Touko Fukawa Cosplay

Hi there everyone! It's been a long time since I last blogged.

And hey, it's 2014! I wanna greet everyone a Happy New Year! yayy!
The past year has really been a hectic one for me, but it had really been great and worthwhile.

We had a Danganronpa Photoshoot before the year ended. It was our last shoot for 2013. I was with Argenn who cosplayed Junko Enoshima and Kenn who cosplayed Togami Byakuya.

Moving on, here are my pictures~

These are my favorite shots :) 

 Genocider Syo Cosplay

Touko Fukawa Cosplay 

The shots turned out great. The shoot was a success~ ^__^

Till next time, JA!

Mikasa Ackerman Cosplay

Last three weeks, my friends and I had a photoshoot. Here are some pics :D

Mikasa Ackerman -Shingeki no Kyojin Cosplay
Cosplayer and HMUA: Dianne Morales
Photographer: Argenn Besinga
Post-processing: Dianne Morales

Cosplay Before and After :)

Yes, these two pictures are just one person. XD



Hi there, I just wanna share my cosplay before and after. I saw some friends doing it here on Facebook. I thought, “Hey, why not post my own?” This is quite a long post. :D

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I started cosplaying during 2008, though I wasn’t really that active. I had no connections and I didn't attend conventions because I didn't know any that were being held before in Davao. I didn't really get to go out that much because my parents didn't allow me to. At that time, cosplaying was not yet mainstream as it is now. I also had very limited allowance that's why I don't get to produce costumes immediately. Still, it was fun looking at myself in the mirror, alone in my room wearing my cosplay. From year 2008-2010, I just managed to produce one to two costumes a year. I was that poor (lol).

Little by little, at the start of 2011, I bought my first wig. I was in college already that’s why my meager allowance can somehow manage. I also gained a little freedom. It was not easy at first. I had no friends in the cosplay community, I only had my best friends (whom I influenced to cosplay later on) to relate my cosplay endeavours with. (I don’t know why I didn’t gain any friend in the cosplay community. Maybe I’m just not an active congoer, or I look scary T_T). I am also very shy and socially awkward, especially in person. My best friends and I didn’t go to events that much either. We just had “noob” photoshoots at our friend’s house. Our cosplays were really not the best (no wig, no proper makeup, no lenses, no HQ camera, etc..), but we had fun times.

I faced a lot of issues, weight was one of those. It was because I was overweight. People also said things like, “Di bagay sa’yo yan” (That character doesn’t suit you) or “You are not really fit for cosplay”. Those words even came from some of my friends and schoolmates. It's really disheartening. Plus, I was the person who believed that I am not pretty, or even decent looking. My confidence was of the level of worms (quoted by my classmate XD). Nevertheless, I still continued to cosplay. I strived hard to improve. I also didn’t know a thing about makeup, contact lenses, and etc... I was really bad at makeup, but I watched countless of tutorials (thanks Michelle Phan) and improved throughout the years (or do so I believe. Hahahaha)

Cosplay did a lot of good things to me. It made me improve myself. I also had an outlet for being a manga and anime addict. I also discovered that I had hidden artistic talents within me (My course is more on the Science and logical side of life XD). It made me increase my self-confidence. If you love what you are doing, never give up. Always do your best. Do not try please anyone because some people will naturally find faults in you. You'll just be dissapointed if you do cosplay for fame and never be truly happy. In the end, their opinions doesn't make them a better person. It's only what you believe in that matters. :)

Lucaille wig Review

Hey~ I'm doing another wig review of one of the many famous wig brands~ Lucaille~!

This wig was pre-ordered from OujiHime Shop on Facebook. They were really friendly. I used this wig for my Mirai Suenaga cosplay. :)

Pictures~

With Flash: 

w/o Flash:

Pictures when worn:

The Positives:

1. It's soft and smooth
2. Many styles available in the Lucaille brand
3. Quite thick
4. Not easily tangled 
5. Not shiny 
6. Heat resistant 

The Negatives:

1. Quite pricey

I hope this was helpful~ Jaaaa! :D 

Akashi Seijuro and Satuki Momoi Cosplay

Last May 18, 2013, my friend, Argenn just arrived from Japan! It's been two years since she left Philippines.

