Katsu Code Geass Lurve!

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

Hello All,

I've been a looooong time lurker of this community and don't say a lot because I'm not much of an artist and haven't dabbled into any fanfiction/RP for the series.

But... I do cosplay.

Since Cornelia gets next to no love, I figured I would post up some pictures of my first attempt at her at Katsucon 2008. I also did CC in her lolita outfit, but only snagged one picture because Friday was so rushed with rehearsals. I plan to get some more CC piccies at Sakuracon next month.



CC


Only picture I took right before taking it off. My sock has monkeys on it. ^^



Please don't ask. XD I was 'adjusting' myself.



And because everyone needs teh con foodz!



Cornelia

Cornelia was very rushed. I made most of it in two days, taking directions from other people since it was being entered in the Masquerade. The cape is in the works. ~_^



What up?



My sister is sooo purdy!



Code Geass essentials from the skit.



I call it my victory dance.



Our awesome group being goofballs after the Masquerade - Viva La Resistance

Comments

[sanada.livejournal.com]

OMG, that skit! I laughed so hard I nearly fell out of my chair! Fantastic costumes! I especially like Cornelia since she really doesn't get the love she deserves.

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

Yeah... it was definitely a challenge. I don't normally make things, but I wanted to learn and I wanted the costume to be entered. I'm actually proud of it because I have little experience. Thanks so much! <3 The skit was a lot of fun, and the cast was amazing to work with. :)

[angelgurl21.livejournal.com]

ooh I love your CC outfit, I was wondering where you got the pictures for reference and how you made it. My boyfriend wants me to go to acen this year as CC lolita haha, but I'm new to cosplaying
I can't believe you made those costumes on short notice! lol

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

No problem. I searched long and hard for them, and eventually used the majority of my crafting from one that is fanart, I believe. Here are the links I uploaded to my account.

CC 1 (http://www.tehsmex.com/cosplayimages/cc/cc1.jpg)

CC 2 (http://www.tehsmex.com/cosplayimages/cc/cc2.jpg)

CC 3 (http://www.tehsmex.com/cosplayimages/cc/cc3.jpg)

CC 4 (http://www.tehsmex.com/cosplayimages/cc/cc4.jpg)

CC 5 (http://www.tehsmex.com/cosplayimages/cc/cc5.jpg)

CC 6 (http://www.tehsmex.com/cosplayimages/cc/cc6.jpg)

As for making it. The white shirt and white skirt (underneath) is actually a loooong shirt or dress. I made that into a separate one piece because it seemed more comfortable that way.

I found two separate patterns to work with for the actual dress piece, and used my imagination a little bit on the bottom dress portion. I'm not sure what the names are off hand, but I looked at a fabric store for them. :)

The hat, I followed an online tuturial I found, and used hat stuffing (I don't know what it's called), to make the top of the hat and the brim hard.

And then the leg portion, I have thigh high boots underneath, and I wrapped leather straps around my knees where the boot covers didn't show. Boot covers, I just used my imagination again. I think there are patterns for those though.

The wig took ten hours and I'm still not entirely excited about it. I ended up buying two wigs because I didn't want to risk dyeing so much hair. I cut one for extensions and then followed Katie Bair's pigtail tutorial. It's a bit messy, but it was my first attempt by myself -- so I was happy with it. :)

I hope this helps. I'm pretty new to making things besides wigs - so I'm probably the worst person to be giving directions. XD

[sabrtooth.livejournal.com]

!! XD ♥

Them's some puffy sleeves. =P

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

Oh you know it. *purrs* Cornei likes it puffy. XD

I heard you won something on LJ? A little birdy flew by and told me yesterday. Congrats!

[sabrtooth.livejournal.com]

Mmm... kinky~! XD

I DID!! *dances* Thank you! ^^ After all the mess this week I'd completely forgotten I'd even entered.

