#personal style blog

[opencloset]

Black dress, Old Navy (doctored by me to have pockets

Burgundy tee shirt, hand-me-down from a friend

Black sandals, FitFlop

I wore this to work. I love FitFlop shoes because they’re ridiculously comfortable, but I’m annoyed they discontinued my original favorites of their sandals. I’ve been wearing these platforms for the end of summer and I finally fell flat on my face because of them.

#Ootd #personal style blog

[communistkenobi]

saw someone argue that the central defining feature of fanfiction is its attention to proper characterisation. man I don’t think you’ve read very much fanfiction

#I think you end up with these idealistic arguments when you don’t define fanfiction #in relationship to intellectual property law. like that actually is its central defining characteristic & this definition doesn’t make any #claims about quality or content or style (or characterisation) because all of those are variable #so I’m being kind of mean here because I think the op was just trying to describe a relationship between fanfiction and the source material #without grounding it in history or law. so you end up with these silly normative claims about what goes on in fanfiction #anyway not going to link the post I’m referencing because the person was just being mildly annoying on a post of mine #and I was being nosy on their blog. I was just caught way off guard by that argument because like. lol #fandom discussion

[starflungwaddledee]

from: @starflungwaddledee to: @post-it-notes7

message from santa: "happy holidays post-it-notes! 🎄🥳 i know you very politely only wished for a few modest things- characters high fiving, or struggling in christmas attire- but i hope you'll still enjoy this given that i kinda went the opposite direction entirely! i'm an enormous fan of your work and most times you post anything i wind up browsing your art tag from tip-to-tail in enraptured delight. as such, i thought it was only fair i give back something a little more significant in gratitude for all the joy your work has given me. i knew i wanted to do a comic, so i was thrilled you already had a whole storyverse for me to work from!! this scene seemed the most obvious choice (chapter 8 of "wishful thinking" on ao3) given that i enjoy a dramatic fight scene 😂 i tried to stick as beat-by-beat to the writing as i could and worked in as many details as possible; i hope it'll be fun to see it envisioned this way! merry christmas! ~starflung 🎀🔔 "

#phew... this is by far the most ambitious piece i've ever posted here! 12 pages! this is why i've been so afk from other work haha! #shout out to the poor mods who sent through assignments and received no small amount of all-caps panicked screaming from me in response!! #me?! draw a gift for THE post-it-notes7!? immediately knew i had to overachieve to stand any hope of being up to the bar haha #if you feel these characters look a little different to how i usually draw them- that's totally on purpose! #i worked really hard to match post's designs and styling for them rather than my own; seeing as this was a gift! #actually think it stands out a *lot* surprisingly- given that they are still the exact same orbs. really interesting to compare to my usual #i hope some folks will notice all the details from the story in here! if you've read it and you recognised it please let me know! #genuinely hoping someone just recognises it on the first page. iconic canyon fight... what an honour to draw for this fic tbh #also thank you to the mods for handling all the wips and progress on this ridiculously sized entry from me with such grace #it's being posted on my personal blog due to length for anyone wondering. should be seamless... fingers crossed. #my art #my comics #meta knight #galacta knight #hnk secret santa #cw violence

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Wei Wuxian eats a watermelon. Yep!

#poorly drawn mdzs #mdzs #wei wuxian #nothing out of the ordinary here. Just good fandom fun #Watermelon discourse has been going on and I want to let people know where I stand. #This came about because I wanted to experiment with translating the (traditional) PD-MDZS style to a digital format #and while sitting there thinking of what to draw...my inspiration came to me. #This is the equivalent of sneaking vegetables into the spaghetti sauce but its important to get your gotdamn veggies #I'm not very good at organizing my thoughts (evidence: the tags of every post on this blog). #but please do not look away from this moment in history. One person cannot solve it and no one expects you to. #Even if it is just spending time doing some research on the situation and history. Or boosting posts that are more articulate #Any action helps! ANY action! Everyone has a different level of capacity for this and that's okay. Anything is fine. Dont let it be nothing #Anyhow. did I like doing this digitally? Yes but its mixed. It was faster but also spark the same joy I usually get while drawing #I will have to get over it very quickly though. You will all see why in a few days

