Lotta work for last minute...

So...I was reading Black Butler...catching up and getting to that shiny new chapter...and a very particular image caught my eye.

You can't see very well from this distance, so I recommend making it bigger, but this is probably my favorite image of Undertaker I've ever seen. The very sight of it makes me drool I'm so excited to work on it. xD;

Unfortunately for me, doing this one means a helluva lot of work pretty last minute to the con! This jacket he has on is very different from the ones I have now. its a more asian style, with ornate embroidery on one sleeve and a gorgeous threaded ribbon on the other. It also gives a better look at that belt, and I'm eager to rework the one I have just for this. ;]

We're actually thinking about digging me up a skeleton too...and I think it'd be beyond epic to walk around a convention with a fully articulated skeleton. Unfortunately, it not very easy to do that with my budget...so if I do that...it'll be a much more inexpensive model. Nevertheless! I'm really ecstatic about this, and desperately want to do it. I was aching for another costume to bring with me too, so its even better!

On a side note...I have a visitor to my home. He is a bat...plain and simple...and is a teensy weensy baby. About the size of my thumb. My friends want to call him Bruce Wayne...but I've actually been calling him Batty.

Yeah! That Batty!

He actually kinda looks like that...
..no not really. he's hairless, with a cute little snub nose and ears that fold over. >3< He's so cute!..well...for a bat. Anyways, we've been keeping him warm and feeding him goats milk every two hours or so. He's doing okay so far...but we're trying to find someone who can give him the care he really needs Hopefully one of the wildlife rescues or the zoo around here will take the little insectivore. Until now, we're doing our best!

If I remember, I'll update this post with a picture of the little stinker. ;]

Projects for the thinking; Vino and Joker

So I've been doing a lot of musing since my summer started...and when I wasn't musing about my new life after I move upstate for a new college...or about my crazy friends...or about my current cosplays or my horses, something that kept coming up was future cosplays. There're quite a few I want to do--from Squalo of Katekyo Hitman Reborn! to Tzekel Kahn from The Road To Eldorado--but a couple in particular I'm already beginning to work out patterns and schemes in my head.

One of those is Baccano!'s Claire Stanfield.

From the first time I watched Baccano!, I've loved this character, but I recently watched the series over again...and not having my eyes going swirly-crazy from trying to understand it really let me see this guy in all his glory. I think I fell in love! D8
I'm not complaining though. He's so delightfully twisted, and his logic is fabulous. I definitely want to make his get up. Suits are currently not in my ability to make though--and they're also waaay too expensive to make from scratch--so I'll probably find a place that sells them for a reasonable price and get a couple. ;] one would be clean and fabulous, and the other...kekekeke.
Put simply, a friend and I plan to fill things with the "blood' and I get to beat them so we get proper splatter. =D Then we'll rig the makeup to match the splatter, and put some in the hair as well. ;]
I'm definitely planning on getting to this guy in the next couple years or so...maybe for Ikkicon or A-kon next year! He's so wonderful.
Vino<3

SQUEE.

..idrooledalittle.

Coincidentally...I'd really like to get my ass in gear for is Kimblee of FMA. I guess I have a thing for the psychopathic, homicidal, blood-thirsty, sadistic, semi-masochistic crazy fuckers. oxo;
...in suits.

But c'mooon! How can you say no to this? >:D

Back to the point of the matter, aside form Vino--who is in the squiggly planning stage--I am also seriously 100% considering Joker from Black Butler.

