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my heart will never change by dangerousladies my heart will never change by dangerousladies
"The subway radiates with heat
We've barely met and still I cross the street to your door."



Hnnnnnngggggg. This is my favourite costume right now.

There's something about my new Supergirl costume that makes me feel absolutely incredible.

I think, most of the time, at SDCC, and maybe at FanExpo too, I had a permanent smile affixed to my face. Even if it wasn't always on the outside, I certainly felt it on the inside. Inside, I was grinning ear-to-ear. I was in a brilliant mood. I felt flawless. I felt that if I took a running step, I could just take off and actually fly.

For the first time, I know I've truly met my own expectations for a costume. I've never felt like this about a costume –– the only experience I can relate it to is how I feel when I watch Emmy in her Batgirl costume. Something about it just feels so right and looks so perfect, like the character's come to life.

I felt like I was a Supergirl. Invincible. Vivacious. Friendly. Upbeat. Determined. Unstoppable. Absolutely, undeniably great, whether I was interacting with some little kid and confiding in them that my eyes are so blue because I'm from Krypton, or having some random passerby say "you are amazing" and keep walking.

I don't care how I really looked, or really came across, or if it showed up in pictures, or if anyone else noticed. It was all for me.

For that weekend, I was incredible. The very definition of "high on life." Feeling "infinite." Feeling like if the entire world crashed down right then, I could push it right back up, and if I couldn't, I'd die happy anyway.

And then I think: that person is still inside me. It's more than just a feeling. Putting on a wig and a costume and walking amongst all those people doesn't instantly transform me into someone else; that comes from somewhere inside, even if something needs to pry it out. Even if I don't feel it right now, itching to slough off my work and go to school and shed this dark cloud, inside, I am that Supergirl.

And like hell she's staying on the inside.


Cosplayer: Jenn
Photographer: Christine
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Pencilfan Featured By Owner Mar 28, 2011
I think it probably helps that I like the character, but yes, this costume is just about perfect to me. :) It gives me the same type of feeling I got when I saw Helen Slater in the Supergirl movie from so long ago. It's too bad the movie wasn't a good one, but the look and feel of the character fit so incredibly well, and I think you've achieved that too. Here's hoping you bring the costume to more conventions, and that SOMEBODY from DC or WB with a good eye, some brains and the ability to make a few calls will take notice!
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Nixemus Featured By Owner Feb 24, 2011
Fan-bloody-tastic; I can't fault this picture =)
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ilwarden Featured By Owner Sep 4, 2010
Exactly how i feel about Big Blue & Red, too. (You/Jenn definitely chanelled her perfectly. Saw you at FanExpo. Excellently done.)
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RPL-Arts Featured By Owner Sep 1, 2010
Yes, you are an amazing, beautiful supergirl...
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the-kid36 Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010  Hobbyist
very awesome :D
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MustangGTDevil Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010
Awesome pic. You make a great Supergirl. My only complaint is that the photographer should zoom in on you more. There is way too much space above your head in the photo. That way we could see you close up. And seeing you close up is a very good thing. :)
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JohnMichael007 Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010
Wonderful story to accompany this photo! I believe the sentiments match the photo well. :nod: You exude confidence and joy in this photo and the others too! :superman:
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Esbe77 Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010  Professional Traditional Artist
I don't know if it's the costume, the cosplayer or both, but there's something that irradiates from you that definitely makes you one of the best Supergirl cosplayers around. Your smile is genuine, you truly seem to enjoy every second of it and you have this aura of confidence that shines through the image.

If I were a Warner exec, seeing a pic like this would be enough to urge someone into making a new Supergirl movie... with you as the title role.
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dangerousladies Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010
Thank you very, very much! :)

Christ, if DC is ever in the game to make a Supergirl movie, I am so there. I will do anything, jump through any hoop, move to the States, whatever it takes.
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Esbe77 Featured By Owner Sep 1, 2010  Professional Traditional Artist
Well, you're in luck since DC and Warner are both tied... ever wondered why all those DC movies came out ONLY from Warner Bros? :)
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powerbook125 Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Looks great. You should consider doing Power Girl too. ;)
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dangerousladies Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010
Power Girl is on the schedule... somewhere, anyway.
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TheBoo Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010
this is one of my fav outfits too, SG is always too skinny/cheerleadery in the comics but this is spot on :)
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dangerousladies Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010
Ahaha, she scares me in the comics sometimes. SOMETIMES.
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TheBoo Featured By Owner Sep 1, 2010
girls with heatvision...always give them cake and ya wont get burned lol
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JohnnyFive81 Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Nice work, and nice description of the costume too, very uplifting.
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dangerousladies Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010
Thank youuu!

I could blab forever about cosplaying Supergirl :')
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JohnnyFive81 Featured By Owner Sep 2, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Well, it's a good look.
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Blaaderunner Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010
:flirty: Hi, my name is Rick. I'm funny, financially stable, and I have a very interesting DNA structure.

Oh, and that's a great costume by the way. :D
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dangerousladies Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010
Thanks, dude!
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Te-raDa Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
Oh, you look so cool))
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dangerousladies Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010
Thank you!
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Te-raDa Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
You'ra welcome! ^^
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JJABarrett Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010
How is the cape faring after Sunday anyways?

And as someone who believes he could have seen the energy you speak of allow me to just say;

Wow, You go girl!
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dangerousladies Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010
It's okay. My mom, the master at these things, managed to get all the stains out, leaving only a tiny tear :) Colour me super relieved, seeing as... I probably would have cried if it didn't come out. However, I now have a fear of escalators.
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JJABarrett Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2010
I'll keep that in mind >.> I mean I'd never plot anything involving escalators!
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dennisk Featured By Owner Aug 30, 2010  Professional Traditional Artist
It is amazing the effect clothes can have on you. My fedora makes me feel ten times more badass when I wear it.
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Mist3rThr33 Featured By Owner Aug 30, 2010  Hobbyist General Artist
Stunning as usual Jenn X)
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PiRatE-ChicKA Featured By Owner Aug 30, 2010
well the costume is compltly aweosme!
and thats great that you feel that way !!! :)
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bound-nicole-babe78 Featured By Owner Aug 30, 2010
Time to break some bad guys in half! Or make them submit by flashing that smile of yours....what guy can resist Supergirl?
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dangerousladies Featured By Owner Aug 30, 2010
I'll take the fights ;)
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angelevk Featured By Owner Aug 30, 2010
I think you do look great in the outfit :) you and Batgirl team up!!!
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dangerousladies Featured By Owner Aug 30, 2010
Thank you!

I do have team-up pictures, actually, I just have to finish editing them and uploading them 8)
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angelevk Featured By Owner Aug 30, 2010
ZOMG!!!!!!!!!!! >< I... Can... not... WAIT!!!
>< :work: must learn to hack your puter :work: :)
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sirustalcelion Featured By Owner Aug 30, 2010  Student General Artist
It is a very nice costume and you look great in it!
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dangerousladies Featured By Owner Aug 30, 2010
Thank you!
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Archonyto Featured By Owner Aug 30, 2010  Student General Artist
Brutal cape and cute cosplayer. Great shot looks like she just landed!
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dangerousladies Featured By Owner Aug 30, 2010
Thank you!

I love that frickin' cape, it's more than 3 metres wide at the bottom.
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Archonyto Featured By Owner Sep 3, 2010  Student General Artist
WoW that's awesome!
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