Shenanigans Cosplayers Say

Join us for our adventures at C2E2 2022 along with information on not 1 but 3 international contests. We’ll chat about the live show, Crown Championships, WCS, Crunchyroll Hime Cup, Sheprop, and more. People we ran into: HDC Fabrications Plexi Cosplay Perlertricks stitchybcosplay Mpoppins cosplay SilkenStiches TristenCitrine Jedimanda Casey Renae Wig-wig Cosplay SakuraSunset Cosplay Ginoza Costumi...

Friends, LVC is a bit behind with ICL prep and returning from 2 conventions. Please enjoy some cut scenes from our Sailor Moon episode with Mew 21 Cosplay. https://www.instagram.com/mew21_cosplay/ https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/ https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplay https://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms Produced by LVC Producti...

Join LVC on their journey to Anime Iowa 2022. Find out about the cosplay contest, adventures in emceeing, a full new live show, and BEES?  The cosplay Guests Semetary Cosplay  https://www.instagram.com/semetarycosplay/ Strawberry Cosplay https://www.instagram.com/strawberry.cosplay/ The Judges Laughing Rat https://www.instagram.com/laughing_rat/ Mimiru Riley https://www.instagram.com/mimiruriley/...

Join us for 2 live events! Anime Iowa July 22-24 2022 Coralville IA Friday: 130pm opening ceremonies 630pm the FULL live show Sh*t Cosplayers Say on Main stage Saturday: 630pm: Emcees of the masquerade / cosplay contest Sunday: 4pm closing ceremonies C2E2 August 5-7 2022 Downtown Chicago IL Friday: 830pm Sh*t Cosplayers Say LIVE S403 530pm Shop Talk with SheProp in Cosplay Central with https://www...

You don’t have to be the McGinis, you can just be yourself. Join LVC for a deep dive into peer pressure, status anxiety, consumerism, and more. We’ll also revisit our friend the project management triangle. Let’s examine if you really need that new 3D printing machine, the “it” costume every week, or that fancy new fangled cosplay gadget that was just advertised by your favorite cosplayer in order...

You all had questions and we have answers. This is the follow-up to episode 59 Sandbagging where we go more in depth about re-competing in costumes, gatekeeping and high social expectations, why all contests don’t have the same rules, and ultimately why a “high level” competitor might decide to compete at a smaller contest. If you want to see the wig shenanigans visit La Vie Cosplay on Tiktok http...

It’s pride month! Let’s discuss the miraculous steps Sailor Moon took toward representation, but also how studios pushed back. We’ll talk about the representation of gender, LGBTQ relationships, and more. Special guest and Sailor Moon aficionado Mew 21 Cosplay host of Eternal Mooncast. Michi: https://www.instagram.com/mew21_cosplay/ Eternal Mooncast: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K56FLK7 h...

Crafting can be a pain in the neck; literally. Join LVC with special guest Paisley and Glue for helpful tips for pain free crafting. We’ll discuss why repetitive tasks cause injury, prevention options, and items you may want around for when that pain inevitably sets in. https://www.instagram.com/paisleyandglue/ Book Link "Smocking Secrets By Maggie Hofmann": https://amzn.to/38NDs2O See o...

Now that we know why people cheat, LVC is going to elaborate on one of the biggest issues in the competition community; sandbagging. A term thrown around with reckless abandon, Elle and Ash will examine what sandbagging means, is it really a problem, what things are not sandbagging and why people choose this in the first place. Tell us about how you feel in regards to reusing costumes for contests...

Join LVC for our adventures at Anime St. Louis. We'll chat about the cosplay contest, returning to the stage, Jake from State Farm, and a photoshoot in a Japanese Garden. Special Mentions: Team Sweden ICL 2022: https://www.instagram.com/nehrylka_cosplay/     https://www.instagram.com/nijiko_cosplay/ https://www.instagram.com/chiisana_cosplay/ Judges: https://www.instagram.com/ex_shadow/ https...

Join LVC for a reflection on our experiences working for conventions both the good and the difficult. We’ll discuss the guest hierarchy, why conventions may treat artists poorly, what “exposure” really means, and what conventions can do to show their talent a little respect. Because in the end, that’s all we’re asking. Thank you to all the wonderful conventions and events we have worked with who s...

