Showing posts with label expo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label expo. Show all posts

I think it's about time I posted something...

Sunday, 6 June 2010 |

...Don't you?


Last weekend was London MCM Expo! I had a fantastic time, despite only going for the Saturday. There I met up with my best friend Robbie, who brought his two friends PJ and Wesley, and I also had Dave with me too (who ran off chasing cosplayers with his big camera most of the day, but I didn't mind). So, some photos!

A few of us from the Touhou group. 
(Left to right: Robbie as Lyrica Prismriver, Me as Remilia Scarlet, Reimu Hakurei, Youmu Konpaku and Wesley as Remilia Scarlet. I can't remember where I got the image from ><;)

My favourite photo of me, even though it is over exposed ^^;
I'm hugging my new Reimu and Miku plushies!!
Photo by Robbie

Caramelldansen time! My hat was falling off and it was raining.
This one was taken by Dave

This is the Soundcase, which Robbie made. 
Each of those circles are lights, which are really bright and work as a VU meter for the music.
The music comes out of two speakers on the inside of the suitcase. The whole thing can be plugged into any device with a headphone input on it. It's powered by a motorcycle battery.

A sneaky photo of me and Robbie taken by Wesley. 
We were on the way to Trocadero in Piccadilly Circus to visit the arcade~

Yea, so we went and bought stuff, hung outside and got rained on, went to my friend Saffie's hotel room in the Ibis, then took the tube to Troc. I bought the two plushies, Reimu and Miku and two Touhou-based doujinshis. PJ brought me a Rin Kagamine petite nendoroid from a convention he went to where he lives (Him and Wesley are Dutch). I was a little moody when we got to Troc, because my feet were killing me (they were actually bleeding when I got home from my 4 inch Bodyline heels) but I still managed to have a go on the DDR machine and play against Robbie on Percussion Master (One of my favourite parts of the whole day!). And after it all, I said a sad goodbye to Robbie, PJ, Wesley, Saffie and her boyfriend Anton and headed back to Waterloo with Dave. ;w; I miss them all so much already.

Also, I wanted to ask. How many of you own an iPod Touch or iPhone? I own an iPod Touch 2g and was thinking of doing some app reviews on cute and fun apps! I came across quite a few today and am itching to tell someone about them!! Let me know by commenting~

I hope you all had a lovely weekend and, for those of us in school or college, a lovely half term!

Over and out! ;D
Freya x

Coming up next: Cute findings in Fashionland and possible app reviews!  

Who's been a bad blogger?

Wednesday, 26 May 2010 |

I have! I'm so super sorry for not posting in a few days. My internet got cut off because the bill wasn't paid D=
In my absence, I've become addicted to Sex and the City. I'm taking my mom to see the new movie next Wednesday so I thought I'd watch a bit to catch up on the story. And I can't stop watching.
I can't get over how close MCM Expo is now. I'm so super excited and my nails look so sexy painted red for my cosplay. Mmm <3
I got a letter from a college I applied to today. You may remember from this post that I already got accepted at a college but I got told I'd have to do an art course definately in order to one day do fashion design. So, I applied for another course at another college to see if I could get in. Well, as I mentioned, I got a letter from them. Unfortunately, it was to reject me from the college. It said that they had a large amount of applicants to the college and that I wasn't able to attend this year.
Now, I'm faced with a decision. I've looked at all of the other colleges in the area and there are no other courses that I'm interested in doing. Do I go and do the art course? Or do I take a gap year, get a job and apply again next year? I'd like to know what you would do! Since you guys are so awesome <3

Also, I just came across the giveaway over at "Moments like Diamonds" called the "Bad Blogger" giveaway. How fitting for this post?! So click over and join in! Awesome! The prizes are so super cute. I want them! >w<

That's me off. Enjoy the rest of your week and your weekend!
Over and out! ;D

Freya x

Hey! What Happened To Harajuku Smoothie?! + Cosplay!

Friday, 21 May 2010 |

Welcome to the new facelifted HS! New layout, new topics! I'll be covering everything from my day-to-day life to cosplay to bargain JapFashion. Please, enjoy reading my blog!

I mentioned in this post my cosplay for May MCM Expo. I finally finished it! やった!
It was pretty tricky, but I got there in the end! Take a look~

Please excuse the fact that this was taken in my garden.
And the fact that I'm slouching *badpostureftw*

But, yes, かわいい、ね? I'm so very proud of it!! What do you think?
UK Readers! Are you going to May MCM Expo? I'd love to meet up with some of you.
Other Readers! Do you attend any conventions? If you do, do you cosplay or wear your preferred fashion?
Let me know in the comments!
Also, I'd love to hear what you think of the new HS. Comment comment comment!

