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>>8703060
FAQ/Brands/Models List (WIP):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rG733dzImczHXH7jMJQ-FhkD2awZkYWtRfZUnDSFV70/edit#gid=0
Partial Scans List:
http://pastebin.com/gffZh8UL
Video about Larme Magazine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPx5HuTSiHQ [Open] [Embed]
(Watch this if you're new to Larme)
What the hell? Where did you all go?
Anyways is anyone planning on getting swankiss's lucky pack? I might ...
>>8738526
I've already ordered it! I'm so excited! I could do an unboxing when it comes
>>8738526
I'm going to get it, I can't say no to that bag.
To the anon that posted their outfits >>8738152
You look really great. I think if you wanted to enhance the larme vibe even further, you could use sheer socks and pair them with block heels or wedges.
I kinda like the lolita bag with the outfits, the slight oversized look is really cute I think. No harm in picking up some more accessories though that are perhaps more typically larme so you can mix 'n match a bit.
Do you need to wear glasses regularly anon? I'm not suggesting you should get new frames for the sake of fashion (yours are fine), but if you want to wear the larme style more regularly and were thinking of buying another pair anyway, it might be worth looking back through the archives etc for the really cute frames that have been featured in the magazine.
>>8738526
If anyone doesn't want that bag, i need it in my life..
>>8738556
Please anon. And that bag is so ridiculous, I might get it just for that
dang this girl is cute
>>8738961
>tfw you will never look this cute because you have an ugly manly jaw
a-at least i can still plan cute coords...
>>8738964
>tfw you will never look as cute as half these girls cause you have really shitty thin hair.
wigs are an option but man.. it's too depressing
>>8738964
dat feel anon
I never used to think I had an ugly jawline but then I kept seeing images of kawaii j-girls with tiny pointed chins and now I feel like a horse-faced female Leno.
I keep fantasizing about looking like an entirely different person. Way to get my priorities straight.
>>8738988
>tfw you're barely able to fit these cute clothes
I feel like a bloated muffin anons. I ordered the swankiss lp but i might be pushing it.
It's time to lose weight ;_;
>>8738998
tiny chins look awful on white girl faces though. You just end up looking like a piece of inbred trailer trash with a shitty receding jawline when you have a really tiny chin as a white chick
>>8738526
I want it but I'm so impatient and hate to think about spending $200 on an item i won't see till next year.
>>8738988
Me too :( desu I've been going a long time without washing it and keeping it tied up in buns a lot, so when i take it down its fluffy and voluminous. Only lasts a little while but that's all I need to take some pictures hahaha...
>>8738988
My hair is really thin too and super straight (plus man-jaw) - so much for 'create volume with curls at the sides to add width to a long face'.
I do find though that wearing clip in bangs with longer side sections makes a big difference - I already have bangs but you can still clip them over the top, it makes my hair look a lot thicker plus it's a lot less hassle than a wig and looks natural >>8719374
>>8738197
the voiceover for that video is so cringe I can't even listen to it
>>8739015
yeah, i'm manly jaw anon from further up, my currently haircut has side pieces to mask my ugly jaw.
it really helps
Do any of you think of larme as kind of...frumpy? Not in a bad way but its not as crisp and polished as something like lolita or even otome. Ive noticed a lot of the clothes tend to look kind of baggy or slightly wrinkled even. At first iii was kind of a turn off for me but I've grown to like it. I'm just a little afraid that wearing some larme brand items will make me look unpolished so I feel like I have to be choosy about what items I buy, for practicality sake. For something like mori or CPK the frumpiness is different because its got a flowy silhouette and the clothing items look like they're supposed to fit that way. But for larme a lot of items look like they should look polished but ... Don't. Idk if I'm explaining myself well ha-ha. What do you thibk?
>>8739755
I think I get what you mean. I think i kind of ties into the whole imperfect, melancholic feel. Like the reason sick-face makeup is popular and all of the models have messy-perfect hair.
>>8739755
I know what you mean, the editor of larme Haruna Nakagori actually said that the looks aren't always perfect and 100% polished looking. I think the idea is not to appear like you've spent a long time fixing everything up (although some of the looks featured are quite sophisticated). Not all larme style is like that but you do see a bit of 'cute meets slightly unkempt' here and there.
I like most of it but pic related takes it a step too far I think - I find it awkward and frumpy looking as well. Outside of the magazine I think it would look even more awkward.
The larme aesthetic comes across as quite hipstery to me in many ways (appealing to the idea of being cultured, not looking like you try too hard, hints of darker themes etc etc) although I'm sure many people would protest the idea.
