Just posting some of my research and things I've found and decided on.
For S-Con I've decided on Nida, Rei, and Miku (Rain Ver.). I'm going to drop Megumi. I just don't feel I have enough sewing experience yet, I'll probably get pissed off it's not working out how I want it and start throwing things X3
For PAX the Pokemon Black/White group was already done, so I'm moving Fuuro to the bottom of my list. I'd still like to Cosplay her, but she's not as important for this PAX. I'll do her if i have enough time.
I'm going to work on the ones that are going to take up the majority of my time first. I'm not planning on doing a weapon for Rei, so the ones I'm going to focus on first are Nida (her gun more specifically), and Quorra.
Quorra
I'm going to be getting my hair cut just like hers so I won't need a wig.
Her boots are very...decorative. If you look at them closely the top of the sides (near the knees) are curved, while the front and backs are about 3 inches lower and a straight line. They almost look like they're sewn together. The backs appear to have small shapes cut out of them. It would make sense for them to be hexagons, but I don't think they are. I don't know how I feel about cutting random designs in a pair of leather boots, so I'll probably just skip that part. I doubt anyone will even notice. I'm not sure if I'll try using EL Tape or just reflective tape for her boots. I'd prefer EL Tape, but we shall see. I looked through over 1,200 boots, and other than a $630 pair of designer boots, I couldn't find any I absolutely loved. The closest I found that I liked, and weren't going to make me homeless, was the Rylee 2 pair by Fitzwell. They didn't have the best reviews, but Zappos.com has a 365 day return policy. So if they suck, I'll just try something else ^^ I will also, since they are a 3 1/2inch heel, get some sort of insoles. A good thing to do is to always read the reviews on an online item, just to get an idea. I'm not saying always go by other peoples opinions, but it's good to have at least another point of view.
The leggings ain't that important. I've seen the movie 3 times, and you rarely see them. I'm probably going to get 2 or 3 pairs of Leggings, because they're so cheap, and pick which ones fit the best and are most comfortable. This way I can practice on the pair I like the least. Muwahahahaha. XD
My goal for Quorra is to have her boots and leggings ordered by the end of January.
Nida
I'll be getting my hair cut like Nida's, so I won't need a wig.
I've been on the hunt for a pair of boots that look similar to hers, and I've yet to find anything. I really don't want to make boot covers for her since they're so tube like.
I think the BFG (Big F***ing Gun o_o!!) is going to be the most time consuming item I work on all year. It's going to need to be at least 6 feet tall. I'm going to make it relative to my size, rather than trying to make it to scale. I don't know her measurements, but I'm sure Nida is taller than me. It'll look better this way. I want to make sure it's sturdy and can withstand the few bumps and jolts that you get at a Con, but I'm going to need to be able to hold it all day long so it can't be too heavy. I also would like for it to come apart into 2 pieces so that it's easier to get around. The only way I can foresee this option happening is for it to screw together, as I don't trust velcro. My choices I've got so far are: PVC pipe and model magic/cardboard, craft foam, or Plaster of Paris. I'll figure something out eventually. I'm thinking about going to Home Depot and being like "Halp meh plz o_o!!"
My goal for Nida is to have found a pair of boots and figured out a solid plan for the BFG by the end of January.
Other Cosplay's
Ibuki/Clair
I need to have a 'practice run' of Ibuki done in January so that I can give a picture to our event leader. I'm probably just going to cover something I already have. I need to order the wig by the beginning of January. The boots I'll do with boot covers.
I'm going to take what I learn from it, and make an even better Cosplay for PAX.
Hellequin
I'm going to try and get her boots ordered soon, and work on the blades and mask. Everything else is going to come later since it's for PAX.
Rei
I haven't decided on which outfit I'm going to do for Rei yet. All my images of her are back at home. I'll decide once I get back.
Miku
I already have the umbrella, and I know exactly what pair of boots I want to get. The headphones I'm just going to buy a big pair and spray paint them. the socks will be easy to find. For the top I'll probably just get a white bikini top and add black stripes to it. I couldn't find any that I liked the angle or width of the stripes on. I'll need to order her wig soon, and I want to try and find the selves that light up.
Hopefully Teh Blog doesn't eat my post this time. I really don't want to retype all of this over again >.< That's it for now ^-^
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