* * *
Hours to Make: 40-60

First worn at: 2005 S.F. Cherry Blossom Festival Parade

Inspiration: I fell in love with this image from the cover of the YOUR EYES ONLY Artbook. I wanted to make a new Chobits dress, and I wanted a real challenge -- this is definately both of those. hehe. I adore the designs by CLAMP. <3

Favorite Aspect: I haven't seen this dress done anywhere yet! I'm sure all the beading on it makes people pass this design over, but I found a way to buy all the required beads without costing a zillion dollars.

Least Favorite Aspect: I'm pretty sure this is going to be a heavy dress when it's finished from all the beading and skirt layers... I also worried someone would run past me and snag the beading (ruin the dress) since it was very fragile.

Easiest Task: Restyling my blonde wig with hair beads (I used it previously for my other Chobits costume.)

Hardest Task: Hand-stitching ALL the beading for the dress and accesories. X_x;;

Awards:

*3rd Place at S.F. Cherry Blossom Festival's Costume Contest
I GOT TO RIDE ON THE FLOAT!!! YAY!
(I got a reaaaaally bad sun burn that day, but it was so exciting, it was worth it.)