Places to Go, People to See

What's the difference between Halloween and Cosplay? Cosplay is all year round!


Where to Go?
Conventions:
The place to be if you want to see some awesome costumes that people put so much hard work and time into building. Whether they're simple or highly detailed, cosplayers would wear and show off their masterpieces at conventions, like Comic Con, Anime Expo, A-Kon, and lots more. They would even enter them into contests to win awards. However, all in all, a convention is the most common location where you will be able to see such awesomeness. =D

Cyborg and Beast Boy at A-Kon

Photo by me

(Source: Platinum Angel Cosplay and Photography)

Meet-Ups:

Like many social clubs everywhere, cosplay has meet-ups, too! In fact, I just went to one this past weekend. XD Basically, cosplayers would come to a meeting spot to just chill and have fun. With these kinds of events, it would much be preferred to wear very simple or casual costumes rather than the elaborate and ornate costumes, like those involving armor or large props. Something that would be fairly comfortable to the wearer. Of course, it's up to the cosplayer to choose what costume to wear at whatever time and place, so no judging here. 

Photo by: Darrell K.

(Source: Jessica's Annual Winter Cosplay Meet 2012)

School and School Clubs:

That's right. Your school and school clubs are bound to have a couple of cosplayers here and there. I'm definitely one of many, here at the University of Houston. *plug for the anime club* Anime no Kai is one organization where you can find such people, especially at their Halloween or End of Semester Party. =P

Me as Sebastian Michaelis from Black Butler

Photo by Katie W.

(Source: Platinum Angel Cosplay and Photography)

If you're lucky to get the chance to go overseas to another country, you'll definitely find even more cosplayers there. That is for sure. There's always a chance to bump into one, no matter where you go. You just got to know where to look. ;)

That's all I have for now. I know there are many more events and locations, but these are the three types of locations that I know of so far. XD

I shall talk about the different ways to construct your cosplay next time. Until then, see you later! ^v^

Introducing a New Community

Welcome to Cosplay, where it's Halloween everyday!

Cosplayers: Score and Hopie-chan

(Source: Platinum Angel's Cosplay and Photography)

What is cosplay? 
Cosplay is a combination of the words, "costume" and "play." People of all demographics from all around the world, known as "cosplayers", dress up as their favorite characters from anime, manga, TV series, video games, comic books, and much, much more. To make it fun, they would bring the character to life by acting as them while in costume, also known as role play.

Cosplayer: Platinum Angel (me)

(Source: Platinum Angel's Cosplay and Photography)

What is so neat about cosplay? 
Anyone can do it! There are various ways to get started. Lots of people build or make their costumes from scratch. They start by drafting a pattern, then find the necessary materials, and start their projects. Of course, there are other options when it comes to putting a cosplay together. I know there are quite a few creative people who go out and thrift-shop for their costumes at second-hand stores. They would obtain and modify the pieces to how they see fit for the particular outfit they are trying to replicate. If you don't know how to sew or where to start, you can always buy your costumes pre-made. A rather more expensive route, but it's a starting point. After all, everyone has got to start somewhere. =)


Want to know more? Stay tuned to find out what sort of interesting stuff I can bring to you. ^v^