Show us all those cringy products from Etsy, Storenvy, eBay, FB sales, etc.
>>8899950
I know their city's slogan is "Keep Austin Weird," but this is just crazy
>>8899952
What's the deal with that slogan? A ton of cities use it now.
OP here, dumping some stuff.
Last thread: >>8802189
> Cosplay Masterpost: http://pastebin.com/ekZP1fhg
- Tutorials and links that can help with Homestuck cosplays. Refer to it if you need help. Any contributions welcome.
> Crunchy Cosplay List: http://i.imgur.com/Yp1XFFe.jpg
- A list of suggested Homestuck cosplayers to follow and check out, as they have great cosplays and some also have good tutorials on their blogs.
To discuss:
> What's one last HS cosplay you want to do before the comic ends?
> What do you think HS cosplay will be like after the comic ends?
>>8871341
(just fyi thats the outdated version of the list in the op. not a big issue i guess since its mostly the same)
> What's one last HS cosplay you want to do before the comic ends?
the one im doing now!
> What do you think HS cosplay will be like after the comic ends
i wana see some new outfits! dave's coment about wearing normal outfits post sburb gave me some hope. but i doubt we'll get any to be real.
>>8871389
>>8871341
I believe this is the most recent version, but VM asked to be removed and this isn't updated to reflect that.
Larp thread, standard procedure
previous thread in autosage as usual
>>8914681
Yeah i have shoulders and full arms now, hoping the gauntlets will arrive this week, then im starting with leg armour.
>>8927837
I still think that leg armour is overhyped. Then again I use polearms, so there is that
im also re-enacting so i need it, but ill use my re enactment armour in larp.
The "stop sending us bonus offers after we just spent all our money on the last one" edition.
>>8926310
At least they had that 15 off 75 yesterday for some actual discount and not eBay bucks
>>8926310
>Spent $30 late last night.
>Wake up to this.
I fucking knew this was going to happen.
I saw a 78$ shipping incl. Jewelry Jelly OP in sax blue this morning.
I swear if there is a bitch who dare to buy it before i come home i will find her and punch her
Previous draw thread >>8888439
>All J-fash styles (lolita, mori, otome, gyaru, deco, etc.) are welcome!
>Cosplay is discouraged, because then it's basically fanart of your character.
>Please provide your best photos.
>Artists: it's not a bad idea to just sign your work
>Selfposters: When giving credit, it's a good idea to refer to the art as a freebie or commission, NOT fanart.
>Helpful critique is acceptable, insults and taunts are not.
>You should actually be wearing your coord, not "Draw me in X!"
>Have fun!
Reminder to all gulls that this thread only works if artwork is contributed too and to thank the artists for drawing you and credit them if you repost their art.
>>8923990
could some people please post themselves in cute jfash rather than lolita? i'm terrible at drawing dresses
>>8924045
this, or more non-print (or simple print) dresses?
A release nobody asked for edition
Old general >>8931798
Bodyline >>8921303
Taobao >>8935588
ebay >>8926310
Aliexpress >>8897809
Pricecheck >>8934168
Coord help >>8936569
Dreamdresses >>8898845
CoF thread >>8935366
Otome-kei >>8869640
Draw thread >>8923990
Shhh, have some respect. Easter has passed so as you can see from the little wings on the animals, these are the little dead bunnies and lambs who are now angels.
that fucking font though... keep reading it as holy cheater
Do you think the AP designers know that their designs are failing? Almost all of the new print series still have main pieces in stock, and I don't know about Japan but it seems like a lot of us are disappointed with the quality of the recent dresses
Thanks, art-anon edition
old thread >>8889745
>>8903282
>not in larger sizes
I'll be forever salty
>>8903566
Seems like custom printed larger sized stockings aren't popular enough for print shops to offer them. The only way getting those done would be hiring a factory and this isn't an option unless you can sell thousands.
Old thread is in autosage >>8934771
Try to keep it /cgl/ related.
>>8940073
Let me be the first one in the thread to say kek
>been chubby for a while
>run a cosplay page for myself so i'm used to dumbass comments
>negative comments on my weight never really bothered me
>want to cosplay a bunch of characters that show midriff so decide to lose weight- hoping for a flat tummy by summer
>losing weight now by eating smaller portions and working out more
>now comments on my weight just piss me the hell off
"did you lose weight? you look prettier anon!"
"wow, you're kinda chubby, if you lost weight you'd look so much better"
"lmao are you pregnant? gross!"
someone even linked me a photo of me when I first started cosplaying and said "you were so pretty here, you should get at this weight again" ....in that photo I was malnourished..
I don't know what it is about losing weight that makes the comments feel a lot worse. I'm trying my best and it makes me feel like all my hard work is for nothing
>making Panty's gun
>finish the paper template
>it's a foot too long
How did I even do this? What a digital dummy.
Without beating a dead horse about replicas, let's talk about how to spot them.
I noticed replicas having a higher quality, so it's really hard to spot them.
Let's share some examples on how to spot certain replicas, like mismatched lace, washed out prints or cut-off borders.
Everyone always posts this as the example, which is just about the only one I know of that can even pass. With the rest, it's pretty obvious and I have not noticed any new others 'of higher quality' examples, please?
