#review.

i think that house of leaves is possibly one of the best horror books that i will ever come across. because unlike other horror novels, house of leaves does not necessarily need a set monster or phenomenon meant to give you the creeps.

no, instead it uses our weapons against us: our minds. it isn't meant to make that much sense, with footnotes that take over entire pages, almost empty pages, crossed-out words and all that just happens within the book.

house of leaves manages to perfectly use suspense by making us create our own monster and have paranoia from it. it makes us scared of what we don't understand and don't know, using the quality that all humans have to create the perfect setting further.

we (humans) tend to try to find a reason to everything, because if it is not logical then it's no good for us. we fear the unknown. and everything about house of leaves is unknown- there is not a simple answer, hell, there is no answer at all, and it makes us stay at the edge of our seats waiting for something logical to explain all that we have read.

but there's no solution. that alone is the scariest part of them all. finishing the book left me with an inner void, one i doubt i can fill. it makes me want to read it again and again to try to find something that might give a meaning to it all, but i know i will not find anything.

similar to the house in the navidson's record, our mind is ever changing. a growing labyrinth that we cannot escape from so easily. our greatest enemy is our greatest ally. we are our own monsters, our own fears.

just how cool is that?

anyways. a 100/10 for sure. i will most likely come back to re-read the book in the future. not yet, i want to let all that i have read sit in my mind before i try to take on this beast of a book again.

but definitely a recommended read. perhaps not if you have bad paranoia.

Chapter 3: We are your friends, you can count on us too!

Eyes widening in shock seeing Saiki o-so-sudden, she stuttered “S-Sa-Saiki-kun”

E… I didn't expect to see Saiki-kun so fast. Oh my God! How do I look?? Ah… seriously…

Bewildered at the sudden appearance of the certain guy she really and badly wants to see. Her thoughts are running wild.

While Teruhashi was busy with her thoughts alone, Saiki mused.

Yare, yare! Placing his hands on his hips as he glowered tiredly. He glances at her Mom signaling her to go on and he’ll talk to Teruhashi alone.

Her Mom obliges silently as she excuses herself.

“I'll go to the kitchen for a while, I’ll leave you to youngster alone.” Tapping Teruhashi”s shoulder that made her half-shrug as it registers to her slowly what Kurumi uttered.

“Ah! Yes, sure Auntie.  If you need help let me know!” Teruhashi smiled awkwardly.

Kurumi shaking her head in disapproval “No need Kokomi-chan, you need to talk to Ku-chan, right? I can handle it alone.” She said that made the pretty girl beside her blush madly.

A sudden discomfort enveloping  the pretty girl as she complies “Y-yes Auntie.”

By that, Kurumi walk-out leaving the two behind. Once Kurumi is nowhere in sight Saiki gestures for her to follow him and Teruhashi oblige obediently although she was nervous as heck.

This is it… I’m alone with Saiki-kun, this is the time for Offu- Slapping her face, Iya… No, no, no, What the heck are you thinking Kokomi? this is not the time for offu, I need to speak with Saiki-kun

mumbling to herself without realizing that the guy in her thought knows what she was thinking.

Sighing in grief. Yare, yare… this is troublesome. How can I make her believe that I’m just a normal guy? So she can leave!

Is what running in his thought.

Both were uneasy about their thoughts as they arrive at Saiki's room, he let Teruhashi walks in first.

I’m at Saiki-kun's room. Just the two of us! Oh! My God… am I blushing? No, no I shouldn’t blush… Relax Kokomi, you need to calm

Arguing to herself as she struggles to calm down and Saiki, on the other hand, was starting to get annoyed.

Yare, yare… how can we even talk if she’s busy complaining about herself? And what the hecks with offu? I’m not saying it. I should just make her leave! I don’t even know what to say!

Saiki was also uneasy to make the move. However, he gestures to Teruhashi that brought her back to reality to sit on the bed as he sat on his armchair facing her.

Teruhashi was fidgeting for a moment, thinking of ways to start the conversation, because the psychic himself was just staring boringly at her with his signature dead-pan expression which unsettled her.

What’s with him? I cannot believe this! we’re just alone and he’s not doing anything….

After realizing what she thought. She felt chills run down her spine as her face reddens at her thoughts and making more excuses for herself.

Wah… wah… what am I thinking?? What I meant was, he should talk to me first. Yes, that’s what I mean. Don’t get me wrong!

Arguing with her inner thought without even knowing that the guy in front of her can read her mind.

