Ideas For A Last-Minute Cosplay Event

Ideas For A Last-Minute Cosplay Event

Cosplay season has well and truly begun, and with so many exciting events taking place across the globe, it is easy to feel under-prepared with the rush of all the excitement! Will you be attending a popular cosplay con this year? In May alone, there are plenty of events to attend, no matter where you are in the world. Here’s some that have caught our attention: 

  • May 3-4 Mondocon 2025 - Budapest, Hungary
  • May 16-18 Anime Central 2025 - Rosemont, Illinois
  • May 17-18 Amikon 2025 - Dublin, Ireland
  • May 22-25  Momocon 2025 - Atlanta, Georgia
  • May 23-25 MCM Comic Con - London, UK

…And these are only a fraction of what is going on in May! With so many opportunities to debut and show off your cool cosplay skills, it can be somewhat overwhelming when choosing who to cosplay as. Will you opt for a character from your favourite game, or possibly a recent Anime series you have been watching? Or are you feeling inspired by the recent release of many television programmes and movies? We’re often inspired by the finer details, such as contact lenses, as they create a persona, which helps us to make a final decision.

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Check out these awesome looks by the Funky Lenses affiliates, which would easily make great ideas for a last-minute cosplay event!

Why not try an elegant and magical approach with your next cosplay costume? Whether you opt for a woodland creature such as a pixie or fairy, or you prefer the royalty and powerful vibe of a cosplay elf costume, this costume does not have to be difficult or expensive to achieve. No matter the colour you opt for, a small range of lenses from our collection ignites the perfect fantasy approach to this cosplay style. 

Pixie Pink, Elven Blue, Siren Green and Nymph Purple all hold a similar sparkle that is particularly popular with cosplayers searching for an imaginative edge for their look. Available in both daily and 30 day longevity types, these contact lenses can align with users' needs and provide a beautifully coloured iris. Funky Lenses affiliate, @aleksandra.foxcosplay, created the perfect fantasy creature look whilst wearing the Elven Blue contact lenses. Paired with a simple, clean makeup look, platinum blonde hair, and a blue sequin and mesh top, these icy blue contact lenses easily complemented this look.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Sticking with the theme of fantasy, but exploring a darker side. If you’re stumped for costume ideas, you’ll never lose with a vampire cosplay costume; this look can be as simple or as detailed as you want, but it’ll never be boring. You could opt for the classic spooky vampire look by wrapping yourself in a tall-collared black cape fit for Dracula, or choose a full black outfit complete with a Blade-like leather jacket and dark sunglasses. If you would prefer to completely modernise your vampiric look, you could dress head-to-toe in regular everyday clothes like the Cullen siblings from Twilight, but with a pair of striking contact lenses, you’ll always be a vampire. 

There are many different styles suitable to act as vampire lenses, from solid black to varying dark-toned irises. Our affiliate, @emmaisasink, chose to create a look inspired by the murderous appearance of these characters and paired the finishing result with the Twilight Volturi contact lenses. Featuring a red iris colour and jagged black limbal ring, these Twilight contact lenses were created to make an impact on any who dares to stare!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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If you’re looking for a more specific cosplay costume to attend your event in, don’t miss out on our character contact lenses designed to be used generally but also with your favourite characters in mind! Find designs such as Madhatter and Eye of Sauron in our collection amongst a range of other styles. 

Are you a fan of Alice in Wonderland? If so, you’ll love our Cheshire Cat Cosplay Contact Lenses. These teal-toned vertical pupil contact lenses capture the essence of the magical creatures that we meet throughout this story, especially the hypnotic nature of the Cheshire Cat! These contact lenses feature an opaque pigment that conceals the natural colour of your eye; directly in the middle of the black slitted pupil is a clear pupil hole so that optimum vision remains, but the natural tone is disguised. 

@tearose.cos created an adaptation of a Cheshire Cat cosplay look using our contact lenses. Alongside our vertical pupil lenses, @tearose.cos is dressed in a dark-coloured outfit featuring a large bow, fur-like cuffs, striped tights, and long fingernails attached to fishnet gloves. Of course, this look is complete with cat ears! 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Often a favourite around Halloween, why can’t Sally Stitches come out of the woodwork for cosplay season too? One of Tim Burton’s most famous characters, Sally Stitches, features in The Nightmare Before Christmas. The rag doll character is instantly recognisable thanks to her memorable appearance of beautiful red hair, stitched skin, and a patchwork, multi-coloured, patterned dress. 

Often, those who choose to cosplay Sally Stitches will opt for the Zombie White contact lenses as they match the bright white appearance of the character's eyes. Our affiliate, @slightlyspookymua, chose to complete her cosplay look with the Stitched Mummy Cosplay Contact Lenses. The details of these lenses fit perfectly with this look as they emphasise the character's stitched and mended overall appearance. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Your look might be last-minute, but you can still make a lasting impression! Give our special effects contact lenses a go; with designs such as blind, UV-reactive, vertical pupil, and more! This range of lenses is the perfect addition to a variety of cosplay looks, but it’s important to know your lenses properly before use.

  • Blind lenses do not feature a pupil hole; because of this, vision is significantly limited. 
  • UV-reactive contact lenses do not glow in the dark. To glow, UV contacts require a black light. 

If you are attending an event with black lights, we recommend wearing a pair of UV-reactive contact lenses if you plan to impress! We love this Mystique cosplay look by Funky Lenses affiliate @makeupbyemilycarey using the UV Yellow Contact lenses, paired with a vibrant red wig and SFX makeup additions to create the character's skin texture. Whether you become Mystique or create a unique cosplay look for your event, add a glowing surprise with the UV-reactive contact lenses.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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We want to know how you choose to dress for your upcoming cosplay events! Tag us in your cosplay content using the Funky Lenses contact lenses, we’d love to reshare your work on our social media platforms. If you like to create exciting cosplay content with our contact lenses, why not get in touch about our affiliate scheme? Email our team at info@funkylenses.com for more information!

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