Posted in Bounding, Everyday Cosplay, Goth, Halloween, Kawaii/Pastel Goth, Look Books, Marvel, Nerdy Outfit of the Day

Spring Look Book

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Hat- Forever 21

Dress- Amazon

Crocs- Amazon

Gibbets- Amazon

Dress- Hot Topic/Her Universe

Bag- Target

Boots- Forever 21

Headband- Tokyo Disneyland

Dress- Hot Topic/Her Universe

Leg Warmers- Amazon

Crocs- Amazon

Gibbets- Amazon

Dress- Her Universe/Hot Topic

Jacket- Torrid

Boots- Forever 21

xoxo

Kim

Posted in Bounding, Everyday Cosplay, Goth, Halloween, Look Books, Nerdy Outfit of the Day

Wednesday Addams #ootd Pieces

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I’ve put together a plus-size friendly and affordable list of pieces inspired by the new “Wednesday” series on Netflix. Click on links to buy.

Platform Oxford

Classic Wednesday Dress

Dress from Show

Nevermore Jacket

Tights

Bookbag

Zip Up Hoodie 1

Hoodie 2

Cramps Tee

Striped Tee

Platform Sneakers

Striped Sweater

Happy Shopping!

xoxo

Kim

Posted in Halloween, Nerdy Outfit of the Day

Last Minute Halloween: President Loki

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These items can be put together quickly and easily to make a President Loki cosplay for Halloween! Some items are not from Amazon, but I put good dupes on my Amazon list to make shopping one stop if you are really in a rush.

Horns- Amazon (I glued them to a headband to make them more comfortable)

Headband- Amazon

Button- Amazon

Jacket- Torrid

Polo- Old Navy

Sweater Vest- Amazon

Tie- Amazon

Skirt- Hot Topic

Tights- Snag

Boots- Amazon

xoxo

Kim

Posted in Podcasts, Videos

Podcast About the “In Plain Sight” Book

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I had the opportunity last month to do the “A Lott of Help” podcast with James Lott, Jr. on I Heart Radio. I’ve attached it here to you can give it a watch/listen.

We had a great conversation about being a nerd during this pandemic, cosplay, bounding and everyday cosplay. We also talked more in depth about the book, “In Plain Sight” and how it can help both beginner and experienced cosplayers build great looks.

I hope that you can give it a watch and find it helpful/inspirational.

xoxo

Kim

Posted in Articles, Bounding, Cons, InPlainSight Book

If There’s No Place to Cosplay, Does It Still Exist?

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OK, obligatory, “2020, what a crappy year!” Now that that’s out of the way, let’s get down to the actual effects of 2020 on nerds, specifically, cosplaying nerds.

Let me start off by stating that I have a job. I’ve had a job this whole year. I have a home and a healthy family, so I am getting through this year blessed to be perfectly honest. So, when I begin my complaining below, please know that while I feel disappointment over things lost in this craptastic year, I do have some perspective.

We lost cons, movies, tv shows, Dapper Day, and countless other nerd celebratory things this year while sheltering and trying to slow the spread of COVID. It was the right thing to do, but it sucked. It has been lonely, and at times, boring. What are cosplayers to do with their time now? Well, I have some ideas I’d like to share. These ideas do apply to other hobbies, so if you aren’t a cosplayer, please read on!

Zoom Meet Ups

I know, you are probably already doing this, but with a lot of us getting Zoom fatigued (me included), we’ve kind of let this one go by the wayside. I think with the holidays coming, we should bring it back. Perhaps a meet up with your holiday best bound, cosplay or dapper look.

Find Masked/Socially Distant Events to Attend with Your Household Members

This one can be tricky, depending on where you live. I’m fortunate enough to live in LA, so we have Downtown Disney, Universal Citywalk and Knotts Berry Farm to go to. In all these instances, they are strictly enforcing social distancing and mask wearing, as well as attendance numbers, so I feel safe going to these events. There are no rides or live shows, but you can put on a nice bound and have a nice day out!

Find a Drive-Thru Event and Cosplay In Your Car

Seems silly, but so is 2020! Again, LA has a ton of drive-thru light displays, so we can get gussied up and go and have a nice evening out.

