tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31301232645787401462024-03-05T18:33:24.940-08:00Mochi's MessA minor attempt at cosplay blogging by the constantly somewhat-bored "mochi-snack". Remember that hyphen.Addie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130123264578740146.post-65420575562453179322013-10-24T15:20:00.000-07:002013-10-24T15:20:11.620-07:00New Cosplay: Shinobu Oshino from BakemonogatariFinally, something other than a general update! Not to say that this post won't involve one, but hey, it's progress. For the past two weekends, I've had the pleasure of debuting a new cosplay. It fits into many of the general themes found in my upcoming costumes: unnecessary headgear, planned in 5 minutes, made with materials I don't commonly work with.<br />
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While Shinobu's dresses aren't difficult in their design, chiffon was my material of choice, which I've only used sparingly a few years ago. Despite it being so slippery, it was easy to gather, and the pattern I chose was very modifiable. The wig I've used is a bit curly <span style="font-size: x-small;">(reusing pieces, GO FRUGALITY)</span>, but I was too lazy to straighten out this beast...and it photographed nicely, so who cares?<br />
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The makeup involves a lot of red eyeshadow and false lashes, but flash photography + untamed fringe = where did all of my work go. I ended up just looking like a typical moemoe beast at AnimeiCon.<br />
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Oh, how I love my impaired hearing (seriously, wig and helmets aren't the best idea) and my lovely partners--<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Crystallike?fref=ts">Crystal</a> as Senjougahara Hitagi, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/xxunyuuxx/">Trina</a> as Hanekawa Tsubasa~<br />
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I can't wait to return home in late November for Thanksgiving! I will be buying fabric for my newest cosplays, but I won't be sewing until after me semester ends. However, I received my Sakizo wig in the mail a few days ago, so expect a makeup trial soon?<br />
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Are you making or doing anything interesting? I really don't do much other than school and tutoring...<br />
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Addie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130123264578740146.post-64355127049758702672013-08-26T13:22:00.000-07:002013-08-26T13:22:23.422-07:00Nail Art and General Updates|ネイルアートと一般的なアップデートI have successfully moved into my apartment, but I have failed to update this blog. I will be making new cosplays soon for AnimeIcon, so please wait for new photos! Today is my first day back at university...it's already boring. When I start work, I hope to become more busy so I can avoid laziness.<br />
首尾よくアパートに引っ越したのに、このブログを更新して失敗しました。アニメアイコンのコスを作るから、写真のために待ってください!今日は大学の初日ですが。。。もう、つまらない。バイトを始める頃、怠惰と避けるために もっと忙しくなりたいと思います。 <br />
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I still have an interest in nail art! Now I have to develop my own collection of polishes (>m<)<br />
まだネイルアートの興味 があります!自分のエナメルのコレクションを伸ばすはすです。<br />
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This update was really pointless, wasn't it? I will try harder next time...<br />
このアップデートは超詰まらなかったでしょう?次回頑張ります。。。Addie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130123264578740146.post-44043227121562956502013-08-01T10:09:00.000-07:002013-08-01T11:27:33.958-07:00J-pop Summit 2013, Modeling, and KPP's ConcertYou know how I said I was going to J-pop Summit and cosplaying as Kyary for her concert? Well, that ended up happening...just not as expected.<br />
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Before I left for Santa Barbara, a friend of mine shared an article on FB for a fashion show that she couldn't model for BECAUSE SHE'S TOO TALL. That really stood out to me, and on a whim, I sent in photos to be considered as a model for the HARAJUKU KAWAii!! show, held on the first day of J-pop Summit. I had high hopes, and I was already in a good mood while I was in SB, so when I received an email saying that I'd been chosen, I went straight to my phone and messaged my mom all of my feelings XD<br />
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The show was a complete success! Personally, I don't think I should have been forced into twintails (at least without bangs) and major contouring. My parents and my boyfriend said it made me look gaunt and a tad sick. However, I still got to wear NADIA and be a part of the only not-cutesy group in the show~ This show attracted a lot of people because it featured four models from ASOBISYSTEM: EVA, Seto Ayumi, Yura, and Saki Seto. Did I mention that I was often in the same room as Sebastian Masuda? I WAS. Are we total buddies now? These things take time.<br />
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Models had to show up in the makeup room by 9am, but a handful of us were so delirious that we arrived by 8:30. We were given special passes and a large supply of tea to wake us up. <br />
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Hair and makeup in progress!<br />
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This is me with only my makeup done, still in my street clothes. The bathroom lighting is so harsh that you can't tell how sunken my cheeks looked >w< Note: should've brought some brow powder...<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">why is this upside downnnn<span style="font-size: small;"> Yay! All dressed and ready to go, even without a full-body shot featuring my sparkle-shoes and dino-tights.</span></span><br />
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In our tent before going onstage, there was even more camwhoring and tea available.<br />
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Selcas with SETO AYUMI?! Yes, and extremely edited because my mouth and chin decided to derp on me. A FAMOUS MODEL IS TOUCHING MY ARM. And seriously, Ayumi is so precious. And tiny. She's shorter than me.<br />
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After the show, with the 6%DOKIDOKI models, our special guests (including YUKA), and...who? KYARY PAMYU PAMYU. All of the models knew she'd make an appearance, but still, LOOK AT HER. I had to feel like a gross blob after this experience. No wonder I've been in the house without makeup for the last 4 days.<br />
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The models took some time for photos and fan-greeting (we don't deserve it), but then I went to change and EAT. SO HUNGRY. The boyfriend and I went to Isobune for sushi, and he laughed at me while I tried to un-twintail my hair in my seat. Despite his taunting, I still bought us some macarons for dessert..only two of the five tasted like anything D:<br />
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On Sunday, I treated myself to some extra sleep, and then back to SF for KPP's concert at Union Square! Unfortunately, I ran out of time/motivation to finish my Pucchin Purin outfit, but it was very cold in SF this weekend, so I'm happy I wore my normal clothes. I don't have any photos where you can see the styling on my wig, but I twisted small parts into cat ears, and that made people on the street mistake me for Kyary...As the boyfriend and I were going back to the car, a woman wouldn't stop looking at me as we passed, and I'm pretty sure I heard her mutter in awe. That could have been my inflated ego, but WHATEVERRRR<br />
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Really derpy couple photos in Uniqlo! I bought a shirt that reminds me of Wonderbread and is covered in bears. It will be hopefully be featured in the blog soon.<br />
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Salmon panini for lunch, boyfriend teased me for my small appetite. My best friend from high school then showed up and they ganged up on me orz<br />
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Yes, I watched KPP from the back the entire time. It was marvelous<br />
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The last three days really wiped me out, so I went back with the boyfriend, got mistaken for KPP, and went out for ramen. Ramen Tenma is a new favorite! It's conveniently close to my house, and they offer a small size so I can finish all of my food *angel noises*</div>
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So there you have it, my first J-pop Summit experience, and it had nothing to do with cosplay. I've spent the last few days cooped up in my house in order to gain some energy back after the last two weeks. After going to Santa Barbara for six days, I had one day of light rest at home, and then I was going back and forth to SF for three days in a row! </div>
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I'm entering the last three weeks before the semester starts, so there won't be any conventions until AnimeIcon in October. I'll still try to post in a more efficient manner, I'm keeping up with my cooking and nail art adventures! They might even gain their own portion of the blog (I by that, I mean their own tag?)~</div>
Addie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130123264578740146.post-35951776865552801422013-07-20T17:54:00.000-07:002013-08-03T09:34:02.404-07:00Upcoming Cosplays (now with progress photos!)I've been home for quite some time, but I've tried to limit my cosplay list to 7 new costumes in order to focus on craftsmanship and ensure that I get plenty of photos. This season's theme is...decided on in 5 minutes (and generally by someone else), poofy silhouettes, and unconventional headgear. But what characters does that inquire? In some sort of order:<br />
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu from Glico's Pucchin Purin CM, to be worn at the J-Pop Summit festival in San Francisco on July 27-28th. Not sure when I'll be attending, but KPP will be performing that Sunday, and it's one of my sick dreams to meet a celebrity dressed as them.<br />
<b>EDIT: Not sure if I'll have Kyary completed now, because I was given an amazing opportunity! Harajuku Kawaii!! is having a fashion show on the 27th, and I will be modeling for them~ Never thought I'd be given a chance at modeling just because I'm short OTL</b><br />
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Oshino Shinobu from Bakemonogatari, aiming to debut at AnimeIcon in October. I have all of my materials, save for the goggles! Planning on making imitation Mister Donut, but my friends will have to toughen up and eat my attempts >:D</div>
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Another version of Ciel from Kuroshitsuji~ After re-wearing him at Fanime, I couldn't help but make some more ruffled monsters! I have a decent amount of black velvet in my fabric stash, as well as my red contacts, so there wasn't much of an option for me to avoid this...<br />
