/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Reposting here because I didn't notice the autosage:

Is there anything I can do to tighten a JSK with full back shirring without doing major alterations?

>>8449305
not much. it needs the elastic taken in or corset lacing added.

How popular are IW's nonprint items? I'm so in love with this but I'm not going to have the funds until the end of the month.

I got accepted into my first lolita fashion show with AATP/BtSSB, and I'm kind of confused.

Should I go there unstyled? Do you take care of your own hair and make-up or do they do it for you? Do you only wear their clothes during the fashion show and take them off right afterwards?

I'm really curious about what the routines usually are. I don't want to mess up on my first time because I'm kind of clumsy.

>>8449331
Unless they get included in lucky packs/oddment packs, it'll probably be difficult to get hold of it second hand.

>>8449372
they usually have those guidelines listed somewhere.

i would ask the manager/coordinator of the fashion show.

>>8449331
I don't think this is going to get sold out by the end of the month, so I would say you don't have to worry.

I'm confused by Meta's notice about Daydreaming Goldfish, should I email them to try and secure an increase production spot or not?
On the page, where it's sold out:
http://www.metamorphose.gr.jp/category/select/cid/313/pid/10523
>If it says sold out, please email us
But on their news page here:
http://www.metamorphose.gr.jp/2015kingyo.html/language/en
>・ It's not accetable to order by emails from July 3rd. to July 5th (JST).・ Ordering by email will be able from 10:00 am on July 6th.

Help? I slept through the release because of shift work, but I really want it.

>>8449372
For fitting: go looking "put together" - don't come in full lolita, wear something that's easy to get off/on. Come with makeup basics on (foundation, mascara, like that) but nothing crazy

Actual show, your makeup and hair SHOULD be provided in the show but they usually aren't so be prepared for that.

I saw someone mention it but is Chibi Tenshi super backed up right now? I haven't heard from her since the Meta release.

>>8449372
I would double check to see if you should arrive unstyled or not. See if they are providing a hair and MUA or not. And I would personally arrive in light, comfortable clothes that won't leave a ton of lines on your skin so you can change into whatever they ask you to wear. Bring a small suitcase with your lolita attire, unless if they're providing the outfits too.

I've been thinking about hosting a panel about lolita fashion at a local "con" it's in a couple of months and Im currently hunting for a job in different cities. My concern is not being able to host the panel last minute because I just might move away when I get hired.

>>8449562
Forgot to mention I might be hired where Im currently living but everything's pretty much up in the air so Im afraid to commit to a panel.

>>8449552
She is, she also has a full time job atm and several people have not paid their invoices so she wont be taking as many orders as she usually does.

>>8449552
Yes, a few people mentioned that she hasn't been responding as soon as they'd like after Misty Sky was released. She also mentioned on her website that she's been busy lately and is taking a month-long break starting in August, just an FYI!

>>8449562
>>8449567
If you're worried about not being able to pull through with a certain obligation, don't do it.

>>8449562
Don't do it until you got a job, you are just going to make a bad name for yourself if you have to pull out at the last minute.

>>8449437
>>8449548
>>8449554

Thank you, I'm going to see if I can find any information about who's hosting the fashion show.
At least I got confirmed that the it's going to be at 5pm, so I think I'm going to be responsible for my own hair and makeup considering how late it's going to be. But again, I'll check around otherwise I'll be on standby.
It's still more than a month to go so I'm not in any hurry, I just like to have all the information I might need at hand as early as possible.

Speaking of brand fashion shows, I've always wondered what the brands do with the used socks/tights after the show. Would anyone happen to know?

I really need help with this. I ordered a skirt from Meta for a themed meet but it won't get here on time. Although its a cute print, I definitely wanted to use it for this meet especially. It's not even in my favorite colorway so...

Would I be able to get a refund from meta? I know on the site it says as long as its untouched, I can get a refund. But should I just avoid signing for the package and have it return to sender? Or just send it back myself? I'd resell it but it'd be for a loss likely.

>>8449690
They keep them for the next show or photoshoot

>>8449856
HAHAHAHA
Oh my gosh. Is this photoshopped?

>>8450052

Protip: look for blur.

This is an obvious photoshop. Funny, but obvious as fuck.

>>8449539
If it's sold out then you have to wait until July 6th to put in an email order.

Maybe stupid question but why do people say "code" when they post their outfit photo? Is this a Japanese thing (like how people say "today's make!" rather than "my make-up today") or is it a phone auto-correct of co-ord? Like everyone says coord/coordinate but code? Just seeing all these westerners post like this...

>>8450518
I've heard someone say that it's a Japanese mis-Anglicisation due to katakana reading. I'm not completely sure about that though, since I haven't seen it written anywhere other than as "code".

I managed to snag a Dream Marine special set. Fuck yes!

>>8449331
Depends on the item. Sometimes if a piece was featured in Kera, that specific worn colorway/cut might sell out; but the rest usually take a couple weeks or so to get to that point.

The violin series is fairly popular though, so I think it's a toss up.

>>8450518
Code? I've never seen that before... Probably autocorrect on their phones or something.

Are axesfemme jsks ever worn in a "lolita" way? I found one in the thrift store today

>>8450561
Depends on the piece. Most aren't full enough or long enough to get the proper lolita silhouette. Do you have photos?

>>8450561
Usually not, there's usually something off about them for lolita. Post a pic?

>>8450521
Pretty sure this is the case. They probably think it sounds cute and japanese or something, I dunno.

>>8450518
>>8450521
>>8450554

The shortened katakana for coordinate is コーディ, コ ーis ko, ディwith de a small i to change the de sound to di, but if you stop at the de then it become co-de instead of co-di. That's how the mistake happens.

There's a Japanese app/site called codenote for sharing your ootd selfies, which says something about how widespread it is to say code instead of coordi.

>>8450577
>>8450575
Looking at it on with my petticoat, yeah probably not

>>8450748
Something's off about the hem. It would be cute as general j-fash with a smaller petti though. There was a similar JSK on Girly Cute that I was eyeing but it sold out before I got around to buying it.

