My answer:No problem =3
Anonymous Asked:
Are you looking for any admins?
You can have admins for tumblr O.o? Well you learn something new every day!
However, at the moment I’m not looking for any admins thanks for asking though, I’ll put up a notice if I’m looking for some and please come back and ask =3
messofyouthfulinnocence:
Best. Maes Hughes cosplay. EVER.
Hey it’s my boyfriend! =3
And I mean the guy, not the character haha
emma-destructive-zelda Asked:
Hey there! So, im going to Montreal Comic Con (my first convention!), and I'm thinking of cosplaying there as either Koopa Troopa or Mario. Is there any tips you can give me about wearing my cosplays at Cons?
Sure! Here’s a quick list,
- Try to be in character a bit, it’s fun and people like seeing “the character”
- If your costume is hot, stay hydrated, especially with all the hot bodies crammed in to one space.
- Hugs are ok, but glomps can hurt and wreck costumes. If you’re glomped do tell security if you’re surprised by one.
- Carry a tide pen in case of food spill on your cosplay.
- Make sure to take pictures, show off your handy work!
- Fabreeze your costume in your hotel room and hang it, it’ll help to avoid the con funk. And don’t forget to shower.
- Try to find a Mario photoshoot, it’s nice to meet others who cosplay from your series.
- Enjoy the glamor of photos if people ask for them, but it’s ok to say no if you’re eating or resting or fixing your costume. Just be polite and say why.
- Most importantly, have fun! It’s no fun seeing a mopey cosplayer =3
Anonymous Asked:
What do you think are the make-up essentials for cosplayers and everyone should have them?
Ah something I’m really versed in! Well make up essentials are as follows. A good foundation of your choosing for your skin type(I myself use bare minerals), a cover up (I use hard candy’s glamouflage tattoo concealer, it’s a dream and goes a long way), a setting powder for keeping the make up long lasting, a few natural colored eye shadows (brown ones are good for contouring), eyeliners in brown and black (preferably stick not liquid), mascara and false eyelashes (for girls), oil blotting papers to preserve make up, and some really good brushes. I didn’t add lip color in because this isn’t necessary for most character. Another optional things is primer, it doesn’t tend to work much for me but it does help others. Touch ups are usually necessary at cons so don’t forget your cover up and blotting papers.
This is pretty much what you’d find in an actors or dancers make up case so I go off my experience as both. Any further questions on application, ask.
Anonymous Asked:
Are there any cosplays you think are too hard to make for beginners?
I certainly think it depends on your skills. If you’re a beginner at sewing in general then there is plenty that is difficult for you. I’m going to take your question as “I have never sewn in my life, nor crafted anything.”
Anything with leather is pretty difficult (Organization coats, Sephiroth) , as you can’t unsew leather, it will have the holes in it and you’ll waste your money on the material. Stretchy material is also hard to work with because if you don’t sew it right, it will come out too stretched out or too baggy (think full body leotards like Harley Quinn). Big dresses that might require hoop skirts are also tricky. Armor is also extremely tough to construct. Also hard hairstyles are difficult for beginners, a pony tail or some type of up do may be simple in real life but unless you get a wig with a clip on it requires a lot of wefting and even a technique called “stubbing”. Excessive prosthetics can also be really hard for beginners.
This question is a bit difficult to answer in say, a list format because there a vast number of cosplays I’d consider “difficult” . But I’ll name some and each will be an example of above.
-Queen of Hearts/Vivaldi from Alice in the Country of Hearts
-Mystique from Xmen
-Alphonse (Armor) from Full Metal Alchemist
-Halo Armor
-The Monarch from Venture Brothers
-Ryoko from Tenchi Muyo
-Midna (both versions) from Zelda Twilight Princess
The list goes on really….though personally it’s easier to get an idea of “difficult” if I know an exact cosplay, rather than have to make a list because I like anime, but I don’t know all of them =3
This is a submission from MagicallyBlonde on Youtube. She is giving an explanation about make up for a character. She has quite a few videos about cosplay, give her a look!
I will caution those watching this vid that her mic is very fuzzy in spots and kind of loud so I strongly advise turning it down a smidge.
I know many people out there can barely afford the con and hotels and such, so you wonder “how can I pull off this cosplay with barely any cash left”. You can do a simply cosplay with a limited budget by exploring your local Savers or Goodwill for cosplay pieces and if you sew you can alter them.
The key is to choose a character with a relatively simple costume, let’s say, Namine from Kingdom Hearts II. She also has a normal and simple hair color and hair style which would encompass a large portion of girls today or be easy to change to without needing a wig.
Now her costume is mainly compromised of a white sundress. Simple right? You can also add little flairs of detail as you see fit because she appears to have some lace trim and such. Props are good too to help recognize her, like a sketch book. Another thing you can do is take the character you like (let’s stick with Namine) and give her an alternate costume. Kingdom Hearts is easy for this because of all the worlds. Let’s do the easiest one, Halloween Town. Now considering the theme of that world is well….Halloween, dur, and Namine is called the “White Witch” it should be easy to come up with a rather simple costume that looks witchy. Buying a broom, a witch hat, getting a skirt your can add a bit of poof under, and long gloves. This seems more creative than typical Namine as well.
Now this is pretty much the simplest solution to get a cosplay on the cheap. If you try really hard and don’t skimp on the simple things then it will make your costume that much better.
Make sure to submit your questions and stories to me!
EDIT- Sometimes a job isn’t super viable, especially if you’re under 16. Also…how can budgeting HURT you? I am 20 and in college and I still budget and go to Savers for cosplays.
This is my cosplay blog, The Cosplay Compendium. I hope to use this blog as a means to help newer and older cosplayers alike with cosplay problems and meet other cosplayers from all over. I also encourage asking questions, submitting your convention stories, useful tutorials and your own personal cosplay photos.
Thanks for following! =3