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Maccha Latte from Sakizo's Afternoon Tea, my first lolita-inspired project~ I've been searching for luxury fabrics online, but I don't plan on debuting this until Fanime, due to my schedule.<br />
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Hatsune Miku from Unhappy Refrain, boyfriend's fault. Have the wig picked out, finally get to work with vinyls *not sure whether to be excited to terrified*.<br />
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Hakudoushi from InuYasha, what a nostalgic costume! Might have a group for this, I'm just excited to finally play a villian...and have a giant stabby-stick orz<br />
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Have some progress pictures, I've been forcing myself to get some major work done lately, especially with my trip coming up on Friday >w<<br />
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Thankfully, a lot of wigs I own can be recycled for this season's cosplays. With some extra styling (and the help of a helmet), my Panty wig is perfect for Shinobu! Can't decide between using my EOS Adult lenses in brown or red..in the photos, I'm wearing the brown version, which are a nice gold color on light eyes.<br />
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Trying to crank out the rest of Kyary's Pucchin Purin outfit very quickly...I only have the shorts, boots, and gloves left. The ruffles are all ready for the shorts, and I just need to get motivated and dye my gloves, but I'm worried about the boots because of the chance of chipping paint. </div>
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Told myself I wouldn't work on anything other than Kyary and Shinobu until wintertime, but Michaels was having a sale on everything I used to make this headpiece for Ciel OTL Just need to fix one of the butterflies, and find a way to attach this to my wig.<br />
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I'm really excited for this lineup to come together! Considering that I'll be in Japan next year, I don't think that I'll be able to make any new costumes. Hoping to make it to AX next summer and attend more events in general, just to make up for my absence from the cosplay community in 2014-15. What are your plans for the upcoming season?Addie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130123264578740146.post-91814835802156862612013-07-17T15:25:00.000-07:002013-07-17T15:25:34.395-07:00Summertime and General UpdatesAlthough I said in my <a href="http://mochi-snack.blogspot.com/2013/07/most-neglectful-blogger-here-fanime.html">last post</a> that I haven't been too busy, that doesn't mean I have been a total lazy blob! I had applied for work after Fanime (even though I should have sent out apps before I moved back home...) and unfortunately, I had never heard anything from either business. So instead of having a solid schedule, I am spending my summer going on solo-trips, trying new hobbies, and learning to drive (late, I know, but I actually need the knowledge this year).<br />
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Here's evidence of what I've been doing~<br />
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This was technically taken before I even finished the semester, but 2013 is definitely year of the idols! The week before I moved back home, my boyfriend and I went to San Francisco to see B.A.P. They are very talented, but I felt a bit robbed because the stage limited some of their intense choreography. Regardless, I'm glad that I have started to take more chances after graduating high school and have allowed myself to experience so many things.<br />
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As soon as I moved back home, my little sister went to her Junior Prom~ She looked amazing with Madi (an amateur model and complete nut), while I awkwardly took pictures of baby giants in pretty dresses. <br />
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My sister developed a summer bucket list because, according to her, she didn't do anything last summer other than Skype me almost every day while I was in Japan. We went on a sister bonding day to the zoo, and felt a little out of place because I guess 17 and 19-year-olds don't go to these places unless they're toting a toddler around with them. Oops<br />
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Shortly after, one of our dogs had gone missing for a week! As we put up posters, we found this kitten in a bush on a fence. We sent out letters asking if someone had lost their cat, but we never heard back from anyone, so we ended up with RYE, the very small ball of energy that wreaks havoc in our house.<br />
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Went to a karaoke party in SF the day before the NorCal picnic, but to kill time beforehand, the boyfriend and I ate a bunch of mochi donuts and went around Golden Gate Park~<br />
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In my last post, I mentioned forcing myself into some new hobbies. And because I have a terrible history with nail polish (I do so much with my hands that it never lasts), I came to the conclusion that I needed to love my fingers more and decorate them on a regular basis. I started out with a set of false nails, which I think I'll save for crazier patterns, and I've had good luck so far! I'm currently sporting the dripping nails.<br />
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To continue the theme of "Idol-viewing 2013", I jumped on the chance to see TVXQ in LA for their US-portion of their global tour "Catch Me". I took Megabus for the first time on the 4th of July to Los Angeles, and stayed two nights with a friend from university~ Changmin and Yunho put on a flawless performance, I was surprised that I only teared up a little bit.<br />
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GUESS WHO WALKED INTO THE AUDIENCE...TWICE<br />
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Tumblr was angry that some fans got a bit grabby with them, but I think it's a given reaction to seeing someone famous, and there wasn't very much security to prevent these things from happening. Regardless of your take on the situation, I was in the middle of my row, so I just had to bear with my seat and snag some creepy shots. These men are perfect, can't handle it. After the show, my friend and I were taking some celebratory post-concert photos with my TVXQ towel, and a small group of people had asked us how we knew about the group, concert, etc. Somehow, this conversation turned into a small Japanese interview and ended with a short photo-session.<br />
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I will be in Santa Barbara next week (hopefully keeping myself untanned), and then off to SF for Jpop Summit! I'll be sure to take lots of pictures so I have a reason to blog more. I will be posting my upcoming cosplay list soon, too. What have you all been up to?Addie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130123264578740146.post-83953917380048103952013-07-12T09:16:00.000-07:002013-07-12T09:16:03.889-07:00Most Neglectful Blogger, Here! Fanime 2013 and NorCal SummerI am so sorry that I haven't been updating on a somewhat-regular basis. I haven't even been that busy, but every time I think about posting, something happens within my brain and it just doesn't happen. Recently, I've made an effort into forcing myself into adopting more hobbies. Hopefully that will produce enough photos, even after I move back to Monterey for school, so there will be no excuse to avoid this blog! Fair warning, while this is predominantly a cosplay blog, if I remember to update, there may be a new rush of photos including my meals and nail art...<br />
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Anyway, two months ago, I attended my seventh FanimeCon! It was not as busy as I had imagined, especially when I was too lazy to schedule shoots for all seven of my cosplays. There are some cosplays that I still need more photos of, so despite my shorter list for the 2013-14 season, some already-completed costumes will show themselves again. BUT ENOUGH WITH THIS HOPELESS TYPING..have some photos from my Fanime adventures~<br />
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<b>Day 1</b> <br />
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Wore Irabu again for a shoot with <a href="http://revogeist.deviantart.com/">Johnny</a>, who put up with me conversing in two languages and being threatened with blowing away. I don't think I've mentioned this to anyone, but while wearing this alongside the Jojo gathering, a man asked if he could get a photo with me upon his shoulder. It was a bizarre request, but I went along with it and have yet to see any evidence. Come on, internet.<br />
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After wearing Irabu for a few hours, I changed into Kitaro for a little while. It wasn't anticipated at all, but a small number of people recognized my costume (I also saw another Kitaro later in the weekend)! Unfortunately, as I took photos with some classmates, Medama Oyaji fell on the floor and broke an arm and a leg. I'll need to perform surgery before I wear this again...</div>
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I tried to get a decent amount of sleep after trotting around in Kitaro, had a 9am shoot with <a href="http://prototypem.deviantart.com/">Ben</a> in my boyfriend's room for Hagane Miku~ Didn't wear this around the con too much, but my feet were killing me, so I had to be a diva and change into a kpop suit. That's definitely one of my most logical decisions I've ever made.</div>
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/blessing the internet with this beauty/ Fanime played a surprising amount of kpop at Stage Zero this year, but I guess not enough people follow the godsend that is Kim XIAH Junsu. Not sure when I'll be wearing this again. Boyfriend wants to go to KCon in August in this getup, but it'll be crazy hot and that's at the very beginning of my semester OTL<br />
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No costume malfunctions because Sunday was old-cosplay day! I haven't worn Ciel since 2011, made sure to get photos with Ben and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/witschs">Sara</a> that morning. Didn't even occur to me that Sunday is church-going day for many people...and was brave enough to shoot on the steps of the church next to my hotel. Lucky for me, the people that were late to the service still stopped for paparazzi photos. My bustle survived this time, I remade it using plastic as opposed to the wood and craft foam method from high school. It proved to be very lightweight, flexible for posing, and impressive enough to keep people from talking to me (which is a shame, I don't feel like I was social enough! SOMEONE TALK TO ME)<br />
