/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

my false eyelashes keep stabbing me in the eye and i look ridiculous with a bonnet on but want to wear classic help?

Do BABY have all their non-print pieces posted on their blogs when released? I'm trying to ID a dress and I can't find any proof of it existing outside this single listing.

>>8337637
Anyone know when it's getting released and how poplar it's going to be? I need this on my body.

>>8337637
This is beautiful but I can't help but think the bonnet looks like something made out of fabric covered cardboard that's been left in the rain and then brought indoors to dry out near a radiator.

Dang that model has such a gorgeous face, I don't think I could ever tire of looking at it.

>>8337646
You don't have to wear false eyelashes or a bonnet if you want to wear classic?

>>8337658
I think it will be released next month and it's going to be popular. Chibitenshi has had all her slots taken since December
I reckon Navy will be the most popular then Lavender, then White

>>8337724
Thank goodness I emailed her when I did, then.
I'm either first or second in line for the navy JSK, depending on whether or not the girl ahead of me will fit it. I'm not trying to be mean, but I really hope the JSK doesn't have full shirring. Does anyone know if it does? Are there any photos of the back?

>>8337712
the false eyelashes weren't related to the classic. that's more of a general makeup problem but i think i should invest in some better ones

>>8337781
False lashes aren't necessary though. Just wear mascara.

>>8337724
Speaking of Chibitenshi, I messaged her about a thing like three weeks ago about an item that was released that week, and she has yet to get back to me about whether or not she got my item. I've messages her about it a couple of times with no response, I know she's travelling now but I wonder if I should nudge her again or just wait. I didn't think she was super backed up, but I really don't want to be a bother.

So, I ordered a package from Bodyline for something I need by this Friday. I used EMS and placed the order on Friday. I got a tracking number yesterday, but when I go to search for it on Japan post, it says not found. It's been like that for a full day now. Should I be worried?

>>8337853
I've never ordered EMS, but I think the general consensus is that it always takes a couple days to update, regardless of type.

I ordered something from Closet Child for the first time and clicked the 'order check' orange button and finished paying with paypal.

I only just went and googled how to order from closet child, and apparently I wasn't supposed to click that. Does anyone know what will happen now?

The guide I read was this
>http://egl.livejournal.com/19004448.html

>>8337724
Full for Navy maybe, I was able to request Lavender without a problem.

>>8337778
It looks like the same cut as Mercator's which does have full shirring. I am hoping this one is a bit longer than Mercator's version. Guess we'll see soon enough. I'm hoping this drops this weekend.

>>8337825
I just used her service about a week ago, and she answered within a couple of hours. Strange how she's missed you though :(

>>8337894
Why not just look at the international order guide cc provides??
Anyway they want you to go ahead and pay for your stuff. If anything is out of stock you get a refund, so there's really no good reason to wait for an invoice.

>>8337931
Yeah, it's super weird. I've orsered from her before and never had any issues, you think I should send her another email? Or maybe try a Facebook message?

>>8337976
Send her another request I reckon. I didn't know she had a facebook but best to keep it to her website.

Can anyone help me? I ordered something from France, and when I put the tracking number in, it says "Your package is available from the selected merchant. The recipient has 10 working days to withdraw his parcel on presentation of proof of identity and proper removal." (translated from French)

Does that mean it's at the post office now? I'm going to check tomorrow, but I just wanted to make sure. Usually tracking an international package isn't terrible, because once it hits the US, it transfers over to USPS, but this time, the tracking number isn't working on the USPS site. Is that normal?

How long does it take Wunderwelt to ship?

I'm shipping to a domestic address so there shouldn't be any messing about calculating international shipping.

I ordered something on the 14th.

Is lacemarket eating PMs or just loading them really slow? I sent a message a few days ago to a seller who i paid a week ago who gave no update on shipping or any next steps. How long should wait to PM her again or should i sent a message to her email?

>>8338461
You can see if she read your message so if she didn't try her email. Try her email too if read your message but ignored it.

>>8337976

Maybe her messages are going into your spam folder

>>8338463
It says she read them. I think ill try email her in two days.
>>8338482
Does lacemarket have a spam folder? If anything i get duplicate emails from lacemarket for the same message.

>>8338482
No, I check my spam folder neurotically.

>>8338489

Sorry I was meaning the girl trying to contact chibitenshi!

>>8338492

I know her Facebook she said she has about 50 packages to sort through so maybe your item is in that mess?

>>8338495
Yeah, I just saw that. She and I got it sorted out though, thanks anon!

>>8337894
You can pay just for the goods via this button and they will send you another invoice for the shipping, don't panic.

Posted a thread or two ago, about how the dress I ordered from ClosetChild had a button missing. I emailed them with proof photos last week and they got back to me early yesterday morning. Offered me different discounts depending on if the dress has a replacement somewhere in it (it doesn't) or a refund.
I was going to ask your guys' opinions on matching buttons or whether I should get a full refund, but after comparing CC's stock photo, my dress, and Lolibrary, I realized they must have reused a photo, because the dress that I have is definitely a rerelease, while their site shows the original (which is a dress I've been wanting for so, so long).
Should I say anything, or could they blacklist me for calling them out? Should I send back the rerelease dress with the missing button and play the waiting game for the original? If I could get your guys' advice I'd appreciate it, or if you know how common the original dress is, sorry for the essay. I made a graphic because I feel I'm confusing. I'm just so bummed out.

>>8338580
Regardless of whether you call them out or not, I feel like you should keep the dress to tide you over until you get the version you want.

>>8338580
I would confront them about it. Closet Child is a good business, these are all their mistakes so I'm sure they won't blacklist you.

>>8338588
>>8338582
Both of these. Best of luck anon, though I really don't think you need it considering how good CC is about stuff.

Can anyone find any information or additional photos of this JSK? This is the only thing I could find about it, an egl sales post from 2013 calling it "Lace Print Ruffle jsk"

>>8338606
It's Putumayo sorry. Left that out, oops.

>>8338307
Have you checked it against the other postage services? (UPS, Fedex, whatever). They might have left it with a different carrier.

