tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80061331931807219312024-03-05T18:42:27.305+08:00The Wrong AliceHer world was a mess, so she lost herself in a wonderland of madness.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-54682130264042148732016-03-30T17:24:00.000+08:002016-03-30T17:24:49.631+08:00I'm moving blogs!<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hello, reader!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I want to quickly announce that I am moving my cosplay blog into <b><a href="http://thewrongalice-cosplay.tumblr.com/">thewrongalice-cosplay.tumblr.com</a></b>. BUT I won't delete this blog, or any of the posts, because I have posted reviews here that might still be of help to others. With that said, this will be my last post and I won't update this blog anymore. My new blog will still be a partner of Infinity Studios.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It was hard for my to decide to leave Blogspot since this was my first blogging love, but I found that this wasn't the best platform for me to share my cosplay and related experiences. This site has become a little buggy and since it has no mobile app (and the site isn't very mobile-friendly) and managing it on the go has become difficult.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I recently made a <a href="http://lostmymuchnesshavei.tumblr.com/">personal(ish) aesthetic blog</a> on Tumblr and found that Tumblr is a better platform for me to reach out to other people who are interested in the same things as I am. It has a better feedback system, in my opinion, and I can connect to more people that way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Blogspot isn't completely a terrible blogging platform. I think it's a great platform if you're interested in blogging, but the site hasn't been very helpful for me recently. It's just my personal preference.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">With that being said, I say goodbye to my first blog and say hello to my new one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cheers to moving on!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Love, Aki.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-5781857533731018922016-03-17T09:56:00.000+08:002016-03-17T13:54:22.598+08:00Tutorial: Gradient Lips<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I know that there are millions of different tutorials on how to make gradient lips scattered all around the world wide web, and the world hardly needs another tutorial. But I decided to share my knowledge and show different tips and tricks on how to achieve different styles of gradient lips.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This style of lip makeup is a widely popular Korean trend, also known as 'lip ombre' or 'just bitten' style. It makes the lips look smaller and stained, without accentuating the lip lines strongly or overdrawing them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not only is this style perfect for Korean-inspired makeup looks, but I found that this style is also fitting for feminine cosplay. When the character has a girly and cutesy vibe, I use this technique. This is also a great way to direct attention to the eyes and make them look bigger.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I highly advice the use of good lip care products prior to makeup, such as lip scrubs or lip balms. Proper lip care can mean better results and easier application, and they can also prolong the wear of your lip makeup.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Without further ado, let's get on to the tutorials!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>1. The Lazy Method</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Good for:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">makeup on the go</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">minimal and speedy looks</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">daily makeup</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">the lazy ones (like me!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">cosplay</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I recommend using a bright and moisturizing lip product for this method, like a tinted lip balm or a creamy lipstick that you can easily bring in your bag. It's so easy to retouch throughout the day and even though it's simple, it can easily bring life back to the face.</span><br />
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Example:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Simple makeup and a bright red gradient lip.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">Product used: Etude House Sugar Tint Balm (#2)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>2. Thin Lips</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Good for:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">daily and dramatic looks (depends on the colors)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">for people with thin lips</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">soft focus makeup</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">emphasizing the eyes</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you have thin lips but you want to try out this style, you can fill your entire lips with a base color that isn't too nude nor too bright. Then apply a brighter or louder color on the center and blend it out for a pop that won't make the lips look too small.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Example:</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Used a soft nude pink all over and added a bright pop of hot pink at the center.<br />
Photo by Infinity Studios</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">Products used: Etude House Play 101 Pencil (#15), Sooper Beaute So Matte (Orange You Gorgeous)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>3. Soft and Innocent</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Good for:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">heavy eye makeup</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">cosplay</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ulzzang</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">youthful makeup</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is one of my favorite ways to wear gradient lips, especially in cosplay. It makes the lips look thin and cute, and a touch of gloss gives it a cutesy pout effect. I like this method better with lip tints, because they don't leave harsh lines and stay on for a really long time.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soft, undefined and innocent like Ririchiyo.<br />
Photo by Mico Picazo</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">Products used: Etude House Surprise Essence Concealer (#2), Etude House Kissful Tint Choux (#2), Daiso Bright Light Lip Gloss (Clear)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>4. Bold and sexy</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Good for: </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">simple eye makeup</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">heavy makeup/photoshoot makeup</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">sexy looks</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">thin lips</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is my favorite way to wear burgundy or red lips without looking too bold. I really like this look because it looks good matte or glossy, and bold colors suit a lot of different skin tones.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Example:</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bold burgundy and dark red.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">Products Used: Hello Kitty Lip Cream (lip balm), Nichido Lip Pencil (LP03 Blaze), Etude House Play 101 Pencil (#23)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>5. Doll-like</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Good for:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">cosplay</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">photoshoots</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">dolly eyes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">cosplay</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is the most tedious look, but I really like this whenever I do dolly eyes. Defining the creases of the lips with red lipstick or lip liner gives it a realistic look. This was inspired by beautiful Asian ball-jointed dolls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">That concludes this tutorial! I hope my methods work out for you in some way, and I hope that you learned something in this tutorial. Some of my methods are probably nothing new, but I still decided to share them anyway.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you tried out my methods and snapped a picture, I'd love to see them! Feel free to tag me on my social media.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also plan on making more photo tutorials like this on my blog, and I'd love to hear what kind of tutorials my readers would like to see. Feel free to suggest tutorials in the comments below!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thank you for taking the time to read my blog!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">Face: Etude House Play 101 Stick (#03), Tony Moly Cristal Blusher (#05), Palladio Rice Powder (Nude), Etude House Face Color Corset (#02)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">Eyebrows: The Face Shop Designing Eyebrow Pencil (#05), Avon Clear Mascara</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">Eyes: Etude House Double Eyelid tape, ELF Eye Primer, Etude House Play 101 Pencil (#23), Etude House Look at My Eyes Cafe (#PK003), Etude House Look at My Eyes Jewel (#PK002), Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Eyeliner (Black), Tony Moly Circle Lens Mascara Delight (Lengthening), Too Cool for School Eyelashes (Lash No. 9)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">Lips: Etude House Play 101 Stick (#14), Etude House Play 101 Pencil (#23), Daiso Bright Light Lipgloss (Clear)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-14271345255242245252016-02-02T09:16:00.001+08:002016-02-02T09:16:42.449+08:00Recent Haul from Korean Story!<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After being on a 'budget lockdown' for quite some time, I decided to save up some money to splurge a little bit with Korean Story once again. This time, I wanted to buy a couple of items that Etude House released and were hard to find in the Philippines.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Please comment below if you want me to make a review of these items, and which ones you want to be reviewed first. ^o^</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(PLEASE COMMENT orz I am a lonely blogger ; A ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Right off the bat, I knew I wanted to give the Play 101 Sticks ago because I already loved the original Play 101 Pencils so much. I wanted one in a foundation shade, which was 03, and a colored one just so I can put its multi-functionality to the test. This product has not been released into the Philippines yet, but I bought it for Php550 each.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Next, I have found a foam cleanser that works well with my skin type! (ᗒᗨᗕ) It was a happy accident though because I received a sample of the AC Clinic Daily Acne Foam Cleanser not too long ago and I was surprised to find out that it works with my skin type. This cleanser is available locally for Php478, and I bought it for Php400.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Last one is a couple of the Look at my Eyes single eye shadows. These are also available locally, but the shades I wanted were always sold out in Etude House branches near me! I can't blame them though, because these colors are really pretty and wearable. Look at My Eyes Jewel PK002 is sold at Php298 locally, but I bought it for Php240. Look at My Eyes BR401 is sold at Php228 locally, and I bought it for Php180.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Can we take a moment to appreciate how there were loads of samples sent in with my order? (☆ω☆*) I think this is really generous of them, it shows how much they value their customers! I am super excited to try the Moistfull Collagen line.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of course, I couldn't resist playing with my new babies the day after I received them.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-8295872113263174442016-01-24T17:58:00.000+08:002016-03-01T00:19:32.634+08:00Wig Review: The Second Nachname<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you're a regular buyer of wigs from Taobao, you may have most likely heard of <a href="https://shop64556170.world.taobao.com/" target="_blank">The Second Nachname</a> as a popular wig supplier. Most of their wigs boast of good quality and their prices are a little bit more on the higher range but I've heard nothing but praise from buyers of this brand.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Most of my friends mentioned that their long wigs and clip-on wigs are of excellent quality, so when I decided to cosplay Alice (Heart Kuni no Alice), I decided to try out TSN. The challenge was finding the right color for Alice's hair, which seemed to be a blonde with a mix of ashy brown tones. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Finding the right shade of wig wasn't very easy since most of the long wigs were either too blonde or a straight-up brown. After digging through the website, I found a wig that was closest to the shade I wanted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I bought this wig from Denzuke Emporium for Php1830, which is pretty pricey for a 90-95cm wig. I also had the option to buy this wig with its fringe trimmed, but I wanted to leave that sort of thing to myself just so I could hide my chubby cheeks with some wig-styling sorcery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The wig arrived in good condition, and the whole of it couldn't fit into the netted bag it came with. Instead of a ziploc, it came in a long, plastic bag. At the first look, I could tell that this wig was definitely not 90-95cm like the site claims. It was longer than my 100cm wigs and it was a tad bit longer than my 120cm Galaco wig. Definitely NOT 90-95cm, but of course, anybody has the option to cut it down to their desired length.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Just to prove a point, this is 5'2" me wearing it.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Wig length aside, the color seems to be a shade darker and ashier than the reference photo. I didn't mind at all because the color was exactly what I needed, but some people might find the inaccuracy as a negative point so I'm just going to point this out. The wig I got had noticeable color differences. After all, product photos are usually taken with studio lights and good, high-definition cameras that might alter the outcome somewhat. The wig colors look more accurate when it is photographed in more professional lighting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The wig is also slightly thinner to make it more manageable, but the lace cap isn't visible and it doesn't seem to show what it shouldn't reveal. Just like the reference photo, this wig has a slight shine that makes it look thicker, but running my hand through it reveals the actual volume. It's very lightweight on my head, and it has a slight roughness to the texture but it doesn't irritate my skin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When it comes to manageability, this wig is a winner. It's so easy to brush through tangles and straighten it out, but what makes wig-fixing tedious is the length. Tangling is very slight, even after long wear in conventions which really surprised me. I used this thrice before feeling the need to dunk it into fabric conditioner for a good washing - which is very rare for my long wigs that usually need a long spa bath after one use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As for styling, I really didn't do much since Alice's hair is pretty straight down and simple. I used hair spray on the fringe to keep it in place during conventions, and it holds the style pretty well. The strands feel very light, so I'm guessing that heavy styling can be pretty easy on this wig.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of course, this wig isn't completely perfect. When it arrived, one of the hooks inside the cap was broken and it looked like it wasn't sewn on very well - much to my horror. I quickly grabbed my sewing kit and fixed it right over with my level 1 sewing skills. It works perfectly now and holds very well, but even so, I wasn't very sure what might have caused this little mishap.