C2E2 -
Some more Borderlands fun. Wandering around McCormick place we saw a lot of cool costumes, met some cool people and just in general had a good time. The large Borderlands group shoot was neat, but all the “photographers,” i.e. fans with pocket point and shoot cameras, stood too close to the group and by the time everyone was ready to shoot, you couldn’t get them to back up. But I also am a little at fault for not packing my wide angle. Oh well. And so ends my posts for C2E2. More to come…
AAAAH! Best group ever! I love Borderlands fans!
I was the BL2/Purple Mad Moxxi.
(via ikearstin)
“Well, hello. Don’t just stand there looking gorgeous — the drinks don’t cost much, but information’s a bit pricier.”
Mad Moxxi from Borderlands 2, costume made and modeled by me, BelleChere!
Photo by Photo Tsumi
Also, thanks to Kearstin Nicholson for the cell-shading on the bullhorn, and Jess of The Enthusiasts for the tip jar sign!
“Did I promise you a show, or did I?! Who loves you and who do you love!”
Mad Moxxi from Borderlands 2, costume made and modeled by me, BelleChere! Photo by David Ngo.
I had a BLAST at C2E2 this past weekend! Our Borderlands group was HUGE! I also was Apple Jack on Friday, and Captain Marvel on Sunday. I’ll be posting more pictures as they come!
Belle Chere Rogue Cosplay
AHAHAH! This pic is still around?! GUYS, this is me in my first costume, on my first day, of my first convention ever (DragonCon ‘06!).
Mr. Sinister Cosplay by Jerry at C2E2. Photo by LJinto. (Source)
My husband is on my dash! Must reblog. <3
“Why don’t you do right, like some other men do?”
Jessica Rabbit - costume made and modeled by me, BelleChere
Photography and editing by ModelMosa
Ms. Marvel ~ Costume made and modeled by me, BelleChere
In February, I was fortunate enough to be brought over to Taiwan as a ‘Cosplay Ambassador’. Despite the model agency warning me that I might ‘intimidate’ the locals (being about 6’ in heels, with a frame they’re certainly not used to seeing over there), and saying that they might not recognize the characters I portrayed, the locals loved the all-American heroines like Ms. Marvel and Power Girl. They were really enthusiastic to see some western comic cosplay and kept saying they wanted to see more.
These two pictures were taken in an abandoned warehouse outside of Taipei, part of a photoshoot where local photographers were invited to attend. One photographer left during lunch, and afterwards returned with prints of the photos he just took, and these are two of them. It was very sweet of him! Unfortunately they got scuffed in travel, and my scanner is not fantastic, but I think the grit adds character.
I’ve got another tutorial for y’all today! One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is how I do bodypaint that lasts for the duration of a convention, and that doesn’t get all over your costume or on every person you touch.
Here you go! Enjoy! Go be colorful!
I welcome you to ask any further questions you might have, but if you ask a question that’s already covered in the tutorial, I’m just going to give you the link again.
BelleChere as Rogue
Check out this post, where she goes into her recipe for bleaching her hair as Rogue
I was going to make a post just like this, but I was beat to it! Thanks! Check the link above for my hair bleaching recipe.
A couple people have sent me this article today, containing interesting costume redesigns of some of our favorite super-heroines.
Zatanna’s makes a lot of sense, and I like Elektra and Psylocke. Vampirella is interesting, though I’m not sure I’d say that was Vampirella if it wasn’t labeled. I’m not sure I like the jean/khaki-like pants on Black Canary and WW - there is something to be said for the freedom of movement without pants on, and both characters are very active. I don’t know why cleavage is always covered up, though. Granted, PG’s amount of cleavage can be pretty gratuitous, but in everyday life wearing a flattering top, like with a V-neck, can make a woman feel more feminine, and maybe more attractive, which can be a boost in confidence. The same can be said for legs - I like Super Girl’s look, but what’s the harm if she show some leg? It’s all personal preference, of course, and this artist might be pushing for a more conservative look, though I like to see a little skin. Covering up entirely speaks to me as someone who’s closed-off, perhaps a little insecure, or stiff…and I think we can all agree that these ladies are confident in mind and body.
For me, the perfect costume redesigns would have an artist take into account a character’s powers, their typical range of movement, realistic comfort (I like the flat heels in these!), and a ‘best attribute’ - like some cleavage, or bare arms, or bare legs, or tummy - but only chose one and go with it. That would speak ‘real’ to me. What would your ideal costume redesign be like?
Captain Marvel
Costume by me, Modeled by me, BelleChere
Photo taken by LJinto, at NYCC 2012
“Folks want to blame someone for gals like us. “Her daddy was unkind” or “some fella broke her heart”…
Hogwash. You and me’ve always been like this. Always a little removed. Always…
…Dreaming.
Of higher, further, faster…More. Always more.
We came into this world spittin’ mad, running full bore… To or from what, I ain’t never been able to tell.
Over the years, I’ve come to think of these traits as the shared attributes of a chosen people.
The lord put us here to punch holes in the sky.
And when a soul is born with that kind of purpose, it’ll damn sure find a way.
We’re gonna get where we’re going, you and me. Death and indignity be damned. We’ll get there, and we will be the stars we were always meant to be.”
Best Cosplay Ever (This Week) - 01.28.13
By Bethany Fong
Although cosplay has been present for decades within the comics, anime, and sci-fi/fantasy fandoms, social media has played an integral role in the thriving community of costuming that exists today and cosplay communities such as Cosplay.com and the Superhero Costuming Forum. In honor of the many fans who’ve displayed excellence in the mastery of homemade disguise, craftsmanship, and sartorial superheroics, ComicsAlliance has created Best Cosplay Ever (This Week), a weekly collection of some of the most impeccable, creative, and clever costumes that we’ve discovered and assembled into our own super-showcase of pure fan-devoted talent.
Check out this week’s round-up of the Best Cosplay Ever on ComicsAlliance, featuring Gambit, Peter Pan, Power Girl, Kitty Pryde & Wolverine (above) and more!
Thank you for featuring me and my friend Miss Sinister, CA! I’m always surprised to be, and it makes my day.
I would, however, like to post the photo that was taken maybe 2 seconds after the one you guys used, cause it showcases the costumes better, has better lighting, and is more attractive.
It’s all about the angles!
Anna Mercury! by Adrian of The Supervixens.
This has just become my favorite photo manip of one of my images. I would do a live action Anna Mercury comic in a heartbeat.
…I think I need a moment alone.
I WANT IT. I WANT IT ALL. Especially her mad sewing talents. I fiercely admire this woman.
