/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>7724066
How many lolitas have shopping addictions?

Reposting from old thread:

https://wwwyoutube.com/watch?v=4IrNl52x9C0

Have you guys seen this? I thought it was gonna be super cringey but it's actually pretty funny

>>7724113
yeah I've thought all their other stuff was cringey and bad but was pleasantly surprised by this one actually being kind of funny

The waist of AP Sweet Jam Sundress is only 70 cm and nothing more? Because i see no shirring here.My waist is 71 cm so i fear it could a bit snug if doesn't have some cm more. Any suggestion?

>>7724125
If you really like it, get it, and if it doesn't quite fit, try a corset!

>>7724113
>>7724123
Agreed. I kind of wish my comm would have nice photoshoots or make simple videos (not necessarily like this, just in general). Everyone seems to be having fun.

>>7724138
Wish i can handle corsets, but isn't a bad idea!

>>7724151
I'm pretty jealous of their comm tbh. They seem like a tight-knit group

>>7724138
Hey anon, do you have an specific corsets or shapewear that you'd recommend?

>>7724167
Anon you replied to, and honestly, I have never tried corsets or shapewear. I have a 23 in waist and haven't been able to find anything that is able to cinch any lower than that.. unless anyone has any good suggestions for me? I'm really interested in trying something like a corset

>>7724095
I'm at a pretty high risk of developing one. I love the feeling of buying things, it's kinda sad. I've managed to not buy any clothes for about two months now and I've sold a few pieces so I don't feel quite so bad, but I know for a fact that when I move back to my college place for the year I could start on another buying spree.
What's even worse is that I get pretty much everything second hand so the prices are generally easier to justify.

>>7724095
I worry that I do, and I'm sure a lot of other girls on here do. I've seen whole threads about shopping addictions and how to cope

>>7724138
That's not how corsets work. Corsets are also kind if expensive, anon will buy one and realise it doesn't help her fit her dress.

>>7724125
Anon, arent you supposed to be a few cm or more under the max measurements??

really stupid question but do you need a petticoat for salopettes or can you just wear them as-is? if you do need a petticoat where do you get one that's short enough?

>>7724388
Wear them as is. Most don't accommodate petticoats other than custom made ones or BL's light ones anyways.

>>7724123
Really? I usually love all there other stuff but this one was kinda cringey for me

Srs question:

How do you react when someone posts you on here? Do you let it affect you or do you not give a shit?

>>7724388

If you look closely at the stock photos, especially with Angelic Pretty and Btssb, the skirts can only get that poofy if there is a petticoat underneath.

Finding a petticoat of the right length and poof is another thing altogether though. I think a lot of girls make do without petticoats because they can't find the right ones. I got mine from cmloli (taobao) as they make their petticoats too short for normal lolita dresses. You might want to poke around taobao custom costume shops and see if anyone will make a petticoat to custom length. Angelic pretty also has a short version of their organdy pannier up on their shop that probably fits their miniskirts, low-waisted dresses and salopettes better.

>>7724423
It would depend on the context of the posting. Some girls get posted because they're awesome, it's not all bad. You can ignore it or come in with a good attitude and ask for some crit to improve. If you're not butthurt and are trying to improve seagulls will generally be pretty amiable. You'll still get some shit posters, but you do have to learn how to have a thick skin when posting images publicly online.

Anyone have any worn pics of this? I've given up trying to find it

>>7724467
Try asking the worn thread here >>7723284

>>7724423
Thankfully I've never been posted in an ita thread. If I was, I would try to figure out how to improve by what others said without making myself known.
If someone posted me in a good way, I'd silently enjoy it. It does nothing to point out that it's you.

>>7724449
The smaller sized VictorianGirlDress petticoats are also shorter, so if you've got a smaller waist, they work for salopettes pretty nicely.

Kind of gushing because I finally have a fair bit of money saved to spend on myself. Trying to decide if a large taobao order or a small 2nd hand brand item ( cutsews, skirts, blouses, bags etc. ) haul might be better.

Also re-buying circle lenses and trying to pick colours. so excited, what would ya'll do?

>>7724957
I was going to buy IW's new A Maiden's Prayer on a Starry Sky set, but they sold out of it in the color I wanted, so I opted for a Taobao order.

If the brands don't have anything out that I really want or there aren't any good 2nd hand deals that I'm into I usually just get a bunch of stuff from Taobao, both lolita and regular clothes.

Earlier this year when IW had (what I found to be) a better sale than their current one, I bought a lot of stuff from them.

If I were you I'd see what the brands are coming out with, what they have, and check out the current selection of 2nd hand on the various sales comms. if nothing strikes your fancy, off to taobao!

>>7724971
There's 2 skirts on lacemarket both under $80 I'm after and Yahoo and mbok are both somehow inundated with several cheap blouses and bags and accessories I'd have to pick between. I'm still leaving a fair bit aside as savings or in case AP/meta/baby release something new within the new couple of months I love.

>>7724998
Very nice, I'd go with that, then! I also got a super nice Baby JSK and bag from Closet Child, both in great condition (even though it said 3/5 for both) earlier this year for only about $150 total. I love good second hand deals

>>7724175
Have you tried Orchard Corsets? I have two from there - one is 24 inch, the other is 22 inch. I have a 29" waist but can comfortably lace the 24 inch one up and don't waist train at all.

I occasionally wear them under my dresses because while I have no problem fitting into shirred brand, I love the exaggerated look it gives.

>>7725013
2nd hand deals are my crack, I just want to fly to japan and raid every CC to track down all the bargains I wouldn't normally get.

>>7725042
corsets also help with posture

Summer Tales Boutique is the new European dealer for Innocent World. They announced that yesterday.