Join LVC as we look into the science behind why people cheat, particularly at cosplay contests. We’ll cover the why, the how, and the motivation involved in this behavior. We’ll also tell you some pretty funny stories of people cheating in contests.  You may also enjoy our Sandbagging episode and its followups: https://podcastscs.buzzsprout.com/862060/10585078-ep59-sandbagging ttps://www.washingto...

The continuation of our discussion about points in cosplay contests complete with the concept of “extra” points, what people have done in the name of extra points, and some tips on competing. Join LVC and special guest Ginoza Costuming as we chat about “points” and what that really means to judges and to contestants. Ginoza Costuming https://www.instagram.com/ginozacostuming/ https://www.instagram...

There is always talk about how to get “ points” in a cosplay contest, especially “extra” points. But what does that really mean? Do these mythical “extra points” even exist? Do points even exist in every cosplay contest? Join LVC and special guest Ginoza Costuming as we chat about “points” and what that really means to judges and to contestants. Make sure to listen to Part 2 of Where The Points Do...

Join LVC for the first episode of season 3! We'll take you through a journey both on site and virtually of our first judging appointment since covid at Anime Milwaukee. Hear about Elle's worst fear realized, a half virtual live show, and the hidden aspects of being a judge.  We also talk about what we look for in a WIP book, more tips in the judging room, our love for the novices, and mo...

Join LVC for an update on crafting ,or lack thereof, the Anime Milwaukee Live Show, social media musings, our voyage into youtube and more. Anime Milwaukee Live Show is Friday February 11th at 830pm  https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/ https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/ https://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook,...

Join LVC for another collection of WTF Karen stories including judgmental competitors, bathroom police, dance moms, and more. Thank you to those who submitted your stories. If you are in this episode and you did not give us your social media but would like to contact us on instagram.  Pixel Beads and Bombs https://www.instagram.com/pixelbeadsnbombs/ Laughing Rat https://www.instagram.com/laughing_...

Join LVC for the end of season 2. We'll chat about future plans for the podcast, announce our next convention appearance at Anime Milwaukee, and reveal our new ICL competition costumes. https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/ https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/ https://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragra...

Join LVC for a trip through C2E2 2021. We'll cover events such as the SheProp meet up and panels, the cosplay contest, and of course our Live Show. Join us for the tale of how we found Phil, doing a podcast photoshoot, and returning to conventions. So many mentions this episode: Casey Renae Cosplay https://www.instagram.com/caseyreneecosplay/ Paisley and Glue https://www.instagram.com/paisley...

Join LVC as we take you down a reckless road of confessions both from us and from our listeners. Find out the real story behind our ICL Youmacon con-crunch of 2019.  https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/ https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/ https://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at L...

We are LIVE at C2E2 Friday Dec 10th at 715pm in After Dark Room S503  We will also be live with SheProp on Sunday Dec 12th at 11am in Cosplay Central for She Prop Has Your Back (cosplay culture panel).  Hope to see you all there!  https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/ https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplay https://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening...

Join La Vie Cosplay with special guest Laughing Rat cosplay as we discuss the history of cosplay. Find out when and where cosplay started, how it evolved, and what the future may hold for our beloved hobby. Laughing Rat Cosplay: https://www.instagram.com/laughing_rat/ https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/ https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/ https://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening...

Join LVC on their first convention back since February of 2020! Hear about our return to photoshoots, judging, and the return of the live show. Song, Mini Phil, and ships.  Lots of fun at Anime Fusion! Many special mentions in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/dewfeathers/ https://www.instagram.com/blusodipop/ https://www.instagram.com/sartorialjutsucosplay/ https://www.instagram.com/nekoyas...

This is our Halloween 2021 episode! Join LVC for a tale of terror and mystery around one of the most imfamous conventions ever to grace the United States. This event was the definition of "If It Can Go Wrong, It Will Go Wrong".  Unpaid bills, donations, Welcome to Nightvale....and a ball pit. References below. https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/ https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/...

Join us on ForGeeksByGeeks Monday Oct 18 8pmcst/9pmest on twitch https://www.twitch.tv/forgeeksbygeeks We will not have an episode on Oct 24. So head to Forgeeksbygeeks if you need a fix in the meantime. Our halloween episode will post on halloween! Anime Fusion: 11am: Regina George (bullying and the cosplay community)  5pm: The Plot Thickens (performance workshop) 11pm: Sh*t Cosplayers Say LIVE (...