/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Does anyone have recommendations of indie brand or makers who are good for commissions of accessories? Headwear and things like jabots, collars etc. I know of some good handmakers but not who takes or is actually open for commissions nor many reviews for them.

>>7939039
Sweet Mildred?

How come it seems like there are so few indie gothic brands? (like outside of taobao, I mean)

>>7939586
I just want more classical gothic designs like surface spell around

>>7939033
They give off a scammy vibe, I would avoid them if I were you. Pic related, trying to sell a cheap ass Taobao bag for $1500 claiming it's from a famous chinese painter.
She also tried to sell her "lolita" service

>>7939657
And trying to sell this piece of shit for 2888CNY (approximately US$470), you can buy brand for that price.
There is more deets/drama on her on lorp right now if you wish to read more, but I wouldn't trust them at all just from their scammy behaviours. They also spam their Cat Tarot dress everywhere, which is annoying as fuck. Wouldn't give them a cent if I were you.

>>7939670
What is lorp?

>>7939691
Chinese cgl, lorp.miniban.cn

>>7939694
Oh okay, is this Chinese Gossip?
If it is, glad to have you back, gurl.

Also I think someone mentioned in another thread that Cat Tarot bitch responded to her WTB with a really gross item or something.

>>7939703
>Cat Tarot bitch responded to her WTB with a really gross item or something.
Oh?

>>7939694
>>7939703
>>7939694
>>7939670
No that wasn't me. But it's nice to see someone else browsing lorp.

>>7939703
No I am only a follower of the great CG sama
>I lurk in both Chinese and Western comms.

>>7939033
Stay away from Lost Candy. I ordered a Cat Tarot custom skirt with the same pattern from the JSK, was promised 3 days after payment I'd have pictures of the skirt to confirm if it was what I wanted before shipping. Pics never arrived and I had to frequently ask what was happening. Lost Candy fobbed me off with excuses of being busy and that there were holidays in Korea so they couldn't work on the skirt. I tried contacting them through the FB page and emails that were seen but not answered. They have since deleted my FB comments asking for an update and I notice they have also deleted another girl's posts asking the same thing.

I opened a Paypal dispute after waiting 43 days for them to get their act together. They never replied to the Paypal dispute and some other random person emailed me asking for my shipping address. I got my tracking number and when the tracking didn't update and my 20 Paypal days were about to run out I escalated it to a claim.

The stupid skirt arrived and it looked like shit. The fabric is damaged where it is sewn (looks like a blunt/bad sewing needle used in the machine) and there is visible tread at the waistband where they have gathered it . Paypal found in my favour and returned my money and not once did Lost Candy reply to any messages left with Paypal or on their FB page, just occasionally telling me to 'Be Patient because of Korean Holiday'. The skirt was shipped from China, so draw what conclusions you will.

Pic related is the waistband of the skirt.

>>7939704
Ah I can't remember which thread it was, I'll look around.
>>7939706
>>7939708
Oh okay hi
I kind of want to hear drama about Lost Candy. Other than her posting her "Lolita Mentoring Services" and whatever

>>7939713
Wow, claiming it to be 'Korean' holiday is shady as fuck, the owner is obviously Chinese.

>>7939717
Basically she got posted to lorp, everyone agreed that she's making a fool out of herself and giving the Chinese lolitas a bad reputation. Laughed at her shitty English, spammer behavior, and general shamelessness and greed.
The owner did a half assed apology addressing nothing, making excuses as to why (>>7939670) is so expensive. People started calling her greedy, and that her designs are ugly as sin, quality is shit etc etc.
Owner started a thread asking someone to dox the OP of the other thread, calling her all sorts of names, basically throwing a hissy fit. Drama and laughs ensued.

>>7939657
>>7939670
>>7939713
Holy shit. Not going anywhere near this brand. Thanks, gulls

I wonder why they are pretending to be from Korea when they are clearly from china (they even use the identical shopping website layout as F+F lol)

>>7939721
>>7939722
Skirt Anon here, I don't know why Korean Holidays had so much to do with it either. The Lost Candy account claimed there was a week long public holiday in Korea in September (which I think is correct as Haenuli said they would be down for the same time) then said that there was another week long public holiday in October - which I called bullshit on because the girl who claims to be the Lost Candy 'spokesperson' posted on her FB that she was on vacation.

Her FB name is Hui Huang; she is listed as living in China and her FB is /huang.sophie.37
She randomly friended me and is probably friending other lolitas for maximum spammage of Lost Candy.

>>7939721
Did anyone call her out on the bag in >>7939657 ?

I see she claimed on FB it was so expensive as it was hand painted by a famous Chinese artist but wouldn't publicly say who the artist was.

>>7939759
Yes, people called her out on it.
Some anon pointed out that it might be from http://wu-xiang.taobao.com/ , and the max it would've costed was around USD$300-400. I think you might be able to find knock offs of it for cheaper.

>>7939753
Her weibo is sophiecandy as well, for reference. I don't know why she claims to be Korean when she lives in WuHan, China. Maybe to make her company seem more legitimate? All in all it's really shady, I don't understand why they haven't been banned from the sales groups yet.
Sorry about the skirt, anon! I'm glad you got your money back!

>>7939050
I've gotten things from her before, but I'd like to try some different makers especially since she doesn't seem to do too much with other kinds of accessories than headbands.

>>7939774
I am glad I got my money back too! I nearly gave her the benefit of the doubt and didn't escalate the claim but my gut feeling told me to just do it.

I have a review of Lost Candy sitting in my drafts in Tumblr but every time I try to upload photos of the skirt I get an error message. Will try again later as I don't want other girls to give her any more business.