We decided to have a photoshoot right away~ hahahahaha!

Akashi Seijuro Cosplay

It's me as Captain Creepeehhhhh~ I mean, Akashi Seijuro. XDD

Since I always win, I'm always right. 

It was so freaking hot during that day that all of our makeup just melted off. Nevertheless, it was successful and 'twas fun. :)

Satsuki Momoi Cosplay 

Here's Argenn as Satsuki Momoi. Soooo pretty right? Tetsuya will fall for her for sure. XD

Satsuki Momoi, The Analyst.

"I will imagine that this ball is Tetsu-kuuunnnnn~"

We'll have another photoshoot on the 29th of this month with our other friends~ I'm looking forward to that. :)

'Till next time! Jaa~

GEO Mimi Cafe Contact Lens Review

Yo~

Today I'll be doing a review for a contact lens. It's GEO Mimi Cafe in Waffle Gray. I was supposed to get the Princess Mimi in Bambi Gray but it was out of stock. T_T I got this one instead.

I bought these lenses from Rainbow Project or GEO Contact Lenses (Official Distributor in Philippines) [HOK] (Facebook Shop) 

Here are the pictures~

  

As you can see, it's 15 mm in Diameter

 Without Flash

With Flash

Pictures when worn :)

The Positives:

1. Eye enlarging
2. Nice design (3-toned)
3. Comfortable to wear

The Negatives:

1. Color is not that vivid (especially in dark eyes)
2. May get uncomfortable with longer hours of wear

That would be all for now~ JA-NE! ^_^ 

   

Doll Makeup Look

Hey everyone~ I had a makeup trial (not a tutorial yet) of a doll look inspired by Anastasiya Shpagina. I hope you'll like it. Maybe I'll create a tutorial once I master this look. :)

L-Email Wig Review

Hey People~

I'm doing this wig review again, from L-Email brand. I bought this from Oi Tara Shop on Facebook (Last 2012). The owner is really nice. I claimed my wig via meet-up because we're both from Davao City. I used this wig for my L Lawliet/Sasuke and random guy trial cosplays.

Okaaays, on to the review!

The wig was really spiky and nice. It's also easy to style because it's not overly soft. It's also manageable (because it's short of course).

Pictures:

Without Flash:

With Flash

Pics when worn: 

 
Positives:

1. Easy to style and create spikes
2. Thick enough
3. Not shiny

Negatives:

1. Quite pricey (compared to VRC and Misaki), but still affordable.
2. Rough-ish and hard
3. Frizzy on the scalp area (I guess this is also to create the volume of the wig)  

Will I repurchase?
Maybe yes, if I see something I like from their brand.

Will I recommend this?
Yes, for their short wigs. I haven't tried their long wigs yet. I heard they have good long wigs though.I would also recommend this for wigs that needs lots of styling. It's easy to work with.

That would be all~
Jaaaa-ne~! :D

Male Cosplay Makeup Tutorial

Tutorial made by yours truly :)

Crystal Animation Lens Review

Hello Everyone~

I'm doing another review again and this time, it's a contact lens brand. It's Crystal Animation Lens in A6. I bought from the Rainbow Project shop in GMall, but they also have a Facebook online shop, Geo Lenses Official Distributor (HOK).

As you can see, it is 14.2 mm in diameter. 

Pictures taken w/o flash

Pictures when worn (w/ flash)

Taken using camera phone 

The Positives:

1. The lens is really pigmented. 
2. It is comfortable to wear
3. It really brings out the anime look in your cosplays

The Negatives:

1. Not enlarging (I believe this size is better for cosplaying guy characters). 
2. Looks unnatural (If used as a daily lens). 

