only his right side had to be uncovered. Her client’s comfort was always her first priority and even though she would love to see that hunk of a man completely naked, she knew it was better to be professional.
She began to lay the outline down where they had decided to place it and tried her best to keep her gaze from wandering to his delicious abs and bulging arm veins. Y/N softly grabbed Ubbe’s hand and dragged him in front of the mirror. Trying to guide the muscular man was a little more difficult than she had expected. She tripped herself up while leading him and felt his other hand wrap around her waist, in hopes of steadying her.
Ubbe notice Y/N get her boot hung up on a floor board and quickly grabbed her waist with the hand she hadn’t already claimed. He pulled her to him with his right hand and steadied her with his left. He let out a sigh of relief once they were both steady. Y/N gasped, and her free hand went to rest on his chest. Ubbe looked her over to make sure she was okay. His eyes trailed up her body, eyes pausing on the curve of her waist and again on her breasts before quickly trailing back up to her face. Y/N’s eyes were zeroes in on Ubbe’s face. Her eyes were trained on his lips. Ubbe let out a hum that Y/N could feel in the palm of her hand and snapped her eyes up to his.
“I, uh,” she shook her head, “yeah, um, look over the outline in the mirror and from other angles. Every once in a while a client can find an angle that ruins the aesthetic, so make sure you love where it is at.” she said, gently pushing away from him and walking over to grab her drink off of the cart.
The refreshing drink helped her clear mind and her throat. Ooo, that man made her heart race faster than anyone before. After a couple of long pulls from her drink she looked up and smiled when she noticed he really was analyzing the design from every angle.
“This tattoo means a lot to you, doesn’t it?”, her voice soft but curious.
He nodded his head and made his way to the chair, “ It really looks phenomenal the way it is Y/N, thank you.”
She blushed and let out a soft “thanks.”
He settled into the chair and she dragged her rolling seat and cart across the room. She pulled gloves onto her hands and got ready to start. She turned his arm to get the best angle and Ubbe began to speak again.
“You have no clue who my family is, do you?” Ubbe continued when she shook her head. “”We run The High Seat, it is one of the largest incorporations in the country and most definitely the most expansive in companies and investments. Have you ever heard of the Wolf of Kattegat?” he asked. When her eyes squinted in recognition, he continued, “He is my father, Ragnar.”
She stopped him to ask “Aslaug’s husband?”
He chuckled, he could only imagine what his mother spewed about his father,”Yes, that Ragnar. Anyways, he has decided to step back from the business and work more legitimate in a position of advisor. I am taking over as the Wolf of Kattegat. We are also the commanding family of Ansuz”, he chuckled darkly when she flinched, “now, doll, you have nothing to fear from me or my family. Let alone any of my heathens. My mother adores you. So do Hvitty and Ivar. Hate to say it but I think I am under your spell as well.”
“I-I’m not sure how to respond to that,” she said, paying careful attention to his arm,”and my reaction wasn’t all from fear, a majority of it was because it is hard to believe that I am that naive. The leader of the most dangerous crime organization is sitting in my chair.” she let out another giggle, this one reminded Ubbe of Floki, “hell, I even interrogated your family before deciding to take you as a client. Why didn’t you just make me?”
“Mother taught me better than to demand a woman to do anything and I admire your dedication”, he noticed your confused look, “You only tattoo those you believe you can trust. In turn, your clients, my family trusts you. It is like a badge of honor to say my wolf was designed and ingrained in my skin. I refuse to taint that by behaving like a pompous ass.”
She smiled at his description of her work. Y/N knew her practice of vetting clients was peculiar. Most artists were more focused on the money they can make off a client. She wanted to know the person she was leaving a piece of herself with. Y/N had spent over a hundred hours perfecting the piece she was now inking into his skin.
The next couple of hours were spent talking about his family, the stress of his new position, and so much more. Ubbe made sure to ask questions about her family, interests and upcoming projects. At the end of the session, Y/N felt like she had known him for years. The Wolf of Kattegat seemed very down to earth for such a renown crime boss and CEO.
When the tattoo was finished, she cleaned it and instructed Ubbe to look at it in the mirror. His eyes scanned the mirror several times enjoying the way the tattoo made him look and feel. He twisted his wrist several times, analyzing the way the light was hitting the wolf. Y/N was bouncing on her toes. She wasn’t sure if she was excited or nervous. Ubbe’s face suddenly lit up and he grinned from ear to ear and Y/N couldn’t help but let out a little squeal of excitement.
She sat Ubbe back down and began reviewing how to care for the tattoo one more time while carefully wrapping his arm so the shirt wouldn’t irritate it. While she was elated that the god-like man before her loved her art, she knew he was about to leave. She felt like she truly knew Ubbe and the rest of the Lothbrok family. It hurt to think that it may have only been for the day.Once his arm was properly bandaged, she no longer had a reason to keep him with her. Y/N gently let him know it was finished. He immediately pulled out a stack of cash.
“Ubbe! This is too much! We already discussed price before you got here.”, Y/N said, exasperated.
“Yes , we did. That was before you brought this beautiful piece to life on my skin. That was also before I realized how important you would be to me.” He paused and let out a chuckle,” I will not ask you out today, lest you believe that is why I am paying you this amount. I am giving you this because you managed to make this tattoo more remarkable than I could ever imagine.”
Y/N’s cheeks warmed when Ubbe implied his desire to date her. It was good to know that it was not a foolish desire held on her own. She loved his praise and was happy that he loved your most recent passion project. She also couldn’t help but feel empowered by his words.
“Thank you, Ubbe. I will see you in a week to see how it is healing.” she stated clearly trying to sound professional before leading him down the stairs and to the front of the shop.
