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>>9021694
>took a lolita hiatus before finals so I could focus
>finals still went pretty badly
>found out after finals that my bf was spending the summer 1000 miles away and leaving sooner than expected
>been spending every day with him to try and enjoy the couple of weeks we have left
>just moved into a new apartment with lots of issues
>cleaning and fixing it is draining most of our time
>broke after resulting unexpected bills
>had to sell some things and cancel going to a con this summer
>missing ILD because I have to visit family after bf leaves
>not going to be able to wear lolita again til July
>friends are all out of state over the summer
>too broke to cheer myself up with online shopping
>too broke to buy new shoes and bags so dresses I can't coord are sat in my wardrobe unworn
>trying to become less broke by getting a job but haven't even got an interview yet

Most of these are pretty common problems so I feel bad complaining, but the whole thing is making me feel really tense and irritable, especially with being too busy/broke to wear lolita to cheer myself up.

>buy dress for Fanime
>pay girl 2 weeks before I need it
>girl never gives me tracking
>keep bugging her
>this morning: "I just shipped it out anon! Here's the tracking."
>Fanime is in 2 days

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>just moved to NY
>was planning to go to AZ, booked flight to home town so I could visit with family, found a ride from town to the con
>day before flight, my ride to the airport tells me they can't take me anymore
ok whatever make new plans
>ride from town to con backs out
>my car breaks down, can't get to airport
>mfw
>miss flights, cry for hours because not gonna make it to con or see family
>parents trying to guilt me into buying a new ticket to fly down even though I don't have the money for it.
CGL, I'm so bummed. I worked really hard on my cosplays for AZ and was finally going to cosplay with my best friend who also was the person to get me into cosplay.

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>>9011392
fuck yes, this is my thread! I wear nothing but black sweet

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>>9011456
Also, dumping what I have

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>>9011462

>>9038127
Oh and by the way you should totally buy Cool Shirt(tm)! (only $420.69)

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Here's some tips I've gathered from reading and talking to other cosplayers. Luckily America has been at war in the desert for years and a lot of research has gone into keeping cool in the heat.

Make sure to pay attention to the weather forecasts. Knowing ahead of time can help you adapt accordingly.

If you have a bulky hot costume then get a hotel room as close to the con as possible. Not only will this cut down on the time you spend outside in it but it also means you can get to a cold shower quickly if you need one. Cold showers are great ways to cool off if you feel yourself overheating.

Those instant ice packs are great in emergencies but you need to know how to use them. You radiate most of your heat from your hands and feet, even if your face and head may feel hotter. If you feel yourself getting too hot, ice packs can be applied to your hands and forearms but make sure not to just hold them in place. Cooling your palms with the ice back can serve to just constrict the blood flow to that area. It'll feel cold but won't do much to cool the blood reaching the parts of your body that need it. Rub them slowly along the palms and backs of your hands and the underside of your forearms.

>>9038134
Actually I was going to suggest making your own. They're just vinyl tubing sewn into a spandex t-shirt.

>>9038134
probably worth it for furries and the like desu

>>9038082
Sure, jan

>>9038082
Even if this were true
>giving every Tom, Dick, and Harry admin privileges
>not thinking to remove privileges as soon as association is done
Just say you were hacked. Nobody will believe that either, but you sound slightly less shortsighted and stupid.

>>9028509
Go to your nearest surplus store. They usually have fake/old uniforms for sale.

>>9028509
ebay has a huge amount of replica outfit sellers

>>9028509
>what is the help thread

Who else is really tired of sewing?

>>9023954
Meeeeeeeee
Ballgowns are the worst. Damn my love of fluffy things.

Yo, when's Third Strike?

off course

>>9021782
I'm thinking of going, is everything in french?

>>9021859
it's mixed. there will be all french events and all french booths just as there will be enlglish-mixed/only booths and stuff. Everything like plans and informations will be in both french and english though.

>>9015188
sonico is shit

>>9015212
Not shit just obese.

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>>9015262
I guess that's why fatties always cosplay her.

>>9011601
Like any other lolita would. AP, Baby, Meta, IW, etc.

>>9011601
>Where does a brolita buy clothes that fit them right?
take your measurements and check them against brand measurements. see if you will fit. if not, look into indie brands that offer either a wider range of sizes, or custom sizes.

additionally, there is no issue a man has fitting into brand that a woman does not also have. rather than research clothes that fit men, target your specific issues: flat chest, tallness, wideness, etc. there are flat, tall, and large lolitas that are also female, and you will find many resources that way.

Toabao brands and bodyline have larger sizes that you could try first without buying the more expensive brand. You could try replicas, too, but I personally don't like the thought of replica.

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dumping resin ideas for cat themes, i know we have some cat ladies around and there are a few cat prints coming up

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>>9008359

i know this has probablt been asked before many times but how long does it usually take for Vograce to produce the samples and finished charms? i'm currently waiting on mine (just confirmed the outlines few days ago) and i'm just being impatient (and also bit worried since i need them for the second weekend of June, i got the fastest shipping and all but still kinda worried haha).

>>9022652
average for the US seems to be about a month from sending off files to the package arriving, give or take a week.

Not sure about here in Canada and other countries but I'd assume the same

>>9022652
The largest order I've made so far has been for 175 charms, but every time it's been under three weeks from initial email to receive the package of charms.

>how and when did you find out about gyaru?
for me it has been around 2009/2010 when a random ganguro video popped up in the youtube side bar

>what is the thing you struggle with the most?
since I've mastered the nose contour I'd say my hair, I usually just wear it straight down, in a dango or twin tails. I'm really untalented if it comes to hair I guess

>fav mag?
forever EGG followed by ageha...though egg is funnier.

>do you dance parapara?
I try, but I'm a failure at dancing

my fav routine is POISON

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Dropping some inspo so that this thread will go a lil'better than the last one

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>>9020307

>>9014341
Her argument doesn't make any fucking sense. Brands are well aware there are oversea customers, else they won't open official shops there.

>>9014341
lol i don't know why people were freaking out about this, it wasn't exactly a groundbreaking video.

Can we talk about how bad Lolita Humor is? Wtf finally they got moderation

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>>9006732
Gonna start off!

I'm still looking for Melty Ribbon Chocolate!
Will pay good for bitter, going price for brown and reasonable for pink. I'm really deperate. Please take my money so I won't get bitter and buy something else on impulse.

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Because the search is never ending. I swear to all the fairy tale and chocolate prints I will own this OP.

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So close and yet so far to completing the list...

>>9003617
all these years later, still waiting for homestucks to go away

>>9003619
I imagine this year it will be pretty bad since the series is done. But it will probably die off since they will move to something else with fresh material.

>>9003619
Well to be fair they pretty much migrated to Undertale