tag yourself: nine muses
calliope: old bookshelves, scented face cream, acts like they don’t give a shit but really cares a lot, needs a hug, marble staircases, script writing with calligraphy pens, wandering through rose gardens to think
clio: nonchalant, smiles with teeth, denim jackets, up to date, would take a bullet for a friend, watching the sunset while driving on an empty road, star stickers on cheeks, lots of instagram followers
erato: hopeless romantic, fav flower is roses, light blush, sleeps with a duvet, wants to write a love letter, likes poetry, kinda sad sometimes, the feeling of sunlight shining on your face, lipstick stains
euterpe: has a really pretty bedroom, friendly, laughs loudly, always listening to music, tries to keep a daily journal but ends up writing like three entries a year, wants everyone to like them, currently trying to learn six languages
melpomene: really sad sometimes, way stronger than they realize, loves thunderstorms, rarely uses emojis, mint and lemon water, writer, dark chocolate, intelligent but most don’t notice, still loves harry potter, empty beaches in the winter
polyhymnia: loves reading classics, waking up to the rhythm of rainfall, expensive coffee, meditative, overthinks everything, head in the clouds, has a powerful look, probably writes poetry
terpsichore: loves to dance, probably sings in the shower, fav color is glitter, loves doing makeup, smells nice, finding shapes in the clouds as a summer breeze pushes them across the sky, would eat ice cream for five years if they could
thalia: theater kid in hs, can’t wait for spring, sunlight seeping through blinds onto soft white blankets, relies on earbuds, the smell of wet earth after rain, peaceful resting face
urania: knows constellations, speaks to the stars, role model is the moon, believes in soulmates, loves a lot, into astrology, would die for the people they love most, night sky reflected in their eyes, small smiles holding huge secrets
Tag: words aesthetics
✼ TAG YOURSELF ✼ time.
0 7 : 3 0 a . m . — paperwork. school bells. documentaries. rainstorms. tapping of a pen. dogs barking next-door. hopping to bed after a long day. crumpled notes. detailed encyclopedias. drowsy eyes. world maps. fogged eyeglasses. messy desks. bedheads. smudged-on whiteboards. old atlases. the smell of breakfast first thing in the morning. bare feet on cold marble. museums. worn-out wall paint.
0 9 : 0 5 a . m . — hydrangeas. sunrise. soothing walks in the park. the sound of birds chirping. crop tops. light seeping in through the window. denim overalls. flower vases. hair ties. freckles appearing under the sun. pins & patches. leaves falling during autumn. fairy lights. running shoes. botany textbooks. cloudy weather. laughing with eyes squeezed shut. jerseys. school bleachers. grass fields.
0 1 : 2 2 p . m . —
expensive perfume. hair-twirling. the smell of vanilla. lollipops. blowing a bubble gum. arms crossed. snapping fingers. leather purses. sunglasses. laughing with a scrunched nose. skater skirts. cotton candy. lipsticks. vintage boutiques. heels clicking along the school hallways. old convertibles. hair in the wind. class councils. shopping bags. playing with the telephone cord.
0 2 : 0 0 p . m . —
old dictionaries. warm mugs. striped blouses. soft bell chimes. cold-weather breath. a ticking clock. cardigans. light tapping of a finger. dusty typewriters. unread letters. dangling keys. wristwatches. doorbells. disconnected telephone beeps. endless film marathons. nail-biting. staying in uncrowded cafés. falling asleep in working clothes. unused bottles of ink. quiet nights.
0 8 : 3 4 p . m . —
bows & ribbons. dressing rooms. black stockings. hair brushes. velveteen. drinking from ceramic tea cups. tall mirrors. tucking loose hair behind an ear. fuzzy slippers. comforters. stuffed animals. soft knocking of a door. rehearsing play scripts. bubble baths. lace. sauntering around the house in silk robes. solid-pastel clothes. crossed legs. carpeted floors. dimly-lit bedside lamps.