Slightly weird question, but when you guys buy hair accessories/hair combs second hand do you ever sanitize them somehow? I just had one arrive this morning and I'm wondering if I should clean the comb before wearing it - I'll be putting it into a wig but I still feel weird about it...

>>7725216
Just dip it in cleaner with a high alcohol content. That said, if it looks clean at most it needs a rinse.

I want the Typewriting Squirrels LP skirt in grey. No, I NEED it. It feels a bit weird since everyone and their mom has it and no one likes it and then there's me who didn't get the LP back then. Blargh, at least it should be easy to get second hand.

>>7725195

That's good news! I hate paying customs and this will probably work out cheaper for m.

>>7725195
Hoorah!

>>7725195
aw yissss

waiting to see what kind of shit show this will be. the lolita mentoring group is already pretty ehhhhhh

>>7724175
Off the rack corsets will go as low as 18/20. You will need a 20 to start. If you arent sure about what you want, get a cheapish one (not like 40$ cheap but like 100$ish) and see. If you want one for waist training after you know you like it, be prepared to invest money into that.

For those who are thinking about wearing a corset in lolita, it isnt as simple as just buy one and do it. For someone like >>7724125
she would have to make sure that what she gets is not bulky as the corset itself can be thick since she needs to be a certain measurement to fit in. Issues you get are if the fabric of the dress if thin, it may show through the lines, and that dealing with undergarments can be a pain. Corsets tend to go to your hips, so you have to decide whether to put things like bloomers over or under it. If under, you may get discomfort from the elastic.

I ordered Nameless Poem from Ista Mori's storenvy last saturday. I accidentally bought two and Ista Mori refunded me one, but now Paypal has placed a "temporary hold" on the refund to "review" it, saying they'll contact me shortly with further information. It's been six days and I still haven't heard anything. How fucked am I?

>>7725216
I've never bought hair accessories second hand. But if I did, I'll give it a wipe using alcohol pads.

>>7725335
>Call me Princess Riona
Lol I'm not calling you that you hoodrat piece of shit

>>7725335
omg

>>7725362
preferred pronouns: princess/princesses/princess-self

>>7725335
Isn't that...

>>7725367
???

>>7725367
>>7725368
Pictures like this make me so sad. She's skinny, has a somewhat cute face and beautiful thick hair. She has so much potential.

>>7725362
>>7725363
>>7725367
>>7725368
Slightly disappointed that Princess Hoodrat didn't turn out to be that Kai Narita Angelique de la Rose scammer like I thought.

>>7725342
Where would you recommend buying a corset?

>>7725362
>"I am a royal flower; delicate and sweet, but also dark and moody."
This is like the poetry I wrote during my emo phase in middle school.

>>7725346
This happened to me a few months back. I called PP to ask what the hell was up (it was a big refund from Japonica, like 30k yen, and they basically couldn't give me any information.
The refund finally processed a week or so later. I think you should be fine, but it'll take some time.

>>7725335
>>7725362
>>7725363
This is going to be such a shit show. That girl can neither dress nor take a picture of herself.

>>7725386
It really depends on what you want and what sizing you are. I personally like Isabella Corsetry for their really curvy stuff, although it is not super cheap (cheap for otr though). Timeless trends is good for casual wear since they have a good stock, Orchard Corsetry is also good for being cheap, get the 411 or the 426. They also have a mesh corset now, which while I cant say how good it is, that type is more ideal for something you want to be light weight for under your clothing. There is also What Katie Did, which has a 50s feel but their baby corset is good for avoiding the hip problem with lolita.

>>7725386
Excentrique

>>7725396
Thank god, I was starting to freak out already. I guess I'll wait a few more days, and send an email if nothing happens. Because of this shit my bank account overdrew.

>>7724366
Infact i know about this and asked if there was an elastic band inside instead of shirring. I hate when dresses or skirts have fixed measurements.
>>7724388
It depends, some can accomodate a petti some not. But well lots of salopettes aren't lolita so you can wear them without petti.
>>7725342
For this i fear to get unconfortable corsets or ill-fitting ones, i suppose i don't have to buy the dress and wait for the JSK or OP version that has shirring. It's weird for someone like me who is not overweight not fitting some JSKs or skirts only for some cm.
>feels bad man

>>7724175
You can get 18" corsets which are pretty standard. Since you're obviously new to this, look at lucycorsetry and have a read about how to buy a corset that fits you. Good brands to start with include timeless trends and orchard corset, stay away from corsetstory and ebay sellers a as they tend to be very tubular. I personally like my Josephine corset from Isabella Corsetry in 18" and What Katie Did corsets (although they are really quite expensive full price and you may as well go custom for the price, I've also opened one up before and the construction isn't suited to daily wear)

For shapewear, Vedette! They go down to a 3XS/28. Alternatively look on somewhere like Nissen which caters to smaller sizes due to being Japanese

>>7725481
I have an underbust corset for Lolita. if you're too close to the max of a dress I really dont recommend a corset as a solution. I think corsets are great for smoothing out your torso (good bye muffin tops!) But the corset itself adds bulk to your waist. Because the corset has its own thickness. I've tried, and using a corset doesn't help me fit dresses I am too large for.

Also when you wear a corset your bust area gets pushed up. So the dress must be really around the bust if you want to consider wearing a corset underneath.

>>7724125
>here anon of the AP dress post
I watched the AP Hiroshima blog so i translated with Google there is a bit of shirring behing, it's true?
>http://yaplog.jp/ap-hiroshima/monthly/200904/

Has anyone found scans of this print yet? Spoon was only released two days ago in Japan so it might be too early but I didn't think it would hurt to ask.

sometimes you can just hear the amount of ita on a post.

>>7725589
It sounds like a troll, tbh.

Dipshit. I hate sellers who don't wash their clothes before sending them out.