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Changed into Inori, had started to schedule a shoot, but it fell through. However, I made plans to shoot...eventually with a friend of mine who has the school uniform for Shu~ I even go to take a selca with a stranger, what a new experience. It still makes me laugh when I invite old classmates to my hotel room for lunch as a small British boy, and once they show up at my door with sandwiches, this is what I look like XD I'm sure they're used to it by now.</div>
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For the last day, I did a super lazy couple cosplay! We did purikura as a lame excuse for a photoshoot, but I have yet to scan mine. Now that I have a smartphone, I can only hope to document events better.</div>
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After Fanime, I finally attended a NorCal gathering after a year. University took a lot out of my schedule, and these gatherings always happened a week before or after I had come home for a visit. This situation may improve considering that I'll be living away from my campus with a vehicle. I CAN SEW WHEN I WANT AND GO PLACES AND DANCE AND COOK AND ARGH..when I'm not tutoring people. Having experience from the summer picnic last year (going back on topic), I made sure to make something comfortable and covered enough to withstand either hot or cold weather. What did I choose? TSURITAMAAAA</div>
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This is me in my natural environment. I had a great time meeting up with people I had missed at Fanime! I didn't get too many photos because without fellow fishermen, people don't always know Tsuritama unless if you call out GAY FISHING ANIME...I wanted to shoot this again in the fountains by the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, even if it means sacrificing my safety in the rash-producing city water.</div>
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This post was getting long, so I'll stop here and do a general update as well as 2013-14 future cosplay list soon. I will be in Santa Barbara next week for 6 days to attend a language-teaching seminar, and a few days after that, I will be in San Francisco for Jpop Summit! Not sure which day, but preferably Sunday because Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will be performing in Union Square. Need to power through my cosplay because I'm sick enough to want to see an idol while in a costume of them, but decide that the craftsmanship must be great in case if they were to see me up close. Don't even askAddie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130123264578740146.post-88421769656773848252013-04-26T13:55:00.002-07:002013-04-26T16:03:09.452-07:00Current Fanime Lineup!Feeling a bit too lazy to write this out in Japanese, I have a business-etiquette video to film, so my language abilities must be saved until then...<br />
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Now that FanimeCon 2013 is only 27 days away, many of my friends have decided to share their costume schedules as a motivator. Considering that I'm still living in the dorms, I can't really work on anything besides my lineup, which I have just recently completed.<br />
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So what will I be bringing this year? 7 COSPLAYS. LAST YEAR STOPPED AT 5<br />
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<b>Friday: Series that the US hasn't heard of</b><br />
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Irabu Ichirou from Kuuchuu Buranko! Haven't worn this since CBF 2012~<br />
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Following with Hakaba Kitarou/Gegege no Kitarou. I only have some small details to finish with this, it's a really simple cosplay that I have strictly planned to wear to Psycho Donuts XD<br />
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<b>Saturday: Singing BAMPHS that didn't always ooze sex appeal</b><br />
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So excited to finish up TARANTALLEGRA, even though at this point, there won't be a group to dance with...Need to choose a pair of boots, but I'm cheap so that will probably be put off until I move back home orz<br />
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Return of Type-H, now with more accuracies~ Last year was pretty unorganized, bought that wig less than an hour before the shoot, missing some accessories, ect. I HAVE THEM NOWWW<br />
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<b>Sunday: Characters that are too beautiful for their own good and know it</b><br />
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Time to fix up the butt-cage for Ciel! Wore this at Fanime 2011, but the bustle was dead by the end of the weekend. This time, I'm using hula hoops and plastic sheets so the form should be much more sturdy. Might be adding some bling too, but that's just me :P<br />
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Just got a possible shoot for Inori~ Got better socks for this costume, and I need to fix the wig/accessories, but this is the newest thing I have finished so it shouldn't need a lot of work.<br />
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<b>Monday: Uniforms because I'm too lazy on move-out day</b><br />
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Only thing that needs prep is the wig, and the skirt always needs ironing...Don't pay attention to the reference, doing the winter uniforms instead >:D<br />
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So there you have it, my crazed costume plans. Apparently, I have a lot of people staying in my room. This is the third time I've gotten a hotel room, but I've only ever had one roommate. That was the initial plan, but my classmates needed a place to relax, and they offered to over a large portion of the cost. I also designed and ordered my own set of cosplay name cards so I won't have any unknown photos floating around the internet (I hope). When they come in the mail, I'll be sure to write a review of my experience~Addie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130123264578740146.post-33503808282083327982013-04-06T11:42:00.000-07:002013-06-07T10:36:34.780-07:00A Month in Photos | 写真で一ヶ月I'm sorry that I haven't been updating after I finished the makeup tutorials! I only have 6 weeks of school left...and then I have one week to finish everything for Fanime OTL<br />
メイクチュートリアルの完成から更新しなかったごめんなさい! 授業の六週までだ。。。ファニメの物を作って終わるために一週だけある OTL<br />
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Here is what I did from Spring Break until now~<br />
春休みから今までやったことどうぞ~<br />
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I went to eat crepes a lot when I went home...<br />
帰った頃たくさんクレープを食べに行った。。。<br />
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I also went on a cute date to SF~ spent the night before working on bento!<br />
そしてもサンフランシスコにかわいいデートに行った~その日の前、弁当を作っていた!<br />
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I have been focusing on healthy eating because I really hate exercise. This is a mushroom and tofu curry with tomato salad that I made.</div>
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運動が大嫌いだから、ヘルシー物を食べてつぎ込むになった。これは手作りシイタケ豆腐カレーとトマトサラダです。</div>
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I finished more cosplay things when I went home for Easter than I did during Spring Break...Made Medama Oyaji for my Kitaro costume, as well as Junsu's pants and Mei's skirt~<br />
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イースターで、幼馴染と一緒にピックニックがあった。本当にフォトジェニックでしょう?<br />
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This month, I am going to be very busy! There are lots of fun events coming up~<br />
今月、私がチョー忙しくなるよ!たくさん楽しいイベントあるんだぞ~Addie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130123264578740146.post-84093527827401729602013-03-23T11:43:00.001-07:002013-04-07T11:25:47.047-07:00Cosplay Makeup: Welcome to Eyelash-Land~I'm back with what will most likely be the last of the basic looks: classic moe OTL I preferred cosplaying boys for the longest time, but that doesn't mean I never learned how to put on some falsies! False eyelashes can be really make a difference, and with cosplay, mascara just doesn't always cut it.<br />
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The base is practically the same as the <a href="http://mochi-snack.blogspot.com/2013/03/cosplay-makeup-introduction-to-shota.html">crossplay makeup look</a>, with the addition of false eyelashes, liquid eyeliner, some optional shimmer, and a colored lip cream.<br />
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<li> I've already put in my contacts, <a href="http://mochi-snack.blogspot.com/2013/03/cosplay-makeup-basics-for-event.html">applied my foundation</a>, filled in my eyebrows, and pinned my hair away from my face (I was going out, so I chose not to put on a wig cap).</li>
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with male characters, the first step is to brighten the inner corners
of the eyes with an off-white shadow, and then begin to line the eyes
with a medium-brown color.</li>
<li>Afterwards, I went over the existing
liner with a darker shade of brown to make more of a gradient, and lined
under my upper lashes with a black eyeliner pencil. If you are not
comfortable with liquid eyeliner or false eyelashes, you can just curl
your lashes, add mascara, as well as lip/cheek color and be done. This
method is really good for simple, natural-looking characters.</li>
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order is really up to your own preference, but I tend to do my lashes
before I apply any liquid eyeliner so I don't make my line too thick. I
also cut the lash band in half to make application much easier. BE
PATIENT WITH YOUR EYELASHES. Falsies are tough. I still get frustrated
with them half the time, so practice applying them a few times before
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<li>I also prefer to curl my lashes and apply mascara after the glue on the falsies has dried. Doing this helps mesh your real lashes with the fake ones, so they appear more natural (even though the shape is still really crazy). Wearing mascara on the lower lashes is really important because it helps balance out the craziness up top. I suggest using a waterproof formula; it holds its curl and it lasts a long time without smudging, perfect for events!</li>
<li>The lashes I'm wearing are pretty huge, so my eyeliner is practically invisible. However, using liquid liner can help hide the band of the eyelashes and make them less noticeable (which sounds terribly confusing, I know). From up close, there is no longer a gap from brown eyeshadow to black eyelashes!</li>
<li>Almost done! The hardest part of this look is definitely the eyelashes and liquid eyeliner. By now, I have applied white eyeliner to my waterline, and some shimmer to the inner corners of my eyes, which really add to the dolly-effect. I also prepped my lips for color with a warm washcloth and lip balm.</li>
