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OMGLITZY: About

About

Welcome! My name is Anna, and I am the author of OMGlitzy (formerly known as GlitzyGeekGirl.) I’ve been reading blogs for many years and decided to start sharing my own adventures in 2012. My hope is that this blog can be a source for girls (and guys!) to find inspiration and positivity through my glitzy geeky life! For too long stereotypes have limited who is considered “geeky” or who is “stylish.” I say you can be both, and you should be proud of it! I have a blast posting reviews, fashion tips, cosplay tutorials and pictures of my one-eared cat Pixie.

I have been a long time video game player, and owe most of my geekiness to my wonderful brother for introducing me to games at a young age. You’ll usually find me at my computer playing Guild Wars 2 or on my Nintendo 3DS. When I’m not playing games I love to go shopping! My closet has more t-shirts than I can count, and I gravitate toward sparkly necklaces. I also enjoy coloring my hair funky colors and experimenting with new makeup techniques.

After getting my bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, my interest in fashion propelled me into finding a job in the beauty industry as a cosmetologist. I have been doing hair professionally for 7 years now. On OMGlitzy you will often find hair product reviews, color application tips, and even wig styling tutorials.

Living in the Dallas metroplex has given me the opportunity to attend comic and anime conventions. I began cosplaying in 2012 and found a love for it right away. Cosplay is short for “costume play” and is the art of representing a character by wearing a costume. It’s one of my ways to show how much I admire a character from a game, movie, book, etc. Cosplaying is enjoyable because it combines my two favorite things into one: fashion and geekery! There’s no right or wrong way to do it, and it opens so many doors to meet new people.

I’m incredibly proud of the direction my blog has taken and how it has helped me embrace who I am. Like many people, my life had its moments of judgement by others who disapproved of my geekiness. One thing I stand against is bullying. No one has the right to belittle who you are, what you are, or what you stand for. Your individuality is your personal choice and is no more less important than anyone else’s. Here at OMGlitzy I believe all fandoms are equal. We’re all superheroes on an extraordinary journey!

FAQ
Below are some questions I am frequently asked. If you don’t see an answer to your question feel free to leave a comment or email me. 🙂

Anna Lee
Where do you live? I live in Austin, Tx.
How old are you? I am a 12 year old inside a 34 year old’s body. 😉
Where do you work? Currently I am a freelance professional hair stylist looking for the right salon.
Cosplay
What was the first cosplay you did? I dressed up as Ramona Flowers for 2012’s Dallas Comic Con. The first costume I handmade myself was Princess Zelda from Skyward Sword for 2012’s Dallas Fan Days.
How did you get into cosplay? I dressed up as Ramona Flowers because I already had most of her clothes and my hair was blue at the time. At the convention I was overwhelmed by the amazing costumes I saw and wanted to make more right away. I haven’t stopped since!
Can I ask you for help with a costume? Of course! I am still a newbie at cosplaying, but I enjoy posting tutorials and sharing advice.

Gaming
What games do you play? I mostly play MMORPGs. My favorite is Guild Wars 2. I also enjoy EverQuest 2, Skyrim, League of Legends, Animal Crossing, Pokemon X, and all the Legend of Zelda and Super Mario games.
What is your Nintendo 3DS Friend Code? 3840-6126-6273
What is your Steam ID? GlitzyGeekGirl
What is your League of Legends name? Audeley
What is your Guild Wars 2 name? audeley.3205
Hair
What is your natural hair color? I was born with blonde hair. It’s now a dark blonde.
How do you keep your hair healthy? You can check out this post I wrote for more info. In a nutshell, I always try to wash my hair with cold water, use a good deep conditioner, regularly trim my dead ends, use a Keratin leave-in treatment, and take a daily vitamin supplement.
What brand of dye do you use? My favorite brand of dye is Arctic Fox and Manic Panic.
Body Mods
How many tattoos do you have? Too many to count. I have plenty of room for more, though!
What do your tattoos mean? Some have a deeper meaning than others. I don’t like to go into detail about most of them because they are personal. Occasionally, I’ll share if I get a new one, but please don’t expect me to show you all of them.
How many piercings do you have? I wear jewelry in only 1 piercing now.
What size are your ears? I had my ears stretched to 1 inch in diameter. In 2019 I had them surgically reconstructed.
Can you recommend a tattoo shop? Yes! Please check out Little Pricks in Austin, Tx. Ask for Tita Jewels!
Any advice on getting a tattoo? My only advice regarding getting a tattoo for the first time or even additional ones is to pick the best artist you can find, regardless of price, and really really be sure it is one you will not regret.