1 2 : 0 2 a . m . —
snow-covered coats. heavy footsteps. faint classical music. red wine. creaky floorboards. missing pages. year-old newspapers. dusty bookshelves. door creaks. fireplaces. chiming grandfather clocks. passing by library aisles. the woods. black umbrellas. porch lights. turntables. the piano playing from another room. mute corridors. embers. isolated train stations.
tag yourself: aesthetic french words
angélique (reminiscent of an angel); has a sweet tooth, always encouraging words, believes in soulmates, sends u pictures of things you remind them of, likes pretty things
écarlate (scarlet, bright red); bold colors, loud laugh, has a lot of friends, takes pride in being apologetically themselves, deep conversations abt the universe, will murder any man
envoûtant (captivating, bewitching); trusts fate, listens to ballads in the middle of the night, often the center of attention, scented candles as the best self care, moodswings
effleurer (to lightly brush against); gives the best hugs, makes playlists when they’re sad, brushes off compliments, the mom friend, has probably watched all the ghibli movies
nébuleux (dark and fathomless); comes off as intimidating, loves astrology, dark aes, difficult to truly get to know, probably has some tragic backstory you’ll never unlock, pics of the sky
éphémère (which does not last); can’t ever make up their mind, 3432 unanswered messages on their phone, listens to a lot of different music, always longing for something
murmure (soft-spoken words); loves the moon, soft spoken, hates arguments but will straight up murder for their friends, the person everyone confides their fears & secrets to
be poetic. if you find the way the light falls through your window and onto your bedroom wall pretty, write about it. call it soft and golden as sunlit honey. if it makes you glad to be alive then it’s not silly. you look for the beauty of things, be proud of that. say the heavy rain is kissing you. write about the glow of the moon, the dancing of flowers. make your world magical. collect your metaphors and treasure them.
sunny landscape or misty landscape? labyrinth-like secret passages or the open road? pine trees or red oak trees? english countryside or royal french palace gardens? medieval castles or farmhouses? june rain or november rain? scandinavian languages or middle-eastern languages? chinese temple architecture or hindu temple architecture? star-gazing or moon-worshipping? a greek summer or a russian winter?
-,’ types of people ,’-
dragons: tanned skin, sunsets, loud music, old cars, summer nights, wants to travel the world, bruised knees, untied shoelaces, denim jackets
faeries: soft features, the smell of lavender, daydreaming, poetry, gardening, mom jeans, freckles, daydreaming in class, photography
mermaids: wavy hair, bright eyes, graceful movements, deep thinker, dimples, good singer, vintage outfits, notebooks, ocean waves, small handwriting
elves: pale skin, autumn leaves, getting lost in the woods, indie music, sweaters, sarcasm, too many emotions, old libraries, moonlight
humans: having crushes, laughter, messy hair, vans, writing stories, procrastinator, long-lasting friendships, quotes, old musicals
tag yourself!!
iced tea– conspiracy theories, hates small talk, still watches cartoons and anime, gives good advice, everyday is an existential crisis
milkshake– underrated humor, listens to lofi hip hop, good at taking photos, only loud around friends, wears oversized shirts
frappucino– the hype friend, has lots of inside jokes, insecure about being too annoying, can sleep anywhere, loves dogs, likes hot showers
soda– always has low storage, wears face masks, procrastinates a lot, rants to friends, the type to cry and say tears are good for the skin
lemonade– self-deprecating jokes, cranky in the mornings, has more internet friends than “real” friends, tries to be organized but can’t
-,’ types of people ,’-
gryffindor: flirty competitive, inside jokes, bright laughter, messy ponytail, sweaters, dogs, long showers, going on adventures
hufflepuff: thrift shopping, binge-watching your favourite series, playing the ukulele, faux freckles, loyal to the core
ravenclaw: high grades, winters, watching conspiracy theories, perfect eyebrows, fuzzy socks, writing letters, movie night
slytherin: coffee, rainy days, cold hands, drawing, obsessed with mythology, vintage shirts, eye gazing, sharp features
tag yourself!
lip gloss– good at arguing, sings a lot when alone, likes attention, gets tired easily, provides good hugs, midnight conversations, really supportive & accepting
eyeliner– chill but gets stressed often, likes writing & drawing, makes a lot of small but dumb mistakes, wants to travel around the world, has underrated humor
blush– spends a lot of money, loves empty cafés, talks too much, cute earrings and pink aesthetics, the psychologist friend, confident but insecure at the same time
chapstick– uses emojis ironically, hella social anxiety, says they’re bad at art but they’re probably not, peach soft drinks, the reasonable friend
mascara– bullet journaling, gets injured a lot, intimidating but is actually soft ™, strawberry milk, screwed up sleep schedule, odd humor
Woods or fields; moon or stars; trains or ships; early mornings or late nights; autumn or summer; Victorian or classicism architecture; wine or champagne; mountains or beaches; velvet or silk; roses or lavender; paintings or sculptures?
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