So as I mentioned, for Sakuracon 2010, my big new costume will be Rock Star Haruhi:
I'm starting now for several reasons. The first is that I'm working on losing 10 to 15lbs for this costume. It's the first midrif-baring costume I've worn since Black Rose which was a BAD decision at the time. I want to do this RIGHT and that means flatter tummy that jiggles less.
It also means I have to lose the weight, make the costume, and then STAY that weight for at least as long as I want to wear the costume. Sounds easy, right?
I'm in the losing-weight part right now, in addition to gathering supplies and searching for the right guitar componants. The guitar is an Italia Mondial Classic and she uses both a red version and one called "Tobacco Sunburst." They look pretty much like this:
Only, y'know, red and/or brownish black. The problem? That's a $600+ guitar there. For the record, I cannot play the guitar. So that's good! It means I lose nothing by having a guitar that doesn't actually play. Which is good since I think I'm going to jimmy the hell out of the thing anyway.
My plan right now is to buy a guitar neck that has that shiny inlay (or something that mimics it, like reflective tape maybe...?) and attach it to a guitar body. Now, I've discovered that NO OTHER MAKERS have that exact style of body, but some look like this:
Now, that pink one instead of having two horns, one on each side, has the complete curve o the left side. BUT I've got friends with powertools, and I'm thinking we could just slice on through that bit (carefully) and get something about the right shape. Guitars are mostly made of wood because that's the only thing that can withstand the stress of the strings, so I know more or less what I'll be working with. I'll talk about that more when I have the actual guitar to work with.
More on skirts and fabric and belt options later!
~Raiphin
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