I had the pleasure of attending a Seattle Opera costume tour last week, and learned a lot of things that could be applied towards cosplay. Take a look at these tips from the opera to make your next cosplay/costume a success! Display your Inspiration. The opera houses pics of the show […]
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Hello Kitty Bikinis (For Grown-ups!)
Summer makes me think of my childhood spent near the neighborhood pool–not a care in the world other than getting home in time for dinner and bringing money for candy at the pool shop. These bikinis bring me back to that time. They’re cute on their own, but the Hello Kitty […]
Geek Beauty: No-Commitment Ombre Hair
Love the look of ombre colored hair, but don’t know if you want it permanently? Try Color Bug! This hair tool makes coloring your hair as easy and temporary as putting on makeup. It’s meant for the ombre trend that’s big right now, but can be used for highlights or […]
Geek Fashion: Light Up Clothing
I love getting dressed up, but am often missing that something special that will make me stand out. LEDs and Fiber Optics to the rescue! Light up clothing can be subtle or shocking, but it will definitely catch people’s eye. Here are some sites and designers that specialize in the […]
DC Converse Sneakers
Want to rep your favorite heroine while staying comfy at your next con? Leave the cosplay at home and opt instead for these Converse sneakers. Batgirl, Catwoman, and Wonder Woman are all available at Journeys for $59.99 each.
Geek Fashion: Finds from ECCC
If you’re looking to expand your geek wardrobe, look no further than your local con. In the past I’ve purchased t-shirts and aprons, but this year I focused on fun accessories. Lucky for you, you can pick up everything I got online! Take a look: Tardis Scarf I’ve been eyeing […]
Aprons from TopatoCo
One of my favorite booths to visit at ECCC is TopatoCo. They have all of my favorite web comics and items to purchase all in one spot! This year I found some incredible aprons. At $18 each, you can’t go wrong! These aprons and more can be found at […]
Cinderella’s Glass Slippers IRL
Marc Jacobs made one of our childhood dreams come true: He created a pair of shoes reminiscent of Cinderella’s glass slippers. My only fear is that these would look like jellies when on. And/or that it would show your feet all scrunched up at the front, which would be less […]
Geek Fashion: Dress Like A Tribute
After a wildly successful opening weekend, it looks like The Hunger Games will be sticking around for a while. Lucky for us, many of the characters/costumes in the movie are pretty easy to recreate (especially since they didn’t take the Capitol people to the level of body paint and whiskers). […]
JumpFromPaper: Comic-Inspired Bags
Want to look like you came straight out of a comic or your favorite cartoon? These bags, designed to look like 2D drawings, will help you out. The bags are fully functioning and large enough to hold a laptop, notebook, and other goodies, even if the design makes them look […]
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