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What are some really good super-gay books?
I’m glad you asked *cracks knuckes* olay get these tattooed to in your soul.1. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz 2. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller3. Carry on by Rainbow Rowell4. I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson (not strictly gay but man do you have to read this one.)5. The Captive Prince trilogy by C.S Pacat6. The Foxhole Court Trilogy by Nora Sakavic 7. The Raven Cycle series by Maggie Stiefvater (again not strictly gay) 8. Welcome to Night Vale novel (if you listen to the podcast)9. Anything by David Leviathan I guess but I don’t read his books much.
Well thats all I can think of right now and feel free to scream at me about any of these beauties!
Romper Weather
Scoop Neck Long Sleeve Cross Front
Halter Lace Detailed Ladder-Back
White Lace Top Cross Back Slip
White Ruffle Hem Braided-strap Cross Back
V-Neck Long Sleeve Lace Detail
Black Sexy V-Neck Sheer Long Sleeves
Drawstring Neckline Keyhole Tribal Print
White Skinny Slip Cross Cutout
how to be a winner
01 // 02
03 // 04
05 // 06
07 // 08
Save 10% on your order when you use the coupon code “2000ish”
Alien fashion
Long Sleeve Tee // Unisex Tee //
Black & White Tee// Gray Tee //
Tank // Sweatshirt //
Tee // Skirt // Sweatshirt //
bisexual girls are great pass it on
Here are some cute things I’ve read recently involving boys who love boys~
Novels:
Captive Prince (detailed content warning)
The Foxhole Court (detailed content warning)
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (tw: mild violence)
Web comics:
Check, Please! (tw: past drug abuse)
Always Raining Here (tw: slight non-con)
You can use magicscroll to upload the epubs and read them in a browser.
If You're a Student, Please Utilize:
quizlet.com if you need a study tool. It’s very efficient in it’s use of flash cards and quizzes/tests and is helpful if you want to remember key things about certain topics.
mendeley.com for research papers. It’s extremely helpful if you want more organized papers and an easier way to write down your ideas and even share ideas with other students if you choose to.
sleepyti.me if you need to calculate when you should fall asleep/when you should wake up.
hemingwayapp.com to break down your essays and give you tips on proper word usage, sentence structure, etc.
duolingo.com to help you learn the basics of a foreign language.
slader.com to view the solutions to your textbook questions for free.
*Some of these sites are apps
Discover Magnetips, the magnetic pens. Get more information here
bored?
find the number one song played on the day you were born
play with refrigerator magnets online
earn gift cards/rewards by taking quizzes
name combiner
take me to a useless website
draw a stickman
guess where you are in the world
creepy wikipedia articles
learn what it’s like to live on minimum wage
find recipes based on what ingredients you have
see your dashboard in 2011
see what your favorite sites looked like years ago
personal letters written by famous people
okay this puts things in perspective and is really rad
what happens on the internet in one second?
Shakespeare insult generator
watch traffic
delete yourself from certain sites
a dog’s social media website
who would win a fight between ____ & ____
make gifs
turn your handwriting into a font
explore the universe
bitch-slap someone with an eel
throwback playlist
digital public library of america
if your stomach’s sensitive because of anxiety, by all means spread out the food you eat over the course of the day instead of having large meals, just don’t…not eat. you will go into hypoglycemic shock and that will suck.
Makeup for Beginners
aka “I’m a 22 year old newb and needed to find some resources”. Here’s what I’ve found so far that has really helped me! Lots of these are youtube tutorials; I find it more helpful to see someone doing it rather than just reading about it.
