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"𝐻𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑤𝑒 𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑔𝑒."

Studio Ghibli-inspired fashion designs.

Wigs designed and created by @cowbuttcrunchies

🏰 Howl’s Moving Castle | Pitchfork Cosplay (IG) 🌲 Princess Mononoke | @cowbuttcrunchies 🌊 Ponyo By the Sea  | @cowbuttcrunchies 🌬️ Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind | Turnfolio (IG) ♨️ Spirited Away | Jacquistuffnthings (IG) 🍃 My Neighbor Totoro | @giraffecosplay Photography by Amie Photos (IG)

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👑 🌊 Princess Ruto of the Zoras - The Legend of Zelda  🌊 👑

Cosplay by @cowbuttcrunchies | Photography by Sam.Clovers (IG)

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It's finally here - our Cosplay Black Friday-Cyber Monday roundup has arrived!

Sale announcements are inching even later this year, and some sites are still keeping these under wraps until later this week. Sites we expect to post later sales appear at the bottom of this list, so keep checking back here for new updates. However if you’re looking to stock up on wigs, lenses, makeup, or fabric for the 2020 con season, now’s a great time to do it - check out the below guide, comment with more sales as you find them, and be sure to share with your friends to help out your fellow cosplayers! . . . . *~*~*~*Wigs*~*~*~* Arda Wigs and Arda Wigs Canada (http://www.arda-wigs.com / http://ardawigscanada.ca) Weds Nov 27th: Discounted wigs marked to 30% off Mon Dec 2nd: 10% off full priced wigs and receive a free gift with your order: an Arda pin, a platinum Skyward Heart necklace, or a Star Wars clutch Tues Dec 3rd: 15% off full priced wigs and receive a random discount coupon or gift certificate for a future purchase Weds Dec 4th: 20% off full priced wigs and 15% off Lumin's Workshop and FoamWerks products. Discounted wigs reduced to 50% off

The Art of Extreme Wig Styling book (https://cowbuttcrunchies.ecwid.com) Not a "sale" exactly but Cyber Monday is the last day to pre-order my wig styling book at its lowest price!

Epic Cosplay (https://www.epiccosplay.com) Starting Nov 27: Factory sample wigs 50% off Nov 27 - Dec 1: 20% off licensed wigs and canvases, 25% off with coupon EPICBF2019

Wigisfashion (https://www.wigisfashion.com) Starting Nov 27: Select wigs up to 50% off

KukkiiCos Wig Books (https://etsy.com/shop/KukkiiCos) Nov 27- Dec 4th: Get 15% wigs 101 and Wigs2 in both e-book format and print with the code BLACKFRIDAY15

Pose Wigs (https://posewigs.com) Nov 27-Dec 2nd: 5-50% off all wigs

[Keep reading for a lot more crafting-related sales!]

. . . *~*~*~*Craft Supplies*~*~*~* Lumin's Workshop (https://www.luminsworkshop.com/) Black Friday sale to be announced on Thurs, Nov 28

SKS Prop & Costume Supply (https://sksprops.myshopify.com/) Nov 15-Dec 2nd: Free shipping on orders over $100

TNT Cosplay Supply (https://tntcosplaysupply.com/) Nov 28-Dec 2nd - Free shipping on orders over $100 and other unnamed sales to be announced

True North Cosplay (http://truenorthcosplay.com) Nov 15-Nov 30th: For any purchase of $150+ regular white EVA sheets, get a 40% discount code with the code BLACKFRIDAY2019

Excel Blades (https://excelblades.com) Nov 27th-Dec 2nd: 35% off site-wide with promo code HOLIDAY35

Poly-Props (https://www.poly-props.com) Nov 28-Dec 1st: Bargain bundles and sales on foam sheeting and 3d print filaments

Coscraft (https://www.coscraft.co.uk) Nov 27-Nov 30th: 25% off all Dylon and garment vinyl products

Parallel Life Studios (http://www.parallellifestudios.com/) Nov 29-Nov 30th: All fabrics 25€ per sheet with the code BFR19.

