/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>6848352
I've never seen black ones, no. The standard ones are gold with pearls, silver with pearls and silver with white/clear crystal rhinestones. But honestly, it would be pretty easy to replace the white crystals+settings with some black ones. If you end up DIY-ing it, please post pics. I think the black crystal idea is really cute.

(Bust<135 waist <104) My waist isn't near the maximum, but I do have a large bust, I'm worried that it will be super unflattering/turn into a highwaisted skirt on me, Does anyone have pictures of bustier/plus size girls wearing this yet? Or own it themselves and could tell me if I should go for it?

OP did you draw that pic?
Either way brilliant.

>>6849422
Thank you very much. 525600 minutes in mspaint.

If I stop spending money on taobao then I can buy a new tablet and not use this goddamn broken tablet/mouse combo ha

Some replica of Amo's leather harness:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w3-18355411033.7.Ub8yfv&id=25217844894

TBR gave me a tracking number to use with intmail.182.cn, but I can't get the site to work. I'm worried about my package, since I've been waiting too weeks and I think it might be in customs hell.

>>6849517
Check your country's federal postal system's site.

From the old thread

>>6849044

I reviewed them here >>6848514

>>6849052

I could have sworn I explained in the thread, but I guess I didn't. Anyway, I told Bhiner I wanted to get one headband set (headband+bow) and another bow by itself. Bhiner can't really read though, so they just bought me two headband sets. It's only a $5 difference, and I'm set if one goes missing/gets damaged.

Can anyone explain this to me? From what I can tell it's a pre-order, but people already have the dress to review and wear. So is it more of a pay for materials now, and labor later kind of deal?
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.w17-8413192188.24.XnnCGu&id=24754256383

>>6848406
Link to both the red shoes?

I'm buying from Yoybuy.com and have set up a big cart of stuff, but how do I find out how much shipping will be?
I really need to know so I'll know weather or not I can afford it.

>>6849591
Domestic shipping or international?

Regardless, the items have a domestic shipping cost in their listing so add those in. If you're ordering from the same shops, sometimes domestic shipping is combined.

International will depend on weight (or volumetric weight) and that is based off guesstimating how much your items weigh

>>6849600
I live in the US so international, and I'll probably be buying from EMS. It's 50% off on that site.
Is there a chart or something to tell me how much my items will cost with EMS by weight?
I have no idea how much EMS charges.

>>6849610
Look at the FAQ. There's links for charts or calculators for EMS.

>>6849610
Have you read the FAQ? It has an entire section on shipping.

>>6849440

how is pinksavior compared to the lovehatekisskill shop?

I recently bought from the latter and the quality was amazing

>>6849633
>>6849636
Oh I looked, I'm just dumb and must've missed it somehow. Thanks!

>>6849573
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.w17-8413192188.24.XnnCGu&id=24754256383

It's a re-release, so I'd say the reviews are from the earlier batch.

Anyone want to wear some giant bread on their head?

>>6849678
That's so fucking ridiculous I think I might need it

>>6849687
Link just in case.
Looks like they have other varieties of breads too!

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.75.7XnxCN&id=18194366777

>>6849640
I hope you know that lovehatekisskill is known for its bad quality, it you think it is good or even 'leather', poor you.

>>6849695
Thank you based anon. Time to get all kinds of bread to put on my head.

>>6849707
diff anon but they look fine to me for the price
http://merro.tumblr.com/post/48261679142/taobao-review-cy-replica-heart-garters

>>6849738
Overpriced compared to Pink Savior who uses actual leather and not keyrings as hearts unless requested.

>>6849524
Thanks. My parcel's sitting in Shanghai going nowhere and has been for two weeks. Guess I'll shell out for EMS next time, sigh.

>>6849738
Based on just that review, they look really cheap compared to mine (black garter from PS.)

...anyone have any BDSM or just bondage stores? I'd like to find a soft, quality leather cuff and collar set in black and white or black and purple without breaking the bank.

>>6849756
I am looking for this also.

>>6849756
>>6849760
Do you need to have someone have bought from them before? Because I have a few stores on my lists of stores but I've never purchased from them yet.

>>6849767
If they have a good reputation and the colors I'm looking for, it's all good. I have some stores already bookmarked but they only have all black.

>>6849756
>black and purple

I've never seen this colour combo look good in anything, seems tacky to me.

>>6849771
This. I remember one anon had some BDSM stuff they bought but I couldn't find their review or the shop on the archives(they may have not responded at all)

>>6849751
>>6849743

I thought it was nice for the price that I paid, I'll be buying from PS from now on thanks for the info!

Does anyone know the original name of this dress? Looks like bttsb?

>>6849870
Oh got it from here:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.163.vFjiPN&id=18101892103

>>6849640
>>6849743
>>6849751
Ha. Thats me. Does anyone have a review of Pinksavior's replicas? I didn't like the look of the thinker looking leather in the store stock photos.

Order arrived yesterday! The black and white blouses went out of stock but everything else arrived. Pretty happy with everything.

>>6849917
Pink roses link and review, please? I've been searching them for a while!

>>6849917
Review of the CP petti please?

>>6849917
How are the shoe? And link please

>>6849920
Here you go:
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=10819899048&spm=2014.12192714.0.0
I actually got these in white, and they're good enough. They aren't quite the same material as high quality fabric flowers, they're a little more plastic-y? But that is to be expected from the price. I'm planning to use them for hair accessories and I think they'll do fine. They keep their shape quite well, I was scared they'd get squashed as they were at the bottom of the box but they just needed a bit of fluffing out.

>>6849927
Petticoat is lovely, has a nice subtle poof which is perfect for classic. I've tried it under an innocent world skirt and it holds up very well. It's super soft as well.

>>6849931
The shoes are a perfect size, and really comfy. They smelled really plastic when they came out the box but that went after a day. They feel good quality, and the heel and soles are well made.

>>6849931
>>6849945
Forgot link, here it is:
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=12815781400&spm=2014.12328642.0.0

>>6849917
How long did the CP petti take to come in?

