/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Anyone have pictures of elegant, non-ita black and white coords?

>>7144145
Black and white is very doable, as long as you avoid beginner mistakes like chosing a black dress with nothing but white lace and vice versa.

>>7144145

Are Haenuli tights always absurdly long? I'm 5'6 with most of my height in my legs, but I still have to pull mine up to my boobs, and fold them under, and they STILL are baggy on my calves.

>>7144158
I've seen this girl posted in threads on /s/ on more than one occasion. I was very surprised.

>>7144168
That surprises me greatly.

Also I'll post a few more for >>7144145 . I should've started with this one, it's one of my favorite coords of all time.

>>7144175

>>7144177

>>7144155
Thanks!

I found one of my dream dresses (MM Farutetto) but it's in the black colorway, with white lace. Maybe it's more of a cream, now that I look at it?

>>7144178
And I think that's about all I've got. I don't save a lot of black and white stuff.

>>7144180
Yeah, I think the lace is more ivory on that dress than stark white, which is good since it's got that really prominent piece on the bodice. Just don't go too overboard with other lacy pieces and I think you'll be fine!

>>7144145

Any drama from IW tea party from Vienna?

is anyone in LA going to the Juliette et Justine tea party?

>>7144131
I'm ordering a few small things from fururun (two rings, to be specific), and while the items only total 2,300 yen, the shipping is 2,700? Why are they charging me so much for what is probably less than 100 grams of plastic jewelry? Is that really EMS' cheapest option, and if so, is there any way fururun will send it via airmail?

>>7144214
That's weird, the JetJ event in London didn't require you to be wearing any JetJ.

>>7144241
Maybe for a box? And nah, furu never sends stuff via airmail, but you can try asking...

>>7144155
Actually, a begginer mistake is saying that black dress x white lace is ita. It's old school style.

>>7144303
Has to be nice lace and you should know when too much lace is too much

>>7144214
>brand replicas are prohibited
>company has made $$$$ ripping off paintings others have done

ok

>>7144311
I agree, but that's different from saying all black x white lace dresses are ita.

>>7144312
Well if they bought a licence to have permission to use the images commercially on clothing, then they haven't done anything wrong.

So my father is going to Paris for a business trip and will have some days free so I though I could ask him to go to the btssb shop there. Buuut, is it kind of a no-no? Older alone man going into a lolita shop?

>>7144320
That's why I said it was a "beginner mistake", not just a "mistake" in general. Newbies generally can't distinguish between nice old school lolita and the lacemonsters on ebay. Dresses like >>7144303 are virtually impossible to coord nicely if you have no idea what you're doing.
I see how my comment was misunderstood though...I'm sorry, I should've been more specific, lol.

>>7144322
...or if the images are public domain, they don't have to buy a license of any kind. As long as they don't take credit for the images and say "original stained glass window with jesus on it, do not steal", they're fine.

>>7144336
Ah yes that may be correct, something I've completely forgotten about existing. I think it's about 75 years after the artist has died?

How do you make mini hats work? Not necessarily mini top hats, just mini hats in general. Examples of them coorded well?

>>7144327
To most residents and tourists its just another fancy clothes store... but what are you expecting him to do in there, pic out a random dress for you?

>>7144214
I plan to, so long as I manage to get a ticket tomorrow!

>>7144574
To me it has everything to do with the hair. You don't want the hat like... just perched on the head and obviously sticking out (I don't even think the vm picture you have works, it's just... sticking out too much). So I like to see hats uh... 'nestled' into the hair, or framed within a bun or bump. I know this is a small image, but you can see Shelby has it kind of angled against the clip in, but you can still see part of the twin tail behind it.

Also, they always need to be worn at an angle, never fully on the top of the head. And I prefer short crown hats over most any other kind.

>>7144669
That is a normal size hat.

>>7144673
oh, I consider it a mini hat since it doesn't cover the entire crown. my bad yo

my comment about hair and positioning still stands.

Argh. Meta sold out of the black x blue cat socks...just as I managed to get back online to try and buy them at sale price! Anyone else missed out on good deals recently?

>>7144327
>>7144652
Where is the btssb exactly? Are there any lolita stores in France other than btssb? I'm going to France in March and I'll visit Montmartre, Louvre art museum, the Eiffel tower and the Seine river among other things. Are those places somewhere near it? How are the prices? Tell me everything pls.

>>7144704
Anon! Use your loli senses! It will tingle once you get within 50m of the BTSSB store!

>pls euro lolis I'm interested in this as well.

>>7144704
>>7144747
I've been there before. Baby Paris has a map, but I'll admit that I had a little trouble getting to 72 Avenue Ledru-Rollin because it's a long walk. Le Metro will take you directly to Ledru-Rollin, which is convenient for you since the other sites you want to see are also in the first arrondissement. When you get to Ledru-Rollin, you want to walk on the sidewalk where the corner McDonalds is at. Like I said, it's a long walk, so don't freak out if the streets suddenly get quiet. There are number plates on every building, so keep following that until you see a pink store front.

I've been there before. Baby Paris has a map, but I'll admit that I had a little trouble getting to 72 Avenue Ledru-Rollin because it's a long walk. Le Metro will take you directly to Ledru-Rollin, which is convenient for you since the other sites you want to see are also in the first arrondissement. When you get to Ledru-Rollin, you want to stay on the sidewalk across of McDonalds. Like I said, it's a long walk, so don't freak out if the streets suddenly get quiet. There are number plates on every building, so keep following that until you see a pink store front.

>>7144810
Thanks!
Are there any other loli-able stores around that area worth checking out?

>>7144810
I should note that once you do get to Rue Charenton, get on the other sidewalk because Baby's on that side. When I went there, I stayed on the Mcdonald's side of the sidewalk and accidentally turned right onto Rue de Prague.

>>7144812

I was just touring through the country in 2009; I didn't have much time to be in Paris. Les Galleries LaFayette is pretty cool, in spite of it being a little touristy. It's a good place to go to if you like haute couture, but don't have time to check out their individual flag ship stores around the city. It sucks getting around though because there aren't any damn maps. I believe that they do fashion shows on their top floor. Note that there are two buildings - one for men's designer wear and the other (main building) for women (yeah, it's that big - also, Vivienne Westwood isn't a big presense in Paris - there was only a booth for her things rather than a store front when I was there). I never got to go, but if I got the chance to go back, I'd check out their outdoor flea markets and second hand shops (use your google-fu). I imagine that you'd feel less heckled by those sellers than the gypsies you're bound to run into or the haute couture shop attendees.

