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I know all the basic stuff about apertures, shutter speeds, depth of field, ISO and even have a good eye for composition. My major stumbling block and always has been is flash photography. I was using a D300 and SB800 speedlight at an event yesterday and my shots were frankly awful. I did not have a clue as to what I was doing and to be honest came away ashamed and annoyed with myself.
I dont really need to do a photography course as such but I do really need tuition on using flash as I just dont get it at all. I dont have a mathematical mind and to me it seems you need one. Flash manuals are written in greek to me.
Can anyone help with advice as to where to go to allow me to understand this side of photography. I have been looking at posts about OCA and C&G but this all seems an expensive outlay for what I need.
Is there anywhere on this site that I can turn to or does any one have any recommended reading or web sites that will "turn on the light" so to speak?
This is worth a read Go through all the articles in the right hand index
the thing that gelled it all for me, was the realisation that the camera light meter, and the camera flash meter were separate things, (and that straight on flash, from the camera, looks crap)
Flash isn't a lot different than full on sunshine, streaming through a really small window, into a room. Only difference is, it has blinds that flick open and closed really fast, and your shooting when the blinds are open.
go on over to Strobist .....If you understand the relationship between shutter and aperture, then you've little else to learn.
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MIAMI - APRIL 28: Arturo Sandoval warms up during rehearsals for the 2004 Billboard Latin Music Awards on April 28, 2004 in Miami, Florida. The prestigious awards show will take place at the Miami Arena and will be produced and broadcast live on Telemundo at 7PM ET/PT on Thursday, April 29th. (Photo by Tom Grizzle/Getty Images)
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Richard Hinds After the first day, the Australians were pinned to the canvas with a South African boot on their throats.
Oval's demolition crew raise the entertainment bar to new high
Richard Hinds Ed Cowan's maiden century at the Gabba was one for old-fashioned opening batsmen's values. At what's left of the Adelaide Oval, David Warner, Michael Clarke and Michael Hussey took the game into...
Deserted island: Tassie crowds posted missing
Richard Hinds A QUICK poll. Tasmanians hate a) Test cricket, b) Sri Lankans or c) Ricky Ponting.
Leading questions: Watson not committed enough to take reins
Richard Hinds Dan Quayle was once a heartbeat from the presidency. It seems no less disturbing that Shane Watson is just a bulged disc from the Australian captaincy.
Ricky, please come back and save us
Richard Hinds It takes a big man to admit he was wrong. Unfortunately, I don't have one here. So I am going to have to do this myself.
Cross-hitting star should be given his head
Richard Hinds It is compulsory viewing every time David Warner strides to the crease.
Pugnacious Punter has chosen to finish with his pads on
Richard Hinds The former skipper has lost none of his self-belief despite one-day axing.
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My guild has always used the one-item, mainspec-over-offspec rule for both guild runs and pug runs and I have never seen a complaint, nor have I ever seen a pug drop after winning an item. Most people aren't going to drop (and lose out on further badges and possible nobody-else-needs-it wins) when they're already locked to the instance. Not to mention the impact to their reputation on the server if they drop from the pug after it's been downed.
The only exception to that rule seems to be VOA10 - a lot of people will drop after downing the T10 boss because no-one cares about Triumph Badges or plain T9 anymore. It's pretty much just considered a fact of life on my server. The only exception seems to be if the run in going really smoothly, sometimes they'll just steamroll the additional bosses.


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MWP drains 1 of 2 FT's - his first points for the game - to give the Lakers a 102-99 lead. Dallas ball with 16 seconds remaining. #GoLakers
Kobe: "We just had to push through it. They made some very difficult shots that kept them in the ball game but we managed to find a way."
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Marlin Jackson will miss the remainder of the season because of a knee injury, a league source told NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.
According to The Associated Press, Jackson tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, an injury that La Canfora reports happened during Wednesdayâs practice. Jackson will undergo season-ending surgery at an unknown time.
The Colts declined to comment on Jackson's injury.
