FASHION TIPS FROM COMIC STRIPS

Best Cosplay Ever (This Week) - 05.21.12

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 Loki, The Riddler, Mia Fey, Green Ranger (above), and more!

Batman Hot Pants 3 Pack, $19.50, Hot Topic.

This set of Bat-unmentionables offers everything that you could ever want from a pair of super-skivvies: studs, glow-in-the-dark Bat-symbols, and trompe-l’oeil utility belts. One could only hope that these undies also prevent VPL under a Kevlar-lined bodysuit…

Black Bat & The Spoiler, cosplayed by Betty Felon & Ali Kay
[Boston Comic Con 2012]

At Boston Comic Con, the wonderful Nate Buchman pulled us aside from the sweltering exhibit hall to do a photoshoot in the more secluded areas of the convention center. AK and I have been wanting to cosplay Cass and Steph for a while now, and I’m still in awe that we were able to pull these costumes together before AK moved across the country. We had a great time bringing our favorite BFFs of the former DCU to life, running around the convention with our capes catching the wind.

We plan on bringing Black Bat & The Spoiler to SDCC (after a few upgrades to our costumes), so look out for us in San Diego this Summer!

Note: A super big thank you to Alex & Juli of Twin Bee, for helping us out with Black Bat’s suit and The Spoiler’s hood ♡ Aside from the boots, the rest of the costume pieces were created by me & AK.

photos: IndieNate

Harley Quinn Dolman Top, $24.50, Hot Topic.

Holy moly, I nearly plotzed when I saw this shirt! I love the loose, modern cut of this top, plus it’s free of cheesy slogans that are often slapped onto comic tees for ladies.

NOTE: Guh, it’s been a while since I’ve photographed a comic-inspired ensemble, but here’s one from a couple years ago :)

Zatanna ☆[link]

05.19.10 - ANNATAZ

black sequined bow: handmade/Betty Felon
bowtie necklace: handmade
white bunny brooch: handmade
tuxedo cocktail dress: h&m [$5 on sale!]
black tailcoat blazer: forever 21
black swiss dotted tights: h&m
black patent heels: forever 21
Zatanna #1: New England Comics

Photo credits: Benn Robbins

In regards to my most frequently asked question.

Until DC Comics takes a hint, please refer to my lingerie tag [located in my Style Index, which conveniently sorts my posts by comic, character, and apparel] for comic-related unmentionables :)

ComicsAlliance Demos Converse’s Customizable DC Comics Sneakers [link]

As the latest installment in the DC Comics x Converse collection, Converse launched today its Design Your Own DC Comics Chuck Taylor All Star shoes campaign, featuring mix-and-match custom shoe design options that include Batman, The Joker, Catwoman, and The Riddler. This exclusive feature allows the customer to design their own shoe by offering a selection of customizable parameters, including the color/print of the canvas, emblems, rubber soles, lining, and even a personalized heel strip.

Converse offered me the opportunity to demo the entire Design Your Own DC Comics Chuck Taylor All Stars process early, and I tweaked every single design parameter to utter purrfection. Check out my review of the product and process and the un-boxing photos of my combative kicks on ComicsAlliance!

Haute Look currently has a selection of Junk Food apparel on sale (from $12-20), including some of their stylish DC Comics tees. All you have to do is register with Haute Look (it’s free!) to browse the sale :)

Note: The sale ends this Wednesday (May 16th), and many of the tees are selling out fast!

Best Cosplay Ever (This Week) - 05.14.12

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 Wonder Woman, Mistress of Pain (Diablo III), Jason Todd, Iron Man (above), and more!

A teaser photo of what just arrived in the mail…

Stay tuned to Fashion Tips From Comic Strips & ComicsAlliance next Tuesday (May 15th)!

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