Media & Pop Culture Commentary

Creators & Artists Beware: How Talenthouse Rips Off Creatives

In October 2022, I entered a contest hosted by a company called Talenthouse in partnership with Peacock. It was a cosplay contest asking cosplayers to submit photos of themselves as…

DeLaDoll February 5, 2023

Misc.

[DeLa Doll] February Vibes – Updates & Stuff

I promised myself that I would ease into 2023 by using January to reflect on my goals while being gentle with myself. I'm pleased to say this was a great…

DeLaDoll January 31, 2023

Creator Spotlights Media & Pop Culture Commentary

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

Image of cosplayers from BLERDFEST! 2019 In 2019, BLERDFEST!! hit the convention scene of New Orleans, Louisiana as a new and inclusive event that focused on the intersection of Blackness…

DeLaDoll January 7, 2023

Misc.

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

2022 was... a lot. I experienced so many highs and lows at breakneck speeds that I'm surprised to have made it out of the year alive without severe whiplash injuries.…

DeLaDoll January 2, 2023

side by side image of a Black woman with colorful makeup on next to an AI generated image of the same makeup look.

Media & Pop Culture Commentary

AI Art – Information, Thoughts, and Feelings from One Artist Who Doesn’t Hate It

Me and the AI art makeup look I created using the StarryAI app As the title suggests I don’t hate AI art tools. I don't automatically hate all AI-generated art…

DeLaDoll December 17, 2022

Hellfire Club and Chucky inspired cosplays by DeLa Doll, a Black cosplayer

Cosplay Stuff Misc.

How Cosplay Helped Me Heal

How cosplay helped me regain my confidence. A tale of career struggles, creative triumphs, and being a huge nerd who loves to write and play dress up.

DeLaDoll November 3, 2022

Recent Musings

[DeLa Doll] Social Media Analytics + Recognizing Your Strengths – Free Tips and Tools For Content Creators, Pt. 1

Cosplay Tutorials Misc.

[DeLa Doll] Social Media Analytics + Recognizing Your Strengths – Free Tips and Tools For Content Creators, Pt. 1

Part 1 of my "Free Tips & Tools for Content Creators", perfect for aspiring influencers, artists, cosplayers and anyone who wants to grow their social media following. This section covers how to recognize your strengths as a creator via reflection and free social media analytics tools!

DeLaDoll March 2, 2020

20 Black Cosplayers Slaying as Characters of Color! #29DaysofBlackCosplay

20 Black Cosplayers Slaying as Characters of Color! #29DaysofBlackCosplay

Check out these talented Black cosplayers as 20 different characters of color! #29DaysofBlackCosplay

DeLaDoll February 29, 2020

#CosplayersForBernie: The Mike Bloomberg Campaign Tried to Pay for my “Support”

Media & Pop Culture Commentary

#CosplayersForBernie: The Mike Bloomberg Campaign Tried to Pay for my “Support”

Last night, at 5:21pm EST, I was contacted via email by someone affiliated with the Mike Bloomberg presidential campaign. They wanted to pay me to create a video "to share…

DeLaDoll February 28, 2020

Quirky, Nerdy, n Cool: 25 Amazing Black Cosplayers to Follow on Instagram!

Cosplay Stuff Media & Pop Culture Commentary

Quirky, Nerdy, n Cool: 25 Amazing Black Cosplayers to Follow on Instagram!

25 amazing Black Cosplayers to Check on Instagram! #29DaysofBlackCosplay

DeLaDoll February 25, 2020

[DeLa Doll] 50 Black Cosplayers You Should Be Following! #29DaysofBlackCosplay

Cosplay Stuff Media & Pop Culture Commentary

[DeLa Doll] 50 Black Cosplayers You Should Be Following! #29DaysofBlackCosplay

In honor of #29DaysofBlackCosplay and #BlackHistory Month, here are 50 Black Cosplayers You Should Be Following!

DeLaDoll February 17, 2020

Media & Pop Culture Commentary

Creators & Artists Beware: How Talenthouse Rips Off Creatives

DeLaDoll February 5, 2023

Misc.

[DeLa Doll] February Vibes – Updates & Stuff

DeLaDoll January 31, 2023

Creator Spotlights Media & Pop Culture Commentary

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

DeLaDoll January 7, 2023

Misc.

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

DeLaDoll January 2, 2023