Bad lolita gifts for christmas

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Bad lolita gifts for christmas Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 14:26:29 No.8012125 [Reply] [Original]

So, it's christmas and people are exchanging gifts.
Just like any other year some parents try to gift you something lolita-related and you have to act like you like that lace-monster.

What bad lolita gifts did you get this year (or any other year)?

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 14:31:43 No.8012130 >>8012125 >INB4 HT GIFT My mom used to get me any lace dress from F21 saying "it's so lolita!"

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 14:34:10 No.8012134 >>8012125 Milanoo lace monster

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 14:38:22 No.8012140

I participated in an exchange game this year with my comm, and I pulled a horrid black and hot pink Hello Kitty purse that looked like it was from the children's section of Claire's. For some reason I keep participating in these things despite constantly getting shit.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 14:44:54 No.8012151 It's still Christmas Eve where I am, I'll update tomorrow since I know I'm getting clothes and definitely tights/leggings. My dad is pretty stylish though, so it may turn out pretty good.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 14:50:02 No.8012157 File: 21 KB, 233x400, Colonial-Williamsburg-Round-Ear-Cap-NEW-Hat-Costume.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] My mother gave me a bonnet like this from Colonial Williamsburg to go with my Nameless Poem.

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 14:54:47 No.8012164

This is the first year I put anything lolita related on my wish list and I'm extremely nervous about what I ended up with. A lot lf it was small sweet jewelry accessories, some makeup, frilly socks, just the simple basics - but I have very little trust this year.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 14:58:11 No.8012169 >>8012157 Crucible chic, I like it

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 15:31:13 No.8012211

I specifically asked my parents for the Chess Story cloud purse. Apparently buying items online is too hard, so they went to all of the local stores asking for cloud purses, even though I gave them the link to a few places they could buy it online. In the end I received nothing loliable except a weird peignoir thing.
My birthday is in a few days and a large package from sock dreams arrived from my Aunt. I am a bit afraid of it but hoping she has picked out some nice stuff because I'll have to wear it... There is a possibility she got me one of their tutu things because she always complains about how flat my petticoats are compared to other lolitas.

>>8012157
Thats kinda cute anon. Looks more like a coif than a bonnet.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 15:52:42 No.8012242 >>8012211 She just wants you to be a pretty princess anon, give in to the poof.

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 16:35:50 No.8012289
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I secretly wished for my family to gift me something loliable or burando, but I know nobody would spend 300$ on one gift or go out of their way to use a shopping service. I don't blame them, but if anybody did this this would be the ultimate present.
This year this happened:
> boyfriend promises me I'll like his mom's present
> pretty sure it's nothing special, but bf insists it will be awesome
> christmas eve comes, I expect a nice little thing and some money
> open large package, realize it's a dress
> really hyped, it was so nice of them, hope it's taobao-tier quality
> realize it's a somewhere between milanoo amd bodyline dress, asymetrical skirt, awkwardly long bodice, raschel lace in pink, busy alice print, really puffy sleeves and not enough room for CP petti, sad bows, too much cleavage, slips from shoulders
> play nice, act like I like it
> mom really proud, bf really proud too as he helped to chose it (he asked me about a pink-brown alice dress once, I thought he started to care about my hobby at once)
> wish I just had gotten money to spend on real burando, regret secretly wishing for a lolita present

I don't know what to do with this dress..

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Not my gift but for our comms secret santa someone got one girl 3 dollar bin bows from Claires in a color that matched nothing in the girl's wardrobe. I felt so bad because the girl who received it went to a lot of trouble to get a really nice gift for her person, and she is new and needs help with her coords, so I had really hoped she ended up with something nice.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 17:00:32 No.8012327 >>8012289 I'm so sorry.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 17:06:19 No.8012333 >>8012289 I like the print. Can you sew? You could probably replace the lace and other shitty notions (that faux button front looks fucking weird) and adjust the hem for the printed part.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 17:07:17 No.8012334 >>8012289 Oh gosh, anon, that sucks... I'm so sorry. I love my fiancé and I would maybe trust him to pick out something for me on Baby's site, but I can guarantee he wouldn't wanna spend $40 on a head bow...

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 17:12:13 No.8012343

>>8012333
I sadly can barely sew. It's actually worse irl, the stock pic looks nicer than the real thing.
I might replace the raschel lace, but the bodice is too long on me, the shoulders are too wide and the cleavage part is too far down. It's just ill-fitting, I don't really know if I can alter this dress.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 17:15:04 No.8012348 >>8012343 Ouch, that's too bad then.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 17:43:49 No.8012403 >>8012125 Seagulls, I'm scared: There's a box under my Christmas tree with a big "M" My Christmas gift it's a milanoo box Must I open it or throw to the fire??

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 17:47:02 No.8012411 >>8012403 Pray it contains a dress from a taobao store.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 17:48:22 No.8012413 >>8012403 Plz open it! Open it!

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 17:50:56 No.8012418 >>8012403 Open it and provide pics of the opening.

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 18:00:43 No.8012431

I've been wearing lolita since 2008 and luckily my family has known better than to try to get me a lolita gift since they know my brand-whoreness. Except this year, my mom said my sister bought me something "cute" at the mall that she thinks will "go with lolita." My mom told me it probably won't go with lolita at all, but it's actually cute. So here's hoping that it'll be something I can wear casually.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 18:02:01 No.8012436 I got a candy dildo

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 18:08:20 No.8012450 I'm not sure why some anons would even try asking for lolita things for gifts. Normal, older people do not get this stupid hobby. It's bound to end badly.

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 18:10:20 No.8012455

>>8012242
I wear enough poof. I just wear longer dresses so it doesn't look like quite as much as other peoples when she sees pictures from meets.
Its the thought that counts! If she did get me one I can use it under my miniskirts and salos so alls good :)

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 18:13:25 No.8012463

>>8012418
Pics PLEASE
>>8012450
Yeah this. I either go the >>8012211 route and look up stuff on their computers for them to buy me or ask for non lolita items like homeware, which helps me to get more lolita because it means I don't have to spend as much on pots and pans and shit like that.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 18:21:44 No.8012474 >>8012403 Oh at least open it so the rest of us can enjoy! I'm sorry that sounds so selfish, I promise to share bad gifts too.

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 18:36:55 No.8012500

>>8012289
This is a good moral about why you don't let people buy things for you when you have a very specific hobby, you make sure they know they will get it wrong. My bf's brother has the same dilemma of people wanting to buy him car things (He's really into modding cars) he doesn't let anyone, because they will always get it wrong.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 18:44:06 No.8012516 >>8012450 Most people don't ask, is the thing, well-meaning relatives and friends just take the initiative themselves.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 18:47:31 No.8012522 >>8012289 Turn it into a skirt anon

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 19:01:36 No.8012542 >>8012516 Uh yeah I know, I'm talking about the people who specifically ask.

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 19:06:34 No.8012550

My family is accepting of my lolita but have no clue how much it costs or even to go about buying a dress. While I'd be super happy and surprised if they got me some cheaper accessories from like Chocomint or DreamV shoes, I really don't expect them to go that far.

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 19:18:16 No.8012559

Not exactly a bad gift story, but I did fuck myself over gift-wise:

>find pair of VW shoes on ebay in my size second hand, REALLY good price
>watch item, bid
>few days later, auction is due to end
>20 minutes to go
>suddenly, I am outbid
>I bid again
>few minutes later, outbid AGAIN
>back and forth we go
>the price is shooting up now
>so desperate to win auction, I go beyond what I should have
>this fucking cunt is not gonna beat me
>auction ends
>I am victorious
>hear bf yell "FUCK" from the other room
>go and ask him what's wrong
>"someone just outbid me on ebay for your christmas gift"
>uh oh
>"w-what was it?"
>it was the fuckin shoes

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 19:29:06 No.8012574 >>8012559 That's fucking amazing.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 19:29:18 No.8012576 >>8012559 That's really cute anon

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 19:36:19 No.8012586 >>8012436 Won't that give you an infection?

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 19:36:29 No.8012588 >>8012559 that's adorable. how did he react when he found out you were the bidder

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 19:39:53 No.8012593 >>8012559 This is some gift of the magi shit lol! Sorry that you're shoes cost a lot now, but at least you have a cute story to tell?...

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 19:43:46 No.8012599

Last year my comm did a secret santa, the maximum spend was like £10, kind of ridiculously low so I went way over because I actually cared about getting the person something they would like.
My gift, however, was a shitty Poundland year planner with some sequins and plastic stuff hot glued to it by her. I mean this girl makes jewellery, so I really pity her "customers". This was like, a nursery school craft project effort.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 20:35:18 No.8012680 >>8012289 Sell it overpriced on ebay to some ita.

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 20:38:29 No.8012690

>>8012450
I don't see anything wrong with asking for lolita things if you provide your family with specific links to specific items on your wishlist. The problem is that, in my experience, family members end up COMPLETELY disregarding this and buying you crap anyway.

