9th May 2013: *flips table* I'm so frustrated, I don't feel as if my costume is coming together in a way I'm happy with. While at first I felt very lucky to find the fabric that I have now used, I can't help but feel it has been a hinderance and and really impacted my ability to get a polished look? Regardless I am now 99% finished the costume and wig, now need to start on my props, really worried about getting them done in time!

Decided that while I want to make the jet pack more, my time limits mean I should focus more on the chainsaw arms, Ordered some materials for it today that had been out of stock, to my frustration and received my custom made stencil for the numbering.

12th March 2013: so busy Bloody hell, I have like no time for cosplay right now! Freaking out! Tonight I dyed some 100% nylon stockings to get a more accurate look for alisa, plus started preparing the lace detail for them, small steps i guess, ive also ordered my wig, i hope its ok and doesn't need too much work -_-

25th January 2013: Some progress has been made! I've made some smaaaalll progress. I still count it as a victory though, anything I can do now is something I'm not rushing to make last minute!

I'm running a test on some glue tonight to see how well it holds two materials together, Its so hard not to just jump in and start gluing but I promised myself to try not do that this year! And when I start gluing the pearls onto my belt, I have to take my time or else it will look crap.

10th January 2013: Planning I've been having some problems wrapping my mind around some of the detailing on the bust, finally figured out that I'm going to keep that separate from the main top, and make a camisole.

7th January 2013: More arrivals More materials have arrived today and the seller for my flowers has agreed to replace the ones that are damaged.

In todays batch of items, my jewels are the wrong colour! They sent me purple instead of blue, very annoying.

Also annoying is the lack of large, well stocked dress fabric stores here in the UK, I have yet to find a good central location to buy from, I don't want to have to make a trip to london for fabric after all.

Having trouble deciding what to do for the jewel on her belt.

4th January 2013: Materials arrive Some of my materials have arrived today, mostly pleased though one of my flowers could be in better condition, will contact the seller about that.

1st January 2013: Started research Started research on all the different parts and costs, also ordered some of the smaller bits to start making the accessories.