Yoko Littner Cosplay (so far)

So far, I've gathered almost everything that I could for my Yoko cosplay.  Currently I've gathered, a belt, chopsticks, black fingerless gloves, pink thigh high socks and boots.   My BF has made her skull barrette for me out of model magic and it is currently sitting high on a bookshelf (away from the cats, lol) drying. 

I ordered the  20" Red Straight Long and the 50" Red Straight Ponytail Clipon wigs from Epic Cosplay.  I'm going to style the 20" into a ponytail and then put on the clipon after.  Since the clipon is 50", I might shorten it, but we'll see after I try it on. 

I've also already ordered some orange glasses that look a lot like hers, but they haven't arrived and according to USPS they were never actually mailed.  I'm still waiting to hear from the company I ordered them from.  USPS said if I don't hear from them by Tuesday, to file a formal complaint.  I'd rather just get the glasses or my money back.

My BF found some awesomely large zippers for me.  Those should be on the way so that I can use them for the boots.  It's a small company though and now that I am having trouble with the glasses, I'm nervous about these zippers not coming in.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed on both.

My list of things left to do for this cosplay are as follows:
1. Paint the boots
2. Paint the chopsticks
3. Style the wigs
4. Make the shorts
5. Make the top
6. Make the armwarmer
7. Paint the skull barrette and glue to hairclip
8. Make the bracelets

When I write it all out like that it really doesn't seem like much, lol.  I love how writing a list just makes everything seem achievable.

Happy Cosplaying!!

The adventure begins...

Although I've been watching anime for years, Nekocon 2011 was my first convention ever.  Honestly, other than ComicCon, I had never even heard of other cons b/c I had very few friends who like anime or anything that I'd call "nerd-related."  So, not only was Nekocon my first con, but it was my first venture into the world of cosplayers and i immediately fell in LOVE! 

I've always loved wearing costumes, really not needing much of a reason to put one on, so I was just naturally drawn into the cosplayer's world. So, with some self-motivation (and quite a bit of prodding from my BF, lol) I started working on two cosplays for Otakon:

Lucy from Elfen Lied

and Yoko Littner from Gurren Lagann

The biggest issue for me will be sewing for the first time.  My BF bought me a sewing machine (basically for cosplay) for my birthday in April and has been freaking out anytime I act the slightest bit nervous about my possible sewing abilities.  I've always been crafty, but I'm realistic and the idea of making clothes that are actually wearable does make me nervous.  Oh well, I'll find out soon, lmbo.

I'll post pics of what I have so far and what my plans are for these cosplays soon.

Happy Cosplaying!