Hello and thank you for visiting online portfolio of costumer designer and re-creator, WindoftheStars. For the last 8 years, I have created over 60 elaborate costumes, for myself and others, that originate from movies, video games, comics, Japanese anime & manga and of course of my own creative designs. Many of my costumes have received prestigious awards and have been featured in print and online publications around the world, and have given me the privilege of being invited as a Guest of Honor, Judge, Booth Model and Panelist at conventions. Currently, my hobby has lead me to become a professional tailor/seamstress at a top tier alterations shop in Northern Nevada. No matter where life will leads me, bringing characters to life one stitch at a time will always be a passion of mine.
I invite you to check out my portfolio in its entirety and leave your feedback on my Facebook page. Be sure to follow me on Twitter for daily updates, con activity, and work in progress info.
Other Little Facts
Name: Mel or WindoftheStars
Sign: Pisces
Birthday: March 20th
Occupation: Professional Tailor/Seamstress
Likes: Jeeps, Star Wars, comics, cats, sunny summer days, sewing, watching movies, and being creative.
Dislikes: Cold winter days.
Convention Apperances
- Anime Bonanza 2011 (Guest of Honor)
- Anime Expo 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Anime LA 2008, 2009, 2010 (Hall Cosplay Judge)
- AOD 2007, 2010 (Masquerade Staff)
- Fanime 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- JTAF 2006
- Kintoki Con 2011
- Nan Desu Kan 2008
- Sac-Anime Summer 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 (Cosplay Judge)
- Sac-Anime Winter 2007, 2008 (Cosplay Judge), 2009, 2011
- Sac-con 2006, 2007, 2008 (Cosplay Judge)
- San Diego Comic Con 2011
- San Francisco Cherry Blossom Parade 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
- SNAFU con 2010 (Guest of Honor), 2011 (Guest of Honor)
- Tales of Anime 2007
- Wonder con 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011
- Yaoi Con 2006
Awards
- Runner-up @ Marvel’s Costume Contest SDCC 2011
- 3rd Place World Cosplay Summit Preliminaries @ Fanime 2010
- Most Beautiful for LA Experience Blog
- Best Advance Group Craftsmenship @ Fanime 2009
- ACP Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Contest (1st place)
- Best Group Craftsmanship @ ALA 2009
- Best Stage Presence @ ALA 2009
- Best in Show @ Fanime 2008
- Honorable Mention: Most Beautiful @ Wondercon 2008
- 4th Place @ SF Cherry Blossom Parade 2008
- Best Costumes and Best Use of Theme @ Tales of Anime 2007
- 2nd Place at SF Cherry Blossom Festival 2007
- Best of Division: Perfromance Individual @ Fanime 2007
- Best Costumes and Best Use of Theme @ Tales of Anime 2007
- 2nd Place at SF Cherry Blossom Festival 2007
- Centery Guild Company Prize @ Wondercon 2007
- 1st place @ ACP’s Devil May Cry Contest
- Best Costume @ Sac-Anime Jan. 2007
- Best Costume @ Sac-Anime 2007
- Best Up-Coming Cosplayer @ JTAF 2006









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