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Posts in category "Cosplay"

Costumes of C2E2 2012

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The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is just a memory now, and I had a blast! The convention floor was impressive. There were plenty of vendors, artist, and celebrity guests. From a cosplayers perspective, two things I loved right away were the changing rooms, and the wider aisle on the convention floor. Last year... Read more »
By Nash,
April 17, 2012 at 3:07 pm
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WGN News shows some love to our Michael Jackson costumes

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During the WGN Evening News, they share viewers Facebook photos that were posting on their Fan Page. Even though I work at WGN, today was the first time one of my photos made it on air. Somehow it doesn’t surprise me that the picture is of me and my fiancé in costume! (When are we... Read more »
By Nash,
October 31, 2011 at 6:22 pm
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Because one Halloween costume wasn't enough!

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I have an extensive collection of costumes in my closet, so naturally one costume wasn’t enough for me this year. I suppose I was making up for my lame Halloween last year. Last Halloween I celebrated with a Smallville marathon, and I sort of half-assed a costume for work (but not a lot of people... Read more »
By Nash,
October 31, 2011 at 5:54 pm
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Halloween Mermaid Makeup Tutorial

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Today on Etsy, they featured a makeup video tutorial from Traci Hines. I must admit, I’m a bit of a Traci fangirl myself. Some of you cosplay enthusiast may recognize Traci from her various Disney costumes. She is also a singer, mermaid model, performer, accessory designer, and a makeup artist!…Busy girl! Check her out on... Read more »
By Nash,
October 4, 2011 at 2:57 pm
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Chicago Comic Con 2011 Recap

Well, this weekend has definitely been eventful. Chicago Comic Con has come and gone, and my legs and feet have thoroughly seen their share of walking for a week! I only attending Friday and Saturday of the event, and there was plenty to see. Friday was probably my favorite day to walk around the convention... Read more »
By Nash,
August 15, 2011 at 12:54 pm
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Why aren't geeks doing more for the economy?

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Cosplayer Victoria Schmidt has been getting a great deal of media attention during this Comic-Con season. She was recently feature in a Yahoo! video interview, and today a lot of my Facebook friends have been sharing this interview she did for RT America. Victoria has pretty much become the ambassador for costumers of America. This... Read more »
By Nash,
July 28, 2011 at 7:01 pm
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Yahoo! interviews costumer Victoria Schmidt

Shout out to the folks at the Yahoo! Movies blog Movie Talk. This week they’re gearing up for San Diego Comic Con, and they interviewed a very awesome costumer named Victoria Schmidt. I’ve personally never met Victoria, but being the cosplay enthusiast that I am, I actually recognized her from her costume photos! (small world)... Read more »
By Nash,
July 20, 2011 at 11:42 pm
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Becoming a Disney Princess

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I was one of those little girls who loved Disney movies. Who am I kidding, I still love Disney movies! I was thrilled when the first African-American Disney Princess hit the big screen in The Princess and the Frog. Finally, a princess I love that I can also cosplay! My friend Jessi (who also happens... Read more »
By Nash,
June 6, 2011 at 4:50 pm
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LXTV talks to Chicago Cosplayers (VIDEO)

My good friend and fellow cosplayer Toby Markham as Captain Jack Sparrow (NBC LXTV 1st Look Chicago) Working in TV does come with a few perks from time to time. When a former colleague of mine (who currently works for NBC) asked me if I could hook her up with some cosplayers for a feature... Read more »
By Nash,
January 17, 2011 at 3:28 pm
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Real Life Masked Vigilantes: Heroes or Idiots?

In Seattle, there’s a group of costumed vigilantes making national headlines. These guys patrol at night, and try to keep the streets safe from crime. The men feel that citizens should be more accountable, and that if police aren’t near by, criminals shouldn’t be able to get away if someone can stop them. Phoenix Jones... Read more »
By Nash,
January 13, 2011 at 6:05 pm
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