Larme Kei - Mean Girls Edition

First time poster, long time lurker. I'm new to larme and have only posted in the UK fb group (though I'm a member of both) and didn't get much feedback - I only have offbrand items which probably doesn't help. If I share co-ords here can I get real concrit and feedback? I don't mind if it's "mean", I'd rather it be said to me directly than quietly thought about me, as I fear might be the case on fb!

Really been enjoying this style and these threads, so thanks to everyone who's posted so far.

>>9155521
Yeah, go ahead and post! I love seeing offbrand larme coordinates.

I post real critique these days. I don't like sugar coating but it seems some people are too sensitive in the Facebook group for starters. The larme kei style discussion post and the stuffed toy bag one haha

I post real critique these days. I don't like sugar coating but it seems some people are too sensitive in the Facebook group for starters. The larme kei style discussion post and the stuffed toy bag one haha! (Ignore this if I posted this already my phone is being a dick)

>>9155770
I don't think anyone got sensitive in those threads. Most of the comments were on topic and contributed to the conversation.

If you want sensitive little snowflakes, go to Rufflechat. Thus far the FB group is really good, and let's hope it stays that way.

>>9155987
http://www.baka.com.au/world/why-japans-isolated-mothers-are-killing-their-children-20081107-5k7s.html

>>9155991
yes the media is quite a horrid maelstrom, in't it?

that's why i try to stay away!

Hello! OP didn't link the invite for our LARME discord server. It's a bit inactive rn but I hope it'll get more active as more members join!
https://discord.gg/kqQbjxj

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There's currently a ton of larmeable stuff at H&M right now, not even joking. pic related

>>9156664
also the picture above isn't in the nightwear section but the tops section.

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>>9156664
I picked up this top from there the other day, really happy with it. I tied the lacing slightly differently though.

>>9156712
I've considered buying this top and replacing the lacing with organza ribbon, but I'm not sure about the neckline... I don't think it'll suit me. Could you post worn pictures, anon?

>>9156712
They have some really cute things in lately, H&M are one of the best high street stores in my opinion.

That's really cute how much was it?

>>9156732
I think having an OTT girly necklace would go well with organza ribbons! You could introduce some pastels into the coord this way too

>>9156461
I knew I was forgetting to add something! I'll put it in the next op, I promise.

>>9156664
I was just in one the other day, past knee silky pink skirt and a ruffle top perfect for larme. H&M is my fave fast fashion for fall.

>>9156461
What's the point of discord?

Does anyone have any experience buying from the used section of zozotown? What's the condition of the items usually like? I know there are rankings but those things sometimes vary from shop to shop.

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Does this lace look cheap to anyone else?

>>9158341
Personally, I like chatting a lot more than keeping eye on an image board/replying to threads on FB

>>9162191
Yes, very much, Why do you ask?

>>9162633
Eh, it just kind of surprised me to see $1 Walmart tier lace on something from E Hyphen.

>>9162652
that's shitty of them

>>9162191
It's decent for raschel, but that's a pretty low standard. The velvet looks a bit cheap too.
>>9162652
There's a lot of variability in their quality for sure.

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This was posted on Katie's Twitter 21 hours ago...

>>9163010
Lmao

>>9163010
I wonder if tumblr will react to this, lol.

>>9163010
This is so funny to me.

Ive been into larme for about a year, but I'm interested in what the community was like back in the beginning. Is there anyone who blogged about larme back in 2012? When did the fb group really take off? When did the fashion take off ? Any resources would be appreciated!

>>9163010
>retard girl
that's not what menhera looks like

>>9162652
Since they got bought out by Cross a few years ago the quality has reaaaally gone down (remember all the cute AMO collabs that weren't of tissue paper polyester and transparent satin) and the prices up

>>9163010
i have not laughed at something this hard in a long time. God, how did this happen?

>>9163010
First thing came to my mind was Garbage Stupid Girl. Maybe they used a shit thesaurus? Either way this is hilarious and I wonder how people will react lol

>>9163010
This whole collection was inspired by Courtney Love from Hole. I googled it and does in fact look like "Retard Girl" is a song by Hole.

>>9163754
anon cracked the case!

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>>9163143

>>9163124
There was no community back in 2013 at least. Back then it was just a magazine my sis and I bought at least.. The whole shops and people playing in on the style came up around.. 2014 maybe? My memory is a bit bad. The fb group wasn't there until very recently.

>>9162191
For a second I thought that the thumbnail was a picture of punpun lol

>>9163124
I believe the magazine came out in 2012. This time last year there was a lot of posting of people trying to find out what the style was called and it started to get boosted on Tumblr (the pom-pom days). The Facebook group started sometime this year or in 2015.

I wish that people would take their coordinate photos with better lighting or even a better quality camera.

>>9163754
I think the "retard girl" dress is also mean to be an exact replica of one of the dresses Courtney Love wore. A blog post talked about it but I forget which one. Does anyone know?

>>9164827
was it this one?
http://hermysteriousbusiness.com/noora/hermysteriousbusiness/katie-aw-collection-alternative-queen/

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Did anyone else see this?
>first larme attempt

>>9165419
Let's hope she leaves Larme. She caused so much drama in the Lolita comms, would hate for her to use Larme as another stepping stone to efame.

>>9164851
>http://hermysteriousbusiness.com/noora/hermysteriousbusiness/katie-aw-collection-alternative-queen/
Yes indeed thanks

>>9165433
>use Larme as another stepping stone to efame
Oh she's already done that, she made a really bad "larme" makeup tutorial a few months ago. Honestly I'm surprised she hadn't posted anything in the group until now.

>>9165419
I wish she would either improve her makeup or stop posting close up shots. They always look like garbage.

>>9165419
I thought she was a mtf at first

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any one have scans of this spread, I'm too shy to ask on the fb page...

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>>9166143
I already had Twin Peaks pegged as prime Larme inspiration after Re-watching it on Netflix. I fucking love the fashion in that show, I wonder what it would be like going to high school with that fashion aesthetic.

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>>9157307
Thanks anon I was inspired to walk into H&M today...didn't find anything super larme but I did find this lace up skirt which might be passable.
Yay or nay? I'm really new at this so any coord tips would be appreciated!

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>>9166405
Sorry the lighting in my room is horrible. There's lacing running through, and it's made of suede-ish material.

>>9166405
I like it, but how short is it? You may want to wear it with tights.

>>9166409
oh! I like this, are you in the us, I'm anon you replied to and might want to go hunt for this skirt if you are in the us

>>9166422
>>9166405
seconded, it looks super short.
where does it stop on you?

