Wasteland Queen: Don't Miss This Second Life Take on a Beloved Sailor Moon Villain

Janine "Iris Ophelia" Hawkins' ongoing review of gaming and virtual world style

The very best cosplay (and cosplay photography) holds up on its own. It doesn't require the observer to have an understanding of the character or the source material to appreciate the care that went into assembling a truly perfect look, or taking that truly perfect picture.

That's the case with the latest post on Pixeled Fashionista, Ashlie Coba's Second Life fashion blog. Her portrayal of Black Lady (a character originating from, you guessed it, Sailor Moon) wears a slightly trendier and more up-to-date costume than the original without sacrificing any of the familiarity that comes from a character that's been a fan-favorite for just about twenty years now. Her makeup, accessories, and her dress (a mash-up of two separate items from ISON) combine with attitude-heavy poses and an utterly desolate wasteland backdrop for a flawless contemporary portrayal of a fascinating villain... Yet it's all so well coordinated that Ashlie looks downright fierce, whether you recognize her inspiration or not.

Check out Ashlie Coba's blog for complete notes on how to get this look for yourself.

(Hat tip: Chandra Masala)

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Iris Ophelia (@bleatingheart, Janine Hawkins IRL) has been featured in the New York Times, and has spoken about SL-based design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan and with pop culture/fashion maven Johanna Blakley.