Book of Fables: Chapter 77 – Xiao Qiao
I am more than certain that anyone who has followed my blog for even a few months has seen photos of this costume. If it wasn’t obvious enough, this costume was a true labour of love, it took me about 1.5 to 2 weeks straight to make, the skirt had to be re-done about 5 times to get the proper cut as it appears more as a “wrap” dress. Much of the detail was painted on by hand, had I more time I would have rather embroidered everything, but whacha gonna do? The fans took a few days to get the painting right, just everything about it is true love from me.
I really wanted to do a video dedicated to this costume one more time before I officially put it into retirement. This costume is probably one of my favourites, it’s been through a lot! Helped me win my first competition, has appeared in The Age and has been shot many times 🙂 2012 will certainly bring an array of new costumes ;D And I hope this time to document the making of each one with my video camera 🙂
Much love and thanks goes to Asham for agreeing to appear in my video with me, I would really have loved to film her makeup application for a tutorial as she is highly skilled at cross play makeup (and area I’m still training myself in). Who knows? Maybe one day she’ll agree when we have time ;D Of course Asham made every aspect of her costume 🙂
MAC Prep + Prime – Base Visage Skin
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation – 51
Face of Australia Loose Powder – Outback Translucent *
Bourjiois Neutral Trio
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Original
Benefit They’re Real Mascara – Black *
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil – Zero
MAC Fluidline – Blacktrack
Savvy by DB Luxury Liner – Shimmering Slate
e.l.f Eyebrow Kit – Dark
NYX Powder Blush – Natural
Face of Australia Pressed Powder – Bronze *
NYX Mosaic Powder – Highlighter
Maybelline Color Sensational – Pink Please
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I love Xiao Qiao 🙂 Is the character i use in DW series 🙂
Really?? Thanks awesome!! 😀
Love your outfit! the makeup is very pretty too.
Thanks so much gio <3 🙂
I still can’t believe I didn’t get to see this in real life 🙁 /sad/ ! But you still look uber gorgeous and I wish I had the talent/effort to actually make something like this ! But alas, I shall always buy mine xP
But anyway! The make up tutorial is awesome :DD You’re not wearing contacts, right? Because I’m always amazed how your cosplays look so good even without contacts! I always feel like I look odd if I don’t wear circle lenses with my cosplays ..
Aww thanks hun! It doesn’t matter if you buy your costumes, so long as you enjoy wearing them 🙂
Yep, no circle or coloured contacts, I do sometimes wear clear contact during shoots so I can see, but I generally go natural 🙂 Thanks so much!
I used to play Dynasty Warriors, and Xiao Qiao was the character I always chose 😛
Love the video, and damn girl, you did a great job at the costumes!
Aww thanks Tine! Hope you’re having an amazing time in Masia! Me = totally jealous!!
mmmmm…. how do you make xiao qiao costume?
i love your videos!
i like you.
Whee! More pictures! Thank you so much!
Woo! Thank YOU!
Sometimes I think “hey, maybe I should get into cosplay” but then I see cosplay competitions or read posts like these and am reminded that my dedication = 0 😀 I’m seriously envious of this costume and all the effort you put into it!
Awww, I still think that if it makes you happy, you should TOTALLY get into it! 🙂 I for one would love to see what creations~~ Thank you <3
i don’t know about DW. the makeup and custom looks absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you so much! <3 <3 🙂
i love it!
do you have a pet?