>>9166405
Length/fit aside, my first instinct would to pair it with a long sleeve top (high collar) a dark pair of chunky shoes + UTK socks or higher in a lighter color. This type of look may be a little played out tho.

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>>9166409
>>9166422
Rather than tights you could layer it with a sheer skirt to give you some length.

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This is probably a stupid question since i'm sure it would get posted instead of scans if it was a thing, but just to check. Does Larme magazine do online subscriptions like some do where you can get an e-copy on your tablet/whatever?

>>9166405
oh my god, I've been thinking about getting that skirt, it's so nice. How short would you say it is?

>>9166422
>>9166433
>>9166763
I'm a shortie (158cm) and it's already a little short on me so I can't really recommend it for anyone taller...I wear a size 8 for reference! I can measure the length later and post a picture of it worn if anyone's interested.

>>9166426
Sorry I'm in Asia, but they might have it there as well! This was the last piece I could find in my size, so you might want to check it out soon?

>>9166497
Thank you for the advice! I'll try to play around with what I have. My calves are a bit thick so light coloured UTKs make them look like radishes, sadly.
>>9166503
Didn't think about that! I'll try to find one from Taobao. Thank you!

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This is a really weird observation but I used to flytie (i.e. decorate fish hooks) and these new Bonbon earrings look just like fishing flys lol

>>9167129
Ah you're around the same height as me so I think it should be okay. I saw it in the uk H&m so hopefully they still have it end of this month

>>9166519
Nope sorry

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>>9169465
Here's my really weird observation: the ribbons on this remind me of bacterial flagella.

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>>9170199
Where is this dress from? Bacteria notwithstanding I love it

>>9166405
>>9166409
To any taller anons who may want this skirt - i'm 175cm/german size 36 and it fits fine. I have a fairly flat ass tho which is easily covered and it's definitely not an office/school appropriate look if you're that tall.

>>9170265
Pretty sure its from Fallin's new line.

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Bumping

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hey reminder, if you don't like this post then you're one of the 700 people that will be removed from the group

>>9173642
"Virgin suicides"
This fashion is so fucking edgy istg.

>>9174300
You know that's the name of a movie that it's emulating, right?

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>>9174305
pic related

>>9174298
I really don't get why they want to get rid of ghost members. I mean, who cares? And knowing facebook: a lot of people will fail to see this post in the first place. Oh well good luck deleting the majority of the members then.

>>9174453
Yeah, I never saw it at all.

>>9174453
They're going to be getting a lot of angry mod messages once they start culling members.

>>9174453
I didn't see the post util today. And I dunno what counts as ghost members. I occassionally check the posts in the group for updates, but I rarely comment or post since I'm very new to the fashion

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>>9174453
>>9174690
iirc Facebook algorithms work by showing a sample group an update and if they interact with it FB will show it to more members, if they don't they won't. So if there's a bunch of members who don't care about the group anymore and who don't interact then less members will end up being shown.

>>9174845
What's the name of this model and does she have instagram?

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>>9174298
thanks for the heads up

>>9174881
@monacaaaaa1230 iirc

>>9174298
This is a really dumb idea.

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There was some discussion in the fb group about mainstream department stores coming out with things that looked larme, and I thought Laruen Conrad's new runway collection gave off a larme-ish feel, with the velvet, chiffon, lace, ruffles, satin, etc.

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>>9175277
More stuff.

>>9174305
Movie and book btw, good book

>>9175277
The jumpsuit and pinafore are mmh

>>9175402
I love the book (and the film), I found it weirdly kind of relaxing/comfy? Idk if it's meant to have that effect or not, none of my friends have read it so i didn't have anyone to ask!


Anyway, is this site known? I can't remember it being posted in any of these threads and haven't really heard of it but i often seem to be living under a rock with these things. I haven't looked into it much so could just be taobao resale stuff, but i thought i'd share in case:

http://shop.bubbles-sawthecity.com/

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>>9176409
Bubbles is legit
I like their old collections more though... I mean of course I'd like pic attached because I'm Risa trash but I feel they were less street wear-y than they are now

>>9175277
Hot damn. I like LC's line for everyday wear because her pieces often exude subtle femininity. This is a different direction for her, but I like it.

>>9176432
I mean streetwear was always their thing, it's just a matter of how much streetwear trends and Larme trends are the same at a given time, and last year there was major overlap.

>>9176432
Yeah i did think it was only a bit of larme stuff mixed in with a load of other. But damn, i must be half asleep i didn't even notice/pay attention to who the models are!

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>>9176444
Yeah, she said this year's runway collection would be darker than last year's, pic related. The tulle skirts sold out so fast last year, I got it in greyish blue. I predict the romper and the tulle will go quickly again.

Not really larme related but I can't wait until her next Disney collab, haha.

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Do any of you have a favorite volume? I feel like I always love the November volumes because they're darker and the trends are more suited to my cold climate.

>>9178381
I forgot which volume it was, but I like the one that shows the different styles of each model, like pheromone or romantic or whatever. IIRC it was one of the later issues.

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>>9178399
020?

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>>9178535
Yeah, that's it! I also like the spread about the celebrity-inspired larme looks.

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>>9156732
Sure anon, here you go. Sorry it's not a great angle.

To the other anon, it was around £14 iirc, sorry for the late replies.

I'm gonna post a couple of coords as well.

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The cat is part of the outfit.

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>>9181636
Another one

>>9181668
wtc heart necklace?

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>>9181690
I found it on eBay, when I get back to my laptop I'll post a link.

>>9181668
love this one!

>>9181636
I like his Pilates technique. Very talented

>>9181636
i'd love to see this one on!

>>9181690
They have them at F21 too if I'm not mistaken.

>>9181636
>>9181668
>>9181716
These are all pretty cute! I'd love to see some more splashes of color but I get it if you're more of a monotone girl. Also not super crazy about your shoe choices but they aren't terrible! Just could be a little more girly.

I've started browsing in this thread because i frequently like larme accessories and bags. Is there any way to combine this style with otome or am I better off just keeping them separate?

>>9182319
Personally I think the styles' inspirations and aesthetics are too different for them to jive together, but it's up to you if you wanna try.

