/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

So, I just had to shell out a lot of extra money on a dress that came out recently because it is in high demand and I purposely skipped out on it, thinking I didn't want it. When I saw worn photos I wanted to cry, it looked so good. I just paid for it second hand with a high mark up for it this morning because no one is (or will) sell it for retail or below, soon if ever. I am kicking myself about it because if I just went for it when it was for sale, I could have saved a lot of money.

How do you guys make yourself feel better about when this happens? I have gotten some pretty rare dresses in the past for cheap, so I am trying to tell myself that it all balanced out, but it is still a bit soul crushing to know I spent nearly $100 over what I could have purchased it for not long ago.

Question for those in larger comms.. Is your comm split into smaller cliques who hold private meets separate from the main comm? Our comm has been this way for a while. My two best friend and I dress in lolita by ourselves but we're trying to figure out how to join one of the cliques since it'd be fun to hang out with a bigger group. Anyone have advice for the best way to do this? There's not really an opportunity to meet a lot of other girls since the comm only ever gets together once or twice a year and I know for a fact that most people won't respond to requests on the group's Facebook page.

>>7612514
What dress was it? I'm curious.
I'm pretty sure that's gonna happen to me with Crystal Dream Carnival, I thought I wouldn't want it and bought other stuff, now I'm short on money and will have to buy it second hand.

>>7612892
Are you me? I was on the fence about CDC but then another dress showed up on Y!A, though it really wasn't the best of prices- like similar to what the dress shows up on the western front- and I had a choice between that and CDC. I went for the auction, even though it was way more expensive; I just liked it way more. I'm thinking AP will likely do a re-release of CDC anyway, eventually.

And tbh I don't exactly want CDC to wear. I do like it and would definitely wear it of course, but I'm only actually interested in the resale value, because we all know it'll shoot way up.

Does anyone know how to get tomato stains out of light coloured fabric? I got a small stain on this ETC dress (same dress, but just not my pic). I managed to get a lot of it out but there's still a faded mark.

>>7613029
First up, how did you manage to get tomato stains on your clothes? Do you girls just not know how to eat cleanly? Secondly, what have you done so far to try clean out the stain?

>>7613029
I've used hydrogen peroxide (the kind you get from the drugstore) with success to bleach things out of white before.

>>7612980
Bringing this over to the last general.

How was the parasol from eBay? I'm looking for a relatively cheap parasol, but eBay and cheap with lolita almost always ends in ugly gross lace, etc. I'm wondering if parasols are any different.

>>7613044
*from the last general
My bad.

>>7613036
Thanks anon, I'll give that a try!

>>7613034
Long story short, my boyfriend managed to flip a fork-full of food off the table and onto the back of my skirt. Sometimes accidents happen. As for cleaning, I flushed out the stain after it happened and blotted out the sauce, then when I got back home I flushed it out again and used Vanish spot cleaner.

>>7612887
Make friends with them? In a group that initially forms around a shared fashion interest of course some people will have more in common than others. I have friends who share an interest in lolita. I'd never call hanging out with them a "meet" even though we all wear lolita, and I wouldn't think of it as excluding people from a meet up when I hang out with them. We're friends who happen to want to do something together and wear lolita, but the emphasis is the friendship rather than the shared hobby

>>7613034
Oxyclean/napisan?

so I'm trying to register a member account with AP to use their international site, but it isn't letting me because ... the katakana I'm using to spell my first name is wrong? help would be appreciated.

>>7613130
use the tenso link and you have to copy paste it without any space before and after

>>7613140

I had to reload the page completely and put it in without any space after, thanks!

>>7613153
np!

>tfw your friends go I WOULD NEVER PAY $200 ON BRAND SHOES WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY when you don't see any harm in it (don't own brand shoes but would like to one day)

>tfw same friends go to AP SF a month later and buy brand new tea parties

>>7613197
>people change their minds
why are you complaining? you agree with them?

>>7613197
Hosnestly the quality of brand shoes isn't worth the price.

With the dresses there's usually a notable increase in quality from Taobao shops, but I don't notice any between say, Baby and Secret Shop.

>>7613209
>the quality of brand shoes isn't worth the price.
They really aren't. I'd only buy them second hand at this point, and only then if they were in good shape, and considerably cheaper than retail. Every pair I've had has either been painfully uncomfortable, difficult or dangerous to walk in (who makes a 6cm platform 2cm narrower than the insole, seriously? Ohright. Baby), or they fell apart within one wear.

I'd much rather spend the same amount on Yosuke, Queen Bee, or Tokyo Bopper shoes instead.

>>7613197
they aren't even 200 bucks, they are closer to 160?

but anyway, if you want to spend money on brand shoes just buy them secondhand, I have a couple pairs of second hand brand shoes that i'm pretty happy with. And considering how much of a markup some people price SS tps, I didn't mind paying 10 bucks extra for a pair of real ones. Also got a pair of the AP engineer boots for 75 bucks, was pretty happy about that.

>>7613029
baking soda mixed with blue Dawn dishsoap and hydrogen peroxide. rub it in the stain and let it sit for an hour. then wash like normal.

>>7613205
I am ALL for people changing their minds.

But they were complaining about the price vs value so hardcore, saying they were a huge waste of money, why would anyone ever spend so much on shoes that get damaged so easily, etc. and kind of pedestaling themselves for being against brand shoes.

Changing minds is awesome. And if you don't like something, cool. But doing this shit ain't cute. Comes across as more hypocritical.

>>7613197
agreeing with everyone telling you to buy secondhand brand shoes. I've bought a pair of tps for 60 and a pair of the AP engineer boots for 75. Happy with both purchases and comparing them to my SS knock offs, eh, the material is better on the real engineer boots, but the tps are almost exactly the same in every way

Anon from previous thread >>7605825

So I e-mailed AP USA again, this time stating that I'm going to contact my bank if I don't receive a response within a week.

They responded to my e-mail within an hour.

>>7613219
yeah I've had tons of problems with them. Mostly shipping problems since they don't offer anything cheaper than the 2-3 day priority, but I've literally waited a full week for them to ship items to me... like seriously, just stealing money basically

>>7613001
I wasn't too into it until I saw more pictures in the mook a few days ago, and now I'm lusting after it...I hope they do a second reservation period, I'll definitely snatch it up then. The dark colorways are stunning.

>>7613044
Oops, answered you over there, will repost:

Came perfectly unscathed, looked just like the picture. Was a bit pricey for the shipping if I recall, this was a few years ago. Mine doesn't have any lace on it though, it's a simple black pagoda umbrella for gothic, I think a Lisbeth Dahl knockoff or something. That said, of course an umbrella is going to have plastic lace, it's meant to get wet, so unless you're looking for a sun-only parasol that's what you're going to get.

Anyone know the Japanese term for shirring? I'm looking on mBok for Angelic Pretty pieces that are fully shirred, but I'm a bit new at searching on that site. I mostly only search for collectibles on Yahoo! Japan, so mBok is a bit foreign to me.