[femmefatalevibe]

Femme Fatale Guide: My Fall Wardrobe Essentials

Pima cotton long-sleeve tees (I like the Supima ones from Everlane for every day)

Contour body suits (I like the Express Bodycon Compression line and Spanx bodysuits in vegan leather/silk)

Silk button downs

Structured cotton button-down

Cashmere sweaters (crewneck, turtleneck, polo neck, etc. – Everlane, Nadaam, and Cuyana are great affordable options)

Zippered knitwear (I like options from Pixie Market, Naadam, COS, Ganni, Helmut Lang, Nanushka, and more)

Black high-waisted tailored trousers (bootcut, flared, and straight leg)

Black high-waisted jeans (straight and bootcut for me!)

Elevated stretch pants (I like the Norma Kamali Boot Pant and Spanx Perfect Pant for this)

Cashmere trouser

Cashmere hoodie

Thick, well-structured black sweatshirt

High-waisted straight-leg leather pants

Long-sleeve black sweater dress

Maxi-length black satin slip dress

Leather/quilted/tweed mini skirt

Long knit skirt (love a co-ord top for this, too)

Perfectly-tailored longline, single-breasted black blazer

Tailored hourglass blazer

Leather blazer

Classic leather moto jacket

Cropped patent leather jacket

Lightweight wool/satin duster coat

Black cotton trench/leather trench coat

Black tweed jacket with elevated hardware

Structured black wool coat

Leather puff jacket

Minimalist white sneakers

Black block-heeled, sleek square-toed/pointy-toe boots

Modern black loafers

Croc-embossed black boot

Black moto/lace-up boot or minimalist platform boot

Stiletto heel, pointy toe black boot (one short and one knee high length to dress up any outfit)

Western-inspired boot

Sleek and sexy black pumps

Structured black tote/shoulder bag

Structured crossbody bag

Small shoulder bag

Novelty/fun top handle bag (beaded, croc-embossed, crystal-embellishments, etc.)

Seamless bras/underwear

Control-top black tights (sheer and opaque)

Comfortable white and black ankle/crew socks

A cashmere, silk, or faux fur everyday scarf

Fingerless gloves

Chunky chain necklaces/bracelets

Delicate gold and silver chains (necklaces and bracelets)

Mixed-metal rings

Diamond-encrusted & cocktail rings

Ear cuffs and threader earrings

High-waisted shapewear shorts

Cashmere or silk loungewear/pajamas

A lace teddy

Cozy slippers

#wardrobe staples #capsule wardrobe #fall wardrobe #fall outfits #personal branding #style tips #style inspiration #black outfit #outfit inspiration #wardrobe design #style inspo #fashion advice #dark femininity #dark feminine energy #femme fatale #brand personality #fashion blog #femmefatalevibe

[hermajestyimher]

Always Look Your Best:

Putting effort into your appearance is an act of self-love and discipline, you must be willing to put the effort into looking your best even when you don't feel like it. You are the only one responsible for the way in which you brand and present yourself. You have full control and agency over the persona you craft yourself to be.

Investing in your physical appearance and personal style will first make you feel more comfortable with your own persona and that will translate to higher self-esteem in the long run, and you should always strive to be the best representation you can of yourself for yourself first and foremost. Simultaneously, the world around you will always respond to the way in which you portray yourself, you will be treated according to how you treat yourself. If you show care and self-respect through the way in which you carry and present yourself (which can vary a lot depending on your personal style, taste, and personality), the world around you will naturally treat you as such.

You have only a few seconds to leave a lasting impression in people's minds, you don't know how something as simple as a short glance from someone to another person can potentially open the door for life-changing relationships and opportunities. Before we are known for our personality, intellect, and intrinsic qualities we are known for how we look and what our superficial personal branding exudes. If your goal is to transition into a specific kind of lifestyle make sure that you are embodying what someone who lives that kind of lifestyle looks like, dresses like, and behaves like.