General:
Makeup Starter Kit Guide
How to Apply Makeup for Beginners
18 Makeup Tips for Beginners
Easy Beginners Makeup - Drugstore
Simple Everyday Makeup Tutorial
Makeup for Beginners 101: Intro and Essential Items
Beginners Makeup Bag (with TONS are helpful links in video)
Makeup Mistakes We All Make
10 Beauty Mistakes I Used to Make
Makeup Mistakes Black Women Commonly Make
13 Beauty Hacks
Makeup Trends We’re Ditching in 2015 (hilarious)
Specific:
Eyes:
9 Different Eyeliner Looks
How to Make Your Eyes Look Bigger
Beginner Eye Makeup Tips and Tricks
Easy Ways to Use Liquid Eyeliner
Eye Shape x, x, x
Face:
How to Cover Acne & Scars
How to Apply Foundation
Best Foundations for Women of Color
How to Find Your Undertones
Blush for Face Shapes
Make Your Nose Look Smaller with Contouring
Lips:
How to Wear a Dark Lip/Finding Your Tone
Matte Lip Routine
Brows:
Eyebrow Tutorial
Perfect Eyebrow Tutorial
Tools:
Breakdown of Brushes
Youtube Channels:
TheMakeupChair
Chanel Boateng
Makeup Game On Point
Michelle Phan
Blogs:
Makeuploversunite
makeuptips-blog
makeupartistsofcolour (half makeup, half informational)
Cruelty Free Brands:
Hard Candy
N.Y.C.
e.l.f.
Lush
Wet n Wild
bh cosmetics
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
Impulse Cosmetics
Urban Decay
illamasqua
Melt Cosmetics
Sugarpill
Colourpop
Kat Von D
Anastasia
NARS
Smashbox
*Important Note: Some of these brands may or may not be sold in other countries that require animal testing by law in order for the products to be sold, but I don’t have the time to research animal testing laws outside the US as well as what brands sell in those countries. So I’m leaving this one up to you.
Okay, this has been in my drafts for at least 3 months now. Time to roll it out! Keep in mind, these are videos/bloggers that helped me specifically and there may be some videos/links that aren’t as useful to you. That’s okay! I recommend you get lost in the beauty blogger side of youtube at some point, it’s a lot of fun and you never know what you’ll find!
And on a last note of disclaimer: I don’t follow the personal lives/twitter feed/rumors about anyone in these videos. I don’t know if someone is problematic or not, I am simply recommending the video.
wonderful resource for nonbinary/trans people who have a desire to wear makeup, but were never taught because of gross gender roles
How to get out stains using other things
Movies to watch on Valentine's Day
(not your typical cheesy movie)
Aries: This Means War // "Don't choose the better guy, choose the guy that's gonna make you the better girl"
Taurus: 50 First Dates // "Sorry to interrupt, but I notice we were both eating alone and I thought perhaps I could sit with you, maybe build a syrup Jacuzzi for your waffle house?"
Gemini: When In Rome // "If you're gonna be a bear, be a grizzly"
Cancer: Walk The Line // "Well, then start loving yourself, so we can go back to work"
Leo: Crazy, Stupid Love // "Seriously? It's like you're Photoshopped!"
Virgo: Love, actually // "I love that word "relationship" Covers all manner of sins, doesn't it?"
Libra: The Tourist // " Where I come from, the highest compliment they can offer a person is to say that they're down to earth, grounded. I hate it. It drives me nuts!"
Scorpio: Silver Linings Playbook // "You have to do everything you can, you have to work your hardest, and if you do, if you stay positive, you have a shot at a silver lining"
Sagittarius: Lost In Translation // "Let's never come here again because it would never be as much fun"
Capricorn: Intolerable Cruelty // "I could have you disbarred for that"
Aquarius: Slumdog Millionaire // "When somebody asks me a question, I tell them the answer"
Pisces: (500) Days of Summer // "I need to know that you're not gonna wake up in the morning and feel differently"
Watch if...
Tokyo Ghoul: you like BLOOD and feeling SAD
Haikyuu!!: you want to experience Pure Joy
Kuroko no Basket: you like TALL children who only wear ONE Color
Your Lie in April: you like MUSIC and CRYING A LOT
Noragami: you like TRACKSUITS and Cute Gods
Owari no Seraph: you like Gay vampires AND Gay humans
One Punch Man: you like SALES and FIGHTING
Free!: you like homosexual angst and WATER
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun: you like QUALITY Jokes
No. 6: you like BEES and boys who SMOOCH
Ore Monogatari!!: you LOVE LOVE
Hunter x Hunter: you like Best Friends and ANTS
SHOULD I READ THAT 289009 OR WHATEVER FIC YALL ARE CRYING OVER BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD
YES. trigger warning because Luke has cancer (Ashton has cancer as well) and there’s a lot of talk about dying in it and the reality of what cancer really is. It hurts so bad… and you’re gonna cry…but its incredible. It’s in the top 3 best things I’ve ever read in my life so far its truly amazing and a mother fucking bitch to read. Here’s the link http://archiveofourown.org/works/4687991/chapters/10701119 and GOOD LUCK
College students can now get microsoft office for free
Just go here and sign up with your college email. You can install it on up to 5 PCs or Macs and on other mobile devices, including Windows tablets and iPads.