>>7613330
And the Japanese kana for Angelic Pretty?

>>7613330
>>7613341
http://www.mbok.jp/category/categ_100000509.html?_SRC=i0_li

That's the category for Angelic Pretty in mbok. Most dresses don't list full shirring or otherwise, just the series name. Usually. You can search for OPs and skirts using the categories on the left-hand side.

>>7613341
most of the bigger brands have sections on mbok that are split up into respective catagories (accessories, bag, shoes, dress, top, etc) per brand. Here's the AP one http://www.mbok.jp/category/categ_100000509.html?_SRC=i0_li you can see the catagories on the left hand side bar. And here's an older LJ entry with different search terms http://egl.livejournal.com/5243513.html though not sure if shirred is going to be on there. You're probably better off searching for the specific piece name if you know it.

>>7613350
>>7613351
Thanks so much, kind anons.

>>7612407
Would any of these be okay to use while in lolita? For blocking the sun. I'd like to use the one on the far left since my coord is moon and star themed, but I don't know if it'd work since the style is pretty plain. I don't know if the other ones might be too plain as well.

>>7613367
I think that it depends on what the rest of the pieces of the coordinate are. The umbrellas do look kind of cheap, but if you're wearing a Bodyline main piece you'll just look simple and cute whereas if you're decked out in AP otherwise, the umbrellas will look really off and gawdy compared to the rest of the outfit.

Not sure if this is the thread to ask, but I'll be going to AX for the first time next year and I'm wondering if there are any lolita events there. Is there a tea party or something?

>>7613382
My main piece is AP, but it's not extremely fancy looking or anything. Everything else is offbrand.

>>7613387
no lolita events, hasn't been one in a few years since AP came. Fairytale Boutique will probably hold something during that period though.

>>7613367
Where'd you find the first one?

>>7613467
Taobao originally, but it's all over eBay too.

How do you guys feel about IWs happy pack? If you've gotten it or something similar before were you happy with the items you got?

http://www.lacemarket.us/dreamy-kawaii-desu-bodyline-yukata/

>Mr. Yan so dreamy~

Are there any good lolita/j-fashion YouTube channels? Any hilariously bad?

>>7613517

there's a luckypack livejournal comm, you could probably look through old luckypacks there.

IW actually has three different varieties of lucky pack, by the way -- the regular LP, the one where you get to choose the size, and the oddments pack. As for the items, they're usually items that have not sold, so if you wait for their sales, look through it and observe what didn't sell, that's likely to end up in their next LP.

How do I politely nag a pokey seller?

She didn't answer me when I told her I'd paid the invoice, so I asked a few days later when she'd ship, she said the next day. It's been four more days and she hasn't said anything to me.

I don't want to be rude, but come on, can we move this along?

>tfw socially anxious

What's wrong with me I can't even be assertive on the internet.

>>7613548
which sales platform? LSE, LM, comm_sales? Check their policies first. Then if it's obvious that they aren't following their own rules, message them again. Be extremely nice and polite. It throws them off guard.

fb.com/photo.php?fbid=1434906310111079&set=a.1434906113444432.1073741837.100007751708804&type=1

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

no one buy this from her so she gets banned! OWNED BITCH LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!

Do Japanese SS send you photos of your items when you ask? Specifically FromJapan? I know lots of Taobao SS do this, but I've never seen it mentioned about SS for Japan.

>>7613572
1. Calm down.
2. What's this about?

>>7613582
It's Rosefaile. Cunt dun gooft.

Anyone else order the Lief Ribbon Sailor Series?

I ordered both colours and I am really looking forward to it!

>>7613582
Not that anon, but she made a post on LSE trying to sell a reserve that she made for someone because they can't pay and neither can she. She can't pay, she gets banned from Baby.
I wonder who is was and why she isn't putting that up on blast like usual.

>>7613586
Ahh I wanted one so bad but decided to be responsible instead. Post pics when you get it!

>>7613588
I thought she was already banned when they fired her from that place.

>>7613588
Banned from Baby, next is Angelic Pretty. Then the scalping cunt will have to disappear hahahahahahahaahahahahahahaha!!!! i r so excite

>>7613572
weird, why hasn't she said who it was for...

I need help. Badly.

What do you do when you want a dress in the same cut in 3 colors?

Like, seriously want it in 3 colors. And have the CC ready.

>>7613593
sssh anon don't say fired, because then baby has to pay her several months wages as per jap law. she "quit" and inconveniced them terribly.

>>7613586
i did, and i also ordered both colors since i couldn't decide on just one. i was really excited to see their update today - the navy doesn't look as dark as i thought it would be!

>>7613572
DO NOT BUY DO NOT BUY LET HER GET BANNED AS SHE DESERVES DO NOT BUY

>>7613598
pick the one or two that suit what you already have in your wardrobe the most. what colours are you deciding between?

>>7613586
I ordered it! Got it in navy, super excited. It's the best sailor series I've seen all season.

I want to buy from Rosaire just to see all the butthurt that would come of it.

>>7613608
Kiss your money goodbye because she won't ever ship.

>>7613610
I'm broke as hell, I couldn't do it anyways.
But if I was rich, it sure would be funny.

>>7613604
>>7613600
>>7613589

I'll post pictures when I can! The lighter navy is actually a lot better for me, I like it a lot. It's so good looking, I really can't wait!

I'm so glad I chose both colors!

>>7613604
>>7613615
did you guys order any accessories to match? i ordered the berets in both colors, but i'm sorta kicking myself now that i didn't order a headbow.

35800+8500=44300 but she is asking for 48000? Lieing scalping bitch!!

>>7613616
Unfortunately not! I wasn't thinking ugh. Hopefully someone sells later down the line or I'll co-ord with other stuff

What's up with lolitas and "scalping"? I'm part of a community from a different and unrelated hobby that will remain unnamed, but if you can buy something for $20 and sell it for $90 (I just did today), people applaud you. It's a good way to make a living. Why isn't capitalism okay?

>>7613603
Navy, lavender, and ivory. I mainly have navy, lavender, and sax dresses, and one ivory. But I want them alllll.

>>7613621
Lolita is public domain and how dare you try to make a profit.

>>7613616
>>7613620
I didn't either, but I'm hoping for the same thing. The prices were a bit too steep for me as well, I couldn't justify $70 for the beret.

>>7613621
>Why isn't capitalism okay?
That's a completely different issue to delve on another day.

Lolita has a sense of sisterhood in their community. Like we're all in it together to try to buy the dress. And I know people don't necessarily applaud you for that. Why do we need to make people spend more for shit anyways? It's stupid.

>>7613616
I got the navy dress and both berets and a 2 way bow. I cant wait for them already!

>>7613621

it's because lolita dresses are something that belong to the community rather than an individual, that's why people get mad when people scalp, wear it poorly, or stretch it out, it's not their dress, it's a dress that belongs to everyone and people assume that it'll eventually re-enter the market to be theirs.