Sighing in frustration How can we even start if she’s like that. Yare, yare

Okay, Kokomi relax.

taking a deep breath she glances at Saiki. Heart racing speedily “Saiki-kun” she called and Saiki stared at her with his dead-pan expression.

“I-I’m here to ask… no to confirm somethin-“

Is it about the news?

he cut of Teruhashi and finish what she’s about to say.

She was taken by surprise at how he just said the words she was having a hard time letting out. She coughs to ease the situation as she composed herself. Taking a deep breath, and stared at Saiki.

Nodding in agreement “Yes, that’s it. I mean, I… no! we want to confirm it to you… we’ll believe at whatever you’ll say!” grasping her hands tightly and her heart was beating fast as she waits for his answer.

Then what if, that rumor was true? What if, I am a psychic. What will you do?

Asking in commandment which Teruhashi was taken aback.

Silence took over her, she opens her mouth to answer but no words were heard.

This … how should I answer that? I don’t want it to be true but… but…

While she’s busy with her thoughts alone unbeknownst to her, the psychic was also troubled at what she was thinking but, of course, being a tsundere himself his denying the thoughts.

As I thought, of course, who would want a person like me! I'm not normal.

Lowering his head as his eyebrows furrowed, without his knowledge, he felt sad no he felt troubled. He was feeling sad but because of his nature, that feeling is unfamiliar to him. He shrugs it off and began to sigh in dismay as he grins.

Yare, yare! What’s with these uneasy feelings?

Annoyed at the unknown feeling he had. He chuckled at how ridiculous he looks right now and started to ruffled his hair in dismayed. He began to look back at Teruhashi to check on her again and to explain that it was just a hypothesis without any meaning so he can cast her out of his house. But, unexpectedly, the thought that lingering on the bishoujo's mind bewildered Saiki that he was stunned in silence as he stared dumbfounded at her.

No. Kokomi don’t be scared. It was just a what-if question. Then if he really was a psychic? What should I do in this kind of situation? Should I be afraid, scared? No. I shouldn’t judge him base on that fact. I mean he’s not that bad, right? If he was a bad guy, an enemy of mankind then, at this moment on I’m sure this is not how our lives exist?”

The thought alone was enough to that make Saiki stunned. He was shocked that his mouth was slightly agape.

I should ask him again… whatever it takes, I’m here to comport him not to judge him. I need to compose myself. Whatever his answer will be… I will be okay and I’ll wait for an explanation. I’m sure there is one.

While the pretty girl in their class was busy with her thoughts. The psychic on the other hand was grinning to himself as he watched the troubled girl in front of him.

Yare, yare… I should come clean! Whatever, I was ready to be known by everyone when I took of this device, including them. I should tell them!

sighing in contentment. He was now ready to face them… and her. This moment on, he was ready to speak the truth. Whether or not they'll accept him. But deep within his heart he really wants them to accept him.

When he was about to talk to her by a telepathic, Teruhashi spoke first as she called him.

“Saiki-kun” she called staring at Saiki's eyes with a determined expression.

While Saiki wore his deadpan expression as he watches her.

This is it, inhale and exhale kokomi. boosting her self-esteem. Clenching the fabric of her uniform to calm her nerves.

“What… wh- I mean” she stumbled upon saying her first words. Feeling embarrass. She took a deep breath and sighed. “You said earlier that, what if you are a psychic; is that really true or are you just-“

I’m a PSYCHIC

Without wasting any more seconds he blurted out telepathically to the girl in front of him. He didn’t even finish what she’s about to say, and so the bishoujo was statically rendered speechless, with her eyes wide open, mouth agape and even her mind was silent or just saying WA WA WA at the moment, and that made the psychic grin at her reaction.

What the… did… Saiki-kun… did I hear it right?

Staring at the pink-headed boy for another confirmation.

I’m a Psyc-

This time, it was Teruhashi who didn’t let him finished, as she was panicking internally. And convincing herself she heard it all wrong.

No, no, no… this is not true what the… I mean, Saiki-kun is a Psyc… NOOOOO

Facing down, she covered her whole face with both of her hands as she shook her head madly.

Is it? Sa-Saiki-kun? P-p-p-psychic??? NOOOOO, what… Kokomi get a grief!

Slowly opening some of her fingers that hiding her finger to glance at the pink-headed boy; checking his face confirming something. But as soon as she saw his face. Her cheeks took a dip shade of red.

Wa… why am I getting flustered?? This is not the time to admire. Gosh!

The perfectionist pretty girl was having a hard time organizing her mind that the psychic himself is getting amused to it.

Sighing to himself, Yare, yare this girl is too troublesome!