Also, Mint Kismet wrote a blog in which she talked about casual cute styles, including larme and otome fashion. Not exactly relevant but it's really the only place I can think of that talk about the two fashions in the same article.

http://mintkismet.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-art-of-casual-cute.html

Has anyone ever ordered from glitters for dinner? I'm really interested in getting one of the tartan blazer and skirt sets but I don't want to spend $95 and it be a load of crap. I have an idea for co-ord but the pices I want I can only find on here

Have the FB group become slower lately? Would love a coordinate dump but there aren't that many outfit posts

I feel like a lot of the post on fb are just girls wearing pink and black lingerie. I don't want to get into the whole what is and isn't larme, but am I the only bothered by this?

>>9182558
You're right, its boring

>>9163010
Pretty sure the name is based on a Hole song. I seriously hope no one screeches about this.

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>>9182556
Well no one's posted a coord dump in a while, so it might be fine.

>>9182558
I think we've talked about this before but a lot of anons seemed to agree that many of the looks in the magazine wouldn't immediately read as 'larme' on a western girl so people tend to gravitate towards specific examples of the style. Pic related, I love all of these looks but I'm not sure how well something similar would fare on the fb group.

>>9182593
>many of the looks in the magazine wouldn't immediately read as 'larme' on a western girl
Is there any reason for that? I don't disagree, I just find it curious. Like, does that mean larme isn't really all that different from twee/nymphet-inspired/babydoll/generic "classy" fashion, except that it's Japanese girls wearing it?

>>9182558

Yeah me too. Ive noticed it too.

Sui Swan uploaded herself recently and I can't help but think she looks like Baby Jane.

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>>9182597
It does overlap, yes. With less obviously 'larme' pieces it's all in the details, in my opinion. Western items/outfits have completely different detailing and aren't styled the same way a larme outfit would be. In current mainstream fashion everything you're wearing is supposed to look like you just picked it up from your bedroom floor this morning and 'just so' happened to match. Pic related or >>9182593 are quite good examples because you could probably find some of the individual items in a Western shop but they definitely wouldn't be coordinated this way as the styling is much more feminine. If you were to see #7 from the Bardot spread in a mainstream magazine the hair would be unstyled, you'd have the model wear something like an athleisure bomber on top to 'toughen it up', the socks and probably the shoes as well would have to go.
I might not have phrased this very well but I hope you can see what I'm getting at anon

>>9181636
Sauce on dress? It's adorable!
Cute cat

>>9182614
Nah, I think I get it now. Larme is much more girly, western stuff is more subdued and casual.

>>9181636
Sauce on heart hair clip?

>>9182614
That's a really cute way to wear a scarf. Gonna try this when it gets colder.

>>9182654
Not that anon, but here you go!
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fashion-Arrow-Heart-Hair-Jewelry-Accessories-Trendy-Chic-Hair-Pins/32613398600.html?spm=2114.13010308.0.83.AA8EAr

Semi-related, but does anyone know if it's a replica of the brand MILK?

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>>9181690
>http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222178147523
Here you go anon

>>9181811
Thanks!

>>9181812
Hehe, thanks

>>9182270
I'll try and snap a pic for you next time I wear it. I'm always at a loss for what to do with my hair though. Double braids look nice but they get in the way of the strap detailing.

>>9182291
Thanks anon. The top in the last pic I posted is actually pink but it doesn't really show. I have a couple of red coords I'll post as well. Yeah, I tend to go for a more chunky shoe, it's just not practical where I live to be walking around in anything else really. They do all have a velvet texture though, which I feel softens the chunkyness a little.

>>9182654
I got it from the ali link other anon posted. ty anon.

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>>9182704
>at a loss for what to do with my hair
How about a side-pony like pic? That way only one side is covered by hair and you can still see the lovely detailing on the other strap.

>>9182704
I have the last coord you posted with this shirt saved for inspiration lol

>>9182742
Any advice on how to get curls like this? I don't know if my hair's just too long or too thick to hold this kind of curl, or if it's the technique, or what.

>>9182999
I would probably curl my hair with a curling iron and then gently brush it out to create looser and less structured/polished curls. With my hair texture and the climate where I live, that "loose" look would only last for a few hours before it fell out though.

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This thread inspired me to do some flat coordinates of my own. Concrit welcome !

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>>9183754
Sorry for the crappy flash on this one. I wasn't sure about the shoes with this, I wanted something kind of mature looking....also now that I look at this im not too sure about the heart barrette

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>>9183763
I'm a little concerned about the shoulder exposure on this one....i think maybe a Peter pan collared shirt layered underneath may be cute.

that's all I have.

Question, how larme-y can monochrome cords be? I want to get into larme because it is my aesthetic but I despise pastel colors.

>>9183836
Anon, I'm sad that something or someone has led you to believe that larme has to involve pastels. To be fair, bright colors can look out of place but monochrome outfits are pretty easy, try grabbing a white top and a black skirt from mon lily or ehyphen bonbon and bam, you probably have a larme-looking outfit. If you substitute a light pink for white, cream or grey in many outfits they will usually still look larme.

This anon's floordinates >>9181636 and her ones from past threads are good examples, would you like me to dump some?

>>9183842
It's kind of funny bc I've seen other people practically preach that all pastel cannot be larme kei lol.
>>9183836
Almost every (if not every) issue of the magazine will have a TON of non pastel outfits. Definitely try to find some scans! They're a great resource for the genre guidelines.

>>9183842
I would love that, thank you! And I meant just pastels as in a really pale pink and well, sort of peach color. I should've made myself a bit more clear.

>>9183844
Thanks, I'll try that as well!

>>9183784
Please can you source those shoes, they're so cute!

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>>9183836
I think the other anons have answered this pretty well, but I thought I'd show you this monochrome spread from Risa's stylebook!

(And I mean I'd happily do a massive monochrome photodump if people wanted that, as well)

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>>9183912

>>9183763
Shoes don't match texturely. Some more plain black heels would be better. The top looks really cheap. A lacey black blouse will help pull things together better.

>>9184027
The whole outfit looks cheap to be honest... I would just nix that one and try again.

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>>9182742
I like the idea of this, but I have a side part and no bangs. They just don't suit me.
>>9182748
Oh ty anon, I'm flattered

>>9184271
source on the red top?

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>>9183880
I bought them from Spinns irl, I'm not sure if they have an online shop. Sorry!

>>9184027
Definitely agree about the shoes. I did a version with Oxford pumps as well, pic related, but I like the idea of plain pumps better. I really need to invest in some tstrap black pumps or something.
The top is actually a jesus diamante bolero and it's pretty nice quality, probably the nicest thing in the picture lol. It's probably the crappy lighting making it look bad. Point taken though!

>>9184334
Honestly I still don't think anything in this outfit works for Larme.

