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Join us for a very important update. Big change is here! We also have live shows to announce, a trip to the West coast, a University appearance, future plans, Elle’s cosplay identity crisis and their future in competing, and the tale of Cosplay Star.Reggiecon: Info FacebookTax info:https://pocketsense.com/calculate-tax-prizes-won-13428.html?fbclid=IwAR0wD-pnsQn4tNbOdUQnqHhID31FcRSqq4ThDubhc1K5seHXGZP3ANjho9shttps://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/general/everything-you-need-to-know-about-filing-taxes-on-winnings/amp/L7ifGWjkX?fbclid=IwAR3Xxft54heIN0eb-OYBNJ_FF7UL6g2TR0NanYEeA48KOfJS4gn14o7HDl4Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instagram, twitter, tiktok, twitch, and youtube at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs or laviecosplay on instagram. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe on Youtube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

Join LVC for our 4th listener stories episode complete with contest mishaps, contest Karens, a prop disaster, and a pure Disney princess moment.Special thanks to:https://www.instagram.com/ladycels/https://www.instagram.com/henchwenchmakes/https://www.instagram.com/zenzerocosplay/https://www.instagram.com/theconcrew/need more of La Vie Cosplay? Find us at:Costalk LiveCosplay CafeAn LVC production. You can find us on facebook, instragram, tiktok and twitter at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

Join LVC as we explore the tale behind infamous party room from Wisconsin known as the Corn Room. Hear the first audio clip from our exclusive live show and an interview with the masterminds behind the epic room.An LVC production. You can find us on facebook, instragram, tiktok and twitter at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

Join LVC for our wrap up of season 3. We'll talk about future projects, finishing projects, YOLO 2023, the great guesting experiment, appearances, and more.Cosplay Doubling Stream: Sundays starting February 26th at 7pm cst twitch.tv/laviecosplayThe Ultimate Guide to EVA Foam by Beverly Downen Live on Costalk Live February 12th 12pm MST/1pm CST at https://www.twitch.tv/costalkliveCosplay Cafe March 3rd 8pm CST at https://www.youtube.com/@cosplaycafepodcastAn LVC production. You can find us on facebook, instragram, tiktok and twitter at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

Do you suffer from missing your "people? Wishing for just one more photoshoot? Or find yourself daydreaming about the past convention weekend? You may be suffering from PCD. Join LVC in our discussion about post con depression. We'll talk about what it is, why it happens, and what you can do to help yourself feel better.Post Con Depression song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlB5-6BFQOwThe Letdown Effect: https://everydaypsych.com/the-let-down-effect/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/5-cents-the-doctor-is-in/200912/when-the-good-times-make-us-sick-avoiding-post-holiday-illnesshttps://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=post-con%20depressionAn LVC production. You can find us on facebook, instragram, tiktok and twitter at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

Join LVC for a discussion with our friends Cosplay and Cocktails about the differences between comic-cons and anime conventions.  We'll learn about Elle's fear of Dragoncon, age differences, content work, and the joy of being with "your people".Cosplay and Cocktails:https://www.instagram.com/cosplayandcocktailspod/https://www.podpage.com/cosplaypod/https://www.tiktok.com/@cosplayandcocktailsAn LVC production. You can find us on facebook, instragram, tiktok and twitter at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

Join LVC for our holiday 2022 bonus episode. T'was the night before con......Produced by La Vie Cosplay. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

Join LVC as they discuss their adventure into wearing purchased costumes. Learn how that has changed their perspective on cosplay, opened new opportunities, plus sized cosplay, and the benefits of not always making your own costumes.Lumi.kha Cosplay Resale: https://www.instagram.com/lumi.kha/Produced by La Vie Cosplay. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

