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operafantomet · 2 years

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If you could make a Christine wardrobe using only costume pieces worn by current Christines, what would it look like?

I'll play!!! Even if it's only three replica productions to choose from. Won't throw non-replica productions into the lot this time.

For the Hannibal bodice, I wanna say... The US style. I've already made an European style and love it, so I've long wanted to make an angel-chestplate-and-beaded-bra type. I already have the chestplate and tiara, so I just need the rest. Hahaha! Here's Emilie Kouatchou on Broadway:

For the Elissa skirt, I have made a red European version and two green US versions in the past. This time around it would be lots of fun to look closer at the Japanese skirts. They are the only one to keep the original design features of a non-pleated hem and alternating red and green tabs. That facinates me greatly. I also love how rich fabrics they use in the skirts. Here Chiaki Kainuma in Tokyo:

Dressing gown... aye... I've always had a soft spot for the 2000s and current UK ones. I love how tailored they usually are, and the details of the beaded belts. Here's Lucy St Louis in West End:

For the Il Muto costumes, I have a confession... I think most costumes in use are kinda overblown and theatrical. I would have loved just a dash more historical look in them, as many versions of the past has had. Nowadays it feels like they compete in colours and fluff. But anyway... I'd say MINT for Serafimo, which leads us to West End. I'm not a huge fan of either of the Rooftop dresses in use. Emilie's "Malibu Barbie" is too much, while the pink West End dresses and their random blue decoration on the cloak is too sweety-sweet. I'm not sure if Julia Udine use the same dress as in 2015, the fairly purple one. That I like. But I'd probably go for the very pale and sequinned Japanese ones, with the statement blue cloaks. Here's Holly-Anne Hull in West End, and Sae Yamamoto in Osaka:

Star Princess... Y'all know which ones I DON'T choose, right? Right... I'd say the US and Japanese dresses are of equal interest to me here. I luuuuuuuuv the beading and decorations in the US bodices, and the sparke of the skirt. And those beaded stars! But I also have a soft spot for the bold ombre effect and the rich silver bead fringe in the bodice of the Japanese dresses. So... both, please? Here's Emilie Kouatchou on Broadway and Sae Yamamoto in Yokohama:

Wishing dress... So many good versions. Sigh. I think West End is the choice here. I like the girly touch, the tassels, the clean lines, and I am also facinated by the added Victorian "pouf" to the waterfall backdrape in Lucy St Louis' dress (right, and Holly-Anne Hull to the left):

For Aminta... West End. Always West End. I have no idea how they achieve that snug, clean, awesome fit in the bodice. But they do. And... ROSE IN HER HAIR. Basically the spitting image of Maria Bjørnson's design. Lucy St Louis to the left, Anouk van Laake to the right:

Wedding dress... Can be either. I like the Broadway ones, although there's always something about the tailoring of the bodices I feel end up looking so stout. I like the West End ones, but again... the bodices. More is not alway merrier. I'd like a less theatrical and more historical look. The Japanese ones actually have very cool bodices, in my opinion. But the skirts could have benefitted from more lace and more underpinnings, just to boost that Victorian look. So... Maybe Japanese bodice with US skirt, just to combine two cool looks?

(Note: this post is not meant to be a "costume police" sort of post... more an expression of my own personal preferences)

#phantom of the opera #maria bjørnson #christine daae #costume nerding #not tagging them all #christine wardrobe

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phantomphangphucker · 5 years

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My Little Box Of Secrets - Phanniemay day 2 - Secrets

“What you doing tonight sweetie?”

“Oh just playing Doom with Tuck and Sam”

“I’m glad you kids manage to have such normal lives, in such a ghost infested town”

I only smile at mom as I head up to my room, I’d really rather lie to her as little as possible.

Kneeling on the floor, I can’t help but chuckle as I phase out my, not so small anymore, collection box, “let’s take a list of inventory”.

* Basically mummified steak - Tuck would probably be pissed that I didn’t eat this but I’m definitely not now.

* A corsage petal - I doubt I’m ever going to be giving one of these to a dragon ever again.