>>8449331
I would say you're fine if it didn't have the violin accents. Bitches love violins. So keep watching the colorways to see if any go to "few left".

>>8450575
>>8450577
Do you think this could work? Judging from photos that other owners have posted, the skirt is wide enough for a petticoat so I was wondering if I should trying coordinating it for lolita.

>>8449824
Same anon, adding onto this.

I looked up online and it says I can refuse a package when it arrives. Even though it's EMS, will this work the same way and be returned to Meta? Does anyone have experience with this?

I'll call my post office about this on Monday. Just wanted to be prepared before it gets here though.

>>8450953

Honestly, instead of trying to shove a non lolita dress into a lolita coord, I think a much, much better idea is just to coord it in a style your personally like, it looks good, and don't bother with the lolita label at all. You don't need to wear lolita to be cute.

Most of the jfashion brands that have been doing lolita-style outfits put their own aesthetic on it. For instance, both your dress and this DreamV dress looks kinda slouchy, the bows in particular looks soft and the dresses seem to have no struture. It works with their aesthetic, because "slouchy" translates to "soft and comfortable", but in lolita, it translates to "sloppy" and "unrefined". Most times you look at a dress and you *think* it will work, but then it arrives and you suddenly realise that the dress looks sub-par because the hem lace isn't gathered or because the skirt lacks design details -- but these are things which the jfashion brands do on purpose, because they don't actually expect people to put petticoats under an axes femme or DreamV dress, so they don't put many details in their skirts.

If you're trying to find a budget lolita dress, one of the cheaper taobao brands would be so much easier to work with, at least the dresses are created with to fit over petticoats and bows aim to look perky.

If you're trying to buck the trend and find that one axes femme/DreamV dress that can be full-on lolita, maybe the jfashion thread would be a better place, please don't spam the lolita general with stuff that isn't lolita.

Secrets are up.

Does anyone have the picture of Misako wearing the newest IW release? I went on her twitter but it only shows the neckline whereas I saw one where it showed the print.

Not sure if anyone's noticed and I'm just late to the party, but it looks like Wunderwelt have a free shipping offer for orders over 50000y.

>>8450225
Ahhh thanks! I'm just nervous that it'll slip through my grasp, and meta kimono print stuff is hardly ever resold

>>8451097
I didn't buy it for lolita purposes specifically, but I figured it might have some potential as lolita. I didn't want to commit to spending the work trying to find colour-matching hair accessories and shoes before getting a second opinion.

If you own the original, is it still as bad to buy replica fabric to say... make curtains or something? I wanted to make Misty Sky curtains because that print is everything I love. I own the original though, so I'd never want to wear a replica.
I just want some cute curtains gdi.

>>8451155
I think jfashionpartytime posted the full photoset on tumblr

>>8451589

thanks heaps anon. I can't wait to get my hands on this print

>>8451564
I guess it's not too bad. ofcourse you pay for replicated fabric, but you do support the original brand by having the original dress

>>8451564
I'd say do it, some prints would make lovely curtains. Just be prepared that replica fabric is pretty expensive

>>8450561
>Axes Femme in thrift store
where do you live and how do I move there

Would anyone happen to know of a good shop that sells those large and fluffy pompom earrings?

>>8450748
Anon, I had that dress. Now you make me regret selling it. It looks so cute on you though.

>>8449331
I'd buy this in a heartbeat if it didn't have that stupid embroidery on the collar. It looks disproportional and out of place. I hope IW releases this dress without the embroidery some day, the cut is a 10/10 would wear everyday.

>>8451564
You are still supporting the replica-maker if you buy their goods and you are still buying replica stuff that rips off the designer's art if you buy that replica fabric. If you do this and post it, I'll still consider you a replica chan.

Damn, what part of 'no replica stuff EVER, no matter the reason' do people just not get?

>>8452296
The part where you get to decide what peoples morals should be.

>>8451564
I'd say o for it, but some indie brands also offer just their original fabric so if you really feel bad about it try searching one of them or get something similar on spoonflower? Just other options.

Anyone here ever ordered a custom item from Lady Sloth?
I emailed her to ask if it was possible to make a bolero in one of her listed colors and she responded within a day or two asking for my measurements. I sent my measurements and Paypal address, but never received an invoice. I waited about a week and sent a followup email two days ago checking to see if she received my order form, but still no reply. I'm pretty sure she asks for payment first before starting an item. I triplechecked to make sure her email was correct as well.
How is her communication?

>>8452296
This, the part that makes replicas illegal is the art theft.

>>8452296
>>8452499
>/cgl/
>where anti-replica chans are worse than replica chans

Does anyone know if the AP online store is going to have a sale like they did for the physical locations?

Will Bunnyhouse tell me when my petticoat is shipped? I ordered almost a month ago but haven't heard anything since

>>8452323
Not our fault if people have shit morals.
How would you feel if you made something really cool and suddenly knockoffs of it were popping up everywhere and people were encouraging others to buy them because "muh morals"?
Like hell, you can think something is morally wrong and still do it.

>>8452641
Is bunnyhouse the place to order good pettis?
I was thinking about using dearceline I think it is?

>>8452662
Dear Celine deflates pretty quickly. Classical Puppets seems to be the go-to Taobao brand. You can also consider Melikestea.

>>8452649
> "muh anti-replica morals!!1"
> Misty Sky
> literally a print with nothing but clouds

Come on. I don't like replicas either, but Misty Sky is probably one of the most generic lolita prints in existence.

>>8452669
Sorry, I was thinking of classical puppets! I'm gonna use clobba... I've tried taobao recently and am waiting to see how long the package takes to arrive. Also can't do a haul for awhile. Just want to buy separate pieces until my coord is done. Currently waiting on tights.

I'm saving up to buy dreamy plantarium whenever it finally gets released. Late June came and went.

>>8452631
this forever, lol

>>8452641
They didn't actually say anything to me, but they randomly sent me a tracking number a couple days ago. Paid on June 16th. The tracking number doesn't work, but it says shipped by airmail which I don't know if that normally has tracking anyway?

