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Old one is on auto sag.

Let's start this post with meta's new print "Rose birdcage".
I like the pattern but meta just needs to stop adding tiers to everything. Loving the green and navy options.
What your thoughts seagulls?

>> No.7109080

>>7109058
This dress is the most delicious thing. I need it in green, shame I have no money right now

>> No.7109088
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>>7109080
The skirt option is fairly cheap for a new brand release ($120) and at 65cm long with full shirring it's set to fit just about any lolita.

The pink has brown print over it with gold glitter on the cages, gold glitter on the green as well.

>> No.7109097

Fuck, I love Meta. I need this.

>> No.7109100

>>7109088
It looks nice but the fabric sort of turns me off. I'm afraid whether it will be that shiny in real life or it's just the camera.

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>>7109100
I think it'll be like the fabric they used in the Thorny Rose Pinafore Dress, it's like a dull satin.

However I'm planning on throwing a Rolando jacket and big bow'd blouse on top of the skirt so I'm not overly worried about it. I think if you were going for a simpler co-ord you may run into problems

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>>7109100
Staff outfit shot (wearing the shorter skirt version), I'd still like to see it with the photo taken outside

>> No.7109150

I bought one of meta's LP 3 years ago, and they won't stop sending me emails. I clicked around to unsubscribe but they are still sending me the e-newsletter. How do i stop them

>> No.7109311

Does anyone know if AP's chocolate postcard fair is going on still? And if so, what is the exact amount you have to spend to get them?

>> No.7109314

Thoughts on SMJ vs. Rinkya? Looking to snag something from Y!AJ but I'm not sure which service is best.

>> No.7109318

i need it in navy or green but i have no cash so i will love it from afar and hate myself
>>7109150
shhhh, let the beauty of meta wash over you

>> No.7109337

>>7109058
anyone else think meta is worst brand?

>> No.7109344

>>7109337
For me personally, they're very hit or miss. I find with their pieces, I either really love them or really hate them. There's not a lot of inbetween.

>> No.7109363

>>7109337

I'm with >>7109344

But I admit, they're generally the last place I care to look for stuff. Even the stuff I generally do like is never a "Need it on me right now" kind of item.

>> No.7109538

>>7109311
I think it's pretty much "while supplies last", so it depends on the store and whether they have any left.
I believe it's at least ¥25,000? I got the postcards when I bought Musee du Chocolate, but I'll probably sell them.

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7109562

Fabric reminds me of the fabric on Moonlight Night...

I love that Meta isn't afraid to go big and bold, though.

>> No.7109763

>>7109058
>this skirt will actually fit me

Oh my god~

Question, is there a reason why the long version is cheaper than the short version? Also is there a reason why the longer version has less of a stretch in the waist than the short version, is that normal?

>> No.7109793

>>7109110
I can't see the print very well on that. It almost looks like white camo................

>> No.7109811

>>7109538
Sell them to me? Email in the field.

>> No.7109989

>>7109763
One is a fully shirted waist and much easier to make the real waistband skirt requires a lot more work to craft, thus the difference in price.

>> No.7110118

>>7109337
There's a couple prints from them that I must have, and then there's some that I just wonder what they were thinking. I like a lot of their accessories and socks but find them to be too pricey. I'd rather have BABY or AP.

>> No.7110130

>>7109337
Meta is best brand.

Meta give no shits.

>> No.7110133
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7110133

>>7110130
Even though Kato doesn't design for Meta anymore, they're still doing what they like and don't care. Also love that a lot of their prints or rather skirts in general have at least one elastic waist option.

>> No.7110139

>>7109989
So the short one has a real skirt waistband so it costs more? I was just kind of confused since the longer skirt would take more fabric (I assume) and yet costs less money.

>> No.7110246

>>7110139
It's not really the fabric, but the time it takes to make the skirt. The real waistband is more complicated than a basic full elastic waist

>> No.7110267

>>7110130
This truth right here.

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>>7110130
I wish the Meta fan tumblr was still up

I need more glorious Meta love

>> No.7110288

>>7110133
I haven't been too thrilled with a lot of their prints recently, but this Rose Birdcage series is really pushing the right buttons.

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>>7109058
lol comes with its own weave

>> No.7110353

>>7110130
Meta is like...the quietly crazy sister of the super popular girls AP and Baby and despite her fans being less vocal and openly crazy, she's got a pretty loyal following even though most of us don't understand what the hell's going on with her most of the time.

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>>7110353
>Meta is like...the quietly crazy sister of the super popular girls AP and Baby
Yes...Yes she is

>> No.7110359

>>7110353
I fully admit that Meta keeps me coming back purely with a few of their staples. Velveteens in winter, collaboration pieces with random TV shoes and anime, kimono print series, and their spring/summer sailor stuff. Everything else can go either way, but I almost invariably love the stuff from the series they tend to revamp each year.

>> No.7110363

>>7110353
Meta just keeps kind of doing weird things that sometimes work and sometimes don't, but I love my meta dresses to pieces and it really feels like it's super hard to find their popular prints because no one wants to let them go. I agree, their fans are very loyal.

>> No.7110380

I really wish there was an indie brand that focused on MMM-style gothic so I could custom order stuff

It seems like all of them are more geared toward sweet and classic

>> No.7110399

>>7110353
I kind of think of Meta as the weirder and cooler big sister.

>grown up a lot, figured out who she is
>doesn't really give a fuck about trying to appease everyone
>does what she wants
>knows some people hate and that others love her
>really fucking chill
>a bit of a loner (the type of family member that only appears for really important events)

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7110414

Pic not of me, but opinions on this beret? I'm thinking of knitting it, in a different color.

>> No.7110417

>>7110380

I feel that feel with you anon.
MmMs stuff has just not impressed me lately. :/

>> No.7110478

>>7110414
It's cute but I'm not the biggest fan of knitted bows since they tend to look a little off. Perhaps substitute it with a removable bow in a matching ribbon? That way you could still sew the bead accents on if you wished + it'll give the beret a little more versatility.

>> No.7110481

>>7110414
too much hair kept under that beret. not kawaii enough :/ t

>> No.7110486

i have a pair of montreal RHS, i tie them around my ankles like pic related (grabbed it off google, i know its not a good co-ord) but the bows that i tie will run from the left of one foot to the right of the same foot after walking in them for a while. how do i get them to stay put?

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>>7110486
oops. well, what i do is i tie two loops around my ankle then tie a bow.

>> No.7110526

Kind of an out there question:

I need a Russian SS, anyone know of one?

>> No.7110691

>>7109150

Are you still here?

https://www.metamorphose.gr.jp/plugin/view/_action/newsletterHosting?utm_source=m130920&utm_medium=m130920&utm_campaign=m130920-12

Link is in the bottom of every email. Put your address in the unsub section and click unsubscribe.

I have on idea if it works, I like Meta's emails.

>> No.7110703

>>7110488
Sock glue/tape?

>> No.7110706

>>7110691
that's what i've been doing everytime but it never worked. oh well.

