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This one time, I wore a Snorlax Dress. This other time, I was in an Art Brut video. THE END.
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iamgangles asked: If you don't mind me asking, what do you do for a living that facilitates your attendance to so many conventions?
My salary at my full-time office job covers all of the grown-up guff (i.e. my rent, bills, & school loans) and all of the fun stuff (including convention-related costs, such as badges, travel/hotel, souvenirs, food, cosplay supplies, etc). Because of Fashion Tips From Comic Strips and my freelance gig at ComicsAlliance, I’ve been fortunate enough to get some of these convention expenses subsidized, while doing freelance work at conventions over the past couple of years. Regardless, my convention schedule has been consistently busy since 2008.
I also think that living in Boston gives me a geographical advantage to attend most of the major conventions in New England/New York, in regards to travel and convenience. I hope that answered your question :)
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2013 Conventions & Events
Since convention season is right around the corner, I figured that it’s about time that I posted my convention/events schedule for 2013. Be sure to let me know if you are planning to attend any of these conventions :D
As always, I will have my camera in tow, so if any of you are attending these conventions, you better look sharp (whether you’re attending as a cosplayer or a civilian) - your ensemble may be featured on Fashion Tips From Comic Strips and/or ComicsAlliance!
Events listed in bold = definite attendance.Events listed in italics = tentative.
PAX EastMarch 22 - 24, 2013@ Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
MoCCA FestivalApril 6 - 7, 2013@ the 69th Regiment Armory [NYC]
Boston Comic ConApril 20 - 21, 2013@ Hynes Convention Center
Free Comic Book DayMay 5, 2013@ New England Comics [Brookline, MA]
Anime BostonMay 24 - 26, 2013@ Hynes Convention Center
San Diego Comic ConJuly 18 – 21, 2013@ San Diego Convention Center
New York Comic ConOctober 10 – 13, 2012@ Jacob K. Javits Center
Rhode Island Comic ConNovember 2 - 3, 2013@ Rhode Island Convention Center
Super MegaFestDates TBA@ Sheraton Framingham Hotel
I guess I should probably start working on my PAX East ensembles…](http://25.media.tumblr.com/c553447de74b1022b8d93087e8c56a0b/tumblr_mimyeit3HI1qahez5o1_r2_500.jpg)
Since convention season is right around the corner, I figured that it’s about time that I posted my convention/events schedule for 2013. Be sure to let me know if you are planning to attend any of these conventions :D
As always, I will have my camera in tow, so if any of you are attending these conventions, you better look sharp (whether you’re attending as a cosplayer or a civilian) - your ensemble may be featured on Fashion Tips From Comic Strips and/or ComicsAlliance!
Events listed in bold = definite attendance.
Events listed in italics = tentative.
- PAX East
March 22 - 24, 2013
@ Boston Convention & Exhibition Center- MoCCA Festival
April 6 - 7, 2013
@ the 69th Regiment Armory [NYC]- Boston Comic Con
April 20 - 21, 2013
@ Hynes Convention Center- Free Comic Book Day
May 5, 2013
@ New England Comics [Brookline, MA]- Anime Boston
May 24 - 26, 2013
@ Hynes Convention Center- San Diego Comic Con
July 18 – 21, 2013
@ San Diego Convention Center- New York Comic Con
October 10 – 13, 2012
@ Jacob K. Javits Center- Rhode Island Comic Con
November 2 - 3, 2013
@ Rhode Island Convention Center- Super MegaFest
Dates TBA
@ Sheraton Framingham Hotel
I guess I should probably start working on my PAX East ensembles…
Things.
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Are any of you going to Super MegaFest this month?
Super MegaFest is a small convention at the Sheraton in Framingham with a growing cosplay presence and some really great vintage dealers. Since we had a blast at Super MegaFest last year, AK & I will be covering the event again (mostly, photographing cosplayers, stalking Traci Lords & Kevin Sorbo, and splurging on replica weapons). Be sure to say hi if you spot us! :D
Super MegaFestNovember 17 - 18, 2012@ Sheraton Framingham Hotel [Framingham, MA]
A thing that we’re going to in a couple weeks.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcv9ayHXEX1qahez5o1_500.jpg)
Are any of you going to Super MegaFest this month?
Super MegaFest is a small convention at the Sheraton in Framingham with a growing cosplay presence and some really great vintage dealers. Since we had a blast at Super MegaFest last year, AK & I will be covering the event again (mostly, photographing cosplayers, stalking Traci Lords & Kevin Sorbo, and splurging on replica weapons). Be sure to say hi if you spot us! :D
Super MegaFest
November 17 - 18, 2012
@ Sheraton Framingham Hotel [Framingham, MA]
A thing that we’re going to in a couple weeks.
In which, one week ‘til New York Comic Con.
Who’s going? :D
P.S. If any of you are hoping to track me down next week (since I’m not even sure if I’ll get to cosplay this year), be sure to follow me on Twitter.
P.P.S. And if you do find me at NYCC, don’t be shy - say hi! Seriously - I promise that I’m nice in person. I also promise that saying hi is infinitely less awkward than sending me a message after the convention, explaining how you were going to say hi but then you got scared and ran away and decided to send me a message explaining why you didn’t say hi. I DOUBLE-PROMISE.
fyi my plans next week
San Diego Comic Con 2012 swag:
Most of these items were gifts and/or acquired for free.
It’s officially seven weeks till San Diego Comic Con.