>>7613626
>lolita has a sense of sisterhood in their community
Sometimes, but I've been into lolita for several years and I know that these bitches can be crazy, heartless, and anything but sisterly.

>And I know people don't necessarily applaud you for that.
Yes. Yes, they do.

>Why do we need to make people spend more for shit anyways?
Because profit.

>>7613628
Dresses belong to an individual, not the community. Jeezus. If the individual wants to sell the dress, then they can, and they're entitled to put it up for a price of their choosing.

>>7613630
It's not about obligation, it's about courtesy. You wouldn't understand it because you're a capitalist moron.

>>7613628
this may be the most moronic thing I've read on this board recently

>>7613634
>you like making money, you're a moron!
yeah ok looks like someone got sniped on their dream dress

>>7613621
Because people see it as being greedy, and last time I checked, that was something society frowns upon.
People also usually gripe about people getting things they haven't earned, as society doesn't like lazy people either. Just putting a larger price than another person doesn't really seem to warrant any work.

But the main reason is that basically, only people doing the scalping will not mind scalping. Obviously because they're benefiting. That goes for everything else in life. If something is benefiting one person and slighting another, the latter obviously doesn't want that. And there are tons of lolitas out there who want to scalp, but way more who want a 'fair' price and won't buy at ridiculous high markups, so the scalper gets nothing anyway. But lolitas are vocal about it because what if it becomes a common thing, what if everything gets expensive, what if that happens to their dream dress, what if, etc.

>>7613640
it's weird that people blame the scalpers instead of looking at the buyers who are the ones spending the cash to make the market price on those items. If they weren't willing to spend x amount, then no one would be able to sell it for that amount.

>>7613640
Thanks for explaining it instead of being a "m-muh community!" cunt. I get it now.

So now we've got socialists AND capitalists.

Cool beans.

>>7613619
Looks like someone bought it. Can't tell shit from the girl's Facebook. There's a long list of her profile photos, but none of them seem to be her.

>>7613619
She does state that it doesn't include tax. So to go from 44000 to 48000 sounds about right for the extra tax.

>>7613616
>>7613624
I bought Beret to match my Beige dress, but I was also pretty concerned about the $70 price tag and the the fact the beret looks wonky in the pictures. But I really wanted a cute beret.

I know this bitch is going to scalp crystal dream carnival since she's a greedy AP hating cunt. I just want to strangle her.

>>7613690
>getting this mad
Way to give her the power, you dumb bitch.

>>7613696
She has no power. She is an obese Amerifat whore hated by everyone.

>>7613701
She certainly has some kind of hold over >>7613690 if she's able to make her this mad. It's kind of sad, really.

>>7613644
You can't look at the buyers in this instance, there is always going to be someone dumb or gullible, and honestly those people deserve to get scalped.

>>7613572
This was my friends dreamdress but she kept holding it hostage. Now she is scalping it? I'm so fucking mad

>>7613709
Doesnt sound like much of a dream dress if she refuses to pay for it.

>>7613741
Rosaire wouldn't ship it. She is a scammer.

>>7613745
No SS in their right mind would ship something they haven't even received payment for.

>>7613572
>>7613709
Looks like she already found a backup buyer on LSE. Poor poor girl doesn't even know what she's gotten herself into.

>>7613608
just start complaining on cgl, usually that pulls her out of the woodworks and then she ships out quickly after that

>>7613751
Rosaire has stolen thousands of dollars from lolitas by getting money and not shipping or not even buying the items she is paid to buy.

Someone should message the girl and warn her ASAP!

>>7613760
She gets what she gets for not doing her research. She'll just have to start a dispute if/when she figures out Roseaire won't ship.

>>7613763
Agreed.

>>7613686
It was pretty expensive but I could imagine getting a few uses out of it more than a headbow

I wanted her to get banned so badly... T_T

>>7613775
>T_T

Classic or more mature looking/darker toned sweet dresses with cat prints suggestions?

>>7613802
J&J le cadre du chat ? Apart from that, the black cat, the with and the apple tree does have smaller cats on it, and I guess that more otome brands like JM could have some

>>7613621
for the same reason most used clothes (or used anythings for that matter) don't typically resell for twice their original price, you dumb fucking faggot.

>>7613644
just look at all this neoliberal ideology!
are you from /pol/ or something?

>>7613835
Nope, not from /pol/ and not familiar with 'neoliberal'. If buyers set the market price I don't get why the sellers get all the blame lol. And it's not just because that's the price listed that they will pay, I've listed things and been offered more from buyers because it's a sought after item and more than one person stepped forward to buy it.

>>7613833
you sound mad you couldn't get cats tea party for $200 shipped.

>>7613690
is that why you've been on her facebook for years

>>7613838
this is why i do auctions for things, i always get more than retail for popular items and i can't be blamed for scalping for profit because it's 100% out of my control, but i always get right around the second-hand value or even above because of competitive collectors.

>>7613586
Something about this looks really cheap and poorly made. The bow is very sad in particular.

>>7613844
it's like a typical seifuku type collar bow though. they are supposed to be kind of limp like that

lief has been getting almost all positive attention since they returned and i think they are the best regarded int erms of quality and construction out of the bigger korean brands. Except maybe Dear Margaret, but she is a lot smaller operation with only one seamstress.

>>7613844
>>7613845
It also looks completely different in the dressform pictures, maybe it's just a matter of who tied the bow.

>>7613598
>>7613622

Umm, I just buy them all. Sometimes when it arrives I immediately realise one is the best and favorite, and sell off the rest. I keep all of them most of the time though, especially if it's a print I really, really like.

Of course, in order to do that you should have the space and the money for them, obviously if you don't have enough of either then something has got to give. With regards to money, if it's not a popular print you might want to consider that reselling it might be at a loss, so keep that in mind as well.

>>7613690
I'm no fan of rosaire but I fail to see the correlation between hating AP and scalping one of their dresses. AP still gets their money.

>>7613882
She bitches about angelic pretty all the time because shes too fat. It's obvious she hates them. which is funny because if she lost about 100 pounds and got plastic surgery she might look good in it.

>>7613886
man, i hope that i never meet you irl and then piss you off, because you are pretty bat shit to have kept this up for almost two years

>do not condone the shit rosaire pulled
>do not like rosaire in any capacity
>but having an insane fanvendettagirl from hell stalk her for years is fucked up

>>7613889
two years? are you on crack or something? All I know about this landwhale is she is causing my friend grief and needs to be put out of her misery.

>>7613892
yeah you type exactly the same as the anon for the past two years

>so fat!
>such a liar!
>needs to die!
>SO LAZY LOL!

>>7613889
I think continuing to bring up that you don't ~condone what she did two years ago and dislike her because of it is pretty creepy in itself, Emma.

>>7613900
uh what? I'm talking about her SS last year when she didn't ship out stuff. I don't know who Emma is...

