=================== I still lack tons of details for this costume.
Yes, those are huge heart shaped wires in my back. It was the cause of my week long back pain considering the fact that I have milddextroscoliosis
I was planning to cosplay her since late 2009 and I know that I still have to revamp, remake the entire cosplay after my two attempts (in a convention and in a shoot). My Queen Esther costume is all made by me. I still plan to do another photoshoot for this cosplay probably next year.
And yes I admire the two great Queen Esther cosplayers, ~Astarohime and ~Kaikida
As for Queen Bridget II cosplay which is awesomely done by ~enchantingnocturne - she made it all too on her own in less than one week