"IF YOU DON'T WANT PEOPLE SEXUALLY ASSAULTING YOU, MAYBE YOU SHOULDN'T DRESS LIKE THAT!" This is often the response I receive when I retaliate against sexual harassment. Welcome to the current trend in the cosplay scene. Over the years, cosplay has grown in popularity and in power. Cosplayers famous enough can make a living off this hobby while travelling the world, and even the regular con-goers can be approached to be part of a major game launch. Major developers are finally listening to our input, creating complex and detailed characters that anyone can fall head over heels for. Some people hit their head hard when they fall, though. Too

Wanna see me at Blizzcon?! I'm happy to say that I am part of this amazing Kickstarter, Journey Beyond! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darshellestevens/the-journey-beyond The plan is to bring some of the greatest cosplayers and cosplay photographers together to create awesome, and we will be at Blizzcon for panels and meets and greets! Please check out the link and chip in if you can. We reached our first goal in less than 12 hours, which is phenomenal! A bit more to go and not only will I be joining the group, there will be so much more to offer! Much love! xx