Jackson made 23 consecutive starts at cornerback for Indianapolis before tearing the ACL and meniscus in his right knee during a no-contact practice in October 2008. The five-year NFL veteran had missed the past three games with a strained ACL in his right knee.
Jackson's newest injury came one day after the Colts placed linebacker Tyjuan Hagler on season-ending injured reserve with a ruptured biceps.
The league source also told La Canfora that Colts wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez continues to explore options for his return. Gonzalez, who has been out since suffering a knee injury during the season-opening victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, hoped to be back in six weeks, but he isnât ready to play.
Gonzalez continues to rehabilitate his knee -- a return for Sundayâs game against the Houston Texans is highly unlikely -- and pursue options for his knee other than surgery.
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The Body Shop • Shimmer cubes palette 06 • Eye Shadow
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*TOP REVIEWER* Halloqueen on 5/13/2014 11:28:00 PM more reviews by Halloqueen
Age: 44-55 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Green
I loved the concept of this palette...especially the fact that each "block" is packaged separately to avoid everything getting muddy. I also loved the colors...just what I was looking for to use for a summer look. I was sadly disappointed. I used eye shadow primer, and gently applied like I usually do. The color payoff wasn't what I expected, but I was willing to live with that. What I can't live with is the fallout. After wearing the shadows for only a couple hours, my partner commented that I had "sparkles" all over my face. I looked in the mirror, and my eyes looked bare...but my cheeks were full of shimmer and looked like I had used too much of the wrong color bronzer. I returned this, and exchanged or a couple of their regular eye shadows. Maybe this won't be an issue for some, but for $22, I expect eye shadow to stay on my eyes, at least for a couple hours. Sadly, I can't recommend.
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anonyym on 5/7/2014 5:44:00 PM more reviews by anonyym
Age: 19-24 Skin: Very Oily, Fair, Warm Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue
- very nice colors
- it easy to apply
- last for several years eventhough I used it often
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*TOP REVIEWER* cleo777 on 11/19/2013 11:54:00 AM more reviews by cleo777
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
This is the first time I've used this palette and I have to say, the coppery/bronze shades are a nice change from plain brown. I used the two lighter shades and my brown eyes look much brighter!! These palettes are a bit pricey but the packaging is cool, you can remove each cube and each one also has its own lid. The shadows are quite soft, and the shimmer is subtle, not too glittery so good for daytime. I am impressed with this and love the colors, so yes I would buy it again or it would make a nice stocking stuffer for someone also.
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SMaj on 10/19/2013 7:45:00 AM more reviews by SMaj
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
My holy grail eyeshadows! Love the colours, especially the marshmallow shade (pinky one in the quad) as an all over shadow look, the shadows are super soft and so easy to apply with a blending brush or with fingers. This is the 2nd one I bought and the first one lasted me well over a year and I will definitely be repurchasing in future. Pros: Easy to apply, super soft, colours are stunning, Cons: expensive and a little dense
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BeckyFluckanizm on 9/2/2013 1:16:00 PM more reviews by BeckyFluckanizm
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
good quality eyeshadows but veryyyy overpriced
you can get eyeshadows just as good for a cheaper price at the drugtore
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katieewbyy on 9/2/2013 1:07:00 PM more reviews by katieewbyy
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I was walking around looking for a good eyeshadow and I spotted this one in The Body Shop. It looked it really nice and the shimmer made me buy it, as well as the colours because I was looking for more serious colours (if you get me). The price shocked me alot but I decided to buy it anyway, just to try out something different. The packaging is really small but there is alot of eyeshadow in one single cube, which can be handy. When I got back home, I put the eyeshadow on straight away because I was going out, the colours looked a bit dark but I blended it nicely. When I got back home from going out, my eye lids were smudged and all there was on my eyelids was shimmer - no colour. I excpected it to stay on my eyes for a long time because of the price and the pigmintation, but no. After a long time of not using the product, the colours seemed to get darker and I don't know why, I put it on again and my eyes looked tired/like someone smacked me in the eye, so I stopped using it.
