/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Getting a dream dress in the mail and obsessively checking the tracking.

I really don't understand why it went from being in my state to going to PA when it was only another hour or so away when it arrived in state.

I've been wanting something sailor for a long time but didn't want to give up and go bodyline so I got this from wunderwelt. It's so cute! Still waiting on a ton of resin casting molds and glitter from AE though.

>>8541784
That's super cute, anon.

Pic related my haul from the last few months, in case anyone wants a review on anything.

I'm really excited about the Vanilla-chan necklace, I've been looking for it for so long. Now only the ring and bracelet to go.

>>8541794
>all dem cats

>>8541794
those polka dot cardigans with an applique look pretty rad, mind linking and reviewing?

>>8541808
They're from axes femme, and I got them on auction, so I can't link them, sorry!

Turns out that they're sweaters though, not cardigans (despite both listings saying otherwise), so keep that in mind in case you want to look for them. They're really soft and comfy though, and go for quite cheap.

Just some skin stuffs so far for this month, everything is Etude House except the Julep kit.
Julep has never done this Korean Skincare Box before, so who knows how good it will be, but for only $3 shipped it seems at least worth a try.
If anyone else is interested here's the link:
http://www.julep.com/offer/box/skincare?&campaign_id=7822984-103485526-affiliates-TLP&utm_source=1516900&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=7822984
Just remember to cancel your Julep subscription once you receive it because after this first box, each box is $25 monthly.

>>8541784
I agree, extremely cute! The bold white text on the black background is amazing. Very jealous!

>>8541794
Oh Catladyanon, did your Pumpkin Cat JSK set arrive safely? It has both a lime dot and red x!
I missed the reservation so now it's on my dream dress list and I'm trying to hunt one down in either an M or L but no dice yet. Someday~

>>8541835
I got one of those cat hair bands recently and it's adorable. You will not be disappointed.

>>8541835
It did! I put the x because I already sold it, so I couldn't take pictures etc of it if anyone asked. I hope you find one!

Just this. Gotta save the rest of my cash for textbooks.

>>8541846
Thank you for telling me! It's so nice to hear "Oh yeah that thing you ordered.. It's great!"
Cat-themed cosmetics are lovely. I was also pleasantly surprised with the Cat's Wink clear pact. It smells a lot more fresh and clean than other pressed powders.

>>8541860
Ahh I see. May I ask how much you sold it for and where you sold it? I haven't been able to find any sales records aside from the original listing so it's hard to price gauge.
Also, if anyone else wants to sell theirs (M or L) or if anyone happens to see someone selling this Pumpkin Cat JSK, please feel free to email me! Thank you!!

>>8541861
OT but I definitely feel your textbook pain. For my first quarter of nursing school my seven books brand new from the bookstore cost $750! I managed to find them all for less than half using bigwords.com which searches through all the major sites so you don't have to.
Textbooks and burando both ain't cheap but I hope that helps!

Ignore my pro paint skills, was too lazy to open photoshop & images from google...

I think I went a bit magazine crazy.

Reposting not as a huge ass .png, oops.

Ignore my pro paint skills, was too lazy to open photoshop & images from google...

I think I went a bit magazine crazy.

I'm just getting started so i needed a few staples. x's arrived already. suggestions highly desired for newbies--other than shoes, trust me i know, that'll happen next paycheck. :)

>>8542032
I hope those wigs aren't for lolita...

>>8542035
the black one is for clubbing, though i haven't worn it with its bangs sitting like that a single time. it looks a LOT better with a sideswept bang.

the hime wig is perfect for lolita imo, especially with that lilac bodyline.

>>8541987
I sold it to someone on instagram, for 92 USD including the headbow. I actually miss it a little bit, haha. But it was for the best, I didn't love it as much as I hoped and there's lots of other cat dresses coming out on taobao.

I'm so pumped about the Moitie bag. I've been waiting to get an authentic one for a while.

recent aliexpress "haul." mostly anticipating the lunchbox and little envelopes on the bottom left.

>>8542023
damn, that is a little magazine crazy. how do you store them?

>>8542032
sauce on bolero?

>>8542216
tfw have that hat and no coord to go with it

>>8542279
i'm an idiot and dropped the picture.

>>8542281
Review on blouse when it arrives, please? Been thinking about getting that one.

>>8542313
the heart one or the white one with a black ribbon?

>>8542320
Both of them would be good, actually.

>>8542279
Bolero comes with the navy sailor JSK. You can find it on MLD....i was actually going to order it there and found one on ebay, but i'm worried it's not coming--it was marked return to sender after two hours in the postal service hands, delivered back the next day, and the seller isn't responding to messages :(

>>8542279
I just bought a bookcase...time to turn it into my magazine storage. Hah.

This is what happens when I go 2-3 months without buying stuff..it's simultaneously sobering and disturbing to see it all together like this. All from Ebay, Aliexpress, Etsy, second-hand sales, Baby, Cath Kidston, and Kawaii Goods
>tfw actual shopping addiction

>>8542636
*And Taobao and Bodyline. Let me know if anyone wants sauce, I already shitted up the last AE thread with links, but I added stuff...

>>8542032
Newbie lolita suggestions:
1. More versatile legwear (some solids/patterns). I see you have some, but even more will give you many options with coordinating.
2. Accessories/jewelry with a cohesive motif. I see you have a nautical main piece, a bag (Alice and Wonderland motif), and a galaxy blouse. Try looking for jewelry and headwear and even main pieces with these motifs. That way, your wardrobe is cohesive.
3. A short sleeved blouse. Black, white, or both

Is this the beginning of your wardrobe or do you already have some pieces?

I need to stop buying figures and start buying more lolita. I keep selling dresses, so my closet is looking a little sad right now.

>>8541794
Sauce on the cat brooch and earrings? I can't really read the label. They're adorable!