>>7613900
>>7613902
wait, are you saying that it's 'creepy' to not like a bad SS because they were... a bad SS? how does that make any fucking sense

>>7613477
Sauce plz?

>>7613903
I totes don't condone what you did and will continue to bring it up to browbeat you down like it makes me a better person. I also hate you despite not knowing you. teehee.

>>7613848
It looks like Taobao-level quality. It looks very basic yet even so, the construction looks sloppy. Not worth their asking price. I'd go with one of Meta's sailor OPs instead.

>>7613889
>>7613899
hi emma, don't forget to tell everyone how you contacted her family and were the reason they went onto btb

>>7613906
what the hell are you talking about?

>never said I hated rosaire
>responded to a post about her, didn't bring her up first
>as if a crappy SS isn't a crappy SS no matter how much time has passed

I don't get it, are you white knighting her saying we should all forgive her bad behavior or what? Can you at least say what your motivation is to make such weird replies to me?

>>7613910
lol, why do you think I'm Emma just because I think she's a bad SS but I think her v-chan is even crazier? I'm really intrigued. I figured out Emma is her old roommate at least!

>>7613912
i don't condone that jsyk

>>7613913
i don't condone how cute you are anon

at least you took me on a fun ride and made me smile

>>7613572
>>7613585
>>7613602
>>7613610
>>7613619
>>7613690
>>7613709
>>7613745
>>7613701
>>7613760
>>7613775
>>7613886
>>7613595
>>7613892

All that samefagging. Buzz off vendettatard most of us are so sick of this bullshit. You are a million times worse than Rosaire will ever be cause she is at least not spamming this board with this bullshit. It's time you got banned from cgl, seriously no-one likes you.

>>7613889
it really has been going on for a bit lol

i never noticed how much tea sandwiches make you fart until summer ILD this year

>>7613917
confirmed for retard. lots of people hate you roseFAILe

>>7613917
Tomorrow sweet Akirachan will get the rarest one and look fab in it while you cry your piggu tears because not only did you FAIL to get it but you FAIL to fit because your too fat xDDDD roseFAILe!!!!

>>7614004
>>7614007

This retard is still samefagging.

>>7614007
I hope he coords it with the pink/blue split wig, Swimmer sneakers, and Misty Sky hairclip! So kawaii!!

>>7614029
Even if he did he would be more kawai than you rosewhale. Get over him k? Your beneath him in every way.

Where have the report buttons gone? So sick of these trolls trying so desperately to create non-existant drama between Rosaire and that David guy.

>>7614046
your obviously new if you think there is nothing going on between them top kek

>>7614046
Click the arrow [▶] next to the post number then report.

>>7614050
There was before, but they don't talk anymore. There's nothing else to it and these posters are just making this place even more of a shithole.

>>7614066
Thanks! I hate it when sites change, I was trying to do it the old way.

>>7614090
You think it ended at Cosmic? She has been showing her ass all over the place and bothering him. She deserves a beat down.

>>7614090
No problem, I'd just stop replying to them and report their posts now tbh. Annoying shits trying to make drama out of nothing, smh.

I had my first dream about finding cheap lolita dresses last night

Hey does anyone have any suggestions about cutesy strawberry prints? I know of bodyline's two prints with main focus is strawberries, white moon's(same fabric as one of bodyline's), I know of the AP print with like the parfaits and strawberries over it, and Baby's love juice baby thing that just got released. I'm hoping to find one more in a cartoony sort of strawberry print, not the detailed natural strawberry looks? Any suggestions though would be helpful.

>>7614263
Not 100% Strawberrys only but: I got Metamorphose Cherry Berry JSK in blue for madly cheap once and I think its adorable. The buttons are a little bit whacky, but otherwise it is really beautifully made and looks great! I think the blue version is definetly prettier than the pink one though, since the fruits really pop then!
http://hellolace.net/wardrobe/metamorphose-temps-de-fille/type/jsk/item/25/

>>7613034
Every single time someone mentions some kind of food or beverage stain on their clothes some asshole has to chime in with "don't you know how to eat properly?" Accidents happen and clearly they happen fairly often considering how many times people ask these questions. You just sound like a stuck up bitch looking down your nose at people.

Is it weird to pair a bonnet from a print with dresses that aren't that print?
I have the AatP Victorian Card Bonnet in black that I want to wear with an all black dress. Would it work?

Small question about the new Angelic pretty site.
When you go to check out and enter in your card information what does it mean when it says number of payments then has the drop down box next to it.

How the hell do you pronounce Haenuli you guys? I keep making a fool of myself every time someone asks.

>>7614622
I have tried to reply three times now... Use the first selection (the default one)

>>7613542
I was trying to think back and remember what they had in their last sale that hadn't sold out, and I can't really think of any specifics... Anons, what specific pieces/prints do you predict to show up in it? I'm praying for Notre Dame but not holding my breath.

>>7613586
I was teetering back and forth over what sailor release I wanted to get this year and ended up missing out on it, I'm really bummed... Do you think they'll have ready stock at all?

>>7614712
Hi-new-lee (or more specifically: like ha-ay run together as one syllable + a short 'new' sound like how the Greek letter is pronounced + lee) I'm not exactly sure if that's right but that's how I say it.

So, has anyone seen the Dr. Who print that F+F put out? Thoughts? It's tacky as fuck, but I kind of like it. Too bad the fabric looks so cheap.

>>7614898
cant wait for it to spread like fire to the whotards

>>7614819
If you email her she might have some and Ergi stocks Iief as well.

>>7613387
There's usually an informal meetup at some point, but no one has posted about it in the LA FB group yet, so I dunno who is organizing this year. I would volunteer, but I'm already organizing/hosting two cosplay meets.

>>7614898
That would be my favorite print of all time if it wasn't for the ugly ass phonebooth.
It blends better in blue but I still don't like it being there.

>>7614903
Nah, they're already bitching about the Police Box being red in one of the colourways and the whole issue of copyright violations/lack of rights to materials used.

>>7614912
Yeah, the red/turquoise one clashes pretty badly, but it looks okay on the blue, imo. I'll have to think about it for a while, but I love Dr Who so I might just get it for casual wear and not post pictures.

>>7614618
I did that with mine before I got the matching dress, and I've also paired the Vampire Prelude bonnet (red) with a black x red coord. It can definitely be done, you just need to have a good way to bring all the colors together, and use similar textures if possible.

>>7614898
I think it's gorgeous but like other anon the phonebooth ruins it/I don't like Dr Who and don't want to be associated with them. Oh well.

>>7614719
Thanks anon

>>7613387
a couple of the brands in the fashion show have pretty cute shit that could theoretically be useful for casual lolita :v

>>7613565
It's on LSE. I asked her about it again, but she hasn't "seen" the message, though she's posted on her wall a few times today and I sent the message last night. I don't know when I should start threatening a paypal dispute here, I've never had this happen with a buyer before.

>>7614977
Message a mod with screenshots

Now

>>7614988
It also looks like the originial sales post has been deleted (It was a while ago, she kept it on hold for me), will that affect anything?