<li>Now that the eyes are done, all you need to do is apply some lip and cheek color. I admit, I didn't always do this, but they really liven up the face in photos. I don't wear blush or lip cream on a regular basis, so I'd suggest finding a neutral pink or coral shade that can be used with most costumes. The important thing is to keep the rest of the face quite simple because the eyes are so crazy.</li>
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And that is the finished look~ I hope these tutorials prove to be useful for someone. Now that I'm done with my basic looks, I may focus more on the makeup that I use for specific characters...so I guess I'll just take pictures as I do my makeup at Fanime?</div>
Addie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130123264578740146.post-74387411763943687922013-03-21T17:39:00.000-07:002013-04-05T18:01:50.320-07:00Cosplay Makeup: Introduction to Shota?Here is the first of my basic cosplay makeup tutorials! This is a pretty essential style, it can easily be altered with different colors or liquid eyeliner to properly fit your character.<br />
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Even if you don't choose to be more extravagant with your color choices, I'd suggest something like an 88-color eyeshadow palette. All of the colors in this look are neutral browns, but the brighter colors are perfect for accents or coloring your eyebrows to match your wig! Other essential products include eyeliner pencils (black/brown, white), an angled brush, an eyelash curler, and mascara.<br />
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<li>By now, I've already completed my foundation, and even on a non-cosplay day, the first thing I do is fill in my pitiful eyebrows... I use a pencil first as a base and then set the product with a similarly-colored eyeshadow. If you're brows are on the thicker side, there are tutorials on concealing them with a glue stick.</li>
<li>Because I always look a bit tired in these kind of photos, I always apply a light colored eyeshadow to the inner corners of my eyes to brighten them up. </li>
<li>After my brows and highlighting are finished, I use a medium brown eyeshadow and an angled brush to line both my upper and lower lashlines. I personally prefer using eyeshadows to line my eyes because the effect is mush softer than eyeliner, and it's easy to fix if you make any mistakes. I also applied a little bit of an off-white eyeshadow to the inner corner of my eyes to brighten them up.</li>
<li>To make the eyes stand out more, I use a very dark brown eyeshadow to line the upper lashline, and then apply the excess to the outer corner of my lower lashline. I also applied some brown eyeliner in between my upper eyelashes (this makes the lashes appear thicker).</li>
<li>My eyes are already pretty deep-set...and generally large, so I don't contour them at all, at least for crossplaying. As you can see, with your eyes are closed, this makeup looks nearly invisible!</li>
<li>Almost done~ I know it doesn't sound masculine at all, but by now I've curled my eyelashes. This really helps open up the eyes, especially if your eyelashes naturally grow straight. I've also gone over my lips with a warm washcloth to exfoliate them.</li>
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Here is the finished look! I applied a light coat of mascara to my upper lashes, and on the outer corners of my lower lashes to avoid looking too feminine. To lighten my lips, I prepped them with some lip balm and concealer. I prefer not to conceal them completely to avoid looking ill, but that is because I am already so pale and my lips are pretty pigmented.<br />
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Now you can put on your wig and costume :D<br />
Hope you enjoyed this tutorial, the next one will be basic female makeup~<br />
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Hello, again~ I won't be trying my hand at translating this today, but this is a photo-heavy post, and is very self explanatory. About two weeks ago, I received a request for some cosplay makeup tutorials. It was probably directed towards my Kagamine Len cosplay, but I think having a collection of basic tutorials is generally more useful.<br />
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Let's get started with what is probably the most important component: the skin!<br />
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This is all we will need for an as-close-to-perfect canvas: Liquid
foundation with minimal/no SPF, concealer (I use 2 different colors
because my dark circles are prominent), and a setting powder. All of the
products I'm using are from the drugstore, perfect for a cosplayer's
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<li>This is my completely makeup-free face! My skin was starting to clear up, but that progress has slowed once I came home for my vacation... Anyway, remember to exfoliate and moisturize before applying your makeup, especially when it's for a convention or photoshoot. Exfoliating will give you a smooth base to apply your makeup, and moisturizing will ensure that your skin will stay in a good condition even with makeup on. If you are going to be outdoors, I'd recommend using SPF under your foundation to minimize a possible white-cast and protect your skin.</li>
<li>Before I apply my makeup, I put on my contacts and wig cap. My vision is pretty bad, so the contacts obviously help me see, but it's good to put them in first to avoid ruining your makeup. The same goes for the wig cap, which keeps my hair out of the way while I work. Next, while this isn't required for everyone (especially if you have drier skin), if you're attending a convention in a warmer setting, a primer will help the foundation adhere better to the face and last a long time. Primers also help control oil and can reduce the appearance of pores.</li>
<li>To keep this simple, I dot the liquid foundation onto my face and blend it out with my clean fingers. <span style="font-size: x-small;">Most people say that using your fingers warms up the product and helps it blend, but my hands are always cold sooo...</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">I <span style="font-size: small;">used two layers of <span style="font-size: small;">foundation to get the coverage I wanted. It's better to start with thin layers and build up<span style="font-size: small;">, as op<span style="font-size: small;">pose<span style="font-size: small;">d to applying to much<span style="font-size: small;"> and trying to blend it out. While t<span style="font-size: small;">he foundation has covered a majority of <span style="font-size: small;">my blemishes and has evened out my skintone, my <span style="font-size: small;">eyes look like a mess <span style="font-size: small;">(>o<)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>This isn't an issue for all people, but I recently started using two colors of concealer because of my dark circles. I start with a yellow-toned correcter and blend it out with my fingers (you can also use a blending brush, which I do on a regular basis).</li>
<li>Look, the makeup isn't even finished, but the concealer really helps achieve that perfect (and not lacking in sleep...) look that we want.</li>
<li>After I apply corrector, I follow up with a concealer that matches my foundation. I use my fingers (or a brush) to blend out the product under my eyes. This color of concealer is also better for the blemishes that refused to be covered up by the foundation. </li>
<li>Besides my eyes totally not being the same size, I look way more awake~</li>
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Finally, I always use a translucent setting powder to keep everything in place and leave a matte finish. Powders are essential for conventions so you don't look oily throughout the day. At this point, you can start to contour (I usually don't because I'm lazy/already have high cheekbones...) and apply your eye makeup, the best part~<br />
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Addie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130123264578740146.post-80892321619518718412013-03-09T15:53:00.000-08:002013-03-26T20:31:48.602-07:00This kid is always buying makup...いつもメイク買ってる子I went to ULTA yesterday! It's pretty dangerous that it's close to my campus, huh?<br />
Since I'm going home next week, I think I'll do some cosplay makeup tests if I have time. I got a request to make a tutorial! I feel like a pro~<br />
昨日、ULTAと言う化粧品店に行きました。学校に近いから危ないね?<br />
来週家に帰って、時間があればコスメイクの試みしようと思う。チュートリアルを作るリクエストをもらった!プロな感じ~<br />
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So what did I buy at ULTA? <br />
ULTAで何買った?<br />
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額がちょっと 油っぽいから、これは大切ね(>w<)</div>
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ファウンデーションの上に使ったら、一日中完璧!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Maybelline "<span style="font-size: x-small;">Rocket </span>Volum'Express" Masc<span style="font-size: x-small;">ara in Very Black <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Waterproo<span style="font-size: x-small;">f formula) </span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">I haven't really used Maybelline mascara before, but I like this brush~</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">And because it's water<span style="font-size: small;">pro<span style="font-size: small;">of, you don't have to touch<span style="font-size: small;">-up at photo events.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
メイベリンニューヨークのマスカラあまり使ったことないけど、ブラ好き~<br />
そしてウォータープルーフだから、撮影会で化粧直しいらない。<br />
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REAL TECHNIQUESのメイクブラシ!YOUTUBEからPIXIWOOさんのビデオで、このブラシセットを使うって見た。</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">NYX<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">"HD Concea<span style="font-size: x-small;">l<span style="font-size: x-small;">e</span>r", "Auto Eyebrow Penc<span style="font-size: x-small;">il", "Lip<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Liner</span> Penc<span style="font-size: x-small;">il", "Glide On Eyeliner"</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
NYX is also really cheap and high quality makeup. I bought the HD Photo Concealer Wand, Auto Eyebrow Pencils, Lip Liner Pencil, and Glide On Eyeliner. The eyebrow pencils are a bit red, but if you put a powder on top they should be better?<br />
NYXも本当に安くて高品質のメイク。コンシーラーハイデフィニション、アイブロウペンシル、アイライナーペンシル、リップライナーペンシルを買った。アイブロウペンシルがちょっと赤過ぎるけど、その上にアイシャドウを使ったら大丈夫かな?<br />
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After that, I went to Sally's to find things to cut some wigs.<br />
その後、ウィッグを切る物を見つけるためにSALLY'Sと言う<span class="kanji" style="z-index: 149991;">美粧院に行きました。 </span><br />
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I also bought some wig clips. I heard that if you attach them to the inside of the wig, it won't fall off.<br />
ウィッグクリップも買った。ウィッグの中にクリップをくっ付けたら、落ちらないと聞いた。<br />
