Babydoll Cosplay

A couple years ago my gorgeous friend Gen asked me to make a Babydoll cosplay to wear at Toronto Comicon.  Instead of her battle outfit which is the most commonly cosplayed look of hers, Gen wanted her institution outfit that she wears when she’s not in her fantasy land.  I absolutely loved making this dress!  It has a cute, sailor style collar and side pleating on the skirt.  It buttons up and has a long exaggerated tie.  Gen totally rocked this look and I love the way it fits her!

Photos by Dana Harper of Geek x Girls

Disney Harlette Princesses

While I was at home watching the Oscars on Sunday the absolutely astounding burlesque troupe The Harlettes were performing in their annual Burlesque Oscars show!  These beauties are certainly not lacking for talent and by all accounts had a brilliantly successful show.  I was lucky enough to get to make a few skirts to accompany their Disney Princess outfits for one of their acts.  Take a look at Maria Juana as Cineralla, Chow Mein as Snow White and Bunny Angora as Belle…

Photos by Stan Trac

Filthy Lannisters

Let’s start this week off Westeros style, with some sensual, filthy Lannister family portraits!

About this time last year my friend Meryle Trouble and I performed an act with the Underground Peepshow for their Dungeons, Dragons and Damzels show.  We performed as the Lannisters, Cersei and Jamie, to the song ‘Love is Strange’ with a very Dirty Dancing inspired routine.  I had a fun time making both our costumes for the act, including outer and under garments.  These costumes are what I call “Burlesque Cosplay”, which is semi-accurate design with a bit more stage presence and of course easily removable.  I love doing Burlesque Cosplay because it brings together two of my favourite hobbies.  I admire and respect cosplayers who go for 100% accuracy, but I personally find it way more fun to take a cosplay idea and put my own spin on it, especially a Burlesque spin!

Photos by If You Fall Photography

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