Ubbe smiled to himself. He would not ask her out today, but he did make sure to slip his number into tha cash during one of their breaks. He only hoped she would notice it soon. The pair had carefully made it to the front windows of her shop. Both appeared to be thinking of a way to delay their goodbyes. Instead of procrastinating his eventual departure, Ubbe decided to embrace it and use it as an opportunity to embrace her as well.
Y/N froze when two burly arms wrapped around her waist. She slowly reached her arms up around him and rested her cheek on his chest. Ubbe took a deep breath of her vanilla scent and lightly pressed his lips against the crown of her head.
“Goodbye, princess”
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So should I save your number in my phone under Ubbe or Wolf of Kattegat🐺?
@justahopelessssromantic @princessofthalia
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Such Classy Ratlings
I've always liked the playable Ratlings of ADOM. As far as I know, no DnD or DnDerivative aside from ADOM has a species of rodenty humanoids, and if they do they certainly aren't non-Always-Chaotic-Evil'ed. I fleshed out the Ratling situation and history, but otherwise didn't have to do much. They're already swell ratty friends.
First, we have one that is common in the original game--a Ratling Duelist! For the DnD homebrew-y stuff I have split out the Duelist function from "Fighter"'s boring glob of features and made it its own class, with its own specs and all. Next we have a Ratling Alchemist (which is no longer an Artificer subclass, but a Mage subclass... since you know Alchemy is sciencey but it's friggin' magic and fits in better as a Mage subclass. Besides, Artificers are supposed to be just a cool bag of arcane machinery. Not bottles o' magical salve XD).
And lastly, we have a Ratling Cavalier (subclass of Warrior), and their very stout war-pony. Ever seen a five-foot rat riding a pony in full armor? XD Now you have.
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Roger convinces Brian man-scaping is a requirement to date younger women...
Ooohhhhhh I love this!
(Using this pic bc it’s cute asf and I love two (2) legends)
Okay, so as soon as Brian and Ania split, Rog is hardcore trying to get Brian back out into the dating scene, but before he can even give him any advice you show up like that one scene in Lilo and Stitch?
Anyway, Brian is head over heels for you, and wants to be with you more than he has ever wanted anything in his life, ever.
But, you’re in your early 20s and he doesn’t want to scare you away or ruin the friendship he’d built up with you, so he just keeps his mouth shut.
Except for when he’s talking to Roger.
ohhhhh boy and does Roger love it
He is always there for Brian to vent to, to spill his insecurities and how he doesn’t think he’s worthy of you, or attractive enough for you, or just... good for you.
But Roger just LOVES it, because Brian was there for him when he was going through the same thing with Sarina.
Sure Sarina isn’t 50ish years younger than Roger, but she is still 20+ years younger than him, so he went through the same insecure moments.
This man is hardcore the biggest hardcore shipper of you and Bri, and would do absolutely anything to see the two of you together
After all, he hasn’t seen his best friend this happy in decades, and y’all aren’t even DATING yet, so he can only imagine what it’ll be like when Brian finally drops a set and makes a move.
speaking of dropping a set...
When Rog and Debbie divorced, he never thought he would remarry, or find anyone his own age, much less 20+ years younger than him...
But then he met Sarina and the rest is history, but that didn’t happen without his own little insecurities.
so he knows exactly what Brian is going through in terms of questioning his own attractiveness, and for some reason our sweet blind melon decides that Brian had to manscape in order for him to feel attractive...
Now, Brian had NEVER done anything like that, sure he kept himself neat and tidy, no rainforests below the belt, but he had never been.. bare before, and he was rather nervous to give it a go, because, well.. a razor down in that area is gonna cause some anxiety.
So when Brian calls Rog and tells him that he’s managed to convince you to have dinner with him at his place, Rog is in his car with his shaving kit before Brian can say that you’ll be over at 7.
Our poor baby Bri doesn’t even have the faintest idea about how to even start, so Rog slips his phone under the door with a step by step instructive youtube video pulled up, ready to educate dear Dr. May.
Trimming goes well, but once the actual shaving needs to start, Bri has to sheepishly ask his oldest friend to come help him.
After all, it was HIS idea, the least he could do was help him not end up with tiny cuts all over his balls.
Roger just chuckles and concedes, after all, what kind of best friend would he be if he didn’t help Brian get L A I D.
It’s definitely a sight that should never been seen again, and Roger is rather pleased with himself after he’s done... and he swears Bri to secrecy, although they both know that as soon as the drummer is out the door, Brian is calling John to laugh about the whole thing.
Anyway, the whole ordeal does make Brian feel a bit more confident, after all, Roger had told him that manscaping was extremely popular with all of the young “kids”, and you would find it extremely attractive, so why wouldn’t he feel better?
He’s so frazzled about the fact that you’re coming over in a few hours, that he has to cook you an amazing 5 star worthy meal, that he forgets to moisturize his poor boys after his shower.
You are just as nervous as he is, changing about 7 times before you finally decide on an outfit that you deem appropriate enough to be labeled as “I definitely want to fuck you, but I also want you to know that I’m a ~classy~ lady”.
You arrive at Brian’s precisely at 7, not wanting to seem too eager, although you did sit in the tube station closest to his flat for about 20 minutes freaking out and crawling out of your skin...
After all, what the hell did someone like Brian, successful, talented, intelligent, attractive, mature... see in you?
You’d met at Save Me where you decided to volunteer at after you moved to London, and you and Brian had hit it off immediately.
You’d been the one that he talked to about his divorce, how he felt, how he was going through a lot, trying to readjust...
