#i have limited mobility of my hands so when i do pretty eyeliner it makes me happy alsjfhka

[taones]

I did my eyeliner :)

#i have limited mobility of my hands so when i do pretty eyeliner it makes me happy alsjfhka #i look kinda cute for once

[nightsoulsworld]

Supity! A matchup please if you don’t mind!

5’3, she/they, Pan, long brown curly hair that apparently has red and gold in it according to my friends and family, dark brown eyes, white as hell, chubby (like tummy, medium tatas, thicccccccccc thighs/butt, big ass calves), really small hands (like I’ve never met someone with smaller hands or even hands as small as mine), kinda small shoe size. Blushes easily, thinner lips, button nose.

Always have bracelets and 2 necklaces and a ring on. Feel naked and insecure without em. Either wearing doc Martin combat boots, converse, platforms, flip flops, or Nothin. I either dress comfy (hoodie and shorts, a hoodie and sweats, sweats and spaghetti strap top) or alternative (particular goth and punk). Either no makeup or a bunch of makeup (particularly eyeliner and blush)

I have adhd and autism, so I get overstimulated by fabrics and touch. I stim a lot (mostly by hand shaking and Scratching or random movements. I chew on a lot of things I shouldn’t. I hyperfixate very easily and have a ton of comfort characters. Also pretty childish. Still have stuffed animals and toys.

I’m Wiccan/pagan, I’m obsessed with Gorillaz (Russel supremacy btw), and Tmnt and Mha and unfortunately Creepypasta (I can’t escape. Help me) I really like horror and Disney. My favorite movie is Robin Hood (the Disney version) and my favorite actual video game is probably Undertale, but my favorite like mobile game or whatever is Doodle Jump cause memories. Speaking of memories I’m a very sentimental person who hoards a lot of stuff because I get attached easily and can’t let go. Also I have like no filter, so I’ll just say what comes to mind and pay for it later, or just do something cause I felt like it. I sit on the floor a lot, willingly. It’s comfortable. Im really good at lying. Also a bottom🤷 but I act all tough and aggressive and like a top (ig) because walls and not letting anyone in and all that. I don’t open up easily unless it’s for a joke. I joke a lot about my trauma. Mommy and Daddy issues check ✌️✨

And that was a lot. Sorry. Guess not having a word limit gives me way too much power lol

Sup! Of course I don't mind doing match up, dear friend

Thanks for asking

Here we go

I match you with...

Raph

He loves you

He was surprised how tough you were

When you first met him, you almost always blushed

He couldn't help but smirk at it

He really likes your hair with a touch of red and gold

He loves to hold your little hands in his

He likes your company and likes to talk to you about anything

He always give you a little kisses on your nose 😘😘😘

He likes horrors and horror stories etc. and he likes to read some good creepypasts with ya

Especially at night

He loves to do a movie night with you in lair with a good horror movie you both have chills

When you're scared, he pulled you closer to him

When you have issues or have hard days, he is always here and happy to listen to you

You don't need any make-up for him

He likes your natural beauty ♥️

Your loud laughter at his forum ripped him out

You are an amazing person to him

He is glad he can have you

He can't imagine being with anyone other than you ♥️♥️♥️♥️

I hope you like your match 💜

#tmnt 2016 #tmnt 2014/ 2016 #tmnt leonardo #tmnt raphael #tmnt donnie #tmnt bayverse #tmnt michelangelo #tmnt mikey #cowabunga #tmnt 2014 match up #tmnt 2014/ 2016 match up #ggabrielasworld #tmnt headcanons

[askmissthunder]

I thought it went great, especially since it was my first time throwing this type of party!

Eli arrived early to give me a hand tidying up, mainly with vacuuming and dusting. It had been a while since I had new guests over and the last thing I wanted them to think was I lived in a pig sty. Cassie would've helped too, but she was busy rounding up the girls since none of them knew where I lived.

Talon arrived early as well in the only way she could: up the fire escape and outside my balcony. Eli and I nearly leaped out of our skins when she knocked on the glass door.

"You know I have a front door, right?", I asked, letting her in.

"Yes but too many people would know I was coming into your building.  They might ask questions."

"Sure, because climbing up the side of the building is so inconspicuous."

I saw that despite Talon's glum attitude, she was already dressed for the occasion, wearing a Slayer T-shirt with torn off sleeves and dark flannel pajama pants.

Seeing her sleeping clothes only reminded me that Cassie's friends would have to be subjected to seeing me in my sleeping clothes.  And by "sleeping clothes", I mean some of my Nan's old Circus Fat Lady costumes and let's just say that Nan wasn't afraid to show off some skin back in the day.

As I finished putting up some snack trays (lots of Halloween sweets and frosted pumpkin biscuits), I heard Eli give a loud sniff.

"What do you smell, luv?", I asked with a smile.

*Sniff!*

"Lots of hair products..."

*Sniff sniff!*

"Nail polish and old socks..."

*SNIFF*

"Mmm! Candy apples! Penny, the girls are here!"

"Yippee.", Talon said monotonously, setting up her sleeping bag on the floor.

Not even a minute later, my flat's intercom buzzed.

I trotted over by the front door to answer, "Hello?"

Cassie's voice crackled through, "Hey, girl! We're all here!"

"Fantastic! Come on up, then!"

I turned towards Eli, "Wow, luv! You smelled them all the way at the bottom floor!"

Eli leaned back against the wall, smiling smugly, "Well, when you got a nose like mine..."

I pinched his cheek playfully as I remembered I had to play the part of huge fat girl with very limited mobility and took my spot on the couch.

It wasn't long before there was a rapping at my chamber door.  Eli, ever the dutiful boyfriend, opened it with a theatrical bow. "Enter! If you dare...", he said in a mock Vincent Price voice.

In the doorway, stood Cassie and the Dance Squad. "HEEEEY!", they all shouted in unison as they marched in, all of them carrying duffel bags, pillows, and blankets.

"Hello, hello, girls!", I greeted, waving excitedly.

"Wow, Penny!", Karen exclaimed, spinning around, "You got such a big place!"

I chuckled, gesturing to my body "Well, it has to accommodate all of this, you know?"

"Ah didn't know what food y'all might have but Ah brought some caramel apples straight from home!", Amanda stated, holding up a tray filled with the scrumptious delights. I looked at Eli who gave me a knowing wink.

"Damn, girl! These are all yours?", Tamika asked, pointing at the boxes and stacks of vinyl records, cassettes, and CDs I had in the corner of my living room next to my stereo. It was hard to miss.

"I told you Penny's a music buff!", Cassie said while dropping her gym bag, claiming the spot. "Go ahead! Ask her anything about music!"

"Okay, what year did....oh, the Thiller album come out?", Stacey questioned.

I grinned, "1982."

"Pssh! I could've told you that!", Lailani stated, "Let me try."

She looked through my vinyl selection and gave a sly smile. "Penny, in the Indigo Girls album, Strange Fire, what is the sixth track?"

"Ah, that's a trick question. In the original Canadian release, it was 'Hey Jesus' but I have the American re-release, so Track 6 is 'Get Together', a cover originally by the Youngbloods."

The girls all "Oooooh"ed at that.

Deb stepped up, "All right, all right, I got one!"