I've seen a lot of really well done Jokers, and I don't think I can top most of them, but there's something about this costume that just makes me swoon. I mean, I live for fabulous costumes, and the urge to get my hands on this one is so strong I could just squirm myself to death. I've got so many schemes for it too. xD;;
The jacket I'm especially worked out over--I mean, look at that thing!!--and that's not just 'cause I'm a bit of a psychopath for gorgeous coats. But it has a good design, a unique pattern...and I love the challenge of matching it.
...that and I kinda have a thing fer coats.. >>;;

The other thing is those boots....and that arm. The arm I'm excited about. I think it'd be really neat to simply paint my hand when I'm just roaming cons, but for photoshoots I could bind my arm behind my back and implement an entire skeletal arm that can be maneuvered and positioned. With a wire interior and movement in the joints, it could even hold things and make inappropriate hand symbols. ~(>3<)~

..butyah...those two are currently very very high in my to-do list, after everything else is finished, of course! They will have to take a back seat to school though. -SIGH- Luckily, i'm going to school for costumes..so...HA. Take that, logic! -fistpumpofgreatandpowerfulVICTORY-

Updating the Updates!

So there's a new development in the group...being that our Haruhi can't afford the wig...and therefore can't be our Haruhi. Luckily...our marvelous Eclair is filling in her shoes! Which is even better, 'cause now we can really make Tamaki-senpai jealous! -cackle-

Neutral news aside, I've got some good news too! Kaasan has ordered all of her things for Nekozawa, Shortstuff is pretty much gotten everything for Kyoya together, Ranka's accessories are almost all gathered together, and everyone is Super Hyped for the con!! We've even got ourselves a photographer for a neato little photoshoot, and we're hopin' to trek to the beach one day!

On a side note, the shirt I ordered came in...and its the wrong color. We're still deciding whether or not to pay money to have it exchanged...or just give it  to someone and get a new one...the sunglasses also came in--and they're so perfect it hurts--and...the wig! 

I'm super happy with it, 'cause while it has some stylin' to be done to it...its kinda amazing and as orange as it could be!

..just kidding, just kidding.

Messy picture, yeah, and you can see my distinctive sunburn...but there she blows! Isn't it nice? I'm so glad to have my first short wig in my collection! BWAHAHAHA.

Now its time to get back to work and scheme for the costumes and the con!

See you soon!

Ouran Host Club Beach Party Update!!

So, I've got to say. We're all really excited that we've got yet another addition to our group!! Aside from the entire host club now being 100% confirmed we now have an amazing lady cosplaying as Eclair!

The Amazing Madam M will be bringing a swim-suit clad Eclair to the party. ;] While Eclair as a character is an evil witch, her cosplayer is an absolutely fantastic dudette, and we've got quite a few shenanigans planned! ;]

Aside from our addition, we're also happy to announce that we will be giving out leis at the convention! Be sure to look for us and get yourself a lei before we run out--we don't have many!

On a side note, the Kasanoda and Tetsuya we were aiming to have join us have other plans, so we'll be short one Kasanodda and one Tetsuya. Its sad...but at least they aren't imperative...

See you soon!

Shopping List: Ouran Beach Party

After much discussion between two of us, we've decided to compile a list of things to get for the various characters...or things to look out for. ;] They are primarily based on images and scenes set at Kyoya's indoor resort, bu some are based on other images simply due to strangeness. xD; Or lack of being in the episode. oxo;
Most are suggestions.

Hikaru/Kaoru [15% done!]
{ Jack (confirmed) / (unconfirmed) }

• Swim Trunks [Orange]
• Hawaiian Shirt [Blue] (Ordered!)
• Sandals [Black]
• Sunglasses [Orange for Hikaru], Sunglasses [Blue for Kaoru] (2 Ordered!)
• Red Leis (2 Acquired!!)
• Water Guns (2 Acquired!!)
• Wig (Ordered!/Shipped!)