>>7614977
What she's probably doing is looking at the message in her notification tray on her phone which gives her like the first several sentences but doesn't mark it 'read' unless she actually opens it all the way. Send the mod your situation and caps of the messages and let them handle it

>>7614993
If the original post is deleted it should be OK since you would have your original messages asking about the item.

>>7614994
Alright, thanks. Any specific mod I should contact, or just the mod facebook?

>>7615001
Just check the admins tab and pick one imo

>>7615016
Thanks ladies. Sorry I'm so useless. I've only ever worked with really nice sellers in the past.

I feel kind of derpy for asking this question, but am I supposed to actually email AP to make a reserve for CDC? It just says "book."

>>7615020
All you need to remember is keep your cool, be polite, and get screenshots of everything.

>>7615021
No, you will add it to cart once it is added to the site. Check out like normal.

>>7615030
>once it is added to the site
Oh, so it hasn't been yet?

http://youtu.be/RlLyLpg3xak
Not sure if I should put this in the jfashion faux pas thread or what, but man, I was so disappointed when I came across this video; it was going well until the baby pacifier and shiny blouse.

I've been going through lolita transformation videos on silent while trying to figure out what music would match the montage. So far, I'm liking these:

>Girl - Beck
>Just a girl - No Doubt

>>7615024
Yeah, I haven't said anything that could be taken as rude, I don't think. Maybe a little pushy since i keep asking about it, but nothing rude or threatening. I just messaged the mod with the most recent facebook activity, so hopefully she can help me pretty quickly. I don't want to just jump to conclusions and think that this girl isn't going to send it but.... it's lookin' kinda fishy.

If this goes downhill I'll name and shame, because she's posted on a few other DS posts and she has her own sales post up right now.

>>7615037
No...

>>7615043
Sorry, thanks for replying.

>>7615043
Anon stop helping more dresses for us then.

>>7615046
Too late. Now they'll steal all of your precious burando!

>>7614373
Thank you for suggesting it, but I have a distaste for gingham sadly. It does look cute though, just not for me.

>>7614712
해누리 is I think how it's spelled in Korean. So
heh (as on wEAther) new ree (soft rolling r. mix between an r and an l)

>>7614263
AP:
Milky Berry
Freshly Picked Strawberries
Berry Garden

BSSB:
Strawberry Millefeuille
Chained Berry Memoir
Strawberry tart

also you will love this. http://lolibrary.org/category/tags/food/fruits/strawberries

>>7615420
It'd be 해뉴리 for heh new ree
So you should probably say "hae nous ree"

Rage moment
I just spent a good amount of time sewing up the waist seam to my indie brand dress. It was splitting at the seam.
inb4 your too fat for it- no it's a custom dress and that seam should never be splitting even if you were too fucking fat for it

>>7615480
What brand/dress?

Dayum, Mozarabic Chant just sold for $400.

http://egl-comm-sales.livejournal.com/23372412.html

Did anyone else notice that berricute/alyssiumbaby now has a THIRD selling account on Lacemarket (bberrie)? Does she think nobody can tell or something...?

>>7615447
Bless you anon! I'm still pretty new to lolita so all the nicks and crannies of lolibrary I hadn't figured out yet. Thank you for your suggestions as well.

>>7615806

I thought that wasn't allowed?

>>7615487
It's some european brand I can't even remember the name

>>7615820
I thought so too (I mean, there's a reason she's banned on commsales), but she's still at it...

>>7615821
Lusty'n'wonderland ? Rose Trianon ?

I got this skirt today that is a correct lolita skirt shape but I am wondering if it's too busy for trying it out with lolita. I think it may work well with otome though.

>>7615841
I think it could be used in a coord rather well, really. I would pair it with a black blouse and pull out the cream with a bag (and perhaps a charm that involves one of the other colours) and the other colors with your accessories/shoes.

May I ask where you got that?

I have a blouse where the sleeves are a bit too short for sanity (a few inches above my wrist, clearly supposed to be a long sleeve blouse tho), would it be okay to roll them up to my elbows? Or should I chop off the sleeve and re-sew it into something more manageable?

How long does it take for Taobao bags to stop off gassing noxious odors? I've had this one particular bag in question for about two weeks, it's out in the open (but not outside), bag zipped open, and it still gives me a headache when I go too near it.

Any tips on how to help speed up the process?

>>7615841
A girl I know wore it in an otome style co-ord, it doesn't have the right shape for lolita though. It's still super cute, was shocked when I found out it was primark.

>>7615038
Damn.

>>7615849
Have you tried Febreeze or a similar equivalent? Little silica gel sachets work well to clear up smells too.

>>7615868
Wouldn't Febreze make my issue worse by adding another smell? I'll try the silica gel packets though, thanks for the idea.

>>7615873
I've managed to get smells out of bags before with a vanilla or lavender Febreeze. But if you're pretty sensitive to smells you could always put it in a room with some subtle incense or candles. Alternatively I've cleared funky smells out of bags before by putting odor-eaters in haha.

>>7615806
FYI, she is opening a consignment store, in partnership with another lolita.

>>7615863
what a dreadfully boring/beginner coord

>>7615896
Doesn't excuse her from the rules but explains her spamming

>>7615863
How long is this skirt? That girl looks like she could be a bit taller, and she's not wearing it at her waist. I don't like the amount of ivory in her outfit or those shoes, either.
I think if this was worn at the waist with a good medium-poof petti it could be used in a toned down lolita coord.

>>7615906
I think you can open an account that is a joint account with permission from the owner?

>>7615908
I think she's about 5"10 I don't know the length of the skirt myself though.

>>7615925
I think it would look really good on a shorter girl if it's a longer skirt, then.
I love tea-length and ankle length pieces in lolita.

Would AP tote bags fit a standard sized laptop?

>>7615041
>>7615024
>>7615016
>>7615000
>>7614994

Well, she STILL hasn't responded to my second request for update, so the mod is going to get involved. I really hope this turns out, I was really looking forward to that dress.

She's online currently, too, so there's no reason unless she's either scamming or just flat-out procrastinating, to not answer me.

>>7616306
Will name&shame if it doesn't turn out though, she's got a couple of other posts going on in LSE.

>>7616306
>>7616309
Just saw all this, don't know why you bother asking a mod to intervene for you. Usually they're just kinda inefficient about such things

If it were me, I'll tell the seller I'll file a dispute if she doesn't respond, and just escalate it to a claim if she takes no action. Message the mod at the end to let her know that this is a bad seller and you had to file a claim.

I personally don't expect much help from any mods on any sales platform when a potential scam is ocurring

>>7616319
I advised her to get the mod involved so that the mod already has first hand experience in the situation and doesn't need a recap to ban the user right off the bat.

>>7616319
Well, I'm hoping that since she's still using the group, a mod will help. But I'll probably give it no more than a few more days before I go to paypal.