>>7939039
I've had good experiences with peacockalorum

>>7939706
CG, have you ever considered posting on infinitechan?

>>7939033
Who's jumping on the RAD sale? Am I the only one buying both colorways of Nightmare Rising?

>>7940258
I just got the navy as a present from a family member, i like both but black looks too harsh on me, but it will be perfect for summer and i live near the beach too. Good sale though, couldn't pass it up even if it wasn't a gift.

>>7940253
Thank you. I didn't know that existed. Made a thread on /egl/.

COME BOTHER ME AND SHIT. IT'S REALLY LONELY UP IN HERE. Jesus the whole board only has like 200 posts

>>7939657
>>7939759
The bag
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w8310788-9023276025.21.MRiuAf&id=17528152222

>>7940532
That's one hell of a markup. What a crazy bitch.

Lest anyone forget, the owner/"spokesperson" of Lost Candy offers a lolita counseling service with such gems as
>how to get fantastic lolita dresses over and over again for free
and
>how to become a real lolita

>>7939050
I just got my first piece from them (admittedly second hand) and I love it!

>>7942419
Well looks like she already failed at point #1 herself. How hard is it to hold a lolita tea party anyway? Jeez.

>>7939753
>Huang
>"Korean"
I'm laughing so much cause her last name is crazy Chinese.

>>7940258
I was going to, but a surprise expense sprung up. Only got the black one.

>>7942433
>The Lost Candy account claimed there was a week long public holiday in Korea
The correspondence was done via the Lost Candy FB, not Hui Huang, who has "lives in China" on her FB as a bit of a give away.

>>7942421
What'd you get? If you don't mind me asking.

My own experience with SM was subpar. It took forever to get my items, she made excuses for why but didn't communicate them to me until I threatened to ask for a refund, and the items themselves were sort of meh. I heard similar stories from multiple people, too.

>>7939670
I.... I really like that dress, anon... Where is the original from?

>>7943526
Lost Candy, we are talking about them.

>>7942457
OP who was asking for recs and I sort of agree. I have some things from her but I don't really like headband mounted items and while the floral pieces she uses are fine enough, I don't like the way she ribbon wraps her headbands either, it's sort of messy and mine started to come apart. I bought mine at a con though so I didn't have to deal with communication/shipping.

>>7943549
I know, but the previous comments make me think that they are taking/remaking another company's dresses and selling them extra high.

>>7943551
I agree with all of your critique of her actual handiwork, but by the end of my month-and-a-half long conflict with her just to get any answer on IF she had even started my items, I was just relieved I got something.

>>7943582
That really sucks, anon. And I guess that adds another reason not to consider her for commission.

Again would love to hear people's recs for commissioned hairpieces and other small accessories like neckbows/collars, wristcuffs, sashes... Unfortunately makers I like seem to be either closed for requests or don't do commission work.

>>7943556
They have offered to make replicas but the stuff they post is their own work.

I suppose this is the newest series from Lost Candy/Neverland/Souffle Song/Hui Huang or is it?

Also I already love this print and can't wait for more pictures!

>>7946792

Wow the construction of this is awful.

>>7946847
Pity, I like the print. Even though there are better stained glass prints out.

>>7943556
Why? There's no real reason to think that, she just thinks she can charge out the booty.

>>7946792
Their terrible construction makes me so sad because I love their actual prints and designs.....
Like, I would love this print is their print quality wasn't so shitty because I like more subtle stained glass prints. I also really liked their mucha print too. Such a goddamn shame.
Has anyone here actually bought something from them by they way? I know a few anons got the Mucha print, but what about their sailor dress? I kind of really want it but the construction is going to be shitty idk if I should bother.

>>7946829
Holy shit, is that by Sakizou? I need it so badly. Sakizou is a god.

>>7949694
Nope, if you look at the top of the print sample, it's by Baroque. I can see why you thought it was sakizou though.

>>7949736
>>7949694
>fabric designed by famous Japanese Artist sakizo(早紀蔵)

They're collaborating with her on the print. They're also going to be at an event with her this weekend in Harajuku.

>>7949739
Oops ignore me then. That's pretty cool though.

>>7949924
I'm just hoping the final dress designs don't suck. The photo they posted with the tiers and tiers of lace on a sleeve has me cringing in fear.

>>7942419
I'm tempted to do the free 30 minutes for a laugh/screen caps but I wouldn't be surprised if she makes you give out financial information even before the free chat

>>7949651
>Has anyone here actually bought something from them by they way?
Read the thread

>>7950215
Are Lost Candy and Souffle Song the same person or are they just affiliated?

>>7950301
Or sorry I thought they were asking about Lost Candy. I'm actually not sure, they may just be affiliated. I've never seen a review of Souffle Song (but then again I havent looked very hard)

>>7950301
Not the same person but they do work together.

>>7949931

>>7949651
The sailor dress isn't horrible. Construction is pretty solid and the proportions are good. It comes out better than the photos and the embroidery on the hem is much smaller and subtle. I'd say it's about Bodyline quality.

>>7949949
You could always put a Paypal claim in saying that the description didn't match the goods delivered because I cant see how she could possibly have any lolita advice that was good.

>>7939033
Anon, if you are still interested in this dress, Lolita Collective ended up with a few of them, the skirts are crazy short, but you can message them and they will send you pictures of everything before you buy. They had them at youmacon. They are also located in the US and ship really quickly. The girl running the booth said she won't be getting more again because the brand owner seems to be crazy.

