Monday, November 10, 2014
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Cosplay Hate
As some of you may be aware, for years I battled with an eating disorder, and it nearly took my life.
I had openly admitted this on my YouTube channel because I had a lot of concerned fans that were watching me disappear in my clothing.
The photo on the left was right before I was hospitalized. The photo in the middle was during my recovery and the photo on the right was when I gained 25 pounds after completing my healing process.
The reason I bring this up is, every single cosplayer you see on the screen is a person. A REAL person with emotions, troubles, feelings, just like you. It’s really easy to say, “She looks fat in that cosplay” or “She’s trying too hard”, and then log out. But that comment can really affect someone that is already telling themselves those hateful things repeatedly in the mirror every day. We don’t really know what a person is going through in every day life.
The hate/jealousy in the cosplay community needs to stop.
Also? Don’t EVER stop yourself from cosplaying because you may feel you’re too curvy, too thin, too old or too unattractive. Ever hear the saying, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder?” It means beauty is subjective. How many times have I told myself, “UGH IM SO UGLY” and then some random stranger tells me, Wow, you have a beautiful smile.
I have faith in you. I’ve accomplished the biggest battle of my life and of course I still struggle sometimes. (And there are times I WANT to give up.) But ultimately, what it boils down to is…do you love it? Do you spend time looking up cosplays, costumes, different prop making ideas? Is this something you REALLY want to try?
Then cosplay.
Try not to look at the number of fans you have or compare your skill level to others.
The hateful remarks will be there. The trolls will leave their bridges. But don’t tell yourself you can’t do something because you aren’t good enough. Because I’m telling you, you are.
— Miss Piratesavvy
I had openly admitted this on my YouTube channel because I had a lot of concerned fans that were watching me disappear in my clothing.
The photo on the left was right before I was hospitalized. The photo in the middle was during my recovery and the photo on the right was when I gained 25 pounds after completing my healing process.
The reason I bring this up is, every single cosplayer you see on the screen is a person. A REAL person with emotions, troubles, feelings, just like you. It’s really easy to say, “She looks fat in that cosplay” or “She’s trying too hard”, and then log out. But that comment can really affect someone that is already telling themselves those hateful things repeatedly in the mirror every day. We don’t really know what a person is going through in every day life.
The hate/jealousy in the cosplay community needs to stop.
Also? Don’t EVER stop yourself from cosplaying because you may feel you’re too curvy, too thin, too old or too unattractive. Ever hear the saying, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder?” It means beauty is subjective. How many times have I told myself, “UGH IM SO UGLY” and then some random stranger tells me, Wow, you have a beautiful smile.
I have faith in you. I’ve accomplished the biggest battle of my life and of course I still struggle sometimes. (And there are times I WANT to give up.) But ultimately, what it boils down to is…do you love it? Do you spend time looking up cosplays, costumes, different prop making ideas? Is this something you REALLY want to try?
Then cosplay.
Try not to look at the number of fans you have or compare your skill level to others.
The hateful remarks will be there. The trolls will leave their bridges. But don’t tell yourself you can’t do something because you aren’t good enough. Because I’m telling you, you are.
— Miss Piratesavvy
Monday, August 4, 2014
Monday, July 28, 2014
Cosplayers of the Week: Cosplay of the Week 3103
Cosplayers of the Week: Cosplay of the Week 3103: Cosplay By: Miss Piratesavvy Cosplay of: Marvel's Thor Photo By: Estrada Photography Location: San Diego Comic Con
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Fem Thor Cosplay, Who Wore it Best? San Diego Comic Con 2014
As some of you may know, I recently went to San Diego Comic Con 2014 :D
It was a blast! So much excitement and running around!!
Of course there were a lot of people dressed up in costumes, expressing their fandoms, favorite characters/superheros. It was ultimately an amazing experience meeting so many new people and catching up with old friends :D
I came back home and was directed to CNN.com where they post(ed) pictures of cosplayers from the convention. And I was shocked to see that I made it on the front page! Whoah, awesome! I was recognized for my work and that made me feel pretty darn proud of myself.
But then I read the article.....
I have to say I am a bit peeved that CNN would have something like this and that I was represented in it. (Although I can't say I'm too surprised something like this exists).
I enjoy and love cosplay of ALL types. It's a fun way of saying, "Hey! I love this character, I love this series!" I am not a fan of things turning into a competition or making one look bad over another.
A couple years ago when I started cosplaying, I dressed as Harley Quinn. And I don't have a sewing machine, I didn't then...so my costume was (lack of a better word) lame. I really didn't know cosplay was this huge thing. But all I knew was that I wanted to dress as one of my favorite villains.
Well I was put onto an article just like this, being compared to a very well known cosplayer, Jessica Nigri (who is fabulous) and holy cow, I was thrashed left and right. I was crushed beyond belief and almost wanted to stop dressing up all together. NOT RIGHT.
No one should ever feel lesser or feel like they're not good enough to cosplay. We are ALL just having fun, expressing our love for our favorite characters, and just being GEEKS TOGETHER.
I think we BOTH look pretty darn amazing. And LOVE the fact she dressed up as Thor. You go girl <3
It was a blast! So much excitement and running around!!
I came back home and was directed to CNN.com where they post(ed) pictures of cosplayers from the convention. And I was shocked to see that I made it on the front page! Whoah, awesome! I was recognized for my work and that made me feel pretty darn proud of myself.
But then I read the article.....
I have to say I am a bit peeved that CNN would have something like this and that I was represented in it. (Although I can't say I'm too surprised something like this exists).
I enjoy and love cosplay of ALL types. It's a fun way of saying, "Hey! I love this character, I love this series!" I am not a fan of things turning into a competition or making one look bad over another.
A couple years ago when I started cosplaying, I dressed as Harley Quinn. And I don't have a sewing machine, I didn't then...so my costume was (lack of a better word) lame. I really didn't know cosplay was this huge thing. But all I knew was that I wanted to dress as one of my favorite villains.
Well I was put onto an article just like this, being compared to a very well known cosplayer, Jessica Nigri (who is fabulous) and holy cow, I was thrashed left and right. I was crushed beyond belief and almost wanted to stop dressing up all together. NOT RIGHT.
No one should ever feel lesser or feel like they're not good enough to cosplay. We are ALL just having fun, expressing our love for our favorite characters, and just being GEEKS TOGETHER.
I think we BOTH look pretty darn amazing. And LOVE the fact she dressed up as Thor. You go girl <3
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Saturday, February 8, 2014
San Diego Comic Con 2014
Hope to see some of you there! Not sure who I'll be cosplaying yet, but I'll let you guys know.
Don't feel shy to approach me and say hello if you spot me walking around. It's going to be crazy crowded! But I look forward to some of the video games and comic book sales :)
If you weren't up for pre registration, make sure you have obtained a member id from comic con's website to be notified when badges go on sale for the public at a later date!
Sunday, January 12, 2014
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