I don't know if you're just staying in Paris or not, but if you're touring through the country, I highly recommend Mont Saint Michel. Yes, it is a giant tourist trap, but damn, it's an awesome place to take Gothic Lolita photoshoots at (I'd probably bring a pair of comfortable shoes with you).
Like I said, I didn't get much time visiting the city (hell, the Louvre was closing when I got there, but at least there is a public viewing area).

I believe that Boddywood used to be nearby in the Bastille area, but they're closed now.

>>7144812

Boddywood/Angelic Pretty used to be around, but it's just Baby now.

I was just touring through the country in 2009; I didn't have much time to be in Paris. Les Galleries LaFayette is pretty cool, in spite of it being a little touristy. It's a good place to go to if you like haute couture, but don't have time to check out their individual flag ship stores around the city. It sucks getting around though because there aren't any damn maps. I believe that they do fashion shows on their top floor. Note that there are two buildings - one for men's designer wear and the other (main building) for women (yeah, it's that big - also, Vivienne Westwood isn't a big presense in Paris - there was only a booth for her things rather than a store front when I was there). I never got to go, but if I got the chance to go back, I'd check out their outdoor flea markets and second hand shops (use your google-fu). I imagine that you'd feel less heckled by those sellers than the gypsies you're bound to run into or the haute couture shop attendees.

I don't know if you're just staying in Paris or not, but if you're touring through the country, I highly recommend Mont Saint Michel. Yes, it is a giant tourist trap, but damn, it's an awesome place to take Gothic Lolita photoshoots at (I'd probably bring a pair of comfortable shoes with you).
Like I said, I didn't get much time visiting the city (hell, the Louvre was closing when I got there, but at least there is a public viewing area).

>>7144810

>Like I said, it's a long walk, so don't freak out if the streets suddenly get quiet

It may be just that it's 5 am and I spent the entire night watching playthroughs of horror video games, but that just sounds like a setup for something horrible to happen.

Joking aside, thanks for the detailed info. I'll most likely be going to France (again) in the near future, so I'll check out the store and see what's there.

>>7144844
Oh! I'm going to Mont Saint Michel, I might take my IW's Westminster there for photo's sake. I'm not quite sure bringing printed lolita on a travel is convenient, I'm always paranoid that I'll spill something on it and can't rush home and get it off.

>>7144850
Imagine if a group of milanoo itas just jump out and ambush you, tearing your burando apart and getting grease on you. And the only way to escape it is to get to Baby Paris....

How easy is it to trade a JSK for a skirt?

One of my dream prints just went on sale, but it's a jsk when I only want the skirt. Just wondering if it's worth dishing out the extra money and hoping for the best later on

>>7144349
"Works in the public domain are those whose intellectual property rights have expired, have been forfeited, or are inapplicable. Examples include the works of Shakespeare and Beethoven, The King James Bible, most of the early silent films, the formulae of Newtonian physics, and the patents on powered flight. The term is not normally applied to situations where the creator of a work retains residual rights, in which case use of the work is referred to as "under license" or "with permission"."
"In most other countries that are signatories to the Berne Convention, copyright term is based on the life of the author, and extends to 50 or 70 years beyond the death of the author."

>>7144336
>>7144322
But that's what I am saying

They don't own those paintings. If I wanted to I could just print some fabric myself with those same paintings and make myself a dress and they couldn't say a thing about it because they don't own them

>>7144850
>>7144860
Oh, Lawd, that is actually scary. I wish I had a drawing tablet because that would be a cool illustration - it would be like a zombie apocalypse, but with zombie ita lolitas.

If you have your own form of transport, I recommend staying at Auberge de la Baie (if you are taking a bus, I wouldn't stay there). There's a great view of the island and the fields full of sheep before it. It's kind of an experience watching sheep on their morning and evening runs. The fois gras and boeuf bourguignon are wonderful.

uhm does anyone have the tumblr name of that swedish(?) asian lolita with the big nose? (sorry for that description, couldnt think of anything else)

>>7145134
yannmmm?

So this just happened in the Australian Facebook group.

>>7145156
hahahahahah

>>7145156
The lovely hats and jewellery in question:

etsy dot com slash shop slash Yizzimindi

Totes worth $30.

>>7145161
yeah they are fucking terrible

the 'chocolate whip' stuff looks like literal shit.

>>7145156
Just came here to post that.
Fucking zing right?

>>7145156
So she was basically promoting her own arts and crafts in these 'coords?' Pretty shady business.

>>7145166
He just posted this: So in other words you were just acting as a shill with this clumsy marketing attempt.

I love watching this shit unfold. I didn't realise he was snarky, haha.

>>7145169
Oh sorry, I didn't realize that was a male.
>>7145170
>she
Should be 'he.' Apparently.

It continues!

>>7145172
The person posting the shitty crafts is a girl, the person criticizing them is a relatively well known guy in the Aus comm.

>>7145174
Nooo go away shitty whiteknights!

>>7145161
I actually thought these were decent.

>>7145174
The whiteknight just changed her response to: "No need to put her ideas down by saying they are ugly, or have another go at her after she had to defend herself against the might of the keyboard warrior."

I love this. I hope he replies.

>>7145178
That's pretty much the one item she didn't actually make aside from attaching the the charm to the earring base.

>>7145178
I can buy charms and earring hooks from spotlight too!

>>7145175
hes fugly. aristocrat doesnt suit him hes too short.

>>7144907
I'd say pretty easy, lots of girls end up with skirts when JSKs run out.
You're kind of screwing yourself over but hey, if that's what you want.

>>7144704
http://babyparis.blog99.fc2.com/
This is the blog and it literally contains all you want to know. There's a map on it, and the prices and stock etc. It's kind of far away from the centre (or so it appeared to me when I visited, I'm not from France/Paris) but it's relatively easy to go to. When I went, the shop owner was super friendly and it was overall a great experience.
There used to be an AP store in Paris, but it's gone now. Other than that I don't know much.

>>7145179
He looks a bit chubs but he's not fugly.

>>7145182
>>7145181
I just thought it was cute. Any idea where I could pick up the charm or something similar from then? As it seems pretty easy to diy :)

>>7145186
Is it that guy in the Sydney comm?

Anyone want me to post the new reply?

>>7145156
That's so amazing.

>>7145200
Yes.
>>7145179
post him.

>>7145209
It got bahleeted, damn. I'm glad I got caps.

>>7145211
I'd be on his side, that shit was ugly and obvioulsy self promoting.

>>7145192
Melbourne.

>>7145161
You should've posted her sewing creations.

>>7145213
Is he alright in person? Was he the one that rocked up in teh school dress to ice skating?

>>7145156
Did you get a link to that polyvore page? I want to see...

>>7145214
Someone wrote "omg so pretty *-*"

>>7145216
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=100401769

>>7145216
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=100401769

>>7145215

He wore this.