>>6849954
Can't remember exactly, definitely less than a week.

Can anyone direct me to any stores with short sleeved pink blouses?
I've checked all the stores on the egl lj comm, Dear Celine has one but it's sold out in the sizes I need.

>>6849743
>>6849751
are you guys talking about these ones, because if you are talking about these they really look shitty from the sample photos idk

unless they look totally different irl, does anyone have any pictures of them?

>>6849760
Try yuliuxiang on tb.
http://yuliuxiang.taobao.com/

>>6849937
How many do you get for that price?

>>6849999
I ordered 20 and it was less than 40p for all of them. They're ridiculously cheap.

moving in a month so i decided to try and put together a small order for things that I'll need.

I still need to get some kitchen and bathroom things but I want to see what shipping and quality will look like with the bed set and the backpack first.

>>6850037

Are you ordering a bedspread by any chance? Or is it the throw you're buying? How much was shipping? I'm thinking of buying some of the cute Sanrio sheets from Taobao but IDK if it'd be worth it.

>>6849909
I keep forgetting to actually get around to it. I swear I've promised a review at least once.

>>6849734
Pope Grammar II forbids you from ever saying "based" again.

>>6850058
What does based even mean?

>>6849993
Not the same anon but here.

>>6849767
Not anon, but yes yes yes.

>>6850042
I'm buying the whole set
At least to my knowledge of wht was shown in the pictures it is the whole set
"family of four pack!"

I'll let you know once it's calculated through the shipping.
But since I put the order in last night they didn't get it yet ugh.

Also I'm going through yoybuy.

>>6849872
Milk-Chan and Snow Strawberry.
Those replicas are okay, I wish they still had them left in black.

>>6850115
Yeah I don't like the look of that. I like the garter clips on the ones from lovehatekisskill way more. I would rather pay the higher price pinksaviors look crappy

Finally there's a seller offering the bunny shoes in a 39 (sorry, no bigger sizes than that, though...) They are offered in black, white, khaki, blue, and yellow (really, no pink?)
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.149.NQq6hP&id=24748524329

However, the soles are tan rather than black like the nicer-looking ones. I usually only read the Taobao threads, and so I know little of the craft of cosplay. I was wondering -- Does anyone know how one would go about painting the underside/soles of the shoes in a way that it won't wear off? Could I also use the same paint/something else to make the pic related part of the heel black like the other version?

>>6850435
Different anon but it's just personal taste. The PS are thicker and better quality leather, the heart things are very different (PS have smaller ones, LHKK have keyrings) and the clips are totally different.

So it's been around 5 days since my EMS tracking information has updated. Is this normal?

>>6850435
You can choose the kind of clips at pinksavior.

>>6850489
Yes.
There are lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of reasons why something is delayed or why the information has not been updated.
Shipping is a bitch.

My mayor is smoking crack cocaine on video though, and that is just awesome lol

>>6850599
Shipping is indeed a horrible bitch. I was just hoping to see it in Chinese customs by now I suppose. Time to distract myself.

Why is your mayor smoking crack...?

>>6850617
Don't even worry just yet, unfortunately the tracking sometimes doesn't update for a long time even if it has moved.
He's smoking crack because...I don't know. He isn't really great at his job and I guess we all know why now haha

>>6850648
People really need to get working on that teleportation thing. Imagine how much money would be saved!

Well, I guess we know who isn't going to be reelected.

>>6850617
Not the anon you're talk to, but what would you think I'd be paying for shipping if I just bought a few cutsews in a single order?

I'm hoping it would be relatively cheap. Last time I did a group order, my friend and I had to pay nearly $70 (didn't help that we both bought coats).

>>6850721
Depends on the method you choose (SAL, EMS, ect). If it's such a small order, it would probably be under 2 kg, so Airmail would run you ~$40 or so, and I think that's the cheapest.

Shipping is where Taobao orders start sucking TBH. The FAQ has a lot more info though, and probably more accurate numbers.

Question. I need a blouse similar to this R-Series one by the 7th. I'm debating ordering it from R-Series or tying to get a similar shirt off the comms.

Do you guys have any advice? If I put out an ad on egl comm/sales threads I might get what I'm looking for cheaper and faster, but I also might get nothing at all.
While if I order it I don't know if it'll come in on time, or if it'll be prohibitively expensive.

>>6850662
Imagine how much money would be MADE!
Come on particle physicists!

>>6850740
I'm sorry, but I don't think you're allowing enough time, that's only 18 days. R-series might not even be done shipping it to your SS by then.
Try the comm sales and the cgl sales threads and all of the lolita sales facebook pages.

>>6850740
You're very unlikely to get it on time if you order straight from Taobao. I'd try comm_sales/LSE.

>>6850749
>>6850748

Thanks for the advice, time to scour the sales/comms

>>6850748
True that. Although I'm more fond of the idea of using it to ship packages instantly.

>>6850763
The blouse looks similar to a lot of IW pieces, so you might find something. Good luck!

Question: how do you know if an item is sold out? Google Translate isn't really helping.

>>6850770

Typically on Chrome it'll say "This Baby Shelves" where the price should be.

Chrome translate is not that great apparently.

>>6850770
either you'll see 'this baby shelves' and NO color or size options (like there will be a line shown up near the price) or the item will be listed 999 or 9999 yuan, which is just a place holder way of stores saying something is OOS

>>6850880
This baby has the shelf!
Thank you, it seems some of the items I bookmarked a million months ago are now sold out, to my utter surprise.

Pic related, one of the items that has been baby shelved.

Re-posting this here just in case any of the anons are still around:

>>6851054

(con't in next post)

>>6851055
Sorry guys for the delay, I've been busy with work:

>>6845607

rilakkuma shorts:
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=15231995883&spm=2014.12443903.0.0

star pocket/jean shorts:
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=23274036351&spm=2014.12192714.0.0

If you look that one's name up in taobao there are literally pages of the same item so you can kind of take your pick if you want.

red wigs:
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=8125890447&spm=2014.12192714.0.0

>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17397840255&spm=2014.12443903.0.0

eyelash thing:

>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=15340823443&spm=2014.12328642.0.0

>>6845709
Thanks for the forewarning! I'll remember to be gentle with it.

