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Published: 2011-11-08 20:08:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 2552; Favourites: 22; Downloads: 137
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Description While I'm waiting for 's photos which will be released after her semester finals (understandably so), here's a shot from Stephen Pham's coverage of Youmacon 2011. I wanted to let everyone see what I'd finished!

The wig is an Ashley 850 in LG26 cut and styled by me.
The ears are custom cast by

The dress was the Simplicity Lord of the Rings pattern, and I drafted my own sleeves. I cut the largest size and had to tailor it down at least one size to fit properly. The pink tabbard was drafted based on the dress bodice, and sewn to the stretched elastic belt. The cape was drafted from scratch as well based on tips from . The painting was all done freehand with screen printing inks, lumieres, and fabric paints, all from Jacquard.

The armor is all resin-coated craft foam. The belt pieces are made from wood, resin-coated craft foam, drinking straws, and beads.

You can't see them but my boots are Steve Maddens, and my hoop skirt was purchased from a bridal store in New York.

This costume was very well received. Many people, even if not familiar with the older school Zelda games knew I was Zelda. The audience in the masquerade cheered very loudly for Zelda. I call her Queen Zelda because that's what I was called multiple times over the weekend.
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Comments: 22

Zell--x [2011-11-17 21:01:57 +0000 UTC]

Whao , Not Bad Cosplay ,

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lunaladyoflight In reply to Zell--x [2011-11-18 20:33:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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TakagiNaoSama [2011-11-14 16:23:45 +0000 UTC]

Pretty!

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lunaladyoflight In reply to TakagiNaoSama [2011-11-14 23:29:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Trillian-Z [2011-11-09 15:15:02 +0000 UTC]

Very pretty! I love the full skirt, its very princess-y. I have the same problem with patterns every single time, they never seem to come out the right size. Seeing all these great pics floating around from Youmacon make me realise I really should have went

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lunaladyoflight In reply to Trillian-Z [2011-11-09 21:24:40 +0000 UTC]

Yea I always make the largest and just tailor it down. With some patterns I've had to make the smallest size and STILL tailor that down. Even when the measurements it states it fits are much smaller than my own.

The layout is really crappy for big costumes, a friend's gown was caught in one of the escalators. They had to rip it out D: I had fun though seeing friends and doing panels and promotions.

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Trillian-Z In reply to lunaladyoflight [2011-11-14 14:05:00 +0000 UTC]

Glad its not just me! aww her poor dress Glad you had fun tho.

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lunaladyoflight In reply to Trillian-Z [2011-11-14 23:29:08 +0000 UTC]

Yes

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Sheikahchica [2011-11-09 03:40:46 +0000 UTC]

LOVE IT, EMILY!! This looks fantastic! It turned out great!

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lunaladyoflight In reply to Sheikahchica [2011-11-09 21:24:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you <333 I wish you guys could have been there.

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Sheikahchica In reply to lunaladyoflight [2011-11-09 23:56:18 +0000 UTC]

Ditto... I couldn't get away from work though... and Kevin was just a butt who didn't want to make the drive

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lunaladyoflight In reply to Sheikahchica [2011-11-10 16:43:53 +0000 UTC]

LOL He never does.

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Bodatheyoda In reply to lunaladyoflight [2011-11-15 02:38:15 +0000 UTC]

I do what I want

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lunaladyoflight In reply to Bodatheyoda [2011-11-15 06:02:51 +0000 UTC]

XDDDDD

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xMaskedMooglex [2011-11-08 23:07:31 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!! I saw you on stage and wanted to say so in person, but could not because we had to go D:

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lunaladyoflight In reply to xMaskedMooglex [2011-11-08 23:10:37 +0000 UTC]

Aww understandable. I made a beeline for my room after the masquerade anyways. There was practically no line for the elevator and I always pack my car on Saturday night.

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ElbenherzArt [2011-11-08 22:48:30 +0000 UTC]

You're a very beautiful Zelda. Great attention to the details.

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lunaladyoflight In reply to ElbenherzArt [2011-11-08 22:53:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! And thanks for the <3

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LadyofRohan87 [2011-11-08 20:46:22 +0000 UTC]

Stunning and gorgeous, I am so glad I ran into you when you were wearing this! <3

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lunaladyoflight In reply to LadyofRohan87 [2011-11-08 20:47:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It was so much fun to wear, even if I did get stepped on.

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AnimeObsesserEm [2011-11-08 20:16:22 +0000 UTC]

Great cosplay! Very colorful ^-^

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lunaladyoflight In reply to AnimeObsesserEm [2011-11-08 20:20:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you This is my favorite costume of hers.

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