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Description Miles [captainmiles] as Spike Spiegel and myself as Faye Valentine from Cowboy Bebop. Photo taken by Al [Eurobeat King] at A-Kon 2009. Faye is, hands down, my favourite female anime character. For years I've put off making her yellow outfit because of personal insecurities, but I've lately found myself subscribing to a new philosophy: "I've wanted to do this outfit for 5 years. If I put it off for ANOTHER 5 years, I'll be 30. Just do the damn outfit!" And so, despite feeling like a hippo in a yellow thong, I survived cosplaying "Yellow Faye." All aspects of the costume were handmade except for the jacket, which was a lucky find at Goodwill. Miles' Spike was incredibly last minute. It was literally pulled together in a matter of 3.5 hours from a gargantuan women's suit, a few scraps of fabric, and a wig that I had luckily purchased but not styled last summer. I truly wish we had taken a "before" picture, because the suit was laughably enormous on him. ^__^; I'm hoping to find time to make him a suit from scratch before Otakon. Slight photoshopping because Faye should not have bags under her eyes from slaving over costumes for weeks and weeks, and because I like stark contrasts and grung effects when it comes to Bebop. Many thanks to Al for giving an early "sneak peak" at his A-Kon pictures!

Please no critiques/criticism. I'd like to keep this gallery happy! <3
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Comments: 61

cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to ??? [2010-11-13 04:37:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! :3

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TheFoxyEccentric274 [2010-02-03 14:32:08 +0000 UTC]

*laugh* "Mushroom Hunting." VERY nice.

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to TheFoxyEccentric274 [2010-02-04 03:57:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! :3

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TheFoxyEccentric274 In reply to cupcake-rufflebutt [2010-02-04 15:59:54 +0000 UTC]

That WAS a pretty funny episode. Especially when Spike thought he was climbing an endless flight of stairs and he was only stepping on one.

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Illa-Scriptor [2009-10-17 21:39:36 +0000 UTC]

Hawt hawt hawt! ;D You look just like her, lil lady. I'm especially impressed by the "yellow" part; what fabric did you use?

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to Illa-Scriptor [2009-10-19 03:00:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I made the costume from some stretch taffeta that I randomly happened upon in the clearance bin at Joanns. I've never seen a fabric quite like it, and my online searches have come up dry. I wish I could find more of it, because it was absolute heaven to work with!

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JadedGothButterfly [2009-07-15 10:56:14 +0000 UTC]

You're Not Only An Amazing Cosplayer,You Make The Best Costumes,As Well...Not To Mention,The Real-Looking Wigs.The Wigs Suit You SO Much,They Look Like Real Hair...And Everything Ends Up Looking Fantabulous On You.

Good Job!

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to JadedGothButterfly [2009-08-02 15:51:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I've come a LONG way with wigs, and I'm very happy that I've been able to improve so much over the years.

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JadedGothButterfly In reply to cupcake-rufflebutt [2009-08-02 18:48:30 +0000 UTC]

...and it shows!I hope to see many more new cosplays,soon!Especially,from anime I absolutely adore.Have you ever done Paradise Kiss cosplays?I bet you'll look stunning.

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to JadedGothButterfly [2009-08-04 04:07:44 +0000 UTC]

I have several photos of my Miwako cosplay in my gallery. ^__^

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JadedGothButterfly In reply to cupcake-rufflebutt [2009-08-04 19:35:52 +0000 UTC]

Oh!I must've missed them.They're adorable (as expected).

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JadedGothButterfly [2009-07-15 10:56:06 +0000 UTC]

You're Not Only An Amazing Cosplayer,You Make The Best Costumes,As Well...Not To Mention,The Real-Looking Wigs.The Wigs Suit You SO Much,They Look Like Real Hair...And Everything Ends Up Looking Fantabulous On You,

Good Job!

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DoomonyourDoomedhead [2009-06-19 11:09:16 +0000 UTC]

You're adorable in this, no need to feel insecure. One of the best Faye cosplays I've ever seen, too.

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to DoomonyourDoomedhead [2009-06-20 14:51:12 +0000 UTC]

Well, thank you very much. ^__^

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Catzilerella [2009-06-08 22:23:53 +0000 UTC]

Hey look at that! What a good pose for you both!
Your Faye outfit looks fantastic!
Cant wait to see more pics.
=]

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to Catzilerella [2009-06-09 01:47:17 +0000 UTC]

Yay, thanks! That means a lot coming from you! <3

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kaffien [2009-06-07 05:29:29 +0000 UTC]

I've never seen a cosplay you've failed to pull off. This is awesome, I expected no less. This is probably my fav anime. I managed to get the whole series from london thugs (london drugs) for about 15 bucks.

I guess we know what Fey would look like if she could pull off an innocent look.