i’ve been looking into different study methods so i wanted to compile them into one post, and that’s basically what happened sooo here we go!
note taking
sticky notes
rewriting notes
flashcards
summary foldables
mind / maps
annotating
cornell / notes
color coding
symbols + abbreviations
visual note taking
studying
study / guides
blank sheet method
in the library
at night
group studying
SQ3R
practicing!!
snowball method
time management
pomodoro method
3-2-1 hour system
planning your time
getting / enough / sleep
more masterposts!!
precalculus
algebra
geometry
(ap) chemistry
ap world history
studyblr-ing
the everything book
the pomodoro method
how to use flashcards
how to use sticky notes
welcome to high school
tiny study spaces
what’s in a pencil case
i hope this was helpful! keep shining like the star you are and remember to be awesome today!!
- Aza
When you already feel bad about 2k16
college students, Bigwords.com is a conventient sort of search site that rifles through all sorts of online stores and ads looking for the text books you need, newest edition, you can look specifically for used books or ones with a buyback program, and stuff. and can be a lot cheaper, saved me $400 one semester
Where to Get Free Condoms
ripSkyn sample (USA and Canada only)
Condomusa (shipping not included)
10 free condoms and 10 packets of lube (california only)
snakeskin lifestyle sample
ansell skyn sample (UK only)
endangered animal condoms (apply to distribute them)
red aware safe sex kit (UK only)
10 male condoms (LA county USA only)
condoms - number unspecified (washington DC USA only)
condoms - female condom and specialty brands included (phildelphia USA only)
condom finder (enter your location and find free condoms near you)
condom samples (select your country at the top of the page)
condoms - 3 male or female condoms (USA only)
ripnroll (okay they aren’t free but they do send you 12 free condoms with every order)
6 L condoms (must pay for shipping)
Listia (you do have to complete surveys for credits BUT you get totally free trustworthy condoms plus if you use that link you get an extra 1000 credits for signing up)
KY community (receive free samples of products before anyone else)
ONE condoms fancorps (preform simple tasks to earn credits that can be used to buy condoms)
um that’s all i can think of right now but feel free to add to the list if you think of others. also feel free to message me if there is an error with any of the links
How to use Duos, Trios, Quads, Quintets???! (A few basic shapes that work with all eye shapes)
The first thing I always tell people when it comes to eye shadow application is - find your socket line. And learn to separate that from your crease.
There is a myth about applying shadows “on/within your crease”. Well that’s fine if you have very defined, even, thick lid folds. But if you have hooded eyes, mono-lids, or smaller lids where the crease is either not visible or not high enough, many eye-shadow looks can be very unflattering or they simply disappear when you open your eyes.
What to do? Simply replace the word “crease” with “socket line” from today on. If you have mono-lids and hooded lids, it’s important to blend your shadows UP TO your socket line at least. That not only defines your natural contours but also widens the eye.
Your socket line is where your eyeball dips into your orbital bone. Close your eyes and feel for it.
Flattering eyeshadow looks are all about “creating shadow and light” in the right places. Even if your eye contours aren’t very defined naturally, placing a bit of deeper color along your socket line and a pale shade in the center of your lid will create the illusion of more pronounced contours without making you look too dramatic.
I DON’T recommend creating a fake socket line higher or lower than your natural one. It can go very very wrong unless you’re an absolute pro.
Many times we use brushes that are way too big or fluffy. If you have small lids or eyes, a smaller, round-ferrule pencil brush like the one from 13rushes can make life a lot easier. Go for the flatter, wider brushes if you have a bigger lid space to work with.
Now that we’ve got that covered, you can get back to the question of “what the heck do I do with this palette that has 2-3-4-5 shades?!” and look at the images above as a reference for where colors go.
Don’t be restricted by the image with the 4 shadow palettes and the labels on each of the shades. It’s there as a reference but the best thing is to look at the eye charts, because you can use any 2 shades in a quad or a 5-color palette as a duo using a DUO diagram.
