/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>Where did you first hear about otome kei?
I can't remember for sure as it was some time ago. I became fascinated with it when I started to follow Fanny Rosie on tumblr (even if she doesn't classify herself as anything).

>>What do you like about otome?
I like that it is more versatile for everyday wear than lolita. I like the prevalence of colors (especially jewel tones) that are harder to find in lolita. I like that the style itself is versatile as long as you include some whimsy. I like that I can wear my otome branded dresses as otome or classic lolita depending on the coord.

>>How would you describe your otome style? What are your current inspirations?
I really see otome as a spectrum, on the one hand there are people who make really bright, poppy, and youthful coords and on the other there are those who work with darker colors and more somber themes to create a mature look. So like >>8658840 is more youthful otome and >>8683630 is more mature. I tend to go towards the more mature side of otome. I idolize Fanny Rosie, a lot of her coords to me feel like that I would consider a more mature otome look.

>>What's your favorite otome brand? What's your favorite print?
Jane Marple, and JM's Strawberry Label

>>If your favorite brand came to you and asked for an idea for a new print or collection, what would you choose?
Jane Marple could make a killer mushroom print. That or Tartan with added print elements like coats of arms, crowns, fleur de lis, etc.

>>Do you wear styles besides otome? What are they and do you have favorite brands?
Classic Lolita. I like Innocent World but mostly I utilize my Jane Marple dresses for these styles. When doing lolita with those garments I tend to go a lot more monochromatic.

>>What advice would you give to beginners just starting out in otome?
Find inspiration pictures, make mockup coords, just inundate yourself with the style until you feel like you understand the "feel" of otome. It's harder to coord than lolita imho.

Does anyone have access to better photos from the Minton release? I never saw the items go up on their site and never saw a consistent breakdown of the items available. There was a cardigan, a long skirt, a JSK, an OP, and a border miniskirt for sure though... I think the colors were ivory, navy, and green but I'm not positive.