I am just horrified that the government and NHS England are openly destroying trans peoples lives. I expect this of our govt, but would have hoped someone in NHS England would push back.

Ball gown, House of Paquin, France, 1895 Apologies, no high res version of this. I really get a sense of a beautiful, wearable flower here - the delicate pattern, ruffled shoulders and even the lacing for a stem. What a lovely design. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #ootd #TheMet

A bit of a yapping episode - I spend a few minutes talking about cultivating acceptance, before getting into the meditation itself. We are all so self- & other-critical that I think this is a useful skill to learn. Direct link: rss.com/podcasts/med... Patreon link: www.patreon.com/posts/practi...

I finished Final Fantasy 9 yesterday for the first time. Tried it years ago but bounced off it. Really hooked me this time. It's such a beautiful, sad, silly story. Classic example of FF, basically! #finalfantasy #vivi #blackmage #eiko #eidolon

I have played this and it's sequels WAY too much. Blew my mind in 93 (when I first played it) ➡️⬇️↘️👊 🔥🔥🔥

Sportswear sweater, probably USA, 1895 This is maybe the nicest sweater I've ever seen. Its so fashionable with the gigot sleeves, cinched in waist, long cuffs - but also somehow casual. I adore it and would love to know who wore it. #fashionhistory #dresshistory #ootd #fashionsky #TheMet

New meditation, featuring some traditional kirtan & mantra. These were a big part of my training, and I still use them in my yoga teaching. Singing is such a beautiful practice, though not necessarily for the listener 😄 Further links in the attached post 1/2 www.patreon.com/posts/yoga-m...

🌈 Happy #HoliPhagwah! 🌈 The festival of colors is a time to celebrate renewal, joy, and the triumph of good over evil. 🩵✨ Across South Asia and the diaspora, we mark this day with laughter, community, and the belief that love and justice will always prevail. 💫 buff.ly/aRrBGdv #Holi2026

Gym suit, Columbia Gymnasium Suit Co, USA, 1895 Timeline cleanse. This gym suit is gorgeous - looks comfy and roomy enough for yoga, gymnastics, kicking people in the face, etc. But super stylish too - the cinched in waist and tie are lovely. #fashionhistory #dresshistory #fashionsky #TheMet

"Defensive" www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Nothing is worth this. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...

The article briefly mentions it, but personally I don't care what Lud's status was. Every post about his situation has wriggling weirdos underneath asking about it & I reject the xenophobic premise of their question. Immigrants are a positive good and Lud should be celebrated, safe, & protected

Stop letting billionaires bleed us dry - that's something a lot of people can get behind, I think. I hope.

Evening cape, France, 1895 An absolutely extraordinary cape that just says "look at me!". In black lace & sequins, with ermine lining (I'm vegetarian, but this is beautiful). Make sure you check out the exquisite sequin work on the back. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #ootd #TheMet

Uploaded a new meditation - a structured tour of the body, mind and everything else we have going on. Have a listen and please let me know if you have any thoughts. #meditation #yoga #koshas #bodyscan #breathwork Listen to Guided meditation: The Koshas on @rss.com rss.com/podcasts/med...

Cape, Emile Pingat, France, 1895 After much social media dooming, lets get back to fashion. And good lord is this interesting. I don't know where you'd wear it, or with what, but its pretty cool! Made with real jet, which I've not seen before. #fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory #TheMet

With all the news and how it could affect smaller fighting game tournaments, it's important to support your locals. Here's a starter pack of tournaments and TOs from around the world, if you know anyone who should be on here then let me know go.bsky.app/SrUiyXS

This is obviously nonsense. EA are currently saying the same thing. Its nonsense there too. SNK said the same thing 4 years ago (link below), and look at them now: Riyadh stage in KOF; friends of the Saudi govt as playable characters in Fatal Fury. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/snk-lea...

Blood donation number 65 this morning 💪

This is farcical. Schools lack the expertise and time needed to commission healthcare services. Why are they doing this? Shift blame for failure off govt and onto schools? www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Mourning dress, 1894, New York If you had a mourning dress this fabulous in your wardrobe, you might be inclined to a little murder or two just so you could wear it... #dresshistory #fashionhistory #fashionsky #TheMet

100%. It's unacceptable to engage with EVO now.

People who say karate isn't a practical martial art have no idea. My hacksaw just broke halfway through breaking up a sofa, and i finished the job with side kicks.