>>8338582
>>8338588
>>8338598
Yeah, they were really kind about the button, they told me they had employees looking around their offices for it and everything. I think I will tell them about the photo, but I'm hesitant about keeping the dress.
I'm mostly afraid that if I were want to ever sell it, because I find the original maybe, I don't know if the replacement button would affect the price very much or not. The refund might be the only chance for me to get the full amount paid back. So far I haven't been able to find a perfect replacement, I've found some similar but if you looked at it close you could tell it's different. Should I replace all three buttons so they're the same?
Thanks for reading my rambling and for the advice gulls, it's nice to have second opinions!

Fuck. Sold for $140 a $220 JetJ dress.

>>8337934
thanks, i took a look and according to CC's guide i was meant to click the orange button, weird. i received the paypal receipt but not CC's confirmation (not even the automated email)

>>8338544
thanks for the reassurance anon! i already paid for shipping with the invoice, just waiting on a confirmation now i think

Has anyone had problems with lockshop before? I just attempted to place an order but it said there was an error and that I have to resubmit my order even though money got taken out of my account. How prompt are they with resolving errors? I'm really worried because there was only 1 of the wig I wanted left in stock. Could that be the issue?

>>8338615
Just keep the dress. It is unlikely you will find the original and regardless of the button it isnt a sought after dress so you wont get a lot i you resell it. Usually buttons are not a big deal as long as the new one is put on well.

Did anyone ever mention what happens when you sit down in the Fanplusfriend cage petti that has been discussed recently?
I want one but I'm worried about that.

>>8338745
It probably folds in like hoop skirts do.

>>8337637
So is AP using Risa Nakamura for every new release?
I mean, she's fucking stunning, she's the best looking jfash model imo, but she literally only has ONE look and one look only

this is why midori is my favourite lolita model, because risa & misako only have one facial expression.
(also misako is just overrated enough for me to get sick of her)

>>8338753
yeah i've noticed they've been using her since the melty ribbon chocolate release last year

i really like midori and yui, they're both super cute and don't look so.. dead-eyed like misako can sometimes look

>>8338755
YES! I've never been able ot accurately pinpoint what it is that's wrong with her eyes, but yes she can look like she's a bit lifeless

Misako's face when she doesn't do the weird dimply smile is lovely, I wish she'd do other poses

>>8338753
I'll take Risa over RinRin any day but damn, I missed it when Maki used to model releases.

>>8338769
I'm going to be murdered by LACE for saying this, but something about RinRin reminds me of progeria......

>>8338755
Misako looks like a waxworks figure half the time.

>>8338755
I like Yurisa a lot, she has a fresh innocent look. She's Korean but modeled for Btssb and some other brands

>>8338785
I don't like her ~uguu kawaii~ personality and her thin bangs.. I mean I know thin bangs are more popular in Korea right now than blunt bangs, but they don't work for lolita, I think. Her daily coordinates that she posts on twitter are a mess too and she admits to shooping pretty heavily.

>>8338785
She reminds me of Kooter kek

>>8338785
>Yurisa
oh shit she's that chick that cosplayed that PS'd to hell Hestia that was floating around here.

Guys, would it be a good idea to seperate a huge city into regions? does any major city comm do this? Like, different smaller comms all making up one big one?

>>8338815
Anytime I've seen more than one comm in a large city it's been because of disagreements between groups, language barriers, or just plain lack of awareness of another group, not geographical difficulties. But if you feel there's a demand, you could always bring up the issue with lolitas in your city.

>>8338745
It folds pretty nicely, and responds to shifting with relative ease

>>8338795
I saw her in person and felt she looked similar to most of her pictures.

Would anyone be interested in a thread forbLolita tips? Like cleaning, packing, what to do with missing hair ties, sizing tricks... Just little things we've learned and share?

>>8338879
nah
I don't even think there's enough tips to share
not interested

>>8338795
I don't think she needs to admit it, it's pretty obvious in her photos

no one's face looks this smooth, you can argue 'asian so looks younger' all you like but c'mon

>>8338808
are those hair ties literally drawn on or is this a case of fucking heinous editing? Either way, wtf.

>tfw that's my dream body
>tfw I know that the only way anyone gets this is through PS

>>8338891
>>8338808
this thin-lipped baby taking a dump face has got to stop.

>>8338894
that especially is one of those cases of shoop'd cleavage that's very noticeably shoop'd

Has anyone ever gone to a rock festival wearing lolita? I reckon something gothic would be the most "appropriate" but Im not quite sure. Please let me know your experiences, opinions or thoughts.

>>8338461
I've had issues with LM both not sending my messages (server fails when I click send) and crashing when I click "read". The latter I can usually fix by refreshing like 10 times, but sometimes I'm frustrated/rushed for time and just give up. It still marks the message as "read", though.
I've had these problems for several months and have basically just switched to emailing my buyers/sellers.

>>8338939
You mean camping, mud and all that or just a couple of open air concerts? I don't think petticoats and expensive clothing is appropriate for either.

>>8338433
I'm in the states, and it usually takes about a week to receive anything from Wunderwelt. The usual EMS time on something from Japan to here is 3-4 days, so they probably have a 2-3 day processing time, weekends not included. Also, they sometimes don't let you know when they ship an item, it just kinda shows up.

I'm on my way home in lolita from staying over at a friends house. Yesterday we also wore lolita and it's bloody hot outside. I want to just throw in the towel and not wear lolita until September or some shit.

>I applaud you guys for wearing these clothes in summer
>how do you help control your crazy sweating

>>8338894
same anon. that waist. those hips.

>>8339061
>how do you help control your crazy sweating

prescription strength antiperspirants

>>8338808

Keep seeing this character, but have no idea who she is. My mom is going to cosplay as her at Fanime.

>>8339061

Air conditioning. Never go lolita anywhere that doesn't have it.

Apparently aatp Shinjuku will have advance reservations for this series (Swan's feather). I think it's coming to the online store eventually (except the kinari colourway).