Join LVC on their adventures at Colossalcon North! Emcee shenanigans, contests, cheese, and WAH!Crown ChampionshipsUS Representative:Pro of ProsandCons Cosplay3rd place: Opiekun Studio  2nd Place: Jack of All Trades Vega (Latvia) 1st Place: Amazonian Cosplay (UK)Art to Play Before Christmas Cosplay#3 AUSTRALIA Kirilee Cosplay #2 CANADA Doll of Doll Damage Cosplay  #1 FRANCE Saty Moo Cosplay       International Cosplay LeagueSolo: cerkl.creations  Duo: Royalrosecosplay  libracos Cosplay World Masters Meow Meow CosplayThe Contest Coordinator - starfall cosplay Our intermission helpersLollipop-chan cosplay BB Design Cosplay Timeline Cosplay ThatsnicedeerYour Judges Laughing Rat Larire Cosplay Undead Toasty Aratia TombThe WinnersBest Prop - Courtney Hertman Dream Team Mashup - Alex and James Shining Star - RubestyCos as Hatsune MikuIf It Can Go Wrong - Angelbun Cosplays Stab It Till Its Dead Award - Saphira Golden Fridge - Detective.CosplaysNovice 3 - Saphira Cosplay  Novice 2 Candy Cat Cosplay Best novice - Steam Powered Hippie Journeyman 3 - Vouey Journeyman 2 - C3 Cosplay and Awkward Lizzie Cosplay Best Journeyman - Sakurasunset CosplayMasters 3 - Magi Cosplay Masters 2 - BB Design Cosplay  Best masters - Lollipop chan Cosplay Performance 3 - Candy Cat Cosplay  Performance 2 - Otaqueens Best Performance - Dimitri Darling Best In Show - firacosplay ecnoftw cosplayhttps://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

 Join LVC as we discuss the impact of burn out from our current personal experiences. From collective trauma, compounded stress,  being overworked,  emotional baggage, and more. This includes the magic of not giving a F***. Join us for a vulnerable chat with your friends on what it’s like to be burnt out. If you find the F word offensive, this episode may not be for you. Also, this episode contains discussions of the United States lack of management of healthcare for all citizens including reproductive rights and pandemic management. This may be triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.References:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifting-the-veil-trauma/202005/what-is-collective-traumahttps://verilymag.com/2019/08/signs-you-have-more-than-everyday-stress-compounded-2019The Magic of Not Giving a F by Sarah KnightProduced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

LVC will be appearing at Colossalcon North in Wisconsin Dells WI at the Kalahari Resort from November 18-20 2022. FridayCosplay Meet and Greet 3-9pm. Come win prizes at our table!Emcees for the AMV Contest 5-6pm LIVE SHOW Sh*t Cosplayers Say 18+  10pm Kilamanjaro 7SaturdayCosplaying as Persephone and Hades from Lore OlympusEmcees for the Cosplay Contest 7-9pm https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

"Wearing your cosplay on Halloween is a bit like sharing your epic fantasy novel with your sports-loving family" - Join La Vie Cosplay for a discussion on Halloween vs Cosplay with some special listener experiences. We'll talk about Halloween parties, the Halloween "gateway drug", and other uses for the holiday. Listener Submissions by:Steam Who Cosplay https://www.instagram.com/steamwhocosplay/Itchy 8 Itchy Spider https://www.instagram.com/itchy8itchyspider/Be The Spark Cosplay https://www.instagram.com/bethesparkcosplay/Castiel https://www.instagram.com/princewelcomematt/Adventures of Clever https://www.instagram.com/adventuresofclever/Maral (no socials)Avalyn Cosplay https://www.instagram.com/avalyncosplay/Hiraethsolo.cos https://www.instagram.com/hiraethsolo.cos/Abby Cat Cosplay https://www.instagram.com/abbycatcosplay/Produced by La Vie Cosplay. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

Join us for additional adventures in Spain. We’ll reflect more on ICL, give you packing and traveling tips, Elle fangirling over a painting, and the most kawaii cafe. Twitchcon: needlework mothchildcc - Maghda, Diablo 3FX Perlertricks - Tiny Tina, Borderlands 3Armor  feipaints - Fatalis Beta + Armor, Monster Hunter WorldsLTL - Ginoza Costuming - BattleGear of the Guardian Serpent artwork by @thomask_artworks, World of WarcraftFan Favorite - MagicMarkerStudio - Drilltusk Tetsucabra Armor, Monster Hunter GenerationsBest In Show - Ginoza CostumingNYCC Crown ChampionshipsFX - @misterabsfitness - Mojo, X-MenNeedlework - @darkarnivalbutler - Mon Amour du Cirque, SakizoArmor - @Cjpropstudio - Atrocitus, Injustice 23rd - @saynotoscrunchies - Evil-lyn, Masters of the Universe2nd - @kekkuda - Morgott the Omen King, Elden RingChampion - @the_gnome_queen, Somnacanth Armor, Monster Hunter RisePAX AusAltF4 Cosplay  as Vertigo from Godfall.GICOF3rd:Mexico - Lady Debonair & Hikaru Shidou, Magic Knight Rayearth (daliascos and emihiromii)  2nd:Kuwait - Woody & Bo Toy Story (themedinjection and hadoolalk)1st: Philippines - Kenshin Himura & Shishio Makoto - Rurouni Kenshin  (ej_elric & _bebenn)Produced by La Vie Cosplay. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