You were there for him and you loved him more than a friend should, but you hadn’t been expecting him to pop into your unofficial office at Save Me HQ with a whole ass orchid and ask you to have dinner at his place, as a date.
Your heart 100% almost exploded, and you were immensely proud of yourself for getting a yes out to him while you internally were doing a conga line.
Now, you were walking up to his door, hands shaking a little, feeling like you were going to puke from nerves
Brian wasn’t doing much better inside.
He’d made the pasta dish you’d mentioned loving, complete with your favorite sourdough from that little bakery in Fulham, and enough Rekorderlig berry cider to sink a ship.
The table was set and it looked great, and despite the nerves in his stomach, he was feeling good about everything...
And then the itching started
Right as you rang the doorbell
fuck
He tried to ignore it, willing the slight uncomfortable feeling to stop, to go away and come back later.. but it didn’t
oh no, the whole time y’all ate and laughed, sharing sweet glances full of unbridled desire and affection, his balls felt like they were going to fall off if he didn’t scratch them soon.
But he wasn’t about to do that in front of you, god no,
So he simply wiggles in his chair, laughing as you tell him the story of you breaking into your old high school with a friend when you were in college, his head falling back when you manage to squeak out the part of you having to call the fire department because your friend got stuck in the trophy case...
He hopes that you’re too blinded by the tears from your story to pay attention to his wincing and wiggling.
He was wrong
You raise your eyebrows as you take a sip of your drink, concern and confusion washing over your face as you see the uncomfortable look on Brian’s face.
“Bri, are you okay? I-I can go if you need me to..”
You really REALLY don’t want to leave, goddamnit you never wanna leave, but Brian didn’t look too good.
His face was pursed in an uncomfortable grimace, his hands gripping the arms of the chair he’s sat in, and he’s flushed all the way from the start of his white curls on his head, to the ones on his chest.
Once he hears your words, his eyes widen and he panics, waving his hands at you.
“No! God no, I don’t want you to leave, I j-just..”
God, this was embarassing.
He drops his head into his hands, flushing even harder before he hears your chair slide against the floor and feels your hand on his thigh as you kneel beside him.
He risks looking at you, hazel eyes soft and slightly wide when he sees the gentle smile on your face.
“What’s wrong? You know you can tell me anything Brian... If this hasn’t turned out the way you wanted it to, or if you’d rather just be f-”
He doesn’t let you finish your sentence before he leans down and places a gentle kiss to your lips,
He hadn’t been planning on doing it, but he needed to do SOMETHING to prove to you that he wanted you and wasn’t acting weird because of you.
Brian knew 100% that you wouldn’t judge him or make fun of him for the true reason of his uncomfortable writhing.
You’re shocked by the kiss, but it doesn’t take long before you’re responding, threading your fingers in his white curls, smiling into the action before pulling away just a little.
“Okay, point taken...But why are you acting so strange honey?”
The term of endearment comes out before you can stop yourself, and Brian just blushes deeper, sighing a bit as he looks at you with sheepish eyes before explaining the whole situation to you.
He is FULLY expecting you to laugh or call him ridiculous, so he’s a bit shocked when you tell him to take you to his room, which he does without hesitation.
You tell him to take off his pants and underwear before you turn around and go into his ensuite bathroom, searching for every single moisturizing salve you can find, as well as wetting a cloth in cool water.
When you return from the bathroom, Brian is blushing like mad, completely naked from the waist down.
If you hadn’t been in nurse Y/N mode, you would’ve probably joined him in flushing like a goddamn tomato.
He looks at you curiously, brows furrowed when he sees the items in your hands, an unspoken question written clearly on his face, causing you to chuckle as you sit everything on the bedside table before climbing in beside him, pushing his shoulders back until he’s flat on the bed.
“Society pressures women into doing this from the time we’re able to grow hair, I’ve picked up a few tips for razor burn and itching honey.”
He chuckles breathlessly, eyes wide when you lay the cool wash cloth over his cock and balls, sucking in a shaky breath at the feeling.
“Y-you don’t have to do it for me i-if you don’t want to, I mean, that is totally your personal preference, but y-”
You don’t let him continue, smiling as you place a chaste kiss to his lips before pulling both your lips and the cloth away as you begin applying the first moisturizing cream.
“Neither do you Brian, you’re perfect for me just the way you are...”
You smile down at him, eyes as soft as your touch.
“I will say though, Roger did an incredible job... maybe he should change his day job?”
The two of you laugh, and when you’re finished with your impromptu rescue of his bollocks, your return everything to the bathroom before returning to Brian, curling up beside him and falling asleep.
The next week Bri invites you to a BBQ at Rog and Sarina’s, and upon sitting down for dinner, you wink at Brian, taking a sip of your wine before looking over at Rog, mischievous twinkle in your eyes.
“So Rog, where did you get your shaving kit? Brian tells me its absolutely spectacular.”
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Good Man vs Nice Guy Trope
Here we go for modest meta about Lotor and Lance from VLD and why Lotor have more elements to belong to the good man trope than the reformed bad guy trope. We will analyze their backgrounds, the way they treat women and how they behave with their love interest Allura.
Lets start with Lotor
Lotor and women
Different of his previous incarnations, Lotor views women as equals and demonstrate a professional behavior with them. What is an indication that even in society build up by the violence Lotor found out a way to avoid succumb to the toxic masculinity of the galra culture. By the way, we can assume that Lotor spent his life trying to connect with his "female side", since he didn't have a mom to show him this aspect of himself. This is an interesting interpretation that somehow have parallel with DOTU Lotor, who kinda wanted to connect with his female side (his anima) through Allura. The loss of Lotor mom in DOTU is significant to his development as a typical evil emperor embodying the bad parenthood of Zarkon and distorted ideia of affection that prevent him of gain any kind of affection Allura. But VLD Lotor seems doesnt have such problems since he always rejected galras methods and pick an imaginary idea of his dead mom as a model of leadership. What cost a lot to him as we see.