Urban Threads (https://www.urbanthreads.com/) Nov 27-Dec 2nd 60% off single design hand and machine embroidery patterns with code BLACKFRIDAY60 on up to two orders

Fabric Wholesale Direct (https://www.fabricwholesaledirect.com/) Nov29th: 25% off site-wide with free shipping on orders over $50

Joann Fabrics Fri 6am-noon: 25% off your total purchase Fri: 50% off any regular priced item Sat 7am-1pm: 25% off your total purchase Sat: 50% off any regular priced item Through Dec 4: 40% off any regular priced item Up to 55% off all Singer Sewing Machines 40% off Irons and Steamers

Fabricland Canada (https://fabricland.ca/) Nov 28-Dec 1st: 50% off many types of fabric

Coscom Cosplay Supplies (https://coscomcosplaysupplies.com/) Nov 23-Nov 29th: Buy one get one Foam Clay with the code FRIFOAM

Michael's Fri 7am-12pm: 25% off your total purchase Fri 12pm-10pm: 40% off all regular priced items Sat 8am-12pm: 25% off your total purchase Sat 12pm-10pm: 50% off any regular priced item

AC Moore Currently hidden, but expect coupons similar to the Michael's promos listed above . . . *~*~*~*Lenses*~*~*~* Pinky Paradise (https://www.pinkyparadise.com/) Nov 27-Dec 15th: All yearly lenses $13.99, all monthly lenses $8.99, 20% off toric lenses, 30% off wigs, discounted shipping

Uniqso (http://bit.ly/2AkTvm1) Nov 28-Dec 4th:: Up to 50% off lenses. This also stacks with our code CBC for another 10% discount (up to 60% off) along with the above link

Honeycolor (https://www.honeycolor.com/) Nov 25-Dec 4th: up to 60% off select lenses . . . *~*~*~*Patterns & Misc*~*~*~*

Kamui Cosplay (www.kamuicosplay.com) Nov 25-Dec 1st: 20% off all patterns and books

Downen Creative Studios (https://www.etsy.com/shop/DownenCreativeStudio) Nov 26-Dec 5th: 50% off all templates, patterns, and 3d files

Billy the Brick Cosplay (https://etsy.com/shop/BillythebrickCosplay) Nov 28 - Dec 2nd: 25% off all patterns and items

The Feathered Hart (https://etsy.com/shop/thefeatheredhart) Nov 28 - Dec 2nd: 50% off all digital patterns

Redthreaded Corsets & Costumes (https://redthreaded.com/) Nov 27-Dec 2nd: Digital patterns 25% off Paper patterns $5 off, and take 10% off your order with the coupon THANKS19

Cosplay Realm Magazine (https://cosplayrealmmagazine.com) Nov 27 onward: Up to 40% off 2019 Issues

Alice in Cosplayland (www.etsy.com/shop/aliceincosplayland) Nov 27 onward: All patterns are 15% off

Punished Props (https://www.punishedprops.com/shop/) Nov 29-Dec 2nd: Unnamed sale to be coming soon . . . *~*~*~*Makeup*~*~*~* Ulta (https://www.ulta.com/blackfriday/) Online Thurs Nov 28 and afterward in-stores: Tons of varying discounts in the above link

Sephora (Preview at available via their mobile app https://www.sephora.com/black-friday) Online Thurs Nov 28: Lots of varying product discounts, also in the above link

Anastasia Beverley Hills (https://www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com/black-friday-early-a…/) Fri Nov 29: Various discounted sets, including a $49 eyeshadow duo and many highly discounted lipstick sets

Urban Decay (https://www.urbandecay.com/cyber-week) Thurs Nov 28: 12 days of deals - check the above link for a new daily deal

MAC (http://www.maccosmetics.com/‎) Nov 28-Nov 30th: $15 lipsticks and other unnamed deals

Nars (http://www.narscosmetics.com/) Nov 26- Dec 3rd: 20% off your purchase or 30% off your purchase of $100+ with the code MORSNAR

Cover FX (https://www.coverfx.com/) Nov 26 - Dec 1st: 30% off site-wide with free gifts at checkout

BareMinerals (http://www.bareminerals.com/‎) Nov 25 - Nov 30th: 25% with the code ITSON Dec 1 - 2nd: 30# off with the code CYBERSALE

Stila (https://www.stilacosmetics.com/) Nov 29 - Dec 1st: All makeup 35% off with the code BF35 Dec 2nd: Up to 85% off with free shipping and a two-piece beauty gift on all orders

Benefit Cosmetics (https://www.benefitcosmetics.com) Nov 26-Nov 30th: 25% off sitewide with free shipping with the code FRIYAY

Algenist (https://www.algenist.com/) Nov 21-Dec 4th: 30% off site-wide

GlamGlow (http://www.glamglow.com/‎) Nov 26-Dec 3rd: 30% off all mud masks and cleansers with free gifts

Soko Glam (http://https://sokoglam.com/) Mon Dec 2: 30% any order with code GOLDEN . . . *~*~*~*Sites who have not yet announced sales but have traditionally held them in the past - check back soon*~*~*~*

Sew Much Cosplay (http://Muppin.com) 2019 Sale: 20% off Sew Much Cosplay and other cosplay products with the code "Holiday2018"

Silk Baron (http://www.silkbaron.com/) 2019 Sale: Buy 7 yards of silk, receive one free. 10% off all gift cards.