Groaning unsatisfied but the truth is, he was having a good time seeing a flustered Teruhashi although, he saw it gazillion times already so he was immune to it. Nevertheless, this is the first for the girl in front of him.

He suddenly had the urge to teased the girl more. Grinning at his selfish whims rather, his amusement.

Are you done with your thought?

Asking the blunette o-so-sudden that she shrug upon hearing his voice. Correction through the telepathic way.

Still organizing herself, fixing her hair as she eyed the psychic suspiciously. She coughs to ease the mood

“ehem…” “You said earlier that you’re a psychic? How can you—”

How can I prove it to you… is what you want to say, right?

Again, for the second time, the perfectionist pretty girl was stunned in silence. Mouth agape, confused, bewildered and when it dawned on her what Saiki stated. She jumped on his bed, shock written all over her face with a feeling of mix emotion. Struggling to find her words to respond to him, she breathes slowly to muster some courage to speak while pointing her finger unto him.

“Y-you…” with shaking voice. “Yo-you can read my mind?” eyes wide open and guarding herself in case of something as she stared at Saiki anxiously.

Sighing for the umpteenth time, Yare, yare how troublesome! He thought for the moment as he cast his head down.

You were the one who wants me to confess, right? As I said I’m a psychic, I’m not a normal human being like you guys.

He groaled for some reason as he started to look back at her just to see how anxious the girl was and how her thought was running through her mind. Again, he felt that nasty feeling he had a while ago. His hands tightened into a fist.

Tsk… he moaned grumpily. He jumped out on his seat grumpily as he rammed his hair out of annoyance.

Meanwhile, Teruhashi stiffened at his sudden movement. She began to tighten her hold on the blanket. But, when, she got a glimpse of how he looks; she quickly softened and felt dismayed at her sudden approach to the situation, she promised herself that whatever she'll hear from the psychic himself she will never change the fact that he was a good guy.

But looking at her now, staring at the bedsheet with a disappointed look, and reflecting on how she acts in front of him. She places her hands on the fabric of her uniform near her beating heart. Again, she glances at the discomfort psychic to check on him and to also said something to erase the unwanted air roaming at the room.

Inhaling and exhaling, she called the pinkish head boy. “Sa-Saiki-kun”

Peeking at her halfhearted You don’t need to stress about it. I mean… I was expecting that kind of reaction.

As soon as that escape from him, the girl’s eyes went wide… listening carefully at what he was about to say.

As what your mind is telling, yes. I’m a bad guy, I have the means to control everyone with just a snap. Even now, if I wanted to… I can erase your memory of what happened this instant. And you will never know, even if you turn grey. I can read your thoughts loud and clear and I say… your reaction is what I’m expectin—

Slamming her hands on the bed, “Yes, you’re right! I was scared! I was really scared when I’ve learned about you over the internet, news or whatever… but still, I don’t want to believe a second of it unless you’re the one to clarify it.”

And yet, I did clarify it. But your reaction is splendid. You even thought I was a monster….

Clenching the bedsheet tightly “Of course, what do you want me to think? Who in their right mind would think that a psychic even exist? I’m just a normal human being. And as you said earlier, my reaction was what you’re expecting… how do you want me to react then? Ne Saiki-kun…”

With their exchange words… Teruhashi felt even worse to herself at how stupid she was acting and how confused she was as well. And now, she was sobbing nonstop. She was fighting not to let it out a while ago but, she was hurt that she can’t help but to let it all out.

On the other hand, the psychic felt uneasy as soon as he saw her crying. He felt tense, he didn’t even know nor have a clue on what to do as he was unfamiliar with that kind of thing. So, he let her do her thing and wait till she calms down, he sat on his armchair again scratching his cheeks out of discomfort.

And as soon as Teruhashi calms down, she darted her eyes at the guy in front to face him for another confrontation.

Sniffing “I-… I want to apologize for my earlier assumption towards you!” she said to the young psychic that made his face snorted.

“Really… I’m at wrong to judge you but hey… at the very end of it, I’m just a normal human…”

Actually, your not! He blurted out that made the pretty girl eyed him suspiciously.

Groaning tiredly, I mean… you can order all your admirer. But, Not me. All you want without expecting or some of them were expecting from you in return. He explained further.

Teruhashi only stared at him with confusion until she realized what he meant. At that, she boasted from laughter. Now the tears streaming down her face were not because of irritation or sadness but pure happiness and surprise.

Eyebrows furrowed in confusion, confused as to why she was laughing. Because, to Saiki, he is sure that he didn’t add some jokes on his remarks so, seeing her laugh like that was confusing to him.

