Cosplay (short for costume play) has seen an explosion in popularity since the advent of social media. Not only for Halloween, Renaissance fairs, and other holiday-themed events, but also for comic cons, gaming cons, sci-fi/fantasy cons, anime cons, and any convention themed around a particular genre of fandom. Instagram and YouTube celebrities have turned to […]
What is Frog Juice and Why is it Used in Cosplay?

Despite the name, Frog Juice does not involve actual frogs. Frog Juice is a chemical product from the industrial sector. Its original purpose was to make outdoor vinyl signs weather-proof. At a retail business with an outdoor sign, they’d use this to coat the sign, assuring it lasted longer and the colors didn’t fade. Hence, […]
What is Cosplay?

It’s a simple definition: cosplay is a portmanteau of “costume” and “play,” the act of putting on a costume and role-playing its character. But from that simple root springs a broad and complex culture, which has flourished into a worldwide phenomenon. You could pick just about any point in history and find the roots of […]
Top 10 Starfire Cosplays

Teen Titans is the definition of a cult following in comics. The title itself has existed in a semi-franchised Twilight Zone since the 1960s, with the theme of having an ensemble cast of teenage sidekicks from other titles come together to form their own league. As characters age out of their teen years, the series […]
Top 10 Jessica Nigri Cosplays

Jessica Nigri is a cosplayer whom all professional Instagram influencers can look up to. Starting out in 2009 when her Pokemon cosplay went viral, she has gone on to be the life of the party at comic-cons and conventions around the world. She’s also climbed up the cosplay celebrity ladder a tad to become a […]
The Best Bowsette Cosplays

Merely whisper of “platform video games” and the first game everyone will think of is Mario Brothers. The plucky little Italian plumber hopped from arcade machines to the console to everywhere else, in a franchise that now spans four decades. Yet the Mario universe is still quite simple. There’s a couple of brothers, a princess, […]
What are some sexy and empowering anime costume ideas?

Anime has amassed quite a following, not least because of the badass female character that have dominated the genre for decades. These have inspired quite a girls and women to don the garb of their favorite anime heroine. Why do women dress up in sexy anime costumes? Sometimes it’s purely for fun. Sometimes, it’s simply […]
What Is The Best Makeup For Cosplay?

Obviously, makeup for cosplay purposes differs from ordinary makeup. You have to represent vivid hues like Vishnu blue if you’re playing Mystique from X-Men. And of course, not all cosplay requires makeup; many comics heroes are lucky enough to require only a mask. For the rest of you, read on for a makeup kit that […]
What are the most popular Final Fantasy cosplay costumes?

Final Fantasy characters are no easy feat to accomplish, with most of their costumes having been designed by some of the most talented and thorough art designers in gaming. Even the most experienced cosplayers will think twice before jumping into this particular rabbit hole. It takes great effort to breathe life into these complex characters. Enjoy […]
How to Make Money Doing Cosplay

Are various conventions just glorified casinos? With that question, you’ll have to discern whether it’s a gamble to try to make money doing Cosplay. Of course, it’s possible to earn money. It’s also difficult. A minority of people, who do Cosplay get sponsored. Overall, there are three ways people approach making money doing Cosplay. First, […]