Amazon (http://www.amazon.com) Black Friday and Cyber Monday week: Amazon will regularly post one-off deals that are good for a limited time each day. There is usually a handful of crafting machines available, such as Brother Embroidery machines or Cricuts although nothing yet craft-related in their previews.

~*~*~*~ Image photography by @Sam_Saturn on IG / Cosplayer: Alchemical Cosplay

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Circle Lens Review: Sweety Butterfly Red and Sweety Bella Blue Grey

For our most recent lenses, we tried out a red tone for an upcoming Marceline cosplay, as well as a more neutral grey!  We were especially impressed with the red this time around; these lenses are always really hit or miss with us, so keep reading under the cut!

For anyone who’d like to order from Uniqso in the future, don’t forget that you can always receive a 10% discount off everything (even already discounted stuff) by using our coupon code CBC with the link: http://bit.ly/2pkrODc .  Uniqso is also currently running a 20% off discount on all crazy-style lenses.

Sweety Butterfly Red

https://www.uniqso.com/products/sweety-butterfly-red?variant=13149397385239

Diameter 14.5mm

Water Content 38%

Base Curve 8.6mm

These are some of my favorite red lenses I've ever tried, and I'm genuinely interested now in trying out the other colors in this Butterfly series!  I was seriously impressed with all aspects of these.

Comfort: 4.5/5.  You guys know I struggle sometimes with Sweety lenses,  but these were great!  One lens "floated" a tiny bit at first but after a few seconds everything was extremely comfortable.

Enlargement: 4.5/5.  These lenses are huge on top of having a dark ring for an extra pop!  Easilly the most enlarging red lenses I've ever tried.

Color/design: 5/5.  I love these.  So many red lenses are a flat color or don't enlarge, and not only do these have a great darker outer ring, but the pattern is interesting without being too cartoony!  These are perfect lenses for cosplay or any sort of "spooky" outfit, and also work just fine over lighter eyes.

Sweety Bella Blue Grey

https://www.uniqso.com/products/sweety-bella-blue-grey-l124?variant=6857451110433

Diameter 14.5mm

Water Content 38%

Base Curve 8.6mm

Comfort: 3/5.  I had some mixed results with these - the first time I wore them I had no problems at all, but upon a second wear I struggled to keep the lenses in.  My eyes just don't love certain Sweety series for some reason.

Enlargement: 3/5.  I would say these are more of a "natural" looking lens, so while the color is very bold, you don't get an unnatural-looking enlargement out of them.

Color/design: 4/5.  I'm a sucker for grey lenses, and the color on these are bold and really beautiful!  They're very striking up close, but are a pretty natural-looking design from farther away, which would be well-suited for crossplay, regular wear, or pretty much anything.

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Circle Lens Review: Sweety Free Pink and Sweety Anime Pink

It’s circle lens review time again!  For a few upcoming costumes we needed some pink lenses, and so we decided to try out two different pink lenses from the Sweety brand, in order to roll the dice and try and find the right shade.  It's really easy for pink lenses to end up too light, or so dark that they no longer appear the right shade - click below the cut for our full review!

For anyone who’d like to order from Uniqso in the future, don’t forget that you can always receive a 10% discount off everything (even already discounted stuff) by using our coupon code CBC with the link: http://bit.ly/2pkrODc .  Uniqso is also currently running a 20% off discount on all crazy-style lenses.

Sweety Free Pink

https://www.uniqso.com/products/sweety-free-pink-b114?variant=7280191242273

Diameter 14.5mm

Water Content 38%

Base Curve 8.6mm

While the Sweety Free pinks have some amazing true pink customer photos, these ended up more on the deep magenta side!  It could definitely be due to having lighter eyes that shifted the color more toward the red side of the spectrum - you may end up with a lighter pink if your eyes are brown.

Comfort: 3.5/5.  These were weirdly mixed - I had no problems at all the first time I wore them all day at a con, but then on the next attempt to wear them I had difficulty putting them in and switched to the other pair.  I'm not sure what happened here!

Enlargement: 4.5/5.  These aren't meant to give a dolly effect, but they have a really great "pop" that definitely increases the size of your eye.

Color/design: 4.5/5.  I actually really liked the design of these - it's a very deep color that still has a lot of variation in it!  However as a "pink" lens, it definitely shifts more toward a deep reddish-pink magenta, rather than a very bright pink.  If that's what you're going for it may be a great option; otherwise you may want to avoid it if you have light eyes and are looking for a true pink.