She cleared her throat and sang, "Dah! Dah dah! Dah dah dah dah dah dah! Dah! Dah dah! Dah dah dah dah dah dah dah!"

"Serenade No. 13 in G Major, more commonly known as Eine kleine Nachtmusik by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart."

Deb threw her arms up, "Damn! And I just watched Amadeus last week! I give, Penny. Cassie wasn't just bullshitting us as usual."

"Oh, hush!", Cassie snapped back, "I would never joke about Penny's music knowledge! And what the hell do you mean 'as usual', Miss 'there are alligators in the sewers' ?!"

"There are alligators! Just not in Ocean City! They only live in New York, you yutz!"

They both stuck their tongues out at each other for a moment before going into a giggle fit.

Stacey rolled her eyes, "Don't mind them. Not a day goes by without Deb antagonizing somebody."

Cassie gathered her composure and clapped her hands authoritatively to the dance squad, "All right, ladies! Pick out a spot! Get comfy while I'll go ahead and get those pizza pies ordered! Four of everything, right?"

"No anchovies!", Amanda spoke up.

"Yes, and for the love of God, no pineapple.", Tamika added.

"Aww!", Karen whined, "I like pineapple. And pickles. And asparagus. And Froot Loops."

"I'll get one pineapple pizza for you, Kare.", Cassie said comfortingly, "But only one."

"Yay!"

If nothing else, the party was a good excuse to get the know Cassie's friends better, especially since we would be waiting a while for our rather large pizza order to arrive. Mainly things like Cassie has been friends with Joanie, Tamika, and Stacey since their primary school days while Amanda, Karen, Deb and Lailani have only joined their circle in college.

Joanie, who you may remember made my Belle costume last year, is a Fashion major, hoping to make it big in the New York fashion scene. If my costume was evidence of her hard work and dedication to the craft, I suspect we might be seeing models sporting her designs in the near future.

Tamika is one of Cassie's oldest friends as both of their Mums were in the same theater company so they practically grew up together. Like Cassie, she's also extremely passionate about dancing. While her main goal is to become the next big Broadway star, she also want to open up her own dance studio.  

Stacey, Cassie claims, is the "Team Mom", always looking out for the others whenever they go out or making goals for them to accomplish with their dancing. It's not that much of a surprise, considering she's a All-A student with a 4.0 GPA who's also part of the debate team and has a job on the side as a babysitter.

Amanda, as her accent might have revealed, is a country girl straight from Kentucky. Her family owns a dairy farm and a small orchard so she's not afraid to get her hands dirty.  She's has that nice southern hospitality but she can get pretty rowdy as well, seeing how she nearly punched one of my bullies, Bianca, after she insulted Tamika. I asked her why she would come all the way to Ocean City for college. She responded, " 'Cause of the ocean, of course! We got lakes and rivers in Kentucky but Ah've never seen the ocean before! Ah figured Ah could use a change of scenery for my schoolin'. "

Deb is a New Yorker, through and through. She's loud, she can be abrasive and she's definitely not afraid to tell it like it is. (Except for volume, not too different from Talon but don't tell her I said that!) While she does have a habit of teasing the other girls for shits and giggles, at the end of the day, she's a loyal friend who's always got your back whether it be help for a complicated dance technique or lending a hand with changing a flat tire.  

Lailani immigrated from the Philippines with her family when she was just a baby. While she's a gifted dancer, having trained in ballet since she was little, I was surprised to learn she's a talented magician as well! Poor Eli, having no experience with slight-of-hand, was beside himself as her card tricks baffled him to no end.  

Karen is...odd, to put it kindly. She seems to space out constantly and blurt out whatever pops in her hear at the moment. "Hey, do you know horned lizards shoot out blood from their eyes as a defense mechanism? That'd be cool to do, just like 'Hey, get away!' and go 'squirt'! Heh heh!"  Deb tells me Karen is like this due to her parents being former hippies and might have conceived her while tripping on acid or so she claims.

Cassie had told the girls that this was my first slumber party so they were all eager to give me the "classic" slumber party experience.  Makeovers, games, talking about boys (or girls), the works.  As I promised, I made sure the girls didn't bother Talon, who only gave a piercing glare at they pulled out their makeup kits.

While the girls partnered up, Eli decided to give Talon some company by playing Street Fighter II on my Genesis.  Cassie browsed through my music library to play some mood music as a flurry of eyeliners, lipsticks and nail polish went wild.

I'm still not used to putting on makeup except for special or formal events, but even then it was my Mum who usually applied it. However, while trying to decide what to put on my face, Stacey only made a puzzled look.

"What's wrong?", I asked nervously, fearful that she would say no amount of makeup in the world would make me look presentable.

"Nothing. It's just...you don't really need that much makeup, Penny. You have very clear skin."

"Heh. A few years ago, my face was pretty damn spotty."

"Really? You don't have any acne scars or anything like that. What'd you do?"

Of course, I couldn't tell her that when I received my powers, it not only made me taller and fatter, it also cleared my skin and fixed my vision.

"Umm...just got committed to washing my face more thoroughly and acne cream, I guess?"

She smiled, "I'll admit I feel a bit jealous. I wish my face and skin were as nice as yours. I sweat even a teensy bit, my face practically explodes with zits."

The idea that somebody was actually envious of me, even if it was just my skin, was an alien concept to me. I gave out a snort, "Give over! I know you're not jealous of all this. What with my chipmunk cheeks and quadruple chins!"

Stacey's brow furrowed a bit, "Hey now. I wouldn't fib to you about that!"

She leaned over her shoulder and yelled to Joanie, who was busy applying facial cream to Amanda. "Joanie! Doesn't Penny have a super pretty face?"

"Oh, yeah, those big green eyes are to die for, Penny! Eli's a lucky guy!"

"Hell yeah, I am!", Eli called out, not taking his eyes off the screen.

"If you say so...", I muttered as Stacey applied very light touches of eyeliner.

It wasn't long before the intercom buzzed.

Cassie let out a loud gasp as she scrambled to her feet, "It's here!"

Pushing the button, she let out a a chipper "Y'ello?"

A man's voice came from the other side, "Yeah, I got an order of four pepperoni, four mushroom, four cheese, four Italian sausage, four Canadian bacon, four supremes, four-"

"Yes, yes! That's us! Come on up!", Cassie interrupted, practically bouncing on her feet as we could all hear her stomach give a tremendous growl.

"Cassie!", Tamika yelped, her eyes wide from surprise, "How are you still hungry?! You literally ate three foot-long hot dogs on the way over here!"

"Yeah, where the hell do you put it all?", Amanda added.

Cassie lifted up her shirt and rubbed her trim belly with the slightest hint of abs showing. "Hee hee! You girls should know by now that I got an appetite! It may be small but there's always room in my tummy!"

Everybody got up to help the poor pizza man out as he had stacks and stacks of pizza boxes to carry in.  I could only imagine what he must've thought seeing a gang of scantily clad college girls in various states of make-up, a handsome shaggy-haired boy, a tall buff girl staring daggers at him ("He might be an assassin."), and a massive blob of a girl stuck on the couch.

Then came two of the more harrowing moments of the party.

First, and as I said before, I decided to put on my "pajamas".  It was a dark blue silk two-piece outfit consisting of a tank top and shorts. I would feel a little more comfortable with it if it did a better job of covering my belly. The sad thing is this is the more conservative piece as the others tend to be more like nighties with short skirts.

