Carbon Costume

…No one made parochial rebelliousness look cooler than Jordana Bevan (Yasmin Paige) in Submarine. It was no wonder that Oliver Tate was so tongue tied around her. She made even the most conservative school uniform look stylish. Her style can be mirrored by throwing on a red coat and breaking some hearts….

…s who disagree with GQ, here’s a handy guide for recreating Ed Sheeran’s aesthetic….

…Ace Ventura may be solving pet related crimes but this detective is breaking more than one rule of fashion. Pairing Hawaiian shirts with striped or plaid pants, Ace’s look may seem unkempt but he balances it out with his finely styled hair….

…r less, so that can work for the backs of your hands. Michelle and CowButtCrunchies noted putting one color on your face washes out your natural features. How the light hits your face is crucial! Consider highlights and shadows in your makeup to make it three-dimensional. Cheesecake Panda recommended using a rainbow eyeshadow palette for highlights and contour. She talked about how characters with abnormal skin colors have abnormal undertones — a…

…oman Torchwick’s hat lives on as his accomplice, Neo Politan’s, accessory. Today, I’m going to show you how to re-create this iconic antagonist’s hat with a few simple steps. Combine this with our Roman Torchwick costume guide to get the complete look. Materials Needed: Black bowler or derby hat (this could be anything from a plastic party hat to a high-quality, longterm-wear item) Red ribbon or fabric Large feather (buy some online, or if wild tu…

…Acrylic paint (gold, blue, black, white) Dishwasher-safe Mod Podge Paint brushes (assorted) Directions: This project was completed during the Coronavirus pandemic, and my ability to obtain crafting supplies was significantly diminished. As such, I made do with the materials I already had around at the time, such as an off-white teacup with a floral design and a thin gold rim around the opening and base. I gently brushed two layers of white acryli…

…ere. With Overwatch being one of the most popular inspirations for cosplay today, we’d get to see some of the most inspired costumes around. And witnessing the final stop of Overwatch League season 2, an epic face-off between the San Francisco Shock and Vancouver Titans, would be the cherry on top. Ok, so the actual Overwatch match was the main course and Zedd was the cherry on top. Point is, the cosplayers on display there was spectacular. Here a…

…ding behind a mask is a feat many of us at one time wish we could try. So, today this tutorial will teach you how to make your own Shy Guy hoodie! (I will only go through the steps for the hoodie. The pants, mask, and shoes can be bought separately following this Shy Guy closet cosplay guide.) Things You’ll Need: Simplicity 1251 sewing pattern (in your size) Red hoodie material (2 yards or more. Check the pattern requirements) Black material (Pref…

…mes you want a little more pizazz to your cosplay photos, which leads into today’s article. To be honest, prior to last week, I’ve never used Fiverr. I’ve seen YouTube videos about it, but I’ve never thought about trying it myself. So when my boss, ahem, Nick Fury, assigned this mission, I was intrigued. I sent this photo of myself as Black Widow to four different editors (peep the bites, which you can make with this tutorial). This original photo…

…on her chest. The Addams Family The Addams Family franchise first met the world thanks Charles Addams in 1938. It is one of the longest-running popular franchises around and has had so many iterations that some people forget it started out as a cartoon. The kind in publications, not on a screen. Even beloved characters like Thing and Cousin Itt – which weren’t introduced until 1954 and 1964 respectively – have been around so long most people don’…