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Fannatiku!

The pre-con jitters are getting to me. I am going to Fannatiku in St. George, Utah this weekend. It will be the first convention for me this year and I am very excited! I have never been to this convention and so far I have heard good things about it. The events include Cosplay Chess, a formal dance (Wonderland themed), a Cosplay Contest, and more! The panel line-up is also impressive with Cassini Closet teaching panels on Mascot Cosplay and Plushie making. The cosplayer guest GoH Precious Cosplay will also be there and hosting panels on cosplay design. I will be doing a panel on handstitching and embroidery for cosplay on day two.

Fannatiku's website and events here!

Looks like I won't have a dull moment while at this convention. My sister and I have plans for the Cosplay Contest. Together Lexus and I call ourselves "Ba-bomb Squad." At least that is what it will be for this competition. We might change it, haha. We will be debuting my latest work: Prince and Doll from the manga "1/2 Prince." If you have not read that manga, it is really good and I highly suggest it... good meaning it is hilarious! We will also be wandering around as Ordon Link and Princess Agitha. For the formal dance we likely show up as Break and Sharon from Pandora Hearts.

Lexus (Aella Cosplay) as Sharon Reinsworth and Mercedes (VFire) as Xerxes Break from Pandora Hearts

Expect some pictures next week and a post about the convention!

Note: I updated the events section. I had to pull out of Anime Salt Lake due to my wedding coming up. I plan on making my own wedding gown so that is taking priority over cosplay of course. I am sad to not go the convention, but I have wedding plans to make and that makes up for it. *so in love*
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