Carbon Costume

Sophie Foster returns in Shannon Messenger’s fifth entry into the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.  In Lodestar, Sophie finds herself fighting against dark forces as she questions whether she can trust the people around her.  As always, Sophie is shown on the cover wearing dark tights and with a short Renaissance-inspired dress and cloak.  To recreate her look, you may have to be a little flexible, as finding an exact replica of her costume can be difficult.  Focus on similar silhouettes such as a pinafore dress that will mimic the fitted bodice of the one she’s depicted wearing, or a handkerchief hem if you’re more interested in replicating the movement of her skirt.

Ophelia Ramírez (voiced by Candi Milo) is Juniper Lee’s best friend on the Cartoon Network show The Life and Times of Juniper Lee.  Ophelia is known for her slightly cynical outlook and her rather glum, deadpan personality.  You might have to get a little creative to recreate Ophelia’s unique pink and purple hairstyle, so don’t be afraid to take a pair of scissors and some gel to a wig to make it fit your needs.

Dana (played by Imani Hakim) is one of the game testers for the Mythic Quest video game in the Apple TV+ series of the same name.  Dana’s fellow game tester Rachel has a crush on her and the two eventually end up dating.  Dana’s job consists of a lot of time on a couch,  playing video games, and so she dresses for comfort.  Her hair is worn in long braids and a pair of colorful, oversized headphones will complete the look.

Rachel (played by Ashley Burch) is a neurotic, over-analyzing video game tester in the Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest.  Rachel has a crush on fellow tester Dana, though she hesitates to make a move in their relationship.  At one point, in order to save Dana’s job, Rachel works with Brad Bakshi.  Rachel has a colorful, asymmetric haircut and often sports flannel shirts layered over a graphic tee while she works testing the latest game improvements.

Penny (Miley Cyrus) might have only played Bolt’s partner on TV but the love between the two is very real. And though Penny faces danger Bolt doesn’t expect, their bond saves them both in the end.

Penny has a few looks in the movie but one of her most notable is the layered look featuring black and white striped tights. They pair well with black shorts and shoes, a black long sleeve shirt, and a red t-shirt. These are all pieces that can transition into other cosplays as well as play a role in your day to day closet, making Penny a great closet cosplay. The one piece that is specific to the cosplay is the auburn wig. It matches a few other costumes, however, and if you’d prefer to style your own hair, you can leave it off altogether.

There is no official actress for Rowena Ravenclaw as the founder died long before Harry Potter attended Hogwarts. And while there are descriptions in the book, cosplaying as Rowena still leaves lots of room for personal interpretation. The one thing you don’t want to forget, however, is her diadem.

For this version you’ll need a long auburn wig, a blue gown, matching blue slippers, a wand, and a leather journal with a blue stone. An eagle necklace rounds out the bewitching look.

Stacy (Ashley Taylor) may seem a little bossy. But what is a girl to do when she knows what she wants and how to get things done? She really does love her friends and family and means well. But boy do they sometimes get on her nerves!

Stacy’s look makes for a great closet cosplay. An orange tank top, orange skirt, and yellow socks cuffed above pink shoes is an easy look using pieces that can transition to other cosplays or work with your daily wardrobe. The most intensive part of the cosplay is her hair which you can replicate with your own hair and some pomade if you are so inclined.

Poppy Li (played by Charlotte Nicdao) is the intelligent lead engineer behind a popular MMORPG game in the Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest.  Often butting heads with Ian Grimm, Poppy is equally as ambitious, though sometimes better suited to her coding work than interpersonal relationships.  Poppy is Australian and often uses slang words from her home country’s dialect that stump her co-workers.  She is fond of shades of red and burgundy, favoring comfortable outfits and Converse sneakers, as well as sporting a pair of round glasses.