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Well then, I'll try to finish my cosplays next week? I'LL DO MY BEST<br />
それでは、来週コスを完成してみようか?頑張るぞーAddie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130123264578740146.post-52123485532590105082013-03-01T16:47:00.000-08:002013-03-26T20:33:47.229-07:00Why Did I Forget to Share My Recent Cosplay Photos? どうして最近のコスプレ写真をシェアして忘れたの?Well, aren't I a bad blogger! I've been writing more frequently, but it seems that I have forgotten the main purpose of this blog...And because I already attempted to get some homework done, I can share my work from almost a year ago~<br />
さあ、私が悪いブロガーだよね!しょっちゅうもっと書いてるけど、このブログの目的を忘れそうで残念。。。もう宿題をして試したから、去年から私のコスプレをシェア出来る~ <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Inori Yuzuriha (school un<span style="font-size: small;">iform ver.)</span> from Guilty C<span style="font-size: small;">rown</span></span></div>
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<span class="fontColor01">I will go home for my Spring Break in two weeks! I will be sewing a lot for Fanime~</span></div>
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<span class="fontColor01"> </span>今から二週後、春休みのために帰るよ!ファニメの縫い物で頑張るぞー</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This weekend, my family <span style="font-size: small;">had their annual mussel-hunting party! I<span style="font-size: small;"> came home f<span style="font-size: small;">or the weekend <span style="font-size: small;">hoping to see friends and eat a lot<span style="font-size: small;">~</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">週末で、家族は毎年のムール貝を探すのパーティーがありました。友達に会ったりたくさん食べたりするために<span style="font-size: small;">帰りました~</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I made sure to bring my camera, but I<span style="font-size: small;">'m not the most reliable person to remember to take pictures...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> カメラを持ってきたけど、写真を取<span style="font-size: small;">って覚えてる<span style="font-size: small;">頼りに出来る人じゃない<span style="font-size: small;">。。。</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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もちろんムール貝の写真を取って忘れちゃった<span id=".reactRoot[43].[1][2][1]{comment10200551958458452_3611156}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][1]"></span><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id=".reactRoot[43].[1][2][1]{comment10200551958458452_3611156}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2]"><span class="UFICommentBody" id=".reactRoot[43].[1][2][1]{comment10200551958458452_3611156}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2].0"><span id=".reactRoot[43].[1][2][1]{comment10200551958458452_3611156}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2].0.[0]"> (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ</span></span></span></div>
Addie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130123264578740146.post-72596956031268754492013-02-11T14:07:00.000-08:002013-03-26T20:42:03.847-07:00ママからシーズキャンディーズ!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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もう宿題したくないから、このポストを書いてるきゃ。。。<br />
大学の寮に住んでいるので、あまりチョコを食べない!入学したころ、もっとヘルシー物を食べて始めた。家でたくさんお菓子を食べないけど、ママはそれが大好き。スーパーでどの野菜を買うかわからない!本当に嫌い。。。パパがシェフだからラッキーだよね?<br />
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もっとこのブログで日本語で書こうか?授業中いつも敬語を使うのがつまらないぃぃ 。(><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A</span><)。 Addie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130123264578740146.post-5256797476034917022013-01-24T19:43:00.000-08:002013-03-26T16:19:19.655-07:00What to Expect in 2013 *upcoming cosplays*<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I<span style="font-size: small;">'m attem<span style="font-size: small;">pt<span style="font-size: small;">ing to be a better blogger in the new year<span style="font-size: small;">...so far, ideas about blog posts have been running through m<span style="font-size: small;">y head, so I <span style="font-size: small;">guess that helps orz</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fanime is coming<span style="font-size: small;">, and every cosplay that I plan to bring is brand new<span style="font-size: small;">! When I was home for my winter vacation, I got a satisfact<span style="font-size: small;">ory amount of sewing done >w<</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">So what am I bringing, exactly?</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">XIAH Junsu "Tarantallegra"</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">yes</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">,</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> on</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">e of my first kpop cosplays, and it happens to be one of my many dream-husbands.</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></b></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b><span style="font-size: small;">2NE1's Dara "C<span style="font-size: small;">AN'T NOBODY"</span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">have all of the materials, not to excited about finishing that space suit tho<span style="font-size: x-small;">ugh...</span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">this actually isn't new at all, I wore it a month ago >3< </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <b>Ha<span style="font-size: small;">kaba Kitaro/Gege<span style="font-size: small;">ge no Kitaro</span></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">finished most <span style="font-size: x-small;">of this cosplay last weekend, would be nice to have some mo<span style="font-size: x-small;">n<span style="font-size: x-small;">sters to <span style="font-size: x-small;">shoot with<span style="font-size: x-small;">~</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Easy cosplay, doing the winter uniform because<span style="font-size: x-small;"> I</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">really love sweaters...</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">SO THERE YOU HAVE IT, INTERNET</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I started my new classes this week, and the workload <span style="font-size: small;">looks a b<span style="font-size: small;">it heavy, so I'm</span></span> reall<span style="font-size: small;">y happy that I got so much work done when I was home. I'll be sure to plow through the rest <span style="font-size: small;">of this <span style="font-size: small;">list during my<span style="font-size: small;"> spring break<span style="font-size: small;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: small;">And if absolutely necessary, I have <span style="font-size: small;">maybe a week in between the end of my finals a<span style="font-size: small;">nd hotel check<span style="font-size: small;">-in<span style="font-size: small;"> >w< </span></span></span></span></span></div>
Addie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130123264578740146.post-67598858921097964592013-01-01T02:11:00.001-08:002013-03-26T16:19:36.992-07:00Sorry for the Inactivity! 2012 in Review~<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">So much has happened since the concert review I did back in May...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">where to start?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Once 2012 started, I had already planned to participate SM Entertainment's Global Auditions. The auditions were in February...or March. I can't exactly remember orz</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Even though I was never hired, it was quite a memorable experience. The stories I collected from going through with it helped me write a paper for one of my university classes!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I turned 18 years old in April, and while I didn't do anything special, it is always an important age. Directly after my birthday, I went to the Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco as Ichiro Irabu from Kuchu Buranko. SO FUN~ I was interviewed for a TV program, but I never got any information about when/where it would be airing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">MBC AT GOOGLE HAPPENED AND I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I AM IN A DVD OF THIS CONCERT. IT IS SOLD IN JAPAN. NO, I DO NOT OWN IT.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I also went to Prom...the only social event I went to during high school. </span></span> <br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The best part? It was held at the Fairmont Hotel (where I stay for Fanime), all of the girls envied my ability to keep my heels on, and my friends and I blasted kpop in the car on the way to the event.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">most of the photos I took were of food, but I tried hard to show you other things...so here's a waffle from the Coffee Prince cafe in Shin Okubo</span>, <span style="font-size: x-small;">the Korean distr<span style="font-size: x-small;">ict in Tokyo.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I <span style="font-size: x-small;">saw it in a few sh<span style="font-size: x-small;">ops<span style="font-size: x-small;">...I was look<span style="font-size: x-small;">ing at TVXQ merchan<span style="font-size: x-small;">dise in a different store with Kri<span style="font-size: x-small;">stina and Mif<span style="font-size: x-small;">fy's mom and sister, and all of<span style="font-size: x-small;"> a sudden, Miffy's mom says she saw me on one of th<span style="font-size: x-small;">e screens. AND THERE <span style="font-size: x-small;">I <span style="font-size: x-small;">WAS. <span style="font-size: x-small;">Watching myself attempt not to u<span style="font-size: x-small;">gly-cry d<span style="font-size: x-small;">uring <span style="font-size: x-small;">TVXQ's set was something I don't really want to relive. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I got a month to myself when I got back to Ameri<span style="font-size: small;">ca, and then I started college! It wasn<span style="font-size: small;">'<span style="font-size: small;">t what I had expected<span style="font-size: small;">. <span style="font-size: small;">My first semester never left me feeling <span style="font-size: small;">stuck, I never crashed and burned...stress was never a major issue, either. What does that say about high school, then? XD</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">I didn't do anything at all today, but I'll be cosplay-sweater shopping in San Francisco tomorrow :D</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I know this is primarily a cosplay blog, but there is so much going on in my life right now that doesn't involve cosplay! So in the next few months, expect more of these "non-cosplay" posts~</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Anyway, I had the wonderful luck of attending the MBC Korea Music Wave concert hosted by Google and Youtube! My friend has connections to Google, so she surprised me with tickets, even though I fought long and hard to get some online. I didn't have school on the day of the event, either, so I had more reasons to go.