>>8542652
They're from a brand called mei koga!
You can find their twitter here: https://twitter.com/mei_koga, they announce which shops will stock their items there.

>>8542636
That's an amazing haul, can I have sauce on the pinstripe jacket and skirt.

>>8542678
thanks anon! this stuff is too cute

>>8542651

Thank you so much for your suggestions, i really appreciate it!
More legwear is 100% go, i am addicted to legwear for daily anyway :)

I don't have anything else. I am aiming to collect black and white and lilac basics/accents, and lilac, black, and grey jsks/main.

I have a little bit of normalfag jewelry that may be suitable from my normal wardrobe, (pearls etc) but no head pieces, unless you count putting the bodyline bow i got with this jsk on a hairclip like i did in the attached photo....This is what i threw together to try on my bodyline. normalfag blouse and i took a square dancing petti i had bought before learning that this is wrong wrong wrong and rolled up the hem until it sat within the dress. cant wait for stockings, i do not want my tattoos to show while in lolita. No short sleeve blouses for that reason.

I am a maker but i think it's easy for handmade to look tacky, so i will be mostly using that for very simple things IE lace cuffs, which i debate if i need if i'm only doing long sleeves...I'd really love to get some star/night themed head jewelry going on, but the only thing i've found thus far is that giant star clip that seems really sweet themed.

(bracing for my photo in ita thread, of course, because this is thrown together ita af)

>>8542652
Link to top right figure please?

>>8542715
also, this is short on me isn't it? white underskirt? sorry for off topic, but i greatly appreciate input from experienced lolita.

>>8542718
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?scode=FIGURE-010088

>>8542715
>>8542728
Maybe go to the coord help thread for this

>>8542636
Can you link the nail claws, white platform shoes, and floral scarf(?) ?
Also, do you mind if I ask you how much that amounted to? I want to revamp my wardrobe and I kinda wanna do a big haul, I love all your stuff...

Currently waiting on these. My Bodyline stuff is trapped in New York customs for a week now.

Also went to Bath & Body Works and bought a bunch of their new Halloween pocketbac hand sanitizers. Vampire Blood, Hoot, Ghoul Friends, and Emergency Stache.

>>8542775
What's that floral bag thing anon?
Man I wish I could buy the B&BW Halloween stuff here

>>8542829
It's one of those laundry bags you put bras in when you wash them so they don't get tangled up in your other clothes.
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/391212499643

Here's a pic of the Halloween scents for you. I really like the new pocketbac design, it's leak-proof and they have new cute holders for them. Big improvement over the old ones. They're 5 for $6 right now on their website.
>http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=64738946&cp=12587004.12587274.31003616

You can get the entire Halloween line in a set from the website. Hope that helps!

>>8542691
Thanks anon! And the suit is from Bobon21
Skirt: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=44459899358
Jacket: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=44524057745

>>8542736
Nail claws: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/5Pcs-Wholesale-New-Fashion-Retro-Punk-Rock-Gothic-Talon-Nail-Finger-Claw-Spike-Rings-Fingertip/1914709459.html
White platforms: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=39632894866
And it's actually a handkerchief! (I'm a messy eater, so I love having cute hankies to spread on my lap whenever I'm eating and wearing lolita): http://www.cathkidston.com/cath-kidston/paradise-bunch-hankie-1014330

As for the haul, I budgeted about $800, here are some rough estimates
$400 - taobao, $40 - CK, $35 - BL, $30 - ebay, $100 - Aliexpress, $50 - Baby, $25 - KG, $100 - Wunderwelt/KittyCarousel/secondhand, $30 etsy. So I stayed within my crazy haul budget. I'm probably not going to spend anymore until October. My closet needed more accessories tho

The beret I got in white.

>>8542875
Those crowns are beautiful!

>>8542875
Source on the emerald crown and the headbow please? I can't really make out the name.

Mainly stuff from a small Taobao order and eBay + one wild dream dress. Items marked with a pink dot arrived within the last couple days.

Disappointed with the deer necklace and butterfly tights. The deer necklace looks bronze in the picture, but it's shiny and cheap looking gold irl. It's also a lot bigger than I expected. The tights fit well and are made of nice feeling material, but they have a strange green tint to them, nothing at all like the pic. I also ordered two berets without realizing they were childrens' size.

I'm not expecting the cameos to be that great of quality, but for $2-3, I can't complain.

I'm also waiting on a couple of babby's first resin crafting materials, but didn't include them.

>>8543054
This >>8542775 anon here. I'll let you know how the cameo quality is when mine get here if I get them first. Did you get a 6pc set as well?

to my fellow canadians: does anybody else have problems with canada post scanning things? I haven't gotten updates in 20 days.

>>8543090
I'd appreciate a review. Yep, I won the 6pc set.

This month's purchases, happy that I kept it in budget. Mostly just silly impulse buys and cutsews for my normie wardrobe.
I am really excited for those chocolate magnets, I ended up buying a cute mint board at the store to go with them ~
Wonder Cookie arrived yesterday and it's perfect, can't wait to wear it out. It is one of my dream dresses.

should I be worried that my order shipped out 3 days ago but the tracking doesn't work?

>>8543417
Sometimes it takes it a while, maybe even longer because weekend. I had a baby order that didn't update at all until it was practically at my doorstep.

>>8542032
Most of this looks like shit, especially the wigs

>>8543054
Sauce/review on the flower-in-dome necklaces?

I'm excited for my first Emily Temple Cute dress! First thing I'll own from any recognizable brand, really.

>>8543690
i love everything, anon!

Welp. I hope SS arrives soon!

>>8541794
Added these, I'm so pumped! I was afraid my SS wouldn't get them, but she responded super fast.
Here's the shop in case someone wants to know:
>mademoiseryu.ocnk.net/

I'm so excited for the Swimmer bag, it's my favorite.

>>8543244
Sauce on the chocolate rings?

mostly stuff for my ita bags.