I'm really digging the black outfit, not so much looking forward to finding out how much it's going to cost though (it's made up of different parts)

>>8339109

Here's all the other bits and pieces

>>8338753
>midori
>googles her
>same non-expression in every single photo

wait, why is she supposed to be superior to any of the rest of the dead-eyed dolls?

>>8338580
pretty sure CC does reuse photos - when I search certain releases (i.e. toy drops) it'll show all previous listings and I think almost all of them are the same photo. That's really stupid of them not to use a different photo for this one though, since it's a completely different dress. Was it listed correctly/incorrectly in the description as well or was it not specified at all?

>>8339109
The dress alone will cost 34,344 yen
Be prepared to shell out 100,000-150,000 yen for the entire set.

I really really love this series (actually, it's the first Aatp release I like since the dance of the black cats so I'm kinda hyped now). Too bad I just placed in a huge CC order yesterday and I don't have spare money to spend on burando until July..

I really hope to be able to find the corset and the feather bolero some day though, they are gorgeous.

>>8339061

this makes me wonder, does anyone ever get certain things ready (like hair and makeup) but then bring their clothes and show up early to a meet and get dressed there? especially considering how some people are only able to use public transport to get somewhere and not all busses, trains, etc. have a/c (or enough a/c to keep someone cool in all those layers) and it's easy enough to work up a sweat in the summer just walking even a short distance while in the sun.

>>8339018
I meant a concert at an arena with a/c and such

BAW Dear Celine's preorder for Sweet Candy sold out in all the best colors! If any of you gulls... anyone... blue or lavender. Please I want to buy!

I swear, fucking RC and their stupid obsession with Bodyline.

nonsense. bitch u white.

>>8339305

Ahaha I capped that post on Tumblr because I was like "bitch you're a blond, blue-eyed white girl, stop it"

>>8339305
Where did she say it was because of race? I'm assuming she's saying she's about to be "randomly selected" because she's dressed weirdly.

>>8339223

Same here. But I guess I'm lucky (or unlucky), I know for certain the corset will be a bad fit and the jsk won't be flattering on me, so basically all I want are the shoulder feathers, the pullover and possibly the headdress. Maybe I can sell a dress in time to get them.

>>8339305
>>8339322
You do realise that white people are also randomly selected? Any time any non-white gets picked they think it is because of racism, but when white people get picked they just suck it up and laugh about it later. I almost always get picked, and I am more or less white.

>>8339339
This.

posted this in the bad tutorials thread by accident whoops let's try again
i love this carly girl, but what incident/video specifically is this supposed to be a parody of https://youtu.be/mmj-1UTY0QA ?

>>8339082
your... mom??
also on a more lolita note: what is your opinion on those huge platform stripper-like shoes that were popular in the old days? too ita? or charming in an ott and old school way?

>>8339066
This and swearguar garments.

http://www.sweatguards.com/cart/scoop_crop_top_camisole_5.html

For fitted fashion like Lolita, always go one size down from the size chart. If you are already an XS, then try to take the arms in at a seamstress. The guards flush really helps.

>>8339484
They're cute and not ita at all.

>>8339305
is that girlypoot

oooooh she'll get pissy at u for posting her fb stuff to cgl, NOT THAT SHE CHECKS

>>8339339
Then don't wear weird clothes? She can choose not to wear lolita in the airport, a middle eastern person or a black person can't choose to not be middle eastern or black.

>>8339532
loool exactly

>>8339305
>>8339531
watch her make some kind of follow up group to lace. like lolitas against random discrimination. LARD for short

>>8339322
>>8339339
>>8339532
I don't think she meant it in that way nor that she meant that it was because she's white, it just seemed like she was making a joke. Loosen up your weaves ladies.

>>8339532
Shut up.

>>8339484
I love them so much they need to come back.

>>8338939
That doesn't sound like a good idea. Even if it's air conditioned, its still crowded, and taking up a ton of spare is pretty rude. Plus, any dancing/jumping/crowdsurfing would be a pain in the ass.
If you're the type who stands far away from the rest of the crowd and does nothing, then go for it, I guess.

>>8339574
rectangle headdresses, peeking bloomers, ridiculous amounts of buckles on your shoes, and huge platforms are old school things i think should make a comeback. old school is charming in an awkward way and i love it

>>8339557
TOP.KEK.

If an item is on backorder and you're using an SS, do you have to pay while the company checks? I've never tried to get anything on backorder before.

>>8339532
>>8339540

tumblr please leave

>>8339532
I... didn't say it was some great injustice that she was being randomly selected nor that there was no way to reduce her chances of being selected? I'm saying that she didn't think she'd be selected because she thinks she's not white, but because she's dressed weirdly so she knows she'll be 'randomly' selected.

I received a notice for a package from Japan. I don't remember ordering from this company and I can't find any record of making a payment either.

Does anyone recognize this brand? Lumiere De Mernide (I'm sure the last word is misspelled, but the post man mangled his writing there).

I'm wondering if a shopping service sent me someone else's package, because I originally got this notice right after a different shopping service package arrived to me.

>>8339224
I've done that several times, but not because of the heat. Just because I was too much of a pussy to spend an hour and a half on public transport in lolita, so I kept my petticoats and hair accessories in my bag and wore a long coat over my dress.

>mfw even though it was January I started sweating because of the coat
>couldn't take it off

don't want to try that again.

>>8339678
if there's a return address, just return it to the sender and they should be able to take care of any mix-up?

>>8339592
>rectangle headdresses
>ringlet wigs
>platforms
>lace and details over prints
Yes.

>peeking bloomers
No.

>>8339687
I didn't pick up the package, so I don't know. Today was the final notice actually, but I might call them tomorrow and ask them to hold it and see if I can pick it up anyway on the off chance that I somehow did order something from a company I've never heard of and can find no record of paying.

>>8338732
They have info on their page up anon. They manually have to update the status, no worries, don't place it again, just wait.

>>8339625
eyeroll
not even on tumblr
just saying she's being stupid if she's serious, which she's blatantly not

>>8339705
>eyeroll

You really sound like you don't belong on 4chan. Are you sure you aren't underage?

