/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>8608868
Your dream item doesn't need to be from a Larme style brand either, it could be something that would bring your whole outfit together

>>8608884
I've seen that "katie" stuff around, is that like the brand name, or just some random nice-sounding english?

>>8610153
Brand name, http://katie.jp/

Not new to j-fashion, but... wtf is larme kei?

>>8611451
>not new to j-fashion
>larme-kei
Hi, you're new.

I'm really attracted to this Swankiss top

>>8611467
Other dream item, also Swankiss

>>8608868
I've never seen this before but it's really cute. Can someone explain larme kei to me?

>>8608868
sauce on this dress? Its super cute.

>>8611952
nvm read filename

>>8611460
Larme really only started being talked about in the past 6 months or so.

So what's the main concept behind this style?

To me it looks like that tumblr nymphette stuff, or PJs and lingerie as clothing. Am I off base?

Am I the only one who finds larme kind of soulless? Same with neo-gyaru

Like it's cute and I have some larme outfits but in general it's just really soulless and shallow

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>>8611986
I think that it's mainly based off of typical outfits seen in the magazine Larme. When I think of Larme-kei I think of Swankiss. Lots of textures, hearts, platforms and ruffles.

>>8611989
I don't think that it has much to set itself apart as an actual "kei". The style is pretty typical of what's popular now in general - I don't see much difference between this and what average teens buy here from Top Shop or H&M or F21

>>8611959
No, it hasn't? This person probably thinks gyaru in it's old form is still alive and well, too.

>>8612024
imo larme has a very soft sister/nymphette feel to it

>>8611989
No especially not after watching that Kawaii International video, and seeing Haruna Nakagori explaining the themes behind some if her photo shoots (like momento mori and so on). I'm more drawn to the melancholic romantic elements of Larme than just the fluffy cute lingerie looks that everyone seems to think is what Larme Kei is all about.

>>8612156
So does general Japanese teen fashion at the moment. H&M/F21 are foreign and therefore not good examples, but go to any popular Japanese shop and this is the stuff you'll see (and have been seeing for like a year, year and a half).

Using the brand names and search terms on taobao brings up a lot of listings with "Japanese shopping" In the name, at high prices (for taobao) I'm guessing these are bought from Japan by a shopping service? (I can't read any of the text from the listing because they're images, not text) but knockoffs must exist because I see storeenvy shops selling them.

I'm guessing ordering this way rather than directly from Japan through a shopping service would be really expensive and a waste of time?

>>8608868
I'll fight you for this, anon.

>>8611451
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>>8611986

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1&v=yPx5HuTSiHQ

Here's the k.i. video on Larme magazine. If the link dies let me know, I have mirrors. Basically the style is a super sweet and girly take on current trends. It has a little bit less of the "coyness" of Western nymphet fashion.

And if anyone can actually find this stuff in f21 or h&m then please direct me, because all I see at those stores is basic shit. You could maybe get a few staples but it would be hard to pull a full outfit from them.

Ugh that Swankiss dress that has the lyrics to Taylor Swift's 22. I don't think I've seen it secondhand, rip me.

>>8613297
Do you think it'll ever be restocked? I feel like even if it is I won't get in fast enough ahaha

>>8614342
I've seen vintage things that would work great for larme, I'm not sure if you could find things that normfag stores. I would think that h&m would be your best bet.

>>8614829
There was a lot in new look over the summer that would be suitable with some modification/embellishment. I also picked up some translucent socks with daisies on them from Primark last week.

>>8614803
I have this in lavender, I might consider selling it because it's not really my style... I impulse bought it because of the TSwift lyrics haha (taytay is my gurl). Send me an email if you're interested?

>>8614891
emailed!

>>8614342
I'm interested but holy shit that woman's voice is torture.

>>8614342
>When that basic bitch threw that flower crown on the girl with the yukata

>>8608884
are garters showing in japan less taboo than in the states?

>>8617219
The hosts of this show never have any clue what they're doing/taking about. The rest of the content is ok though.

>>8617248

Not really, but people are less likely to tell you to your face that you look like a skank (don't get me wrong I like the visible garters look but that is the impression people get).

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Whose getting it?

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>>8608882
Anyone know the sauce on those bunny tights?

>>8617804
Syrup by himitsu is the brand

>>8614342
i can not stand misha jannette's voice ! notice how they only said "THE MAGAZINE" and not how to pronounce 'Larme-kei'

>>8619391
it's not even hard to say

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>>8620031
Whoops accidentally hit my keyboard

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>>8619349
You have it backwards, should be himitsu by Syrup.