Case in point: my dad and stepmom went to Angelic Pretty in Paris. I specifically sent them like 10 links to items they had on their website, saying "buy me THIS or THIS or THIS" What did they come home with? A pair of black ankle socks with scratchy silver trim that they sold in the store attached to AP. "But Anon, these socks were 12 euros! And it was too hard to remember all of the stuff you wanted!" Somehow my stepmom had a huge printed out itinerary of all the places they were going, including $500 a night hotels and $200 per meal dinners, yet they couldn't be bothered to print out a picture of even the cheapest pair of AP socks on my wishlist.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 20:48:29 No.8012705 >>8012690 You sound like a brat

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 20:57:36 No.8012712 >>8012690 >>8012705 Agreed.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 20:59:53 No.8012716 My mom has bought me some cute stuff that could go with lolita, like necklaces and earrings and other accessories. She refuses to buy stuff online, so I'm saved from Milanoo forever.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 22:24:47 No.8012836 I put a crapload of links to secondhand lolita sales on my Christmas list. I still have to wait until tomorrow to see how it turns out, though.

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 22:37:56 No.8012850

>>8012450
Not everyone's family is clueless about lolita.
My mother, father, and grandmother all know how to shop on some the sites and understand the hobby. Even if they don't gift me brand they gift me cute things that relate to the fashion. My father usually gives me stuffed animals like Rilakkuma, etc.
They're all as normal as can be.

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 22:49:16 No.8012872

>>8012850
Your family is very much the exception to the rule, though. Most middle-aged to eldery folk are insanely nervous about ordering online, especially from Asian websites, and the thought of ordering via shopping service would give 99% of them a heart attack. Be grateful for your family, anon.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 22:53:39 No.8012878 >>8012872 This. It's hard enough to get most to shop online, so shopping on Asian sites is pretty much impossible. They don't even understand that you can pay in yen with 'murkan dollars.

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 22:56:33 No.8012883

>>8012705
>>8012712
Considering they were stopping by Angelic Pretty for her, I think she has some reason to be upset. Unless THEY have an interest in AP, why are they there? Obviously to get something for her. And if they wanted to get something for her, then they ought to have looked at what she sent. I'm sure there would be something in the shop they would deem worthy of getting for the price if they had tried, or they could have explained after coming home that it was out of their budget range instead of trying to pass off the other item as just as good and etc. Could have even taken a bunch of pictures to bring home to anon if nothing else.

Now, of course, if anon asked them to go and get her something in the first place without being prompted, that's different. But, if they were trying to be thoughtful by stopping by there of their own volition, they should at least see through with it properly instead of half-assing the attempt. They may as well have not gone.

Either way, I feel u anon. I'm the kind of person that would rather get no presents at all than half-assed attempts that show no concern for what kind of person I am. It's kind of a smack to the face, and I know not everyone feels that way towards these kinds of things, so I try not to be rude. Doesn't change how I feel though.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 22:58:15 No.8012886 >>8012690 >>8012705 Thirded

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 22:58:42 No.8012889
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It's only Christmas Eve here, so I've only opened one present so far as is our family tradition. I grabbed one of the bags that usually has clothes and it was a mix of things, the only thing really would fit with a coord in that bag was a gold ring. It was the One Ring, pretty sweet. My husband got a set of metal kunai that he was very excited about, though that's just weeb and not lolita.

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 23:27:28 No.8012950

>>8012872
I guess so but it seems like most of my friends parents over the years have bought them things from online too, so I didn't think just online shopping in general was that rare nowadays.
Although I know buying from Japanese sites is rare. My mother is the only one who will buy from the actually Japanese sites but my father has bought from the English Angelic Pretty site before it went away.
My grandmother does tons of catalog shopping so I guess that's why she's cool with it.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 23:38:07 No.8012966 >>8012403 Open it plz

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 23:39:20 No.8012970 It's still only christmas eve and already i've been given some cheap bamboo chinese zodiac calendar "because you like all that china stuff anon" >andsoitbegins.jpg

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 23:39:30 No.8012971 >>8012559 Oh my gosh That's adorable though

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 23:40:08 No.8012972 >>8012970 Like the ones you get free from Chinese restaurants around the New Year?

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 23:41:24 No.8012975 I put my dream set on my Christmas list, and a star clip :) I already know I got the star clip, and my dad told me that he never even saw the link to the set. So I'll just try to buy it for myself

Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 23:44:02 No.8012979

My experience with secret Santa lolita exchanges have been ok. Unfortunately, I did get this beautiful necklace from my secret Santa that broke after the first wear. I was really disappointed, but she got me a lot of other cute stuff. I think I might be able to fix the necklace too. It was the chain that broke.

>>	Anonymous Wed, Dec 24, 2014 23:46:12 No.8012986 >>8012972 Yep. Even had the name of the restaraunt on it, Ho-ho something or other which they tried to pass off as being christmas-y while I try not to burst into hysterical laughter >at least the chocolate it was taped haphazardly to was decent

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 01:09:32 No.8013059
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I have a happy ending story for y'all
>Mum knows I'm into weeby shit, once we watched Spirited Away together
>First Night of Hanukkah, she tells me she went to Hot Topic to get my present
>I'm preparing myself for the worst
>Present is pic related
>Shirt fits perfectly and tights are cute
>She says she got the shirt because she knows that I like Ghibli
>MFW I haven't actually got around to watching Kiki's Delivery Service yet
>She says it's okay and offers to watch it with me
>Yaaaassssssssss.png
I know it's dumb but I think it's so cute that she tried and wants to watch the movie with me. Also:

>She mentions that "they had stuff that looked like those Japanese dresses you showed me, anon! You should go look!"
>"M-maybe some other time"

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 01:23:53 No.8013079
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My aunt and uncle got me this for Christmas, honestly I'm just glad they thought of me and tried to cater to my interests based on what little they know about me. It's not like I can't sleep in it or wear it around the house so eh.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 01:27:51 No.8013083 File: 372 KB, 854x859, 1375676183123.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8013079 who would even think of making a hoodie like that and catering it to people

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 01:33:41 No.8013087

Did a SS with a group. I get a bunch of gifts including jewlery...no tags. Not even one tag. i've never seen jewelry without some kind of holder for it. Also the black gloves were so small that they must have been extra extra small- ripping a bit at the seams. Pretty sure my SS gave me regifted or used items. girl is sweet so i won't say anything. just bummed to feel that i wasn't worth spending any money on.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 01:36:12 No.8013092 >>8013087 Regifting eh? gotta wonder what's the general consensus on that? I live out west, kinda a faux pax in my family.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 01:39:56 No.8013095

My rule is to never buy anything for anyone related to a hobby or sport. Odds are if they want it, they already have it or I'll never get the right thing.

Some people hate this but I prefer to give something that is handmade with utility or sentimental value but marginal monetary value. For example I'll get out the fountain pen and transcribe a handwritten copy of short story or a few poems the person would like into a blank book. Or I'll make little boxes too small to really hold anything from exotic wood and hand carve their name into the top. Once I prepared a 4 course meal with wine pairings.

My reason for this is because I once read in an old book of etiquette that the perfect guesting gift is something that shows a personal touch in the selection of the gift, that effort or expense went into the procurement of the gift and can't easy be converted for monetary value (If you give them something easily exchanged or sold, then you expect that they will do so which is insulting.)

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 01:40:38 No.8013096 >>8013083 Lol yeah it's pretty atrocious

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 01:43:14 No.8013099 >>8013092 Where I live it's pretty much "as long as you don't get caught"

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 01:44:34 No.8013100

>>8013095
That's actually so cute and thoughtful. I dislike the whole manners and etiquette mostly for principle, since nowadays it's really just "that's how we do things because that's how we've always done things, shush, don't question it or you'll offend us" but that kind of thing in your post is adorable.

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Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 01:58:40 No.8013118

Less Lolita and more weeb but my friends and I usually do a SS and it turns into a shitshow because every year it was really disorganized and people would join last minute or not care/play the pity card to get out of getting a present.

This year we were given the link to a site called elfster and it was a LIFESAVER. Basically everyone joins the site, joins a specific SS group and the pairs are randomly assigned on a chosen day. If you sign up after, you're stuck without a SS until someone else joins so there's no reshuffling. PLUS the best part is that you can set up a wishlist on the site that links directly to an e-store selling the item. It kind of ruins the surprise but it saves so many headaches and crap gifts. Plus, even if you can't get an item on the wishlist it gives you a great idea of what they want.

Honestly if any of you ever do a SS next year, use that fucking site. Plus you can use it for birthdays and other stuff, as well as an alternative wishlist site for people to see what you want.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 02:01:52 No.8013121 >>8012157 Please put on the dress and bonnet & post a picture. I really want to see this. I feel like it could work.....