Lotor and Allura dynamic
Lotor's approach to Allura is based in political issues. They both want to stop the war, they both know they need each other knowledges to achieve their objective. Of course Lotor could had use other weapons to conquer Allura sympathy since he is a good looking guy with classy modes. But he interesting in Allura is profissional. What means they just talk about business after she agree to cooperate with him. As long the season 5 run they both start to make moves to turn this alliance more personal.
-Lotor trust in Allura potencial as alchemist and encourage her to stop with her insecurities and believe more in herself. In a context where her subordinates (like Lance) are continuously question her decisions and a serie of events shot her down to prove she is wrong, follow instincts become a great change to her. And thanks Lotor, for good or for bad, she unblocked a lot of abilities that help her to salve her friends (like bring Shiro and Lance back) and in ending to the series salve the whole universe.
- After a time Allura begin to trust Lotor and be kind with him. Recognize his efforts to keep the altean culture alive and she say she is happy to have him by her side in this journey. That is a big complement to him, not just because she the altean princess but because Lotor get credits for achievements, and this probably is the first time someone acknowledged him.
-Their dreams about the future match and they view each as partners.
Meanwhile Lance...
Well, we have to admit the way he try to get Allura attention is not nice. She is busy with important stuff while Lance is playing his role as "adorable flirty idiot". And the thing is, he keep doing this even when she make pretty clear she doesnt like this behavior. Worse, he use this approach with other girls, what seems to me that even he wasnt take this crush seriously until Lotor arrive.
People usually excuse Lance behavior saying he is just being childish, and like a small child Lance have difficult to put himself other people shoes. Allura came from a extinct planet and apparently she and Coran are the last of their kind, is it an emphatic atitude make fun of her culture and habits? She already have a lot of pressure in her, is it okay question her leader decision since she have more war acknowledges than you? What is your excuse to be angry and prevent other guys to be nice with her (aka Matt and Lotor) just because she doesn't value your compliments?
And when you daydream about a future with your crush is it a good picture?
Funny thing, cause Lotor killed Zarkon, his own freaking father and no one give him glory for this. And even after that it take a time to him win Allura heart, not because he killed but because he was a good man who treat her right! Why the hell HE, Lotor, had to be portrayed as an evil guy when all he did in their time together was improve Allura as caracter and vice versa?
Why it never across in Lance s mind that maybe, just maybe, Allura liked Lotor because he feels like home to her. Why Lance bring Allura to a date with his whole family when the right atitute would be help her with that altean and give her hope that maybe she could be with her people again? Why didn't Lance encourage Allura to be more brave? Why keep this "I would do anything for you" instead to "Allura, you can do anything. You will get it!"
Why? Why? Why? Because Lance is unable to take her place, to truly understand how she feel. Being hated by your own people after years? Guess who would understand this...
Good man narrative is centric in supportive relationship where both caracter bring the best of each other.
Like Casca and Gutts
Ichigo and Rukia (okay it is a platonic pairing, but the shoe fit)
Booth and Brennan
And lastly Lotor and Allura
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Oreo Cheesecake: a physical health/disability headcanon. Tuxedo Strawberry: a well-dressed headcanon (any headcanon about clothes).
Tuxedo Strawberry: Auliander loves to dress well but won’t go overboard with expensive details or extra expenses with regards to any of his clothing. He will always pick the classy and simple, over the gaudy and lavish. Not to say, given the occasion this could change, but it does not happen very often.
Oreo cheesecake under the cut due to spoilers regarding Auli’s story/past !
Auliander’s main health issue right now has to with his forearms and hands. Due to a certain event, the Elezen’s aether does not flow correctly, and tends to build up, or burst, usually in an intense blaze of fire.
He’s not immune to these moments where his aether needs an exit and it tends to flow through his arms, forearms, hands then fingers. It burns him each time, and reopens old wounds and gives him new ones. Thankfully, he has aid given in forms of potions and salves but Auliander is still never eager to go into battle and fight if he can help it.
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The 2017 Gift Guide for Fashion and Beauty Lovers on Your List
The holiday season is an exciting time of year – with sparkling, twinkling, gilded everything – and this year’s fashion and beauty finds are no exception. If you have a fashionista or makeup aficionado on your list, it may seem a bit intimidating to find the perfect gift that they’ll truly appreciate and don’t already own.
From cozy accessories to easy skincare, you can make a five-star impression by giving a gift that’s in style and on point. Whether you’re shopping in-store or online, we’ve got 12 gift ideas for the fashion and beauty lovers on your list.
Wrapped in Warmth
Cejon Color Block Cape
Image: Cejon’s Color Black Cape $29
Whether for wearing layers on a 20-degree day or keeping their arms covered in a chilly restaurant or movie theater, women of every age appreciate having a chic wrap in their wardrobe. Cejon’s Color Block Cape features neutral colorblocking and fringe, which is both classic and on-trend. Pockets trimmed in faux leather are a luxe detail that won’t go unnoticed. An added bonus is that it’s one-size-fits-most so you don’t have to worry about selecting the right size and the garment is machine washable for easy care.
A New Day Black Stripe Scarf
Image: Striped faux fur scarf $16
From scarves to brooches to faux fur collars, fashion-forward folks know that a simple coat can be transformed with the right accessories. This striped faux fur scarf from A New Day takes a classic neck wrap and turns it on its head by featuring non-traditional colors. The unexpected combination of black, magenta and green can add an edgy look to a leather jacket when worn straight down, or elevate a basic wool coat by crossing one side through the other for a chic upgrade.
