Author Topic: The Lolita Thread (Read 204640 times)

MiriaRose · « **Reply #400 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:01:16 pm »

I have a pair of red circle lenses that show up a little purple on my eyes. Contacts seem scary at first, but they're not too bad.

bunny_jean · « **Reply #401 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:04:35 pm »

I just prefer Acuvue. Also, my fit is for them so I'm more confident that they fit my eyes (I got brown for cosplay last year, and I think I'm going to get some of the enhancers <3).

luvan1me · « **Reply #402 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:13:02 pm »

the reason why these last long than just your average 3 months, is cuz they are not from america lolololol (i joke there, although it's very true for most things made outside of the US, they are more durable, and MADE to be worn and used for that long FOR the right price!)

and acuvue is expensive... it fits very nice, and it's MEANT to be that way, and since they are QUALITY they are obviously going to be more expensive than your average cosplaying contacts.

sure these will last longer, but NOT all contacts last very long, it depends on how well you take care of them! <3

ANYWAYS! LOLITA news <3< SO! i'm looking for a cute blue lolita dress... i mean i have a dress already, but it's not really "lolita" it's more towards "cosplaying" as my character and obviously you can tell the material is a bit more shiny

do any of you guys have any old blue lolita skirts that i may buy off you?

MiriaRose · « **Reply #403 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:20:17 pm »

^ The reason Acuvue is expensive is because that's how much Americans are willing to pay. Also, American products are far more durable than most people think. There are American contact lenses that last for up to a year as well.

Sorry, I don't really have much lolita stuff right now. ._.;; I'm having some money problems, so I wasn't able to buy anything I was planning on getting.

bunny_jean · « **Reply #404 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:36:06 pm »

When you have very sensitive eyes, like I do, you have to be really careful where you spend your money on contacts. I'd rather not pay $15 or whatever on a pair of contacts that is going to kill my eyes. I had a friend that got some sharingan contacts that really hurt her eyes, and my eyes are more sensitive than hers. Thus why I stick to Acuvue and usually only one-day contacts (even two week contacts start hurting my eyes if I've worn them more more than three days in a row, even with careful cleaning and storing overnight). I've been wearing contacts for almost 8 years and have gone through a lot of different types of contacts, cleaners, etc. and finally settled on Acuvue one-days. They are really nice, especially if you have sensitive/dry eyes and/or don't wear contacts very often.

bunny_jean · « **Reply #405 on:** April 05, 2011, 12:11:10 am »

btw katie, you should probably take Etsy off of the "never buy loli from these websites" list.

luvan1me · « **Reply #406 on:** April 05, 2011, 12:12:42 am »

@bunny: also do keep in mind these contacts are only meant to be worn 5-8 hours lol XD they aren't ALL day contacts like the ones you usually wear :3 and yea i do have sensitive eyes (so bad that i had to rip out the contact on one of the days) but that's cuz i forgot that they were meant to be worn for only 5 or so hours not THE WHOLE DAY! lol

@miria: and yes i know that some US products ARE obviously better quality, but i gotta say, i love Japanese contacts A LOT more than i do US :/ for some reason, they just don't sit as well as the japanese ones >.<

dangnabit! oh wellz... i guess ima have to go to goodwill and see if i can find a good skirt to tear apart and Frankenstein >3>

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #407 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:58:12 am »

Quote from: bunny_jean on April 05, 2011, 12:11:10 am

btw katie, you should probably take Etsy off of the "never buy loli from these websites" list.

I just typed "gothic lolita" into the search bar and got some hideous armwarmers.

Blender · « **Reply #408 on:** April 05, 2011, 09:53:47 am »

Grawr. All of my stuff has been shipped! But I just realized that I may need some pannier.

bunny_jean · « **Reply #409 on:** April 05, 2011, 10:47:00 am »

Quote from: fleur_fraise on April 05, 2011, 07:58:12 am

Quote from: bunny_jean on April 05, 2011, 12:11:10 am
btw katie, you should probably take Etsy off of the "never buy loli from these websites" list.
I just typed "gothic lolita" into the search bar and got some hideous armwarmers.