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 02:14:12 No.8013128 >>8013095 You should like a pretentious asshole. If you gave me a drug store blank book with a shitty poem inscribed, I would probably not even be able to feign gratitude.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 02:22:54 No.8013134

>>8013128
this

Unless you are hand binding this book and a fucking calligraphy master, stop that shit. You sound like that one aunt that nobody likes. Making someone a nice dinner is not something fucking special either, that's like an everyday fucking occurrence. Honestly people want tangible things and unless your kinshep has some magical fucking meaning (ie romantic relationship, or you're <10 and giving this to your mother) then these are shitty gifts.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 02:33:27 No.8013143 >I'm 25, considered "adult" >I get a card for Christmas >that's all.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 02:33:59 No.8013145 >>8013128 >>8013134 You people sound horribly entitled and greedy.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 02:34:01 No.8013146 >>8013128 >>8013134 Damn you bitches sandy.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 02:38:43 No.8013154

>>8013092
I only regift informally. If I get something that a friend/family member would like more than me, I'll just give it to them and tell them straight-up that it was given to me. No one seems to mind, because unexpected free stuff is cool.
Regifting stuff for birthdays and holidays is douchey, though. It's so thoughtless.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 02:43:35 No.8013158

>>8013134

Well actually yes, I made hand bound books with leather covers. I have a passable hand although I don't have the confidence in my skills to hand illustrate, if I screwed up it's not like I could easily start over.

I suppose dinner also depends on how capable you are as well. Everything was prepared from scratch without convenience ingredients (I even made my own cheese!) and the wine ran about $60 with about 4 glasses per person.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 03:57:49 No.8013233 >>8013087 I'm confused as to why you think your SS needs to spend money on you.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 03:58:54 No.8013234 >>8013233 Ah, shit, never mind. I thought you meant shopping service, lol

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 04:45:01 No.8013253 >>8013234 Haha, I did, too.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 05:04:44 No.8013269

>>8013145
>>8013146
Not those anons, but I wouldn't like >>8013095's gifts either (from the examples they gave). Written artistic creations are something I usually give close friends for free when I feel like it, not something I would gift for a 'special' occasion. Same goes for homemade food. I usually go by what I think a person would use, not things that would take up space in their room, so no knickknacks like non-agenda notebooks or too-small crafted boxes.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 05:13:05 No.8013278 >>8012559 I-I guess you felt bad about it but this story is so heartwarming somehow 10/10 pls everybody else go home

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 05:26:33 No.8013284 >>8012289 You could probably use a seam ripper to get rid of the awful lace and take up the asymmetrical part to make it more even.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 05:30:43 No.8013287

>>8013269
I would be fine with the meal she described (sounds like a lot of work and like she put her heart in it). A several course meal complete with wine and stuff can end up pretty expensive and is very time consuming - I would appreciate the gift as I know how much time/money it can consume and because I love food.

I'd take this present over something like handmade books with poems any day. Maybe I'm just a sandy cunt too, but at least I'm not alone. If you do something handmade at least do something that's useful like a cute accessoire.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 07:41:06 No.8013368

>Not lolita, but into kawaii shit
>Family lets me pick out my gifts, boyfriend surprises me with things I absolutely adore
>Not a single shitty present
Feels good man.

>>8013059
That's so cute anon!! Hot Topic's ghibli section is actually pretty cute, I got gifts there too.
>>8013143
I-I'm sorry anon. Merry christmas!

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 07:51:42 No.8013380

>>8013368
Pretty much what I did when I was into lolita. I found a few brand dresses on mbok.jp that wasn't very pricey and asked if I could bid on them ( was given a max amount) and then I sent the packages to my mom so she could wrap it in. I got something I really wanted and she was happy that she gave me something I really liked. Then of course I got a few small surprise presents, but if my family is going to spend money I would rather choose for myself.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 10:19:04 No.8013504 >>8012586 Anon probably meant it's a dick shaped candy, not an actual dildo made out of candy you shove up your cunt.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 10:54:35 No.8013531
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>Family all chips in to get me one extremely expensive gift
>It's the ugliest fucking bag I've ever seen
>Tells them in the nicest way possible that it's not my style
>"Anon, it's expensive! Of course it's a good bag!!! You love it!"
>mfw
>Everyone's mad at me and won't give up the god damn receipt so I could actually buy something I like.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 11:34:30 No.8013559 >>8013143 Was there at least money in it?

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 11:42:54 No.8013566 >>8013079 Its the perfect gift anon for those of us who love irony

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 11:51:21 No.8013572

I don't celebrate christmas so I bought myself a lucky pack as a reward for not strangling all the entitled customers at my job. The real gift though was showing my friend who wants to wear lolita that there were lucky packs up for sale so she could get one too. Her excitement is the best present.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:01:27 No.8013578 >>8013531 ugh, are you me? same damn thing happened to me. this thing is leather and black and just hideous. GIVE ME THE DAMN RECEIPT!

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:15:35 No.8013588 I just opened my Christmas presents and, in addition to a bunch of decent non-weeaboo stuff, my boyfriend's mom got me a pair of Hello Kitty ankle socks that are so small they're clearly intended for little girls ages 5-12.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:19:42 No.8013592 I just opened my gifts. A lace parasol and a keyhole turtleneck sweater. My parents are great.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:27:21 No.8013603

I got an ugly jewelry box that looks like a child from the 90's made it. I'm certain my mom commissioned it from one of her artsy coworkers. Ive admired a really pretty victorian style jewelry box that my mom has thats silver with pretty flowers all over it and i think in her mind she thought i was asking for a jewelry box. I also got money and an Alpacasso from everyone else so not a total loss.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:27:44 No.8013604

Secret Santa came in

>Handmade flower crown and "matching brooch" (dollar tree fake flower hotglued to safety pin"
>humongous fake pearl studs that will never be worn
>pretty cool F21 esque pearl necklace and bracelet

I don't into flower crowns the least bit and couldn't possibly match anything own

Something's better than nothing, I'll message the girl and tell her thank you, probably won't do lolita tips gift exchange next year though idk

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:29:16 No.8013607

>>8012463
This. I save all my disposable income for lolita and I resent having to dip into these savings when boring items wear out (and I feel bad spending it on non-lolita luxuries), so I use Christmas to replace things and get small luxuries I won't buy for myself. This year I got new pyjamas, slippers and socks, Lush bath stuff, make-up brushes, false lashes, a cookbook I'd wanted and some chocolate stuff from extended family and friends (my parents don't celebrate so I don't get "big" presents).

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:31:49 No.8013609 >>8012500 One year my grandpa was super disappointed because his wife bought him the wrong gauge of track for his model railway.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:33:00 No.8013611 >>8012559 11/10 brilliant.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:44:33 No.8013619 >>8012599 £10's relatively generous, that's $15 right?

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:46:04 No.8013621 >>8012690 Did it ever occur to you that you just dont deserve burando? Thats why they didnt buy you AP anything

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:46:37 No.8013622 >>8012872 My grandparents do a ton of online shopping, but only off Amazon. I usually ask for books or make-up.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:48:36 No.8013626 >>8013059 That's so cute that your mom wants to watch that with you! She sounds so thoughtful.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:49:40 No.8013627 >>8013059 That's cute of your mum, seems like everything went better than expected.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:50:10 No.8013628 >>8013588 put them on your cat or dog.. instant snazz on a low budget... now your pet can be lolita too

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:52:05 No.8013631 >>8013619 It's not much in the UK if you're shopping locally. Even if you find cheaper stuff from overseas the shipping adds up anyway.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:57:33 No.8013635

>>8013092
I have been known to reuse boxes of chocolates given to me by work colleagues as last-minute presents for elderly relatives (who I was gonna buy chocolates for anyway), since I don't have much of a sweet tooth. Otherwise I only ever do it the >>8013154 way.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 12:57:58 No.8013636 >>8012125 I can only ever ask my mom for wigs/stuff from American sellers because she'd get too frustrated trying to figure out wtf an SS is. Just asked for cash because I don't want to bother. ;_;

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:01:57 No.8013642

>>8013134
I'd resent the book since I have too many useless items of sentimental value cluttering up my dorm already (and chances are, if it's not got some utility I'm not gonna bring it back after winter break), but I actually think making a dinner for someone is a really nice gesture.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:04:53 No.8013644 >>8013143 >mfw Jewish >family too traditional to give gifts for Hannukah and only kids get money At least I got some wine from a work secret Santa.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:06:34 No.8013646
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My worst fears have been realized. I hate upsetting my mother or seeming like an ungrateful brat as I come from a low income family (under 10k for a household of 4) but lord... At least it makes my Bodylinelook like MMM

She waited over a month for shipping and I hope to god it was not expensive (because again cheapo BL would have been the better option) She has seen the boxes, bags and heard me talk about them and other brands but I never expected her to try and get me something loli related. She hates it, so I'm grateful she still tried to indulge me when it's something she doesn't like. However she is always critiquing the quality of clothes and is a good seamstress (I made sure to get her italian leather gloves), so I can only assume she still believes lolita is a costume so costume polyester and satin is ok. Oh well.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:06:56 No.8013647 >>8013531 If it's designer, and you don't live with your family, sell it on eBay.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:08:12 No.8013648 File: 182 KB, 658x957, image.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8013646 I even tried the hugely oversized overskirt over one of my BL dresses to show I hadn't dismissed it altogether. There are 4 pettis trying to prop that shit up.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:09:11 No.8013653 >>8013646 sell it to an ita for cheap on the facebook sales

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:10:25 No.8013656

>>8012463
Same here. This year I asked for specific makeups. Helps me look better in lolita, saves me from buying it myself and it's hard to fuck up.