>>7946829
Hoping so hard that I can get this made to measure

does this mean that they're re-releasing the glitter shoes because oh my god I need them

>>7951105
I went to look at Lolita Collective because of >>7950898 and they have the gold ones on there http://lolitacollective.storenvy.com/collections/823723-shoes/products/9415639-baroque-gold-shoes

>>7951117
Aaahhh omg

Thanks!

>>7950898
>crazy
kek

>>7946792
Wait, Lost Candy and Souffle Song are the same people? Did they just change names or it's a sister brand or what?

>>7951383
nevermind read the thread disregard me

>>7951117
>still have my size
>don't have money til the 30th
O Mana-sama, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily burando, And forgive us our secrets, As we forgive those who secret against us. Please let those shoes still be there when I have $$$. Amen.

wtf
I just received a message from Lost Candy, asking for my life, "how are you? :) " etc... like we were close friends or something
I followed their page 3 months ago and never liked / comment or anything
wtf

>>7950803
Ahhahah. So the tiered cake style sleeves are inside of another sleeve. I can handle that.

>>7951422
They seem to have no concept of how to use social media appropriately

>>7951422
Skirt anon from upthread here, Same thing happened to me. The Lost Candy account contacted me on some random comment I had made, got talking about their products and offered to make a skirt to my specifications for a cheap price. I had agreed because they sounded nice and like they knew what they were doing. It was affordable and I felt bad to say no because they were so willing to make it as a new company. Then Hui Huang adds me at the same time.

And the result is I ended up with is >>7939713
I think if I wasn't on the ball with the Paypal dates I would have been fucked over big time by Lost Candy. So if they offer to make you anything just ignore them. It's just an Amway trick to get you at your ease to make a sale.

>>7951646
Soo... getting this skirt from taobao is a no go? Its really cute but the seller sounds kinda crazy..

>>7951816
I have seen that skirt for sale at two Taobao resellers. I think if you went direct you could possibly bypass Crazy Hui. Wish CG were here, I think she'd know the answer.

>>7951816
That skirt isn't by Lost Candy. I've bought from them before and it was fine, and I have that skirt with my SS right now. Should be able to ship it next week. They aren't the best quality but they're generally fine.

>>7953280
Could you do a mini review when you get it? I want to know what the writing on it says but the stock pictures are too small for me to decipher it.

>>7953280
Ahh okay! I thought someone said neverland and lost candy were one and the same or something.. Thanks!

>>7953280
>>7951985
>>7951816
Which taobao shop is this available at?

>>7953741
http://tw.taobao.com/item/41110469556.htm?spm=a1z3p.7398038.1414651188212.4.0qHqnj&scm=1007.10145.1968.0&id=41110469556&pvid=c6bb42bb-0651-4af1-bea3-fee886734685

>>7953444
I can do a review, but the writing is just the Lord's Prayer I'm pretty sure, so don't get it if you aren't into religi-goth

>>7953736
They know each other but aren't the same person afaik

anyone brought anything from ShinkuRose?

>>7954733
>ShinkuRose
heard only good things about them, the girl that runs it apparently is quite nice and helpful and takes commissions

>>7954733
>>7954737
Looking through the etsy right now and tbh these designs and materials are not worth the prices she wants for them...

>>7954873
I can't find many reviews which makes me wary about buying something

http://theaquaphobicsailor.tumblr.com/post/103188969947/received-my-crowning-glory-in-dark-cherry
Misprint doesn't look so bad. My order is nearly here.

>>7954733
I commissioned from her, as her construction is fine but none of her designs are up my alleyway at all. I'm in the middle of writing a commission review as there were a few hiccups, but she was pretty good overall and better than the girls I've commissioned from before in terms of me actually getting what I want. I'm happy with what I got although it wasn't *exactly* perfect - I'm a bit of a pain in the arse as a customer because I only pay for people to sew things that I don't want to bother with myself, so I give very exacting specifications.

>>7956810
Gorgeous. Are they bringing the skirts back?

>>7951816
this is a souffle song skirt

Just got in a woolen skirt from Miss Point, it's absolutely gorgeous and their custom sizing is spot-on. If anyone is interested in photos I can take some. The only thing I'm a little meh about is the lace, it looks nice but it feels like it's made from crappy polyester thread.

>>7956820
Nope. Crowning Glory's been a bit of a cursed print for them, so that's the last of it. http://www.peppermintfox.com/blogs/news

>>7959043
Please do

>>7959121
Down in my boyfriend's basement, so I'm a little cramped, but I'll do my best!

I got it custom sized, because the S was a little big in the waist and a little too short. I gave my body measurements as 77cm waist, and it fits perfectly - if I were to order again I'd probably add on an extra CM or two to leave room for a thicker blouse, since this skirt has corsetting in the back.

The top part is actually boned, as well. It
s plastic, from the feeling, but it's still a nice surprise. The lining material feels thick enough to be a skirt on its own, which is also really nice. I found one hanging thread along the bottom, and there were some thread scraps stuck to it, but it's wool so I would expect little bits to stick. The straps are completely removable, but they're also pretty long. I thought my torso was on the longer side, but if I want to use the straps at all I'm going to have to move one of the buttons down. The strap has a single button hole on the front and two on the back. This also makes the straps adjustable, so they can cross in the back or not, whatever your preference would be. The buttons on the front are a little too far inward, though, the straps sit on in between my boobs rather than going over the center or outer part of them. Not a big issue for my flat chest, but it'd be hella awkward for a bustier girl.

The lighting is making the lace look a lot shinier than it actually is - it's nice looking, it just feels kind of plasticky.

It's a very heavy material, so I definitely would NOT recommend this particular skirt for anyone living in a warmer area, you'll suffocate.

I'll also note that I'm impressed with the ribbon quality - it's kind of shiny, but it doesn't feel flimsy or prone to fraying like Bodyline's or Infanta's ribbons usually do.

