Carbon Costume Women
Amy Lau from Beef
Amy Lau (played by Ali Wong) is one half of the toxic road ragers at the heart of the Netflix and A24 series Beef. Amy is a high-strung entrepreneur attempting to broker a deal for her business while also juggling motherhood, a strained relationship with her husband and mother-in-law, and her increasingly volatile interactions with Danny Cho. Amy changes her hair throughout the series, but is rarely seen without her signature octagon glasses. Her wardrobe draws on neutral tones and natural fabrics, with a chic but relaxed silhouette. You can’t go wrong with a comfortably oversized jumpsuit in beige or grey.
Ichigo Momomiya from Tokyo Mew Mew (2002)
Ichigo (voiced in Japanese by Saki Nakajima and in English by Amanda Lipitz) is the main character of the anime/manga Tokyo Mew Mew (2002 anime).
She is the leader of the Mew Mews and as with the others, she is DNA fused with an animal, hers being an Iriomote cat. This has lead to her exhibiting many cat-like traits after the fact, including enhanced acrobatics and the inclination to sleep more.
Ichigo’s entire motif is pink themed, including her hair and her eyes. To show the Iriomote cat elements of her DNA, she has a pair of black and pink cat ears, and a tail, topped with a bowed bell. The rest of her outfit is a short pink dress with detached arm cuffs, red gloves, a red and pink garter and collar, and red boots.
Holga Kilgore from Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Holga Kilgore (Michelle Rodriguez) is a character in the 2023 movie, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. She is a Human Barbarian of the Elk tribe. She meets a drunk Edgin and his then baby daughter, Kira, at a pub. Taking pity, Holga helps Edgin raise her. After a heist gone awry, the two are imprisoned. When they escape, they discover Lord Forge and Sofina set them up and took custody of Kira. Assembling a group, Edgin and Holga seek to defeat Lord Forge and reunite with Kira. While Holga is rather quiet, she lets her ferocious fighting skill speak for itself! Although her soft side is seen with the party, protecting them like family, and especially with Kira, as she cares for her like an older sister.
Hay Lin from W.I.T.C.H (First Outfit)
Hay Lin (voiced by Liza del Mundo) is one of the main characters of the comic/book/cartoon series W.I.T.C.H.
Out of the girls in W.I.T.C.H, Hay Lin has the ability to manipulate air, as well as wind and clouds. She can also use breath as a weapon, and move things with the force of air.
She has dark blueish-purple hair worn back in two low ponytails, and brownish-black eyes. In the first outfit we see her in, she’s wearing an outfit with a goldenrod, pink, and light green palette, with all three colors on her cropped shirt, and the green and pink on her pleated skirt. She wears an orange belt at the top of the skirt, and finishes the look off with slouchy pink socks, and orange boots with yellow detailing.
White Diamond
White Diamond is an antagonist in Steven Universe. Voiced by actress and singer Christine Ebersole, she is the lead member of the Great Diamond Authority that rules over the Homeworld Gems. She is the largest in stature, matching her terrifying presence. Curt and dismissive, White lives secluded in her ship until Steven convinces her to help fix the corrupted gems. Affix the gem to your forehead with lash glue.
Ada Wong from Resident Evil 4 Remake
Ada Wong (voiced in the Resident Evil 4 Remake by Lily Gao) is a long-standing character from the Resident Evil franchise. The remake of RE4 updates Ada’s original look to include a shorter dress and thigh-high boots instead of the long embroidered dress with a thigh split from the initial fourth installment of the video game series. For Ada’s accessories, you may need to be a little creative, combining harnesses and holsters to get her look just right. Don’t be afraid to wear your shoulder harness backward so the clip is in the front, since the aesthetics are more important than performance.
Ashley Graham from Resident Evil 4 Remake
Ashley Graham (voiced in RE:4 by Genevieve Buechner) is the former President’s daughter. Her look in the Resident Evil 4 Remake is very similar to the one she originally donned, but updated to look a bit more chic and polished. Ashley has honey-blonde hair worn in a bob haircut and her costume consists of grey tights, brown boots, a green plaid skirt, and a golden yellow sleeveless turtleneck. She pairs her outfit with an orange blazer, a silver brooch, and a silky scarf in shades of pink and peach.
Sofina from Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Sofina (Daisy Head) is an antagonist in the 2023 movie Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. She is an undead Human Wizard, skilled in necromancy, and member of the Red Wizards of Thay. She tricks the adventuring party to retrieve the red horn for her patron. When Lord Forge rose to power, she serves as his advisor. However, he’s just a pawn for her evil plan: use the red horn and cast the red mist over Neverwinter to make everyone undead too. While Sofina is scheming and shrewd, our heroes find a way to foil her plan and defeat her! Use the black makeup crayon to draw the runes and make your eyes look extra sunken.
Yellow Diamond
Yellow Diamond is an antagonist in Steven Universe. Voiced by Broadway legend Patti LuPone, she is one of the four members of the Great Diamond Authority that rules over the Homeworld Gems. Yellow Diamond specializes in the military command and supervision for colonies. Don’t dare disrespect this diamond – her temper is lethal!
Doric from Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Doric (Sophia Lillis) is a character in the 2023 movie Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. She is a Tiefling Druid who joins the adventuring party to take down Forge. She knew Simon, after turning down his courtship. Clever and agile, she primarily uses Wild Shape, the ability to transform into different animals. At first, Doric distrusts humans, yet she comes to mostly enjoy the company of the party. When Simon proves his confidence, Doric decides to give him a second chance.
