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It’s already week 2 of February, and I have another list of OUTSTANDING Black cosplayers for #28daysofblackcosplay (created by Princess Mentality Cosplay). Make sure you check out the tag on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and SHARE YOUR FAVORITES. How can you not love all the talent and beauty? I am being blessed by my News Feed right now. Sola_Heika Instagram: Sola_Heika Who are they? Lady Riju from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
"You stand before Lady Riju, Chief of the Gerudo. State your business but come no closer." I love my Riju wig but I definitely need to fix it up next time I wear her (which wont be for a while). I'll probably make her crown too. Photo: @cherry.cos A post shared by Sola aka Honey Bear (@sola_heika) on Oct 4, 2017 at 6:50pm PDT
I’ve never played a Zelda game (a sin, I know), but even a non-believer can appreciate how brilliant all the cosplays that were inspired by BoW are. Sola Heika looks so regal and queen-like in this picture!
Aracknoid 3 Cosplay Instagram: Aracknoid3 Who are they? Iron Man from The Avengers
Had an amazing time at Triad Animecon 2017. I introduced the Iron Merman 2.0 I'm posting it now and dedicating it to @marinas_hope A post shared by Hobenpon1 (@aracknoid3) on Mar 9, 2017 at 3:52pm PST
love how original this design is! The armor work looks so intense. I’d definitely want Iron Mermaid on my side of any battle.
Pencils and Pincushions Instagram: pencils_and_pincushions Who …
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Oona Sura
Oona Sura is a cosplay enthusiast with an appreciation for Framboise Lambic, Haruki Murakami, and cats. Catch her at the next anime convention on the East Coast!
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