I would recommend this if you suit dark eyeshadow shades :-)
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Nohinsara on 8/30/2013 4:08:00 PM more reviews by Nohinsara
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Hazel
The neutral colours in palette 6 are lovely, but I find these shadows no where near pigmented enough. The cake is very densely packed and loading the brush takes ages. Even with a fully loaded brush I don't get a lot of pigment, and my skin is quite fair, so usually it doesn't take much. For subtle looks this shadow works, but I am quite disappointed in the lack of pigmentation. Won't buy it again.
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*TOP REVIEWER* SHeust on 12/16/2012 7:54:00 PM more reviews by SHeust
Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Green
Got this as a gift from a friend and love it. Palette #06 has four flattering, warm-toned natural (browns family) shades that can be pulled out individually. The pigmentation is great on the darker shades and decent on the lighter ones. I thought, before opening, that these were going to be loose shadows and a total mess. However, they are compact like little sugar cubes, making them fun and totally convenient. The shadow is the SOFTEST in texture I've ever used (and I mean that as a compliment) yet thankfully there is little-to-no fallout. Goes on evenly, blends easily and then stays put. Despite having shimmer in the name, these aren't overwhelmingly glittery - the shimmer is very subtle (and quite pretty).
This is a great palette and I'm very pleased by the shades and the quality. Recommend!
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JoyaJay on 10/26/2012 1:30:00 PM more reviews by JoyaJay
Age: 19-24 Skin: Other, Olive Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I got this when it was on sale a looong time ago, and I'm still not even half way through. They're kinda expensive but they last you a lifetime. I use the taupe colour on a daily basis, it's just gorgeous. Not much of a fan of the orange/golden and rose colour though. They apply quite evenly and stay on all day long.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Mellymoomar on 5/29/2012 9:55:00 AM more reviews by Mellymoomar
Age: 19-24 Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Neutral Hair: Red, Straight, Coarse Eyes: Green
I have recently bought this product and can safely say I am in love. I am a huge lover of smokey eyes and this shimmer cube is amazing for achieving that. Although it was a little pricey, I love the colours, they are incredibly pigmented and you can literally do just about any kind of look with them, weather you want to go light or dark and sultry this will help you to achieve that. I also love the packaging, because on first glancing you would think that you won't get very much product for how much you are paying, but I can see these lasting me forever, because you get a lot in one pot and you don't need much product to make a really full on impact. I also really like how they are separated into little indivdual pots each, because they get less messy and don't end up mixing into each other like other palettes I own. The one thing I would say is that I'm not a huge fan of the orangey/gold colour, I think its the honeycomb one, just purely because I'm not a lover of that shade of eyeshadow, it looks okay when put into the inner corner of my eye, but I would say it is the wrong colour for my skin tone to be used all over the eye. However the other three I completely love. Would definitely recommend and buy again.
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One of my colleagues uses Ben Nye's Final Seal for aquatic shoots... yes it does an excellent job, that said she mentioned that you have to remove this with Ben Nye's Hydra Cleanse... it is tenacious and won't come off easily...
btw have you considered airbrushing with TEMPTU S/B? it's my go to for wear-ability... won't rub off and lasts the duration of any event... my clients have mentioned that it was still present after showering... yep, it is tenacious also, although regular eye make-up remover will lift it off... no special remover needed...
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I think I want to try the Ben Nye Final Seal unless my friend at Sephora has something for me to test.
Thank you! I like the sound of the Aqua Seal. I don't do airbrush and I am not sure if I am going to learn how anytime soon but I do use a beauty blender and I have heard some people actually apply the temptu with a sponge or blender.
It is really humid in Florida in the summer and I am more interested in having the makeup hold up for editorials and often we are on location with no access to power.
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Situated near the airport, in Seward, this historic apartment is close to Alaska SeaLife Center, Seward Museum, and Kenai Fjords National Park. Nearby attractions also include Mount Marathon.