Sweety Anime Pink

https://www.uniqso.com/products/sweety-anime-pink-b158?variant=7115884920865

Diameter 14.5mm

Water Content 38%

Base Curve 8.6mm

Comfort: 4/5.  No issues with this style!  Sweety isn't my favorite lens in terms of comfort, but I haven't had issues at either con I've worn them to.

Enlargement: 2.5/5.  Do not expect enlargement with these lenses - in fact, the stark, bright color and lack of a ring makes these lenses look smaller than your average circle lens.  That being said, the coloration is still really attention-grabbing.

Color/design: 3.5/5.  I am... really torn on these?  These lenses are very opaque and very cartoony, with a mix of both hot pink and yellow.  This makes for a WILDLY attention-grabbing lens, but one that sometimes they can look genuinely creepy in photos?  I think this is definitely appropriate for certain characters, but I would not try these for any cutesy or more natural styles.

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Uniqso Lace Front Wig Reviews

We're determined to work through all of Uniqso's lacefronts apparently; I'm a big fan of these in general, and am really liking the longer styles!  We'll be back to contacts next month, but for now check under the cut for some more in-depth reviews.

For anyone who’d like to order from Uniqso in the future, don’t forget that you can always receive a 10% discount off everything (even already discounted stuff) by using our coupon code CBC with the link: http://bit.ly/2pkrODc .  

Blonde Bombshell Lace Front Wig

https://www.uniqso.com/products/premium-wig-blonde-bombshell-lace-front-wig-n6-16-1001

Wig Color: Blonde

Wig Length: 70cm

I keep picking wigs I really like for some reason, and this blonde wig is no exception.  Color-wise, this is a bleached blonde that reminds me a lot of Arda's titanium color and is really similar to something you'd want for Dany from Game of Thrones.  I'd say it's pretty accurate to the example photo in terms of both color and how tight and thick the curls are.  This wig fits pretty snug on my head (circumference of 21"), but if you have a larger head than that, this will probably be too small for you.

Also be careful if you have a really low hairline like mine - it likely will not be covered by the lace unless you have a smaller head.

Long & Loose Toasted brown Lace Frontal

https://www.uniqso.com/products/premium-wig-long-loose-toasted-brown-lace-frontal-n12-6-8

Wig Color: Dark Brown

Wig Length: 70cm

This wig is long for a lacefront!  I know the description says 70cm but that is absolutely not true - it looks a lot closer to 90cm-ish.  And surprisingly thick too, considering it's about waist-length.  I really like the choice of layering and how natural it looks.  The only thing I'd change is that the hairline is a bit too thick because of how dark the hair is, but this is something some plucking can easily fix.  Like all of Uniqso's lacefronts, this is an average to small-average size wig, so be careful if you have a larger sized head.

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Now’s probably a good time to mention the other social media platforms where you can find more of our cosplay progress and photos!

Patreon Features free tutorials, detailed walkthroughs, and 1-on-1 help.  100% of funds are donated to cat rescues and charities.

Instagram The best place to view our progress and announcements - we regularly update with new projects and completed photography.

Facebook Larger photos and longer progress writeups can be found here.

Twitter Completed photos and also random whining.

Photography by  Michel Takuma Photography, Alexandra Lee Studios, and Sam Saturn

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I hear Tumblr is flagging adult content now.

I guess technically we produce costume porn?

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It's that time of year again: get ready for our Cosplay Black Friday-Cyber Monday roundup!!   This year's announcements have seen some very last-minute timing because of Thanksgiving's early date, and some sites are still keeping their sales a secret. However if you’re looking to stock up on wigs, lenses, makeup, or fabric for the 2019 con season, now’s a great time to do it - check out the below guide, comment with more vendors, let us and be sure to share with your friends to help out your fellow cosplayers!

*~*~*~*Circle Lenses*~*~*~*

Circle Lens suppliers are really keeping their deals a secret for even longer this year; so far nobody has announced their sales, but expect to see them updated here some time this week.  They will likely be similar to last year's deals, and in the meantime here are the links and descriptions for last year's discounts:

Uniqso (http://bit.ly/2AkTvm1)

2017's sale: Up to 50% off lenses - for 2018 you can also stack an additional 10% off everything for up to 60% off with our year-round coupon CBC along with the above link

Honeycolor (http://www.honeycolor.com)

2017's sale: Free trial lens with every order

Pinky Paradise (http://www.pinkyparadise.com)

2018 details will be announced on Thurs 11/22: "1=3 Promo"

TTDEye (http://www.ttdeye.com)

Nov 21-Nov 30: 50% off all lenses

*~*~*~*Wigs*~*~*~*

Again this year a lot of cosplay wig suppliers are offering rolling discounts that change from day to day!

