Cosplay: Lumpy Space Princess

This is the first post in a new series I'm starting. I'll be examining each costume I make, how I created it, what I would do differently, and so on! For more cosplay posts, just look in the cosplay tag here.

This is almost like cheating, since this first costume is not one that I made myself, but instead borrowed from my Birthday Twin, Peony. In fact, the only thing that I'm wearing that is mine is the tiny little button, which says "Lumping Read Already!"

Lumpy Space Princess from Adventure Time

Lumpy Space Princess, also known as LSP, is one of the fan favorite characters from Adventure Time because of her hilarious teenage slang and attitude. She is also voiced by the creator of Adventure Time, Pendleton Ward, who is decidedly male. His voice really makes the character!

Conventions

• San Japan Mach V

Materials

• N/A

I like...

This costume was so comfortable and cute to wear! I loved the swooshy skirt, sparkly space fabric, and fun mermaid wig. It was also nice to have a new costume but not have to make anything, ha! The character herself is tons of fun, because her voice is just so silly. 

I don't like...

The shoes I wore were a little uncomfortable because they were a size too small, but other than that, it was comfortable all day. I also didn't think I was sassy enough in my photos.

Next time, I'll...

Since this isn't my costume, I won't be making additions or subtractions to it, and I will probably never wear it again. If I ever make a Lumpy Space Princess costume of my own, I have tons of ideas now! I would love to do a version with a leather jacket.

I would also work on improving my sassy faces for pictures! Posing for photos is always challenging for me.

Conclusion

Overall, I loved this costume and had an absolute blast wearing it. It makes me want to do my own version of LSP in the future!

P.S. -- Thank you MexicAnime for the photoshoot!

What I Did: San Japan Mach V

The last anime convention in Texas till school starts -- San Japan, in San Antonio, Texas! 

I went with a large group of my friends from Nostalg*a Cosplay, as usual, and had a blast. We had a lot more people than usual, including a friend from Michigan and one who has been studying abroad in Japan for the last year, so it was great to see everyone again!

Almost everyone together at the River Walk. All photos by Sean unless otherwise stated!

This was a pretty casual convention for me, since I only really had one costume planned and I borrowed everything from a friend. I went to a few panels (including a Deco panel by Cat of Pirate Kitty Crafts), to the artist alley, did a small photo shoot, and that's pretty much it. 

My friends as Mario and Luigi, Tiger, Apollo and Klavier, and AristoGamer himself.

Colby, however, had a panel for AristoGamer, so I helped him out with that! It was his first panel and I think it went really well. He and Apprentice Casey talked about how to be objective when reviewing video games online and how to be mildly funny. There was a pretty good turnout and I think the audience enjoyed what he had to say.

Partners in crime.

My one costume for the weekend was Lumpy Space Princess from Adventure Time, made by my good friend Peony and worn by her at A-Kon. She's seriously so good at costumes and sewing! I'm really happy I was able to wear this costume because it was lots of fun to walk around in. The wig is exactly like mermaid hair. (Psst -- I'll be making a series about the costumes I've made, or in this case, worn, so stay tuned for more on LSP!)

Lost in Lumpy Space!

I did a little mini photoshoot with my friend Mexi of MexicAnime Photography. If you're ever at a Texas convention, contact him for a photoshoot! I've never been very good at modeling but he always makes me feel comfortable and takes great photos. 

As always, it was a good convention for me and I can't wait until next year. The next convention on my list is A-Fest in Dallas -- during my birthday weekend, yay!