* Purple back gorilla fur - probably illegal to have, but my very existence is illegal so...

* The hat from that stupid expensive cool guy outfit - this thing is sill hideous.

* Shard of a mirror - the last thing I need is someone putting that damn thing back together.

* A wishing well coin - I mean, it’s not technically stealing.

* Vlads’ prized football - just to be a dick to him really, though he probably knows I’m the one who took it.

* A gift ribbon - that stupid thing basically got me thrown in jail, so clearly it’s not as innocent as it looks.

* A burnt domino - my sister was almost fried by dominos, that would honestly be a dumb way to die. I’d rather go by something epic, and I thing getting electrocuted by an entire dimension to half-death counts as epic.

* Cujo’s collar - I really have no clue how this hasn’t disintegrated. My gloves do if they come off, so?

* A broken, burnt guitar pick - pretty sure lots of people have one but none of them remember the singer, suck on that Ember.

* Picture of Mr. Lancer in a dress - did I notice? Yes. Is it weird? Yes. But I’m the definition of weird so I wasn’t gonna call him on it.

* Petrified pumkin cube - definitely gross but effectively useful to scare folks with. Sure, they’re mostly disgusted but still.

* Tuck’s goth phase collar - I like to wear it sometimes just to bug him.

* The mayors tie - hey, if the town’s going to accuse me of assaulting the mayor, I doubt they’d be focused on his missing tie.

* A broken bit of a mini portal maker - can’t have Johnny trying to rebuild the thing.

* The entirety of Vlads’ gift basket - nope, never opening that.

* A burnt, cut and stained empty flour sack - is it cheesy that playing pretend parent is what got me to start liking her?

* Tiger fur - maybe illegal? Don’t really know. I’d think it’s more illegal to have one as a pet and use it to hunt ghosts though.

* Gold crown - everyone thinks I stole it, so might as well keep it. I’ll get in more shit for returning it anyway.

* Replica of DP symbol patch - not sure why she even made multiples. Maybe I should copyright it? Stick it on merch or something.

* Scratch and sniff of Foley by Tucker Foley - still smells awful, no clue how he even got the resources to make this shit. Highly doubt Sam helped.

* Pirate hat feather - it’s fluffy. Too bad the sword disintegrated.

* Ring of rage - no way in hell I was letting Vlad keep that. Still trying to find the damn crown though.

* A tattered bed sheet - that was beyond embarrassing and I can’t help but cringe at any childhood photos where I wear a bedsheet as a cape now.

* Some teddy bear stuffing - had to make room for the fart box after all.

* A chunk of a time medallion - from the one Dan fused inside my chest. It’s a good reminder of what I must never be.

* A burnt, stained and torn up copy of The Fright Before Christmas 2 - because I like to hit it.

* The power cell to the Fenton super suit - funny enough, just the cell alone super charges me. Who knows when that’ll come in useful.

* Space helmet - guess who did get to become an astronaut? This halfa ass did. Probably completely illegal though.

* Replica black T-shirt with DP symbol - I mean, it did look good, even if I didn’t want to being stuck in that with Dash.

* Sams’ tiara - I wasn’t about to let her throw it out. Wore it once just to mock Aragon, so worth it.

* Gladiator shoulder pad - still looks pretty cool honestly.

* Picture of Halfa Jack - I couldn’t resist when ClockWork turned a blind eye. He probably just wanted to piss off the Observants, which I’m down for.

* Orange Danny jello - was it safe to take a bit of jello me? Probably not. But it was the weirdest state my bodies ever been in so...

* Gregor’s jacket - black and white is my colour dude, stick to the shitty red letterman. And yes, I, as Phantom, did cosplay the guy for Halloween once. Just to piss off the GIW.

* Vial of clone goo - disturbing? Definitely. But if Dani ever has some issues, it could be useful.

* The other “mayors” tie - because fuck you Vlad, might as well make this tradition. I pretty much have to steal the next mayors tie now, so long as Vlad doesn’t keep buying the votes.