Spotlight a Sparkling Spirit
Amrita Singh Majestic Necklace
Image: The Majestic Necklace $30
The holidays call for a little extra sparkle. Help her dress up a simple turtleneck or fill in the neckline of her favorite work suit with this beautiful necklace from Amrita Singh. The Majestic Necklace is 16.25 inches in length with a two-inch extender so she can adjust it for comfort.
While available in several colors, the peach resin stones and Austrian crystals combined with the gold-tone brass chain simply glows on any skin tone. Added bonus: If she enjoys wearing something sparkly throughout the year (hello, floral maxi dress!), this necklace is truly season-less.
Express Cubic Zirconia Oval Drop Earrings
Image: Cubic Zirconia Oval Drop Earrings $17.94
You may see stars or you may see flowers. No matter what you see when you look at these earrings, it’s clear they were meant to be dramatic. These Cubic Zirconia Oval Drop Earrings from Express feature sparkling stones in a silver-tone brass setting that is both nickel-free and lead-free. At 2.5 inches in length, these earrings, paired with the perfect holiday dress, are sure to attract compliments.
Delight with a Gift Bag
Steve Madden Earl Small Backpack
Image: Earl Small Backpack $52.80
Velvet and snakeskin have always been fall staples, but this year, they seem to be taking center stage in clothing and accessories. This perfectly sized Earl Small Backpack from Steve Madden combines both in this luxurious, hands-free style. Featuring silver-tone hardware and two flap pockets on the exterior, and one zip pocket and two slip pockets on the interior, this backpack is both fashionable and functional. Even the lining showcases sketches of the designer’s ideas for accessories!
Dooney & Bourke Tiverton Plaid Zip Zip Satchel Handbag
Image: Tiverton Plaid Zip Zip Satchel Handbag $228
If a traditional handbag is more their style, this Tiverton Plaid Zip Zip Satchel Handbag from Dooney & Bourke, provides a classic silhouette with the option to use the double handles or the adjustable/removal strap for two different looks. Available in several colors to fit any wardrobe, all are paired with 100% leather trim in a warm saddle color.
Any of the options would be a classy accessory to any basic winter coat, but if you’re not sure which one to choose, the grey plaid screams iconic elegance! This easy-to-clean bag features a red interior, front-wall zip and slip pockets, two back-wall slip pockets, a key hook and feet on the bottom to protect the surface.
Ignite a Candlelit Glow
OLEHENRIKSEN12 Days of OLE Glow™ Skincare Advent Calendar
Image: 12 Days of OLE Glow Skincare Advent Calendar $55
Popular Danish brand, OLEHENRIKSEN, brings the 12 Days of OLE Glow™ Skincare Advent Calendar, that features 12 numbered panels that are a modern ode to the holiday stamps of the early 1900s in Denmark. Inside each panel is a selection of skincare minis that address skin dullness, uneven texture, oiliness and dryness, and that are suitable for a variety of skin types.
From moisturizing cream to eye gel and more, this gift set lets users try multiple products to see which ones they like best, without committing to a full size. Bonus: The decorative box can be reused to store jewelry or even as a fun coffee table candy dish!
Kiehl’s Disney x Kiehl’s Hydration Essentials
Image: Disney x Kiehl’s Hydration Essentials $29
Nourish skin and nourish others with this gift set from Kiehl’s. The Disney x Kiehl’s Hydration Essentials includes a five-piece selection of fan favorites designed to solve for skin dryness. From facial cleanser to hand salve to lip balm and more, this limited edition kit features Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse on a reusable box. This gift gives twice, because each purchase of this kit helps secure 212 meals for Feeding America®.
Gift a Whiff of Wonder
Sfumato Fragrances Flight of Fragrances
Image: Flight of Fragrances $15
The Zing blog’s hometown may be famous for cars and music, but Detroit’s earning a reputation for new and innovative products. One example is Sfumato Fragrances, the brainchild of husband and wife Kevin and Jane, who create scents from trees, flowers, herbs and spices. The Italian word “sfumato” means “turned to smoke or vapor,” which evokes what happens to a fragrance when it leaves the bottle.
Their Flight of Fragrances includes a 1mL vial of each of their signature scents: Epiphany, Gravitas, Siren Song and Survival Instinct, all of which have their own distinct notes. Depending on your budget, this flight can be purchased alone or can be upgraded to include a gift card for the recipient to use for a full-size version of their favorite sample!
Carolina Herrera Three-Piece Good Girl Gift Set
Image: Three-Piece Good Girl Gift Set $120
Carolina Herrera is one of the world’s most well known designers, and her fragrance line is a great way to own a piece of her couture offerings. This Three-Piece Good Girl Gift Set features sweet and fresh notes of jasmine and tonka, and includes eau de parfum spray, body lotion and a travel spray. Aside from the scent, the eye-catching high-heel shaped bottle is the perfect vanity tray accessory, especially for shoe lovers.
Make Her Face Light Up
Anastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Glow Kit
Image: Anastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Glow Kit $40
Products that create glowing skin are not just reserved for celebrities, as highlighter for face, eyes and body are becoming part of many people’s daily makeup routines. The Anastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Glow Kit features a set of four metallic powder highlighters in holiday shades of Marshmallow, Gumdrop, Butterscotch and Starburst.
Your recipient can go from day to night with this kit as it has a buildable metallic luster finish and can be applied wet or dry without the unfavorable glitter residue often associated with highlighters.