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

*runs to read your journal to figure out what 'mess' has been confounding you*

Do I have to beat someone up for joo? ;_;

[sabrtooth.livejournal.com]

^^' Just the car, a slew of exams, and a migraine from the depths of hell--nothing you need to beat up anyone for! (Unless... XD nah)

I'd get a serious laugh out of you beating someone up dressed as Cornelia though.

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

HOMG... I would probably fall over before I could get to the person because the boots are terribly difficult to move in. But, the heels are stiletto. So... you know what that means???

[firebird-88.livejournal.com]

Incredible outfits, both for C.C. and Cornelia. O___O Awesome job with the makeup and everything too, you really look like the part! XD *squeals*

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

>_< Thank you sooo much. Cornelia is my fav character from the series because she's uber obsessive compulsive about things (ahem... so am I) being done right. I'm really excited about the cape and adding a few other details to the costume. I really appreciate the compliments. :)

[antieden.livejournal.com]

Oh hey! I saw your CC from a distance~ but not your Cornelia! Great job on both, even if she was rushed you can't tell :D

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad... I was really worried when I first tried it on.

Yay! That makes one person that actually saw me in CC gear. XD

[antieden.livejournal.com]

No, it looks really good! :D

Haha~ too bad Katsu is crazycrowded and I couldn't catch up with you to say hi XD; Next time!

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

I know! It was really difficult to move in there. What other cons are you going to? :)

[antieden.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know D:

Ah, I live in California! So I won't be back to the East Coast until next Katsucon :)

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

Oh really? That's great. What about Katsu attracts you all the way over here when there are bigger cons to attend on the East Coast? :)

[antieden.livejournal.com]

I was in the Sailor Moon musical group that performed on Friday, so that brought me back to Katsu~ and I had a BLAST! So even if we weren't performing next year I'd definately come again :D

I'm originally from Baltimore (when I was a kid, haha), but Otakon is so expensive, and Anime Boston is so close to a major CA con. Still, I'd like to try out the latter maybe one day :D

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

WOW! You are amazing. *worships* That must have been so much fun. I didn't get to see it. Did you take pictures? :) I'm glad the East Coast provided some entertainment for you. Srsly, it's impossible to have a bad con experience if you have good company with you. ^^

My first con near the West Coast will be Sakuracon, but I want to make it out to some of the other cons too eventually.

[antieden.livejournal.com]

Ahh cute icon :D

Mm~ I know some were taken :D And the videos are on ACP! [I've gotta be a pimp, but if you don't have an account, go sign up! www.acparadise.com :DD] But yeah, all the east coasters were SO nice! We were really surprised, and it was a great experience :D

Yay, come play! Fanime definately is a good CA con~ you should come sometime :D It's..somewhat comparable to Katsucon, only without the crush of people in the lobby because it's spread out a little more :D

May I add you? :3

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

Thankies. <3

I checked it out. That's the only place that has our skit right now, so I have an account. :) You guys were great. OMGosh... so much fun. So, you don't go to Sakuracon?? Bummer...

Of course!! Please do. You're such a sweetheart. :) Thanks so much for sharing. I'm sorry I missed it. =/

[antieden.livejournal.com]

Haha~ yeah, genjitsu recorded the masq :D & you did it with darling chienverde! I haven't seen it yet, but I'm looking forward to it :D

Baww thank you :D It was a lot of fun~ And no, Sakuracon is in a weird time/place, so I haven't gotten out there... yet. :3

Yay! Thanks :D And it's all good, hopefully we'll be there again next year - but I missed your skit too! ACP is amazing, but not quite as much as being there :)

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

I recorded it too!!! It came out great... but the computer I do all my film editing on went capooey right before the con... so I have to find new software to convert it and piece it together somehow. I hope you enjoy it. And yes, me luffs me some chienverde. Kawaii desu!!! <3

I'm going out for Scon because one my good friends came here for Otakon last summer and I decided to return the favor... since she hyped it up so much. XD I'm super excited though. I plan to do Kanoe (X/1999) and Kouchou (Saiunkoku). Is your next con Fanime?

