FASHION TIPS FROM COMIC STRIPS

Best Cosplay Ever (This Week) - 04.16.12

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 Bleez, Lumpy Space Princess, Frieza, Green Goblin (above), and more!

Just a reminder that design submissions for WeLoveFine’s Jem & the Holograms T-shirt Design Contest ends this Friday (March 23rd)!

Be sure to submit your designs ASAP!

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CONTEST: Design an Official JEM T-Shirt for We Love Fine [link]

The classic ’80s cartoon series Jem and the Holograms has experienced a recent revival thanks to a new series box set, and now Hasbro and We Love Fine are launching a Jem and the Holograms t-shirt design contest, whose judges include CA’s own fashion expert Bethany Fong. Known for their vast catalog of stylish graphic tees aimed at fans of properties like Marvel Comics, Star Wars, and Adventure Time, We Love Fine is looking to expand their selection of JEM merchandise with a fan-designed tee.

Entrants will be eligible to not only to see their truly outrageous design featured on official Jem and the Holograms merchandise, but also to win a Jem and the Holograms, Season One DVD and We Love Fine gift certificates, with the grand prize of up to $2,500!

Do you have a sharp eye for glamour, glitter, fashion, and fame? Are you a “Designing Woman” who could create a Misfits tee with “Universal Appeal”? Head over to ComicsAlliance for more for details on the contest!

I’m not sure how many of you watch 30 Rock, but Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) borrowed some fashion tips from The Joker last Thursday, on an episode aptly titled “The Tuxedo Begins.”

Upon the realization that fellow New Yorkers ignore the rules that she once abided by, Liz introduces a little anarchy to her morning commute by dressing up like a smelly hobo in order to ensure the true luxury of personal space on public transportation. Liz’s final transition into sociopathy results in an ensemble resembling The Joker, including crudely applied lipstick, a green waistcoat, and of course, a purple coat. By the end of the episode, I immediately mandated my friend Jasmine to cosplay Joker-fied Liz Lemon this year.

Bonus: Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) channels Bruce Wayne by wearing a full tuxedo for the entire episode.

Furthermore, this episode proves my theory that a quality comedy within the NBC-multiverse will find a way to incorporate a Batman costume (see: The Office, Parks and Recreation, Community).*

Watch the full episode of “30 Rock - The Tuxedo Begins” on Hulu!

*Though, I’m definite that even Batman wouldn’t be able to salvage Whitney.

Best Cosplay Ever (This Week) - 02.06.12

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 The Thing, Bayonetta, Sheik, Angewomon (above), and more!

Manicure Monday: Young Justice nails, by aimoia.

I solely blame Diana Prince for my affinity for rompers and accessories that double as weapons.

(Source: regalkinghiddles)

ComicsAlliance’s ‘Jem’ Fans Take On Ross Campbell’s Truly Outrageous Redesigns [link]

Over the past few months, ComicsAlliance favorite Ross Campbell (Wet Moon, Shadoweyes, the upcoming Glory) has been giving the cast of Jem a shiny, cyberpunk makeover on his Tumblr, so today, ComicsAlliance’s resident Jemologists Bethany Fong and Chris Sims are taking a look at the all-new, all-different glamour, glitter, fashion and fame that Campbell has given the cast!

Head over to ComicsAlliance see what we had to say about Campbell’s truly outrageous redesigns!

Spider Bracelet, from the Japanese Spider-Man TV series.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is one of my most coveted fictional costume accessories at the moment.

Back in the late ‘70’s, there was a live-action Spider-Man TV series in Japan that ran for forty-one episodes. The general plot of the series deviated greatly from the original Marvel source, utilizing elements of sentai (including henshin, giant robots, and villains in audacious ensembles). The main character, Takuya Yamashiro, transforms into Spider-Man with the use of his Spider Bracelet (above), which contains his Spider-Man suit (aka the Spider Protector), a telecommunicator, gas bombs, and acts as his web shooter.

Since I’m a sucker for accessories that are streamlined, multi-functional, and can contain an entire outfit within a tiny compartment (like The Flash’s ring), I think it’s imperative that I own a Spider Bracelet in my jewelry collection.

Head over to Marvel to catch episodes of Japanese Spider-Man, and be sure to check out the hilarious episode recaps on ComicsAlliance!

I’m the guest curator for RedBubble’s Tumblr Top 10 this week! Here’s just a small selection of some of my favorite items from RedBubble, including shirts, stickers, and iPhone cases. Enjoy :D

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Girl Wonder Betty Felon, comic enthusiast and self-described superheroic sartorialist, has come aboard as guest curator for today’s Tumblr Top 10! She’s flexed her super-toned fashion muscle to pick her flyest faves on RedBubble. Check out the t-shirts, stickers, and iPhone cases on her wishlist this season. Enjoy!

Above: Zelda Nouveau STICKERS by MeganLara

Below: Sex Bob-Omb VS The Twins by Bamboota

Neko Bus Stop by JASONCRYER

Cool Story Bro. (The Sequel) by BiggStankDogg

The Mucha Zone by ninjaink

Legend Will Tear Us Apart - White Version by DLIllustration

Bluth Family Crest by Edman

Inspector Spacetime by rexraygun

Venus iPhone Power by Rachael Thomas

Nightman by huckblade

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Split Leg Skinny Jeans, by Tripp NYC.

I’m kind of in love with these Two-Face-esque pants (which are a black x white version of the Harley jeans). I’ve always found monochrome elements incredibly sharp and chic, and these pants are no exception.

I’m considering getting a pair of these for the winter days that are just too cold for my heat-tech tights, but I keep wavering on whether or not I should follow through with the purchase… I really ought to flip a coin.

Available at Trash and Vaudeville & Karmaloop.