>>6846143
I just ...really... love rilakkuma. I think he's the cutest fucking thing.

>>6846170

kigurumi:
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=9949324435&spm=2014.12192714.0.0

cat ears:
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=12703204334&spm=2014.12192714.0.0

>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=16481009014&spm=2014.12192714.0.0

I'm pretty sure you meant the top link, but if you were looking for the bottom one there's plenty more if you search 'cat ears' as I think it says that listing is sold out now? the seller might have more in their shop

>>6846661

mascara guard:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=15340823443&spm=2014.12328642.0.0

>>6847302

rilakkuma shorts:
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=15231995883&spm=2014.12443903.0.0

pancake pan:
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17213490810&spm=2014.12328642.0.0

I'm pretty sure I searched rilakkuma + the word 'pan' to find this. or 'easily bear' and pan. I say this because I'm not certain if this listing is out of stock or not...

cat shirt:
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17409725669&spm=2014.12328642.0.0

the one I bought is the pink version. It says on the listing it's left the shelf, but I imagine the seller will have more listings in the store, or you could find it again by looking up the name? sorry!

>>6849437
oi, get this bitch instead of overpriced wacom.

>>6851059
Do you have it? I'm not the anon you were talking to, but I have been eyeing that Monoprice tablet for a while. I have seen great reviews, but part of me still thinks that it's too good to be true.

hey guys, looking for some really nice kigus made of nice fabric with a higher crotch, not the super saggy low one. anyone got any reviews for good kigus? i've been seeing some around that seem to be made of minky not just cotton, anyone tried them?

>>6851092
Bitch you be looking for a onesie.

>>6851071
I have it. But I have shaky fingers on any graphic tablet - fuck, my hand shakes even on paper. So, no samples from me.
I like how the driver actually works. Because the wacome pressure sensitivity never, ever worked for me. And with that, I am content. Anyway, I'm too broke for the intuous

>>6851111
Not that anon, but also curious about a monoprice: the pen is battery-operated, right? How does the pen compare to a wacom's? I have a (really old) graphire that still works, but I might need to replace it soon.

>>6851106
yeah? a kigurumi onesie

>>6851124
>battery-operated
yes it is.
>size
monoprice pen is thicker, longer and slightly heavier though imo i find the weight negligible.
my previous personal tablet was graphire 4. but i have access to intuos 3s in school (of which they're 50% fucked up because the students treat them like shit)

>>6851154
Are there multiple keys on the pen to make it easier to change functions and whatnot? I'm really interested in getting it, but I've gotten used to the wacom's eraser feature and I'm afraid I'd give up on a pen that didn't have it.

sage for off-topic.

>>6851059
Been considering it, but I'm in the UK and Monoprice don't sell here. By the time I import one it's not really worth it compared to a Wacom, and besides that, I'm really not a fan of things that need extra batteries.

Currently working on an ancient Graphire4 with the pen falling apart and the pressure sensitivity completely fucked. A new pen is as much as a new Bamboo tablet.

>>6850972
Sauce for the shirt please?

>>6851176
wow disregard that monoprice go out through amazon here now

>>6851163
i bought the extra pen, it has 2 buttons that will fit around your thumb. they don't "pop out" as much as wacom stylus buttons though, so i gotta like feel my finger around for the button when i'm looking for it. i bought the tablet with the shortcuts all over the side and the top but i've yet to find much use for them lol.

>>6851176
HAH, same reason i switched to a new tablet. My graphire4 is like 6 years old...it still works but the pen's falling apart and pen-sens is fucked.

Anybody know of any good TaoBao stores to get Dandy/Kodona etc?

>>6851257
the only stores that come to mind is ichigo15 and classical puppets has some pieces up.

Does anyone know how long it takes for Taobaoring to conform an order? I placed mine about a week ago and haven't heard anything from them.

>>6851338
I usually just thrown them an email and then they're done within a couple of hours. Then again, I think they like me - they've always answered my emails and handled my orders quickly and firmly.

>>6851257
>>6851269
Infanta as well.

>>6851253
Haha, my problem with the graphire's pen buttons is that my thumb keeps accidentally pressing them, so that might actually be better for me! Thanks for the info.

sorry for the dumb out-dated question but is customs still inspecting for replicas?

>>6851338
TBR is still having issues with responding. It could be a couple of days, it could be weeks and weeks. Try sending them an email, but if they don't respond quickly then you might want to go with another SS instead.

>see deer fur in the dictionary
>interest piqued
>search for it
>get pictures of dismembered deer parts/limbs

captcha: praise Ogyhol

Does this top come with the fur collar?
Looks like it does but there's a picture without it so I'm dubious.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.w17-581790997.43.Wztsnh&id=16682770075&

>>6851544
Customs is always inspecting for replicas. The thing was that they were inspecting MORE in recent months but now it's back to the usual levels of checking.

Read FAQ about it.

>>6851607
The description is woefully empty, but maybe ask your SS if it's a detachable collar?

>>6850489
From the time it leaves china, until the time it is logged in Canada where I live it is usually about 5 days. so totally normal.

>>6851607
The description where it has the ingredients (can't think of the right word) doesn't seem to suggest that it does.

>>6851633
Yeah, it updated last night while I was asleep. It's in NYC now, so I should get it tomorrow or Wednesday.

I think it just feels super slow because my last order shipped during finals, which were a great distraction.

>>6851635
>>6851628
Alright thanks, I'll ask my ss.

Does anyone know where you go to track SAL shipping?
I followed some google links but they were all either dead or didn't accept my code. My items were shipped three days ago.

>>6851677
The FAQ might be a helpful resource.

>>6851549
It isn't a issue with TBR but the sellers, I ordered some hours ago and they confirmed it few minits ago but I always only buy from one seller.