#blog piece #things ive learned #personal style #level up journey #visionboard

[its-just-fern]

did you know the blog turns 5 years old next month? me neither

#doodles #fern the human #finn the human #artstyle meme was based on my personal style and not the one for the blog lol sorry #ive always been fairly consistent on this blog so i thought itd be more interesting #anyways uhh genuinely kinda crazy lol... im old... and so are you

[the-holy-ghosted]

inspired by this @archivistbot post that would not leave my head until i drew it

#the heron giveth #the magnus archives #tma #breekon and hope #hellaur....... long time no b+h post #their designs havent changed like whatsoever but my art style HAS improved somewhat since the last time i drew them #i say somewhat as if it hardly looks like the same person drew half of those comics from 2020 compared to this one but still #nyways i still think about theme very day of my life and i forgot how easy they were to draw. i miss it #i wonder how many people didnt realize i changed my url. yes this is still the other guy if you were wondering #did some remodeling to my blog but these r my guys #let me post this real quick so i can sneak the link in the description idk if tumblr fixed that bug yet

[opencloset]

Yellow blouse, thrifted—originally Everlane

Navy and white polka dot skirt, hand-me-down from friend—brand unknown

Medusa necklace, Regal Rose

Red mary janes (not pictured), Dansko

#Ootd #personal style blog #thrifting #building a wardrobe

[ghostoftallulah]

i don’t need a striped dress i don’t need a striped dress i don’t need a …. ok maybe i do

#stripes #silent film #antique #black and white #1920s #vintage #flapper #personal blog #silent films #gothic #dark aesthetic #vintage style #vintage makeup

[mccromy]

It peeves me a little when artists portray Luo Binghe as this massive hulking shitbrick house of a man when in text it's explicitly stated that he's so so pretty in a way that's almost feminine, that if he didn't have Tianlang-jun's eyes he'd be a perfect copy of Su Xiyan. Luo Binghe is tall yes, but he's beautiful in a delicate way. He is literally a pretty boy. He could pull a Thor and pass as a bride to deceive his enemies (og lbh wouldn't do it, but bingmei totally would). Airplane admitted he made him that way because that's what was popular with women.

Though it might bother me somewhat, I do like how the fandom portrays him, even if it's not how I pictured him while reading, this fandom has many talented individuals, with beautiful art styles.

I also take into account that Binghe's appearance in fanart is clearly influenced by the official western release book illustrations, which portray a Luo Binghe with brown and curly hair, very different from the novel's description. (And I gotta admit that curly hair makes him look cuter)

I imagine the western fandom depiction of Binghe is also influenced with the most common views and portrayals of demons of the western world, as barely human looking creatures. And that's why sometimes he is drawn not only massive, but also with horns and fangs and such.

#svsss #luo binghe #just look at donghua binghe. his design is pretty accurate #art style has a lot to do with it too #I'm not complaining!!! I don't think it's bad I quite like it #its just. at first I couldn't recognize the book I read with the fandom illustrations #and that dissonance between canon binghe and fandom binghe stuck with me #funny thing guys I read svsss during a blackout so I didn't have internet access to see illustrations of the characters #i didn't have contact with the fandom until I was done with the book #i had it downloaded since like a year ago because I thought the title was interesting #so even funnier thing: i didn't know it was danmei. didn't even know what danmei was #i was SO surprised #mip #also if it wasn't clear: this is my opinion!! personal opinion that I posted in my personal blog dont @ me and don't put words in my mouth #ty

[mel-loly]

-“The Sun loves the Moon so much that he tries to do everything to make it close to you..

Even pick up every dandelion and wish for it...

He also are always praying to God that someday they can be together and for sure, still close to each other..”

-Mel, Designer.

