XaraConvention day one done. Standing in the corridor in the full outfit, the crowd loved it. I took a photo for you that did not make the public upload. It is in my camera roll, waiting 🎪
XaraPhotographer friend came over this afternoon. The light through the curtains was perfect, the kind that only happens for forty minutes. We got the shot we have been wanting for two months. Want to see 📷
XaraAntique shop run for prop parts this afternoon. Found three vintage brass keys at the bottom of a wooden box. They are exactly the weight I needed. Come over, I will show you where they go on the costume 🗝️
XaraWon best craftsmanship at the convention. Cried in the bathroom for a minute, then took the trophy mirror-selfie I am sending to you first. Worth every late night at the workshop 🏆
XaraPracticed the character pose for the convention in front of the bedroom mirror for hours today. The angle finally locked. Come over, I want to do the pose for you in person before the crowd sees it 🪞
XaraPhotoshoot in the warehouse district today in cosplay. The light through the broken windows is unreal, the kind that does the work for you. The photographer caught one I want only you to see 📸
XaraWig styling day at the workshop. The pastel wig is on the styrofoam head, the heat tools are out. The character has been waiting for the right cut for weeks. Come watch the first curl land 💆♀️
XaraNew tablet stylus arrived. The old one was being dramatic, kept dropping pressure. The new one is at the sunny art desk in my hand. Want me to draw your character with it tonight 🖊️
XaraTea on the small side table, embroidery hoop in my hand at the workshop, the world quiet outside the window. Would not trade this hour. Come over and bring nothing 🍵
XaraNew commission finished tonight at the home studio. The character is correct, the lines are clean. The photos are coming this weekend. I want you to be the first person who sees them 📸
XaraQuiet Sunday at the sunny apartment desk with the sketchbook open. The next costume design is taking shape on the page in pencil. Come over, I want your opinion on the cape colour before I commit 📓
XaraCosplay friends came over for movie night. Brought too much snack, the popcorn is on the couch. The crew is loud in the right way. Save the corner for yourself, you are next on the invite list 🍿
XaraQuiet hour at the home workshop sewing machine with the headphones on and the soundtrack playing low. Just me, the fabric, and the slow careful work. The chair next to me is empty 🎶
XaraEmbroidery practice for the trim at the home workshop today. Three hours, one inch of progress. The work is the meditation. Come over and watch the next inch with me 🌟
XaraThe workshop is a disaster today. Three projects mid-process, fabric and tools across the floor. Heaven, the productive kind. Walk in carefully, I have not put the pins away yet 🌪️
XaraPhotoshoot at the temple this weekend. The costume is ready, hanging on the dress form in the sunny corner. I have been picturing the light through the trees all week. Want to come carry the bag 📷
XaraConvention floor just opened. Standing at the entrance in the costume with the small tote. Three hours of walking ahead, then dinner with the crew. Save the seat next to me at dinner ✨
XaraTea ceremony with the cosplay group at the café this afternoon. We are all in muted street clothes for once, which feels strange and nice. Wish you had been at the small table with us 🍵
XaraSunday at home on the soft couch surrounded by manga and reference books. Research is romance. The character I am building this month wants you in the frame of the next shoot. Come find me 📚
XaraNew pastel wig arrived in the post. Sitting cross-legged on the apartment floor untangling it with the careful comb. The hours fly when I am thinking about you. Worth every minute 💁♀️
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