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I woke up Monday morning at 4:45am and left the house by 6:15. I shamefully didn't ask my dad to drive me there the night before, but he still put up with my antics and brought me to Shoreline. My friends left at 5am, so I met up with them and camped out for THE ENTIRE DAY.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">While in line, all I did was sit and eat while contemplating sleep. Sleep never came, but I met some nice people in line, ran across the parking lot at the idea of buying cheap posters (didn't have TVXQ, didn't get any), and was interviewed with 10 other people by a Korean news group...had to sing the chorus of SNSD's "The Boys" (even though I told the camera that I was there to see TVXQ orz).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Half of my friends were split up because only a small number of us got tickets from a Google employee, so once tickets were passed out to the online voucher line, we sneaked in to their area in order to get seats together. Waited in that INSANELY CROWDED line for over an hour, and then everyone fought each other to get into the security lines. That was the most difficult part for me. I was okay with waiting (even though I should have brought more things to do), and I didn't have a problem finding seats (my friends saved one for me), but that mob! I heard someone say "mimi", and all I could think about was <i>what does mimi even mean?</i></span> <span style="font-size: small;">Because it means "ear" in Japanese, but that didn't really belong in context. I guess it means "push everyone in your path without</span> <span style="font-size: small;">mercy" in kpop fan language.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">So after I managed to get through security and the mimi-mob unscathed, I speed-walked into the arena by myself...and my friends already had seats, lucky!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">this is basically how close we were to the stage. 7TH-ISH ROW. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I could see idol-sweat and everything.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Sun blinded-Kristina and fake idol-poser me XD</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I don't even care that once we got our seats, we had to wait for maybe 2 hours.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Somehow, Kristina managed to get into the VIP area after the security was finished checking VIP-specific tickets...we weren't confronted about this, so yay!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> After brief speeches from the VP's at MBC and Youtube, Tiffany and Taeyeon came out as the MC's! Looking at female idols is so nerve-wracking. The more I watched, the more overweight and uncoordinated I felt XD</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> And after Kara opened the show with one song (no pictures), MBLAQ was the first to do a full set~ I don't usually listen to them (although I do watch them when they're on Music Bank), but their stage presence was great! They're really good at maintaining their tough image while performing, even though they said they were nervous during their MC.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sistar was next, they looked so confident :O</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Our seats were so wonderful. I don't even like my camera very much, but it proved itself to be quite the hero with some select shots from the concert.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Sun Ye came out to do a solo ballad dedicated to her father who recently passed away. It was amazing to see her sing, the video that played before she came in made me want to cry, so it was crazy seeing her perform without breaking down.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Kara came back to do a full set, and I continued with my idol leg-envy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">They opened with Shock, which was the first song of theirs I had ever heard.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">They continued with Fiction, and the members looked SUPER serious. Dongwoon was pretty close to us for the beginning, and despite our obsessive waving, he stared straight for what seemed like an entire minute.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">They finished up with Beautiful~ It was nice to see the members relax a bit more :P</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">In the end, Kristina and I were waved to by Kikwang, Yoseob, Dongwoon, and Dujun!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm glad it happened, we seemed to be sitting in the Beauties-only section...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm pretty sure they had the most/loudest fans in the audience, everyone went crazy when the girls came out. The performed The Boys, Mr. Taxi, and finished with their classic Gee.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Wonder Girls were next~ They did a cute dance tutorial with the audience for Nobody, but everyone already knew the dance because it's a kpop classic XD</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Super Junior came out in an odd fashion. Most of the audience was facing the back of the arena, but I couldn't see anyone. Eventually some of the members came walking down the aisles, while some of them surprised everyone with showing up on stage when the audience was turned around. They were really serious in their performaces, but they were all so cheerful in their MC~ Every member introduced themselves in English, and then Leeteuk took over and did a majority of their speech in Korean.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">THE ENTIRE REASON WHY I CAME SO EARLY IN THE MORNING AND FOUGHT HUNGER AND MOBS AND MY BLADDER</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Easily the best part of the show, no wonder they went last. And I'm not saying that out of my extreme love for them. My friends who claimed to not like them very much were gushing after their performance. Yunho and Changmin's stage presence was unmatched. They're ridiculously serious while performing, they don't take single-second breaks to wave to their fans, and that's fine. BECAUSE THE PERFORMANCES ARE PERFECT.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Opened with Keep Your Head Down, I was so excited to see this live. TVXQ always acts so rough when they perform this song (especially in Japan...) I was too focused on screaming and unleashing my true fangirl to think about anything else.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> And then they did Before U Go. I cried. My friends who were sitting 2 or 3 rows behind me said they knew, which confused me, because I don't think I cried too much or too loudly.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">and I totally forgot that in the live version, there's a dance sequence with sexy dipping and crotch grabs...I have a photo, but it's a bit blurry. I wonder why orz</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> They did their MC next~ Yunho opened in English, talking to the audience about if they were having a good time, and then switched to Korean. Changmin came in with Korean, and then ended their speech with some adorable English: "ARE YOU READY TO GET CRAZYYY?!"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I was so giddy to see this live. After Purple Line, Rising Sun was one of the first TVXQ songs I ever heard (even though I knew the original version...) I love the obscure choreography and both Yunho and Changmin look so confident and professional!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm pretty sure Changmin waved to Kristina and me, and while Yunho didn't wave to most of the audience, he did look over at our part of the audience during Keep Your Head Down (granted, he looked like he was about to shoot someone. Yunho always maintains that extreme look. Love him so much OTL)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">What really surprised me was how loud the audience cheered when they came on. I didn't see many obvious Cassies, but TVXQ has been around for a long time, so of course they had such a reaction~ That, and how they performed. I already said that they were (and always will be) amazing, but compared to the other artists, TVXQ made everyone else look half-asleep. They were focused, had extremely clean choreography, and impeccable charisma.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now that I'm home for a normal day...I don't even know. My brain has become a puddle of mush. This concert was so emotionally moving and a great experience. The only regret having is not making myself an obvious Cassie as well. I should have brought a poster or a sign, and wear my "always keep the faith" t-shirt Kristina gave me (I wore it the day before, how stupid)...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have 3 days until Fanime, I still have some things to work out (COME ON UPS), but this concert made me feel so great! I know I'll try to channel some of the idols' energy when I'm shooting, I'm going to need it >.<</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Almost done...just not there quite yet.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'll be shopping this morning so hopefully I can finish everything by next weekend</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">BECAUSE IF THE INTERNET IS NICE TO ME, I'LL BE AT GOOGLE ON THE 21ST TO SEE MY DREAM-HUSBAND</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Anyway, I have some more (but not really) progress pictures to share of what I'm hoping to finish in the next two days~</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">it isn't for me, but it's almost finished! Just need to buy and attach the white lace/ribbons.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Current Type-H progress, minus the base wig, because I don't want to wear it until my wefts come in (I hope they come in soon >.<) </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Need belts on the top and skirt, so I also have to attach belt loops to the top...and now the top looks giant on me. I either lost weight or I did some secret technique last time I wore it. I'll probably bring my super-spy backless bra thing...it gives some extra padding so my costumes don't look like they're being worn by a prepubescent child.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Need to get to work! I'll be sitting in front of the computer attempting to reserve Google tickets tonight, so I need to get a much as I can before 5pm just to be safe.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I didn't even remember that I wrote this THIS MORNING XD<br />my brain just exploded a little bit.