Matty (TohmaYuki) prompted me to get this cosplay figured out. we didn't expect to have these costumes done and ready to go for another year or two due to other cosplay priorities, but we are already well on our way to finishing, and i would expect to be all set by this autumn 2009. as such, we now have plans to wear them to our first time to The Reactor. i have some super-sekrit strategies lined up to make this the best i can, what with my big girl-hips. XD

i have:
eye makeup
boots (pair for backup outfit, backup pair for main outfit)
jeans (for backup outfit)
gun
bracelet
sunglasses
belt (might replace)
wig (it's unexpectedly yellow, but i'm getting use to it.)
rosary
gloves
trousers
belt buckle (needs replacement?)

i have the materials for, but have to modify/finish:
vest (hem tape)

still need to buy (materials for):
scar makeup
belt chain (low priority)
coat (low priority, just something i want to have eventually)
re-made vest (the first one is not working out as i'd hoped, but it will have to do for Reactor.)

the first 4 photos posted are from the closet cosplay, Halloween 2008. i'm starting over, with actual effort and accuracy. XD

even with all the sales i've taken advantage of and all the thrifty stuff, this is still going to be my most expensive cosplay to date, and probably ever, because i am so focused on the details. this cosplay will get a lot of use and a lot of love.

also doing casual and pajama versions. you can see my casual! Man. United shirt (props to MRS-Jeevas) in the new photos.