>current year>no MAGFest threadLet's fix that!What bands are you planning to see? What're you hoping to play in the game room? Are you cosplaying? Did you manage to get a hotel room, or did you get fucked by the lottery?
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>>10900433I didnt see the full body Snrolax this year...
>>10898374>VaHello, fellow Virginian
>>10900870what the fuck he was there?
>>10904713Yes, His kiosk was at the end of the row nearest to the vender against the wall that was selling big blankets/towels because I remember the massive kirby one.He did keep disappearing to go the bathroom though I think I had to wait like 5 minutes for him to show up when I decided to buy.
We haven't had these in a while>Do you like your local community overall? Why/why not?>What would you do to change it?>Even if there are problems, are you glad you joined?>What makes you the most salty about it?
>>10904950Thanks anon, I appreciate it. I'll assume people understand I was doing my own thing and won't worry about it unless someone brings it up.
Hello. French guy here. Just a question : I do like ouji-kei style/aristocrate style. Would I be banned if I tried just to sozialise with lolitas ? cause there are not many real interesting male inj ouji-kei that like ouji-kei (and I really dont want to hang out with troon and sissies. Those under-male (I refuse to call them male))
>>10905312If you have a genuine interest in ouji and aristocrat styles, then I don't see why you wouldn't be welcome in a local lolita community. I see what you mean though. There aren't many people who have good ouji outfits and look good in it. And most of the people who look good in it are women, not so much men, which shouldn't be a surprise since the target demographic for ouji is mostly women.As for troons and sissies, I recommend blocking any you might come across online and being polite but cold/unenthusiastic to them if you meet at a local comm meet. Problem with them is that if you introduce yourself (which is unavoidable if you want to be polite) that might already be enough for them to think you want to be friends with them.
>>10905335Yeah. For ouji/aristocrat styles, honestly, I do grab inspiration from brands like Atelier BOZ and Alice and the Pirates and instead of outright buying them (they can fit me if I take the largest size (advantage of being 160cm tall)), I use them as reference and buy clothes more from antique shop and wedding shops here in France that I modify by adding some fabric to it or dye it (I cannot made one out entirerly tho). You can have some pretty neat results with a bit of training but you have to invest way more time in each piece.Ok, thanks for the advice about troons and sissies. I will use the vouvoiement and no bises. That should send them a clear message.
>>10905341hon hon hon oui oui no croissant du fromage
What constitutes a classic coord seem to spark a lot of debate in the j-fashion questions thread. I think it's time to give classic lolita a thread of its own.I'll start with some questions>Do you wear classic lolita? If not, are you planning to? If yes, do you wear other substyles?>Did you start out lolita by wearing classic?>What drawn you to classic lolita?>What are your thoughts about OTT classic? (pic related) Do you think it will get trendy again?>Are you a daily lolita and/or a lifestyler?>What is your favourite brand for classic lolita?>What do you think about sweetfags?>Would you enjoy classic only lolita spaces?You can also attach a picture of your favourite classic lolita coord.
>>10900837i actually wouldn't mind this at all, it's miles better than the half assed ouji men wear these days.
Classic really feels different from the other substyles. But I guess that's what makes it a substyle
>>10901192Unacceptable sleeve length VM.
>>10905318it's more mature and understated, so it's more popular with older lolitas
>>10898062Anon you could make this. This is just a dress. Like, it's beautiful, but it's really just as dress as it gets
As we wait for December, some anons wanted a oldschool thread. Post your favorite oldschool images.
Is the old school server still alive? I left ages ago and was thinking about returning
>>10901681No, it was deleted ages ago. Check the archive.
>>10901723when it was deleted?
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Does anyone have any scans from vol 1-4 of this zine? (Or other obscure lolita zines in general?)
>>10905174i like seeing people make content for things that i enjoy & there can be a lot of creativity put into them
>>10905174Before internet they were a big deal, alt subcultures got their info from zines. I get you, I wish we have more quality zines but we don't even blog anymore.
>>10905175Just take the L and go. No one has a scan of your mediocre zine. Ugly quilt, bad taste.
