Hundreds of Characters

How far Astrid and I have come in a year. This weekend is Toronto’s holiday market con and I still have no clue what I’m wearing - but I am still thick in the middle of an Astrid con crunch. I’ve worked on/finished/started three different versions of Astrid this year and I’m not even mad about it. Between Hidden World and Homecoming, 2019 genuinely was the year of How To Train Your Dragon and I’m sad that there will be nothing new in 2020. Revisiting Berk the other night in Homecoming hit me right in the feels. . . . Holiday Astrid: @kapppz Stormfly: @buildabear Wig: @ardawigscanada (Nina in Pale Blonde) Basically all the fabric and fur: @valuevillage_thrift 📸: @kookabrophoto . . . #astrid #astridhofferson #astridcosplay #astridhoffersoncosplay #howtotrainyourdragon #howtotrainyourdragoncosplay #httyd2 #httyd #httydcosplay #stormfly #deadlynadder #toothless #nightfury #dragonrider #dreamworks #dreamworksdragons #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaying #cosplaygirl #cosplayersofinstagram #canadiancosplayer #cosplayersofig #womenofcosplay #womenwhocosplay #tbt #throwbackthursday #holidaycosplay #holidayastrid @httydragon @americaferrera @fanexpocanada https://www.instagram.com/p/B5tLH99jFAh/?igshid=1mdysw4kvkix4

Here’s my face because I have no idea what else to post. It’s hard when you’re always inspired but unable to bring yourself to work on stuff. I sort of feel like life waited until I jumped and then pushed a giant PAUSE button right before I started my descent. When will things resume? Will I ever touch down? Stay tuned to maybe find out. 😂😂 . . . In other news I finally created a logo and Instagram for my graphic design/self-publishing freelance stuff, so give a follow at @leakystudios and hit me up if you need things designed. . . . No hashtags. How do you like that, algorithm?! https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ReQWiD3V5/?igshid=1md9r581t8kxy

Today’s hashtag-acronym goes to this redhead: #witchywednesday or #weasleywednesday, whichever! This time, featuring my good friend Arnold. (Purple, as per book canon.) 💜 Need to channel some of this girl’s ferocity and fearlessness in the near future! But for now, I’ll spread her love and positivity and inclusiveness. . . . Ginny: @kapppz Wig: @wigisfashion #wigisfashion LF735 in Wavy Reddish Brown Tie: @wish Arnold: @universalorlando Location/📸: @mikebrownto . . . #ginny #ginnyweasley #harrypotter #hp #ginnycosplay #ginnyweasleycosplay #harrypottercosplay #hpcosplay #gryffindor #hogwarts #hogwartsschoolofwitchcraftandwizardry #hogwartsstudent #gryffindorcosplay #gryffindorstudent #gogogryffindor #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaying #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplayersofig #womenofcosplay #cosplaygirl #cosplaygirls #cosplayphotoshoot #photoshoot #redhead #toronto https://www.instagram.com/p/B408EiyDjUT/?igshid=guqfh2fzve9q

Happy #tyrelltuesday!! Haven’t posted some new Margy in a while. With this recent snowfall, a “winter is coming” reference seems apt. I’ve always wanted to create a Margaery-in-winter look. Imagine how elegant and gorgeous her full-length fur cloaks would be! . . . Margaery: @kapppz Dress made by: @saddlethehippogriffs Crown made by me! Wig: @wigisfashion #wigisfashion (LF667 in Wavy Brown) 📸: @darrylpezzackphotography . . . #gameofthrones #got #margaery #margaerytyrell #gotcosplay #gameofthronescosplay #margaerycosplay #margaerytyrellcosplay #tyrell #housetyrell #highgarden #growingstrong #nataliedormer #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaying #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplayersofig #cosplayerofinstagram #canadiancosplay #canadiancosplayer #cosplaywomen #cosplaywoman #womenofcosplay #womenofinstagram @gameofthrones @hbocanada @hbo https://www.instagram.com/p/B4yQmVgD2WV/?igshid=u3lq95iu9rjf