>>8617778
Does anyone know the name of the model in this picture?

>>8620051
Here's her profile: http://wear.jp/sp/moyu0707/

>>8620051
wear.jp/moyu0707

>>8620092
Whoops, too late, sorry.

>>8620095
Beat you by mere seconds wow.

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How can I get my hair into those curled sideswept bangs that a bunch of larme models have? It looks kind of like straight bangs except swept to the side kinda.

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Meant to quote the post before

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>>8620119
purikuras are so mercilessly frightening

Since the Larme threads have been pretty inactive lately figure I might as well selfpost? I just received the makeup issue today and followed some of the makeup tutorial photos and a hair tutorial. I can attempt to scan the specific tutorials/looks I referenced.

>>8621975
I think it might be more flattering to your face shape if you added a little more volume to the roots of hair, especially your bangs. Otherwise I like the rest of your hair, the ribbons are cute.

>>8621975
I think you'd look better hair, honestly. You could work the long hair with more volume, but making it shorter would mean it's not being as weighed down as well.
Anyway cute

>>8621975
You're very pretty!

I have to agree with the comments that your hair is a little flat. Did you try to curl it at all? I think the ribbon look would be cuter if it looked more woven, but right now it's just being run straight down which makes your hair look even more flat. You might need thicker strands of hair woven in with the ribbon to hold it up better. I don't think cutting it is necessary, just needs to be better styled. I struggle with this myself, since I have waist length hair. It's hard for me to find products that have the hold I want without being too crunchy. Hmm, maybe you could try one of Larme's updos or half updo styles? You have plenty to work with.

As for makeup, maybe a little heavier blush? But I may just not be able to see the makeup well due to photo quality. And if you're just wearing this as your daily style and not to take glam shots for tumblr then less makeup is fine. Heavier makeup tends to be the only way to make it show up in photos but it's not always appropriate for real life.

>>8622328
cont, I've also been trying to keep thread alive by posting pictures, but that doesn't really start discussion...

Right now what I'm looking into is work appropriate Larme looks, things with longer silhouettes, pencil skirts, more subdued colors, etc. I work in a semi professional environment, so it's note really that strict except for modesty codes. Larme is the first jfashion style I've found that I really thought I could translate into my work wardrobe. I had thought about getting into classic lolita for work, but I don't want to deal with the layers. Larme seems like a good fit, especially the latest issue.

I suppose it's still a little boring, but it's more interesting than my current work wardrobe, which is basically black pants with whatever blouse I can find that's clean.

>>8622341
I like the lace top with contrast colored tank underneath but I don't think it would fly at my workplace.

I'll post a few things.

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>>8622468
I love winter Larme style so much.

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>>8622473

Requesting Larme coords with pants and boots (doesnt have to be together). I live in the Midwest, so there is no way I could wear skirt in the winter.

Requesting more makeup ideas/tutorials or face close ups!

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>>8622586
It's not hard to wear skirts in winter even if it is that cold. Thick, thermal tights and some cute thick boots will help, and you could layer thinner tights over (or under) those. You could also put warm socks under the boots, and wear some thick safety shorts.

>>8622586
I'll post some photos of these from my Larme I have to hand. Going to eat first.

>>8622697
Hmmm. I'll try it. I still would like to see some pants coords though.

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>>8622586

Tagged as Larme on instagram
>those black smudges

>>8623037
holy fuck is kate getting makeup tips from ashley now?

>>8623037
I'm guessing she considers her makeup to be swankiss style...

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>>8623037
why is her eyelash trying to escape from her face

>>8623138
Because it's embarrassed to be in the same picture as her

>>8623037
This is a perfect opportunity to use as an example of what not to do.
There's so much wrong with this from just skimming the makeup issue.

The Larme makeup is pretty much just a step up from the natural fresh faced makeup.
>no heavy bottom liner
>more natural, cut and applied to the corner or no lashes
>bright blush should be a lot more blended around the edges and is dragged across more below the eye

Somehow her lipstick looks terrible but that's the only part of this even close to larme.

>>8623189
>This is a perfect opportunity to use as an example of what not to do.

Most of the Western girls on tumblr, insta, etc who tag themselves as Larme kei are an example of what not to do.

>>8623160
You win the internet, Anon.

>>8623349
The makeup isn't that bad, it's just that larme doesn't fit her at all.

