Belle was blasted by social media users for dressing up like a child.
People also talked about how she was aware that such a post is bound to attract criticism and how it would help her gain even more popularity.
A day after Belle shared the controversial photographs to her Twitter account, she and explained why.
The 22-year old Instagram star, whose real name is Mary-Belle Kirschner, has made a name for herself in the world of cosplay and beyond by engaging in various audacious escapades that have resulted in both fame, a brief encounter with the law and accounts on both YouTube and Instagram.