♡ A Guide to Cosplay | Part 1: Introduction and Getting Started ♡

Two years ago I started to Cosplay properly and get more involved in the Cosplaying Community. Ever since, it's played a big role in my life. Quite often I get asks from others asking about different aspects of Cosplaying, whether it's advice or just general questions about the hobby. 

One of my New Year's resolutions, along with many others, was to bring more variety into my blog and to get more involved with it. To do more Fashion/ Beauty related and Advice/ Chatty posts instead of just reviews. So that's why I've decided to do this series, which focuses on various aspects of Cosplaying. I'm not entirely sure how many of these blog posts I'm going to have, I'm thinking of three minimum. Not only am I going to answer some of the questions which some of you have asked but take you through each step of Cosplaying; from Preparation to going to Conventions! 

So today I bring you the first instalment of this series, in which I'll mainly be introducing you to Cosplaying.

Before I start this though, in no way, shape or form do I think I'm some *fantastic* Cosplayer nor do I think I'm an expert. But as I'm approaching my third year in the community, I feel like I've gained knowledge and have had a good reception from others. Although, whilst giving you guys tips, I'm still learning as well so am open to your advice!

✿ How to: Miyuukihime's Guide to Taobao ✿

Hello everybody!

So I thought today I'd do something different! I promised this year that I would get different content & even though it's been slow I'm getting there! 

If you have been in the J-fashion community for a while then you might be quite familiar with an online store called Taobao.







♡ Introduction to Taobao ♡


For those who aren't particularly sure of what it is, Taobao is an Chinese online store. Like eBay & Amazon, Taobao has many different sellers, all selling different products! You can get items such as clothes, accessories, jewellery, wigs, Cosplay, makeup & even electronics! They have so much variety, although I can't say whether the makeup & electronics are good quality, but that's where reviews come in handy! Replica's are also VERY common on taobao, so if you're not a fan of replicas then this sight may not be for you!

It may sound straight forward & you may actually be wondering as to why I'm telling you 'how' to order. Well in actual fact, people who don't live in China can't order as Taobao doesn't ship internationally & doesn't accept particular paying methods in which a lot of us would usually use ( like Paypal for example)!

So now you know a bit more information, I will get onto telling you how to actually order. 

Getting onto Taobao is pretty easy, you can just type in 'taobao' to your search engine & find it! ( or click the links I've provided above)!