Huda Beauty Contour & Strobe Lip Set
Image: Beauty Contour & Strobe Lip Set $25
There’s a reason why Huda Kattan is Instagram’s top beauty influencer, as she tends to know what women will like before it becomes mainstream. Her contoured pout has drawn in devotees from around the globe who want to have fuller lips without the use of injections.
Enter her Beauty Contour & Strobe Lip Set, which includes a full-size Lip Contour, mini Liquid Matte Lipstick and mini Lip Strobe, which can be used individually or together. Available in five color combinations, each shade is presented in a limited edition lip-shaped tin for a sweet gifting presentation.
While there are plenty of options and special gift sets for every taste and style, we hope this gift guide will help make the fashion and beauty world a little more navigable, so you can shop with confidence.
Where will you be shopping for fashion and beauty items this holiday season? Let us know your go-to locations and gifts in the comments below!
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The 2017 Gift Guide for Fashion and Beauty Lovers on Your List
The holiday season is an exciting time of year – with sparkling, twinkling, gilded everything – and this year’s fashion and beauty finds are no exception. If you have a fashionista or makeup aficionado on your list, it may seem a bit intimidating to find the perfect gift that they’ll truly appreciate and don’t already own.
From cozy accessories to easy skincare, you can make a five-star impression by giving a gift that’s in style and on point. Whether you’re shopping in-store or online, we’ve got 12 gift ideas for the fashion and beauty lovers on your list.
Wrapped in Warmth
Cejon Color Block Cape
Image: Cejon’s Color Black Cape $29
Whether for wearing layers on a 20-degree day or keeping their arms covered in a chilly restaurant or movie theater, women of every age appreciate having a chic wrap in their wardrobe. Cejon’s Color Block Cape features neutral colorblocking and fringe, which is both classic and on-trend. Pockets trimmed in faux leather are a luxe detail that won’t go unnoticed. An added bonus is that it’s one-size-fits-most so you don’t have to worry about selecting the right size and the garment is machine washable for easy care.
A New Day Black Stripe Scarf
Image: Striped faux fur scarf $16
From scarves to brooches to faux fur collars, fashion-forward folks know that a simple coat can be transformed with the right accessories. This striped faux fur scarf from A New Day takes a classic neck wrap and turns it on its head by featuring non-traditional colors. The unexpected combination of black, magenta and green can add an edgy look to a leather jacket when worn straight down, or elevate a basic wool coat by crossing one side through the other for a chic upgrade.
Spotlight a Sparkling Spirit
Amrita Singh Majestic Necklace
Image: The Majestic Necklace $30
The holidays call for a little extra sparkle. Help her dress up a simple turtleneck or fill in the neckline of her favorite work suit with this beautiful necklace from Amrita Singh. The Majestic Necklace is 16.25 inches in length with a two-inch extender so she can adjust it for comfort.
While available in several colors, the peach resin stones and Austrian crystals combined with the gold-tone brass chain simply glows on any skin tone. Added bonus: If she enjoys wearing something sparkly throughout the year (hello, floral maxi dress!), this necklace is truly season-less.
Express Cubic Zirconia Oval Drop Earrings
Image: Cubic Zirconia Oval Drop Earrings $17.94
You may see stars or you may see flowers. No matter what you see when you look at these earrings, it’s clear they were meant to be dramatic. These Cubic Zirconia Oval Drop Earrings from Express feature sparkling stones in a silver-tone brass setting that is both nickel-free and lead-free. At 2.5 inches in length, these earrings, paired with the perfect holiday dress, are sure to attract compliments.
Delight with a Gift Bag
Steve Madden Earl Small Backpack
Image: Earl Small Backpack $52.80
Velvet and snakeskin have always been fall staples, but this year, they seem to be taking center stage in clothing and accessories. This perfectly sized Earl Small Backpack from Steve Madden combines both in this luxurious, hands-free style. Featuring silver-tone hardware and two flap pockets on the exterior, and one zip pocket and two slip pockets on the interior, this backpack is both fashionable and functional. Even the lining showcases sketches of the designer’s ideas for accessories!
Dooney & Bourke Tiverton Plaid Zip Zip Satchel Handbag
Image: Tiverton Plaid Zip Zip Satchel Handbag $228
If a traditional handbag is more their style, this Tiverton Plaid Zip Zip Satchel Handbag from Dooney & Bourke, provides a classic silhouette with the option to use the double handles or the adjustable/removal strap for two different looks. Available in several colors to fit any wardrobe, all are paired with 100% leather trim in a warm saddle color.
Any of the options would be a classy accessory to any basic winter coat, but if you’re not sure which one to choose, the grey plaid screams iconic elegance! This easy-to-clean bag features a red interior, front-wall zip and slip pockets, two back-wall slip pockets, a key hook and feet on the bottom to protect the surface.
Ignite a Candlelit Glow
OLEHENRIKSEN12 Days of OLE Glow™ Skincare Advent Calendar
Image: 12 Days of OLE Glow Skincare Advent Calendar $55
Popular Danish brand, OLEHENRIKSEN, brings the 12 Days of OLE Glow™ Skincare Advent Calendar, that features 12 numbered panels that are a modern ode to the holiday stamps of the early 1900s in Denmark. Inside each panel is a selection of skincare minis that address skin dullness, uneven texture, oiliness and dryness, and that are suitable for a variety of skin types.
From moisturizing cream to eye gel and more, this gift set lets users try multiple products to see which ones they like best, without committing to a full size. Bonus: The decorative box can be reused to store jewelry or even as a fun coffee table candy dish!