>>7145215
..no, that atrocity is not him. Poster is a legit aristo who's been in the comm for years.

>>7145219
Good lord, my eyes.

>>7145209
Here's his latest Daily Lolita entry.

http://daily-lolita.livejournal.com/5751919.html

>>7145219
>>7145220
Ugh, what a shameless self-promotion. I'd be more accommodating to the idea if the accessories actually complimented the outfit and made sense, but the accessories are very forced into those outfits.
Oh and also
>limes, babies, hearts, metallics
>kyary
Jesus.

>>7145222
His clothing looks nice but I feel sorry for guys that it is generly looked down on to wear make up. Not that he looks bad make up just makes every thing look way more polished.
>>7145223
Well that's good. If he was the school girl guy he really wouldn'y of had a leg to stand on.
>>7145225
After all of this he seems pretty normal, he probably just can't deal with ita retards like >>7145217 I want to join the Melbourne comm eventually but I may end up being a bitch to adult babies like he did and end up getting banned.

>>7145219
>http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=100401769
Blah, I saw this as soon as she posted it, I'm glad I wasnt alone now that I see anon post here.. I dont understand how she can think this is acceptable and is on par with obviously much better coords, under 100 or not!

>>7145227
There are heaps of cool people (older, like mid 20s) in melb comm, I'm sure you would be fine.

>>7145174
>thats not how you use the word shill but close enough

>>7145222
He should work on accessorizing, but other than that he looks all right.

What do you guys use these mini totes for?

I got one in a bulk auction full of random brand accessories/junk and have no idea what to use it to hold.. I'm figuring it's too small for groceries like a regular tote, and since it has no clasp to close it safely I really wouldnt want to put much in it if I'm taking it out on the street. Seems so useless not even selling would justify its existence..

>>7145222
needs a cane

>>7145241
I like to buy the matching print tote, then I use it to keep all the socks and headbows from that print. Then I hang it next to the dresses themselves (I usually only do this for prints I really like and have multiples of).

Otherwise, they're handy for what they're marketed as -- ecototes. They fold up pretty flat, so you can put one in your handbag. Then when you go shopping, instead of carrying a bunch of small bags from various shops you can put all of your shopping things into the ecotote. It's not big enough to carry all my groceries, but sometimes I meet up with my girl friends in a shopping mall and we'll hit up several accessory and fashion shops and end up with several plastic bags from each shop. It's cuter in lolita, your ecotote will always match your outfit so you don't have random other bags cluttering up any photos, and you'll be saving the environment by not using plastic bags.

I also used one to carry A4-sized files. They stick out of the top but the handles are long enough to carry the bag just fine. I've also put my drawing materials into one, so I carried it into a cafe to wait for my friend, then when we moved to another location I left the bag in the car rather than lug it around the whole day.

I wouldn't use one as a handbag, but as an additional bag to carry things in, they're actually a really useful size. My Sugary Carnival stuff now ends up being stored in the DDC bag because I'm always using the SC tote bag for something or another.

>>7145219
After seeing her Etsy and that Polyvore, I totes agree with him


Wtf is this shit and what drugs is she on that makes her think people will buy this shit?

>>7145144
thank you, but i think the one i mean has something with space or rocket or something like that in her name. besides, i dont think this girl has a particularly big nose?
thanks anyway

>>7144923
But they do have rights regarding the overall designs of the dresses. But that's not really what they're talking about anyway; the warning says "brand replicas", not specifically "JetJ replicas". Most brands actually do have creative ownership of their prints and JetJ doesn't wanna see any disrespect at the tea party.

>>7145372
>Wtf is this shit and what drugs is she on that makes her think people will buy this shit?

Etsy. Etsy is the drug, have you seen some of the shit that sells on that site?

>>7145524
spaceandroid, otherwise known as meisu.
Her nose is cute as fuck though, stop with this nonsense.

Owner of AP US vs union groups

>>7145574
thanks a bunch.
uhm well, i didn't say anything bad about her and her nose, did i?
i mean if i said "uhh yea.. i'm looking for that girl with nice outfits" it could have been anyone...

Please does someone know a japanese SS that will place bids on Mbok past 5pm till 9.30pm?(japan time)

>>7145185
>It's kind of far away from the centre (or so it appeared to me when I visited, I'm not from France/Paris) but it's relatively easy to go to.

Thanks! So how did you go there, by foot or by bus or car? What's the bus system like in France anyway?

>>7146003
By car. I was traveling with relatives. I didn't see a lot of buses. Tramways are more common within cities. There should be coach buses that take tourists around rural areas though. You should find more info about getting around on SNCF.com

>>7146033
btw, I'm not the anon you were replying to (sorry for any mix- ups). Also, I wanted to say that you can apparently plan your trip out through this site.

http://www.destination-montsaintmichel.com/?lang=en

Does anyone know how long Lady Sloth usually take to make/ship custom commissions? I'm just curious. I paid on September 25th and I'm just wondering what kind of general time frame I'm looking at, since I haven't heard much.

>>7145589

context?

>>7146066
She didn't tell you? I think mine was within two weeks, but I ordered something back when she wasn't getting as much business.

How the hell do I hang halter dresses?

I just got dreaming macaron but I don't think the neck ties are sturdy enough to support the dress on its own.

Is the fed government shut down affection US customs?

>>7146502
It doesn't have any dibbly bobs near the armpits?

>>7146502
Skirt hanger/clamp hanger. Use tissue or foam to pad it so it doesn't leave marks, but clamp it at the top of the bodice and let the halter neck hang down.

That's how all of the IW halternecks I've ever bought have arrived.

>>7146510
Short Answer: Yes.
Longer answer: all international trade other than high profile multimillion dollar companies is getting slowed down due to not having enough workers to process it all. Some gamestops didn't even have enough Pokemon X/Y

>>7146517
>didn't even have enough Pokemon X/Y
THE HORROR

>>7146510
>>7146517
interesting, I had a package from Japan delivered last Saturday and went through customs at the beginning of the week no problem. Though it's my only international package so far this month. I have two more that haven't shipped yet, and now I'm worried..

>>7146515
Nope :( JUST the straps for the neck.

>>7146516
Damn I bought a bunch of cute padded hangers for the january wardrobe post too... I haven't seen any padded ones with clips yet. Guess this will have to be a DIY

>>7146516
Is it bad to hang it through the middle of an ordinary hanger?

>>7146547
Probably not horrible, but I doubt it would be easy to get it to stay there, given the weight difference between a skirt and bodice.

>>7146550
I hang my velvet strapless JSK that way and it stays, I make it so that it is half and half on each side. Just wanted to see if it could damage it.