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This wig sheds very minimally even when I'm brushing or washing it, and since it's longer,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">this wig is more on the thinner side but the slight shine it has makes it look thicker and gives it nice volume. The only reason I took a point down is because of the broken hook.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I imagine that no Ziploc in the world would be large enough to carry a wig this long, so the long plastic packaging was a very smart idea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Even if the wig is so long, I don't feel it weighing my head down and I can freely move along with it. The wig fibers do not irritate my skin at all and the wig cap is large enough to fit my long hair into. Smaller-sized heads might need to adjust the hooks or to use bobby pins for reinforcement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Php1830 (USD38.93) might be a ridiculous price point for one wig, but I think this one is worth it. Managing it is stress free, it holds hair spray and wax well and it looks good in pictures. I think this one is a good splurge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yes, I'm looking forward to trying out more wigs from this brand. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">TSN might probably be my go-to for longer wigs.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-69870582293407825672016-01-04T13:02:00.000+08:002016-01-04T13:04:53.504+08:00Still Lost: Ozine Fest AFS 2015<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And here goes last year's end of the year event! Ozine was kind enough to organize the closing convention for 2015, giving everyone a chance to celebrate their inner geek before 2016 rolls in.</span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I, however, decided to stay simple and go with my Alice Liddell cosplay. I wanted the last event of the year to be more of fun and relaxing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All photos in this blog was taken by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=536898056454746&ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Infinity Studios</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My brother surprisingly decided to not go with me to the event, so I need to give a huge hurrah to Infinity Studios for sticking out with me during the whole event. I had a lot of fun hanging out with them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyways, the event area was pretty small for an Ozine event (in my opinion) and they had to open up an empty hall to fit all the attendees in without causing chaos to Megamall's regular shoppers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course, Ozine events never forget to shed spotlight on figure collectors and enthusiasts in most of their hosted conventions. A lot of prized figures of many ACG characters were proudly displayed.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These might just be the most adorable you'll see </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We decided to walk around for a short while to check out the booths and shops present. They were selling all sorts of merchandise and cosplay needs - the perfect place to spend Christmas money on. (●≧ω≦)9</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We turned the hall and saw throngs of people shopping.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I want the Batman one.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To those who wanted to know where I bought <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/6Mwp22BDXS/" target="_blank">this cap</a> from, it's</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Short story: We ventured towards Keybie Cafe during our roaming and I was looking through the cute little chibi versions of popular anime characters, when the store owner happily told me that she had a Keybie of Alice Liddell. She also told me that if I take a photo with it, she'll give it to me for a discounted price. What reason do I have to refuse that offer?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've never had the chance to experience it, but Leny is my favorite maid.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Much thanks to everyone whom I've met and hung our with during Ozine Fest! The last event of the year is always so memorable to me. Thanks for all your gifts and photos! And yes, I'll remember to stock up the coscards next time. (`・ω・´)b</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Also! Don't forget to check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=536898056454746&ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Infinity Studios</a>' video coverage of the event. They featured a lot of amazing cosplayers so be sure to give it a peek - you might be there!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-87322294368266411852015-12-31T15:57:00.000+08:002016-01-03T19:14:02.716+08:00Cosplay Summary 2015<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I must say, 2015 has been a roller coaster of emotions on my part but I am happy to look back at this year's cosplays and view them as achievements. This year has been very kind to me in terms of my hobby. 2015 was a year of very exciting opportunities.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(c) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/INFISTUDIO/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Infinity Studios</a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Chizuru Yukimura - Moonstruck Creatives Shoot</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Morgiana - Otaku Expo Reload</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Galaco NEO - Cosplay Mania 2015</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Alice Liddell - Fantasy Quest 4</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Yazawa Nico - Fantasy Quest 4</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Alice Liddell - Ozine Fest AFS 2015</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(c) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/INFISTUDIO/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Infinity Studios</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Year Highlights</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't think this is a year highlight, but I do want to give a special mention to my Morgiana cosplay, which I retired last Otaku Expo Reload. Morgiana was one of my earliest characters when I started out on cosplay, and it really holds certain memories that I won't ever forget. I won't be bringing out this cosplay in conventions anymore, but I might allow it for invited photoshoots.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Definitely a year highlight is the first opening of my official Facebook page! I was overwhelmed to reach more than a thousand likes in a span of months, and I am so happy that people like and support my cosplay even from miles away. I will continue to do my best and produce more quality cosplays.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Meeting Jun and Neru in person was a dream I never thought of achieving in this lifetime, but thanks to Fantasy Quest and the team, I had the chance to meet two of my cosplay inspirations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It may come as no surprise, but working with Moonstruck Creatives has been very much an honor. I look forward to working with them again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thank you, 2015. As always, looking forward to the year to follow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cheers, and a very Happy New Year!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-62950836931908602902015-12-24T16:26:00.000+08:002015-12-24T16:26:35.269+08:00Makeup Review: Etude House Lash Perm Curl Fix in 01 Black<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not too long ago, I joined Etude House's Instagram contest without that much thought. I faintly remember telling my mom that EH was holding a contest where you had to create a look around the idea of colored eyelashes to win their new Lash Perm Curl Fix mascara, and she pushed me to join. After all, in her words, I had nothing to lose. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After a few hours of play time with my makeup stash, this was the look I came up with.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I submitted my entry without really thinking that I had a chance to win since the other entries were really pretty and a lot of them looked so professionally done - whereas I just played around with what I had and took selfies. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Much to my surprise, I saw my face smack dab in the middle of their post, announcing that I was one of the lucky winners. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A photo posted by Etude House Philippines (@etudehousephilippines) on <time datetime="2015-09-16T06:02:44+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Sep 15, 2015 at 11:02pm PDT</time></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I claimed my prize at the Etude House branch in SM North Edsa.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">SO today I will review my prize, which is the Lash Perm Curl Fix mascara released by Etude House with f(x) Krystal as the model/ambassadress. This mascara is also available in three other colors, and is sold for Php848. (USD11; KWON12000)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The mascara comes in a black box that has all the details, instructions and ingredients written on it. This mascara promises a good curl, 24 hours of hold and no smudging - which somewhat reminds me of Benefit's Roller Lash whose concept is more on curling the lashes for a lengthened and voluminous effect. Maybe this mascara is also circled around the same concept?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">No girly, princess packaging for EH this time. This mascara comes in black and white packaging, and it looks very classy and sleek. The design on the cap are like long, wispy lashes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The brush is rubber bristled, and it has two sides to it. One is the flat jelly side, which has longer bristles that are less dense. The other side is the dome jelly, with short and sharp stubby bristles that look like shark teeth. Just like their names suggest, the dome jelly side has a curve to its shape, while the flat jelly's bristles are completely straight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Following the box instructions, you're supposed to use the flat jelly side and wiggle it through your lashes for a curled and lengthened look. After that, you're to flip the mascara over to the dome jelly side and run it through your lashes for va-va-voom volume. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Silly me was too scared to do the two full steps during the first time I used it, because I've had bad experiences with Maybelline's Rocket Volum' Express clumping and flaking on me, and for some reason I thought I would have the same experience with this mascara.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Using the flat jelly side only, it gives my lashes the most natural length and curl. There's also a little bit of volume, and it holds up throughout the day pretty well. My lashes were still curled by the evening.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Using both flat jelly and jelly dome</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As you can most probably tell, using the full power of this mascara gives drastic improvement to my lashes. Also, for the photos, I used this mascara on the eye that droops even more than the other and it's pretty evident that my eye looks more lifted and awake. There was minimal clumping, but nothing ridiculous or spidery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I forgot to take photos of it, but the jelly dome brush is perfect for the lower lashes. Since the bristles are small and they really pack a punch on volume, it's the perfect mascara for the tiny little lashes on the lower lash line.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Being a monolid since birth, this mascara really worked wonders on my long but limp eyelashes. Most volume mascaras would work wonders on thickening and lengthening my lashes, but once I open my eyes, they would droop down with the huge, fatty fold of my eyelids. I thought I wouldn't get that much pop from this mascara when I first used it, but the more I reach for it, the more I loved it for its overall effect. This product slowly earned a spot in my daily routine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However, I do advise that you use the jelly dome side IMMEDIATELY after using the flat jelly brush. If you wait for the initial coat to dry before using the jelly dome brush, you might get some major clumping. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This mascara's formula can be a little too wet at the first try, but after a few uses, the liquid thickens up nicely without being too goopy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's a very pigmented black, and it dries down matte once applied to the lashes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The double-sided brush is genius, making this mascara useful for both daily and dramatic looks. Getting used to the application might take a while, but a little practice is all it takes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Holds a curl, doesn't smudge, and completely waterproof - now that's a great deal! The only complaint I have about this is that my eyes get a little bit more sensitive when I use this mascara while wearing contact lens, but nothing too drastic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Php848 is a pretty penny for a mascara - but for this one, I am willing to pay the price. This is a one-stop shop kind of product that would be great for travelling or to toss in your makeup bag and pull out when you need a little lash fixing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I would definitely buy another tube once mine dries down. I've also heard great things about the other colors of this mascara, which makes it very tempting to try the other ones - maybe pink or burgundy?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(Removal: I've seen lots of bloggers complain about how hard it is to remove this mascara but I personally have no problem with it when I use Etude House's Mascara Remover. The regular Lip and Eye Remover works too, but it needs a little extra work.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also! I changed the format of my reviews for the nth time. I hope it looks more organized - do you like it? Let me know!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On the other side of things, it's the Holidays! Happy Holidays to you, dear reader!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here's to a cheerful end of 2015~</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(人´∀`)</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-62171635133866707962015-11-29T11:59:00.001+08:002015-11-29T11:59:14.863+08:00Makeup Review: Berrisom Oops! My Lip Tint pack in Sexy Red<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I love lip tints. I don't like them - I <i>love</i> them. Ever since the trend of gradient/just bitten/Popsicle stained lips started making its rounds through the beauty circle here in the Philippines, popularized by Korean female idols and actresses, I simply fell in love.</span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As a young girl, I hated lipstick. I didn't like how high-maintenance lipstick was, and my earliest memories of lipstick were mostly not being able to talk or eat for hours until the party is over. Not cool.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What a blessing <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZAmFhyx4mg&index=16&list=PLQ0f_g2mQlLct8sWdq8aamBYlMqwYb3dG" target="_blank">this video</a> was, to allow me to see a different kind of lip tint that was making its own trend here in Asia. In the video, Korean idols Hyun-Young and Ji-sook talk about different products for achieving those alluring red lips, and Berrisom's Oops! My Lip Tint Pack caught my eye immediately with its unique application and stunning color payoff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Getting my hands on one wasn't easy, but I found it sitting in Empire Fashion Cafe and I could not resist getting one. I took the shade Sexy Red, since I wanted a break from the pink, peach, red and orange lip tints for a while.