I payed in two payments though, I can probably only get the one back, right? It was a smaller deposit and then most of the payment, so I guess that'd be fine.

>>7616319
And remember you only have 45days from the moment you pay the invoice to file a dispute. If she ships out too late, you have the right to either
>open a dispute and wait until you receive the package
Or
>ask for full refund and re-invoice so you have another 45days of protection

In case the item she sold you had more flaws than described. Or arrived mouldy.

>>7616322
Uhhh as long as it doesn't say anything about it being split payments you should be able to claim both. But if it says it's a payment plan on the invoice PayPal will throw it out as it violates their tos. Didn't know that part of the story

>>7616322
Well if the seller is clever enough with PayPal rules she may just argue her way through and keep it all. It depends on how the invoices were named/described too.

PayPal has a rule whereby you can't split the payment of one item into two, otherwise buyer protection becomes invalid. In any case, fight for the more expensive payment, and throughout the dispute do not say one was a deposit the other the balance. Say you were buying clothes.

>>7616330
It just says 1st invoice 2nd invoice so for all they know it was two separate items. Nothing about a split payment, just that there are two invoices, which were sent like two/three weeks apart.

I'm still under my buyer coverage for another 2 weeks on the first payment though.

>>7616332
And I actually bought more than one item from her too, so I can say, "Oh, well the first one was for x and x, and the second one was for x."

>>7616333
Well you should be able to open seperate claima for both but yeah the seller might be able to say it's a payment plan...

Can anyone dump some photos of like head accessory arrangements? I don't have enough, google isn't giving much either

>>7616333
Another trick you could do, depending on what you bought...did it come with anything detachable? Waist ties, removable bows, whatever. You can insist that the first payment was for a smaller accessory and the second payment the dress/skirt itself. If the seller tries to prove otherwise - prove that it's split payment - remind PayPal they have a rule that states pictorial evidences are all not allowed.

I would personally do this:
>Message seller demanding response within a day or PayPal dispute
>wait two days
>tell seller you are filing dispute now
>wait one day
>no response? File dispute

Trying to get your money back is the best way to kick lazy sellers into action.

>>7616344
It was a dress, blouse, headbow, and pair of tights, so I figure I can say, "Oh, well, payment #1 is for the bow, tights, and blouse, and #2 was for the dress."

>>7616346
Actually, according to the site, PayPal won't cover a seller who accepts multiple payments either, so if I claim it was split for more than one thing and she claims otherwise, it seems more likely I'll get my money back.

>>7613209
>>7613211
This. As a super-poorfag, I have absolutely no problem with dropping $200 on really high-quality shoes because you know that those fuckers will last. Burando shoes just aren't really worth it.

>>7616359
No. The rule won't work in your favor. Split payments for one order voids buyer protection. But try it, all the seller has to do is tell PayPal there were split payments for one order and your dispute will be closed.

>mfw bitches are trying to find loopholes in paypal's rules

>>7616711

I dunno, I find AP's shoes are pretty cheap and worth the price tag. Baby's definitely aren't, they're crap, but AP's quality is pretty good.

I feel like there's a meme in here somewhere, I just can't seem to find it.

>>7616717
I totally agree with that

SS shoes came with the bows on at different places for each shoe

AP shoes have lasted 3x a week hard wear for over a year now with no issue.

What does CGL think of Gloomth? I'm pretty interested in pic related but the photo looks wonky and for a simple dress is it worth $110?

>>7616860
Not even slightly - And the bodice, especially around the arm holes, is wonky.

I'll make you one for $50.


>I actually kind of like the idea of a crusader loli.

>>7616860
I have loved that dress for a long time. But the wonkyness has put me off buying it for years. I'm seriously considering commissioning one from someone else.
>7616864
If the other anon doesn't take you up on that I might. You got any past work I could look at?

>>7616864
Since I failed before I'm trying again, if the other anon doesn't take you up on that I might. Do you have past work I could look at? email is in the field

>>7616864
I thought the arm holes looked incredibly off. Do you have examples of your work or any commission feedback? For $50 I'm more than interested.

>>7616864
I'd pay 75 if you're good

>>7612514
When I over pay it means I will never sell it because I love it that much. Guilt solved.

do I just follow the 'email order' instructions on items from AnP that say 'email reserve order only' ? And I don't see a date, so I assume I can send them an email with multiple things on it today?

Why the fuck does this cost $100? It's made out of plastic and cheap metal.

Is it just me or have Baby/AatP's prices for accessories gone up heaps over the past 2 or so years?

I bought a dress set from someone, it took them a really long time to ship because of personal reason, which I feel I have been very understanding of. I got the dress yesterday and it reeks of smoke. I have been airing it out since yesterday and I will need to get it dry cleaned as its velvet. I am NOT happy with the seller. Would it be fair to ask for a partial refund? How much would be fair?

>>7617179
Cost of dry cleaning is fair

>>7617179
yes, it is fair to ask for dry cleaning bill, you can tack on gas if you wish. They should have let you know and now you have to spend money to fix it.

>>7617188
Okay, I'll ask for the cleaning bill. Honestly I'm pretty ticked off about it, the set smells really really bad. Opening the box was a bit of a shock. I've never had something like this happen before.

>>7617204
hmm it wasn't like, an SS with a Japanese auction right? I've heard a LOT of horror stories of secondhand Japanese lolita clothes reeking of smoke.

I used to smoke and now that I can smell again, I know how bad it can get, however, if it's really just unbearable that must mean she wore it several times out and about and maybe even near some kind of bonfire/firepit (like in a friend's backyard) because that kind of smoke will just seep into clothing and smell terrible. I always used to keep my worn items in a completely different room (when I used to smoke) than my dry cleaned items.

And yes, you should be upset... I know it's not a 'rule' but it's kind of common courtesy to mention you're a smoker (or your bf is, or w/e) on a sales post...

>>7617210
No, its not from a SS or auction. Last time I post on wtb on tumblr though. It smells like smoke and must and like someone tried to cover the smoke with perfume. Although most of the perfume smell aired out. I've always considered it like an unspoken rule that you list if you have pets or smoke on sales posts.

>>7617214
that's really rude of them. Also means they didn't bother cleaning it before sending it... I always send my items dry cleaned (or machine washed and steamed) even though I'm no longer a smoker. It's common courtesy, damn,

>>7614712
I did a quick recording: http://vocaroo.com/i/s0WrTTAkhf76

>>7615420
this is correct.

>>7615449
it's not 뉴, otherwise you'd get a "nyuu" sound for the second syllable, which is incorrect.

hope this helps, anon.

>>7617240
You have a really pretty voice, as creepy as that sounds

>>7617246
Never been complimented on my voice before! Thanks, anon.

How often does this piece come up? I've been looking for it on the western market for about a year, and I haven't seen hide nor hair of it, though the OP version pops up every few months. Was it really that popular?