Teruhashi who’s laughing nonstop was now pressing her hand over her stomach while the other was wiping her happy tears.

Saiki was just staring dumbfounded at her. And now, Teruhashi took a deep breath but her laughter was still visible enough that she can now speak normally again. She stared at her classmate and for the last time chuckled which the latter raised an eyebrow at how confused he was.

“Okay, okay, this is quite embarrassing.” Wiping her tears,  “Now that I realize it more… you mentioned you can read my mind?” he quickly nods as he waited for her to finished her words this time.

“T-then… you know all my thoughts. I mean, running through my mind all this time?”

Saiki nodding at her, while Teruhashi is flustered and some pinkish hues appearing on her cheeks up to her ears.

“Then…” gulping nervously while playing with her index fingers “Then… you probably already know what… I mean, you know my feelings,—”

No, you got it wrong! He blurted out that made the girl flinch.

“What do you mean by I got it wrong?” she asked the psychic.

Well, this is the right time to tell her that misunderstanding. Since she knows now that I’m a psychic? That way, her feelings for me will vanish!

Nodding approvingly at his plan he looks back at pretty girl adored by God.

You remember the time when… I should say, August 6

At the mention of that unforgettable moment for her, her body stiffened her heart was beating fast as she waited what exactly was what he wants to convey.

That day, We did meet. I was walking down the street when you suddenly approach me. I was doing my very best to avoid you no matter. And also because I don’t want to be exposed to a lot of people who greatly admires you, and so being noticed by you will beat the purpose of it. But, you’re persistent. And so suddenly, I saw Nendou from the corner of my eyes and I got tensed because if a second party is involved then that means… you can easily say we did meet and all that and so, once I saw Nendou and before he notices me or us together at that time I teleported myself that instant. And I was really shocked when you thought that you like me… that’s why you thought you were hallucinating me.

Once he was done explaining, random thoughts were running through Teruhashi's mind. Forgetting that her companion can read minds.

You know I can read your mind, right?

Startled yet again, she flinches at the sudden voice from him.

Stumbling through her words as she says. “O-oh yeah. I forgot! Seriously this is embarrassing…

As soon as that escape her mind. Saiki rose from his seat and walk over to his drawer to get something, she was just staring and also at the same time admiring the guy and because of her day-dreaming, she didn’t notice Saiki was walking towards her.

Here take this…

Raising his arm to Teruhashi's eye level as he handed over something to her and she took it. Raising her eyebrows in curiosity as she looks at what he gave to her.

As soon as she saw it… her eyes glitter as she was now blushing madly…

A… a ring?? Saiki gave me a—

Before she manages to finish her words Saiki corrected her before she took it the wrong way.

Don’t get your hopes up! That ring, wear it so I won’t be able to read your mind.

He said nonchalantly which the pretty girl sighed in dismay.

“Oh! Sure” she stared at it first, asking herself if that small thing can hide her thoughts from the psychic accompanying her.

Yare, yare… Saiki thought for a while.

That’s a germanium ring… at that, Teruhashi looked at him attentively.

Wear that, if your feeling uneasy about me reading your thoughts all the time. Even though I can’t help it… then wear the ring.

He explained. And without any thought, she wore it on her index finger feeling some butterfly on her stomach as she stared on the germanium ring that Saiki owned admiringly. Giggling to herself, and by that, a certain psychic felt shivers run down his spines and wondering what nonsense thoughts are lingering on her mind.

Thus, Teruhashi tried if the ring he gave is working. Eyeing suspiciously at her companion.

Okay then, let see… rubbing her chin. Shutting her eyes close I love you Saiki-kun blushing madly, slowly opening her left eye to check on Saiki’s expression, and as soon as she saw him; his expression still didn’t change. He still wore that bored look on his face.

To Saiki's case, he was having a withdrawal if he should really give that thing to the most troublesome woman he knows. And also, looking back at her, as soon as she wore the ring he saw how she was rather acting strange. It was making him uneasy. Moreover, her face was now in a dip shade of red.

The heck is she thinking this time? I hope it's not something so troublesome. Yare, yare… sighing tiredly.

he’s not answering me? did that work? He really can’t read my mind? What if… his just taking advantag- No, no, no Kokomi Saiki is nothing like that! Erase that thought. Shu shu… for now, I’ll believe in him.

Again, arguing with herself as Saiki was just staring at her dumbfounded.

Yare, yare… sighing tiredly

So… what else do you want to know? He asked which brought her back to reality.

