time completed: End of August 2002
hours spent: 30+
worn at: Dragoncon 2002, Halloween 2002, Masquerade Event 2002, Valentine’s Day 2003, AX 2005

Why I chose to make this costume:
Sexy Asian schoolgirl in British-themed costume and part of the Austin Powers Legacy? What more can you ask for (except for a twin)?

How I made this costume:
I had sooo much fun with this one! Making the tie and skirt was interesting since I had no patterns to go with, but the most time-consuming (and expensive) part of this costume was gathering all of the accessories, finding a right sweater to alter (since knit blue fabric is impossible to find) and creating the wig. I spent a few weeks scouting shops and malls for British-themed accessories and silly jewelry and decided on a Hello Kitty theme as well to go with the trendy schoolgirl. The wig was sewn and cut according to ref. pictures, and I used human hair extensions that were dyed blue/red.
I really had no time to make the backpack this con so I bought a very 60's looking Hello Kitty bag and embellished the hell out of it.

My thoughts on this costume:
I had an absolute blast wearing this attention grabbing costume and being recognized as the character. I need a twin though! ^o^