25.2.12

Cosplay and 11 Questions

Cosplay is a short terms for Costume Play (in Japan it is called Wasei-Eigo). Cosplay here in Indonesia grows as a hobby in wearing clothing, accessories and make up like cartoon character in anime, manga, manhwa, fairy tales, video games, singers or musicians. Participant of a cosplay called cosplayer / layer. In Japan you can find cosplayer in shows or events that are held among cosplayer (Dojin circle),  Comic Market, or attending a musical concert of Kei-visual genre. These days, cosplay or cosplayer are  all over the world, f.e. USA, RRC, Europe, Philippine and Indonesia.

Most of Indonesian cosplayer adapt from Japanese comic books and just 3 weeks ago I saw it on TV that they held a Dojin Circle with Indonesian hero such as Gatot Kaca.

In Indonesia cosplay are categorized as below:
Cosplay anime/manga = Cosplay from Anime and Manga (Japanese cartoon) including Manhwa (American cartoon)
Cosplay Game = Cosplay with character taken from video game/ game.
Cosplay Tokusatsu = Cosplay from Tokusatsu movie characters.
Cosplay Gothic = Cosplay with dark character/ gothic character (including Lolita).
Cosplay Original = A Real Original Cosplay Not in anime/  tokusatsu/ others; or basically have the same base as character in a game: Kingdom Heart. ex. Sora in metallic.
Harajuku Style = adapted from the manga/anime character like Nana.

Last time during the Jazz Market in Nusa Dua, I saw a group of cosplayer walking around, and I swore they own it! They really live up to the character!
Here are some photos,



For you guys that are staying in Bali or around, you can order your Costume(s) HERE.
The community even have their own magazine, called Coz Magz.

This image below  is taken from another blogger, you can check it out here



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And now, moving on to 11 Questions, yes, you guys must be wondering whats Cosplay got to do with 11 questions? Well... I didn't use to get TAG on anything (guess.. yet.) and so I now have to post about it.

I am tagged by the lovely Dian Ajeng on her 11 Questions post!
And so here I am compiling another 11 questions, another 11 people to tag with the rules that are set as bellow:
- Each person must post 11 things about them on their blog.
- Answer the questions the tagger has set for you plus create 11 questions for the people you tag to answer.
- Choose 11 people and link them in your post.
- Go to their page and tell them.
- No tag backs.
- You legitimately have to tag.

 11 things about me:

1. I am currently working as a product development manager in a jewelry manufacturer company that market their brand in the U.S.
2. I always have my tripod to take my pictures for my blog, my husband is not always around…. ;)
3. I love shoes
4. I love bargain hunter
5. I love the beach
6. I love snorkeling
7. I love travelling a lot!
8. I love all colors with no exceptions
9. I sometimes take pictures of silly things
10. I enjoy the weekends with friends and besties
11. My husband spoils me too much sometimes…

Now, to answer Dian Ajeng’s 11 questions:

1. Describe your style in 3 words! ~Rock, Accessories, Chic

2. What is your best buy item ever? ~My car

3. What is this season hottest item goes to? ~More accessories

4. What are you passionate about? ~Process (any kind)

5. What is your favorite brand? ~Body & Soul Clothing

6. What is your favorite blog ever? ~Susie Bubble & Michelle

7. What is your hobby(s)? ~Travelling, reading and swimming in the sea

8. Do you take your pictures on your blog by yourself? ~Yes

9. Do you love giveaways? Why? ~Nope, I think its bribery that people creates in order to get other people to follow their blog.

10. Do you love DIY project? Why? ~Yes, most definitely, because it shows how creative a person can be! Love people with talents!!! Plus I love save rather than splurge.

11. Spring or summer? Why? ~Summer, I love the sun.



My 11 questions are:

1. Describe why you –fashion blog- in 1 sentence.
2. If you are to survive in a forest, name one item you think you have to bring.
3. What is your favorite color? Why?
4. What is your hobby beside blogging?
5. Brand or unbranded?
6. Who is your favorite fashionista?
7. Botox or plastic surgery?
8. Thrift or brand-spanking-new?
9. Clothes or shoes?
10. Made in China or Made in your own country?
11. Where will your un-used fashion items go?

And now I would love to tag 11 bloggers (in random order) that I think live to the truth and the dedication of their blog. Check their blog. They are so creative, chic, and lovely. Their blog are interesting. Follow them! Here they are,
1. Fashionadictas by Marcela
2. Cosa Mi Metto?
3. Positive Snaps
4. THE HF BLOG
5. Stricken by Fashion Emergency
6. 2ndhandcinderella
7.keep in touch with fashion
8.LA BELLA VITA
9. Cute Blossom Cherry
10. A Dream Called Fashion
11. I Am Guyanese

These are additional rules that I add for the 11 questions (because the ball is in my park)
1. It is not necessary to continue tagging another 11 blogger should you choose not want to continue this chain
2. You can always continue this chain of 11 questions at your own time, meaning to follow up on this in another 3 years is legitimate
3. If you cannot come up with 11 (eleven), just repeat the other number by copy paste until you reach 11
4. Do all the above with respect and don’t hurt anyone! Meaning everyone counts! If you have opinion, (sometimes) you have to keep it for yourself.

The additional rules are made to make this chain of 11 questions more fun and this is what this all about: FUN, so just enjoy!

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