With Cassie and Eli "helping" me walk to my room then back into the living room, I was certain the girls would stop and stare at this half-naked super fat girl in their midst. It certainly didn't help my mood by seeing all the girls in their sleeping clothes, mainly tank tops, crop tops and short shorts, showing off their super toned dancer bodies.

If it bothered them, they didn't show it as they happily munched on pizza and only gave friendly smiles as I plopped back down on the couch.  What shocked me most was that Karen actually got up and laid her head against my belly. I couldn't help but give a small yelp at the sensation of somebody other than Eli or Cassie touching my body.

"Ooh! You're really warm, Penny! And soft! Girls, come try this out!", she called out to the others as she nuzzled her head deeper and deeper into my blubber like an overly affectionate cat.  Stacey was about to scold her for her cheekiness but it was too late, the girls were upon me like piranha to a piece of meat.  It was...very surreal, to say the least, mostly because I was certain at least one of them would find me gross. Instead, they softly kneaded my fat, giving "oohs" and "aahs" at the sensation.

I know I probably should've told them to knock it off but as long as they weren't doing it out of malice, what was the harm?

The other harrowing moment was one I was both excited and fearful for: Talon's Halloween Movie Selection. Knowing Talon's tastes, it wasn't going to be a classic Universal Monster movie or a cheesy 50's B-Movie. As the girls' attentions was on me, they failed to notice Talon quietly going through her duffel bag and pull out a hefty stack of rental movies from the video store.

She cleared her throat to get everyone's attention. "Which one do you want to watch first?", she muttered. In her hands, she held An American Werewolf in London, Zombie, Last House on the Left, The Evil Dead, The Beyond, Intruder, The Shining and Suspiria.

I must be like a giant teddy bear to everybody as Eli took his usual spot atop my right hip, his weight sinking into my fat. The girls followed suit, laying their heads against my legs and belly. Only Talon refused to join in with the others, knowing that she doesn't like intimate contact at all.  

While most of the movies were, well, scary and shocking and disgusting and gory, Suspiria was probably the one that got under the girls' skin as it took place in a dance school. A little too close to home, that one.

"Oh God, I'd hate to fall into a pit of razor wire like that!", Lailani gulped, thinking of the grim fate of one victim.

"What if Miss Avery was a witch?!", Amanda squeaked out, thinking of their dance instructor, "Didn't she go to Germany for some convention last year?"

"Fuck me, you're right!" Deb cursed, "Is she part of a coven?!"

Karen giggled, "Maybe if we dress up as witches at practice, she won't try to kill us. She'll think 'I can't kill them! They're my fellow witches!'."

"Oh, you sweet, sweet innocent child.", Joanie said, rubbing Karen's head, "I know it was just a movie but...jeez!"

"Why did that dog attack his owner?", Eli asked sadly, "Is he okay?"

"No! He got his throat ripped out!", Tamika answered, "You don't walk away from that!"

"I was talking about the dog. Did he find a new owner?"

Sensing Eli's distress, I held his hand and gave him a peck on the cheek.   "It's all right, sweetie. I'm sure he's fine, although he may want to lay low for a while."

Looking around me, I could tell that Eli wasn't the only one stressed out. We did just watch several horror movies back to back so all the girls seemed on edge. Except Talon who was trying to fight off a losing battle against sleep, her eyes looking very droopy.

"Do you all want to watch something a little more...cheerier?", I asked, the image of the woman getting her eye stabbed out in Zombie, still fresh in my mind.

Eli, Cassie and the Girls all looked at me and solemnly nodded.

(A half hour later...)

"OH WELLA WELLA WELLA UH

TELL ME MORE, TELL ME MORE

DID YOU GET VERY FAR?

TELL ME MORE, TELL ME MORE

LIKE DOES HE HAVE A CAR?"

We all sang at the top of our lungs as we watched Grease in the wee morning hours while Talon slept on, snuggled up in her sleeping bag and ear plugs firmly in place.

Happy very, very, VERY Belated Halloween, everybody!

#Seriously #I'm so sorry that this is so late #I hope everyone had a good Halloween though

[zombageddon]

Well wendy's gang, mabel's gang, and dipper and bill would be great, but if that's a bit much, dipper and bill is fine. Thanks!

Okay, so this might get a bit long for an ask, but I’m gonna do it anyway! I always feel weird describing characters in story, especially when I know the readers probably already have ideas about how they might look, but describing them here will probably be a good exercise for me, so, follow them if you want, or tweak them to suit your own headcanons, it’s all up to you as readers because I suck at putting this stuff on story.

Wendy: My version of Wendy looks a lot like an older version of who was in the show, with a few noticeable differences. Her hair is cut into a bob, and she’s got a bit more muscle now, instead of just being lanky. She’s lost her hat, but her outfits still favor rundown jeans, loose flannel over a tank top (or sometimes tied around her waist, when she gets hot or needs to move freely), and ankle boots. She’s also got a pseudo holster for her hatchet attached to her belt, it’s basically just a couple straps that button together around head to keep it secure. She’s also got a few leather bracelets, because can anyone truly be a badass without them?Robbie: Our awkward goth boy has grown up to be a nearly respectable gentleman! Since entering medical school, Robbie’s worked to make his look a little more professional. His bangs are shorter, and his acne has cleared up. He doesn’t have any facial piercings, but he’s still got both ears pierced, plus a few extra rings on the shell of his right ear. Snice it’s summertime, his outfits have started slipping back into goth tendencies, but his wardrobe has still changed. His jeans no longer have rips in them, and they’re not quite skin tight anymore, though his converse are still old and ratty with little skulls drawn on in sharpie. He also still has his trademark hoodie, and he wears it over various band t-shirts that come out whenever it gets too hot to wear the hoodie, or when the need for mobility outweighs the need to be a goth.

Tambry: Tambry has really just gotten more scene in college. Her hair is still purple, though it’s gotten a bit shorter, and she’s got her ears double pierced on both sides plus a bar on the left side. She also has a nose piercing. She did have to change her style a little bit for the apocalypse. Originally she was in a tight dress with combat boots and fishnets, but after stopping at her apartment for supplies she changed into jeans and a t-shirt that she stole from Robbie at some point. She also wears her pepper spray clipped onto her belt loop.

Thompson: Pretty much the epitome of a gentle giant, Thompson is still the only member of the gang that really nails the “upstanding citizen” look. He tends towards cargo shorts, polo shirts, and Vans. The downside of his look is that whenever he gets splattered in blood, the stains are super visible. Honestly, he kinda looks like a stereotypical horror movie frat boy, just nicer. Thompson is also super big though, he’s the tallest of the gang by a good two heads (three is you’re Tambry and Lee), and he’s pretty bulky too from spending the last few years weight lifting. He’s not quite bodybuilder ripped, but he’s still pretty strong. (Ngl I’m picturing a very similar build to that of Hunk from the new Voltron)

Nate: So, fun fact. When I first started writing thing, I got Nate and Lee confused. And while I did try to switch them back in my head, I couldn’t do it, and honestly? Nate looks like a Lee and Lee looks like a Nate. So I’m pulling a swap a la Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead and ya’ll can’t stop me, and hopefully none of you care. So my Nate is the lanky blond guy who looks like he belongs in a band that operates out of a basement. His hair is still pretty long, and his image isn’t being helped by hours in a car with no comb. He wears Metallica tees and ripped up jeans, and the kind of converse that are so ratty that your mother is constantly telling you to throw them out, and that was before they got exposed to a zombie apocalypse.