>>8339592
I think if ringlet wigs made a comeback the novelty would get ruined pretty easily

>>8339708
>Are you sure you aren't underage?

dont try to patronize me
you must be the 4chan police, rooting out those pesky underage kids from cgl.

>>8339691
>peeking bloomers
>No.
Haha are you new?

>>8339722
Underage detected. Not even that anon, but please lurk more, it's embarrassing. Nobody actually gives a fuck if you're underage, just don't act like it.

>>8339691
I agree, I don't like the look of them. I think it's the fact that they're literally undergarments (and not very flattering looking undergarments imo) and if someone saw my long ass granny bloomers coming out down to my knees I'd be embarrassed.

just so not my thing

>>8339724
I love old school, but I'm going to have to agree that I'm not a fan.

>>8339731
oh wow u got me

oh wait no I'm not underage, try harder next time

>>8339532
Pretty sure it's a reference to pic related. Don't get your bloomers in a bunch.

>>8339736
>>8339722

You seem to be trying your best to not appear out of place, and you are failing so, so hard.

>>8339741
are you really trying to argue over whether i'm underage/out of place or not.........
we're all anons on a message board, I seriously hope you have better things to be doing tbh

>>8339736
Please stop.

>>8339733
I like peeking bloomers a lot, at least if they have pretty lace. They look a bit like lace topped otks depending on where they hit, and I think they are cute and useful for people who are a bit too tall.

>>8339691
Looks like lace on the top of her stockings/socks to me, not her bloomers.

>>8337902
I requested 5 Navy ones. Lol, sorry bitches.

>>8339322
...you do know that young white women are often 'randomly selected' bc young white women are often used as drug mules...any way she's obviously making a joke about being dressed
weirdly.

>>8339752

Just give up anon. Start lurking until you learn the board culture.

>>8339754
wow u sure showed me.

>>8339765
do your homework

>>8339484
I love them in gothic lolita

>>8339724
No, not new and I wear oldschool. I just don't like the look of peeking bloomers, I think it looks like underwear showing. People have been arguing over it for years, it's hardly exclusive to modern lolita.

>>8339754
I think they look really out of place unless in old school, and even then I think they're only acceptable because they're a certified old school trait. I dunno, just not my style I guess

I can imagine them coming back in fashion and all the efamous lolitas start wearing bloomers in every damn coord (here's looking at you kate, and that long ass underskirt that you wore until the trend died)

>>8339778
>like underwear showing
seriously, pls leave
>this tired argument again?

how do you guys feel about converse in casual lolita? I think they're cute as fuck but some people don't like them.

>>8339224
I've ridden two hours on public transport in sweet lolita. I don't sweat pretty much ever and I have no more room for shame.

>>8339784
N-No. No.
I don't think converse look good even in punk lolita.

>>8339784
If you think they're cute as fuck then wear them. I know that's pretty much the opposite of what a lot of people would say in relation to questions like this, but if you want to wear them then wear them. As long as they match the coord, obviously. I think pastel ones are adorable in casual sweet. The only hitch you might have is if you wore them in gothic, because black ones have been an ita staple for a long while. But honestly? You do you. If it's casual lolita then no one should care, if it was for an event or something I'd try getting some different footwear, but honestly it's not a big deal.

unless your converse are beat up or disgustingly scuffed... Leave the hobo shoes at home

>>8339801
forgot to add, obviously people are going to have conflicting opinions, but you know this

if you're worried about people being bitchy just don't post any photos online.

>>8339784
Absolutely never in classic/gothic, in a casual fairy-kei inspired casual sweet coord, maybe. Only hitops though. IMO lo-tops would look too much like fugly ballet flats and throw off proportion with a poofy skirt.

>>8338837
so the top part (when you sit, above your legs) doesn't pop up and show everything to people sitting across from you? lol that was my fear

>>8339826
yeah never in classic or gothic, it'll just look like an immediate ita red flag. Didn't Lor do that lolita makeover where she used the girl's pink converse for shoes and it looked pretty good? I remember seeing it and being like 'nooo, don't let her wear converse, please', but then the final result was pretty decent.

>>8339231
I've done it loads, just wear your least precious desu items (such as bodyline for instance), hell, it's what Japanese lolitas do. Just try to keep it simple, no fancy headdresses etc and wear a small petti - no need to be 'that guy' taking up space with your poof. I've even worn some Emily Temple Cute jsks etc to gigs and clubs and they've all survived the ordeal pretty well.

>>8339784
I have to say no. Maybe Lolita influenced fairy kei. Casual shoes should still be nice, like a simple Mary Jane

>>8339592
No, those are lace topped otks
Still kawaii though

>>8339109
I'm breathing so heavily on the bus right now... I just bought/reserved the swan lake tears of whatsitcalled just last week too.. but what sort of petti do you wear with that sort of cut?

>>8338891
She is absolutely beautiful but the 'face of a five year old, body of Betty Brosmer' shoop trend really needs to die. It's the wrong side of creepy.

Pic related is 100x more gorgeous in my opinion.

>>8339678
Might be Lumiere de Merveille in which case it's Juliette et Justine

>>8339758
I hate you

>>8339758
I'm calling troll. There's no way you could have requested 5 navy ones because there are 3 cuts, and the first 2 spots for the navy JSK are taken up by me and some other girl.

Unless you're using someone other than chibitenshi, in which case why the fuck are you spending this much on one release?

>>8339305
Selected for what?

Where's a good place to buy lolita wigs besides lockshop?

Is it rude to contact the winner of an auction to ask them if they would consider letting you buy their win if you added on an extra bit of money/ would consider your offer when they eventually come to sell it? A dress I have been looking for sold while I was unable to access the internet and I had a bunch put aside for it.

>>8340210
Yes. If you want to be talked about on cgl go ahead, that shit is how you get people to avoid you.

>tfw a certain NYC lolita goes on a rant about how much she hates children

>>8340061
Because it's in high demand and I can hold them until the prices jack up. I'll make my money back eventually.

>>8340268
Which service are you using, then? Because the math doesn't work out for tenshi unless you're way far back in line for some things.