I love the smell of summerfag mixed with special snowflake in the air.

>>8453356
is this the same lolcow from the ita thread? kek

>>8452662
Bunny house deflates within about 6 months

>>8452672
Buying from replica makers gives them more funds to make future replicas. A rip-off is a rip-off.

>>8452853
I ordered on June 8th, so hopefully it will be done soon

Does anyone remember the name of the blog or blogs that would help you with wardrobe building? Basically you give them what you have right now and they fill it out to make a variety of coords.

>>8453518
Roli's Ramblings.

>>8453356
>I have my own style, I don't have to fit the norm!
Okay cool do your thing, but don't call it lolita.

The tracking on my Registered Air package from Tenshi has been stuck in Tokyo for a week. Should I be worried?

>>8453518
F yeah lolita has a great post about build a complete wardrobe. I still re-read it all the time.

>>8451564
Misty sky is such a popular replica that you could probably get it second hand, that way you're not directly supporting replica makers. Idk how much fabric you would need though, a dress probably isn't enough for curtains Something smaller maybe? A pillow perhaps? Recovering a chair? Lampshade? All depends on how crafty you are!

I recieved two pairs of AP otk socks today, one of the pairs seems brand new, like almost crisp, and the other pair seems... looser? The second pair fits much better, I have sausage legs and they're just over the knee in the first pair. But they're both AP and around the same age. Do I just need to break in the first pair or should I let them go?

>>8453786
Their socks have different stretch amounts. I've had pairs that are super snug, and some that are really loose/stretchy brand new, straight out of the package. It really varies a lot, but as far as I know, they shouldn't "break in"

>>8453786
I agree with >>8453806 I own a lot of AP socks. I think I medium sized legs and some pairs fit great others not so much. My dreamy girl socks are the streachiest pair I own. As much as I love the style of AP socks Ive found Im happier if I go with meta or IW instead. They are a lot more streachy and comfortable.

>>8453741
By buying a second hand replica, you still support the market. Next time someone wants to buy a new replica dress, the likelihood of being able to sell the dress in the second hand market will influence positively the decision. More positive decisions will feed the replica market.
Buy the replica, but don't forget what it means and don't pretend to not support them.

This is my first time buying brand, so sorry for the dumb question, but EMS does require a signature, right? My Meta dress is in the US, but I work from 1-11, so I'll probably miss it being delivered.

>>8454015
Yes it requires a signature. You'll probably have to pick it up at the post office.

>>8454015
EMS does require someone to sign for it. USPS will leave you a slip if there's nobody at home. It might be worth having things sent to your office in the future.

>>8450748

Fuck anon, what a find. I'm jelly as fuck.

I personally would not use this dress for lolita. It's a bit casual and the materials are a bit off for lolita. However, it's really cute for everyday girly wear. Please rock that dress for me. It looks adorable on you.

So who else had more money than sense for this dress?

A part of me wants to cancel the order, but a bigger part of me is willing to face the financial consequences. I feel really stupid right now.

>>8454548
I almost went for it. Same colorway too, it looks dark and yet dainty. I'll probably regret that I didn't just get it because it's a really feminine and pretty style.

>>8454548
I went fucking overboard and inquired my SS to get 2 dresses for me. Then I realised the dress is missing the tulle on one side of the shoulder straps and it looks fucking retarded. I could overlook the corset lacing and the oversized big petals, but damnit.. now I seriously don't want it anymore. Lolita is turning us nuts from time to time, it's not funny indeed.

>>8451564
Cath Kidston have cloud bedding and fabric in stock, it might be similar enough for you without being a replica?

>>8454548
When I was just starting out in lolita this sort of thing would have been my jam. Wear it anon, wear it while lounging around in your house and pretending to be a kawaii yet elegant vampire. Be the mistress of the night my younger weeb self was never able to become.

>>8454548
I'm still slightly too fat for JetJ but soon I'll fit it, and then I swear, I'll wear every one I can reasonably lay my hands on. The good, the bad, the lopsided bows, all.

Are Shirley Deer dresses regarded as replicas? They're exactly like AP in real life (friend's cakes print, forgot name, the stripey repeating one, had all the AP-esque buttons, lace and EVERYTHING apart from AP tag), and When SD was still around I heard they were made in the same factory as AP, although not at the same time as they make the legit dresses. I'm eyeing up a design that is pretty rare to find the real deal, but am debating with myself whether Im supporting replica, even though SD is not longer there.

>>8454676
Is it a copy of an existing dress? If so, it is a replica. You're still supporting the replica market, even if you buy 2nd hand.

>>8454676
From what I can see, they did not do print replicas just design replicas and very SIMILAR prints. Opinion is divided on whether the prints are cute or ugly. Since super-sweet is not as popular as it was, they will not be as liked but they aren't considered 'teh evol replicas' either.

>>8454548
I think this is really pretty. I'm imagining it with a fluffy side ponytail, or some other kind of asymmetrical hairstyle on the opposite side of the shoulder ruffles.

How long does it normally take for Innocent World to send an invoice follow up email? I wanted to make another order, but they haven't sent me one yet and it's been almost a week.

>registering on meta's website
>see this
W-what do I put? Their example goes by dd/mm/yyyy (unless they chose an arbitrary but confusing number)

>>8454548
I get that 'made to order' is not 'custom size' but will they still do alteration with an up charge on this like they usually do? If so, I'm tempted.

>>8454717
They show big side-worn headdresses with it, I like it.

>>8454741
It varies depending on how busy they are, as well as if they need to search physical shops for items you ordered. It's taken as short as a day to as long as two weeks for me.

>>8454992
Since all of their stuff is made to order, yes they will. However with the recent fuck ups with sizing, I do not know if it is worth the extra money to maybe get it to fit better.

What's the ebay store everyone gets the cheap petticoats from?

When is the Innocent World winter sale going to start. There are notices regarding it on the brand website but they're only on the Japanese version and Google translate leaves a lot to be desired.