Arda Wigs (http://www.arda-wigs.com)

Fri 11/23: 450 newly discounted wigs will be 30% off

Mon 11/26: 10% off site-wide.  Orders over $75 will receive a free factory sample wig and 15 random orders may receive a $25, $50, or $100 gift certificates

Tues 11/27: 15% off site-wide.  All orders will receive 10%, 15%, or 20% off of future purchases.  Discounted wigs will increase to 50% off and 50 random orders may receive a $25, $50, or $100 gift certificates

Weds 11/28: 20% off site-wide.  Orders over $75 will receive a random makeup grab bag or PixelSmithy jewelry gift and 15 random orders may receive a $25, $50, or $100 gift certificates

Epic Cosplay (https://www.epiccosplay.com) and Pish Posh Wigs (http://pishposhwigs.com)

Tues Nov 20th onward: Use promo code LACEFRONT25 for 25% off all EpicCosplay lacefront wigs & all Pish Posh Wigs, with free shipping

More doorbuster deals will be announced every day by 10am PT

Wigisfashion (https://www.wigisfashion.com)

Beginning Black Friday Week: Up to 40% off

Arda Wigs Canada (http://ardawigscanada.ca)

Fri 11/23: All discounted wigs will be 30% off

Mon 11/26: 10% off site-wide.  Orders over $100CAD will receive a free factory sample wig and random orders may receive one of twelve $25, one of ten $50, or one of three $100 unique coupon codes

Tues 11/27: 15% off site-wide.  All orders will receive 10%, 15%, or 20% off of future purchases.  Discounted wigs will increase to 50% off and random orders may receive one of four $25, one of two $50, and one $100 unique coupons codes

Weds 11/28: 20% off site-wide.  Orders over $100CAD will receive a free 50g container of Lumin's Workshop Foam Clay.  Random orders may receive one of four $25, one of two $50, and one of one $100 unique coupons codes

*~*~*~*Craft Supplies*~*~*~*

Joann Fabrics (http://www.joann.com)

Strangely, the Joann's paper ad does not seem to have any Sat or Sun coupons, but check the website and app for extra codes

Fri Nov 23: 6am-12PM: 25% off your total purchase

Fri Nov 23: 50% off any regularly priced item

Nov 22 & Nov 24: 40% off all singer sewing machines

Nov 21-25: 70% off McCall's and Simplicity patterns

Nov 21 & Nov 23: 40% off Singer Sewing Machines

Nov 21 & Nov 23: 50% Cricut accessories

Nov 21 & Nov 23: 60% off all apparel fabric

Michael’s (http://http://www.michaels.com/)

Michael's does have Thursday coupons, but please be considerate and avoid shopping on Thanksgiving.

Fri Nov 24: 7AM-12PM: 25% off your entire purchase

Fri Nov 24: 12-10pm: 40% off all regular priced items

Sat Nov 25: 8AM-12PM: 25% off your entire purchase

Sat Nov 25: 12-10pm: 50% off any regularly priced item

AC Moore (http://http://www.acmoore.com/)

Fri Nov 23: 5AM-12PM: 40% off regular priced purchase

Fri Nov 23: 12PM-Close: 60% off any item

Sat Nov 25: 8AM-12PM: 30% off regular priced purchase

Sat Nov 25: 12PM-Close: 55% off any regularly priced item

TNT Cosplay Supply (http://tntcosplaysupply.com)

Fri Nov 23 - Nov 26: 20% off all foam and free shipping on orders over $100

Muppin.com / Sew Much Cosplay (http://www.muppin.com)

Fri Nov 23-Nov 26: 20% off Sew Much Cosplay and other cosplay products with the code "Holiday2018"

True North Cosplay (http://truenorthcosplay.com)

Fri Nov 23-Nov 25: 25% off all foam

Spandex World (http://www.spandexworld.com)

Week of Black Friday: 15% off site-wide

Miccostumes (http://www.miccostumes.com)

Fri Nov 23: Unspecified sale, to be announced on Nov 23

*~*~*~*Makeup*~*~*~*

Ulta (https://www.ulta.com/blackfriday)

Online Thurs Nov 23 and afterward in-stores: Tons of varying discounts in the above link

Sephora (Preview at available via their mobile app https://www.sephora.com/black-friday)

Online Thurs Nov 23: Lots of varying product discounts, also in the above link

Urban Decay (http://www.urbandecay.com)

Thurs Nov 22: 20% off site-wide or 25% off for loyalty members, along with free ground shipping

MAC (http://www.maccosmetics.com/‎)

Weds Nov 21-Nov 27: 25% all purchases for Select members

Mon Nov 26-Nov 29: Free full size gifts

Nars (http://www.narscosmetics.com)

Weds Nov 22-Nov 27: 20% all products

Anastasia Beverley Hills (https://www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com/)

Thurs Nov 23: Discount sets - 4 eyeshadow palette set will be available for $90, with a 10 lipstick set for $60.

