28th December 2009: ....go! bra 2.0 is done. The first attempt look really weird, so for the second attempt I added wire at the bottom (the big v-shaped bit) which is open enough to be hidden by the dress and not show at the opening. this means my boobs looks almost normal in it! (before they were being pulled a a very strange angle). I also remade the crescents without wire (the first attempt with wire was really digging in) so these are just made from buckram and black fabric, with a v shaped piece of covered wire attached either side of each cup (kinda like the bit at the bottom, only at the top and a bit smaller).
I started the dress yesterday, I bought a butterick pattern as they are more adjustable for taller (and shorter) ladies after cutting out the main pieces I realised how obvious the shapes were and am now kicking myself slightly that I bought a pattern :s oh well, it has patterns for a few other styles, so thats something I suppose.
I currently now have a very long purple slightly curvy tube. I have pinned together the sides and pinned in the zip, but I need to add the front and back darts to give it a little more shape. I had to add an extra 2" to the top (as it stopped halfway over my bust) and it needed a little extra height for the crescents, an extra 2" around the waist and then an extra 4" on the main drop. It's designed for 5'6" and I'm 5'10 but in 4" heels so I had to add and extra 8 inches to the thing. add to that the flare at the bottom on the floor, and it's rather loooong! 70" or 176cm to metric people! which is almost my height! But then again Beryl is 6"2 so it's all in proportion!!
21st December 2009: ready...steady... Fabric bought, I have made an attempt at the bra but it looked crap, so I'll be re-making this over the holidays too.
I bought some shoes for a party which will work nicely with this, they are black satin peep toe shoes with a concealed platform, so they should put me up to a nice 6'2 ish!!
I'm hoping to have this done by the new year. I have 12 days off from work and the sewing parts are really easy, the accessories will take a little longer, but only because they need to be crafted, dry, prime, dry, paint, dry varnish and dry!
10th November 2009: ebay time Ear tips ordered from the states. Eyelashes and nails on order from Hong Kong. Air dough received from the UK already to make accessories. Need to source fabric and comfy shoes.
I've discovered she's meant to be 6'2"!!! so I'm going to wear heels so I'm a little taller (yes I know the irony of me being to short for a character...)
I've found a great lipstick, just need to try and work out what colour her eyes actually are...
5th November 2009: wig I have the wig, the pics don't show the colour very well but it's a really nice shade! It's already got some good waves in it, I just need to add some serious volume!!
Manga Girl - 1st October 2009 I can't wait to see this!! :D
perfectly_purple - 30th October 2009
You're gonna look so badass! ^w^
Dom and I were talking last night...do you have a Kunzite yet?
Solaria - 5th November 2009 ooo a lovely colour of wig 8D looking good
Uni - 5th November 2009 This is too epic! : D
JakeX - 5th November 2009
Eeeeeee ahhhh!!! awesome!!!
:D Go louise!! GO :D
stripey_dani - 5th November 2009 OH HO HO! I want to do Zoisite now xD
electricdino - 5th November 2009 Oooooo yay!!!! Beryl!!! I can't wait to see this, ^_^
perfectly_purple - 6th November 2009 That wig is gorgeous!!! You look really good with auburn hair ^_^
Solaria - 11th November 2009 Uwow 5 rainbow crystals? 8D thats awesome! youre really gonna be an amazing Beryl!
KuroStylr - 11th November 2009 You're gunna look awesome! After you said that you were doing this i was really tempted to do jedite simply because he is a giant fa -fabulous person darling!
Chibi - 11th November 2009
YES!
:D
This'll be awesomesauce
angel aiko - 2nd December 2009 *___* that is all <3
RebaSephiroth2 - 24th December 2009 I can't wait to see that and you make a fantastic Queen Beryl. ^_^
kiichan - 27th December 2009 How on EARTH did you get that bra to stay on?!? Awesome work so far
GunstarVixen - 27th December 2009 wire and faith! I seem to have a few costumes held on that way. ;)
Ranma1-2 - 27th December 2009 Wig looks lovely on you, very natural looking. We shall both be red heads for May. I think you are going to be a stunning Beryl. :)
Zelda - 30th December 2009 Your progress is looking lovely =] i can't wait to see it finished ^__^
Solaria - 30th December 2009 O: looking gorgeous! youre gonna suit her well 8D Your highness~
Ranma1-2 - 30th December 2009 Dress progress - looking very curvacious ;) I love the colour match too.
Debbie Ella - 30th December 2009 fhgdhfgldhfghfdg *little puddle of fangirl*
Anonymous - 1st January 2010 You in Beryl is pure win! Great minds think alike on cosplaying Sailor Moon villains!! Granted different mediums but still the same evil Queen!
jaks-kingdom-dwarf - 3rd January 2010 This is coming along brilliantly it looks awesome i loved Queen Beryl i can't wait to see this completed :D
Feather-to-Earth - 8th February 2010 Oh wow this is looking totally brill!!! Beryl was always the best of the bad ass SM characters. Can't wait to stt it all finished ^_~
Captain_Marvelous - 8th February 2010 "Yes Queen Beryl" thats what jedite use to say *remembers* lol english dub sailor moon for the win. Cant beleive im gonna get to see this in person :) its going to look rad!
Yuka - 8th February 2010 wow, I can't wait to see this completed :D
kiichan - 18th March 2010 Looking Gooooooooooood! xx
Ranma1-2 - 19th March 2010
Loving seeing all the details coming together.
esp love the sceptre orb thing. ^__^
Debbie Ella - 19th March 2010 This looks soooo gooood! Expo is gonna be so much fun! ^^
Sephirayne - 24th March 2010 Dress is looking so awesome. I so can't wait to see this complete.
Zelda - 1st April 2010 You looked so amazing hun ^^
Sephirayne - 1st April 2010 Wow! You look so stunning. The dress is amazing and I love the whole outfit it came together realy well. Love the photos as well. Nice little group you are part of there. ;)
Limegreenjelly - 1st April 2010 Your costumes is stunning :P I love the whole outfit *thumbs up*
Amy-Lou - 1st April 2010 Eeeeevil! Cunning mutilation of bras and I really like the staff. Looking forward to seeing it in person :)
nanahara - 1st April 2010 you serious looked awsome, and stunning XD
Ranma1-2 - 2nd April 2010
FABulous! ^_^
I'm so glad you will be wearing this again for May Expo so I can see it in person. :)
PinkCharlieBear - 2nd April 2010 You make a brilliant Queen Beryl!! Really well made as always. I really like the staff too :]
JakeX - 21st April 2010
no really . That is evil :P
I lovez it!!!!! :D
FusionRose - 21st April 2010 wow hun you look amazing =D
sjbonnar - 31st May 2010 You look AMAZING as Queen Beryl ^_^
Amy-Lou - 31st May 2010 Awesome Queen Beryl! You are truly menacing with your boobs of doom ;) It was a pleasure to fight with you.
JustPeachy - 11th July 2011 Amazing work! You look epic!