CosPlay, Costume Making, and Historical Reenactment

CosPlay, Costume Making, and Historical Reenactment

Cosplay (a Japanese word shortened from Costume Roleplay), costume making and historical reenactments are all great occasions to dress up as your favorite characters, or just in your favorite costumes. Learn all about designing, sewing... [more]

Cosplay (a Japanese word shortened from Costume Roleplay), costume making and historical reenactments are all great occasions to dress up as your favorite characters, or just in your favorite costumes. Learn all about designing, sewing and wearing costumes of every kind.

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Women’s Lauren Kiyomi Yoko Kimono Top Maternity More

Written by goerwan on
Named Best Top of 2006 by the web's leading shopping authority for maternity wear, SheFindsMom! Lauren Kiyomi jersey boat neck top with shirred Kimono inspired sleeves. Rouched sides on bodice to fully support a growing belly. Length from shoulder to lower side 22 for XS/S, 24 for M and 26 for L. Please note, the hem on front is longer for belly coverage. Available in colors Black, White, Silver, Fuschia and Navy. Sizes XS-XL. Polyester/Rayon/Spandex. Made in USA... Read Full Story
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Weirdness.... What Do Dog Demons Smell Like??? Odd Questions Making My Brain Work Overtime Again!

Written by EelKat on
I was just reading an anime lovers blog, and found a post where they had asked the question: What do dog demons smell like? ??? They than farther comments on what real dogs smell like and how Sessh and Inu being dogs themselves must therefore smell like dogs. I have comments on this... lots of them, and all sorts of random thoughts popping into my head now, however I have an appointment and must leave in a few seconds, so I'll come back tonight and write all my thoughts down on this What's... Read Full Story
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Our Favorite Lenses

Written by rms on
Eelkat’s Favorites Reprinted from the old Our Favorite Lenses Group   Eelkat says: It’s so hard to pick just three! I am so passionate about every topic I create a lens for! Here are my choices though: #1) Lord Sesshomaru Costume With over 20,000 words written for this one, you can tell this really tops the ranks as the lens I put the most time and energy into. This is my “monster” lens, cause it just keeps growing and growing as I find new things to add to it every week. It’s me... Read Full Story
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Japan Street Fashion: Cosplay

Written by DorianaGrey on
From:  fashionrevue.com
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cosplay , short for “costume roleplay”, is a fan labor type of performance art whose participants outfit themselves, with often-elaborate costumes and accessories, as a specific character or idea. Characters are usually sourced in various Japan, South Korea, China, and Philippines media, including manga, anime, tokusatsu, comic books, graphic novels, video games, hentai and fantasy movies. Other sources include performers from J-pop, J-rock, visual... Read Full Story
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Time for Pacific Media Expo!

Written by earonesty on
From:  mooncostumes.com
The Pacific Media Expo is coming up this weekend, so get ready to experience “The Crossroads of Asian Pop Culture”. Pacific Media Expo considers itself a new generation of convention for a new generation of fans. PMX, for short, it brings the cutting edge of Asian entertainment to America, whether it is the newest anime from Japan, the hottest bands from the Pacific Rim, the latest street fashion from Harajuku, or the most disturbing horror films from Asia. PMX seeks to create an... Read Full Story
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Japanese Cosplay as a Form of Art

Written by jaspereliot on
by M. Kiromi The twenty first century has brought a new meaning to Japanese cosplay globally. Cosplay originated in Japan, and today many Japanese think this practice is silly. The younger Japanese generation have given a whole new meaning to cosplay, introducing parties as well as clubs that are dedicated to cosplay. You become a specified character in order to become a cosplayer. The sky is the limit, if you can dream it you can become it. Cosplaying is about having fun. In Japan it... Read Full Story
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Anime/Manga characters cosplay[Event]

Written by avatarcommunity on
From:  onlinelife.com
Every week I will do a random drawing of [u]an anime/manga character cosplaying as another anime/manga character[/u]. The [u]prize is 500gold[/u] for the first person to get it right. [u]Rules:[/u] 1) One guess per person. 2) Please use the form to submit your guess. 3) Follow the Online Life rules. [u]Form:[/u] (insert name of character and anime they are from here) cosplaying as (enter the name of the character and anime she/he is cosplaying). Example on filling in the form can be found... Read Full Story
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Bargain Style By Request: Issa Printed Kimono Sleeve Dress

Written by jihanemo on
Nice dress! But $580.00??? I don't think so. We got this call for help for some similar (and cheaper) styles of the Issa Printed Kimono Sleeve Dress from shopbop.com. It's definitely a must-have. So we've rounded up 3 similar styles of printed kimono-sleeve dresses for you, all for under $125.00... 1. Printed Kimono Dress from athleta.gap.com - $49.99 2. Black and White Kimono Dress from edressme.com - $98.00 3. Silk Python Kimono Tunic from bebe.com - $119.99 To submit your own Bargain... Read Full Story
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Sewing Project: Gothic Run Around Outfit

Written by millakruse on
I seriously need sewing practice to review my basic skills since I have not sewn in over a year. See, I moved to London and put my sewing machine, patterns, and fabrics in storage and when I got back I moved to Atlanta, worked like a maniac , got really sick, had surgery and my machine was sitting there sad and lonely. I have a learning disability kind of like dyslexia called dyscalculia. Most of my issues are with numbers to a lesser extent but mostly with visuospacial stuff, sequences... Read Full Story
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Cosplay at 2009 Comic Con

Written by Dogwood_Tattoo on
Playing dress-up is always fun, and there's no better place to do it than at Comic Con (July 23-26 @ San Diego Convention Center). Every year thousands of fans come out and pay tribute to their favorite characters. I wish I was attending this year to witness what over the top costumes will show up! This year, the SuicideGirls , will be attending Comic Con with not one, but TWO booths! I can't wait to see what the Girls will be putting on -- and taking off -- this year at the ultimate... Read Full Story
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