Friday, January 8, 2010

Of Earthquakes and Blackouts

So... Cosplay stuff... Not much on the front; except I might not be able to do Leeloo *sighs* but that's for another time!

Instead I have news; I forgot to post last night. Blar.

And I even had news!

I slept through my first earthquake we had a 4.1 yesterday. And today? Guess what... I slept through another one a 3.7. Further! It gets better...

I had a black out today. o__o For about an hour our electricity ran out... Yep...

I would write more on this; but now I kind of don't want to. XP

Keeping a blog isn't all that fun sometimes.

-苔桃 (Foxberry)

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

No Real Update... Sorry.

Sorry really in no mood to post a real update but I didn't want to miss days either.

Didn't get far with Leeloo; woke up with a bad dream- really unsettling really and haven't had the motivation to work on cosplay. Rather depressed honestly; and then had issues at home when my significant other came home.

Really in no good mood. Sorry.

苔桃 (Foxberry)

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Sexy Legs & Leeloo Costume WIP

Well I had an interesting conversation today. It was short but eh... I wouldn't want it to be any longer.

So some guy added me to his MSN last night, and today I received a PM and this is how it went:

(3:58:27 PM) dinamikkart@hotmail.com hi
(3:58:28 PM) kitsufeathers@hotmail.com hello
(3:58:41 PM) dinamikkart@hotmail.com how are you
(3:58:51 PM) kitsufeathers@hotmail.com ok, you?
(3:58:58 PM) dinamikkart@hotmail.com good
(3:59:12 PM) dinamikkart@hotmail.com what is your deviantart link
(3:59:58 PM) kitsufeathers@hotmail.com May I ask how i know you?
(4:00:27 PM) dinamikkart@hotmail.com me Büyük Yarak
(4:00:59 PM) kitsufeathers@hotmail.com Doesn't ring any bells. ^^;
(4:01:21 PM) kitsufeathers@hotmail.com where'd you get my msn?
(4:01:34 PM) dinamikkart@hotmail.com ı forget
(4:01:36 PM) kitsufeathers@hotmail.com http://koke-momo.deviantart.com
(4:03:05 PM) dinamikkart@hotmail.com 0000 very nice your legs
(4:03:43 PM) kitsufeathers@hotmail.com Ah thanks
(4:05:21 PM) dinamikkart@hotmail.com your photos very sexy
(4:05:37 PM) kitsufeathers@hotmail.com ah
(4:06:04 PM) dinamikkart@hotmail.com you have cam ı want to see your sexy legs

Needless to say I blocked him right after. All I can say is wtf; but this is the even WEIRDER part guys.

Right after I went onto dA and I saw a journal from a good friend of mine; HatsuneYuna. O_O And wouldn't you know it the con-creeper IMed her too! I consider him a con-creeper since he knew about deviantArt and is IMing cosplayers.

With that in mind I warn everyone to immediately block "dinamikkart@hotmail.com" he's a freaken disgusting, horny weirdo... Yep.

On another note. I got my bottom part of my Leeloo costume done. It really took me a long time to get it done... And I'm not entirely happy with it I don't think... However this is my first time actually sewing together a costume by hand that I didn't alter like my Stein costume.

Needless to say I originally made my own pattern; it looked like shit. So I went online and I found a DIY Swimsuit on Martha Stewart's site. X3 That woman's a gem. Anyway if you're interested here you go: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/tie-one-on-diy-swimsuits?page=2

The type of fabric I'm actually using is a soft flannel I have about 2 yards of it and I needed to do something with it. With that in mind, because it's not lycra I'm going to have to use elastic bands along the inside of the seam so it sits right on me. I nearly made the bottom too small. .__.;; But I was able to get it on and it seems to fit comfortably.

Pictures later on that because I don't have enough done on it and all it would look like is that I'm wearing a pair of underwear. XD And I'm NOT posting that... Sorry guys.

Anyway I'm out for the night!

-苔桃 (Foxberry)

Monday, January 4, 2010

Leeloo 5th Element

So I went and requested to order the wig for Leeloo I hope I can get it before AOD.

Today I slept for a very long time; I hadn't had sleep for two days so I crashed and crashed hard. So because of that I did not get around to making my costume. However I will start tomorrow and I'm hoping to maybe get this cosplay done in 1 day if I sit down and put my mind to it. It's a rather simple cosplay and I think I can get it done in one day. I'll be pleased if I do.

I do not think that I will get the multi-pass done in time simply because of money issues. But with luck I will have a multipass done for WonderCon which was when this cosplay was supposed to be done. However my Vocaloid cosplay had to be put on hold because it was too costly and I already have the white fabric to make Leeloo.

In any case I've decided to do this cosplay after all the hesitation I had because I was worried about the design of the cosplay. Though after talking with others I've decided to go through with it. X3

On another note I'm getting around to working with the group... And I really do like the name Baka Neko Cosplay. X3 I really can't wait to work with this~

-苔桃 (Foxberry)

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Cosplay Group~! Read if interested!

