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Published: 2010-01-25 20:49:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 19117; Favourites: 634; Downloads: 441
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This particular Rydia shot allows you to see some of the hand-beaded details on the costume, particularly on the skirt, bag, belt and stockings. I'm still picking little green sequins and seed beads out of our carpet, it's rather ridiculous!Love the setting of this photo - it's very fitting of FFIV and also a representation of New Zealand, NZ ftw!
I entered this costume into the Auckland Armageddon 2009 cosplay contest with my Clan Biscuit homies, ~JVCA and ~SowiloWitch . We came away with 'Best Group' and 'Best Performance' which can be seen here - [link] We wanted to present a skit that was quite interpretational but also entertaining, I hope that comes across.
Costume, model & make-up are all by me.
Photo credits to ~static-sidhe <3
Published in Otacool 2: Worldwide cosplayers.
More: [link]
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Hi, I'm really sorry it's taken me so long to reply! Sure, please do.
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Here's the video... [link] Thanks for being so pretty in that costume!
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holy cow, this is amazing. I'm thinking of cosplaying for auckgeddon 2011, and i'm already intimidated. D: How long did you take to make an outfit like this? since i'm a newbie to cosplaying, i was wondering if you'd have any advice revolving around time - how long do you think it would take a complete beginner to put together a whole outfit? (i'd be cosplaying as Seto Kaiba, by the way. this is a pic of him (i admit, i'm doing it because i love his coat): [link] ) Thank you so much, and you look beautiful in the picture.
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Thank you!
I worked on and off Rydia for just under a year- most of the time was spent remaking things though as I had no idea what I was doing. (Most of what you see was the 3rd remake of things, and I would have liked to go back in and add layers of detail but didn't quite manage too.) I find that starting early is a good thing anyway - last minute rushes to meet a convention deadline are never fun. I'd basically start as soon as you can and just chip away at it - you could even get it done before the convention! This is always good as it gives a good test run for the costume and gives you time to do any touch-ups. Cosplay is a hobby - I think that many people forget this - so work on it when you feel like it, don't think you need to have a defined date for starting or finishing. It's much better to not rush things if you don't have to, so don't worry if you don't manage to get it done for the con.
Having said all that, you can get it done a lot quicker than a year time-frame! Don't let that scare you, I was dawdling with it really. You could probably churn it out in 2-3 weeks if you put your mind to it. 
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Awesome Rydia is awesome.
Greetings from Portugal *
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Thank you so much! :3 (and hi from New Zealand!)
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That look and that pose...wow. You are to die for, madam!
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amazing
i'll definitely take your cosplay as a model for my future Rydia costume <3
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Aww, thank you so much! Good luck with your future Rydia cosplay - I had a lot of fun working on mine, and I'm hope you will one yours. :3
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Congrats on the DD, and the back cover of Otacool <3 Your Rydia is spectacular!
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Thank you!
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Absolutely amazing! Rydia's definitely one of my favourite FF characters. =]
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;w; Thank you very much!
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Wow, beautiful cosplay, and great location. Kind of like the ferns in the background.
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This is without a doubt the best Rydia costume I have ever seen!
Absolutely amazing work, you look stunning!
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Things like these make me wish I could sew and make clothes. =/
OH! MAKE ME A PROM DRESS?
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Haha, what makes you think I can sew? XD I've never been formally taught - I just grabbed a sewing machine and messed around. Trial and error is your friend- and it's just not worth sewing if you don't have a quick unpick. Good luck! :3
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Thanks.
I'll start sewing someday.
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Oooh, great Rydia! I'm playing FFIV right now! It's awesome!
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wow, there's soo much detail put into this cosplay, its amazing! nice work
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XD LOL no i wouldnt think they'd make a good combo
and no worries!
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woooo! power to the cosplayers!! congrats on getting a DD for this costume ^_~"
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Thank you very much! Yes - it's great to see how much cosplay has grown and is growing.
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No problem bra. Keep up the awesome work!
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Instant love. It's too awesome to be admired with a coherent sentence.
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;w; thank you very much! I'm glad my work is appreciated. <3
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Haha, me too - after working on this costume, whenever I see something green whilst out shopping my eye is impulsively drawn to it.
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;w; Thank you very much! Glad my work's appreciated.
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