> maki bag release is until the 28th
> god give me patience

>>8544619
You can do it, anon. Be the itabag.

>>8544578
closetchild has a whole bunch of em in different colors in the accessory section. theyre only like 300 yen so I threw a couple onto my order

>>8543902
It's always nice to know one's taste is appreciated!

>>8542841
Thanks anon! I'm saving the laudry bag in my wishlist too, my thin tights always get tears in the wash.
And thank you for the picture, they don't ship here though, hence what I said.

>tfw your country doesn't celebrate halloween and you can't get creepy corny merchandise and decorations

>>8542864
I really dig the claws, they remind me of the Asmodians from Aion.
And I like your handkerchief idea, I think I'll get one for myself, too.

all of this is from taobao (obviously).

i'm going for a nanchatte look this order around, I only got the vintage tartan skirt for the sake of having something long enough for my height. i really hate being 5'8''.

i'm not really having high hopes on the shoes but they're super cheap and they'll last me long enough to get nice quality ones. i really hope everything fits though.

>>8545283
Nice haul, sauce on those heeled oxfords please?

>>8545283
Sauce for the cute cardigan?

>>8545382
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=37970641374

>>8545463
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=44248024213

Finally got my package with my Claudette OP and Roland coat, plus a bunch of other stuff!

>>8542880
I hope they look as good as the photos once I get them.


>>8542981
The crown is from here:
http://world.taobao.com/item/520048468750.htm?fromSite=main

and the headbow from here:
http://world.taobao.com/item/520423002571.htm?fromSite=main

>>8541987
>>8542074
With the help of Clobba I managed to snag the last leftover one that the official PC shop randomly put up!
I especially love this print because the cats are so big on it aha. But yes there is an abundance of lovely cat releases upcoming. I'm still sad about the Boguta print though.

>>8542636
Nice haul! I was eyeing that nurse dress but decided to save instead. The long bow it has on the back is so cute.
Can you please review the Fluevog knockoffs when they arrive?

>>8542652
You and the anon that posted theirs above are 10/10 taste Meta sailors

>>8541835
I want the cat hairband please link
*Hoping its on ebay*

>>8541794
Sauce on top left cat brooches, top right fabric, and 3rd row down cat brooch?

>>8542032
Sauce on that navy constellation blouse?

>>8542636
Sauce on the Pink/sax bows with the silver crowns?

should i be worried? it's been 22 days.

>>8542032
sauce on petti?

>>8545788
Thank you, anon! The nurse outfit is actually a cosplay of Sheryl Nome...I don't even cosplay often, I just love Macross Frontier and it looked so sad sitting there for 1k yen lol. And I will for sure review the fluevog/baby knockoffs when they arrive!

>>8546021
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=43200594161 they come in a few other colors too

>>8545866
Luckily it's even the cheapest on eBay!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301705071792

>>8544578
Did you buy an originel cookie bag?
If it's a replica, do you have a link for me? I've had one for a couple of years now, but it's starting to fall apart

Just some stuff, I've been hitting a lot of secondhand sites lately...

>>8546578
Why did you buy a t-shirt with inverted hiragana..?

>>8546605
Because she liked the pictures on it?

>>8542216
that dress!
what kinda blouse are you wearing with it?

>>8546605
It's a mirror selfie image, so it's flipped.

>>8542032
I'm not sure how to tell you this politely but you are an ita in the making. Also that jsk on the far left is ugly as shit. What even is that pattern?

This is my first closet child purchase and I'm sooo excited even though I ended up buying only headbows and now I feel like an idiot

>>8546565
Thank you anon much love

>>8542023 here
>>8544231 Oh snap, same game, mine is just the EU version. Awesome!

>>8542216
Sauce on dress?

Tried to talk myself out of ordering Dreamy Luna but I failed in the end. Just paid for shipping on the shoes so they should be coming in soon.

>>8542875
sauce on the other two crowns pls? they're gorgeous

>>8546570
Not the anon you asked but here: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=24358044233
I have this saved for my next order.

I regret nothing.

Crystal Mermaid Necklace - Black X Purple
I can't wait to see their Halloween collection (assuming they do one)!

Bodyline order arrived today and I'm pleasantly surprised by most of it this time, especially the cardigan. Will take pics when I get a chance tonight if anyone wants

>>8542216
You get the leather or fake leather version? I've been trying to track down the real leather version with no luck

>>8546578
Bruh, sauce on those shirts?

>>8547832
Oh God I need this for my melty mermaid princess skirt

>>8547897
Aaaand of course it's sold out. I should have known.

Goodbye money.

>>8547978
Sauce on all the socks, rabbit ear headband, and black pleated skirt?

>>8547981
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32419074517.html?productId=32419074517&productId=32419074517&productSubject=New-2015-Autumn-winter-Dessert-food-creative-pattern-high-quality-cotton-women-socks-fashin-sock-long&productSubject=New-2015-Autumn-winter-Dessert-food-creative-pattern-high-quality-cotton-women-socks-fashin-sock-long&tracelog=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32268272170.html?productSubject=2014-new-fashion-fuck-you-pay-me-hiphop-skateboard-fixed-gear-sport-casual-long-sock-men&productSubject=2014-new-fashion-fuck-you-pay-me-hiphop-skateboard-fixed-gear-sport-casual-long-sock-men&productId=32268272170&productId=32268272170&tracelog=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32333049418.html?productId=32333049418&productId=32333049418&productSubject=Milk-Grid-Socks&productSubject=Milk-Grid-Socks&tracelog=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32284916702.html?productId=32284916702&productId=32284916702&productSubject=laddy-socks-Glass-silk-stretch-band-aid-OK-transparent-crystal-socks-women-socks-silk-socks&productSubject=laddy-socks-Glass-silk-stretch-band-aid-OK-transparent-crystal-socks-women-socks-silk-socks&tracelog=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32308121773.html?productId=32308121773&productId=32308121773&productSubject=FLYING-Korean-Hot-Houndstooth-Stripe-Women-Cotton-Socks-2015-Summer-Female-Sport-Socks-Vintage-Street-Skateboard&productSubject=FLYING-Korean-Hot-Houndstooth-Stripe-Women-Cotton-Socks-2015-Summer-Female-Sport-Socks-Vintage-Street-Skateboard&tracelog=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32262367376.html?productSubject=New-Free-Shipping-Fashion-Cute-Bunny-Ear-Elastic-Hair-Ties-Ropes-Camellias-Spots-Decorated-Rubber-Bands&productSubject=New-Free-Shipping-Fashion-Cute-Bunny-Ear-Elastic-Hair-Ties-Ropes-Camellias-Spots-Decorated-Rubber-Bands&productId=32262367376&productId=32262367376&tracelog=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail

>>8547981
>>8548000
Sorry the links are really long, heres the skirt:
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32332850616.html?productId=32332850616&productId=32332850616&productSubject=J43&productSubject=J43&tracelog=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail

>>8547978
good lord where can I get a glorious cape like that anon? (and if it's coming in anytime soon, would you mind reviewing it?)

so I'm not sure where else to ask this but I think this thread is the most relevant. I ordered a dress, and it took awhile to get through customs. The tracking eventually showed it got delivered. When I went to check it out in my mail box it wasn't there.
I looked back at my tracking and noticed it was sent to a neighboring zip code and not my zip code. I opened up a claim with my post office and have had them looking for it for a week now. It just doesn't look like they're going to find the package.

I'm really bummed out about it. If they can't find it by the end of the week, should I open up a paypal claim? I mean the sender did send the package, but it just never got to me. I know that's not my fault, but I just can't believe I'm out so much money.
Does anyone have any advice?

>>8548013
Not op but thats antique beast and they happen to be open right now!

>>8548013
not op but its by antique beast and they happen to be taking orders right now

Items with a green dot have arrived, others are still in transit

>>8549142
skirt sauce please

>>8547886
https://sch0202.taobao.com enjoy!

>>8549147
It's Bodyline
>tfw I got my order in just before the site changed

http://bodyline.co.jp/en/costume577.html

>>8549142
How are the BL wristcuffs?
I forgot to add them to my last order erghh

>>8549166
I can't really compare them to anything because this is babbys first lolita, but, they're ok, I like them. Lace is really thick and looks nice, doesn't look cheap imo.

>>8549201
Holy crap, that's a huge pic, sorry. But you can see the details now.

>>8548034
if it was tracked then it was insured right? claim it back from the post office. It's not the sellers fault if the post office lost it

>>8548044
Does ordering from antique beast require a ss?

>>8543054
Oooh I got that exact black cameo, but in brooch form. Here's hoping they don't look too bad.

>>8547837
I'd like pictures of both the red and sailor cardigans, if that's alright!

Long shot, but are there any Norwegian gulls here?

I'm staying in Norway for the summer and I've found that the Norwegian post service is absolute shit at handling parcels from outside Europe. I don't get any notification that I have things waiting for me at the post office, and they're not allowed to check for you. I have several items that may or may not be stuck at the coop and need help.

>>8549580
nope

>>8547689
Got hem from here:
http://world.taobao.com/item/520531008853.htm?fromSite=main

http://world.taobao.com/item/43536094963.htm?fromSite=main

punpun charms came in and i'm so fucking psyched

General mail question, I'm using Spreenow to order roughly 7kg/USD$150 of stuff from Beijing to UK using EMS shipping. They've marked the parcel as USD$10, and then as gift, and even wrote happy birthday on the label for me. Will UK customs open the package to check if the items match the value? I noticed that they left the original item prices on the customs invoice but I've never known them check that.

Really don't wanna get screwed over by Parcelforce, but what are the chances if it's all marked down?

Shitty collage. IW stuff is sent out, still coalescing stuff for my FJ order, and all the stuff on the bottom is random ebay shit I decided to buy on impulse.

>>8550849
Ahhhhh, what? Where'd you get these? I didn't realize Oyasumi Punpun had any merch.

>>8551314
>Will UK customs open the package to check if the items match the value?
Absolutely not. Unless you're having a car sent over with a value of $10, they don't check shit.

>>8550849
link please?

>>8551373
Hm. I'm just worrying because it's gonna be a pretty big and heavy box with the value marked as $14 on the box and then the actual values on the invoice.

>>8546888
http://lolibrary.org/apparel/shirring-letters-jsk
I'm new, of course i'm an Ita. I'll get there with time, already got some great input on the choord help thread.

>>8546034
>>8546010
Same source:
http://www.ebay.com/usr/zminglel?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754

>>8549606
Sure thing, sorry for not seeing your reply sooner! I'll take some of the red one in an hour or so once I get home ( though I doubt my shitty cellphone pics are much better than the seller's). The sailor cardigan is still with my SS right now though and will probably only arrive in a few weeks. Will post review and pics in whichever mail thread is up once it arrives.

>>8546026
this is not unusual for SAL or AIR. I've had items in between leaving and entering take over a month.

>>8549606
>>8552285
Fell asleep like an idiot, here's the pics as promised. Really happy with this find, especially considering I won it for about 325yen before shipping. If only I could track down this brand though, it seems like there are a million things using the same name

>>8546026
i am having this same problem, it makes me feel better knowing someone else is having this issue right now too. maybe theres a delay of some kind?

super excited for the jsk.

>>8551371
>>8551430

got them from yahoo japan auctions! they came out a year ago so just check everything possible as anally as possible. they were on ebay for a while.

>>8552994
The jsk and cape are going to be fantastic.

Combination of taobao, etsy, devilish, galaxxxy, and sugarpill.