>>7617299
you haven't been looking very hard? http://139.177.238.37:18080/baoam/login.jsf?goto=http://139.177.238.37:18090/baoocp/j_am_agent_security_check

>>7617299
nevermind, that was OP, not short sleeve OP

GUYS I FOUND A HENTAI PIC OF A LOLI WEARING THIS AND I JUST WANTED TO SHARE IT WITH YOU GUYS BUT I DONT WANT TO GET BANNED
WAT TO DO
It even has the accessories, its pretty cool

>>7617341
Post it and then delete it? We will be able to see it in the catalog

>>7617355
Oops, in the archive. I'm curious.

>>7617341
Just post the link

>>7617374
>>7617358
danbooru donmain

posts/1691168

>>7617341
>>7617355
>>7617374
It is the one in last week's BtB comments, isn't it.

>>7615038
>shows blouse from afar
Oh, it's not that bad! What is anon talking abou--

Any lotta revival anons here?

IW sent me an email last week regarding the rerelease of the revival.
I didn't nab the dress the first time, so they asked if I was still interested. I said I was, and they said that they'll set one aside for me.
I emailed them with more questions, and they said that I don't need to put in another order since they already have my first one, and that I'll get an invoice in late August. I'm used to paying the full (or at least partial) invoice right away for reserve items, so this makes me nervous.

Just wanted to double check with you guys that my order is confirmed, right? I've never ordered directly from brand before so this is pretty new to me.

>>7618103
well now I'm confused because they were supposed to do a re-rerelease this week starting with gold members again and then opening to regular customers this friday...

>>7618121
I'm assuming that wait-listed customers get first dib?
Did you get an order in the first time?

>>7618121
Both of you are correct, here's a basic timeline of the lotta release

Mid- May-Gold members offered first pick
Late-May- Normal members given the chance to get left overs, Sells out super fast.
Innocent world seeing how popular this item is goes to do a second re-release and those who missed out first time (both gold members and normal buyers) are given priority. Those who didn't order in the initial round now have a chance to order this week
June-Invoices for first round go out

Basically I.W have realized just how popular Lotta is and they are trying their best to accommodate all the orders

Can someone help me identify this skirt? There's no information on it. Won it off of mbok, and I think it might be ETC?

I think it also came in a red colorway.

Does anyone have scans of August Kera? I saw a few pictures of the new AP release from it, but I'm dying to see the Innocent World spread.

Does anyone know the name of the socks/tights shown in pic related?

>>7618296
JetJ cross tights

oh my god wasp looks so fucking ita in the avengers anime

Looking for opinions/suggestions/pics re: classic/gothic Lolita with short/short-ish (natural) hair.

I've had blunt bangs + varying lengths of long hair for around 10 years, and I'm strongly thinking about chopping it off to donate the length. I wouldn't want to go pixie short, but I'm thinking that if I grow out my bangs first, I could pull off a bob -- since my hair already has some wave, I could go with fluffy fingerwaves. Or keep the bangs with a slightly longer bob and pincurl them?

Can anyone identify this skirt? It was sold as meta brilliant princess but when I Google it its a different skirt. Also it's off White not yellow.

>>7618524
The print looks like it matches the rest of the Brilliant Princess fabric (without the border print). Might be a special set?

>>7618524
Probably a lucky pack version of Brilliant Princess

>>7618529
>>7618530
This. Fully-shirred skirts from Meta are usually lucky pack pieces. (And it looks like they've used left-over Brilliant Princess fabric.)

>>7618529
>>7618553
>>7618530
Thankyou guys.

>>7616860
>>7616866
Not the original anon, but I would love to make this dress for someone. I love the design but would be happy to customize the pattern to get rid of the wonkyness. Email is in the field if either of you want to chat or see some of my work!

>>7617382
That's pretty hot
>pink shoes with an all navy/white coord tho
>tags; prostitution

Ok, guys, I need your help. I'm fairly new and trying to putting together a cohesive wardrobe. I'm having a really hard time, though. I want it to look like something classical but a little bit gothic and forest-y. Like something a forest witch would wear if that makes any sense. I own some VM and Blanche Neige and I love their stuff. But is almost always off-white and light colored. Can you point me the directions of brands, indie brands, taobao shops (?) that fit the style above mentioned? I also really like Axes Femme for accessories if that's any help.
Moss Marchen style somehow related.

>>7618673
Oh, and if someone's selling stuff that fit that aesthetics, please let me know.

>>7618627
I just emailed you.

>>7617382
>>7618661

It has to be Akira. Right?

>>7618953
Haha, I see it and now I can't unsee it

Sorry for using this particular person's photo, I'm unable to take a photo of my dress right now and this is the best example of my problem that I've found.
I bought a dress secondhand from y!japan that ended up being in much worse condition than the person reported, the lace in particular is really crumpled up like the lace on this blouse and it looks pretty awful. Is there anything I could do to clean the lace that would relax it, or am I SOL?

Does anyone have some good suggestions for off-the-neck blouses? I can't wear proper closed collars for medical reasons, and it feels ita/trashy to go wearing them unbuttoned. The only blouses I can think of offhand are those ones with the little cross ribbons, which are fine but I want a little more variety. Even just posting some coords with wider neck/off the neck blouses would help a lot, so I know what to look for.

>>7619052

That can sometimes be a result of machine washing. If you machine wash it and then stretch the lace back out whilst it's still wet, it should be fine.

>>7619052
It's cotton lace, anon, use a damn iron. Holy shit summer.

>>7617214
>>7617220
Fuck that's super rude of them not to clean it. I clean anything I send out, even if its just like plastic toys. Then again I've received vintage toys that were full of mildew and tossed into a plastic bag while wet. That was a lovely package to unwrap.

>>7619157
Alice and the Pirates and Juliette et Justine release wide-neck blouses on a regular basis, they're pretty popular in classic. Not all of them have the cross ties, and they usually have a lovely variety of sleeve options. I know other brands have them, too, but I've seen a lot from times two specifically.

>>7619157
The Floral Notebook makes a blouse without a collar that's close to the neck- it's her "My Beloved Empress" one. I've also heard that she can modify her designs if you ask her, so if she has a different blouse you like better, maybe try PMing her and ask if she can alter the collar and make it off-the-neck.

Does anyone know if Meta stopped including the shirring in their measurements? Some of them seem small for things with elastic in them.

>>7618152
Have you tried using Lolibrary's apparel search?

Can you guys recommend a petti to use for miniskirts (like AP miniskirts) and shorter himegyaru skirts?

>>7619336
How short? I remember last time someone asked about this people recommended Leg Avenue ones. Shorter pettis will also crop up once Halloween season starts.

I found this at sock dreams.

>>7618131
And all during also having Happy Pack reserves, too... no wonder they're so swamped. I feel bad about emailing them about my order now, I didn't realize they were doing more Lotta orders and that's why they were so busy.

>>7618327
jesus why

>>7619165
I've received secondhand shoes too many times with gunk in the soles, just gross. Why does anyone think that's okay/they won't get bad feedback for it?

