Malinda 🪡 Cosplay America
@Malindachan
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Cosplayer since 2004 and full time creator! ⚔️ Genderfluid 🎮 ☆☆FFXIV: M'linda Chan on Balmung☆☆ 1/2 of @turtle_smithy
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Here it is! I’m so excited to announce I’ll be an educator at Cosplay America in June!
This event has Cosplay-focused programming including hands-on workshops. A must-attend for both new and experienced cosplayers to expand their skills!
We're thrilled to announce our FIRST GUEST for Cosplay America 2024!
Please welcome
@Malindachan
to Cosplay America this year!
#CosplayAmerica
#CosplayAmerica2024
#CosplayGuest
#cosplay
#cosplayers
#cosplaycon
#convention
#cosplayconvention
#annoucement
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Forgot to post yesterday, but my fav costume/s of the weekend:
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Advent Children reminding me that I own this amazing relic
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I’m a cosplayer over 30 that works full time in online retail and marketing. When I’m not at an office I enjoy crafting costumes. I’m also not ashamed of buying costumes because my hobby time is limited. Not everyone has the spare time and that is ok! Do what makes you happy.
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Did anyone at fanfest happen to catch our performance live and not what was shown on stream? The aesthetician wig quick change wasn’t featured at all. ;A;
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Pride month starts soon.
A friendly reminder that if someone is Bi and happens to be in a relationship with the opposite gender...that doesn’t erase the fact that they’re still Bi.
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Me and my FFXIV FC waiting for the door to either open or boot us out during treasure maps.
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A collection of photos from my Storyteller Bard shoot! This costume was truely a dream and a labor of love.
🍁🍂🎵
📸:
@allyssooonnnn
#bard
#ffxiv
#ffxivcosplay
#ffxiv_cc
#stormblood
#ff14
M’linda Chan on Balmung
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Friends often ask how I do bias tape, and tutorials do already exist yet they seem to be buried among tutorials not using the stitch-in-the-ditch method properly. It takes more time to find a short one vs explaining it myself, so here is a handy reference for your bookmarks (1/5)
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Remember when every Sakura cosplayer had Party City Hot Pink hair because that was all there was? Assuming they wore a wig at all? We didn’t question it.
Before you nitpick a cosplayer, consider if the person made their choice due to accessibility, budget, or personal preference.
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Y’ALL I CAN’T HANDLE HOW WELL THESE PHOTOS TURNED OUT!
Costume and minion by me!
Horns and scales:
@Turtle_Smithy
📸:
@allyssooonnnn
#ffxiv
#ffxivcosplay
#moonfirefaire
#ffxiv_cc
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My name is Malinda, and I've been cosplaying for 13 years. My hobby made me an outcast, but it also earned me a career.
#NoticeTheCosplayer
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Bringing this back for my new followers! People ask how I still enjoy Cosplay past my 20s, and the secret is friendships and self care.
I’m a cosplayer over 30 that works full time in online retail and marketing. When I’m not at an office I enjoy crafting costumes. I’m also not ashamed of buying costumes because my hobby time is limited. Not everyone has the spare time and that is ok! Do what makes you happy.
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Rachel told me I should become a “Sausage Link”
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PSA from someone who used to make cosplays in a tiny dorm room for 4 years:
Not every cosplayer has access to a properly ventilated work space. Spray paint, contact cement, E6000, and other products with fumes might not be options for them.
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We’ve stumbled into
@The_Ben_Starr
multiple times this weekend, but I’m so excited we could get a photo together wearing the FF16 costumes we worked so hard on to finish in time for
#AMKE2024
💖
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Machinist is still a work in progress, but I’m glad I got enough finished for my Glamoured to Life entry. You might have spotted me on one of the WoL collages!
#ffxiv
#ff14
#cosplay
#machinist
#mch
#glamouredtolife
#ffxivfanfest
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“Of the True Autumn”
🎶🍂🍁🍂🎶
Costume by me!
📸: Avid.exposure (Instagram)
#ffxiv
#ffxivcosplay
#bard
#stormblood
#storyteller
#ffxiv_cc
@FF_XIV_EN
M’linda Chan on Balmung
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To celebrate reaching 10k on Twitter, I’m giving away a custom embroidered mask!
To enter:
-Follow
-Like + RT
-Comment about a character you’d like your mask to be based on.
Giveaway ends on the 15th. Thank you everyone for your support! 💖
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Today I learned
@Pusheen
is a FFXIV Fan Festival Vegas Sponsor. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? WILL WE GET A CUTE PHOTO OP OR SOMETHING???
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Bernardelli News Agency here to track down the humanoid typhoon!
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Love this shot my friend Tycho (avid.exposure on IG) took of my Alisaie at Holmat!
Cosplay made and worn by me
3D print files from
@dangerousladies
@FF_XIV_EN
#ffxiv_cc
M’linda Chan on Balmung
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I need more space and funds, so we’ll be putting up some old styled wigs for sale on Etsy and eBay in the next day or two. While it’s hard to part with a few of these, I’ll be happier if others will use them rather than watching them collect dust on a shelf.
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TFW you’re waiting outside, and someone comes out to say the DJ is playing Cruel Angel’s Thesis, and everyone screams before running back inside.
Geek weddings are the best.
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Ah yes, I’m doing it all for men apparently
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New Storyteller Bard photo! I’m an anxious mess waiting for the Shadowbringers gear designs to be released.
Costume made and worn by me!
✨M’linda Chan on Balmung
📸: Northern Ash Photography
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#bard
#stormblood
#storyteller
#cosplay
#ffxiv
#ff14
#ffxiv_cc
@FF_XIV_EN
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Promise me you’ll take me on your next adventure?
