Carbon Costume

Frozen II, the much anticipated sequel to Frozen has finally hit theaters, and brought with it about a dozen new cosplay opportunities. As someone who dresses up as Elsa a lot, I was especially excited to see Elsa’s white forest dress and immediately knew that that was the one I was going to recreate. I was lucky enough to come across this beautiful pattern created by ANH Cosplay which is as lovely as it is easy to follow. I used this pattern as…

Prince Naveen is a character in the Disney movie The Princess and the Frog. He is the Prince of Maldonia. He takes pride in his looks and charm, but he is spoiled and lazy. As a result of his antics, his parents cut him off, and he finds himself down on his luck. Therefore in visiting New Orleans, he hopes to marry a wealthy girl. After taking the deal from Dr. Facilier, Naveen gets turned into a frog, and only a kiss from a princess can break th…

…ing Roland II made her Queen of Enchancia. She is the biological mother of Princess Sofia and the stepmother – though not a wicked one – of Prince James and Princess Amber. Kind and supportive, Queen Miranda expresses pride in Sofia and encourages her to try to do her best. She also encourages Sofia to be open with her, yet Sofia keeps the amulet a secret. Once Princess Elena shares the truth about the amulet, the mother and daughter grow closer….

…In The Princess and the Frog, Doctor Facilier (voiced by Keith David), also known as the Shadow Man, is an evil boktor or witch doctor and voodoo shop owner who plots to rule New Orleans with the help of black magic. It is he who transforms Prince Naveen into a frog and who Princess Tiana must track down to rescue the prince….

…, and more. Mulan From Brave to Moana to The Princess and the Frog, recent Disney princesses have abandoned the notion of needing a prince to save them, and take matters into their own hands. This new direction seemed to originate with Mulan (1998). Based on a Chinese legend, Fa Mulan volunteers to fight in the Chinese army against the Huns by posing as a boy. Her adventurous spirit displeases her family, but she is ultimately the one who saves th…

…me features her gold coronation dress, as opposed to Aurora’s pink and blue gowns from the classic animation. Finish your look with this Princess Aurora makeup tutorial from Maleficent….

…of the Republic. He always upheld the light side of the force. First Black Disney Princess: Tiana In 2009, Disney released The Princess and the Frog, introducing Tiana as its protagonist. Voiced by Anika Noni Rose, Tiana made history as the first African American princess, and opened the door for future female protagonists of color, such as Moana, Raya, and Mirabel. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, the story takes place in the 1920s in Ne…

…led Adventure. Cassandra is skilled in many forms of combat, and is one of Princess Rapunzel’s closest friends. As Rapunzel’s handmaid and lady-in-waiting, Cassandra’s job is to protect the princess, which can sometimes include breaking the palace rules just a little bit. Cassandra’s signature outfit is a long grayish tunic worn over a dark red turtle neck, striped brown leggings, and large black gloves. In this tutorial I hope to show you how to…

…learn how to reign as its new princess. This makes Elena the first Latina princess in the Disney canon. The show won the National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award for Outstanding Animated Series in 2017. Luz Noceda Luz Noceda is the protagonist of Disney Channel’s The Owl House. Outgoing and good-intentioned, Luz begins the story by entering a portal that takes her to the magical world of Boiling Isles. In her training to become a witch, she…

…ns of the Southern Isles (voiced by Santino Fontana) is a character in the Disney movie Frozen. He visits the kingdom of Arendelle to attend Queen Elsa’s coronation ball. Princess Anna becomes smitten, and they plan to marry immediately. However Elsa refuses to bless their marriage, which causes tension between the sisters. When Anna is dying from a frozen heart, she asks Prince Hans to kiss her in an act of true love. Plot twist: he reveals he ne…