Thursday, November 24, 2005~ Well, this is something of an awkward hello. It's been about a year since I properly updated my site. (Does anyone visit anymore?) But consider this a new beginning.
My portfolio is gone. In an amazing display of cross program evilness, a photoshop gallery I was working on (don't bother with them guys, they suck) overwrote my index page, causing a chain reaction that deleted...well, most everything. Thankfully, I still have all of my pictures, just no pages to put them in. So not all is lost. Well, except some show time here on the web.
After some thought, I decided that this must be some sort of sign, and next week I will begin a complete revamp of my entire site (as it hasn't been streamlined since its opening way back in '03). I don't know how long it will take, but please be patient with me. I've got some really nifty new things to show off. ^_^
Also, I've created a new e-mail so everyone can get in touch with me, as I've pretty much abandoned my AOL mail for the time being. My new address is: lilelfdesigns@gmail.com
I'll update from time to time during the revamp process to let you all know how everything is going. Until next time!

Monday, May 23, 2005~ First psudo-update of 2005. ^^;; I know, its almost June, but I've been dealing with a whole bunch of things since my last update. As mentioned below, I was accepted into the Art Institute, and I'm nearing the end of my second quarter. My work load, along with the time and energy it takes to get to school and back home has been a whole lot more than I expected before I started school. Due to this, as many of you have discovered, I have decided to take an extended break from commissions, and focus on my own personal outfits. I do plan to open up shop again, but I'm not sure when that will be, although it is likely that it will be this year. I have several new items to add to my portfolio, which I will get to as quickly as possible. Thanks to all of my repeat customers and supporters, and I hope to do business with you all in the future!

Monday, December 13, 2004~I'm open! Request away! You know where a good place to request costumes would be? My brand new...ONLINE STORE!! That's right! I've been trying to get it up for a year, and its finally here! Check it out!
In other news, I'd like to announce that I've been accepted to the Art Institute! ^0^ I'm super happy and excited about it! I'd like to thank everyone who has supported me over the past few years, especially my repeat customers! I know for a fact that my portfolio is what really impressed AI, and without all those orders, I'd have nothing to show off! Thanks guys!
With my acceptance and class less than a month away (O_o) I'm going to be super busy (and nevermind the fact that its the holidays and my birthday too ><), but I'll still do my best to update as needed. There are three old outfits I need to add to the costume section of my portfolio, but by the time I can update again, there's going to be three more!
For those of you who are thinking about ordering costumes from me, check out my store and order soon! I'll be getting my website up on the search engines, and that'll mean there might be competition for the costumes that I can take! (Can you believe that all this time I haven't been on the engines? Its true!)

 Friday, November 19, 2004~I know, I've been away for a long time again. ^^;; Sorry, sorry! Few new additions to the portfolio in the accessories section; Yuna's tie on sleeves and Rikku's scarf! Check em out! The three outfits I haven't added links for in the costumes section will be taken car of shortly, and a miko outfit will be added as well. ^^ Did a really great photoshoot that I was going to post, unfortunately, the film was improperly processed (and this, ladies and gentlemen, is why we never trust film to a drugstore when you aren't feeling very confident about your karma.) and therefore ruined. -_- I have another shoot planned next week, so hopefully something good will come of it. However, most important news! OPENING INFO IS NOW AVAILABLE! That's right, I'm coming back, and soon! Click the link above and get all of the info! People who are interested in ordering accessories for holiday gifts, start ordering today!!!!!
 

[Where I've been][Where I'm going]
Saturday, October 2nd, 2004~ Remember me? ^_^ Well, I'm back, and with a new layout at that! There has been a whole lot going on lately, so I strongly recommend you check out the link above, 'where I've been and where I'm going'. It'll fill you in on all the important information, and what's going to be happening in the future!
 

Sunday, August 15th, 2004~Been updating the Cosplay Reference Library. Forgot to update this page and tell everyone about it though, sorry! ^^;; Anyway, in the CRL, we now have the Utena movie designs, and the cute designs of Tiny Snow Fairy Sugar. ^^ The Sugar images took me *forever*, so I hope you all enjoy them. ^^ I also completed the accessories section in my portfolio, so stop by and have a look. ^^
Friday, July 30th, 2004~ More updates to the portfolio, Luna is now up, as well as my accessories page. The pre-order costume form is up, so feel free to fill it out if you want an estimation! Updated FAQ, and a few other little treasures.
Will be working on CRL tomorrow. Lots of exciting stuff, so just wait and see!