If you type in just "lolita" you get a bunch of other cute accessories. <3

MiriaRose · « **Reply #410 on:** April 05, 2011, 03:15:24 pm »

I dunno, I got some sketchy stuff when I typed in "lolita."

The problem is that with etsy, people put 'trendy' words as tags so that more people will look at their items. Just try searching steampunk and you'll see what I mean.

Also, you should add Milanoo to the "never buy lolita from" list. I know you've put cosplay shops up already, but Milanoo deserves to be up there even if it is twice.

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@miria: and yes i know that some US products ARE obviously better quality, but i gotta say, i love Japanese contacts A LOT more than i do US :/ for some reason, they just don't sit as well as the japanese ones >.<

Never tried US contacts, so I really can't say. ^^;; Or Japanese ones, for that matter. All the ones I've tried are Korean brands. I don't even if they were made in Korea. ._.;; I assume most everything I own is made in China, Vietnam, or Cambodia. I have a fleece made in America and that's it.

Blender · « **Reply #411 on:** April 05, 2011, 03:18:00 pm »

I went onto Etsy and typed in Steampunk and just looked at the first page and none of it was Steampunk, then I typred in Lolita and pretty much everything was the same as when I typed in Steampunk...

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #412 on:** April 05, 2011, 06:27:39 pm »

Quote from: MiriaRose on April 05, 2011, 03:15:24 pm

Also, you should add Milanoo to the "never buy lolita from" list. I know you've put cosplay shops up already, but Milanoo deserves to be up there even if it is twice.

Oh man that's a really good idea. I wrote that like... before all the Milanoo dramu. So it's added :3

MiriaRose · « **Reply #413 on:** April 05, 2011, 06:40:12 pm »

Quote from: fleur_fraise on April 05, 2011, 06:27:39 pm

Quote from: MiriaRose on April 05, 2011, 03:15:24 pm
Also, you should add Milanoo to the "never buy lolita from" list. I know you've put cosplay shops up already, but Milanoo deserves to be up there even if it is twice.

Oh man that's a really good idea. I wrote that like... before all the Milanoo dramu. So it's added :3

Haha, yeah, this thread has been around for a while. And yay~

Blender · « **Reply #414 on:** April 06, 2011, 05:58:44 pm »

My shoes came!!!!

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #415 on:** April 06, 2011, 06:00:21 pm »

Quote from: Blender on April 06, 2011, 05:58:44 pm

My shoes came!!!!

PICS?

bunny_jean · « **Reply #416 on:** April 06, 2011, 06:27:37 pm »

Quote from: fleur_fraise on April 06, 2011, 06:00:21 pm

Quote from: Blender on April 06, 2011, 05:58:44 pm
My shoes came!!!!
PICS?

^THIS^

Blender · « **Reply #417 on:** April 06, 2011, 06:38:05 pm »

I will tomorrow as soon as I get batteries for my camera.

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #418 on:** April 06, 2011, 09:20:18 pm »

oh ^^ I make the headdresses for lolita. their really cute if you guys want me to make you some I do hand made ribbon roses ^^. I m thinking if i do good enough and people like them i can start selling them o.o I m kinda scard becuse I only made one and the girl loved it a lot so maybe you all would like on to ^^

Also you guys thinks i should make bonnets too?

bunny_jean · « **Reply #419 on:** April 06, 2011, 09:30:41 pm »

I can already make all the stuff I want by hand, so I personally wouldn't be interested. ^_^; I never buy handmade because of this. I also usually don't buy skirts unless they're border printed because they're so easy to make. I'll buy OPs and JSKs because I'm usually too lazy to make them, but even then they have to be at least Bodyline.

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #420 on:** April 06, 2011, 09:38:15 pm »

Quote from: bunny_jean on April 06, 2011, 09:30:41 pm

I can already make all the stuff I want by hand, so I personally wouldn't be interested. ^_^; I never buy handmade because of this. I also usually don't buy skirts unless they're border printed because they're so easy to make. I'll buy OPs and JSKs because I'm usually too lazy to make them, but even then they have to be at least Bodyline.

hehe i cant make anything right know this summer i m gonnah make my frist dress ever in a kimono styal so i m kinda of excited ^^ and worried at the same time how do you make your head bows? and do you know how to make leg warmers ?

