Ruby needs your help! ASAP! x.x

[Lady Kikyou]

Okay, so I guess it's not THAT urgent, but.. I really -do- need help. ^^;

You see, this Ruby had a blast last year when she cosplayed as Kikyou. Of course, that was an easy pick, seeing as Kikeh is probably my favorite character ever, so my first cosplay ever should be Kikeh. Thing is, once the Kikeh cosplay was history, (not that I'm getting rid of it or anything, I love that outfit too much! *huggles miko costume* It's just that I need something new. ^^; ) however, I was clueless as to what to dress as next. I've given it some serious thought and finally came up with two great characters for my next cosplay... but I love both so much that I just can't decide -which- one to work with... x__x;

That's where you guys come! I'm posting a couple of images of those characters, along with a list of pros and cons for you all to see and possibly (hopefully) help me pick -ONE- freakin' costume! x.x

Let's start with Soi, from the Fushigi Yuugi series! She's one of my latest obsession, as you can probably tell from my current siggie. XD

Pros:
1. Her entire outfit is very detailed. Look at her armor and shoulder pieces with golden patterns and all that... So awesome. *0*
2. Make-up. Lots of make-up. Which is something I whole-heartedly love! *0*<3
3. Just look at her hair... It's so pretty and long and pretty and flowy and pretty and reddish and... Wait, have I said 'pretty' yet? xD
4. She's not on the goody-goody side, meaning she is -sorta- evil when she wants to. This Ruby just loves being evil. *0*
5. She's a strong, independent woman with one heck of an attitude! *0*<3

Cons:
1. I'd most likely have a hard time trying to style my hair the way she does, especially with that loopy thing. Kikyou's hairdo was already hard enough, for crying out loud!
2. Her skirt. It. Is. Just. Too. Damn. SHORT! I'd be kinda embarrassed to walk around on that...>>;
3. The 'bo' (tassel/chamber) character on her left thigh. I don't think I could draw that on my skin... I mean, I probably could, but it wouldn't look very nice...x.x

On a different note, Soi kinda reminds me of Kikyou, personality-wise. She's been through some serious crap in her life such as being sold by her parents to a brothel when she was a child and all, yet she never gave up. She acts all tough most of the times, but that façade kinda melts away when it comes to the man she loves. Gah, she's just so cool! *0*<3

Now on to my next cosplay possibility, and -the- character my original alias came from: Ruby Moon, from Card Captor Sakura!

Pros:
1. One word: wings! They're just so gorgeous, plus I'd get to 'accidently' thwack some nasty people off with them! Mwahahah! >D
2. Again, I'd get to wear make-up with it, not as much as I would in a Soi outfit, but still. And I'd probably get to wear spiffy contact lenses as well! *0*<3
3.OmG, lYk, T3h HAIR!!!! It's PINK!! *squeals* Yeah, I love pink, just in case you couldn't tell...xD
4. She's so mischievously mysterious! I'd love to play along, since I'm naturally mischievous myself... :D
5. Attitude! She's always sorta looking over her shoulders and down at people, so I'd get to do the same under the excuse of merely acting in-character. xD~~

Cons:
1. The...wings...>>; It'd be tough for me to go to the ladies' room, wouldn't it? If if they were detachable, just where/who would I leave them with? @.@;
2. Too much clothing. x.x; I'd probably die from the heat before I ever made it to the convention, which is supposed to take place sometime during this summer. Oy. x.x
3. Quite a few wigs would be ruined/wasted before I could get that haircut right. Not to mention the odangos, of course....x.x;

Needless to say Ruby Moon is a very special character to me. I can say I kind of relate to her in the sense that she has two identities, with two different personalities: Akizuki Nakuru, the hyped-up teenage girl and her true self, Ruby Moon, who's much more serious and somewhat unreadable. She's kind of a schizo, and so is this Ruby you all know so well. xD

Kay, I guess I'm done here. o.o; I'd really appreciate it if you guys could give me your opinions/suggestions on this matter. This Ruby would be forever in debt with you... @.@;

Thanks in advance! ^^#nosmileys

[Lightangel_Kikyo]

Well based upon my own personal like I would go with Ruby Moon but really when it comes down to it. U are the one who has to decide Ruby-san

[Meiling]

I don't cosplay but 'll try to give you my opinion. I think Ruby Moon looks prettier, but then her hairdo looks a little complicated, with the odangos. Soi's little loop thing would probably be a little easier. As for the clothes, I like both of them but I think Soi's armor would be easier to move around in rather than Ruby Moon's wings. ( though they do look nice)
If you think Soi's skirt is too short,you could just simply buy a longer skirt. Who says you had to wear one that short? and besides, what fun would it be if you feel uncomfortable about your costume? I would do RUby Moon's costume if it didn't look so detailed and Soi's costume looks kinda cool. If I were you, I'd do Soi for the convenience. Well, there goes my two cents, I hope my opinion helps you out a little. ;D

[Chibi-Kouga]

I'm a guy, and I don't know much avbout cosplay, but It would be original if you mixed the two costumes together, but that probably wouldn't work in the Cosplay stuff. So it's a choice on what you want to do/wear. Perverts would prefer as little clothing, if any as possible, but The large dresses might , I dunno, not reveal as much as you want. It's your choice.................

[Lady Kikyou]

Well, the thing with Soi's skirt is that it can't be any longer, otherwise it would cover up the 'bo' character on her thigh, and Soi wouldn't be the same without her seiryuu seishi sign! xD But thanks for your opinions, anyway! ^___^#nosmileys

[Lady Kikyou]

Oy.. the 'it's your choice' comment doesn't help much, Nenji-kun... >>; I just mentioned I -can't- choose...x.x; So please just name one, either Soi or Ruby. o.o;

[Meiling]

I'd say Ruby becuase I think she's prettier. (not much of a good reason now is it?)

[Puffmonkie]

I think Ruby Moon would look better.

[anna]

i would go with Ruby Moon because the wings are so cool^^
just take a lot of bathroom breaks before you put the outfit on if you choose it

[Chibi-Kouga]

I'lll stick with the short skrted one.

[darkmooneternal]

I say Ruby Moon all the way!! And as for the "too many clothes"...try to find some really thin breezy materials...it will help a lot and then you won't die from the heat. ^-^

[Lady Kikyou]

Well, I don't think it would look good with thin breezy materials...x.x; Imean, I won't go as far as this Ruby Moon cosplayer I saw (she had built the top on black leather! x.x;; ), but still... And why do I get the feeling people nu likey teh Soi-sama...? ;.;<3 *huggles la Soi*

[Chibi-Kouga]

Hey! I said I'd go with the short Skirted one! -^_^= (Refernce to Soi!)

[anna]

i like Soi more than Ruby Moon but i like Ruby Moon's clothes better than Soi's

[ChibiKikyou]

Nee...I'd go for Ruby moon, I like the look alot more.