Purple is a color that always punches above its weight. It used to be rare and only worn by royalty. At some point, some king or queen probably saw a grape and decided that purple was their entire brand. Of course, that kind of energy just sticks with the color today. The deep, rich blend of blue and red just has a mysterious draw to it that no other color really has. Wearing it kind of gives people the idea that you just might have a secret or two… it’s really a whole vibe.
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Convention season is one of the most exciting times of the year. It's also one of the fastest ways to empty your wallet if you're not careful. Between badges, travel, food, and exclusive merch, your cosplay budget can shrink before you even hit the expo floor. The good news? You don't need a fully custom, foam-forged masterpiece to make an impact. With a smart foundation and the right accessories, you can build an impressive DIY cosplay without overspending.
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Animals have ruled Saturday morning cartoons for decades. Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, Scooby-Doo—the list goes on! If you're on the hunt for a unique Halloween costume idea that hails back to the heyday of cartoons on TV, look no further than Alvin and the Chipmunks. The Alvin Show originally dates back to the 1960s, but the cartoon had a comeback in the 80s, along with a series of movies and a new cartoon show in the 2010s. Alvin and the gang have sported a few different looks throughout the years, but they all stick to their signature colors. (Which makes these DIY Halloween costumes easy to recognize!) Keep reading and we'll show you how to make your own Alvin and the Chipmunks costume, along with Halloween costume ideas for the Chipettes.
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You thought Jordan Catalano was the quintessential bad boy? Nope! Jared Leto definitely had a few more tricks up his sleeve as far as portraying mysterious, misunderstood dudes. As soon as the now-famous image of Leto as the Joker, covered in tats and lookin’ a little wild, flew onto the internet shelves, people went nuts. They loved it. They hated it. Whatever they felt, no one could stop talking about it! (Ourselves included.) Re-inspired by the new cover of Empire magazine, we dropped everything to create this Joker makeup tutorial and Cosplay look.
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Mad Max: Fury Road premieres on May 15th, 2015. The things we know: Max will be in the desert, looking serious and stressed out; there will be lots of cars, bikes, and trucks careening through the landscape, possibly on fire; and the costume design is going to be on point. We've spent basically our whole lives watching and rewatching the original Mad Max films, so to prepare for the...
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UPDATED: October 1, 2015
Destiny, one of the most anticipated video game releases of the year, just launched on September 9th. This ambitious game is the best-selling new IP of all time. The levels are beautiful - don’t even get us started on those sky boxes! The distinct classes and the abundance of customizable gear add substance to the gorgeous worlds created by Bungie. The playable races in the game add a nice element as well, and none are so eerily haunting and...
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