>>7145222
middle section is good, needs work on bottom and top
still would trade for this dude anyday over dude with mlp shirt and fedora

Hi frillies! Question.

Should I order from Qutieland out of sheer convenience, or order from Infanta on taobao through an agent? Is the cost significantly less with the latter?

Also in your experience, how long does it usually take to receive something from taobao that's 'order to make'? I want the Golden Circus Salopette and matching katyusha if this matters.

>>7146502
I hang my Dreaming Macaron (and other halter jsk) by folding it down slightly and using a skirt hanger, like >>7146516 said.
As I'm sure you've figured out, it's kind of a heavy jsk, so make sure your hanger holds onto it tightly enough.

>>7146557
I ordered the Golden Circus jsk and beret through Clobba - the jsk only took a couple days or something, since it wasn't custom-sized (just a size S), but the beret took forever, I'm assuming they didn't have any already in stock was the issue.
I didn't think Infanta could do custom sizing though?

What are some of your favorite heeled shoes for sweet lolita? Brand/offbrand doesn't matter, need some suggestions before I go off and splurge.

>>7146574
Oh no, they dont. I'm not sure why it says order to make but there are set sizes on the page. Thanks for the input, I really want it for my birthday. Also, you wouldnt happen to have pics of you in it would you? I havent found any around!

>>7146592
No problem.
I do have worn photos, but I'm a bit reluctant to post them here, I'm afraid.

sage for unhelpful post.

>>7146599
Aww, pity. I don't blame you though, I've actually been doxed on 4chan before and it was a scary experience. I guess I'll just have to wait and see!

>>7146568
Thanks! I'll try to play around with the skirt hangers. And you're right, I wasn't expecting the dress to be THAT heavy...

>>7146557
Never buy from qutieland. Always use an agent

Can we have some oldschool or black x white co-ords done right?

Also have a photo, I thought the girls outfit as pretty cute.

>>7146891

Black and white anyways.

>>7146896
Huh what do you mean?

>>7146914

I meant it's not so much old school but it's black and white.

>>7146918
Ah I understand.

>>7146891

>>7146953

Haha, sorry about that. I'm pretty tired from staying up all night, I should go sleep.

>>7146954

>>7145217

She is constantly posting on a lolita sewing Facebook group and...she can't. she's constantly working on something but personally I'm never impressed with her final outcome. She never seems to follow the advice she asks for either.

For Paris anons, axes femme has opened a store. Not strictly lolita, but useful!

>>7146961

>>7146962
I think she just spams every page she comes across in a desperate attempt to get someone to buy her shit. Her Etsy has dozens of listings, but I don't think it has had a single sale.

>>7146965

>>7146962

Oh my god.

I need to go to Paris.

>>7146969

>>7146977

>>7146979

>>7146984

>>7146968
She's spamming the Aus page again. Ughhh, when will she take a hint?

>>7147008
Never. If that massive slap last night didn't get through to her, I doubt anything will.

>>7147011
I made a secret but I doubt she'll see it. Hopefully that whiteknight will tell her.

>>7144844
Did Boddywood close or something recently? I was there at Christmas last year when I visited Paris.

Does Japonica every screw around with commission rates? Or am I reading something wrong here... My total plus the Paypal fee for a shopping service order was:

6233yen ( 5994yen + PayPal fee 239yen )

And according to their commission chart here http://www.japonicamarket.com/commission.htm

Should be 700Y right?


5001yen ~ 15000yen: 700yen

But they sent my international shipping invoice today (they add on the commission to this final payment) and are attempting to charge me 1000Y commission fee.

>>7147023
There was a post about it not long ago, but they severed ties with AP.

So I need some advice. I'm doing a trade with someone outside of my country. I've done a number of trades before and never had issues. Person I'm trading with shipped today but didn't get proof pictures, just some receipts and I have a tracking number, but it only will update when it's received. Person has 100% positive feedback. So I don't know what I should do in this situation and I'm legitimately worried.

>>7147025
>http://www.japonicamarket.com/commission.htm
shipping from the seller to the service maybe?

>>7147069
No since that is labeled differently. The 1000y is the only thing labelled commission on the invoice. Everything else has its own row (domestic shipping, PayPal fee, international shipping, etc)

Even the entire total, including all fees and shipping doesn't go out of the 700y commission range (15000Y is the ceiling on the 700y bracket)

Are there cage petticoats suitable as supportive garments for non-ero styles of lolita? I'm sick of my cloth pettis deflating all the time.

>>7147078
>>7147069
Actually domestic shipping should have been part of my initial payment in the first place. Well I sent them an email asking why with their commission chart pasted for reference. I mean, the only reason I went with them was because it was a cheaper fee than my other SS. But 1000y is now more expensive then my other SS.

>>7147088
It's like three fucking dollars. Get the fuck over it.

>>7147111
Uh, that's not the point? The point is they are charging a different commission amount than stated on the site... I didn't realize I needed to explain that, lol

>>7147111
id be upset if i brought some to a cashier with a price tag marked on it and it rang up more expensive and i was just expected to pay it...

>>7147131
id like to know what they say. if they have their prices marked wrong on the site it needs t o be changed, and if they are charging more on purpose unless someone calls them out on it to make more profit, then i don't want to give them my money

Anyone know the max size of Holy Lantern?

>>7147484
JSK I mean. I assume lolibrary has the min listed but the bust for max is not

So... did anyone remember Brad T and is anyone else wondering why he is on Lacebook?

Like, sure bro. You are a lolita appreciator. But you don not partake in lolita itself, why are you here?

I dunno, I feel like that spot could of gone to an actual contributing lolita.

>>7147084
You need a cloth one over the top to smooth it out.

Fuck, tfw when want to get a brand blouse, but a bit too big for normal blouses, too small for maxicimam's lovely size

>>7147824
Have you tried IW's size L blouses?

>>7147502
So if they're letting in men who have nothing to do with the fashion, surely they would let me in even though I've tapered off of wearing lolita? (Mostly because my closet is ruined, long story)

>>7147849
I've considered losing the weight necessary for that, since I'm on the max of L, but my cups runneth over. How are they for busty lolitas?

>>7147502

So they're letting non-lolis in but I can't fucking join? That's some bullshit.

>>7147907
Apparently you don't know the right people anon. Neither do I, so I'll cry with you.

>>7147911
You aren't missing anything special... As others on lacebook have said, it's just people's old coords they posted on their tumblr's months ago and some boring discussions about new releases.

>>7147911

I'm sorry, I think that's some real crap. People are gonna appear and say "THE MODS ARE TRYING YOU'RE UNGRATEFUL I HOPE YOU NEVER GET IN", but I don't actually see the mods trying. I don't understand why the mods can't just open registration. They could easily just have it so that you have to email them a proof photo of yourself in lolita or whatever to have your account verified, to prove that you should get to join.