Blender · « **Reply #421 on:** April 06, 2011, 09:42:20 pm »

Titus, I'm actuallt interested in a headbow.

I'd need it to kinda match that. I got the black one.

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #422 on:** April 06, 2011, 09:42:53 pm »

oh oh oh i ll pm you ^^

Blender · « **Reply #423 on:** April 06, 2011, 09:44:43 pm »

bunny_jean · « **Reply #424 on:** April 06, 2011, 10:06:44 pm »

Headbows are just rectangles and folds, but a fellow seamstress doesn't give away her secrets (especially when she sells stuff too ;P).

I've never made leg warmers, and I'm not sure I'd wear them with lolita. lol What kind of leg warmers did you mean? Knitted ones or Takuya Angel style?

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #425 on:** April 06, 2011, 10:08:21 pm »

Just fyi you guys I actually do commissions for basic lolita stuff like skirts and headbows.

Actually, Titus, weren't you going to commission me for a skirt?

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #426 on:** April 06, 2011, 10:10:02 pm »

Quote from: fleur_fraise on April 06, 2011, 10:08:21 pm

Just fyi you guys I actually do commissions for basic lolita stuff like skirts and headbows.

Actually, Titus, weren't you going to commission me for a skirt?

yes T_T but i cant remind the photo and i got to see how much money i get. i ahd to pay off a really big bill ;-;
ohh Fleur do you make buttons ?

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #427 on:** April 06, 2011, 10:17:41 pm »

Buttons? Like with a button maker?

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #428 on:** April 06, 2011, 10:24:24 pm »

Quote from: fleur_fraise on April 06, 2011, 10:17:41 pm

Buttons? Like with a button maker?

o.o like buttons on a shirt o.O

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #429 on:** April 06, 2011, 10:30:14 pm »

Uhhh can't you get those at Joann's...?

luvan1me · « **Reply #430 on:** April 06, 2011, 11:42:23 pm »

go to joanne's ._. they have TONS of buttons. i should know <-< i just went there and spent money >->

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #431 on:** April 07, 2011, 12:45:34 am »

yeah hehe but they need to look like litt clocks I think my mema is making them. And leg warmers I m working on my frist dress it's alittle kimono dress and my friend said she wanted little leg warmers hehe I realized a moment ago on the dress and buttons I can simply do clay I forgot and leh warmers I can easly make I sound me old ones. Ever seen the lolita dresses that look like kimonos?

luvan1me · « **Reply #432 on:** April 07, 2011, 01:04:00 am »

when i mean they HAVE buttons.. they HAVE buttons. you just gotta look for them

and i know i have seen clock buttons somewhere >3>

and yes the wa lolita?

Blender · « **Reply #433 on:** April 07, 2011, 07:20:52 am »

Oh Fleur I wish you could make pannier. iAi
But I may comission some bloomers when I get the money.

And as for clock buttons just go to Ebay and look up steampunk.

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #434 on:** April 07, 2011, 07:37:33 am »

Oh, you need a petticoat?
I wear this one (which is only $22 including shipping) underneath a longer petticoat. It gives super poof!

And I'd love to do a bloomers commission :3c

Blender · « **Reply #435 on:** April 07, 2011, 07:55:29 am »

Oh thank you thank you!

And I'll commission some as soon as I get the money!!

Oh, you want to know the best thing about my shoes?
They shipped in 5 days!

Blender · « **Reply #436 on:** April 07, 2011, 03:22:07 pm »

Pics, yah?

MiriaRose · « **Reply #437 on:** April 07, 2011, 03:28:06 pm »

Quote from: Titus_Love_Doll on April 07, 2011, 12:45:34 am

yeah hehe but they need to look like litt clocks I think my mema is making them. And leg warmers I m working on my frist dress it's alittle kimono dress and my friend said she wanted little leg warmers hehe I realized a moment ago on the dress and buttons I can simply do clay I forgot and leh warmers I can easly make I sound me old ones. Ever seen the lolita dresses that look like kimonos?