#ffxiv
#spoilers
#ffxivspoilers
#ffxivcosplay
#grahatia
#ff14
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Can’t wait to see this pretty lady again!
✨✨✨
-Link: me
-Zelda:
@AtelierHeidi
-Photo:
@jo_lin
-Wigs:
@ArdaWigs
-Sheikah Slate kit: Pixelbash Props
-Link ears:
@MmMmMiyaTamlyn
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#ardawigs
#cosplay
#zelda
#link
#botw
#zeldabreathofthewild
#zeldacosplay
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All Tifa cosplayers are beautiful.
Her character is more than a pair of tits, and if you love her you know that.
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I’ve wanted to cosplay Dark Magician Girl for 10 years, and I managed to complete her within a month. Will be wearing her next weekend at Anime St. Louis!
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Today is our 10 year wedding anniversary! 💖
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I only snagged a few Aerith photos at Con-Nichiwa. Hopefully, I can get some more once I find a suitable location!
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I did an Aerith test today!
-I styled the wig and made the necklace.
-Bracelets by
@dangerousladies
-Dress and jacket from AliExpress
#ff7
#ffvii
#ffviir
#ff7r
#cosplay
#AerithGainsborough
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Not sorry to the folks who unfollowed because they thought I was single. 🤷🏼♀️
It’s never been a secret. While we’re here, time to learn that I’m also 32 years old.
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Detail shots of my Alisaie cosplay from
@mouzycat
!
Costume made by me with accessory/armor 3D models by
@dangerousladies
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Sewing is done on Link. Leather and Sheikah Slate left for Katsu.
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School Alisaie!
Featuring meteor ita bag by
@Newtdoesarts
School emblem patches are available through
@Turtle_Smithy
Earring 3D modeled by
@dangerousladies
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Presently,
@connichiwaAZ
is requiring masks as recommended by CDC guidelines. I’m happy to follow this policy, and am making some masks to match my costume lineup! I’m excited to finally debut Wall Market Aerith, which I worked on earlier this year.
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Marianne’s hair makes zero sense, but I think this was my best looking result after 4 attempts. Don’t have time for wefting or foam work to make it “accurate”, but I think it still looks nice.
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THE OTAMATONE IS BACK
Soken: do you know...La HEE?!
The entire FFXIV community:
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Doing some file organizing today, and I have many photos I haven't shared yet of Alisaie! These were taken at Holmat 2021 by
@worldofgwendana
Costume made and worn by me
Armor + accessory 3D files by
@dangerousladies
Wig was a Jaguar + mid clip in silver from
@ArdaWigs
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TFW the place your XIV FC friends booked for lunch is in the city and not near the con, so you’re about to be the most interestingly dressed person there.
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Alisaie today!
Costume by me
3D models for accessories by
@dangerousladies
#ffxiv
#ff14
#endwalker
#HolMat
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Ever since ticket codes went out, our shop has been slammed. It's a good thing! But if you don't hear much from me, that would be why.
Thanks for your love and support! <3
📸:
@mouzycat
3D accessory/armor files:
@dangerousladies
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Ok but we cute ✨✨✨
We’re celebrating our 8th wedding anniversary this month!
Much thanks to
@NipahDUBS
for editing out the random background ppl and for letting Kyle borrow your jacket 💖
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Conventions: we’re going to have vaccine mandates with fair exceptions (due to medical reasons).
Anti-vaxxers: IF U DO THIS I WONT COME BACK
Me and my friends:
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I guess I should do this more, but if you want to support our business, please feel free to follow
@Turtle_Smithy
on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Etsy!
My husband and I craft XIV-inspired cosplay accessories.
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New photo from Vontography! (Vontog on IG)
-Wig, underclothes, and chainmail by me
-Tunic and hat by
@gstqfashions
-Leather by Inkylink and myself
-Ears by
@MmMmMiyaTamlyn
and Rob Seal
-Props by and painted by me
#zelda
#link
#cosplay
#loztp
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I styled so many wigs! We did a PJs shoot for Kingdom Arts Apparel. Special appearance by Poe the cat.
Photo by
@slackphoto
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I can take care of myself, you know. 💪
I got some amazing photos back from
@worldofgwendana
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Costume made and worn by me
Accessory/armor 3D models by
@dangerousladies
#alisaie
#ffxiv
#ffxiv_cc
#endwalker
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This will be my Bard Fili gear progress thread.
I’m going to be gathering more supplies and finishing Blue Mage before starting on this one.
If you’d like to contribute to this project, please check out my Ko-fi!
#FFXIV
#cosplay
#shadowbringers
#Bard
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MCH will probably still be done first, but I’m going ahead and starting an Alisaie build thread.
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Not sure why these tires were dumped, but they were also a good find
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“Hey Malinda can you write up flavor text for these?”
Me:
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I love me some location photos, but wanna know what’s great about cons that still keep me attending them? The friends you meet and grow with.
This photo was taken at A-Kon 2017! Full credits:
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Quality over Quantity:
Don’t follow someone and ask for a follow in return.
Don’t be tempted by services that increase your numbers for money.
Be proud knowing your followers are indeed fans of your work or friends; those are quality followers and much more valuable.
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Me vs. animated me, XIV edition
:D
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Heidi is my friend, and I believe and support her.
I never pried into her life with Jared, but I don’t think there’s anything he could say that would improve his situation, especially with the Tumblr and Snapchat controversy.
There is never a good excuse for cheating.
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More Aqua! This photo set was by Nathan Lee. Twirling in those shoes is hard.
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