You know, I could tolerate the exclusivity. I could tolerate the fact that you had to be friends with somebody efamous or whatever to get in. I said "you know what? fair enough" to the bullshit of the mods having to be your friends. But you know, now that I know they're just letting whoever they're cosy with in, regardless of whether they're a lolita or not, that doesn't seem fair.

tumblrfag here - at what point can one classify themselves as a "plus size" lolita? I'd love the shit out of some easy notes, but I think I'm too skinny.

>>7147502
Who is this? What's his lacebook? I know one of the mods maybe I can ask about it

>>7148044
I would say when the majority of unshirred brand doesn't fit you.

>>7148044
It's all over the fucking place. For some people, too big to fit into brand, others, within your typical plus size range (above a US size 12), smaller measurements but still chubby and/or busty looking. Personally, I consider it when you're able to fit into most partial shirred brand fine and dandy. You're just chubby but with smaller measurements.

Honestly, tagging things as plus size may or may not help. It depends entirely upon who reblogs it. I post in that tag from time to time and I don't get much more than when I tag it as lolita fashion or the brand I'm wearing.

>>7148056

Brady, invited by the mod amytheyu.

Okay ladies...Royal Melty Chocolate skirt or low waist JSK. Oh and Bitter or Brown? I'm about 166-167cm with a 71cm waist and an 81cm chest. They shouldn't be too short, I don't think?

>>7148068

Shit, bradt.

>>7147938
Stop being a retard and read the rest of the thread. They haven't opened registration because the site is still having some issues, and it also can't handle having every loli out there on it yet. Shit costs money to run and upgrade you faggot. Chill the fuck out, you'll get to join soon enough anyway.

tldr ; stop being a self entitled little baby

>>7148084
I can't tell you much about the dress/skirt or whether it will be too short for you. This was my first AP dress, I have a rather ample chest, and I'm 10 cm shorter than you. Sorry I'm not much help...

But, I have the bitter colorway and it's lovely! It's such a nice dark chocolate color. I thought I wanted the brown, but I'm so happy with bitter.

I've never done lolita before and I'm really interested in starting out, but I don't know where to begin! I've definitely done my research and I'm confident that I'll be able to put a coord together and not have it look ita but I just don't know where I can buy stuff that isn't super expensive like AP or what I should buy first to build up my wardrobe. Any suggestions are really appreciated, thanks!

>>7148134
taobao would be my first suggestion, there's a lot of good stores in the taobao thread spreadsheets. taobao can be a little intimidating if you're not used to it, but I promise it's not as hard to use as it looks.

bodyline would be my second, but their quality really depends a lot on how much you're paying for the item - their $13 dresses and their $60 dresses are not on the same level at all. If you go this route please post the stock pics of what you're thinking of buying so we can let you know if it's ita or not.

finally, I would scan Lolita Sales in English on facebook and egl_comm_sales on lj for good deals on brand, offbrand, whatever.

please don't go fan+friend, they tend to get measurements wrong and their pieces are inconsistent in terms of quality lolita wear, and milanoo is obviously right out. Etsy can be very hit-or-miss, it really depends on who you're buying/commissioning from.

>>7148095
>>7148068
It looks like there isn't really a rule about not being allowed onto the site if you don't wear lolita fashion, so I'm not really sure what grounds there would be to delete him?

>>7148134
I'm not an expert but here's some basic tips?

Step 1: Decide on a colour palette and a style you would like to start out with. (Deciding what colours you like best and work well for you will help save money when you're starting out because everything will hopefully match! )

Step 2: Look out for items you like on 2nd hand lolita sales / taobao.
(>>7148143)

Step 3: Collect things that will go with your general wardrobe and build up a basic coherent wardrobe before expanding it with other colours / styles.

Step 4*: Make a wishlist! I tend to do this to keep my impulse spending under control and will have enough money to find pieces that makes my heart go doki doki.

But these are just guidelines, might work for some and not for others.

>>7148155
>>7148143
This is really helpful thank you so much! I think I'll start with a bodyline dress, pic related, since it's site is easier to navigate and I'm still unsure what style of lolita I want to do and what type of dress fit will look most flattering on me. I think I want to build up a shiro lolita wardrobe though, the style just looks so stunning when done correctly!
Thank you for the guide lines I hope I can start soon!

>>7148153
>It looks like there isn't really a rule about not being allowed onto the site if you don't wear lolita fashion

But then why go through the rigmarole of figuring out if the people signing up are lolitas or not? And just open the site for everyone?

>>7148176
Also, invest in a couple of good pettis, an A line and a cupcake - Classical Puppets is good. You'd want one that'll sturdy as you pretty much use it in every outfit.

Don't fall into the 'main pieces first' trap. You'd end up with many main pieces and no accessories to wear it with. The right accessories are important as they give your outfit a more polished look! Grab a few generic floral headpieces and bows to start off and then hunt down theme accessories.

I feel like we should have an infographic for this.

>>7148181
Because of the likes of brolita jenny

>>7148187
What are good places to buy flower headpieces besides taobao?

>>7148181
Probably because there'd be a lot of creepers.

>>7148187
On the subject of petticoats - I heard good things about Victorian Girl Dress on Ebay, but it seems like they are out of stock of the white ones in the largest size (XXL). Anyone who owns one care to give some insight?

>>7148202
I own one in black, it's very fluffy and has stood up to the washer a number of times. Absolutely worth the price.

>>7148197
I'd say indie brands (i.e Sweet Mildred) are the best for unique ones, but generic floral clips can be found on etsy, ebay or at vintage store / thrift shops.

I'm not sure where to ask this, so I'll try here.
Does anyone know the name of this JSK? All it says is it's Meta and a-line.

>>7148233
Marguerite Wreath A-line Pinafore JSK

http://www.lolibrary.org/apparel/marguerite-wreath-line-pinafore-jsk

>>7148240
Thank you, anon!

Can someone tell me the name of this op? All I know is that it is Meta.

Thank you so much!

Most of my brand blouses seem to be a bit sheer. Does that mean its ment to have a cardigan or boloro worn over it.. or a camisole under it.. or both. Because i feel like adding a camisole under it still looks a bit weird. Any suggestions as to what to do? Also one of my long sleeve blouses has like a long hardisgh wrist part/cuff area. It seems to be double the cuff area of most other long sleeve blouses... Is that meant for anything?

Do brands ever make skirts and dresses out of knit fabrics? Like cutsew type material?

>>7148273
I've heard a lot of Lady Sloth's dresses are made out of cutsew material.

>>7148273
Yes, AP, Baby and IW all make cutsew dresses.

