Sad, sad day for some of my fellow make-up junkies. Estee Lauder has decided to close Prescriptives. T_T

I have relied on Prescriptives for my daily foundation for years, and now I must move on. I have always been a hard color to match so I'm unsure where to go next. I'm loving my Make-up forever HD foundation but it's too expensive and too much coverage for everyday wear. *sigh*

They will still continue to sell through thier website untill stock is gone I'm not sure when counters are closing but if there is something you really love stock up now before it's gone forever. T_T

from Temptalia --> http://www.temptalia.com/prescriptives-to-close

Hello world what a Monday! *whew*

Things have definately slowed down in the cosplay world for me (as in I'm no longer cranking our 3 costumes for each con XD), but I still love it very much and I've been working with Makoto to update our website with costumes that haven't been posted yet (some as old as 4 years ago). I know that's sad, but when you have a group and 3 new costumes a con it's hard to keep up!

So after updating 30+ costumes I'd like to invite you join the Paper Wings Cosplay Community here on livejournal. =D I've been trying to keep things up to date, so if you are interested please join!



http://community.livejournal.com/pwcosplay/

Progress shots will be posted there along with gallery and website updates!

I've been meaning to post this for a while now but here is a fun simple dress pattern. You can tie the straps in a ton of different ways. =D
Just don't sew the waistband in the wrong way like I did lol! I haven't worn mine yet because I still need to fix it. ^_^;;
I promise to post pictures when I do!

http://rowena.typepad.com/rostitchery/infinity-dress.html

*throws flower petals*

Here is a picture of my completed June May costume =D It's unfortunate that you can't see any of the electrical elements in the photos.
There was El Wire around the neckline and the bottom of the bodice, fiber optic hair pieces, the lights under the dress and LEDs in the ass flower.

These were so much fun!! OMG LOVE MANGA COSPLAY 4EVAR!
I'll post pictures of the group later. =3

I haven't posted any photos for Dragon con yet so here is a "teaser" of my Cloth Road costume. =3

Just over 200 flower and rhinestone buttons, gold and black lace, then the white skirt was an a@@ load of bow pleated trim.
Did I mention the LED lights underneath. Bitches I haz an undercarriage!

Now to finish packing and sewing *ahem*

After years of looking for a premade yukata to fit my Amazoness sized body I finally found one!! Not only does it fit width wise there is enough room to squeak out an oshashori. =3
It also doesn't look like something an old lady would wear, it's young but not too young. *squee*

It's hard too see in this photo but the obi has Sakura and silver pinstripes running through it. Now to make a hair accesory and an obi dangle.

I'm so tempted to go back an order another one but I think this is a good start.
I think I'll wear it to Dragoncon perphaps to the Gimmie Gimmie Pillow Toast event next friday. =3

I'll definatly need to practice my kitsuke a bit before wearing it, note to self , pad waist and make some elastic bands. ^_^

OMG I finished them! It was a lot of handsewing and eyelets (all hand sewn too!). But I really like they way they turned out. =D There are pictures of the back if you click over to my flicker gallery.

I'm working on my pocket hoops at the moment and then onto the pattern for my riding habit. Yay!

Only 30 days people I better get crackin!

Yeah Charlie!

Here is the one photo of Dahlia, Beverly and I from Friday night. ^_^ Disentigration once again proved to be good times with the added bonus of being Steampunk themed!
There were 2 or 3 other Steampunk dressed people there, but that's kind of how Victorian Apocaylpse was. lol

I need to eventually get to work on mine but I only have 3 major costumes between now and then. XD I have found some good goggles I would like to get and modify. Because apparently you can't be steampunk without them. *snerk*

Stays are going well, I'm almost done with the lining and I made bias tape today. Go me! The picture is the finished boning channels, These are being a made a bit differently than I've done before so I'm try to document it all.
I'm ready to get these and pannier finished so I can work on the Riding Habit pattern. =D
Next comes all the handsewing so that slows everything down a bit, but it's worth it. ^_^

I got my Chemise de Reine pattern in the mail today, I don't know when I'll make it but the pattern was on sale so I hoped on it!

