This is the famous costume I wore at Wai-Con 2008 that got me disqualified, even though I'd won best craftmanship.

The reason?

I said the word ' prostitute ' on stage when referring to my profession. I didn't know Jack the Ripper's vocabulary had to be kept G-rated! xD


Yeah, my Wai-Con 2008 costume, which (almost) won me best craftmanship. I was really proud of this, and still am, but I have to take many more photographs of it to show off the true detail of it.

The costume is made up of multiple layers, which include the shite shirt, collar ruffle and brooch and over-jacket, complete with a pleat-cut at the back. The skirt is in three parts, with a simple underskirt, a draped front-apron with edged folds, and a back-skirt with full bustle. It's really quite lovely, and drapes ever so elegantly!

Best part of the costume? I GOT TO WEAR A BUTT-PILLOW. Oh, you can imagine the gropings I got. xD

The lovely made my hat for me, which is awesome, even if it doesn't fit on my poor little head. It comes complete with ostrich feather action and shiney black rose of awesome. She also styled my wig, which came out lovely. <333

I felt ever so snooty in that costume, ohohohohoho~ It was also great that my bright, blood-red lipstick was called (completely coincidentally) 'Devil In Disguise'. Oh my, hohohoho~ xD


Cosplay by me
Photography by Skye