>>6851680
Thanks, I didn't think

My small-ish but expensive (to me) order. I am actually waiting on two Captain Mia skirts, and two of the galaxy dresses, figured I'd just put them in there once though.

I posted in the other thread, but it autosaged. This is my first taobao order, so I'm not sure how long it will take for it to be shipped to Canada by SAL?

I'm not home from the 2nd July until the 15th, and the con is the 16th of August. When should I ship so it's fall in between those dates?

>>6851739
Also from Canada, I find shipping by SAL takes 1-1.5 months.

>>6851731
Link to the rose headband please?

>>6851753
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w3-17981544222.47.Q1PNK6&id=15551432640

Takes 3-10 days to be made, and it's made when ordered.

>>6851748
With or without customs?

I found a lolita salopette. I know I've seen people asking about them. It's not amazing or anything, and is only in black. But kinda cute.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.407.l9FS5T&id=17694425945

>>6851779
with, it's why I usually go with EMS.

>>6851794
It's too bad I'm at the edge of my budget, then... Ughh, I don't want it to arrive when I'm not there and for it to be returned to sender. I don't want it to arrive after my con either.

>>6851798
Tell your local post office that you will be away at that time and to hold your parcel. That way it wont get sent back.

>>6851180
Like I said it is sold out now, but the shop is http://fatiaoyangwawa.taobao.com/

>>6851798
If it delivers during you not being there, can't you just redeliver to the date you'll be there or does your federal postal system not do that?

>>6851739
You're fine~!
Living in Ontario, it takes like 4-6 weeks to get to me. Although, sometimes it takes a little less as well (2.5 weeks one time!)

>>6851803
No, we don't have that.
I've noticed that with USPS, they try to deliver a parcel the next day, but in Canada, they deliver once then bring it to the postal office for you to pick it up. After a while, it'll be returned to the sender.

>>6851821
By SAL? I live in Quebec, btw.

>>6851827
There's a chance my delivery guy will just throw it onto the doorstep, but that's not something I really want either.

>>6851059
>>6851071
>>6851111
>>6851154
>>6851163

Worth the price for a temp tablet. Love mine but the pen is heavy since it is battery operated. Also the pen doesn't turn off so you need to take the battery out when not in use or it'll just die. Besides that really satisfied with the price and results.

Get the one/s with the slide paper thing so you can digitize images you've already drawn easier than the biggest one with 12 buttons

>>6851846
Yup, by SAL. And btw, just put a comment of "no safe-drop"
You'll probably have to contact your local post office and tell them specifically not to do the safe drop.

I kind of jumped on the MC bandwagon, and I'm a bit nervous about my order. I'm not sure what kind of petticoat to wear underneath, as I'm a big fan of Classical Puppets and I noticed their pettis are normally short. Does anyone have any store suggestions?

>>6851999
Did you get the long version of MC or something? I'm pretty sure the short version would work with a normal petti

>>6852014
Yeah. Sorry, I forgot to mention that. I got the red and blue long versions (no white left though). Sadly I've only seen a handful of long JSKs being worn, so I hope I don't come off as a scrub when I asked that, haha.

>>6852023
It's not a big deal, just useful information. I'm afraid I can't help with stores though, because I'm too short for the long versions to look good.

>>6851978
Thanks for the info, anon! I'll talk to the my post office, then...

Goddamnit I want the white/grey MC. Hopefully someone re-sells it at a reasonable price(I think it's about $80 for the short and $120 for the long version before shipping?)

Huh, what happened to taobaosux on tumblr? I enjoyed their finds quite a bit, but all of a sudden they disappeared.

>do order with TaoBoa Focus
>make final payment on the 15th
>pay $60 for EMS
>is marked shipped the day after
>no package in the mail today, decide to check tracking number
>accepted at China PO today
bbbbuuuuh

>>6852078
the short version cost me about 130$ incl. shopping service fees.. shipping costs not included. Considering the popularity, I suppose the relase value will be higher than retail.

>>6850099
"Being based means [being] positive, doing what you want to do, not caring and just being yourself." - Lil B

>>6852087
http://taobaosux.tumblr.com/

they look like they're still here.

>>6852078
You're unlikely to find the short JSK in any color for under $150, if not higher. Not many people want to sell either, which might drive the price over $200.

>>6852106
>>6852116
Not the same anon but damn that's expensive for an indie taobao store. (Assuming you're talking about the SK especially)

>>6852114

Oh jeez, I think I just had an epic retarded moment. Must have deleted them by accident and I didn't even bother checking the url. Thanks for answering my idiot question.

>>6852120
I'm >>6852116 . I was only talking about the short JSK. The SK and long JSK might go for retail.

Although KL is already expensive for Taobao stores.

Anyone else having trouble with Bhiner?

>>6852460
Define "trouble". I just requested they ship my items about three days ago and they suddenly went silent after I paid the shipping costs. No tracking number or response.

>>6852469
They didn't respond to me on Friday or Saturday, but they got back to me Sunday (their Monday). They have waited a few days before shipping an item and updating the tracking. A week went by once after i had paid for shipping without an update, so I emailed them, and it turns out they shipped my item immediately but didn't put the tracking up...

Can anyone tell what the two options mean?
There only seems to be one wig pictured there...
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-838609366.57.1YLrGE&id=19983667237

>>6852762
One is for pre cut bangs, one does not have pre cut bangs

>>6852762
Ah alright thanks.

>>6852778
Always opt for no cut if you can. The last time I got precut they did such a horrible hack job that they were almost too short for me when I fixed it.

Question: is the EMS site always a shit? Like, it's not even loading, and when it does, it won't do jack shit when I try to put in my tracking number. I understand tracking numbers not always working/updating, but is this website always shit or is it wonk on my end?

Also kinda upset, I guess a bag I wanted got cancelled because it was out of stock or something, but my agent (TBS) didn't tell me straight up. Initially she told me the color I wanted was out of stock. I said that was okay, can I get it in this other color? On the Taobao, it's in stock. But they cancelled it? Maybe the stock isn't updated? I dunno. I'm just kinda sad 'cause that was my sister's birthday present. I mean, they didn't charge me for it, so it's not really horrible. But still kinda sad about it.