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to kaffien [2009-06-08 04:07:02 +0000 UTC]

That is a huge compliment! I'm so glad you've enjoyed this new cosplay, as well! <3

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Peeper-Dawn [2009-06-06 17:18:54 +0000 UTC]

You both did a awesome job! Kudos for being brave enough to cosplay as Yellow Faye. That takes guts, and you looked fantastic

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to Peeper-Dawn [2009-06-08 04:07:58 +0000 UTC]

Hahah, thank you! XD

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Peeper-Dawn In reply to cupcake-rufflebutt [2009-06-08 19:40:18 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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Funkarilla [2009-06-06 04:06:37 +0000 UTC]

hippo?!?!?
you look amazing, and gorgeous. great job!

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to Funkarilla [2009-06-09 03:05:25 +0000 UTC]

Sorry, I guess I'm especially overly-critical of myself when I cosplay Faye, since she's my favourite character of any show. ^__^; It's hard to even come close to perfection when it's Faye-Faye! But thank you for the kind comment!

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XSakuXSakuraX [2009-06-06 02:27:11 +0000 UTC]

dude! i didn't realize it was you when i walked by ya XD Loved the costume btw

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to XSakuXSakuraX [2009-06-09 03:05:47 +0000 UTC]

Aw, you saw me? WE WERE SO CLOSE TO MEETING. ;__; Maybe next year!

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XSakuXSakuraX In reply to cupcake-rufflebutt [2009-06-10 04:02:40 +0000 UTC]

Hopefully I plan on getting a table to sell m Stuffs

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Ex-Shadow [2009-06-05 14:53:09 +0000 UTC]

You two made a great Faye and Spike
And I want in on them mushrooms!!!!

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to Ex-Shadow [2009-06-10 02:48:17 +0000 UTC]

Hahah, thank you! I'm sorry we didn't see more of each other over the weekend, but I hope you and Malinda enjoyed the con as much as I did. ^__^

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Ex-Shadow In reply to cupcake-rufflebutt [2009-06-10 04:10:32 +0000 UTC]

Yea, we'll definitely have to hang out more at the next con we all end up going to! And Malinda and I had a blast this year, it was definitely the best Akon we've been to so far

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PonderMoofin [2009-06-05 12:35:26 +0000 UTC]

Haha i love that Mushroom episode so much! XD
Both of you look awesome, i love Cowboy Bebop >w< ~ You really look like Faye 8D

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to PonderMoofin [2009-06-11 03:31:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! <3

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PonderMoofin In reply to cupcake-rufflebutt [2009-06-11 18:28:55 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome ~

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Bigpaw [2009-06-05 11:13:36 +0000 UTC]

Those costumes are awesome! You make an amazing Faye

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to Bigpaw [2009-06-11 03:54:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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Hellwolve [2009-06-05 11:08:03 +0000 UTC]

Hippo? I don't see it, honestly Looks rather nice

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to Hellwolve [2009-06-11 03:54:59 +0000 UTC]

LOL, I guess I'm just overly critical, since Faye is my favourite character and I so want to do her justice. ^__^; Thank you for the comment!

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Hellwolve In reply to cupcake-rufflebutt [2009-06-11 07:29:52 +0000 UTC]

You're quite welcome

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kakashi-no-ai [2009-06-05 06:45:34 +0000 UTC]

tee hee! oh, how i love that mushroom episode XD

not to worry, dear--you made a great faye!

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to kakashi-no-ai [2009-06-11 04:47:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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salamanderFLAME [2009-06-05 05:47:52 +0000 UTC]

Awesome.
You look lovely as always.

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to salamanderFLAME [2009-06-12 01:30:35 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thanks! <3

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salamanderFLAME In reply to cupcake-rufflebutt [2009-06-12 02:23:01 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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MindFall [2009-06-05 05:37:24 +0000 UTC]

Yes!

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LadyTerentia [2009-06-05 05:28:52 +0000 UTC]

YAY COUPLE COSPLAY! You two look so dangerous and awesome.

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to LadyTerentia [2009-06-12 01:30:43 +0000 UTC]

Hahah, thank you! <3

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apertureashley [2009-06-05 05:00:10 +0000 UTC]

seriously cool. cosing faye takes guts. she's an awesome character

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to apertureashley [2009-06-12 04:13:28 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I was terribly self-conscious the entire time I was wearing it. ^__^; But thank you!

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apertureashley In reply to cupcake-rufflebutt [2009-06-12 06:31:24 +0000 UTC]

you looked great! is the widow's peak actual wig? if so, that's awesome! that woman has such a crazy hair line lol

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cupcake-rufflebutt In reply to apertureashley [2009-06-13 01:41:30 +0000 UTC]

The widow's peak is actually my own hairline, coloured to match the wig. I pulled the wig back off my hairline so that the seamline between my hair and the wig is hidden under the headband. A sneaky trick I learned from Dia, my favourite Faye cosplayer. ^__^

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serephita [2009-06-05 04:38:39 +0000 UTC]

These look amazing as always! And honestly, hands down you make the best Faye I have ever seen. I can't wait to see you at Otakon!

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