Work on Some New Builds

Now that there is literally no “con crunch time”, take this time to look at your cosplays and bounds and see if anything needs touching up or updates. I’ve been doing this with my weekends for a while now. I can say that I have more than enough new looks for Avengers Campus when it opens and for cons for the next two years! But, I’ve been able to really take my time and make them look the way I want them to look. I’m super proud of these and can’t wait to show them off, which brings me to…

Photo Shoots

Now is a great time to do some photos of those looks. Get out your ring lights and tripods and go to town on some photos! Photos and then posting them on Instagram or Facebook is a way to stay engaged with your hobby and also stay in touch with your nerdy friends!

Purchase the In Plain Sight Book For Fresh Ideas

Lastly, please allow me to toot my own horn for a sec and suggest getting a copy of my new book, “In Plain Sight: Using Cosplay to Express Your Inner Superhero”. The book is full of information for the new cosplayer as well as ideas and inspirations for the experienced cosplayer/bounder. I have also come up with an organizational system for building looks, which I have dubbed the Team Build Checklist. You basically building your look by using classic superhero team member archetypes to assist you. Please see the example below of my Star Lord bound along with a photo of the actual look:

Right now for the holidays, I have a limited number of books that are $5.00 off the regular price and signed copies to boot! Just email me at inplainsight.style@gmail.com for one of those. If you want to purchase through blurb.com, click here.

Regardless if you buy a copy, I hope that this list has given you a little inspiration to get you through to when the vaccine is readily available, and we can all get out and enjoy our hobbies again!

Please take care and stay safe!

Love, Kim

Posted in InPlainSight Book

“In Plain Sight” book now available at a special price!

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Hello all! I hope that you all had a happy healthy Thanksgiving holiday!

To celebrate the holidays, I am offering my new book, “In Plain Sight” at a special price- $5.00 off the usual retail price of $24.95, so now available at $19.95!

In addition, these copies will be personally signed by me and addressed to the person of your choice! Lastly, I will throw in a ducky and some stickers to complete your gift package!

Please hurry, because I have a limited number of copies at this price that will be available in time for holiday gift-giving.

Just email me at inplainsight.style@gmail.com to get yours today!

Love, Kim

Posted in Bounding, Cons, InPlainSight Book, Podcasts, Videos

A Podcast and Fox 11 Interview!

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I recently got to sit down and do a podcast for “Below the Surface” and an interview for my local Fox station (Fox 11 LA for “Good Day LA”). Here are links to both. Please enjoy and hope you all had a great Halloween!

Here’s a link to the whole podcast:

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-below-the-surface-with-dr-59436028/

I also did an interview with LA Fox 11 for Halloween. Video below:

https://www.foxla.com/video/866009

I’m recovering from my knee replacement currently, but I will have some more goodies for you guys coming up to wrap up 2020!

Until next time…

Love, Kim

Posted in Bounding, Cons, InPlainSight Book, Videos

Interview with the Plus Size Nerd

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I recently had the opportunity to sit down (via zoom) with the Plus Size Nerd aka Nancy Basile, and have a chat about body confidence, body positivity, and about my new book.

As always, she is a joy to speak with! She knows her stuff, and wants the same things as I want, which is for plus size nerds everywhere to feel confident and positive with themselves. You are great right this very second!

Please enjoy the video and let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Buy your own copy of my book here.

Love, Kim

Posted in InPlainSight Book, Videos

“In Plain Sight” Book Featured on Ordinary Adventures Unboxing Video

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When the book, “In Plain Sight” was published, I sent copies to various YouTubers and bloggers I admire. I was thrilled to see that Ordinary Adventures unboxed the book and really like it!

Please enjoy the whole video, but In Plain Sight content starts at 23:30.

Ordinary Adventures is a great YouTube channel to follow for fun nerdy content. I have been enjoying their videos for a year or so, and I highly recommend. They have positive and celebratory videos for tons of different fandoms. Click here to go directly to their channel.

If you would like a copy of the book, click here.

Thank you all for your continued support!

Love, Kim

Posted in Fashion Alert

InPlainSight.style is now in Book Form!

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I am thrilled to announce that InPlainSight.style now has a book! It is a workbook and guide to help you create new heroic looks everyday!

This book is really a dream come true for me, and I am delighted to finally share this book with you all!

In Plain Sight
Photo book

Buy your own copy here.

If you do purchase a copy, please DM me @inplainsight.style on Instagram, so I can send you a special “thank-you” gift!

Happy Shopping and thank you in advance for your support!

Love, Kim