New Costume, Tutorials & Other Stuff

It’s been a while since I did a blog that was more then just info on website updates.  I’m not sure how many of you care for blog posts, but I figure since I keep my other blog rather private some of you might enjoy reading about my  adventures misadventures here.

I have actually been really busy making new products for Etsy.  I’ve started a new line of products reusing old comic books and magazines.  It’s a great way to recycle plus make something (I hope!) people will like and enjoy.  Keep checking back here or on my Etsy for new stuff every week.  I’ve started a Tumblr account to focus more on this aspect of my life.  I might mention cosplay info every now and then, but I really wanted to separate work from play.  I’ll be discussing new products, tutorials, videos, and some other things. :)

Cosplay Talk

Now to talk about what I would venture most of you are interested in reading about.  Next week some friends of mine are coming near my area and staying for the weekend.  We are calling it our “Snotoshoot”

weekend.  The idea was to have some fun doing cosplay shoots in the snow and just in general have some good times with each other.  For this I decided to make a new outfit with left over fabric: Eclair from Kiddy Grade.  I know I know, another Eclair?  What can I say I’m sap for Kiddy Grade.

I’ve also been trying to work on mock ups for Fanime costumes.  I can’t believe how close it is already!  So hopefully progress shots soon. :)

ALSO! I added two new tutorials! Vinyl Armor and Two-Tone wig.  I hope you all find them useful and helpful.  If you have any questions don’t be afraid to contact me.  I’ll try to answer them to the best of my ablities. :)

Thanks everyone for ready and have a great weekend/week!

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New Items on Etsy!

New line of products has been introduced on Etsy!

These wallets and cuffs are extremely unique and one-of-a-kind.  No one will have another one like it.  Get them now at while they last at this new low introductory price!

Plus many items are 50% off! Click here to see the clearance items!!

I’m still in the works of making new products for not only the everyday person, but also for the cosplayer in mind. Keep an eye next week (OR SOONER!) for these new items. :D

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91.8 Interview Up + New Photos

91.8 The Fan has posted their interview with me on their website.  So if you missed it you can listen to it below or on their website.

Also new photos of Ranka Lee and Nia Teppelin have been posted form AOD.  Major thanks to Lionel, David Yu, and many other photographers that shot with me during the weekend.  I appreciate all the photos guys.  Big hugs and shout outs to everyone I saw there!  Thanks for attending and making AOD the biggest one yet.  Here’s hoping that next year is just as awesome. :)

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New Costume Added

I’ve added my new costume from this past weekend at AOD.  More photos to come along with Ranka Lee ones too.  Check back later this week!  For now click on the image to read/see the costume. :)

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AOD This Weekend!

AOD

I’m coming down for AOD this weekend. I will be working during the con so I won’t have too much free time, but I will be walking around all weekend! So please do come and find me and say hi. :) So far as costumes I thought it be the perfect chance to finish up Nia and wear her. List time yes?

AOD 2010 Costume List
Saturday: Ranka Lee from Macross Frontier with some fellow LOVELY MacrossF people. :DD
Sunday: Time-Skip Nia Teppelin from Gurren Lagann

I’ve heard a lot of people saying that they were considering hitting up AOD, so now of course I’m curious as to who actually decided to go. *hint hint*

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91.8 The Fan Radio Interview Info

For those of that missed the radio interview with 91.8 The Fan last week, they will be posting it to their site shortly. Once they have I’ll be sure to post the link here (as I know a lot of you were asking about it). Those of that did get to listen, THANK YOU SO MUCH. It was my first Live interview and I appreciate anyone and everyone who listened.

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Etsy

Marked somethings down on Etsy. Plus TARDIS SCARVES are still available!!! If you haven’t gotten yours yet get them now before they are gone! Plus there are some other nifty things for sale. New stock coming soon I swear!!
Windofthestars @ Etsy. Shop Now!

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91.8 The Fan Radio Interview

Hey everyone!

I’ll be doing an interview with 91.8 The Fan tomorrow at 11am PST. Please tune in and listen!

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Formspring

Got one of these nifty accounts. Feel free to ask away:
http://www.formspring.me/WindoftheStars

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ALA 2010 Costumes Added – Asmodeus and Maka

Two of the three new costumes from ALA have been added to the costumes sections.  Click on the image below to see the corresponding costume page.  More photos to come in the future, and I’ll be sure to post them when I get them!

Also! New images for the following costumes have been added:

Ranka Lee: One New Photo!
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Blind Mag: One New Photo!
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Wayward Victorian Girl: 4 New Photos!
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Also my convention schedule has been updated. AOD, Wondercon and Fanime are now confirmed events.  Check the side bar for dates and locations.

Finally, I added two new links to the links section.  Be sure to check some of these very talent cosplayers!

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Lucky Star Costume On Sale!

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to clear out the closet of costume I don’t want/ will never wear again.  Now is your chance to grab up these one of kind costumes.  Get them now before they are gone!

Check them out here: http://windofthestars.com/blog/?page_id=226

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New costumes from ALA will be posted soon.  Keep checking back!

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2009 Cosplay Review.



Top Row L->R:

Emerald from Sailor Moon R, Eclair from Kiddy Grade, Hungary from Hetalia, Sophitia from Soul Calibur II, Hikaru from Magic Knights Rayearth.

Bottom Row L->R:
Blind Mag from Repo! The Genetic Opera, Yoko from Gurren Lagann, Ranka from Macross Frontier, Wayward Victorian Girl

Conventions attended:

ALA, Cherry Blossom Parade, Sac-Anime, Fanime, AX, Sacanime (summer).

Most Difficult:
Hikaru.  Fiberglassing was a LOT of work.  Plus other stupid things with this costume. Just ugh… I’m glad it’s done.

Easiest Costume:
Tie between Emerald and Hungary.  Thought thinkg Emerald wins because I wasn’t sick while I was trying to make it.

Most Hated:
Sophitia.  Dress is awful and makes me look awful in return.

Most Loved:
This is hard.  I made a few costumes I just love.  I think Eclair, Hikaru, Yoko and Victorian Girl are my favorites this year.

Most Worn:
Uh, Yoko, Eclair and Hikaru.

Most expensive:

Hikaru by leaps and bounds.

Cheapest:

Emerald. Super budget cosplay.

Best cosplay memory of the year:
Meeting Emilie Autumn in my costume and having her call me the “Queen of Hearts”. Meeting someone who is an inspiration for pretty much everything in your life and then complementing you is pretty fucking amazing.

There you have it.  Hopefully 2010 will bring some great things cosplay wise.  This year I want to make a solid effort to make costumes I have been wanting to do for YEARS.  This includes but is not limited to: Cammy, Morrigan, and Cassandra.  Expect these this year FOR SURE.

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