>> No.7110740 [DELETED] 
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7110740

Does anyone else own the velveteen version of Divine Cross? I feel like it is too difficult to care for. I've had it for a few years and never worn it yet there are creases all over the velveteen, especially from where I have hung it. I hang it over a coat hanger through the middle, I'm not sure if that's the best way to do so. There are lots of little grey lines that are visible in the light, I'm not sure if that's from the fabric being rubbed or just from it being a bit wrinkled. I'm scared that it might be damaged just from being hung and that the lines are not just wrinkles, that there are from the fabric having rubbed off. Please help!

>> No.7110741
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7110741

Anyone else who is very curious to see the close up on APs new Unicorn print?

>> No.7110743

>>7110741
YES. I am dying to see it.

>> No.7110748
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>>7110359
Meta does sailor better than any other brand.

>> No.7110750

>>7110741

All the jsk cuts suck. I am so annoyed.

>> No.7110844

>>7110741
Oooh this is quite elegant compared to some of their other prints. I agree with >>7110750 though this cut of JSK doesn't really look good- does anyone have pics of the others?

>> No.7110854

>>7110741

I might actually have to go spend on brand for once. I need a good unicorn print in my life.

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>>7110844

Someone on tumblr posted this page. >>7110741
is actually the onepiece.

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>>7110908

And from AP's blogs, a pricelist and photos of the switching jsk: http://yaplog.jp/ap-tokyo/archive/7887

ワンピース(¥34,440) - onepiece
ジャンパースカート(¥31,290) - jsk
切替ジャンパースカート(¥30,240) - switching jsk
スカート(¥19,740) - skirt
カチューシャ(\3,675) - headbow
タイツ(¥4,200) - tights

Looks like a price increase on top of annoying jsk designs. I might just get the skirt for the unicorns, rest of you girls can have the dresses.

>> No.7110917

Slightly off topic, but I'm having issues searching brand names in tumblr tags. I'll literally only pull up like, 20 results, and most of the posts will be old. I make sure spelling is right and everything, so what gives?

I ask because I'm seeing all of the tumblr posts in this thread that I can never seem to find.

>> No.7110923

>>7110917

Some girls just don't tag their stuff. I found >>7110908
because someone I followed reblogged the original poster.

>> No.7110947

Is it me or have are the posts on egl-comm-sales moving slowly? Or are the mods not clearing a backlog of posts?

>> No.7110978

>>7110417
Me too. The last moitie I loved was the stained glass print. Still saving up for that motherfucker...

>> No.7110988

>>7110947

It's not just you, I've been looking to shop for the past few days and it's been moving at a snail's pace.

>> No.7110997

someone want to link me a comfortable, not too expensive binder? I'm pushing max bust measurements on my non-shirred stuff.

>> No.7111141

>>7110997

A google searcg led me to a thread in egl, which then led me to this website and item:

http://www.underworks.com/996.html

Here is the original thread too:

http://egl.livejournal.com/17069200.html
(You can see the commentary at the bottom in the last few comments)

I haven't used it myself, so I can't give you much feedback.

>> No.7111265

>>7110911
It's more expensive because it's Gobelin fabric

>> No.7111429
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7111429

New secrets comm let's do this.

http://lj.rossia.org/community/lolitasecrets/

>> No.7111432

>>7111429
Am I missing something here? Why do we need a new secrets comm?

>> No.7111434

I found a yahoo auctions seller who won't with proxy services, anyone have any service recommendations that are run by individuals?

>> No.7111541

>>7111434
Chibi_tenshi

>> No.7111556
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>>7111541
>mfw that was the name of one of my Neopets

>> No.7111558

>>7111429
No.

>> No.7111564

>>7111429
no1curr

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>>7111556
>was
Could've had yourself a UC, anon.

>> No.7111604

>>7109058
hey, dat bag from the mussee pictures is finally up on ap's site http://www.angelicpretty.com/shopping/item/other/bg/132BG8-18329/132BG8-18329.htm

>> No.7111629

>>7111541

She doesn't accept auctions now

>> No.7111638

>>7109337
Meta is the fatty-chan brand.

>this skirt will actually fit me
>Also love that their skirts have at least one elastic waist option.

It's the Torrid of lolita.

>> No.7111691

>>7111429
>>7111483
You could actually NOT spam your shitty knockoff secrets site yknow?

>> No.7111715

>>7111429
How about we don't? You're going to get banned so fast with not censoring faces or names.

>> No.7111726

>>7111638

Woah, chill out bro. Meta is a great brand with some of the best prints out there. Yes, they often use more shirring which allows for more sizes but guess what? If you don't have big boobs you won't need that shirring and wow! Thats what the corset ribbons are for! Meta fits all shapes and sizes, not just fatties and not just sticks.

>> No.7111727
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7111727

This may have been discussed to death already, but what do you all think of the upcoming Iron Gate-esque Infanta release?

>> No.7111757

>>7111727
I'm a fan, but am waiting on my freaking Phantom dress refund so I can buy it - I love navy x gold and need more of it in my life, but am feeling this way more than that pirate dress.

>> No.7111760

>>7111638
No, Maxicimam is the Torrid of lolita.

>> No.7111841

>>7111434

does anyone else have a solution for this?

>> No.7111863

>>7111715
It's not live journal, it just uses the same code.

>> No.7111864
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So i just got my marry making jsk -- the freaking skirt print is not centred. ... I'm not happy about that. Should i say something to baby?

>> No.7111885
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>>7111864
It's not exactly centered in the stock photos either. You got what you paid for.

>> No.7111886

>>7111885
>>7111864
yeah i was going to say, i don't think it's actually supposed to be centered

>> No.7111889

>>7111885
Well fair enough then, the other one in my order (for someone else) is centred. Maybe i'll just fix it then.

>> No.7111895

>>7111864
If you had taken the time to look at the stock photos, you'd see the it's not supposed to be centered. You could email Baby but they'd probably laugh at you or blacklist you.

Also, it's "Merry", not "Marry".

>> No.7111897

>>7111895
You'll probably just butcher it and make it worse. Just leave it.

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>>7111895
To be fair the stock picture had it centered when I ordered. But, you are all quite right -- the other stock photos are off centered. If it bothers me enough I'll just center it myself.

>> No.7112011

>>7111757
If you mean Potd from Krad, bug your SS about it. They've been ready for a month or so. Apparently Krad doesn't inform buyers when a reserved item is ready

>> No.7112051

>>7112011
No, that's not the issue, it's my refund that I want. I ordered the blue x gold but that was the colour they had the most issues with so they actually asked via my SS if I wanted black x gold instead or a refund. No sign of the fucking money yet though.

>> No.7112096

>>7111864
wow those colors are WAY brighter then the stock photos. I dont like it as much :(

>> No.7112103

>>7112051
is it Dolly Poddle...

>> No.7112171

>>7112103
Yeah, unfortunately. I understand with the baby and shit, but a refund is not that hard to process. I'm not sure if it's her or Krad at this point since both are pretty slow haha.

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>>7112171
I can't say but all I've seen for like a solid month is people asking her for either refunds or update son her page and she's not answering. When was your last contact with her?

>mfw I think I dodge a fucking bullet when she just randomly sent all my shit at the beginning of July after a month of no contact.

>> No.7112197
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7112197

Should I consider ordering one of fanplusfriends' skirts? There's a couple I'm considering but I've never ordered from them before. I do have a blouse from them I bought off another anon.

