Meagan, you still write articles here in GIO?  I thought you left a while ago!  But I guess it makes sense because it is a cosplay article after all lol.

she's kind of old XD but great job nonetheless.

Interesting, but it brings up a point about the art of cosplay itself. Is it all about the costume, or does it also have to do with the relationship of the cosplayer to the role they play? Or something else? Or all of the above? Let's use as illustration Meagan as the Prince of Persia awhile back, and realize that of course this is a bare-bones discussion for the point of brevity -- there's obviously much to say on cosplay and art that won't get said here. The Prince costume worked, not *despite* the fact that the Prince is a boy and Meagan isn't, but in part *because* of it. In other words Meagan wasn't trying to be a boy, but neither did she play up any feminine aspects for their own sake. The artistic aspects of the character design were retained, even though an essential part of the character (his maleness) was stripped away, leading to the question of whether it is, in fact, essential to the character. This study in contrasts, sometimes subtle and sometimes overt, is a classic art thing, and we've seen it used often in cosplay to various artistic effect, from petite girls as Link (subtle) to pimp-costumed Darth Vader (overt). So now considering this gallery of Little Sisters: other posters have noted how, although it looks great, perhaps she appears a bit too old for the "role". This doesn't make Monika's choice or art any less valid, but does it make it less effective, or more so? Is there a purposeful contrast here of a Little Sister who isn't so little? Or is it more that she designed a beautiful costume, but recognizes (and hopes we recognize, and won't mind) that she simply can't look the part completely because of her age? I don't mean this in any way to denigrate the work here -- it looks amazing. But I've been considering my thoughts and feelings about cosplay for awhile now, and would like to approach it internally with something more meaningful than "I like it because it looks cool." I realize the "instant gratification/pleasing to the eye/coolness factor" is an important aspect of art meant for public consumption. But in the world of cosplay artists (not consumers), is the general sense that costume trumps character, or is the total package what most artists strive for here? I suppose it's a moot question, since approaches to art vary as much as individual artists. And I suppose I'm not asking about that hefty portion of cosplayers who fall into battlesuited badasses, hot princesses, or hot battlesuited princess badasses. I know that's a kind of art, but Monika (and Meagan and many others) seem to want to transcend that kind of thing, and should rightly be considered on another level (the old "filet mignon vs. angus burger" issue -- both delicious, but not the same). Still, I'd like to hear opinions from anyone here with cosplay insight.

*says in Tobuscus's black guy voice* Wassup girl, whatchoo doin wit that pointay thang?

Well, that's great and all, but can you do the voice?  "Look Mr. Bubbles!  It's an angel!"

Most excellent.

Missing the Big Daddy, there is never a little sister alone.

These are amazing!  Bioshock is one of my most favourite games, its atmosphere is intoxicating and she brings that element out perfectly.  She has a natural innocence to her face that looks uncomfortably twisted by Little Sister transformation, making the look absolutely spot-on.  The photography here is also excellent, particularly the 3rd last, the syringe pointing down at you mixed with those yellowish eyes makes for quite a shot!  

that's really good! the eyes sell it

Love it, costume looks great.

Wow what a fox.  Also, good job on the costume!

She's got some awesome looking contacts.

Bit old, but still one of the best cosplays i've ever seen.

Really weird but awesome.

Thats hot

Its good but shes why to tall for a "little" sister cosplay

Awesome cosplay, and a great idea for the photoshoot @ an aquarium.

Like so many cosplayer displays, creepy and sexy don't seem to fit in the same sentence. . .

Never been much of a fan of Bioshock but........wow

Very nice! Love the contacts too.