Nekozawa [around $92] 
{ Kaasan (confirmed) }

• Hawaiian Shirt [Black]
• Swim Trunks [Black]
• Crocs [Black]
• Umbrella Hat [Black/Navy]
• Sunglasses
• + Sunglasses & Coconut Drink for Beelzenef

Renge [Suggestions] 
{ Emiry (confirmed) }

• Tankini [Black]
• Parasol [Purple]
• Handmade Wrap Skirt [Pink]
• Strapped Sandal [Black]
• Bangle [White or Silver]
• Infamous Hair Bow [Pink]

Ranka 
{ The Most Tolerant Man in the World (confirmed) }

• Bikini Top [Black]
• Boxer Briefs [Black]
• Handmade Wrap Skirt [White or lightly patterned]
• Nice Flipflops or Strapped Sandals [Black]
• Bangles & Bracelets [Gold]
• Sunglasses [White]
• Sunhat [Purple/White and Awesome]

Hunny [Suggestions] 
{ Munchkin (confirmed) }

• Swim Trunks [Yellow]
• Inner Tube [Pink]
• Flip-Flops [Bright]
• Usachan

Mori [Suggestions] 
{ Vengeance Horse (confirmed) }

• Swim Trunks [Dark Blue minimal to no patterning]
• Sandals
• Sunglasses [Sporty; neck]
• Beach Ball [Red & White]

Kyoya [Suggestions] 
{ Shortstuff (confirmed) }

• Swim Trunks [Dark; Little to no patterning]
• Shirt [Hawaiian button up; white with minimal patterning]
• Necklace [Thin, silver tone]
• Flip Flops [Black]
• Book or Journal

Tamaki [Suggestions] 
{ Capital B (confirmed) }

• Swim Trunks [Red & Black]
• Shirt [White Buttonup]
• Sunglasses [Sporty or Aviator]
• Necklace [Short braided leather; black]

Haruhi [Suggestions] 
{ Capital T (confirmed) }

• Swim Trunks [Green plaid]
• Shirt [Yellow pullover]
• Flip Flops [Black]

Casanov--....Kasanoda [Suggestions] 
{ Narutard (unconfirmed) }

• Cargo Shorts [Khaki; brown belt]
• Undershirt [Yellow]
• Overshirt [Blue button up]
• Sandals [brown velcro]
• Sunglasses
• Braided bracelet [Black]
• Grumpy Expression

Tetsuya [Suggestions] 
{ Cody-ak (unconfirmed) }

• Cargo shorts (khaki; brown belt
• Shirt (mint green; open
• Bandage on cheek
• Sunglasses (more feminine than Kasanoda's)
• Flip flops (brown)
• Picnic basket
• Umbrella
• Big beach towel
• Beach bag (sunscreen, towels, etc)

Masters of False Hope...and of ULTIMATE AWESOME.

So it seems that our gang/group has become masters of false hope. We often have these great, extravagant plans with schemes and goals that we theoretically could accomplish...but as the past has often shown us, our plans rarely make it as far as we want. =/ Anyways! The reality is that just when we finished our lovely plans for the Sexy no Jutsu cosplays, and really got ready to get to work, reality stepped in and tossed at least me a world of work to do. Swamped with costumes and schoolwork and the like, I was unable to so much as begin work on the three-ish costumes I was planning to do. Unfortunately, because of this, Team 10 will be unable to go to a-kon this year. There's a chance we'll get to them in the next year of so, but because of a mixture of sudden, unexpected expenses causing a lack of funds and a lack of time, it won't get done this year. So wave good bye to it for now!

But on to more things! Unlike with SnJ, the Tangled cosplay group is well under way. My Maximus is almost complete, although I have edited the design a bit and removed the "metallic" part to the front. I'm putting in an order for some dark navy or charcoal colored breeches for the costume(which will end up being great for riding as well so...yay!) and have been gathering up my old small leather belts and my tall boots.

I'm also in the process of acquiring my wigs for the hair/mane/tail, as well as researching tutorials and ideas for making some ears. All in all, its going pretty dang well! =] I'm quite excited. And to add to it, we've now got a Pascal added to the gang, and we're all really happy that my "grandson" is joining the party. And no, she isn't actually my grandson. Its a nickname. ;] I ain't old enough for kids, not less grandkids.

Even more exciting, however, is the pretty-last-minute...but very awesome group we've managed to mostly wrangle together. ;D Can you guess what we're up to?!