Here's one thing I don't think people consider: milanoo has a pretty rabid add campaign. So sure you can give them direct links to angelic pretty, but then after a bit of browsing and googling they stay seeing milanoo ads for "lolita" everywhere. . So they click on it and check out or and lo and behold its MUCH cheaper than whatever you sent them in the first place.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:12:02 No.8013659 >tfw everyone in your family hates each other > no Christmas presents ever

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:15:08 No.8013664

>>8013656
This is such a good point. Although, I am still really confused by people who are shown something specific, told that is what to buy, and then they just decide not to. Is it because their ego tells them they know better?

If the item is too expensive, I'd say so to the person and ask if there was something smaller/ cheaper I could get, rather than trusting my own judgement.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:16:05 No.8013665 >>8013087 Haha a girl at my last white elephant admitted she just grabbed a hat out of her closet for it. I ended up taking it anyway because I really liked the hat

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:16:35 No.8013666

>>8013636
>grandparents ask me what I want but don't want to buy online
>live in buttfuck nowhere with no access to most chains
>ask for money, they refuse because it's not a real present
>ask me what shop I'd like vouchers for and then buy me vouchers for a completely different shop
>it's an expensive "trendy" clothes store and they only got me a $20 voucher
>cheapest item in the store is like $40

Got money and decent (non-loli) small gifts off everyone elsr though so can't complain.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:17:59 No.8013667 >>8013531 That's really shitty of them if you really did break it to them nicely.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:18:04 No.8013668 >>8013646 Bad luck, anon.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:18:48 No.8013669 >>8013666 When I've had this happen to me, I have sold the vouchers for slightly below their actual price to a friend. It's free money anyway, even if it feels like less.

>>	Lilitu !!xrorRTcEU5x Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:19:29 No.8013670 >>8012169 Can that be a new trend in Lolita?

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:20:04 No.8013671 >>8013592 My dad would murder me if I wore anything with a slit/keyhole/panel cut out lol

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:20:12 No.8013672 >>8013656 That explains a lot. Seagulls, do the decent thing and install adblock on every computer in the house. Reduces the amount of viruses they get too.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:20:17 No.8013673 >>8013644 Shit, man, that sucks. One of my BFFs is jewish and the amount of presents he got over Hannukah was ridic.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:21:19 No.8013674 >>8013648 Such a shame it's made out of that awful fabric, I quite like the design. Maybe rip it apart for pattern making?

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:23:31 No.8013675 >>8013628 I think I'll probably give it to one of my friends who has kids so she can give it to her daughter.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:27:29 No.8013677

Also, I find better luck asking for things the gifter has some level of familiarity with. My mom likes going to ultra so I asked for a bunch of beauty stuff from there and I got pretty much what I asked for. I also asked for some sailor moon and weeaboo shit from amazon and didn't get any of it because she doesn't care at all about sailor moon. I also ask her for nondescript kitchen stuff because she knows her stuff way better than I do. And I ask my dad for electronics or tools for similar reasons

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:30:01 No.8013679 >>8013631 I agree, but it's still not that bad. Our comm had a £5 limit.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:33:59 No.8013681 >>8013644 Ah, that sucks. I got nothing today but I always get a stuff at Eid.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:35:42 No.8013683 >>8013656 Make-up only works for me if I link specific items from Amazon, otherwise my relatives will get me the cheapest drugstore version of whatever I ask for, even if I name other brands.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:35:47 No.8013684

My sister got me Otome no Sewing Book 6 and backed issues of Some J-magazines. My youngest sister drew me some cute pictures. No idea what my dad got me though it probably money though I asked for a vacuum cleaner or bakeware. My friend into Lolita got me a skirt from a taobao brand and another bought me some fabrics.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:38:16 No.8013687 >>8013659 My family hate each other, but not enough to give gifts, just enough to secretly price-compare what they bought to what they got and get resentful over the difference.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:41:50 No.8013691

>>8013664
I dunno, some people can't tell the difference between items that cost more just because of the logo (think Hollister T-shirts) and items that cost more because they're actually better quality. I have relatives that assume that the only reason I ask for items that aren't from Target is because I'm fooled by brand names.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:45:00 No.8013693 >>8013684 Those are really nice gifts, if any stores in my area still stocked the GLB I'd definitely ask for them for Christmas. And I got bakeware too!

Lilitu !!xrorRTcEU5x Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:45:42 No.8013694

>>8012450
I would only ask my father if it was something super specific. He understands how to shop online though he would end up just giving me money. My father has zero sense of style and the last time he bought me a present was for my thirteenth birthday. It was some clothing that was all hideous including a Tshirt clearly meant for a grandmother that said "I love you beary much". It had flowers and a teddy bear on it an screamed "I'm an old lady at a retirement home with a family that doesn't love me." still don't know if that was a joke or not.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:48:50 No.8013699 She ordered them from YesAsia because she saw them in my shopping cart and was ordering herself some K-pop stuff anyways. I remember back in highschool the local hottopic sold Shoxx and GLB. Maybe if there is one near you still does.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:50:00 No.8013700 >>8013693 sorry >>8013699 Was meant for you.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:54:15 No.8013703

>>8013694
My parents think it's impersonal to give no presents at all but I've been getting mainly money and then 5 or 6 small "surprise" things (pens, notebooks, sweets, whatever) since I was about 12. It's a nice compromise. One year some raschel lace bows from Claire's and a really plasticity looking key necklace were among those things, but that was the worst I got.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:56:40 No.8013706 >>8013699 Sorry, grandparents are too inept to shop online and parents just give money. Didn't know YesAsia did them though, thanks.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:58:46 No.8013709 >>8013691 Yeah, also some people think they are superior bargain hunters and geniuses for finding websites where something is (appears) cheaper

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 13:59:36 No.8013713

>>8013079
Mfw I got the exact same gift. My aunt apparently was between this one and one of those "zazzle-poetry" ones, and I actually would have preffered the zazzle poetry one....... oh well, the hoodie looks and feels really comfy, I'll just wear it at home.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 14:00:18 No.8013714

My father bought my mother and I a set of scented hand creams I was planning on buying for my mother anyway, so everything went well. I got them a necktie pin and a camisole and makeup, respectively. We're a low income family, so every time the conversation tends to go like this:

>Anon, tell me what you want for Christmas/your birthday/whatever
>The things I want are too expensive or I have to order them myself
>But I want to buy you something
>Save it so we can all go out an afternoon

I'd feel terrible if they wasted any money that wasn't strictly necessary on me. I like getting presents, but paying bills is more important.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 14:01:00 No.8013716 >>8013669 Can't believe I didn't think of that, thanks. My friends won't be interested but my little sister's friends might.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 14:03:13 No.8013721 >>8013531 post the bag anon

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 14:06:16 No.8013723 >>8012403 When is this anon gonna return and show us the goods?

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 14:15:34 No.8013743 My aunt lives in HK, so I got lucky. Liz Lisa sweater and dress is on its way to Murica.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 14:20:33 No.8013758 >>8013694 >a Tshirt clearly meant for a grandmother that said "I love you beary much" I... I kind of want that

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 14:39:06 No.8013791

Happy this year, I got two boring normalfag things I needed and asked for as well as a surprise face cream.
Bit confused though because I'm always being told to 'declutter' but I also was bought a monster high doll and novistar doll by my mum and SO. They're really cute and it's sweet that they knew i liked them but I feel awkward displaying dolls in my house and I'm not going to play with them at my age. It's hard to 'declutter' when the clutter is usually gifts from loved ones.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 17:02:58 No.8014007 >>8013588 I got two pairs of kids Hello Kitty socks too, but they're those stretchy fluffy ones so it's cool

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 17:19:59 No.8014029 >tons of normalfag clothes >all of them in a bizarre barbie-like shade of pink >because "I like cute stuff" That was sweet, but damn now I have to change everything.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 17:35:48 No.8014057

>>8013674
Perhaps. I just wish I had time/room to sew anything

I don't dislike brocade either but it's so shiny. My mother is no fool- after seeing my face she told me I could sell it to put money toward the wool coat I asked for but I'll do something with it; I'd feel bad trying to sell it to a noob and worse for just getting shot of her present.