>>8552994
Congrats! Guilty Meltin Sweets in this colorway and cut is slowly getting on my wishlist. Mind you, was it hard to get?

>>8553613
Where did you get the Demonia platforms? Are they knockoffs?

>>8553642
Vintage 90s Hot Topic platforms from etsy actually. So they might be knockoffs idk. Were about $27 after shipping but they're used.

>>8545283
Sauce on the who ate my bread shirt? I must have it

>>8553617
honestly, I thought I wouldn't be able to find it until after halloween. But I had a few WTB posts up in the FB sales groups, and the other night someone commented saying one was up for sale on lacemarket. I also thought I'd be paying $300+ but the BIN was 250. (It was on auction for a little lower but I didn't want to risk someone else winning it!)

I would say put a WTB up in multiple places like I did and be anal about checking sales groups and sites. There should be people looking to sell theirs for/before Halloween.

All of this was on ebay for like $200 altogether. Most of it was from the same buyer. Have no idea how I'm going to match these but oh well lol it was time I had color and not all black in my closet.

Mini haul for this month because I'm poor af

>>8553890
Also just a warning anon those black suspenders are pretty bad quality unfortunately.

>>8545283
sauce on that bag holy shit please anon!

I actually got my dream marine special set in the mail between making this collage and posting it so how bout that (it's really nice anons, I'm so happy)

>>8553890
This would be a lot cheaper if you got it from taobao instead...

>>8553890
>>8554803
Anon is right. The black suspender shorts aren't that great. I bought them a few months ago and regret that $15. Hopefully the other stuff turns out better. Good luck, and post reviews when you get those skirts, please.

>>8555123
I wish I could read chinese & be able to find stuff on there, I can never seem to navigate it or do anything on the site.
>>8554803
>>8555309
Oh man, I'm gutted to hear that. Oh well, they were pretty cheap so I'm not too fussed. I could probably get like a refund I suppose if the quality is shit.
I'll definitely post reviews when I get them all!

>>8547662
Those shoes are fabulous! Sauce pleaaaaaase

>>8555518
Waste of $200 in my opinion. Most of that is going to come in really poor quality and nothing like the pictures, I absolutely guarantee. You were better off getting the same knock-offs from aliexpress for $5 cheaper on each item.

>>8555577
mary jane luxury on taobao! I'm thinking of ordering another pair if they turn out to be good.

>>8555694
I'm a different anon but I've used taobao and got shitty stuff and the SS fucked up my order anyway. I'll try it again but I doubt I'll ever make huge orders like you guys do. I've had way better luck on ebay.

Do you guys know if pic related has a main shop where they sell all the stuff I constantly see on taobao, aliexpress, and ebay, and they always use the same model?

>>8551336

Added this as of last night.

Wish list dress (like almost every dress from MM) for 5000 yen cheaper than I anticipated getting it for. Yassss.

Waiting waiting.. always waiting.

Ultimate dream dress get, I don't know how I'm gonna coord it, but I'm happy

Boots were sent to someone else in the U.S. And I have their shoes. So it's gonna be a pain to get them back

Sonico headphones are a gift for a friend, they haven't moved in 5 days though

I've had some luck with old meta this year.

>>8545995
Top brooches are sold out, but I bought them here:
>http://laviedeluxe.shop-pro.jp
The brand is mei koga.

Bottom brooch is from Enchantlic Enchantilly.

Fabric here:
>http://world.taobao.com/item/521000321926.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4004-3535801480.6.Yjy6e1

>>8547978
sauce on the bonnet and hats on the 7th row please

>>8542396
Not her but I got that blouse with the ribbon before, the shirt is really great and mine came with two ribbons one black and one white. You have to do the bow yourself but it's worth it.

>>8547978
what do you plan on wearing the weed bucket hat with?

>>8559043
Spoke to soon, the shop emailed me saying it was already out of stock, despite the site saying otherwise.
>mfw

>>8558501
>seller who has my boots hasn't contacted the seller back
>it's too late to order new ones

But on the plus side the headphones are in the U.S. and I should get them in a few days

>just used From Japan for first time
>won a three item auction for 150 yen
>"Here, fill out this shipping form"
>looks confusing as fuck
>Uhhh.. regular shipping and small packet mail?
>mfw I hope this goes well

I'm used to Taobao shopping services but this is my first time using a Yahoo Japan shopping service.

>>8542023
>everything arrived except the cosplay
>seller sent me larme 16 rather than 17.
>sigh now I have 2 16s :(

>>8545283
same anon here: I almost freaked the fuck out when I heard about China's ports fire. thank god my ss shipped it out today. My wallet almost had a heart attack.

>>8553669
Apologies for the wait! You might have found it already but: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=45350462116

And for the anon looking for the purse it is here:
http://world.taobao.com/item/43185018946.htm?fromSite=main

If anyone would want me to review any items since it just shipped out today, I'd be willing to do that as well.

>>8554871
not same anon, but it's from
https://shop36857995.world.taobao.com/?spm=a312a.7728556.2015080705.4.FtxfKZ
everything on that store is soooo cute.

>>8560403
Thanks for the shirt link, I'm laughing at some of the others they sell.

How fat do you have to be to get away with this and have it be funny?

>>8562222
I think it's kinda cute and self-aware from chubby to medium fatty. If you're not fat enough you'll offend someone, if you're morbidly obese it's just sad.

>>8560357
It's intimidating with all that text and they ask you multiple times how you want to ship- when it's been ordered, and when it actually arrives. I'm not sure why really, but once you get use to it it'll be a snap.

>>8555735
I've had shit straight up not sent and the broken english communication to have shit like that fixed is too much to deal with, the quality is always subpar, I'm done with taobao.

>I live in Florida
Should I be worried?

>>8562222
SAUCE

>>8553890
ive been scammed by that 'little chili shop' on ebay before.be careful.

