WangYao: Whole New Store

When your arms are short and you want to use your good camera to take a selfie. Fisheye is the way to do it XD!

series hetalia character wang yao cn hushy plushy

Giveaway going on:
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It's time to change out some prints and add new prints to my print shop:
http://hushyplushy.storenvy.com

I want to collect weird things

I ordered a few items from TaoBao.com [Chinese online market that is sort of like Amazon] like; a few wig holders, two wigs, a T-Shirt, a pair of slippers and etc. While I was surfing taobao, I came by those very interest items where I just had to add them to my favorites. Every time I look at them they make me laugh and some of them I might even want to purchase just to collect silly things.  

1. Pads that are actually cotton candy. I think I was looking for condom shaped hand wipes when I came by those. The seller did mention it very clear "those are not pads, they are pad looking candy". but on the pictures, the packages does say female pads. I just hope no one get them confused one day.

 2. And of course if i looked for condom hand wipes I must've looked for condom candy.  Here it is we have all kinds of candy that are the shape of condoms. I was going to order a box or two just to try it out different flavors but, since I don't know how safe buying food from China. I left them alone.

 3. I don't even know how I came by this item. I have never seen high heels looking like this one before. When I 1st found it by accident I thought it was a piece of art work =3=

 

I'm not too sure these look any good. I guess as long as whoever buys them likes them, then it is all that matters.

4. Yes! Panties! No, they are face masks that look like panties. And, once again I have no idea how i came by this actual item. I might buy one in the future just to have it. But, is it perverted to wear a underwear looking mask? I have to try it to know >3<!

5. And, the last one. Which is an item that I actually want to have. A sponge that look like a piece of bread! Since I found this after my order. I will have to favorite it and maybe put it in to my cart next time.

On the cosplay side: when the storm is coming but everyone is at the Japan Festival looking fabulous XD Kevin did a great job getting a shot of everyone.

Yato: Be a picky picker for picking wigs!

I think when you shop for wigs on eBay it is very very very important to know some facts about the whole system and what is normal and what is not.

So, I know of many friend of my don't ever order from eBay anymore [we all some what started with eBay wigs right? o3o] simply because it's really just trying your luck to get a cheap but decent product. 1/10 a 10 dollar wig on eBay is very good quality and the rest 9/10 pretty much you are getting a 5 dollar wig for your 10 dollars.

Picture above is two wigs that I've gotten on eBay, at different time periods. On the left is the inner front side of a really cheap purple wig [cost: $6 - $7] On the right is the inner front side of another cheap wig in blue [cost: $9 - $10]. The difference is huge! 

From just looking at the fiber they look about the same. Same amount of Shine but, I'm pretty sure if you  use really high heat [example: hair iron] to style the purple wig probably will melt and get destroyed. [That moment when you fail to put the order right in the picture "purple on left smarty!"]

Not to mention how much hair is on the wig! It's just too obvious! There are plenty of times I found myself working on a wig for hours just trying to make the wig look fuller or making sure the hair net won't show. 

This blue wig in the picture is my very 1st wig and I use it as my Kaito Cos. It's from eBay [don't forget it was only $9 to $10] but it is comparable to EpicCos wigs [Cost: $30] since I also wear their wigs so I know o3o.

So, now we are back to the point that to get good wigs, it is highly depends on how you shop at eBay. "What you see if what you get!" Does not apply to this topic >3<

Watch out for:

• Too many shops on ebay uses the same pictures from one shop to another shop.
• Too many shops uses a wig picture that is only similar to the real product, it's not the same product!
• Some times they will even use famous Coser's photos to say that's the wig they are selling.
• Some times your wig won't be in your mail box with in 45 to 60 days.

The most frustrating part is when you get the wig you won't be able to use it either because, wrong color, doesn't fit, or too thin then it's just waste of your money and time. 

This is the same purple wig when i just got it. I choose to buy a really cheap eBay wig because I planned this out and it will work 0v0! I know this wig will be for my Yato Cos and he is a small project for me so I have a budget, not to mention he's hair is basic it didn't need me to do anything crazy. A cheap decent length wig that can allow me to style my own length according to my face is good enough for me.

So guys, you really don't need good quality wigs for every single cosplay. Just know what you want, what you need, do your research, do your comparison and be a picky online shopper! ;3 hyahaha!

UPDATES: I am considering making my Instagram account in to selfies, with me and/or friends. But, I still think it's a good idea if I upload the selfie itself on my website just in case if any of you would like a more clear/better version of the photo. 

Also, I found a picture from a long time ago that I never added and didn't feel like making a whole new post for one little picture, so it's edited on to this post on the bottom: http://www.hushyplushy.com/2015/11/tomoe-low-maintanence.html 

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Tips: Things to think about before buying a wig

I'm not a expert at dying, style nor buying wigs. But, I do love to look for good wigs or at least try. I am here to make a list of what I normally do before I click that buy button. [This is just how i would do it. It's not a instruction, only opinions and tips.]

I have over 30 wigs, it's not a big collection and most of them are very cheap wigs. I try to get them as cheap as they can while try to make sure it's the right color and wearable. The length can be shortened, and the style can be cut to match. For what kind of fiber, I really don't care, as long as it can take some heat such as blow dryer on hot.

1. Study the character you are going to cosplay closely.  Remember all the details or have it on the side while you search for wig shops as reference.
2. Length of the hair. Don't forget wigs can only be longer than the length you want, that way you can shorten it as you like. 
3. Color of the hair. This one I don't think it's that important to match exactly like the character. For example, If a character some times look like he have light blonde hair, but sometimes it look like ash blonde at this point I would just get what compliments my skin color.
4. Style of the hair of your character be very hard or really complicated to do, make sure you look for a wig that have enough fiber to work with. A lot of times cheap wigs have just enough fiber to cover the head you can't really style them but to wear it down.
5. Sizes, This is very important if you have a lot of hair to hide or head size is normally bigger than the wig cap you will have to check out wig cap in Large, or to be sure, be ready to ask for the perimeter of the wig.
6. Wig cap check is optional, but a good idea if you are spending a bit more than cheap. Ask the seller to take a picture of the wig inside out where the wig net /cap is showing. This way you can see how full the wig really is and the sewing quality of the wig.
7. Before you buy, don't forget to check for how much is shipping and handling, store return policy and how long it will take to get to you.

Out of my 30+ wigs. The most comment problem that I have is wig cap too small. The exact color is not important to me, I also shorten and style on my own so these two i have control over. In the end the less you need the easier to buy. [for example; If i was to do a short pink spiky hair. I would just look for a medium length full wig. Because I will cut and style it myself.]

Totally random: Did you know back in ancient China time, a typical man that are righteous normally wears white? This totally explains why Taishi Nai is a demon.[at least all the movies are such ;D]

Cut scene from the movie "Surprise" -万万没想到

Naraku: That boring pair of contact lens!

I recently just purchased the worst contact lenses that i will only wear it one time. NEVER AGAIN!


anime manga Inuyasha
character Naraku
cosplayed by Hushy Plushy
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I normally shop for contacts that are vivid colored [for cosplay] that is about it. But, I didn't think about how some contacts can make your eyes look really plain o3o. If you look in to the Mansion series [colored] you will realize they are vivid no doubt, but it's unnatural and flat [on me]. If you have a pair tell me what you think. x3x I was pretty disappointed in the red pair i got and decided never to wear or buy Mansion series again!
Hushy Plushy - Cosplayer