>>10905176NTA but no, they shouldn't be really low quality, they're supposed to be passion projects. Low budget is different than low effort and low effort tends to be ita. I feel like it's one of those things where the people who chose to attempt it are the exact people who shouldn't. They don't have to be amazing or anything, but many I've seen especially in the western comm are narcissistic circle jerks. They tend to act like very personal opinions or experiences are universal and treat them like fact which is weird. >>10905060>>10905072This isn't really a zine and the page looks cringe in the personal ways I was talking about. Whoever drew that is really freakish. Also it appears to be written by 2 people.
>>10905239sorry let me just make an entirely new thread next time to look for a specific book instead of posting it in the already existing book-adjacent thread. youre so right. theres more to the book. it was a collaborative effort. There are multiple different comics, testimonials, etc. I want to read it first to form an opinion on it.
Note to ladies and gents. Mostly ladies. Stop cosplaying everywhere in public. You're exposing the business and making cosplay more cringe to the normies. Pic not related. Somewhat.Anyway, stop it. No discipline or control or social awareness.
>>10899358Soon is carbeval in my countrySo everyone cosplays (more or less))
>>10899466>not getting jerked of by a mimic...
>>10899358We get it, the cute cosplay girl said no to a date. Maybe next time, buddy.
>>10899358>making cosplay more cringe to the normiesgood, I fuckin hate normies
>>10904967and they hate you
share images of your favourite maid cosplays, whether it be the cutest girls or the most fashionable and intricate designs.
>>10894598Where do i hire an actual maid who dresses like this and calls me sir?All real professional maids wear shit yoga pants and t-shirts with a gaudy printed logo on and aren't formal at all.>>10886888nice digits
>>10899884>love doing maid cosplaysPics or it didn't happen...
>>10899779>>10902481>>10905142Oof
Sewing Thread: post your sewing related questions here.What threads do you guys use? I need recommendations for strong wholesale thread sites
>>10903572https://youtu.be/NovgPB4UAXU?si=SsIXJcxbQPQbGo1d&t=82 from here
>>10900848interesting, but... any approach to find the right keywords?
>>10903733at what stage is she fucktarded? drafting tracing pressing cutting seaming other constructing? and fucktarded in what way? gib more detail
>>10903570Looks like a lightweight 4-way stretch pleather, which is like a performance knit with a thin pleather/plasticky coating on the surface.
Have any of you made jackets from tropical wool? Curious how well the shape of a chore jacket would hold up with such a lightweight material
>cosplayer starts while taking the hobby seriously>does props, full costumes, sometimes sexy but only if she genuinely likes the character>she notices her few sexy cosplay gets insanely more popular than the non-sexy stuff>eventually, she does more ero-cosplay than non-ero >starts selling content but is non-risky stuff>then goes full erotic with risky angles>some pictures have little glimpses of her areola>she is still against nudity>after constant begging (and because she already sold some pictures and knows they would eventually leak anyway) she post her tits>then full nude>cosplay is set aside and most of her pictures now are lingerie, nude, ocacionally cosplaying the waifu of the month>at the end, you can find hd pictures of her spreaded pussyWhy does this happens so much?
>>10902039let's see you drop your entire lucrative career that you've built up over time just because you broke up with the guy who encouraged you to try it. Sorry but people calling her a slut doesn't take anything out of her bank account
>>10901998I know a girl who has a closet full of camgirl fast fashion, dove headfirst into the spicy content thing right after highschool. Now it's been about 6 years, and she still wears the stuff on camera but only posts movie reviews and art. Good ending?
>>10902470Yeah, pocket change for pictures that you would post anyway is a good thing.But showing your tits for less than 200 dollars a month is pathetic
>>10905114As someone subbed to some fansly/OF girls, who in their right mind would pay $200 for tits. I could pay for 3 to 5 good girls for that moneyI would only pay that if its a cosplay of a character I like and I have control over how it looks like
>>10905116I assume they meant 200 total from multiple people, not one guy.
so is “sad Oompa Loompa” cosplay gonna be a thing in the coming months or?(fr, that Glasgow wonka experience is viral as all geddout)
>>10904480there are some UK cons happening soon so likely you'll see a couple of cosplayers pop up
>>10904421If it happened in the summer it’d be a big Halloween costume but it’s too early in the year everyone will forget by then & it’s a waste of a con cosplay when you can do something you actually like
>>10904421speak of the devil (https://twitter.com/luxlocosplay/status/1764867873388851380/photo/1)
People already cosplaying The UnknownJust have to wait now for the thots to make a lewd bikini Unknown cosplay
>>10904992it ain’t just the same without that shiny mirror mask
i dunno when drawthreads tapered off here but i periodically check back and there just never is one. so ill be the change I want to see in the world. post coords for me to draw, thank you. (and other artists too of course)
>>10897596>>10900279Quick sketch
>>10901327>>10901310Adorable artstyles!!!
