Cosplay

In general, costumes are the first thing in life that let other people know who we are. They indicate who the person is without saying anything.

Update: I have two tests this week, and one right after spring break (that i should technically be taking this week but i'm not), so cosplaying is the first and last thing that's on my mind. I will be buying hot pants soon for yuna's costume. They shouldn't need too much altering (http://www.raveready.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=amohpblk&CartID=1). I was planning on using these for the rave shorts as well

I found a lot of pairs of boots... including (http://www.amazon.com/Volatile-Womens-Boot-Combat-Black/dp/B000FS6KP6/ref=sr_1_32?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1330065531&sr=1-32) these ones. I'm leaning towards them, just because i get free shipping on amazon.com. What's the point in paying an extra ten dollars on some other website for boots the same price? Haven't completely decided yet.

The real reason however, that i wanted to write this blog entry is that quote up there. That picture up there too. All the little pieces that go into a costume. Every bit of detail, and hard work put into one glance that people make to decide if you're a good cosplayer or a bad cosplayer.

One look.

That's amazing isn't it? If you do naruto, or bleach or anything hecka well known, you don't get much credit. I know, it's ironic because i'm doing final fantasy which is a pretty well known anime, but i'm doing a costume that is going to take a lot of detail work. I have a few people (others are unsure but-- whatever) that are going to cosplay with me from ffx-2. The more people you have, the more glances you get.

The more that people recognize that you got these people together, you helped coordinate all of your costumes. You helped with every sample, with every link, and with every tear.

I guess that's what i'm saying. I don't know who actually reads this... but if you're planning on going to the con, and you care as much about cosplaying as i do. Which is totally a feeling that I cannot explain. Then help us to get more glances. Help us to turn more heads. Help us to be on more websites, and to be called beautiful more.

I cosplay because it's one weekend out of the year, when it's okay to call someone beautiful without feeling uncomfortable. What does that say about society? I try to do it. Constantly complement people, just so that they can get a little smile. But does everyone else? Why do we have to wait till this weekend?

I absorb it though. I absorb every complement, and it fuels my costume for next year. All the little pieces. The dissected costume. The commissions. I love cosplay, and that's why i'll continue doing it. That's why i'm going to learn to sew, and help whoever is cosplaying from my anime. And we will get a lot of glances. ;3.

Now, I have a french test tomorrow, so Bon Voyage.

And until next time.

Three costumes-- Don't tell my mother. :}

So I keep biting off more than I can chew. Whoo! Let's not tell mom. Thankfully, i've commisioned a bunch of help. But i'm trying to have-- not one-- not two-- but Three-- yes you heard it right-- THREE costumes for otakon 2012.

The costumes as running go:

Raver Costume
Soceress Yuna
And Gunner Yuna

If i have to drop one (due to money or time), it'll most likely be little Soceress Yuna, and then i could posibly be (depending on money) doing that one either at Anime USA or Katsucon.

Trying to find more cosplayers, so if anyone's interested in cosplaying from either FFX or FFX-2 (Preferably). Hit me up. Also, if you need a group for otakon, I also have room :D So hit me up there too. :}

Uhhh.. Progress made?

Bought a couple pieces, attempted to assemble a cosplay team in general, have been looking at general fabrics, trying to find someone to make pieces of my costume that I can't necesserily make.

I'm ordering the neclace, belt pieces, and beads for my hair from a local artist, for the raver costume i will be buying custom made cyberlox from the wonderful UK that match my furry rainbow leg warmers. I am so megaly excited!

I guess that's it...
Tata for now!

(By the way, if you feel the want to blog about your progress of your costumes, also hit me up at acronymsoup66@hotmail.com and i'll try to figure out a way to get you in)