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MissCarlette In reply to BalthierFlare [2012-05-31 01:44:06 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much! I really appreciate it! <33333

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MissCarlette In reply to MidnightBluewing [2012-05-23 02:34:59 +0000 UTC]

You flatter me darlin'! <3

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MissCarlette In reply to StephenTang [2012-05-22 16:26:11 +0000 UTC]

Yup! she has a tail XD [link] you can see it coming out the back here, and on her figure here [link] and here as well [link] :3 Believe me, I wouldn't have added it if it wasn't necessary because I feel really awkward wearing it XD

And thank you! but I've always felt really blah about it so I generally like pics that showcase other aspects.

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StephenTang In reply to MissCarlette [2012-05-22 16:55:15 +0000 UTC]

I can't see the tail on the figure (the PhotoBucket link), because only the front is visible in the photo. But the other images show a tail.

Once again, character designers show that they are not at all consistent in their designs. lol

[link] The tail look like it's made of the material as her hair.

[link] The tail is furry like your depiction.

When I first played the game, I thought the island natives were just elves, not beastmen. I can understand that wearing a tail for an otherwise humanoid cosplay might be awkward. Not to mention all the awkward furry jokes that might arise. XP

There is nothing blah about your face. Confidence - you just need to project it!

I definitely need to get you and your boyfriend in a Ys cosplay photo one day. There is so much win in these photos.

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MissCarlette In reply to StephenTang [2012-05-23 02:34:18 +0000 UTC]

I thought I responded to this on my phone but it apparently didn't work so I will have to try again! XD

Neither of your links worked :[ , but I do know what you mean! XD Ref images from that game change quite a bit! I actually like how the "hair" tail looks better, but at the time I first made/wore this costume, I was using a wig I already had that was no longer being made. I'm planning on getting a new wig for the next time I wear this and I'm considering making a new tail out of a wig to match. The current one is kind of bulky, although it's comfortable to sit on! I actually thought they were just elves too for awhile, having tails seems REALLY odd to me and I did get a lot of furry jokes from my friends. Soooo weird >_<

I really do appreciate your compliment and support! <3 I was called awkward looking a lot when I was younger, so having confidence can be hard, but it is getting better! I at least feel pretty in costume so that's a start!

I'm very exciting for whenever we can shoot these! I know it will happen sometime! And I know you'll probably have some great ideas since you're such a huge fan of the series!

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StephenTang In reply to MissCarlette [2012-05-23 12:47:35 +0000 UTC]

Hi!
Those links were just your links that you posted. Apparently, I had an extra colon at the end of each link, so dA made it part of the link, so that is why they didn't work. Technology at work! XP

I recommend going with the hair tail. It looks more feminine. I expect the male island natives to have the furry tails. XP I'm understand how your current furry tail makes a nice cushion (lol), but it does seem mismatched with the rest of the outfit.

I think you might be one of those "blossoming" types. In your youth, nobody paid much attention to you and called you names, which hurt your confidence. Some people never escape it. Others need counseling. But from all your photos, you've grown into a comely young woman. You have a boyfriend, you are well-educated, people compliment you on your looks, and people think you are younger than you are (this sounds silly, but it is a great characteristic to have). It sounds like a turnaround story to me. Be confident about yourself and your life and when you project that, other people notice and react differently.

I'm sure you look pretty in normal clothing. Your Ranka cosplay is the closest to a regular outfit, and you look good in that.

Well, it may be a year before we can arrange a photoshoot (unless one of us somehow travels to the other's location). In the meantime, you and your boyfriend can fix up those cosplays to be the way they were supposed to be.

See you around!

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MissCarlette In reply to StephenTang [2012-05-31 03:21:12 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I will definitely do the hair tail in the future. I'm not planning on wearing this anytime soon so I will be able to change it before I wear it next XD

I think you might be right about the "blossoming" thing XD because I will admit that I do like myself a lot more than I did when I was younger! I'm glad you talked to me about this because I do find it really hard a lot of times to accept compliments because I can't believe that people would actually say nice things to me. It sounds weird but I think that's a large part of it. But maybe you are right and I just need to be more confident in myself! When I was younger I was always upset that I looked so young, but that is one thing I do like, especially the older I get XD I haven't aged much compared to a lot of my friends and it's a good feeling XD Thank you so much for saying such supportive things though... it really does mean a lot to me *hug*

We will make them perfect for you! I promise!

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StephenTang In reply to MissCarlette [2012-05-31 16:26:11 +0000 UTC]

I'm not a licensed psychologist, but there is probably volumes to say on this topic, but. lol

It seems that in your childhood, your youthfulness meant people didn't take you seriously. Over time, that caused you to believe that even compliments people made were insincere. Also, this youthfulness probably didn't get you noticed by boys, so you were probably thinking, "Am I pretty? What's wrong with me?"

Now, that youthfulness is an asset. The next thing you know, your friends and colleagues will be asking you for beauty secrets, and your reply will simply be "No secrets. It's just who I am."

Being confident means accepting sincere compliments, accepting useful criticism, and brushing off completely offending remarks (i.e. don't let insults cause you to question yourself).

It's just going to take a little time to undo that old thinking in your head. Your boyfriend, family, and your friends have validated who you are, so you can face the world with a strong (and pretty) face.

I am probably sounding like your parents, so I will end this conversation with "I look forward to your future cosplays."

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MissCarlette In reply to m-squaredphotography [2012-05-22 16:30:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks guys! And I like it too! It was a really great time of day and there weren't too many people around so it was actually very peaceful :3

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