Join LVC on our trip as Team USA for the International Cosplay League at Japan Weekend in Madrid, Spain. Let us take you on our adventures, to the competition, and special shenanigans with team UK.There is a transcript for this episode available. Click on the names for their instagrams. See instagram post for everyone's cosplays Our Helper: Eothen Cosplay Coordinator: Gale  Our judges: Mistvein Akrcos BambilashesPoland Solo - Assassinscreedtrip Duo - Bisz and TalonBrazil/Mexico Solo - Ju Tsukino  Duo - Bananacosboys Italy Solo: Aylinlab Duo - barubara and gabezoidSwitzerland Solo - Nehrylka Duo Chiisana and Nijiko USA Solo - C80thingamabobs France  Solo: kyuti   Duo - Neoliko and Neko_magika  Ukraine Solo: lauveya Duo: Cheshire and Orion   Germany Solo: Meruna Cosplay  Duo: Shusei and Rentao  Portugal Solo: Leoworkstation Duo: Nameless dreamer and mayushii Spain Solo:  juggernauty Duo: Destronia2plus UK Amazonian Cosplay  Captain Amelia and Kerritcos AWARDS:3rd Place solo Brazil3rd Place Duo MEXICO2nd Place Solo Poland2nd Place Duo Poland1st Place Solo Switzerland1st place duo Francehttps://www.instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

Join us for the audio of our previous live on Twitch as we answer questions about the International Cosplay League which will take place on September 24th 2022 in Madrid Spain at Japan Weekend Madrid. Youmacon ICL preliminaries USA: https://www.youmacon.com/international-cosplay/International Cosplay League: https://www.facebook.com/internationalcosplayleaguehttps://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platformsProduced by La Vie Cosplay. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

We will be live on Twitch discussing our road to the International Cosplay League in Spain from preliminaries to now!  Come ask your questions as we prepare to leave for Spain in 1.5 weeks!The audio will be posted to the podcast and the video will be posted to youtube at a later date. The video will appear on Twitch for 2 weeks.  Saturday Sept 10th, 4pm CSThttps://www.twitch.tv/laviecosplayhttps://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