<br />Anyway, while I didn't sew like a monster, I got some cosplays OFFICIALLY FINISHED</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">both versions of Panty, and my Stocking commission are complete!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Finished painting stripes on my socks for Panty, so I'm ready for Day 3 at Fanime.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Attached red belt-loops to my Type H top (not accurate, but I don't care anymore XD), bought belts at DAISO. Still need thigh highs and the wefts for my wig.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stopped caring about curling my Kyary wig, so I went ahead and safety-pinned the massive bow onto the wig itself. May test it out to see how many pins I'll need to keep both parts stuck to my head...still need more bags, and my shoes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm almost ready~ at least I think I'm almost ready.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Spent the last 2 days sewing and dying many things...but I only have a few pictures of what I worked on today.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">As of right now, Panty (default) is complete except for the wig, which can be styled at the hotel. I dyed the dress again yesterday with a polyester-specific dye, and it turned out beautifully :D</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I also sewed the bows for my friend's matching Stocking cosplay. I need to attach pins to the bows and buy/attach white ribbon/lace to the dress, and I'll be done!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I worked on Type H Miku for most of the weekend. I made my first pair of bootcovers, and I don't understand why I put them off for so long; they're surprisingly easy! I made the pattern yesterday, but I was convinced I'd need zippers to get them onto my legs. It turns out that my silly calves wouldn't fit even with the zippers, so I added a 3-inch extension to the backs of the covers, and now they fit without any closures~</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here is a boot at about 75% completion. They're complete now, but it's very hot in the Bay Area today, so I didn't want to put them on for pictures. After this photo was taken, I added a 6-inch cuff to the top and hemmed the bottom of the boot (around the toe). When I wear these, I'll need some double-sided tape to attach the covers to the shoe, but that's it! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Originally a medium-length bob style that I bought almost 4 years ago XD</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Layered with styling shears to a long pixie cut. A friend of mine will be borrowing it (without twintails or gray extensions) for his "Secret Police" Luki cosplay.<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I really like the style of this wig now that it's been cut, though. My hair is naturally wavy, so even if I cut it, I'd have to put a lot of time into styling it. So when I'm in Japan this summer, I may just bring some wigs with me if I get too lazy to do my hair OTL</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Need to keep working! Here's a list of what needs to be done:</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Kyary: style wig, buy shoes (+attach ribbons), add more bags to the skirt</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stocking (commission): finish bows, add white details (lace/ribbon)</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">But I have 2 giant exams on Thursday. In 2 different languages. So I must cram. Or else I will write 3 advanced English literature essays in intermediate Japanese. And vice-versa. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">And then I may be given permission to infiltrate Google headquarters to attempt to see my husband <span style="font-size: xx-small;">U-know the one :P<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Not ready. Getting there, but not quite.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lucky for me, the NorCal Cherry Blossom Festival was 2 weeks ago, so I had a new cosplay completed for the occasion!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">and because it's finished, I'll be bringing Irabu to Fanime because it's a comfortable eyesore.</span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">so have some photos:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> met up with Crystal and Trevor as soon as I arrived in JapanTown! And then we went on an adventure to find takoyaki...unfortunately, I think the booth trolled us. Didn't taste any octopus out of the 8 I bought OTL</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We roamed around for a few hours (Crystal and I were interviewed for a TV program!), and found good spots to watch the parade. There was a lot of playing around. But mostly tie-pulling. They're just jealous because I finally have a ducky tie and they don't. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">All in all, I had a great time. This costume was recognized much more than I expected. Kuchu Buranko is a pretty unappreciated series because of the obscure characters and animation style. But the people I met through this cosplay were all so friendly!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The pants were the only thing I made completely from scratch. They're pink quilting cotton, and painted with my odd mix of acrylic paints. The ears are green felt attached to a headband. I bought the glasses from Forever21, popped out the lenses, and painted the frames with red acrylics and nail polish. I bought the tie from DAISO, made a duck stencil, and painted the ducks with fabric paints. Details on the wig are in my previous blog post. The lab coat was a birthday present from my mom...even though I found it and picked it out from a medical uniform store. The shoes are my trusted cosplay-sneakers from Japan (yayyyyyy).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And now for some progress photos! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">still working on Kyary's skirt...needs a few more bags. Ever since I stuffed them with tissue paper, gaps started showing up.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Type H makeup test~ I finished the armwarmers, too, but I'm too lazy for photos...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I really need to start finishing more cosplays. I have lists made, but I need more motivation! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fanime</span><span style="font-size: small;"> is only 40 da</span><span style="font-size: small;">ys away. Am I ready? Woops.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">And remember me saying how easy it is to be distracted by TVXQ? That's still true. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Just found videos from the SMTown Live in Tokyo (even though it was a year ago...), amazing things. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">And since I last updated, I didn't do a photoshoot at the beach, and I cut two cosplays away from my list: Ciel and Kuranosuke will never happen. I have the rose dress over halfway completed, so I may finish painting it and sell it for some extra money. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The NorCal Cherry Blossom Festival is next week! Well, it actually started yesterday, but the Grand Parade is in a week? I have my 18th birthday that Saturday, and then I'm heading over to SF while wearing Irabu-sensei from Kuchu Buranko (just need a labcoat orz)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here are some progress pictures to snack on~</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">My most recent progress from a week by myself. Hand-dyed the wig with FW ink, and then covered it in hairspray and literally <i>painted </i>on the wig with acrylics and Sharpie paint pens.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Clown pants! Hot pink quilting cotton hand-painted with handmade fabric paint...<span style="font-size: xx-small;">that makes me sound cool. It's just acrylic paint with this weird mix-in solution you can buy at Joanns OTL</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">In regards to my Fanime projects, everything is at 50%+ completion...</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>For Type H:</b> make bootcovers, assemble/dye wig, buy accessories (belts, ect.)</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<b>For Panty (default):</b> dye dress some more...I think that's it.<br />
<b>For Stocking (default *commission*):</b> white details, blue sash+bows</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The yukata is made from a quilter's cotton, and is completely hand-painted with a mix of fabric and acrylic paints (mixed with a "fabric paint medium")...Actually, almost everything is made from quilting cotton and then colored. The layer I'm wearing underneath my yukata is a silk-crepe nagajuban that my Grandma gave me (along with a kurotomesode orz). <br />
Wif is from Epiccosplay (originally bought for Irabu-sensei). Wefts were attached for length...so I wouldn't need to splurge on another wig. Nii-chan is made from two types of felt and was done completely by hand. Contacts are Blytheye GREEN from thedollyeye.com</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">That's it for now...this is definitely the fastest entry I've ever written.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">I made sure to avoid TVXQ lives this time...had to switch to iTunes. You can't understand how difficult that switch was for my health.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hope to finish everything soon! I have a lot on my plate with college choices, AP tests, graduation, FANIMEARGGGGGGG, and a possible Japan trip over the summer. I'm surprised that I haven't ripped my eyelashes out yet.</span></span> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm slowly attempting to be more active in the cosplay community, I promise! But it's very difficult when school is involved...even as I write this, I keep getting distracted. TVXQ lives don't help.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Jung Yunho is the ultimate distraction. Best non-waste of my time.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">AOD is coming up is SF, but due to a conflicting event with my family, I won't be able to attend. In compensation, I'm hoping to fix up Yuna for an epically freezing beach shoot. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Easy cosplay. But laziness prevails. Have the shoes from my last trip to Japan <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(already used in 2 previous cosplays...)<span style="font-size: small;">, and my wig recently came in the mail. The wig needs the most work. But hopefully the idea of having a sexy nurse follow me around will act as an incentive to finish.