Category Archives: review

Quest for Employment: Lessons from the Job Search Adventure Book Review

Awhile back, I did a book review for Steven Savage, an author and fellow geek. His book, Focused Fandom: Cosplay, Costuming, and Careers, was absolutely fascinating to read and he asked me to review another of his books, Quest for … Continue reading

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AnomalyCon 2013 Review

This past weekend, I attended my first Steampunk convention, AnomalyCon! My friends over at Starlit Creations had a vendor’s booth there this year and asked if I would lend them a hand, so I promptly agreed. We arrived Friday afternoon and set … Continue reading

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Animeland Wasabi 2013

I had high hopes for this convention and I was very disappointed with it this year. To start with, this tale begins last year when I pre-registered for Artist Alley for this year. I, and others, were told that we … Continue reading

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2012 Cosplay Year in Review

Another year down, so here comes the review! My first convention this year was Anime Wasabi here in Colorado. I ended up debuting my Christmas Hotaru costume that Starnigh Industries made for me last year. Other than that, I rewore … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Cosplay Supplier Review: Walmart

This guest post was originally done by Koumori-no-hime. I figured I’d share it over here. ———————– Yep, Walmart. Let’s be realistic, not every cosplayer has access to a fabric store nearby and in the US, Walmarts are EVERYWHERE. PROS: cheap, … Continue reading

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Artist Alley at Aki-con 2012

This is usually my resources post day, but there was a much more important thing to address; Aki-con’s artist alley. First off, I haven’t attended Aki-con at any point. This was brought to my attention by several con-goers by links to … Continue reading

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Response to Checking Your Stitches: The Insane Scrutiny of Cosplay

I recently read an article here, written by Abby Dark-Star, that I saved and decided to respond to. The article discusses, obviously, the judgements that fall upon us in the cosplay commmunity, not only from outside resources, but inside ones … Continue reading

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Anime Weekend Atlanta 2012 Review

First and foremost, I didn’t get to see much of the convention this year as I attended with the Sailor Moon musical troupe, Last Chance Myu. I focused on the work that had to be done with them and less … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Arda Wigs Review

This awesome guest Arda Wigs review was done by IchigoKitty! Hope you enjoy it! ———————- In recent years, Arda Wigs has established themselves as one of the top go-to wig sellers for cosplayers in America. They have decent prices, great … Continue reading

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Denver Comic Con 2012

A little over a week ago, I attended the first Denver Comic Con after the creators of said con convinced me to while I was working Animeland Wasabi this year. I was still unsure if I’d attend, but when they started … Continue reading

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