>>7725628
Leave bad feedback.

>>7725639
> mbok
> le sigh

Didn't check the catalog so I'm reposting from the saged thread.
>buy dress last friday
>seller says will ship on saturday
>send a message on tuesday asking for shipping deets
>its friday, have heard nothing
Did she mean she would ship this week Saturday (as in tomorrow) instead of Saturday as in next-day, or...? I get that I'm eager to receive my dress and that I'm also a little paranoid with the scam activity lately, but would it kill her to keep me informed?

>>7725042
>>7725146
Lovely! I might try the 22 in one!

I have pretty good posture because my bf of 2 years always comes up behind me and straightens my back out when I'm slouching. But I'm sure the corset will help.. plus he'd think it was super hot lol

>>7725516
>>7725342
Thank you both, too! Great advice!

Now all I have to worry about is my mom telling me I'm not allowed to be a weirdo and do "body mods" with corsets lol.

>>7725659
Seems to be a frequent thing with my j-auction orders too. Also most of my clothes seem to come with a really nasty smoke/wearhouse smell, and I'm not sure if that's because of my SS or if they just come that way from the sellers.

>>7725690
I've never had this problem ordering from mbok/y!japan. I occasionally get a weird smell, but it's more like the dresses/blouses have been stored with bags/shoes or haven't been worn in a while (so they have that faint dusty smell) than smoke or anything else.

>>7725532
True anon. I think the only solution is buy fitting clothing, about bust i don't have issues hopefully since i'm flat chested but my shape is more pear than hourglass so at times waist measurements of some skirts/dresses can be tricky if too much small on the waist/hips area.

>>7725690
I've only gotten one item that smelled badly of smoke (I had to soak it in vinegar for four hours to get it out).

I actually go out of my way to buy damaged items, always a good deal.

>>7725420
Excentrique does not make real corsets for waist training, their stuff is still 'fashion' corsetry.

I'm not sure where else to post this I and I don't think it warrants its own thread, so I'll try here.
Has anyone played Lineplay lately? Is it still difficult to make gems?

>>7725589
was not expecting the second sentence of the second paragraph to be honest

>>7725665

Most sellers mean the closest Saturday. Your message may have gotten eaten or overlooked. Try posting another message someplace public that you know she frequents, eg her facebook wall or her own livejournal or something.

Check your paypal and the associated email, I've sometimes sent tracking numbers through paypal and forgotten to message my buyers.

Keep an eye on the 45-day window to open disputes, though.

>>7724095
Not really. My current issue is my window shopping habits. I've been into lolita long enough to figure out Japanese auctions and it's kind of an addiction to comb through every page and discover all sorts of gems and bargains. It's scary to see and imagine what I COULD be buying.

I'm sorry guys, I just need to vent to someone because I am PISSED.

Put a dress up for auction as I'm leaving lolita and want the money. Set a pretty high BIN, figuring it won't get that high. The auction, as I watch it, jumps 200 dollars- 100 within the autobuy. And then someone autobuys it. Sends me her address, messages me that she's super excited and ready!!!

Tonight she messages me "Oh, anon, I just checked on lolibrary, the original price of the dress was _____ yen. Your autobuy seems a bit high- can I do 330 instead?"

Bitch, NO. You do not fucking haggle AFTER YOU BOUGHT THE FUCKING DRESS. That's not how secondhand works, that's not how auctions work. Try fucking PMing someone about Cat's Tea Party or Puppet Circus with that game and see how it fucking works.

Ugh. I am so mad. I am so mad it's not funny.

I don't know why I continue to get cunts like this in my sales, but I swear to fuck, I will be glad when I have washed my hands of lolita altogether.

How disgusted will other lolis be if I wear this?

>>7726997
Don't try to call it lolita and there won't be a problem

>>7727000
Okay, awesome.

>>7726997
pls dont though
at least find a better one

>>7726891
Was it lacemarket? You need to ask the mod who the next-highest bidder was.

>>7726891
Make sure you leave a negative if they don't go through with the transaction, also what is their user on what platform you used?

>>7726891
I see the relisted JSK and the feedback you guys left each other...did she seriously try to talk you down to $330 after hitting BIN at $600?? Or was your BIN price lower the first time you listed it?
If it was the former, holy shit what a dumb bitch

>>7727236

The negative she's gotten should be removed, that is unfair. Only the buyer deserves a neg, in fact perhaps she should be banned all together for pulling this crap.

>>7727300
I agree with you completely. The buyer seems like a royal brat even though the rest of her feedback is clean. This is really shitty.

Is it true that Michael's Blessing Jsk has been re released?

>>7726997
If you're going to wear it, please just go balls to the wall with breakfast themed accessories,bag, hat and tights.

Has anyone ever tried putting their petti in one of those compression bags? If so, how did it cope?
I'm about to travel and will need to fit all my things in one suitcase...

>>7727236

The former- down to 330 after a BIN of 600.

>>7727513
I have, it works great. I packed my lolita in compression bags cross-country trip and it reduced it a quarter down. def go for it.

>>7727513

All you'll have to do is put it in the bathroom while you shower! The steam will re fluff it. But the bag works amazingly

>>7727513
Speaking of storage, how do you guys store your loli clothes? I've just started out but my wardrobe is already full. I have a bit of place left for most things, but there's no way I'll be able to fit my main pieces in there if I simply fold them. My wardrobe exists solely of shelves, there's no clothing rack inside. It's convenient because this way there's more storage room, but for lolita it's not very useful.

>>7727545
For clarification: my wardrobe isn't full because of the lolita stuff I've already put in there, it was already full before I started. I have my first JSK laying around in my room in a plastic bag.

>>7727340
I don't get it, why breakfast items with a wa Rilakkuma dress?

