Saga
Izabel
Izabel, from the series Saga, is a character with a relatively simple design, so I tried to get every little detail right. The biggest deviation I have from the source art is the tones of pink used - I tried to get more of a variety than what's used in the books to make sure that all of the different elements still look distinct in person and in photos since I don't come with black outlines. Version 1 (light pink wig) was finished in time for Halloween 2014 and while I was really happy with it, before the next con I replaced the wig with a much darker one - I'm still on the fence about adding a prosthetic nose (or lack thereof). Removing my own legs for accuracy is a thing that is not going to happen ~_^
I managed to keep this costume on a really tight budget. I bought yarn for the hat, pink makeup, latex ears, plain pink t-shirt, and upgraded wig. Everything else I used was already in my stash (even the contacts!).
I knit the slouchy hat using the "Chaos Cap" pattern on Ravelry, though I ended up deviating from the pattern in the end because (through no fault of my own) I ended up using the wrong size needles and had to get creative to fix it.
Wig (version 1) is recycled from my Fluttershy costume; version 2 was purchased on AliExpress and straightened/cut.
Latex ears are Reel FX "Ear-ee"
Makeup is Wolfe Hydrocolor in Pink (and black)
Contacts are Super Crystal Pink from i.Fairy
T-shirt was painted using a hand-made freezer paper stencil
Sleeves and gloves are made of power mesh to match the makeup (well, as close as possible)
Wristbands are sewn in pink and black fleece with a "backpack strap"-type clasp and hot-fix studs
"Guts" are sewn from scraps of pink fabrics (mostly knits) which were stuffed by KW Iron Man while I madly sewed at the last minute ~_^. They're attached to a wide elastic belt for ease of wear.
Progress discussion and photos can be found on my blog.
Current status: active.
I managed to keep this costume on a really tight budget. I bought yarn for the hat, pink makeup, latex ears, plain pink t-shirt, and upgraded wig. Everything else I used was already in my stash (even the contacts!).
I knit the slouchy hat using the "Chaos Cap" pattern on Ravelry, though I ended up deviating from the pattern in the end because (through no fault of my own) I ended up using the wrong size needles and had to get creative to fix it.
Wig (version 1) is recycled from my Fluttershy costume; version 2 was purchased on AliExpress and straightened/cut.
Latex ears are Reel FX "Ear-ee"
Makeup is Wolfe Hydrocolor in Pink (and black)
Contacts are Super Crystal Pink from i.Fairy
T-shirt was painted using a hand-made freezer paper stencil
Sleeves and gloves are made of power mesh to match the makeup (well, as close as possible)
Wristbands are sewn in pink and black fleece with a "backpack strap"-type clasp and hot-fix studs
"Guts" are sewn from scraps of pink fabrics (mostly knits) which were stuffed by KW Iron Man while I madly sewed at the last minute ~_^. They're attached to a wide elastic belt for ease of wear.
Progress discussion and photos can be found on my blog.
Current status: active.
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Being Izabel
An interview-style video in which I discuss all the hows and whys behind the costume. Lots of detail about construction and in-progress photos included. Oh, and there were some bloopers, too. And there's video of the masquerade thing I did at Ad-Astra: "There Must be a Better Way!" |
Events:
2014 Snailoween
2015 FrostCon 3.0, Ad-Astra, C2E2
2016 Toronto Comicon
2017 Heroes & Villains That Came From Space
Awards and Honors:
Small prize from Silver Snail
Honourable Mention: You Got Guts Gurl (master division) - Ad-Astra
Crown Championships of Cosplay qualifying entry - C2E2
2014 Snailoween
2015 FrostCon 3.0, Ad-Astra, C2E2
2016 Toronto Comicon
2017 Heroes & Villains That Came From Space
Awards and Honors:
Small prize from Silver Snail
Honourable Mention: You Got Guts Gurl (master division) - Ad-Astra
Crown Championships of Cosplay qualifying entry - C2E2
Each photo in the gallery is labeled with its respective photographer; please visit their websites!
Cosplay for a Cure
Cloudbreak Cosplay
Dream Land Photography
Elemental Photography
Stark Reality Cosplay
Paul Hillier
Peter Wang
Ronald Ladao
All photos are property of their respective owners and may not be used without permission.
Cosplay for a Cure
Cloudbreak Cosplay
Dream Land Photography
Elemental Photography
Stark Reality Cosplay
Paul Hillier
Peter Wang
Ronald Ladao
All photos are property of their respective owners and may not be used without permission.
