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Bring out your dead, seagulls.
Show me the crazy shit folk used to do in the name of Japanese fashion. I'll start.
>this fucking hair
>decora lolita
>ero lolita: "all you need is bloomers!" edition
>>8740482
Wow. I love this hair. I must have missed it.
How do you all go about planning for a cosplay?
I'm curious about the approaches others take to planning and making a cosplay.
Let's share our processes.
As I watch/play things I keep a list of characters that I could see myself cosplaying as. When I know I'll be going to a con in the next year I pick one or two and then start gathering every reference photo I could possibly need. I'll usually spend a week looking at tutorials that would related to that cosplay and picking out wigs. Then I start planning out all of things I'll make myself, I usually draw out the outfit in my notebook and make notes of the colors of fabrics I'll need.
Once all of that is planned out I head to the fabric store and start buying things.
Cosplanner. I'm absolutely hooked on it. Used to have an elaborate series of ref sheets, checklists and excel spreadsheets, etc, but now I basically just keep it all in the app except for one detailed measurement sheet if i'm making it for someone other than myself
>>8732714
>>8732750
I used to hoard folders of reference images too but with my most recent cosplay I put together a sort of collage like lolitas do for coordinates, which I felt helped a lot since I'm a very visual person.
I never heard of cosplanner, I definitely want to look into that though!
ITT: Cosplays of characters you want to see, but still haven't seen. If you have a picture, deliver.
>>8706154
Rudeus Greyrat
>>8706170
this whole shoot and the article that touted it as "no one will ever top this" is a fucking mess.
but at the same time, that will probably be the only, or rare, licenseless rider for a while
Last thread: >>8647417
> Cosplay Masterpost: http://pastebin.com/ekZP1fhg
Full of tutorials, links, and helpful info for Homestuck cosplays. If you need any help for Homestuck cosplays, refer to it first. Any contributions are welcomed.
Let's discuss:
> Which characters benefit the most from having a prop with them, and which props?
> What is your preferred way of greying up?
>>8682837
If a person doesn't know what to do with their hands, all characters in that case can benefit from a prop
>>8682837
For photoshoots literally any character will be bumped by a good prop, at least if you're shooting single. Sure, you might get a few neat shots, but chsnces are they won't be particularly interesting.
>>8682837
> What is your preferred way of greying up?
Kryolan face stick/Ben nye's grey grease paint for face, kryolan aquacolour for body.
I want to try pax soon though.
Can we please discuss this movie?
I remember threads from a year or two ago with people finding it on a chinese website and roughly translating it. It's super obscure for some reason.
It includes
>lolita
>maids
>maid cafe
>kawaii net idoru
>greasy otaku
>AKB48 members
what's not to like?
>>8741462
There also is a small manga serie that this movie is based on it looks awesome but unfortunately it's nowhere to be found online and even less translated
>>8741463
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sisters-of-Musashino-Line-1-5-Comic-set-YUKIO-Japanese-Manga-Book-/191060118103
>>8741462
I actually used the movie for reaction images
Old thread: >>8694705
Forever rooting for you, Teddy Motors anon.
This motherfucker
I fell in love the instant I saw it. I'll take any colorway, but red and black are my preferred
Well, my wallet is in pain (this came up at a really inconvenient time, to be honest), but I finally found it! And with this beautiful bonnet included. Thank you, kind anon, for alerting me to the auction.
Honestly, I haven't felt this much for a dress since the first JSK I ever bought. And that bonnet! I can't wait til it gets here and I can wear it. It's just so perfect. Thank you so much, anon!!
>>8729739
I'm so happy that you finally found it, anon!
Makeup like this..
Things that make you cringe in cosplay and J fashion
>>8724344
It's not THAT horrible but the lashes should be a lot higher up. Also... Is she cosplaying chibi moon? Why are the colors like that?
>>8724374
I think it's Sailor Lux or whatever the skin is called in League.
>>8724344
eyebag eyelashes
Any tips, /cgl? Am newb is sorry
Follow the same hair and skin care advice that cis girls do with the following additions
- Cover up lingering beard shadow with thicker concealer
- Wear a lot of "shapewear" (Spanx and stuff like it)
- Frilly, poofy crap lolita hides your broad shoulders pretty well
- If you're going to use the men's restroom please cough or sigh or something so that the other dudes don't get too mindfucked in case they get violent at the thought of a "lady" using the men's restroom
>>8673272
Not a crossplayer, but nice series/girl choice, anon! If you're ever in the North East, we could cosplay Oreimo together and be cute.