Overall : 7-8/10
Deducting a few points for some minor flaws, that loose thread and this little bit of lace that got caught in the seam

Is Baroque still doing custom size? Did anyone get sweet ponies picnic custom?

>>7959273
Thank you for the review!

>>7956810
>>7956820
>>7959060
Royally buttmad there were no skirts this time around. Ah well... maybe 2ndhand someday.

Has anyone ever bought from Baby Ponytail before? I like their cat and butterfly JSK, but it's a bit too pricey to take a gamble.

>>7942433
There is a Korean surname 黃 or 皇, it is romanized "Hwang".

Any thoughts on Krad's restriction on SS buying Medusa?

>>7964589
It's so their "official" resellers can mark up $100 on this dresses.
The girl who is behind Krad lanrete is really despotic.

>>7964589
I'm honestly so disappointed in them, I don't like the print at all. Am I the only one? There's probably been talk about it but I missed out on a few weeks.

>>7964592
Is on all the cuts? The Facebook thread just mentioned JSK III.

>>7954733
The girl who runs it is nice and I've seen her work up close and it appears to be good. Her designs I don't think are very strong and she would be better suited to taking commissions only or doing plain dresses - maybe even getting a talented designer to work with her?

If you want to commission something or have found a design you like (her christmas one is pretty cute) then I'd say go for it

>>7964589
I live in China, so I can probably help a couple of gulls out because fuck mark ups.

>>7964589

Does this apply to everyone KL considers an SS or only he big ones?

>>7964676
I might take you up on your offer.

>>7964676
That would be so awesome. I will love you forever.

>>7964679
>>7964681
Send me an email and I'll see what I can do.

I might just set myself up as a temporary SS if there's enough interest.

Has anyone received their Nightmare Rising JSKs yet? Any ideas on how to coord?

>>7964589
My new dream dress

>>7951816
This skirt creeps me out. I don't want a skirt of a disembodied head sniffing my lady junk

>>7964813

e-mailed you!

>>7964589
Is my-lolita-dress an authorized reseller?

>>7942457
I also had a subpar experience with her. I ordered a black version of a headpiece.

She gave me a tracking number, but after a couple weeks I noticed it wasn't updating. I asked her about it, and she said she never made or shipped out my item. So she asks me to wait until X day to get it done and shipped out. I had to wait a few days longer, but whatever.

So the thing arrives at my house and it was not what I asked for. The headpiece was white, not black like I asked. So I had to send it back, wait another couple weeks for her to get materials and to make it.

I eventually got my order but man, what a pain in the ass. The quality is decent though I guess.

Posted by Haenuli

>>7966105
Fucking fat hamplanets need to get out of the fashion

>>7966105
Seriously?

It's a complete waste of resources.
Those sizes fit landwhales - not people with "larger busts".

>>7966105
After all the shit and whining that went down, that's completely undeserved. She's too nice, I hope she doesn't lose money over this.

>>7966177
What did I miss here?

>>7966105
Goddamn, we don't need any more landwhales.

>>7966105
I got a secret in. I feel really bad for her.

>>7966156
There's no risk. She has said that if they dont get the required number of orders, then the whole thing will be canceled. No harm done.

Who gives a shit if they're getting something that will fit?

>>7966182
Check the lolita general

>>7964648
She's definitely a seamstress, not a designer, and I think her work falls down on her attempt to be both

>>7964589
What the hell? Medusa's finally getting released but I won't be able to get it? Goddamn I was so hype for this print.

>>7966092
Wow, what a lying cunt. I wonder how many other orders have gone like this and people don't talk about it because she's popular? I never heard negative experiences about her until now...

>>7966201
>There's no risk. She has said that if they dont get the required number of orders, then the whole thing will be canceled. No harm done.
Wrong. Read >>7966105 again, she's now doing it either way. No doubt because she feels pressured to do so now.

>>7966295
Yeah. I've only heard glowing reviews about her, so when I attempted to buy a headpiece and got this very lackluster service I was confused. It was a completely flipped experience for me.

To be fair, she sent me some small gifts to make up for it (two classic rings), but I didn't expect things to go that badly.

>>7966298
Okay, so she's doing it anyway. Again, so what? Clearly she has no financial qualms about doing this. She's not an idiot, she knows what is involved in making larger sizes, and she decided that the potential risk was worth it. There's no proof that she was "pressured" into this. It's happening. You might as well just leave it alone and let it be.

>>7946792
if i could get this fabric i could do so much better that this

>>7966366
>There's no proof that she was "pressured" into this
Are you serious? Constant whining on every single picture she posts, "PLUS SIZE PLS ;_;", the tension with the PotO release, and apparently she got hate mail too?
I'm fat myself, and I appreciate that it can be hard to find clothes that fit off the rack, especially in this fashion but seriously, that kind of behavior is a disgrace. She clearly wants to appease people.

>>7966366
>Hamplanet talking

>>7966539
That doesn't prove she did it because of those commenters, it just proves that people were asking for it. She made a decision, and the only person who knows her motivation is her. She got hate mail, but didn't say who from. It could've been from ungrateful fatties, or it could've been trolls, there's no telling. I found the harassment appalling, trust me, but people bitching about her offering plus sizes at all I don't get.

>>7966089
Yep. Marks up prices like most resellers do, but she has great English skills and is really nice

>>7966156
Sorry, those sizes are huge. Denial much?

>>7966781
um XL isn't huge.
you need to just shut the fuck up.
more fat shamming is just gonna stir up the tumblrs even more, adding fuel to their fire.