>>8623037
Literally none of this looks anything close to Larme.
>yes I mad

>>8622872
where the fuck can I get those coats holy shit

>>8625151
I believe it's from the Swankiss shop, If that helps

>>8622719
How do they achieve that confetti-hair look?

>>8608868
Are there any larme shops/brands besides swankiss?

>>8625875
Brand list in one of the previous magazine issues from a past thread.

>>8625875

Baby the Stars Shine Bright

I mean they were featured in the last issue.

I am beginning to get the feeling that the problem with alot of people attempting Larme is that not unlike >>8625875 they seem to think Larme = Swankiss and vice versa. Throw on a pair of fuzzball earrings and that's Larme. Probably by way of Tumblr, plus lack of research/laziness.

>>8625906
How would you define larme?

>>8625955
Not that anon but I think it's one of those fashions that's really hard to actually pin down or define, which is why a lot of people struggle with it. It's more like otome in that you're trying to create a certain feeling rather than following a specific silhouette or strict set of rules.

>>8625898
kek

>>8627002
Describe the feeling its going for then.

>>8623037
Literally nothing Larme about this, this is a lolita coord, full photo is here >>8626937
Way to bandwagon tags, woman.

>>8627183
Not that anon but I would say that the feel of larme is fifties "sensual" young girl (nymphet if you must)

>>8627183
Read this >>8612483
If I personally had to generalise the feel of Larme as a whole, it is a sweet and girly style (sometimes with a tinge of underlying darkness or a whimsical melancholy); cute, but a mature type of cuteness; not ott kawaii desu childish puke. Somewhat coquettish without being smutty; playful but classy (depending on the brand and/or outfit.)

>>8627292
I really love the larme aesthetic.

>>8627292
I think you're right on target. Larme isn't totally for me but I love to admire it from afar for all the reasons you gave.

Wow. Glad I read this thread. Was totally thrown off by Kate's post. (She admitted she didn't even know on fb) I feel like she should be linked to the appropriate sources now...
(Btw, what's up with the blow up doll expression? )

I get paid on Monday (woohoo) and have been eyeing the Larme magazines and the Swankiss book. Which issues are worth getting/are your faves? Does the bag that comes with the Swankiss book hold up well?

>>8629035
From what I've read it's not the best quality. But it's cute so if you like it then go for it.

I really want to get Risa's style book soon.

Photo dump

>>8629149
Swankiss

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>>8629068
Ah well, it is to be expected if it is free with a book. I still think I'll get it anyway.

I want Risa's style book as well, I was watching her on that Kawaii International ep earlier and fell in love even more.

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>>8629033
Please don't. We don't need Kate bandwagoning into this fashion, we already have Jillian shitting it up.

>>8629220
It's already begun.

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>>8629250
Well fuck I don't even have a proper reaction image for this.

>>8629250
The confetti stuff looks like psoriasis.

>>8629253
Pretty much a perfect example of a coord devoid of the Larme feel despite the outfit comprising of certain elements that occur in actual Larme photos. She mimics but lacks the aesthetic, it's quite sad that all those people reblogging her will automatically assume this is legit and in turn make equally soulless attempts at this style. The makeup is just outright terribad. Also that 'let me throw on every popular Jfashion Tumblr tag despite my outfit not being any of these' thing she does is really embarrassing.

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Wow she looks bad. Her makeup is horrible to me. Like what is with the heavy black eye makeup? It just looks so wrong.

Also she lacks the feel of a Larme outfit.

>>8629264
here you go

>>8629253
I'm sorry but those shoes are really off. I mean I know everyone thinks you have to put fluff on your shoes but keep it nice looking at least. I can she what she is going for but it fails because it is not really fitting to the aesthetic.

>>8629318
Yes exactly. I can't quite place it, but even taking away the terrible makeup, the outfit itself just looks off for some reason even if it uses Larme brands. It looks like she just threw it on because LAAAAAARME.

>>8629330
Because it seems like she did, there's no coherent theme or anything, so it gives off no real feel or emotion. She has bunny motifs, with star motifs, and bear ? ears as a hairstyle. The makeup is too strong not gentle and natural. All around poor job.

>>8629328
I love the shoes since I'm a sucker for the bunny trend, but it doesn't work with this outfit.

>>8629328
It looks like she has medical waste bandages wrapped around her ankles

>>8629250
It's somehow actually worse than Jillian's attempts. I didn't think it could be done but she did it. Wow.

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>>8629253

Look, she's even tagged it with cgl's other new favorite style.