When I send money to Baby for an order, do I select gift or goods and services? I notice they don't add in a fees charge on the invoice, so I wasn't sure which way to send the payment.

>>7619320
Yeah, no luck.

Someone is trying to sell the first English Gothic & Lolita Bible for $80, lol. What is wrong with people? The patterns have even been detached too.

http://www.lacemarket.us/gl-bible-english-volume-1/

>>7618152
the item description refers to it as a "shirley skirt," though that doesn't turn up much either

>>7619336
Reiterating what >>7619344 said - I bought mine in a costume shop, but it's Leg Avenue brand. I actually brought one of my AP miniskirts in with me to try on several different petticoats with it. The picture might actually even be the one I have...

>>7619638
The "shirley" part probably means it's from Shirley Temple (ETC's children's line). You probably won't be able to find other photos very easily and ETC/ST doesn't really name their lines.

>>7619606
Whaaaaaaaat. I got the first-edition Japanese GLB 1 on ebay for less than $20, what the hell is she thinking?

>>7612407
Lolitas in the Czech Republic;
I'm heading to prague tomorrow, and I stumbled upon something called Japa Shop Lolita Butik - is it worth the trip? I'm from the US so I do have access to brand stores already, but if it has reasonably priced bags/accessories from other brands (I'd love some 6%dokidoki stuff) I'd be really happy. If anyone has any info that'd be awesome, thanks!

>>7619336

On ebay you can find some for a bargain. They have a okay puff and they are short. They are a easy find. I

>>7619336
I've got a Bodyline fairy-kei petti that I've had for a good year, and it's served me well.

>>7618201

Please? My first born for scans of the Innocent World spread. I need pictures of that cutlery dress to continue functioning.

>>7616860
If you look at their website, it's a total mess with the makeup on the models. Not much to help with the quality of a garment when its styled horribly.

>>7618152

It's Shirley Temple and it also comes in a pink colorway. It was a fairly popular print many years ago.

Anyone else not able to use the yen trick on bodyline anymore, or is it just me?

>>7620046
No one cares, Bodyline is shitty anyway

>>7620046
I haven't tried, but someone in the Bodyline thread confirmed it >>7620013

Any new information on Marie/ODIP? About two months ago she supposedly sent out emails telling people that she'd be back but I never heard anything else after that.

What's the word on Haenuli's prints? I'm liking this dress but don't know if their stuff is good quality or if they're credible or not.

>>7620192
There's an indie brand thread here with quite a lot of haneuli discussion:
>>7594497

In addition, if you google for "Haenuli reviews", there should be some helpful posts there!

Source: http://yaplog.jp/juliette_et_j/archive/203

Does it look like JetJ is actually going to try and release this as a floor-length dress??

>>7620095
No action on her page but she has joined the lolita indie designer group on Facebook recently, so she is still around and still ok Facebook and seems to be watching what other indies do

>>7620245
There's a lolita indie fb group? Is it open, by any chance? I'd love to join!

>>7620245
well that's pretty fucked up

>>7617179

Oh man that is so not ok.
Receiving an item that smells strongly of smoke is a nightmare, sometimes it's very hard to get that smell out too.
Like the others said, dry cleaning and travel costs is a reasonable thing to ask for.

What did you buy, I'm curious (I'm a velvet(een) fan).

>>7620095
A few people got their things back, including myself.

>>7620405
Good to hear. So far, all of my friends are still waiting on items and money, minus one.

Has anyone been refunded/paid their consignment commissions yet?

>>7613628
uh the community did not spend $$$ on my dresses, they are def mine.

>>7618627
Original anon here, emailing you now!

Is Sara rose rosaire? She's selling some stuff on fb...

>>7620233
aaagh i need it

Don't really know where else to put this, but would any of you know any tips how to clean my Milky-chan applique skirt? The front has a few tiny dirty spots, big enough to be noticeable. Is there something I can do myself or should I just take it to the nearest cleaner when I get money again?

>>7620492
... and? She has been selling stuff on fb and lm for months. Make a new thread for your vendetta fagging.

>>7620587
Holy shit, slow the fuck down. I was just making sure I don't get scammed

>>7620667
A 5 second search in the archive could have confirmed this.

>>7620681
>>7620587
I'm not for or against anybody here, but wow why are you always so quick to respond to any post that mentions that person's name the moment it appears? Why are you always so quick to jump into using the word "vendetta"? Also are you online every second of the day?

Even somebody like me - who doesn't actively pursue and keep up with drama and news - can tell you're the same person every time.

Stupid question that I feel like I should already know after all these years:

How long is a reserve open for? 2-3 weeks? A Month?

>>7620718
It depends on the brand, indie brands like Haenuli tend to have a reserve for about a month, Baby and AP tend to only have a limited reserve of a day or two

>>7612407
Can I see some worn pics of Baby's Antique Lace Doll JSK? In any colorway.

>>7617179
I'd be really, really mad to receive that item as well.


On another note, I always worry that when I sell something, someone will complain it smells like smoke. I don't smoke cigarettes in my house, but I smoke weed in my room where I keep my dresses pretty much all day without opening any windows. I only smoke good weed, and I don't smoke joints or blunts in my room, but it's still a worry. I do air out all of the clothes for at least 5 hours before shipping them out, and I've never had a complaint.. I have 100% positive feedback. I guess pot smoke doesn't cling.

>>7620405
Did she make you pay for the postage?

>>7620233
Costume.

So i discovered a substyle called Industrial Lolita, some people said it's an alternate name to callk Punk Lolita some not. But only for me who love industrial music is a "rivethead" version of lolita styles? Because well, industrial music is different from punk even if has some elements in fashion and music borrowed from punk.Can someone tell me what is this lolita substyle?

>>7621219
That's...not a thing that I know of. Where the hell did you see someone claiming that as a legit substyle?

>>7620667
>I was just making sure I don't get scammed
Either you're a troll or pants on head retarded.

>>7621270
I don't know. I just saw this name in a fb group for the first time separated from punk lolita. Maybe it's a spawn from punk lolita with less bright colors, camouflage prints, fishnet details? I suppose if this style exsist and it's different from punk lolita, it could be really hard to pull off without looking ita or not lolita.

>>7619606
Hah! Kinokuniya LA just put out a few dozen of all of the issue for $10 a piece. I was tempted to pick them up for a walk down memory lane.

>>7619606
Haha, oh man, I got mine for literally 3$ from amazon JP.

>>7621412
>>7621219
It doesn't exist. Don't listen to random morons on fb groups.

I was just wondering, has anyone had any experience getting wrinkles out of tulle/chiffon? One of my dress I received as a layer of tulle like matieral over and its super wrinkled. Ive heard ironing with a towel over the material gets them out, but I want to know if anyone had any other methods.

>>7623853
You could also steam it. I have a handheld steamer I bought at Wal-Mart or Bed Bath and Beyond for like $35... they're not too expensive. I actually prefer steaming to ironing, especially when I'm dealing with light fabrics like chiffon.