Like the rest of you, I think there is SO much good going on in Amy Manford’s Star Princess costume in the Restaged Aussie Tour. Nice silhouette, lovely twirl, gorgeous neckline ruffle echoing the pointed bodice shape (look at photo 4 and 6!), star-and-moon tiara, actual boots, no ballroom gloves to distract from the overall look. Yet... yet I have one complaint.
No, it’s not the lack of beading in the costume. I know that’s not the Restaged look. Here they’ve really maxed out what they are probably allowed to do within this scheme. It’s also not the neon colours, which just is what’s to expect from the UK style. I don’t even bother commenting on that these days.
But... no decorations whatsoever in the back? That is a carnal sin. That’s where Maria Bjørnson always excelled. She did not make frontal looks, she made sculptures. Always details in the back, the sides, the front, from above, from underneath, so the costumes look splendid from all angles and almost double as set-pieces. In Manford’s dress the ruffle stop at the shoulder, and there’s not a hint of hotstones or stars or any sort of ornamentation in the back. Nothing to rest the eye on, nothing to add a hint of “kritzy-kritzy”. Which also makes the bulky closure stand out like a sore thumb. Continuing the ruffle and maybe accentuate the pointed back, like in the front, would have made such a difference.
And I KNOW this costume is not meant to be dissected to death in photos, it’s meant to function in a live setting, dancing, twirling. But I still think those simple touches would have made it so much more vibrant. Because that front and those accessories are gorgeous, and the back should live up to it.
/costumerantoftheday
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Hello!
A Calum Hood request please where the reader is just feeling a bit sad and he does little things like holds her hand and gives little pecks etc
Anything sweet really because I just feel a bit sad too haha
Suree!!
I hope you feel better soon <333
Pairings : Fem! Reader x Calum Hood
Warnings : Sadness, crying
She didn't feel like it was her day today. It had been happening since morning. Maybe it was the dream she saw at night. Or her constant turning in bed. Calum was nsoring away to glory and that was one way to keep her at bay for some time.
She felt peace whenever she saw him.
It had been a few years since they started dating. They now have a house together. And 3 dogs. The boys and their partners crash at their home sometimes. She felt happy indeed but there are days she feels helpless. She knows Calum is there with her and for her but it has been hard.
While she was razing her legs, she got a tiny cut but it hurt. While she walked out of her house, her pants got stuck in the door while she was closing it and saying "bye" to Calum and her dogs. Her car was less on fuel and she had to reach her office on time. She had to meet with important clients for her company. She met them. That part of her day was still fine. Lunch came, she realized she ordered the wrong takeout food dish. And then a small cactus plant in her office poked her finger. That small poke gave way to so many tears she burst crying. Evening came, her colleagues bade "goodbye" and "see you tomorrow Y/n".
She replied with a very tired hug to them and s small little smile that could've been found only with a magnifying glass.
"Honey, I'm home" she called out entering her home.
Calum ran towards the main enterance to greet her. He seemed so happy. He gave her a long hug and a cute kiss on the cheek. He led her to the sofa in front of the TV.
"Heyyy baby. How was work? I have so much to tell you. Oh my god." Calum was so excited to tell her what he did.
"Wait. I'm coming."
He knew her too well. He got her a water bottle and a tiny choclate.
They were both sitting on the couch. Calum looked at her from his side eyes like a small boy and took her phone. He kept it aise with his and took her hands in his. He looked hesitant at first but then realized it was y/n.
"Soo, Valentine's Day is coming up" he said.
They didn't like Valentine's Day but she guessed he was in the mood. They hadn't gone out in so long maybe he might not have that bad an idea.
She was just about to interrupt him when he shut her up.
"I know you don't like Valentine's because"
He took a small pause, smiled a little and then mimicked her "why would you want to show your partner love one day and treat them not lovey the next day or other days. But we should go to this super fancy place babe and-"
She got so lost in his words and then snapped back to reality when Calum saw her smudged liner and kohl under her eyes.
"Y/n, are you okay?"
That question triggered her that she started to cry in front of Calum. She was obbing so loudly Calum's heart hurt physically. He didn't like to see her cry. She was so precious to him. Almost his wife.
He took her in his arms and hugged her lightly. He stroked her head. He held her cute tiny hands. But no wait. They were the same size? No? Anyway, he looked at her small face and kissed her so passionately. He ran her fingers through her hair and scratched it soflty. They were sitting face to face on the couch. When she stopped crying, she laid her head on his arm. Calum stroked her wet cheek and she closed her eyes. She felt a little better after she saw Calum.
"Do you want to talk about it?" he asked her calmly.
She shook her head saying no.
"Maybe later. Thank you Cal. I would probably be devasted without you."
"Cmon y/n who isn't?" he threw his hands in the air laughing.
They laughed lightly in the calmness of night with their dogs.
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