>>7148202
I bought one because of all of the recommendations, but mine seems too short and the tulle was coming undone. The shape was way too poofy and a bit malformed. I dunno if I just got a dud or they got crappier stock? Or I somehow ordered the wrong one?

Opinions on altering brand, please? I don't mean anything drastic like completely chopping up a piece and making it into something else entirely, but more like removing some excess lace or frills, for example.
Asking because I have a dress I'd like to tone down a bit. It's nothing coveted, I don't think, but I wouldn't want to end up in a future ita thread for destroying brand.

>>7148278
You wouldn't happen to have any example pics would you? I did some looking around but I haven't come across any so far.

>>7148288
AP released pic related a few weeks ago. Brands occasionally put out cutsew dresses, it's not as common but they exist.

>>7148296
AP makes heaps of cutsew dresses. They always seem to have at least one on their site. IW makes a few, too.

>>7148305
Yep, cheap and comfy as fuck

>>7148254
It's too old to find it online. It's name would be something generic like "Princess OP with Lace Caplet".

>>7148305
I love this one.

>>7148312
This one is gorgeous, too.

>>7148313
Hnng.

>>7148312
>>7148313
Don't forget the sailors!

>>7148314
Red long-sleeve version is up on mbok if you're interested, anon.

Can I share a feel-good story?

>waiting at the train stop to go shopping
>anon comes up to me and says "i love your lolita dress!"
>gets super excited and thanks her
>ask her if she wears lolita too. anon responds with "i just started recently" and "you're the first lolita I've seen in public"
>MUST GRANT WISHES
>shopped, ate, and walked around all over the city together

I had so much fun and I wish this happened more often :(

>>7148287

As soon as you take a seam ripper to anything, the value of it plummets by half, sometimes down to nothing, especially if it wasn't a popular piece to begin and your alterations aren't top notch. You pretty much have to accept that you might never be able to sell this piece afterwards, even at a heavily discounted price, or else don't alter it, just sell it on and get something else you like better.

As for being bitched out in an ita thread, if your alterations are neat and professional-looking, you'll be fine, I've seen so many altered pieces on the sales comm and only one or two really terrible hack jobs get bitched out. If you're unsure whether the alterations you have in mind will improve the dress, or you're unsure whether it'll actually be much harder than you think, post here and ask for advice first before attempting it. You'd be surprised how very small things can more difficult than you'd think.

>>7145156

Check out her new photoshoot!

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2013/286/b/7/12t_by_yizzimindi-d6qenlk.jpg

>>7148331

God damn it.

http://yizzimindi.deviantart.com/gallery/46142761?offset=0

I found a set to purchase for cheap but the shoes are way to small for my feet. Would it even be worth the effort to try to sell online? They are angelic pretty.. if i decided to sell them how much would i even bother listing them for. The seller does not want to split the set and i dont want to offend them by telling them i dont want the shoes

>>7148331
I thought it was a joke from the thumbnail. I think she was shitting up the Aus comm again last night with some square dancing dress.

I want to sell a new Baby skirt that I've never worn (as it didn't fit when I tried it on) but I've cut the tag off when I first bought it and put it aside for safe keeping. Since then I can't remember where the safe keeping spot is! Does my skirt lose a significant amount of value as it's new but has no tags? Or am I right in asking for the same price I paid for it as it's never been worn?

>>7148333
Offend them? Why would they be offended by the fact that the shoes are too small for you? Jesus fuck, just say they're too small

Would it be okay to send Japonica an email saying thanks and to let them know that my items arrived? I would like to but I don't want to clutter their inbox.

>>7148367
I do this with all my orders.

>>7148332
Jesus Christ. All that blur and sloppy drawn-in vignette.

>>7148358
It really depends on what the skirt is. If it's popular, you could still sell it for retail or above. If not, try pricing it at retail first, and then if nobody bites, lower the price.

>>7145156
>>7148331
I want to be a massive dick to her and boot her from my local community but I can't, because I have to be neutral. Everyone is sick of her and this other girl shitting up our community.

>>7148402

Fuck being neutral. Nobody's going to complain if you kick them out. Who's the other girl?

>>7145156
fucking gold!

>>7145211
I can't believe i missed this shit!!!!

>>7148402
care for any details on this other girl ?

>>7148181
it originally started out as a just for a few friends not some giant ass international forum didn't it?

Therefore to me at least that would explain why he is a member.

>>7148413

Spill.

>>7148311
Thank you anon, I saw it for sale on a secondhand japanese site last year and loved it but I could never find it again, nor do I know anything about it.

>>7148264
Could it be that your blouses are chiffon? In that they are supposed to be sheer. Chiffon blouses suit jsks most in my opinion. However a cami under it could work if it's in a similair colour. Depending on the style of lolita you wear, a bustier or corset could suit well. I'm not really sure about the cuff area to be honest, it could be for decoration, or it may have another use.

>>7145156
SHES BEEN A LOLITA FOR YEARS YOU GUIZE

>>7148402
need descriptions or better yet, names !

>>7148316
That's very kind of you but I'm not supposed to be letting myself splurge at the moment. I feel so strong for not lurking Mbok/YA, haha.

If I look once, I look multiple times a day and end up with a big order. It's an addiction.

>>7148402
So does she not only spam the Australian page, but also your state's page? Ugh. Sorry, anon

.>>7148439
See >>7148438
She's some chick who has been spamming (at least) the Australian lolita page on Facebook. She's very dense and kept insisting non-lolita stuff was lolita and wouldn't listen when people tried to help. She was trying to pimp her shitty handmade items from her "brand" Yizzimindi (that name sounds gross). She also sews very badly. Has anyone met her in person?

>>7148446

Judging from the size and quality of the group in this photo, I'm guessing she's one of those regional lolitas?

>>7148449
>that fucking mini top hat

Why does she have such a boner for such ugly ass hats? Her shop is full of hats like >7145372

>>7148454
>>7145372

Derp

>>7148446
i thought that jizzmindi was the main annoyance, wasnt there another girl in >>7148402
?

>>7148449
all that ita in one place

>>7148459
>>7148402

Is it that Laura Morrigan girl? She seems like she'd be a shitfest.

>>7148367
they already send you an e-mail when a new items arrives, but I'm sure they like the thank you.

>>7148464
I dealt with her in the sales group a while back and she was very polite and pleasant, but I'm an American, not an Aussie, so I don't have any experience with her beyond that. Kind of homely though.

For lolitas wanting opinions of the shops in Paris:

The btssb shop is very cute and small, don't expect to spend a ton of time inside since last time I went there weren't a lot of stocks. A bit quiet, the staff is friendly and ok.

