As the Grand Cosplay Ball gradually edges closer and I'm not doing anyhthing complicated for Expo, I'm beginning my shopping now:

3m of White Leatherette (for bodice + glove cage)
White long gloves (base for crazy gloves)
White front clasp halterneck bra (as base for bodice)
6m of Blue crystal organza (for underskirt)
4m of White embossed taffeta (for skirt)
Sky blue pearlescent fabric paint spray (for front of bodice)
Sea blue pearlescent acrylic paint (for darker blue sections on bodice)
Hot glue gun (My husband's one is knackered)
1kg of metallic gold glue sticks (for all the raised gold patterns/edging)
Gold toe-bar high heeled gem-encrusted sandals
3m wide Gold elastic thread (possibly for high lacing on sandals)
Fucktons of gold/amber/ebony sew-on epoxy rhinestones

I *think* that's everything...

Hehe, shoes, holdups, hair band sorted. Need to colour the heels of the shoes black. Just waiting for my cheapo shift dress to arrive so I can mod it for the criss-cross pattern and it's done! ^^ I love ghetto cosplay XD

Nabbed a 2nd hand slightly-large olive green suit off eBay, Matt even has a peach/yellow tie XD Easiest cosplay ever!!!

I want to wear my pirate dress at the Ball!!!! And other reasons. See my LJ. So this will have to wait till later. Matt and I will sort this for next year XD

Yes, well, I had sewn on the top collar section and it turned out a little short. I think I also should extend the interfacing on the front button sections. So I'll probably need to spend about an hour unpicking, re-cutting and re-sewing. But aside from that, it fits, it looks correct!! And I sorted out this problem before starting on Dietrich's costume! So it's good ^^

I'm just hoping that my vintage German military leather belts arrive in time, given the postal strikes T_T Otherwise, one of use will probably have a overly bling belt substitute. But hey, with Trinity Blood, erring on the side of bling is never a bad thing.

My black silk cravat arrived today, waiting for my waistcoat. It's costumes like these that are so much fun, as I know that I can re-use many of the items for my personal fashion another time ^^

It's just a matter of gathering the little bits and painting the glove backs when I have time. Looking forward to wearing this, it will be so comfy!