>>8340210
If you are prepared to offer a fair amount more than they won it for AND are just asking them to keep you on their radar for when they sell, they why not? They can say no.

if you have so much saved for it, why not keep on top of the listing?

>>8340268
That isnt always true, dont get into lolita thinking you can make a lot of money by scalping. If it flops and the demand is not there, you spend a good grand on clothes.

>>8340285
I've been doing it for years and typically make a good profit. Whatever I get back, I just spend on my own wardrobe.

Just bought the finishing touches for my ILD coord and I'm really happy with it. What are you gulls wearing and doing for ILD?

>>8339557
I know that this is supposed to be a joke, but we're talking about the girl who made a whole antibullying campaign because someone heard her poop, so..

Does anyone have any idea how many of these were made?
I've seen a few girls post theirs on tumblr/instagram, but I wish there was some way to know how limited the dress is.

>>8340395
It was MTO iirc, so the number made would be the number ordered.
I'd put a low estimate at 400, based on CG anon's report that one single Chinese SS received 800 orders for Cherry Marguerite/Melty Berry Princess's MTO.

>>8340307
>ILD
I don't like OTT, but I feel for ILD its a must. I am worried if I walk in with a solid, but plain coord, I am going to be talked about negatively.

>>8340293
I had a friend who did this when the ps3 first came out a long time ago. He purchased 6, sold each one for a 1,000. People can be desperate...

>>8340047
That's likely who it's from. I buy a fair amount from JetJ. It's still weird though because I've received no e-mail notices and nothing on my account on their site states anything has shipped lately. Also nothing I've reserved in the past months was scheduled to be sent out at this time.

Anyway, I'll check if the post office has sent it back tomorrow. Really curious now.

>friend asks me to make her a "pastel" coord
>Budget is $200 max
>Ask for her measurements, she says she doesn't know them off the top of her head but she's an "Asian small" and/or "American extra small"
>Had to persuade her that if she wants to do a pastel coord she can't wear her fucking Doc Martens-- but in general this would be a terrible fucking idea for lolita.
>Had to persuade her to consider shoes that weren't boots but she still doesn't want white ones (I know they don't have to be white, but still)
>I know she'll absolutely refuse to wear a petti as she's told me in the past she doesn't think they're necessary

I love putting outfits together, but should I even go through with this endeavor?

>>8339456
I think just random ita complaints, no specific incident.

>>8339705
>stupid
Don't be so ableist, you meanie poo!

>>8340513
I think you should go ahead and make the cord anyway.
Have some alternatives just in case she doesn't like some things and if she still refuses to take your advice, then don't help her again.

>>8340513
Make an old school coord.
Old school low poof dress, clunky mary janes.
You can't go wrong.
If she wants to wear lolita and has seen pictures of it, then no doubt she wants a petticoat but just doesn't realise it.

>>8340436
I know it was an MTO which is why I asked how many were made.
Cherry Marguerite/Melty Berry Princess were super popular, though, and I feel like this one flew under the radar.
I guess I was wondering if there had been any discussion based on how many people everyone had seen posting their dresses. I'm surprised I haven't seen one for sale yet.

>>8340307
I can't really afford to take a lot of days off during the summer and I'm already asked by my folks to go see our relatives out of town that month, so I think after work, I'll get dressed up and hang out at the local gelato shop and my favorite cafe. I'm not going to host a meet that day, but I've opened up the afternoon for any of the girls in my comm to join me. No idea what to wear, but it's probably going to be something sailor related or maybe I'll coordinate a country lolita outfit. I think I'm going to special order a cutsew from Cherie Cerise. Either way, it'll be something simple by today's standards, but a little ott than I'm used to.

>>8340498
I think it depends on the event you're going to, and what your comm is like. I doubt many people in my community will be going OTT, we're doing a nice meal out. I'm wearing a dressier classic coord than usual, and I think it's very nice, but I definitely wouldn't call it OTT.

>>8340202
I've heard Bodyline has decent wigs

>>8340513

>absolutely refuse to wear a petti

That's a no, anon. Just tell her you're still looking for a dress/skirt that doesn't need a petticoat. If she sends you any photos, tell her either there's a limp petticoat under there (this is true most of the time, normalfags underestimate how limp a poofy skirt without a petti really looks like), or that the pic she sent you is not lolita (also true quite often, normalfags have very ita ideas of what lolita is).

It's one thing that she's trying to use your free advice while going against most of it (the docs, the petti), if she looks bad and people make fun of her, you know she's going to blame you because you're the one who put it together.

I'm visiting San Francisco next month. What're the stores there like? How's the community?

what's the finnish lolita comm like? i know that might be a weird thing to think about in particular so soon, but i would like to take a trip to visit finland some time in the future and idk i was just wondering about them, might like to attend a meet.

>>8340863
haven't been there personally but a friend said they're pretty laid back, more into JetJ kinda looks

>>8340859
The stores are pretty small. Don't expect to find even half the stuff in the Japanese store in the US store. That being said, the Btssb/Aatp store is pretty nice. There's also a nice tea place on the first floor of the New People building. I'd say Baby has better stock than AP/Harajuku Hearts, which is kind of small and cramped.

How do YOU pronounce Moi Meme moitie?
How is it supposed to be pronounced?

Are there any open comms in long beach, LA, Anaheim?

Everything i keep finding isnt accepting new members? Does this just mean you need proof of being a lolita (to keep creeps out) or is it a strict NO NEW MEMEBERS.

>>8340890

Damn, but guess that's good since I like baby more. Do all the stores have things that are currently in season or is it really old stock?

>>8340891
mwah-mem-mwa-ti

>>8340891
I saw mwah mee-mee mwah-tea-aye but idk if that's right. I also pronounced metamorphose as meta-moore-foh-see up until recently.

>>8340899
It's a mix of recent stuff and older stock that didn't sell. If you're looking for older jewelry and accessories (like 3-4 months ago) you might be in luck.

>>8340891
mwa mehm mwa-tee-ay

>>8339784
I think they're cute in casual pastel sweet, with a bit of fairy kei influence. I really like them that way. But I wouldn't wear them with classic or gothic, ever.

>>8340897
There's LA Lolitas, Beach Cities Lolitas, OC Lolitas. All are on Facebook. Not sure why you'd have difficulty joining as all are still accepting members.

>>8340891
>>8340910
This is correct. I learned French as a kid so I pronounce it like that.

>>8340307
I don't know if I'm even going to do anything for ILD and its making me feel weirdly guilty. It's the weekend before my three most important final exams and I don't think I'll have time to even change into a coordinate at home.

>>8339224
I do that a lot, but I usually change in my car.

>>8340859
Baby is nice, AP is a bit disappointing (tiny location, not very classy inside). Everyone in the comm is very friendly!

>>8340897
You need to have a profile picture of yourself at least.

>>8340090
Selected for drug/bomb testing. They randomly check people to keep actual terrorists on their toes.

>>8340905
It's not.
The anon that said "mwah-mem-mwa-ti" above you is correct. Asked my high school French teacher years ago.

>>8340910
>>8340926

Nope. It doesn't have an accent mark on the e, so "ie" in this case doesn't make an "ee-AY" but just "ee" sound.
I learned it in French classes.
Also grabbed a chart from a pronunciation guide to show it.

>>8341063
...yes it does.

>>8341079
oh shit, my bad.
I stand corrected.

>>8340863
Join Lolita Finland in Facebook.
>>8340875
No. There is good variety of all kind of styles and I actually know far more true AP fans than JetJ fans.

Baby is releasing so many ballet themed/named dresses I'm almost throwing up with the happiness. I can live my dream of becoming a ballerina through lolita.

>coppelia
>swan lake
>please let there be a giselle or a la bayadere series soon

Does anyone know if there is any place to preorder castle mirage still? Or will I have to participate in the inevitable bloodbath of the release? I've never bought a new release before

I ordered some stuff from Closet Child Monday but haven't gotten anything from them but the automated confirmation email. The things I ordered are no longer up on the site but I've never had it take so long for them to get back to me on my order. Am I being paranoid or should I email them?

Quick question: is it acceptable to wear RHS in non-old school coords? I have a pair of black ones I'd like to use for gothic and/or classic.

>>8341294
Its only been 2 days which is okay business wise. Check your spam too just in case. When you buy it it auto says it is sold out before they check the stock.

>>8341312
I haven't seen them used in classic so much, but they're worn often enough in gothic and sweet.

>>8341294
Did you do the instant payment through PP? If so, you're fine. Monday was only a couple of days ago.

>>8341174
I don't believe it was ever up for preorder, anon. You either need to have an SS slot or try your hand at the release yourself.

>>8340891

i know >>8341079 basically resolved it, but i used the katakana from Japanese sites and figurded it was mwa-mem-mwati-e, with the "e" being closer to the IPA standaed rather than the English ɛ.

>All these niggas bragging about knowing basic French pronunciation
We all had to learn this shit in school, right?

>>8340513
No.
For one thing, an Asian small is more like an American children's size, so she's well out on that conversion. If she can't even be fucked to give you measurements, she won't care about wearing an actual lolita outfit

>>8340395
fuck, I regret not getting this so much

Up on the 23rd May
>I want to cry because I can't afford it

>>8341330
Lots of schools only teach Spanish now, at least in America. Mine had a choice but I took German, and French was probably the least picked class. So I mean it is impressive to me at least when people can speak French, since it seems so much harder to figure out.

>>8341852
But they can't speak it, they just know some words because they sound fancy

Nothing more annoying than people who say they can speak x languages but only know the basic things

>>8341394
same, it's so cute but when it was released I was up to the ass in payments for school, and now that I've got the money it's gonna be twice as much secondhand

>>8341807
fuck, same. I'm trying to figure out a way to justify it but I just don't think I can.

>>8341330
I'm one of the anons and I took French Immersion so it was basically like a second language to me. I'm pretty bad at it now but still better than people who just took it in school.

>>8340395
The only made this in sax, right? Such a shame. I'd love this in dusty rose or a grey like CTP had.

>>8341137
I'm so happy too, anon. My love of ballet and ballet history is strong and these recent releases are making me so excited! Gisele lolita would be fucking awesome.

>>8341137
what is this??? I need the dresses on the left & right

>>8341330
Dunno about you, but I took Spanish and German. I did do a couple of years of French when I was 11 or 12 but it was too basic.

the new Fantastic Carnival print preview looks ugly as fuck. why, AP?
>tfw zero interest in Castle Mirage either

>>8341989
Pronunciation was the first thing they taught us when I took French in middle school.

>>8342029
Middle School pronunciation isn't all encompassing though. French, like English, occasionally likes to mess with non-native speakers with words that just do not look like they're pronounced

>>8342030
It's a great deal more consistent than English though, and most of what gets used in lolita is pretty straightforward afaik.

>>8342030
It's still pretty straightforward unless you're an absolute retard
I mean I never even took French but I went to France on Erasmus and it really is piss easy. And I'm just a lowly Slav speaking a language with a completely phonetic alphabet so it should be harder for me than an Anglo.

>off topic language discussion
>on lolita general

>>8341877
I'm glad it's not just me, I've not liked any prints so far this year and this is the first one I've really wanted for a while so it's really annoying.
As a personal rule I don't buy from the auctions at scalper prices too so I guess I'll have to wait until it turns up in CC one day

>>8342079
Who cares as long as it isn't a feels thread the mods don't give a fuck
Else we'd have less virgins shitting up the board

>>8340257

>>8342149

On lacemarket someone's selling IW LOTTA REVIVAL for $300 BIN.

>>8342149
>>8342154
what the fuck is wrong with this chick?
someone needs to reminder her she was a bratty kid once too, if this is anything to go by

>>8342149
Who the fuck is this bitch.

>>8341975
I'm on mobile so I don't know the actual names but the one of the left is another version of coppelia and the one on the right is named Pinocchio. It's currently up for reservation only at baby's Shinjuku store. The one in the middle is the coppelia OP.