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It costs Php400 and it may seem expensive for some, I think that it's great quality for what you paid for. *spoilers*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The packaging is simple and straightforward. It's a plastic tube with 15mL of product, and the applicator is just a slanted tip. It's useful for spreading and applying the product evenly on your lips, but if you still can't get the hang of it, using disposable lip brushes will probably help you sort it out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Basically, you first apply the thick, viscous product all over your lips (make sure to not go over your natural lip lines) and let it set for at least five minutes. The product was really nice... and scary at first because the color was so dark and vampy and it honestly intimidated me. But after five minutes, I peeled it off, House of Wax-esque, to reveal the most beautiful berry-burgundy shade on my lips.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have to say that getting the product evenly on your lips is not easy. But the trick to get it nice and even is to do the lip lines first, make sure they're sharp and clean before getting the inner parts and filling in the rest of the lips. I just find it easier to apply that way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also, I don't find that the amount of product on your lips do not affect the color that much. It's just that when I apply a thinner layer, it's much more difficult to peel it off. Of course, it follows that the more product you apply, the longer you wait for it to completely dry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">More tips for application: wipe your lips clean with a dry tissue paper before applying this. This works best when your lips are completely bare. After peeling it off, you can choose to apply lip balm, gloss or liner over it to suit your style. If you use a product before applying this, the color won't be as vibrant and it won't stay as long. While it's drying, try not to touch it or to not let your lips touch until it completely sets.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Berrisom promised 12 hours of wear on this product, and by golly, they must be right. I wore this for a night out at the mall with my family, and we ate at Tokyo Tokyo (where I ate a LOT) and only faded very very slightly on the inside of my lips, but other than that it lasts through food and drink. At the end of the day, it was still a vibrant burgundy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I loved it so much that I also bought one in Pure Pink, and that one was a very pretty color too. It's a soft, rosy pink and I used it for my <a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2015/10/cosplay-mania-2015.html" target="_blank">Galaco NEO</a> and <a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2015/11/taking-flight-fantasy-quest-4.html" target="_blank">Nico</a> cosplay. It's not a very vibrant color when I apply it thinly, but I find it best for soft looks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of course, I wouldn't recommend this lip tint if you're looking for one that you can just throw on and run. This isn't the kind of lip tint that you can also use as blush too, so if you're looking for those kinds of products, this won't sell to you.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lasts. All. Day.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Good selection of colors</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Exfoliates your lips</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Can be easily removed with makeup wipes</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not that easy to apply evenly</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4b4c; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6px; text-align: justify;">Color: 5/5 </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4b4c; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6px; text-align: justify;">Quality: 5/5</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4b4c; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6px; text-align: justify;">Price: 5/5</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4b4c; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6px; text-align: justify;">Repurchase? I will buy this for as long as I live. It's seriously that good. Definitely a holy grail lip tint. I want to try out the other colors as well! I hope I can find sellers that carry the Berrisom set. Let me know if you know someone!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-87926130868615857632015-11-13T14:44:00.000+08:002015-11-13T14:44:57.432+08:00Photoshoot with Moonstruck Creatives for Fantasy Quest!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of the many pleasures I enjoy in cosplay is working with people that I recognize and look up to. It has always given me an amazingly pleasant feeling to know that I am in the company of people who are not only amazing cosplayers, photographers and artists, but wholesome persons overall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've had the honor of working with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/moonstruck.creatives/" target="_blank">Moonstruck Creatives</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fqsaga/" target="_blank">Fantasy Quest</a> last May 27, 2015 to shoot promotional content for the upcoming Fantasy Quest 4: An August Wayfaring! </span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have always admired them and this lovely event that they started way back 2011(?), and I am very happy to attend and participate in Fantasy Quest since 2012. It was the first time I attended the event and I was so pleased in my experience with it. I made it a point to attend <a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2013/08/fantasy-quest-3-day-2-event-proper.html" target="_blank">Fantasy Quest 3</a> the following year, as a VIP so I can enjoy the full experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This year was a little bit more special because they chose me to be one of their models and to promote the event. I was more than happy to oblige to their request, especially because <a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2014/12/tuesday-with-luke.html" target="_blank">Kuya Luke</a>, a very dear friend of mine, asked me to.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Unfortunately things didn't work out as well as I hoped. My cousin died of cardiac arrest last May 19, and I really wasn't sure if I could make it to the shoot. Part of me wanted to stay at home and tend to the pouring guests that wanted to see my cousin in his final rest, but part of me wanted to fulfill the commitment I made with Moonstruck Creatives months before.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After many different talks with my family and friends, most of them told me to push through with the shoot because in their words, my cousin would have wanted me to go. Even if I wasn't sure if I could cosplay well like I used to, I decided to put on a brave face and attend the shoot with my mom and Dhexter, a family friend of ours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The shoot was held in Fernwood Gardens, which was the event venue for Fantasy Quest. The venue was famed for being a hotspot when it comes to hosting themed parties and weddings. The place is popular for its gorgeous aesthetic design, which gives of an antique, regal feel with a touch of magic. <a href="http://www.moonstruckcreatives.com/venue" target="_blank">These photos</a> speak for themselves when it comes to the venue's beauty.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was also happy to know that a friend of mine, Anna (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Kanrana/?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Kanra</a>), was going to be in the shoot as well! I really love her amazing cosplays and lovely personality, and she's one of the people I really look up to and admire. Seeing her cosplay as Anna from Frozen was really cool. (Pun not intended.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After briefing and some welcome formalities with Romeo Encisa, creative director and project manager for Moonstruck Creatives, we all dispersed into the venue to start on the shoot. My first costume was Chizuru Yukimura, which was quite nostalgic because Fantasy Quest 3 was when I debuted this cosplay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We were busy shooting for the morning, which turned out to be a "buwis buhay" (or in English, very very risky) shoot. I climbed up an old-looking barrel and tried to look as majestic as I can, and you can't probably tell but my balance wasn't the best at the time and I was struggling to keep myself upright without toppling over to the waterfall behind me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Jolleen, designer and makeup artist, assisted me, Paulo and Christian for the shoot. All of them were really nice and friendly, also very easy to work with. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We passed by one of Fernwood Gardens' ponds, which had an actual living swan floating about. I used to think that the swan was fake, but then it would flap its wings sometimes and I was pretty convinced that it was an actual swan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We then moved to a different place to shoot, where there was even more water and more chances of me falling to my soaked doom. We started out pretty safe, taking photos by the bridges...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Until it became more extreme...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Christian asked me if I was okay with doing some potentially dangerous near-water poses, and I was a little nervous to see if I could hold up, but he assured me that before directing me to do the pose, he would do it first to demonstrate. True to his word, he always demonstrated the positions he wanted me to do before helping me into place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not only were they friendly, but </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">yhey were also very caring, fanning me when needed and asking me if I wanted to drink or rest for a little while. It was quite hot that day but the venue had electric fans strategically placed everywhere - a huge relief.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My second costume for the day was Benio of Zone-00. This time, Romeo, or Kuya Roms as I called him, was shooting me. I was a little bit more nervous because if you're familiar with the Philippine cosplay community, Kuya Roms is quite acclaimed for being a talented photographer. But like Kuya Luke had advised me prior to the shoot, just do my best and everything will follow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was also happy to meet Aire, content editor, who is also a very talented cosplayer. She messaged me the day before, telling me that she was looking forward to my Benio cosplay in person. She's also a Benio/Kisshou cosplayer, you should check out her version too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Kuya Roms was also very nice and accommodating, and we would chat in between takes which really helped me ease the nerves a little bit more. We shot outside this time, mostly by the gardens and the fountain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And the shoot suddenly turned 'buwis buhay' again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Props to everyone for helping me up the fountain in my heels! I was nervous that I might fall to my water-soaked doom once more, only in a different outfit, but thankfully I managed to stay steady.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had to leave early but nevertheless, shooting with everyone was a lot of fun. I feel really blessed to have worked with such people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of course, I can't end this post without showing you some of the output.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can view more of the output <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1611644529119408.1073741830.1603266299957231&type=3" target="_blank">here</a>, too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have nothing but praise for the team behind these amazing photos and this awesome event. I am very much honored to work with everyone and I hope to work with them again sometime. Thank you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As much as the VIP day of Fantasy Quest 4 was exciting and eventful, so was the actual event. Even more cosplayers flocked to Fernwood Gardens to join the event and for a chance to catch a glimpse of attending guests from many different countries and to participate in this year's festivities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As for me, my day didn't start out the way I planned it. I woke up a little later than I had planned, and a lot of things went awry when I was doing my makeup. It was frustrating because I couldn't find the original false eyelashes that I wanted, and I couldn't find the perfect lip color to go with my look. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I cosplayed as Yazawa Nico, A White Valentine's Day version from Love Live.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">(You can see from the photos that I had different lip colors. I thought that the first one I used was too pale and sort of washed me out too much, so I ditched that and went with the lip color on the second photo.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thankfully, I managed to find a pair of eyelashes that suited Nico in time, and I finally managed to fix my lip makeup. On a side note, looking back at my pictures, I think the lashes I wore that day suited Nico better than the ones I have used before. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">【^∀^★】b</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A lot of people were already there when I arrived (about 3pm). It was amazing to see everyone in photo-worthy cosplays, and I can really tell that everyone put their best foot forward that day. (Otsukare!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Before my mom and dad left to go shopping, we took some photos by the church's doors which had a lot of gorgeous details that reminded me of Victorian era.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I wandered around the event initially to see my friends, to check who was present and to check out some shops. There weren't many shops that day, mostly were food stalls which really called out to me but I held myself back because my costume was a little tummy-showy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I met up with Erika and Asuka, two cool gals that I met the day before. We found out that we were going to cosplay the same version of Love Live, so we planned to have a group shoot. We shot inside the church, and even though it was pretty warm inside there, we had a fun time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While we waited near the stage, they announced that the cosplay runway will begin in a while and that interested cosplayers should line up. I was reluctant to join, but my friends and my brother kept on urging me to go and join.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I finally caved in and joined the cosplay runway, and I was super nervous to find out that I was the first! //internal screaming and panicking (⊃д⊂)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thanks so much to Nix for volunteering to go first before me. I made some really good friends while waiting in line for the cosplay runway, it was nice to meet everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It was very scary too because the red carpet looked like a dangerous, impromptu stunt waiting to happen. I tried my best to channel my inner angelic, playful, cute Nico as I walked and I do hope I did it some justice even though I was really nervous!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of course, the attending guests were the last to join the runway and it made me super starstruck to see everyone in awesome cosplays and acting in character. Jun and Neru were stars of the show and they exited last, in amazing Gangsta cosplay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After the runway, Jun and Neru held their Q&A session and another meet and greet. Even more people were in line this time just to meet the two.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While everyone was busy with the meet and greet, my brother and I wandered around by ourselves again.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Shooting with BA Photography!<br />Oh look, tummy peek (⊃‿⊂)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With oh so sexy Eiri!