Koumori No Hime Cosplay

The “What’s In My Bag?” video has been a staple of online beauty gurus for some time now, and I wanted to give it a go with a slight cosplay twist. Today, I’m focusing specifically on what I bring with me when I go fabric shopping. The bag: I got this purse on clearance from Forever 21 a while ago because it is spacious enough to hold everything I need. It also doubles as my convention bag. Keys, cellphone, wallet: the usual basics. Shopping list (+ pen): I like to plan ahea

Like many cosplayers, I sell my old, retired cosplays to new homes. Here are some tips and trick how to do just that, and also some pointers for what to expect. Wash your cosplay. If you’re selling a used costume, that means someone has worn it. No one wants a stinky con-sweaty costume. Pre-washing a costume increases it value and selling chance. Having a costume be durable and machine-washable is also a good selling point when it comes to writing your ad. Pick a place to pos

(Photo by Webyugioh) Junko is easily the most iconic character from Dangan Ronpa and super fun to cosplay as. If you want to make your own Junko costume, I recorded the entire process! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to learn more about cosplay sewing? Check out my e-book: (currently available in Kindle format, though can be read on other devices through the free Kindle app).

With all the social media accounts available these days, is it really worthwhile to make a website? In my opinion, yes. Social media accounts are great for attracting new followers and seeing others’ work, but ultimately the accounts do not belong to you. They are subject to the whims of the site management and fluctuate in popularity just like all trends do. Having your own site means you have complete creative control over the content shown and have a permanent (as long as

Hall cosplay contests can be a bit intimidating, especially for first-timers, but they don’t have to be. Here are a few tips to make your experience run smoothly. Bring reference photos. Even if you are cosplaying a popular character, not all judges may be familiar with your costume. Print out some reference photos of your character from multiple angles to help with the judging process. I like to also include pictures of the processes I used to make the costume to highlight m

With cosplay contests come awards, sometimes really big and expensive awards. And awards can create some sticky situations. Everyone loves getting recognition for their hard work and it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you deserve to win. You may win an award, but more often than not you won’t. There will always be someone out there with more experience, a flashier costume, or fancier materials. You may be disappointed, you may be jealous, and it is okay to feel that

(Photo by Webyugioh) Pokemon trainer cosplays are great for beginners because they are relatively simple and they tend to be very practical for wearing to conventions (they are comfortable and have pockets!). If you want to make your own cosplay of Touko, the female avatar of the Pokemon Black/White games, I recorded the whole process. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to learn more about cospl

So you’ve decided what contest you want to enter. Great! Now it’s time to sign up according to your division. At the time of writing this article there is no universal standard for cosplay craftsmanship divisions in the USA. Here is a general breakdown of some of the most popular categories. -Youth: A category for cosplayers based on age rather than previous awards. The age cut-off varies from convention to convention, but it’s generally for the pretty young crowd. -Novice: T

Super Sonico is one of my favorite cosplays of 2015. Not only is the outfit cute, it is also super comfortable! I recorded the entire process if you are interested in making this costume for yourself! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to learn more about cosplay sewing? Check out my e-book: (currently available in Kindle format, though can be read on other devices through the free Kindle app).

Now it’s time for the photoshoot! Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your photoshoot experience. Be prepared. The more prepared you are, the smoother the shoot will go. For a checklist of things to do to prepare for a shoot, check out my article “How to Prepare for a Cosplay Photoshoot.” Arrive to the shoot early. Being on time is polite to your photographer, but arriving early gives you time to relax and catch your breath before the shoot starts. It also giv