/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Lolita got me into millinery and now I dream of owning a little brick store where I sell fancy ladies' hats.

It can be inspiring (especially for those of us still searching for something) to hear about people’s lucky lolita finds, be it a dream dress that you finally managed to get a hold of, or an unexpected great deal you came across. I thought it could be fun for people to share some of their stories here for a feel-good thread. Some ideas:
>Have you found a dream item? How long were you looking for it, and how did you feel when you received it?
>Have you found a great deal on something? What made it a standout deal for you (eg. price, rarity, better quality than you expected when it arrived)?