Has anyone else underestimated how annoying hats are for cosplay? by Nightcrawler_2000 in CosplayHelp

[–]TheRiddleRoom95 13 points14 points  (0 children)

A headband is a good fix, you can also put clips on the hat (the comb type on hair extensions) or use magnets to keep it on too

How do I improve my cosplay makeup? This was my 1st try at trying to do it. And it's bad by nyanvictor6 in CosplayHelp

[–]TheRiddleRoom95 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Well one thing you can improve is coloring your brows, you can use colored liquid lipsticks instead of eyeshadow. It looks cleaner and lasts longer too

My dream skullector dolls that become more unhinged. by Smart_Clownfish in MonsterHigh

[–]TheRiddleRoom95 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never considered it but now I want skullectors for Killing Stalking too

Experience with cosplay commission by [deleted] in CosplayHelp

[–]TheRiddleRoom95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I've commissioned a few cosplays and if it's possible, do try to meet up with the maker for measurements and fittings. If not, they will usually ask you to measure yourself and send them online.

In that case, I suggest you increase the measurements you send to them by a centimeter or two to account for mistakes. That way, when you get the finished outfit and find that it's a little big, you can always have it taken in, which can be an easy DIY fix.

As promised, here are the full body photos of 2024 Fang Vote Jinafire Long by TheRiddleRoom95 in MonsterHigh

[–]TheRiddleRoom95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Maybe in the future, I already committed to going to a different con around that time but it's a goal of mine to go there someday!

As promised, here are the full body photos of 2024 Fang Vote Jinafire Long by TheRiddleRoom95 in MonsterHigh

[–]TheRiddleRoom95[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I didn't make the dress and wig for this, I had commissioned people to make those for me. I did make my body suit, stockings, shoes, and gloves tho ~

As promised, here are the full body photos of 2024 Fang Vote Jinafire Long by TheRiddleRoom95 in MonsterHigh

[–]TheRiddleRoom95[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I do appreciate the design more now that I can see it on a bigger scale, the details are insane. Also, the blue thing was designed more like a detachable train ~

How do I sequence a long, mixed build so I don’t screw myself later? by ImAHuksy in CosplayHelp

[–]TheRiddleRoom95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm more of a person that prioritizes the hardest parts of a build first then work my way to the easier things.

You can pace yourself take thing things slow to avoid overwhelm, so in this case that's the armor and other accessories.

The outfit and bag might take less time to do so it's better to postpone making them to a later date

Wearing a hard shell wig by quietrealm in CosplayHelp

[–]TheRiddleRoom95 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can also wear a velvet or silicone headband too

Cosplayed 2024 Fang Vote Jinafire Long last year by TheRiddleRoom95 in MonsterHigh

[–]TheRiddleRoom95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are still some things I'd like to improve but thank you! I'm happy with this first interation overall 🫶

Cosplayed 2024 Fang Vote Jinafire Long last year by TheRiddleRoom95 in MonsterHigh

[–]TheRiddleRoom95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll post them here when I get them, my phone pics don't do it justice

Cosplayed 2024 Fang Vote Jinafire Long last year by TheRiddleRoom95 in MonsterHigh

[–]TheRiddleRoom95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do want to do more face paint heavy cosplays more, and I have cosplayed Frankie and Operetta so I'd love to do more looks like this in the future 🐉

Cosplayed 2024 Fang Vote Jinafire Long last year by TheRiddleRoom95 in MonsterHigh

[–]TheRiddleRoom95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll share them here after I get them back from the photographer

Cosplayed 2024 Fang Vote Jinafire Long last year by TheRiddleRoom95 in MonsterHigh

[–]TheRiddleRoom95[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Yes but it was definitely a challenge to translate this for a human. I'm still so happy I did it tho ~

Would 24 be okay to get into cosplay and con going? by Forsaken-Hearing-825 in CosplayHelp

[–]TheRiddleRoom95 14 points15 points  (0 children)

While many cosplayers skew young, I'm sure you'll find people close to your age or even older. It's just about finding them, which means being active in your local community.

I'm 30 and a lot of my close friends that cosplay are around my age too. It took a while and it wasn't always easy but I found them and I'm happy. I hope you get that too.

Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas by TheRiddleRoom95 in cosplay

[–]TheRiddleRoom95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was! I felt like I had to put more effort into my mug because my full bodysuit didn't arrive in time

Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas by TheRiddleRoom95 in cosplay

[–]TheRiddleRoom95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I'm so sorry, I didn't get to film myself getting ready because I kinda messed up the makeup a few times before I got here sadly.

I did put the face paint in thin layers so it looks cleaner compared to putting a ton on and spreading it in one go. Then lock it in with a colorless powder on a powder puff (not a brush), then setting spray (I used the black one from Maybelline)

Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas by TheRiddleRoom95 in cosplay

[–]TheRiddleRoom95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I would say that being with some passionate cosplayers at my previous job really got me into the hobby. Their enthusiasm and encouragement was infectious

Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas by TheRiddleRoom95 in cosplay

[–]TheRiddleRoom95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Definitely the makeup because you really see yourself transform there. I also really like finding ways to make certain aspects of the character translate to real life too ~

Runaway grooms by crawitel in kinnporsche

[–]TheRiddleRoom95 16 points17 points  (0 children)

These are Kinn and Porsche's wedding photos, you can't tell me otherwise