Stunned for a moment. She took a deep breath and composed herself.

“Then… now that I confirm with myself that you really are what the news is saying then… we need to device a plan so that, we can… I mean, you can avoid this situation!” rubbing her chin as she thinks of a plan to help Saiki.

Starring at her with his bored look he asked, Then how can you help me?

Taken aback, she tilted her head to think of something. “I’m not really sure myself since… I went here believing or wishing that all the news spreading on the internet was fake.” Bowing her head apologetically. “I’m sorry Saiki-kun, but…”

Bending over Saiki's bed as she slammed her hands on his bedsheet that startled the psychic.

“If you’ll let us… we can help you by all means. We’re not capable of helping you with how you help us but, if you…”

At that moment Teruhashi went silent. A sudden realization hoards her mind at the word help, she suddenly remembers all the times that somehow made their life a living hell if Saiki didn’t save them. An example of that, on their school trip, when they can’t go to Okinawa because it was raining hard. Second, when they were inside the plane and suddenly went wrong, lastly when she was about to be attacked by a giant bear and all this time she thought that it was just a dream. She realized then, all of those were because Saiki saves them and her from danger. And another thought of tragedy surges her mind, and that event was when Saiko's shipwrecks and they got stranded by an unknown island. They were safe because Saiki was with them and he was helping silently without asking anything in return. There is still good deed that Saiki manages to do for them. And that alone, made her disgust at herself thinking badly of him a while ago.

Slowly, tears are flowing in her beautiful blue eyes. And Saiki got startled at her sudden action. Again, he felt discomfort not knowing what to do in this awkward situation.

Why are you crying? Asking the girl timidly.

Teruhashi, on the other hand, wipes her tears away and looks at Saiki as she smiled at him warmly and genuinely.

“I was thinking… you said earlier you were a bad guy and all but, now that I’ve realized it… you’re not! Not an enemy of mankind, not a monster and all bad things I’ve thought of you a while ago. Again, I’m really sorry about that Saiki-kun.” Bowing her head apologetically to the psychic as he stared at her with his deadpan expression but he was confused since he can’t read her mind. He was anxious to know what is running through her mind right now and why is she acting so strange?

He wanted to know that answer but doesn’t want to ask… he saw her change stance, now with her feet touching on the floor, seating properly again as she held her hands tightly placing it on her lap.

Smiling at him. “Thank you Saiki-kun, you save us a bunch of times already” again, bowing her head but this time not to ask for forgiveness but to thank him whole-heartedly for the good deeds he showed them without their knowledge at the time.

What are you saying? Asking the bishoujo because he was really confused and unsettled at how she was behaving.

“You save us multiple times already. Remember that school trip? A lot happened back then. Also, most especially the shipwreck. Because you were there—”

Oh, that! Well, particularly it was my fault. All of it! He said as a matter of fact.

Teruhashi tilted her head out of confusion to what he said.

“What do you mean?” asked bewildered.

Scratching his chin. Well, particularly, It was mine but also your fault as well.

With that, the pretty girl got more confused.

“What!!!!” she grimaced.

You took of this device. Pointing at his device. You see when you pulled this out tragedy may occur. When that giant bear nearly attacks you… you got in that place because you took off my controlling device. I was the one who teleports you in that place without my knowledge. And about the shipwreck… well, it seems you get the geese now hah?

He explained neatly as possible so she can understand him and to not cause any more misunderstanding.

While hearing all that explanation she swallowed hard.

Oh, I see!

Is what she can manage to say. Although, now, she understood everything.

“I understand. But still, my feelings won’t change. Even after all that, you still save us. And yet I need to apologize again for the stupidity I've caused. Well, you can't blame me; at that moment I just wanted to help you relax so you can sleep in a much better way. I didn’t know your circumstances back then.” Smiling as if everything is settled now.

“Look Saiki-kun, if you can… we really wanted to help you! Please, let us… let us help you in any way we can.” She pleaded the young psychic with her signature puppy-dog-eyes. Well, that didn’t faze the boy as he was just staring at her with his bored-looking expression. She sighs in defeat.

Sheesh… I really can’t please this guy hah? Should I give up? Sighing to herself as she took a deep breath and waited for his answer.

They still don’t know the thing about me! So how sure are you that they’ll accept me, the true me? He interrogated the girl without any interest in mind what answer she’ll say.

“Saiki-kun, don’t belittle them… if I can accept you…  The real you. Then, I’m certain they can too. I mean… we are your friends, right?” smiling warmly at the guy with his eyes slightly wide open.