Okay here's the deal guys~!

I recently put up on facebook that I want to start a cosplay group. And because I really can't sleep not that tired I've decided to go through and start working on the requirements.

Please note; just because I do not choose you doesn't mean that I don't love you any less than I do now. I am looking for a certain group of individuals that fit my requirements and desires.

So lets get to business shall we?

1. Cosplay Group Deadline!!!: Animation On Display! January30th-31st. Now I'm not asking you to get a costume ready before this convention; but this will be when I made my final decision on who is going to be in the cosplay group. If you are attending Animation On Display please seek me out if you are applying to be in the cosplay group. And if you arent; then just say hi anyway X3

2. I want to have a 5-7 person group. Currently I have two/three solid members. Myself, Kinderwulf and possibly my boyfriend (I still have to talk with him). As such that leaves me, if I go with 7 people, with four more.

3. I preferably want individuals who do not have any current cosplay groups. I say this because people end up getting busy with other groups and forget groups and blah blah. I don't want to steal people from other groups!

4. I do not mind if you buy your costume however; I do want people to CREDIT their commissioner. I do not however want costumes that are from chinese-warehouses... Usually this quality sucks.

5. When making your own costume; I don't want half assed cosplays. Meaning no badly done SnJ cosplays.

6. If you apply I'd like it if you post THREE photos from your cosplay portfolio that are your best quality. I do not mean shopped the death either. It can be shopped but please don't put something that's going to make me squeal in terror of the shooping-kawaii-desu-neee!!?11!? This does not mean you have to have three cosplays, if you have only one cosplay then three photos works fine. If you have any less; I'll arrange something with you just talk to me. ^__^

7. If you are going to apply you must be active. I will be attending about 7 cons this upcoming year + events. Now I am not asking you all to attend every single convention that I attend... However I do ask that you attend at least ONE to TWO conventions in the Bay Area (excluding SacAnime- sorry I will not attend this con again). Also please attend whatever events you can because usually these are free and are short in time span.

8. I really can't think of anything else right now but these qualifications may change. Just keep a lookout for updates~!


Things that I will cosplay or I'd like to include in the cosplay group:

Axis Powers Hetalia
Soul Eater
The World Ends with You
TeamFortress2 *Props if you guys are interested in this. XD
Final Fantasy Series
Vocaloids
5th Element
Pokemon
Phoenix Wright

Things that I will NOT cosplay or I would NOT want to do in the cosplay group:

Naruto
Bleach
Organization 13
Kingdom Hearts
Full Metal Alchemist
Dragon Ball Z
Gothic-Lolita Versions of Cosplay (Ex: Gothic Lolita Naruto)
Sexy no Jutsu Cosplay
Raver Versions of Cosplay (Other than in Raves)
Various other "alternate" Cosplay (Ex: Gangsta Kingdom Hearts)

Once AOD has passed; I will be thinking of names for our cosplay group. If you are accepted you are free to suggest names. I already have a few in mind:

Baka Neko Productions/Studios/Cosplay (whichever of the three)

Well okay I only have one, but I'll come up with more soon. Haha. XD

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Second Day of a New Decade

Hi again everyone~! X3

Just a brief update; nothing really new going on on the cosplay front.

Fanime is still down for accepting registration; so my boyfriend has to wait it would seem, a bit longer.

On a few other notes; I'm going to start working on my Leeloo costume; 5th Element for AOD. Not sure if I'll get it done, I am kind of hesitant because it is a colder cosplay to wear... And January/Feb is not fun in SF. None the less it's a cosplay that's wanting me to make it; so to say... So we'll see.

I've joined several cosplay groups on deviantArt including Cosplay Love and Cosplay Circle. I've also created a new ID that's just for my kameko-self so to say. You can find that id at: http://foxberry-studios.deviantart.com Since I didn't want to clutter people's inboxes up. You will not find cosplay involving me there however; instead you can find that on my main original id: http://koke-momo.deviantart.com

That aside; I'm whoring out my boyfriend's TF2 video. Go check it out! XD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HM45Tc8pko

I'm out!~

-苔桃 (Foxberry)

Friday, January 1, 2010

Happy New Years~!

From Foxberry Studios; we wish you a Happy New Year!!

2009 has come and gone and here I find myself at the start of a new decade. I wish for many things for myself and for my friends and family. However I have decided on two New Years Resolutions; perhaps more to come but for now just two.

1. Get a job. It's been so very hard thus far and I have been trying very hard to get employed so... Why not try a bit harder right?

2. Stop procrastinating on cosplays; I'm horrible for this and I usually wrack my brains with it. So there you go. One normal resolution and the other dealing with my hobby.

That aside I have a New Years party to go to in a little bit so I decided to post now cause I probably won't be back by the time 12 hits. So again I wish everyone a wonderful New Years!

-苔桃 (Foxberry)