>>9184345
No yeah I understand, I just wanted to defend the quality of my bolero haha. It's difficult for me to create an outfit that isn't stereotypical but still reads as larme

>>9184359
Do you own any of the issues? That might give ou some good inspiration since there's tons of stuff that people don't usually scan because it's too normal looking. I don't know if that's what you're going for.

>>9184334
You might want to think about changing the shoes and accessories anon
The detailing on those oxfords (?) just looks off and the jewellery is kind of generic looking

Not trying to be offensive but am i the only one who think Larme is kinda boring? Less boring than genderless kei and that minimalist trend but still. I like the "softness" of it and the vintage/cute but mature feel and found about two coordinates i like but that's all.
I feel like Japanese street fashion is taking a boring turn it's less crazy and colorful than before

>>9184598
It's not a street fashion, so that may be why. It may be a little alternative, but it has more in common with mainstream fashion than it does with street fashion. That's part of why I personally like it, I find it very wearable and trendy. But it wasn't born on the streets so it's no surprise that it's not as crazy or wild as some other fashions.

I would definitely agree that Japanese fashion has become more subdued lately through by Larme is really in different category.

>>9184598
Also just saying you're probably not gonna find many people who think it's boring in a thread dedicated to Larme... The people who don't like Larme really fizzled out after the first few thread discussions about the style.

Not that you're doing anything wrong, it's just kind of funny. Like going into a Lolita thread and saying the same thing about Lolita.

>>9184598
Hmm, I think it would seem less boring if more people did unconventional things with it, rather than copycatting Risa,using the same black/pink/white colors,etc...but as anons up above have discussed, it's more likely non-Japanese girls would get told they aren't Larme that way. Which is quite silly, but ah well.

I do like that it's less crazy for days when lolita just isn't practical.

>>9184658
I find this argument kind of weird. Larme is based on trends. Pink and black is in. Lingerie is in. Yes there are other colors, but the most dominate colors in the latest magazine are still pink and black. The brands are literally shitting out this stuff. There are exceptions, especially as we move into fall where some darker colors like red or grey are starting to gain traction again, but these are the dominant trends.

I think there's a big problem with people approaching Larme like a Japanese street fashion when they should be approaching in more like mainstream fashion.

I'm all for more innovation, but I'm looking more for what pieces people pick and how they put their outfits together, not just what colors they chose. Otherwise you might as well rip out more than half the pages out of the latest issues because it's all "too Risa."

Or maybe anon will get their wish and we'll suddenly see a bunch of girls in horrendous leopard prints next to all the pink and black girls. I love this new trend but I'm not looking forward to the Western interpretation.

>>9184389
Yeah, I do. I need to actually look through them instead of just displaying them lol. I'm not necessarily looking for a "normal" look, but rather something a little less cookie cutter. Idk

>>9184444
Yeah I definitely agree. Im a little limited on larme accessories so I tend to just use the same few over and over.

>>9184672
That's a good point. You cant really get too innovative in larme because it's based around incorpoating already existing trends into girly outfits, rather than experimenting and creating your own trends. If you get too innovative it kind of loses the point of larme.

On a similar topic, I'm really happy about how larme trends seem to be slowly coming to western fashion.

>>9184693
>You cant really get too innovative in larme because it's based around incorpoating already existing trends into girly outfits, rather than experimenting and creating your own trends.

I mean I wasn't trying to say that innovation can't happen or that people can't try something new, but at the same time I don't think it's fare to knock those outfits that are just following the prevailing trends. Most Japanese girls are doing it too--it's why the brands are selling so much of a certain thing I.e. Pink and black. Not only that, they are selling out of these colorways quickly. Lingerie based items are also quick sellers.

I do think it's possible to incorporate things not normally seen in Larme into outfits, so there can be some innovation, but I honestly don't think most foreign girls are good enough to really pull that off well. I'm nowhere near that point. And certainly none of them have the influential power of Risa, where if she wears something it almost immediately gets copied by a million girls and then brands and then makes its way into Larme.

It's a fine line since Larme really is about being "on trend." I think that's the problem that a lot of girls coming from Lolita have with transitioning to Larme. They're used to "staples" and "rules". You have the basic things that make up a lolita outfit and then everything else is extra. So they come into Larme, get some pastel clothes covered in pom poms and think they have the basics covered, not realizing they look either dated or completely off point. Larme is hard to grasp of you don't have a good feel for mainstream fashion in general. There is some truth to the joke that Lolitas don't know how to dress outside lolita.

I've noticed that my biggest problem is my hair. I have just over the shoulder long, thin and very fine hair, and most tutorials are for Asian hair. I love larme hairstyles but trying them out on me just never looks good because my hair is just too thin

Any tip on what I can do?

>>9184868
I have similar hair. I find that wearing it in braids/buns for an entire day before I want to style it for larme gives it some more volume and thus holds styles better, bonus points if its slightly dirty.

>>9184784
Yes, thank you. That last paragraph there hit the nail right on the head for me. I share your exact sentiments.

>>9184334
I actually like the top, hair pin, and earrings. I'm not a fan of the skirt because I feel like floral and hearts and bows and lace and pearls in one is a bit too much and larme tends to be understated...it also doesn't look like the pinks go together that well, but that could just be the flash! Personally I'd put the top with the barrette and some black culottes maybe..?

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Loving this discussion on monochrome. I'm a bit obsessed with it at the moment. I've been getting into larme and I'd love some concrit/feedback (same anon from the top of the thread), so here's a black and white look...I feel like it needs some white at the bottom (ribbons on the shoes, maybe?) and a bag, but I don't have any larme-esque bags yet...thoughts? Sorry for lighting etc. etc.

Would love to see some red/black inspiration outfits if someone has any pictures. I want more red on my wardrobe

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>>9185169
Here's a few to start

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Anyone ordering?

>>9184334
This is really ugly...just forget about this outfit...it will never work for larme..or anything

>>9185195
I was excited because I thought this meant it was out already. But alas. Now that I know though I'll definitely be ordering it right away.

>>9185030
Thanks, I'm glad I wasn't totally off base in my thinking. I also don't want anyone coming from Lolita to think they can't dress in Larme, but you do have to change your mindset quite a bit.

Lolita seems to me to be about collecting while Larme is more about being up to date. Obviously there are trends in lolita, and there are old Larme items that people would pay good money to get, but in general I think that's the big difference between the two.

>>9185215
You've been able to preorder it on Amazon JP for a while now!
Idk if you're physically in Japan though - either way, the est ship date is the 17th. Sorry to get your hopes up!

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>>9185195
Thanks for the reminder, I forgot last time and CDJapan was sold out

>>9185195

Exciting yeah but now that Larme is getting beyond popular it doesnt feel that exciting anymore.

>>9185382
If it isn't popular the mag would be dead long ago and no brands would be interested in releasing anything Larme looking. Just think the amount of gal mags that closed down in the past few years.

>>9185393
before anyone points at 'gal' - obviously meant gyaru.

>>9184598
Genderless kei isn't a fashion on its own and larme is a magazine first not a street fashion, not even alt fashion. You can find some of the same trends larme has in western normie shops

>>9185382
Ahh, the I-was-into-it-before-it-was-cool attitude.

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>>9185436
Not that it's a problem but this is from Popteen right?

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>>9185160
Those socks and shoes are adorable together, and I think they'd be cutest left as is. The top and dress are meh, but a good bag really would tie it together. A white shoulder bag would get you that white you want lower in your outfit. Maybe something like pic related?

>>9185441
I'm fairly certain, yeah. I saved it from an old thread when we were discussing something like larme-looking spreads in more mainstream magazines.

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>>9185459
I think it's nice to see how LARME is influencing other magazines to create different kinds of content - esp Popteen which just caters to what's trendy for younger girls. They never specifically call it larme kei but you can tell there's some inspo there.

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>>9185485
I esp like a lot of the girly, soft but still slightly larme kei (imo) styling they do for this model. I'm not personally a big fan of the lingerie specific parts of larme kei so I like that it seems to have some influence but not an exact copy cat which really appeals to me personally.

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Anyone here likes Eat Me? I've been considering ordering pic related but I don't know anything about the quality of the brand.

>>9185692
I was into their store, quality is the same as most brands in their price range. Their clothes always look super tiny online to me (maybe it's just the models) but it seems to be pretty normal Japanese sizing in person.

>>9185618
This looks nice but its so boring to me honestly. Maybe cuz that skirt is relatively old now. I want some brands besides e-hyphen and the like to take the stage and set some new trends.

>>9185436
This look is so good for fall, especially with the splash of leopard print.

Thanks for the red/black inspo!

>>9185455
Oh god, this bag is gorgeous - and I think you're right, it would be perfect for my needs. Any source on it? I may need to find/thrift something similar if not...

>>9185410

Nah.

More of the "everyone wants to be Risa now" attitude.

>>9186163
Everyone always wanted to be Risa this is not new.

>>9186159
Nvm, just found it on honey mi honey. Shame I'm a poor student and don't have 100 pounds plus for it, but it's still gorgeous.

>>9186178
Weeeeell there are knockoffs on taobao.

>>9186159
Not that anon but I did a bit of Google search and found it here :
https://honey-mi-honey.com/item/detail.html?sid=4068125de5953b4d6b483a26279e124f

>>9186179
>>9186180

Thanks - I was just doing the same thing, we must have found it at almost exactly the same time. I started wondering if it was called larme because I was scrolling through the brand websites and nearly crying...now to repeat the search on taobao.

>>9183754
This is okay, though I think black stocking socks would work better, they'd give some contrast to the shoes.

>>9183763
You've posted a coord with this skirt before, and I'll repeat what I said then. It doesn't work for larme in any way. The colours are too bright, the pattern itself is too busy, and doesn't evoke any of the imagery from larme. I just don't think it will work in any larme outfit, regardless of how it's styled.

Also don't think the top is appropriate for larme, it's too girlishly girly. Very classically gyaru. The pussybow and lace and babypink and satin texture is just too much for one garment in a fashion that's more understated and mature.

>>9183784
I like the idea here, but again it's just too childishly girly. The shoes and skirt are fantastic pieces though and I think they'd look really nice with plain black stocking socks again.

I'm not sure what to recommend instead of the top because I'm not sure where the skirt sits and how long it is.

I don't think every larme outfit has to have black in it, but I think when you're a beginner it makes things much much easier. It seems like you're kind of trying to hard to be different with your outfits here, without really having a solid grasps of the "Basics"

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>>9186912
I don't understand this girl... I see her full outfits on tumblr and the Facebook group sometimes. From what I can tell she's also been following these threads for a while now but then she'll go and wear stuff like this and call it Larme...

Like you said she really needs to get the basics down but at this point I just think her sense of style is poor.

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>>9186912
Thanks for concrit! It is not actually the same skirt, it's a longer dress with deeper colors. I just really like florals but I guess I need to practice more discretion about them in larme. I was unsure about the top so all feedback considered I know to save it for lolita/nonlarme outfits. I agree about basics and I think I'm going to dial it back and focus on more simple outfits.

>>9186984
Yeah she really doesn't know how to dress for her body type. The peplum makes her look wider than she actually is and the skirt makes her look stumpy. The skirt is horrible in general needs to go and socks are bad too.

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>>9187040
Here's a nice floral Risa (and everything else is very toned down to compensate, as a good example)

>>9156664
same with forever 21, I just ordered a lot of larme jewelry from taobao and came across forever 21 and they are straight up taking stuff from taobao/China in general, they have this one owl pin that I ordered like a year ago from aliexpress

>>9163010
Top fucking kek

>>9181636
I just want a nice black dress like this to layer and i've searched EVERYWHERE from Taobao to aliexpress to western brands. WHY is it so hard to find something so simple? Does anyone know what term to search for to get a dress like this on taobao or any links?

>>9182704
Sauce on shirt?

>>9187949
i think i might have found the exact one? I can't quite tell with it being flat vs. on a model, but it looks pretty similar http://www.pinkboutique.co.uk/lily-black-scalloped-edge-skater-dress.html

I found it searching scalloped skater dress

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Is this sort of, mostly all black look not in style anymore? I really love this look but never really see it around.

>>9187225
The problem with this is, replace Risa with any average looking Japanese girl that will inevitably be larger than her, this will become an ugly ass outfit with godawful floral maxi skirt.

For Larme, imo it's in fact unwearable to a degree. Different to the omg-are-you-in-a-play-why-so-puffy-why-so-pink kind of unwearable. Like an anon said in old threads, the magazine created a very dreamy, beautiful look based on a few certain aesthetics, but at issue 24 I still don't think the fashion translates well in real life for anyone who doesn't look like a tiny skinny magazine model. Without these pretty models who fit the aesthetics and have certainly became a huge part of it, the coordinates can be called many different names.