I also got a makeup sponge that's meant to go in a cute korean keychain case. It doesnt fit in the case but nothing a pair of sharp scissors wont fix!

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 17:35:57 No.8014058

>>8014029
At least you got the receipt. I've never been given a gift with a receipt in my life (maybe because my family buy a lot of stuff second-hand?) and I'm always being given stuff that's completely the wrong size by older relatives even though I've told them my size multiple times and it hasn't changed in years. This year I got some pyjamas that were six sizes too big (so unusable even as something just for sleeping in) and for my birthday I got jeans that were literally a foot too long for me. All goes straight to charity.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 17:37:10 No.8014061 >>8013659 I feel bad I wish I could give you a gift anon :/

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 17:38:42 No.8014064 >>8014057 Turn it into cushions? Or garment bags?

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 17:44:39 No.8014071 >>8013659 I can't draw but is there anything you want a drawing of? Maybe someone in the draw thread will draw it if you say how bad your holiday has been?

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 17:44:54 No.8014072

>>8014058
Where do you live? In my country, second-hand stuff is almost always seen like dirty old shit (althought I always buy beautiful second hand pieces), so that will never be a problem to me.
But is hard to find cute stuff here in Brasil, so I always ended up receiving "latino/samba" sexy clothes in pink.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 17:48:44 No.8014076 >>8013092 I regift if it's something generic, still looks brand new, and is going to an entirely different set of people (e.g. family present which gets put into work secret Santa)

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 17:49:40 No.8014077 File: 82 KB, 399x600, tumblr_kyb9rrEiy21qaz1aqo1_400.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] > mfw no Lolita-related gifts I'm going to end up blowing my next paycheck and buy myself a late Christmas present

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 17:50:36 No.8014078 >Get 1000$ from rich relative >No pressing bills >No debt What should I do with it?

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 17:52:07 No.8014081

>>8013095
I would hate to get a gift from you.nearly all of those things are useless and not all that thoughtful apart from the meal, generic little boxes aren't something anyone wants to just sit on a shelf and gather dust. A personal touch doesn't just mean writing someone's name on stuff, it means thinking about the person and what they would like to receive beyond "ooh, a poem"

Funk Brothers !!sEQILr75Rya Thu, Dec 25, 2014 17:58:28 No.8014090

>>8014078
I wouldn't buy lolita for that. You worked in the past year? Consider keeping the money and start a Roth IRA account for retirement. The max amount is $5500 for 2014 and the minimum is a $1000 to open one up. Opening a brokerage account has a minimum of $1000 too.

Also if you do open an account, buy AAPL. Rising stock with a good dividend.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 18:01:19 No.8014096 >>8012289 That underskirt seems promising. Maybe add cream lace. Assuming it's as full as the stock pic.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 18:11:26 No.8014106

>>8013714
Are you me? I wanted a new mouse for my computer and found one for under $20. She bought one for double the price. I feel awful and want to return it to get the cheaper one but I don't have the heart to say anything. She's low on money, especially around the holidays.. I'd rather she spend her hard earned money on herself.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 18:20:03 No.8014126 >>8014078 Save?

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 18:22:34 No.8014131 >>8014090 this anon knows what's up. At the very least, save 3/4 of it and use the lil' extra on yourself.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 18:28:48 No.8014137

I got clothing as some of my gifts this year and I feel really bad because nothing of what I'm given by this side of my family is my style at all. It's all nice department store clothes but its nothing I'd never wear.

I kept one weird item one year and I've worn it just once in all this time. I did get the gift receipts with the items so I think I'll return everything and save the money for other things, but I feel bad about it.

There's not a lot of clothes sold in the US I have a real interest in so I wish I would stop getting clothes presents. I'd rather have the money even if that's somehow seen as tasteless...

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 19:15:18 No.8014200 I indeed have a star clip on the way, it's in the mail. I got $100, so I'll buy some lolita or some kodona

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 19:18:49 No.8014206 >>8014090 >>8014126 >>8014131 >>8014137 This is what's left after saving 3/4 of it. I want to spend it.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 19:27:55 No.8014221 >>8014206 DAMN

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 19:33:16 No.8014229 I got a lot of Amazon giftcards. Any decent accessories for classical in burgundy or black? Or wig recommendations.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 19:45:55 No.8014245

>>8013269
>>8013287

When I say written I'm not talking about stories I wrote myself. I mean short stories like Peter Rabbit, a classic fairy tale or once the first chapter of Harry Potter. If the person doesn't read I wouldn't give them a book but if they do I would try to give them one of their favorite stories.

Incidentally I'm a guy.

>>8014081

Almost everything will sit and gather dust. I once gave a friend a wood and brass pocket watch I made for him as a graduation present from med school, realistically most of the time it will be sitting in a drawer unused.

Again, I avoid trying too hard to give something "useful" because either they'll already have it, you'll buy the wrong thing because you don't know any better, or you'll lose all sentiment because it's too practical.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 19:50:55 No.8014250

>only ever ask for money
>only ever get money
>no problems ever

I don't like receiving actual gifts. Most of the time, they're totally useless things to me that are really only nice and appreciated because of the person who gave it to me. For the same exact reason, unless it's something specifically off their wishlist or they asked me for it, I only give money. No issues and everyone comes out of it happy.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 19:51:26 No.8014252

>>8014058
My mom bought me really expensive slippers for Christmas, didn't keep the receipt, and they don't fit. This is somehow my fault. They are so small it hurts my feet to have them on for even a few minutes, and I specifically told her to get a size 9, she got an 8 instead. She's like so angry and calling me ungrateful now.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 19:53:19 No.8014255

>>8013619
I'm not sure I have any Lolita accessories that cheap (£10) and certainly nothing burando is that cheap. I think low-budget Secret Santa things are lame. I'd rather exchange cards or a holiday ornament or go out to coffee together or something.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 19:59:22 No.8014265

>>8014245
I think I understand your perspective better now. Definitely would still say that part of what's considered a "personal touch" involves knowing the person well enough to know what things they want but don't have (a lot of people drop hints), although that's not possible for everyone, especially people you're not close to. For example, I knew the tastes of my last boyfriend pretty well, but also knew that everything he wanted was £300+ gadgets, so I would get him something more personal/sentimental/symbolic/useless like that.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:02:47 No.8014272 >>8013609 My dad was into model trains, there are like 20 gauges of track. I'm sad for your grandpa. I hope he got the right gauge to replace it.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:08:23 No.8014282

>>8014245
I'm really going to disagree with you on the "practical gifts lose sentimental value" idea here.
I find using a practical gift reminds me everyday of that person, and how much they actually care rather than just giving me something completely pointless. Even just some basic dessert forks I was given once make me smile, because they make me think of family I haven't seen in a while. It keeps people at the centre of my life.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:11:20 No.8014286 >>8014229 Opaque and lace tights, false lashes, flower clips and make-up of your brand of choice is all I can confidently recommend. Also GLBs

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:11:36 No.8014287 >>8014206 >shieeeeeeeeeeeeet.mp3

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:14:36 No.8014290

>>8014072
I live in the UK, although my grandma (who's the one who buys me the most-second hand stuff) is an immigrant who grew up poor and thinks she's a really good bargain hunter, so that might factor into it. Most of my friends always get new stuff as presents, and my parents buy stuff new. Even my grandma won't buy stuff like pyjamas secondhand unless it's still in the packaging.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:15:12 No.8014291

>>8014265

On occasion I've given away jewelry I've made to girls I know as Christmas/birthday gifts. I purchased 925 sterling silver pendant settings, chains and 5mmx7mm faceted gemstones, mostly garnets and peridots. I set the stones in the settings, boxed them and gave them away in little packages. I made sure it was understood that they were just gifts and I didn't mean anything deeper.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:15:47 No.8014293 >>8014076 If chocolates are soft-centres, and I have no idea what else to buy the person, I will do this without shame. Wouldn't do it to a friend or someone who I know would like something different though.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:17:33 No.8014297 >>8014106 Unwanted yet relatively expensive presents are the worst.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:19:12 No.8014300 >>8014137 Are you even gonna get cash if you return it? Some places only do store credit unless there's actually something wrong with the item. That happened to me with some birthday gifts and I ended up having to use the credit in-store anyway.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:23:27 No.8014305

>>8014250
>having friends and family that actually agree to that

It's really weird thinking that between them, all the presents I got for Christmas probably added up to several hundred dollars. I would have been so much happier with the money. Then again, when people just give you money they tend to only give $20-50, whereas when they're buying you things they spend more, so even if they all agreed to the giving money plan it'd probably only add up to $250. Still a lot.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:30:09 No.8014311

>>8014252
Ah, that really sucks anon.