>> No.7112202

>>7112188
In her defence you have some people appearing once in a while to say they received their stuff/refund ever since her baby. I think she's clearing the backlog...really really slowly

>> No.7112218

>>7112197

I'd go for it.
I got the exact skirt in your image today only in red, and I ordered the jacket too.
The only problem I've ever had is a package getting lost, but a week later they had a new one on the way, and they even called me to apologize and clear up any errors.

I have a couple skirts and blouses from them.
They're all a pretty good quality, or at least I've never had any problems.

Oh, and you cant tell from the pictures, but the "Bookish Beauty' set is kind of like corduroy. It's kind of heavy too.

>> No.7112228

>>7112218
Yeah, the website says it's made of corduroy/suedette. So I imagine it'll be a heavier skirt. But it should be a nice winter skirt and rather budget friendly. How long does shipping usually take?

>> No.7112233

>>7112188
She messaged me about a month ago.

>> No.7112286
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Can anyone find stock photos of this? It looks like the Lace Frill JSK that has been rereleased a few times but I can't find a version without lace in the front of the dress (at the bottom) like this one has. It might have been altered but it doesn't say anything about that in the description.

>> No.7112502

How popular do you think this >>7110741 OP is going to be. The print looks like it will be popular but the cut is sort of unflattering. But Dream Sky and Misty Sky had unflattering cuts and they go for crazy prices. Don't know if I should wait it out or reserve it now. Anons, what do you think?

Also is Closet Child slow with shipping? I remember them being fast but I haven't bought from them in two years. I paid a week ago and haven't heard back with a tracking number. Should I contact them or wait more?

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7112523

You guys

I was unzipping bodyline L325 corset skirt and the zipper got stuck on the fabric

I tried to get it loose for like 10 mins but I was running late and needed to get that skirt off so I just popped the zipper pull apart from the track thing... the zipper teeth? (sorry I don't know the technical terms) what's the best way to fix it? I really do not want to take it to a tailor because I don't think it would be worth the price

I took pictures of the zipper teeth (a small notch kind of sticks out from the rest) but none of my usb drives are working so I can't get them off my camera (I'm having a great day as you can see)

>> No.7112547

Secrets are up. I'm somehow underwhelmed when there are less than 70.

>> No.7112549

I have a convention next weekend. How should I pack my petti? It's soft tulle, so I dunno if that needs anything special.

>> No.7112553

>>7112549
Wear it to the convention. Alternatively most pettis can be squashed down, but it'll just take up lots of space.

>> No.7112629

I need some advise, I hope someone can help me. A lovely lady wants to buy an Angelic Pretty dress from me but she's doubting because of the bust size. It's 4 cm more than the website says. Would it be okay? Or is it a no go? I don't want to sell her something that doesn't fit.

>> No.7112631

>>7112629
I forgot the tell, the dress has shirring

>> No.7112635

I recieved a package today, customs fees are $230. Ugh. Has anyone else been hit with fees as high as this?

>> No.7112640

>>7112635
It happened to me once when I ordered a moitie outfit. It was awful, I could have bought another second hand dress from it... I feel your pain anon!

>> No.7112689

>>7109562
I have no idea how you could coord this without it looking pretty ita

>> No.7112993

>>7112635
Holy shit. Do you live in the US? I have never gotten hit with customs but when I hear customs stories from the US, the fee is ridiculously high. I have a package coming up that is worth about $1000 and it scares me that it'll get hit with customs. Before, I ordered a package that amounted to about a thousand bucks and didn't have to pay anything but who knows...

>> No.7113047

Will innocent world's blouses that list 100 cm fit 100 cm bust? Or do I need to be a bit under? Also, do they upsize the rest of the dimensions?

My problem is I'm petite and busty. I got few blouses from bodyline that fit in the bust, but the armpit and neck area are ridiculously large. Altering them is like basically making a new blouse, and does not warrant the effort IMO. Thoughts?

>> No.7113113

>>7113047
It varies. I have a 92cm bust and sometimes I can fit into mediums, and sometimes their large is too small. (In my experience its usually the patterned blouses that are cut smaller.) I'd see if they offered an xl, otherwise if it's too small you'd be stuck wearing it under jsks with the button over the bust undone.

>> No.7113154

>>7112993
I got a 1,000 order a few months ago clearly marked on the package, not big deal.

>> No.7113167

Hey guys, I'm kind of confused and would love some help with Japonica. I'm using them for a handful of orders right now and it says in all their email replies that they are open 7 days a week, 9-5. I just put in a few more auctions and I receive an email that says they take Sundays off and won't be able to bid until tomorrow?

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>>7112218
seconding this, everything I've bought from F+F has been beautiful quality

I'm currently excited about pic related

>> No.7113456

Is AP USA not getting the Musee skirt? All I own is gothic but for some reason I love that motherfucking skirt...

>> No.7113479

>>7113243
man, i really like this print, but i'm worried about the fabric. i've found a grand total of 1 review on it, and it says that it's a bit shiny and is damaged rather easily. also don't really like how it doesn't have the ruffles on the bottom like the OP. not sure if it's worth buying or not, all things considered...

>> No.7113488

>>7113243
F+F is the ugly, cheap sister who always constantly gets things wrong. They look cheap and are bad quality yet they charge almost brand prices and the construction is shitty and they screw up with measurements a lot. Don't fool yourself into thinking your $150 item from a replica brand looks good because you want it to. But if you like that skirt, then I guess I should give up.

>> No.7113507

>>7113167
I guess they no longer work 7 days. I also got the note in my email about Sundays being off. Sucks for urgent orders :/

>> No.7113510

>>7113507
Whaattt? Holy shit I have an auction ending on a Sunday does this mean I'm screwed if I get outbid?

>> No.7113527

>>7113510
You are safe, as long as your max bid is high enough. You just can't change your max bid last minute.

>> No.7113548

>>7112197
>>7112218
>>7113243
IMO they're not worth the money unless you can't find the item you want anywhere else - they don't always line items, patterning is pretty shoddy, etc.

>>7112629
Why can't you measure it yourself?

>>7113047
They say on their site you should be 5cm under the garment measurements...

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7113559

Would anyone happen to know the name of this dress? It's BTSSB.

>> No.7113560

>>7113527
Oh, okay I see. Thanks for the clarification, anon!

>> No.7113564

>>7112993
No, I'm in Canada. The declared value was around $700 though, I had never been hit by fees before now. I should've asked Japonica to mark it down though, I feel like a huge idiot...
oh well, lessons learned.

>> No.7113573

>>7113564
I believe Japonica doesn't mark down anymore, that's why I switched to Fromjapan. Maybe they've removed that rule again though. Anyway, I feel your pain, that's why I ended up paying about $700 for a jsk and capelet. Never ordering straight from a brand again.

>> No.7113577

I urgently need an independent shopping service for an mbok auction!
All my bids from fromjapan and big companies like that are being rejected, Chibi_tenshi is on holidays, mirukuma shut down and ashleyrose didn't respond to my email so I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for services to use?

tl;dr need sugestions for independant japanese shopping service

>> No.7113589

>>7113577
Anon, I had the same issue as you but I found a Ss company called treasure Japan and they are from 9am to like 11pm so 9:00 to 23:00 and you just sign up, fill out the form that they have on the site and pay half of the bid, you'll get and email and they get your order (I just put one in an hour ago, they accepted it.)

