Kiyo~Cosplays & Photography

Aloha! I am a cosplayer from the Island of Oahu, Hawaii. Here you can find my cosplay photos from gatherings, conventions, and even from my own home! I will also be posting my 'sakurablossom143 photography' on here as well. I hope you enjoy, and please...

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Juvia Lockser (Fairy Tail) Costest

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I haven't posted on here in a long while. I've finally made headway on my Juvia costume from the Eclipse King Arc from Season 2. My friend had actually started on it, but I ended up finishing it up. Definitely a lot of trial and error and learning. The top my friend made was way too big so I ended up having to shorten it somehow. This was also the first time that I made a pleated skirt as well, so I ended up having to redo the pleats several times. It's not perfection, but it is a start! I am currently in the middle of making my sleeves for the cosplay. I was originally going to go with ruffles, but decided on pleated ruffles instead. The choker was probably the easiest thing to make, but making and sewing bows on are not my fortè

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Mari Ohara from Love Live! Sunshine!!

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New wig for Mari Ohara! Styled by the awesome BloodyAngelSeki :) xD

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This chapter has really made a mess of me...

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My heart is torn after seeing the spoilers for Fairy Tail Chapter 499... I think I could cut the bangs a little more, but I think it's also good like this?

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I ended up buying the Ghost-Cos wig. Even though the image shows it being rather dark, it's actually the perfect color for Juvia! I'm very satisfied with this and I managed to cut and style the wig somewhat. It's still a wip though.

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So... I plan on cosplaying Juvia soon, and I’m at a pickle as to which wig to get. =/ Which one best resembles Juvia’s hair color the best?

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I don’t know what I’m doing with my life lmao... I got a new tablet..and was um...testing it out?...yeahh...that’s all...¬_¬

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Digging through my past and found this nugget.

SUPPORT BEGINNER COSPLAYERS. REMEMBER YOUR BEGINNINGS AND SUPPORT THEM IN THEIRS.

SUPPORT THOSE WHO ARE ON LIMITED BUDGET!!

SUPPORT. YOUR. FELLOW. COSPLAYERS!!!

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Kawaii-Kon 2016 in a nutshell lol

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My cosplay line-up for Kawaii-Kon 2016. Matsuoka Gou on Friday Ayase Eli (Yume no Tobira ver.) on Saturday Ayase Eli (Casual) on Sunday If you are going to Kawaii Kon, please say Hi! :)

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Here I have a couple of WIP pictures, pictured at the top left and in the middle. 

The first WIP shows my completed dress as well as the flower crown, and you can see a little bit of the choker. 

The second WIP shows the dress as well as the chiffon top piece. Chiffon is really hard to work with and I don’t know if I want to attempt that fabric again! >_< Also pictured is my flower crown, as well as a better picture of the choker. 

On the top right picture, I made myself a pair of earrings that Eli wears for the Yume no Tobira outfit. I made it out of polymer clay and nail polish as a finish.

The last image is a costest with my wig, and all the clothing on (except for the gloves, as I have yet to receive it.)

Making it was really fun and worthwhile. I feel like I’ve accomplished a huge milestone in my cosplaying career lol...(it’s not a career just a hobby!)

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Progress on my Eli Ayase - Yume no Tobira Cosplay! The skirt & ruffles really was hard to work with. 

I also made the flower crown, but it’s not pictured right now. 

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Finally started on my actual cosplay. I completed my bodice! Being a n00b, it took me 10 hours to make it :(

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So I decided to make my first cosplay. Since I am still new to making cosplays, i've been working on some practice pieces. So far, I practice the sweetheart neckline bodice 3 times. Then, I worked on practicing making the straps w/ ruffles for the arms... Note to self, make the ruffle strips extra long so you don't have to add extra pieces. Also, when gathering the fabric to make the ruffles, do it in one direction. I hope I can go back to a fabric store soon to get the chiffon fabric for the over piece.

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From the Love Live! Photoshoot/Gathering at Anime Matsuri HI 2015 in November.