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Sauerdough Lodging provides a shopping center shuttle and a coffee shop/café. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
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Todd Bratrud x Volcom
Dig sexy green lizard ladies? We thought so. So does Todd Bratrud. One of the most influential skateboard artists of the past decade, Bratrud has worked with more influential companies than we can list, but his latest venture is with skateboard giant, Volcom.
Bratrud has been skating and creating artwork since 1989, and all that hard work has paid off with Volcom's release of his Lizard Girl series as part of their Spring 2008 line. Coinciding with the apparel release, Bratrud has been touring Volcom venues with his art exhibit. He's already hit up Australia, LA, Brazil, and Tokyo, and his next stop is Berkeley's Volcom store!
Tomorrow, Friday April 18th, Bratrud's seductive lizards will grace the walls of Volcom. So, if you're down with skateboarding, art, Volcom, or just can't get enough lizard love, make sure to hit up Volcom Berkeley tomorrow. Details (and a sweet Bratrud video!) at www.volcom.com.
John Pound "Garbage Pail Kids" Stickers
We're sure not many of you remember when, 14 years ago, John Pound was featured in our very first issue, but Pound is back in action, this time helping artist and Craze One label owner, Adam White, create a limited edition Garbage Pail Kids sticker!
Pound painted over 400 of the approximately 700 'original series' Garbage Pail Kids®, including the iconic Adam Bomb, and the entire first two series. His work includes endless trading cards, comic books, magazines, even toys and skateboards. So, it seems fitting that Pound should be the one to illustrate this full color vinyl, die-cut peel out sticker!
White says, "For almost a decade now, I have been planning with John Pound to create a Garbage Pail Kid-style parody card for me and my clothing label, Craze One. […] First printing is a limited run, each one individually hand numbered."
If you're like us, with a soft spot in your heart for the good ol' days of the Garbage Pail Kids, you'll make sure to swoop on these stickers, especially as they're a mere four bucks a pop. You can't even get a venti latte for that anymore! See more details, including the final artwork unveiling, at www.crazeone.com.
Get Intimate with Lady Pink and AIKO at Ad Hoc
Wanna get intimate with Lady Pink and AIKO? Well, you're in luck because they have an upcoming talk at Brooklyn's ultra cool Ad Hoc Art this Sunday, April 20th at 6pm. This Sunday marks the final day of the pair's stellar show, Brick Ladies of NYC, so they thought it would be cool to give an intimate talk about their show at Ad Hoc and the process of working together on the project. Check out www.adhocart.org for details.
As if that weren't enough, AIKO will also be participating in a panel discussion, Envisioning Japan, associated with the current Murakami exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum. In celebration of the Brooklyn Museum's exhibitions ©MURAKAMI and Utagawa: Masters of the Japanese Print, 1700-1900, this discussion series explores common themes informing Japanese art and artists, past and present, on both sides of the Pacific. The three panels feature a dynamic mix of prominent scholars, curators, artists and cultural theorists. AIKO will take part in the discussion Envisioning Japan: Creative Dialogues with the Wider World, going down Saturday, May 17th.
Panelists will discuss the intermingling of the Japanese and international art-worlds and art-markets since "the opening of Japan" to the West in 1852, and the varied ways in which Japanese artists have created a unique space for their work that is simultaneously Japanese and international. More info on the discussion at www.brooklynmuseum.org.
Photos: Aaron Jasinski
Aaron Jasinski's solo show, Seraphim and Spacemen, opened this past weekend at Distinction Gallery in Escondido. Jasinski's fantastical depictions of otherworldly animals and humans amongst robots and astronauts in city landscapes drew a wide variety of admirers. Take a look-see at some of the great work lining the gallery walls here…
"Guilty Smurf" Prints Available
What's cute, blue, as tall as three apples, and has an extremely checkered past? Yes! Of course we're talking about Guilty Smurf! If you're like us, you're about to pull a super-human stunt and whiz over to www.zerofriends.com to snag a copy of this extremely limited edition print by the legendary Alex Pardee.
