/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Appreciation Blogs:

>http://axesfemme.tumblr.com/
>http://emikyuforever.tumblr.com/
>http://emilytemplecute.tumblr.com/
>http://fuckyeahotomekei.tumblr.com/
>http://otomeclub.tumblr.com/
>http://otomecoords.tumblr.com/
>http://otomestyle.tumblr.com/


Individual Blogs**:
http://altered-imagery.tumblr.com
http://angiiichan.tumblr.com
http://aralunanim.tumblr.com
http://classicaltyrianjubilee.tumblr.com
http://cling123.tumblr.com
http://endless8.tumblr.com
http://fannyrosie.tumblr.com
http://grandma-kei.tumblr.com
http://herajika.tumblr.com
http://infiniteneeya.tumblr.com/
http://kairii.tumblr.com
http://kaya-kueh.tumblr.com
http://lilythdark.tumblr.com
http://mademoiselle-iona.tumblr.com
http://onlyeasy.tumblr.com
http://pinkstrawberrytea.tumblr.com
http://rm-marionette.tumblr.com
http://sakuraimayura.tumblr.com
http://sapphira-doll.tumblr.com
http://sinneddonuts.tumblr.com
http://strawberrymelody.tumblr.com
http://vysanthe.tumblr.com
http://whimsicalmori.tumblr.com
http://xylia-x.tumblr.com

**NB: Many of these blogs dabble in both lolita and otome or exist in the grey area between the two. There's also varying experience levels.

How rare is it for Peppermint Fox/Mulberry Chronicles collections to come up for resale or rerelease? I am smitten with a few that are long gone.

>>8784825
I found this couple who dress really nicely. This sort of makes me think of the male equivalent for the typical otome style or could easily be worn by a woman too!

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>>8784830
Link to blog?

>>8784717
I was actually kind of wondering this myself. Most of the second hand and resale places/pages I'm looking at are for lolita, and you almost never see any indie brand. Are there any good places to shop that I've missed? Add to the list/remove useless ones/etc. So far I have:

SECONDHAND WEBSITES:
wunderwelt
closet-child
lacemarket
takoyakico
mbok
yahoo auctions japan

SECONDHAND FACEBOOK GROUPS:
Lolita Sales UK
Lolita Sales EU
Lolita Sales in English
Lolita Sales - Worldwide
Angelic Pretty Sales Worldwide
Plus Size Lolita Sales (English Only)
Otome Sales Worldwide
Otome Kei Sales Brazil

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>>8781394
Bless you, anon

>>8786017
Girly cute

Could we post some pictures of otome/casual lolita) outfits using lolita pieces? I want to transition to otome, but buying from otome brands us much harder.

>>8787589
>Chocolate Rosette
My heart. I thought I was ready to see it again after not getting a ticket.

But yeah, I'll help dig for some. The line between casual lolita and otome can get a little thin, though, and I'm no expert.

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>>8787602
Thanks anon! I'll dump a few things I think might fit.

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(obsessed with these color combos)

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>>8787634
I want this cardigan.. and the boots.. and the whole outfit.

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>>8787641
I can't be certain, but the cardigan looks like Jane Marple!

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Are Jane Marple lucky packs any good?
Does someone also have experience with ETC and Leur Getter packs?

>>8791532
Last year's LG pack was really disappointing, pathetic, really. ETC has also been bad the past couple of years- basically very few prints or statement pieces, not even many nice basics. All cheap trashy looking things.
It seems like last year's ETC was better than the two years before it because people at least got the deer dress and some nice cardigans.
I don't know anything about JM.

>>8791553
Thanks for the quick answer anon! I now know what to avoid.
Hopefully someone else can enlighten us about Jane Marple.

>>8791848
There was another anon a few threads ago who I think said the JM one wasn't worth it. It's archived - or she might be here.

Can anyone report on Lois Crayon's quality and fit? Is it on par with the pricetag? I'm kind of intrigued by their whole concept.

I'm fairly new to otome, and still trying to figure out how to put together good outfits. And I just received IW's Crown Jewels Collection jsk in bordeaux but it's too short on me to use as a lolita dress, but it would look really cute as an otome dress I think?

BUT I have no clue how to work with it, do you guys have any advice?

I thought I posted this question earlier but I guess I just dreamed it.

Does anyone know if I can find these socks somewhere besides Chiffon Rose?
I don't really want to pay $15 shipping for just socks when I could make a bigger order if they're on Taobao or something.

>>8793043
You might find some people getting rid of some from lps? Not sure if they'd been included though.

I'm not sure if you can get it from Taobao, but even if you can, it's probably not the real deal (if that bothers you).

>>8793060
I'm so dumb, I never even considered they were from a known brand (or at least well-known enough to have lps). What brand are they from?
It's not a huge deal to me to find replicas on Taobao, they're only socks.

>>8793069
Grimoire

>>8792814
Pic related? Everything is Jane Marple except the beret and necklace.
I'm worried the dress will look good if it's too short though. I hope the bodice isn't too short?

>>8793069
They're from Grimoire. I don't think replicas of any of their socks like this exist, only their tights, really.