He grins knowing that what Teruhashi stated was true. He was sure that whatever it takes they will accept him for who he was.

He rose from his seat and walks over to his window, staring blankly at what was outside. While Teruhashi was eyeing his every move. Until Saiki spoke again of course in a telepathic way. She was attentively listening to whatever he was about to say.

Yare, yare. Then… do whatever you all want! You all are troublesome anyway!

Still staring at the window absentmindedly as a grin appeared on his face. He was feeling satisfied as of now and for some reason, was it because of her? Well, he is a tsundere so basically, he doesn’t want to admit that even for himself. For now.

Meanwhile, Teruhashi giggled at the thought she succeeded at persuading Saiki and can give good news for everyone tomorrow as school starts. They need to establish a plan to help Saiki be just a normal human being again for the others so they can still hang out with him and knowing him fully well; aside from him being a psychic.

Still giggling. She also rose from the bed and walks over where Saiki is, she steps beside him and also looks over the window.

“Yeah, leave it to us!” She excitedly exclaimed which the latter grins as a response. Glancing at him made Teruhashi blush and she felt good at the moment and wishing that this day will never end.

Again, she tried to talk to him through her mind because she knows very well that he can’t hear her. She looks back at the window and smiled with satisfaction.

I love you Kusuo.

-End of Chapter 3-

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Note:

OMG guys... I would like to apologize that in the previous chapter, I made some sort of mistake and I'm sure all of you notice it! All this time I thought his name was mentioned "Kobayasu" but instead it was "Kuboyasu" arrrrrrg.... Seriously this is embarrassing.

also, because I didn't had the chance to upload a new chapter last week, and to make it up for it... I'll give you a long-ass chapter this time.

Theme/graphics: I am digging the theme and I think a fan account theme works really well for these kind of RPs! However, the one thing I will say is that your graphics and your colour-scheme seems a little all over the place. The graphics of the theme and the character graphics/headers don’t really match. From the theme graphics, obviously you have the warm orange/red colours while your character headers seem more blue and black and your general headers are all different colours. The theme graphics also give me a dystopian/futuristic vibe, while the other graphics give me a sci-fi, Agents of SHIELD kinda vibe. I would say your icon also gives me a completely different vibe, too. So I can see like three different vibes just from looking at the first page, so I would definitely encourage a little more cohesion!

Pages: The plot intimidated me a little because of the length, but I was happy to see a summary at the bottom for lazy people like me! The navigation is very well organised and easy to navigate however there is a lot to navigate. It’s probably not so bad for people who are really into the lore, which by your taken list doesn’t seem to be that much of a problem, but personally I think it’s a lot of information and terms to remember. The links in the ‘other’ section could probably also go into the other tabs. The rules page and many of the other pages are incredibly extensive and, to be honest, people are probably not going to read them. A lot of the stuff can be condensed down quite a bit, and doing that will definitely keep the interest of readers and avoid them getting reading fatigue! The application is super easy and understandable, so applying seems like a breeze!

The Red Carpet Review with @pixilated 

While some went unnoticed (I can’t tell if those were intentional or not), there were definitely some looks. With every celeb on the red carpet dying to make an impression, some unfortunately are destined to miss the mark-- the Carrington’s Gala was no exception. Now, I present to you last weekend’s best and worst dressed.

WORST: Sarah Park

No one would disagree with us when we say that Sarah looked like absolute literal trash, and sweetie, she can’t even challenge us on this one. We get it, you love the environment. Showing up to the red carpet in a dress made of trash was a power move, Ms. Park. There’s something fishy about this whole demonstration, but I’ll let @laprincessa tell you all about that. This dress didn’t even last the whole night, so structurally it was not sound. We applaud you for having the balls for wearing this as your red carpet look, I don’t think anyone else could have pulled it off.

BEST: Tyler Henry

Not a big surprise here, with all the money this girl has we expected nothing less. We’re almost positive that this dress costs less than the rock on her finger anyways. Henry also wore a stunning shade of green with her tiff toward Ms. Duffy and quite possibly a slightly different shade of green later that night due to her consumption of champagne-- eight or nine glasses would definitely make me sick. Thankfully for Ms. Henry, pink and green are complementary colors, so there’s no need to call the fashion police on this one.

WORST: Drew Koenig

*Yawn* Guess we should have seen this one coming considering the Koenig’s past with their money loss, maybe they are just trying to be more fiscally responsible, who knows. However, we know some better ways to be fiscally responsible-- especially for an underwear model. Showing up in #hiscalvins would have been a look, but instead we’re left with this lackluster appearance.