Got a friend that's into JapFashion? Send them over! I always love to see new followers. 
Have a great weekend! I've got a photoshoot tomorrow! I'll photo-spam you with decent photos of my cosplay next week~ 

Over and out! ;D
Freya x

P.S. Thanks to Naka from Naka's Net for letting me know about the broken code for the comment box. Just click the little speech bubble and a pop up comment box will appear! やった! やった!!

2 weeks to go...

Friday, 14 May 2010 |

Well, technically there's 15 days but it's really not a long time until May MCM Expo! I'm so super excited!
My cosplay for this time is Remilia Scarlet from Touhou Project. I've only got one due to lack of money.
But still it's going really well!

(All photos can be clicked to view bigger)
This is the front of my skirt! The ruffles on the bottom were really annoying!

And the back, with a giant butt eating bow. The bow can be detached on one side to access the zip.
Nifty, eh?

The wig and hat! Please excuse my flumpy makeup-less face.
You may remember the wig from this post.

I'll be working on the shirt today. Hopefully to completion! Then I'll update with lovely pictures for you all. 
By the way, to those who said they wanted the Hello Kitty Flexi-Keyboard from my desk post, I noticed a few pop up on eBay the other day while I was browsing for a new mouse. Get in quick!
But be warned, it's kinda hard to type on. ^^;;

Edit: So UK readers, are any of you going to London MCM Expo? And other readers, do you go to conventions?
Do you cosplay? Or just dress up?
Let me know in the comments!

Anyway, have a good weekend guys and gals!

Over and out! ;D

Freya x

Otaku Frilly Babe

Tuesday, 27 October 2009 |

Otaku Frilly Babe

I went to the London MCM Expo this weekend. It was absolutely amazing! All the cosplayers! O.O
I adored meeting all the brilliant cosplayers and seeing all the lovely costumes. There were some Resident Evil cosplayers going around scaring everyone. One girl got chased by the guy because she screamed and ran away. It was horrible for her but a right laugh for everyone else!
I went with my mom, my sister and the SAS.


This is what I wore. I made this dress with my mom. It was so warm and comfy to wear. It was a lovely puffy dress. No petticoat required! And it fits Mikey, though it's a little short to be lolita on Mikey...
My sister went as Mew Ichigo from Tokyo Mew Mew. She kept getting stopped by everyone for pictures! Someone wanted a picture as soon as we got off the train at Waterloo!
This is the part of the SAS we travelled with.
The first one is our Miku! That's Mark! It's a trap!
Isn't he lovely? He looked so cute in his outfit, if only he had the pigtails and a leek! You could tell that he was missing his leek because he kept moving his arm up and down. Poor Miku-chan!



Captain Jack Sparrow, The Giant Death Note and a lovely lolita girl!
Well, that's all for today ^^ More later.
Love Love,
FreyaFreya

A proper post that isn't about figures.

Thursday, 24 September 2009 |

A Proper Post That Isn't About Figures


Cosplay updates:
Bexi's Ball Gown - Almost finished!! We bought a new sewing machine today that makes it so much easier to work with slippery fabric. Will come in handy when using silks to make kimono.
Music Notes Lolita Dress - Fabric bought, pattern bought. The accessories are finished, didn't take long XD


EXPO:
I'm really excited about Expo, though not very excited about having to get up at 5am >< We are travelling with the SAS on the 6:55am train. Very interesting...
I'll be coming home with lots of anime merch. and will be all sweaty from the dance machines. (Note to self: Must get £10 in £1 coins and bring deo!)


NIK:
I'm spending a long weekend at Nik's on the 9th. Ah, relaxation... Well, as relaxing as watching anime and walking dogs gets. At least I'll be getting excerise. (I need to get down to a size 14 by next October. Tips?) And I get to chat with his lovely mom again, she is such a dear. I do miss Nik very much though, I can't wait to be snuggled in his arms again *lovestrucksighplz*


MIKEY:
zOMG! I'm seeing my Oniichan next weekend!!! I miss him so much ;w; ♥ ♥ ♥ It'll be like old timesssss!!11one Singing on HSM Sing It! and playing on my new dance mats. ♥ I LOVES YOU MY ONIICHAN!!!! ♥


MIKU:
The newest friend in my life, Mark, who I call Miku because of his great love for the pop princess Hatsune Miku-chan. We both share that love actually XD We are Miku and Mikuo Hatsune ^^ Hopefully, next October we will be going to Expo as Miku and Mikuo Hatsune.


Current Figure Wishlist:
Miku Hatsune Figma
Miku Hatsune Nendoroid
Asuka Maid Ver. (NGE)
MisaMisa PVC 1/8 figure
Nanoha Figma
Saber (Armour Ver) Figma
Currently Seeking Dollfie DD Aoi (£295)


Love Love,
FreyaFreya