Cosmic Gemini Cosplay's Cosplay Tips!

I think I remember this (I found a photo and I think it’s the right one, but I can’t post it here - white tunic-esque shirt, pants with folded cuff, skirt-apron-thinger? Yes, those are technical terms). GoT is AMAZING and I love Arya, but I plan to cosplay Cersei because she’s so bad and awesome. Anyway, tangent aside, I would attack this as I did my Link skirt... apron... thing... (WHAT IS THAT THING CALLED?!). I did a rectangle that could wrap around me and then made darts so it sat correctly on my waist. This will let it lay flat and hug your waist as it should without the need for elastics (and unneeded gathering). I hope that helps!!! <3

Anyway! There is a new company called Inkbox (https://inkbox.com) that make semi-permanent tattoos and I’ve heard a LOT of good things. Otherwise, they make tattoo pens as well. Otherwise, makeup (either a body paint like Mehron or Aquacolor) with a fine-tip brush or even an eyeliner pencil and a coat of your handy-dandy makeup setting spray! 

If you have any questions pertaining to cosplay or want to share a tutorial, please send them our way! We’d be happy to share!

What EVERY cosplayer, male and female, should have in their arsenal. Why? Here's a few reasons: - Spray on the ironing board to prevent the cling that occurs. - Spray on your tights/pantyhose to keep garments from sticking to your legs. - Spray on your hairbrush, especially during dry weather! Keeps you from looking like a poodle. - Makes removing pet hair 100x easier. - Shock people less (they'll thank you). Best part? Comes in travel size, too!!

We actually don't recommend the spray. There isn't a sealant we're aware of, the coverage is splotchy, and it makes the hair look dry and damaged (we know from experience). We recommend getting a wig. Full coverage, looks great, and are easy to store and maintain! We love Epic Wigs and Arda Wigs, but there are so many sites out there to choose from (even Yaya Han has some lovely Pony wigs in her shops now). There are also many cosplayers out there that take wig commissions for the crazier styles, just be sure to give them a few months of notice to cover ordering the wig, getting the wig, styling it, and shipping it to you (plus you'll be paying for materials, time, and shipping - but so worth it).

Hello, Anon! Lace front wigs are great, and is probably going to give you great results. I recommend Arda's selection. I wouldn't worry about the part, many can be easily styled into what you need. It will just need a cut and curl when you're done. Arda has LOTS of tutorials to help with styling. I think you may have luck with the "Imladris" style. I can't be sure, since I have not had any experience with the style. Email the Arda staff, and they can help with your questions! They are AMAZING!!However, if you are uncomfortable with lace-front wigs (they can be tricky to look good when you're wearing them), wig tape can be used to hold down the front of any wig to pull off the style you require. That is what I do with any of my wigs that don't have bangs to hide the edge of the wig. :]Best of luck!~LM~

Unfortunately, we at CGC have little experience with mechanics in prop making, as well as sculpting. My friends love to carve a prop out in hard foam and cover it in fiberglass or paper clay, but I honestly have no idea about mechanizing it!!Dear readers, if you have any suggestions for this asker, please pass it along!!Best of luck on your Cosplay!

To avoid flyaways, I recommend a smoothing spray/balm/etc. a lot of common brands carry them. After that, I am obsessed with Aussie Freezing hairspray! I used it on my victory rolls for Dapper Day, as well as for curls, and it all stayed put ALL DAY! My hair barely holds a curl for 20 minutes!! (If you're using a wig, Aqua Net is great for keeping fibers put) I hope this helps!! ~CGC~

Best of luck to you, and happy cosplaying!