>>7966781
a 36" waist is huge by /cgl/'s standards, she forgot to account for those

>>7966750
Not many people are actually bitching about her offering plus sizes, it's mostly about the sense of entitlement and the constant bitching.

>>7966795
Waist circumference greater than 35" in women has been shown to seriously increase the risk for detrimental health problems. Haenuli's XL goes up to 39".

Once you get to the point where your fat is hurting your life span, you qualify as huge.

>>7966803
a 36" waist is huge
unless you're a tall she hulk, your waist shouldn't be anything past 32" unless you're pregnant or have some kind of bad medical condition.

>>7966795
Yes, anon, it's huge. 100cm waist is very large.

>>7966815
Actually you can have a 35" waist and still be healthy

>>7966795
Idk anon, I have a waist on 82cm which is considered kinda fat over here, I can't imagine anyone having a waist larger than 95cm being anything other than huge.

>>7966795
The average waist size of a woman in the 1950's was between 25-27.5". Our perception today of what is 'huge' and what is normal is fucking skewed. Just because we have 500lb immobile people around doesn't make XL any less big. Its not just large, it is EXTRA large

>>7966826
Yeah but that's taking into account someone who is taller than average and is somewhat fit

36" of fat on someone 5'4 and under is not healthy

>>7966795

yet another thread ruined by fatwank

Back on topic
I love these colors! But I'm a sucker for tartan.

>>7966862

This is either a very good season or very bad season for crown lovers, depending on how big your budget is. Gorgeous print though.

>>7966862
I'm...I'm confused....is that just one panel of a different color actually sewn into the dress???
The print is nice but if you're gunna frankenstein different colored fabrics together it better be removable/a version without it.

>>7966873
Nope, just demonstrating how the different colour will look.

>>7966873
It is just draped to show the color options. Those are two of four (I think) options. Rather than make example JSK/op/sk in all four colors

>>7966881
>>7966880
Oh okay, that's what I thought it was at first, but I saw Mint x brown, which is usually how people express color combos on a colorway, so I got really confused.

>>7966844
the problem is most of these girls have a skewed view of what is truly large, based off of Amerifat opinions. Pic related is what they think is large, not someone with a 34 inch+ waist.

>>7966890
stop. we're not doing this anymore, this is an indie lolita thread, if you wanna talk about amerifats then take it to lolcow or something

>>7966781
>not "huge" by anyone's standards
Sure, you keep telling yourself that.

Supposedly this is awaiting me at the post office, so I'll be picking it up before work and post pics after work if you all want.

From Marchen die Prinzessin

>>7966795
>more fat shamming is just gonna stir up the tumblrs
anyone who uses the term fat shaming is so obviously from tumblr.

>>7966846
Why do people think that tall means larger framed? They are no synonymous. I am tall but I still have a fairly small frame, my height is in my legs only. My upper body is that of a 5'4 girl and my legs are almost twice the length of my torso. I am 5'10 with 34/27/40 measurements, the hip being large cause I have a fat ass. Tall doesn't mean bigger.

>>7966803
>mfw their waists are bigger than my bust

>>7968318
Looks pretty anon!

>>7968326
Because a large number of people who are tall are also bigger framed? The tall, waifish build isn't as common. I've a friend who is your height, but her ribcage is nearly as large as my bust, and I'm 5" shorter.

Different people have different bodies. It doesn't mean everyone within a certain height range is going to all have a 34" bust, just like it doesn't mean everyone with a 34" bust is going to be the same height.

>>7968318
Waaaaaaant

>>7966844
Yup. This is like the 'Marilyn Monroe was a size 14' - actually, according to her dressmaker, her waist was never more than 23-25" and bust/hips 36". That was a size 14 in the 50s, but definitely isn't a size 14 by any charts now...

>>7966844
>>7968492
At the same time, you have to remember that while corsets were no longer worn at that point, women did still make use of what would be considered pretty heavy-duty shapewear today to attain smaller waists and the right silhouette for what was "in". It isn't just a matter of Americans getting fatter (which is happening), it's also a change in the fashion trends that makes it more obvious.

>>7968505
Yep. About a year after I switched from wearing high-waisted jeans to hipster ones, I noticed that my waist definition had dropped a lot from what it used to be, just from not having that point of compression around my waist. Plus, it's much easier and more pleasant to eat when your stomach isn't being constricted, which made portion control a lot more simple.

I really love the Heisenberg skirt from CEL - lolita collective has it for really cheap, anyone else pre-ordering?

>>7969016
Do they have custom sizing?

>>7969026
I just checked and they don't - largest size is 33" waist so I don't understand why it's listed as ~plus size friendly~

>>7969039
33" in the waist is (low end of) plus size, it's not landwhale status, but it's a XL or XXL in most things that aren't "one size fits all" kind of stuff. Unless that's 33" of muscle and/or on someone tall it's true chubby.

>>7969039
>one inch smaller than my waist

well, fuck lol. Oh well!

>>7968335
Same here, anon. I don't know whether I should feel sad for me or for her.

>>7969016

A new brand called Violent Fane just shared their stuff on LU... What the fuck is this shit.

>>7969870
the other dress is better looking but man the size is huge

>>7969290
>SAY MY NAME
>"Heisenberg-chan..."
>YOU'RE GOD DAMN RIGHT

>>7969290
I'm tempted, but I don't know if I love it or if I just love the bargain

>>7969870
I thought the skirt looked okay, but then I saw that trim... would would u do that

>>7969290
>i am the one that knocks desu~

>>7969897
>would would

why would**

>>7966105
this plus size drama is just free advertising for Haenuli at this point... also, their biggest sizes aren't even for people who would regularly fit lolita even as a fatty chan.