>have already contacted a ss about this
>don't care will pay out of nose for this

>>8342149
Goddamn, that is some salt. I wonder what so much bitter mixed with so much salt must taste like?

>>8338739
Thanks for the advice anon, I think I'll keep the dress as well, I still really like it. And they're willing to give me some money back for the button, so at least there's that.

>>8339201
I think I'll still mention it to them, because yeah, it wasn't specified at all which year it was. They probably reuse photos unless there's obvious damage in the picture. I'm gonna give them the benefit of the doubt and assume they just didn't think to check if there were multiple versions of the dress.

>>8342149
Jesus. I don't like kids either but I'm not pissed off when I have to be in the same area as them. What the fuck would have to happen to you in order to be so angry and hateful over such small things in your life?

>>8342212

>>8342154
>>8342149

>>8342219
autism, given that it's >>8342220

>>8342238
as an autist i will say opinions and personalities like that disgust me

>>8341928
That'll be the only time I will wear a veil tbh! A pure white version of the new Swan lake jsk will be perf... and little wilis wings.. ahhh

Is the ENGtaobao worth it? or should I try to find an SS?

>>8341394
>>8341877
Same, which is why I'm trying to figure out if it was super limited or comparable to a small-size release.

>>8341911
There was only sax. I would have really loved it in pink, since 3/4 of my wardrobe is pink, but whatever.
Kicking myself for not reserving it.

You guys Innocent World restocked a couple things. I was only keeping an eye on Mushroom clock but wouldn't surprise me if there were others as well. Sorry if it's old news.

>>8342022
Sorry for your shit taste.

>>8342342
Sorry for your shit taste.

>>8342191
There's nothing wrong with being a kid, but honestly some parents just let their kids do whatever the fuck they want, I don't know about you but when I was a kid, if I touched someone else's property my mother would stop me immediately.
Being a kid doesn't mean being a brat

>Coming Soon From Angelic Pretty - Fantastic Carnival!
Does anyone else think this print is really poorly drawn? I was surprised to read it's actually AP and not some sort of amateur knock off. The proportions on all three animals seem really...off.

>>8342349
Right, because a two year old who probably doesn't even know what they're doing is "wrong" because of shit parenting daring to touch a shopping cart is the absolute worst thing in the world.

>>8342354
mte.
exactly why it's shit. AP failed us.

>>8342354
Looks like second tier taobao. The art and the colors are amateurish.

>>8342354
Girls are going to eat this shit up though. Regardless of quality, feels like AP prints are selling like hotcakes.

>>8342359
>>8342360
Glad I'm not the only one that thinks it's shit, then. It honestly looks like they handed an intern some of their old OTT sweet prints and asked them to have something ready for the printer in 24 hrs. I'm extra salty too because I've actually envisioned a carousel print like this before, using rabbits and kittens and shit. Could have been so much better. It's not even mediocre. Damn I'm mad.

>>8341807
It reminds me of a Baby dress? Still looks nice

>It's great non-sweet purple fans are getting treated

>>8342149
>>8342154

The anti-children movement of my generation really does feel like the edgy5hard4me 13 year olds never grew out of that phase.
>I bet that 2 year old spells better than her

>>8342354
I actually quite like the carousel portion with the bright blue sky, falling candy, and streamers. The gradient on the sky itself with the clouds below is really lovely. But I'm really hoping it comes in other colorways, because the mint plus this intricate detailing everywhere else is kind of cluttered to me.

>>8342356
I would even go as far to say that a 2 year old touching a SHOPPING CART isn't so much an indicator of shitty parenting but a lapse in judgement on the kids part. Little kids don't always remember shit the first time around.

>Can we name and shame this salty spittoon please?

>>8342354
I fucking love it. Especially with the sky in the background.

For only $40, you too can have a sweep pnk lolita dress!

This is growing on me....

>>8342452
what a steel

>>8342149
>could of

fucking idiot, probably hates children because she knows she could've gotten ahead in life if she didn't have such a shit childhood and shit education herself.

>tfw childfree for personal reasons
>couldn't care less whether other people choose to have kids or not as long as they don't bitch about my choices

>>8342457

If it wasnt for that horrible tangent at the bottom it would be way cuter.

Also dont like that the trio of pastas aren't centered (Bow pasta and spirals)

>Love the them though

>>8342457
I kind of want to get this for my Italian grandma to wear at Christmas, she'd love it.

>>8342474
same
I don't hate children, many of them are cute, but I don't want any of my own. Couldn't give less of a shit what others do with their lives tbh, as long as they don't like snort cocaine while pregnant or live on the street and then choose to have a baby or whatever

>>8340040
oh wow she is stunning. she looks COMPLETELY different!! (hate the overly photoshopped baby look)

>>8342380
It's still sweet

>>8342457
The Italian part of me is telling me I need this.

Does anyone follow lanii on tumblr and have a link to the blog she talks about?
...I'm morbidly curious, but don't want to ask her for it for obvious reasons.

Would a white blouse with black stockings look good with this or would the white completely throw it off?

>>8342722
If you switched to a white headbow I think it would balance it out.

>>8342484
>>8342675
>americans

>>8339969
a very light A line.

there's things ijust can't talk to my meet about. like when i'm alone and start to drift mentally, i lose control of my consciousness and start dreaming while awake. i don't fall asleep, but i hear things like music that's vaguely familiar, and images will come to me, or i might forget where i am.

sometimes i "see" full coords in various substyles, just instantly surfacing in my mind from god knows where, and i want to try writing it down next time it happens but i'm a little afraid to try a coord based on the ideas i see. it's like street snaps from an alternate world and because i'm not in conscious control and i have no idea what part of me is generating these dreamlike experiences, i don't want to mess with fit and fuck it up.

>>8342785
put down the bong

>>8342785
Oh honey, that's just your imagination.

>>8342799
Speaking of, I just had a funny thought of a lolita bringing weed to share at a meet and she stashes it in her Rilakkuma plush. Given how tiny the usakkumya rucksacks are, I wonder if they'd even fit a grinder and pipe.

