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“With all the commotion, I didn’t even notice what she was wearing.” This dress is soooo stretchy and comfy to wear!! The power mesh I used to line it at @mimigstyle ‘s recommendation worked fantastically. It definitely made me less concerned about unwanted lumps and bumps! Thankyou again to @thevilleagephotographer ‘s posing guidance and to the powerful pin up photo pro @scott.thomason.photo / @dadpants.photo for this shot!! Persephone is of @usedbandaid ‘s design and from her webcomic “Lore Olympus” on @linewebtoon 🌸🌸🌸 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt9hANIDbyB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ukvj0z6ol0uc

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“But H-hera told me I had to see him. I cant leave until I do!” Happy Valentines Day everyone!! Here’s to bravely pursuing the love and future YOU want! Even if that means putting up with some shady Nymphs and gods along the way . Swipe right for original art and a close up! >>> . Photo by @dadpants.photo / @scott.thomason.photo . . Coat, dress and gloves inspired by @usedbandaid ‘s webcomic “Lore Olympus” and patterned and made by me Check out my make up post to see full list of products used on my face! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt3skaKHVU1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bm6j5gq9l76e

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“Um hello, I’m supposed to meet with Hades.” I cant get over how gorgeous these shots by @thevilleagephotographer are!!! She was a dream to work with and really helped me with posing. ❤️ I cant believe I forgot to snap the front closure strap 😣 Oh well, you live and learn! These pics were too beautiful not to share Persephone based on the webcomic “Lore Olympus” by @usedbandaid Make up and wig styling/painting done by me Coat and dress patterned and made by me (at Greenville, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtzYnxBjuke/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yudnyilwqn8r

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💯% scoundrel ❤️❤️❤️ The moment I saw @usedbandaid ‘s #drawthisinyourstylechallenge I knew i wanted to cosplay it!! Swipe right for her original >>> Thankyou for creating such beautiful art! Thankyou also to @itsbetterontv for being my Hades (in real life and in cosplay) and @jmacal20 for taking amazing photos and your airbrush assistance 🌸 Body paint from @proaiirmakeup Styling, make up and Persephone’s clothing by me Stay tuned for MORE Persephone and Hades goodness and be sure to check out Lore Olympus on @linewebtoon !! https://www.instagram.com/p/BtxN8oUDDu9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ag61feixdbsd

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The secret of the bow revealed! I love finding solutions to the things that may cause stress on the day of a shoot or convention. I know popping on the actual costume is usually the last step before heading out the door, especially in a paint and make up heavy cosplay like this one. Tying the perfect bow on the back of my neck, ON TOP OF BODY PAINT seemed like a nightmare I needed to avoid. So i came up with a series of closures Im able to do myself and that achieves a “perfect“ look every time. Another benefit of detachable pieces like this is they are easy to replace in case of damage, stains or a just a change of heart. I went through three versions of these closures and ended up with this one because it laid the flattest and seemed the sturdiest! I am also a huge fan of strong magnets but they weren’t quite right for this project https://www.instagram.com/p/BtZDOlBDZ_i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fgrj5uag96rm

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Front and back openings on Persephone’s dress! Already see 4 things I’d have done differently but I’m happy to be making progress after spending toooo much time watching how to serge stretch knit videos 😭 https://www.instagram.com/p/BtPgLbHDvdt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12ajku2gwhtei

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8 projects completed in 2018 (August to present): ⭐️Qi’ra from Solo: A Star Wars story ❤️Original pin-up outfit with breakaway skirt for @hooligansccsc Hullabaloo pin up contest 💥Dryden Vos for hubs @itsbetterontv also from Solo: A Star Wars story 🦇 Bunny-style Batgirl for @dragoncon ‘s playboy bunny hutch party 🐶Cruella De Vil redesigned outfit from @disney ‘s 101 Dalmations 👓 Barb revamp from @strangerthingstv 🦁Ginny Weasley redesigned Quidditch outfit from the Harry Potter book series 🌙 Sabrina Spellman wedding dress from @sabrinanetflix https://www.instagram.com/p/BsEc5kBDID_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z76v9g87jj0z

