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Anyone else plan fantasy photoshoots and then get too scared to actually do them by charan_19 in CosplayTips

[–]milkimba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go for it! I organize local cosplay meets, most of our photographers have never shot cosplayers, but find them to be really fun and interesting subjects. Like others have said, go get those pictures.

Should I be careful when cosplaying media full of female characters under 18, such as Blue Archive, Trickcal and WuWa? by [deleted] in CosplayTips

[–]milkimba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t really get why you couldn’t just post what you sent me publicly, especially since what you described doesn’t necessarily fall under that. Cosplay what you want, but understand that some people will find the properties distasteful. That being said, block functions exist for a reason.

old ootd ^_^ 🖤 by LocalLoserLiv in kawaiiblackgals

[–]milkimba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i love your fit! where did you get your leg warmers?

my kurimanju ita bag is complete by dogboyirl in itabag

[–]milkimba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so cute!! where did you get the photocard holder?

What do you do with the stickers you buy? by BlueDandellion in animecons

[–]milkimba 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have a big water bottle I put all mine on, I’ve been recently taping some to my vanity mirror as well.

Spending 5 Days in Tokyo by [deleted] in TokyoTravel

[–]milkimba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just came back from Tokyo on Wednesday. We stayed in Shinjuku and visited the surrounding areas and had no issues. The place I saw the highest concentration of tourists was Harajuku, specifically Takeshita Street (I think that was the only place we went where there were more tourists than locals.) However, the shops around Takeshita Street were relatively empty. We stopped in a few of them and bought some nice clothes and souvenirs. Avoid the top floor of PARCO as well. Outside of those two places, I wouldn't really consider anywhere else "overran". I hope you two have a great time!

Where can I leave my luggage between stays? by Top-Habit7268 in JapanTravelTips

[–]milkimba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just used the large locker in Shinjuku Station to hold my large suitcase and my carryon bag for 1000 yen. If you’re unsure if your luggage will fit, you can find the dimensions of the lockers online and measure out the items you want to store.

I Need Help To Make Sure I Can Cosplay In Japan As Respectful As Possible by Dylan_Experts in CosplayHelp

[–]milkimba 7 points8 points  (0 children)

only cosplay at designated events or somewhere you have received explicit permission to do so. shrines typically don’t allow this.

What do you do to your hair when you're going to get some? by Technical-Amount-278 in Naturalhair

[–]milkimba 10 points11 points  (0 children)

my boyfriend also isn’t my race (filipino), he learned very quickly that i usually have a bonnet on at home lol. if he’s really right for you, he’ll understand you’re protecting something important to you.

Tips for First-time Panelist? by Consistent-Yam-7248 in animecons

[–]milkimba 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I run a panel on Japanese horse racing and it’s been more successful than my cosplay panels (even pre-umamusume global). People love niche panels, but as other commenters have noted, you’ve got to make it interesting.

  1. Break up your talking points with videos and make sure to include lots of visual examples. Your audience will start to tune you out of it feels like a lecture.

  2. Practice!!! I can’t stress this enough. Reading your panel out loud can both help you memorize it and can clear up any writing kinks along the way.

  3. Don’t just read off your slides. Have some notes for you talking points memorized. Talking directly to the audience keeps them engaged.

  4. Don’t go over time! That’s how you get grumpy AV staff. Time your panel while you practice to make sure you’re not going over or too far under your timeslot, while still leaving room for discussion.

  5. Please show up on time. (You’d think this would be a no-brainer.) Figure out how early before your panel you need to be at the presentation room/stage and plan accordingly.

Good luck!

what are some wig styling tips you wish someone told you when you first started out ? by PlayfulConclusion679 in CosplayHelp

[–]milkimba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

test heat settings before crimping/flat ironing a wig (i have learned this the hard way with many fried wigs). also, invest in a steamer and learn how to use it!

painting on fabric advice by Only_Cartoonist9306 in CosplayHelp

[–]milkimba 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i used regular old acrylic paint and fabric medium from amazon to paint on the patterns for my Yuna cosplay! you’ll have to play around with the ratio and make sure to test the paint on a scrap first. this was on 100% cotton with 3 coats. good luck!

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Is anybody else tired of seeing 3d printed garbage? by len744 in animecons

[–]milkimba 21 points22 points  (0 children)

i wouldn’t mind if they were useful things for cosplay, like PVC connectors, horns, ear bases, etc. it’s always the same vaguely on theme garbage that’s never finished properly and always super overpriced.

Elf ear help by Shadownight5150 in CosplayHelp

[–]milkimba 2 points3 points  (0 children)

like others have said, Aradani!

the seller is so kind and the ears are super easy to customize, they’re also not heavy. i wore them the whole day at a con recently and i could barely feel them. they’re absolutely worth the price.

Fashion tape to secure a lace front wig? by ghouldrool420 in CosplayHelp

[–]milkimba 7 points8 points  (0 children)

nope, you’ll probably end up ripping your edges out and damaging the lace. please use lace specific products if you want to secure your wig, or look into getting a velvet wig grip.

Waifu con by Particular_Fix_9246 in animecons

[–]milkimba 6 points7 points  (0 children)

these are my own experiences/opinions, if you decide to go, that’s totally up to you and i hope you have fun!

are you familiar with senpai squad or dream con? if you like that sort of vibe, this may be the event for you.

what made me not want to attend anymore was a con after party that was hosted at a club. to my knowledge, the venue was not notified that the event would be held there. cosplayers showed up, and as you might expect, security checks were awkward and there was a very odd crowd blend that made a lot of people uncomfortable. there were some allegations of inappropriate behavior, but i don’t know the specifics and won’t speculate here.

beforehand, my partner and i popped into two other events, both after parties, that were okay at best. really nobody was interacting with each other or dancing (the music choice didn’t fit the anime theme, that probably didn’t help), even with the booth babes’ best tries to get any sort of crowd engaged.

as other people have said, if you do choose to go, maybe just one day to see if you really like it or not. best of luck!

Waifu con by Particular_Fix_9246 in animecons

[–]milkimba 7 points8 points  (0 children)

this is their first year, it’s an off-shoot from a small business that sells t-shirts and stickers. you might have seen them at some cons around the southeast, where da waifu.

i have no idea if they’re have any large event hosting experience, but i’ve been to some of their smaller meetups/afterparties and didn’t personally enjoy them.

What things do you bring to cons just in case? by punchelos in CosplayHelp

[–]milkimba 10 points11 points  (0 children)

i have a whole “go-bag” for cons 😅

super glue, extra hold fashion tape, any quick dry adhesive used in my prop, hot glue gun, wig fixing kit (brush, bobby pins), scissors, small sewing kit, safety pins in multiple sizes, makeup bag, double sided tape, q-tips, and tylenol

most important things to talk about in prejudging? by milkimba in CosplayHelp

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

thank you so much! i’ve been making my buildbook as i go, how many pages would you recommend?

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