I wonder if I can find a fun alliteration for every day this week. Let’s start off with a #mermaidmonday!! I took an old swath of blue fabric and made a super quick skirt, grabbed my black corset, and put together this very simple, but very effective, Ariel dress!! This glow-up is version ... five or six? Gotta love my main mermaid! Which Disney Princess have you always seen the most of yourself in? Ariel is definitely mine - though I think Rapunzel has claimed the spot of my favourite princess! . . . Ariel: @kapppz 📸: @wonderwoman905 Event: #cosplayforacause at @torontocardshow Wig: @wigisfashion #wigisfashion 28” straight yaki red LF624A Corset: @wish . . . #ariel #thelittlemermaid #disney #disneyprincess #arielcosplay #arielcosplayer #thelittlemermaidcosplay #disneycosplay #disneycosplayer #disneyprincesscosplay #disneyprincesscosplayer #princess #princesscosplay #princesscosplayer #princessariel #princessarielcosplay #jodibenson #disneygirl #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaying #cosplaygirl #cosplayersofinstagram #disneycosplayersofinstagram #cosplayersofig @disney @disney.pwr @thedisneyprincesses @disneystudioscanada @waltdisneyworld @disneyd23 @disneystudios (at Newmarket, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4u-a22DrMQ/?igshid=1rlymwaeqhtgg

A week ago, I gathered some of my lovelies and had a wonderful brunch in celebration of my birthday!! Thank you to those present for your patience with the tables, for your company, your smiles, your laughter, and your friendship. Thank you to EVERYONE ELSE who posted, storied, commented, messaged, called, texted, and whatever else you did! I had such a lovely day and you all impacted it for the best. . . . 📸: @life.in.technicolour for the pictures of me, and for handing his phone to the waitress for the group shot! And HUGE THANKS to @katie13photography/ @pigeonpen for the fall birthday photo shoot before we brunched! From L-R: @screamsoft @monicaemryan @monica.bones88 @sehlboat @life.in.technicolour @alisongkrouse @big_geek_umar @captaindancosplay @arirachelb @kapppz @tiny.amazon @tomdistefano.actor . . . #birthday #birthdaygirl #birthdayparty #birthdaycelebration #birthdaybrunch #coffee #mimosa #eggspectation #frenchtoast #frenchtoastcake #friends #brunch #saturdayshoutout #toronto #theesplanade #esplanade #eggspectationtoronto #eggspectationesplanade @eggspectation.esplanade (at Eggspectation) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4p9u0Xj9_u/?igshid=13qbwjeblm78

Is #fairyfriday a thing? It should be! But what about a #flashbackfriday?? Do we remember that brief moment in time I cosplayed Periwinkle?! . . . Debuted during March Comic Con 2019, Peri was part of a group cosplay and I basically hated every minute of it. Not the group - they’re the loveliest humans! But I didn’t enjoy making this cosplay, I didn’t enjoy wearing it, I didn’t enjoy any of the photos from afterwards. In many of the photos from the day, I have mad crazy eyes - where you can see the discomfort and panic in my expression from being so uncomfortable. It was my first time making pants, and I wasn’t wearing a proper bra, just a corset, and I felt like I was going to fall out the whole time! Also, my hair started falling out of Peri’s gravity-defying style. Needless to say, I changed out of her pretty quickly. . . . As frustrating an experience it was, I’m glad to have had the opportunity to try something new and scary! Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t, but it’s always a learning experience. . . . TGIF, everyone!! . . . Periwinkle: @kapppz Wig: I think from Amazon? Cut and styled by me 📸: probably @tessusb . . . #periwinkle #periwinklecosplay #fairy #fairies #pixiehollow #secretofthewings #secretofthewingscosplay #tinkerbellandfriends #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaying #cosplaygirl #cosplayofinstagram #cosplayerofinstagram #disney #disneycosplay #disneycosplayer #disneyfairies https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nZLllDLjT/?igshid=xs8lqmi0bing

The first snowfall of the year is always so beautiful, I think. It’s a fresh start, a literal carte blanche. I know that it won’t be nearly as pretty in a few months, when it’s all grey slush, but for now I’ll enjoy these views of the farm (and swipe through for an update of the stable). . . . #farm #farmlife #countryliving #countrylife #farmliving #tree #tireswing #stouffville #landscape #november #snow #firstsnow #stable https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ktEc5DJ4v/?igshid=1agq0kk0f8stc

Happy Halloween!! Creepy broken doll, checking in from on our shelf. Had so much fun with this makeup look, but I wish I got some good pictures rather than an end-of-night selfie. A few years ago I did another broken-doll makeup look for Halloween while in San Francisco, but that was pretty porcelain doll. This year, I went dark. While I love makeup, I don’t play with it too much! I should start. . . . Also, so many thank-yous for all the lovely birthday wishes! I saw every DM, caption, story, comment, post, message, phone call, text, etc, etc, etc and I felt so loved all day. Y’all sure know how to make a girl feel special!! . . . #happyhalloween #halloween #halloweencostume #october31 #october31st #brokendoll #creepydoll #makeup #makeupcostume #dollcostume #dollmakeup #creepybrokendoll #halloweenmakeup #latergram #makeuplook #motd #ootd #blonde #pigtails https://www.instagram.com/p/B4SwGKWj5F4/?igshid=19q5xzy1lh6b3