Pixie Doodle
What happened to Pixie’s ear? Pixie is a rescue kitty I adopted from the Frisco Humane Society. Her ear was already folded over when I adopted her. So I am not sure what her whole story is. But her vet thinks she had a bad case of ear mites that went untreated and resulted in severe scarring causing it to fold over. You can read more about her adoption story here.
Contact
What is your email? omglitzy[at]gmail[dot]com

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  1. Tracy RApril 21, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    OMG, I use to have a cat with one ear bent down too. It happened to him when he was in a fight before I even got him. Is that what happened to Pixie?

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    1. AnnaApril 23, 2013 at 12:55 PM

      The vet said Pixie's ear is likely deformed from a bad ear mite infection. This also happened before I adopted her. Her ear was infected so bad that she probably scratched at it and it eventually scarred over. But besides needing help cleaning it, her ear is very healthy now 🙂

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  2. AnonymousMay 13, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    You are amazing. <3 -shyguy

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  3. Rick CromackJune 25, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Love that you incorporate Ramona Flowers into some of your site art. Great blog, looking forward to reading more! Pixie is ADORABLE, btw. (But, being a cat, knows that already, I'm sure.)

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  4. UnknownJuly 12, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Awesome to see your blog. The old adage is that there aren't any girls playing MMO's and video games. This is proof, there are gamer girls, and they are pretty cool.

    I will most definitely be back to see more.

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  5. starrkissedJuly 14, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    I haven't been following you for very long, but I somehow ran across you on Facebook and "liked" your page. You are just beyond cool! I love your tattoos and all of your colorful hair styles (and even just your platinum blonde look!). Your posts are always so positive and upbeat. You seem like an all-around fun person. Thanks for sharing your blog and cosplays with us!

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    1. AnnaAugust 19, 2013 at 1:42 PM

      Thank you so much! 🙂 And thanks for reading 🙂

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  6. Ron Haras(@RonHaras)July 16, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Cool I play EQ2 on Antonia Bayle as my main server have a low level on Crushbone. I am so looking forward to going to SOE Live Next month.

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  7. KeithQAugust 13, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Afraid of sharks? Hmmm… then don't read this one. http://xkcd.com/585/

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  8. AnonymousAugust 18, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    you are gorgeous! may I ask, why do you always wear a black chocker?

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  9. CaddüOctober 12, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    <3

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    Question, does the girl who plays Rainbow Dash in the yayahan photo shoot have a website about her costumes/life? And I LOVE YOUR HAIR SO MUCH! I hope to see you post and cosplay some more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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    1. AnnaJanuary 26, 2014 at 2:24 PM

      Yes! That is Scruffy Rebel as Rainbow Dash 🙂 and thank you!
      http://www.scruffyrebel.com

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  11. UnknownFebruary 26, 2014 at 12:52 AM

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  16. Victoria GAugust 30, 2015 at 12:54 AM

    I adore your Princess Celestia cosplay and I'm using it as a reference for my own Celestia cosplay! I'm also here in the metroplex, do you attend any cons?

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OMGLITZY: Contact

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  1. Grimm BrosAugust 5, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Hey Anna,

    Will you be going to PAX Prime this year?? If so………..We will have a ticket with your name on it!

    Let us know, send me an email at [email protected], or message us on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheGrimmBros)

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OMGLITZY: Tech Setup

Tech Setup

Gaming PC

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790S @ 3.20GHz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750
RAM: 12.0 GB
Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT (link)
Camera: Logitech c920 (link)
Microphone: Blue Snowball in pink (link)
Mouse: Razer Naga Hex (link)
Keyboard: Razer Black Widow Chroma Stealth (link)
Headset: Green Razer Kraken (link)
Sometimes I wear my Steel Series Guild Wars 2 edition headset (link)
(cat ears made by me! tutorial here)
Glasses: Gunnar Optiks Intercept in purple (link)
     21.5 inch iMac Desktop (mostly used for blogging and photo editing)

CPU: 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M
RAM: 8 GB
Mouse: Logitech G700s

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OMGLITZY: Tutorials

Tutorials

I am so happy I have finally posted enough tutorials to actually organize them!! hahaha! There will be many more to come, and I will do my best to update this page so you can find them easier!
Cosplay
Crafts
Hair & Makeup

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  1. AnonymousApril 19, 2015 at 4:36 AM

    Hey! I want to make a Fire Mario cosplay, and was wondering if you made the overall dress you wore for your Mario costume?

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    1. UnknownApril 21, 2015 at 2:24 PM

      I bought a blue strapless dress I found for cheap on eBay and altered it to fit better. Then I made the overall straps myself and attached them along with the big yellow buttons. It was quite easy and fun! Good luck! 🙂

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  2. jrhall22September 10, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    Hi there. I saw your Arwen cosplay on Deviantart and love it! Can you tell me what material you used and if you followed any specific pattern? I currently have Simplicity 4940 (costume pattern) and was thinking pattern C might work.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 28, 2016 at 9:57 PM

    Hi, what brand of wigs do you suggest to cosplay Harley Quinn?

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OMGLITZY: December 2012

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Ikkicon 2012

Literally just got back from my road trip to Austin, TX for Ikkicon and was so excited about it that I just had to blog right away! It was very unplanned and spur of the moment so I didn’t have time to make a new cosplay. This was my first time to Ikkicon and although the size of the venue (like the dealer’s room and the panels) was smaller the amount of people was tremendous! As soon as I walked into the lobby I was blown away by how many people were dressed up in cosplay. Everyone had a wig on or ears or SOMETHING! It was so cool to see! I was most excited to meet up with several friends like Eric (we’ve been friends since high school!) and his girlfriend Marianne, Mia Moore who is my new BBFF (best blogger friend forever), Jonathan (who I met at AnimeFest), and Payton (also from AnimeFest and Fan Days) … So check out the pics and enjoy the anime overload!

Mia as Ramona Flowers & me as Rainbow Dash
My favorite part was the gaming room.

Jonathan as Doctor Whooves

Steampunk Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy
1st Place winners of the cosplay contest
From the movie 9
I think he won Best in Show in the cosplay contest.

Marianne as Seras Victoria from Hellsing

Payton as Dark Zelda.. And that was a great Link but I don’t know his name

What’s better than one Rainbow Dash? Two!

Jack Skellington and Zero
Sunday I decided to dress up as a Sailor Moon fan 😉
This was the swag I picked up.. Luna and Artemis plushes, some cute bows, and a free sticker from Cosplay in America – really cool site and super nice guy!

And this was my view from my hotel room! Austin is pretty cool!

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Holiday Wish List

I know it’s kinda late to be posting a holiday wishlist with the world ending tomorrow and Christmas on Tuesday, but I figured it’s better late than never 🙂
Kit Kat Clock from Fred Flare, $54

Mini Starfish Pin from Sparkle Cove, $19
Unicorn Pendant Necklace from Betsey Johnson (sold out now.. doh!)
Legend of Zelda Shield Replica from ThinkGeek, $69.99
Carly Tufted Headboard from Target, $349.99
SmartCat Ultimate Cat Scratching Post from Petsmart, $69.99 (for Pixie of course)
Well those are my more expensive and totally unneeded items on my wish list.
But a girl can dream right!
What are some things on your wish list?

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Intergalactic Planetary

Do you ever wake up with a song in your head? Singing or humming a tune that’s super random? I always wonder if it’s some sign that it MUST be the first song I listen to or something bad will happen. I mean why else would “Intergalactic” by the Beastie Boys be on my mind? So I googled the lyrics and put it first on my playlist.  Interesting and cute song 😛

“If you try to knock me you’ll get mocked
I’ll stir fry you in my wok
Your knees’ll start shaking and your fingers pop
Like a pinch on the neck of Mr. Spock”

So anyone doing something fun before the end of the world tomorrow?
I am booked all evening at the salon so my clients can go out in style! 😀

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Pink Shelves & Hobby Lobby Brackets

As you saw in my previous post about my new salon, I have some bright pink shelves up on the wall!
Here’s a quick little tutorial on how I made them. 🙂
This was a fun and sorta easy project if you have time to make shelves from scratch! I have seen this project on Pinterest and also saw my friend make some. I say “sorta easy” because it was a little hard to screw the brackets into the wall and make sure everything was level. But other than that it was a breeze!
I got these brackets at Hobby Lobby for only $6.99. 
Sometimes you can catch them 50%, too!
I also got some screws from Lowe’s. I got two different sizes.. Smaller ones for going into the board and longer ones to go into the wall.
We later had to use an anchor in the wall to make sure they were secure.
I used a poplar board from Lowe’s.. You can get different lengths.
And sand it first before you paint it.

I bought paint from Hobby Lobby appropriately named “Party Pink” for $5.99.
Use a satin varnish for a beautiful shine.

A finished board! Be sure to do both sides since you will see the underneath.
I was so nervous Pixie was going to jump on the boards. Then we’d have little pink paw prints everywhere. Wait.. that would have been kinda cute! 😀

After trying it both ways, it was easier to screw the brackets into the board first and then the wall.

Tada! What do you think? I sure love my new shelves! I am thinking about making a long one to go over my bed since I can’t find a good headboard. Have you ever made something totally from scratch?

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Monday, December 17, 2012

Hair by Anna Lee

As some of you may know – I do hair! I was rooming with some friends for awhile but a month or so ago I got my own salon room! It’s a huge accomplishment, and I am so proud to have my own business. Decorating the room was a lot of fun, and I have another post about how I made the pink shelves with the brackets on the wall. I am so thankful my clients have followed me to my new salon. So if you need your hair done and you live around the Dallas area come see me!
www.HairbyAnnaLee.com
You can “Like” me on Facebook, too!
www.facebook.com/HairbyAnnaLee

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Review: Denny’s The Hobbit Menu!

In honor of The Hobbit being released this week and with inspiration from GeekyGlamorous's post, I decided to give the special Hobbit menu at Denny's a try!

I was pretty excited about this and was quoting LoTR to my dad on the way. He had no idea what I was talking about, but he was eager to eat some food regardless. 🙂

When we sat down they brought us some samples of the Radagast's Red Velvet Pancake Puppies. And holy cow they were good! We told the waitress we were here just for the Hobbit menu and she laughed and gave us some time to take pics 😛

I eventually decided on the Shire Sausage Skillet with scrambled eggs. My dad ordered the Slam so we could try the Pumpkin Patch Pancakes, Seed Cake French Toast, and Shire Sausage. We were feeling breakfast to say the least!

The food was pretty good.. my sausage wasn't the best but the eggs and veggies were delicious. Dad's french toast was awesome and we just HAD to order some of the Red Velvet Pancake Puppies to take home with us. The coolest part were the free trading cards they give out if you order a Hobbit meal. Our waitress gave us 3 packs!

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Monday, December 10, 2012

My 27th Birthday

So last month I turned another year older… I have finally reached that part in my life where I might start lying about my age 😉  .. Oh well!! I still act like a kid so I figured I’d celebrate like one.. My family and I ate at Gatti Town and had pizza! It’s definitely my favorite food ever. Afterwards, we played some games where I won a cute little dinosaur figure. Later, we opened some presents, and I got some Juicy Couture perfume, MLP collection toys, a Betsy Johnson and Kate Spade necklace and the coolest leopard hat! Then for dessert I had a strawberry cupcake. It was such a great birthday!! Thanks to my family for being so awesome 🙂

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Sunday, December 9, 2012

Makeup, Fashion, and Art Tutorials

When I am not blogging I am still usually at the computer .. Here’s a few tutorials I’ve found lately that I find cool on the net!
Really cool tutorial by Kandee Johnson for a Betty Boop costume. How cute is this?!
These two girls at Bubble My Licorice have loads of cute posts. They’ve done some hair and DIY fashion tutorials, too. 
I enjoyed watching this video of Miss Leilani Joy draw Ramona Flowers. She gives some great tips on drawing faces. She is such a good artist!
The Dainty Squid shared a neat plant pressing tutorial.. I am a sucker for stopping in my tracks to pick up a pretty or unique leaf. Would be great to save them!
Have you watched or read any good tutorials lately? I made some cute shelves using Hobby Lobby brackets recently that I need to share someday!

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Monday, December 3, 2012

Pixie Kitty Photo Spam

I have done a few cool things lately.. Like my birthday, Black Friday shopping, redecorate my salon (again!), see Breaking Dawn 2’s premiere, eat at Denny’s for The Hobbit meals, and paint some craft projects.. But since I don’t have those posts typed up YET…. Here are some cute pics of Pixie!! 🙂
She loves to help during raids on EQ2.. I bet she’s thinking “Kill the add, cancel the detriment, joust!”
(my guildies will understand, hehe)

Just chillin’ 😉

“Sacks make me hyper!”

Pixie and her BFF Rainbow Dash

Big yawn!

These might be my most favorite pics of Pixie! She looks like a prairie dog! She was giving herself a bath and heard something. Haha!
I call this Pixie’s “pink puff” .. She loves to sit by me when I am at the computer, and I found this cute pink cat bed at Petsmart.
Looking so pretty on my bed 🙂

Check out those eyes!! Pascal from Tangled had been hanging out on the back of the couch watching us.

Then Pascal photobombed us!! Promise I didn’t even plan this 😛
Xoxo,
GlitzyGeekGirl aka CrazyCatLady

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OMGLITZY: January 2014

Friday, January 31, 2014

Shredder Cosplay Tutorial

TONIGHT I DINE ON TURTLE SOUP!

So last October I decided I wanted to make a Shredder cosplay to wear to the Dallas Sci Fi Expo in February! I chose this character because I am a big Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fan. Since I wasn't sure how to make a turtle costume, I decided Shredder would be awesome! Also, I enjoyed making armor for my Fiona cosplay and wanted to try it again.
This is a fairly simple costume. Overall, it was super cheap for me since I used sheet foam for nearly everything. If you wanted it sturdier you could use Worbla. I've also seen it made out of cardboard and duct tape.
In this tutorial, I explain how I made the armor, helmet, tunic and cape.

WARNING – PICTURE HEAVY!!! 

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Pinterest Favs #2

Pinterest and I have become very close pals over the last year. I pin quite frequently and find it so useful for organizing cosplay ideas, recipes to try, cool fashion finds, and cute artwork. There’s a Pinterest Favs post here that I did awhile back. So here’s #2 in this series!
How cute is this Myth Congeniality Skirt from Mod Cloth? There’s a matching top you can get, too!
I am in love with these My Little Pony leggings from We Love fine. These come in bigger sizes, too, which I think is great.
I googled the tag on this photo since Pinterest didn’t take me to a source and @Pants is Josh Mecouch who is a cartoonist for Mad magazine! He has other cool art on his website.
Beauty blog Phyrra had tons of other fantastic polishes posted, but I loved the colors in this one!
Pinterest is a great place to find Animal Crossing QR codes. I found this one by Raspberry-Jam-Heaven of Elsa from Frozen. There’s also a code for Anna’s dress on her deviantArt!
To continue with the Frozen theme, I totally said “awww” when I saw this picture of Olaf. The source is Instagram user @disney_life_for_me. I started following them right away!
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If you have a Pinterest please share your board in the comments so I can check them out and follow them! 🙂
You can view my Pinterest boards here. Be sure to check my “Likes” because I go on liking sprees sometimes, too.

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

GlitzyGeekGirl Etsy Store Grand Opening

The official GlitzyGeekGirl Etsy store is now open for business!!
My store has been something I’ve been working on for several weeks, and I am so excited to finally share the grand opening with you! I currently have cute 5×7 prints of a few of my favorite cosplays for only $5.00 that I will autograph for you at no extra charge. I also made 7 fantastic wizard wands to sell for only $10.00 each. Every order will come with a GlitzyGeekGirl sticker and button, too!*
You have your choice of Sailor Venus, Warrior Fiona from Shrek, Black Widow or Fionna from Adventure Time! These are high quality glossy photo prints in a cute 5×7 size. You can request me to sign it, too, for no additional cost! 

And for just $10 these wizard wands are currently available for purchase. I designed, handcrafted and painted each wand myself. Your wand will be completely unique!
Each order from the GlitzyGeekGirl store will come with a free sticker and button!
I plan on creating more geeky crafts so be sure to follow my store for news and updates!
Click here to visit my Etsy store 🙂
*Shipping and handling fees not included. Stickers and buttons are free with every purchase while supplies last. Shipping only available to US residents at this time.

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Loot Crate Unboxing: January 2014

This was my first Loot Crate experience! Each month you get a box of goodies with a different theme of geek swag. The price is just under $20 a month. The January theme was “Launch” so everything in the box was kinda space related.

After seeing other people’s unboxing videos and pictures online, I noticed I didn’t get the Minecraft calendar. Pretty much everyone else did so I’m not sure why mine was missing.. especially since I didn’t get something different in it’s place. So I’m a little bummed about that.
To subscribe to Loot Crate please use this link – http://mbsy.co/lootcrate/1592413 -because they have a refer-a-friend program and it helps me out. They also post some discount codes on their Twitter. I saved 10% with the code EPIC.
I signed up for 3 months of Loot Crate. Even though I love the Funko Pop toy and the NASA patch, I hope the next box has more stuff in it I will use.
Also, HUGE congratulations to Hailee D. as the winner of my Scott Pilgrim Giveaway! Thank you to everyone that entered! This contest had the most entries ever.. so you guys totally rock! I already have an awesome prize lined up for my next giveaway so if you didn’t win this time be sure to check back soon. 🙂
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Are you subscribed to any goodie boxes like Loot Crate?