>> No.7113602

>>7113577
Have you tried Tokyo Pirates yet? They've gotten some good reviews recently.

>> No.7113604

>>7113573
Oh shit. I forgot how harsh customs can be. I was about to buy a dress from an online shop. Is it better to stick to auctions?

>> No.7113613

>>7113577
why are they rejecting your bids? too busy? i rarely hear of that happening. good luck, though!

>> No.7113621

>>7113602
They don't do mbok.

>> No.7113624

>>7113577
Have you tried momoirukumasan? She's supposed to pretty good.
http://egl-comm-sales.livejournal.com/15542769.html

>> No.7113627

>>7113604
Doesn't matter, it depends on the price you pay/the price marked on the parcel.

>> No.7113633

>>7113624
Momorikumasan is on holidays too. She won't be back till the 29th or something.

>> No.7113646

>>7113589
I'll check them out, thankyou!

>>7113602
As the other anon said they don't do mbok which is a shame. Since they're only a newish ss they'll probably expand into doing it later on though.

>>7113613
A lot of sellers don't like selling to foreigners and are aware of bidding ids that belong to ss's so they cancel any bids coming from them.

>>7113624
I'll keep them in mind for next time.


Thank you to everyone for their help!

>> No.7113681

>>7113589
The seller accepted my bid, thank you so much!

>> No.7113699
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7113699

>>7109058

So I found out for the long length, that the Lost in Sea OP is 74 cm including the lace.

Would a 72 cm petti be okay, or would it be too long?

>> No.7114001
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7114001

Well, this happened.

This is going to be a big thing.

>> No.7114005

>>7114001
The comments are already blowing up, omg.

>> No.7114009

>>7114005
I don't know if I should send my condolences to the girls that finally just recieved theirs in the post, or what.

>> No.7114014

>>7114001
>>7114005
>>7114009
Wait, what's harkening? Condolences?

>> No.7114022

>>7114001
>>7114005
These comments are hilarious

"poor bitches like you ruin the fashion"
stay classy Germany lolitas

I don't feel very strongly either way about replicas but comments like that kinda make me want to go buy one even though I have a closet full of indie and brand just to spite people like this.

>> No.7114024

>>7114001
lol the anti-replica butthurt from this is strong

>> No.7114030
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7114030

>>7114001
top lel

>> No.7114034
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7114034

>>7114022
Capped in case it gets deleted, this girl is a real sweetheart.

>> No.7114035

>>7114022
There are more stupid things like that said by silly girls on the page either for or against this replica dress.

I have replicas myself even though I'm against art theft and so I know I don't deserve an opinion here, but given how mental getting this dress was for the girls that did, it's a shame it couldn't have stayed sacred.

>> No.7114046

>>7114030
>how about puke green, the color of your soul
jesus christ, feels like a trip back in time to the age of emo lolsorandom

>> No.7114051

>>7114035
If by mental you mean really fucking easy since it was made to order
the only mental thing about it was the wait.

>> No.7114086

>>7114051
Well, it was mental for people who stayed up for three days to order the first batch, and some people didn't even get it.

>> No.7114095

Thank god my dream dress is Royal Chocolate.

>> No.7114092

I disagree with replicas, and selling DDC seems especially dickish. While I wouldn't personally shitpost of her page, I think it's great she's getting so much negative attention.

>> No.7114102

>>7114092
Those bitches dont make anti-replica people look any better and they perpetrate the whole "brandwhore" stereotype that you work so hard to eradicate

>> No.7114137
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7114137

Is this on reserve or can you just buy it from Baby.jp?

>> No.7114140
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7114140

>>7114001
People are WAYYY too asspained about this.
I own DDC and I don't give a fuck.
People who own Silent Moon don't give a fuck.
People who own Misty Sky don't give a fuck.
People who own original Milky Planet don't give a fuck.
People who own Twinkle Journey don't give a fuck.

None of these replicas have destroyed our burrando. None of these replicas brought down the value of your secondhand (aka scalping) prices. None of these replicas are a big fucking deal.

Also I find it funny that the people nagging others about "being adults" sound just as fucking immature as people who demand replicas of everything.

>> No.7114154

>>7114137

It's ready stock, not reserve. How to tell if it's on reserve:
- it's in the newly added section, not on the reserve pages
- there's no note saying it will be ready on so-and-so date, meaning it's already ready to ship

http://www.babyssb.co.jp/shopping/ap/jumper/109P238.html
http://www.babyssb.co.jp/shopping/ap/onepiece/109P335.html
Red jsk already sold out. No sign of skirt or shoes,

>> No.7114157

>>7112286
First page of google
http://hellolace.net/wardrobe/baby-the-stars-shine-bright/type/jsk/item/318/

I have it in black, what do you think's been changed?

>> No.7114163

>>7114157
Oh wait, I see what you mean now. Is the lace still there and just black instead, or has it been removed?

>> No.7114167

>>7114140
this is exactly how i feel too
i'm getting a replica of a dress i already have (i made the deposit months ago before i scored the real thing on mbok) and it doesn't change the dress i have or its value. i give no fucks. AP doesn't lose any money from them either. who cares if someone owns a replica of the dress you have? i don't know that many people who have or are willing to fork over 1k for puppet circus or iron gate. there's a demand for replicas and people are going to buy them, everyone needs to get over themselves and realize their opinions on how "wrong" or "not ok" having them are not important.

>> No.7114181

>>7114086
and the people who didn't? They got ready to order. Everyone that wanted had easy access to getting it, and should have reserved it then. Whoever didn't is just unlucky, or an asshole. If you are getting the replica instead of waiting for the eventual booming 10,000 yen gently used secondhand market then you suck.
I don't care about replicas for any of the prints >>7114140 listed because there wasn't a made to order option. However there was here. There's really no excuse for a replica for DDC, availability wise AND sizewise.

>> No.7114185

>>7114137

Damn, it's not quite what I was expecting(and the sleeves on the OP are terrible). Oh well, I guess money saved isn't a bad thing, I do like the print though.

>> No.7114187

>>7114181
Just because they blatantly had a reservation period doesn't mean that everyone had that money at that moment. I know a girl who has a closet FULL of Angelic Pretty brand who didn't make neither the first release nor the order period.
She had to wait to buy the secondhand scalped price after people got the first release.
It really doesn't change anything.

>> No.7114190

>>7114181
dude I found the skirt for 15,000 yen already, prices aren't that high on auction sites if you're not looking for the tiered jsk.

though i guess it's lazy to not want to wait, who the fuck cares? ap's made their money from ddc already and the real thing will always have a good value.

>> No.7114191

>>7114181
>Reservation periods means it was available to everyone guise
Wow, is this the new retarded argument now?

>> No.7114195

Can somebody escort the poorfags out of lolita please?

>> No.7114201

>>7114195
>the only people who own replicas are poor

lol

>> No.7114198

>>7114195
can someone escort the butthurtfags out of lolita? stop nitpicking other peoples purchases. do something other than whine about all the poor unworthy peasants wearing replicas and bodyline.

>> No.7114209
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7114209

>>7114195
I have DDC but I own an Oo Jia replica of Twinkle Journey. The woes of being a poorpeasant~

>> No.7114221

>>7113559
Charlotte Baniran JSK

>> No.7114235
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7114235

Does anyone know of/have a review of this dress from F+F?

