Growing up in the ’80s, one of my favorite books was In a Dark Dark Room by Alvin Schwartz . It’s a collection of scary stories and poems for kids. I checked it out of the library quite a few times before my mom bought me my own copy.
Leslie Knope has solidified herself in modern TV history as someone we all want to model ourselves after. (I certainly do!) What people may not know is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money crafting that perfect Leslie Knope cosplay. I’m here today to show you how you can build that perfect budget Leslie Knope.
Her world isn’t black and white… it’s grey with maybe a smattering of purple.
Jessica Jones stands in the forefront of my mind when it comes to favorite heroines from the Marvel Universe. She is far from perfect; her closet has a few skeletons, she doesn’t shy away from the gritty details or getting her hands dirty when there is work to be done, and she is full of believable humanity. She tells it like it is and I admire her for her brutal honesty —even if she does occasionally hide behind a bottle, but let’s face it… everyone has a coping mechanism some way or another.
Looking for something to wear with a Jordandene Robin Hood-themed shirt of the month? Want to show your royal side or just to celebrate this classic Disney movie? The craft section for this month should supply everything you need and then some.
Red lips are the ultimate vintage accessory and, let’s be real, a lot of our favorite cosplay characters also rock a red lip: Peggy Carter, Ariel, Jessica Rabbit, Snow White, and Maleficent, just to name a few. So, with con season beginning to ramp up, we thought this was the perfect time to share how easy it can be to achieve this classic look.
Hello fellow fashionable geeks! My name is Kate, and I’m going to be kicking off a series of posts on cosplay and fandom fashion with a beginner’s tutorial on how to cosplay as Rey, complete with handy-dandy links and everything you need to become everyone’s favorite Jedi heroine!
The first time I wore it out to a convention, I had butterflies the entire Lyft ride there. What would people think of my outfit? Was I just a big faker who couldn’t keep up with those really talented cosplayers? Should I have just worn real people clothes and not put myself out there?