Pardee painted this piece, Guilty Smurf, for the recent Gag Me With A Toon show at Meltdown Gallery in LA. Only 26 prints are available, one for each Smurf that Guilty slaughtered in a jealous rage (but we don't talk about that anymore.) Each print is hand signed by Alex Pardee, numbered, and dedicated to the loss of one of the fallen Smurf brethren.
With a release of only 26 prints, these bad boy Smurfs won't last long, in fact by the time you read this, we may have already made our way to snag a copy for ourselves!
Skull & Sword
Presented by the Skull & Sword Family and The Seventh Letter, Canvas Los Angeles has a sick new group show, titled Skull & Sword, hitting Southern California this Saturday, April 19th.
This highly anticipated show features new original works by an elite group of modern artists with roots in tattooing, graffiti, painting, and graphic design.
Curated by San Francisco tattoo and graffiti artist NORM, this exhibit is a testament to the power and relevance of what many still deem "outsider art".
Whether in tattooing, graffiti writing, or fine art, Skull & Sword's artists are in the top echelon of their field. Admired by their peers and highly sought after by collectors, they are fearless innovators. Many are considered godfathers of their community, trailblazers who inspired countless up and comers. Others are relatively young, or under the radar. It is their vision and drive that sets this group of artists apart from the rest, and that brings them all together for this exhibit. Skull and Sword is about artists on a lifetime quest for excellence.
Participating artists include: Todd Noble, Grime, Norm, Bert Krak, Amanda Lynn, Reyes, Push, CIV, Jesse Roberts, Revok, Yutaro Sakai, Jersey Joe, Shawn Barber, Phil Holt, Henry Lewis, Marcus Pacheco, Lango, Saber, Keyn, Filip Leu, Titine Leu, and Mike Shea. For details, hit up www.canvasla.com/gallery.
Those Days Were Good Days (as Days Somtimes Are)
Directed by Mike Aho and illustrated by Jux favorite, Michael Sieben, this is a little teaser of a sweet video the pair put together. This is the first installation of the ((sounder)) Director's Collaboration Project, a series of five videos premiering every month throughout the spring and summer of 2008.
Featured artist/directors include: Michael Sieben, Mel Kadel, Todd Bratrud, Travis Millard and Dave Bryant. All of the artists worked with Mike Aho in a creative collaboration to develop images that either capture or decompose the music through the use of drawings, film, animation and video. Make sure to watch the entire film right here.
Emerging Artist: Erin Currie
Erin Currie has her first solo show titled Curster's Fantastico coming up at the Toomer Gallery in Minneapolis. Featuring new paintings and fiber sculptures by Currie, Curster's Fantastico opens April 23rd, and will remain on view thru May 31st.
Erin Currie grew up as a child of a Rosemaler (a practitioner of a traditional Norwegian style of decorative painting,) spending much of her time at Scandinavian Festivals. There she would bide her time drawing characters inspired by dark folklore. She has developed more of a soft touch, but her artwork is still filled with strange creatures; fun but not without a hint of the disturbed imps, demons, scamps, and even bunnies we love.
Currie finds inspiration in the shadows, carnival memorabilia, and her family, whom she fondly refers to as her favorite bunch of clowns. The essence of Erin Currie's art is best summed up by Currie herself: "I want people to see my work and imagine themselves running with Yetis through the forest or floating on clouds of balloons."
See more of Currie's fantastical creations at curster.deviantart.com/gallery.
Above Hits Guatemala City
Spoken, err… written, like a true graff master: globe trotting Above recently passed along his newest piece, "By the time you read this, I'll already be gone!"
Unlike many of his other recent pieces, this one was done illegally in Guatemala City in a mere three hours (with a few beer breaks in between, of course.) Above would have gotten it to us sooner, but you know, he didn't want to get arrested by Guatemalan officials for some reason. Keep up on Above's travels at GoAbove.com.