>>10901310>>10901327thank you so much for the beautiful artwork! these are both so cute and really made my day!
I love to see everyone's coords and drawings!>>10901327It was a great idea to draw them together!
>>10899524this greatly reminds me of the black parade
All matches have been sent out, happy shopping!>Shipping deadline: December 13>Grinch check: January 31>Rules, Hints, FAQ and more:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UxrUTKEIsd2JrB_jAkpTWuwr6_qdnGHkmZm2mEhy-ZEIf any issues arise, contact us ASAP:secretseagullsanta@gmail.comRemember to include your ID number, as well as their gift tier, in the package you send to your match.When you receive your gifts, you're REQUIRED to post them in the thread, along with the tier and both your and your Santa's IDs. If you could also include them in the image for future reference, that would be super helpful!If you have any questions or need clarifications, feel free to contact your match in the thread. If you don't get a response, email us and we'll forward whatever questions you have directly to them.Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>10896764Hello anon, I am deeply sorry it took so long to post this, and I truly do hope that you’ve had a great holiday season and good start to 2024. Thank you very much for the beautiful gift, everything inside was greatly appreciated and spot on. Funny story about the skirt- I used to own the navy version, and sold it when a friend had it as a wishlist item. The black actually fits my wardrobe much better, and it’s been a delight to have in my wardrobe again. Great work on the seasonal Funassyi items, I opened the package on Christmas and displayed them all on my Christmas tree as long as I could. Did you laser cut the wooden ones?! That’s so cool! The sweets and tea are fantastic too, and the Funassyi artwork is displayed in my room, you must’ve put so much effort into that! I really do appreciate the kindness and care you put into this gift, and thank you again. Feel free to reach out on insta/ stay in touch!
Update:There are still three people who haven't posted everything they received. We realize people may have things going on in their lives, but we hope that everyone will eventually find the time and energy to post what they received. We are going to keep the thread bumped for a while longer, so if you still have something you haven't posted, you will still have the chance.Additionally, there are two people who are still waiting to receive everything they signed up for. We are trying to decide how long it's acceptable to wait before we consider the items lost in mail, but we still have some hope that their items will eventually arrive. However, we may end up contacting the grinch squad about this before too long.
>>10904817santa and helper, i just want to say you were awesome this year. it’s seriously appreciated how meticulous you were. you did a really great job.happy 2024 to you and thanks for continuing to follow up!
>>10904817I think unless they can provide tracking codes its safe to assume the package has been lost. However, I think you can call post offices to try and locate them!!
This is #6737, hopefully the last person to still check in besides the people with gifts lost in the mail (here's hoping they show up!). The last few months have been an absolute mess especially health wise, and I've ended up having to move apartments as a surprise on top of that so I'm just getting my bearings back and starting to work through the stuff I'm behind on.>>10897861#9406 - I'm glad everything got to you safely and that you liked it! Especially the bauble really freaked me out since it seemed pretty fragile, but it looks to have made it to you nicely. Sorry again about the delay with shipping, but thankfully everything made it to you only a little delayed (and in that sense, the delay in shipping out helped - I live elsewhere most of the year).>>10893105(I had your ID here, but it's somewhere in my heap of stuff to be unpacked) Thank you so much, you're a sweetheart. <3 The belt pouch is perfect, I'll have to test out the ears at my next event and the spirit gum removal liquid in particular was spot on - I never bothered to get anything to remove it with in the past and have just been ripping stuff off in spite of the pain so my ears will really thank you there lol. Also, after the parcel arrived, I was ever so slightly disappointed since one of my favourite things about these gift exchanges is getting a little card/note from the gifter - and then a few days later I found your card in my mailbox. I have it pinned up next to my desk, some of the stickers have already ended up on the back of my laptop and I'll try to get around to at minimum finding you on social media when I get the chance, since you added your tag. Thank you again, and I'm so sorry about being so slow with checking in!