Boddywood: They stopped having AP things but there's still some stocks and they also have used dresses. I recommend going there and not listen to bad reviews, the staff is friendly and probably won't engage conversation but will gladly answer (or did to me at least).
They stopped selling AP because AP over estimated the selling rate in Paris because the cons gave the illusion of a lot of shoppers.
They have a lot of cute stuff at a good price and while some described it as "messy" I actually liked this kind of "mess".

In the same street, you'll find a lot of shops selling games, cosplay and lolita stuff, it can be worth a look but they have a lot of overpriced ita stuff. I also found Secret shop socks for 12€ so it can be ok.

Princess Crêpes : Go there, it's super cute and decorated with Btssb stuff. Price is really ok (3 to 5€)

Also a cat coffee opened. Didn't go there yet.

To be honest there's lots of shops I don't know about, I actually love vintage shops (in the Marais they're opened on sundays too for some, for example Acqua Rêves) and you can find great deals in them.

>>7148419
site*

>>7148296
>>7148305
>>7148312
>>7148313
>>7148314
>>7148315
Thank you kind anons!

>>7148490
She hasn't been anything but polite, but it's more a matter of her posting etiquette than her interpersonal interactions that people are upset about. The depth of her cluelessness and the continual spamming are starting to get to people.

She and a couple of other new lolitas (including Yasmin) are filling the comm up lately with questions that are answered easily with a Google search or by using the links provided every time they ask. We don't usually have a lot of intellectual discussion or anything like that, but we use the comm to get meets going and the like, and those posts are disappearing under a hail of "is Loris reliable?" "where do I buy pastel lolita items?" "I can't afford this dress, boo hoo" and "is this lolita?" posts.

And don't get me started on their awful crafting endeavours.

>Mini top hat, this would probably sell for nearly $100 in a shop $20 or a swap for gothic or classic clothing

No. Just no.

>>7149192

Out of curiosity, what makes it so bad?

>mfw I'm going into other crafting shit for AA and I'm not sure if I'm doing shit right.

>>7149204

Er, to clarify, the photo's pretty blurry and I can't really see what's going on here. I'm guessing some of it has to do with wonky feather placement?

>>7149211
Bad placement of the materials used, poor quality material used (or else just very badly beat up; all of the feathers are separating and ratty looking), willynilly gluing such that nothing is attached well (in this photo, you can see the fabric separating from the brim near her finger), no coherent colourscheme (three types of red, ivory and what looks like yellow?) and just general sloppiness.

Honestly, if you want inspiration on doing it right, look up Imperial Fiddlesticks Emporium. Her mini hats are lovely and very well made.

>>7148287
There's an altering brand tag on LJ. It's gotten really common. Just don't try to scalp a modified dress.

>>7148331
Ooooh why must this be called a photoshoot?

>>7148333
I think you would be able to sell or trade them.

>>7149192
>would probably sell for nearly $100
>nearly $100

God I hope that's MXN not USD.

>>7149233
AUD

>>7148331
those hats....

that posture...

no.

How shitty would it be to either leave bad feedback or file a claim against an etsy seller who, although her policies state that she will ship within five days of the order, shipped more than 10 days afterwards?
I've still not received the items, and I'm almost at my 45 day paypal limit. (Items have been in transit from Mother Russia for just over three weeks.)
I don't want to be a total bitch, but this sucks. I didn't buy from her for a long time because I couldn't find a solid, thorough review (and to be honest a lot of the etsy reviews look a bit sketchy), and now I'm worried that the items will arrive either not as described or in totally shit condition after the deadline has passed.

Is Bodyline working for everyone else?

It won't let me view my shopping cart.

Hey, quick question.

I've only ever had OPs before, and I just got my first JSK. How do people feel about wearing plain button downs and shit underneath them?

Like, blouses tend to just be glorified button downs anyway. And I need an undershirt ASAP for this thing, with not a lot of money. I'll get a nicer blouse later, but for the time being, will I look fucking retarded?

>>7149314
You need to cover your own ass, file a Paypal claim. It's her fault in a way for shipping late.

Is she still in contact with you?

>>7149358
Post a reference pic and I'll let you know. But generally, it will look like shit. Especially if it has a pointy collar.

>>7149314
I would open a claim, and just take a while to reply back each time. Give her the benefit of the doubt, but don't fuck yourself.

Found this on the Juliette et Justine website. Are they making another book print? Does anybody know anything more about this?

>>7149358
I would recommend looking at F21 for loliable blouses with peter pan collars or ruffles. Or find a cutsew with a peter pan collar and poofy sleeves. Or go Deka Wanko and wear a turtleneck if it works.

If you're living in bumfuck nowhere, just buy it off the website or just get a bodyline blouse while you're at it.

>>7149367
When I initially was like "Uh, when are these going to be shipped?" (around day 7/8), she replied a day later (on a russian Friday, iirc) saying that she would ship them on Monday, as the post wasn't open over the weekend.
Later, when I asked for a tracking number, she said she had added it to the receipt, but I didn't see it until after that message, within which she also gave me it again. The Russian tracking site wasn't working for me earlier, so I guess I'll check again tomorrow before going through with anything.
She has seemed fairly nice, but I'm also pretty peeved that it took her twice the stated time to ship it out. I've never filed a claim before, so I was unsure if I could cancel it at some point.

>>7148264
Japanese girls layer like crazy - I have no idea how on earth they wear like 5 shirts during summer and don't die (or even really sweat), but they do.
Wear a nude colored camisole underneath and it won't show.

>>7149314
File a dispute and explain that it's just in case. If you file a dispute, you get some extra time (30 days? I don't remember) to escalate it to a claim (or are the terms the other way around?). At any rate, it gives you extra time and you can simply close it when your items arrive.

>>7149409
>>7149426
Yep, just file a dispute but don't escalate it to a claim straight away. Some bitch did that to me because I was 1 day late in shipping due to something serious (despite being in contact with her) and the money went from my account straight away.

>>7149376
I don't *have* a button down for it yet, but I was thinking about just grabbing one at walmart or a thrift store.

But, here's the JSK, with a turtleneck like other anon suggested. I was also considering just wearing a cardigan over it and not wearing a blouse. Nobody will be able to tell then anyway, and it's getting cold enough that I won't need to take off the cardigan.

>>7149391
A turtleneck I could work with. I already have one that'd match with the dress. I guess I'll try it on and see how it looks. But I'm REALLY short on money right now, and the only BL blouses that are in my size as of now are the $50 ones.

>>7149486
Also excuse the shit photo. Laptop camera, and all the lights in my room are on.

And I'm not sure what I'm going to do with those bows yet.

>>7148264
just wear a nude colored bra

>>7149486
It looks cute with the turtleneck! I'd wear that, especially if you are tight on money. There's no point buying a button down as it will cost you money and not look as good.