Their sales usually start around the same time they release their lucky packs and normally they start before the other brands do.

I've been saving all year for this!

>>8455142
Winter? I see the announcement on the Japanese site for a summer sale starting 7/7 at 2PM, and that they may update before or after that time.

>>8454961
Right...? You said it yourself, dd/mm/yyyy, that's how dates are written in Japan.

>>8455036
victoriangirldress

>>8455206
>that's how dates are written in Japan
I know, but on the side it said mm/dd/yyyy, hence my confusion.

Damn. I got this last week but I only noticed this just now when I was looking at the skirt - good job on the seam matching Meta! It's almost flawless.

>>8455142
related, when is AP's summer sale going to start? their website just says coming soon but does anyone have a good guess based on previous years?

How long does closet child's shipping take to reach the west coast of the US?

>>8455717
They do EMS, so about 4-5 days?

>>8455717
Not long, every time I've ordered it takes about 3 days

>>8453412
So how about I scan my Misty Sky myself and get some chiffon printed? Would that be just as bad seeing as nobody is getting profits?

>>8454593
Your words are so inspiring.
(Not OP)

Celebrate! IW is finally shipping out their Lucky packs!

>now if aatp will get their shit together and send my swan lake reservation ...

>>8455912
"If I only bootleg stuff for my own benefit, is it still bootlegging?" Besides, do you even know how to prepare digital scans for printing fabric yardage or know a place that would print bootleg scans of copyrighted logo fabric? Spoonflower won't. Buy some fucking hipster cloud curtains or just DIY some, maybe? You don't have to be Renoir to sponge paint some damn clouds ffs.

>>8455969
On what basis is it morally wrong for her to do that?

>>8455594
That's awesome, I wish more brands did this

Does iw email you to let you know if the items you ordered aren't in stock? Or do they just not invoice you and that's it? I tried reserving something from them and haven't heard anything so I'm wondering if it's just not in stock

>>8455977
Unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted goods is illegal. For any reason. But we all know this already. This topic was a dead horse 2+ years ago.

is the GLW ringlet wig any good? i dont see a lot of girls wearing it, so im afraid it'll look either tacky or it'll get tangled fast

>>8455912

It's easier if you simply google "sky free tile background", you'll easily find lots of good, useable images of the sky that are already pre-set to tile properly, instead of going through the trouble of scanning shit in and getting the edges to line up properly.

It's also pretty easy to find "free moon clipart" to add moons, stars, crosses, pegasi or whatever to the sky tiles if that's what you fancy.

>>8456085
It's cute, my friend had it. But it's GLW, so it's hard to maintain, even more so since it's curly.

>>8452430
She was pretty quick with me, maybe she has a lot of orders to get through, as it doesn't sound like her

>>8456203
I read that as 'it's hard to be Canadian'

Is there a place where I can get a basic skirt in black like pic related for less than 50€ shipped? Or should I just grit my teeth and pay the $80
+ customs on the one available on my-lolita-dress?

>>8453356
Whose tumblr is this?

>>8456430
>tfw image stealing
This looks EXACTLY like the underskirt made by MeLikesTea. I just ordered one for less than 50$.

I askes a question in the last thread about if closet child is cheaper in store than their stuff online. Someone said yes and recommended checking the prices on their blogs but honestly the prices on the blogs are about the same as their website, maybe they still have cheaper things in their store but if this is the price, I might still be better off at buying on Mbok/Yahoo.

>>8456459
Well, yeah. Mylolitadress is a reseller - It probably IS a Melikestea one.

>>8456461
If its fairly new then its about the same but older stuff (3 years?) is so cheap i wish i took more money

>>8456459
>>8456463
Thanks, I'll order from the source then.

>>8456459
Actually its probably a Little Dipper underskirt. I have one in black and its the exact same thing.

>>8456261
sorry

>>8455912
Why is it Misty Sky people always want bootleg fabric of? It's probably the easiest to find a generic fabric alternative. Pretty much any quilting and fabric store IRL or online has something.

>>8456626
I think the excuse is that no other fabric drapes the same way, or the clouds are always too large, or something else. Personally, I think that's just a lot of people perpetuating the ~burando quality myth.

Innocent World Sale starts tomorrow.

>>8452680
classical puppets really disappointed me. I got a better bell shape with my fucking victoriangirldress A line petti. I ordered only like a month ago as well, so you'd probably be getting the same stock as me

>>8453880
oh fuck off, AP isnt going to spontaneously combust just because one person bought a second hand of a replica
seriously you all think that you can mould the economy your way, nah just go do what u want and make some curtains, if cgl hates your curtains they hate them, you cant change that

>tfw I'm actually really anti-replica but u guys are just extreme

>>8449372
Don't worry about the routines. They will do several run throughs of a basic runway walk.

>>8449690
Chantilly gave them to the models as gifts which I thought was a perfect solution.

I ordered pic related from JetJ back a couple months ago, and they said it should be sent out in early July. This is my first time buying from JetJ and I've since heard that sometimes they don't ship stuff out until several months after the timeframe originally given. My problem is that I'm moving on Aug 1st... Would JetJ give me any trouble if I emailed them and asked to send the dress to a different address?

>>8457168
You can always try, anon. Afaik JetJ doesn't block people for asking for a simple favour.

Almost every release gets delayed, keep that in mind next time ordering from them.

>>8457169
Thanks anon, I'll email them and give it a shot!

Anyone have the photos? I didnt get to see them while they were up.

>>8457329
Omg mushrooms? I really want to see, I've been wanting mushroom prints so much.

>>8457329
>mushroom motif
please be a woodland print

>>8457329

>>8457363

>>8457363
>so relieved i don't like it
>there is hope for my wallet

>>8457366
Pretty, but not for me.
What's Rinrin wearing though...

>>8457403

>>8457406

How come everyone is selling Magical Etoile all of a sudden?

>>8457375
Same. I don't like getting involved on AP release bloodba-

>>8457403
well shit

>>8457419

>>8456002
They have been REALLY busy with lucky packs. I ordered a lp, and didn't hear a peep about it for almost three weeks. I finally emailed them asking about it, and I got an invoice right away. Seems like I pretty much got lost in the kerfuffle, which might be what happened to you.