>>7726997
It looks like a bathrobe, but i love the Rilakkuma fabric. Maybe if they did only a simple circle skirt with only Rilakkuma fabric an a bit of good lace, that would be better but i don't think lolita.

>>7727523
>>7727525
Thanks! I feel much more confident using those bags now

>>7727545
I think they have a lolita organisation thread that is probably more helpful >>7701749

>>7727605
Thanks, I had it hidden.

has anyone seen Pink Petite Patisserie IRL.
does the pink look good?
I am worried that in the pink version everything will just blend and the print wont stand out.
is the mint version better?

>>7727324

Maybe you should check the website...

>>7725346
Paypal have done this with every refund I've ever had from them, it's not a problem. The money will get released soon, usually takes a couple of weeks for me.

>>7725545
>tartan and rosettes
fuck me. seconding this.

>>7727222
seconding, want to know who to avoid

>>7727210
>>7727593
I just can't help it, I'm in love with Rilakkuma.
I know this thing is ridiculous and ugly, but that bear makes it beautiful to me.

>>7727340
Oh, with out a doubt.

>>7728010
>>7727222
Not OP, but the buyer is i-jojo on LM.

>i-jojo

There needs to be a block filter on LM so I can block shitty buyers.

>>7728061
>>7728070
>left negative feedback on seller for sale she backed out on herself
>has already bidded on another high price auction from same person
What the actual fuck.

How long does AP's shipping usually take?

>>7728106
...Is she hoping the seller will remove her negative feedback if she buys a new dress? This has bad news written all over it.

>>7728106
Wait where?

>>7728199
Nvm found it, if it was me I'd probably ask a mod to delete the bid as I wouldn't want her to bid on my items after the failed transaction.

>>7728006
I've still been stalking ameblo, nothing yet.

>>7728106
>>7728193
>>7728199

Oh motherfucking SHIT. Auction-runner here- I woke up this morning to an apology from jojo and figured the issue was dead and gone. I had NO IDEA she was also bidding on my Crystal Dream Carnival set.

What did I do wrong??? What lolita gods did I incur the wrath of to have this shit happen to me??

>>7728013
Me too, i'm sucker for everything Rilakkuma and bear themed, it's like an addiction.

>>7728282
Time to make a fake acct and out bid her.

I was wondering if there were any other dresses similair to the black cat witch and apple tree op?

Anyone have suggestions for gothic dresses on taobao that'll be long enough for someone who's 5'5"? I want it to go to or past my knees.

>>7728595
Why do you think that you wont fit into normal stuff? You arent tall and unless it is like AP tier shit most things will hit your knee anyways.

>>7728282
I would try to dispute that negative feedback with her and Lacemarket at least. Myabe if it looks like she's going to win the auction, send a firmly-worded message beforehand making sure she knows what PAYING UP is.

>>7727842
It doesn't get washed at all all, I think Ivory washes it out the most but mint makes it 'pop' the most so to speak. My comm twinned this for a get together so I've seen them all, but it is just personal opinion.

>>7728840
Thanks so much anon !!
this was very helpful!
unfortunately I still can't decide D^:

>>7727842
>>7728893

I own the mint and I think it's the best colourway in the series.
Imho the pink is nice but it's quite cutesy. The brown has a lot of contrast to it and I think it's a bit of a brown overload, and the ivory isn't very versatile for coording.

>>7725545
devoncuppycakes (tumblr) just posted main scans on his tumblr

>>7725545
>That facial asymmetry

>>7729308
you're almost as annoying as voldie
almost

>>7729311
>almost

>>7729319

>>7729320

>>7729304
Oh man, I'm loving the sweet girly room OP, the stripey one, and loyal rosette.

>>7725545
Scans from devoncuppycakes tumblr

>>7729370

>>7729374

>>7729380

>>7729382

>>7729386

>>7729387

>>7729370
>>7729374
>>7729380

HNGGGGGG! I'm no AP fan but this I really want. It's gorgeous.

>>7729370
Oh no.
I want this so bad.

>>7729391

>>7729387
I was really excited about another chocolate series until I saw the titty fringe on the salopette, I really hope the JSK doesn't have it too but I have the sinking feeling that it will.

>>7729396

>>7729391
Cute.

>>7729399
Oops, sorry for the dupe.

>>7729400

>>7729403

>>7729407

>>7729409

>>7729410
This one's just labelled in Japanese so I've no idea the English name of the series

>>7729414

>>7729415
And that's all folks.

>>7729414
I'm guessing something like Precious Regiment? My kana's really bad though and google translate is not helping at all.

>>7729374
OP is best! Reminds of me Jane Marple stuff.

>>7729432

Me too, and I love JM stuff. Most of AP's stuff isn't my cup of tea but I do love their tartan and regimental stripe series.
I have the Coat of Arms Tartan OP in red and it's to die for.
I'll hopefully be getting the Loyal Rosette jsk, kc, beret and socks (or are those tights)?

>>7729399
>titty fringe
top kek

>>7729460
But I like the titty fringe...

It's kinda indian gownish thing going on there.

Reminds me of Selphie's outfit from FFVIII

>>7729386
>>7729382
This actually looks a lot better worn imo

>>7729414
when is this coming out? I need it.

>>7729414
This is really pretty, I hope it comes in black or ivory.

Could somebody who owns a AP short organdy petticoat take a picture from underneath the petticoat for me? I've been looking into buying one because I need a petticoat for madoka and don't want to deal with the whole making 10 circle skirts and putting 2 layers of gathered ribbon on each of them thing. The AP petticoat looks promising but I'm not sure if it will have the effect from underneath that I need.

>>7729414
>>7729415
>>7729417
Are you sure that first character is a "pu" and not a "bu"? The images are so small that I can't tell. If it's ブリジットレジメン、the I'd guess the name is Brigette (or Bridget) Regiment(al).