Kiehl’s Disney x Kiehl’s Hydration Essentials
Image: Disney x Kiehl’s Hydration Essentials $29
Nourish skin and nourish others with this gift set from Kiehl’s. The Disney x Kiehl’s Hydration Essentials includes a five-piece selection of fan favorites designed to solve for skin dryness. From facial cleanser to hand salve to lip balm and more, this limited edition kit features Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse on a reusable box. This gift gives twice, because each purchase of this kit helps secure 212 meals for Feeding America®.
Gift a Whiff of Wonder
Sfumato Fragrances Flight of Fragrances
Image: Flight of Fragrances $15
The Zing blog’s hometown may be famous for cars and music, but Detroit’s earning a reputation for new and innovative products. One example is Sfumato Fragrances, the brainchild of husband and wife Kevin and Jane, who create scents from trees, flowers, herbs and spices. The Italian word “sfumato” means “turned to smoke or vapor,” which evokes what happens to a fragrance when it leaves the bottle.
Their Flight of Fragrances includes a 1mL vial of each of their signature scents: Epiphany, Gravitas, Siren Song and Survival Instinct, all of which have their own distinct notes. Depending on your budget, this flight can be purchased alone or can be upgraded to include a gift card for the recipient to use for a full-size version of their favorite sample!
Carolina Herrera Three-Piece Good Girl Gift Set
Image: Three-Piece Good Girl Gift Set $120
Carolina Herrera is one of the world’s most well known designers, and her fragrance line is a great way to own a piece of her couture offerings. This Three-Piece Good Girl Gift Set features sweet and fresh notes of jasmine and tonka, and includes eau de parfum spray, body lotion and a travel spray. Aside from the scent, the eye-catching high-heel shaped bottle is the perfect vanity tray accessory, especially for shoe lovers.
Make Her Face Light Up
Anastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Glow Kit
Image: Anastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Glow Kit $40
Products that create glowing skin are not just reserved for celebrities, as highlighter for face, eyes and body are becoming part of many people’s daily makeup routines. The Anastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Glow Kit features a set of four metallic powder highlighters in holiday shades of Marshmallow, Gumdrop, Butterscotch and Starburst.
Your recipient can go from day to night with this kit as it has a buildable metallic luster finish and can be applied wet or dry without the unfavorable glitter residue often associated with highlighters.
Huda Beauty Contour & Strobe Lip Set
Image: Beauty Contour & Strobe Lip Set $25
There’s a reason why Huda Kattan is Instagram’s top beauty influencer, as she tends to know what women will like before it becomes mainstream. Her contoured pout has drawn in devotees from around the globe who want to have fuller lips without the use of injections.
Enter her Beauty Contour & Strobe Lip Set, which includes a full-size Lip Contour, mini Liquid Matte Lipstick and mini Lip Strobe, which can be used individually or together. Available in five color combinations, each shade is presented in a limited edition lip-shaped tin for a sweet gifting presentation.
While there are plenty of options and special gift sets for every taste and style, we hope this gift guide will help make the fashion and beauty world a little more navigable, so you can shop with confidence.
Where will you be shopping for fashion and beauty items this holiday season? Let us know your go-to locations and gifts in the comments below!
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Spruce up Your Winter Deck Along with 8 Cold weather.
I am actually just mosting likely to actually must expect a phenology method to tell me that Plum Curculios are heading to reach the apples. Clematis plants may be educated to climb up over an arch, a trellis, a pergola and arbour or perhaps made use of to climb up via a plant or taught to enhance the look from backyard properties like sheds. For regional support, look at the Open Landscape Venture and seek neighborhood gardeners near you.
Various cannabis have actually been actually utilized in oils as well as salves to assist in an assortment from different ailments, including sore junctions, relieving painful throats, and assisting the cold. Just how you take care of you outside water fountain in the winter greatly depends on merely how cold that gets in your location.
Ferns are actually classy, classic plants that make a perfect addition to http://mileslevvy3607.blogcindario.com forest or cover garden locations. He did his risk 2 months later through going up into the JCB digger after by hand driving above his neighbours' backyard household furniture. And also you do not have to only grow the basil vegetations in the landscape; expanding basil inside on a sunny windowsill in a compartment backyard is actually exciting too.
As you participate in via the brand-new performances it will certainly end up being achievable to improve your garden and decorate it even more with the aid of your good friends. As a matter of fact, after opening the box; my little ones pioneered in placing much of the garden lights themselves.
Teach the controller to send a signal to the Insteon on/off change managing the outdoors garden lights. However, there are actually a couple of easy points you have to understand before you intend your garden. If you are developing on a hillside, after that prevent frost settling through possessing a rest in your fence below the landscape, so that cold sky can stream downwards as opposed to work out.
Other than the landscape planters themselves, dirt as well as water are the other key elements that should be actually used the right way. In chilly environments keep it off icy by incorporating a heating element that covers it stays thawed.
I have an older plum tree in my yard which often begins to blossom in WInter. A traditional Japanese yard will certainly be actually developed to consist of attributes including water, consisting of fish ponds, along with links and also islands, stones, lights, vegetations and also a teahouse.
Don't disregard the entrance and your backyard entry - With a little bit of creative thinking the entrance may be brought in right into a gorgeous innovative upright backyard. Within this same duration, our company possessed regions of strength and also the best significant was our exceptional sales development of Exquisite Yard products.
Compile these economical glasses and also your prettiest layer compilation as well as come to focus on an enjoyable design decoration to tell you from very hot summer days! That is actually most ideal to start your vegetations under glass off seed prior to you introduce all of them to your backyard.
Putting up a fence will definitely be actually a helpful technique to always keep these little famished animals from your new landscape. Its opportunity to endeavor out of City Yard and also into the heart from Malate if these stomping grounds are actually certainly not sufficient.