Familiar Friends: Alisa, Yamashiro, Wood, and Campbell
Familiar Friends, featuring works from lovely ladies Lisa Alisa, Erika Yamashiro, Cherri Wood, and Lindsay Campbell, opens this Saturday, April 19th at project: gallery Los Angeles.
Familiar Friends will be the US gallery debut for both Erika Yamashiro and Lindsay Campbell. Alongside veteran NY "superflat" artist Lisa Alisa, the three emerging artists present work showcasing their unique styles, while giving us their versions of the female form.
Bordering between innocent and erotic, each artist expresses their varying degrees of femininity through their alter ego's on canvas. We are left to ponder where self-portrait ends and the characters begin. More info at project: gallery.


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Your Brain: Introduction to the Default Mode Network
Do you ever wonder what your brain is doing when you space out? Doctors around the world are looking into what happens when our minds go on "Default Mode" and, as this video points out, the findings are pretty surprising. Not only does activity go up in many quieter regions of the brain, but they may serve surprisingly important purposes. With the more we learn about the quieting of the brain, the more practices like meditation or simply spacing out in the shower look like they are good things for your head [Read more...]
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The last time we mentioned Alexander Chen he had converted the New York subway map into an interactive stringed instrument. Continuing the musical theme, he's now taken the iconic prelude to Bach's Cello Suites No. 1 and made an interactive visualization you can mess around with until the tune's completely "Baroque." The orbiting dots pluck the strings, like a rotating music box. You can grab and throw the nodes off track using your pointer, then watch as they slowly regain their orbit and the tune its rhythm. See the video at the bottom or head to Baroque.me to play with history [Read more...]
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The world population was just 1 billion people in 1804, but now just two centuries later the people count on our planet has reached an astounding 7 billion. What has contributed to this exponential and dramatic increase, and what does it mean for us in the future? As this video and related article by NPR cleverly explores, the causes are far simpler than the solutions. What will our population reach in the next 100 years? [Read more...]
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A tale of weddings, betrayal, murder, and revenge. He never really liked the comparison of knots with marriage. It always made him picture someone tying a noose and hanging themselves. Marriage is ...
She slipped on her white gloves that extended to her elbow, and admired the beads that formed a flower atop the milky silk. She stuck out her feet from her sitting position to check on her silver heels, the silver so sensitive to sunlight that it created rainbows of color when exposed. Not a single scratch or spot on them, she thought to herself. They were as delicate as a brand new car.
Finally, she reached across the table for her veil. It was connected to a tiara littered with real diamonds. She carefully slipped the tiara over her hair, and tucked her honey blonde curls behind her ears to show off her large diamond earrings. It took hours, but she was finally satisfied with her make up. A touch of powder blue eyeshadow over her dark blue eyes, a pinch of pink blush enough to make her cheeks glow with an almost natural light, and her favorite peach lipstick that made her partially thin lips seem larger. Not to mention her five coats of mascara that she always applied herself to give her short eyelashes visible length.
Yes, she decided. She definitely looked her best today. She pulled her veil over her face, and realized how holy she looked underneath the translucent cloth. She thought she looked like an angel, or a goddess even. She grasped her bouquet with care, and inhaled the scent of the red and white roses. The pale pink bow around the flowers glistened in the sunlight. Everything on her shone, like she was a jewel herself. It was everything she dreamt it would be.
She imagined how Gerard was handling it at that very moment. He was always a meticulous one, and overly superstitious. She hasn't seen for over two days; he wouldn't let her see him. Which was somewhat unusual because he practically worshiped the ground she walked on. Gerard was so desperate for love and companionship that he wanted to make sure Bianca would never leave him. So he offered to take care of her forever. He promised that she would never need to work or worry about money. He would do everything he could to keep that promise, she was sure of it.
She almost pitied him. He was like a dying mouse with his tail stuck in a mouse trap. She wanted to help him, but knew there was nothing she could do but watch him die. She wasn't sure if she loved Gerard Way. She knew he meant well, and that he was genuine and true to her. But there was no fire, no electricity. He didn't keep her warm with his presence. But he was the type of man who could take care of her. She was guaranteed a life of luxury in his arms.