[antieden.livejournal.com]

Oh no! Good luck with getting it fixed & all your stuff together D: That's really lame. Always at the worst times, right?

Oh, fantastic! I like X, I can't wait to see your Kanoe :D And I do like Saiunkoku, but I've only seen the first episode - not enough to remember who's who ahhhh. XD

It's uh. Wondercon this weekend, actually XD But Fanime's the next 'big' one, so I'm prepping for that :D

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

I guess I have to check out your journal to see what you're doing for Wondercon. Take lots of pictures. In case you couldn't tell, I'm a picture whore. haha.

Saiunkoku is excellent. I'm actually doing someone that appears in the series much later, so you probably wouldn't know her. It will still be fun. We're doing 2 big cosplay groups for both series. Have a great time this weekend! <3

[antieden.livejournal.com]

Oh! Haha~ Uhhh. Delirium from The Sandman. Zuko from Avatar. Maybe something else, I'm working it out 8D

Oh, fantastic! I can't wait to see photos! Photowhoring is always A+ in my book :D

Thanks! I'll certainly try :)

[silentorphan.livejournal.com]

We demand Cornelia. In that swimsuit from THAT picture drama. *is shot*

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

HOMG!!! send me a link??? Please????

[silentorphan.livejournal.com]

Hmm. I don't quite remember where the link's located in this community, but if I remember correctly, it should be...Picture Drama 6, I think?

Ah, yes. This blog entry (http://randomc.animeblogger.net/2007/06/21/code-geass-875-picture-drama-06-dvd-special/) has screencaps, including Cornelia's bondage outfit swimsuit.

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

HOMG... that friggin' rocks. I totally want to do that... and make the staff.

[silentorphan.livejournal.com]

I believe that staff was in reality a microphone. Though an actual staff might go well with the outfit.

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

She has a sword. I need to find good pictures of it so that I can actually make it. Thanks for sending me the pictures. :)

[madhatterpan.livejournal.com]

Zomg, Cornelia! I saw you in the Artist Alley and you had to put your gloves on for me so I could snap a picture.

Huzzah for the internet and anime making the world a smaller place.

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

I remember that. I was honored!! XD If you actually put the picture up, would it be too much to ask if I could have it as well??

Did you do any cosplaying at Katsu?

[madhatterpan.livejournal.com]

Here you go! http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/MoonyRL/DSCN8482.jpg

Nope, I tend to be something of a chicken when it comes to cosplaying, though this time it was more that I went to the con directly from college and my outfits were at home.

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

Awww! What a shame. But, that must have been a rough weekend for you... coming from school and going back to school. I always think I have it rough with a full time job, but classes can be a big pain if papers or exams fall on con week. Thanks so much. That was really nice of you. :)

[ryuuraigeki.livejournal.com]

I really like the gold parts on your cornelia! Do you mind if I ask what sort of fabric it is?

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

I think it's just a gold lame... but I interfaced it and did front and back of each side so that it would be stiff. It's nice and stretchy and was easy to work with. I wandered around the fabric store until I found a material in this color.

Thanks! <3 I hope that helps.

[kanasaii.livejournal.com]

YOUR CORNELIA IS MADE OF WIN!!!! <3 <3 <3
You really look like the part, your costume has such awesome finishing!

LOVEEEE!

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

HOMG -- your icon is teh awesome. Can I just say how much I'm fangirling over it???? <3

Thanks so much! I can't wait to wear these costumes when I'm not stressing about skits. XD

[rainbow-cnxn.livejournal.com]

Great job on both, but especially on Cornelia. Wow.

Please post pics of the cape when you get it done!

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I absolutely will... assuming I can get it to defy gravity and stay up. haha.

[jczala.livejournal.com]

Gosh, I love your C.C. outfit. It's just the coolest there. Love Cosplay!

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

Thanks!! Katsu was exceptionally fun. ^^

[xamiyax.livejournal.com]

Love both cosplays! Cornelia is pure win!

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

Thank you muchly! <333333333