* Sealed bloodblossom leaf - am I stupid for keeping this? Absolutely. But I’m the kind of dumb ass that will forget what those stupid plants look like.

* Ghost sea monster scale - weirdly sharp and again with the not dissolving thing.

* Vlad head eyeball - damaging the thing was the only way to get dad to stop wearing the thing.

* Fenton wig - stupidly useful, almost concerningly so.

* My first ice crystal - this is probably why there’s never any bugs in here. Keeps everything nice and cold.

* Milkshake glass with Hobsin’s signature - I put that man through Hell, but asking for this was probably weirder to him than my tastebuds.

* Box Ghosts’ Not Wanted poster - it really is just too funny not to have.

* Chunk of Nocturn’s sleep helmet - one thing I wanted to blow up but yet blew up on accident. Even my sleep is destructive.

* A vial of oatmeal - it may be horrendously expired but it was just too funny to not keep.

* A freaking apology letter from Red to Phantom - I’m still completely weirded out by this honestly. I really do need the reminder that it’s actually real.

Sealing the box back up, before I head out for a patrol. It sure says something that every episode of my life is just another secret. And amongst all the pennies for my ponderings, are souvenirs for my secrets.

End.

#phanniemay #phanniemay19 #danny phantom #phandom #fanfic #secrets #danny fenton #maddie fenton #phantomphangphucker #have a fic suck my dick #fuck PP its not canon #phanphic #short

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easynaturalhairstyle · 5 years

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Kanekalon hair story

When I walked into the quiet atmosphere of Jenny's Beauty Supply in Dallas, it was far from the crowded shops I visited as a kid. I saw people between the hairstyles and others who had clearly finished a shift. Very few wandered aimlessly. It seemed that the majority of guests had clear intentions. A new wig, a pack of hair. My intention was clear. Prior to this year, I had never installed my own Kanekalon hair, a synthetic fiber that's messed up and worn everywhere, from the red carpet to catwalks for fashion weeks to my own neighborhood.

Instead, I sat between the legs of someone else who would weave it with my natural hair to make thick, golden cornrows and micro-lichens. However, a recent move has resulted in a change that matches my new environment. After watching old photos of TLC member T-Boz, I knew I wanted to pay homage.

In the midst of my impulse transformation, I realized how secondary a trip to the Kanekalon hair shop had become, not just for me, but for the black community in general. Although it's not exclusive to our culture, most people think it's a black innovation because we invest the most in it. Even if we are not responsible for its creation, its heritage began with our demand for it. And, as with most of the trends initiated by PoC, kanekalon hair is involved in both celebrated pop culture moments and often repeated controversies, the latter of which are still compounded by the fashion and cosmetics industries today.

Its origins are, to say the least, confused. Although it is most closely associated with and bought by black women, its original purpose may not have anything to do with structured hair. Some say that Kanekalon was intended as a wool alternative when it was founded in the 1950s. However, a more well-known story of origin is associated with the rebellion of Korean beauty companies, which in the 1960s overshadowed the industry and satisfied the demand of their mostly black consumers. According to InJin Yoon's book, "On My Own: Korean Business and Race Relations in America, 1967 is a more accurate date of birth. And once again, the cosmetics supply chains profited from it, Hollywood wanted a piece of the cake.

Black women, what are your favorite hairstyles you've done using braiding / kanekalon hair?

QT / Reply with photos.

I'll start: pic.twitter.com/sZPAYc7txq

– IG & YT: DE LA FRO (@delafro_) July 11, 2019

In the mid-1970s, the fashion and cosmetics industries used synthetic fibers not just for magazine shots and the runway. They also started to create their own brands. It became normal to see Kanekalon wigs sold by ebony ad placements and worn by white consumers. For example, most people forget that Lauren Hutton was the face of a Kanekalon brand in 1972.

The irony of his quick and lucrative trajectory is that the most popular Kanekalon options have been poor replicas of what black hair looks and feels like; the hair tied to women who have helped make it a hot commodity. As black supermodel Naomi Sims retired from the runway in 1973, she took her status to found Kanekalon Presselle, one of the few brands to curate products tailored to the consumer's hair.