It's almost like a cosplay where majority of us are just nowhere near how perfect the original character is. Before someone shouts IT'S A FASHION IT'S ALL ABOUT FUN! take a look at the people having fun in FB group and what cgl had to say about them. /rant

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>>9188062
I agree with you to a point. What we need to do is not look at magazines as something we need to emulate to an exact T. The magazines are just coordination inspiration and to show us the newest releases of the brand, and that's it.

The real issue is larme is so borderline normie with few set in stone rules that it's going to be hard to create a concrete fashion community around it. Gyaru was stricter with its heavy emphasis on hair and makeup and nails. Larme is more of an outfit theme than a solid fashion. Most of the outfits in this thread praised as great larme would be trashed if worn by an average sized white or asian girl.

I think Larme is very wearable, but you'll never look like you stepped out the pages of larme magazine.

>>9188062
If your not around Risa's weight you're unhealthy desu. And most Japanese girls might be slightly larger than her but they're still pretty skinny for the most part. Japan doesn't tolerate fatties.

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Maybe we're just not seeing enough "average" Japanese girls. Let me grab some coordinates from wear and we'll see. I'll try to avoid models and shop staff as best I can.

The girls who fit into Japanese brand though are still gonna be mostly model size. Do Japanese irks run around trying to shop a Larme look "offbrand?"

>>9188089
risa is VERY skinny, anachan. and a lot of japanese girls are plain average in weight. there is a middle grown between "skinny" and "fatty".

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>>9188113
Here is something you might see in the fb group. Pretty basic. Wego and honey salon coord.

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>>9188115
Chinese girl in all e hyphen bonbon. Looks like she is modeling but I don't think she is.

It is a see of black pink and some white here folks.

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>>9188113
I'm peeking through brand tags on Instagram

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>>9188120
More "average size" girl in new Eatme skirt.

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>>9188123
most of the "#ラルム" hashtag are weebs

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>>9188128
Same girl again in Eatme.

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>>9188130
Not surprising.

You should check out the "Larme" tag on fril or Japanese mercari though. There's a whole lot of shit that Japanese girls are trying to sell you as Larme.

>>9188120
>skinny with stick arms but also chunky calves
In another thread people were saying this is a common Asian body type. Maybe it is kind of common....

>>9188062
>For Larme, imo it's in fact unwearable to a degree
Have you even looked inside an issue of larme? There are plenty of average 'everyday' looks that are flattering and that can pass as cute casual wear, and some dressier looks that would be smart casual or semi-formal appropriate. Changing hair and makeup also changes the tone of the outfit.

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>>9188132
Crayme and h&m shorts.

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>>9188139
Maybe this is veering more into a popteen look but I love light outfits like this. Crayme, bubbles, ehyphen bonbon lily brown.

>>9188136
>skinny with stick arms but also chunky calves
>In another thread people were saying this is a common Asian body type. Maybe it is kind of common....

This is my body type and I am the whitest white bread. At least I'm not super short so it balances out a little, but I really wish I could slim just my legs down and keep everything else the same. It's unflattering.

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>>9188146
Ank rouge and wego.

Also wear lets you list your favorite magazines and a lot of girls who have Larme listed dress really terribly. So there you go. I'm not posting them,trying to post nicer stuff.

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>>9188167
Super causal. I like this except for the shoes. Top mon lily.

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>>9188168
A lot of stuff is so weird and off, just like the Facebook comm. mon lily dress and then clashing black patterns and doc martins? Why?

There really is a lot of bleh stuff on the Japanese side too. It just doesn't get posted.

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>>9188173
Verybrain, honey salon, Katie. Love this.

>>9188173
It's not exactly following larme but this is cute.

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>>9188176
More verybrain and Katie.

>>9188177
I like the top but after the skirt ends it all falls apart.

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>>9188173
This would've been passable with different tights and shoes.

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>>9188186
posted under the monlily hashtag. i don't think its larme but the dress is super cute.

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>>9188187

An byway I'm tired of posting pictures but from looking through brand tags on wear:

- pink and black reigns supreme. If you think the fb comm has it bad then you are in for a shock.
- most girls are skinny to fit into the brand. There is no "Larme kei" tag to lookup for offbrand coordinates, although on wear girls can list their favorite mag and you can maybe look them up that way.
- there is a lot of meh coords that I don't feel like posting. Then some shit and then some good.

So other than the prevalence of brand, which may just be due to how I searched, types of coords aren't too dissimilar to the fb comm. there is a smaller range of body types however.

>>9188190
That's because Japan has a smaller range of body types.

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>>9188164
Cute

>>9188192
yes, but japan having a smaller range of bodytypes =/= if you're a bit bigger than Risa you're an unhealthy fattychan

>>9188195
>if you're a bit bigger than Risa you're an unhealthy fattychan
I literally didn't say that.

>>9188192
Yes. And I did know that going in. But it's not like chubbier or uglier girls don't exist in Japan. I just wonder if they're less likely to post themselves online, or less likely to be involved in a fashion that emphasizes model thinness. The tumblr model is more "do it anyway even if you look bad!"

>>9188202
I'd bet they're less likely to post or dress in fashion that suits think people. Japan shames fatties and chubbies a lot more than the West. Deviating from the norm in general is pretty discouraged.

>>9188062
Risa's body type isn't that unachievable for a Japanese girl. It's really skinny yes but there are tons of girls as skinny as her.

And there have been plenty of outfits from the fb group that have been praised. The stuff that got consistently bad concrit was shit. Be real here, there is some true crap on that group. But there are also nice coords as well. I think it's actually been getting better dressed as a whole lately, even if everyone's coords are pretty similar.

>>9188087
Which ones do you feel would be trashed on a white girl? Genuinely curious. Are you talking about the more "normie" outfits that end up in Larme like things with jeans and tee, etc? I can see that to a degree, but I also think most western girls aren't quite to the same level in terms of hair in makeup either, so their normie outfit with their version of "Larme makeup" just looks, well, normal.

>>9188215
Yeah, I wouldn't call Risa average but her body type isn't really unusual.

>>9188215
to me, risa seems a lot thinner than japanese models were a couple years ago. the big models like tsubasa and misako didn't seem as thin back then as risa is now. maybe it's just how risa looks and poses that emphasizes her thinness

>>9188215
>Which ones do you feel would be trashed on a white girl?

not straight up trashed, but if a white girl wore these outfits i don't think she'd be received very favorably.
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>>9182593

and i think on a white girl, larme makeup isn't going to look very ~larme unless it is OTT with the eye blush. larme makeup is pretty minimal and a lot of it relies on the intense lenses + red or pink lip tint look.