BEST: Willa Duffy

Time and again, Willa Duffy does not fail to impress-- it’s no wonder she’s continuously at the top of everyone’s radar. She dazzled everyone at the gala with this blue and gold number, Ms. Duffy you truly looked like a princess. Flora and Merryweather probably fought less than @laprincessa and I did on who was best dressed -- pink or blue! We just couldn’t settle on Ms. Duffy or Ms. Henry for the title, we’ll let them settle that in their own time, we just wanted to add a little more fuel to the fire between those two.

WORST: Charlie Carrington

Oh Carrington, it seems like a cop out to just get a handkerchief to match your girl. Maybe Ms. Henry was too indecisive about her look that you settled for something simple. Your name wasn’t even on the invitation, little Charlie, and your suit didn’t make you standout either.

@laprincessa: Que decepción, I honestly expected more of you Carrington, especialmente cuando your fiance is a fashion icon, tsk tsk communication is key darlings!  Let me take this time to express my utter disappointment with men in high society always showing up in the same old somber tones, in the same old boring suits. The fashion world is always moving forward and you have the money to really show up and represent. Explore with colors, patterns and textures! Floral is not just for the ladies, gentlemen-- the more vibrant the color the more impressive you stand out. Stop boring me to tears with the same old suit and tie.

BEST: Jared Caldwell

That brings me to the best dressed guy, which goes to New Money Caldwell. Let me just fangirl about this this man for a second, can you tell that I just absolutely love him. Sure no one really knows who he is and he’s just a nerdy guy who made the hottest app, but if he ghosted me I would be heartbroken. I can see why Martha was all over this man, look at that t e x t u r e. Boys, you need to take a few notes in your book from him. THIS is how you rock a gala look.  

WORST: Victoria Sparks

There’s nothing awful about this look, in fact the only one who really swung and missed was Ms. Park, but there’s nothing that really stands out either. I think we were all on the edge of our seats to see if your date would be your mother. I wonder if you’re feeling well, with your dreamy, far-off look and your nose stuck in a book-- what a puzzle to the rest of us is well, Ms. Sparks. I should have expected this from New York’s Sweetheart who has been flying under the radar, but we’re dying to know why your personality is still missing when you are back in the big apple with mommy dearest.

BEST: Juniper Winslow

Such a classic look from Ms. Winslow, it brings me back to the Juni: Princess of the Galaxy days! You really were a star. Thank goodness you didn’t have a fashion disaster tonight, but it’s such a shame your ex-mans was at the gala too. You really seemed on edge, Juni. The class the dress brought definitely compensated for the mess that followed.

BEST: Sarah Park

Hats off to you Ms. Park for not only receiving worst dressed, but also receiving the best dressed. While it wasn’t your red carpet look, you definitely turned some heads with this one too. Your transition from the trash in our ocean to your sandy sparkly look was not only touching, but inspiring. Congrats from your two faves-- oh and tell your bestie that #TimesUp on the fashion trend she tried to bring to the gala.

No Me Digas! con @laprincessa

Now you all know we love our fashion opinions, but what we thirst is more than what our fellow socialites were wearing. We thirst for the knowledge of what they are doing and subsequently hiding. Good thing is... we know all, we see all and my, my, my! What juicy content do we have to share.

While so many of you flew under the radar, stuck to the walls or hidden in the corners, some of you truly saved this gala from being a total snoozefest. I for one, was ready to post some secrets just to have a reaction from all those in attendance, but early on it was easy to spot that things were bound to get interesting.

Let me start with the ever so fabulous Tyler Henry. Mija, you were a total mess. The woman who has everything-- the wealth, good genes, the rock on her finger with the handsome man at her side-- started guzzling down champagne like it was water. What could possibly warrant Ms. Henry to act impulsively on the night of her soon-to-be family’s gala?  My sources say that daddy dearest broke a promise and the Henry’s wholesome family unit was minus one. The night just kept getting better as Ms. Henry decided to up the ante and get into not one but two major confrontations.

The First: #theAutocrat vs #theVisionary

While we agree that Ms. Sarah Park was a total eyesore in that, for lack of a better term-- trashy dress, was it really necessary to ruin it? Now before all you Tyler-stans get all defensive here are the facts. The two ladies were spotted having a quarrel, it wouldn’t surprise me if the camera crew got all the juicy details of what was said. All I know is that the back-and-forth reached the point where Ms. Henry was seen pulling in the Carrington’s guest speaker real close, and not for the steamy reasons we’re all hoping for,  and as Ms. Park pulled away... oops! Her dress was falling apart and Tyler was left with plastic in her hands. Seems pretty incriminating to me. In the end I feel like I should thank Tyler, Sarah was forced to change and I ended up getting a delectable view of her banging body.   

