Happy Friday! I was hoping to share my costume notes for Margaret today, but I'm still waiting on some photos and it's been ages since I wrote up a proper convention report. A-Kon 26 was my best A-Kon yet. This convention will always have a special place in my heart, since it was the first … Continue reading Convention Report: A-Kon 26
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Life According to Instagram: May 2015 (+ Con Announcement)
1. The lovely Taffeta Darling asked me to help out as a cosplay guest at Keith's Comics for Free Comic Book Day. It was a really fun experience, and I even got my first sampling of contest judging! I had a great time at Keith's and would love to visit again next year. 2. I … Continue reading Life According to Instagram: May 2015 (+ Con Announcement)
My Top 13 Con Essentials
Happy Friday! My summer con season kicks off in short two weeks, so today I thought I'd talk about my top 13 con essentials. So without further ado, here's my list of con essentials: 1. Fully charged cell phone (and your charger!): My phone is basically my lifeline at cons. I use it to take … Continue reading My Top 13 Con Essentials
Fandom Friday: My Convention Wishlist
Happy Friday! Con season officially kicks off for me next month with Fan Days, so I thought I'd join today's Fandom Friday topic and share some of the conventions I'd love to attend. (Also, I promise more sewing posts starting next week!) 1. San Diego Comic Con: I feel like SDCC is nerd mecca. You've … Continue reading Fandom Friday: My Convention Wishlist
A-Fest
A few weeks ago, I attended Anime Fest! Anime Fest is held at the Sheraton Dallas, where A-Kon used to be before changing locations two years ago. I only attended one A-Kon at the Sheraton, so it heading back was a bit of a surreal experience. Honestly, it's kind of a shame that they moved … Continue reading A-Fest
North Texas Comic Book Show
On Saturday, I attended the North Texas Comic Book Show! After all of my traveling and moving over the last month, I was antsy for an opportunity to dress up and hang out with fellow geeky people and this event fit the bill. This was my first time attending one of these shows (they hold … Continue reading North Texas Comic Book Show
A-Kon Wrap-Up
In early June, I attended A-Kon 25, which is one of the biggest anime conventions in Texas and held in Dallas. A-Kon will always have a special place in my heart, since it was the very first con I attended three years ago! This was A-Kon's second year in their new location, and staff has … Continue reading A-Kon Wrap-Up
Dallas Comic Con Wrap-Up
Better late than never, right? In May, I attended Dallas Comic Con. This was the first time the convention was actually held in Dallas, specifically the Dallas Convention Center. I was absolutely thrilled with this, since the new location is a short taxi cab from my apartment (it's going to be such a bummer to … Continue reading Dallas Comic Con Wrap-Up