>>6852799
The site works fine for me right now. Try the tracking site for your country.

Sorry to hear about your sister's birthday present, that really sucks.

>>6852799
Sometimes the site doesn't load but after a couple hours, it works fine for me.

Sometimes the stock isn't updated in stores but yeah that does suck anon.

I ordered the Captain Mia SK in ivory weeks ago and just got this message from Pruany today: "Manager: seller don't send goods". I asked for clarification but has anyone heard anything about that product having delays or not shipping the item?

>>6852994
It was a preorder anon...it will come out in July.

Woah SAL WTF you are fast this month.
05/17 International item mailed in origin country
05/18 International item has left the origin country and is en route to Canada
05/20 Item has arrived in Canada and was sent for further processing.

It was only like 2.6/2.7kg so I guess it got a flight out early but still, that's crazy fast.

where dress from? <3

>>6853288
what

>>6853068
Just checked up on mine and I'm in the UK, same astonishing thing. Cool.

I'm pretty tall and I'm searching for a chiffon/polyester petticoat for classic lolita like pic related which shows up under the skirt a bit and hides your knees. Does anyone know a taobao store that sells pettis like this? The only ones I've found so far were either made out of cotton or too long and too poofy.

would people mind posting their favorite taobao tumblrs, blogs and such?

Where can I find something like this or cute anime-related shirts or even tights?

>>6853068
That's even faster than EMS!

>>6853572
http://s.taobao.com/search?spm=a230r.1.3.74.pOlUta&initiative_id=staobaoz_20130521&tab=all&q=%B6%AF%C2%FE&cps=yes&promote=0&cat=50102996

>>6853453
I have asked this before with no response. Either no one wants to share their favs and it's a "use google" deal or there are actually no secret taobao blogs like I assumed there was.

>>6853453
>>6853597
Track the taobao tag on tumblr. You'll find an abundance of taobao blogs. Sort through them find ones that cater to your interests.

has anyone bought one of these of taobao before?

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.w1017-163205289.91.SNx3cT&id=15020877299&

do you think this one will be ok or should I try another store / have you ever seen a better listing?

>>6853614
I have no idea what this is (I'm guessing a make up sponge by the short amount of description I read into), but the seller has a good rating so I don't see why that store wouldn't be acceptable. The product itself doesn't have any negative words against it, either, but honestly, it's a $2 sponge I can't see what you could complain about

>>6853445
i remember miss point has a longer petticoat for sale but i think it's made from the traditional stuff.

Dark Box is doing a second run of of Magic Astres! Reservation period ends on May 31, 200yuan deposit

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?&id=24754256383

>>6853740

I really want to buy this but I already have two skirts and a jsk coming, and I really shouldn't spend more on loli this semester....

>>6853740
I was wondering when this ended. And I'm broke.

I've seen a few people chucking this tshirt into there order. Is there anyone here who could comment on it? i.e. Quality, fit, quality of the print etc etc? Ta.

>>6853590

Checked the link and found this

Exceeeeeelennnnnnnt

>>6853868
You can find a lot more Bart print items if you just search "bart simpson"

>>6853838
mind sharing the link?

>>6853891

It..it's right there in the picture

>>6853868
I've been looking for this jumper in pink for over a month and it's impossible to find. It looks so adorable and comfy and and and

>>6853929

That store only had yellow, red, or blue on black unfortunately.

>>6849756
Some anon have bought BDSM stuff from these shops and was generally pleased.
http://yuliuxiang.taobao.com/
http://shop33523514.taobao.com/

>>6853978
*anons
I should go to sleep, sorry.

>>6853288
meant to ask >>6851739

>>6853614

You can find this in pretty much all cosmetic shops on taobao. They're pretty useful, helps applying foundation, and suck up excessive make-up. It's best to use when it's wet.

>>6853891

laser cat t-shirt: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-694562356.95.NDS2FE&id=24089516018

Just to reiterate, if any of you have ordered this, i'd be interested to know your thoughts on it.

>>6853996
Not that anon, but the dress is from Infanta.

>>6849517
because it's 183, not 182

>>6853369
>>6853588
I hope it keeps up this pace!

>>6853838
Honestly, I think that has only been me, I've posted my order like four times with updates/final version. Gladly, it'll get here soon and I'll do a full review.

>>6853445

Little Dipper did something a bit like this, it was a reserve item. The reserve pages are still up on their shop, so you can take a peak at them. I wouldn't like to say if you can still buy it or not.

Little dipper:
http://little-dipper.taobao.com/

Post about reservation: http://yetanotherjfashionblog.tumblr.com/post/47643085907/little-dipper-chiffon-skirt-reservations-end-20<wbr>

>>6854332
Forgot to add, this is the skirt without a petticoat. It's a bit poofier then what you've posted?

>>6853996
Anon here, it's from Infanta. Snow White JSK.

>>6854257

Agree with the SAL thing~ I hope my order will go that fast. ;;

>>6853740
I'm trying to get it. The ss keeps telling me to add it to my order and just put my measurements in for custom sizing, when I do they return my money saying that the dress doesn't come with a large bust. Fucking no one obviously communicates with each other.

>>6854343
Oh snap - It has already been released from customs this morning.

>>6854332
oh wow thank you anon

yeah this would have been all I ever wanted
but I'm not on track with all the small stores 24/7 so I would have never known if a reservation like this existed. Well, I think I'm just going to have something similar commissioned then, it would have been nice if a cheaper option existed though.

Can anyone tell me what the translation measurements actually are. I know it's for regular things like bust waist etc but I can't tell which is for which.
Also these are usually cm right?
Thanks.

>>6854519

Yes they are in cm. It's shoulder, bust, waist, sleeve length, piece length

>>6853868
>>6853877
>>6853929
辛普森 t恤 is the term for Simpson shirts.

>>6854538
Thanks very much.

Has anyone seen these elsewhere on taobao?
Daruma's sold out and plugging the keywords from the title into taobao hasn't been working.

