Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Free Time is Bad for Me

The past few days have just been a bunch of free time for me, mostly because I got my wisdom teeth out.  I'm not really allowed to do anything super physical, so I've spend a fair amount of time in bed, reading, watching anime, and looking at doll stuff. 
Man I need to start getting myself to stop "window" shopping online.
Taking selfies with my BJD
I've discovered that Dollheart is selling their Fukubukuro bag's again, which is something that always ends up really breaking my heart (and my wallet! As you can see in the box opening video I had made) so I'm really trying to keep myself from getting another.  I've also done some snooping into other Etsy shops that sell lucky bags that I might just have to try.
 I've been having the worst luck when it comes to lucky packs as of late, but I always always want to try again (do I have a gambling problem?!).  The last time I got a Fukubukuro bag it was full of clothing I was not at all interested in, 
It's sometimes just too hard to have expensive hobbies like cosplay and ball jointed dolls.  I love the communities involved in each, and I love the creative processes behind each of them, but they sure do drain the wallet. 
Speaking of cosplay, hopefully later this week I'll be able to buy some fabric and supplies for the second of three costumes I'm making for a video for Hey Say Cosplay which will (hopefully) be a super adorable dress.  I always want to give you all the details, but I also want to keep the dresses a surprise as well haha.  This will likely be one of our bigger projects, working on making all the costumes, props, and likely even hiring one of my aspiring photographer friends to work with us on the shoot.  It'll be a ton of fun, and hopefully be as cute as I'd like it too.  But will all this free time, but nothing to work on, I've felt super frustrated haha. I just want to work on costumes!
It's so crazy to think that school will be starting up in less then a month.  My final year of high school is approaching!  Egads! Not only that by my eighteenth birthday will be very soon as well! (Not like that will really mean much to me, I'm not exactly super interested in getting tattoos or piercings because I'm such a pain wimp.)
I hope you guys are all having a fantastic end to your summer though!  I've been trying to finish up all my summer work, as well as prepare to do more work with a YMCA camp (which is easily the funniest work I have ever done).
See you guys around later!
Annie enjoying the beach


Sunday, August 10, 2014

Eye Candy - BJD Eyes Review

Today I got a fantastic package in the mail! I bought a custom pair of eyes from my friend Cazzie's eye store, called Eye Candy (that name is just so cute ahaha).  My order was for 16mm eyes styled like Tsumugi Kotobuki's from K-on! but instead of them being blue, I wanted them to be a pastel pink. And that's what I got!
The other set of eyes I own from Eye Candy
This is the second time I've ordered from eye candy, and both times I've been very satisfied with the order. I really love the eyes. They look so cute, and are sturdily made. I'm really glad that custom eyes are available, because that just gives you so many more options, especially if you are making a doll based on a certain character. 
Eye Candy offers five different designs currently in nine different color options each, as well as the option for custom eyes. Eyes are available in sizes 14mm-22mm at a great price, so if you are looking for anime style eyes for your BJD or other type of doll, I would totally recommend Eye Candy!
You can see my video package opening and review here!
If you'd like to see photos of her new eyes, check them out here!
Welp, I've gotta go do summer homework, so I'll see you guys later.