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Who knew Nico fancied Ukyo?</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After wandering around, we went back to the stage to wait for the cosplay ball. What really surprised me is that suddenly there were a lot of people who just entered the event, and it was already around 6:30-7pm. It was a Sunday and most people were off from work and school, but for some reason a lot of people wanted to go into the event late.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Kuya Roms gave a little speech of thank you to everyone and to the team behind Fantasy Quest, and it was really heart-warming. I could see a few tears form from a mile away. He also thanked Jun and Neru for their attendance, and he gave special mention to Lunaru, who was the head of the guest relations team.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was really amazed when Lunaru shared her story of how she used to feel lonely when she first came to Japan, and eventually how she made lots of friends through cosplay and meeting new people in conventions. I thought it was really brave of her to face the elements of a new place all by herself.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hopefully I will somehow have the same kind of change soon kekeke~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We were so near the stage so we managed to take really nice photos of Jun, Neru, Lunaru and Karin(?). But getting the shots were only as good as how steady our hands were, and we didn't have a tripod so my brother improvised...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As a thank you to everyone who stuck around until the end, Kuya Roms announced that they will be giving out free contact lenses from Geolica and asked us to line up. I got a really cute purple pair, and it was like destiny because I wanted to get a gray or purple one! I might make a review about it in the future.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After giving out the last of the contact lens, they opened the floor for the cosplay ball! It was really magical to see everyone in elaborate costumes as they danced the night away, and it was so sweet to see couples sway to the music. 、( ̄▽ ̄)V </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thank you so much to everyone whom I've danced with that night, and to everyone that I met that day which made my Fantasy Quest experience so memorable and unforgettable. This is most definitely one of the best events I have ever been in. This is the third time I've attended Fantasy Quest and my second time to enjoy being a VIP. It's one of the first conventions I have ever attended and I am so happy to watch it grow as the years passed by.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also, surprise! Fantasy Quest 5 will be happening in Fernwood Gardens, Tagaytay and I am super excited about it. I love Tagaytay, I have been there a lot of times and it's one of my favorite places to travel to. I'm really looking forward to it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A big, big thank you to everyone I've met and hung out with for those amazing two days - you all made my weekend so special! Also a big kudos to the amazing team behind Fantasy Quest for another successful event. We're all certainly looking forward to the next one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">- Aki</span><a href="http://www.glitter-graphics.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #f37e93; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6px; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="http://dl2.glitter-graphics.net/pub/421/421172qn634znoxd.gif" height="37" style="border-width: 0px; padding: 10px;" width="43" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I decided to cosplay on VIP day this time, and it burned holes in my pocket but I think it was worth it. For the VIP day, I decided to go as Alice from Heart Kuni no Alice, being the Alice in Wonderland fan girl that I am.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It was my first time to enter the tree house in Fernwood Gardens, and even though it was stuffy and unstable, it was pretty fun to sit down with a couple of huge teddy bears. It was pretty scary that tree house sort of shifts every time there is a move in weight, and there was only a certain weight limit that the tree house could carry, but it was fun to shoot in there nonetheless.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also noticed that there were a lot of Touken Ranbu cosplayers, and therefore dubbed the first day as Touken Ranbu-con.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Shortly after the Q&A, the meet and greet session started. We could buy photobooks and post card sets for Jun-san and Neru-san to sign, and I badly wanted to because I really love their Free! cosplay. I bought their Rin x Sousuke photobook and waited in line for them to sign it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I could feel my heart beat in anticipation as I waited in line. When they called me in, my heart went on overdrive. ゞ◎Д◎ヾ</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Both of them were really nice and told me that I looked cute in my Alice cosplay as they signed the book. I asked them to write 'For Aki' on the book and a cute little conversation happened.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Aki: Can you please write 'for Aki'?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After we took an Instax shot, I asked them if we could take a selfie but alas, my arm was too short. Jun-san asked Neru-san to take the shot, since Neru-san was taller.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was indeed very excited to learn that Baozi and Hana, Usagi and Yingtze were gracing this year's event. I looked forward to seeing them in person, even for just a fleeting glimpse. Even though I was disappointed that Reika chose to not attend this year's event, I knew I wanted to go because my need for cosplay was starting to ring the alarm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I decided to cosplay Galaco NEO eventually, since I've already done her default version <a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2014/12/seeing-stars-ozine-fest-anime-figure.html" target="_blank">last year</a>. Details and accessories were made by me, and I was pretty proud that I managed to learn a lot about crafting and painting this time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Making the crown was simple and easier, and the hardest part had to be sticking the gems on top with glue gun and attaching the actual crown to a thin head band. (Hint: Same head band, different crown. //winkwink)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A lot of people have asked me where I bought my galaxy tights, too. I didn't actually buy them, I just bought a pair of black, opaque tights and painted them on myself to save costs of buying and ordering printed tights online.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also had planned for the robe of my dress to be sort of an ombre, but achieving the ombre style on the fabric I wanted was easier said than done so we just decided to make it in two colors with the belt hiding the cut.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I almost forgot how to do the eye makeup, but thankfully I remembered that I filmed a tutorial on the look I did for default Galaco. I recreated it with a few tweaks to match the colors of the clothes and I like how it turned out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had planned to leave early and arrive early, but unfortunately Manila's traffic always seems to ruin my plans of attending any event before 3pm. For this event, my cousin and her two children wanted to go with me to see me cosplay in action.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have acquired a son!<br />Thank you Louis for the Baymax plushie and Nico keychain~</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course, there are a lot of things that happened that day too. I stopped by Usagi's Room, a booth set-up by Japanese cosplayer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/usagicos.official?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Usagi</a>. I've met her in <a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2013/08/fantasy-quest-3-day-1-vip-day.html" target="_blank">Fantasy Quest</a> before, and I wanted to see her again to see who she was cosplaying this time. I managed to meet up with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EiriMina?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Eiri</a>! It was nice to see her again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We were wandering about outside the halls when I felt like I was being pushed aside by some guards. Then I turned around and saw Usagi-san in person, and I don't know what kind of spirit suddenly rushed into me that I called "Usagi-san~" so absentmindedly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Then Usagi-san suddenly said 'hi' to me, very cute and demure~ I was so starstruck that it took me three seconds to process that a senpai actually noticed me. I swear, if I wasn't wearing three layers of makeup that day, my face would have been beet red for hours in embarrassment, shock and pure joy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course, another fan girl moment, featuring Jin Joson.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My friend Mihael told me that she managed to snap pics of Jin while in a booth, and that it's for free. Of course, I couldn't pass up the chance to meet Jin in person and snap a photo of her, even just a blurry one. I've been an avid watcher of her deviantArt in my early cosplay years and I have missed many many chances to see her in person. //regrets regrets~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyways, Mihael and I rushed towards the booth just to see her and I was lost in the stars in my eyes again when I saw her in her awesome Howl cosplay! I wanted to snap a picture of her, and what better way do I preserve the memory than by using my instant camera?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was trying my best to contain my inner fan girl but I just can't. It's Jin Joson. You just can't.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It was a very fun day, but it was indeed very tiring as well. I'm not sure if it's because of the fact that I am nearing my twenties, but my energy easily dwindled that day just from walking and bustling about.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Regardless, I managed to have a lot of awesome photos with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/INFISTUDIO" target="_blank">Infinity Studios</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I didn't shop too much that day even though every single booth in the halls just screamed my name and begged me to take them home. I bought a pair of earrings and a cute headband from Starry Drop, which came with adorable stickers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am so excited for the next event, which is Fantasy Quest 4! A bonus blog update will be up sometime soon, where I'll talk about how it's like to work with the people behind the scenes and be in the know about this famed event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thank you so much for all the people I met and had photos with that day! I look forward to seeing everyone again.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4b4c; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6px; text-align: justify;">- Aki </span><a href="http://www.glitter-graphics.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #f37e93; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6px; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="37" src="http://dl2.glitter-graphics.net/pub/421/421172qn634znoxd.gif" style="border-width: 0px; padding: 10px;" width="43" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-18960076088784175062015-09-07T18:22:00.001+08:002015-09-07T18:22:26.081+08:00Korean Beauty Mini-haul + Korean Story Shop Review<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm not very into talking about hauls and stuff like those because most of the time I don't usually see the point of talking about things that you shop and buy for yourself. But I guess hauls and things like that give viewers a sort of avenue to discover different products and brands so I thought I'd give it a shot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This blog post is not sponsored, in case you were wondering.</span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My mom knows me fully well and understands my penchant for Korean or Japanese makeup items. It's not my fault that I favor Asian brands much more than the Western ones, because my skin is more Asian than anything else (not to be racist) and I find my makeup style to lean towards Asian beauty trends more than anything else. She told me that her friend runs an online shop where you can pre-order 100% authentic Korean beauty products for a cheaper price compared to how much they sell here in the Philippines.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Personally, I don't like buying from other parties that sell brands that are already available in my country because it doesn't really feel like I'm supporting the brand at all. BUT that's not the case with Korean Story. They buy DIRECTLY from the authentic brand in Korea, where everything is sold cheaper than here in the Philippines, and resell it here. I get the perk of getting cheaper products but still buying from the brand directly (or indirectly?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyways, I have bought a couple of items from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/koreanstoryph?_rdr=p" target="_blank">Korean Story</a> before and I wanted to make sure that they really are legit before I go out and recommend them to other people--which is the smartest thing to do. This is not the first time I have bought from them and I've already treated myself to several of their on-hand and pre-order products so I can pretty much say that they are 100% legitimate and scam-free.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A plus about Korean Story is that you can buy authentic Korean products that are not available in the Philippines. I've been wanting to try out Innisfree for the longest time because of Pony and I love how it's an all natural brand but sadly it is not in the Philippines yet and I don't think it'll arrive here anytime soon for now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lately the cushion trend seems to be a steady staple in Asian beauty. I've heard of other brands like Tony Moly and Etude House giving the cushion a go, but I've read a lot of reviews that Innisfree's Long Wear Cushion is one of the best and that it's amazing for oily skin. My shade is #21.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I bought a refill from them which costs Php600, the original one that I bought about a year ago was Php900. It's a pretty penny but I loved it so much and how it keeps my oil at bay even without powder. It's really lightweight and I love the sort of green tea smell it has and it cools my face every time I apply it. It's very refreshing for the kind of weather we have here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The coverage is light, but you can build it up without it looking too cakey. The rubycell puff is amazing too, I love that you don't need to wet it every time you use it. You can dampen it with water if you want to, but using it dry is just fine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The other thing I bought was three Play 101 Pencils. They cost Php348 here in the Philippines, but I bought them for just Php300--which might not seem like that much of a difference, but I didn't really mind. I got two shades that were limited edition for the summer and one that was a regular shade.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>#15 (Original, glossy): </b>A glossy and slightly moisturizing pink-coral</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>#67 (Limited edition, glossy):</b> A glossy and slightly moisturizing baby pink</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>#68 (Limited edition, creamy):</b> A satin hot pink</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I really loved the previous Play 101 Pencils that I bought and I have collected a whole lot more of them after my <a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2014/11/makeup-review-etude-house-play-101.htmlhttp://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2014/11/makeup-review-etude-house-play-101.html" target="_blank">initial review</a> to try out different finishes and colors. I wanted some colors that were useful for my blush and lips, since I realized that I don't have that much blushes and lipsticks in my collection.