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 FabricationsPlexi CosplayPerlertricksstitchybcosplayMpoppins cosplaySilkenStichesTristenCitrineJedimandaCasey RenaeWig-wig CosplaySakuraSunset CosplayGinoza CostumingDownen Creative StudiosShePropLearn about ICL and CWM Finals at: https://www.youmacon.com/international-cosplay/Crown Championships Chicago Regional Qualifier3rd Searin Cosplay -arya stark 2nd PaisleyandGlue -rococo winifred sandersenChicago Champion Pro of ProsandConsCosplay Love Nikki Supercon Champion Avera Cosplay NYCC Champion Kylander Kouture ECCC Champion The Honest CosplayerUS Champion Pro of ProsandCons Cosplay C2E2 Cosplay ShowcaseJudges Choice @joenotar23 Judges Choice @sharp.shot.efx Judges Choice @scarredmewtwo Best Group @ceekayecosplays @ava_leeighBest in Show @kobayashi_son WCS Canada Prelims - 2023 Team AnnieMae CRX Hime’s Cosplay CupSuncake Mooncake JC - Azurumi @azurumi  Reagan Kathryn JC - Song and Dance Cosplay @subarucamui @airedail  Papabear JC - Lutavia Cosplay Maridah JC -  Carmilla Jo  Best Construction Beginner: Ojiisans Cosplay @ojiisansBest Performance Beginner: Lemon-Bar-Sauce @lemonbarcos Best Innovation Beginner: Gamma Rae Cosplay @gammaraecosplayBest Construction Intermediate: Faeliae Kitsune @faeliae.kitsune (Hatsune Miku from Vocaloid)Best Performance Intermediate: Knovice Cosplay @knovicecosplay (Aelita from Code Lyoko)Best Innovation Intermediate: Avner and Gih @avnergih (Akiza Izinski and Yusei Yudo from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's)Best Construction Advanced: Sarcasm-Hime @sarcasm_hime (Snow White SINoALICE)Best Performance Advanced: Rachsaysmer@rachsaysmer (Hilda from Fire Emblem)Best Innovation Advanced: Eli &Nicole @eliebberts @nicolebeetv (Sophie and Howl from Howl's Moving Castle)Best Individual - Jeyke @mundodajeyke Kiyohime from Onmyoji Best Group- We Need Disguises @weneeddisguisescosplay Byleth & Roy Fire Emblem Three Houses / Super Smash Bros UltimateRising Star - Chrissy Plays Dressup @chrissyplaysdressup Cure Summer from Tropical-Rouge! Pretty CureDirector’s Choice - Bird King Cosplay @bird__king Sakura - Card Captor SakuraAbove and Beyond Award (staff) - Luluko @lulukohime Best in Show: Bambi Lashes Design @bambilashesdesign (Yae Miko from Genshin Impact) - who also happens to be one of our judges for ICLWCS Video DivisionGrand Champion - SwedenSecond Place - MexicoThird Place - Thailand SUPER MASSIVE GLOBAL Award - Korea Holiday Matsuri  Award - ChileWig Awards (Arda Wigs Award) - CanadaProp Making Award -India Costuming Making Award (Brother Award) - France Performance Award, Comedy Award - ThailandPerformance Award, Action Award - Indonesia Performance Award, Dramatic Award - DemarkSound Direction Award (Nagoya University of Arts Award) - SpainVisual Direction Award (Tamakoshi Award) - SwedenAlumni Award - ChinaWCS Stage Divisihttps://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

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/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platformsProduced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

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 GuestsSemetary Cosplay https://www.instagram.com/semetarycosplay/Strawberry Cosplayhttps://www.instagram.com/strawberry.cosplay/The JudgesLaughing Rat https://www.instagram.com/laughing_rat/Mimiru Riley https://www.instagram.com/mimiruriley/Michelle ClarkMissing was PapaBear Cosplay https://www.instagram.com/papabearcosplay/AwardsEmcee Gift - Goff Cosplay https://www.instagram.com/goff_cosplay/Laughing rat judges choice - Exhausted Cosplay as  Tartaglia from Genshin Impact https://www.instagram.com/exhausted.cos/Michelle Judges Choice -Eh Fruit Tes Cosplay as Thanatos from HadesMimiru Judges Choice - Spook Parade as Purple Guy from Five Nights At Freddies Sementary Cosplay Presentation Award - Everdreams Creative as Saunder’s Vox, Vox Machina Critical Role https://www.instagram.com/ever_dreams_creative/Strawberry Cosplay Presentation Award - Killer’s Cosplay 1950’s Wanda from Wanda Vision Novice3  Twiga and Koneko as Jinx and Vi League of Legends 2 Eunjiscosplay as Lisa from Genshin Impact https://www.instagram.com/eunjiscos/1 Kylee Cornwell as Sailor Jupiter from Sailor Moon Journeyman3 Goblin Slayer couple from Goblin Slayer 2 Delphinium Cosplay as Froslass from Pokemon https://www.instagram.com/delphinium.cos/1 Bustlingbeecosplay as Lethe from Fire EmblemMastershttps://www.instagram.com/bustlingbeecosplay/3 Hamster Daydream as Princess Mononoke from Princess Mononoke https://www.instagram.com/hamster.daydream/2 KKreations as Hannah Alexander Catra https://www.instagram.com/kkreationscosplay/1 CosmicRobin Cosplay as Kokomi from Genshin Impact https://www.instagram.com/cosmicrobin.cos/Best Performance Skit - Jillveon Cosplay as Beast Akira from Revue Starlighthttps://www.instagram.com/jillveoncosplay/Best performance Walk On - TyrannasaurusLex as Shera Princess of Powerhttps://www.instagram.com/tyrannosauruslexcosplay/https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