But marrying Gerard Way didn't necessarily mean she had to give up her intangible desires. There was a knock at the door, and she knew who it was. She had been expecting him sooner, but better late than never. There was less than half an hour until the ceremony, but they had time. They always had time. They had time before Gerard got home from work, they had time before he came back from doing her errands that she purposely gave him to make time, and they had time even when Gerard was upstairs sleeping. It was so easy, no wonder it was a sin.
"Ready?" Ray asked, as he opened the hotel door for Gerard to come out of hiding.
"Are you sure we're not too early? There's about 15 minutes left until it starts," Gerard said, anxiously checking his watch.
"You don't want to be late," Ray reasoned.
"But what if I run into her? And I accidentally see her?!" Gerard cried, the panic evident in his voice. "Her room is just around the corner."
Gerard had booked them both in separated hotel rooms two days before the wedding. Just as a precaution to the superstition. He remembered the story he'd heard from his grandmother about the groom who accidentally saw his bride two minutes before the wedding. She died from choking on a chicken bone the day after.
"I'll walk ahead. I'll make sure you don't bump into her. Besides, what are the chances of Bianca ever being early to anything?" Ray replied, as he pulled Gerard out of the room and closed the door.
"Alright. But I'm keeping my eyes closed," Gerard agreed.
"Fine," sighed Ray.
They walked toward the elevators with Ray in front and Gerard with his eyes shut and one of his hands on Ray's shoulder to guide him through the hallway. They nearly passed Bianca's room when Gerard realized that he forgot his wallet.
"Ray, we have to go back. I forgot my wallet," he said blindly.
"Alright. You go on, and I'll wait for you here," Ray said.
"She's still in her room, right?" Gerard asked.
"I'm pretty sure she is," Ray said matter-of-factly.
"Okay," Gerard sighed with relief as he finally lifted his eyelids. The bright lights of the hallway stung his eyes, but he quickly turned around back to his room.
Ray checked his own watch and confirmed that there were 13 minutes left until the wedding. He leaned against the wall, and waited patiently for his best friend. The hallway was void of all noise, and whenever someone spoke it echoed as if the whole place was deserted. Yet, he could hear a muffled noise coming from the room around the corner. Bianca's room.
He knew that all of Bianca's family and friends were already at the church; they called Gerard a couple of minutes ago to let him know. Her Maid of Honor, Diana, was supposed to pick her up from the hotel, but Diana was always as late as Bianca. Other than that, no one else was supposed to be in Bianca's room. He could hear the voices of conversation, and he could tell that whoever was in there was not Diana.
"Hey, I'm back. Ready to be my eyes again?" Gerard called from a few steps away.
"I think there's someone in Bianca's room," Ray said in a hushed whisper, straining to recognize the voice. It sounded so familiar.
"Did Diana arrive already? It's not like her to show up this early," Gerard joked.
"It's not Diana, and if I'm not mistaken it's not even a woman," Ray whispered.
"What? But her family are already at the church!," Gerard exclaimed.
"Shhhh," Ray shushed him. "Do you have an extra key?"
Gerard nodded and handed Ray the key. The front desk had given him the spare key to Bianca's room when he paid for the separate rooms. He was supposed to give it to her to give to Diana, but they both seem to have forgotten about it.
Ray took the card key and slipped it slowly into the slot, and in one quick motion he pulled the card out. The tiny light on the lock flashed green, and Ray turned the knob and pushed the front door open.
"Bianca?!" he called out, as he stepped inside. But as soon as he entered, he froze. The whole room erupted with silence.
Gerard was still in the hallway when Ray opened the door. He couldn't risk breaking the tradition. Ray would take care of it, he assured himself. But when he saw Ray disappear into the room, he heard him call out to Bianca and nothing more. Suddenly, it seemed too quiet. Seconds flew by like hours, and still he heard no response. What was going on? Was Bianca alright? Was Ray hurt?
