Cosplays of 2012 - Kamen Rider Fourze-tan

Originally, I made this costume for Anime Weekend Atlanta 2011, and wore it. I was a hit there, but I wasn't quite satisfied with the costume - it was a rush job. I fixed up parts of it and wore it again at Momocon 2012...but still wasn't satisfied with it. Finally I decided to change things up with a different wig, better boots and a different style for the arms and legs and now I am finally satisfied with the costume!

This was really just another excuse to wear the black wig, but I think it works much, much better for the costume than the white wig did.

Cosplays of 2012 - Gym Leader Erika (Pokémon)

   

Originally worn at Momocon in March, this kimono was handmade, hand-dyed to the beautiful (if a bit inaccurate) golden yellow base color, and all of the leaves, orange patterns and Pokéballs were painstakingly hand-painted onto the kimono. The obi and headband were similarly painted. In closeup shots, the white hearts on the headband and obi are barely visible.

The wig for this costume is also my favorite cosplay accessory. Just, ever.

Cosplays of 2012 - Chimecho (Pokémon)

 

Worn at Momocon 2012 back in March, Chimecho was a nice, simple costume with an elegant design. I didn't get recognized in-costume, but I got a lot of compliments on the kimono, so that worked out well enough.