IT Cosmetics (http://www.itcosmetics.com/‎)

Thurs Nov 22-25: 20% off site-wide with the code ITFRIDAY

Mon Nov 26: 25% off on $30 or more orders with the promo code CYBER25. Orders $70 receive a free Hello Lashes Mascara.

Bite Beauty (http://www.bitebeauty.com/‎)

Fri Nov 23: 20% off site-wide, free shipping, and a free 5-piece gift with any $35 purchase along with the promo code "FRIDAY5".

Ardell Beauty (http://www.ardellbeauty.com)

Thurs Nov 23-Nov 26: 30% off site-wide.

BareMinerals (http://www.bareminerals.com/‎)

Nov 25-26: 25% off site-wide with free shipping 

E.L.F. Cosmetics (http://www.elfcosmetics.com/‎)

Mon Nov 19-Nov 26: Free $25 gift for purchases over $25 in-store

Weds Nov 22-Nov 26: 50% for purchases over $30 online

Milk (http://www.milkmakeup.com)

Thurs Nov 23-Nov 25: 25% off on orders over $35.

GlamGlow (http://www.glamglow.com/‎)

Thurs Nov 23: 30% off site-wide

Soko Glam (http://https://sokoglam.com/)

Thurs Nov 23: 30% site-wide with the code "SGBF18"

Colourpop (http://colourpop.com)

Wed Nov 21: 30% off lip products

Thurs Nov 22-Nov 23: 20% off all eyeshadow palettes

Sun Nov 25 1pm-Nov 26: 30% off site-wide

Surreal Makeup (http://www.surrealmakeup.com/)

Weds Nov 21: Discounted highlighters, blushes, and body shimmers

Fri Nov 23-Nov25: 40% off all eyeshadows

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Uniqso Lace Front Wig Reviews

It’s review time!  I always love trying Uniqso’s lacefront wigs - in particular the long styles!  This month we’ve reviewed two below the cut - one in a reverse rainbow ombre, and one in a curly mint style.

For anyone who’d like to order from Uniqso in the future, don’t forget that you can always receive a 10% discount off everything (even already discounted stuff) by using our coupon code CBC with the link: http://bit.ly/2pkrODc .  This stacks with any other current discount, which will be especially useful this month during Black Friday!  Uniqso usually has a steep discount, often up to 50% at the end of November, so keep an eye out!

Premium Wig - Strawberry Blonde with Aqua Mint Under Lights Lace Front Wig

https://www.uniqso.com/products/premium-wig-strawberry-blonde-with-aqua-mint-under-lights-lace-front-wig-n34-c149?variant=12426092609559

Wig Color: Mixed color

Wig Length: 70cm

Style: Long & Straight

Oh man guys, I REALLY like this wig!  It’s ridiculously flattering, thick without looking super unnatural, and also has a splash of weird color without those dark roots that are in style now.  This is exactly the sort of wig that would be great for regular wear or a casual outfit at a con.  The hair itself is very matte, which is something I like, but comes with the caveat that it may be prone to tangling.

The base of this wig starts as an ash blonde, but then fades into rainbow colors in the underlayers.  This is such a great style, and one that I like even more than the previous rainbow wig we reviewed last time.  The one thing of note is that the cap is fairly sizeable, and I needed to use spirit gum to tack down the lacefront, which I often don’t have to do with smaller caps.

Premium Wig - Short Fantasy Lace Front Curly Wig

https://www.uniqso.com/collections/all/products/premium-wig-short-fantasy-lace-front-curly-wig-n17-c129

Wig Color: Mixed color

Wig Length: 35cm

Style:  Short & Curly

This is an interesting style, really similar to the red and orange blend that we tried earlier in the year!  Like the other wigs in this series, it is EXTREMELY thick.  Almost too thick at the crown, so be sure to either part the hair to the side, clip it back, or even remove some of the wefts at the top of the head if you’re looking for a more natural wig; I had some trouble getting it to lay flat.  For any kind of ponytailing or styling for cosplay however, this is pretty much the type of thickness you’re looking for.