>>8629392
>uchuu kei
>pastel goth
>larme kei
>kawaii
Someone needs to tell her what she's wearing is none of these things.

>>8629392
So who else gets unreasonably grossed out by photos where people have their tongues out? I would legit rather see someone's armpit hair than their tongue. Ugh.

>>8629401
But anon, hurraduku aliens always have their tongues out, it's how they attempt to absorb the life force from actual competent wearers of Jfashion.

>>8614803

http://www.lacemarket.us/swankiss-dress-free-ship/

>>8629392
That fucking horrible photo shopped nose piercing

>>8629494
>owls
That is Kate's lm account

I have been dying to ask....
What kind of coords or clothing items are good starters for wearing larme?

>>8629392
Her nails look really short.

>>8629392
But she never goes on cgl guys, uchuu and larme are her new original styles

>>8629401
OMG YES!!
I hate them with a passion and cringe everytime i see a picture of someone sticking their tongue out. It's gross to me and i don't even know why.

She looks like a dude with a sissy fetish.

>>8630641
I'm glad I'm not the only one. It's a really visceral reaction on my part too - like they might as well be showing me their privates. It's an immediate "this is disgusting, I didn't want to see this part of you" reaction.

>>8630898
You're not wrong

>>8629634
If you can afford it, I'd get one piece you really like from a Larme associated brand and then work an outfit around that. You an find some knockoffs on taobao too if you really can't afford them. Just search by the brand and see if anything comes up. Still best to buy from the source of you can.

If you need to go the off brand route, then focus on pieces with lots of girly details like ribbons, ruffles, bows, etc. Vintage clothing is especially good for this. I remember discussing this a little bit last thread, but Westerners will need to go the extra mile to make an outfit seem "Larme." Just throwing on pastels won't work.

Keep in mind that you're going for a girly but not childish look. Tone down pastels with black, keep the look modest (even when wearing shot skirts), follow the makeup guides. This is where Kate, for example, is failing miserably.

I'll try to come up with some more concrete examples later.

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>>8630924
I like how her chin is merging with her neck.
And i wonder why she is already selling the skirt/apron.

>>8630898
She is making Larme look like Ageplay

>>8630898
goddamnit not every co-ordinate needs pom pom accessories. Also, pom poms, crosses, hearts-- where the hell is the cohesion??? Mess.

>>8629250
Isn't the makeup supposed to look soft and natural?? What the fuck is she doing putting unnatural lashes and heavy black eyeliner and eye glitter shit? This looks horrible applied as well.

>>8629392
What in God's name is a harajuku alien? Let's not make this a thing, Kate.

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>>8630898
Well, this explains her terrible makeup and fashion choices.

>>8632142
Kate confirmed for troll. She has been baiting /cgl/ all along guys.

I always lurk these threads and I'm still not sure what defines something as larme...

>>8632467
I own 7 magazines and i still can't tell.

>>8630898
Why did she purposely pose so that nasty ass gash on her elbow was in frame lol wtf? Are band-aids not "kawaii" enough like??? holy shit

>>8632537
gross i hadn't even notice that before

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>>8632519
Kate?

Kinda looks like a more grown up version of that nymphette tumblr fashion with big chunky shoes. just leaning more on the side of "sophisticated" rather than "daddy gives me cummies"

Oh and of course you have to look sad. pretty and sad.

>>8632623
>Oh and of course you have to look sad. pretty and sad.

That's fashion in general. Do models ever look happy?

But yeah that's pretty much what it is. Both styles have independent origins though. The western scene is only now getting into Larme but the magazine has been around for years. I'm not sure how long the nymphet fashion thing has been around but it only seems like it's been popular in the last two years ago, at most.

>>8632467
I wish I was better able to define it. I just see certain things and go "yup that's Larme".

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Ank Rouge(pic related) is gradually changing to Larme kei. Looking through their site, I don't see as many himekaji coords or pieces. I feel like even himekaji will be completely dead soon, even though its the most popular gyaru style

>>8632870
This makes me so sad. If only they could coexist. Take me back to 2013...

>>8632870
Gyaru in general is near to beating a dead horse status

>>8632467
I would say it is a romanticised retro fashion, taking only aspects that fit the innocent and youthful yet demurely sexual aesthetic of the fashion. Taking classic patterns and features like the gingham, lacing and thick knit and then mixing them with already popular silhouettes and aspects of jfashions and even the Chinese soft sister. With the muted colours it looks like it is taking more from a vintage, faded look more than what people where actually wearing at the time. It even seems like they are appealing more to the 'feel' the era more than exactly what the fashion was, like some closing seeming like it takes inspiration from things like the advertisements, films and such rather than directly from the actual clothing.