Naomi Sims: Some consider her the first black supermodel. She was ahead of her time with her own makeup & wig lines. Sims cosmetics grossed over five million. pic.twitter.com/Rxqy9t4Nbc

– Brianna (@veraslang) February 3, 2018

According to Sims in an interview with The Washington Post in 1980, 40% of women who bought wigs were black women, which almost confirmed that the quality of supply was definitely out of demand. There was also the influence of Sims' own modeling career, which helped influence her move after retirement. Often, she was assigned to make her own hair or wigs that did not look like her own. Instead of settling down, she mastered a recipe that would become a model for her business years later.

"I bought several Caucasian, silky haired wigs, moistened them with a fixative cream, rolled them with steel rollers and put them in the oven …. I baked them at 175 degrees for about 15 minutes, and when they came out, they looked like black, straightened hair, "she said. According to The Entrepreneurial Spirit of African American Inventors, Sims' products have become bestsellers and helped secure Kanekalon's place as a permanent hair care product. In other words, a black woman's investment once again helped bring the staple foods to new heights.

Janet Jackson braids>

she still did not em & # 039; BEST !!

pic.twitter.com/UM7RDIEFcO

– karismaaa

(@Kayrenaex) December 9, 2014

In the 90s it had settled in its heritage and became synonymous with moments of pop culture that we still admire today. For example, Janet Jackson's Box Braids in Poetic Justice (1993) are just as popular as the movie itself. The hair Jackson's' do was made from was probably Tiara II, a series within the Kaneka Hair Care line developed almost 15 years earlier ,

Unfortunately, with a legacy clearly highlighted by black women, it is not surprising to acknowledge those who are only influenced by something they did not contribute to, especially in the age of social media. For example, when Kim Kardashian's wavy Kanekalon pony tail and smooth baby hair were introduced to the Vogue website in March 2019, it was labeled "modern" on Instagram. In other words, total extinction of the people who were innovative decades ago and who carried the style. Fortunately, social media has made it easier to challenge the people and spaces that make such assumptions.

Kim Kardashian West is bringing crimped hair back in a big way. https://t.co/iV1vWoCP0J pic.twitter.com/x23VEK78wr

– Vogue Runway (@ VogueRunway) March 15, 2019

she did what ????

she did what ???? pic.twitter.com/ltps6ieJAE

– micah (@kuwonustesoro) March 15, 2019

In response to Vogue's relative tweet, Twitter user Micah Nicole shared four photos of Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Janet Jackson, who had a similar look months or years before and others took the opportunity to voice their displeasure to sign the misinformed beauties of the media. Likewise, Ariana Grande was accused of wearing Kanekalon braid hair, although she claimed her hair was simply wavy.

This is what Ariana thinks she looks like pic.twitter.com/ZvydLZG2dJ

– idalis (@KILOGNASH) August 26, 2019

But unlike celebrity hair moments, the runway was more definite in lending looks that are rooted in the black community. For example, for the NYFW Show Spring 2015, the Blonds white models were made with jumbo, blond kanekalon braids and baby hair. The hairdresser called the hairstyle "madness", which many rightly considered offensive.

Of course, for every Snafu, a feast that feels like a healing balm. The adventurous but joyous DMX Challenge was one of the youngest and most unexpected tributes to the basic beauty care package. Using the rapper classic "What These B-tches Want", which recites over 40 names, social media users (most of them black women) made mashup videos that featured different hairstyles that resonated with each name were.

might as well

#DMXchallenge pic.twitter.com/KxEBZh2iIm

– ari (@tthingtwo) September 6, 2019

"I'm 16 years old and hair is one of the expressions I express myself with. Especially with braids. You have … Passion, Havana and Marley[Twists].[and] Twists stuck in a bob, "Twitter user Abygail Metellus told me in the midst of the challenge. "Then you have the real hair …. My favorite color is purple, so you'll always see me in purple. But not the same color – dark purple, plum, lavender and ombré. I keep changing my style and never look the same again, even though I always have the same color in my hair … "