>>6854563
Forgot picture.

>>6854563

http://s.taobao.com/search?spm=a230r.1.3.2.HtvVKF&initiative_id=staobaoz_20130522&tab=all&q=%D0%C4&source=haiwaigou&cps=yes&promote=0&cat=50010368

>>6854563
>>6854569
心太阳镜 is for heart sunglasses.

>>6854418

No problem anon.

I'd get your SS to ask if they're going to release it for general sale. If you check the link below, it mentions two prices. One, the 278 which is made up of the two reserve prices (deposit: 100, balance due: 178). It then goes on to mention another price of 298.

According to that page, they've also only just started sending the reserve pieces (delivery time 20-25th May).

I think it'd be worth you asking your SS to see if they are indeed going to release it for general sale after they've sent the reserve pieces out. Or maybe one of the kind Chinese anons could give us a better idea?

Link in question:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w4004-928508361.11.OIs16w&id=17805330480

I've asked before, but does anyone have a link to the Chinese lolita's sales thread on Baidu?

>>6854779
This?
http://tieba.baidu.com/p/1521816448?pn=15

This top is so tumblr it hurts.

>>6854790
No, that's the new release thread for 2012, thanks though! I could have sworn someone mentioned that the Chinese lolis had a sales_comm equivalent on Baidu.

>>6854818
pretty sure it was taken directly from one of those transparent tumblr .png's

>>6854818
>>6854827

Yeah, this is from the Subversive Kawaii blog. I wonder if they know that their design was stolen...

>>6853868
There are so many shops selling those shirts/sweaters in my town for like literally $100+
and so many girls are wearing them and I'm just like- EVERYTHING is actually from taobao for a dollar. So weird.

>>6854878
Even if they do, they can't do anything against it.

>>6854878
I barely care because subversive kawaii's bullshit is extraordinary but yeah I always feel a tinge of pain when I find stolen art on taobao.

>>6855180
Damn that sucks anon. Which agent was that?

So I am beyond upset right now. I had pre- ordered two Captain Mia skirts, One for me, one for a present. And I just had all the money returned to me because some idiot agent decided it took too long to arrive (Even though I had expressly stated that I knew it was a pre-order and would take 2+ months to arrive, and the other agent I was talking to knew that it was a pre-order) and the idiot marked it is non delivered item. I am livid right now.

>>6855183
China buy agency, which was formally Taobao English. I've never had an issue with them before, and I've gotten pre-orders from them before as well. I think when you send a message it goes to one agent, then when you order it's another agent. I am beyond upset at this point.

>>6855192
I feel you sis, I've missed out on at least two pre-orders within the past two months for stupid reasons such as "seller hasn't been online" or "item has not been delivered" after a week, like shouldn't all your agents know what a pre-order is by now? C'mon.
I think some agents/SS just don't want to deal with pre-orders when they have plenty of regular orders already.

>>6854824
Yes, we do. Don't know if anybody ships overseas but you could probably transact through your SS. Gotta watch out though, some are WTBs and through the slang its sorta hard to decipher which, and many popular prints require to be sold with other items (打包)

http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kw=lolita%BD%BB%D2%D7&fr=itb_favo&fp=favo

>>6855277
You are a kind, beautiful soul. I was thinking about asking someone like celestial_delinquent or Dollypoddle if they took orders for secondhand shops.

>>6855286
Oh and thank you for the warnings, they're very much appreciated!

>>6851739
Are you cosplaying as Madoka Magica (those red shoes)
Also, link to them?
I'm cosplaying as her as well but I have not yet ordered the shoes. Nice order by the way! Very good taste.

>>6851731
>My small-ish but expensive, shitty (to me) order.
Fixed that for you.

You didn't mention the price so I can't call it expensive, but you do have horrible taste. I can't stand those ugly galaxy printed shit and those maroon/dark colored lolita tones of clothing.

>>6851782
I'd call it more gyaru than lolita, but it's really cute. Thank you for fueling my shopping addiction.

>>6853068
Oh good God my third ever order was over 50kg and took 2+ months to arrive where I live (USA).

Maybe I should start making smaller orders.

Update on my order... Well, that dress finally arrived (huge miscommunication on Taobaoring's side), and my order was just shipped today! I can't wait to get it!

But for once, I feel like my order from Taobao was not worth it. I bought items more so for my mother than myself (which is not why I regret it - I missed her birthday as well as mother's day). My order was over 18kg and nearly $200 with SAL shipping... My order order was only $200, so I'm paying twice that for the entire order - I just feel ripped off.

I'm really regretting this order.

Just wanted to rant, thanks all who care about my shopping addiction recovery.

I may post a collage of my big (but still small, as there were a ton of little items) shitty order when I have more time.

http://weishenme114.taobao.com/
For those of you who like cats or painting prints.

>>6855315
I honestly don't want to see the collage. You have a problem and we're not equipped to deal with it. You should not be buying off the internet AT ALL if you have this problem and the concept of you spending $400 on an order you're not even happy about is infuriating. Stoooop. STOP. Where are you even getting this money from? You're adding so much drama to these threads and making us all worry about you.

http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=17048565119&spm=a230r.1.14.25.s1Qxmr&ad_id=&am_id=&cm_id=140105335569ed55e27b&pm_id= can anyone explain me these measurments? are they flat measurments in cm or full measurments in inches?

>>6855419

Always centimeters. It's not just taobao, when you purchase from Japanese web shops, they use centimeters.

>>6855425
I know they ussually do but a 40cm waist?

>>6855427

Those measurements are taken from a flat garment...

>>6855427
If it's something ridiculous like that, always assume flat measurements or ask an SS to make sure.

Anyone have any shops or links to cute, loliable navy shoulder bags/purses? I've tried using shops I know or the dictionary, but I got nothing.

>>6855479
Look through the archives. Off the top of my mind I can already think of two within this past month or two of threads. Too lazy to go get em for you.

Never gotten figurines from TaoBao before. I hope their bootleg quality is as good as their own product pictures claim..They were cheap anyways. Oh well.

