I never posted my completely finished Shepard armour here! I’ll share some photos as I get them, but I’m really proud whenever I see this cosplay in motion because I fuckin made that shit and it’s comfortable to wear and it moves perfectly holy shit I actually did it so here is a video!
I almost gave up several times but l’m glad I pushed through - I’m so grateful for the response to all this hard work both at Dragon Con and from everyone who followed along with this build online. I have a highlight on my insta stories (@ mockingnerd) that shows the progress as it went, and made a bunch of videos on TT @ livelaughlongsword.
💜 This amazing Tali is Aileen! She won first place in the Video Game Cosplay Contest!
🖤 M-8 Avenger by Dakiverse3DLab
❤️ Chest, pauldron, ab, bicep and neck/upper back base patterns by RaisinCosplay, with a few modifications. (all other patterns made by me as I threw up and cried)
🖤 Undersuit sewn by my friend Mary
❤️ Thank you to the patient and lovely @snuggiemouse-blog for filming at the Pulse Loft! 🤘
Those two guys are so cute. But it seems still nobody knows who those adorable cosplayers are. Nonethelss, they did a great job – with their costumes and their performance! :)
Did I forget to take photos or videos of the process so far? Yes, I did. Don't be like me. This has consisted of a lot of trial and error (and contact cement on my hands) but it's been fun! I still need to sand/seal and more, but it's starting to come together!
“I don't know how much time we have left. I don't know if we can beat the Reapers. But whatever happens, I want to be with you.” ❤️💜🏳️🌈
Despite Tali not being romanceable as Female Shepard even though she should have been, they are my favorite ship in the game and it was so sweet to take these pictures together with @ladytoxie. ☺️
Photo credit goes to @adam_roberson_photography on Instagram.
I am still way overdue on my sleeping schedule (and that will go till late October), but here's the reason I've been locked down on my workshop with no social life whatsoever. Oh cosplayers will be cosplayers. Well, I should go.
Happy N7 Day to all the Commander Shepards out there.
Worked with some talented Ukrainian artists on a Cerberus crew/Normandy SR-2 uniform. Always loved this uniform and so happy with the way it came out—it’s just how I imagined it would be in real life.
Not to beat my own dead horse but: get u a girl that does both (swords and guns) (in space) (with red hair)
Still processing this year’s Dragon Con a bit and will clog up your tags with more cosplay photos when I have them, but wanted to say a huge thank you for the lovely responses, both in person and my ridiculous mashup on here haha. I love these two characters so so much and while Gideon’s always fun to do, I worked my ass off on this Shepard build and I was so relieved it came together. (Even won second place in the Masquerade hallway contest!)
It was also super rad to finally make it to the meetups for both fandoms, everyone was so kind. I hope to return to them both next year!
Second attempt, and I'm really happy! It'll never be perfect but this is good for me and I think it's a look for Shepard that I like. 🖤
I decided to forego full base makeup this time, opting only for concealer and some contouring to make my face less... squishy looking.
Blocking out the tail of my natural brows was definitely a good idea, as I was able to angle them upward more and achieve a look that I would like to describe as stubborn and badass.