It is my birthday!! I turn 32 today, so here’s a little before and after to see how much I’ve changed over the years. And though there hasn’t been as many physical changes over the last few years, there’s been a LOT of unseen changes - in terms of my priorities, my hobbies, my lifestyle, and the number of fucks I give. . . . If you’re a Toronto-based mutual and we’ve met in person and you want to come join the festivities at my birthday brunch this Saturday, send me a message! For everyone else, friendly reminder that I have a Kofi if you want to send me a little birthday love. Obviously very optional! . . . #birthday #birthdaygirl #thisis32 #happybirthday #happybirthdaytome #beforeandafter #thenandnow #babypicture #redhead #blonde #greeneyes https://www.instagram.com/p/B4P8iqbjOGL/?igshid=1louyngv4er0i

As much as I might be an old lady, I’m still obsessed with plushies. They’re my favourite prop for a cosplay, I almost always buy one while I’m on vacation, and I still sleep with the same stuffed leopard I’ve had since I was five years old. These babies come from @buildabear - and I hope to eventually have all of the main five dragons - and both have crazy stories with their purchases. . . . Toothless was bought from a BAB in Bournemouth, England after my Topdeck trip in February 2017. I saw him in the window and made my travel buddies stop so I could buy him. I’m sure they thought I was crazy. He spent the flight home snuggled in my suitcase a week-ish later. . . . Stormfly was purchased during NYCC 2018. I spotted her hanging and made a bee-line, basically throwing my money at the guy running the booth. I was in Margaery and the irony is not lost on me. These travel buddies didn’t think I was crazy - they were so excited for me! She came home with me on the plane. . . . Those are my crazy-plushy-lady stories! But I don’t regret any of them, and I love that they all have stories attached to them. Because stories are the best. Okay I’m done rambling now! . . . Astrid Hofferson: @kapppz 📸: @ooc_photography Dragons: @buildabear Astrid wig: @wigisfashion #wigisfashion (LF323 in Wavy Blonde) Fabrics mostly sourced from @valuevillage_thrift Skulls made from @luminsworkshop foam clay, purchased from @ardawigscanada . . . #astrid #astridhofferson #astridcosplay #astridhoffersoncosplay #howtotrainyourdragon #howtotrainyourdragoncosplay #httyd #httydcosplay #stormfly #deadlynadder #toothless #nightfury #dragonrider #dreamworks #dreamworksdragons #dreamworksanimation #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaying #cosplaygirl #cosplayersofinstagram #canadiancosplayer #cosplayersofig #womenofcosplay #womenwhocosplay #tiffanyfalls #hamilton #hamont (at Tiffany Falls) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4NfQaCDmVt/?igshid=1um4gddptbna9

My fishy favourite, Halloween weekend, cosplaying at an event, AND it’s all basically in my backyard?! Yes please! Excited to bring Ariel out to this amazing event tomorrow and cosplay for a cause. If you’re in the Newmarket area, come stop in at the @torontocardshow for a picture, a visit, some shopping, and more! . . . #ariel #thelittlemermaid #disney #arielcosplay #thelittlemermaidcosplay #disneycosplay #disneyprincess #princess #disneyprincesscosplay #princesscosplay #newmarket #fishfriday #fishyfriday #event #cosplayforacause #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaying #eventcosplay #eventcosplayer #halloween #wigisfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/B4DHtIbjWGJ/?igshid=4rl5xd3p8lq8

Next Wednesday is my birthday! I turn 32 - I’m never ashamed or secret about my age. And being an almost-Halloween baby means I’ve always wants to go all out for my birthday. Like this way back #tbt: that time I turned 21 and threw myself a masquerade ball! I was so thrilled that so many of my friends were on board, got dressed to the nines, donned a mask, and made it an amazing night to remember. Even my parents got in on the fun! Maybe I’ll do another masquerade birthday somewhere down the line... . . . This year’s birthday celebration will be significantly less extravagant, but hopefully just as fun. 🥂 . . . #throwbackthursday #masqueradeball #masquerade #masqueradeparty #masqueradebirthday #birthday #21yearsold #21yearsyoung #32 #halloween #sheetcake #throwback #waybackplayback #11yearsago #redhead #reddress https://www.instagram.com/p/B4BDJMsj6uM/?igshid=ile2yz4o0cbs