>>9188239
But why exactly doesn't Larme makeup work well on non Asians? Any specific reason? Seems like utter BS.

Larme definitely has wearable looks, it's one of the most wearable Jfashions out there. However, most western girls never leave the cookie-cutter mold of pink/black and lingerie because often if they do, they get a bunch of uncessary hate and people telling them it's not Larme because of whatever minuscule reason.

I'm not the first to say this, it's been said in previous threads, but still nothing changes. The fb group would be a lot more creative if people weren't terrified of being ripped apart on here.

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>>9188426
this was a good tutorial for larme style makeup on western eyes, but i think it would be considered too OTT for modern larme.

it's not that larme makeup doesn't work on non-asians, it's just that on non asians it isn't going to look immediately "larme", it's just going to look like a generic soft makeup look.

>>9188452
It looks like generic soft makeup in Japan too, it just seems special to us because most of us aren't surrounded by Asian faces every day so they seem more special in general.

>>9188452
This is perfect except the gold eyeliner and retarded eye sticker.

>>9188459
Yeah the gold eyeliner just makes me think of Cinna from the Hunger Games

>>9188452
This is terrible.

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>>9188459
it's an old, old tutorial. it's three, almost four years old, and back then it was very much on point. i remember her being posted a lot as an example of a white girl who made japanese trends work for her.

>>9188458
this is what i'm trying to convey. we only see it as super special larme makeup because its featured in larme magazine, but it really isn't a rigid makeup style like gyaru was. it's just very soft with an occasional bold lip

>>9188490
I would have found it terrible four years ago too

>>9188490

Isnt that from Sara Mari?

Why is she always the prime example of western Larme? Shes got shit tons of money. But I think shes tacky as hell.

Thats just winged liner with peachy shadow. Nothing special. All the white living dollies have done it before.

>>9188671
No, that's fashionsquid

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>>9188671
I'm in the opposite camp. I don't understand why she gets shit on so much just because she has the disposable income to buy a lot of brand. It's like the people who get mad at Lolitas with huge brand wardrobes. Get over yourselves.

I do agree with the the comments that sometimes she doesn't wear the most flattering pieces, but she still has a better grasp of the Larme style than most western girls. The comments she gets about her body not "fitting" Larme are stupid.

>>9188671
This isn't Sara Mari, it's another older makeup look from hack ok squid. And I just posted the image just because, not as an example of special makeup.

>>9188735
Sara just doesn't have your standard white ~kawaii face. her features are very angular and as such, she gets a lot of hate from people who just don't like her face and how it fits the fashion. It makes no sense, because she's a perfect example of larme- she's up to date on trends, lost a ton of weight to fit into the fashion, and coordinates well,

She reminds me of Faunkegin from the lj Lolita days. She was a good Lolita, but everyone disliked her face so she got a ton of hate online.

>>9188735

Not shitting on her just saying I find her tacky? She rushes to buy all the latest pieces and they end up looking like shit on her. Kudos for her losing weight but I laughed when someone compared her to Dakota Rose. Koots is average as fuck but come on.

>>9188883
>Not shitting on her
>they end up looking like shit on her.

ok

>>9188883
I wasn't necessarily addressing that part to you specifically but this has been brought up in multiple times in past threads here and even to her face.

http://rokkugyaru.tumblr.com/post/131829665676/no-offence-but-you-really-dont-suit-larme-or-its

It just seems bitter at this point.

>>9188735
Wow, this is her best larme look so far! I really like this!

>>9188967

Probably other cgl stalkers anon

I remember people spoke about her on Lolcow too

>>9189041
But why though? Regardless of if you think she suits Larme or not, has she ever done anything bad?

Seems to be mostly vendetta and jealousy.

>>9189041
And I said, quote, "I wasn't necessarily addressing that part to you specifically"

I'm aware that more than one person has a stick up their ass about saramari. It's still getting tired.

Like >>9189064 I really just don't get it. At least with people like Chieko I can understand some of the ire based on her actions, but with saramari it's all "she has too much burando and she uggo."

>>9188883
so are you saying its less tacky to wait to buy pieces because then they are less likely to look like shit on someone?
what?

>>9189100
Nah anon just means they look like shit on her regardless, which I disagree with mind you. I also don't get how it's tacky to buy the newest releases right away. With the way some brands sell out that's the only way you can get some things.

Or is it that it's just tacky to buy lots of brand? I do remember an anon from a past thread calling brand only outfits "easy mode".

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>>9189141
Trust me, it is jealousy, a hundred percent. SaraMari has been posting Larme style outfits (before the term was even in common circulation) for years, and I guarantee you alot of her naysayers only found out about it during the last year and think they are now experts apparently; it's pure jelly. If I had the money I too would throw money at brand and buy the latest brand as soon as it dropped whenever possible. Anyone who says they wouldn't or disagrees is lieing and/or does not love Japanese fashion and in which case should not even be here.

>>9189141
>brand only outfits "easy mode"
I love how this line or reasoning goes along with "and so many people still fuck it up" as if to say everyone is retarded.

>>9189390
But anon, everyone is retarded. No one is actually intelligent enough to wrap their heads around this simple Japanese fashion.

Except me, of course.

>>9189572
There can only be one.

LARMELANDER.

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A girl in the fb group posted some pics from the new issue! I like the blue/silver/grey colors in this one

>>9189734
It's so wintery feeling, I love it but black x pink and black x white is still my go to. I need to try more variety of colours though and I really like this colour scheme

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Feels like everyone and their mom has done an outfit like this

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>>9189980

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>>9189734
Metallics in larme? My time has come

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I don't think this pink is bright enough.

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>>9190133
where to find a nice skirt like this?

(like the metallic one you posted, or maybe a black one)

>>9190460
Just like a tea length pleated skirt? I've spotted a couple dozen at my local thrift store, especially in black. I think I'd have a harder time looking for a thrift store that doesn't have a black pleated tea length skirt than one that does.

Other than that, Bubbles has got this:
http://shop.bubbles-sawthecity.com/products/detail.php?product_id=2165

And Bonbon's got this:
http://stripe-club.com/ap/item/i/A1CC00002B1T

It's unfortunate because a lot of brands had a lot more of them in just these past couple months, but most of them have sold out. I'm fairly certain either Merry Jenny or Honey mi Honey had one in metallic, but I just can't find it, so I'm assuming it's sold.

