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Cosplay CopyCats? Let’s Talk About “Clout Chasing” in the Cosplay Community

I'm breaking my self-imposed "don't give opportunistic clout chasers attention on your blog" rule to share some thoughts and experiences concerning the sudden influx of newbie cosplayers (or individuals who…

DeLaDoll February 19, 2021

Media & Pop Culture Commentary

[DeLa Doll] Ambassador Scams: How to Spot Them

Recently, I wrote about how to identify bad brand deals as part of my "Free Tips & Tools for Content Creators" series. Keeping up with that theme, I'm back to…

DeLaDoll January 29, 2021

Misc.

[DeLa Doll] The Anatomy of a Bad Brand Deal – Free Tips and Tools for Content Creators Pt.3

Recently, I had a very sketchy and unpleasant interaction with a brand that reached out to me via email. The exchange started off questionable at best, and quickly went downhill into…

DeLaDoll January 18, 2021

Cosplay Stuff Cosplay Tutorials

[DeLa Doll] Uzumaki – Azami Kurotani Cosplay and SFX Makeup Tutorial (Dolloween 2020)

Fun fact: When I say "I'll be back tomorrow with a new thing!" as I did at the end of the Wednesday Addams Dolloween Post, I really mean "2 -…

DeLaDoll October 18, 2020

Cosplay Stuff Cosplay Tutorials Makeup

[DeLa Doll] Wednesday Addams Cosplay & Makeup Tutorial (Dolloween Look #1)

If you read my last post, you probably saw me mention my personal cosplay and makeup challenge that I have dubbed "Dolloween" because, you know, "DeLa Doll" is my name…

DeLaDoll October 15, 2020

I Made Junji Ito Press-On Nails for an Annoying Ghost

New Beginnings & Temu Temptations

Creators & Artists Beware: How Talenthouse Rips Off Creatives

[DeLa Doll] February Vibes – Updates & Stuff

Interview: BLERDFEST! Creator Promises a “BIGGER, BETTER, and BLACKER” Convention

DeLa Doll | Hello, 2023: Reflections, Goals, and Where to Find Me