/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>8416920
I am SO baffled at the fact that they couldn't have enough food! The venue cost is to cover the minimum turnover for the restaurant, which is a flat fee. That means that you can order food and drinks for the same amount as the venue costs and don't pay extra for it. Saturday's venue was twice as much as Friday's venue this means there should have been ample food and drinks.

>>8412156
You mean what I posted a couple days ago? Yeah I was on my phone and couldn't remember my trip. But then of course some people started posting under my name.

>>8412539
Even Amsterdam or Paris would have been a better idea, they could have taken the train from there instead.

>>8411765
>>8411765
Because John has given the local team absolutely no information (and unfortunately I can't help there either). The best decision here is for John to arrive early and get started with the event/food (maybe wait with the raffle) because the guest socializing part is usually at the end anyway.

>>8411765
Because John has given the local team absolutely information (and unfortunately I don't have any information either). The best decision here is for John to arrive early and get started with the event/food (maybe wait with the raffle) because the guest socializing part is usually at the end anyway.

>>8411417
That's what I meant indeed!

>>8411279
I got this, it's even more beautiful IRL because the red is a very deep red, not as bright as in their pictures!

>>8408916
Because I wanted a better way to do it and I'm afraid of the retaliation when not going about it properly.

>>8370181
Yes anon, that's why I told her to buy that wig because it's totally suitable for cutting it in that style. You're not even trying.

I'm talking in general, straight wigs are made with less hair than wavy wigs. If you want to cut a big chunk out, it's better to go with extra thick, even if you go for a cosplay wig (which might or might not be recommended depending on what anon wants). No matter where it's bought, I still suggest getting a wavy (not curly) wig over a straight one.

But hey, sorry for answering anon's question!

>>8370162
Technically, yes. But some wigs, as you mentioned, might not have enough hair to pull it off properly. Usually wavy wigs have more hair on average, so it might be worth it to get a wavy one, straighten it and cut hime bangs.

>>8211736
>And why do they need to be interested in J fashion if you're compensating them for their time?
Because most people find that fashion kind of weird if they're outsiders, and if I'm not using a professional model, there's a big chance that it will be weird for the girl and just not working out in the pictures. I'm not sure how to explain that, I had that with another model and while she was really pretty, she just looked uncomfortable in the pictures.

I'm gonna ask around on Tumblr.

>>8211737
With professional models it's a bit different, they know how to model and carry themselves in situations. Maybe I should look into getting a professional model, but on the other hand it would be nicer to include someone from the scene, wouldn't it?

>>8211596
Where is this coming from that I'm not putting in any effort finding dark skinned models? Just because I ask here if people know anyone interested doesn't mean I didn't put in any effort at all.

I look on ModelMayhem frequently, I contact the girls I know, I look on the street. I could pick out a random POC to model for me, but I need someone that fits the image and ideally also that has an interest in J Fashion. I don't think it would be beneficial to have someone with no interest and that feels weird throughout the shoot. It's important to have it all work together properly, it goes much deeper than just "hey put on a wig and let me take a pic". Doesn't work like that.

>>8211483
Not me but ok. I already contacted a few girls, but because I'm not active in all J-Fashion communities and don't know everyone (and some aren't comfortable with modelling etc.), I might be missing out. All I'm saying is, that if someone knows someone that's suitable, to shoot the info my way because I might not know them!

Oh and I already did, all applicants except for 1 Asian girl, were white.

>>8211473
We're already working on it on IG, there are a couple tags that can be checked out too, but it might be nice to have it on the website too when the new layout is done.

>>8211451
The problem with that is that EU cons don't generally have a lot of POC attending (I only ever saw a couple darker skinner girls at Japan Expo), so that would mean I'd have to do US cons. Which would require to have Lockshop registered in the US I think? I'm bound to a schedule at AM, I don't have free time :(

But if anyone knows any suitable darker skinned girls in the J Fashion community that would be interested in modelling for Lockshop and live in Europe (I'd fly them over) they can give me a head's up. I can always do with more info :)

>>8211439
It's difficult to explain how it works, normally it's very easy to see if an order was shipped out or not, and how long ago it was placed. But when an order with a system error slips through the cracks it can be difficult to find it, depending on what went wrong, even when you're actively on the look out for it. Especially during the time where we didn't have internet, where I couldn't actively keep track of what comes in, it's really difficult to find the problems and I've been going over that for weeks to make sure everything is OK. With smaller order quantities it's not such a problem, however with a larger amount of orders coming it, a larger amount of errors are coming in too, so I'm looking to switch to a more stable system that allows for the same or similar backoffice options.