Oh dear.
Finally got around to uploading my photos from the MoCCA Festival a couple weeks ago! I was only there for a couple of hours this year, but I ran into some lovely ladies~♥
I also ran into Andra and Jill, and I saw Chan from afar, but sadly, I didn’t get photos with any of them :(
GET ON IT PEOPLE.
Note: I may or may not add more costumes to this list at a later date.
For my local civilians, keep an eye out for the Boston Comic Con 2012 commercial (featuring my crazy comic-devouring eyes). A big thank you to I Hunger Productions and Boston Comic Con for including me in this year’s TV spot!
P.S. Who else going to Boston Comic Con?
IMDABES
But for serious now - who else is going to Boston Comic Con this weekend? Let’s party.
Just a handful of artifacts from years of conventions and babysitting city-crushing monsters…
Unfortunately, this excludes wristbands/hand stamps/ticket stubs from all of the smaller cons.
Badges = ACQUIRED.
WHO ELSE IS GOING?
Click HERE for my updated convention/events schedule for 2012.
aw yiss
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2012 Conventions & Events
Since convention season is right around the corner, I figured that it’s about time that I posted my convention/events schedule for 2012. Be sure to let me know if you are planning to attend any of these conventions - I’d love to meet some of my fellow Tumblrettes! :D
As always, I will have my camera in tow, so if any of you are attending these conventions, you better look sharp (whether you’re attending as a cosplayer or a civilian) - your ensemble may be featured on Fashion Tips From Comic Strips!
Events listed in bold = definite attendance.Events listed in italics = tentative.
Anime Boston - 2011 CONVENTION REPORTApril 6 – 8, 2012@ Hynes Convention Center [Boston]
Boston Comic Con - 2011 CONVENTION REPORTApril 21 - 22, 2012@ Hynes Convention Center [Boston]
MoCCA Festival - 2011 CONVENTION REPORTApril 28 - 29, 2012@ the 69th Regiment Armory [NYC]
Free Comic Book DayMay 5, 2012@ New England Comics [Brookline & Allston, MA]
San Diego Comic ConJuly 12 – 15, 2012@ San Diego Convention Center [San Diego]
Dragon*ConAugust 31 - September 3, 2012Atlanta, GANotes: I really want to go, but I have to figure out where I’m going to stay, since it appears that almost all of the hotels are booked up already. If you have any leads, drop me a line - I will definitely chip in for my share of any hotel expenses :)
New York Comic ConOctober 11 – 14, 2012@ Jacob K. Javits Center [NYC]
In case you were wondering which conventions I will be attending this year :)](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly9c5pkMkO1qahez5o1_r1_500.jpg)
Since convention season is right around the corner, I figured that it’s about time that I posted my convention/events schedule for 2012. Be sure to let me know if you are planning to attend any of these conventions - I’d love to meet some of my fellow Tumblrettes! :D
As always, I will have my camera in tow, so if any of you are attending these conventions, you better look sharp (whether you’re attending as a cosplayer or a civilian) - your ensemble may be featured on Fashion Tips From Comic Strips!
Events listed in bold = definite attendance.
Events listed in italics = tentative.
- Anime Boston - 2011 CONVENTION REPORT
April 6 – 8, 2012
@ Hynes Convention Center [Boston]- Boston Comic Con - 2011 CONVENTION REPORT
April 21 - 22, 2012
@ Hynes Convention Center [Boston]- MoCCA Festival - 2011 CONVENTION REPORT
April 28 - 29, 2012
@ the 69th Regiment Armory [NYC]- Free Comic Book Day
May 5, 2012
@ New England Comics [Brookline & Allston, MA]- San Diego Comic Con
July 12 – 15, 2012
@ San Diego Convention Center [San Diego]- Dragon*Con
August 31 - September 3, 2012
Atlanta, GA
Notes: I really want to go, but I have to figure out where I’m going to stay, since it appears that almost all of the hotels are booked up already. If you have any leads, drop me a line - I will definitely chip in for my share of any hotel expenses :)- New York Comic Con
October 11 – 14, 2012
@ Jacob K. Javits Center [NYC]
In case you were wondering which conventions I will be attending this year :)
![What I wore at Comicazi-con: Bat-cas’*[working international title: my bangs are being the worst ever]
Batman bow: handmade/Betty Felonmotorcycle jacket: Forever 21Batman cropped raglan top: Forever 21black wet look skirt: Wet Sealblack tights: Uniqloblack over-the-knee boots: Rainbowblack handbag: Urban OutfittersBatman ring: eBaymood ring: a gift from the Boyfriend Wonder
Conclusively, I’m hitting up the salon next week to get my bangs under control once again.
photo: Kevin Church
*the shortened form of “Batman casual,” obviously.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvskkkvDw51qd3fj1o1_500.jpg)
What I wore at Comicazi-con: Bat-cas’*
[working international title: my bangs are being the worst ever]
Batman bow: handmade/Betty Felon
motorcycle jacket: Forever 21
Batman cropped raglan top: Forever 21
black wet look skirt: Wet Seal
black tights: Uniqlo
black over-the-knee boots: Rainbow
black handbag: Urban Outfitters
Batman ring: eBay
mood ring: a gift from the Boyfriend Wonder
Conclusively, I’m hitting up the salon next week to get my bangs under control once again.
photo: Kevin Church
*the shortened form of “Batman casual,” obviously.
(Source: bettyfelon)