Anyone know what happened to this girl? I used to like her posts.

>>8793069
They're actually in stock still.
http://www.grimoire-onlineshop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=11169

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Thank you so much!

>>8793069
They're Grimoire, it's even listed by brand on Chiffon Rose. The good news is a few different online shops have started stocking them and they may pop up secondhand on Lacemarket or even Y!J and Mbok if you get your clothes from auctions. So there miiiight be a few different ways to get cheaper or at least justifiably combined shipping.

how easily blurred is the line between otome and casual lolita? They seem to borrow elements of eachother could you simultaneously be both otome and lolita?

Did anybody here order Hello Bones Jones's rain bunny dress? Has anybody gotten it? I didn't have the money for it but I'm interested in reviews or pictures if anyone's got them.

>>8793306
By casual lolita, I guess you mean toned down lolita. Because when I think casual, I think not so frilly cut sews. But anyways I think you could be both at the same time. You'd have to bring out the strong otome elements like popping colors/clashing patterns. You'll also need to drop the poof or have a little poof only.

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I think Lief has a lot of dresses that can go both ways since they rely heavily on prints for their dresses and not other details as much.

Small dump

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I really like how muted this is despite chocolate. And the dusty pink is so nice. I'm really tired of how ott chocolate coords can be.

Anyone know any nice places to buy colourful cardigans or boleros?

>>8787641
Not the same cardigan as OP but Miss Patina has a very smiliar one

>>8800270
>found it
>out of stock
ffffff

Would things like this be considered otome?

>>8800519
I think it lacks some of the structure you tend to see with otome, but that's probably up for debate. I would totally wear it though.

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Can I get some coord help?
I have the dress in the middle and I am in love. I am dying trying to coord it though. Any ideas? The coral color looks odd when I use a red cardigan, maybe a mustard yellow?

>>8802959
Dropped my photo...

>>8802966
Maybe try an ivory or cream colored cardigan to match the labels?

>>8802971
I haven't been able to fine a cardigan or even a shirt in that color yet, sadly. I think that would look good though.

>>8802966
I would go with a cream or lighter yellow bolero, if you want to go that route. The color doesn't need to be exactly the same.
A light or royal blue cardigan might also look nice!

>>8802966
Spring green? Might look cute with lace stitch or tiny white polka dot embroidery.

>>8802979
I like the idea of blue too.

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I think I will try those three. I can order three colors and see what looks best.

As for the embroidery, that sounds fun. Maybe I will get a cheap cardigan and practice that. I have never done it on clothes cause I am too afraid. Sadly, I am much too tall for a lot of brand blouses and cardigans.

>>8803006
It's a handy skill to have - especially if you've got a really specific motif in mind that nobody's manufacturing. I guess I was thinking of those sweaters you can get that have the tiny polka dots on them like this one from Uniqlo
http://www.uniqlo.com/us/product/women-extra-fine-merino-crewneck-cardigan-155776.html#69~/women/sweaters/cardigan/extra-fine-merino/~
I've got one in grey and tend to find it's easier to mix with stripes and plaids than cardigans that have the dots actually printed on. Maybe it's something to do with the extra texture?

>>8803020
Oh, I love those. I feel like all the colors are too dark for this dress though. I have a skirt I might buy one to go with though!
I long for the pokadot cardigans like ETC makes with the bigger dots. Might be hard to embroider those though.

>>8787653
what is the name of that dress?

I'm curious, what do you think are the rarest or most sought after dresses in otome kei?

>>8803199
The JM book prints seem to be the most sought after. Also, their recent chocolate print going by prices.

>>8803199
I'd say maybe ETC gentleman rabbit ptint and Jane Marple royal stamps

>>8803214
Both of them are quite recent so I think when the next nice print comes out they will drop in price.

>>8803252
I mean all the book prints. The older ones tend to get decent returns on the secondhand market even after age is factored in. Probably the most consistently popular theme.

>>8803199
JM would be their British Library OP, their 3-strap shoes, regimental stripe pieces are always popular.

ETC - hard to tell because it changes ove time but it at least used to always be Gentleman Rabbit

Leur Getter would probably be their cat dress.

>>8803030
It's called Chocolatier Print Sleeveless OP

I'm a Lolita just getting into Otome, are there any staples I'd need to get first, or should I just get dresses I like and go for it? I have a lot of plain accessories, footwear, and bags that would match so I can build on those easily enough, if need be.

>>8803354
Cardigans, a good coat and a proper hat.

>>8803447
Thanks anon! I'm pretty short in the cardigan department so I'll start picking up some cute ones.

>>8803451
It's one of those things where you don't need cardigans for a coord to be otome, but it really helps to have a few colors around if you're struggling to find a way to wear a new dress.

Then a hat (or beret) and coat because they can really help pull everything together. You can get fantastic gobelin coats from JM.

>>8803354
You want blouses that are simpler in shape than lolita (so less frilly/lacy/ruffly, but with unique or interesting details like a cute collar or embroidery), cardigans, legwear (tights and socks in various colours, patterns, textures, etc), quirky accessories, plus some berets, hair accessories or hats in general.

>>8802966
I'd go with blue and red