I need more things in my life to made of silk. I love 17th century styles. Yes, yes I do.

X-posted from pwcosplay

Hey guys Inara from Digital Dreams Photography posted Becca and I's Chevalier d'Eon Photoshoot over on Cosplay.com =D
Thanks again Laura!



Go and have a look-see!

Despite a fairly crippling headache today, I was able to get some costume stuff done!

I finished drafting the pattern for my new 18th century stays. =D I'm excited to make a new pair, my others while cute just don't fit quite right. ( I used a commerical pattern and didn't alter it, silly me!)
I'm even considering sewing my own eyelets. (Yes, I know there is a special level of costume hell for people like that, but metal eyelets suck enough on thier own.)

Now to make a muslin, and decide what color to edge it in. =3

I've been back in school for two weeks now but I did manage to get some sewing done for I went back. =D

This Petticoat was inspired by this one at Angelic Pretty (http://www.angelicpretty.com/shopping/inner/82d-16046.html) I used organza instead of tulle and I don't have the ruffle on the bottom. I also have a Tartan Print Tafetta as the bottom layer. ^_^

I love my last petti (http://pupe.jp/item/1HOsF3m1jN2J/) Is great but it's a little big. ^_^;; Guess all the years of costume has inclined my to add MOAR TULLE to things. Ehehehehe

If you click on the pick there is moare explaination of the pattern and construction, I you ever want to make a petticoat I'm more than willing to lend a hand. I love making them!

I also got Corsets and Crinolines in the mail yesterday. =D I'm so excited to use it for the next round of period goodness.

Here is the newest member of my BJD family, Ran!
No, she is not named after Ran from Gals, Ran means Water Lily (my birth flower) in Japanese and her eyes are a gorgeous purple grey color. ^_^ It also fits with the theme of everyone else (Momo, Ume, Midori, Murasaki, and Sakura). I thought about Ren but I'm saving that for a boy doll (NERD!) or Nadeshiko, but Ran just fit. ^_^

She is my first SD sized doll and one of the loveliest dolls I've ever seen. She also came as a complete set with head to toe Baby the Stars Shine Bright gear, her outfit is to die for! I'm a bit sad it didn't come with a bag but I can dream. ^^

There are a few more photos in my flickr gallery if you click on the photo. *squeeee*

I also got a volks Membership Card so one day I can actually go to a Dolpa!

Next stop on the Cupcake Quest is Happy Cakes!

It's located in the Highlands on 32nd where all the cute boutiques and fabulous food is (Julia Blackbirds anyone?). ^_^
Mom and I stopped by Happy Cakes on the way home yesterday, They are an adorable little shop with very tasty cuppies. In my opinion they are better than Yum Yums (which is in the Pavillions)

I tried the Red Velvet and Chocolate with vanilla frosting. Both had a good balance of frosting and density of cake. All in all Happy Cakes is great! I'll definatly go there again, anyone intrested?

The little cafe/cooking school next door has excellent coffee, they best latte I've had since I was in Austin. =D

Dear Teh Starbucks,

The opening of your 24 hour store only minutes from my house is brilliant marketing. Please, take all my money.

Sincerly,
Lauren

PS. Your Pumpkin Spice Latte is a nice little slice of Heaven, kthx.

Dear Code Geass episodes 24 & 25,


WUT.


Sincerly,
Lauren

Look @ me!! I'm a cool kid too. =3

http://www.cosspace.com/Cupcake

Why Cupcake? Because Ringo is too short and hey what's another Alias or two. =3 Mostly I blame Katie and Onee-san.

Wai!!!!!

It's Momoko and Kaoru's Birthday today! It's hard to believe it's only been a year. ^_^

Momo got a new pair of Hello Kitty sneakers and a new sister!

Meet Sakura-chan, she is a Lati Yellow Lumi. She just happens to have the same birthday as her brother and sister, it was quite the surprise. ^_^ I have a little photo story in the works but this is what you get for now. =3

Happy Birthday Momo, Kaoru and Sakura-chan!

Did I mention that there was a Hirai Ken look-a-like at Lollicup on Friday?

(more info if you don't know who that is -->http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Hirai)

*sigh*