Steps don’t include liner (optional) and mascara, so you just add them later.
THESE ARE NOT RULES. They’re just basic guidelines for those who aren’t too familiar with eye makeup yet.
Lastly, when looking for eyeshadow palettes, here are some beginners’ tips:
My palette has one cream/liner/glitter shade! Well, take those out of the equation and see how many regular shadows are left. If there are 3, shadows left, follow the TRIO diagram. If there are 2, follow the DUO diagrams.
Erm, so what do I do with base/liner/glitter shades? Apply the base all over from lash line to socket bone before you begin (you don’t need to go all the way to your brows unless you want a dramatic look). For glitter shades, you can apply them as a wash all over when you’re done with the rest of your eyeshadows, or down the center of the eye for a “wet look” when you blink. Liner shades are self explanatory!
DUOS: look for those where 1 shade is the same lightness or lighter than your skin color, and 1 shade is darker/smokier. Doesn’t matter if they are metallic, shimmery, matte, sparkly. For most basic daily makeup looks, you just need a light and dark to define your eyes.
All palettes: make sure there is a “balance of light to dark shades”. This means at least 1 softer shade and at least 1 dark shade that is deep enough to act as a definer shade. (There are a lot of palettes where all 3-4 shades are pretty shimmery pastels. Well, sorry but they’ll look nicer on your vanity table than on your face. You need a darker shade there for definition and contouring in order for the palette to look flattering.
QUADS: What do you do if there are 2 pale shades? Which should you apply on your brow bone, and which as an accent in the center of your eye? The less shimmery/sparkly one on the brow bone, and the more dramatic and reflective one on the center of the eye. If they’re about the same texture, then it doesn’t matter which you use where.
5-6 SHADE PALETTES: Many people find them overwhelming, but you really don’t need to wear all the colors everyday. You can pick 2-3 shades and wear them as a duo or trio (See diagrams) easily. So they actually give you the most options!
Some Idiot-proof Eyeshadow recommendations:
Duos: Laura Mercier eyeshadow duos. Always well coordinated, with 1 soft/matte shade and 1 darker, richer one. Takes the guess-work out of eyeshadow application.
Trios: A lot of drugstore brands like Wet n Wild Color Icon have pre-coordinated trios with the shades marked out as lid, crease, browbone for you. Just remember “crease” = socket line. In the higher end range, Dior’s 3 Couleurs are beautifully coordinated and easy to use and blend.
Quads: Tom Fords and Chanels have some of the easier to use luxe quads in the market, but if you’re going for the Tom Fords, remember to minus out the sparkle shades. (E.g. 01 Golden Mink is what I’d consider a duo, not a quad, because there are 2 sparkle shades out of the 4, and I’d apply the 2 satin shades using one of the DUO diagrams above, and then decide how I want to apply the sparkles.)
**Laneige Pure Radiant eyeshadow quads (S$40) are a fantastic alternative - not dupes cos there are no exact palette matches, but great alternatives - for Tom Fords (S$100) because the satins and glitter textures, as well as a few of the shades, are actually very very similar. If you love the look of TFs but find the prices a little steep in Asia, take a look at the Laneige counter! See for yourself!
Quintets: Lancome’s Hypnose palettes are still one of my favorites. They usually have the BEST balance of dark and light shades, and they’re perfectly coordinated with each other, so you can pick any 2-3 shades out of the 5 and go.
**Diors are a good option if you have more mature lids or prefer smoother, more translucent pigments but the 5 couleurs are’t as well-balanced as Lancomes, so unless you’re very experienced and know how to add definition using liner and mascara, I’d pick a few colors and use these palettes as duos and trios rather than a quintet.
If you want to break the rules completely and do it like makeup artists do sometimes, NARS’ duos are pretty much on the opposite spectrum to Laura Mercier.
They do have light vs dark shades too, but there are also tons of funky clashing duos designed for maximum drama on the lids. Stuff like Rated R (lime and blue) and Bysance (yellow and violet) can still be applied using the 2 DUO diagrams above, but the final effect will be VERY bold. Probably better for the club than for school or work.
There is an organization that will pay off your student loans in exchange for volunteer work…