I love fall. The changing colours and frenetic energy and the cooling temperatures. Halloween. My birthday (because let’s be real). It’s been a particularly beautiful autumn this year, and I’m sad I haven’t gotten to do any fall fashion shoots - but I’m so glad to get to live in a world with this sort of beauty in my daily life. . . . Life is a whirlwind of questions and uncertainties and waiting for the other shoe to drop. I see myself in every leaf as the wind carries it onto its next adventure. . . . #iamaleafonthewindwatchhowisoar #autumn #fall #october #farm #farmlife #countryliving #countrylife #farmliving #tree #tireswing #muskokachair #bluemuskokachairs #stouffville #leaves #landscape https://www.instagram.com/p/B393nkYDn8x/?igshid=1x2nhthvyotmb

I’m always looking for more villain characters to cosplay: do you have suggestions?? . . . I asked my stories which black-haired cosplay they wanted today, and Evil Queen was the winner! It seems appropriate anyways because this is my workweek’s hump day this week: Monday was a stat but I’ll be working an event this Saturday! A sort-of-hump-day gets a sort-of-hump-post. 😂😂 . . . Evil Queen: @kapppz Wig: @wigisfashion #wigisfashion 28” Wavy Black LF697A 📸: @mikebrownto . . . #evilqueen #theevilqueen #snowwhite #snowwhiteandthesevendwarfs #disney #disneyvillain #disneyvillains #villains #evilqueencosplay #snowwhiteandthesevendwarfscosplay #disneycosplay #villainscosplay #disneyvillaincosplay #disneyvillainscosplay #villaincosplay #cosplay #cosplaygirl #cosplayer #cosplaying #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplayofinstagram #cosplayersofig #womenofcosplay #womenwhocosplay #boudoir #disneyboudoir #greeneyes https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ux6bjD0dS/?igshid=1bmge8o6g5u6a

This past weekend was Canadian Thanksgiving! And though my family doesn’t really celebrate (since we’re usually coming off all the Jewish high holidays which kept our early Fall pretty busy!), it didn’t feel right to let it pass. I’m not positive about the things I’m thankful for this year, since my life is in such crazy flux! But despite all that, I know I am thankful for family and friends that will always ensure I have a roof over my head and food on my plate; for cool fall days with colourful leaves that are perfect for a snuggle with the dog(s) on the couch; for life’s simple pleasures that never fail to brighten my day. I’m thankful for good books with strong women to look up to, I’m thankful for movies and tv shows that let me view the world with new eyes, and I’m thankful for the ease that our generation can travel the world with out bodies. There’s lots of turmoil in my life, yes. But the world is still big and beautiful and worthy of exploring, and that magic is what I will always be thankful for. . . . Throwing it back to this fall Ginny shoot that was TWO YEARS AGO WHAT. 😂 Ginny: @kapppz Wig: @wigisfashion #wigisfashion LF735 in Wavy Reddish Brown Tie: @wish Robes and sweater: @universalorlando 📸: @mikebrownto . . . #ginny #ginnyweasley #harrypotter #hp #ginnycosplay #ginnyweasleycosplay #harrypottercosplay #hpcosplay #gryffindor #hogwarts #hogwartsschoolofwitchcraftandwizardry #hogwartsstudent #gryffindorcosplay #gryffindorstudent #gogogryffindor #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaying #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplayersofig #womenofcosplay #cosplaygirl #cosplaygirls #cosplayphotoshoot #photoshoot #robes #redhead #highpark #toronto https://www.instagram.com/p/B3sC1jUDbBh/?igshid=7spszbixy0f6

One of the best things about the fall is all the television shows that come back on! I am SO PUMPED for Crisis on Infinite Earths, the most epic DCTV crossover ever!! Time to start watching the new episodes so that I am prepared when it’s time for Crisis!! . . . Supergirl: @kapppz Costume made by me, all materials from @valuevillage_thrift Boots: @ardene (painted by me!) Wig: @wigisfashion #wigisfashion (in Mixed Blonde LF016) 📸: the amazing and wonderful and talented @flauntymars Event: @officialfxc @toronto.comicon.2019 . . . #supergirl #supergirlcosplay #karazorel #karazorelcosplay #karadanvers #karadanverscosplay #melissabenoist #thecw #supergirlcw #cwsupergirl #dctvu #dc #dctv #dccosplay #dccomics #arrowverse #arrowversecosplay #krypton #nationalcity #crisisoninfiniteearths #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaying #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplayersofig #canadiancosplayer #torontocosplay #womenofcosplay #womenwhocosplay @melissabenoist @thecw @supergirlcw https://www.instagram.com/p/B3fAbDsjG09/?igshid=5srt8pc4afbk