>> No.7114251

>>7114221
thanks a ton, anon! i'm rather fond of baby's non-print pieces.

>> No.7114292

>DDC replica
>drama boner

>> No.7114306

What kind of places can I get myself measured so I can use the measurements for custom sizing and how much does this procedure usually cost? Once I have these, do I use the exact measurements to order clothing? What about coats - should I order those slightly larger because of my clothing underneath?

>> No.7114329

>>7114306
Generally 4cm is added onto regular garment measurements, and 6-8 for coats, depending on their thickness. Obviously real tailors know about garment ease, so they'll add more or less depending on the place of measurements. Not sure about places to get measured if you're ordering online for custom stuff. Usually tailors do that in-shop.

>> No.7114334

>>7114329
Thanks. I think I see. You're basically saying that I don't need to worry about the measurements I give because the tailors themselves will add the extra necessary on, is that right?

>> No.7114339

>>7114292
Sorry anon, I don't think you'll find drama on this one. The replica debate has nothing new to offer you and the so called brandwhores have been enjoying their dresses all summer.

>> No.7114364

>>7114334
Depends on the brand. Some give flat or garment measurements so you want to be a couple cm under them

>> No.7114377

Have any of you guys bought something from Closet Child only to have them email you and say that the item isn't in stock? I snagged my dream dress online but I am scared that I didn't get it.
Does CC have separate stock for in store and online? I just hope that someone didn't or doesn't get it in store.

>> No.7114381

>>7112635
a friend had to pay nearly $300 in customs for her IW lucky pack. She got the huge pack.

>> No.7114383

>>7112993

Yeah, I'm in the U.S. and never experienced this either myself. What causes the fees exactly?

>> No.7114384

>>7114030
Omfg I saw that and lol'd to pieces. Get a credit card and max it out, I actually fucking cringed when she said that.
Honestly, I'm very neutral about replicas, idgaf really. Let the people have their replica dress, it's their money to spend, DDC isn't getting devalued from it, everyone is getting their dress or has it, and will buy it from the comm sales for their real burando. Even though people are going nuts about this I still see DDC jsk going for like 400$+on mbok and comm sales. But the fact that people are saying lol ddc just got it's specials out it's value is going down and you can get uber Burando desu for cheapsu, is just fucking stupid and makes me just cringe even more.

>> No.7114395

>>7114384
yeah its really stupid. unless you're looking for the skirt it's not going to be cheap, nor should it be. who cares if people get replicas? they can wear what they want and you can get buttmad and judge but getting colon trolled and whining about it doesn't change anything.

>> No.7114394

>>7114167
I have Puppet Circus.
I also have the replica of Puppet Circus. It isn't nearly as nice as the real thing and doesn't elicit the same feelings in me as the original. I only wear the real one for special occasions, but the knock off I will do fuck all in

>> No.7114405

>>7112993
Sounds like you're Australian? If you are, we only get charged customs if the package is $1000 or more. Or if the package is booze and cigarettes.

>> No.7114407

>>7114181
Why isn't size an excuse? I have tried on 3 versions of DDC. The tiered is too short. The other JSK is too short. The skirt is too short. All fit in the circumference, but none fit in length.
No, I don't think it is a valid excuse to buy a knock off, but I hate it when people are like "there is a shirred version, lose weight you fattie" as if the only reason to not fit is because of waist/ bust measurements.

>> No.7114417

I bought 3 DDCs. 2 in the initial release (I got lucky) and one in the special order. I may get a replica though.
I would do a completely different non loli design with it.
I fear that the ivory would not replicate well at all. It is so non contrasty already that the print would probably disappear entirely on a replica.

>> No.7114441

>>7111638
Not anymore. The shirring on their Happy Bell LP pinafore JSK was more decorative than functional. They've been sizing down a little recently.

>> No.7114450

>>7114377
It's separate stock for in store and online, so if you checked out your cart properly on the site it should be yours.

>> No.7114479

Would it be worth it to sell my favorite (Taobao) dress to have money for my first brand piece on mbok? Or should I just let this one go for now and hope it turns up when I've got the money?

>> No.7114482

>>7114479
Why are you asking us to make this decision for you? I have no fucking clue what you should do with your own shit.

>> No.7114483

>>7114479
Depends, how much do you like the taobao dress compared to the brand piece?
Personally I'd go for a closet full of dresses that you truly love instead of buying brand for brand.

>> No.7114510

>>7114479
Unless the brand piece is a dream piece, don't give up a favorite.

>> No.7114519

>>7114479
wait on it, it'll show up later.

>> No.7114524

DDC came into stock in physical stores in Japan due to cancellations. Closet Child is selling them for around retail, too.

>> No.7114523

I can't wait to see how shitty the girls in DDC replicas will look. This brandwhore is going to have a good laugh.

>> No.7114541

>>7114483
>>7114510
>>7114519
I like it a lot, but it's an OP with puffy sleeves and I feel like it makes my shoulders look really broad, but otherwise I love it.
I'll probably just wait it out and save up then. Thanks.

>> No.7114563
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7114563

Don't know if this is the right thread to ask, but I'm considering buying some DreamV shoes from Rakuten. How painful are the heeled shoes? I have a somewhat low tolerance for high heels so I don't know whether I should cough up some more bucks for some similar low heeled shoes.

>> No.7114569

>>7114563
They vary a lot - your best bet is to read the reviews on the Japanese rakuten site (you can use Google translate to get a decent overview).

>> No.7114581

>>7114569

Thank you. Also while checking, found out I was getting scalped from the secondhand seller. Guess I'll go with the more expensive heel after all straight from rakuten heh.

>> No.7114595
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7114595

>>7114046
She sounds batshit.


Also is anyone else noticing that ALL, I mean literally ALL, the people trying to start the anti-replica debate again on that page don't actually own the dress themselves?
Puke lady doesn't.
Fattychan Debs doesn't.
And that autistic sounding Lena person doesn't either.
I tell you what some people talk some big fucking game for shit they don't own. Then calling anyone who owns a replica of anything criminals? Seriously, the fuck is this shit?

Anyway sorry, don't mean to derail the thread this just really grinds my gears.

>> No.7114630

>>7114595

Actually, they do...

>> No.7114643

>>7114630
I don't think so.

>> No.7114650

>>7114235
It's just a shitty Millefleurs replica.

>> No.7114658

>>7114450
Got it. I can't wait to get the tracking number for it.

>> No.7114664

>>7114163
I'm not sure, the photos on the auction are pretty bad, that's the only one that shows the skirt part of it. I hope it's just a different version and supposed to look like that...

>> No.7114669

>>7114441
One dress not being huge doesn't mean that they will stop making larger pieces.

>> No.7114672

>>7114595
How the fuck would you know whether or not they own it? Are you some sort of lolita wardrobe detective?

>> No.7114677

>>7114643

Then you thought wrong.

>> No.7114685

>>7114672
>wardrobe detective
Yeah nah, it's just pretty obvious they don't own it when their profiles are PUBLIC and no pictures of them with ddc exists when there are plenty of pictures with their other dresses.

>>7114677
Nah, I think I'm pretty spot-on here unless you think you can prove otherwise.