Join us for 2 live events!Anime Iowa July 22-24 2022 Coralville IAFriday:130pm opening ceremonies630pm the FULL live show Sh*t Cosplayers Say on Main stageSaturday:630pm: Emcees of the masquerade / cosplay contestSunday:4pm closing ceremoniesC2E2 August 5-7 2022 Downtown Chicago ILFriday:830pm Sh*t Cosplayers Say LIVE S403530pm Shop Talk with SheProp in Cosplay Central with https://www.instagram.com/prosandconscosplay/https://www.instagram.com/wigwigcosplay/https://www.instagram.com/ginozacostuming/https://www.instagram.com/paisleyandglue/https://www.instagram.com/sakurasunsetcosplay/https://www.instagram.com/sheprop/ Saturday:1145am SheProp Community Meet up in S504a https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

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 to have “success” in this hobby. To participate in cosplay do you really need to keep up with these mystery expectations?References: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/am-i-right/201404/the-astonishing-power-social-pressureKeeping up with the Joneses - WikipediaInternet celebrity - Wikipediahttps://www.ethicalconsumer.org/fashion-clothing/what-fast-fashion-why-it-problemhttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/tupperware-consumer/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspicuous_consumptionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspicuous_leisurehttps://www.alaindebotton.com/status/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/conformityhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20mediahttps://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platformsProduced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

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 https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayEp 59: Sandbagging https://podcastscs.buzzsprout.com/862060/10585078-ep59-sandbagging Also recommended Ep 56 Cheater Cheater Pumpkin Eater: the psychology of why people cheat in contests https://podcastscs.buzzsprout.com/862060/10282538-ep56-cheater-cheater-pumpkin-eaterhttps://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platformsProduced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

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/B08K56FLK7https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platformsProduced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

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/38NDs2OSee our instagram for equipment referenceshttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176443#causeshttps://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004015.htmhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2018-02-27/aches-pains-ageing-exercise-injury-muscle-lifestyle-myth/9475544https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platformsProduced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

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 on our instagram at La Vie Cosplay.The Sandbagging Follow-up Episode with more in-depth information: https://podcastscs.buzzsprout.com/862060/10818400-ep62-sandbagging-follow-upOther Episode Suggestions: Ep 56: Cheater Cheater Pumpkin Eater (the psychology behind why people cheat in contests) https://politicaldictionary.com/words/sandbagging/#:~:text=The%20word%20took%20on%20its,in%20the%20game%20for%20longer.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platformsProduced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

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://www.instagram.com/malinda_chan/https://www.instagram.com/akakioga/Emcee: https://www.instagram.com/yayahan/Best In Show: https://www.instagram.com/forging.smores/Best Masters: UsBest Journeyman: https://www.instagram.com/tannith_art/Best Novice:  https://www.instagram.com/8_bit_dog_cosplay/Judges Choice:https://www.instagram.com/itchy8itchyspider/https://www.instagram.com/mustbedeadcosplay/Other Mentions:https://www.instagram.com/oddly.cosplay/https://www.instagram.com/daimon_cerberus/https://www.instagram.com/eliotcos/https://www.instagram.com/bittybugcos/https://www.instagram.com/kiramekimagic/Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaweissphotography/https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

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 showed us kindness, respect, and welcomed us. We've been blessed to have some truly wonderful experiences. Thank you for helping us bring our content to con-goers.Go to our social media to take the "quiz" mentioned in the episode! https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platformsProduced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

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-sandbaggingttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/02/08/why-winners-become-cheaters/https://www.pnas.org/content/113/7/1754https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256046104_Ethical_Blindnesshttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/43073025_Incentives_and_Opportunism_From_the_Carrot_to_the_Stick/link/00b4952ea6449aceb5000000/downloadhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-psychology-of-winning-and-losing/https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-grim-truth-behind-the-winner-effect-1487946430https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/personality-disorders/the-psychology-behind-sense-of-entitlement/https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platformsProduced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

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.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platformsProduced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

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 Don't Matter https://podcastscs.buzzsprout.com/862060/10147098-ep55-where-the-points-don-t-matter-pt2Ginoza Costuming: https://www.instagram.com/ginozacostuming/https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platformsProduced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplayhttps://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms