RB's motivation: I'M WIGGIN OUT BRO jk puns but seriously never again

 Well I am never trusting Mallats again. Seriously wasted 50$ on wigs I can NOT use and can not return AT AT ALL. I know I should have tested out these things and thought more on my decision. But then I almost feel like they should have helped me make my decisions better like, "oh what costume are you putting together? Don't buy this then" They didn't exactly steal my money but ya know, no returns wtf.

Anyway here they are. I wanted to get a wig for Fluttershy and Notepad and I did not get them

 This one looked promising, much shorter than I expected but I thought okay, 32$ should get somewhere

 See and it looked like nice quality for a skin piece in the netting and extra volume around the head

And it turned out to be so fucking short. Like fluttershy isn't asking for a lot but I know she has long hair. Like it wouldn't have been a huge problem expect it has no hair in the back. My neck felt cold there was so little hair in the back

 Now onto the white one. I was already uneasy taking it out of the bag here. It didn't need to be that long, just curly

And it didn't even seem that much curlier than the picture

And then I put it on and got mad, like really mad. As you can see in the picture. It made my head look so damn bug and the bangs were so thick and just ALL WRONG. I know I wasn't just cutting them wrong, they were made wrong..... It looks like a fucking elvira wig

So I said fuck it, I got to find a way to resell these things... So i turned it into an elsa wig. Just took the holding spray and an hour in my garage listening to music and sort of vented. 

 I need to work on my french braiding more, seriously it keeps comign out pretty loose....

On better wig news I got the pearl wig done. It'll need some got to be gel, but for only hairspray a ghetto wig stand, gravity, and the book of morman soundtrack I think it turned out well.

Bad pic of the front

 Nice DBZ pic of one of the sides, this was all taken at 3 am. So only difficult selfies

And another pic of the side. I know I'm goind to have to do something bc it won't cover my dark hair fully. Like maybe putting in extensions or spraying my hair down with yellow spray before putting the wig on. We'll work it out

So to end this post here's some pics of Diva looking like a desk hooker in a Harley Quinn test run. Thank god she got a better skirt to complete the look more

Tata for now lovelies. SRP will hopefully update on Geek.kon bc I couldn't be there to enjoy it

(I'm in college and the dorm life is great)

-RB out

RB's motivation: FLUTTERSHY DONE?

Alright peeps it just might be official. The outfit I was least concerned with, got pretty much finished. Because it was not difficult.....

Not all the progress is shown here bc stupid tech reasons but I will walk through some of it. This is the dress I got the pretty much pulled everything together. I didn't notice how long it was in Savers but it was very frumpy for my taste. SO I MADE IT HIGH LOW BC I FUCKING LOVE MULLET SKIRTS.

And this is pretty much the completely look, minus the wig. Which I din't count as part of an outfit anyway bc it'll be bought and pretty much done with. Idk if I'm making ears but I know I'm not doing a tail.

This is the bow I'll be wearing Khaleesi style. Also the thing that inspired me to do fluttershy technically. She's my fav pony in the mane 6 next to twilight so it was like why not. Also every pony fan cosplayer will do fluttershy in their life. It's a theory I have, bc I know 3 people doing her as well as other ponies

Closeup of the butterfly patches and uneven collar that We are still unsure of. But with no seamripper we leave be because FUCK IT FOR NOW #otherproblems

Crap pic of the wings being worn to full potential. They are finished with the white feathers, just can't post them yet

And picture of how they hang when put away, My dad called them chicken wings, I don't disagree but take that comment with some salt and a "I can't find the right shade of yellow in that damn store for cheap"

PINK POM POMS: hot glue, thread and needle, matching straps, appropriately sized pom poms

Stay posted for any other updates on this post of Fluttershy
-finished wings, (done)
-wig (comin soon)
-ears (figured it out)
-makeup test run (coming soon)

-RB out

RB's moitvation: Head to TARJJJJJAY and PARTAAAAYYY CITAAAAAY

I lost my ipod, so far. So pictures will be up later if I can find it. But just know THERE WAS SO MUCH FUCKING PROGRESS from just two stores. Like 50% of Pearl is probably done now.
This is all that's left for her:
-wig dyed and styled
-body paint
-pearl head jewel
-GOT THE SHAPER just need to dye it to the right color
-cut and sew the shirt into right style
-make the star on the shirt

Like seriously the shaper is a much better idea than shorts b/c no fucking pockets so more true to her designs and IT FUCKING SHAPES. I'm literally wearing 3 layer with the tights and the shaper constricting my stomach so much. It actually is making me hungry bc it's squeezing my stomach so much.

