Creative Soul

F: You could’ve just sent her a gift card or something. M: look, it’s all about sending a message. I gotta let her know i love and appreciate her even if it means breaking and entering

Bruno Bucciarati

Comic-Con Masquerade Contest: Mandy Pursley, with Ryan Pursley Costume Name: Cinderella…With a Twist! Costume Description: Growing up as an arm amputee, I dreamed of the day when fairy tales would include characters who looked like me too! I came up with the idea of Cinderella trading out her glass slippers for a glass arm, and set to work making this story come to life. I “single-handedly” sewed Cinderella’s dress and Prince Charming’s uniform, and created a way for Cinderella to transform from peasant to princess in a snap! In true Cinderella fashion, the finishing touches were completed by my real-life fairy godfather, Gilbert Lozano, who created the beautiful glass arm. I hope this cosplay inspires others to see their differences as beauty, and to recognize that everyone is worthy of love and adventure! Bio: Mandy Pursley lives in Oceanside, CA, with her real-life Prince Charming, Ryan Pursley. She has been sewing for 10 years, and began getting into the cosplay community six years ago. Recently, Mandy has found a sense of empowerment through incorporating her limb difference into her costumes, cosplaying both familiar amputee characters and re-imagining old favorites. She created Be the Spark Cosplay as a way to showcase her costumes and celebrate others who are using cosplay to break out of the mold! Photo Credit: All photos in video presentation by Kelly Anderson, Phyreworks Photography (FB, IG:@phyreworksphotography) Be sure to follow @comicconathome! Follow Me on Social Media! FB, IG: @bethesparkcosplay Gilbert Lozano Art: gilbertlozano.art, IG: @gilbert.a.lozano Close Up Photos of Construction: