Ms Fae Mullens
Ms Fae has been in the "Cosplay" Community for well over a decade and costuming in general since she was a child creating costumes from her clothes. She has had a love for costuming, vintage and historical clothing, make up and hair all her life. She became a Cosmetologist by trade to help further her goals in the Cosplay and Pin Up Communities.
She received her first machine at age 16 and taught herself to sew. She has placed and won awards in both Cosplay and Pin Up Competitions, and has been featured in magazines, news articles and online. Her work has been used in commercials and Nickelodean even featured her mermaid tail in Roxy Hunter and the Myth of the Mermaid. Her work can be seen in several custom movies and music videos as well.
Noon | Location: Boomer B
My Life in Another World
Isekai, portal fantasy, and self-insert fanfiction: People love to imagine being whisked away to another world. Discuss the why and how of this phenomenon as well as your favorite iterations.
Moderator: Tracy S. Morris
Panelists: Clinton Girkin, Crazy Red Artist, Ms Fae Mullens, Tracy S. Morris
Tracks: Anime
3:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
Costuming and Cosplay for Body Positivity
Cosplay is about freedom of expression, not gatekeeping. This applies to that negative inner voice telling you that you're not pretty/fit/young/whatever else enough to cosplay. But how do you get past that perception and into your new self-concept as a cosplayer? Let's talk about body positivity and why it matters for creativity and joy in cosplay.
Moderator: Chaotic Neutral Cosplay
Panelists: Chaotic Neutral Cosplay, Mimic Rae, Ms Fae Mullens, Tall Chick Cosplay, The Singing Costumer, TKM Cosplay
3:00 PM | Location: Boomer B
Coming Back from Burnout
Current events have left many of us feeling exhausted and saddened. When this oppression is added to feelings of insecurity or grief, creativity seems a boulder too big to push. We discuss ways to come back from challenging life events and reigniting creativity.
Moderator: Chaotic Neutral Cosplay
Panelists: Chaotic Neutral Cosplay, Dennis Spielman, Liz Campbell, Mica Membrane, Ms Fae Mullens, Tall Chick Cosplay
Tracks: Health & Wellness, Culture & World Affairs, General Interest
9:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Koffeeklatch
Join panelists in the hotel breakfast area for morning networking and conversation. BYO coffee, please.
Moderator:
Panelists: A C Smart, Aaron Bossig, Bradley H Sinor, Brook Bullock, Harold Neal, Jeff Provine, Julia S. Mandala, L.L.Killjoy, Laura J. Underwood, Linda Donahue, Mark Alfred, Mark Finn, Michael Cross, Mimic Rae, Ms Fae Mullens, Peri Charlifu, Sally Hamilton, Scott Zrubek, Sue Sinor, Terry Southard, Tim Frayser, Tracy S. Morris
Tracks: Meetup, General Interest
2:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma G
Cosplay Over 40: Age Doesn't Matter
Cosplayers of all ages exist and they even age! You're not relegated to just playing the wise old wizard, evil Imperial officer, the doting mom, or eccentric granny for laughs. Our over-40 cosplay panelists discuss tips for making any character your own and feeling fabulous in your cosplay at any age.
Moderator: Ms Fae Mullens
Panelists: John Eads/Jim Shorts, Mace Kendu, Ms Fae Mullens, Vanessa Green
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion