Why do people do it? It's so stupid, makes no sense, and is uncreative as fuck. Just "har har what if Captain America became slave Leia durrrr"
Just cosplay characters in their normal clothes you homos.
ew
They do it because they're lazy normalfags who want to feel like special snowflakes because they're the only ones to ever do X cosplay.
Look at the Lemongrab and tell me that doesn't make you smile. Crossovers are entertaining. Take the stick out of your sandy vagoo.
Old thread >>8658835
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
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.
To start it off, Peppermint Fox just announced new items shortly after releasing their Tea Emblem collection. These will be available on Saturday.
Has anybody in the US ordered only brooches from them that would be able to give me a shipping estimate? Those bread brooches would be perfect for a dress I have on the way.
>>8724103
Ah, that's so cute!
>>8723937 halp?
It's a weird dress but it has a cute feel and I think it could work.
Specifically how Lolitas outside of the "ideal" seen in magazines achieve excellent coordinates that follow Lolita guidelines, be they tall, very short, extremely dark or pale, ugly, sharp features, masculine, whatever. I'm looking for photo inspiration and feel free to talk about your experiences. I'm struggling with an eating disorder myself so I wanted to see how others are making their differences work in great coords.
hey all, i am trying to make a airsoft loadout of the guy one the counter strike source cover, can some of you help me find what his uniform consists of?
You'd be better off asking /k/ than the faggots in here, OP.
Although they'll mock you for airshit.
a>>8777953
>holy shit, something on /cgl/ I can give input on
let's assume you have the rifle (if not, buy literally any M4 with a carry handle iron sight) and full seal goggles (bonus points if the frame is black, then just rest them in your helmet between rounds to complete the look)
>helmet - Avengers Bump helmet in black
>chest rig - Avengers Assaulter chest rig (the closest I could find in appearance
>BDU - anything in navy blue
>gloves - see above
>balaclava - personal preference
>holster - Blade-Tec Revolution paddle holster
>knee pads - again, your choice. I'd recommend Condor Quick Release tactical knee pads
really wish I could just drop links to all of these, but the spam filter gets triggered
don't listen to people telling you to post in /k/, they'll just laugh at you and bump the thread off the board
Let's get back to basics, /cgl/. Share your favorite simple lolita coords.
>>8771989
>>8771992
Also, simple does not mean casual! Just basic.
>>8771995
Stuntman gel Grillby edition.
Working on anything?
Seen cosplayers at recent cons?
Share tutorials, ideas, questions.
For Muffet would it be better to paint black eyes over your closed eyes or do nothing at all? I am unable to wear sclera contacts.
>>8761738
i'd say just use heavy black eye makeup, don't just full on paint your lid black, itll look less try hard and silly
>>8761738
Not OP, but adding onto this, what if you just get black circle lenses with a large diameter and go heavy on the eye makeup?
Stupid hat edition.
Old one in autosage >>8677580
Nozomi, why did they do this to you?
>>8719022
I really like the gold-trimmed roses just
>fluorescent purple
>SLEEVES
I don't understand
>>8719022
I knew her outfit wasn't going to look as nice as Kotori's, but this is just too much
The dress itself looks pretty nice though. Speaking of Nozomi, anyone know of a good wig for her on Aliexpress?
Monsters are fine, but I'd especially like good renditions of human characters from horror games. Any game qualifies.
I recently finished my Ashley cosplay from Until Dawn! (No makeup because it was just a test fitting)
>>8774011
>>8774011
Go away Ashley.
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>>8703060
FAQ/Brands/Models List (WIP):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rG733dzImczHXH7jMJQ-FhkD2awZkYWtRfZUnDSFV70/edit#gid=0
Partial Scans List:
http://pastebin.com/gffZh8UL
Video about Larme Magazine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPx5HuTSiHQ [Open] [Embed]
(Watch this if you're new to Larme)
What the hell? Where did you all go?
Anyways is anyone planning on getting swankiss's lucky pack? I might ...
>>8738526
I've already ordered it! I'm so excited! I could do an unboxing when it comes
>>8738526
I'm going to get it, I can't say no to that bag.
anyone know which boards, sites, etc.. to request high quality cosplay commissions? If possible I'd like to specify regions because getting a fitting in person would always be ideal..
Pic kinda related, it's what I want to do but don't have the talent/time to make myself!
>>8775838
Facebook, Etsy (you'd have to go to them instead of having them come to you though) and you could post in forums related to what you're cosplaying from.
How do I go about making a Mudokon cosplay? What would I use for the skin? What would I make the head out of? Help me out here, /cgl/
>>8778711
Don't do it.
>>8779071
don't fucking resurrect these shitty threadkillers, at least learn how to use sage or point them towards help or dumb questions if you're going to reply
>>8779085
No.
Can we do a crossdress/trap idea thread? Also cosplayers/resources in general, since there's none in the catalog.
Starting off with Kuranosuke from Kuragehime.
rui ninomiya
Chihiro
hideyoshi
Am I the only one bothered by compliments along the "you're the best X ever!", "you're the perfect X!", etc? Don't get me wrong, there's obviously different tiers as far as quality of cosplay goes, but stating that someone is the absolute best just rubs me the wrong way, and recieving it doesn't feel any better. Better to say "my favourite" or "my headcanon" in that case.
Anyhow, ITT;
Compliments that just doesn't sit right with you? Backhanded, ill thought through, or downright malicious compliments you've recieved on your cosplays.
personally, i really like when people say stuff like that? it makes me happy especially if i'm not feeling super confident about my cosplay. i don't see how saying someone is "the best" is any different than saying someone is your headcanon, because it's still a matter of opinion and usually people are overexaggerating to make the point that they think you look really good? if that makes sense
anyways, compliments that always rub me the wrong way a little is when people say things like "i don't like the character you're cosplaying but" i don't care if you like the character or not?? that has nothing to do with my cosplay, unless you're trying to start a discussion about the series and/or character itself
>>8769006
I feel the same, it makes any other cosplayer of X character feel like shit. It would be better if people said something like:
>You look just like X
>You make a really good X
Also OT, but in regards to the OP image, i love seeing other artists draw X character in their own style. My fav.
>>8769021
This bugs me a lot too. Unless they tell me cause of the cosplay they wanna check the series out. Otherwise I'm like...Is that a backhanded insult?
Old thread is dead. >>8723375
>Resources
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1l-9tZn_PaqsZWkb5SB_aqwh7uvURyoLgdsQiuz_Ty08/edit#gid=0
>Taobao/Alibaba services
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14zGSegr0b-429wZq5_xdMbE9hpLcXg8fqqe0OxnU2Yo/edit#gid=0
>Artist Spreadsheet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ESQ-1h4IRUivbGNaxJFxXyDU1lSv26xTmMdH0sDX7sU/edit?usp=sharing
Is it just me, or has Zapp removed stickers from their site? I can't seem to find them and I feel really blind.
I know cgl is against people undercharging for art in aa but what about extremely overcharging?
I met a semi popular artist I follow on tumblr at a con the other day and I was set on buying a print...until I looked at her prices. $25 for a big print (11x17) $15 for a small (copy paper sized) Then I asked about her buttons,$3 for a 1.25 inch, I understand $2 but $3? For such a tiny button?
Everyone else at the con,myself included was charging $15 a big print and $8-10 for a small and I would say that some of the art quality was on par if not outright better than hers, it kind of offended me as an artist. Here we all are charging reasonable rates for our hard work and effort and yet this girl thinks her artwork is with almost twice as much as the rest of ours.
It kind of left a bitter taste in my mouth.
>>8754353
If she can sell it at that price, good for her and that also means you can raise your own prices? If she can't, then she'll learn the hard way. Either way, as long as you're laughing your way to the bank, it's fine imo.
All I Want for Christmas is Brand Edition
Old Thread >>8764504
Closet of Frills >>8767555
Coord Help >>8738411
Dream Dress Thread >>8751124
Dumb Questions >>8768622
Lucky Packs >>8768902
Oldschool Thread >>8753341
Online Comm Thread >>8760101
Wardrobe Thread >>8759616
Brolita Thread >>8713032
Boystyle Thread >>8761165
EGA Thread >>8729403
Lolita Guidebook
http://thelolitaguidebook.tumblr.com/
Christmas is coming up! Buy any lolita presents for someone else? For yourself?
Has anyone got any info on the reservations from the BABY tea party? I can't navigate Weibo at all.
How does it usually work when new dresses are announced? This is the first time I've cared about a dress from a beginning.
>>8771258
I'm actually really interested in this release too, but I wish there were more clear images of the print details. The magazine snaps almost look blurry.