Oh! Virgin Hair owner Jasmine W. also shared the way she wears Kanekalon and wrote, "I use it for a ten-minute ponytail, a long rapunzel braid, a twin bun or a braided bun! If I do not have time to play and I still have to kill, I'll just put out a ponytail and put on the bad boy. "

Fleeting viral moments like these make it clear how intertwined – literally and figuratively in this case – that products or looks have been integrated into our culture. Kanekalon hair is undoubtedly one of those things. Although its genesis and its ultimate advancement may well be multicultural, no one has accepted and invested in it more than the black community. And regardless of the hair innovations that will emerge in the future, it will be impossible to part with our rich history.

Kanekalon hair story

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xcooscosplaycostumes-blog · 5 years

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Top 10 Popular Cosplay Costumes You shouldn't miss in 2019

There is still going to be a lot of conventions and comic-con this year in 2019, but as an active cosplayer, are you ready for it? And did you come up with what to cosplay? If not, do not worry then, cause there is a complete guide for you, it will tell you Top 10 Popular Cosplay Costumes You shouldn't miss in 2019, with its help, you can feel free to enjoy others praise on your next big event!

Based on this year’s customers:

Having providing professional cosplay costumes for thousands of customers, we kindly figure out what our gods like the best in 2019, and now we are going to list the 2 best sellers for you!

1.DEADPOOL COSPLAY COSTUMES

Deadpool is always hot for these years. Out of 10 orders, 2 of them will ask for Deadpool costumes.

Anyway, the success of two Deadpool movie makes the Deadpool cosplay costume a great derivative. When you dress in the Deadpool costume with face concealed, it’s all possible to imagine yourself being this naughty unconventional hero.

2.STAR TREK COSPLAY COSTUMES

Star Trek is great for providing an optimistic vision of our future, it tells us that no matter how crazy the world may look today, it will get better. We will get better. There will be a time in which doing great things will be the norm.

People choose Star Trek and still seak for beautifulness. The girl on the picture dressed in a transformed version Star Trek dress, expressing braveness and finesse at the same time.

Based on popular Game in 2019:

3.KINGDOM HEARTS COSTUMES

We’ve all waited YEARS for Kingdom Hearts III to finally come out. Believe me, when I say, there’s a ton of KH fans out there. When this game is released at the start of this year, you can bet you’re going to see a lot of Kingdom Hearts cosplays in 2019. We’ll definitely see the classic cosplays like Sora and Kairi. But with new characters coming out in the long-awaited sequel, we’re going to see a bunch of new cosplays from the series. And I personally am looking forward to it because we love Kingdom Hearts!

4.OVERWATCH COSTUMES

This is one of the most popular multiplayer games out there. Why? Because the game is easy to learn (although difficult to master), the characters are interesting and the competitive eSports scene keeps this game relevant.

There are lots of cool-looking characters and unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve already seen a bunch of them at various conventions. If you’re looking for someone easy to do, D.va and Soldier 76 are good choices. If you want to cosplay someone more challenging, then try characters like Mercy and Lucio. With Blizzard releasing more skins and updates, we feel Overwatch will continue to populate the convention landscape in 2019. I’m sure we’ll be seeing Black Cat D.va fairly soon!

Based on films this year:

5.CAPTAIN MARVEL

Carol still has a very passionate fandom, even if not as big as some. She’s being portrayed as the nicest and best superhero, and she’s also a militaristic douche.

Now you can bring her strength to life in this Captain Marvel Carol Cosplay Costume. Let everyone know that you are a force to be reckoned with in this form-fitting jumpsuit, which is made from stretch Synthetic leather. We present you every accurate detail to make the Captain Marvel Costume perfect. You will certainly attract attention in this Captain Marvel outfit.

6.WONDER WOMAN

When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny. Can’t get enough of Wonder Woman? You can check out her costume then.