>>7969870
waistbands look like unprofessional shit.
close up on trim does designer great disservice

i give this a few months

>>7969016
I want it, but I'm being hesitant.

>>7969952
You should go for it, their quality has been really good in the past (for that stained glass release) and the price is really really good

>>7969997
The issue is that I'm moving countries in January and I worry about delivery!

>>7968505
Yeah, but going from an average waist measurement of 25-27.5" to 37.5" (according to the CDC) is more than just the effects of shapewear, which would take maybe 2-4" off. People are fat, and the average size in the US is chubby to landwhale.

>>7970018
Americans are getting fatter. I'm not arguing that. What I'm saying is that our fashion choices make it more *obvious* that the population is getting fatter because the clothing silhouettes have changed.

The dress from Marchen die Prinzessin has arrived.
They seemed to have includes two postcards/ad cards with two rubber bracelets as a gift.

I will start off saying that the dress is the wrong size... Buuuut... I AM on my quest to lose weight, so I'm not upset by it.

I've noticed two loose threads, and one in the head bow. The beret is flat. I showed my aunt at work and she said that was normal for berets. (Shrugs)

>>7970232
There IS an issue with the headband. The very tip of the headband isn't covered in the fabric, so it has a plastic tip showing.

>>7970232
This is very cute. I'm not a big fan of tartan, but this looks good~

>>7969870
If it was actually of quality I'd say it feels a bit in the vein of Dangerous Nude, unfortunately it doesn't seem to be.

>>7969870
>>7970374
Someone trying to create a ~*~*~*~creative~*~*~ lolita brand a la Doll Delight?

Some anons were asking about Woody's Lolita on storenvy in previous threads - I can't remember exactly which, but since they seem to sell mostly taobao brands, I assume it was probably an indie thread. Storenvy isn't allowing me to leave them feedback right now, so I thought I'd bring my praises here if any of those curious about the store are still hanging around.

They were SO helpful. I got confused about information on a skirt pre-order and missed out, so I messaged them to see if they could help locate it for me on the secondhand market. It took them less than a month to find it and have it on my doorstep. I'm not sure what they paid for it, but they charged me $30 less than what they listed for the pre-order right away when they could have easily tried to ask for that full initial price. Communication was very fast and friendly with great English.

Woody's pre-order prices, like a lot of storenvy SS fronts, seemed high, which is why I was putting off ordering from them and missed out, but my experience with them has been so positive that I can't do anything but strongly recommend them.

I hope it was okay to post this here, just want to spread the good word and knew some anons were wondering about them specifically.

I can't help but see 70s lamp when I look at this.

>>7970740
She needs to hold one leg up

I missed the jackets that Dear Celine released a month or so ago.
I had been waiting since July, I knew the risks involved with how high demand Dear Celine is but still I checked all the time. Finally, it came out, and the page wasn't displaying properly. Instead of ordering it right away, I just went to bed in dispair.

The next day of course it displayed, but there was only one left, and no shipping services were awake. When one finally responded to me they asked me 'The item takes x weeks to make, do you still want it?'.
And so it sold out. It's been over a month and I still can't get over it. I feel broken over a fucking chinese jacket.

>>7970740
Is Silversark worth the money? Her prices are a bit outrageous considering the stuff I've seen

>>7970912
I ordered from her. If you're looking for something to wear that not everyone and her mother will wear, it's a definite yes. Pricey yeah, but the quality was nice. fully lined. Room for petti. i just love the dress!

Is baroque ever going to open reserve on the sakizo dress? T^T

I was browsing Sweet Mildred and this dress looks cute! She should probably stick to accessories unless she plans on adding more pintucks or lace to her jsk bodices.

>>7973577
Also, Krad Lanrete has a new Cinderella print coming out?

>>7973716
Chess Story has a new dress out tomorrow called Mon cher professeur. Looks cute!

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=42779524843

>>7973577
I actually really like simple JSKs - good wardrobe fillers for casual or work. I'm not quite lifestyle/everyday lolita, but I like to have a mix of simpler and fancier main pieces.

>>7973721
Is there somewhere I can read the whole sentence on the border? I wouldn't want to end up with something with really questionable French on it.

>>7973743
I'd love to have a dress that said "hon hon hon you smell like dick" on it in french

>>7973743
>>7973772
It apparently says 'I just wrote a letter to my dear professor'.

>>7973743
Seconded. It's adorable though, I've been loving chess story's simpler designs lately.

>>7973798
"Je viens d'écrire une lettre à mon cher professeur" then? That would make sense, from what I can read.

>>7973882
Yes exactly, and they didn't make any mistake from what I can see.

>>7973798
Considering I once fucked a professor, I should probably not get this...

>>7973924
No, you most definitely should get this.

>>7973924
But that's precisely why I want to get it, anon.

>>7973716
feels really btssb to me for some reason

>>7973941
It looked like some of the nicer Infanta prints to me, but you have a point.

>>7973721
I really didn't need to order another thing...and yet I did. Whoops.

>>7973721
As cute as that is, those buttons remind me of old Western sheriff badges...

>>7973934
>lolita soulmate.

>>7974009
Now I want to get it even more.

>>7973716

Eh, I'll pass. Not a huge fan of fairy tales or disney, thank goodness for my wallet.

This is the one I really want.

Sooo.....
Since Haenuli is making the 1X and XL dresses anyways, even without the 90 reserve, does that mean that they'll throw the extras on their storenvy?
This fatty chan wants a jsk, but is saving money for family gifts.