Lee: So there is an aesthetic for Lee, but fuck if I remember what it’s called, so bear with me, because while you probably know the look I’m talking about, it’s hard to describe. Nate is that short, skinny boy with rubber band bracelets and a snapback. He wear skinny jeans and v necks (blue, in Lee’s case), and plain black Vans. He listens to a lot of EDM and knows all the Top 40 hits, and he can absolutely dance to all of them. He keeps his hair short, and on days when he doesn’t have the snapback he’ll gel it. He looks like a douchebag. That’s what this look is called, I just remembered.

Mabel: Mabel has grown up a bit since she was a kid, but her style hasn’t changed much. She still wears cute sweaters with hand sewn pictures, though they tend to fit better now (yarn is fucking expensive and oversized sweaters are unrealistic on a college budget). She also still wears her hair long, though she started braiding it for the apocalypse. Under the sweater is a plain t-shirt, and on bottom she’s got a short skirt with colored leggings that go down to about mid calf, plus some diy bedazzled converse. Everything is colorful, but nothing clashes. I’m thinking teal, orange, and pink, but let’s be real she totally packed multiple outfits so feel free to experiment.

Pacifica: Purple is still her signature color, even if it does get a little bloodier. She’s got a light, tan leather jacket over a purple v-neck and white capris, plus white sneakers. Now, nothing white will stay white (damn apocalypse), but Paz has more important things on her mind than fashion...mostly. Her makeup is still beyond reproach, and her eyeliner is so on point she could stab a zombie with it. She still has long hair, but she wears it in a tinkerbell bun for practicality. She also has bangs, so that’s a pretty cute look too.

Candy: Candy’s hair is bobbed, and her glasses are black with those cute wings on the edge of the lenses. She’s one of the few people who decided to dress appropriately for an apocalypse too, so her outfit is more function than fashion. Cargo pants, loose T, and a bomber jacket. And I’m talking about a real bomber jacket, not one of those fashion ones from Hot Topic (love them, but not great for movement). If anyone watches Z Nation, Candy is pretty much trying to emulate Warren, because that woman is a badass.

Grenda: Grenda has grown up as a bit of a gym rat. She was studying to be a personal trainer, and the girl is fucking ripped these days. She also wears a lot of athletic wear, so her apocalypse wear consists of running leggings and rainbow Nikes, plus graphic tees. Her hair has gotten a bit longer since her childhood, but for the purposes of the apocalypse she keeps it in a ponytail.

Dipper: Dipper is a scrawny little nerd, and while he’s not completely helpless, his biggest strength is endurance running from years of being chased by bullies in school. He also has a tendency to border on hipster with his fashion choices. Open flannel, graphic tee, jeans, and converse tendencies. Dipper also has a blue hoodie, and his old pine tree ballcap, just for old times sake. His hair is curly and kind of a mess though.

Bill: Bill’s idea of practical comes from a childhood of being dragged on hunting trips, and his outfits now reflect that. Red and black flannel, jeans, and hiking boots. He tends to wear his crossbow over one shoulder, with a quiver on the other. As for what he looks like...this is hard, because I know that everyone and their dog has a head canon for this. But important things, he’s human, he’s got two eyes, and he’s attractive. And he’s got a good jaw, because Dipper may punch him at some point (just for being annoying, probably), and if he did that would hurt. But as for everything else? I picture a white guy light brown eyes and dirty blond hair, but you guys shouldn’t limit yourselves to that! Bill is cool because he has no standard, so play around with him a bit if you want to.

[nhlhoser]

On The Rocks - 11

Part 10      Masterlist

WARNING I DID NOT EDIT 

'So, who's jersey are you gonna wear?' - Steph

'No ones' I text back rolling my eyes. Once Auston joined the conversation yesterday, the bickering began, it wasn't just them either. Morgan and Matt joining in the argument on who's number I should be wearing, though I think Matt was just trying to rile up the others, he's quite good at that, must be the enforcer side.

'I don't even own a jersey, I am just gonna wear the hoodie I stole from my brother.' I added before she could make a rebuttal, I wasn't lying though I really do plan on wearing my brother's hoodie, which I was just pulling out of the dryer.

'Fine, but if you were to wear a jersey. Who's would it be?'

'Just not yours Mitch,'

'You're mean!'

'Wait I mean that's mean to Mitch because I am Steph and laugh at my boyfriend's pain,'

'Question still stands...'

Who's jersey would I wear? I would wear any to be real but I want to throw him off, going over who I met yesterday and who participated in the bickering session, I remember that James was the only one was just laugh and not trying to get me to wear their number.

'JVR' I snickered as I pressed send, that should mess him up. I yawn I did some shopping and also, I worked out this morning and I'm pretty beat, I don't even make it to my bed I end crashed on my couch. Just as I was falling asleep my phone dinged with a text. At first just thinking its Steph or Mitch as Steph I ignore it until it beeps again with a new message me. Lazily glancing at my phone I don't recognize the number.

'Hey, it's Morgan I got your number from Mitch'

'Can I ask a favor??'

I can't exactly say no.

'You can but doesn't mean I'll do it;P'

I regret how flirty I made that message sound as soon as I press send. Groaning I watch as the little dots show up meaning he's writing back.

'I slept wrong during my nap and my now my neck is stiff :(.....can you please help me?'

'Haha...yeah no problem! Come on up :)'

Smiling at my phone, I was expecting him to text back for my unit but I was shocked by a knock at more door seconds after I sent my text.

Slowing opening my door I'm greeted by Morgans sheepish smile that's missing a tooth. I quirk a brow with a slight smirk.

"What if I said no?" He shrugs.

"But you didn't, so I'm lucky," his demeanor very relax as I ushered him into my apartment. His eyes scanning his surrounds like he's trying to understand me more by apartment, you're home says a lot about who you are.

"I don't know what I was expecting but this wasn't it," Morgan motioning to the rather masculine look of my apartment.

"I get that often, my tastes are more masculine since growing up with my Dad and Brother. They have really influenced my taste and interests," I casually released personal information to the defensemen made almost stop in my traps on the way to getting my massage travel massage table from the laundry room. I don't know if he noticed the change in my posture or just didn't notice my lack of mention of a mother because he didn't press, which I'm glad.

I worked on Morgans kinked neck and back for about a half hour before I finished up with a gentle shoulder massage, careful to release built-up tension and ease the muscle to relax in my hands. When I worked for my hands lower I could feel the start a nasty knot forming which would be the cause of a lot of grief tomorrow, before doing anything to it, I had to make sure this was not an existing injury.

"have you hurt you back -here- before?" I carefully press my fingers into the flesh of his back, provoking a wince and grunt. "No, but now that you point it out it's quite sore," He test moving his back provoking the spot someone to get a feel, followed by another wince.

"Okay, well that means I can try to fix it, but move your right arm in like a chicken wing and raise it," I now stood in front of the shirtless hockey player and demonstrated what I meant and he mimicked it. I nod as he raises it, I note that movement catches before it could be fully stretched.

