Carbon Costume

…e chunk of change. Leather armor is pricy and there are many distinct and custom pieces to this costume. There are, however, a few pieces you can use to get close and recreate her look pretty closely without making a huge investment. This will let you upgrade your costume over time if you find yourself reaching for your Antiope costume pretty regularly. One piece – Antiope’s helm or crown – comes from Etsy and is custom made. It is fairly pricy fo…

…e detailing. Black acrylic paint will cover that up since the protector is made of nylon. And of course you’ll need your trusty laser rifle….

…oks over the year (and that’s without the MCU’s fashion-forward take on Aunt May). For this write-up we’re going for something in between the classic “granny” look from the original comics and the more updated look she has today. For this iteration of Aunt May you’ll want a short white wig, long purple cardigan, a dusky pink knee-length skirt, and a yellow undershirt. Finish off the look with purple flats and pearl earrings and you’re set!…

…Dahl. This new story follows a younger Wonka before he becomes who we know today from the two film adaptations where he is played by Gene Wilder and then Johnny Depp. In this new whimsical film we follow his journey into becoming a chocolatier. Wonka’ s costume has elements that are reminiscent of both Roald Dahl’s original art and previous films. He still wears iconic pieces like the purple velvet coat, brown top hat, and walking stick. In this n…

…is a rom-com set in New York about Harry Burns and Sally Albright who keep running into each other throughout their lives until they meet again in a bookshop. They attempt to stay platonic friends and eventually end up together. Harry Burns is one of the two protagonists in the story. He is a carefree and opinionated character as we see in his conversations with Sally. His wardrobe is one that is still stylish today and perfect for fall and winter…

…et Hamilton. It truly defined how we picture witches when we think of them today. To re-create this iconic costume, start with using a green face and body paint on your hands and face. Use other makeup like browns and grays to define the brows, eyes, and cheekbones. Wear your hair up and back, such as a low bun. Wear a high-neck black blouse, a maxi black skirt, and a black corset at the waist. Attach a small black pouch to the corset and pair wit…

…Greg Universe is the father of Steven Universe, from a relationship with Rose Quartz, and owner of a small car wash. He was once somewhat important to the Crystal Gems, but today he is no longer need. Quite sad if I do say so myself….

…raps meet the bodice. This can be re-created by wearing a canvas floral fashion corset top and adding ribbon, or taking or creating a blank one and then hand painting with fabric paints. Under that she wears a “peasant” top which is historically inspired. It’s ruffled with a square neckline and poofy sleeves. Under this she wears a maxi tulle ruffled layered skirt that can be recreated by starting with a white skirt as the base and dyeing it in la…

…ns we grew up with like Ninja Turtles, Batman Animated Series, X-Men, and just about everything out of 90’s era Nickelodeon. What were your favorite cartoons as kids growing up? Bryan: Along with the shows mentioned above, I was also a big fan of classic Disney and early Pixar movies. Top of my list would be Peter Pan, Toy Story, and Incredibles. Nick: I was really into the 90’s Spider-Man cartoon, as well as Pee-Wee’s Playhouse if that counts. As…

…ntion on the East Coast just keeps getting bigger – and better! Indeed, thousands upon thousands of attendees descended onto the Javits Center for the highly anticipated New York Comic Con (NYCC). Estimates are saying that 2023 attendance surpassed last year’s record – which was 200,000! Over the span of four days, the con programming featured exclusive panels, must-read books, and interactive booths. Not to mention the opportunity to meet adored…