Or simple version, if harajuku fashion was in 1950's america and everything had a washed out instagram filter.

Are there any cheap larme items? Like the stereotypical fluffy heels, pillow bags and cute skirts etc? I'd really like to be able to find some cheap stuff online (especially aliexpress) but I've not had any luck. I'm just desperate for fluffy heels!

>>8633910
fluffy heels seem like they'd be easy to make yourself
you could just thrift some plain heels

>>8633421
This. I've noticed that alot of pieces resemble 1940s fashion and some resemble even edwardian dresses. Pic related is Mon Lily, this really looks 40s style to me.

Here's my take on what makes things Larme:
>Vintage(40s, 50s, and 60s) clothing elements
>Lingerie/nightwear clothing elements
>Himekaji clothing elements
>Muted and neutral colors(occasionally with bright red)
>Hyper feminine and quirky accessories
>Girly styled hair
>SOFT, girly makeup(unlike Kate's)

>>8634058
I would add
>layers

They don't show a lot of skin, so if they wear a JSK, it's with a blouse underneath and/or a jacket/bolero on top.

>>8634058
I'd actually say that dress looks way more 70s. Maybe 40s-revival at a push, which was the 80s.

>>8634058
I'd add there's often a touch of black (sometimes a lot of black) without being too dark.

>>8620034
Hng all that fluff and floof
Where can I get this?
An old swankiss release?

Something else I just thought of is that what makes a Larme outfit is a girly, soft, or airy feel to it
Like >>8608881 is girly because of the ruffles and little strips of color and is made of a soft, thick knit. It wouldn't look as Larme-ish without those
>>8608884
Girly with a lace heart and a bow
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>>8621270
These have an airy feel to them because of the fabrics used

>>8632735
where do I get my hands on this?

Any eurofags know where I can get Larme without breaking the bank?

I've gotten all the ones from ebay that are available and amazon UK and I've bought 2 from Amazon US but I paid more in shipping than the magazines themselves so I'm reluctant to buy more there.

I have:
8,9, 12-17
1,2,7,18 on the way.

I need: 3,4,5,6,10,11

>>8637678
Mon Lily. Looks like it's from a past season but you may have luck on sales/auction sites.

>>8637696
I buy them from amazon jp, but their shipping is more expensive than the magazines themselves (900 plus 400 per item) and i usually only buy 3-4 to stay under the €22 tax limit (without shipping).

So far i got 3,5,10,11,14,16 and 17

>>8637752
actually it's current seson

http://www.dreamvs.jp/pc/index.php?toid=PC_ARTICLE&fromid=OUTSIDE&group_id=521794&pctop=newitem#article_result

>>8638173
After posting I've actually bought 3,4,5 from yes Asia for £5 each and then $10USD shipping for all 3. That's the cheapest place I've found so far.

I went to the Swankiss store in 109 and I was so disappointed. Everything looked so much better in real life and the fabrics used aren't great.

>>8639622
Im actually not surprised. Alot of their items look cheap and shoddily constructed. I think they are really overpriced for thier quality

>>8639622
Pic related also concerns me in regards to buying Swankiss and that's a Japanese woman who posted that, so I'll be somewhat discerning if I do decide to purchase any of their clothing. I have a small waist but I would be worried about hip and bust measurements.

>>8639622
Ooops sorry, meant to say everything looked so much better in stock photos. Their stuff looked awful in real life.

>>8620108

I like the brown ones the best out of the three.

My friend just told me there was an small English segment in one of the recent Larme issues, I'm getting her to send me a pic.

