Carbon Costume

…e but three different Twitch streams. These panels covered everything from video game romances to horror games to miniatures. And, of course, cosplay! A few cosplayers even shared their artistry on the event’s Discord. Some of them are featured below as are a few of the cosplay panels PAX offered this year. The Panels Covering every panel at PAX this year would take a convention all its own. But there were a few that, for cosplayers at least, were…

…story of Grand Duchess Anastasia, youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. Though whether or not she is a Disney princess is still hotly debated (especially now since Disney has bought 20th Century Fox), Anastasia has made a name for herself outside the realm of Disney. In this tutorial we will be exploring how to make the yellow Once Upon a December dress that Anastasia (or “Anya”, as she is called in the film) wears during one of the fil…

…our own ita bag insert. See below, where Barracuda Cosplays explains the structure of this wig in her panel “Wig Styling 101.” Some cosplay panels were for adults only (18+), which required a special wristband for entry. One such panel covered cosplaying in your 30s, proving that even as you get older, you can still rock your cosplay! Cosplay Masquerade and Hall Contest The most popular event of Saturday night was the Cosplay Masquerade and Hall C…

…players gave us Nickelodeon nostalgia as Chuckie, Tommy, and Angelica from Rugrats. This Skeletor cosplayer struck a pose. This cosplay was plus-ultra! Here is an attendee as Bakugo from My Hero Academia. Here is a cosplayer’s punk rock variation of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Toss a coin to these Witcher cosplays, featuring a Jaskier and Geralt. We thought the stick horse was a nice touch. Avengers cosplayers — assemble. From left to r…

…olution and a case for storage. You can buy contact solution at any local drug store. Opti-Free and Bausch and Lomb Re-Nu are great brands, especially for sensitive eyes. Drug stores sell miniature bottles of solution that are perfect for taking to conventions. Cases are usually included with contact solution or the contact purchase. Colored Contacts Dos and Don’ts So, you got colored contacts. Here are some general dos and don’ts: Do: Wash your h…

…on, abbreviated as J-Fashion. This individual embraced lolita fashion with ruffles, bows, and pastels. Who’s that Pokemon cosplayer? It’s Mimikyu! The tulle skirt adds a touch of elegance to the Disguise Pokemon. Like Deku, you’ll regret messing with this Bakugo cosplayer from My Hero Academia! Carrying this many boxes as Sam Porter Bridges from Death Stranding is dedication. A lovely Princess Daisy cosplay from the Super Mario video games. A Clou…

…ce parents may bring their kids to a con. And of course the most important rule is to have fun! The Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure meetup at Anime NYC. How to Organize a Cosplay Meetup Choose a Fandom You can pick a title from an anime, television, movies, video game, or book series. You can be as specific or as broad as you like. You can host a meetup for a category of media or a meetup for particular character designs. If you plan to take photos, thin…

…eded all expectations, and Uncle Yo was a hilarious host. DCM Cosplay took videos of each masquerade performance for your binge-viewing pleasure – see the Youtube playlist here. Following the Masquerade was the Cosplay Contest, a more traditional display of cosplay. As opposed to performance, the judges of the contest examine needlework and craft. Again, attendees blew us away with their incredible cosplay! The cosplay programming at Zenkaikon is…

…s entered the contest to show off their handiwork and style. Some posed, strutted, danced, or did skits on the stage. The crowd cheered every entry on, highlighting the true camaraderie at Flame Con. The judges awarded three top placements, plus a Creator category that specifically awarded outstanding craftsmanship. Pictured below are the winners of the contest. Following closing remarks, Crimson Kitty, a drag performer and judge of the cosplay co…

…the limit will you discover your true potential. I believe creative people rule the world and you shouldn’t let a difficult wing rig or a gravity defying skirt stand in your way. What one character would you most like to see get the Carbon Costume treatment? I really had a hard time deciding so I gave two options: 1. Being a lover of cheesy movies I will have to go with Zenon from “Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century.” My teen years consisted of Disne…