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">#15 is my every day go-to lip color. It looks really peachy and orange in the pencil itself, but it looks more pink and coral once applied. I like it as a blush too, whenever I feel like changing my makeup game.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I originally wanted #67 as a lip color but it washes me out when I use too much, so I only use a thin layer to give myself a nice tint. I love it as a blusher though, because of its glossy texture, it's super easy to blend and looks like a natural flush of color. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">#68 was just a spur of the moment pick, but surprisingly it became my favorite. I thought it was going to be hard to work with like my <a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2014/11/makeup-review-etude-house-play-101.html" target="_blank">#16 pencil</a>, but it was so creamy and smooth. I use it on my lips and on my cheeks and sometimes as an eyeshadow for a fun pop of color.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since I bought quite a lot, I received an Etude House Refresh Foot Sheet as a gift and a sample of the Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam. I'm super excited to try out those two as well!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>KOREAN STORY REVIEW</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Overall, I am pleased with their service. They're very accommodating and I think they give you the best deals for much-coveted Korean products. They have a few items that are on-hand, and some are for pre-order. They're not limited to cosmetics only but they also provide skin care products as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">They're not as quick to reply on Facebook, but I'm honestly not bothered by it because there's only a few hours delay. I love how they really give you the gifts and samples that go along with your purchase, which I find that isn't present in other Korean cosmetics sellers online.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">YES, I definitely recommend this shop for you to try out if you're the Asian beauty junkie like I am and YES YES YES, I will definitely buy from their shop again. It really gives me a wider avenue to try out products that aren't within my comfort zone and it gives me a chance to find certain products that I absolutely love. This is definitely not the last time I will transact with them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you want to check them out, they have a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/koreanstoryph" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and an <a href="https://instagram.com/korean_story_ph/" target="_blank">Instagram account</a> which is well worth the peek.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Also, if you guys want me to do more of these 'haul' kind of posts, let me know. I'm happy that a lot of people visit my blog and I want to interact with everyone more. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Please don't be scared to comment, message or follow me here. <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 30px;">♪d(´▽`)b♪</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 30px;">Thank you for reading! </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 30px;">♪♪v(⌒o⌒)v♪♪</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-6353864291414575802015-08-19T13:07:00.000+08:002015-08-19T13:08:40.181+08:00Of Shoes and Ships: Explaining Cosplay to Your Parents<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At one point in any cosplayer's life, they have encountered resistance from what seems to be one of the most important people in anyone's life - their parents.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I agree that explaining cosplay to your parents can be pretty much like explaining rocket science. Most of the time, your parents are clueless about this hobby and at the first time they hear it, they'll most probably be against it.</span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Getting your parents to allow you to cosplay is not an easy task, but it's not impossible. As long as you lay down the facts right and play your cards well, everything will work into your favor. But take note that one little mistake could entail a lot of consequences, so approach the topic with extreme caution.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'll admit that my parents did not like me cosplaying in the first place. They thought it was an expensive hobby where a lot of horrible things could happen to me, but as the years progressed, they started to see why I love the hobby so much and how healthy it is for me to dress up in crazy outfits from time to time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Like I said, explaining cosplay to your parents is not easy but not impossible. Here are a few tips of my own, gathered from my own experience, to explain cosplay to your parents in a way that they'll allow you to pursue this hobby.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>1. Tell them the truth.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The number one reason why parents don't allow their children to do something is because they know the child is lying about it. It's pretty much like saying that you're going to go to friend's house to get a project done, but in reality you're going to a party. Once you're busted, you'll be punished severely.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The same rule applies to cosplay. Tell them the truth that you want to cosplay, and tell them what cosplay is. Be patient with their questions, because they'll ask a lot of them and be completely honest with your answers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Show them pictures and videos of cosplayers in case they have a hard time visualizing what cosplay is like. It's something like using PowerPoint presentations when you're reporting - you need to show evidence to support your claim, else it won't seem believable at all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>2. Update them on your progress.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since your parents are new to the idea of cosplay, they'll want to see you in every step of the way so they can guard you better. Tell them where you plan to buy your wig, where the event or shoot will be held, or where you plan to buy your materials. Show them the shops you're transacting with, and friends of yours who cosplay as well. Make sure they understand what you're doing, and don't leave them in the dark because that's when they'll start doubting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">*TIP: Make sure they also know where your money is coming from! If you're using money from your savings, or your Christmas/birthday money, make sure they know. Money is a big thing to parents, and knowing where you get your monetary support will assure them that you're not doing something illegal just to cosplay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Which leads me to the next step...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>3. Make sure that you're using honest means to cosplay.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Stealing and scamming is a big no-no.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Think about this: will parents ever support you if they find out that you're stealing from other people? Of course they won't. The last thing parents want to see is their child getting into trouble, especially with the law. Use your own money or savings, and if you plan on asking them for monetary support, make sure it goes to the right cause. Remember, the key to letting your parents allow you into the hobby is trust - don't break it because it's hard to regain their trust once you've lost it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>4. Don't neglect other areas of your life just for cosplay.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Question: What do all cosplayers have in common?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Answer: They all have a life outside of cosplay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cosplay is indeed a fun and stress-relieving hobby, but cosplay isn't your life. It's still just a hobby, not a full-time job. While it may seem to be a full-time job for other cosplayers, it's not.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Let me give you examples. Calssara, a well-known European cosplayer, is a librarian. Yuegene Fay from Thailand works in a travel agency. Reika from Japan had a job in fashion design. (PS: All of these were taken from different sources, some from their own interviews and pages.) If you look up cosplayers from different nations, all of them are either working or studying.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once you start neglecting your studies or work, or even just plain household chores could mean a red flag for your parents. Once they see that cosplay is distracting you from the real world, they'll start to view cosplay as a toxic hobby. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I know that studying/working while working on your cosplay is hard, but balance is key to everything. You don't <i>have</i> to go to every single event, and you don't <i>have</i> to complete everything in your cosplay plans. You still need to set your priorities straight and let me tell you, cosplay doesn't always have to be the top of the list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>5. Bring them to your cosplays and show them your world!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This one is completely optional, of course, but it can be pretty helpful. Bring your parents along when you're going to an event or a photoshoot to let them see how fun it is for you. Introduce them to your friends and let them have a <i>feel</i> of what it's like to cosplay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sometimes, just explaining it to parents won't be enough. As much as schools encourage field trips to let their students experience the lesson, letting your parents into events or shoots will help them see for themselves how this hobby works. Just make sure that you won't neglect them or leave them alone during the event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Introducing them to your cosplay friends and buddies is also a big plus. Once they see that you're in the company of good, trustworthy people, they'll be more at ease in letting you cosplay. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">*Fun fact: My dad used to own a hardware store, so he always help me buy construction materials and gives me tips when working with them. My mom is the one who told me that Chizuru Yukimura would suit me, so I picked that character to cosplay. She also taught me how to put in contact lens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Explaining cosplay to your parents can be a tiring and tedious task, but I assure you that it's all worth it in the end. After all, your parents are very important figures in your life and you'll need their presence and support at any given point. Having them support you in your hobbies will make your life so much easier.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm hoping that you find this article helpful in attaining your goals, and I wish you the best of luck in dealing with your parents. All of this might seem hard and time-consuming, but as always, there's always sunshine after the rain. Don't give up on your trials, and you'll get to the end of it sooner than you think. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;">☆〜(ゝ。∂)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Otaku Expo Reload is one of the known, smaller events that usually make its rounds in social media about once or twice a year. This year, it was held at Megatrade Hall, albeit the area they provided was a little bit cramped, cosplayers and enthusiasts of the like flocked to join the event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The event occupied only a single hall, surprisingly, because other events for other lifestyle hobbies were also taking place in nearby convention halls. The corridors of the mall were lined with many cosplayers in attractive costumes for the whole day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I took the chance to attend the event because I really wanted to have one last hurrah before I rocket myself back to academic study. I cosplayed as Morgiana of Magi, one last time before I finally retire the costume.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks to Mor's very athletic poses, I was able to get a stretch out of this cosplay. I almost thought I wouldn't fit the dress because I was just back from summer vacation, but it turns out that I have actually slimmed down quite a lot and the dress was almost two sizes loose for me. Thank heavens for the silky belt which made the fit a lot better.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't have much photos to show because I simply spent the whole day lounging in with Infinity Studios, roaming around and having my photos taken. We had fun watching the battle of the bands, although I didn't get to watch the cosplay competition and karaoke competition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At around 6pm, we all were hungry and tired and I decided to change out of my clothes. When I finally was in casual clothes, that's when I found ALL the Magi cosplayers! I was really sad and I wished I had photos with them before I changed out. //regrets</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyways, if you want to see more photos of cosplayers in the event, check out Infinity Studios' Otaku Expo Reload snapshots album right <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.713321872145696.1073741841.536898056454746&type=3" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was walking around the event with Louis when I spotted the cute meow cap and I really wanted to buy it. But I thought it was expensive so I didn't buy it immediately. When I was doing another round of walking, my brother pushed me to ask for the price at least. It was only Php300! I was shocked at how cheap it was so I bought it within a blink.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thank you to my dear friends for giving me the Mik-Mik and Kitkat! Sweet things are sweeter when they're given by friends~</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">During the event, I was walking around and looking at which stuff I could take home with me when I noticed an elderly man following me around! //cry I was really scared so I told my brother that I don't want to walk around anymore and went straight to where Infinity Studios were hanging out. I was really scared for a bit ; A ; But thankfully nothing happened to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I've had sudden interest in Japanese makeup products lately, probably because a friend of mine pointed out that I have quite a lot of Korean-based products and teased me that I started to look like a Korean because of my makeup. I don't know why that piqued my interest to branch out to Japanese brands, maybe because I want to look Japanese for a change? (Kidding!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Anyways, during the Great Northern Sale in SM North Edsa, I was fortunate enough to take part in the first hour sale promo wherein they add an additional 10% discount to the initial discount price of whatever item you buy. So for example, if you buy a product with 20% discount, you can get it for 30% discount as long as you pay within the first hour of the sale.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I took it as a chance to buy Majolica Majorca's Majolook Illuminator eye shadow quad in BR799 or Voluptuous (as the site labels). I've been eyeing <a href="https://www.majolica-majorca.com/" target="_blank">Majolica Majorca</a> as a brand for a while now, especially with good reviews of their eye makeup products and whimsical packaging that is sure to lure in the sucker for elaborate designs like me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The quad comes in a transparent box that clearly shows off the gorgeous product inside. Much like the other Majolica Majorca products, the designs are beautifully printed in gold and silver, making it look like Cinderella uses this quad on her eyes every day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This originally costs Php 795, but I got it for 20% off so I paid Php636 for it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It also comes with a little instructional paper containing all of the ingredients and how to apply. The eye shadows themselves have no names but in the instructions, it says to apply Glitter (A) in the inner corners of the eyes so it must be the lightest shade in the quad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Please ignore the little dent on the illuminator base, that was caused by my super long fingernails when I first opened the quad at home. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 32px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(ToT)ゞ</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First, let's talk about the applicator in comes in with. I don't usually dig the sponge applicators that generically comes with every single eye shadow palette I get, but this one is different. The sponge feels more compact but smooth, and one end is thinner than the other, making it useful for varying purposes. I feel that even though I won't use it as much, it's a great touch-up tool on the go as it packs on good color and blends well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Illuminator base is a glittery and creamy bright white cream eye shadow base. It has a beautiful overspray of design similar to the ones on the casing, but it wears off once you start using and denting the product. It doesn't affect the color at all, in my opinion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Glitter (A) looks very pink in the pan but once applied, it looks off-white and reflects both pinks and golds, which I think would flatter both cool and warm undertones. How shimmery and opaque it looks depend on how much product you pick up, and honestly this is my favorite color in the quad. It brightens up the look instantly, but I find that this shadow has the most amount of fallout (using the sponge applicator lessens it).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The second shade is a cool-toned shimmery taupe which has more of a gray undertone. It reflects silvery in some lights and applies quite well, almost buttery without any fallout at all. This is the perfect mid-shade for me as it's not too dark and not too light, and the glitter particles here are smaller compared to glitter (A).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The third shade is also a cool-toned chocolate brown in the pan, but becomes something more of an ashy brown when applied. I find that this is most useful as a contour shade for the eyes, and it's also buildable for a nice, brown smoky look. This has shimmers in it as well, but it has the least amount of shimmer compared to the other two shades.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The illuminator base is the one with the least pigment in this quad, which makes it a really nice base for all of the eye shadows it comes with. It does help give the colors some more shimmer, but the pigmentation stays the same. This doesn't crease nor fade either, so I think this is a must if you plan to use the shadows in this quad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All of the eye shadows apply beautifully pigmented, and they're all buildable if you want more color into your look. They all blend and work well with each other, making this a really good all-in-one product. Although all of these shadows have glitter and sparkle in them, so if you're more into mattes this is not the quad for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I used the middle shade all over my lid as a wash of color, the darkest brown to contour the outer corners of my eyes and the outer half of my lower lash line, and the pink glitter as an inner corner highlight. In the middle of my lower lash line (underneath my pupil), I applied a pink glittery pencil (Play 101 Pencil #43) before putting on the eye shadow and it made the color look brighter. This is pretty useful for people who want that cute 'namidabukuro' or 'aegyo sal' effect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Likes:</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pigmented and shimmery without being too dramatic</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Does not crease nor fade, especially when used with the illuminator base</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Useful sponge applicator</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Perfectly sized for travel with a sturdy plastic case</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Somewhat expensive (that's why I waited for a sale to get it)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Glitter (A) has some fallout</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The glitters tend to scatter when removed</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Overall:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Quality: 5/5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Price: 4/5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Packaging: 5/5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Repurchase? Yes, I would! It's a little more on the expensive side, but the different textures of shimmer and color payoff makes me want to try out the other Majolica Majorca eye shadows.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks for reading! </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 30px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">☆d(o⌒∇⌒o)b ★</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-27622829335072953412015-07-11T17:23:00.000+08:002015-07-11T17:31:16.070+08:00QT Lens: Hanabi Gold Review + GWYSHOP review<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have no idea why people suddenly turn to me for their cosplay or beauty-related questions like I'm sort of help desk (which I don't mind at all). But for this week, my Secretary and I were going crazy over a lot of questions being sent into my messages and most of them were questions that were concerned with makeup and contact lenses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Which is why I have decided to finally write-up a review of a pair of lenses that I bought from <a href="http://gwyshop.com/" target="_blank">GWYSHOP</a> some time ago. A lot of people have been asking what lenses I use for my Kisshou/Benio cosplay, and I get a lot of comments saying that the <a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2014/01/eos-blythe-eye-brown-review.html" target="_blank">EOS Blytheye Brown</a> I previously recommended is always so expensive or hard to find. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">That's why when that pair of mine expired, I was again on a quest to find contact lenses that are gold and bright but not too yellow that I look like a snake while wearing it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I managed to stumble upon GWYSHOP's website, which I will talk about later when I review GWYSHOP's service, and immediately scourged through the gold lens they had available. I found <a href="http://gwyshop.com/shop/14-8mm/qt-hanabi-gold/" target="_blank">QT Hanabi Gold</a>, which has a very similar design with my <a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2013/09/crystal-lens-nimbus-violet-review.html" target="_blank">Crystal Nimbus Violet</a> lens. I thought of giving it a go, since I loved my Nimbus Violet pair so much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This pair costs Php450.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I must say that QT lenses have the cutest design on the bottle compared to the other ones that I have. The packaging is straightforward and simple in the mutilation-inducing-when-not-handled-correctly vial. Nothing special.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">From the first look from within the vial, the lenses look really opaque and vibrant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now here's what confuses me. In the bottle, the description is:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Diameter: 14.8 mm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Base curve: 8.70</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>However</i>, on the <a href="http://gwyshop.com/shop/14-8mm/qt-hanabi-gold/" target="_blank">website</a>, it says: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Diameter: 14.2/14.5/14.8 mm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Range: o.oo to -10.00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Base curve: 8.60</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Water content: 40%</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm not actually sure what the diameter of these lenses are, but I think I can pretty much vouch that it is 14.8 mm or 15 mm. I don't actually measure my lenses' diameter, but from my 'guesstimate', it's within those values.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Let's give this pair a go, shall we?</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Top: Without flash<br />Bottom: With flash (pardon the un-blended undereye concealer)</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">QT Hanabi Gold is straight-up opaque and vibrant gold on my eyes. What you see on the website is what you get, except that in the product photo, the lenses look a little bit more yellowish than gold.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When used with flash, however, this pair looks yellow, but not in a creepy way. The design is really what helps this pair look less scary and dramatic, and the limbal ring makes my eyes look more animated and doll-like.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Let's talk enlargement. Without a doubt, this pair does make my eyes look bigger and the vibrant color helps to punctuate the size even more. However, I am not too sure if you can wear this without makeup because it might make your eyes seem to unnatural and almost alien-like. Mascara and eyeliner should go a long way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Even in bad lighting, the colors of these lenses stay true and gold. Since the lenses are really opaque, there is no halo effect visible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I didn't take a photo of it, but the vial's sticker had 'BEAUTY WITH COMFORT' written for it-and yes, that it true. This pair of lenses are decent when it comes to the effect that I am going for (which is bright, big, gold eyes without looking scary) and they really are comfortable despite their size. They hold nicely for up to 4-5 hours, and only after that will I ever need solution.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My beautiful Victorian ring is from <a href="http://www.shopthiseasy.com/" target="_blank">ShopThisEasy</a>.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Overall:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Comfort: 5/5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Design: 5/5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Enlargement: 4/5</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>GWYSHOP REVIEW</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you're an active cosplayer in the Philippines, you might as well have heard of GWYSHOP floating around in the internet or in cosplay conventions, where they sell all sorts of cosplay goodies. They sell wigs, contact lenses, makeup, even kawaii outfit items that J-fashion savvy people will absolutely love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">They do have a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=203106991583&ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, which I have communicated with during my transaction because stupid me had a wrong input when I was ordering. They fixed it up really fast and clarified my order and told me that I could now pay for my items.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I do recommend that you order from their <a href="http://gwyshop.com/" target="_blank">official website</a> because not only is there website adorable, but everything is organized, neat and newbie-friendly. It's a no-brainer to navigate yourself around the website and to search what you really are looking for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">GWYSHOP is also very good in classifying all sorts of items they sell, especially the contact lenses. They can be organized by their size, their brand, their color, etc. They also have a separate section for lens care and wig care.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Not only does this shop offer on-hand items, but they also pre-order contact lenses and wigs (which you can easily find in the website). I find that ordering through their website is a lot easier than scrolling your way through a ton of Facebook photo albums.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When it comes to their onsite selling at conventions, you can't really miss this shop. Everything they have on display is so cute and enticing that I always find myself browsing through their booth for affordable and quality finds. Do check their booth out once you spot them in conventions!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">YES, I do recommend that you give this shop a peek and YES, I would buy from their shop again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Again, they are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=203106991583&ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and here is their <a href="http://gwyshop.com/" target="_blank">official website</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks for reading! ^o^</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-28386338193666981552015-06-29T17:55:00.000+08:002015-06-29T18:05:12.832+08:00Of Shoes and Ships: Baby-Faced Confessions<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">“The time has come," the walrus said, "to talk of many things: Of shoes and ships - and sealing wax - of cabbages and kings” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Some time ago, I posted a quick survey up in my Facebook account where I asked people to be honest and comment their age. At first, I thought that it was just going to be a survey to help me understand my 'online audience' better, but the results I got in response was much more than what I expected.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After revealing that I am actually eighteen years old, a lot of people told me that I didn't look eighteen at all. Some of them said that I look younger, ranging from the age of twelve to fifteen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I laughed to myself on those comments and messages, thinking: 'Aki, this is what you get for having such a baby face.'</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On my side, having a baby face (or a youthful/younger-looking face) can be an advantage. One advantage is that, obviously, I always look younger no matter what I wear. There are times when I try to don a modestly sexy outfit, or a formal one, and I just look like a child who took mommy's clothes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Having a baby face is very helpful in terms of my chosen hobby, which is cosplay. In animation and games, there are a lot of characters that have that cute round face with chubby cheeks, which I happen to have, making cosplay easier for me. Loli characters, or generally cutesy characters are a breeze.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course, having a young-looking face also has disadvantages. For one, even though I am eighteen, the guards and bouncers send me questioning looks whenever I try to enter a bar. I am always demanded to show an ID as evidence that I am of legal age--which can be a pain at times.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Compared to my brother, who is taller and more mature-looking than I am, I am always mistaken as the younger sibling. Sometimes, he thinks I am the younger one as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Regardless of the ups and downs, I do enjoy having a baby face. I like seeing people's reactions when I tell them that I am actually older than I look (and that I am not to be taken lightly).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As to why I have a baby face, I blame genetics. I'm not sure if you have seen my mom in some photos I post online, but she is also older than she looks. Even my dad, and a few distant relatives share the same trait.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For now, I enjoy my face and its overall look. I would not have it any other way and if you have a baby face like I do, embrace it! Some people would kill just to have a younger-looking face like ours. Whether having a baby face is a gift or a curse, it's all on how you use it--and flaunt it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Welcome to 'Of Shoes and Ships'! Blog posts filed under this category will be full of me, talking about anything and everything that I find interesting enough to post online. It can range from my hobbies, rants, opinions and real life events. I hope that you, dear reader, will find my posts interesting and if not, entertaining.