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Thursday, January 16, 2014

Giveaway: Scott Pilgrim Graphic Novel Complete Set

Are you a fan of Scott Pilgrim?? Ever want to cut your hair like Ramona Flowers?? Well here’s your chance to win a complete set of the Scott Pilgrim graphic novels! One lucky winner will receive all 6 graphic novels in the Scott Pilgrim series! Entering is easy using Rafflecopter:
Currently, this contest is only open to US residents. Once a winner is selected, they will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to respond otherwise a new winner will be chosen. Contest ends on Wednesday January 22nd at 11:00pm CST. 
Good luck everyone!
*Edit*: Just to clarify, these are not the color editions. I don’t even have those yet! But you do get the entire set of the original black/white comic 🙂

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Monday, January 13, 2014

Review: Fresh Brewed Tee

I recently teamed up with Fresh Brewed Tee and have an exciting review to share! If you haven’t heard of them they are a family owned company that offers geeky/pop culture t-shirts. They stand out from other t-shirt companies because they make each design in a variety of sizes for any body shape!

I’ve had trouble in the past with other companies because their sizes were ill-fitting. The girl shirts were way too small, the boys were too big .. It was very frustrating! So I am super pleased to tell you that the quality of shirt that Fresh Brewed Tee offers is great! When I first received my shirt, I noticed right away how thick the material was. The design was also printed incredibly well, centered correctly, and won’t be fading anytime soon. I can’t tell you how happy I am that a woman’s size fit me, too. I am pretty tall (5’9″) and have a long torso. I usually stay away from ordering girl sizes because they are almost always too short for me. And the larges will be way too baggy! This shirt I am wearing in the photos is a woman’s large and fits me perfectly. It wasn’t too baggy at all, was long enough to look great with jeans, and the softness of the shirt was super comfortable. 
Plushies not included – But aren’t they cute! 😛
They have unique limited edition t-shirts that will cover any geek’s favorite fandom, and a design contest is available for artists to enter! http://www.freshbrewedtee.com
If you’re interested in purchasing a shirt from Fresh Brewed Tee then be sure to use this coupon code
 FBTGLITZYGEEKGIRL1
to save $1 when you order! It can be used more than once, too! Which is great since they regularly add new designs!
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Will you be ordering from Fresh Brewed Tee?
What shirt design is your favorite?

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Ikkicon VIII 2013

Ikkicon is an anime and pop culture convention in Austin, Tx. It's always after Christmas and sometimes lands on New Years Eve. In 2012, I attended for the first time (you can read about it here.) It was a last minute decision, and I didn't really know many people. This year I was invited to room with my friend Mia Moore! I was looking forward to seeing her and the chance to meet new friends. The only thing stopping me from going was the drive to Austin. Last time I drove by myself and had a horrible time trying to park at the convention. I was hoping I could find a ride since so many cosplayers from Dallas usually go to Ikkicon. So I asked on my Facebook and was surprised how many nice people offered me a spot in their car! I rode down with Joseph of Chiaroscuro Cosplay. He and I have met a couple times at local Dallas cons. It was a lot of fun talking about cosplay and prop making on the drive to Austin with him!
When I got to Ikkicon, I had to wait in a long long long line to get a badge. I didn't pre-register, so my line had more people in it. I bet I waited close to 3 hours.

After I got my badge, I met Mia and her friends in our hotel room. It was thrilling to be around a group of friends, and I even looked forward to sleeping on the floor! Rooming with people at a convention was something I had never experienced before. It's something you have to try at least once! We all got along great, helped each other put on our costumes, and walked around the con together. On Friday, Mia was dressed as Luna Lovegood and I put on my Annie costume from League of Legends.