>> No.7114690

>>7114685

I'm not going to post a friend's personal pictures on CGL to prove to you that they own a certain dress. Having some things public doesn't mean it's all public.

>> No.7114693

>>7114690
>a "friend"
Mhmm, so new question:
Do you own the dress by any chance?

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7114698

>>7114685
You didn't look hard enough.

>> No.7114701

>>7114698
Diff anon but she can't coord for shit with that dress, how unfortunate.

>> No.7114702

>>7114693
Yes, I own it.

>> No.7114703

>>7114698
Who's that?

>> No.7114705

>>7114702
Prove it.

>> No.7114717

>>7114705

How? LOL. I'm anon on CGL.

>> No.7114718

>>7114703
Elle Jay

>> No.7114721
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7114721

>>7114140
This.

Also I don't feel sorry for drama whores who add pages that they don't like and then feel like it's their duty to kick up arguments around people who obviously don't give a fuck.
>>7114030
Gag me with a fucking spoon.

>> No.7114724

>>7114718
Oh I see.

>>7114717
>What is timestamp?
At this point you either don't actually own the dress or are a newfag fresh from Oo Jia's facebook page. Both of which are cancers.

>> No.7114723

>>7114698
ugh, the belt and that bag... gross.
i can't believe how idiotic everyone's getting over a replica being made of DDC. its hilarious how juvenile adults can turn about this crap. it's just a replica. everyone wash out their sandy vaginas.

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7114725

>>7114698
Too bad her elitism couldn't buy her a better looking coord. This is seriously the type of person freaking out at others over clothes?

>> No.7114728

>>7114724

~Both, one, or none! The world will never know!~

Until I post photos in my dress.

>> No.7114729

>>7114723
I Second that, there will always be replicas, deal with it, it does nothing to the value. and yeah, for someone who has the dress, that coord is just bad. Wig/belt/bag blegh, the tights aren't needed it just looks weird, she should of went for some ankle socks or something. I mean it wouldn't look so bad if those elements were gone ;-;

>> No.7114730

>>7114728
Knock yourself out. When you post don't hide your face so I can identify who the hell I should avoid.
>srsly tho a piece of paper with a date and post # in front of the dress would do quite nicely, newness

>> No.7114732

>>7114730
Diff anon. Why are you so obsessed with proving people do or do not have the dress?

>> No.7114734

>>7114698
>black/brown leather belt and bag on a pastel coord
WHY. And this girl claims to have worked for AP USA before but she doesn't even have the experience to crank out a decent looking outfit? What is this shit?

>> No.7114735

>>7114685
Um, just because they don't have a picture of them wearing it doesn't mean they don't own it. What kind of logic is that? I own plenty of dresses that I don't pictures of me wearing on Facebook.

>> No.7114737

>>7114724
Not that anon, but why the fuck should they have to prove to you, another anon that they own a dress? This is ridiculous. Plenty of people here own it.

>> No.7114738

>>7114732
Well it just stands to reason: When I'm making a point about how people who are too involved in the replica debates tend not actually own the prints in question, the person responding to me with anti-replica rhetoric better own the dress themselves or else my point is validated.

It's effortless to make a timestamp.

>> No.7114739

>>7114737
See >>7114738
And get over your butthurt.

>> No.7114745

>>7114739
I'm not butthurt? That's the only thing I posted here, stop assuming everyone that finds fault with your argument is the one person.

And you don't have to own a certain print to justifiably be against replicas. Also, making a timestamp is a lot of effort for a troll on 4chan. You need a hobby.

>> No.7114746

>>7114738
>the person responding to me with anti-replica rhetoric better own the dress themselves or else my point is validated.

What exactly is your point, then? That no one has a right to dislike replicas unless they own every dress that there is a replica of, ever?

>> No.7114750

>>7114745
>And you don't have to own a certain print to justifiably be against replicas.
I think you should have to when the argument is
>only replicas of DDC are bad because 'everyone had the opportunity to get one'
Well if it was available to everyone no matter what circumstances, then where are your dresses bitches?
>Also, making a timestamp is a lot of effort for a troll on 4chan.
Uh....? Troll....right. Well you keep telling yourself that. I guess everyone who disagrees with you is now a troll.

Don't mind me. Please, carry on with your replica policing where you represent everyone who owns that print even though you yourself don't have it.

>> No.7114753

>>7114745
Don't implicate that other people don't have lives when you actively choose to argue with people you consider to be trolls and are arguing in a replica debate on 4chan.

This has been a public service announcement ~

>> No.7114760

>>7114753
That was my one post, looking through the thread it seems that anon made over 10. There's a difference.

>>7114750
Are you stupid? I never stated my stance on replicas, I am not the anon(s) you were arguing with. I just thought your argument was very flawed.

>> No.7114763

>>7114760
>I just thought your argument was very flawed.
Then I guess we have nothing more to say if you're different and other people ran away from an argument they started. Cheerio.

>> No.7114794

>>7114698
Mom, why can't you just take me to soccer practice in normal clothes like everyone else? Can you please just drop me off then? UGH

>> No.7114836

>>7114140
I own the real thing, don't care that there's a replica. In fact, most of what I own there are replicas of and I don't really care. It's easy to spot a replica, and there's a lot of joy in actually getting the real thing. But I can see all the "I don't wear dresses if there's replicas of it" bitches throwing a shitfit and selling theirs because 145cm bust-chan can finally have her DDC.

I'll probably order a skirt from her TBH. I have the tiered version in lavender and wouldn't mind having it in another color in a skirt version that's a little less stressful to derp around in. Though I'm not fond of how easily her fabrics wrinkle.

>> No.7114847

>>7114729
yeah it's like people who own actual Louis Vuitton or Chanel freaking out about shitty knockoffs. Everyone can tell them apart, calm the fuck down.

>>7114734
can confirm she did work for AP USA. a lot of her coords leave much to be desired though.

>> No.7114858
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7114858

How about we get off of the DDC replica, and talk about this atrocity?

>> No.7114892

>>7114858
oh god ew

>> No.7114923

>>7114698
Is this a serious coord for a lolita meet or just her going out in the dress?

Sometimes people tone down their coords to go out in the magical everyday world.

>> No.7114930

>>7114923
>Is this a serious coord for a lolita meet or just her going out in the dress?

Whether it is or not, why would you use that bag, when it seems some level of effort was put into the rest of the outfit.

>> No.7114934

>>7114858
haha its horrible. then again could anyone replicate MRC and make it not look like shit?

>> No.7114942

>>7114930
Fair enough. The bag doesn't match at all.

Maybe she didn't feel like ramming her wallet up a unicorn's ass, but there must have been something that would have worked with the coord.

>> No.7114939

>>7114934
Pretty much. It looks like a cheap Halloween costume.

>> No.7114940

>>7114140
Honestly, I'm just an elitist fuck and I don't want poorfag weebs who can't coord for shit and don't know how to stop buying pocky for 10 minutes in my fashion. Though, if I do meet any of them I immediately shit on them for their replicas, so in a way I like replicas, they let me make weebs feel a little bit worse about themselves.

>> No.7114943

If I'm afraid that a seller is going to leave retaliatory feedback, what should I do?