>>8562275
a seller on yahoo auction has not sent the items or refunded the money to fromjapan and fj keep saying they wait, its been a month, is there something I should be doing at this point or should I just trust them to get on with it?

>>8562361
I had a package that did this recently. It went from one city in southern part of my state, up to my city and then immediately went back before being sent back to my city. I've had packages take detours to the other side of the country and then come back a week later.

>>8562398
I'm sure they can do a chargeback with the bank in Japan as well.

I live in California...

I called USPS and supposedly they've opened an inquiry, but I'm still worried I'll never get it. Has anyone else had USPS fuck up this badly? Also is it more likely that taobaospree gave me the wrong tracking number?

>>8562275
Yeah even after reading the guide it's pretty overwhelming for the first time even after using Taobao shopping services for years. Thanks for the comfort, anon. It's a gift for a friend since it's hard to find Utena stuff here and there's no way I could pass up such a good price.

My dream umbrella is coming to me right at the start of the rainy season, so happy :D

>>8562229
Yeah, I thought so too. Ah well.

>>8562371
http://world.taobao.com/item/521222713731.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-1769696458.100.wWXoz5

>>8562638
congrats anon it's beautiful!

These came in. Chess Story Queen of Hearts is a big disappointment. Baggy as hell and super short. The ista mori enamel dress is quite nice. Short than I'd like but it fits well enough and is at least longer than Queen of Hearts.

>>8562222
I found the shirt on ebay too for a bit less than 20$ with free shipping if anyone is interested?

>>8563687
Link please.

Just paid for this baby from IW! I keep getting distracted by pretty prints, but this is the kind of thing (kuro gothic/classic I can dress up or down) I end up appreciating the most, so I had to grab it.

>>8564255
Congrats, it's gorgeous, I love this one too , it'll make a fantastic staple piece, but I'm way too cheap to buy it brand new.

So much excite - Mainly for the bread baret.

>>8564476
sinneddonut?

either way, love the haul. mind providing a link to the bread beret?

>>8564483
You know it :)

I actually got the baret on auction, the website though is marisan.petit.cc

>>8564255
Link to this please?

More Black Milk for everyday wear, another JM piece, and a satchel which I've been meaning to buy for ages.

>>8564476
Aww man, I was totally going to bid on that skirt but I passed it up. I regretted it afterwards but another one popped up the next day.

>>8564545
Anon are you me? Just got this dress, own those leggings and JM skirt.

>>8564545
Source on satchel please?

>>8564681
Really?!? I gotta say that's quite a coincidence. Do you have a tumblr/insta?

>>8564698
It's by Zatchles. You can do a lot of customization to them and they were cheaper than Cambridge Satchels. If you're after one with a lot of changes (backpack straps, shoulder strap, etc) then buy a men's ones. They come with those things as standard and are a lot cheaper. The tradeoff is that they do less sizes and colours.

>>8564746
Thanks! I'm just looking for a basic brown satchel like your picture, mine has been getting worn down. Their prices are pretty good!

>>8564476
sauce of the pink cardi?

>>8564746
I don't anon but if you have one I'd been keen to follow you when I get one (IG) since your taste taste is on point.

>>8563687
yes please, link?

>>8542636
Ordered the same KawaiiGoods tights about a month ago. They're going to take forever for me, since the pre-order batches take a long time. Let me know how you like them. I'm really hopeful they're a dark print that won't fade when an actual leg is inside

>>8564347
I'm way more willing to spend dumb amounts of money when it's in yen and i don't actually know how much it is until i look at my credit card (it is a pretty painful price for a simple dress like that).

>>8564537
http://innocent-w.jp/onlineshop/en/153712.html reservation period is over, though.

This. I am so excited and nervous about it since I have no idea what to wear with it and I have actually been looking for over 5 years/wanted it since just after it first came out. I last owned the black version in 2012 so all I know is that on me, it looks crap with too much poof. I'm waiting to see whether I own anything that will match the dark red-purple, but also hunting for black on black flocked tights in a complimentary pattern so if all else fails I'll wear it with black

>>8564868
Sorry to hear that your old one is dying. I get a little sad when my favourite bags wear out.

>>8565018
Thanks, anon. I don't actually post on insta but I use it to follow others. I'm active on tumblr though:
http://altered-imagery.tumblr.com/
https://instagram.com/alteredimagery/

I like making friends with gulls so feel free to inbox me.

>>8553613
That ring is so pretty please link

The last part of my first cosplay should be coming any time soon. It's being shipped by DHL, and I get the feeling that was a bad idea.
What time do their packages usually arrive?

>>8566556
It was just a cheap one from Primark, so it was kinda expected, haha. I ended up liking it so much more than I expected, so I think I'll invest in something nice now.

>>8566673
Depends on your country, but in Germany, DHL express comes in the morning, and regular DHL in the afternoon.

>>8547978
Review on Antique Beast witch hat when you get it please?

>>8562638
Congrats! Hope it serves you well, I'm too worried to get my parasols/umbrellas wet in case they rust

Just consists of wigs. once they ship out my taobao order next month I'll add it in to the thread.

>>8547662
So I just got Dreamy Luna, and I think I got a defective dress. It's missing the bow that sits on the waist. I'm not sure what to do about it, I'm not really up for mailing it all the way back to Japan...

>>8564545
Man I've seen another skirt pop up for auction! What is going on? Must be a hidden release they're preparing for

>>8542040
That purple wig isn't good for lolita at allll. It looks way too cheap.

>>8551451
>I'm new, of course I'm an Ita.

Being new is literally no excuse. There are too many resources that you check and things you can read up on. A lot of new girls don't go through an ita phase, you're just being lazy.

>>8558470
Sauce on the earrings (the two sets on the bowl) and the doggy coat?

>>8567721
>already got some great input on the choord help thread

I'm trying, and i am looking at feedback. i'm just admitting i'm probably going to make mistakes.