Yeah, kimono dresses are wa lolita. Wa lolita usually isn't suggested for newbies, though, because it's really hard to pull off. Leg warmers are usually an 'ita' sign. Not trying to be rude or anything, just trying to warn you. >.>

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #438 on:** April 07, 2011, 06:03:41 pm »

Wa-lolita (or kimono-inspired lolita) is difficult to pull off and generally doesn't look the best. However, if you want a Japanese-looking dress, I'd suggest using a fabric that has a kimono-like print on it, like this:

The dress is from Meta. I'm not crazy about the actual design of the dress but the pattern is adorable.

Also Blender those shoes are so adorable <3 I want a pair now haha

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #439 on:** April 07, 2011, 06:29:50 pm »

its what my friend wanted o.o and i have the pattern for it so ^^ I m gonnah make it look good i hope I can i wouldnt wear it myself. i m more gothic lolita then anything els becuse sweet and other lolita dosent look good on me at all. =.= I got 2 dresses and thats it and their both gothic lolita

Blender · « **Reply #440 on:** April 07, 2011, 09:45:03 pm »

Fluer, I know! I love them! I need to poke another hole in the ankle straps though. Curse you tiny ankles!

Yeah. I'm indifferent on which style I like best. I'm a mix between gothic and sweet lolita myself. But I've never tried wa lolita.

MiriaRose · « **Reply #441 on:** April 07, 2011, 09:47:13 pm »

I love wa lolita, but I'm a blonde-haired blue-eyed freckled white girl. I'd never be able to pull it off unless I drastically changed my appearance.

I like gothic best, and classical after that. OTT Sweet is cute, like I've said, but I'd look horrid in it.

Blender · « **Reply #442 on:** April 07, 2011, 09:54:15 pm »

Maybe if it was the right dress and I had a wig I might be able to pull off wa lolita, but I'm not even going to try, I don't want to ruin it.

Question! How can something be considered lolita when it has no clothes on?

Also: http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=lolita&order=9&offset=48#/doedvn

bunny_jean · « **Reply #443 on:** April 07, 2011, 10:08:53 pm »

I love sweet, classic (but sweeter classic), and pirate. <3 Need to expand my pirate side A LOT.

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #444 on:** April 07, 2011, 10:09:15 pm »

I kinda gave up on picking a style. I just wear what I like. And plus now that I know I can fit back shirred AP items, I'm going to be buying a lot more AP...

bunny_jean · « **Reply #445 on:** April 07, 2011, 10:11:45 pm »

lol Katie. XD That's going to be an expensive habit. Have you talked to your friend about getting your bag from me???

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #446 on:** April 07, 2011, 10:41:21 pm »

I like all the styles, but as for what I would actually wear I'm defiantly punk and boy-style.
I tried gothic before and it looked good on me, but I just don't wear enough "girly" clothing that it looked kinda weird.

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #447 on:** April 07, 2011, 11:13:44 pm »

Quote from: bunny_jean on April 07, 2011, 10:11:45 pm

lol Katie. XD That's going to be an expensive habit. Have you talked to your friend about getting your bag from me???

DERP. She's fine with doing it, she's driving out from Eugene Saturday morning and said she can pick it up on her way out.

bunny_jean · « **Reply #448 on:** April 07, 2011, 11:36:27 pm »

Quote from: fleur_fraise on April 07, 2011, 11:13:44 pm

Quote from: bunny_jean on April 07, 2011, 10:11:45 pm
lol Katie. XD That's going to be an expensive habit. Have you talked to your friend about getting your bag from me???
DERP. She's fine with doing it, she's driving out from Eugene Saturday morning and said she can pick it up on her way out.

Okay. I can meet her at the UO bookstore either Friday night or Saturday morning, whichever is her preference. I just hope it's not at the crack of dawn. lol.

Blender · « **Reply #449 on:** April 08, 2011, 06:03:46 pm »

I got my Dresses and JSK and other shoes!!!!!!!

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