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-4332728703973034322015-06-21T17:10:00.000+08:002015-06-21T17:10:41.537+08:00Wig Review: BlueBeard<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First of all, before we jump into the review, I just want to apologize dearly for being such an inactive blogger. If you didn't know, a lot of things just happened it's been a very tiring and hectic two months. But here I am, writing once more, and I am proud to say that I have survived what might have been the most difficult months of this year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now, on to the review.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2015/05/nico-nico-nii-ozine-fest-2015.html" target="_blank">My most recent cosplay</a> was Yazawa Nico from Love Live and let me tell you, this was the first time that I will ever sport full clip-on pigtails. Needless to say, I was terrified because I have heard a lot about clip-on pigtails, both good and bad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But then, an angel from Heaven dropped onto my Facebook account in the form of a certain post in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/137067499738199/?ref=bookmarks" target="_blank">Cosplay SOS</a>. According to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/137067499738199/permalink/600354033409541/" target="_blank">post</a>, she bought ALL (ALL) of the Love Live character wigs from the same brand, which was BlueBeard, and reviewed each one of them in a clear and concise manner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was naturally drawn to the brand after tedious research of extensive reviews. I immediately came to the conclusion that I am going to get this brand for my Nico wig, and immediately asked <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=658009837558059&ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Denzuke Emporium</a> for the price and fees.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">IT. WAS. NOT. CHEAP.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This wig costed me Php1540. It was a big leap for me to spend so much for such a short wig, and I tell you my eyes almost rolled to the floor in a sorry heap of tears. But then, for the sake of quality, stress-free wig managing, accuracy and aesthetics, I decided to give it a go.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Reference photo from BlueBeard.<br />The Taobao page is right <a href="http://tw.taobao.com/item/40438314629.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a1z10.1-c.w5085967-2089014015.14.45hSlm" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />You can also buy the pink ribbons along with it for an additional fee.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't know what sort of educational value you will get from seeing the wig wrapped in the wig bag, cardboard and Ziploc, but here you go. Safe and snug, my wig arrived intact and in good condition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Upon closer inspection, I noticed that there was a slight tear in the Ziploc! From the look of it, it looks like it was caused by the cardboard frame. Nevertheless, everything was still alright.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Also, BlueBeard sent me this cute little grape candy. How thoughtful and sweet! (Literally, it was.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This wig has a slight shine to it, but not an overly dramatic or cheap-looking shine. It has just enough luster to add dimension to it without styling. Everything arrived in good condition, even the clip-ons.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Comparing it to the reference photo, it has a little bit of inaccuracies. They got the wig's slight shine down, but the clip-ons are thicker than the reference. The base wig was slightly thinner as well. If you watch or play Love Live SIF, Nico has a noticeable uneven cut on the hair right beside her face. The base wig has that exactly.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A cute little whale tag that I snipped right off after taking this photo.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">See? The sides are slightly uneven to fit Nico's hairstyle, saving me the hassle of chopping it off. (Really, up to now, cutting my wigs give me heart attacks...)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't know if you curiously flip the whole wig around just to check the inside if everything is sewn well, but I do. I also spotted a little patch of skin-like material (not actual skin, it just looks like skin) that's supposed to be fake scalp. It's not very noticeable really, unless you're a bird who just happens to peck at the top of my wig. In which case, shoo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since this is my first clip-on wig since forever, I'm not sure if this is an actual problem. I just noticed that one of the clip-ons' inner part was slightly frayed and there was so much strands sticking out in all directions. I'm not sure if this is normal because the other one didn't have this and looked pretty swell. If you guys know the cause of this, or if you have any solutions to fix it, please let me know in the comments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On a general note, this wig is really worth the money. The strands are smooth and soft, so much that I can just finger-comb it to perfection without the need of a wig brush or comb. The clip-ons are very manageable and easy to style.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Although, because of its smooth texture, regular hair wax doesn't do much for this wig. I tried to style the sides of the wig, just to give it a more Nico-like appearance, but it always flops down. If you plan on doing some more styling (spiking, etc.) to this kind of wig, I suggest using heavy-duty hair products.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Overall:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Quality: 5/5</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Packaging: 4/5</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Uniqueness: 3/5</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Price: 5/5</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope you enjoyed this review. Thank you for reading!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As always, Ozine Fest is included into the list of the most-awaited events in each year. And what year of cosplay isn't complete without an Ozine event scheduled in the summer, where students are as free as birds to wander wherever they want?</span></div>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Unfortunately for me, my classes extend all the way to May, leaving me no time to bother away with my costumes and wigs (//stares sadly at the pile of unorganized cosplays). But on the bright side, I am still receiving my allowance which gives me a good sum of money for Ozine Fest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ozine was hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ozinefest?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Ozine Fest Anime Figure Special</a>, and held during April 25-27, 2015 in Megatrade Hall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The location became quite an astonishment for most cosplayers and con-goers, especially because of the new rules imposed by the management of Ozine and Megamall. Nevertheless, the turnout was successful, with hundreds of people crowding into the Megatrade Halls to get their fandom fix before summer officially began.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I decided to keep my costume as convention-friendly as possible. I cosplayed as Yazawa Nico from School Idol Festival, Bokura wa Ima no Naka de version.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">For the not-so-Nihonggo-savvy, <br />you can just call it the opening song version.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Honestly, I didn't know if I could pull off such a girly, bubbly and happy character. I remember spending hours during my trial, trying to pull of the classic "Nico Nico Nii!" to no avail. How I actually managed to pull through is a mystery to me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I wasn't able to roam around the halls too much because I was frequently being stopped for photos and I was constantly being pulled away from the crowd for photoshoots. Nevertheless, it was a very fun experience and I am very glad to have met everyone that day.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Ozine wall tarpaulin with their adorable mascot <br />(and a Rikka cosplayer).</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Beautiful origami cranes display.<br />I didn't know if they had an actual thousand in display, but seeing<br />so many of them just looked so whimsical.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Anime-designed mugs. Mikazuki Munedika-enough said.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Rin Tohsaka figure.<br />Ozine AFS prides itself in bringing top-quality figure collections and sellers every year.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Cute plushie from the artists' corner.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">This Nico nendoroid made my day! </span></div>
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One of the people I met (whom I didn't know) </div>
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asked me if I could take a picture with it, and how could I refuse? It's mini-me!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: left;">I also met another Nico cosplayer! Double Nico!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It was a very tiring day for me, but I've had so much fun! A lot of people were actually worried about the new rules, but I found it to be actually a very easy and fun experience as long as I abided by the protocol. None of the guards or staff were rude (even caught a couple of guards taking photos of me with their phones), and I didn't see any sort of problem at all.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My haul was so tiny that I forgot to take photos of it. I bought a pair of contacts from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StBtq?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Serendipity Btq</a>, and a pair of tattoo stockings from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VogueRoyalLeCroix?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Vogue Royal Cosplay</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Also, I would like to address the issue of a few men allegedly "insulting" me to my face. I would just like to make it clear that they <b>were not</b> insulting me to my face. A group of men, three of them, asked for photos with me. After taking photos, one of them (I vaguely remember him being fair-skinned with bronze hair and a yellow shirt) asked me if the hand signs (the trademark Nico pose) I was doing were Satanic symbols.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was a
little bit irked by his comment, but I didn't want to make a fuss out of it so
I just kept my mouth shut. Besides, I know that he didn't mean it personally
and that he was simply trying to be funny. I don't know who he is, but whoever
you are, know that you had no fault whatsoever. Love and peace, okay?</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was also included in an interview video filmed by Mackinskey! I think I was so awkward during the interview. Thankfully it didn't show much on camera. Thanks to their team for having me. It's such an honor. Watch the video <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mackinskey/videos/1632175923681172/" target="_blank">here</a>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyways,
this wraps up my event report for Ozine Fest 2015! I know this post was quite
short and not so informative, but please forgive me. I arrived late in the
event because of heavy traffic and I only had about three or four hours time to
enjoy everything.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Until the
next event!</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks
for reading.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Love, Aki </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEh-sgtyu7uQBGDvfhrAT1pExSYo1T1KB-eMcCx54zn6QNT2aH07mIPG-No4boRvgKAZYqlZm835CsHK0J9ZMDXc-ZYv4ERah_f7KuSZ4cbXWuXiE5dXpT3fD5MNBxHfKt1E1l6kdcD2cLkn_yLLcVPRqyHYMMYs-Z3g7KNw=" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEh-sgtyu7uQBGDvfhrAT1pExSYo1T1KB-eMcCx54zn6QNT2aH07mIPG-No4boRvgKAZYqlZm835CsHK0J9ZMDXc-ZYv4ERah_f7KuSZ4cbXWuXiE5dXpT3fD5MNBxHfKt1E1l6kdcD2cLkn_yLLcVPRqyHYMMYs-Z3g7KNw=" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All of the photos belong to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/INFISTUDIO" target="_blank">Infinity Studios</a>. For more photos from the event, visit their Ozine Fest album <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.657128244431726.1073741836.536898056454746&type=1" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It was actually late December when I first cosplayed Galaco, and months of planning for it really stressed me out. First of all, because of her wig. Galaco's hair is split into two colors, which is blonde and brown. She sports full bangs that has different colored streaks and her hair is super long.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have previously considered buying the Galaco wig offered by Fantasy Sheep, but the price was too much for my miniscule budget and the streaks on the bangs did not appeal to me at all. I started to think that I can just buy a blonde wig and dye it by myself, but I didn't have the skill to do so.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thankfully, GhostCos released their own take on Galaco's multi-colored hair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span id="goog_1855446698"></span><span id="goog_1855446699"></span>I didn't even think twice about getting this wig. As usual, this was ordered from Denzuke's Emporium, whose services remain to be the best. This wig costs Php1500 ($34.04).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The wig came in pretty good condition, packed snugly into a Ziploc with a cardboard frame to make sure the wig was in good shape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's how the wig looked right after I pulled it out and immediately placed it on my wig stand. It's super long, the strands are wavy and it was slightly tangled because of travel. The bangs were a mess of color, and the wig looked like it needed some love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After patiently combing and detangling the wig, I separated the strands of the bangs into the right colors. I love how I didn't have to style this wig much, because it already looks perfect as it is. There was no need for ironing, and the fringe's length was perfect for my face. I only needed some slight trimming around the sides of the fringe for better face-framing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Compared to GhostCos' provided photo, it looks pretty much the same. The colors are completely identical, and the slight shine it showed in the photo was evident. I actually liked how slightly shiny the wig was because it added dimension to the hair effortlessly. I also liked how the red part of the fringe was red-orange, unlike how Fantasy Sheep made it pink. I also noticed that in GhostCos' photos, the blue part was completely cut straight but when it comes to the wig I received, there were longer blue strands.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Separating the bangs into their proper colors was such a chore. It took me weeks to get the style I wanted, and I really wasn't completely satisfied, but I decided that this had to do. I couldn't get the 'clear cut' between the red, blue and yellow because the red strands tend to show up everywhere.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This wig is midway between thick and thin. It's thick enough to conceal the cap underneath, but it's not as thick as my Lucaille wigs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When it comes to shedding, I find this wig a little queer. The brown half sheds much more than the blonde half does, but the brown half still looks thicker than the blonde.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The yellow strands were also a problem because they like to mix in with the brown part so much. It was difficult to keep them in place. Even though I used hair pins to separate the colors, there are still some strands that wanders off and it drives me <i>crazy</i>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Unlike Lucaille, GhostCos didn't have any permanently-sewn tag inside the wig.