So what’s the difference between cosplaying at a convention and attending a party as a princess? Whilst some things are the same or similar, there are a few things that feel different. When you are at a convention, there are no requirements to be in character so it is always a much more relaxed affair. … More Parties vs. Conventions
With the number of local conventions on the rise, more and more people are now attending comiccons. Whilst it is great to see the local comic scene thriving, a lot of newcomers are unaware of con etiquette and in particular, I’ve noticed a lot of parents act inappropriately to princess cosplayers. Below you’ll find my … More Tips for Approaching Princess Cosplayers
Although I have many reasons for attending conventions, discovering new artists and purchasing art is on my favourite things to do. Below you’ll find my favourite artists from MCM this October. 1. Kelly Angel Creator of the excellent webcomic Anything, Kelly truly captures life as a cat owner in an adorable way. I love she … More Top Artists at MCM London 2017
I’ve never really written about my con attendance before but that’s something I want to change going forward. There are lots of local events popping up around the country and they are well worth attending if you have a weekend free. MCM London is by far the biggest convention in the UK, occurring twice a … More MCM London October 2017
Posing for photographs can always be an awkward experience and there is nothing worse than finding photos of yourself and being unhappy with the result. Although this list is probably geared more toward cosplayers at conventions, that doesn’t mean you can’t incorporate some of them into your Princess work. 1. Practice Obvious but important, practice … More Ten Ways to Improve your Photos
Social Media is an extremely important way to promote your business and connect with your community. A good social media presence can do wonders for bringing in clients and getting your name out there but handled poorly and you may find your business suffers because of it. Below you will find my top tips for … More Tips for Social Media
This morning I sat down with Dame Deadly, Briar Rose Cosplay, Jolly Holly Cosplay and Cosplay Choreography to chat about cosplay, and in particular, what it is like to be a Princess cosplayer. BR: My princess friends and I always joke that if your makeup doesn’t start to look drag makeup before you put your wig … More Conversations with Cosplayers: Disney Princesses
MCM London is one of the biggest comic conventions in the world and attracts all varieties of cosplayers twice a year, in May and October. As I’ve mentioned before, I have been cosplaying for over seven years and my love of cosplay is what led to my Princess work in my first place. In the … More MCM Expo 2017
Yet again life has got in the way of Princessing but I am back, with a new sense of purpose, and keen to return to blogging. Whilst I’ll continue to post tips and top ten lists about professional Princess work, I also want to branch out into more general blog posts, as these are usually … More Apologies (again)
Ariel is quite an unusual character as she has a variety of costume options. This breakdown is based on her mermaid form but would still work for her other dresses. Character & Film Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Theme, Colours & Decorations Under the sea or beach. Sea blue, turquoise, cyan and green. Variety of sea creatures, … More Ariel Party Breakdown
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