Has Paypal been double-charging anyone else? They charged me twice for a couple of transactions, but when I called them all they said was that they'd look into it and the money would go back into my paypal balance. I'm pretty annoyed because I just bought con tickets and accommodation etc, and because of paypal my account's going to be overdrawn.

Any good places to get a parasol? I've seen the ones on Lumiebre, but I can't justify paying shipping that's as expensive as my item. I just want something cute to keep the crazy Texas sun off me.

>>8342909
Classic, gothic, sweet? I bought this one in ivory off ebay recently.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Battenburg-Lace-Cotton-Embroidery-Wedding-Umbrella-Bridal-Parasol-Photo-Props-/190693079405?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item2c6631796d

>>8342698
she said it was easy to find if you knew the ex bf?? I'm not sure

>>8342785
Wow you seem really special.

>>8342923
I'm super hesitant about battenburg lace parasols, how's the quality of the one you got?

>>8342722
just go for a black blouse and black stockings. there's too much black in the JSK, if the bottom trim was white, it would have worked.

>>8342785
Haha
You are schizophrenic

Does anyone know if these are OTKs or UTKs ?

>>8342876
...Well, I can tell you that a grinder would likely not fit in the usakkmuya shoulder bag. I haven't tested personally, but the poor bear's neck is so thin that I know my decently-sized grinder would not fit. I also wouldn't want to put a pipe in it.

But edibles or a vaporizer, on the other hand...

>>8342970
It's really nice! My phone is trash so I can't post pics, but it's lovely.

>>8343131
the length of the foot part compared to length of the leg part makes them look like UTKs

I heard that a couple months ago, my-lolita-dress got into a pickle because people found out they were using stock photos from other people without their permission. Some were actually upset about it and even vowed not to shop there again. Now, I see people highly recommending them again as if nothing had happened.

Did I miss something here?

CC update! Le cardre du chat is up, I remember some people looking for it. Also Fairy Marine OP, and that pretty AaTP Horoscope jsk. And another space print by Baby?

>>8342883
They did on a pair of shoes. I had to get the seller to refund one of the payments

>>8343224
There's also a le cadre du chat on usagiyouhinten too.

>>8343139
Different anon, but I have a tiny grinder I'm sure could fit. And if I rolled in advance I keep them in a cute little coin purse.

I just want to be kawaii in every aspect of my life, basically.

>>8343208
But their stock photos are just the taobao shop they're selling from's stock photos?

>>8339224
Someone in anon's comm did this, and didn't change. Just sat there in normie clothes, no makeup, scraggly hair, frills jammed into fugly con tote bags.
Do it if you must - being aware of clothes creasing in bags - but plz god, do be there on time in your frills.

>>8339784
I've seen them with gothic, and they were awful - it looked like our comm's resident ita didn't own any other shoes than their emo staples from five years ago.
Having said that, the entire coord was kinda rubbish, and leg shaving was a thing that didn't happen - so biased.

>>8343208
They're literally just re-sellers like Quietland

I was wondering if it was worth it to buy from her or QL for shoes though instead of going through an SS

>>8342354
Everything wrong about the new carnival-animal-random-cute-stuff-go-round-print-just-looking-like-the-previous-5-AP-prints also known as Fantastic Carnival:

>The proportions are strange, but not in a cute cartoonish way, just completely off.
>The coloring creeps me out on the deer. Bunny and cat are light shaded but then its that super high contrast on the deer.
>Animals are not centered to the poles / are strangly positioned to the poles
>The color of the deer is also too similar to the bottom part of the carousel.
>Carousel doesn't seem to have any soft shading at all.
>fuck it's not cute enough, let's add fucktons of bonbons floating around in the sky.
>Where's the shading on the garlands? Just make a simple and ugly bold way too dark shadow, no one will notice
>shit, AP is not written anywhere, lets put it on a random baloon that just fades into the sky behind it
>Top part of dress not filled out enough. Just do the same thing as in giant-butt-cat-print and mermaids-print and add some stripey like pattern.
>Fuck the concept, we still have those golden star buttons left, just throw it on.
>We need lace. Bitches love lace. But we hate this print already that much so we just throw white lace on it.
>And because we're really THAT lazy, we just cut out some parts of the sky and put them into the frames.

/end

Seriously, this print feels like it's just a cheap and fast made thing to soothe all the crazy ladies who didn't get Day Dream Carnival (or any other carnival print AP put out in the last time), Marine Kingdom and Dolly Cat. And Misty Sky, because oh my gawd, clouds and shit.

>inb4 'you're salty anon'. No. I just hate cheap work on expensive dresses.
>And it felt good to let the hate flow.

>>8342354
I would have liked this so much if it had of been done to a higher standard.

Just to clarify, AP releases start at 12pm japan time, yes? Because I'm planning on getting castle mirage

>>8342354
>love carousel prints
>hate bunnies
>hate those motherfuckers so god damn much
And ofc instead of a cute cat bag or something, it's ANOTHER bunny bag. Fuck.

Also I like this series, but I hope they announce a MTO. It'll sell out fast.

>>8342785
I really hope you can see a doctor about that, anon. It's definitely not normal.

>>8343299
>same
>deer are also overrated and I don't want them on any of my dresses
>gdi AP why

>>8342393
I don't want kids, but completely agree. Some people aren't cut out to be parents, but that doesn't mean they have to whine about kids every second.

>>8342923
Classic probably. Those are really cute! I try to stay away from lace ones because they can look cheap but these are really nice...

>>8343139
>>8343232
I like you guys. I wish we could casually meet up for some kawaii edibles and tea.

Man, I miss hanging out with a friend who also happens to be a lolita. I like my comm, but we're far and few between.

>>8342876
They'd fit one of those little square one-hit holders, I know this from personal experience.

>>8342457
I loved how they styled the models in rockabilly style? The print is pretty hideous though, ngl...

New general >>8344652

>>8342457
That border print is a boring mess. They just pasted on the illustrations with no thought at all.

>>8342970
You should be, they're absolutely useless for actually keeping the sun off of you.