"So, the knot is affecting mobility so it's deep, It's gonna hurt," I teasing smack his bare shoulder as I returned to being behind and set my elbow on the spot and pressed, not giving him time to reject the idea of pain and pressed deep.

"AH!" I work my elbow in a clockwise motion until I can actually feel the knot release itself. Instantly Morgan slumps forward. "Wow, that was intense," He carefully moving his shoulder up and down in the chicken wings position again. I continue to massage the area to really relax the trouble spot away.

"That should be good," I pat his back, stepping away so he could stand raising to his 6' height only couple inches taller than me. A dorky grin graces his face as he's still working the chicken wing.

"You really do have magic hands," Morgan raised his upwards and stretched his back to his limit of flexible. "Thank you so much, Amelia," Morgan slipping his t-shirt of his head. "I have to go get ready, I'll see you the game," He embraces me in a hug so tight I have to tap out.

"Geez, Don't kill me now! go score a goal or stop someone from scoring," I usher him out of the apartment, with a huge grin but before I close the door

"You should totally wear my number," He winks as I shake my head closing the door.

"I am serious!" His voice muffled through the door followed by the steps down the hall to the elevator.

~

It was almost game time and Steph and I are sat along the ice beside the home penalty box and true to my word I really am wearing my brother's hoodie but also a TML beanie. Also wearing the same black ripped jeans from Saturday and converse.

The excitement in the building was high and got higher when the teams flooded the ice and then the excitement continued to grow as the puck dropped. I was buzzing in my seat, totally engrossed by the game, If Steph was talking to me I have no idea what she's saying. She whacks my shoulder making me flinch and face her regretfully taking my eyes off the play that going towards the leafs net.

"I asked if you wanted a beer or anything?" She rolled her eyes at me, I smiled sheepishly at her before agreeing to a beer and returning my attention to the game to see Martin make a hard hit to the right of me really close too.

I was a couple beer's deep and deeper into the game, It was tied 2-2 3 minutes left in the 3rd when Mitch drew a penalty and now they were on the powerplay. On the ice was Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, William Nylander, James Van Riemsdyk and Morgan Rielly. The puck was passed behind the net and then to the blueliner where Moran wound up, shot and finished with a goal. The arena blowing up and the player on the ice jumping into each other's arms cheering each other on, when they separate I make eye contact as he pulls his arm into a chicken wing with a wink.

"I heard you worked your magic on dear Mo, Seems like you put some great magic into," Steph teased just as deep into beer as I was, It's safe to say we have a great buzz going on. "Yeah, He was outside my door before I even agreed,"I recall with a laugh not taking my eyes off the ice as the Leafs keep the puck away from the other team until the buzzer went.

I everyone was getting up, some still cheer as others went home. In this time someone's beer was knocked from their hands and all over my sitting form, instantly drenching down my face and the front of my hoodie.

"Hey, watch where you going!Look what you made me do!" A male voice yells behind me. I didn't wait to see what happened after because I was up and gone towards the washroom to get cleaned up. "I am gonna go get you something to change into," Steph said and was off into the crowds.

I cringed as I pull the beer-stained hoodie and shirt off and quickly slip on the long sleeve shirt Steph got for me, Pulling my hair into a bun on the top of my head. Slipping out of the stall, I am quick to work on the mess that is my makeup, wiping off the smudged mascara and eyeliner off with wet paper towel.

"That's my luck, man" I shrug as I turn to Steph ready to leave, the look on her face is suspicious but I can't figure out why she's smiling really big making me give her a concerning look "Well thanks again for the top, I'll pay you back," I pull the sleeve over my knuckles, the shirt a size too big, it's a leafs long sleeve shirt matching the jerseys.

"Don't worry I used Mitch's card," Steph shrugged as she leads the way to the family area to great the players, We arrive just as Mitch and Auston were coming out. Mitch's eyes scanning for his girlfriend who's to my left waving like a crazy person, alcohol still running through her system. When they finally get over to us Mitch makes a face as he hugs Steph.

"Ugh, what smells so much like beer?" He nose crinkled. When I open my mouth to speak, I am instantly cut off by Stephs rendition of the story, Super dramatic and a little over the top adding details here and there. "that sucks, So how was your first game?" Mitch beams.

"She was so into the game, I couldn't get a non-hockey related word out of her! We've created a monster!" Steph again speaking for me.

"that's not true," I defended myself, the blonde snapping her head to me "yeah, the only words were alcohol-related, which I consider still hockey," My cheeks flame at her words. They were true I was really into the game.

"So what I enjoyed myself!" I slugged an arm around the short girl pulling her into a side hug dispelling an awkwardness. Just then we were joined by More hockey players, such as Morgan, James, William and Kasperi Kapanen.

"You need to work your magic on me if it means I can score more," are the first words from Williams' mouth, making everyone laugh. "Well, don't you worry I start when you guys get back from your roadie," I pat his shoulder with fake sympathy. He frowns and starts to count the days on his fingers of how long what will be, making me giggle. I turn my attention to Kasperi who is standing back compared to everyone looking down looking rather left out.

"Hi, we haven't met, I am Amelia," I stick my hand out to the sad looking boy, his eyes spark as a smile sprees across his lips her grasps my hand shaking softly. "Kasperi but everyone calls me Kappy," His voice reminds me of Williams but a faint Finnish accent instead of Swedish.

It was after my exchange with Kappy that William continued to voice his displeasure, "Hey, that's not until Thursday! and we leave tonight to Carolina!" He pouts and mitch adds "Don't worry, I haven't been graced with her magic either," fake pouting both of us girls smacking him.

"Well, speaking of we should start going," I almost forgot Auston was here he was so quiet.

Just like that, we said our goodbyes, I got hugs from all the guys and even Steph because she's weird. We watch the guys make their way back to the change room so Steph could stare at Mitch's ass.

I may have looked at a couple of bums myself but that's my secret.

hockey players have really nice butts and legs.

especially if they're 6'3".

NEXT

#auston matthews #james van riemsdyk #on the rocks 11

[safyresky]

92 Truths

I’M SO MAD I WANTED TO BE THE DOUBLE TAGGER BUT @mellomadness BEAT ME TO IT?????? I was originally tagged by @thewayhistoryiswritten. They tagged the whole fam so now I am gonna just sneak in here and be the TRIPPLE TAGGER B)

This one is really long?? So if you’re not about people oversharing on the internet then just skip down using “J” or blacklist long post, cause that’s what I’ll tag this as :)

(I would put a read more but half the people who tagged me use mobile and those don’t show up on mobile so...my apologies!)

Anyway let’s get to it, shall we?

LAST…

[1] drink: hot chocolate. for those keeping up with my roll up the rim #struggles, 15/15 have NOT won. 

[2] phone call: Richard, my lovely bf who couldn’t remember the cereal my sister wanted

[3] text message: my sister who has no idea what food I have at home and is staying until Sunday and needs to eat

[4] song you listened to: One of the songs off the Steven Universe music playlist I have on soundcloud

[5] time you cried: Watching Moana last week it just gets me EVERY TIME the powerful I AM MOANA!!!!! I JUST YES. YES YOU ARE. YOU ARE AND I AM A WRECK

HAVE YOU EVER…

[6] dated someone twice: Nope

[7] been cheated on: In a way yes but also no.