>>7974112
Mc when

>>7973772
"smell like dick" is not a very French insult, it doesn't translate well...
The closest is "puer la merde", which is "to smell like shit"
If you're so inclined, ditesleavecdesfleurs and ditesleavecdeschatons on tumblr are filled with horrible french insults you could get embroidered on a dress or something

>>7973798
it does

>>7973743
it's not questionable at all

>>7973890
yes

>>7973934
>>7973924
haha, do it, anons !

>>7973721
I-I fell in love with this beauty... this will be my first dress, I can feel it.

>>7974127
I wouldn't bank on their being extras of the 1X. She'll probably only have made as many as there are pre-orders. The L/XL would be more likely to be in stock.

Update on >>7970232

The seller says that it was the correct size after all. Just the label on the dress is different from what I ordered. She confirmed it and all is well.

>was afraid of squeezing into dress

>>7970888
>The item takes x weeks to make, do you still want it?
If this was an option, why didn't you do it? I don't understand. Especially since you're so torn up about it.

>>7974504
I think they mean by the time the ss asked her the question and she could respond it was sold out.

>>7974062
Same. I'm moving countries in January so I'm like gyaaah not good timing to buy stuff!

>>7974334
I thought there was a minimum of 50 or 100 from the factory. like a set number.
???

>>7974511
Oh, thanks for clarifying. That makes a lot more sense!

>>7974602
Maybe, but then why does she do a preorder at all?

>>7974655
see if she needs to order the minimum. or say if she gets like 235 orders she can order 250 or 300. and sell the extras on her storenvy or at conventions or etc.
at least i think that's how she does it.

Has anyone ordered from the Snowfield? I'm starting to worry about getting an item on time.

I ordered a petticoat that was in stock on November 24th, the Monday before Thanksgiving. I didn't get a shipping confirmation all week, but I thought she might be on vacation for the holiday. So this past Monday, December 1st, I sent an email confirming my order and asking if she could ship it this week.

No reply, and there's still no shipping confirmation or package at my door. I sent an email again this morning, but I'm worried I won't have a petticoat by December 11th, when I'll be leaving town for a lolita event that weekend. I shouldn't have waited, but I also picked snowfield because they're close by and I've seen the quality myself at conventions.

>>7976383
I'd advise you get a refund, a bunch of people have been complaining on here and on their facebook that they've not been sent their items

Can we also post shitty indie brands?

I don't think this "indie brand" knows how WTBs work

Her stuff is awful btw

BAROQUE PLEASE UPDATE

I am really interested to see this one. I really like the cat design.

>>7976681
The top hat cat's pose is pretty derpy, but I'm a sucker for all things cat-themed, so I'll probably still buy it.

>>7976681
which store is this one from?

>>7976648
That's a bit ... yeeeah. Not only replicating a smaller brand, but a *maybe* if the fabric is available.

>>7976685
Lief

>>7976681
I would love it if it didn't have the cats.

>>7976648
Fucking Penny. Get your disgusting half-assed work outta my face

>>7976684
It looks like he his tipping his hat.

>>7976699
Yeah, but his legs are really weird. He and the girl cat appear to have completely different anatomy.

>>7976699
wow what a shitty drawing

>>7976383
I'm worried about her. All these complaints. Don't get me wrong, I hope everyone gets their items or a refund, but I feel like no communication on this level means something is wrong.

>>7974518
>moving countries in January
...m-me too actually...

>>7976681
There's always something off about their prints.
On the apple one there were some odd ribbon placement.
And on this one it's the top hat cat's pose.
I want to be a fan but guh!

also (pic related) Lady Sloth has a new stained glass print.

>>7976699
>m'eow

>>7976699
Uugh, the drawing is kinda derp, but it's cats, and I need it desperately.

>>7976862
Same, I hope she's okay. I bought some of her stuff at DCon a few years ago, and she was seriously such a sweetheart.
Normally even if someone is trying to scam you, you'll at least get the, "No, don't worry, you'll definitely have your product!" Just flat out not responding is worrying. She hasn't posted on her Tumblr since the 30th of August, and not on her Facebook since the 7th of the same month. No responses to the comments on her wall asking where their stuff is. I really hope nothing has happened to her.

>>7977240
You and me both anon...can't afford it because christmas shopping comes first, but hopefully it'll pop up second hand.

>>7973716
Any date on this one? It's lovely.

>>7976864
UK to US for me

Anyone else order the Belladonna Ode to Darwin in the navy/wine that came out in July? Dresses were supposed to be shipped out Nov 30. A post was made on the FB page saying that the designers had moved to different cities and the production time put back. No one is responding to the FB comments but a shop girl. Anyone heard anything or am I fucked?

>>7978597
I'm in a similar problem. Ordered a black skirt from the series. I think it was supposed to be shipped by the end of October. I e-mailed and received no response, but that FB post went up the next day. I'm worried, even if I've been lead to believe that Belladonna is supposed to be a reputable brand. I think I've seen one girl who got her dress delivered post on tumblr, but that's it.

>>7980255
The owner/designer just posted on CoF for ILD so idk if you want to message her again; it's obvious that she's still alive and going to meetups.

>>7976406
Such a shame. I filed my dispute this morning, and I'll likely escalate it to a claim in a couple days. I want to give her as much time as I can.

>>7976862
>>7977384
I'm worried about her too. I've met her at cons before and she really is a sweetheart. It's odd how many people have received zero response, even from paypal claims.

Medusa accessories have been posted. Reservations start tomorrow.

They're a bit underwhelming to me.

