FASHION TIPS FROM COMIC STRIPS

kevinwada:

When the new X-men lineup was announced I, of course, thought it was amazing and refreshing and about damn time.  It wasn’t until a friend of mine brought the new team up again that the idea for another X-fashion developed.  It really was a “duh” moment for me - they’re ripe for a fashion piece, and not just because they’re women but because they are some of THE biggest female names of the X-men.  So I went for it.  Wanted something a little more dynamic than X-fashions of the past.  My main thought going in was more pants, less dresses and frippery.  Of course there’s still bling and heels - you can’t take away all the fun - but I wanted fashion that was a bit more street, more real, a little more badass. 

Rachel is grunge.  Love her jacket, not so happy with her shirt.  

Psylocke is NYC fashionista tomboy.  Dip dyed hair (so trendy) and a butterfly print blouse.

I’m really happy with Kitty’s dragon t-shirt and bad ass heels.  Had to get a shoe in there somewhere, people.

Storm is my 80s executive realness.  Her earring is fashioned after the one Willi Ninja bought (he has the receipt) in Paris is Burning.

My southern belle is in a loud print and hose - she’s the only one in a dress.  I wanted her in printed leggings but she was already such a patterned mess I decided against it.

And Jubes is just all over the place.  Bikini and hot pants and a bedazzled jacket.

The original will be going up in the store as soon as tomorrow.  Prints as well - in TWO sizes :)  Hope you guys like it, let me know what you think!  

This is what perfection looks like.

A+, Kevin Wada.

Best Cosplay Ever (This Week) - Dragon*Con Edition!

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 Red Sonya, the Grand Galactic Inquisitor, Dark Phoenix & Emma Frost (above), a guest appearance from Adam Hughes cosplaying Pam Poovey from Archer, and more!

philnoto:

Betsy Braddock 1982- So last night Rick Remender alerted me to the fact that Psylocke’s purple hair was actually a conscious fashion choice that British model, Betsy made in 1982. So as Ricky Bobby would say, ” I like to picture my Betsy Braddock as a punk rocker hanging out the club wearin’ her Joy Division t-shirt, drinkin’ beer and smokin’ them fancy cigarettes.” Amen.

Psylocke in a Joy Division shirt = absolutely divine.

Take a cue from Betsy and add an Unknown Pleasures top to your civvies wardrobe:

Joy Division “Unknown Pleasures” shirt, $20, Punk.com.

Best Cosplay Ever (This Week) - 06.27.11

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 Booster Gold, Cutie Honey, Madman, Team Rocket (above), and more!

albinwonderland:

Psylocke Inspired Look

Lids are first covered with Kryolan Aqua Color Strauss Wine, applied with a damp brush. Once dry, dust Sugarpill Poison Plum all over lids. In centre of lid, apply MAC Pink Vivid Pigment. On outer corner, brush MAC Parfait Amour and direct it towards your eyebrows. Blend well. Place MAC Cassette along crease, and Tarina Tarantino Butterfly Black in outer corner. A cat-eye is created with NYC Liquid Liner, and mascara is then applied using Rimmel Sexy Curves. Let lashes dry and curl them, lastly applying false lashes of your choice.

Higher quality image on my flickr.
Psylocke image is the cover of Uncanny X-Men 509, by Greg Land.

As a fun new project, I will now be doing some contributing to Fashion Tips From Comic Strips on the regular! Be sure to follow them, and myself if you aren’t already, for more Comic Book inspired makeup tutorials. If you have any ideas or specific requests feel free to drop them by my ask box. Of course, everything will have to pass through my own very subjective eye. ;)

A gorgeous Psylocke-inspired makeup tutorial from the lovely albinwonderland, who will be dropping by every couple weeks to add a touch of geeky glamour with her admirable skills in combative cosmetology to Fashion Tips From Comic Strips. Welcome, dollface ♡