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TOP NINE This’ll be a bit of a long one so hold on! 2018 has been the year of shoving myself out of my comfort zone. Being photographed, on stage or the center of focus for anything would have made me break out in a cold sweat. I took the mantra “fake it til you make it” to heart and just did it despite my anxiety and fear screaming at me to not to. Im SO glad I did. Its crazy to believe that my first cosplay post was just this past August!! Qi’ra was the gateway to me having enough confidence to attempt large, multi-piece projects. It is also the cosplay I entered in my first contest (@animeweekendatlantaofficial ) and won for the novice category. After I won, i had to run back to my friend @dragon_beak ‘s artist table to hide until my heart stopped racing. A week later I was on stage at the @hooligansccsc Miss Hullabaloo pin up contest, another first! 👑 Its also been the year of making new connections with some truly fantastic people. Photographers, fellow cosplay enthusiasts, Pin-up beauties and new hiking buddies, all of who made me feel so welcomed and included in these new communities. My hopes for 2019 are: -Figuring out where I want to go with my costuming (theatrical/movies and television/custom cosplay commissions/working for a brand/?????) -Encourage new cosplayers that their abilities are far greater than their current doubts -Finish my cosplay list while teaming up with the fantastic folks Ive met this year and beyond! **Psst SC and/or semi local peeps.. reach out if you want to collab/photograph/design something together!! ** I cant wait to see what 2019 brings Happy New Year everyone!!!! (at Greenville, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsEHHnYDni8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ivz34hnb8dz8

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THE HAUL . 5 types of lace 6 types of buttons 1 beautious sewing box 1 1/2 yds vintage floral fabric 1 happy Janelle 1 overfull carry-on . Thankyou @in_retrospect208 **They are currently going full online only so go check out their half-off clear out event!! ** (at Boise, Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br_ckBgjs_a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cgvcjmmlrcag

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Happy Birthday @ross_lynch !! Thankyou for giving us such a kind, cute, emotionally deep character in @sabrinanetflix and beyond ❤️ Harvey cosplayed by @man_wray Sabrina cosplayed by me https://www.instagram.com/p/Br-ss0Wjhjb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ufm9crg2q8e2

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The best outtake from our Cruella De Vil shoot with @patjohnson_portraits ❤️🐩🐕❤️ Missing my puppies but so grateful @dogculturegvl is taking such good care of them. You guys are the best! #cruelladevil #cruella #cruellahair #cruelladevillecostume #cruelladevilcosplay #cruelladevilmakeup #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplaygirl #dogsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #pitbullsofinstagram #pitbull #dogcosplay #cosplaydog #greenvillesc #yeahthatgreenville (at Greenville, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br-q7aojij-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5a34svjmq6ow

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Persephone from @usedbandaid ‘s webcomic “Lore Olympus” 🌸 White body con dress with tie back and bow 🌺 White swing coat with supported collar and slit arm openings 🌷 Pink, short, side-swept hair . . . Once again, I will be attempting to make this in as authentic a way as possible so it may be worn outside of cosplay! . . . Im so excitedddd!! 😍 https://www.instagram.com/p/Br8KumWjT63/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i1uq54vm15bd

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Looking forward to the new year and warmer weather ❤️ I have so many costumes and clothing designs I have dreams of executing this year!! I hope you will all stick around to see my progress. ✨ What is your big dream for 2019, cosplay or otherwise? 🏔 Photo by @scott.thomason.photo / @st.photo.portrait (at Boise, Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br23iwFjxX6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gct0d2alzhf2

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THE CAKE IS A LIE!! 🎂 How to make a cake for a photoshoot when you don’t want to make a cake... -pick something that resembles a cake (microwave cover here) -cover in frosting -pipe some pretty borders to hide messy edges -drizzle with ganache -play with fire 🔥 -do magic ✨ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bry2D6ajdIH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19nlxlgiegv6f

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Bright Solstice!! . 🔥 . Light your yule logs and stay close to your loved ones and you just might survive the long, cold night . 🌙 . Photo by @itsbetterontv Dress patterned and made by me Wig is from @posewigs , cut and styled by me “Cake” isn’t really a cake.. post on that coming soon! https://www.instagram.com/p/Brqn895Dk3G/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mdxz48kdv23q

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Porg shirt done! 👕 These could become addictive.. ❤️ Modeled by the handsome @itsbetterontv https://www.instagram.com/p/BrnkNsPHwRt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1or9gmvlgfvbv

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How to thin a thick wig and add roots! 💇 What other types if tutorials would you like to see me do? 👀 Wig from @posewigs https://www.instagram.com/p/Brfh8w1DJ5V/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=oodt5uxsljqn