The color itself is a really bold, minty aqua, and super interesting for anyone with a pink skintone like mine!

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Wig Styling: Working with Foam pt 3 - Wrapping Flat Objects and The Wonders of Clear Glue

Wow I sure did forget to post this in a timely manner!  This is the third part of our guide to working with wigs and foam, and lately it’s been my favorite!  This is a great method to use on wigs like Ivysaur, which require a lot of clean, flat-ish shapes.  While I could technically use the hot glue wrapping technique covered in part 2, this is a bad choice for a number of reasons.  First, the edges of my object are not hidden, which means I’d have a big, visible hot glue mess at the edge of my weft.  Second, it’s difficult to keep hair taut on a flat or gently curved object, so I’d have a hard time keeping the tension up while gluing the hair down.   And third, this method is just plain nicer looking.

Instead I used 100% tacky glue on this wig.  I recommend this method whenever possible because it is VERY clean, very secure, and mistakes are easily fixed.  This is a difficult method to use on a bun or round object because you’re fighting against gravity, but you could always use tacky glue after hot gluing down your edges.  Instructions under the cut:

[ Working with Foam part 1 / part 2 / part 3 ]

[ More tutorials on Tumblr ]

[ More tutorials on Patreon ]

Required Materials:

 Foam, stiffened felt, posterboard (or understructure material of choice)

 Spare wefts

 Tacky glue or other PVA-based glue (ie Elmers)

 Water

 Paintbrush

1) Begin by constructing your base shape from your understructure material.  If your shape is curved, remember that any extreme bumps or ridges may be visible after laying your very flat layer of hair.  Try to make your shape as smooth as possible.

2) Paint your shape to match your wefts and allow to dry.

3) Add a small amount of water to your glue until it’s around the viscosity of corn syrup or soft body paint - a very small amount should do.  You want it to be easier to brush on, but not so runny that the glue flows through your wefts.

4) Spackle some glue onto your base, along where you will lay your first section of hair.

5) Grab your first section of hair.  I HIGHLY recommend keeping the hair attached to your weft for now so that you can pull on the fibers without them tangling or pulling away.  Comb the hair out so that it’s free of tangles and then paint a generous layer of glue onto either side.

6) Holding firmly onto the weft, run your fingers from the top of the hair to the bottom, smooshing the glue throughout the fiber.  Make sure everything is well coated and repeat, squishing out any excess glue if you used too much.  If you accidentally tangle your hair, comb it through with a fine-tooth comb.

NOTE: More glue is better than less glue.  If you use too little, your glue may begin to dry before you are done coating the fibers, which will cause pilling and may also cause it to not dry clear.

7) Lay your hair onto your base.  If the edge of your hair will be visible, take care to form it into a nice point.

8) Repeat the above steps, laying your next section of hair alongside your first.  Continue until your entire base shape is completely covered.

9) If your hair is popping up from the base shape or not staying put in the direction you want it to, add a duckbill clip or bobby pin.  Allow to completely dry for several hours.

10) Once dry, smooth down or trim away any stray hair you may have missed.  Trim up any edges that will eventually be hidden in your finished style.

*Ivysaur photo by Sorairo Days

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Hello! I was wondering if it was OK to publish your Loki cosplay on a FB page. Giving full credit of course.

Sure!!  We’re always fine with reposting with credit and a link back, and we actually have a Facebook page too for link purposes!

(We’re also down to clown with folks who want to cosplay or draw our designs - although definitely shoot us an ask first and let us know when it’s posted because we’re super nosy and would love to see your finished stuff! :D)

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♛ I, Loki. Prince of Asgard. ♛ 

I’m so excited to finally finish this cosplay! I’m a big sucker for Norse-inspired designs, and with Loki I tried to combine the MCU design with more traditional materials. This is definitely my new go-to cosplay at cons for the next million years.

Cosplay | @cowbuttcrunchies

Photography | @needlecat

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Circle Lens Review: New Adult Brown and Princess Mimi Almond

It’s lens review time - this month with two different brown circle lenses that I really like!  Click below the cut for a more in-depth review and photos.

For anyone who’d like to order from Uniqso in the future, don’t forget that you can always receive a 10% discount off everything (even already discounted stuff) by using our coupon code CBC with the link: http://bit.ly/2pkrODc .  There’s a pre-halloween sale going on right now for up to 50% off lenses, which means you can stack these coupons for up to 60% off!