Also I got the shoes, they're not like I want but I what I want was online for twenty dollars plus shipping and probably not the right color. This is woven fabric but five dollars and the right size and I can wear them now So whatever. Flats still don't fit me but that's fine, if three layers of tights, socks, and hose stocks won't make them fit nothing will

Notepad progress not as much, but I do know exactly where I will get fabric (using a craft market gift card I forgot about)
I got
-the gloves
- and a petticoat that turned out to be childs size again. I swear only at party city. But I get to return that and go look for black lipstick SO GREAT.

Much more progress on Ruby Rose. Honestly she's a big fucking deal and she's coming up way sooner than than Elsaba or Fluttershy yet I focus on her the least. But not today
-got the red petticoat, THAT FITS beautiful, atleast I got the right size for this one.
-crosses, another party city find. Just found nun's rosaries that were simple enough AND the right size. Get to pin those up to the cape once that is made
-FOUND, not buy some options for the shirt. I'm splitting up her outfit bc sometimes it's seen as a dress, but I would like to pee without problems. I'm thinking if I can't find a turtleneck at savers, going with a sort of athletic gear. Granted those are shit expensive, 40 $? Really? Yeah....bc some people work out in winter
-Have ideas for the belt and accessories, thrift shop skirt probably. And waiting on the wig

Elsaba had progress as well
-hair extensions will be on the wig trip to mallats
-beautiful green tights and spider web leggings. That's right layers.
-FOUND a corset idea. Either wait till Party City gets a black one in, wait for Hannah art trade, or buy a puma one and just cover that shit up. B/c elphaba in the play, her corset it actually covered in rags and it's very layered and goes great with her character of nobody does good for the wicked, treated like trash.
-also FOUND ideas for the cape. Going to layer a red spider web fabric with a black sparkly fabric to go with the Elsa nature
-may use that fabric for the sleeves, who knows
-using my own shoes, bc they were the inspiration

Fluttershy we don't really have anything but ideas. And she is the least of worries
-wings, we're going to feather the shit out of them later, b/c have the working base
-wig is on mallats trip
-found a lot of nice pink dresses so if thrift shop can't give me options, I'm thinking of buying a pink dress and turn the sweater int a cardigan
-still need fucking pink butterflies. There's a strange sentence. But still it's harder than you think

Puppycat
-I got my khaki shorts, very happy. Even if they have fake pockets, (WTF)
-just need to make the jacket and definitly put pockets in them
-and sew the brown pouches probably tomorrow on a sewing day at tricias

SO far this is my progress. May just make a video of my haul
-RB out

RB's motivation: Technicalities GTFO!!

Alright so another insomnia night coming off this! Had to just figure out a bunch of things that needed to be sewn in that night, now granted there's always more but it was nice to take some of the small stuff off the list. Cause most of it was just EATING AT ME. And another reason why I need my own machine, so no binge parties. 

Here is a Twilight jacket/cardigan Tricia gave me that I just wanted to tweak. The lower right is the real color of the jacket, very fuzzy wool. Mainly turned a turtle neck into a useless hoodie. And cut it down the middle. Was going to add buttons but it's pretty small and I kind of am okay without buttons right now

Here's the hood sort of, can't really figure it out in the picture. And here's the amazing pink stitching b/c I FUCKING HATE CHANGING BOBBINS.

Next on ponies I tackled the fluttershy sweater. The knit material was actually two thick to sew so i just did it by hand really cept for hemming.

