I just read Mooncakes, by Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker. I had to share some of Nova's cute outfits! I love her style.
It's a fun story, Nova is a witch and Tam Lang is a nonbinary werewolf. I won't give any details about the magic and what they both get up to solving a mystery and how they find themselves in the middle of it all.
I highly recommend it, get it from your local library!
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you asked for sb to make sense of the fashion part on your fic board so I'm going to try - disclaimer this will be long and I'm sorry if I tell you stuff you already know or get too out there with ideas, my taste is much more maximalist than the inspo pics you posted so I tried to tone it down already. anyway, hope this helps with descriptions/getting into the mindset ^^ the rest in other asks so you can put it under a cut
Oh my.... This is perfect, actually. I really appreciate your reply !! More under the cut...
I think his clothes would mainly be ready-to-wear, but there would be an option to have the suit modified for you own personal preference. And also yeah, the fabrics and other materials would be very meticulously selected to keep the feel of a luxury item. I like the idea of a unique lining/pattern to show like "oh... that's a Strulovitch suit."
I want to keep the suits he makes all by himself as a very exclusive thing bc I love the idea that he would only give them as gifts. The bespoke suits are very personal to him.
Sure, he might make some more fancy and rare items, but never anything as personal as taking the measurements himself, having multiple fittings, drawing sketches with just one person in mind... Fernando for example would be someone he'd feel very strongly about, wanting to make something especially for him, something that only he can wear...
The tones would definitely be muted/neutral. He doesn't want it to be flashy as he wouldn't want to wear that himself. Earthy tones for more casual suits and deeper/darker colours for more formal styles.
He doesn't want the clothes to pop out. He wants to not draw attention by bright colors or sparkles, but by how well the piece fits a person. How it looks natural on their body. How the fabric flows and works well with each piece of the outfit.
He would add small details to the design, something that isn't immediately noticeable by a quick glance. You'd really have to look for the detail and intricacies in the designs.
Have his logo on the cufflinks... Put a little tag on the pockets... The loop on the back of a sneaker where you pull the shoe on, the bottom of the shoe being a different color or having some design???... Details DETAILS
Something little that when you see it, you'd be able to immediately tell that it's a Strulovitch creation.
Gonna start posting some old (and new) glam shots taken either by me or one of my Galaxy friends.
3 from my favourite set of original Middie Eridani Astra. All photos here taken by my bestie Toto who I don't know if they even have a Tumblr, but if they do I will tag them later!
For this glam I was going for Flamenco/Salsa dancer vibe. The original inspo for this was the weapons I got from Pandaemonium Asphodelos which, when dyed Red, look kinda like Castanets.
Outfit Parts:
• Head - Makai Markswoman's Ribbon (PvP Event)
• Body - Eastern Socialite's Cheongsam (Mogstation)
• Hands - False Nails (SB Tribe)
• Legs - Scion Healer's Halftights (Mogstation)
• Feet - Frontier Pumps (Crafted)
• Weapons - Asphodelos Tathlums (Savage Raids)
Photoshoot Location: The Grand Cosmos Dungeon Ballroom
Can you guess where I got inspo for the formal outfit? Ten points for the real ones if so. The sixth upload in my Bat Family series is of course Barbara Gorgeous. If you use my sim in any way please give credit, thanks and enjoy! <3
Packs Used: Seasons, Get to Work, Vampires, Holiday pack (free)
Barbara will still display properly without these you'll only be missing a few insignificant clothing items, all her genetics, makeup and her uniform are cc. EYES are set under non default because I am bougie, but you can find them under facepaint.