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since this wig is 120cm long (the standard length of long, clip-on wigs like Hatsune Miku's), the ends tend to get frizzy a lot. It doesn't help that the strands are somewhat rough to the touch, and it makes for very stressful de-tangling. Thankfully, this wig doesn't get tangled easily, and it's easy to tie into braids for easy storage despite its length.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The wig reaches beyond my hips, about a few inches from my thighs. It's really long, but it doesn't feel very heavy on my head.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(c) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/INFISTUDIO?fref=photo" target="_blank">Infinity Studios</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Overall:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Quality: 5/5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Packaging: 5/5 - The cardboard in the bag actually helps a lot. If I remove it, the wig gets too squished and it the strands bend out of shape.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Uniqueness: 5/5 - I think Galaco's unique hair speaks for itself.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Price: 5/5 - The price really burnt a hole through my measly wealth, but every bit of that Php1500 was super worth it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope this review was helpful. Thank you for reading!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-1439549267311630472015-01-05T22:43:00.002+08:002015-01-05T22:50:31.937+08:00YouTube Update: My First Tutorial Video!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hello, guys and gals!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As you may know, I have my own YouTube channel which I made about two years ago. I used to upload nonsensical videos of myself there when I was merely starting out in the cosplay scene.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My YouTube channel became neglected after a while, and I never really updated it. I realized that doing videos of myself or what I do isn't really my forte. I found blogging to be a more apt outlet of my hobbies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Then again, it's a new year and it's 2015. A lot of people, including my ever-so-diligent secretary, pushed me to try my hand at videos again. So here I am, with a most-requested video tutorial of my Galaco cosplay makeup!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I apologize if some parts are too fast to understand... I am using elementary-grade video editing software and I have yet to try out other software. If you can suggest any editing software in the comments, that would be extremely helpful for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm also not an expert or a professional when it comes to makeup artistry. I apologize for any mistakes or parts that make you cringe in my video.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All the products I used are in the video but in case you wanted to see a list, I have them down here for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Items marked with a (*) are sponsored. (Currently, there are none)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Items marked with a (**) are currently unavailable in my country (Philippines)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Items that are linked have reviews posted here on my blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">CONTACT LENSES:<br /><a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2014/10/spectrum-lens-blend-brown-review.html">Spectrum Blend Brown</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">EYES:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Etude House Eyelid Tape</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">E.L.F. Eyelid Primer in Sheer</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">AMuse 11x11 Matte Eyeshadow Palette **</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Etude House Play 101 Pencil in #1 and <a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2014/11/makeup-review-etude-house-play-101.html" target="_blank">#50</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2014/05/makeup-review-k-palette-1-day-tattoo.html">K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner in Black</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Avon Aerovolume Mascara</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Taobao False Eyelashes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Offbrand cream eyeshadow **</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX Waterproof Gel Liner in Peach Shower **</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2014/06/makeup-review-etude-house-color-my.html">Etude House Color My Brows in #5 Blondie Brown</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">FACE:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Innisfree Long Wear Cushion in 21 **</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ever Bilena Compact Powder in Natural Beige</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Etude House Play 101 Pencil in <a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2014/11/makeup-review-etude-house-play-101.html" target="_blank">#16</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Colortrends Peach Roll-on Blush **</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2013/12/makeup-review-tony-moly-cristal-blusher.html">Tony Moly Cristal Blush in 05 Sugar Brown</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2014/01/makeup-review-etude-house-face-color.html">Etude House Face Color Corset in Pink Veil Highlighter and Tight Shading Corset</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">LIPS:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2014/12/makeup-review-etude-house-kissful-tint.html" target="_blank">Etude House Kissful Tint Choux in #2 Pink Choux</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Body Shop Flavoured Lip Gloss in Peach</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Black and white ombre brushes are <a href="http://lostintheautumnforest.blogspot.com/2014/10/makeup-review-makeup-brushes-from.html">here.</a> Others are off-brand.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thumbnail photo by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/INFISTUDIO?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Infinity Studios</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope you enjoy the tutorial. I had fun making it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks for reading!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-76506550399668848432014-12-31T18:16:00.002+08:002015-01-05T22:50:03.663+08:00Cosplay Summary 2014<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As I write this post, I realized I had fewer cosplays this year compared to the previous years. I guess it's because I've been busier with my studies. Regardless, I had an awesome year of cosplay experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Let's recount the memories.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Photos from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/B.A.Photography3.26.12?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">BA Photography</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hiratophotography?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Hirato Photography</a>,<br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=443366575740764&ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Jhetot Photoworks</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pefdgraphy?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Pefdgraphy</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">T H A N K Y O U 2 0 1 4 !</span></h2>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ririchiyo Shirakiin - Photoshoot</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(c) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=243800602381907&ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">BA Photography</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Kisshou - Ozine Fest 2014</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(c) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=243800602381907&ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">BA Photography</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Kisshou - TorCH SM North Edsa</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(c) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/xander.aboc?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Xander Aboc</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Chizuru Yukimura - Cosplay Mania 2014</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(c) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1209405213&ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Kenny Mckoy</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Galaco - Ozine Fest Anime Figure Special x Wargods Expo</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(c) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pefdgraphy?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Pefdgraphy</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Year Highlights</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I think that one of the highlights for the year is meeting my long-time cosplay idol, Reika Arikawa. I've been wanting to see her for a long time now and finally coming face-to-face to her really made my day (or year). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Another is that I've finally caved in and pushed to cosplay Kisshou of Zone-00! I've always wanted to cosplay a male character, and even though Kisshou doesn't look like a typical male, I had fun getting into character.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And this is the 2014 wrap-up! I had so much fun this year, despite the minor setbacks. I hope the coming year will be awesome.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- Aki <a href="http://www.glitter-graphics.com/"><img border="0" src="http://dl2.glitter-graphics.net/pub/421/421172qn634znoxd.gif" height="37" width="43" /></a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649304802823937495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006133193180721931.post-45958682260230998172014-12-30T17:45:00.001+08:002014-12-30T17:45:53.203+08:00Seeing Stars: Ozine Fest Anime Figure Special x Wargods Expo<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Finally, we have come to the last event of the year! Ozine Fest is one of the most-awaited events every year, probably because they always make it a point to reserve the last weekend before the New Year comes in cosplayers' schedules.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I thought, how very fitting for cosplayers! Usually, at this time of the year, people are on vacation and they usually try to find some semblance of bonding time with family and friends, as well as some pretty cool things to burn their Christmas money on. Ozine Fest AFS was the perfect excuse.</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I planned to arrive at the event at around 2-2:30pm, but due to the moderate yet tolerable traffic, I arrived at 3pm! It seems that people are eager to get out of their own homes as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I cosplayed as Galaco of Vocaloid 3. I've been putting off this character for a while now, especially due to budget constraints, but I found the cheapest white jacket during a Christmas sale and I knew that I couldn't resist Galaco any longer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The silver triangle on my belt fell off before I could reach the event, and I have no idea where it is. The gem on my crown is also off (it should be oval-shaped but there were no pink oval gems in sight). Nevertheless, I pushed through with cosplaying her, despite the minor inaccuracies. My boot covers were also very rushed, and pardon me if the look sloppy in some photos. They were hand-made and hand-painted, and it's my first time to make boot covers. I will improve more in the future.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyways! When I arrived, I was greeted by a queue that looked like the lines for relief goods after a storm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hurriedly met up with my friends and they told me that nobody could get into the hall anymore because there were too much people. I was partly disappointed because I was looking forward to seeing and buying some merchandise for myself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We walked around the perimeter of the event and even though there were lots of people, there weren't any guards visible who scolded cosplayers for loitering. We thought that they gave up and just let the crowd do what they want because of the huge amount of people. The guards were obviously outnumbered.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Despite the crowd, we were able to take really good pictures! (Photos are by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=536898056454746&ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Infinity Studios</a>. Click on a photo to enlarge.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We also had a photoshoot in the parking lot, where (surprisingly) there were only a few people shooting as well. There were a few guards who lingered around us and checked on us occasionally to make sure we weren't doing anything illegal. It was fun, especially when we had to signal a few cars that there were no spaces left for them to park in the immediate area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We only entered the event at around 5 or 6pm, when the line was shorter and there were lesser people in the hall. The booths area were crowded, but I managed to buy a few goodies for myself as a remembrance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm not actually sure why the crowd control wasn't very effective this time. I'm pretty sure the organizers did their best to accommodate as many people as they could, but I guess the mix of people who wanted to see Wargods Expo, people who wanted to see Ozine, and people who wanted to see both were simply too many.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We roamed around the booths and we managed to watch Team Gost Payter (not a typo) act onstage with their incredibly funny yet nostalgic skit. Congratulations to them for winning the group cosplay competition!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had a lot of people taking photos of and with me, and I'm really flattered by it. I'm well-aware that Galaco isn't a very popular Vocaloid, compared to other voice banks in the V3 line like SeeU. I saw that a lot people were interested in getting to know Galaco and listening to her songs as well. For that, I'm really thankful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The moment I heard Galaxias! (which was sung by Galaco), I fell in love with her voice. I started to listen to her other songs and covers, and I also saw a lot of fan art about her. I'm also a sucker for galaxy-print things, and to me, Galaco was perfect. But then I also read an article about how she was almost deleted, because she wasn't getting a lot of attention like other Vocaloids (probably because she wasn't sold like others and raffled instead). I'm happy that they updated her and released Galaco NEO, but I still think she needs a little more loving.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mushy Galaco feels aside, I encountered one con-goer in the event who thought I was cosplaying as Rainbow Dash from My Little Pony. I guess it's the wig's colors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I won't talk much about the process of becoming Galaco because I might save those for another blog post (if you want to).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Despite the crowd, I had fun in Ozine x Wargods! I think that even though the lines were eternally long and the event was packed like a sardine can, it's all up to the people on how to enjoy the event. I think this event was a great wrap-up for the cosplay community this year, and I'm also looking forward to more awesome cosplay conventions in the coming year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope you enjoyed reading this entry. Photos are from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=536898056454746&ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Infinity Studios</a>. Thank you for reading.</span><br />
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