I hope this helped you in choosing your next lens purchase.

Sore ja~! ^__^ 

Female Cosplay Makeup Tutorial

I made a makeup tutorial again~ See what boredom can do to me. XD Check it out~

Simple Gyaru Makeup Tutorial

Crystal Contact Lens Peridot Green Review

Hey~

I'm reviewing another style from the Crystal Brand of Contact Lens. It's the Peridot Green. I bought this from Rainbow Project too. :)

Here are the pictures of the lenses.

As you can see, it's 15 mm in Diameter

 W/o flash

W/ Flash

Pics when worn:

The positives:

Comfortable to wear

1. Affordable
2. Eye enlarging

The Negatives

1. Not that pigmented

That would be all for now~ Byebye! :D

Vogue Royal Cosplay Wig Review

Hi guys~

I'm doing another review for a wig brand called Vogue Royal Cosplay (VRC Wigs), from Vogue Royal Le Croix Shop.

Disclaimer: I am not paid in any way in doing this review. 

I was really amazed at how affordable their wigs are. I read a lot of positive feedbacks from other cosplayers and I decided to give it a try. :)

Transaction was really fast and smooth. Thumbs up to Royal Cosplay owner. :)

On to the wig itself~

I ordered an Ulzzang wig from them that I could use for daily fashion looks or fashion photoshoots. Here are pictures of the wig.

Without Flash:

With Flash:

I wore it to a shoot and it was amazing, given that the day was quite windy at that time. It can easily be untangled using the hands, and it is so smooth. I wore a long Grand Young wig (100 or 120 cm I think) in a shoot before, and it was disastrous. The wig was tangling here and there. It was a nightmare (I am not exaggerating). For long wigs, I will buy VRC wigs from now on. :) 

Pics when worn. Such a pretty and behaved wig, I wanna cry TT__TT

Positives:

1. Easy to manage
2. Very smooth fibers
3. Does not tangle easily
4. Can easily be untangled
5. Good brand for long wigs (based on experience).

Negatives:

1. Not that thick
2. Thin fibers

Will I repurchase? 

Yes! I'll buy another wig from them next month. :D

Will I recommend this?

Yes, especially their long wigs. 

I hope this helped you out. Jaaaa~ ^_^

Misaki Wig Review

Hi guys~ This is my first wig review ever. These wigs are from the Ashley Misaki Wig Brand from Cosmic Bytes Shop. (Click the link to go to their shop). ^_^

Disclaimer: In any way, I am not paid to do this review. I spent my own money in these wigs. 

So, let's start!

I was randomly searching for Facebook cosplay shops around the internet and came across with Cosmic Bytes. I looked at their catalog and their prices were really cheaper compared to other brands such as Lucaille, Grandyoung, L-email, or Fantasy Sheep. I decided to order some wigs from them. I got a Seijuro Akashi wig and a Morgiana wig.

The transaction was really smooth and fast. The shop owner replies really fast. I like their service. :)

On to the wigs~

(with flash)

 (without flash)

(1) Morgiana from Magi 

(with flash)

 (without flash)

 When worn

(2) Seijuro Akashi from Kuroko no Basket

 (without flash)

 

(with flash)

Pics when worn:

Styled (waxed, hair-sprayed, and trimmed)

 I really like these wigs. It's so smooth and does not tangle easily. The shine is just like that of my Lucaille wig. It's not so thick like Grandyoung but it's just enough to cover your scalp well.

Positives:

1. Affordable
2. Smooth strands
3. Can be easily untangled
4. Not shiny (w/o flash of course)
5. Really easy to manage

Negatives

1. Fibers are pretty thin
2. Not that thick (Like Ayanamisatoru or GY)

Will I repurchase?
Definitely yes. I am a cosplayer in a tight budget.You really get a high quality wig (comparable to that of the more expensive brands) for an affordable price!

Will I recommend this?
Yes. I recommended their wigs to my cosplayer friends too. :)

I hope this review helped you.  :)