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Sunday, January 5, 2014

Book Review: Divergent

Divergent by Veronica Roth
After realizing I only finished one book series last year (The Mortal Instruments), I took immediate action and decided to start reading right away. I always try to complete a book before I see the movie, and since Divergent comes out in March I knew it was a good one to start with. Overall, if you’re a fan of The Hunger Games then I am sure you will like this book. The Hunger Games was a little bit more engaging and drew me in faster, but I still couldn’t put Divergent down. I tried my best to keep this whole review SPOILER FREE! Nothing written here can’t been seen in the movie trailer.
Divergent Faction Button Set by The Geek Studio on Etsy
Divergent is the first book in a series of three by Veronica Roth. In a nutshell, it’s the story of a 16 year old girl that lives in a unique government setting. There are five different factions that each person lives in. When you turn 16 you have to decide if you want to stay with your family in the faction you were born into or change to a different one and leave your family. For Tris (the main character) her simulation test that is supposed to tell her which faction she’d fit in well with doesn’t give her normal results.
Fan art by pebbled via deviantART
The book starts off a little slow. You don’t get too personal with Tris right away. She basically just describes her normal routine in her faction Abnegation. This faction values selflessness and results in a boring life for Tris. You do get a taste of her questioning her lifestyle. So you wonder what choice she is going to make about her faction.
Fan art by nikaworks via deviantART
Eventually, more action starts to happen. Most of the book is about the faction choice she made. It made me wonder if that was going to be the highest part. Well I was wrong! A major wrench gets thrown into the plans, and just when you think things are going well for Tris she learns new secrets about the government. After I got to this part I really HAD to know what was going to happen.
Fan art by nickelbackloverxoxox via deviantART
Alongside the action, a love story also blooms. I enjoyed how it was portrayed because it left you wanting more. Tris has grown up around little affection, and I liked seeing her character develop into a woman that is curious about her feelings. The guy she likes (his name is Four) is depicted as strong, brave, and sometimes menacing. However, we get to see his weaknesses. His vulnerablitiy
 makes him seem real, and you end up liking him even more because of that.
Photo from Entertainment Weekly
The ending picks up pace very quickly, and you’re left on the edge of your seat. I’ve watched the movie trailer a couple times now, and I’m excited to see what scenes they keep. It’s got enough grit to it that I am sure guys will enjoy it and enough spirit that I know girls will, too. I actually know a few guys that read the book and said they liked it. So this story should have something for everyone.
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I already bought Insurgent and Allegiant, which are the next books in the series. I will probably not write a review on them since I don’t want to spoil the first movie for anyone. I wouldn’t be surprised if I read the last book by the end of the week!
Watch the trailer for Divergent here and order the book here.
Have you read Divergent?
Will you go see the movie?

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

2013 In Review

Holy cow! I did so much in 2013!! One of my favorite things about blogging is the chance to look back through old posts and re-live those experiences. There’s no way I could pick just one to be my favorite.. So here’s a list of some of the things that made my 2013 awesome!
Travel
I never thought I would go to Disney World.. and now I’ve been there twice! Thanks to some flight vouchers, my Dad and I were able to visit Disney World again this past spring and see the newly built FantasyLand 🙂
Other amazing trips I went on:
-Austin (I went to Ikkicon this past weekend!)
Conventions
Last year I got a taste of what convention and cosplay life was like. And this year I really ran with it! My favorite convention of the year was the Dallas Comic Con and A-Kon. They are the biggest local cons, and had a lot of good artists and media guests. The best part is seeing all my friends in their new costumes!
A few of the other conventions I liked:
Photo by: Eli Luna
Photo by: SeadaemonPhotography
Cosplay
Cosplay has been a new hobby of mine that I just can’t seem to shake. I’m totally addicted! It makes comic and anime conventions so much more fun. My favorite part of cosplaying is creating the outfit. In just a year, I feel like I’ve grown as an artist. And I definitely owe it to all my cosplaying friends. I feel so inspired by them and really love how encouraging the community is. My favorite costumes from this year were Arwen from The Lord of The Rings and Fiona from Shrek. It was hard to pick, but I remember feeling super happy and excited to put these outfits on.
I wore 10 new costumes this year! Here’s the list:
-Asajj Ventress
-Arwen
-Fiona from Shrek
-Evil Mary Marvel
-Sailor Venus
-Annie from League of Legends
-Black Widow
-Legolas
-Luna Lovegood
-Fionna from Adventure Time

Favorite Books
I’m trying to remember if I read anything besides The Mortal Instruments series, but I don’t think I did. I’m a little sad I didn’t read more.. but at least there were 5 books in this series. I loved them all, and I can’t wait until the next one comes out in 2014. 
The TMI series consists of:
-City of Bones
-City of Ashes
-City of Glass
-City of Fallen Angels
-City of Lost Souls

Theatrical Release Poster: Walt Disney Studios
Favorite Movies
I don’t get to make it out to the theater for new releases too often, but this year I managed to see a couple! My favorite was definitely Thor: The Dark World. I wrote a review about it, and now I’m considering making a Thor cosplay! The movie was a good mix of action, humor and romance.
Other movies I saw that I loved:
-Wreck It Ralph
-The Avengers
-Warm Bodies
-The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
-Frozen
Note: I know for a fact I am going to LOVE The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug, but just haven’t had a chance to go see it yet!