[8] kissed someone and regretted it: Nope

[9] lost someone special: Yes.

[10] been depressed: low key all of last year? it was a struggle. and not like diagnosed depressed just...feeling sad ALL the TIME and WORTHLESS and people would tell me you’re great and I just wouldn’t believe them b/c it didn’t feel like I was great at all. I couldn’t even write about my shitty frosty children I just....couldn’t. I couldn’t do anything but think about how shitty things were going and how much I wanted to sleep and sleep and sleep and forget about life

[11] gotten drunk and thrown up: I have never gotten drunk to the point of throw up but hey, tomorrow is paddy’s day and my sister wants me to get “turnt” and “wasted” so we’ll see if I go over my comfortable drunk limit of 5 alcohols. Will keep you posted!

LIST 3 FAVOURITE COLOURS:

[12] Blue

[13] Light blue

[14] Orange (Were you expecting more blue?? Hehe)

IN THE LAST YEAR HAVE YOU…

[15] made new friends: Yes!

[16] fallen out of love: No, I’ve just made my relationship STRONGER

[17] laughed until you cried: Oh my god yes I live in a house with 3 other immature young adults who are stressed to the max you would be surprISED how often one of us laughing until we cry happens

[18] found out someone was talking about you: Not in bad ways!

[19] met someone who changed you: I don’t think so, though my current friends may have effected my humour just a tad ;)

[20] found out who your true friends are: Yeah, actually! A lot of realizations happened this year let me tell you *side eyes my shitty pal who makes things about herself constantly*

[21] kissed someone on your facebook list: I mean Richard is my facebook friend so...yes? We’ve been dating for 5 years though so idk how much that counts?? Cause he’s my SO???

GENERAL…

[22] how many of your facebook friends do you know in real life: All of them I know well enough, I don’t add total strangers

[23] do you have any pets: My cat! Cinnamon! He’s so cute and such an affectionate lil bud for being a stray a year ago like what a cat I love him s o  m u c h he’s so sILLY

[24] do you want to change your name: I love my name very much. It can be spunky (Dani), elegant (Ella), and a mix of them both (Daniella!)

[25] what did you do for your last birthday: I turned 21 and...I actually can’t recall?? I think Richard and I went out to dinner and OH NOW I REMEMBER!

We went to the Works and he surprised me with all of my good friends being there and then we went home and he got me an ICE CREAM CAKE and my housemates put my gifts in a suitcase b/c we had no wrapping stuffs welcome to Student Life my guys

[26] what time did you wake up: At 7AM today b/c I had an 8:30

[27] what were you doing at midnight last night: I was messaging Ana bean and making my bed because my sister wanted to sleep and my sheets had just finished washing

[28] name something you cannot wait for: Summer! I have a job, I’m staying in Kingston, I’M GONNA PLANT SHIT!!!! IT’S gonna be gr8!!

[29] when was the last time you saw your mother: In February for reading week!

[30] what is one thing you wish you could change about your life: I wish my parents hadn't struggled so much when I was younger, b/c then I would have had decent RESP’s and wouldn’t owe the government so much money for school Dx

[31] what are you listening to right now: The chatter of nearby people eating lunch (I forgot my headphones today I’m real upset)

[32] have you ever talked to a person named tom: You know, I see soo many people in one shift that one of them was probably named Tom tbh

[33] something that is getting on your nerves: FIFTEEN (15) ROLL UP THE RIM TO WIN CUPS AND NOT A SINGLE WIN. EVERYONE I KNOW HAS WON SOMETHING BUT NOT ME I AM BITTER AF THIS HAS BEEN THE WORST YEAR FOR ME FOR ROLL UP THE RIM

[34] most visited website: this blue hellhole 

[35] elementary: St Herbert down the street from home. Everyone made fun of it and called it St Hubert’s, like the chicken place?? It bugged me as a kid now I’m like lmao yeah too bad they don’t have good chicken there

[36] high school: St Joe’s near my house! Commonly known as St Joe’s Hoes b/c there was a prostitute ring in the bathrooms in the 90s apparently??? And also everyone wore their kilts really high up. Those got banned. I was bitter I loved the kilt it was very warm

[37] college: Queen’s U! 

[38] hair colour: It is Chestnut brown, according to Laurentian pencil crayons (it’s dark brown enough that my boyfriend thought it was black for the first year and a half we knew each other hahaha)

[39] long or short hair: I like it longer because then I can put it up a lot?? Though mid-length is usually my go to

[40] do you have a crush on someone: Does my boyfriend count. B/c if so then hecka yes

[41] what do you like about yourself?: My eyebrows SLAY. I like that I have managed to build up my patience so much. I like that I’m super creative and helpful and I like that I try to be as supportive as possible and usually pals are like ye u are supportive which does me a GOOD right in the heart!! I am being a HELP!!

[42] piercings: just my ears!! i’ve always wanted a nose piercing ha but I wouldn’t go through with it, my pain tolerance is exactly 0

[43] blood type: No idea!

[44] nickname: Dani

[45] relationship status: In a relationship with the most WONDERFUL FLUFF EVER Richard is really gr8 okay I could talk about him for days what a guy

[46] zodiac sign: Libra

[47] pronouns: She/her

[48] fav tv show: Steven Universe

[49] tattoos: none. if I got one it would be a shooting star somewhere inconspicuous 

[50] right or left handed: right handed! for most things. I do use my left hand for odd things, like using a fork w/ a knife

FIRST… [51] surgery: wisdom teeth when I get them out this summer

[52] piercing: My ears when I was 2 months old or so

[53] best friend: PLEASE DO NOT AS ME THIS I HAVE MANY MANY BIFFERS (Richard, AJ, Ana, Jess, Athena...)

[54] sport: skiing 

[55] vacation: Mexico when I was 7! Maybe younger, I can’t recall. 

[56] pair of trainers: I just have converse?? Do they count??

RIGHT NOW…

[57] eating: Timbits

[58] drinking: Just finished a hot chocolate

[59] i’m about to: Finish a seminar response and then scream internally until I can go home

[60] listening to: People talking, still (there’s a lot of repeat questions here)

[61] waiting for: Class time

[62] want: A nap or two, a raise at work

[63] get married: One of these days! I keep asking Richard if we can just go to the courthouse and ELOPE but he keeps saying “yes let’s do that before we get married just go to a courthouse and wait on the big fancy ceremony until we can afford it!! He’s very set on being able to have a place for ourselves and such before hand which I agree with. But I still really wanna run to the courthouse one day and just fucking do it man)

[64] career: a writer with fame to rival that of J.K. Rowling, for instance, or the archaeologist who discovers Atlantis!

WHICH IS BETTER… [65] hugs or kisses: Hugs! I’m a really cuddly fuck but I love giving Richard kisses ALL OVER HIS FACE he gets soo happy!!

[66] lips or eyes: Eyes

[67] shorter or taller: Taller so I look cute when I attempt to be the big spoon, and so I can fit under the chin of my SO for MAXIMUM HUG

[68] older or younger: Older (irony b/c Richard is exactly 9 months older than me)

[70] nice arms or nice stomach: Both? Both. Both is good.

