Crystal Clover

What got you into cosplay?
I really enjoy costuming and crafting. It is probably one of my biggest hobbies, that would probably be what made me stick with it. Becoming interested in anime definitely what caused me to get into it, also making friends in high school who also enjoyed it helped... See "what was your first costume" for a better explanation.
What was your first costume and why?
When I first entered high school, I made friends who were into anime. Naturally, I became a fan. We had "anime night" at my house every week and one day I say, "Hey guys lets dress up like characters from our favorite shows!" because i was a crazy nut like that anyways... This was before I even knew what this "cosplay" thing was all about. I was a big fan of Tenchi Muyo, so I found what I could to quickly make up a cosplay of my favorite character Ryoko, using blue eyeshadow to tint my hair blue. What a very sad, but affective first try :D Amazingly enough... nobody else showed up that night in cosplay.
What is your favorite costume and why?
Flonne from disgaea. Her character is adorable!! I have alot of fun cosplaying as her and making variations of her. and Maggie O'Shea, my pirate. I love dressing as her and adding on to her storyline. I feel as though she is an extension of myself.
Do you have a dream costume you'd like to make?
Suu from Clover. One day i will create those amazing wings of hers.
Have you won any awards for your costumes?
Honorable Mention for Angel Trainee Flonne at Tokyo Kid's Halloween Cosplay Contest 2007 (masters)
Tell us a little about yourself
I am a Certified Pharmacy Technician. In layman's terms... I sell drugs, legally :O I am a crafter, artist and singer. I enjoy hiking and being outdoors. I love traveling, for conventions and just for fun. I have an orange cat named Jezibel and a red eared slider turtle named Kareshi.
My favorite anime
Way too many to add :P
My favorite game(s)
Ragnarok Online, Pokemon, Goemon Mystical Ninja, Final Fantasy XII
My favorite book(s)
Catcher in the Rye, Howl's Moving Castle, Harry Potter
My favorite character(s)
Ryoko, Rikku, Mai, Suu, Ashelia,
My favorite actors/actresses
Maggie Smith