>>7951816
Don't buy this, I have the jsk version and the craftmanship is shoddy and the fit is horrible. I bought the smallest size and it was twice as big as it should be and the bodice hangs way down below my breasts. Also, one of the straps is higher up than the other

>>7976699
yeah the cat kind of reminds me of a kangaroo

>>7981544
Mind posting a photo? I was wanting it as well

>>7981576
I can post a photo sometime tomorrow

Didn't Pumpkin Cat have an OP like pic related but in spring green? I'm not seeing it.
Anyone have experiences with Pumpkin Cat?

I'm so keen for Elegy's Melancholia collection, and glad it's not a reservation item. I've been dying for a dress like this (somehow despite my love of kuro lolita I keep buying print dresses).

>>7985726
Pumpkin Cat is 10/10

I think they did have a similar OP that came in a variety of colors, but it had been well on its way to selling out a while ago.

>>7985874
Me too! I really love the headbow/veil of the series. I'm definitely going to snag one after I get my paycheck.

I love the bag that matches this too
can anyone tell me when reservation ends?

>>7987000
I wanted this, but not for $100+shipping+fees

>>7987012
its worth it, surface spell quality is just like brand

>>7987037
Just like brand in that the reserves go up and gets sold out in 15 secs.

>>7949651
You know they sell the fabric in case you can sew or want to commission someone?

>>7986757
I'm in the middle of making a black veil (well it's white at the moment, I need to dye it black) and headbow (to go with my AP Katrina JSK since I wasn't able to get one of their ones), but I think I'll get the elegy one anyway so it matches the dress properly!

>>7987079
...Why did you not just buy black fabric? Black is possibly the hardest color to achieve through dying.

>>7987086
Haha yeah I know it's going to be hard, but there was no nice black lace, and a lot of nice white lace where I was looking, and I found some white organza embroidered with little crosses (base of the veil and for a blouse as well) so I just thought 'fuck it' and bought multipurpose dye. I've dyed a different type of lace black before without problems, let's hope this goes okay as well.

>>7987139
If it's nylon you should be fine , polyester and you're probably fucked.

>>7987000
That skirt fabric looks really, really heavy. I like the print, but I can't imagine it being very nice.

It seems like something did happen to the Snow Field and now some of her friends are stepping in to try to fix the mess.

>>7987203
I'm just glad it sounds like it's nothing too serious. It's great that she found people to help, and I hope everything gets sorted out soon.

>>7987203
Are her friends going to refund all the people whose money she stole back when she was running a Korean SS? She's a scammer pure and simple. Even if her friends cover for her now she'll just do it again.

>>7987203
From the facebook.

>>7987215
wat

>>7987215
Fuck off Amber. Just because nobody wants to buy your ugly neon floral shit.

>>7987223
Back a long time ago she ran a shopping service when she lived in Korea. There are still posts up on EGL looking for her. She went back and deleted most of the evidence that the two accounts were connected but it's still there for people who want to find it.

>>7987223

>>7987274

>>7987275

>>7987279

>>7987287
http://egl-comm-sales.livejournal.com/11709724.html?thread=190309660

>>7987313
If it wasn't resolved she would be banned from EGL comm sales, but she's not.

>>7987226
Not Amber, but just curious. How does neon floral stuff have to do with a proven scammer being shady again exactly? Your response was really personal. You do realize that this is fairly widely known information now, right?

>>7987325
She operates under different names. That's not evidence of resolution.

>>7987325
Or she just deleted all her old accounts and started from scratch when she moved to the US? All of this predates the current feedback system.

>>7987274
>>7987275
>>7987279
>>7987287

cant wait to see white knights excusing this. so why did she disappear the first time? what about now?

she sounds like a shitty person so its got to be juicy

>>7987313
anybody know how to reach Mintymix? i need closure!

>>7987369
she has an entire site, super easy to reach her

>>7987160
Just gonna boil the shit out of it and hope for the best.

>>7987051
Do they? I didn't know that, would I just contact them or something?

>>7987000
You could also get this on Etsy in a brown colorway: https://www.etsy.com/listing/172849965/hermione-book-print-classic-lolita-dress (a friend of mine linked me to it after I saw this pic of her in it)

>>7987488
>https://www.etsy.com/listing/172849965/hermione-book-print-classic-lolita-dress
it looks cute in that worn photo, but the stock looks off

>>7985880
>Pumpkin Cat is 10/10
What have you had from them? I like how cute and simple the solids are.

>>7987488
Ugh, the pleating on this is so ugly. Why would you hide the print in pleats that huge?

>>7966379
>>7987446
Here's the fabric on taobao:
http://tw.taobao.com/item/42177144698.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a1z10.1.w4004-6803482624.23.uSY0jH6803440848.17.uSY0jH
In black, red and blue.

>>7987274
>>7987275
>>7987279
>>7987287

love the silence from supporters after caps were posted

>>7988573
Maybe we just don't care enough to get involved in age old drama. Why are you being so thirsty?

>>7988573
What supporters? Nobody was whiteknighting her, exept possibly the person who was trying to start shit about Amber, but nobody likes Amber anyway.

>>7988646
Apparently "I met her once and she seemed nice" or "I hope everything works out and people get their stuff" are supposed to be defending her to the death or something

how is rose melody's quality?

>>7988999
I have both cuts of the old Rosa Aroma release and I really like it, good all around. I've seen some people complain about not liking their fabric choices for other series but I have no such complaints.

Got word back tonight from the two girls helping Snowfield sort things out. Apparently sales went unchecked for such a long period that many of the orders placed cannot be filled. They've had to place an order with the factory, so if I chose to keep my order I'd wait another month.

I was also told I cannot be immediately refunded, due to the amount of orders that need full refunds. But if I let my paypal claim run it's course I should receive the full amount no matter what. That's really fucking bad for her store though.

So Snowfield is fucked.

>>7989539
Any info on what happened yet? Where's the owner at?