[71] sensitive or loud: Both? Both. Both is good.

[72] hook up or relationship: Relationship b/c I am not into the sex thing that much, occasionally yes but also not with a stranger?? I don;t look at someone like “I wanna tap that” usually my thought is “They’re pretty” or “I love their jacket” or “HOW DID THEY EYELINER???? THAT GOOD???” (Like ANA’S EYELINER OMG YOU ARE A MASTER AT THE EYELINER ANA PLEASE TEACH ME UR WAYS).

The only instance of “I wanna tap that” occurs like once in a full moon or two when I stare at Richard a v long time and thing HE IS SO WONDERFUL AND LOVELY I LOVE HIM LET’S GO RIGHT NOW INTO THE BED (TMI alert my guys, haha whoops)

[73] troublemaker or hesitant: Hesitant, though I can be a shit disturber, ask AJ. And Ana. And my other housemates, especially Richard. I can be a nuisance and have been confirmed to be an occasional menace >:)

HAVE YOU EVER… [74] kissed a stranger? Nope

[75] drank hard liquor? It depends on your definition? Sometimes I have a liqueur with my Dad but idk if it counts as hard liquor, it’s usually a Bailey’s

[76] lost glasses/contact lenses? ASK AJ I CONSTANTLY CANNOT FIND MY GLASSES B/C I CAN EVER REMEMBER WHERE I LEFT THEM

[77] turned someone down: In the most passive way possible. Fun fact: I once “friend-zoned” Richard, ha

[78] sex on first date? Heck no, I gotta know a guy or gal REALLY WELL before being like YES LET US ENGAGE IN COITUS, That is something I share with someone I trust fully and completely, not random people I meet on the first date (do people actually do that??) 

[79] broken someone’s heart? Probably?? I dunno

[80] had your own heart broken? Omg yes when I was a lil pre-high schooler, dear me

[81] been arrested? HA no

[82] cried when someone died? Heck yes! real people, fictional characters...I’m a mess

[83] fallen for a friend: Every crush I have ever had began with a friendship so yes

DO YOU BELIEVE IN… [84] yourself? Usually, yes!! I had a bad bout of thinking nothing would turn out right the past year but I’m back in the swing of thinking “It’ll be okay, you can do it”

[85] miracles? I think yes

[86] love at first sight? Love at first sight is a MYTH. Love takes time, patience. Love takes getting to know someone really well and knowing how you work with them and how they work with you. Love takes a lot and if love at first sight is a thing, it’s more like the IDEA of a person, not who they really really are.

[87] santa claus? For real, yes, I actually do b/c when I had lost my belief already, there was one year where my siblings (who had been naughty) weren’t on the christmas party lists at my parents work for gifts, and I was. So yeah. I have a solid belief in Santa make fun all you want idgaf 

[89] angels? Very much so. Ethereal angels and angels here I meet that have a profound impact on my life

OTHER… [90] current best friend’s name: I HAVE MANY but in no order, Richard, AJ, Jess, Ana, Athena... 

[91] eye colour: Brown

[92] favourite movie: Moana, Grease, Atlantis, El Dorado. Those are my top four. I think.

GOOD GRIEF THIS WAS A LONG ONE I HOPE YOU ARE HAPPY AJ, YOU TOO MELLO. @divinitycas here is a third tag because yolo?? I guess??? Anyone else who likes to overshare on the internet please, be my guest!!! AND THEN TAG ME I LOVE LEARNING ABOUT OTHERS!!

#shush Dani #text #about me #long post #WHAT A CHALLENGE #THANKS AJ #I SAY #SARCASTICALLY #but actually thanks aj my friend #and mello #you two are quite the amigos #i just consider SO MANY PEOPLE BEST FRIENDS OK #there's also daryl and emma and rach #but they're like REALLY GOOD FRIENDS #not best friends bc a best friend for me is such a complex definition sorta??? #IDK I AM WEIRD AND MY MUSCLES HURT FROM ALL THE SHOVELING

[tabbycasto]

Looking Back in 2016 & Moving Forward into 2017...

Hello Friends! 

It’s that time again ... Happy New Year!

While 2016 was controversial, dividing the country and throwing some shockers along the way, for me, it was a year of clarity. As well as some big personal changes including moving to Tottenham ...

And getting engaged to @carlosbournphotography  :-P

2016 was all about settling into a new state of mind. Having experienced 9 years of doing makeup,  4 years of doing nails and 7 years of working and living in London, I felt 2016 was the year I finally accepted London as home. 

[Above - Volt Magazine Sunday Best - Photography Helen Kirkbright]

For the longest time, I had a true love/hate relationship with the city. While I craved the cultural diversity, opportunities for work and most importantly the open mindedness it offered,  I didn’t realise that to really feel fully content in London, I needed to reach a point where I’d defined a style for myself which gave way to a growing confidence in my ability. No longer feeling the need to prove myself to anyone, I felt pretty liberated and 2016 was in turn an exciting year! It took time to develop this contentment and required a certain realisation that it is what you make of it. Hard work does pay off and with a positive head space you can achieve what you set out to do!  

[Above - The Edit SS16 shot by Kate Forster ]

Last year,  I continued to work with some fantastic regular clients. Focusing mainly on commercial work, pop up bars and showcase events, I collaborated with regular clients including: Lazy Oaf, Push PR, Paper Mache Tiger & Wolf + Moon 

[Above - Lazy Oaf SS16 shot by Michael Mills]

[Below -  M Project AW16 shot by Joanna W ]

Through recommendations from mutual friends and some good old fashioned networking I had and made the opportunity to start working with some new brands too including : Oliver Bonas, Tatty Devine, Jump From Paper, Longflint Cocktails, River Cottage Productions, Rock N Roll Bride & Clean Beauty Co. 

[Above : Tatty Devine AW16]

[Above : Oliver Bonas Face Painting Event]

[Above - Wolf & Moon SS16]

As well as working on look book campaigns and events,  I also got to be key makeup artist for a charity  music video  :

Work on a small feature film (The Lift, which is coming out this year) : 

And work on some FUN editorials with some of my favorite creatives (including photographers  @matsitek , Sophie Ellen and Fabiana Delcanton as well as florist Harriet Parry.) I also met some amazing new creatives!  Thanks to all the lovely teams I got the chance to shoot with! I can’t wait to see what 2017 has in store for us :) 

[Above - work with Mateusz Sitek for Institute Magazine]

[Above - work with Sophie Ellen for Kit Magazine]

[Above - work with Mateusz Sitek for Institute Magazine]

[Above - work with Mateusz Sitek for Bridal Musings]

[Below - work with Anna Fearon for Austere Magazine]

Nails Nails Nails

Oh yes... and last year was the year I truly found my new groove... in nails ... 

There was a huge increase in my Pop Up Nail Bars as well as regular clients. With nail art only getting more and more popular,  it was a great year for manicurists.  It was fantastic collaborating with so many fun brands including :

Oliver Bonas

Push PR

Art Car Boot Fair

EC One Jewellery

Paper Mache Tiger

MoYou London

Nails Inc

Here are just a few of the  pop up nail bar menus and nails I created in 2016 with marbling techniques, decals, stamping and all kinds of fun nail art materials : 

LFW

I also had the pleasure of working as key manicurist for the LFW presentation of Mason Makaram at The Ritz with PR Twenty-Nine London ! This was pretty exciting as it was my first time at the venue which was definitely a place to remember. Myself and my trusted assistant Antonia Catalano worked alongside amazing hair stylist Errol Douglas and makeup artist Phoebe Taylor to create a clean nail look for the designer. 