@pixilated: Hey! #TeamTyler over here and I wouldn’t say that miss-horny-for-change can get away without pointing a few fingers at her. No one would believe it, but rumor has it Ms. Park could have had a few tricks up her sleeve and wanted Ms. Henry to rip her dress all along. Hell, I’d want that dis-gus-ting thing off of me too. Tyler did warn her never to call her by that godforsaken nickname. Seems like she was set-up to have the perfect alibi, but that’s just my cup of tea.

Since @pixilated has already revealed herself to be in #TeamTyler I guess I can go ahead and reveal that while I’m not on any teams yet,  I do have a soft spot for Sarah Park. She had the guts to embarrass herself in front of all the who’s who of New York because her love of activism ran stronger than the need to look good. She’s constantly using her privilege for the greater good and I can’t help but admire that. Not even a wardrobe malfunction could slow her down. Ms. Park was right on time to perform her speech and the outpouring of support confirmed what we all know, this girl is on fire. Was it just me or did any of you notice how her speech even used her dress falling apart to her advantage? Ms. Park is one smart cookie, good thing she seems like she wants to help the world and not ruin it. And as Selena Gomez always said, “everything is not what it seems.” *queue theme song here*

The Second: #theAutocrat vs #theModel

You’d think I would be so over the drama between these two, but I can’t help it! They are my guilty pleasure and they always indulge me. I wonder whatever compelled Tyler Henry to approach Willa Duffy in the first place? Was Willa enchanting too many guests? Was she taking too much of the spotlight? Or was it because Willa was looking a little too cute laughing up a storm with Charles Carrington himself? Whatever the reason was, Ms. Henry was seven drinks too many in and confronting Willa Duffy in front of the whole gala!! Scandalous! I know I felt a shiver of excitement when I saw that showdown happening. These queens of New York were both so formidable with their consistent, calculated clapbacks, but it was apparent that the Queen Bee, Ms. Henry, stung Ms. Duffy one too many times. It's amazing to imagine how they could rule the whole city if they only joined forces once again. I know, I know, never gonna happen! It's the dreamer in me I can’t help it. Anyways, much like Tyler’s first confrontation, Willa left the scene first and while in many instances that would be a win. Is it really a win to act like a drunken fool in front of all your fiance’s family and esteemed guests? So who’s the real winner here? We are of course! We would like to thank Charlie for quite literally making the whole Tyler drama sweeter by removing her from the premise to grab a scoop to forget her stand-up dad.

So much time spent on Ms. Henry it’s safe to say she’s our Scandal of the Week. But there are so many who also caught our interest never fear!

Ms. Duffy where is your shadow? Consider us shocked at not seeing the Duffy twins attached at the hip. We know he was there or did he bail out before the party even got started? Perhaps it’s a good thing, we can’t imagine you would have charmed as many guests with your demon of a brother at your side.

Drew Koenig, your foolish, misogynistic attempts to win over Bella De La Rosa Lopez did not go unnoticed. You might like your women like you like your drinks, “sweet and a little spicy,” but I’ve heard Bella likes her men how most people like their wine. Luck for us, Ms. De La Rosa ended her night dancing with Ms. Duffy and not with the likes of you.

@pixilated: Some advice for Charlie Carrington, if you want people to respect your relationship with Tyler Henry, you best not be seen chatting it up and getting comfortable with her sworn enemy. Maybe he’s just trying to keep their enemies close.

My girl here has a point, we’ve been told that the Duffy’s and the Carrington’s have been friends for years but there is such a thing as loyalty to your loved one no? On the other hand there is something so cute seeing two friends laughing up a storm. The real truth here is that I’m a messy bitch and I live for this drama.

@pixilated: And one final word to the wise-- the Marthas of the world better throw caution to the wind and watch their back, I’m tryna steal your mans <3

I don’t know pixie, Jared seems pretty enamored with the one, the only, Willa Duffy, are the Marthas of the world the real threat here?

@pixilated: I don’t care who you are, if you have heart eyes for Jared Caldwell, I suggest wearing shades so I can’t pick you out of a crowd.

This concludes our honest review. If you didn’t see yourself mentioned don’t get comfortable, either you didn’t do anything worthy of a mention which *yawn* or we’re biding our time to comment on all the messy things you do. Both options make me want to spill all your deep dark secrets but my partner says waiting is key to ultimate satisfaction.

Until next time,