by theladyfriend1 | Mar 3, 2025 | Cosplay Contests
Con season is coming in strong and that means more competitions. There’s a few ways to get yourself ready before you walk the main stage or even go in for pre judging. We’re going to cover how to prepare for a cosplay contest so you are set up for success...
by theladyfriend1 | Jan 20, 2025 | Conventions
Anime conventions are a great place for cosplayers to go and showcase their costumes. They happen all around the world and you may be shocked to realize how many local ones are near you. If you’re also a Chicago or suburb local like myself, you may have asked...
by theladyfriend1 | Oct 28, 2024 | Cosplay Contests
Entering your first cosplay competition can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially if you’re not sure where to begin. Many newcomers ask the same question: “What is a cosplay competition?” From the rules to the judging criteria, this guide...
by theladyfriend1 | Sep 9, 2024 | Renaissance Faire
Another summer season is done and that means we’re done with cons and fairs for the year. So of course I want to end it on a 2024 Bristol Renaissance Faire recap to share about all the fun things I as a cosplayer experienced. There was lots of great times spent...
by theladyfriend1 | Aug 26, 2024 | Conventions
Another cosplay convention has passed and I had such a marvelous experience that I’m so excited to share. In my Fan Expo Chicago cosplay recap I get to talk about the cosplays I debuted and even my first time competing. I had a lot of great takeaways to apply to...
by theladyfriend1 | Jul 15, 2024 | Conventions
Being a cosplayer at a convention is never an easy task. Whether you’re hired to work the con, are apart of programming, competing or just attending in costume, there’s a lot of work that goes into it all. Sometimes this requires some help in the form of...