[Below - Image curtsy of Phoebe Taylor]

Going forward ...

So, with all this behind me I’m feeling excited about the new year. Here are a few updates and some news of things I’ll be rolling out in the next few months! 

February Price Increases

“Nooooooo” I hear you say! Yes it’s true, I’m so sorry but my prices will be increasing from February 1st this year. This over due annual price increase is necessary to keep up with inflation and the increase in overheads year on year. I’d been putting this off for awhile but after having an experience last year where I booked myself in for a birthday manicure, paying well over the prices of what I personally charge and receiving a seriously below par service, I realised that I needed to implement an increase to reflect the value of service I deliver. Of course, I greatly appreciate your business and hope you understand my need to implement this policy. I pride myself in my level of professionalism, care and quality experience I give consisnstanly. I hope this extra cost will not put you off booking with me, but reassure you that when you book an appointment with me you will be getting a fantastic service. 

❤  New 2017 PRICE LIST - Taking Effect in February  ❤

This new price list will take effect from Feb 1st.. hopefully it won't come as a shock! I use a variety of brands including Gelish, CND, Models Own, Mavala, Barry M, Ciate, Kure Bazaar, Topshop, OPI, Cuccio, Cheeky, Essie & MoYou London. Add nail art of your choice for an extra £1 per nail on top of any service.

Manicure £20

​Cuticle Tidy + File + Shape + A Polish of Your Choice ​ Express Manicure £20

Shape, Polish & Go!

Vegan Manicure £25

Cuticle Tidy + File + Shape + A Polish of Your Choice Unlike a regular manicure, Tabby has tailored the products used in this service to be vegan friendly & all products used in it are also cruelty free.

CND™ Shellac™ Brand 14 + Day Nail Colour Manicure £30

Cuticle Tidy + File + Shape + Shellac Polish [14+ days of longwear high shine polish]

Rockstar Shellac Manicure £35

Cuticle Tidy + File + Shape + Shellac Polish + Your Choice Of Glitter [Glitter is for life, not just for Christmas]

Shellac/Gelish Removal £5

Available When Booking Any Other Manicure Service

Gelish™  Soak Off Gel Manicure £35

Cuticle Tidy + File + Shape + Gelish Gel Polish  [21+ days of longwear high shine gel polish]

Rockstar Gelish™ Soak Off Gel Manicure £40

Cuticle Tidy + File + Shape + Gelish Gel Polish + Your Choice Of Glitter [21+ days of longwear high shine gel polish]

Lemon & Lime Luxury Manicure £30

Cuticle Tidy + File + Shape + Lemon & Lime Citrus Milk Bath Soak + Gentle Citrus Moisture Skin Polish + Green Tea & Citrus Massage + Your Choice of Polish

Lavender Therapy Manicure £30

Cuticle Tidy + File + Shape + Lavender + Honey + Dead Sea Salt Hand Soak + Lavender + Honey Sugar Scrub Exfoliation + Lavender Massage + Your Choice of Polish

Pepperminty Manicure £30

Cuticle Tidy + File + Shape + Revitalising Dead Sea Salt + Peppermint Hand Soak + Peppermint Sugar Scrub Exfoliation + Citrus & Green Tea Massage + Polish of Your Choice

Rose Water Revive Manicure £30

Cuticle Tidy + File + Shape + Rose Water & Rose Geranium Hand Soak + Rose Water Sugar Scrub Exfoliation + Rose Massage + Polish of Your Choice

Honey & Milk Hand Bath £30

Cuticle Tidy + File + Shape + Honey & Milk Hand Soak + Roswe Water Sugar Scrub Exfoliation + Honey & Grapeseed Oil Massage + Polish of Your Choice

Coconut Crush Manicure £30

Cuticle Tidy + File + Shape + Coconut Milk & Pineapple Hand Soak + Coconut & Pineapple Sugar Scrub + Coconut Hand Massage + Polish of Your Choice

Pom Pom Party Mani £30

Cuticle Tidy + File + Shape + Vanilla & Orange Milk Pom Pom Soak + Vanilla Sugar Scrub Exfoliation + Honey & Grapeseed Oil Massage + Polish Of Your Choice

Flower Power Manicure £30

Cuticle Tidy + File + Shape + Citrus & Rose Water Flower Hand Soak + Rose Water & Rose Geranium Sugar Scrub Exfoliation + Rose Massage + Polish of Your Choice

The Detox Manicure £30

Cuticle Tidy + File + Light Buff + Shape + Citrus Hand Soak + Baking Soda & Lemon Nail Scrub + Treatment Polish of Your Choice

Don’t despair! It’s not all doom and gloom! I’m also going to be adding some really fun new things to the menu! 

Coming Soon

Gelish Matte Top Coat 

For those of you who fancy something a little less shiny ! 

Shattered Glass Effect Nails 

For those of you who fancy something a little more shiny! The “crushed ice” look is a trend that’s here to stay. Get ready for even more diamond inspired, amethyst looking nails this year. 

Marbalized Nails 

While this trend has been in the nail industry for awhile, the effect is usually hand drawn and doesn’t ever quite mimic the “unruly” natural texture of real marble (unless created with water which doesn’t work with gel!) After much playing around, I think I’ve cracked it (excuse the pun) and found  new way to create this look with shellac/gelish while maintaining an authentic marbleised finish! I can’t wait to unleash this in 2017 as I know these nails are as popular as ever. No longer just a trend, the marble nail is as classic as a red nail. Get ready for some fun nail art coming your way! 

3+ More Bookings = Mobile Nails For You & Your Friends

2017 will also see me implement smaller group bookings. If you have at least 3 people interested in a nail service I will come to you. Previously I have been working from home or through large corporate/fashion events. As more and more companies work towards outsourcing freelancers with flashy offers and discounts, I realise I need to step it up! Myself and my shiny new kit bag will be at your service :) Plan a fun evening with your favourite girl gang and get your nails done at the same time! What’s to loose! 

Group Makeup Lessons 

Last year I also noticed a real interest in my one on one makeup lessons. Many of you asked me to show you how I do my signature flicked liquid eyeliner, how to contour cheeks naturally and more importantly how to get your makeup looking fresh when you have limited time. While I spent much of last year focusing on pop up nail boutiques this year I will be emphasising my makeup artistry once again. If your looking for a bit of down time with your girl gang and fancy learning some tips and tricks along the way why not get in touch to arrange a session. I can come to you with all my tips and tricks and an armful of tools to show you the tricks of the trade! 

New Editorials Coming in SS17

Keep an eye out for some new work coming out early this year!  A full on glitter cover shoot for Aether magazine featuring k-pop band Kero Kero Bonito (available in Selfridges), a red inspired editorial for NR Magazine ( available in Selfridges) shot by Sophie Ellen and a super colourful spread in the March issue of Rock N Roll Bride (available in most large Sainsburies and local newsagents.) 

Year in Review. Done! Bring on 2017! 

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