I'd recommend falsies+circle lenses to make your eyes look much girlier. If you're new to makeup, TheSushiMonster did a really nice cosplay makeup tutorial that's pretty extensive. Posting 1st part.
I see all these people posting about slots being open for Katsucon, and last thread here wasn't very helpful. I'm looking what good photographers are good to work with at Katsucon.
no1
>>8741407
Tbh I want to know the answer too, however this is 4chan. You could get a lot of photogs self-promoting, or vendetta-chans whining about photogs that may be lovely to work with. So this isn't the best place to ask this question.
>>8741725
Or you could just have assholes that want to fuck with your head to reply. Or people know some good ol dirt on photogs.
Veterans Day is today and Black Friday will be soon upon us so post any relevant ads or deals here!
>pic related is for Michaels craft store for Veterans Day
All Brother sewing machines are on sale at Michaels.
They've also got a 3D Printing Pen for $99.99
Anyone know of any possible airbrush/compressor deals happening for Black Friday or the holidays? Hoping to get one before December.
>>8715259
$80 is a good price. I might have to grab one of these.
![10492000_834671296554192_1317223303954479148_n[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/nVngKPv.png "10492000_834671296554192_1317223303954479148_n[1].png")
I guess this image has been circulating around facebook. From what I can see the only people commenting/sharing are whining about not getting recognition and and bawwing about how they're putting too much money into their own hobby.
I guess I vaguely get the idea, but it just seems like butthurt.
What do you think about people bawwing over the cost of their hobby?
If they're salty over the cost of the hobby then maybe it's time to get a new one...
>>8738342
i havent seen this picture before, but it would be a helpful thing to show people who get offended when their commission costs over $20. a lot of people thing a full set of armor should only cost $100 and a full dress should be $15, etc. other than that, im not sure why cosplayers would be sharing this image. yeah, cosplay is expensive, everyone knows that
I get where they're coming from, but it does read more as "I put so much of my own money into my own hobby and therefore other people are obligated to appreciate my work" than whatever they were going for.
>listing food and drink as a cosplay supply
wat
Old thread here >>8702389
All I know is there's Tea at The Drake tomorrow. Any other Comms doing cool stuff before the holidays?
>>8716442
i am attending the LA comm's 'winter lumiere' for the december ILD. The previous ILD event looked nice so i hope this one will be also.
Feeling really good, gulls.
For the first time ever, my comm and that of our sister city south of the border will be having a meetup together. Thanksgiving weekend! Our own members have expanded now that we have more exposure and there will be great feasting in this international metroplex.
>Living the First Thanksgiving dream
any news from Paris lolitas?
Any plus-size gulls working on cute last minute autumn or halloween inspired coords before winter takes over?
There was a cute shop linked a while ago that does some plus size stockings. Considering them.
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TejaJamilla?section_id=11280586&ref=shopsection_leftnav_6
Old Thread >>8731713
Comm Thread >>8716442
Closet of Frills Thread >>8725775
Coord Help >>8689365
Casual Lolita >>8727690
Dream Dress Thread >>8729715
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>>8736452
>Do you have any stories to share about when you met one, or if there’s anything you would like to say to them?
Stood in an elevator with Maki during Anime Matsuri while wearing Marine Kingdom. When she got off she turned around and looked at me and smiled while saying "wow! so beautiful!"
...should've been wearing Melty Mermaid because I was a puddle, I was so giddy
What shopping service do you guys use for mbok?
like what would be the cheapest?
>>8736466
used FromJapan last time, I was really happy with the prices
I thought I'd start a thread for the little things roommates do that annoy you.
Being noisy on the toilet in the morning. Yes I realise you probably thought I was still asleep but I could have done without hearing you groaning on the toilet as you strained to take a dump
Snoring, enough said.
My worst con roommate experience was at Katsucon 2015 when I shared a room with a semi-famous cosplayer and her super awkward boyfriend.
>>out until 3am or later every night, made a ton of noise coming in each time and woke everyone up
>>turned off the air conditioner at night because "it's February!!" Even though there were 6 people in the room, literally woke up in a puddle of sweat each morning
>>spent the whole time bitching about how shitty other people's...
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>big group of friends maybe 12
>have two rooms next to each other at big con
>One designated quiet room one designated party night owl room
>group splits about 5 to quiet 7 to party
>couple in party room causes such drama that by the end of the weekend it was 2 to the party room and 10 in the quiet room
>>8740234
What sort of drama?