Just email and politely ask about your items, and I'm sure they'll let you know.

What are you guys looking at getting from Innocent World's sale? I haven't really decided yet

>>8457422

>>8457419
This is really pretty but I just can't with 'Galaxy Print' in lolita for $$$ after seeing every cheap normalfag legging and tshirt with it as bkg.
OK, seems my wallet is safe so far.

>>8457429
the ivory is amazing holy shit...
I shouldn't be spending any more money but wow I wish I waited for this instead of misty sky almost

>>8457403
I was originally super hyped for this print when I saw it in Kera, but I'm not so sure now that the unicorns look very clip art-y.

Still, hopefully it gets an MTO in case it looks better in person.

>>8457168
JetJ has some of the better customer serviceout of the brands. They'll probably be understanding.

>>8457429
>that vinyl bow
That's some Meta-tier shit there, AP.

>and I speak as a huge fan of the tackiest things Meta produces

>>8456640
I mean it is somewhat harder finding cloud-printed chiffon than finding cloud-printed quilting cotton or whatever. So I tend to believe the first excuse, although I don't think it justifies stealing it.

>>8457366
I wonder if this will come out in other color ways, I love mushrooms but this is a little too much for me.

>>8457403
I'm going to need this bullshit pegasus dress in my life

>>8457420
I think it's just people trying to have money for all of the new AP releases tbh

>>8457490
I feel like the woodland print in red is also some meta tier shit and not going to lie I haven't been this excited about an AP print.

>>8457540
Me too anon. May the AP whores stay far away.

>>8456085
>ordering from GLW
why

>>8456430
It's special edition Little Dipper. If anyone that milksomething store is stealing.

>>8457039
It's not about whether AP is going to "spontaneously combust" or not, it's about ethics. Most people consider buying replicas as a form of art theft, therefore they don't support the buying and selling of replicas.

Either way, can we just drop the replica issue? As if it's not such a tired subject already... Every time it comes up, the same conclusions are made:

Some people support replicas. Some people don't. You can buy replicas, it's your money. But just know that some people will look down on you for wearing replicas. End.

>>8457551
I'm just hoping that it wont be released until September or October. I'll be a little strapped for cash until then. I know it's not going to fit me but whatever I'll just put it in my closet until it does.

Has anyone purchased things from Lolita Collective's Etsy store? On their FAQ it says that processing time is 2-3 business days, and it's been longer than that. I sent them a message and they haven't responded, so I'm kinda worried...

>>8457643
I think they're at a convention right now! Or at least were this weekend

A few more pictures from http://www.fashionsnap.com/news/2015-07-05/angelic-pretty-parisshow/

>>8457663

>>8457363
>>8457366
Huh, this feels like a Baby print to me, but nice to see AP branching out even more to try different stuff? While they're not my favorite brand I appreciate they do various things other than their niche.

>>8457427
I don't see anything in the sale sections, is it select items or storewide?

Although now that I went to look, I just saw the notice about the new 2nd Mucha collaboration... Godammit, IW, I hate these colorways/designs too. Why can't any brand do a GOOD Mucha print? Soufflesong had the best design/colorways thus far but jacked it up with the shitty quality. At least my wallet is safe.

>>8457667

>>8457669

>>8457668
Agreed, I have the Mucha high waist skirt from Soufflesong and it's passable quality, but I'd love to see a brand do something pretty with his things!
The IW designs for his stuff is just so bland :(

>>8458038
Someone actually needs to weave Mucha's print into an allover design, or incorporate into another print. None of this "cut out poster and slapped it on in a rectangle" shit, but I guess that's too much to ask. Black Milk can do it, why not brand?...

>>8457427
>>8457668
The sale hasn't started yet, but I am hoping to grab some blouses and a bag, even though I just got a blouse from their last sale. I doubt Vilma will go on sale this time around either...

>>8457675
UGH I WANT THE OP SO BAD but why does it have to have such a high waistline!
>tfw sack dresses will never fit you because you are a giant

Could hair like this work with lolita?
Thoughts on it?

>>8458103
with a hat or beret as accessories

>>8458103
I feel like you need a hat or bonnet to pull off short hair. If you're not into hats, try a half-wig. When I chopped my hair, half-wigs were a savior!

IW just refunded my payment for the Fantasy Night Sky skirt that I celebrated about in the last thread. They said it was badly damaged and the last one they had in stock. But apparently they're re-releasing it in September so I can try again then.
>at least I still have the socks to look forward too

I just noticed the Moitie category on hellolace is totally wiped out, does anyone know wtf happened?

>>8457039
BPN went under because of replica sales, so yeah. That shit hurts

>>8458347
huh, when I ordered a cherry jsk they had to send it back to the factory to get it fixed, wonder why they didn't try that with your skirt.

>september
>chibi will be back thank GOD

>>8457363
Damn, when I read "mushroom motif" I was hoping for sugary sweet pastel rainbow shrooms.

Finally got my meta lp. Pretty solid! I unfortunately got the people head-eating lace cluster accessory but considering everything else could basically make a coord on it's own, I can't complain.

I'm pleased with it, but if there are any seagulls who want to trade anything, I might be down!

After exploring tumblr for a bit I found another fetish which likes to use lolita

I'm not sure if I'm just new to it or what but have any of you heard about dd/lg? I think it stands for daddy dom and little girl apparently theres a whole big fuss about the 'little girls' wearing lolita to look like young kids

Any opinions on this?

>>8458753
Old news.

>>8458760
I'm praying they don't look ita when they wear it

>>8458693
Oh man those otks are cute asf

>>8458766
They are from the princess wardrobe lucky pack set.

> sees AP Celestial on LM
> viewing the link from FB mobile
> $86 on highest bid
> "Oh cool, I should go bid on it"
> opens link on Safari
> highest bid is now $300 less than a minute later

Holy fucking shit, guys.