That's right!!

An Ouran Highschool Host Club Beach Gang!

..and yes. Bolding was necessary.

Myself and my best friend Kaasan are especially excited about this, but we aren't the only ones. We have confirmation(aka forced agreement) for each of the main characters except for Haruhi (who simply hasn't responded yet), as well as a couple lesser but still awesome characters. Included in our group will be:

Hunny!
Played by our Munchkin of Doom!

Tamaki!
Played by our kick-ass Blondie!

Mori!
Played by our transforming Vengeance Horse!

Hikaru!
Played by our marvelous me..aka Jack!

Kaoru!
[Hopefully] Played by my judaime JuJu!

Haruhi!
[Hopefully] Played by our show-stopping Scenester

Kyoya!
Played by our exceedingly tolerant Shortstuff!

Bossano--...Kasanoda!
[Hopefully] Played by our resident Narutard!

Renge!
[Hopefully] Played by our Ultimate Romantic!

Tetsuya!
[Hopefully] Played by our cuddly Cody-ak!

Ranka!
Played by our easy-going Gogglehead!

Nekozawa!
Played by our Universal Kaasan!

Beelzenef!
Played by our Universal Kaasan's HAND!

The entire group will be in a beach themed get-up, with Kaoru and myself hiding our less-than-male chests with partially open shirts and the majority of our males as shirtless as they'll let us make them. ;D We luckily have a batch of very handsome men, yes we do! We'll be finishing off the mixture of swim trunks and hawaiian shirts with sunglasses and drinks in coconut cups that we'll be carrying around occasionally. Nekozawa's get up is without doubt the most ornate, but its also going to be one of the most fun to see! We'll be making certain that all of Kaasan's beach wear are black in color, and it'll be finished with a black umbrella hat/sheer "mosquito net" and sunglasses for Beelzenef!
Pictures, of course, will be up when we have things rolling...but it shouldn't take too long! This cosplay group was specifically chosen for the ease we'll be able to get things together.

Anyways, that's it for the night, and I'll be seein' you folks~ ;D Stay tuned for the results to a casual-cosplay photoshoot with Undertaker and Itachi in the next few days~

See ya soon!

Sexy-No-Jutsu Attack!

Hey folks! Got some neato updates for you. Remember that Sexy-no-Jutsu Team 10 we had~? Well...its no longer just Team 10. As a matter of fact, this cosplay idea has basically exploded from a small group of eager friends to an entire boatload of folks we've never met jumpin' in too! We have ninefuckingteen confirmed members to our photoshoot, including not only favorites like Sasuke(and a semi-confirmed Naruto and Kakashi) but rarities like Konohamaru and Kiba, and mind-bogglers like Kyuubi! Keep in mind that every single one of these--from Sakura to Konan, Tobi, and Tsunade--are all trans-gendered.

Of course, the concept of sexy-no-jutsu is far from a new one. Not only is it canon--lol. Think about that for a moment and gigglesnort with me--its been done time and time again in big groups, little groups, medium groups, and even non-existent groups. What makes our little gang neat, however, is not even the SHEER EFFIN' NUMBER OF PEOPLE WE HAVE WITHOUT ANY DOUBLES. Nope, what makes ours special is actually the dudes. xD;

You don't really see any sexy-no-jutsu dudes runnin' around on a normal basis...but we have quite a few! Now joining our sexy Ino is a Sakura, a Tsunade, a Konan, and even a Kurenai.

To make us even awesomer, we have a one completed team and most of two others...as well as a fair chunk of the Akatsuki. Its pretty neat-o. Admit it.

Anyways, to keep an eye on us and our growing herd, stalk us here. You can see our growing list of members, keep track of our photoshoot times, and maybe even join in. I'll be posting up progress of the costumes I'm designing and working on as well, so be sure to check back and see what I've gotten up to. ;]

Ja ne for now!