Rock in this high-end replica of Wonder Woman costume, featuring a form-fitting red vest with clear illusion straps and a brown leather bandolier. The short blue pleated skirt edged with gold comes with attached shorts, silver, and gold gauntlets with camel Cotton gloves, a gold armband, form-fitting gold and red boot toppers, and a molded tiara. Complete Wonder Woman’s look with wigs, you are Wonder Woman out of the movie.

7.PENNYWISE (IT)

Twenty-seven years after the events of the summer of 1989, It returns. The Losers’ Club fulfills their promises and returns to Derry to put an end to the evil being once and for all. Unbeknownst to them, It has returned, stronger and crueler than ever.

Wearing in this suit, no naughty child would dare to bother you so it would save some trouble for you indeed. Decorated with these chiffons, the It Pennywise the Dancing Clown Cosplay Costume looks fancy. The whole white style makes it a little bit creepy, but that’s exactly what you need if you are interested in costume like that. Choosing this costume makes you the most unique existence at any party you attend.

Always popular:

8.STAR WARS

As we all know, the Star Wars series cosplay costume is very popular over the years. When you wear a Star Wars cosplay costume for Halloween, the Force will be with you.

9.AVENGERS

We’re all crazy about our Marvel superheroes. The Avengers: Infinity War was one of the biggest films of 2018. And this was noticeable with all of the Marvel/Avengers cosplays at various conventions last year, especially at comic-cons. With another Avengers movie coming out in 2019, you’ll still be seeing a lot of Marvel cosplays. And that’s okay because they’re all awesome.

The Avengers is basically a huge collaboration of Marvel cosplayers so you’ll have lots to choose from, including Iron Man, Spiderman, Black Widow, and Captain America. Keep in mind however that Marvel characters tend to be more expensive to buy or produce because of the character designs. For example, Iron Man is basically a power suit, so if you decide to go fully detailed with his costume, you could be spending thousands of dollars! Of course, you can always do more simple characters like Spiderman and Black Widow as well.

10.SPIDERMAN

If I have to choose one specific cosplay character to call it classic, it must be Spiderman.

When it comes to choosing a Comic-Con costume, true Marvel fans do not settle for glorified pajamas. Many superhero costumes are poor copies made of Lycra shirts and pants or jumpsuits, but a true Spiderman replica outfit has a lot more thought in it. Details such as 3D webbing in all the right places, mesh lenses around the eyes, and contours in all the right places make a Spiderman costume replica look like the real deal and fit like a glove. The right accessories can either make or break a realistic looking Spiderman costume. Props such as web shooters and tracers help you to transform into Peter Parker’s alter ego, giving you a great shot at a “best costume” award at your local convention or Halloween party.

Got any ideas for what to cosplay in 2019? Hope you enjoy the passage and become the most popular cosplayer at your next big event!

#cosplaycostume #cosplay #cosplay idea

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qualitytacolover · 5 years

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Kanekalon hair story

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Kanekalon hair story

Black women, what are your favorite hairstyles you've done using braiding / kanekalon hair?

QT / Reply with photos.

I'll start: pic.twitter.com/sZPAYc7txq

– IG & YT: DE LA FRO (@delafro_) July 11, 2019

Naomi Sims: Some consider her the first black supermodel. She was ahead of her time with her own makeup & wig lines. Sims cosmetics grossed over five million. pic.twitter.com/Rxqy9t4Nbc

– Brianna (@veraslang) February 3, 2018

Janet Jackson braids> she still did not em & # 039; BEST !! pic.twitter.com/UM7RDIEFcO

– karismaaa (@Kayrenaex) December 9, 2014

Kim Kardashian West is bringing crimped hair back in a big way. https://t.co/iV1vWoCP0J pic.twitter.com/x23VEK78wr

– Vogue Runway (@ VogueRunway) March 15, 2019

she did what ????

she did what ???? pic.twitter.com/ltps6ieJAE

– micah (@kuwonustesoro) March 15, 2019

This is what Ariana thinks she looks like pic.twitter.com/ZvydLZG2dJ

– idalis (@KILOGNASH) August 26, 2019

might as well #DMXchallenge pic.twitter.com/KxEBZh2iIm

– ari (@tthingtwo) September 6, 2019

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