@manpleblog/@alsomanple

#yes. this drawing was also a bit inspired by the song »dandelions«. but it is something a little more “realistic” (If you know what I mean) #I don't know when I'll see mike(my love) in person. I don't know if the relationship or friendship will last until then. #but I'll still keep dreaming. wishing. praying. and doing everything I can so that someday this will happen.. #because I love him very much. and it's not just any love.. it's sincere and true. and for sure... the most sincere/true I've ever had! <3 #and well.. I don't have much else to say... still. I hope you like the drawing and the little text I made! :DD #(It took me a long time to know what to really write so... yeah.. I hope you guys like it!!! ^^“) #hey mike!!! #mike manple #mike my beloved/p #my platonic silly #i'm mel and this is my blog✌️ #my art blog #art #my art #my art <3 #art mel #my art style #mel designer #mel loly #my oc character #sun #moon #sun moon #dandelions #field of dandelions #scheduled post #dandelion song

[intotheelliwoods]

Gonna ask this to a few people that inspire me, but how do you take inspiration from things without feeling like whatever you make is just bad in comparison? Or like a downgraded version of the thing(s) that inspired you?

(If this is too negative feel free to delete/ignore, I'm sorry)

Oh gosh this is such an interesting question since, I dont think I really have feelings of thinking my version is bad? Or that I am just a copy?

I am honestly just grateful my work became as popular as it is in the first place haha- low expectations going in to begin with. That and, I am very aware my art style isnt as defined and polished as other peoples styles, but I have come to terms with this! And hey the improvement in my own artwork over the past year is a massive trip if you go back through some of my older stuff- I am improving, slowly.

I mean, 2AL started by complete accident, and was "inspired" from me wishing the Leos from OMO or MNMC would hug it out already- but if you were to compare 2AL to one of those, they are very different. Hell even comparing OMO and MNMC, same starting point, but still very different.

I think my only advice to other people trying to make an AU is to try and find some core theme/idea and work around that, rather than gather a bunch of little things from other sources you like into a big pile. Find some key message to start up a base with.

#asks #no seriously 2al was by COMPLETE accident #and then it exploded so I kept it going #oh well #also like!!!! #seriously #the people you are probably comparing yourself too #chances are just have wayyy more experience and practice than you #like!!!! dude sometimes it hits me how many of my friends and other “big blogs” are either #1. professional artists who do this shit for a living anyways #or 2. have been drawing digitally for way way longer than me #digital art is still new territory for me so I am giving myself some slack here #that and I have no interest in art for a career #this is just my side hobby! #yknow!!!! #for FUN!!!!!!!!!!!! #and wheres the fun in going #“damn this person who has years more experience than me and draws for a living is... somehow better at drawing than me this is so unfair” #answer: theres no fun in that #but also fr- #I have only been doing digital art consistently (in this style specifically) for. #a year- #deadass. #I have not done much art before all this outside notebook paper doodles #and the occasional once every month or two painting #all this is so new to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #im learning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #I deserve to give myself so so much slack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #I have also improved so much in the past year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #oops tag ramble

[femmefatalevibe]

How do you become an it-girl in an online community?

Be authentic – share about your genuine interests, perspectives, skillsets, inspirations, etc.

Understand your "why" and "what" – the purpose and "brand personality"/personal brand of your content

Thoughtfully communicate and curate your image/profile via images/text/video

Post regularly. Respond to community engagement

Follow and engage with creators you love/others in these communities

Be consistent. Allow the authentic progression of your life to reflect in your content while remaining mindful of/adjusting to cater to your audience's needs (Why do they come to your page/follow + interact with you?)

Hope this helps xx

#femmefatalevibe #it girl #personal branding #cult of personality #social media marketing #marketing #social networks #social media #girl blogging #glow up tips #personal style #reputation management #publicity #public relations #brand personality #brand image #q/a

[symphonybracket]

In honor of the last Mahler symphony in this bracket dying right now...

#i did this on my personal blog a while ago but dont have a huge classical music following there #if you do this style of symphony poll with other composers please tag me :) #Not including Das Lied von der Erde mostly because of space and also since it's mostly labeled a song cycle #but like it is a symphony i get that