>>8640150
She sent it. For anyone who can't read it;
"I would like to explain what a 'girly' fashion is from my perspective. I will also include some keywords that is used in the magazine [LARME]. As an introduction, I will state what a girly fashion is. According to Japan's 'girly fashion', being 'Dolly' is an important element, and essential. For example, making the legs look long by using a high waist bottoms, and a balance of exposure.*
There will be a contrast of style using frills and flares to show the clear bodyline as well. These methods will emphasize slender waist, neck and legs which leads to an overall 'girly' fashion. Ribbons and check pattern shirts/bottoms are symbolic for 'girly' fashions too. As a fact, there is another fashion style that's beyond 'girly'. In general it's called 'Lolita'.
For the second facts about girly fashion, is the hairstyle. It focuses on the forelock**, and the atmosphere around the face. The cute girl will show the natural type of being girly. The importance of hair color, affects how girly you would want to show out. Instead of bright colours, dark and grey-ish calm color will turn you into a calm and settled person.
As for the facial make-up, natural colors for skins, then add some colour on lips, cheeks and eyes, which will multiply the cuteness. These make ups are a necessity when showing girly faces to people. It will look cute and wanting men to protect you***.
In conclusion, these fashion, make-ups, and hairstyle are my perspective to what a 'girly' fashion is. It is a unique Japanese style of being 'girly' and I guarantee that trying on these types will turn you into a 'girly' girl.

>* by "balance of exposure", she's referring to exposing skin
>** forlock = bangs
>*** I'm fairly sure she is referring to men wanting to protect you, not you wanting it.

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>>8630898
aside from the unfitting makeup and lack of theme, to me the main problem is that her coords are too ott. i feel like a certain degree of simplicity is required for an outfit to look larme.
anything too cluttered pushes the outfit into fairy kei territory at best, or just ends up looking like a huge indefinite mess at worst.

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>>8639646
Yeah I am not at all surprised. Even their stock photos look terrible to me tbh. Their staff photos only look nice because they use a million filters on them. I like their designs but the actual construction of the clothes just looks shoddy. I'd rather sew it myself for those prices.

>>8640221
That's really cool that they included that. This excerpt, combined with the kawaii.i episode, seems to show that they're aware of the growing interest by foreigners in the magazine. Hopefully we'll see more brands market to foreign audiences (like going to cons and such). I know we'll never be the main targets, but it's nice to be noticed.

>>8640451
I get what she's going for. It's obvious that she takes from Swankiss. They are definitely the OOT of Larme, which is part of why I'm not too fond of them. It doesn't surprise me that newbies would latch on to that just like itas latch onto print vomit sweet lolita. Instead of starting slowly they dive right in and it ends up looking like shit. And I'm not just ragging in Kate here, I have seen other girls in the Larme tag on tumblr do this shit too.

As for Kate, she lacks the delicate balance that Swankiss staff outfits have. She would really benefit from the "look at yourself in the mirror and remove one thing" advice. Except for her it's more like five things, at least.

>>8640511
Agreed, on all points.

>>8640522
I really love this skirt.

On an off-note, I am looking to make an order from rakuten for larme kei. So far I am just looking at dreamV and ordering some things off their recent larme collection. Do you guys have any other recommendations of larme kei shops on this wbsite?

>>8640490
Yeah, it's written in french too so I imagine it's also for the aesthetic, but it's really nice that they did it. Clears up a few things.

>>8640799
I love dusty pastels with dark skirts.

>>8640802
some hair inspo coming up

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>>8640825
Honey Cinnamon director.

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>>8640851
The coat and shoes here are Mon Lily

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>>8640877
Risa coord spam incoming

>>8640873
I can never see on these images, but does the lacing on these types of tops/skirts use grommets/eyelets?

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>>8640895
They're ribbons, not lace

Image limit reached, but I don't think I want the responsibility of making a new thread.

>>8640919
lacing, not lace...do you not know what lacing is?

>>8640922
whoops, sorry anon I'm tired.
Since I can't post a pic, this might help.
http://www.dreamvs.jp/images/article/521813/521813-d01.jpg

>>8611467
this style is all over harajuku right now you can get them at WEGO or spinns for like $20

>>8627292
Isn't that like what Liz Lisa has been doing for years and about a million other gyaru brands?

>>8642002
I don't know how to phrase this in a non-pretentious way but I think larme is more dreamy/"arty" or something than gyaru. Larme often uses dark, even morbid themes in its editorials, which I don't think fits with gyaru as much since it's more likely to be bright and glitzy, so the melancholic element is missing. But I guess they're not totally unrelated as fashions since they share brands and the editor used to work on Koakuma Ageha.

Do you think it would be acceptable to use fluffy jumpers with bunnies on them in larme? I bought two recently - a white one with two gray bunnies (with the backs of the bunnies on the back as well as pom poms for their tails) and a pink one with a very big head of a bunny in the middle. Combining pastels with fluff and bunnies I thought it would work great with larme but then I realised that most knits in larme tend to be more discrete (in terms of graphics) and usually just use tshirts with a but of writing at most. What do I do, how do I work them?