>>8014255
There's definitely some things you can buy with it (like the flower clips, false lashes and tight mentioned in the Amazon comment, or cute winter gloves or a fancy teacup or something), but the first three are probably things most lolitas already have and the last couple are unnecessary and not actually lolita-specific items. Dreamy Bows have Chocomint stuff under a tenner, but that'd only work for sweet lolitas and P&P would add to the cost.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:30:38 No.8014312 >>8012325 Wasn't there a spending guide in the secret santa rules? In our community the presents have to be a certain amount of money.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:31:12 No.8014315

>>8013092
I'll give something away that I got as a gift but in an honest way, more like 'can you use this, it was given to me and I'm not a fan of it' kind of thing. Not near a holiday, either haha!
I declutter and pass things to my friends like this often.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:31:29 No.8014316 >>8014272 It was okay, he traded it with another old guy at the model railway club who used a different gauge.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:39:28 No.8014332

>>8014282
This. My absolute favourite things are things that combine beauty with utility, so I get to use something nice every day. I love having nice cookware and soap.

Some people really don't like giving overly practical items though; for my 21st birthday a rich relative said they'd be willing to drop a lot because it was a special occasion, I asked for a good-quality rice cooker, and they refused on the grounds that it was too utilitarian (and they never eat rice so they thought I'd never use it???) and got me a tablet instead. Couldn't complain without looking like a spoilt brat because, y'know, tablets are expensive, but I barely ever use it and really wanted to sell it.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:41:46 No.8014341 >>8012325 >that table Was your comms swap at a mall food court?

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:53:36 No.8014365 File: 1.70 MB, 3264x2448, image.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I have a positive story: a few weeks ago I sent my aunt my Etsy wishlist and tonight she was nice enough to get me something off of it. Pic related, sorry the file is so huge.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 20:58:02 No.8014373 >>8014365 S2G thougt the thumb was a Ring Pop. Its cute but holy shit that thing is huge. I'd break it immediately.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:01:12 No.8014382 >>8014365 Link please. It looks amazing.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:03:04 No.8014389 >>8014312 There was, $25. Disregard rules acquire gifts

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:04:04 No.8014393 >>8014341 Botanical Gardens but ok

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:06:24 No.8014395 >>8014311 That's why I don't participate and think it's lame when the winter holiday comm meet revolves around one. I don't buy/use that kind of cheap stuff so it's useless as a gift.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:09:23 No.8014400 >>8014252 Fold the backs down. More convenient anyway.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:12:19 No.8014409

>>8014395
It's understandable though - even with higher spending limits there's no guarantee with a Secret Santa that what you get will be to your tastes, so who the fuck would participate in a £40 Secret Santa? (I reckon that's about what you need to guarantee something decent). If I was willing to spend that much, I'd spend it on myself, not on a random exchange from someone else that there's no guarantee I'll like.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:15:28 No.8014413 >>8012325 I'm not even sure that the girl who received this has pierced ears... what a lazy cunt.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:18:37 No.8014419 >>8012325 I'd think this kind of thing would cause big resentments in comms, watching some members cheap out on the gifts. I know I'd think less of this giver for sure. I hope she sees this and is ashamed of herself!

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:20:47 No.8014421 >>8014409 Understood. That's why I think it's a bad idea altogether and comms should do a coffee meet or other event to just dress up and spend meaningful holiday time together with no friendship-stressing gifts.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:22:36 No.8014423 >>8014413 It's easy enough to switch good dangle earrings to screw-back earring parts but shod bother with Claire's cheapies. I haven't shopped there since middle school.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:25:44 No.8014430 >>8014409 I think white elephant swaps are better for communities..... although my group doesn't allow stealing because of potential drama

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:27:31 No.8014432

>>8014421
For those of us who like little surprise presents and aren't that fussed if we get something less than great because we didn't spend that much anyway, they're fun. I'm one of those people that spends nearly all their lolita money on large items like dresses, so the small cheap things in Secret Santas are actually useful for me. Unless the gift-giver is as lazy as >>8012325 and doesn't even bother checking that the colours their buying match anything I own (which has never happened to me), it's usually something useable.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:34:21 No.8014444

>>8014432
Everyone's different and from my own point of view it's not any fun to be made to feel like a Scrooge if you don't want to do the cheap gift exchange at the meet. I always make an excuse. I don't like to wear or encourage another to wear cheap high street or mall stuff with specialty fashion dresses that cost several hundred dollars. I'm sure there are cute exceptions if you wear casual or sweet but I prefer accessories equal in quality to my main pieces.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:35:22 No.8014446 >>8012403 I'm dying to know what it was.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:37:19 No.8014452 >>8014446 Milanoo-chan, come back!

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:40:29 No.8014457 >>8013604 Aww anon, I'm sorry. Why can't genuine people participate in these things instead of people who want something nice in return for sending shit? I'm a bit worried myself since I tried hard and definitely spent $40, maybe more on my giftee.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:43:14 No.8014461 >>8014430 No they're not, some girls will put in something nice, others will put in shit. Unless the point is to get the shittiest gift possible, then that might be entertaining.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:45:06 No.8014464 >>8014373 >me too

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:47:51 No.8014468 >>8013665 Well a "white elephant" is usually unwanted gifts or stuff you had around. It's not the same as a "secret santa".

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:49:14 No.8014472 >>8013504 Oh! I thought she/he meant a Dildo from a company called "Candy"

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:51:17 No.8014475 >>8012883 This

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:53:12 No.8014478 >>8012986 That's so cheap, like insultingly cheap A cute normalfag tee-shirt from Walmart would have been less insulting than that

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:55:50 No.8014482 >>8014468 I can never keep the names for these fucking things straight. Maybe it was a Yankee swap? I don't really know.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 21:56:34 No.8014484 >>8014382 It's from lepetitebonbon on Etsy. It's sold out now but maybe message her and ask if she'll make you a custom one? Her whole store is full of cute mini food stuff so it's worth checking out.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 22:02:45 No.8014496 >>8014106 If you're still around, return the one from her and buy the cheaper mouse. Give her the saved money and say it's a late Christmas gift in return. Or buy her a tiny gift. That way she gets something extra, and you still have a new mouse.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 22:13:11 No.8014513

>>8014300
Afuckingparently they do not. Both stores say they'll refund to the credit card used (not fucking useful for gifts) or they can do a store gift card.

At least if I get a gift card I can hock it for slightly less than its worth on ebay. Still wish they did cash return, such a dumb fucking policy.

Is there a nice way to tell people not to buy you clothes anymore?

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 22:15:24 No.8014514 >>8014468 Depends on the group! My family does a white elephant exchange and the rule is $20, no items from home or gag gifts.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 22:16:16 No.8014516

>>8014513
Not sure. Sometimes doing it the non-nice way can reap long-term benefits. When my sister went goth she actively told my grandma that she will not and does not wear anything that isn't black, which hurt her feelings a lot in the short-term but paid dividends in the long term. Grandma gave in and started buying her black stuff after a while and about a third of it was actually useable, while I was stuck getting random clothing gifts in all sorts of colours and quietly giving 95% of them away by the back door.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 22:16:25 No.8014517 >>8014461 That's why you have rules and require 'from' name tags. Person who doesn't follow the rules will be shamed.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 22:21:56 No.8014521 >>8014517 Speaking of shaming, I don't get why a comm could have repeated problems with girls spending below the limit for Secret Santas. Why don't they just bar girls that pull that shit from participating in the future.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 22:24:02 No.8014522

>>8014516
I think my current plan is to drop hints all year about how full my closet is and how I have way too many clothes and then make requests for pajamas, socks, and other accessories so maybe I don't end up with nice main pieces I'll never wear.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 22:26:38 No.8014523 >>8014521 Comms are terrified of alienating people a lot of the time, so they let a retarded amount of shit slide for the sake of "harmony".

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 22:38:45 No.8014537

>>8014522
Requests work better than hinting about closet size. Maybe it's just because she has borderline hoarder tendencies, but my grandma doesn't "get" decluttering. There's no possible way I could have kept everything she'd given me unless my room was stuffed full of binbags full of clothes in my room, yet she still asks me sometimes "Oh, what happened to XYZ item anon, I never see you wear it" and gets really suspicious and resentful if she suspects I've given it away. Yet she won't just not buy me stuff, so I try to divert her onto stuff I can use like pyjamas and socks.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 22:44:24 No.8014547

I went down to Arizona to visit my dad that I haven't seen in a year. Money has been really tight these past two months for me and I was really nervous about not working for a week. For Christmas he gave me a check to pay my rent for this month, an amazon gift card, and a really nice framed piece of art from a local Arizona artist. I cried since he doesn't have a lot of money to begin with. Nothing lolita related but I wasn't expecting anything.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 22:47:56 No.8014550 >>8014547 Oh, that's so cute!

