Posts in the Fantasy Category (Page 2)

11 Original Fairy Tales vs. Disney Movies: How Many Do You Know?

by |August 23, 2019
Categories: Fantasy, Movies, Resource

11 Original Fairy Tales vs Disney Movies: How Many do You Know?

Disney is well known for the movies and shorts they've been making for more than a century. Many of them are based on previous works from the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, among others. Disney also draws from well-known myths and tales from oral traditions. However, these are not always the most accurate or faithful adaptations. If we've managed to pique your curiosity, keep reading to see a handful of Disney movies versus the original tales. How many of these stories are you familiar with?

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The Best Game of Thrones Costumes in the Known World

by |July 26, 2019

The Best Game of Thrones Costumes in the Known World

Game of Thrones carved a legacy unseen in most other television series. The show handled the immense cast of characters well, and it ran for a full eight seasons. Great care was taken in the filming locations, and the costuming was absolutely gorgeous! (Costumes are kind of a big deal here.) Many have looked up to Game of Thrones for costume and cosplay ideas. If you also happen to be looking for Game of Thrones costume ideas or perhaps a large group costume idea, you're certainly in the right place! You're going to want to check out these Game of Thrones costumes whether it's for Halloween or a convention.

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DIY White Walker Costume: The Night's King

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WARNING: Spoilers up to and including episode nine of season four of Game of Thrones below.

2019 Update: We've updated to add a link to a mask so you don't need to DIY it.

With a seriously epic season four of Game of Thrones nearing completion – giants, dragons and White Walkers (oh my) – it’s hard not to get excited about the finale of one of the most celebrated shows on TV. To mark this momentous occasion, we tinkered in our makeup studio to bring you a step-by-step...

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Game of Thrones Season 8 Daenerys Hair and Makeup Tutorial

by |April 1, 2019

Game of Thrones Season 8 Daenerys Hair and Makeup Tutorial

The final season of Game of Thrones is coming, and we're here for it. Many characters have come and gone, people have supported and betrayed one another and characters that are still alive have undergone some pretty immense character growth. One such character is Daenerys Targaryen. Married off against her will by her brother in exchange for an army, she went from an outcast to the confident Mother of Dragons that we know and love, with her own army (and dragons) at her beck and call. It should be no surprise to anyone that many girls and women want to dress like Daenerys for conventions and Halloween. Daenerys's hair keeps changing a little (sometimes a lot) every season, so we're going to show you how to style a wig and do your makeup so that can look like the Breaker of Chains in Season 8 of Game of Thrones.

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Astrid Hair and Makeup Tutorial

by |February 22, 2019

Astrid Hair and Makeup Tutorial

Astrid is one of the coolest female characters in the world of animation. She's a Viking with a two-handed ax that rides dragons, so what's not to love about her? If you're excited for the latest installment in the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, perhaps you're already considering an Astrid cosplay for an upcoming convention or wearing an Astrid costume for Halloween. In this Astrid hair and makeup tutorial, we're going to show you how to style a wig and do your makeup so that you can look just like Astrid, whether your hair is blonde or not!

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Twisted Sisters: The Best Halloween Costumes for Sisters

by |October 5, 2018

Twisted Sisters: The Best Halloween Costumes for Sisters

Sisterhood is such a special bond, and many sisters have loved things like dressing up together and doing mini makeovers for each other since childhood. Halloween is one of those special times where you can coordinate with your besties and create a truly wonderful sister-sister costume experience! (Unrelated soul sisters can totally coordinate their costumes, too!) If you’re looking for fun ways to show off your sisterhood, check out these Halloween costume ideas for sisters!

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