EOS New Adult Brown

https://www.uniqso.com/products/eos-new-adult-brown?variant=28765834002

Diameter 14mm Water Content 38% Base Curve 8.6mm

This is the fifth and final New Adult lens we've tried, and I still love them for how comfortable and opaque they are!  This may be my favorite in the series because of how much the color really pops, which is a tough sell with lighter brown or gold-tinted lenses.

Comfort: 4.5/5. Still love EOS.  If your eyes are sensitive or you have trouble with larger lenses, EOS is always a good choice since they're a relatively small diameter with a high water content.

Enlargement: 3.5/5.  Small lens, but I find them to be really intense because of how opaque they are, with a fairly dark ring.

Color/design: 4.5/5.  If you're looking for a gold-ish lens that isn't super unnatural-looking, or a light brown, this is a really great choice!  The color is still very strong over blue eyes, and doesn't suffer from that obnoxious problem with your natural eye color bleeding through the center.  Even in zoomed out photos, these are pretty intense.

Princess Mimi Almond

https://www.uniqso.com/products/princess-mimi-almond-xmm204?variant=28859124370

Diameter 14.2mm Water Content 38% Base Curve 8.6mm

Not gonna lie - Princess Mimi is one of my favorite lens series.  I love really huge, over the top dolly designs, and as long as that's what you're looking for, this is a great option.

Comfort: 4.5/5. Despite being ridiculously huge, I find these very comfortable!  I wore these for half a day at a con with no issues at all.

Enlargement: 5/5.  Absolutely absurd.  Make sure you're looking for huge dolly eyes before grabbing these, because dang, they are enormous.

Color/design: 4/5.  While I really like the enlarging effect you get from this lens, I don't find these as charming as the Starmish Brown or even the Chocolate versions in this series, which are both lighter browns.  The Almond color is very, very dark, and does not result in a lot of color variation.

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Ready for the Revengers Ragnarok Tour 2018?

Cosplay by @cowbuttcrunchies

Custom Hulk Patch by @giraffecosplay

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Circle Lens Review: EOS Dolly in Green and Blue

Hey, guys - it's been a while but we have some more lens reviews!  This is another month when we tried out the same lens model in two different colors: EOS Dolly in both green and blue.  Click below the cut for a more in-depth review and photos.

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It's been a long time since I've worn dolly lenses - over five years actually.  Dolly Eyes used to be known for being super opaque and fairly comfortable, and it looks like they haven't changed much!  Both the green and the blue version of this lens were extremely color-intense but also comfortable seeing as it's an EOS lens with a fairly small diameter.

EOS Dolly Green

https://www.uniqso.com/products/eos-dolly-green-309lb?variant=5456620421153

Diameter: 14.2mm Water Content: 38% Base Curve: 8.7mm Replacement Period: Within 12 months

Comfort 4/5:  Like the blue version of this lens I had no issues!  EOS is a fairly comfortable brand for me, and this line doesn't appear to be any different.

Enlargement: 4/5: These bad boys give even more of a pop than the blues because of the lighter color!  They aren't as dolly-ish as some of my other lenses despite the name, but I'd say it's definitely better than average.

Design: 4/5: These lenses are more suited for cosplay because of how intense and opaque they are - but if that's what you're looking for they're a great choice!  While the design itself isn't particularly inspiring, they remain very intense in all sorts of photos, and are opaque enough to deliver a true, medium green.

EOS Dolly Blue

https://www.uniqso.com/products/eos-dolly-blue-309lb?variant=5456605315105

Diameter: 14.2mm Water Content: 38% Base Curve: 8.7mm Replacement Period: Within 12 months

Comfort 4/5:  I like these a lot!  I had no trouble at all wearing them, and at subsequent conventions they never gave me issues within the normal wear time.  The s mall base diameter might have something to do with that.

Enlargement: 3.5/5: For such a small lens, you get a LOT of pop with these since they're so opaque and have such an obvious outer ring.  It would probably be even more obvious in a slightly lighter shade.

Design: 3.5/5: If you want an very intense but possibly unrealistic lens, this is for you!  The opacity helps guarantee that the color will cover up your natural eye color, while still looking pretty intense in farther photos.  Unfortunately I wish that the color was a little on the lighter side - this blue is rich but a deeper than the royal or light blue that I prefer.

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Do you find Cosplay Cards helpful as a means to give your info to other cosplayers/photographers? And if you don't, is there another method you'd recommend for quick info exchange at cons/shoots? Thanks!

YES.  Cosplay cards or business cards are now considered a pretty standard thing to have, simply because they are the easiest, most convenient way to share your info with photogs and other cosplayers you run into.  the only trick is to remember to bring them with you down to the con floor!