A Zen Backyard should reflect the randomness from attributes and the ever before altering sense and also appeal from this, consequently this represents the changing from our internal emotions and also problems. Classic Look: Embellish your path, driveway, lawn or backyard with these elegant solar garden illuminations.
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Martha Stewart Wants to Moisturize You With her New Beauty Line
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Martha Stewart Wants to Moisturize You With her New Beauty Line
If you need a recipe for buttercream frosting, Martha Stewart is your girl. But a recipe for buttercream easy skin? Soon to also be proper! The head of her very own home empire is reportedly launching her very own skincare line.
The business wealthy person, Television host and queen of craft and kitchen already have pretty a large retail footprint, along with home goods, office substances and goodies for a Martha Stewart-accepted craft cupboard. But in keeping with an announcement made this week in partnership with QVC, she’s getting deep into lifestyle territory with the release of Beauty and fashion classes, reports the Hollywood Reporter.
“Our logo has always been devoted to teaching and galvanizing humans to live extra stunning, more purposeful and greater significant lives, and our merchandise provide answers to do just that,” Stewart said in a press release. “I am pleased to companion with QVC, which offers unique possibilities to interact at once with an excellent broader target audience, bringing to life several new categories for the Martha brand, such as Beauty and fashion.”
In 2013, Martha took us through her exact Beauty habitual, which includes 5 unique soaps, a diligent exfoliating regimen and face cream indulgently used all over her frame. Combined with simple pores and skin secrets and techniques like splashing her face with heat water as Quickly as she wakes up and consuming clean squeezed lemon juice every a.M. It’s clean the tycoon has been sitting on an arsenal of Beauty expertise and we cannot wait to get in at the skin secrets and techniques.
Info on precisely what the road will include and how much her skin salves and Beauty balms will run have yet to be disclosed, but the products are predicted to drop on QVC later this yr. Right here’s hoping for a few soaps infused with natural exfoliants and vitamin C-boosted serums to get Martha’s lit-from-within glow.
Attempting New Beauty merchandise Without spending a dime
Splendor Product, there are so many to pick from. Whether you’re looking for make-up, anti-aging lotions, defoliators, moisturizers, acne control or some other Beauty enhancement product, there’s one element that you may count on, a large choice to pick out from. Aside from the large selection, there may be something else you can make sure of If you are searching for shopping for Beauty merchandise, you will have to spend a decent amount of cash. There are hundreds of corporations available claiming that their precise Splendor product is higher than the subsequent. How can you already know which of the various products to be had to you is pleasant for you? After all, do you actually need to waste a large amount of cash on a product that doesn’t supply what it promised?
If you are one of the many humans which might be a chunk weary about spending lots of cash on Beauty merchandise which you’ve by no means attempted earlier than then you may need to take into account searching for loose Beauty samples. Those product samples are frequently supplied by certain producers so that you can attempt accessible new products earlier than you purchase them. This is an incredible way which will make certain which you have chosen the right Splendor resource for you, for free.
The brand new Splendor Salon and Spa – more Than Only a Coiffure
You might think your neighborhood salon is similar to that stylish, new Splendor salon and spa that simply opened down the road it is easy to confuse the two-However you will be substantially unsuitable and will leave out-outa very gratifying experience. Even though comparable in many ways, a salon and spa have extra advantages that you’ll Soon recognize. If you’ve in no way contemplated touring one earlier than, now may be the time to make your first appointment. Whether you’re touring a new vicinity on vacation or you’re making plans to take a “staycation” this year, you shouldn’t discount The new pores and skin boutique located on that downtown street corner.
At the same time as both a traditional hair studio and a Beauty salon and spa have comparable services, the latter gives get admission to to extra services that ought to pique your hobby. A conventional hair studio’s number one offerings consist of haircuts and trims, hair coloring, and hairstyles for special occasions (i.E. Weddings, picture shoots, and so on). however the variations do not end there. Regrettably, a conventional studio simply does not have the classy enchantment.
conventional Coiffure locations are usually large, open spaces with client chairs located along the wall in a “u” shape. Maximum-if no longer all-of the hairdressers are genuinely solo commercial enterprise proprietors who hire the chairs on a month-to-month foundation from the building proprietor who may or might not additionally be a hairstylist. Though now not a horrific concept in idea, These places can every so often feel stifling, a82ee8a4ee179e54beacaecce0423cb2, and inattentive. On the other hand, In case you’re conversant in journeying your neighborhood hairstylist each Saturday, a Splendor salon and spa could be a totally eye-establishing revel in.
The Beauty salon and spa offers all the above hair offerings in addition to an array of pores and skin enhancement services. A number of Those extra services include tanning (conventional mattress tanning in addition to spray tanning), nail care and coloring, pedicures, total frame massages, and even make-up utility. You might have an extraordinary Hairstyle while you depart a ordinary salon However you’ll be a totally new man or woman after you get your hair styled, nails painted, and a total frame rubdown while you stroll out of The new and stepped forward spa!
As extra people seek better and particular methods of enhancing they’re seems, a few salon and spas offer extra in-intensity cosmetic techniques. These more desirable offerings consist of Botox injections, laser hair removal, body wraps, acupuncture, dust masks and even chemical peels.
Because the call for will increase for pores and skin and frame enhancement offerings, you will Most possibly see your neighborhood Splendor salon and spa start including greater team of workers to accommodate the growing stress to innovate and compete with new startups and franchises. Even as you can no longer find all the offerings stated above at your nearby salon (mainly If you stay in a rural location), you can start seeing provider carriers presenting package deal offers with different, neighborhood non-public service providers.
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