Merry Making Sale Update:

My negative feedback was taken down and the girl sent me a long apology. Woke up this morning to discover she had found me on facebook and sent me a second apology there. After backing out of the 600 on Merry Making, she turned around and autobought my Crystal Dream Carnival set at 775.

I don't know anymore. I've pissed off some kind of god or something. It's the only explanation

>>7729852
No no no no no anon
all the wrong bells are ringing.

don't sell it to her. your nightmare has just begun.

>>7726076
I'm always on Lineplay. I don't think it's that difficult.

How do you know if your skirt is overstuffed? Pictures?

>>7729877
lyk if u cri evrytim

>>7729877
For me it's if your skirt moves as one swinging, solid mass around your waist, instead of flouncing non-solid like it's actually fabric.

>>7729300
Thanks, kind anon. I think I'll go with mint then!
mint also seems easier to wear casually.

If a seller refuses to offer a partial refund on a dress that came with undisclosed damages, is it okay to open a dispute with PP? I paid a lot of money for this dress, but the seller was basically just like "too bad"

>>7730225
There is an option with paypal that is for "item differs significantly from description." So I guess you could.

If there was a new online lolita community, what would you want from it?
I really want there to be a lolita lookbook that's less ita-ridden than CoF and still accessible, but I'm not sure what people would like to use. Like a lolita bootcamp where you can post coord help/style gallery?

>>7730293
There is no way to avoid itas and keep it widespread, lacebook was too exclusive and that killed it. You need to make rules though that accounts for that and lets people give concrit to help them out. Then have mods who wont kick people out for concrit and will delete non lolita thinks so it isnt 'jfashion' like CoF is, but truly lolita centric.

Why do people send messages to e-famous lolitas like this? She didn't even ask a question, just fucking whined about how she was *cyber bullied* by meanies on /cgl/.
No one wants to hear your bullshit, and maybe if you learned to dress yourself half decently before applying to a bunch of fashion shows you wouldn't get so much flack.
Also you're a lolcow.

>>7729374
>>7729380
i'm in love

>>7730340
I'm still convinced they just picked ugly girls to make fun of the western community.

>>7725367

She only has this one skirt??

>>7729852
At least she apologised and removed the feedback. She'd better pay up for the DDC, I would bill her for secure shipping too.

Does anyone know of a good guide to using Mbok in Japan?

>>7730340
top kek

>>7730582
Such bullshit that she wasn't chosen.

>>7730595
Did Fanny really enter, though? She doesn't seem like a con person to me but I don't really follow her.

>>7730596
Derp, meant to reply to
>>7730595

>>7729414
>mfw Letter Regimental has always been my dream dress

I love you AP

>>7730599
Yes, she did. Check her facebook

What do you guys think about tall girls wearing bonnets?
I'm built like.. Choke, for reference? And my style is quite similar to hers. I'm afraid I'll look derpy instead of dolly.
Does anyone have pictures of tall girls in bonnets?
Pic related, the bonnet I'm considering buying.

>>7730711
Why would anyone call their child Fanny tho

>>7730595
Does Fanny even wear BTSSB as a main piece of her coord?

She would be a great model for IW, VM, MM, or JetJ, but not BTSSB.

>>7729414
Is this that Katie's model?
I love her face! What's her name?

>>7730725
I'm pretty sure BTSSB picks out their outfits for them, so I don't see why they wouldn't have picked the prettiest girls to dress up. Plus, it's not like tymoora wears BTSSB either.

>>7730719
It's a fairly common name in French-speaking places, doesn't have the same connotation there.

>>7729399
When is this going to be released? I've never gotten a non-second hand AP piece and I'm considering it since I've missed out on a lot of their melty chocolate pieces and I loved the short skirt they released with that similar "melt" around the skirt.

Ya'll ready for another IW book print?

>>7729824
Here's the higher res version, honestly it could go either way but I really think it's "pu", that's how devoncuppycakes translated it and he has a copy of the physical magazine.

>>7730815
This and the tartan AP dress are making me very excited. I love me some book prints.

>>7730839
Well, now that I'm looking at it again, it looks more like a dakuten compared to the handakuten on "pa" in the line below. I don't fucking know anymore. Fuck it.

>>7730815
I guess Fall/Winter is going to be the season of thinly veiled rereleases for IW.

>>7730815
That book print looks so nice, and I'm really excited for the tartan AP OP, too.

>>7730839
>>7730848
It doesn't make any sense if it's pu, so I'm guessing it's bu and just hard to read.

How long will I need to wait for innocent world to get back to me? They told me one item I wanted was sold out, and I said I wanted the rest.

>>7730839
It's ブ (bu). He can barely say こんにちは, not the best person to trust for translations.

>>7730725
A quick tumblr search gave me this.

>>7730815

>All these new IW prints
LORD GIVE ME STRENGTH

>>7730725
The photo she used was an aatp jsk in ivory. See pic related

>>7731154
I think this may actually be why she wasn't chosen. This is probably one of her worst coords imo.

>>7729324
stop trippin'

>>7729803
i think Victoriangirldress has what youre looking for.

>>7731704
>>7729803
My victoriangirldress petti doesn't really look like that, it's got gathered tulle along the bottom. My classical puppets pettis look similar though.

>>7731154
I agree this photo wasn't a good one to submit, but not because of the quality of the coordinate (you don't choose your own coordinate for brand fashion shows), more so because the designers want to be able to see what kind of things would suit you (particularly compared to other applicants), but this covers her up way too much to be able to determine that.
I think had she gone with something knee-length and without the scarf, she most likely would have been chosen.

