testing Blogger 2.0 app + recent sewing

after trying countless third party blogger apps, i decided to try the official blogger app again because there was an updated version announcement on the pc dashboard. i did not expect it was gonna be this good!

blogger app interface has become more user friendly and had really smooth navigation. no more confusing menu and no more single photo limit. its easy and fast to blog and drafts are even synced from/to the pc dashboard.

weakness of the app is that you cannot arrange where the image appears, and you have to key in labels without auto-complete. temporary solution would be to save your post as draft and arrange the images from pc (which defeats the purpose of mobile app).

anyway, recently i spared a little time from uni to do simple sewing projects. first up, a simple organza petti with lace trim. it does not hold much poof but works well if layered. second one is a dress modification. i cut a long dress diagonally to achieve that asymetrical design and sealed the edge with cotton piping.

i look forward to blogging more!
またね(≧▽≦)ﾉ))

Determination!「決定！」

today i was listening to Yui's new single entitled Hello (featured in Paradise Kiss live action movie releasing in Japan in June 2011 - right next to my birthday!) and suddenly i got all gung-ho again to complete one of my most difficult, complicated, elaborated, expensive, (insert more adjectives), and secretive cosplay project:

Yukari "Caroline" Hayasaka

Paradise Kiss by Ai Yazawa

...and today, i reveal that project of mine because i want to make it a reality! i have full and renewed determination and i wish to debut this version at Comic Fiesta (December 2011) to cosplay Yukari in the grand prix gown that would make (my favourite character) George proud~

リボン・カチューシャ

ね～しってる？さいきんまいにちロリータをついています。ゆめみたいで も、げんじつで す。うれしいだよ！

昨日私はリボンカチューシャを作りました。あとで、Fuuvi Biscuit Camera と写真をとりました。

かわいいでしょう？

リボンはピンクで す。しろいパールビーズもあります。

参考として、このAngelic Pretty カチューシャを使用。

Ranmao again? getting close!

so far, my progress looks to be delayed here and there (due to assignments fighting for my precious limited time), but i think my Ranmao costume will be completed before Comic Fiesta! my next update here is about the bell anklet which is worn on her legs.

i don't know if they are meant to be bell-look-alikes or real live ringing bells, but i decided to be cheeky and went with real bells. in fact, i got the bells in medium size (instead of small) because Daiso sells them on a handheld tambourine-thing. of course, as you can see, i have ripped all 10 pieces of bells from the toy/instrument, leaving a pink plastic thing.

Ranmao WIP update

i added the yellow details (i know you cannot see the long slits in the middle of the yellow detail on the cuffs ;_;) on the sleeves and made the anklets. still have to find little bells to attach to the anklets, and get purple fabric dye to finish the dress design (or maybe i will cheat by sewing purple appliqué). XD

sad day...

there are days when you have ups, and there are days that get you down. what a fluctuation compared to my recent post here. perhaps you might just leave this page and return another day when you don't think yours truly is in PMS mode.

even though there are such unforgiving days, you must make some use of it. after all, don't they say, if you get lemons, make lemonade! lemons are sour citrus fruits, but you can still sprinkle some sugar and ice in the lemon juice and make delicious lemonade.