>>8458763
why don't do you do some googling and find out for yourself?

>>8458347
Holy shit anon, that sucks. I wanted that print so bad. Good to know they're rereleasing it though!

>>8458103
I think this is really cute style if the curls are more neat and defined. I don't get bent over short hair/no fringe in lolita though. I like interesting natural hair styles. We need another natural hair lolita thread.

>>8458781

>AP Celestial
>not expecting a bloodbath

Seriously?

>>8458905
But didn't they do a MTO on it?

>>8458905
Is that a bad thing? I knew the print was super hyped up, but I didn't realize how bad it was until now.

>>8458693
I got the bubble bath skirt in cream, interested in trading?

>>8459004
No, sorry! That was like the one skirt I didn't want haha. Good luck, though!

IW sale is up. Anyone order anything?

>>8459018
Haha np! And thank you!

>>8459039
oh fuck
I have no money and my wallet must scream

>>8459039
I ordered 3 JSKs! But I'm a bit upset because I bought Cesky Krumlov at full price recently before the sale was announced.

>>8459039
The prices aren't as low as I thought they would be...I think I will just wait for the winter sale. I really wanted to buy a blouse and some hair accessories too.

Waiting for the AP sale.

>>8459039
Fuck, I bought 5 pairs of socks like 4 hours ago.

>internal screaming
IW put one of my favourite dresses on sale, but I can't order anything until next week. God damn it, IW.

>>8459269
well they don't send the invoice till ages so you could just.. order it... and wait for the invoice. You have 10 days to pay the invoice once you receive it ( I think).

>>8459039
Looking at it right now. All those brown leftover items. I wish I liked brown.

>>8459039
Ran around the Internet online like a chicken with its head cut off for an hour figuring out what the hell I was exactly going to do before I finally decided to order Cesky Krumlov's just waist JSK in blue.
I'm so glad I waited until the sale kicked in to order. This is my second IW dress I'm getting but my first time ordering directly from their website.

>>8459286
That's a good idea but it looks like I got too excited, it's sold out in my dream colourway, and I'm not into brown. Thanks though, I'll keep that in mind if I do order anything

>>8459039
don't see anything yet. or is everything already sold out from the sale?

>>8459304
Use a private browser

>>8459304
Go on the Japanese website and look on their sales page from there for reference.

>>8459168
Same boat anon, I was worried it'd sell out and now here it is on sale. Waiting for blouses in the Baby sale and the AP sale anyway.

how long does IW take to respond to order?
is it better to go through SS ?

>>8459423
They usually invoice you in about a week but they've been swamped with lucky packs and other orders so it may take longer right now

>>8459423
I once received an invoice 21 days after placing my order.

>>8459463
did you geteverything that you ordered? im afraid because its items from thesale, its likely to sell out before they get to my order...

>>8457403
>>8457667
>those derpy smushed horsefaces at the seams
Am I a spoiled brat for being annoyed with this? Meta did it right >>8455594

>>8457668
It looks a bit like pic related, except busier.

>>8458414
It's been that way for a while. IIRC hellolace has been kind of abandoned?

If Elegy ever made a botanical/ mushroom print with her weird guro/gothic flare, would you buy it?

>>8459497
If there's a simple just waist cut of it yeah. Hello Elegy.

>>8459517
HAHA, god no. I wish I could sew. I'm asking after a commission. Pretty much trying to give her a solid idea to run with, in either a dress just for me, or for a release. I'm giving it to her regardless of whether she uses it or not, but market research is always a good base to cover.

>>8459052
I saw someone on the last buy thread looking for meta skirts if that helps anon

Help?
I can't choose the design or even the colour...!

>>8457436
I'm so happy to hear this. Hopefully I have money when it's out.

>>8457429
White girls boobs are in a weird place in that...

>>8458753
Christ, do you live under a rock.

>buy from IW sale
>another package from Japan just went through customs
>€65 customs fee for €230 package
>immediately regret IW order but can't bring myself to cancel because it's perfect wardrobe padding
>cry

>>8459598
Sounds like a pleasant rock, though. Is there room for me under there?

> buy from IW sale too
> "Hey, BTSSB/AATP just put up more items for sales on their online shop!"
> checks sales items
> sees a JSK that I like that's 50% off the original price

My wallet is not ready for this...

>>8459497
YES.
I'm just dreaming of perfect moth and mushroom prints one day

>>8459584
They look cheap and tacky, the right choice would be to not buy any of them

>>8459584
Left is gorgeous! I prefer the blue. I agree with the other anon that the right OP is a bit tacky.

>>8459629
Turns out one of the blouses I ordered is already sold out. I'm disappointed and happy at the same time, because now the overall cost will be lower. But the blouse was gorgeous. These feels.

Can I/ how do I attempt to bid on an mbok item with fromjapan
I already have a fromjapan order sitting around so I'd prefer to use it. Do I really have to make a separate japonica?

>>8459910

Put it through as a shopping order.

>>8459911
Do I do my max bid? There's somebody else bidding on the item at the moment and I don't think a bidding war would work well.

>>8459921
yes, you enter your max bid

>>8459926
Thanks friend
I'll put it in when they open again tomorrow.

>>8459905
Poor fellow IW, anon. I know what you're going through. This is practically ever IW this past year ever. I would like to see them get more staff in the future. Literally about all my orders have had this issue at this point.

I got Brass Band Cat in green in my meta LP!!
I'm so happy I didn't wait for others to get theirs to buy from them.

>>8459584
Sauce

How does one manage a wardrobe full of different styles and colors?

>>8459958
I'd appreciate them hiring temporary staff during LP and sale season at least. I'm sure they're doing their best but their customer service is a mess right now.

>>8459584
bottom right or top left

>>8457490
>meta-tier shit

you shut your wh-

>huge fan of the tackiest things meta produces

we cool

>>8458911

yes, and the prices went right back up.


>>8458927

Honestly at minimum I expect all MTO to go for retail the first year after it comes out. At that point the dress is still new enough that girls don't mind paying retail, and there's usually a handful of girls who didn't have money during the MTO and want the dress badly enough to bid the price up. Celestial is a bit weird in that the prices hiked back up to around $800 after the MTO though, I've no idea why.