To remain on topic, more acquisitions.

>>8567758
Sauce on the mold with cameos?

Will I ever Stop buying useless shit?
the saga continues

I happened to snag two dream dresses on LM in the past month. I'm so excited!

>>8562222
>tfw girl in the photo isn't fat

anon, that should give some answers

>>8547978
I have the bottle that you ordered and it is great

Only problem is the writing scratches off super easily

>>8542715
The poof is the only good thing about this. Nothing wrong with a square dancing petti as long as it's the correct shape and not sticking out. Otherwise nothing really matches and the wig makes it a bit costumey. An underskirt might be good but I'd see what it looks like with tights first

idk if this is the thread for this but where do you guys buy cute stationery for inexpensive prices? would like to find double pocket folders and regular a4 size notebooks but I guess those aren't too common? also other stuff like post-it notes, mini sticky notes (like for marking pages), and highlighters/pens. the only places I know of are kawaiigifts, blippo, and modes4u. are there any other that I don't know about?

>>8566895
>invest in something nice
It's a good plan. I've been trying to buy less but buy better.

>>8567674
Well the previewed A/W lineup is pretty cool and looking to be popular. I guess JM fans are just clearing out and putting money aside for that.

>>8567795
Is that glass doll on the right? It's a pretty dress.

>>8567991
Stupid question, but have you tried searching ebay?

I hope it's as gorgeous in person, I'm broke now after this and other bills

>>8568328
Yup! It's original release Glass Doll. I'd never seen it secondhand in sax until a few weeks ago, so I couldn't pass it up.

I'm the same anon that ordered the totoro backpack, pink UV umbrella and pink cardigan last time, did anyone want reviews of those?

pile of stuff from the bodyline sale. I'm iffy about a few of them but eh, cheap.

>>8567777
goddamnit i said I was going to wait but then I saw the biscuit bag on sale for $8

>>8568823
link to those boleros? like goddamn those are cute

>>8568699
Sauce on the EVA beanie?

>>8568835
there's just the beige left. I own pink & black already, be warned though- those bows are a pain in the arse to get to sit right.

http://bodyline.co.jp/en/l072.html

>>8568829
link to the biscuit bag?

>>8568863
https://www.etsy.com/listing/218160622/evangelion-unit-02-beanie
If it sells before you get a chance to buy it, I'm pretty sure they'll restock if you just shoot them a message!

>>8568870
It's a swimmer replica but I think I have it favorited on Aliexpress
This isn't the listing form my favorites but I'm on mobile and can't be assed to find it right now
The one in my favorites is cheaper I think
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2013-fashion-vintage-bag-embroidery-letter-circle-one-shoulder-cross-body-biscuits-female-bags/1521253553.html

>>8568870
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2013-letter-biscuit-circle-handbag-messenger-bag-letter-embroidery-biscuits-women-s-handbag/974281826.html

>>8569219
Thats perfect, thank you! Unsuccessfully ordered it before off ali. Not seen one with fufilled orders, yet the one you linked to does so hopefully will get it.

>>8553613
link to tattoos

Just saw this on tumblr, where do I get this? I'm assuming it's the store that originally sold the cat headphone jacks, but I can't find the store.

>>8569483
What is Google Reverse Image Search?

Come on anon...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nyanko-Type-Niconico-Nekomura-Cat-Earphone-Clip-Accessory-Nya-Pita-Mimi-/391014818994

>>8569483
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Niconico-Nekomura-Earphone-Cord-Hugger-Earphone-Earbud-Charm-Accessory-Tora-/321608053531

>>8567761
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161766468708?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I just want my shirt, why does USPS have to be like this
>contacted USPS yesterday to ask them why my package was strolling around Illinois when it's destination is Florida
>voice mail: "We don't know anon, but since I'm calling from your local post office, I don't have any jurisdiction over the one that it was last seen at, but maybe the person who sent it to you sent it to the wrong zip code? You can call me back on Monday if you want me to explain it to you."
>Used my paypal verified address for the purchase, can't imagine the person I bought it from messed up my shipping label
This combined with how long all of my overseas purchases have been sitting in New York customs, I've really had it with USPS

>>8570727
why don't you just tell them to hold it at the post office and go pick it up? it's not hard.

>>8570731
>contacted USPS yesterday to ask them why my package was strolling around Illinois when it's destination is Florida
I'm sure anon is just going to take a casual 20+ hour drive to IL for a shirt....

Got that bodyline cardigan with the cherries, one of their cutsews (the tulle trim is butt ugly i think I'll remove it) and a shit load of eyelashes because they carry Marlliss and that's my favorite brand. Holy shit bodyline's sizing runs tiny. Like smaller than H&M and they cut really small. This is my first time ordering clothing from them (last time it was just RHS)
I'm glad I went with a medium in the cardigan and cutsew. I'm very skinny (108lbs and 5'7") and wear a small or extra small normally

Really excited for Dream Marine and CDC!

Really happy about the socks! I can't even remember the last time Moitie released any legwear...

Just a crapton of really cheap secondhand stuff I took a gamble on. Only about 25% of these are at my SS.

>>8570815
New to lolita, where do you get that dress? I know it's Angelic Pretty but it's not on the site.

>>8570957
Not OP
But if you are talking of Dream Marine then your out of luck m8
Companies only make so many of a dress you'll have to find it second hand and buy it.
Unless AP decides to re-release it

>>8570934
I have the bottom left axes sweater in two colors, it's super lovely!

>>8570815
Source on tights next to the diamond honey ones please? I can't make out the name.

>>8570982
>Unless AP decides to re-release it
What the fuck are you on, anon? AP did an MTO for Dream Marine and the secondhand market will have a bunch up once people start getting theirs.

>>8571018
I'm so excited about that one! Fell in love at first sight, glad to hear good things about it!

