Vani

What got you into cosplay?
Well, I guess I'm one of those kids that just never grew out of dress up. Although, the catalyst that sparked my interest in cosplay was attending AX02. I saw how much fun everyone was having in their costumes and all of the amazing workmanship, so, I decided to give it a try...and I was hooked!!
What was your first costume and why?
I first cosplayed before I even knew what cosplay was! I made an Eternal Sailormoon costume for Halloween way back in middle school, and... have not worn it since! haha However, my first official cosplay was a Lenne (Final Fantasy X-2) costume that... I tried to destroy all evidence of. XD
What is your favorite costume and why?
My mermaid costume! I didn't make it (props to Lillyxandra of Firefly-path), but I have always wanted to have a mermaid costume. To be able to flop around in fins and tail was a dream come true.
Do you have a dream costume you'd like to make?
Soooo many!!
What has been your most memorable cosplay experience?
Spending time with talented people and goofing around.
Do you participate in masquerades?
No, but one day I would like to.
My favorite game(s)
Chrono Cross, Vagrant Story, and... i'm gonna be cliche and say FFVII.
My favorite book(s)
Haruki Murakami, "Memoirs of a Geisha"
My favorite character(s)
Irenes (Chrono Cross), Aeris (Final Fantasy VII), Fran (Final Fantasy XII), Ariel (The Little Mermaid)