Episode 21: Fangirls and Geek Couture at the Her Universe Fashion Show

Published: Aug. 7, 2018, 4:56 a.m.

b'We\\u2019re continuing All About Conventions August this week with our coverage of the Her Universe Fashion Show! Kristen and Victoria share their experiences at the event - getting to fangirl out together, squeeing over the surprise guests, and which were their favorite designs from the show!\\n\\nWe also introduce you to the amazing fangirls we encountered at the Fashion Show:\\n\\nCarina Langley-Lacy was a finalist in this year\\u2019s fashion show. She is a costume designer and technician who has worked on costumes for the LA Opera and for television shows including the CW\\u2019s Supergirl. She has previously competed in the Her Universe Fashion Show before, and her design \\u201cVincent and the Exploding Tardis\\u201d was inspired by the episode of Doctor Who episode "Vincent and the Doctor".\\nFollow Carina on Instagram: @carinaterra8787\\n\\nLynne Martens, another finalist at this year\\u2019s event, is a costume maker, cosplayer, and fashion designer from LA. 2018 was her third year competing in the fashion show and her brand, Classy Looking Nerf Herder is described as geek vintage couture. Her look for the fashion show \\u201cFlight of the Phoenix\\u201d was based on Fawkes in Harry Potter. \\nFollow Lynne on Instagram: @classylookingnerfherder \\n\\nCorina Marie Smith was one of the winners of the Her Universe Junior Fashion Design Competition. This was the inaugural year for the Junior Fashion Design Competition, which awarded 4 winners under 18 who designed looks inspired the Powerpuff Girls in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the show. Corina designed a Blossom-inspired look, drawing from Japanese street fashion, punk and juniors fashion.\\n\\nSarah Garringer is the Global Social Media & Content Manager at Singer Sewing Company. Singer was a new partner of the Fashion Show this year, and the company sponsored an additional award to recognize a designer that showcases exceptional sewing and construction.\\nFollow Singer on Twitter: @SingerCo and Instagram: @SingerSewingCompany \\n\\nFor more on all the fangirl fabulousness that went at this year\\u2019s fashion show, check out Kristen\\u2019s blog post recapping her thoughts and insights about the event! We\\u2019ll be back on Tuesday 8/21 with our next episode featuring more awesome female creators that we interviewed on the convention floor at SDCC - stay tuned!\\n\\nWhere to Find Her Universe:\\nHeruniverse.com\\nTwitter: @heruniverse\\nInstagram: @heruniverse\\nFacebook: @heruniverse\\nTumblr: https://heruniverseofficial.tumblr.com/'