So I made my first purchase on etsy and was disappointed... the item I received (I feel) is not an accurate approximation of the stock image - as in there's supposed to be ruffled lace, but for the most part there is none. What "ruffles" are there are unevenly spaced, it's pretty obvious when looking at it. I messaged the seller with my concerns, but I'm not really sure what can be done about it. Clearly there's no store policy on this, what usually happens in a case like this?

I'll admit I'm a real fucking stickler, since I usually make things myself, but I feel like for what I paid for the item it needs to be near flawless. All I know is this is the last time I buy handmade, since I can do a better job myself.

>>7148328
>>7149233
Alright, thanks! I don't plan on selling the JSK, and I'll avoid it entirely if I do end up altering it. It looks something like pic related, with a tiered skirt, except instead of the ruffle 'layers' going all around, they're in two separate sections on the front, left and right, and one part on the back, but I might keep that one.
I wanted to remove the ruffles because I really like this dress and want to wear it for casual use. Also because they're so fluffy, when I wear my least poofy petticoat, it ends up being significantly wider at the top of the skirt than the bottom. Like, at my waist, the dress will be very flared out because of the ruffles, but then nearly drop straight down with only a slight slope outward.

>>7149613
give us stock photo and your photo

>>7149661
Here, the front and the rear (my images).

>>7149661
stock

Am I just being a picky cunt? I dunno, I've never used etsy before.

>>7149682
>>7149685

Honestly it looks like they stole a photo and made a close replica, but it's 4.30am so I can't be arsed to reverse google image search. I'd ask for a partial refund, if nothing happens maybe resort to Paypal dispute.

>>7149695
But I dunno how much you spent on the item, so it'll only be about a $5 refund I imagine anyway.

>>7149698
looks like it was around 40 bucks for the collar...

>>7149685
Yeah it looks back, I would have recommended cutelou instead (for cheaper even) she is fucking amazing (search cuteloucouture on etsy)

I would let the seller know you don't think it looks the same and give her a side by side and say you're disappointed.

>>7149682
The lace is unruffled and it the collar in looks lopsided - one side wider then the other. Either send it back and ask for a full refund, or maybe request they send you enough lace to ruffle it yourself?

I don't know how much you spent on it but maybe ask for a partial refund so you can buy lace to replace it yourself? Give suggestions to the seller and if they decline them, leave a negative review both on the site and on tumblr or something. Small companies selling hand made things really thrive on positive feedback.

>>7149716
Thanks, I did just that, sent pictures and explained my disappointment.

Thanks for the recommendation too, I'll check them out next time, Since I'd like one in dark brown too.

>>7149685

Someone reviewed this item, they gave it a positive review but it looks a lot more accurate.

rolisramblings blogspot co uk /2013/02/review-10-peacockalorumstocking-shock.html

>>7149757
yeah, I saw that review and that's why I bought it...

>>7148380
I did and I just got this:

hi !

Thank you for telling having arrived.
It was really good that item arrived to you safely.
thank you for using our service !!

thank you.

Hehe, so cute.

What does everyone think of Baby's new Christmas print?

>>7149952
Makes me nostalgic as fuck and I need it on my body.

>>7149952
I really want to start getting into Baby. I like sweet and classic and I feel I'm growing out of OTT. I think baby is the perfect mix... But I have no idea how to do reserves or buy things from their site (navigating seems so hard? When I click 'reserves' nothing is ever on that link). I just send them an email according to their international page, right?

>>7149962
oh wow I am too much of an idiot to be worthy of their clothes, I didn't realize you had to agree to the damn reservation terms. Well now I know.

>>7149952
I think it's adorable as fuck but it looks awkward in every colour but pink (and possibly beige?), and I don't do pink at all. I can't wait to see people make beautiful co-ords with it, though.

>>7149952
It's expensive as fuck.

>>7149952
The OP is fucking gorgeous. The print reminds me of those little miniature winter town models people sometimes make.

>>7149618

Is it something that can solved by using an A-line petti instead of a cupcake petti? Since you say a major part of the problem is that there's too much fluff on top and not enough after the first tier.

I'm having a lot of problems imagining what you're describing as well, from what I gather, you want to remove the top ruffle tiers from two side panels of a skirt? I'd be really careful before starting, those are usually sewn right into the skirt, so ripping it out usually means you'll be ripping the bodice from the skirt, and ripping apart where the side panel joins the front panel and where it joins the back panel. If the skirt was made with the kind of finish where it's serged after the seams are sewn.... lady, you're in for a lot of ripping and resewing. Plus, you have to check what's underneath those ruffles and see if the sewing there is fit to see daylight.

In other words, it's a lot of work, and you could easily mess it up if you don't have sewing experience. If you really want to do it, I'd recommend you take it to a tailor's instead of doing it yourself.

>>7149952
I really, really love it. I've never been tempted to buy a Christmas print before, but... as someone who grew up setting up little glass Christmas villages with my mom every year, this makes me so happy and so nostalgic. I'm seriously considering reserving it, even if I only wear it a few times a year.

>>7149952
I don't care about the print but GOD DO I WANT THAT BONNET

>>7150135
Me too, Anon. I've never had a bonnet though and I'm scared it won't look good.

>>7150027
Oh my god, want.

>>7144131
Is 27,000 yen a good price for the white toy fantasy OP?

Does anyone know if IW's Rose Basket Angel can be hand washed?

>>7149486
It looks quite nice! If you're able to find a ruffly cardigan to wear over it, it would be another good alternative like you mentioned.

>>7150027
wow this is so gorgeous, seriously considering it

>>7149358
The point of the blouse is the nice collar/sleeves. Most plain button downs don't have them. Even plain cutsews and the like have some detail or trim on the collar/cuffs, even the ones that look like plain roll-neck pullovers. Maybe you could modify a pullover with a teeny bit of lace?

Question: I sent my first post to the comm sales on Livejournal last night, and it still hasn't been approved or rejected 18 hours later. Is this normal? I'm not sure was the usual waiting time is.

>>7150480
They've been really slow lately, as I understand there's a large backlog. I had a post take well over 24 hours, and it only went up after I PM'd a mod to let them know it was time-sensitive. If you need it to go up soon, PM someone. Otherwise it may take a while.

>>7149970
I'm feeling the same way about the other colors, I think it's because of the pinkish saturation of the border print, it doesn't work well with all the colorways.
I wish they made something like pic related instead, this print would be so perfect for more toned down colorways.

>>7146579
What size are you? Some brands have limited sizing.

>>7148319
That's so freaking adorable! I wish I could be a beginner lolita's fairy-lolita godmother for just one day and take them to town.