Neon Humble Cosplay
yay valorant thread
I've only seen one thread on this in the past, but it's getting into the peak time of year soon so why not see if there's any interest.>favorite designs/tailmakers (fin fun, mertailor, fin folk)>fabric tails vs silicone>the actual exercise component of swimming with a monofinI know there are mers on here and I'm trying to actually take the plunge and get a tail this year.
While the Saphira isn't my colors I'm glad to see the dragon scales make a return. I like the shape, the red version the Dragonheart was the first fabric tail I ever purchased rather than made myself.I have really been wondering if the spring line will be just Finfolk tails, or another Merbella collab. My wallet would like a break but I can't help hoping for some brighter, more tropical themed Merbella tails for spring. I looked up last year's spring sale and it was March 18th. The previous two collab sales they announced a month in advance to give everyone time to get ready... so if it will be another collab, I'd expect them to announce it sometime in the next 3 weeks. The fact that so many recent tails of the month have been new design not rereleases makes me think the Finfolk team is spending more time on them because they don't have to be constructing/painting the spring tails... or is that too much wishful thinking on my part, perhaps.
>>10902116I know they're optional and more expensive but I don't really get the appeal of all these extra fins on premium tails. Sometimes they can be done well if they're small, like Fin Fun's Atlantis tails, but all these giant dangling fins just kind of take away from the aesthetic form of the fish tail.
>>10902169I mostly agree with you. I prefer the streamlined minimalist look for fabric tails, especially since the fins that are just fabric only sort of flop around aimlessly in the water. I did make an exception for the Merbella collab tails because I really like the shape and pattern of the fins, and I put inserts in so they'd be stiffer and stand out better from the body. But I think most of the finfolk fin designs take up too much space and are too blobby... especially with calf and hip fins both. they kinda make the body look shapeless.
Do older finfolks ever get cycled through again or is every single month a one-time deal?
>>10904826Most of the time, the tail-of-the-months are scuba knit ("new fabric") rereleases of older tails. Esspecially designs that were only released in the original neoprene ("old fabric"), or the early scuba knit ones that didn't have extra fin options. However this past year since the summer and fall sales were all Merbella collab tails, they broke away from that trend and have been releasing a lot more new/original designs as tails of the month, i assume so they can still have their "own" designs from this year. Plus they have the time to make new ones since Raven took on the silicone sculpting/painting for summer/fall. I suspect that once this collab ends they will return to more rereleases instead of new designs for tails of the month. I know they also use it as a chance to color-correct some of the original neoprene designs where the colors were less saturated or off what they intended (see original vs rerelease dragonheart). Older designs that have had rereleases (some even rerelased twice, as scuba knit without fins and later with fins) are: Classic Cleo, Eternal Ember, Sea Sapphire, Shoal Green, Dragonheart, Starcrossed Silver, Glaucus Atlanticus, Madison, All Hallow's Eve, Oracle... actually it'd be a lot faster to list the ones that HAVEN'T had rereleases yet honestly. Though they do prioritize designs and colors that people request most often.I will note they have said they won't rerelase collaboration tails after the collabs have ended though. So for instance they won't rerelease the Kariel collab tails again, because they're no longer in a partnership with her and she has her own business selling tails. Not that they parted on bad terms it just would be weird contract/copyrights wise I think.
Foid here,I'm starting to think cosplaying is only worth it if you're attractive
>>10904559>If you really wanted to get laid you could, there's women out there with low standards.You can't say this when you don't know the facts. You're just guessing that there might be a woman somewhere out there whose standards are low enough (you don't know what that anon looks like). It's not based on evidence.
>>10904586Literal retarded people have sex. If a retard can get laid this guy can.
>>10904556"you say youre hungry but you refuse to eat the hot dog off the floor? ungrateful bitch"
>>10904726you keep proving the memes point
>>10904726People who are starving to death would love a floor dog.