>> No.7114946

>>7114943
to clarify, I had a mediocre experience with a seller on the comm_sales and I want to leave 3/5 on communication and shipping, but I'm afraid they will leave me mediocre feedback as well in retaliation.

>> No.7114964

Does anyone do fanplusfriend group orders anymore?

>>7114946
Define mediocre? Did they completely ignore you?

>> No.7115077

>>7114943
Someone tried to leave me bad feedback because they basically tried to scam me, they won't let them do it. Unless you actually did something wrong. And if you get a corrupt mod (I don't think any are) then you can dispute the feedback and all the mods will make a decision together.

>> No.7115114

I want to make another sales post but it is still 8 hours shy of exactly 4 days. Is it okay to post it now as it is the 4th day or should I wait longer?

>> No.7115132

>>7114030
>mint

lol

>> No.7115139

>>7114140
Same. I have misty sky in lavender and I'm planning on getting it in navy from oo jia just cause. Doesn't make me like it less and I could care less that I shelled out a shit more for the real deal.
It's about feeling pretty in the end.

>> No.7115147

http://rainedragon.tumblr.com/post/62037512027/so-today-oo-jia-posted-up-photos-of-two-angelic

>> No.7115150

>>7114964
>>7115077
You know, looking back I think I'm overreacting. I mostly was upset because the seller said she had all of these restrictions on shipping, and that she had these restrictions in her terms of sale, and she didn't. So I commented that all of those things were not in her terms and she never answered me. And according to the terms she actually had posted, she still didn't ship on time. Oh well, I'm being nitpicky I think. I just wanted an update on shipping (ie: I'll ship next week, no problem!) and instead I got a string of excuses and was told it was in her terms, when it wasn't. And if she happens to read this thread, well, I would buy from you again, but please update your terms. And no, I'm not going to leave negative or neutral feedback, the transaction was fine in the end, I just wish you hadn't said all of those shipping restrictions were in you terms, because they are not.

>> No.7115153

>>7115147
that is so not 30,000 $.

>> No.7115155

>>7110414
That's super cute! Would love to see your finished work - I just crochet

>> No.7115159

>>7115153
If you read it, you would see that she said she had to make multiples of items to make it up to that much.

>> No.7115160

>>7115153
and maybe oo jia will gross 30,000 but that's not her actual profit after overhead, production, shipping, etc.

rainedragon needs to get a life though seriously. DDC is over. AP isn't going to sell DDC anymore. they've made their money. how is it going to hurt them at all? it won't even hurt the secondhand market because replicas and brand items have completely different values.

>> No.7115158

>>7112523
I'd replace the entire zip. They're not that expensive anyway. Trying to retrack a zip is living hell.

>> No.7115162

>>7112549
Compact it into a tight ball or stuff into a bag. it will crinkle up the fabric so then when you open it out it'll be nice and poofy, if not a lil poofier. Just dont lay the thing flat.

>>7112635
What's the customs fee for?.. I never ordered from taobao or anything, though I've bought stuff from china etc. Is this just for clothes or are we talking "potentially dangerous" items too?

>> No.7115163

>>7115160
Actually, replicas can hurt the second hand market. I hate VR in red and Silent Moon, amongst other prints because even the real ones make me think of the replicas.

>> No.7115166

>>7114137
I nearly got this until I saw blog photos and saw the lines on the bodice look like sag lines. :( trying to get the skirt now instead!

>> No.7115168

>>7113479
I agree, needs the ruffles. If I got this I'd go ahead and add my own.
>>7113699
It sounds fine, and if it is a little just fold the top of the petticoat around the elastic a bit and it'll do you.
>>7114001
It was kind of hilarious when I scrolled down my FB to see that. I could imagine this sort of DUN DUN DUNNNNNN!! soundtrack go when I stopped at it.
>>7114167
Exactly, AP doesn't lose money - they still sell out on their actual dresses, and after that they never sell again. If it were true then they'd have never dared a rerelease of MP.
>also a brand+replica of the same thing faggot with the exact same thoughts as >>7114394 plus I wanted MP to actually cover my knees :(
>>7114523
These people are mostly the same people who can find prints like Bodyline's Carousel to be cute, no doubt would they enjoy a botchy DDC lel

>> No.7115169

>>7115147
Tbh the only thing I think when I see that is. "Welp that's AP's problem(strictly from a business perspective), they could be getting that 20-30k not only on this dress but most of all their dresses if they did a made to order basis more (so if a dress is sold out in about 1 day~ maybe you should keep it around) and make the reservations linger on for than a month or two or keep it until almost every single person has gotten their precious dress, well everyone except the people who can't fit into the dresses and stuff. Coming from a person who's family are business majors what they do makes me and most of the people I explain to cringe.
>>7115160
I agree completely anon she needs to calm her ass down, replicas don't do anything to the market, if that was the case, milky planet, dream sky, sugary carnival would be 100 obo. Which it isn't and probs will never be.

>> No.7115178

>>7115147
i feel like replicas are mainly only hurting the market only if people are refusing to buy the actual piece and hold out for a replica (do people actually do this, especially when it's never certain what will or won't get a release during the reservation period?)

that said 99% of all replicas are pretty ugly anyway which is the main reason i'm against them. the 1% can stay.

>> No.7115179

>>7115178
>will or won't get a replica

typos

>> No.7115180

>>7115178
Some people do that, yes, but they typically are the type who wouldn't buy from the brand directly anyway, but rather second or third hand at a lower price (if even then).

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7115182

>>7114030
>>7114034
>mfw anti-replica girls are starting to 'greentext' on fucking facebook

>> No.7115183

>>7115182
No they're not?

>> No.7115184
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7115184

>>7115183
Yes they are.

>> No.7115186

>>7109337
Yes, here. I'd love to own the swan lake frill jsk in ivory, but apart from that I dislike pretty much all of their pieces. They're just not my style, I guess.
Also their dresses often seem to look a bit cheap to me.

>> No.7115187

>>7115184
>greentexting
>memecat for userpic
>still trying to use the 'entitlement' argument
>talking with a condescending tone towards everyone
They make themselves very disagreeable.

>> No.7115199

>>7114858

Wow that looks sad.

>> No.7115202

i wonder if japanese lolitas buy replicas or is it just foreigners/westerners.

>> No.7115206

>>7115202
I have only seen one replica ever, on mbok. There is some Milanoo stuff floating around (they advertise in Japanese). An influx of other J-fashion brands (ie Candy Stripper) and more recently some fake JM pieces have been turning up - assume they're sold by Chinese on JP auctions

>> No.7115210

>>7115206
are there any discussions of replicas in the japanese community ?

>> No.7115219

>>7115210
Not really, as replicas are basically nonexistent.

>> No.7115221

>>7115199
As a replica is disgusting. Pretending its it's own thing I'd still wear it, for like $20.

>> No.7115222

>>7115221
i wouldnt wear it even if oo jia paid me.

>> No.7115314

>>7115162
Nah, it was just a few items from mbok auctions. Mostly clothes, but there was a lamp from vm as well.

>> No.7115325

>>7114664
Good luck, I hope you're getting it cheap if it is altered.

>> No.7115353

>>7114140
TBH, I have Misty Sky and it did upset me to see a replica. At first, when no one liked the print I immediately loved it. And it was great that no one else wanted it so I could have a chance of snagging one. But then people changed their minds and it was so stressful waiting for the release and after all the hard work I was able to grab one off the AP USA store when I missed it the first 2 times.