 Favorite TV Shows
The Vampire Diaries is still on top of my list of favorite shows. It’s really the only one that I watch live. I will not make plans on Thursday nights because that’s TVD night! I was lucky enough to attend a Vampire Diaries convention this year, too.
Other shows I am hooked on:
-Game of Thrones
-The Big Bang Theory
-Glee
-Sleepy Hollow

Favorite Songs
Growing up I listened to music constantly. All kinds, too! And that definitely hasn’t changed. This year my top played songs were very eclectic. Paramore’s “Still Into You” takes the crown! I love this song and video so much!
My other favorite songs of the year:
-One Direction – Story of My Life
-Demi Lovato – Lightweight
-Lindsey Stirling – Song of the Caged Bird (I saw her live!)
-The Killers – Here With Me (I saw them live this year, too!)
-Katy Perry – Roar
Favorite Games
Animal Crossing: New Leaf wins this category so easily. I never thought I could be addicted to a game other than EQII. I love hanging out with my villagers, buying new outfits, and participating in the holiday events. It’s just the cutest game ever!
Of course I’m still addicted to:
-EverQuest II
-League of Legends
-Pokemon X


Favorite Blogs
Now that my blog has been around for over a year, I have had the pleasure of getting to know other bloggers! Cazz over at Nerd Burger has become a great friend, and I love seeing her posts about new comics, geek fashion, and watching her videos. She even cosplayed for the first time as Carrie Kelly and looked fantastic!! I also became closer to Mia Moore, who lives just down the road in Austin, Tx. We got to meet up a couple times for conventions this year. I love talking cosplay, anime and movies with her!
Other blogs I can’t live without:


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Goals for 2014

-Go to San Diego Comic Con. This is like the con of all cons! It’s really hard to get tickets, so I’m hoping my application for a press badge is accepted!
-Get better at making props for my cosplays. I use a lot of cardboard and foam. And I’d really like to challenge myself by using new materials.
-Be more active (who DOESN’T put this on their to-do list?) But seriously, I sit at the computer a lot.. like a whole lot. I’d like to do more activities outside.
-I never made it to the Dallas Aquarium or Arboretum which was on my list for 2013. So I definitely HAVE to do that.
-See more movies. This sounds like a silly goal, but I’d like to go to the theater for new releases more often.
-Reply to blog comments. I’m putting this because I am really bad about replying. I absolutely read every single comment on my blog, Facebook, Instagram, etc … But I tend to check them on my phone and tell myself I’ll reply to it when I get to my computer. I appreciate everyone taking the time to look at my posts, and I would love to interact and become a better friend! I can be super shy, and a big goal of mine for 2014 is to become more social. On AND off the internet.
So let’s all raise a glass (Coke Zero in mine) and celebrate the end of a great year and the beginning of an even better one!
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What was your favorite memory of 2013?
What is your biggest goal for 2014?

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OMGLITZY: April 2015

Monday, April 6, 2015

Join Me on Twitch

http://www.twitch.tv/omglitzy
My favorite game right now is Guild Wars 2, and just a few weeks ago I finally invested in a nice webcam so I could begin streaming my adventures in Tyria on Twitch! It’s been an incredible way to become more involved with the GW2 community, and I love that I’ve been able to meet new friends this way! I recently mentioned I would be taking a bit of a break from my cosplaying and blogging. So figuring out Twitch has given me a new past time that I’m really enjoying! You can still expect some cosplays and plenty of future blog posts, but if you want to check out my Twitch stream and chat with me live definitely follow my channel! You don’t have to play games to watch.. you could just come by and say Hey or ask me anything! 😀 And if you ARE a Guild Wars 2 player then you can expect some in-game items and gold giveaways! I already gave out a precursor last week!!! I’m even planning something pretty big for when I hit 1k followers.
Anyway, I just wanted to update you guys on what I’ve been doing lately! My Instagram/Twitter/Facebook have all stayed pretty up-to-date on my other shenanigans so give them a follow as well.. my name is @OMGlitzy on everything :p
http://girlhero.net
And if you are curious about learning how to Twitch and stream your own games then head over to my friend GirlHeroLori’s blog. She has some Twitch 101 posts with lots of great tips on setting things up, what programs and plugins to use, etc. She streams as well! And if you have a Twitch already leave your name in the comments so I can give you a follow back!

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