Both of these costumes were created for NDK's NYE 2010. They were both entered in the Royalty contest. The dress took Empress of the Ball! The Kimono and Gi were based loosely on a n outfit from XXXHolic, while the dress was all an original concept. Photo by Chris Gilstrap.

This costume was created for NDK's NYE 2010 and won Empress of the Ball in the Royalty Contest! It was all an original concept and this image shows some of my favorite parts; the sleeves. The bottom of the dress, the sleeves, and even the back bow trails were all treated with heat to melt holes through sections of the fabric. Photo by Lisa Winkler.

This costume was created for NDK's NYE 2010 and won Empress of the Ball in the Royalty Contest! The three tier skirt has not been hemmed, instead it has been heat sealed. Each layer having a unique edge. Holes have been melted into the skirt, sleeves, and bow trails as well. Photo by Lisa Winkler.