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After a little over a week in San Diego for Comic-Con and a few extra days of decompressing, I'm in the process of putting together a post on my experience last week. It's definitely different compared to the previous year, but I'll explain more about that later. Can't believe I'm looking forward to working this weekend, but only because I gotta get the bank account up to par again before my next trip in September.

If there's one thing that adds to the geek aesthetic of Comic-Con, it's the cosplay. A combination of the words costume and play , these outfits are what you would see both in and outside of the Convention Center. These range anywhere from popular Television shows, to movie characters, to Japanese anime. The possibilities are endless when it comes to cosplay. I've also included photos of myself and other attendees who've decided to dress for the occasion. In 2010, I was Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII . Although a pretty simple costume, it was made out of faux leather material, which would easily get hot while walking outside. It wasn't one of the more familiar get ups. Unless you played any Final Fantasy game, you wouldn't really know who I was. Despite that, I did manage to get noticed a few times. Yuna (FFX), Tifa (FFVII), and Vanille (FFXIII) With the cutest Hit Girl at the convention I also dressed up as Lara Croft from Tomb Raider . ...

Part 3 of my weekly SDCC posts highlights a few of the events outside of the convention that I've attended. Several are held throughout the weekend in which either attendees of SDCC and/or those without badges can partake. They are also either free or paid. For a few consecutive years, I've gone to Nerd HQ , which has been held alongside SDCC with daily events and small celebrity panels. Actor Zachary Levi, founder of The Nerd Machine, formed a partnership with Break Media to bring Nerd HQ to SDCC since 2011. The locations for this off site have varied, bringing a different experience with each passing year. The panels, better known as Conversations for a Cause, have also varied. A few friends have attended the latter, which presents a more intimate setting since each conversation can only accommodate a small audience. The conversations are paid, with all proceeds going to Zach's preferred charity Operation Smile. All other events for the HQ are free. Nerd HQ dance part...

With a combination of 100 current and new shades with 6 finishes to choose from, Urban Decay's Vice lipstick was one of the most anticipated makeup releases for me this year. To be honest, it's been a long while since I've actually used lipstick from the tube since glosses, balms, and liquid lipsticks are what I regularly reach for. But I couldn't resist after looking through all, yes all , of the shades online. I had a small list made before the launch, and immediately jumped on UD's website once it went live. I purchased 3 shades with 3 different finishes. My order also came with a sample of their NAKED Skin foundation and face primer. I loved the packaging and UD stamped on each bullet I received. Here are the shades that I purchased: Conspiracy (Metallized) - Plum bronze shimmer Backtalk (Comfort Matte) - Mauve-nude pink Ravenswood (Cream) - Dusty rose with red undertone Top to bottom: Conspiracy, Backtalk, Ravensw...