>>7729852
I'm the one that posted the screenshot, laughing mega hard lmao

>>7725335

>Non-profit organization

What

Noob question: I reserved guilty meltin' sweets direct from the a/p JP webshop. I see that some people in the US have already received their dresses and that CC has already had some in stock from last month. I guess I'm just curious how long it usually takes, and do they do the shipping in waves for reserves overseas? I have two orders, the jsk and hb in one order, and the socks and one of the blouses on another other (email order, couldn't use cart with those). I did not ask them to combine or anything like that since I knew that was against the rules. But maybe that's why I haven't heard anything yet?

>>7732017
forgot to say this is the first time I have ever reserved/bought directly from the baby JP webshop.

>>7732017
>>7732019

This happened to me when I reserved Elizabeth Bride of Death, i was watching other people receive theirs while worrying if btssb had forgotten my order. As it turns out it's because I reserved the headbow, and that was the last item of the series to actually be released. The shop has to wait until all the items in an order has come in to ship the order out.

If you want to check whether the items in your series has been released, keep an eye on their "New" items: Right under the webshop's menu are the New items, click on "More" to see all the items they newly added to their webshop. When an item was on preorder and is released, it will show up here as well.

>>7732032
ah, thank you so much! Yes I see the headbow isn't under the new items tag. I really appreciate the advice!

side note, pretty disappointed with the horrible stripe matching on the otks, I may not even wear them they look so bad on the seams.

>>7732034

No prob!

About the socks, if it makes you feel any better, I had the same issue with Baroque's striped tights, and since then, I've noticed that most oblique striped tights/tights-material-type socks don't really match up at the sides. I think the manufacturing process just isn't accurate enough for them to match it up properly yet, so this is probably the best that they can do for now.

>>7731743
which screenshot?

Oh God...just found these images while browsing a "retouching" website....

Text of the photographer "Here are some RAW images from the Aveda hair presentation at the North American Hairstyling Awards in Las Vegas last weekend. The inspiration for the collection was Japanese manga comics, so there are some really cool ideas there. "

These are the only pictures posted...

>>7732062

>>7732062

>>7731125
Fuck I hope this comes in black.

>>7731412

>>7732062
>People who work in fashion
>Won't be bother to learn how to dress in alt fashion

okay.jpg

>>7725195

Just wondering but for the Innocent World group here at last years Summit Festival, who is the girl in braids?

>>7732192
I know a lot of people hate that pie dress, but I really love it.

>>7732192
I regret selling my Westminster Choir JSK so fucking much.

>>7732192
she looks like hanakima on tumblr?
I'm not sure though.

>>7727855
... and I was so excited, only to find there is no more navy or red colourway. Fuck you 'Raphael' you can stick your blessings up your ass.

>>7732293
Yeah, it's her, I know her irl.

>>7732195

I like the other cuts, the apron version this girl is wearing is fug. The only benefit I see with that version is you can remove the top part and wear it as a skirt.

>>7732185
Seriously. Do they not understand aesthetics? Although it's not the first time I've seen fashion industries attempt to use lolita, this is some dumb shit I'd expect from a ~edgy~13 year old who just discovered lolita.

>>7732062
>>7732063
>>7732070
>these should be in the ita thread
>>7732195
Me too, but more the non apron version, it's cuter. Seems the things i like are the least appreaciated in the fashion.
>infact i'm so disappoined by AP lately, it starting to getting really boring and without ideas
>the furniture print is cute but not something i would like to have

I want to buy some items from this seller, but going into her profile i discovered negative feedback only about bidding and not selling, she has a good reputation as seller from what i have seen. So, it's ok if i buy from her and not risking to get the items because the bid was not enough and price too low?
Here the page
>http://rating1.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/show/rating?userID=satominaya40&role=buyer&filter=-1

>>7730595
If yukapon can be chosen to model in their grand annual teaparty then pretty much any weeb has a chance.

>>7732489
at least yukapon is cute

>>7732478
I decided to not post them in the ita thread since those poor models didn't actually try to go for a Lolita look in the first place.

I was just cringing at how the fashion is being misused by someone who should actually try to know it better...

>>7732494
I think yukapon and her chipmunk cheeks are fug.

>>7732062
>>7732063
I know they're normalfags and can't into lolita, but god, surely they can tell the difference between quality clothes and shit like this. It's like the equivalent of dressing their models up in bargain basement crap.

>>7732062
The results are pretty ita but I wouldn't have had a high expectation on some hair company anyways.

Is there much of a difference in cost in the secondhand market for petticoats in any color but white? I don't see many for sale often. Do people avoid buying in other colors, are they preferred, or do people mostly not care?

>>7732623
Specifically, I have a black petti and pink petti from CP.

>>7730854
The season of second chances.

>>7732623

White is easier to match, that's why it's first choice for everyone, and why it's also commonly sold (because most girls only have white petticoats).

Normally a petticoat isn't visible, but as a lolita it's nice to have most of your underthings match. White goes with most colours where pink or lavender might not.

With regards to black, some lighter-coloured summer skirts and dresses can be just thin enough that a black petticoat would show through as s shadow, so the skirt would be a shade darker or murkier than if a white petticoat was used.

>>7731166
Yeah but for serious her face is beautiful. They're picking her based on her size, height, and face, not her capacity to coord.

>>7733000
Not in that photo it ain't. She's gorgeous, but she looks like a queen in that photo, and not in a good way.

>>7726076
It's easier to make gems now that you get daily login and game bonuses and stuff. However it's been removed from the US iTunes store so US players can't get any of the updates...Not sure if or when that will be fixed.

>>7733036
Yeah, I managed to redownload it only through my desktop to my S3, but that method wouldn't work for my bf's S4, his was just blocked entirely from downloading. I guess I won't be getting any updates.
Is there a reason it was taken down?

>>7733049
The rumor is it's some money dispute thing but LP hasn't officially stated a reason.

>>7732627
I'm looking to buy a CP petti, but I'm looking for white because my black petti is visible under my light-colored dresses ;-;

>>7732062
aside from being ita messes, what's weird about these is to see the typical model body type attempting to pull off lolita. this is the first time in my life being short has made me feel pretty.

>>7732017
They'll hold your order for shipment until all items are in stock. The jsks are in stock now, but the headbows won't be ready until later this month. If you want your jsk now, you will need to email them and as for separate shipping on the items currently in stock. Then you will have to pay a separate shipping fee for the remainder.

>>7733526
Chokelate and iiralina are pretty good examples of "model body types" in lolita. Iiralina is taller than most high fashion models if I remember rightly, I believe she's over 6'

>>7733600
Lots of lolitas are over 5'8 which is pretty standard model height.

>>7733016
Her face probably doesn't fit the brand's aesthetics either. She's not cute enough and looks too mature.

>>7733475
crossing posting with worn thread, are there photos of people actually wearing CP a-line petti II under a dress? I'm torn between getting the regular fluffy a-line or the super fluffy a-line

>>7733659
I wear the CP a line petti under all my dresses, pic related.

A single a line one under a very heavy velvet dress

>>7733626
5'8 is the shortest a proper model can go, not really standard. Most models are taller.

>>7733659
I got the violent a-line petticoat and the daily a-line petticoat to layer them together, and I love the amount of poof they give. I'll see if I can dig up any worn photos

>>7733767
is tht you voldie

How do AP shoes fit?

I'm usually a 24, wondering if I should get M or L.

>>7733804
yes it is, you can tell by grandma's couch and the bargain bin webcam

>>7733699
I'm super jelly that you own that dress.

>>7733977
voldie needa stop

>>7733699
Which one do you own though

I am new to all of this and I am curious about something and your opinion.
What do you think about glasses in lolita fashion in general? Or for you it's better to use contacts?
I am pretty blind and my glasses are kind of big, I still have contacts though, so I am curious about it. Sorry for my ignorance and thanks for advance.

>>7733964
Get an L.

Better to go a little larger than too small. I'm a 24 myself and anything that's 23.5 is just a smidge to small, and enough to wear holes in my socks if I wear them long enough.

>>7734091
I have glasses and always wear them with lolita because I don't like how I look without them, though I'm trying to give contacts another chance. I've self-posted here for drawthreads and the like and never once been given shit for it. My glasses are small and unobtrusive, though (I'm super blind but I shell out for lens-thinning), if you have big hipster frames you may want to stick to contacts, especially if their colour clashes with whatever style you generally wear.

>>7734181
Not that anon but can you please post pics?
I'm about to get a new pair and would love inspo for my shopping.

>>7734091
I have to wear glasses, no if ands or buts, but when I take pictures or someone wants a picture of me, I take my glasses off and ask someone to hold them for me or put them in my bag. If you're going to a meet, people will probably understand if you really need them. My frames are ugly and horrible, so I'm a little self consious about them, but no one has ever said anything.

>>7734018
she was just trying to help that anon...

>>7734190
Here you go. They're not the greatest pair around or anything, I don't love them, but they don't distract too much, I think. I'm actually going shopping for new glasses myself this week, I've gotten blinder again so these aren't cutting it.
(Sorry for the terrible picture, I was trying to find one where you'd see my glasses up close!)

>>7734015
>>7734045
I have the Antique Lace Doll in the dark green. Dunno what you mean by which one... was there more than one release? Because I bought mine at the Baby store in Paris this January, so probably the re release if there was one, haha.

It's a gorgeous dress. I overpaid for it at the Paris shop, by kind of a lot, but it's my favorite.

>>7734221
Oh, I think the second anon meant which CP A-line petti you have! There's more than one.

>>7734213
Oh, that's lovely! They're acetate, right? Looks great with your style. I'll see if something similar can look this cute on me too. Thanks, anon!

>>7734230
Thank you so much anon, I'm glad I could help! They're actually metal frames, I love how acetate frames look on other people but they always look a little awkward on me, I think, though it could just be my imagination. Happy shopping!

So I know AatP has had a few designers over the years, does anyone know what artist did what print?

>>7734229
Ah! Excuse my derp.

I have the fluffy a line petti.

>>7734091
I have rimless glasses wear them all the time. I don't care what anyone says I need them to see.

>>7734269
ok that doesn't really help, which of these?

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-189500549.16.opAV1M&id=3401713800
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-189500549.31.opAV1M&id=10292903146
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-189500549.46.opAV1M&id=9259665184

>>7734397
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-189500549.16.opAV1M&id=3401713800

This one, my apologies. I thought there was just that one and then the daily unlined one.

I've had the petti for 4 years now, and I was it in the washing machine on gentle with Dreft detergent. It's a bit less poofy than it used to be, but it's still in great condition and has mostly the same amount of poof.

>>7734424
ok yes, that's what I thought, I think Voldie must have that one too, because there's no way that the super explosive can be layered (the third one) because it's fucking massive.

Saw this on facebook and it made me giggle. Like she has no idea what brand or dress this is, yet she still wants to know more despite knowing the price is almost $700. Noob got $$$

>>7734629
Maybe she'll come back later and say 'I measured myself and it doesn't fit lol' instead of admitting to not being able to afford it

>>7734631
she's too big for it lmfao

Speaking of Crystal Dream Carnival, does anyone know of a good seamstress for custom dress orders?
I want a design replica of CDC but in black, no print, and with some design tweaks. I just love all the design elements and little flourishes, but I'm not fussy about the print (or the price) and the dress didn't come in black.

Anybody got Meatmophose thights? Are they worth theirs price?

>>7734691
Cats AND books?

I need these. Seconding on if the Meta tights are worth it.

So who wants to cherish my juicy cherry?

>http://www.closetchildonlineshop.com/product/64322

>>7729324
How do
I get the little number and letters next to a chosen name?

>>7734932
Don't do it anon. All what will happen is people will hate you and vendetta against you all the time, derailing every other thread. Instructions are probably in 4chan's FAQ though.

>>7734936
I tried but I stared at the words and it made no sense. (Even if I could read the words it didn't make sense inside my brain...) I really want to put the little letters on though.

>>7734665

That one replica shop that someone linked to some time ago put up this dress, I guess as proof of their workmanship.

I have to admit I'm reallly tempted to send in a request if them can make just this dress in solid black with black trim instead of the replica print. It really is gorgeous without the print.

I feel kind of iffy supporting a replica maker, though.

>>7733600
Yeah Iiraliina is a fucking giant straight from Jotunheim. She's a head taller than the tallest girl in my comm, a girl who can't even slightly bend over in brand without flashing the world her panties. There's a reason Iiraliina makes her own stuff.

>>7733699
Oh, you again.

>>7734943
Just don't. All you'll be doing is making it more apparent what a retard you evidently are. Since you're anon now you can easily post in another thread without everyone going "Oh look, it's that retard who can't read words and doesn't know what a tripcode is!" but once you start tripping there'll be nowhere to hide.

>>7734091
>>7734181
>>7734190
>>7734192
>>7734213
>>7734230
>>7734251
>>7734291

Thanks all for the photos and discussion on glasses! I dug in the archives, and apparently Volume 50 of the GLB has a two-page spread of how to choose glasses for lolita. Also snagged this one image. The top section is if you want a butler/steward look, middle section is or sweet lolita, lower section for classic.

Mirukuma opened her slots for CC value packs. Has anyone bought one of these before? I'm curious to know if they are worth the money.

>>7734984
d'oh, *for sweet lolita

>>7734984
>those big hipster frames with classic
Oh GLB no!
Don't show this to any of the hipster itas, they'll just feel justified.

>>7734972
I can read words, I love reading and do so everyday. It's just spontaneously that the words just sit there or sometimes I read them in the wrong order or they appear like the letters are mixed up. It really bothers me....It never happens too often when I read novels but more so when I play games or view different online media. Sorry I just think the letters after the name look cute!

Also do GLB still publish new issues? It's been forever since I brought one!

>>7735006

>>7734984
Holy shit, I'm going to try for a pair of those cute round glasses next time I get a new pair. Those Harry Potters are fucking adorable, and I really hope my facial shape works with them.

Merry making anon and I just think I'm going to fucking give up

The second buyer just stopped responding. Gave me her paypal but not her address.

This dress has to be cursed. It's the only explanation

>>7735035
Won't her address be visible on her Paypal account when you take payment?

>>7735040

Sent her the bill and she never sent the money. So I don't even have that to go by.

>>7735043
Man, that sucks anon, I'm sorry. I'm sure you'll sell it eventually, it's not like it's unpopular.
I'm having some buying woes myself, I bought a dress on here almost a month ago and the seller said she'd ship early last week at the latest, haven't heard a word from her since even though I've emailed her twice. I normally wouldn't be worried about it but I'm leaving the country at the end of this month so if she doesn't ship soon I won't be around to get it and if I make a Paypal claim in the meantime it'll be hard to know when I can cancel it.

>>7735035
Here's an idea lower the fucking price and then maybe I might lift my hex.

>>7735084

Sorry anon, I've had enough interested buyers that I'm not going to lower the price to avoid a hex. I will tolerate the terrible luck for now.

>>7735088
Yeah funny how hey are interested but never follow through! It's only going to get worse from here on out after a brief period of what you think is a safe period of sales will then move into a series of unfortunate event!

>>7735094

>A series of unfortunate event

Just one? That doesn't sound so bad

>>7735101
My english is shitty I only speak larpinese! THEY SACRIFICED ME TO A D20!
You get many unfortunate event!
And a bad tasting fortune cookie...
With no fortune!

>>7735120

The worst possible thing! This explains why my last cookies have had no fortunes! It was you all along!

>>7735128
I'm sorry and actually going to apologize...
I was so tired I haven't slept in many days. I just freaking typed random shit with no filter.
I feel so embarrassed like I'm going to die.
I deserve a shitty fortune cookie.
Good luck with the sale though I think 600 is way to steep for mm though.

>>7735148

I've knocked it down to 500 now honestly, because I agree completely.

Go sleep anon. I forgive you

>spot a dress on my wishlist on Maidenclothing
>send them an email with my order info and go to sleep
>wake up to dress being marked as sold out
>no new emails
It's been 2 days since. Does anyone know how long they usually take to answer you back? At this point I'm guessing I didn't get the dress but a reply saying so would have been nice...

>>7735162
500 is a really good price stick with that also thanks I'll try and I didn't really hex you but I will wish you luck and that you have really good sales!

>>7735196
I've only ordered from them once before but I didn't get my reply until 2 days after. Give it another day or so before you count them out.

>>7735210
New thread. This one is in autosage

>>7734984
Do you happen to have the second page?

>>7734958
lol wat

>>7733767
if you could I would super appreciate it :D
is that pic of both together or just the violent a-line?

>>7733699
and that's with wearing the regular a-line?

>>7730595
i need backstory on this before i get my popcorn out

>>7732192
all these girls got hit with the ugly stick ..
hard..

I'm looking to get Sweet girl Room with an SS, as I would rather not use tenso. I've emailed Chibi Tenshi, but if she's full anyone got any recommendations? I know Tokyo Pirates in on Hiatus- that's my normal SS.