>>8459770
>>8459773
>>8460132
>>8460232
Thank you
btw, sauce here: http://neverlandlolita.taobao.com/

>>8459553
Thanks I'll check it out

I feel like AP has been failing me lately.
Castle Mirage is probably the best most recent print, but it actually kind of bores me, which is surprising to me because I normally love prints similar to that design.
Fantastic Carnival is absolute shit.
Dreamy Planetarium comes close to that, too, and I also normally love any and every galaxy print (and cat prints).
The new mushroom print, I'm not even going to touch that one.
Luminous Sanctuary (the new unicorn print) is all right, but bores me even more then Castle Mirage does.
The last AP hype I got was for Mermaid Kingdom, somewhat for Dolly Cat, and the Misty Sky re-rerelease. Before that, even Dream Marine was "just okay" for me.
What's happened, AP? Normally I love nearly everything you put out, and I'm normally a total AP fag overall, but these?

>>8460714
Maybe sweet/prints aren't your cup of tea. I love cutesy prints so I felt like this has been AP's best year so far.

>>8460714
I feel the opposite. Couldn't stand much of anything AP released in 2013-2014, but almost every single print they've released this year I've loved.

Just wish it wasn't such a bloodbath for everything this year. So many prints get sold out in minutes. Makes it hard to obtain anything.

>>8460736
Same here. I love pretty much everything from the spring line this year. Fantastic carnival is the first print I don't really care for (too busy). The resale market is so goddamn expensive for everything tho, so little hope of getting the ones I missed.

At least from what I can see I don't like their fall stuff as much.

>>8460722
Sweet/prints by AP usually ARE my cup of tea, though, which makes this even more confusing to me, ugh.

>>8460736
2013-2014 was actually my favorite era of AP thus far... Agreed on the bloodbaths in general, though, those always suck.

I just don't really get the hype for these prints that lead to those bloodbaths (aside from the Misty Sky re-rerelease, which doesn't really count since its not a new print and still incredibly popular)

>>8460714
I went crazy over shadow dream carnival but everything else outside of the milky cross re-release has been a miss for me.

>>8460295
I've very happy I was able to get Celestial during the MTO period. It made me feel more justified after spending that much on a dress.

I don't plan on selling it at all, but I feel like I made a good investment even though I paid retail for it.

>>8460782
I forgot about Shadow Dream Carnival actually, but that was a decent one, too, even if I didn't go crazy over it
>everything else, though...

hii! So, I'm new to Lolita. Well, I want to dress in ouji and I am a guy. I am having a hard time finding ouji and I need help :/ My friend told me to look at Alice and the Pirates, and some other brands but I don't know where to look exactly.. She also told me I need to find a theme and said blackXred Royalty would look good on me. Could anyone help me out?

>>8460714
Soeaking of mushroom print did someone save the photos or have a link?

>>8460295
Yeah, I didn't order Celestial during the MTO as I assumed it'd just end up all over auction sites at around retail just like every other MTO and now I'm kicking myself for it.

>>8460799
Shadow was the one new print I disliked. It's so hard to see the details on the dress, and I didn't care for it one bit

>>8460802
no, nobody can.

>>8457366
What an ugly grandma couch print. So sad because I love mushrooms. Also what is the deal with the bright pink split wig? Don't the designers style them?

>>8460911
That's her real hair unfortunately.

Does nobody like the new mushroom print?
I think it is adorable, can't afford it but I hope it will go cheap secondhand.

>>8460802
>>8451234

>>8459039
just ordered the crown jewel jsk, what are the chances of me getting an item saying 'Few left?'

>>8459481
No you're not wrong at all, AP is usually good about matching up seams. Hopefully they fix it for the actual release.

>>8460714

>>8459039
Considering a couple pairs of socks, but that's all I see that I'm interested in... Might just put in an order for a mix batch of sale/nonsale accessories I've been eying.

You can mix sale and nonsale items in orders, right?

>>8460079
Speaking of socks, those ones. So jelly.

>>8460852
I found it interesting precisely because of how subtle it was compared to their usual Carnival + Unicorn prints, which are often much more visibly over the top sweet

>>8460936
I like it kinda. Heres to hoping it'll be way cheaper secondhand.

>>8460722
Agreed, 2015 is one of their best years.

I liked Lucky Key, Mercator and Celestial. It got my hopes up that they might do more with print themes like those in addition to the sweeter stuff. Nope, guess not. No shade to the really sweet stuff but I admit, I feel kind of let down since those releases.

Got my iw lucky pack today! Definitely disappointed in the two dresses which is a bummer. Just nothing really special. Neither is worth much on the second hand market either, but I suppose that's normal. I might wear them.
I adore my two tops. The white with the pink lace will go with a lot and I'll get tons of use out of the blue as well. All in all a wash I guess.

Anyone else gotten theirs?

Probably a dumb question, but what exactly goes on at a Lolita meet?

And what would an aspiring male lolita need to not fuck up in order to not be branded a creeper or a fetishist

>>8461187
Oh boy, I forgot there's no spoilers here, just kill me now

We're on the right track already

>>8461144
Mine is coming in today!! That bolero is so adorable! And that blouse too! Ahh so nice

>if IW did a blouse LP I would buy two

>>8461187
Be nice, not too nice. Don't give hugs unless other person inintiates deman yourself Don't be a fag

>>8461201
>deman yourself
>don't be a fag

Wait what

>>8461204
It may be personal preference but I can't stand flamboyant people. They put me on edge. Deman yourself= don't talk about your junk or shaving

>>8461187
well, you gotta not look like an ageplayer, which is going to be hard especially if you have an angular face and can't makeup for shit. I think brolitas that most likely get accepted end up buying a lot of brand, can handle a normal conversation with people, and level up consistently in their coords. As for conversation topics, just talk about lolita related news, omg I love that print?! where'd you get it?!, food, etc.