Then, he heard Bianca's voice. She talked quietly, as if she was trying to keep her voice down. She was talking to Ray, but Ray said nothing in return. Then he heard another voice. A voice he could recognize from anywhere. A voice he's known all his life.
"Mikey?" Gerard called out. Setting all traditions aside, he entered the room.
The first person he saw was Ray, frozen with his eyes transfixed on something.
"Ray?" Gerard asked. "What's going on?"
Ray looked into Gerard's eyes with the most sorry expression. His eyes slightly squinted, full of sympathy and shock. Gerard took a few more steps to uncover the dangerous secret. And, in less than a minute, fate had given him a different path. Thus began the beginning of the end.


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I'm a big fan of wallpaper. But the stuff I like is expensive. While flipping through this month's Elle Decor, I was reminded of the impact of using everyday items as wallpaper — like the Newspapered walls of Jason Wu's New York apartment. Here are some common items you probably have around the house that can have big impact when used on your walls!
Book Pages. A little sturdier than newspaper, this is a wonderful and whimsical look for a small room. Use pages from a favorite picture book in a kid's room, a book of romantic poetry (try French!) in a bedroom. For a similar aesthetic, try cards from card catalogs!
Newspaper: Although this wallpaper in Jason Wu's home in this month's Elle Decor is only inspired by pages from a newspaper, why not use the real thing? To give it extra durability and to keep it from yellowing, paint a layer of polyurethane over it. The polyurethane will also make it easy to wipe down. No wonder it's a popular look in French cafes. Use a foreign newspaper (we're partial to Chinese and Japanese papers) for a touch of exoticism. Takeout menus, used sideways, are another option.
Post Its: I still love this look. Not only is it colorful, it's also textural. Keep an extra pad of notes around to replace those that fall or, more likely, get used up!
Aluminum Foil: A bold look for a hallway or to create a focal point in a living room. Whether you use the dull side or the shiny side, a bone folder helps to smooth it out. A blow dryer helps it mold around curves.
Paper Bags: The familiar brown ones create a leather-like look that's an interesting background for a rustic, industrial or mid century modern look. Tear bags into generous uniform pieces (save any pieces with straight ends to apply along the edges of your wall). Apply to the walls with wallpaper paste, overlapping the edges. Leave as is, wash with a glaze or watered down paint (try a metallic) or coat with sealer. For detailed instructions, see Wuvie | How To Brown Bag Your Walls and More.
Images: Shanna Murphy; Elle Decor; Post It Decor at Bri & Chad's; Design Crisis via House Beautiful; How To Make Paper Bag Flooring
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Not sure tin foil is such a good idea... it would be a nightmare to remove. A few years ago there was a "good questions" post about this, a reader who wanted to remove tin foil cut outs the previous owners had stuck on the bathroom wall.
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I'd like to add a 6th item - old maps! They can be used in so many creative decor ways - wallpaper among them.
I don't know about the post-its or the foil, but another thing I like is garment pattern tissue.
Whatever you do, prepare your walls properly. I had a heck of a time removing "Old Sears Catalog" newsprint from a bathroom once. I think they just glued it directly to the drywall.
Lots of retailers have been showing Blueprints applied as wallpaper in their catalog photoshoots recently....
I used nautical charts in a tiny powder room. Covered the sloping ceiling under the staircase, walls, everything. Charts are cheap now because most people are using GPS. Try marine supply stores that have used stuff; buy out-of-date charts; I even found some charts from the Persian Gulf!
We use large black and white posters of old movie stars and connect them edge to edge.
I read that Amy Sedaris made wallpaper out of ginger candy wrappers with packing tape over it - I'm going to steal the hell out of that idea one of these days.
I'm stealing the aluminum foil idea to cover my ugly end table
Sheet music!! Darn hard to come by sometimes. I've seen a few folk looking for it on my local freecycle


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