Cant wait to get my hands on that tailcoat, one of the reasons I made new order.

>>6855277
are you familiar with the chinese community? how much do you trust second hand sellers on tieba who upload stock pictures but do not take proof pictures? is there any feedback system that we can check? also is it common to ask for measurements or will you be seen as a pest.

>>6855539
Where's the tailcoat from? Please do a reveiw

>>6855309

It was funnier when you weren't there and we started calling every order shitty small orders. Now you just sound like a burnt out sourpuss who can't stop your addiction.

Honestly, you should ban yourself from the internet. There are add-ons that block sites - use it to block taobao and this site. And leave the rest of us slightly better functioning shopping addicts in peace.

On a side note, thank you for dissuading me from buying that beautiful galaxy dress - not because I was persuaded by your shitty opinion, but because I don't want to end up like you, failing classes and having to attend professional therapy.

>>6855548
I'll do review when I get my items, around next week or beginning of next month. Just keep eye on tumblr's "TaoBao" -tag

I found tailcoat just by searching tuxedos on female sections. First one I wanted was out of stock, but I found the same item. This is the listing: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=10779285140

>>6855539
Where are you getting the figures from?

>>6855572
both from http://celss.taobao.com/?spm=2013.1.1000126.3.int26f

Hey seagulls, some question to ask. My SS is a guy & I wanted to buy some lingerie on Taobao, will it be awkward to do so or should I opt for a female SS instead?

>>6855539
Can i have the link for the two blouses please?
I've been trying to find blouses that fit my broad shoulders but it seems to be a little difficult lool

>>6855613
They're professionals (minus ones like dolly poodle or celestial delinquent) so they don't give a crap. People have ordered vibrators and stuff in these threads so it shouldn't pose an issue.

>>6855539
please those jackets. wow. and the blouse.

>>6855309
not the person that you were replying to, but can't you decide you're scared of the internet again and go away? you're just a whiney crazy piece of shit.

this shop is so weird i can't even begin to describe it. a toad bag, wat?

http://dracula825vampire.taobao.com/

>>6855668
Wow. I wouldn't import that, customs would eat it.

does anyone know the search word for this? >>6853572

i've already finished looking through the keyword "galaxxxy"but it doesn't turn up

>>6855668
I actually used to have one of these when I was a kid. I used to just leave it in my closet. It was super weird and I never usdd to touch it.

>>6855339
I love you, thanks for sharing.

>>6855662
>>6855633
Not sure which jackets you mean but here are all:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=16248902254
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17505271831
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=10779285140
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=22654316201

And the white blouse: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17042857765

On my last order I bought many blouses from stores similar to this one.
Here is my first order so you can see how noble the blouses actually are :) Totally recommended for lolita/elegant fashion and lots of sizes available.
http://jeanne-valois.tumblr.com/tagged/taobao%20review
(not even sorry)

>>6855527
Different anon, but can you or anyone else give me links to cute loliable purses in general?
Excluding Loris of course.
I just can't seem to get the right keywords together, and even though I've been lurking in all the taobao threads since forever, I've never seen good keywords for it.

>>6854818
Link?

>>6855724
They use 吊带袜天使 as term for PSG on taobao but probably doesn't exist.

God, Buychina just started to spam people on Tumblr again besides making Milanoo-like posts on the taobao tag with their account etaobaoagent

>>6855834
Seems to be more than one account.

Does strawberry witch actually put out product or are they a scam? I can't find any reviews for them anywhere

Yes, I know most of their stuff is ita as fuck

>>6855841

I recall a few threads earlier that anon asked about the blouses to which another anon replied that they were pretty good quality. I can't dig in the archives right now but they're there. There's also a few reviews up there which show the true nature of the blouses - which looks pretty good. They're on my list to get another lolita blouse from once i gather enough money for another taobao order.

And agreed, the rest of their stuff is pretty bad imo.

>>6855834
Just block the accounts. That's what I do while browsing the taobao tag.

>>6855556
>>6855664

She needs friends. These taobao threads are probably the only thing in her life that makes her feel significant. I don't want to come off as mean, but Shitty Small Order Troll needs to get her life together, and lurking taobao threads isn't the answer.

>>6855848
bless you anon

>>6855847
I wonder, is it just me or do the 'report for' buttons at the ignore section not work? They are getting annoying and I want to report them for resourcing my taobao posts with their buychina links.

Anyone have experience with cckids and fantasy sheep wigs?
Looking for a curly silver/grey wig for lolita and the two from these shops look the best. Googled reviews and everything seems alright, just wondering if anyone had a wig from both these places and had a preference?

The two wigs btw:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.109.RIFi1v&id=14161711489

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.355.qEsO37&id=7646266413

Leaning toward the cckids one so far.

>>6856125
For curly wigs go for C.C. Kids, their curly wigs are better than FS. & I prefer C.C. Kids in terms of colour too (I only go for FS if I really have no choice but the colours they offer)

>>6856158
Alright, cc kids it is, thanks!

Only just received my order and I've already made another one, oops. But I'm justifying it because my last order was all lolita and this is normal people clothes which I need for holiday.

>>6855539
Link to the harlequin skirt please.
I'm in love.

>>6856158
Seconding this, I recently got a curly wig from cc kids and it's beautiful.

>>6856199
>all dem obvious replicas

customs will not be kind to you padawan

>>6856209
Only one of the t-shirts is a replica, I suppose the style of leggings has been used by black milk before but I don't think they are well known enough for it to matter. I think because its such a small order with no exact replicas of any really expensive items, I'll be fine. Thanks for your concern though.

>>6856221
That shit with Adidas and Chanel on it may not actually be a replica of anything they've made, but it's still illegal use of their logo, so don't be too surprised if they disappear. Might want to ask your SS to pack those at the bottom.

>>6856223
Do they do that? I thought it was only replicas of actual brand items.. in that case I will ask them to pack them at the bottom, might bulk it up with some plain clothes as well.

>>6855668
I actually want this.

My EMS package hasn't updated since the 18th. I'm worried customs might have gotten to it, even though I have no replicas. The last known location was en route to Canada. Normally it doesn't take that long to update... Will the site update and let me know if the package gets destroyed?

>>6856250
Canada post has been slow for the past few months, I wouldn't worry. If it doesn't show in 2weeks, call the post office.

>>6856270

Thank you! That's such a relief to know.

>>6856250
Have you checked the Canada post website? The Chinese site doesn't really update after it leaves China. Mine went 5 days without updating, so I wouldn't worry.

>>6856281

I check both, and they still say it's en route to Canada.

>>6856125
DON'T BUY THE ONE FROM FANTASYSHEEP, I got the same one in a different colour and on one hand it's extremely thick and accurate in colour, but it sheds like nothing I've ever owned and it gets so tangled so easily and it's rather shiny too.

Wasn't cckids the one they didn't recommend on the spreadsheet though? Or was that Emokids?

hi guys, i know this has been asked before in a previous thread but do you think one would be able to get a bow through (US) customs? thanks!

link here

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.102.rB5g4V&id=20021343211

>>6856206
Pretty darn excited for my wig now.
>>6856294
Yeah, the wig had five reviews on taobao and one of them said something about hair coming out.
Got a gabalnara wig that did that once. Came extremely thick and lovely but that motherfucker just kept shedding hair and I couldn't work out why, eventually it lost so much hair I had to chuck it away.
Others I got from them however have been awesome?

>>6856305
It's incredibly fake looking; as long as it'snot got a brand label on it, you'd be really unlikely to have it confiscated.

Any nun lolita dresses out there on taobao? Saging cause I asked on the last thread.

Does anybody know a taobao wig store that carries a long twin braid wig?

Pic very much related

>>6855305
Yup! My friend wanted to do Homura, but she's nervous because she's never been to any cons, so I was like: "I'll do Madoka with you!"

Shoes are from Antaina.

> http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0d.1.1000638.4.xIvsoO&id=17228641514

>>6856423
Doesn't seem so, otherwise you would could find them searching for 现在lolita

>>6856425
Just buy a long wig and braid it, that is how those braid wigs are done.

I am going to buy a Maid dress, but I can't decide which one I want. hich one do you think is cuter?

>>6856540
Personally, both of the dresses kind of burn my eyes... I like the design of the right one better, but the purple ruffles at the bottom just irks me. So go for green?

>>6856540
That blue one is cute as fuck, but I really like the simplicity of the green one. I'd probably go with the green one personally, but only because it looks like it has a frog on it.

>>6856548
I'm going for OTT cute maid so that's probably why.

>>6856551
The green one has frogs on it yes

>>6856540
Can I get a link for the blue one? I think it's super cute.

Can anyone tell me if there's a noticeable difference in the fit of Chinese clothing?

I'm 5'7" and about 115 pounds. I'm a white European. Would I have any troubles with fit?

I have small feet so I'm not worried about shoes.

>>6856589
Everyone in China has small feet. You'll be in heaven

For measurements, measure yourself and compare to the measurements in the listing. Every single clothing item is made differently.

Read the faq

>>6856581
I'm on my iPad atm , but I will link it in the morning

>>6852469
>>6852754
Oh, Bhiner.

They told me on Tuesday that they had shipped the order on Monday and that they would edit the tracking number soon.

Tracking number popped up yesterday evening. I put it in the track and trace menus, got "no activity". Today, it shows that they only took it to the post office yesterday, the day after they gave me the tracking number and two days after they said they mailed it.

I don't mind the delay, honestly. But why do they feel a need to lie about when they sent it? I was half-expecting to have to spend my day off at home waiting for the parcels dude.

>>6856666

I think they ship their packages from a different city, so maybe they meant it's on the way to be shipped.

Personally I don't think it's a problem, since my taobao order takes weeks before it's shipped anyways.

>>6856697
Like I said, I don't mind a delay. I just think it's weird that they say it has shipped when it hasn't. Kind of like when they said on another person's group order that they had purchased an item when they hadn't/it was out of stock.

So I had been working on an order since before CNY, I paid for shipping not too long ago and I finally just got around to calculating the total price (I had been putting it off because I was scared of how much I paid, altogether...) but it's actually not that bad!

All my items were $407.82 (domestic shipping and SS fees incl), shipping was $130, and I ordered so many things that each item ended up costing me about 6 or 7 bucks, when everything was said and done!

And a lot of the stuff I bought would normally have cost me 3 or 4 times that much, easily!

>everything went better than expected

>>6855668
I am placing the blame on you for my room now being filled full of Hello KittyxOne Piece items. that shop is full of them.

New thread:
>>6856793

guys how do i write "badge" or "button". Like pins that you put on bags/clothes. Google translate is being a shitty bitch and giving me medals or cloth patches.

guys did u know
you can use amazon as a universal cart and add ur taobaos to them
DID U KNOW
fucken wow

>>6857300
go on...details please?

>>6857300
Bump for this.

Pruany sent me a message that a headbow I wanted was out of stock, I asked if they would be restocking and they sent me this message:
Manager: It's summer, the factory only production T-shirt.It is autumn long sleeves

What does that even mean.

Also if anyone knows anywhere that sells any headbows like pic related please link me, I will be eternally grateful.

>>6857481
Didn't realize I'd saved the whole. Just the pink one.

>>6857481
why would you have that thing fly over to you from fucking China? That is average shit, I bet you can commission anyone with basic knowledge of sewing machine for that.
tldr I don't understand why people order basic shit from china, pay customs etc. while you could get it for cheaper anywhere

I know its a long shot, but is there any term for shirts or stuff like this?

>>6857388
Not that anon but you can use amazon to keep track of any site's items.

I use the universal wish list (it's an add on to an Internet browser). It's essentially like bookmarking and you can label it with stuff (price, how much you want it with a star system, notes, etc)

>>6855783
It seems that the white one doesn't fit me but the one from the link from your review are perfect

>>6856200
That wouldn't be hard to find by searching but here it is
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=19872147787
see you in new thread