First Post!

So hey! I wanted to start a blog to tie in with the site, where I could post tutorials, tips and tricks for other cosplayers, as well as progress photos of the stuff I'm working on and behind the scenes stuff.
I'm hoping this will become a good resource for people just getting into cosplay and even a spot for people who have been cosplaying for awhile to learn something new.

So a bit about me. I'm Alexandra, also known as Shmee or Peachykiki. I studied fashion design at Columbia College and have been making silly costumes in a more serious manner for about six years now.
I enjoy comics, games, art, and other forms of geekery. I have a pet hedgehog named Sir Hedgeworth who wishes we'd all take him more seriously and stop tickling his belly (but that's never going to happen).

I started my costume commission business in the spring of 2010 and have since then been enjoying seeing my creations at other cons at events around the world.
I also enjoy going to cons and events myself.

Anyhow! Later this week I will be posting my first annual cosplay related post: "Epic Cosplay Wig Review"
and next week "Simple Makeup for Conventions!"

I'll be trying to make posts every Friday with either a written post and/or a video.
Look forward to it!

Links to me in various places:

http://peachykiki.com/
http://twitter.com/Peachykiki
http://burnsizzlemelt.deviantart.com/
http://www.facebook.com/Peachykiki