Custom Content Used:
Seleng lipstick N65
Tragicsimblr subtle nose blush
d r e a m g i r l 3 D l a s h e s (they are seriously so good)
S-club WM ts4 eyelashes
batgirlmask, boots, cloak, hair, and body by the incredible Plaza Sims, this series would not be possible without her amazing niche creations.
pralinesims blush N53 Morgan
s club ts4 LLhair n93 LILIS
Nightcrawler AF Hair SASHA
MER freckles N03
Angissi shimmer eyeshadows glam
DN TSR love myself tights
Bradford Devereux boots
Darte77 f short sleeve tee HQ
Kismet sims socks all in one
Sentate kroft dress
Remus Sirion eyeshadow 30
SM mom jeans
Belaloallure rina sweatpants
RIMINGS mom and daughter couple look, adult outfit
Rowan eyeshadow by purrseophone sims
Sabrina coat by belaloallure
s club ts4 WM nails
Nightcrawler AF Hair impulse
Remus sirion lipstick 199 Zea
Jius thong sandals 01
GPME softblush
ZENX eyecolors Z30 HQ
MURPHY Solange earrings
Remus Sirion lipstick 192 Irridation
Remus Sirion eyebrows 31
d r e a m g i r l k n i t t e d k e y h o l e s h i r t
in an attempt to get myself thinking about cql again, i tried combining it with my current other hyperfixation by generating a figure skating au and i’m SCREAMING thinking about this
i’m just going to stream-of-consciousness all of my ideas into this post because these ideas are so good i am going INSANE
- wwx inspired by kostornaia my beloved — strong skating skills base (because of his parents, then after his parents die he goes to jiang fengmians skating school which puts him in competitive contention. ) jumps are decent but a bit all over the place bc coaches don’t prioritise him, incredible performance charisma, endearing personality but undervalued by federation + school
- wwx could do kostotwilight. and he would. the mental image of wwx doing the twilight ending pose has been haunting me ALL DAY. wwx could do harley quinn. he could do new york new york. he could do departure. tell me i’m WRONG
- i don’t have a solid inspo for lwj but he’s DEFINITELY like those male skaters with the THICK thighs and gorgeous knee bend. i’m picturing glittery outfits, lyrical programmes, strong ss. but maybe low on interpretation. anyway he and wwx are rivals for gold whenever they compete. when wwx drops out he’s undeniable gold.
- lxc style inspired by yuna kim. the excellent all-rounder but kind of quiet/detached from it all. retires after 2 olympics and considered undeniable goat but also out of the competitive scene — on that note, nmj as mao asada??? contemporary and rival with yuna kim, less consistent and less perfect technique, but with higher value jumps and keeps going at it for longer
- i pictured a twin jades side-by-side cantilever and almost burst into tears on the street. like lan brothers would defo have strong core focus stunts. cantilevers. spirals. spread eagles. their edges are so deep i am sweating.
- anyway jiang cheng having a sort of sasha trusova/nathan chen ferocity, strong jumper but ALL over the place, skating skills not too strong but it’s something he wants to work on. later in his career his costumes become increasingly sparkly and scary looking
- jiang yanli/jin zixuan as chock/bates, this one had me cracked up ALL morning,,, nepotism babies, jyl as madison chock aka pretty and girlboss but CANNOT skate, jzx the stronger skater but simps for jyl. fans hate them for being overscored but nobody dares to say anything bc all their fave skaters ADORE jyl. diana davis energy tbh.
- yunmeng trio doing sbs axel jumps like yuzu with virtuemoir……..
- SIDENOTE that video of sasha trusova at rusnats jumping up and down and around diana davis before grabbing her for hugs is wwx with lwj.
- ON THAT NOTE, wq/wn as sui/han. just because i need wen ning to lift wwx like evan bates lifted yuzuru hanyu. lwj is seething with jealousy.
- nie huaisang as satoko miyahara. best costumes and performance and pcs but criminally underscored and overlooked. no da-ge i will NOT fix my jumps :)
- wwx and nhs doing kaori and mai’s besties programme…….
- i actually have a whole plot for this already fully formed PLEASE i don’t know what to do with it???? i’m driving myself INSANE
- i don’t know even know if writing it would be worth it because i don’t know if i can convey the pure emotion that comes with WATCHING skating and attaching my affection for these characters TO such a moment
- like bro imagine wwx hitting that long spiral. like. with the lights. the music beats. i don’t know how to explain this i’m HYSTERICAL. i could supply gifs but it would not convey the experience.
- i can’t keep doing this i’ve driven myself insane over this dumb au that i don’t even know what to do with please send help or suggestions