Now that there's a replica people could mistake my dress for a replica and that annoys me for some reason.

Even though I don't want to support replicas I wouldn't shit on someone who does. It just sucks when you see the dress you worked hard for be replicated and maybe that's petty of me.

Also, I wish the girls on Oo Jia would be a little less obnoxious. Something about their attitude kinda makes me cringe.

>> No.7115367

>>7115353
I agree her attitude sucks, but what sort of attitude would work right with a replica business?
The way she keeps quiet and lets her fans do the stupid talk might be the best business model, but I wish she didn't lie about being a one-woman operation.

>> No.7115394

>>7115367
She doesn't lie about being a one woman population

she has mentioned her workers before.

How about instead of worrying so much about what other people do with their money you just buy some brand/pffbrand, look good, be happy, be more like this anon >>7114140

>> No.7115415

>>7115367
>>7115394

I was talking about the customers.

>> No.7115470

>>7115415
Ah, so you were. Agreed.

>>7115394
I'm not talking about pro/cons of replicas, I'm discussing whether there's a better way for her to present herself as a business or not.
Also, population? What?

>> No.7115590

>>7115163
I have VR in red and the Silent Moon op. neither look anything like the replicas.

>> No.7115591

>>7115470
>>7115470
>whether there's a better way for her to present herself as a business
she doesn't fucking care, she laughs her way to the bank whether people hate on her.

>> No.7115599

>>7115591

Agreed. it's not like people who deal crack, used cars, or tesco value food need a great reputation or quality to keep selling these items. They just need a clientele they know they can aim at. Oojia makes money either way.

I don't think I'll ever buy replica - right now I'm a taobao pleb and the only things I want are VM and maybe Twinkle Journey, both I'll happily wait to get second hand when I have more money. But I really don't care how other people spend their money otherwise. If it suits them morally, fine. Otherwise I'd be a hypocrite considering my 3000 some pirated songs.

>> No.7115773

Can I interrupt the replica bullshit for three seconds? Thank you.

Will AP USA be getting the Musee skirts? I hate the JSK designs. I never saw them pop up there and they've been sold out for awhile on the Japanese website.

>> No.7115774

>>7115773

They've had the Musee skirts for ages?

>> No.7115777

>>7115773
Just get a replica.

>> No.7115789

>>7115774
They aren't listed on the website? Did I just miss them?

>> No.7115803

>>7115773

AP USA takes down listings when they're sold out. All of the Musee ops, jsks and sks went up the same hour, exactly when they said it would, so if you don't see it on their page now it's sold out there too. Sorry.

>> No.7115919
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7115919

hat's up with this new trend with using veils in lolita? I just think it looks really stupid

>> No.7115992

>>7115919
its not really a new trend, its been around for a long while..

>> No.7116011

>>7115919
It looks like she's about to kiss the bride.

>> No.7116016

>>7116011
Wait, that's not what's happening? I thought it was a lolita wedding...

>> No.7116032

>>7115773
They're still in stock in Japan if you want to use an SS. Or special order if AP USA still has that option?

>> No.7116043

>>7115394
>she has mentioned her workers before
You mean that time where she cried about not caring about the money and only wanting to make dresses and said her workers were all poor unwed mothers with disabled children and she stole a picture from some university website and said those were her seamstresses?
Bitch is full of shit. She is making bank off of stealing and lying, it's so disgusting that the lolita community supports her.

>> No.7116044
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7116044

>>7115919
I think dark coloured veils or half veils (pic related) look fantastic in gothic but that looks a little weird.

>> No.7116087

>>7115919
I love veils but I think they're only suited for gothic. They're not really a new trend as such either, I've seen an old school lolita photo where two girls are wearing veils.

>> No.7116109
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7116109

>>7116043

She still has it on her website, but the college removed their copy. She does pair it with this great "about" though:

Welcome to JJ LOLITA. Our factory specialiazing in mading cosplay costume since 2004 , all our items are handmade by our professional tailors,high quality and reasonable price always are our aims.Since 2009 ,we set up e-commerce system that means you will get costume directly from manufacturers.We also supply custom-made and OEM.Wholesale welcomed.Please feel free to contact us for any question.

Thanks & Happy shopping

>> No.7116116

There's an mbok auction I'm looking at and I'll probably end up having to increase my max bid at the end of it.
I haven't contacted any shopping services about it yet because I'm unsure which one would be the best for my situation. I want someone who's fast and has good communication and is reasonably likely to be at their computer/phone near the end of the auction. Got any recommendations?

>> No.7116155

In the replica debate I think we forget something important. Sure, there are a bunch of delusional itas who think their replicas ~rival brand~ and yes, it does dilute the brand's image and violates their copyright. But in every culture there needs to be a bottom layer to prop up the fame-chans and rockstars. Not everyone can be roriita idoru, and those who can't will be tumblr famous, and those who can't will be solid members of their community, and those who can't will be the lolcows who keep bottom feeders like Oo Jia in business. And who knows, maybe they'll be decent lolitas one day.

tl;dr replichan serves as the mycelial layer of the lolita community

>> No.7116162

>>7114235

I'm buying that dress in black right now. I'll review once it comes in.

>> No.7116375

>>7115919
I hadn't noticed it becoming a trend. Maybe I don't pay enough attention.

It's a neat idea though. In some parts of Europe veils used to be a part of the most formal clothing, something you'd wear to court. It wasn't just for a wedding or funeral like it is now.

>> No.7116403

>>7115919
They are both wearing Memorial Cake which is essentially a print with wedding cakes. There have been several coord photos and photo shoots with this specific print where girls wear veils to match.

>> No.7116498

>>7116032
Will AP USA do a special order from a specific store? Because the skirt is out of stock on both the Japanese and international websites.

>> No.7116537

>>7116155
I agree!
Also, more replicas, will mean more first- and second-hand brand going unsold, which means more availability for those who really do want it.

>> No.7116581

>>7115590
Well, they look similar and seeing so many shitty replicas makes me dislike the original as I associate them with the shitty fakes.

>> No.7116687 [DELETED] 

oh! just moved to Orange County.
I know this sounds retarded but, how the hell do you find lolita communities on facebook?
haven't been involved in any for a long while.

looking forward to going to Fairytale boutique!

>> No.7117170
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7117170

This just got posted on egl. The lj account is brand spanking new.

>> No.7117423

>>7117170
There's a post under that advertising the tights, and another one trying to promote the skirt. My best guess is some Chinese designer/company has discovered the international community, but I don't think it's Milanoo because it doesn't look like their quality/work.

>> No.7117557

Is it possible to order directly from VM? I tried to fill in the online order form but there doesn't seem to be any options for international customers.

>> No.7117611

>>7117557
Right now, it appears that you can't. There's this small text on the main page: "Sorry, this site serves as only Japanese.We can not deliver overseas."

>> No.7117860

Does Innocent World restock items that are sold out on the website? I really need the violin bag in brown.

>> No.7117942

>>7117860
Occasionally. There may be some differences. Wait and be patient!

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7118078

I've seen ivory worn and brown, but is there a picture of the strawberry/pink worn IRL out there?

>> No.7118906

Bump!