Milai Sapphire

What got you into cosplay?
Hmm...watching lots of anime and manga, then discovering that cosplaying was a part of the Anime Expo (in 2003) ...so I decided to join up in that stuff for my first con.
What was your first costume and why?
My first costume was Urd from Ah! Megami-sama...just because she was a pretty cool character in my opinion. ^_^
What is your favorite costume and why?
When I make more I'll say. Of course this may change as I make more costumes, and since I've made more this has changed. So far my Rozen Maiden cosplay is one of my favorites. One I took my time on, but I still wish I had a lot more time to work on certain elements. Maybe next time I'll do a photoshoot in that outfit.
Do you have a dream costume you'd like to make?
Well my dream costume would be...Alexiel from Angel Sanctuary. She's just a really pretty character (with awesome wings). ^_^ And of course, Sailor Jupiter. I guess the Live Action version is pretty cool but it all started with the anime version. I also really want to make all the tenipuri shirts. (SeiRu done, Rikkai done, Yamabuki done) XD; Uhh awesome Saint Seiya-ness is added to the list. That would be the ultimate armor challenge for me. xD;
What has been your most memorable cosplay experience?
Hehe, anything Prince of Tennis!!~ All the tenipuri gatherings I've been to have been the highlight of my con visits. And it will always be that way. :D
Do you participate in masquerades?
Yup, but mainly with groups with my anime club at UCLA. Did do Fanime 07 with my friends and won Best Dramatic Skit <3 Those were fun times~
What was your best masquerade experience?
Fanime 07. Hands down, excellent masq. I liked the MC, he amused me, and participating was really fun. Best masq. I've been too and participated in thus far.
Have you won any awards for your costumes?
Nope, no craftsmanship awards yet. One day I hope too though. So far, only won Best Dramatic Skit at Fanime 07 (and I give all that credit to my friend, hellrazer =D)
Tell us a little about yourself
I'm off at college in So Cal. What my future holds for me? So far, Civil engineering (to later do Architecture and maybe learn a bit of interior design on the side w/ some languages like Japanese included) is what I'm heading for. ^_^ My hobbies are cosplaying, reading manga, watching anime, listening to video game/anime music, and playing it too on the piano...as well as playing video games of course ^_^ and writing fanfiction too! Makes you wonder, why engineering, ne?
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
Nope I think I got it all. I love Blood+, so I write some Haji/Saya goodness. I write Gundam 00 goodness too. All the Lockon/Setsuna, Alle/Tieria running through my mind. Tenipuri is wonderful. Writing a TezuFuji fanfic too. And Gokusen is love.
My favorite anime
Hmm... Blood+, Ouran High School Host Club, Meine Liebe, Loveless, Gravitation, Fruits Basket, Full Metal Alchemist, Soul Eater, Gakuen Alice, Gundam SEED (Destiny), Cowboy Bebop, Fushugi Yuugi, Mononoke-hime, Azumanga Daioh, Rurouni Kenshin, Wolf's Rain, Romeo X Juliet, Code Geass (lots of love and support for the rebellion~), Gundam 00 and more...
My favorite game(s)
All the Final Fantasy games (except for XI, haven't played that one, and have much money to pay for online playing fees if I want to do cosplay), Ninja Gaiden, DOA3, Soul Calibur II/III, etc...too many...>_< can't remember em all. oooh, BL games too xD I admit it! Yup Togainu no Chi, Silver Chaos, yummy~
My favorite book(s)
Lots of manga. I usually end up reading my school textbooks, so heh heh not much time for other reading, which I should do more of.
My favorite movies(s)
Gone with the Wind, Singin' in the Rain, Sound of Music, The Last Samurai, LOTR, etc... I like classic movies. :D
My favorite actors/actresses
Actor: Jude Law, Johnny Depp, and a few others... Actresses: I don't know...I guess Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson and Charlize Theron at the moment.