>>8566648
Most of their stuff seems to be one-offbut here's the shop anonhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/FreakTreasures

>>8541794
sauce on the red shoes with bows?

>>8554936
boater sauce?

am I even going to use all these page markers and sticky notes? I guess I'll find out eventually, I mostly bought them cause I'm wondering if they will encourage me to be organized with my notes and textbook references and shit. They were all pretty cheap too! (Or at least, I think so, compared to what I've seen on other sites selling cute stationery). From Blippo if you can't read the watermark.

>>8571061
different anon but wait, the MTOs haven't come in yet? when do they arrive?

Choker and socks are in transit, just waiting for Tokyo Alice to ship out my Fruits Parlor OP and Bunny House to ship my petticoat. I'm mostly excited about Fruits Parlor because I got it in brand new condition for an awesome price- last time I saw it, someone on Y!J was selling it for 25,000 yen.

I've been waiting on the socks for two weeks because it got delayed (most likely because of the typhoon, but it was in the same post office for five days and they're now just telling me that my package is delayed).

>>8542032
Anon you should know that this clock back looks really ugly and cheap in person. So shiny. Also it doesn't match themes easily.

>>8570957
I bought all of my brand items on Yahoo Japan Auctions. If you want them anon, they pop up on auction sites often!
>>8571020
Here you go!
>http://world.taobao.com/item/41145255866.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700846.0.0.SyEpaH&_u=n297o0uua7d3

New phone= new cases and more mags.

>>8572212
Sauce on the choker? That logo text is for ants.

>>8572389
Not op but I can read it
Creepy and cute eye candy

>>8572389
It's from Pastelbat's store, Eyecandy.

Here's the link to the choker:
http://eyecandy.storenvy.com/products/12230616-love-gem-choker

>>8572373
Sauce on the pug case?

>>8572373
Deer case sauce? It's beautiful.

>>8544231
Removed the items I received and added a few more, including another dream dress. I am so broke atm, too many dream dresses have been popping up. I should sell some more things but I've already sold everything I want to get rid of, welp.

recently ordered 2 otome no sewing books and loved them, so I ordered 2 more.

>>8574763
Can you take pictures of that Holy Lantern replica when it arrives? I really like that color.

>>8572373
Magazine anon, you're living my J-magazine dream.

>>8574410
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261980033681
Option #2

>>8574645
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291492578934
Sika Deer Option

>>8574889
Yeah, mine too anon, I just decided a couple of weeks ago why not order some since I don't spend much money on other stuff in general, outside of rent, bills and food etc.

>>8574810
ofcourse! it's still in process and takes a bit longer because my-lolita-dress fucked up the sizing a bit (they didn't offer size XS in the drop down menu while they did have a XS in the chart, so I chose tailor made). hope to get a message from linda soon that it's ready

>>8574737

I can imagine you're broke, but think of the amazing wardrobe that's coming in the mail to you. Holy shit, so jelly. Hoping you enjoy your wardrobe!

Tiny tiny BL order, just to have some new accessories to play around with.

>>8574966
Thank you! I'm really happy where my wardrobe has gone over the past couple of years. I have all but one of my original dream dresses from when I started out. I hope you find some of the pieces you want and for cheap!

>>8574737
This is so beautiful anon.

Used some credit points that were about to expire to get these shipped for free

>>8576232
yo me too got the same thing

>>8574737
Source on wig please?

I've been waiting 2 weeks for my SAL package to move.
08/25/2015 06:38 Arrival at inward office of exchange AMC JFK NY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FUCK YEAH BITCHES! 'MERICA!
Come to me my first VM dress!

My very first From Japan order just shipped last night. I took a chance and got Small Packet AIR Mail without registered tracking cause I'm cheap and my item was under $2 anyway.

>>8576261
It's from Maple Wigs

Too lazy to compile pics, but got my innocent world order confirmed. ohh baby yesss

I've never had an underbust jsk before so I am excited to make coordinates with it. I chose the navy.

>>8577708
Ahhh Im jealous this looks so cute anon!

>>8569663
>>8570208
Can anyone confirm that these are legit, though? I tried to get the earplug dust protectors on ebay a few years ago and got horrible, horrible knock-offs.

>>8574737
Bleh, the Church Gate JSK is in customs. I've never had that happen before. Does anyone know why? Is it random? Maybe they're suspicious of all the high value items I get from Japan. I hope it's out soon. The value is well under $1000 so I hope I don't get hit with a charge.

>>8578126
>value is well under $1000 so I hope I don't get hit with a charge
I'm guessing you're in Australia?
They're probably suspicious like you said. In one period last year I was getting a lot of packages (3 or so a week) and after a bit nearly all of them were being inspected by customs. I think the frequency of parcels and the high declared value caught their eye.

>tfw each parcel they opened was filled with stupid frilly dresses and not contraband

My friends said the shoes were granny shoes but I like them.

>>8578126
>under $1000
I hope you don't get hit by customs anon, but at the same time as a Eurofag I envy you. Still salty I have to pay outrageous fees for anything over 20€.

>>8578824
Sauce on the shoes? They are super cute.

>>8578842
Bottom ones? They're from hotter, on their sale/ last chance page (UK one, ships international). 50% off and real leather so I'm pretty excited. Others are from the aliexpress sale yesterday, cheap but not expecting that much.

I might be having a problem staying with one group of colors...

>>8580287
Were those blue socks on their site or an auction? They would be perfect for my otome wardrobe.

>>8578824
Added more, trying out an ss since the shoes no longer ship overseas. I'd been buying more polished stuff since I had like 3 pairs of shoes this time last year; docs, running shoes, 1 pair of mary janes. Well that's my excuse.

>>8580419
Dropped pic. If this works out I'll get a ton of audio gear.

>>8578824
Well, considering that most grannys are better dressed than the average 20 year old it's a compliment.

>>8580401
The candy boarder otks were auctioned.

>>8580421
sauce on shoes?