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 22:47:58 No.8014551

>>8012125
I got like 8 brand dresses for christmas and I'm so fucking pissed it's all pastel vomit ap... the only exceptionbeing cats tea party. Fucking hell I'm a gothic lolita gimme some aatp or moitie. Should I just burn these? Most of it is shit like Crystal Dream Carnival, Milky Planet and whatnot. My bf sucks I should buy him girls panties in his size in exchange.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 22:55:10 No.8014558 File: 43 KB, 418x627, 1303238501179.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8014551 This is such a bizarre troll.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 22:55:35 No.8014559 >>8014551 Baiting so hard

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 22:59:28 No.8014566 >>8014558 >>8014559 Yeah there's been clearly someone baiting the board hard for a little while now but they are just overshooting now.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 23:06:39 No.8014581 >>8014566 Is it the same person? I didn't realise the original recurring troll was a sissy.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 23:07:52 No.8014587 >>8014566 I'm not fucking baiting, I'm pissed off okay the panties might have made it seem strange but maybe I should leave him then? He should know my fucking style already. Maybe I could sell some of them and buy something else. keeping ctp though.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 23:13:53 No.8014599 >>8014551 So,looks like someone got mall clothes for Christmas. 2/10, try again.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 23:43:40 No.8014655

>>8014587
Are you sure your tampon isn't in too tight? Best unscrew it, make sure it's not covered in sand or salt, and try again. Those are really nice things, and he's trying at least. He didn't buy Milanoo, he got some great dresses, but you want something different? If nothing else, you have terrific fodder for a swap meet. Use his thoughtfulness to make new memories with your friends.

>>	Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 23:46:25 No.8014659 >>8014655 Don't respond to the troll.

Anonymous Thu, Dec 25, 2014 23:57:05 No.8014680

>>8014432
This, I posted the OP of the claire's bows and if everyone had given a shitty thoughtless gift I wouldn't have even mentioned it. It's noteworthy because it was the only one like that. Everyone else's gifts were around $25 in worth and well chosen for their person's taste.

Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 00:04:08 No.8014696

>>8014655
True, I'm sorry and I'll go apologise to him, we both have high end jobs (hes a dentist) so we get big gifts for each other. I was thinking of getting him a boat cruise or something. We celebrate what we call family day for a week so I don't have a gift for him yet. Sometimes I can get wrapped up in consumerism. I'm scared to go to my com though because there are too many itas and offbrand wearers.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 00:15:13 No.8014713 >>8014696 Couldn't you... sell it? And buy what you want? Because I'd definitely be interested in cat's tea party if its in grey.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 00:26:59 No.8014739 >>8014713 Sorry Ctp was one of the things I really liked, I will sell the rest to my local com at a discount so maybe they can afford to dress nice for once. This might make up for my materialismthis holiday season.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 00:44:58 No.8014780 Why are people responding to trolls? You guys are retarded.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 01:14:57 No.8014838 >>8014780 Seriously, I always tend to be positive about whatever community I'm involved in but cgl keeps proving it is the most gullible, stupid one of all.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 01:32:27 No.8014854 >>8014780 Probably because it's the troll samefagging in order to trick other people into replying. Nobody's this stupid.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 03:00:11 No.8014925 >>8014382 buy yourself a re-ment set and some ring bases. profit.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 05:07:14 No.8015045 >>8013092 I regift all the time, but I'm a teacher who doesn't like wine or chocolate so my cupboard is full of presents I'm not going to use. Might as well give them to people where I was going to get that level of present anyway.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 07:56:43 No.8015142 >>8015045 Yep, they're impersonal things so it's fine.

Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 08:09:38 No.8015142,1 [INTERNAL]

Opened my SS present yesterday... If I remember rightly, the limit was $40 excluding shipping. I put quite a bit of thought into my gift (had a lot to go off).
Received a $2 belt off ebay, a child's bright pink bag (complete with tacky chain & jewels) & a short wig (not too bad, but my hair is just way too long & thick to squeeze under).
Tbh I always feel disappointed with these things so I'm not doing any more. Idk if I can even sell it. It's like the stuff always left behind in car boot sales because no one wants it...

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 08:24:14 No.8015161 >>8014255 I actually managed to get some new burando socks for my secret santa for £10, so it's not impossible.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 08:42:44 No.8015176 >>8015161 Sarah?

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 09:05:00 No.8015194 File: 252 KB, 500x281, yoshida.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8012289 It's cute him and his mom tried so hard to please you. Even if he failed.

Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 10:05:25 No.8015265

>>8014245
Lol I'm sorry but this is terrible gift-giving philosophy you somehow managed to find the trifecta of "what the fuck am I supposed to do with this", "shit this is too much and now I feel guilty", and "I literally cannot get rid of this bc I know you'll follow up on it". Sorry man that's the truth; maybe don't live your life according to some musty old book about how proper whites act polite. In the meantime only subject the geriatrics to your gift-giving guilt-mongering.

Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 10:12:30 No.8015275

>>8014282
Very this. Even if it's just like gloves or fucking pencils or something it's so heart-warming. If I get something that I'm supposed to use but can't/don't, like the watch my parents got me recently, I just feel guilty or slighted. Imo, the best gift-giving philosophy is give something that the receipient can't justify buying for themselves but still wants. If it is hobby related, it's usually something specific. Like my friend got me some really nice sketchbooks last year.

Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 10:20:26 No.8015286

>>8015275
Yeah, this! I really like getting nice bath stuff (not stuff I won't use like bath salts, but nicely scented shampoo/conditioner/soap/shower gel) because I'm on a tight budget and can't justify buying it for myself. Art supplies are always good too, but I feel really guilty whenever I'm given jewelery. It's never loliable and I don't wear jewelery outside of Lolita (can't at work anyway). Makes me feel really bad to get expensive stuff I'll never use.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 10:38:49 No.8015315 >>8014551 You've gotta be the worst troll I've seen in my life. Are you even trying?

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 10:53:22 No.8015336 My boyfriend's mom got me a box of GLB's, and my boyfriend ordered me a really nice, simple cream Taobao JSK. Like, I think I won Lolita Christmas; I didn't hint that I wanted anything Lolita. I am happy.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 12:18:42 No.8015449 >>8014365 It looks amazing wow so cute it would go so well with the honey cake dress for a little over the top coord for a photoshoot or a special meetup or con.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 12:26:05 No.8015457 >>8015161 I'd love to know which ones, that's cool.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 15:09:22 No.8015660 >>8015176 Hello :D

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 15:10:25 No.8015664 >>8015457 They were IW ones, black with a white lace up pattern on the front.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 15:15:38 No.8015672 >>8014551 Give it all to me and tell your bf that I'd appreciate him more than you do

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 15:40:09 No.8015702 >>8015660 >>8015664 hue hue hue my gal

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 16:57:14 No.8015811 >>8013656 I just warn everyone about milanoo from the start

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 16:59:42 No.8015817 File: 135 KB, 499x800, img.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8013121 Threw it on for you, anon. This feels ridiculous but I could see someone pulling the style off.

Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 17:03:45 No.8015824

>>8015811
It seems to be the first thing people find. My 12-year-old sis wanted to get into lolita, and I didn't really want them to because she's had a lot of hobbies and interests that she got bored of within a month recently, so I didn't give her any advice. Borrowed her laptop and there were a ton of sites with stolen pictures bookmarked in a folder called "wishlist", mostly eBay but some Milanoo fronts too. Had to talk to her after that.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 17:06:02 No.8015828 >>8015817 Maybe tea dye and embroider it? I think its kind of cute :)

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 17:11:37 No.8015835 File: 45 KB, 337x450, purtian-woman.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8015817 I actually really like this. Very pilgrim like.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 17:11:40 No.8015836 >>8015817 Seconding >>8015828 . Go for it, I love the look!

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 17:14:10 No.8015839 >>8015835 or puritan rather.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 17:22:34 No.8015845 >>8015828 If you do a Momoko with it it could be salvageable, the lace on it looked pretty poor though.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 17:25:26 No.8015850 >>8015817 I am slightly ashamed to admit that I really like this look.

Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 19:05:44 No.8015987

girlfriend got me an AP ring (magical etoile in pink) but.....i already owned it lmao. apparently she kept quiet about it for a long time because she took a picture of my hands for me to post from the last meet we went to and in her mind was like "oh shit she owns the ring". i'm gonna sell it off when i get home and just buy a different ring, or use the money to go towards my next con ticket. she's cool with it at least. she also got me some cute earrings.

other than that, i got a cute silver bracelet with a heart locket and fake key from gf's grandma, which is loliable. also got a really strange scarf from gf's mom and dad. it's a needle-felted scarf, but it's shaped like a long vine with large violets sprouting from it. it matches absolutely nothing i have, lolita or otherwise. i might just hang it somewhere in my room since it could pretty much double as decor. should i sell it??

also got a game grumps shirt coming in the mail, a small asuka figure, and an evangelion art book, which i've wanted for a long time.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 19:11:56 No.8016000 >>8015660 Are you actually in London

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 19:24:49 No.8016020 >>8015987 Pics of the crazy scarf?

Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 19:57:56 No.8016070
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>>8016020
here you go! again, it's not awful, but it's definitely not my style. this picture is a bit bright; the violet is a little darker and more vibrant and the vines are olive.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 20:02:05 No.8016075 >>8016070 Don't sell it, that's rude. I think displaying it is a fine idea, it's pretty unique and cool (imo) but you're right it would be hard to wear.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 20:03:24 No.8016080 >>8016070 Display it. It looks like it wouldn't actually be useful for keeping you warm as a scarf anyway.

Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 20:10:59 No.8016092
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Not this specific one (pulled off google image search) But this is what my boyfriend got me. Came new with tags but it was like $60 (with shipping) as opposed to ~$100 when it was released. I'm really happy about it but I don't have anything to coord it with right now. Gonna use it as a main piece for my first fairy kei coord because I wanna get into more casual cute fashion, and when it comes to lolita I like to go all out. Not OTT really but not casual. My only real issue is that I have broad shoulders so it makes them look even more broad with the puffy shoulders. I hinted at wanting one of their parkas though, and even if it was something taobao tier I would still love it.

Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 20:20:06 No.8016109

>>8016075
>>8016080
alright then! i'll try to find it a good place in my little room when i get back home. I was thinking about hanging it above my bed via some command hooks or something

also yeah it's definitely not warming. not that i need warmth that often since i'm based on atlanta, but still. it is cool! but i dont have a fashion-based use for it haha,

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 21:24:36 No.8016222 >>8015315 Not a troll, some people (i.e you) just don't get adult money problems. You seem pissy did your so buy you milanoo instead of brand? heh.

Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 21:31:29 No.8016240

My parents have bought me brand before, but not this Christmas. This year they just gave me some chocolate and a little bit of cash. Whatever, I don't blame them since my sister just moved into her own place and despite having a full time job pretty much insisted that my parents buy all her furniture, groceries, bed, etc.

They always let me pick out the piece though, since they have no idea what they're doing 99% of the time. My mom loves OTT sweet, but I look ridiculous in it. My dad just understand dresses in general.

I used the money to buy the Baby HP and I'm saving the rest since my job is not getting back to me about working over winter break and I'm not sure if I'm going to be getting the paycheck they promised I'd be earning. But that's another tragic story of bad bosses.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 21:32:30 No.8016242 >>8016240 **doesn't understand I haven't slept in 2 days I'm so sorry.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 21:44:49 No.8016279 >>8016092 That's so cute, anon!

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 21:52:44 No.8016290 >>8014365 that is the most ridiculous ring i've ever seen. i love it.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 21:54:11 No.8016295 >>8015817 pair it with a wig that has bangs and large loose curls and it would look beautiful!

Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 22:07:30 No.8016322

>>8014072
you should enter a Bazar group on facebook. People sell second hand stuff at a good price.

For cute clothing, I never had any problem. The only issue is usually fitting, but anyone who can sew can fix it.

If you're in São Paulo, shopping Morumbi has some good stores, but you can always go to cheaper ones like marisa.. I had some finds there aswell.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 22:13:53 No.8016334 >>8013233 N-No. Secret Santa. i forgot people use that for shopping service.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 22:16:22 No.8016342 >>8014076 with no tags?

Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 22:28:42 No.8016359

>>8012343
Kind of late on this but something like a dickie or some extra wide nice quality lace can help fill the neckline a bit. The lace especially would be really easy to just tack to the neckline even with super minimal sewing skills or safety pins. The bodice being too long should be easy to fix for someone who does know how to sew, youd just have to take the skirt off and attach it higher up. Shoulders might be trickier but could probably be done.

Once its been refitted and lace replaced, I think if you found a cute brown waistcoat style vest that matched the brown tones and wore it over top, it would help tone it down quite a bit. Try to keep all accessories solid colored too.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 22:42:00 No.8016382 >>8015817 I agree with >>8015828, dye it, change the lace if you need to, and put some crosses on it. It would be so dang cute with long braids on either side I think.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 22:44:16 No.8016390 >>8016070 I've seen those scarves all over where I am and can't figure out where the heck they're from. You in the PNW area too? I vote for room decor too. It'd be really cute wrapped around the back of a chair or draped over a curtain rod.

>>	Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 23:09:22 No.8016445 >>8016070 It probably doesn't matter to you anon but those are petunias!

Anonymous Fri, Dec 26, 2014 23:10:11 No.8016446

The weirdest lolita related things have all had to do with my very well meaning but oblivious grandma.
>lacy mini tutu skirts from preteen girl section (it said one size fits all, she just didn't realize it meant 10 year old girls)
>ruffly peasant blouses from maternity section
>so many claires wristwarmers
>some actually very nifty vintage costume jewelry from yardsales

I didn't really get anything lolita related this year that I didn't physically pick out while shopping (boyfriend would rather just take me out shopping and know I'm happy). I did get some odd stuff though I guess.
>Halle Berry perfume from my mom (I am allergic to most non-essential-oil fragrance so I'm afraid to use it)
>stuffed Monster High cat plush (I repaint the dolls so I get why they thought I might like it, but I have zero other stuffed animals so I don't know what to do with it?)
>metal claddagh pin-like object that I can't figure out if its for hair or a bookmark or a plant stake or what

>>	Anonymous Sat, Dec 27, 2014 05:02:14 No.8016952 >>8013531 you're an ungrateful little shit. they don't owe you anything, if you don't like it, put it in your closet or throw it away later.

>>	Anonymous Sat, Dec 27, 2014 05:12:56 No.8016962 File: 185 KB, 335x253, miku.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8014551 >My bf sucks I should buy him girls panties in his size in exchange m-muh fetish

>>	Anonymous Sat, Dec 27, 2014 05:39:54 No.8016999 >>8016222 naw, I have no SO, trolls just make me tired.

>>	Anonymous Sat, Dec 27, 2014 07:29:40 No.8017105 >>8016962 I decided to make him a cocktail on the cruise I booked and have a single pair of Shimapan gracefully dangling from the side. Half the cloth floating gently in the liquid.

Anonymous Sat, Dec 27, 2014 17:04:45 No.8017893

>>8012211
update: Aunt sent me 5 pairs of socks to go with my "adorable dresses". The one pair that I bothered to look up (no good pictures of them) has a description of:
"Super-sexy classic lace anklet that looks great with heels. Show some toe cleavage!"
They are bright red and the worst lace in the world. Luckily they are too big so I don't feel bad not to wear them.
I do not understand at all why she got me ankle socks that are really similar to ones I already have (that SHE bought me last year). None of them go with my wardrobe/are of a quality that I would wear with lolita sans one super cute pair of tights that will go with a salopette I ordered last week.
It is the thought that counts though, and I am so happy she got me a gift to try and support my hobby, I just need to find some ways to work them into my wardrobe without looking totally ita.

Anonymous Sat, Dec 27, 2014 17:47:01 No.8017950
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>>8012403
>>8012411 >>8012413 >>8012418 >>8012474 >>8012966 >>8013723 >>8014446
Sorry for the late, I just forget this post and I didn't expected someone cares tho

Here's my Christmas gift

What to say? I have so much luck!
My mom heard me talking about my dream dress, the MMM iron gate
So she buy me this
"Is the dress you love, right?"
"...of course mom, I LOVE it! "
Maybe isn't a MMM, but my mom did her best, care about me, and this is a really nice dress! I love it-

>>	Anonymous Sat, Dec 27, 2014 17:54:04 No.8017965 >>8016952 >throw it away later dunno about that anon, but you sure sound like a rich ungrateful little shit

>>	Anonymous Sat, Dec 27, 2014 17:54:25 No.8017967 >>8017950 That's super cute anon, I'm really glad it worked out for you in the end.

>>	Anonymous Sat, Dec 27, 2014 18:21:03 No.8018005 >>8017950 Lucky escape anon! You should keep the box and use it for packaging next time you sell a dress heh heh heh

>>	Anonymous Sat, Dec 27, 2014 20:29:44 No.8018314 >>8018005 Oh my God... you're evil... (I'll do)

>>	Anonymous Sat, Dec 27, 2014 23:17:48 No.8018656 >>8017950 Anon your mom is like the .001% that gets something kinda decent from Milanoo. Get that lady a lottery ticket.

>>	Anonymous Sun, Dec 28, 2014 03:08:33 No.8019121 >>8017950 That is absolutely gorgeous!

>>	Anonymous Sun, Dec 28, 2014 05:17:38 No.8019321 >>8015817 not bad at all

>>	Anonymous Sun, Dec 28, 2014 14:43:06 No.8019949 >>8017950 Oh, it's that Infanta dress! I own that dress and it is indeed gorgeous, one of the only things from my first lolita order that I didn't sell off once I started buying brand.

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