>>8461187
Aspiring? How far along are you?
For a lolita meet, you need to have a full coord, look put together, wig and makeup nice, be up on the latest news, trends and topics so you can discuss them, have lovely table manners, know how to go through introduction pleasantries, give and receive compliments, be at ease in your coordinate and in a group. To attend future meets after that, more coordinates, not just repeating the same one, so more shopping.

I'd expect these of anyone but in addition, I think male Lolitas actually have to have better than usual social skills to really be accepted.

>>8461269
I don't even own anything yet. I've been trapped in an eternal circle of shopping and chickening out on purchasing something.

I figured maybe knowing more about actual meets (although I don't know if there's even any around my redneck town anyway) would give me the push I needed to start buying stuff.

Since I'm not really neck deep into it, I'm not too aware of any news and I would probably fuck up my first coord anyway.

Everything about the experience is unbelievably intimidating because half-assing it isn't a possibility. I just like cute dresses and want to wear cute dresses with other people also wearing cute dresses.

>>8461292
Well, my group often meets at a cafe or if we do movies or such, goes to the bar before or after. We talk about new releases, what we have coming in the mail, what we missed and what we want to buy coming up, recent cons and other meets we have attended or will attend, discuss plans or themes/ideas for future meets, talk about new makeup, lashes and lenses we have tried, bought or want, asking for opinions on that, take selfies together and usually a group photo, admire each other's outfits and ask questions about them, sometimes ask about school or work but not in a stressful way, sometimes some gossip but that also varies from comm to comm, (my group frowns on Tumblr-type stuff or online gossip). I always have a Jfash magazine in my bag to pop out if it seems fun to look at and discuss or speculate on future trends.

>>8461292
Oh, so you need to grow some balls then.

>>8461292
Hey, if you want some coord advice brolita to brolita I'd be glad to help. Just give me a throwaway email to to message.

>>8461292
Sounds like you need a mentor or 2 then for sure. I understand why you are hesitating on jumping in and there's good reason to, especially depending on your size and what styles you like. But it's even hard for girls to get into it sometimes and we manage!

Look up to see if there is a comm near you and if they have a FB page or something. See who the mods and members are and what they look like, if there are any male members, etc. That may give you some clues to what will fit in better in your area. Some comms are very casual and hold more private meets, others dress up more and do more public things.

>>8460933
Wow. How did she get chosen to model?

>>8460221
I make sure that for every item I buy, I will have at least one coord it can fit into. It's harder the more colors and styles you have, but try to follow that rule. The problem with having many different items that can't go with each other, is that you can't mix and match your wardrobe as much, so you will have fewer possible coords for each item.

I'm personally sticking to sweet lolita for now, even though I love gothic, too. I want to build up a good sweet wardrobe first, then I will start branching out more. But I do like having a variety of colors, so I get dresses in different colors, but have blouses, shoes, and accessories in neutral colors that can match many of them. I have most of my basics covered now, so I can buy more things for specific color schemes and themes.

God I hope I get the damn IW jsk I ordered. I just checked on it and it's all sold out except for the one that I ordered and one other color I don't care for, so there's hope still, right?

>>8460936
I want it. Im hoping for a close up so i can deecide if i love it and no blood bath

>>8461462
Thanks man, I appreciate it. Email is in the name field (hopefully)

>>8461476
Glancing through the community FB page I just found, it looks like there's about 2 members out of 200 that are male. I'll snoop around for a bit but it sounds like I don't even want to bother requesting for membership until I actually buy something.

>>8461292
Well, it depends on your budget and your style but you can start by upping your skincare game, practicing makeup tutorials and get some advice to help you decide on a good wig because you KNOW you are going to need these and they are very important for a male lolita to master. Especially if you have a masculine face and need to learn to contour and/or have a beard to hide. And even just general beauty makeup takes practice. Maybe getting these started will give you confidence to continue?

>>8461144
There an unboxing on youtube already. They got three more casual OPs, one skirt in your print of the jsk and three accessories.

>>8461130
I hated Mercator so much. Celestial was beautiful and I am glad I have it in my closet, but something about Mercator just made me mad. Probably because parts of it looked like upholstery trim to me.

>>8461606
>it sounds like I don't even want to bother requesting for membership until I actually buy something.
Is this something you found out about this comm in particular, or are you just assuming? Because my area's FB group is happy to accept aspiring lolitas and give advice if necessary.

>>8461680
Just an assumption. I'm sure it's fine for girls, but I still assume that I'd need to be a little more knowledgeable first before I would be able to do that. Personally, I think I come off as a slightly creepy guy in just normal situations, and I have huge concerns trying to overcome that. I'm also 23 and single, which might be getting into the range of suspected ageplay or what have you.

Additionally, the prospect of learning how to utilize makeup is the most intimidating. I've always been a shower and run a comb through your hair kind of guy.

Anyway, thanks for the help everybody. I'll stop plaguing the thread with my dumb problems and lack of initiative.

>>8457403
>looks like stained glass
Damn, not even into sweet but I'm into this.

idk if this has already been posted, but is it just me or is this ridiculous? are you paying extra for a dress milkychan has worn or what?
not to mention the USD to AUD exchange, fucking hell.

>>8462071
fuck, *milkyfawn not chan

>>8462071
well, to be fair, isn't that one of Honey Cake's most popular cuts/colorways? if someone was desperate enough they'd probably go for it
agreed on Melty Ribbon Chocolate though

>>8462071
>>8462089
Mrc alone in the milk colour is starting at 45000 yen on y!j right now
I mean I'd prevent it cheaper but it seems to be the going price, especially for a full set.

how much do metamorphose jsk's stretch? i'm wondering if they stretch a little over the stated measurements.

>>8461292
best of luck, from another brolita! all of the advice you've been offered (especially skincare + makeup) is great. get lots and lots of practice with makeup before the first meet, you will need it. if you're worried about your first coord sucking, before you dive in and purchase your first coord, ask the coord help thread here.

>>8462717
measurements are generally accurate for meta in my experience, so don't expect to get any extra stretch.