Lot of discourse in the FGC at the moment about why fighting games aren't more popular, so I thought I should use my years of experience to clear it up. It's because they don't let you fight on the roof of a steam train.

Walking dress, USA, 1893 That wool looks so rich and textured. Not sure I'd like to go walking in it, but it's a fine outfit! #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #themet

Walking out the door to go teach my yoga class. Partner - "are you going out like that?!" Kid - "you look... eccentric" 🥺

I just explained the NFT picture thing to my kid, and now she has lost all faith in the intelligence of humanity.

I've uploaded a new guided meditation for my students - a body scan and brief visualisation. Have a listen if you are interested, and I'd welcome any thoughts or comments. Unless they're mean comments... 🫣 rss.com/podcasts/med...

BREAKING: government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action under terrorism law ruled UNLAWFUL This matters for everyone. For years, the right to protest has been under sustained and deliberate attack. Thousands of people have been arrested for something that should have never been a crime.

Fancy dress, House of Worth, France, 1893 The pink silk is what caught my eye, but this has loads of unusual details. Double-breasted bodice, open front skirt, black accents - really interesting design. Apparently its a callback to a century prior. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #TheMet

I read this verse when I was about 11, and knew at that point that the book I held in my hands was something very different. She was capable of conjuring such beauty and sadness - the very binaries expressed in this verse - in a way that you find in only the very best fantasy authors.

I'll be posting guided meditations on here fairly regularly going forward - have a listen if you're interested. Happy to talk meditation and yoga if you have questions also. Available on apple, amazon, spotify, etc. rss.com/podcasts/med...

Finally got around to giving Final Fantasy 9 a good go, and having lots of fun. Never realised that if you leave the game idle on the main menu, these interesting character images come up.

This is unbelievable. Its only been 3 weeks since its official launch. Its a fun game! I feel so bad for everyone laid off.

Evening dress, House of Worth, France, 1893 This dress is a bit too much for me - but perhaps that was the point? The luxurious fabric, the return of huge gigot sleeves, the lace - there's a lot going on here! It screams opulence. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #ootd #TheMet

I did not expect to find myself in this corner of Bluesky, but hello author people! Link if you're interested: bluesky-map.theo.io

Have scientists ever discovered how the skeletons that keep falling on top of Indiana Jones are able to scream like that? (I can't find a picture of them)

Learning Blazblue at the moment. Interesting game, tons of cool characters. But how could I possibly pick anyone other than the character that rides a carousel horse when she wins. Amazing.

Big fan of Quasi's street fighter art!

Two-piece suit, USA, 1892 Absolutely incredible style here. The cut of the jacket is just sublime, and the embroidery (?) is a simple design, but massively elevates the overall look of the outfit. Just a perfect suit, I love it so much! #fashionhistory #dresshistory #fashionsky #ootd #TheMet

Visited London for work this week, and was able to spend time at one of the centres of my yoga tradition. Always nice to come back to these. Been a huge part of my life these last 25 years. sivanandalondon.org/about-us/

This is an incredible coat!

Can someone recommend any gothic, romantic, mild horror novels for my kid? Stuff like Dracula, or Malice Mizer music videos (obscure but iykyk) #bookrecommendations #malicemizer #vkei

Cloak, USA, 1890s I thought the cape the other day was amazing, but this cloak is on another level. I have never wanted an excuse to go visit a woodland-resident grandma more than I do right now. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #ootd

Been playing a week and my opinion on 2XKO has flipped. Still an awful lot of annoying stuff wrapped around the core game, but the gameplay is so much fun, and really allows a lot of expression. I remain rubbish at it though. youtu.be/3JDVRQqSlqM?...

Cape, USA, 1890s Perhaps it is time to bring back capes. Evidence attached. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #capesarenotjustforsuperheroes

This is really great - we need much more of this. Maddy Myers' (@midimyers.com) writing is always good, and the rest of the team looks amazing too. Actually link to the website is morthership.blog www.theguardian.com/games/2026/j...

Tobogganing coat, USA, 1886 Imagine this vibrant red against a field of snow? That must have looked so striking! The colour and fabric give such a warm vibe too. And check out the cute bobble on the hood 🥰 #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #ootd

Wakefield and every charlatan that followed him have so much blood on their hands. I work in public health and this stuff is just so depressing. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

2XKO down for 4 hours of maintenance - can't even access training mode offline. Not a good precedent to set.