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Skirt, wig, and shoes are really the only things done. Silly partner won't finish Stocking, either. We're obviously made for each other. The only work we seem to consistently finish is our trips to the fabric store or DAISO. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm sorry that I haven't updated since Fanime 2011...I always say school is busy, but even when it isn't, I'm pretty lazy. After Fanime, I had my final exams and started a summer job. I had time to sew, but I didn't attend any gatherings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Around February 2011, I was secretly invited to join a group doing Vocaloid's "Sandplay of the Singing Dragon" as Len. The selected cosplayers had great portfolios, and I had idolized most of them already, but was too nervous to introduce myself. So we every-so-slowly worked on our cosplays (mine wasn't done until the day of our shoot. Hello, procrastinator~), and presented our group at NorCal's last YaoiCon. Unfortunately, our Luka didn't receive her cosplay in time, and our Miku couldn't make it to the shoot, so we found a replacement Miku and shot with the original six characters (Miku, the twins, Meiko, Kaito, and Gakupo).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Because I was working with a twin, and a very detail-oriented twin at that, I bought enough material for two cosplays, and split it among myself and Rachael (my Rin). Rachael sent her materials to a commissioner because of her hectic schedule, but Len's design isn't too difficult, so I drafted the pattern for the coat myself, and the pattern for the shorts was taken from a project I did at school. Both coats are made of black bridal satin and lined; the edge is satin ribbon while the gold is a braided, bead trim. Both my shorts/glove and Rachael's skirt/neck ribbon are red stretch velvet. My belt buckle is a mix of Sculpey, Model Magic, and rhinestones, all coated with silver spray paint. The next time I wear this, I need to fix my belt, BUY sock garters, and attach some more buttons to my sleeves. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">With Richard Bui, our wonderful photogrpaher~ <span style="font-size: xx-small;">hurrrr, I actually look tall. This never happens XD</span></span></span></div>
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</span>Addie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130123264578740146.post-21807440778529435202011-06-09T10:53:00.000-07:002011-06-09T10:53:00.972-07:00Two new cosplays! + Fanime reviewLast weekend was Fanime 2011, and I finally finished my 2 big cosplays for the year! Yuna and Ciel seemed to be a milestone for me in terms of professional construction, it was worth taking so much time to get every possible detail. The only thing I currently regret is poor time management a week before the con and not getting enough pictures. I'm currently waiting on some for Ciel, and I was invited for an impromptu photoshoot while in Yuna, but never asked for any contact information!<br />
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Anyway, I arrived with my friend, Kristina, on Friday to the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose. Our room was on the seventeenth floor, and it took us a while to remember how to get to our room, but it was so worth it! We had a queen-sized bed and so many mirrors~ We had one in the main room, bathroom, and another one with Hollywood lights. It was extremely convenient to have a place to regroup throughout the day where you can easily have a snack or watch TV.<br />
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Once we set up our luggage (a suitcase and a dufflebag just for me XD), I needed to organize an ironing station and get ready for a photoshoot with a friend. I was going to wear Mikuo from Vocaloid's "Love is War" with Cassie, who had originally inspired me to make a match to her Miku cosplay. After meeting up with her (and missing the Vocaloid gathering), we set off to find Erskine, our photographer, who was busy. We waited outside the convention center, got a lot of paparazzi photos, and finally got our shoot! Here are some photos, because I don't really need to explain the cosplay again.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm hoping for more pictures, so I may edit this entire post to show off the others? I remember taking some pretty nice stair shots, which took us a while (so many interfering regulars 0_o). Let's hope I don't look so derpy in the others...Cassie's infinite cuteness makes up for a lot of it, though~</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">After the shoot, Cassie and I planned another one for when the sun was down, went to McDonald's, and then cancelled our shoot because she wanted to rave and I had to let another friend into my room. I found Mifuyu in the lobby of the Fairmont, and welcomed her into our SPACIOUS LIVING AREA. But then she wanted to see what was going on at the convention center, so I stayed in and tried to finish Yuna's staff. Our night was completed with me yelling at Miffy to sleep as she checked her SAT scores.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Didn't go to sleep until around midnight on Friday, but woke up pretty early (think 6:30-7am) to bring some friends to our hotel room so they could get ready. Kristina didn't stay with Mifuyu and myself the night before, so she came early before her shift at the Maid Cafe. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAfIdkHmIlolLelxyVpFrozsN9vevvWXm37ctQ-IoKHpgopnW5ASnatBm2wvLbrITAqXN2EjdoknUAkYSCh6o33dmPvOLU26dHgfmkOj8rl3UuGDKMaVzFuS_X1spwHm159wdzThJcFW0/s1600/23cc947d68f48fe6f447ed3bf3e69a0d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAfIdkHmIlolLelxyVpFrozsN9vevvWXm37ctQ-IoKHpgopnW5ASnatBm2wvLbrITAqXN2EjdoknUAkYSCh6o33dmPvOLU26dHgfmkOj8rl3UuGDKMaVzFuS_X1spwHm159wdzThJcFW0/s400/23cc947d68f48fe6f447ed3bf3e69a0d.jpg" t8="true" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yuna was definitely the best in terms of reactions of other attendees. Every time I was asked for a photo, which was often, there would be at least four other photos taken. It got pretty bad at one point, I was standing in one pose for a few minutes! And cosplaying as a female (with boobs, remember), I got a boatload of comments about my appearance. Positive, yes, but it was very different from what I'm used to. A lot of guys asked for pictures WITH me, and then they'd casually have their arm around my waist until the photo was finished being taken. DON'T THINK I DIDN'T NOTICE, GUYS. But yeah, great reception. One couple came up to me, took my picture, and stared for a while, just to say "You really ARE Yuna!"...I think they were checking my contacts? Another family had me take a picture with their young son, who they said was named after Tidus from the same series.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think I'll do an entire costume explanation after I get more photos. There's a gathering in August that I think I'll wear Yuna to. By then, I need to fix my staff, and get some stronger double-sided tape. I thought the top would be alright, but I got some major side-bra going on in most of my shots XD</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<strong>DAY 3</strong><br />
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Sunday was a bit more relaxed. Although I didn't get to sleep until about 1:30, I slept in more, and I was so excited about wearing my other new cosplay, Ciel from Kuroshitsuji. Both Miffy and Kristina had to work in the Maid Cafe that afternoon, so we all left together. We made a game out of it; I was obviously Ciel, the young Earl, while I had my two adorable maids cater to my every wish as we walked to the convention center. Once we arrived, Miffy would take my camera bag, saying "Yes, Bocchan".<br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq8dmSwy0ulhB_RgLuF3uoOmq423HzOJb_tIoKarUK96ZLk1sV79nDs4dioCMsiipO2p7oEMZFLzwNbRJ6l7Hly_AuR4iAaareIucXTDcn60dxGmiZWQr0nwlFU4eO_xnDc4yh0TxxAmw/s1600/P1010163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq8dmSwy0ulhB_RgLuF3uoOmq423HzOJb_tIoKarUK96ZLk1sV79nDs4dioCMsiipO2p7oEMZFLzwNbRJ6l7Hly_AuR4iAaareIucXTDcn60dxGmiZWQr0nwlFU4eO_xnDc4yh0TxxAmw/s400/P1010163.JPG" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Look! More camwhoring before we leave! Can you find the skull I had to carry around all day?</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3EI4uG1Ue-kRAUjlOYmMTmjRr5Fdya-wcmXNeWUCn7sLK9PJSEN9PJEBNGUIoEz8dG4qpF1NrRFhslPxM76enGYgU129jbr9ZSZI5rKQsDeTZUCxvhF4C16uEw3OUnhBhfc6I2EervU/s1600/P1010167.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3EI4uG1Ue-kRAUjlOYmMTmjRr5Fdya-wcmXNeWUCn7sLK9PJSEN9PJEBNGUIoEz8dG4qpF1NrRFhslPxM76enGYgU129jbr9ZSZI5rKQsDeTZUCxvhF4C16uEw3OUnhBhfc6I2EervU/s400/P1010167.JPG" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Found Katheryne as Quina from FFIX! You can see some of my bustle, but I think I may need to remake a majority of it. I think the coat weighed down some of it, and walking around and running into other people damaged to vertical straps. I'm hoping to remake the foam straps and replace them with plastic or a sturdy fabric.</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We stopped by the BW Ball, but the line was very long, so we didn't go inside. We also had some people that wouldn't be allowed inside anyway, so we all went to Quickly's for pearl tea and snacks. We walked around a bit, went back to Fanime, and took some purikura in the game room (which I'm still waiting for). I returned to the hotel room by about midnight, and Miffy, Kristina, and I watched River Monsters. Hotels = crap TV, and lots of it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>DAY 4</strong></div><br />
NO COSPLAY. Weird. I've never gone to Fanime without wearing anything remotely nerdy (the most normal was Harajuku fashion 3 years ago). However, I was recognized. Not by name, but a man asked if I had cosplayed Yuna this weekend. Miffy and I walked around for a little while, but we were too tired, and went back to the hotel for our luggage. We decided some plans for next year on the way home. Post-con depression hit me hard, but no tears. I just felt extremely lazy, and then I really wanted to make more outfits (I'm planning on doing that today, actually).<br />
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So there you have it. Fanime 2011. Best part? Having a hotel room. It was a great investment. Worst part? The unavoidable costume-malfunctions and NOT SCHEDULING PHOTOSHOOTS. Miffy and I are already compiling a list of things to bring/do next year, let's hope it works!<br />
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School is finished, and I started working at a local pool the other day (today is my first day off~). I need to schedule some photoshoots this summer or I'll go crazy.Addie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17621373859731976067noreply@blogger.com0