I love the sleeves, but not digging the extra collar, real scratchy.

This was a really anal thing for me. Just buttons, then the button holes to sew. But it's finally done, and from now on only 3 buttons. Unless I fix the last buttonhole I'm only gonna be goin for 3/4



Now this took fucking forever. I didn't think it would but the fabric was too thick for the machine really, berets are difficult, closed garmet, and the thread kept piling up and jamming the machine. Bad things.....


It doesn't cling to my head like I wanted but it does sit intact which is fine for now. Also I get a pocket!


And honestly that is the most artist thing you could do it put a pocket in your beret for storage....I don't have a pic right now but I did just add the medallions to the hat and it looks very complete now. So Kugel Mugel is FOREVER DONE

Yeah not really high enough expectations!
-RB out

RB's motivation: 2014 Fluttershy day 1

So got the sweater from Tricia, so many old clothes from family.
I kind of started cutting, then realized I should make a post about it. So there's my cat on the yellow turtle neck. So glad it was bigger and stretched out like I wanted.

 So I'm combining two yellow sweaters, one a turtleneck and the other a very strange sweater vest. I cut off the stretchy edges at the waist, armpits, and neck line so that I can add them to the turtle neck. Once that's done I'm gonna try and add pink butterfly embellishments and badges to really make it MLP

 YES THEY'RE UGGS, I KNOW. I really want to go for the SHY in flutterSHY, as in hides behind her sleeves and plus it's wisconsin so dressing warm if pretty adorable. Going to try and add the cutie mark to these as well. I kind of like that they're brown, adds a realistic touch I think. Also great I got these as an XMAs gift, they're generic so YES NO STUPID UGG LOGO

 here's where I cut the neck lining from the sweater vest. I'm wondering whether I should keep the turtle neck or not. I can see Fluttershy in a real 60s style at times as well. Simple, mod, chic. But I will use that neck lining I promise that.

so far, just need

• -the wig, 
• -ears
• -feather the wings
• -butterfly badges
• -maybe better yellow tights...

-RB out

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RB'S motivation, 2014.

RB here and I guess this will be a yearly thing but the cosplay season has officially started for me now! I don't really get to go to conventions much anymore because of my commitment to my job and life complications but since I'm going to college I get a little bit more freedom. Like I only really have been able to go to geek.kon and once to comic con chicago in the last two years. So this season will be a whole new ride.

This time I'm prepping for
-possibly Comic Con Chicago
-Anime Milwaukee, seriously haven't been in 2 years it's weird
-Daisho, first time going;. no idea what to expect.

I'm always worried about money. Notably on spending it on things I want like souvenirs. But I'm going to try and enjoy myself bc geek.kon has been a lot of sacrifice sometimes in the past two years. And as the only con in two years it's a little sad.

BUT I LOVE COSPLAYING TOO MUCH. So here we go, the list so far to be spread between these three cons.
-update vanellope (mainly redo the licorice, and the leggings, and maybe add more candy barrets)

-RWBY (Ruby rose)

- Pearl (Steven Universe) (srsly look at how much stuff you can get just from forever 21. Love how much you can tell her design is a product of post 2012)

-Don't hug my I'm scared NOTEPAD (design by mookie000 on tumblr, love her so much)

-elsaba, (Elsa of FROZEN +Elphaba of WICKED) my own original design and alterations though (This is an example) (Definitely vibing the whole spider webs for the snowflake cape)

- And finally FLUTTERSHY, been planning her since like tenth grade.

Thinking of this so far

-Daisho (notepad +RWBY+Fluttershy) cuz november

-Comic con (Vanellope) one day, easy, disney for western con, not to hot in summer

- AMKE (Elsaba +Pearl) worried cuz it'll be in Wisconsin winter.....brr gloabl warming vortex plz not again

Things might switch around, new fandoms might appear but so far, I finally have might fluttershy sweater in my hands so I'm leaning towards it will happen. 

WHO KNOWS MAYBE I'LL LEARN TO WEAR CONTACTS, OMG

-RB out

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