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>>9190460
I found this pink one a while back which I'm really tempted to get.

https://www.missyempire.com/skirts/kati-pink-pleated-midi-skirt

>>9190460

In the west, Monki do a lot of metallic pleated skirts (it's where I get most of mine from (I have a problem)) and they can be found second-hand too. If you're looking for something cheaper, missguided and boohoo are always safe bets:

https://www.missguided.co.uk/full-pleated-midi-skirt-rose-gold

>>9190686

Good shout on the bubbles skirt.

>>9190792
>>9190460

This one's available in black and silver. Viva la boohoo, desu. http://www.boohoo.com/new-in/jeana-metallic-pleated-midi-skirt/invt/dzz71506

>>9190411
Agreed. I can't stand brights in larme. It could be on Risa herself and it still wouldn't look right to me...neons work in so many other styles, so why anyone would want to bring them into a subdued style is beyond me...

I fucking hate leopard print man. It's never not tacky and awful, really sad to see this seems to be the next massive trend. Definitely won't be participating.

>>9190411
>>9190802
Agreed. First time I saw it I thought I was gonna gag.

>>9191022
I'm usually the same but it's growing on me. I'm considering getting a fake leopard print fur coat but I don't know how long this trend will last. It might be out of style soon and I don't know if I'll still want to wear it after that.

>>9191022
>>9191046

Maybe it's a British thing (Kat Slater style), but I've always seen it as tacky and cheap too - fine if that's the look people are going for, but those things really don't overlap with larme

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http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2665216/jennifer-lopez-womens-ghillie-pointed-toe-flats.jsp

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Zara also carries metallic pleated skirts

http://m.zara.com/uk/en/woman/skirts/view-all/metallic-fine-pleated-skirt-c733908p3648469.html

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>>9191046
I feel the same. I was thinking tortoiseshell shoes or glasses might be a good alternative.

>>9190411
I..think it looks nice?

If that vivid shade appeared in addition anywhere else I think it would be too much but the big color pop appeals to me. If you don't like cerise pink the same principle would work with red (ignoring that out of place looking blush pink choker - looks like they forgot to take it off).

>>9188883
>Not shitting on her
>shitting on her

ok anon

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Ordered some things from Aliexpress. Anyone want links or reviews, let me know.

>>9191925
Please link all ? Super cute jewelry you got!

>>9191938
Thanks anon! Here you go:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/YANA-Jewelry-Wholesale-Good-Quality-Fashion-Pearl-Pendants-Statement-Necklace-Short-Necklaces-For-Woman-2016-HOT/32600873647.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.66.TfbcPB
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-Cute-Heart-Wing-Angel-Necklaces-Wholesale/32427992001.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.122.epr1nX (this store has more great larme-able stuff)
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/necklace/2044544792.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.166.pWIkmh (I know it's fandom but you can't really tell lol)
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Love-Heart-Arrow-Pendant-Chain-Necklaces-for-Women-Gits-Collar-Necklace/32707496838.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.137.pWIkmh
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Lovely-Women-Girls-Velvet-Ribbon-Bow-knot-Handmade-Collar-Choker-Necklace-2016-New-Punk-Fashion-Jewelry/32697451131.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.129.pWIkmh

I have a few things on the way also, will review when they arrive:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/A-1251/32618634455.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.90.pWIkmh
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-Cute-Cupid-s-arrow-Red-Love-Heart-Short-Chokers-Necklaces-Wholesale/32696304362.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.77.pWIkmh

>>9191953
Thanks for sharing!

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>What would be the 10 wardrobe essentials for larme kei?

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>>9192741
Does anyone have a good tutorial for a hairstyle like this? Preferably something that could work for thicker/longer hair

>>9191953
The fact that that gold heart and arrow necklace is Harry Potter is making me so annoyed. I want it but I really dislike HP.

>>9192741
Too lazy for a full list but I think sheer socks are super important and have remained a pretty constant larme trend. Also ribbon clips.

>>9192805
Anon just get it, it's not like it has Harry Potter plastered all over it. You sound like a kid.

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>>9192809
Not that anon, but I seen these ages ago when looking for girly accessories and I think they look cheap and crappy, especially when compared to stuff that's actually available.

>>9192809
I mean I'm probably gonna get it but I would be so embarrassed if some HP fan came up to me and tried to talk to me about the horcruxes or something...is it like a replica of something seen in the movies or just inspired by a description in the book or what...

What I really want though is the heart and arrow hairpin by Monlily....

>>9192829
It's from the movie. In the book the necklace is a gold chain with the words My Sweetheart

>>9192805
I love Harry Potter and I didn't even recognize it. Don't worry about it.

>>9192741
It's a bit hard to say since a lot changes with the trends and seasons, but I'll give it a go:
-Sheer black tights
-A black choker necklace
-A simple, well-fitting pencil skirt (I.e. Not bodycon)
-A long tulle skirt
-Something with a Peter Pan collar. A black dress is a good choice.
-A collection of satin and tulle ribbons for your hair
-A sheer, Lacey blouse
-A really fluffy sweater, preferably in a pale color
-An oversized top or sweater or whatever, as long as it looks good tucked into a skirt
-A comfey pair of black shoes that match everything

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Getting closer!

>>9192953
needs a secretary 50s cardigan

>>9192953
She's from the facebook group, right? I'm not in the group, does she get given concrit or just praised/ignored?

>>9192996
There's not much concrit going on in the fb group, lol.

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Would this dress work for Larme? Or is there too much lace?

>>9193113
IMO I think it could work for a preppy look but you definitely shouldn't pose like in the photo (by showing off the skirt which makes it read much more cutesy) and it certainly needs clearly larme kei type hair and make up to compensate for not non "obvious" larme aspects of the silhouette. A less fussy looking bow at the collar might help as well as the correct leg wear and shoes.

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>>9193162
Take a cue from Risa

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>>9193170

>>9193162
Thanks anon! So, would clunky black sandals with black lace socks, big pearl earrings, black velour head bow, and maybe a choker work?

new thread since this one is auto-sageing in a couple posts. >>9193192

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>>9193113
>>9193189
Something like this maybe? I'd go a bit more simple with accessories around your head area though; you list earrings, a headbow, and a choker, but I'd suggest doing only one or two of those. It's a high necked dress, so the choker would be the first one I'd skip.

>>9193501
You're right about it being too many accessories. Looking at these pictures, I'd probably just do earrings and make sure my hair was well styled.

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>>9190686
Do you guys use a shopping service? If so, who do you rec?

Does anyone have that tutorial for how to cut a fringe like the one Risa has?

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>>9169465
looks like a furry buttplug