As a huge fan of The Little Mermaid, I eagerly awaited the release of the new movie 🎬. My excitement inspired me to create an Ariel blue dress cosplay on a budget 💸, and the result was a magical sunset photoshoot 🌅 that exceeded my wildest dreams. In this blog post, I'll share the story of how I put together Ariel’s blue dress look and captured some unforgettable moments by the sea 🌊.

The Birth of a Budget Ariel Cosplay 👗

With the upcoming release of the new Little Mermaid movie, I knew it was time to channel my inner Ariel 🧜‍♀️. However, I was working with a tight budget, so I decided to get creative and see what I already had in my closet. To my surprise, I found a black bustier, a dark blue long skirt, and a white crinoline – the perfect base for my Ariel costume (I know they aren’t perfect… the lace bustier is the wrong shape, and the blue skirt is a bit too dark, but hey… close enough! I made it my own this time.)

Finding the Finishing Touches 🎀

All that was missing were a wig, a bow, and a blue shirt. I turned to SHEIN and managed to find everything I needed for about $32 💰. Budget cosplay for the win! The only thing left to do was a tiny bit of wig styling, as the bangs were flipped the wrong way when I received it. Check out my Instagram profile 📸 and click the "Ariel" story highlight to see how I styled the wig.

My Ariel Makeup Test & An Unexpected Photoshoot 💄

Once everything was ready, I couldn't resist doing a makeup test. While taking selfies in my office 🤳, my partner finished a work call and came in to see my transformation. He thought I looked amazing and suggested we go take some photos right away 📷. With the sun about to set and the beach just a 5-minute drive away, we seized the moment and headed out!

Capturing the Magic of the Sunset 🌅

We arrived just in time to catch the perfect light before the sunset. I couldn't believe our luck! This was precisely the photoshoot I had envisioned doing “one day”, and it came together so quickly. As we captured the magical moments by the sea 🌊, I truly felt like Ariel, and the budget-friendly blue dress made the experience even more special.

This spontaneous Ariel blue dress photoshoot not only fulfilled my Little Mermaid dreams 🧜‍♀️💭 but also proved that you can create a stunning cosplay on a budget. With a little creativity and resourcefulness, anyone can bring their favorite characters to life and enjoy unforgettable experiences like this one 🌟.

Here are a few of my favorite shots from the evening (click to enlarge) 🖼️. Hope you enjoy! 😊

Thanks for reading this far! Don't forget to let me know your favorite shot from this Ariel blue dress photoshoot in the comments below – I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Until our next spontaneous adventure,

Your cosplayin’ little mermaid,

Queen Amy Dala xo 💜