Saturday, July 17~I'm FINALLY back! Worried about me? ^_^ Camping went fine, but I got really busy right after I came back, so I couldn't get to updating my site. Sorry for those who got nervous! At any rate, as of right now, I'm officially on my break! For info on what's going on check !

Tuesday, July 6, 2004~Alrighty everyone, I'll be off camping starting today, and I'll be back this thursday the 8th in the evening. If you have any questions or comments for me, please e-mail me here. Tons of updates when I get back!

Monday, July 5, 2004~ Trainer Yuna pics are up, go look at them! Expect another update this evening including one for the cosplay reference library!

Tuesday, June 22, 2004~Not really an update, more of an announcement. If anyone has the technology (and patience..) to make screen shots of various anime/video games and is interested in helping me out, please e-mail me. This relates to the Cosplay Reference Gallery. This all stemmed from my absolute frustration over not being able to find any good screen shots of stuff I'm working on. Unfortunately I don't have the time to figure out how to do it all myself, which is why I'm asking for help. This wont be a charity thing either, mind you. I'm willing to give some discounts on costumes and accessories, and who knows what other treats I might come up with for any little helpers who come my way. :) Interested? Let me know!

Friday, June 18, 2004~ In production and upcoming pages on the portfolio are updated. Also, I apparently forgot to make the Prince of Tennis Fudomine page...Well, I fixed that. ^^;; More updates soon.

Saturday, June 5, 2004~Mostly image updates. Added two pics to the gallery from the Harry Potter premiere Thursday night. Was tons of fun. ^_^ Also, the Festival goer Yuna pictures are up in the costume section, along with the others I forgot to add...^^;; Sorry 'bout that. Also, I took down the online store button on this page for now. It'll be a little while before it gets up, and I think its been confusing people. Just click on Portfolio to see all my stuff! I'll update CRL soon, I swear....

Sunday, May 23, 2004~Okay, I know I keep saying it, but I swear, I will learn how to update more often. Anyway, change in design! The cherry blossoms have come and gone, and now its time to prepare for summer!
In the way of updates:
-New layouts
-Three new completed costumes (Including Festival Goer Yuna!!)
-Updated 'Upcoming' and 'In Production' pages
-New Pages! 'Planned Outfits', the costumes I'll be doing when I close down for a few weeks (and more info on that too!)
-Customer gallery!!
-Side page of random stuff.
For those of you who are wondering, the main page design is representative of summer because;
1. Its hot, so oranges, yellows and reds fit the mood.
2. I really only seem to have the time to enjoy sunsets during the summer when I'm free from school.
3. Lanterns=Festivals=Summer=YAY!
4. Finally, summer is the time when all of my buddies return from their colleges, and I get to sneak around in the dark and attack them with weapons, hence the ninja.

Anyway, if my main layout is a little to warm for ya, head over to my portfolio to cool off. ^_^

Saturday, April 3, 2004~ Lots of updates on my portfolio. Now that its April I'm getting to crunch time on my cherry blossom outfits, so any updates I do will be in large clumps until afterwards. I'm getting a lot of visitors now days, which I'm very happy about. Keep visiting and tell your friends!

Wednesday, March 10, 2004~Oh yeah, going overboard with the pink! Gonna be so sick of it soon! But that's alright. Right now its perfect, because at least here in California, the cherry blossoms are blooming! Next month is the Cherry Blossom Festival in SF too, so I don't have to worry about changing designs for a little while. ^_^
At any rate, I'm back! Updated! Huzzah! My portfolio has been spiffed up, Lulu and Seymour have their own pages, go check them out, as they are awesome, and all the pages with missing pictures no longer suffer from that problem. Upcoming page has been finally introduced, and I have an e-mail button now..
Very soon I will be adding a gallery to my portfolio, to show off my customers in costume, and me as well!
Not too much else to report, I've been adding to my journal and the like. Oh! I haven't forgotten about the Cosplay Reference Gallery (for any of you who actually check it out..) and I *will* add more stuff soon. I've been busy with costumes and wigs and plans and low cash flows, so everything has just been jumping at me..
Alrighty, that's about it for now. Go, explore, enjoy, look at Seymour and Lulu dangit!