I was a doofus and somehow missed the memo that we were using MATTE satin >_< Soooo I'm shiny. All of the patterns and mockups were coordinated among the group with many many progress photos. The skirts are box pleated circles with MILES of horsehair braid to give them that manga swoosh. We shaped the bows specifically to the manga art as well. The boots took FOREVER TO DECIDE UPON but I'm really pleased with how they look; a great heel without looking strippery. The brooches and stars were all cast from resin by Miss Windofthestars.