>>8938021
This one you can tell on sight because of the lace, the quality of the bodice ribbon, the skirt gathers and the difference in fullness of the waist bow. If you examine them side by side instead of just seeing one or the other worn, the zippers and lining differ slightly also.
>>8938039
Aside from not being flocky(or so I've heard) the Holy Lantern replica looks pretty 'decent'?
All questions go here for anything!
Old thread: >>8910564
So I am planning a Nana Komatsu cosplay with a friend who is going to be Nana Osaki. Hachi wears lots of different outfits throughout the series, tending to gear towards modern 50s inspired clothing. She has a lot of very detailed clothes with lots of patterns and then some very simple clothes. Im going for simple. I was curious about what this layout looks like so far. She's known for not matching pinks in the series, so not all my pinks match for that purpose. Im kind of sticking to pink, white, and gold with pearl and gold accents for jewelry. I didn't add in bracelets and stuff because I figured thats self explanatory.
Any critique would be greatly appreciated!
>>8927603
Or even this pink dress. http://www.ebay.com/itm/222033362351?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&var=520898680288&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Anyone know good sites for wigs in the UK?
I really want to get more into Classic
Post your favorite coords
>>8924316
>>8924317
>>8924318
What is otome-kei?
>Japanese for 'maiden'
>Focuses on a feminine and quirky look
>No set rules
>Outfits often use colour popping, interesting print combinations, and contrasting materials
>Generally has a kitsch or twee vibe
>Sometimes overlaps with casual lolita but is still a separate style
Main otome brands:
>Emily Temple Cute/Shirley Temple Cute
>Jane Marple
>Leur Getter
>MILK
Other Suitable Brands*:
>Amavel
>Ank Rogue
>Axes Femme
>Bortsprungt
>Candy Stripper
>Excentrique
>Fint
>Franche Lippee
>Grimoire
>Lois Crayon
>Lolita brands (accessories, legwear, bags, mini skirts, cardigans/boleros)
>Melantrick Hemlighet
>Merlot Camp
>Q-pot
>Wonder Rocket
Suitable Non-Japanese Brands*:
>Alannah Hill
>Cath Kidston
>Dangerfield
>Hello Bones Jones (Indie)
>Miss Patina
>Modcloth
>Mulberry Chronicles (Indie)
>Peppermint Fox (Indie)
Non-japanese Socks/Shoes*:
>Sock Dreams, Teja Jamilla
>Melissa Shoes, Bait Footwear, Dkode Shoes, Neosen, Fleuvog
*NB: these brands are not all specifically otome, but sometimes produce suitable items
>>8869640
Appreciation Blogs:
>http://axesfemme.tumblr.com/
>http://emikyuforever.tumblr.com/
>http://emilytemplecute.tumblr.com/
>http://fuckyeahotomekei.tumblr.com/
>http://otomeclub.tumblr.com/
>http://otomecoords.tumblr.com/
>http://otomestyle.tumblr.com/
Individual Blogs**:
http://altered-imagery.tumblr.com
http://angiiichan.tumblr.com
http://aralunanim.tumblr.com
http://classicaltyrianjubilee.tumblr.com
http://cling123.tumblr.com
http://endless8.tumblr.com
http://fannyrosie.tumblr.com
http://grandma-kei.tumblr.com
http://herajika.tumblr.com
http://infiniteneeya.tumblr.com/
http://kairii.tumblr.com
http://kaya-kueh.tumblr.com
http://lilythdark.tumblr.com
http://mademoiselle-iona.tumblr.com
http://onlyeasy.tumblr.com
http://pinkstrawberrytea.tumblr.com
http://rm-marionette.tumblr.com
http://sakuraimayura.tumblr.com
http://sapphira-doll.tumblr.com
http://sinneddonuts.tumblr.com
http://strawberrymelody.tumblr.com
http://vysanthe.tumblr.com
http://whimsicalmori.tumblr.com
http://xylia-x.tumblr.com
**NB: Many of these blogs dabble in both lolita and otome or exist in the grey area between the two. There's also varying experience levels.
Sorry to start out the thread so negatively, but is anyone else losing interest in Mulberry Chronicles? It started out really promising, and I still want that mushroom dress, but the new preview pictures of the fox dress show the exact same cut AGAIN. Though that would be forgivable if the prints weren't growing increasingly "blah".
Even this new brooch looks really awkward and uninspired, like if a student was practicing drawing from life and decided to stick one of their sketches on a pin and sell it.
>>8869784
Sorry, dropped pic.
Belgium's most 'prestigious' convention just decided to commit suicide by not allowing people with bags to enter, ANY type of bag unless it's see-through.
Dashcon, take notes.
>>8938895
So people will still know you take medicines, by being the only one with a normal bag. Well, at least they can't read the label I guess.
well they didnt really have a choice OP, it was either that or cancel/postpone the event entirely
>>8938895
>they are committing suicide
>goverment requirement
Your making it sound like it was their descision to do this. If you actually read the post, it's something that the goverment is requiring. Turn on the news and maybe then you can figure out why.
Previous thread >>8924003
>>8935366
>>8935538
Yeah the Drake thing hasn't been funny for... A while now.
Last thread maxed out on images
Old thread is here:
>>8918702
Discussion, modern old style and old school photos, all is welcome.
Taking requests on kera issue dates.
>>8923755
>>8923757
>>8923761
These are from Kera 38, it's not very exciting compared to a bunch of the others, sadly.