>>8211431
I actually wasn't planning to do that many cons anymore. If you say shop lackey taking pictures, what kind of pictures are you referring to anyway? For some kind of gallery or for the products itself? A customer gallery on the website itself might be a good idea, but I don't think it would really solve the lacking a POC model problem.

>>8211437
Thanks for pointing it out

>>8211418
Some delays aren't obvious to see in the system, I check multiple times a day and sometimes something slips through the cracks, depending on the problem (like the payment processing thing or other system errors). If they're in the thread, it's better that they contact me with their order number directly because that will always be the quickest, so I don't see how that's a bad thing to mention to them. It doesn't imply in any way that I'm not working and paying attention to what's going on, it just makes it more visible and easier to fix.

A lot of the problems were caused because we had no internet due to moving, the customers were informed of this by staff though, and they should have all been taken care of. I'm working hard on ways to make it easier for customers to get quicker help when they need it (like live chat directly with me), because the CS representative lives in the US and the time zone can cause some delays.

>>8211421
I mean it, please do point it out to me.

>>8211413
None in my area at all, I think there are about 5 local Lolitas and they're all white. If I look at previous con experience, finding a darker skinned girl that's suitable to model there, will be really difficult too. The /only/ con, which I think has better chances, is AM and I won't have time for that unfortunately.

>>8211410
Right, I could not reply. But if people are spreading untruths like with the WF thing, for example, I will reply to that. I'm sure you can understand that. And I'm really sorry, but I don't really see where I was catty?

>>8211392
Most of the foreign/non-white people around here are Turkish/Moroccan, which is quite common within Europe. There's an afro hairdresser nearby where I live, but I don't think they'd be too happy if a wig shop would leave cards behind to find models.

>>8211402
You can tell I dropped my trip? Ask a mod to confirm that for you, because I never once dropped my trip in this thread.

If you don't want this thread to be about me then don't post about me? I mean, even if I don't show up here and you're posting about me, it'd be about me. I'm simply replying on some posts here.

>>8210971
Looks like captain bullshit was signed in once again.

I wouldn't ever shut down the idea of having a dark skinned model for Lockshop. I have been actively looking for one (or more), but where I live there aren't a lot of dark skinned people and while I could try to approach someone on the street with little or no modelling experience, that's not what I need. Right now I've got a couple girls in mind, but it's difficult to find someone who is right for Lockshop. The girl I previously shot with was super gorgeous, but not very comfortable with such sweet themes as she was an alternative model, and that reflected in the pictures.

It was one of the reasons I started a contest, but the largest part of the entries are all white.

>>8210479
These were all replied to and taken care of. We mostly deal with issues by e-mail and I don't do that personally, but I have a girl doing that for me. I'm not sure if I should reply to the messages that have been solved on FB, or delete them? If anyone has an order open for an unreasonable amount of time they can message me on FB for a quick direct answer if CS isn't fast enough. Sometimes there are issues that are overlooked (ie. payment that is still on processing because the Paypal app sometimes screws up) but that can be solved quickly. I'm also working on a live chat for the website when the new layout is there :)

>>8154251
Holy shit, that's such an awesome wardrobe. What if you put money aside for it each month and just get a cheapo one in the meantime?

>>8208286
It wasn't an OK remark in any way, in the moment I didn't see that because different languages have different ways of expression. And, I'm not sure how to explain it properly, but in my language it happens sometimes that when you say something (often a hyperbole) it's not meant literally. It doesn't justify what I said and I do really regret it, it's not something I'd wish on anyone.

There was one customer posting on FB, I think maybe anon meant that one. There were some troubles with her order and she didn't really speak English very well so there was a lot of confusion.

>>8208294
All post on the page have been handled/solved or are being handled.
Often a couple days after posting the item gets delivered etc. maybe we should
start replying to the posts itself that they are solved when they are. I don't know what the standard is there though.