>>8739800
Yes that outfit is a perfect example. Like awkward layering of items that probably arent really meant to be layered. And yep thats exactly my concefn... In a photoshoot the unpolished look can be chsrming, irl it might come across as not knowing how to dress yourself. And I don't think your wrong about the hipster thing. The fashion is definitely very self aware. I just think it does it in a much cuter way than western hipster fashion haha
>>8739788
And yes that's kind of what I was thinking as well. It's really interesting to me and it makes me sad that people write of larme as just a flavor of the day fashon when it has so many weird subtleties like that
>>8738526
I might just do it for the coat and bag and sell the rest. I'm kind of on the fence because I'm not a huge swankiss fan and have never bought from them before. But I really like the coat and bag. Would it be worth it?
>>8740157
I'd say yes, its supposed to be around $400 worth of shit
>>8740157
Well getting a coat and bag from Swankiss would already cost more than that lucky pack, so I'd say go for it.
>>8738964
You could give it a high fashion-y twist. Lots of western supermodel girls have hard jaws/bone structures and still pull off cute.
>>8741622
I love how the little details on coords like this can be DIY'd pretty easily even for novices. Makes this fashion a lot more accessible.
>>8738526
I'm lame and don't know much about their site. Is the lucky pack just the bag or is there more in it?
>>8738751
Thanks so much for the feedback! I'm really looking to get some of those sheer socks you're talking about on eBay.
I do wear glasses everyday, yeah, but I'm finally getting new ones after the holidays. I've been seeing some really nice frames in Larme but I'm stumped on what color I'd want. I think black is too harsh and brown only goes with so much. I'm planning on getting contacts too so hopefully I'll have the option.
Also, what does everyone think of the marabou style shoes that are really popular? I love them so much but I'm really nervous to get a pair and wear them out. I've been wearing himekaji regularly for about three years so I'm used to wearing different fashions but these are really out there for me.
>>8740157
I say get it if you have the money, anon. I was planning on buying last year's bag secondhand and I only found one listing and I lost the bid. I saw the clothes all over Y!Japan and Mbok, though, so better be safe than sorry.
>>8742454
I was thinking about how this picture captures the 'unusual and imperfect' storybook concept of larme
>shoes in the 'house' wtf by traditional Japanese standards
>shoes in the bathroom in the freaking bath itself - unthinkable
>has to be an abandoned house or some such thing, what's the story here(?)
>>8741736
ton of stuff plus the coat in the picture
>>8741621
for the anons that were lusting after the verybrain frill skirt, this one from Ank Rouge is similar and a much more affordable 7,452円 - it seems to be selling out fast however so you may need to hurry.
>>8742932
thanks for alerting me, anon
>>8742932
I just wish it was longer. The verybrain looks like it would go down to my knees. The ank rouge one looks too short.
where is everyone getting their fluffy slipper heels from? There must be some place selling them that isn't eastern, we can't all have tiny feet
>tfw my feet are gargantuan by asian standards
>just want fluffy shoes
>>8743089
it's definitely shorter by quite a way but it's still not what I'd call short-short - an inch or two above the knee rather than mini. I think the model may also be on the taller side by Japanese standards(?).
I Love the verybrain version too but the price second hand is way out of my range.
Pic related is in the sale for 6,912円, very tempted.
>>8743137
they show up quite often in norm fashion as 'fluffy mules', they're not that hard to find in a variety of sizes.
>>8743142
I wanted to wear the skirt to work so it's a no go for me. I might pick up the ank rouge version secondhand someday once everyone is tired of it.
Still gonna try to sew something similar to the verybrain skirt at some point.
>>8743137
There are some on asos:
http://www.asos.com/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5552898&CTAref=We+Recommend_4&featureref1=we+recommend
http://www.asos.com/Missguided/Missguided-Heeled-Court-Shoe-With-Pom-Pom-Detail/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5771312&WT.ac=rec_viewed&CTAref=Recently+Viewed
http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-NOOKY-Sexy-Heeled-Slippers/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5552895&WT.ac=rec_viewed&CTAref=Recently+Viewed
>>8738961
That's a Popteen model called Yurano Ochi. She's adorable!
>pic related
>>8739002
Oh god this feel is too damn strong. About a month or so ago I ordered this absolutely gorgeous Liz Liza dress (babby's first ever Liz Lisa order) and I literally couldn't zip up the back passed the crack of my ass. I deadass wanted to cry. My prayers are with you anon. May everything in your LP fit perfectly.
>>8743603
thanks anon, I didn't have a name
anons, we wanna see more of your attempts - even if you just post for advice and tips, you can block out your face if you want. People have been pretty constructive with their replies so far.
I'm going shopping tomorrow for larme-ables so may give it a go myself.
>>8743137
Asos.com got some!
Larme challenge anyone? Not seen many things like this in the threads before so I thought I'd reel this out there in case anyone's biting.
Easy mode: create a coord from $80 or less
Medium mode: create a coord from $50 or less
Hard mode: create a coord from $50 or less.......shipping included.
>>8744624
>$80
>easy
what the fuck are you smoking anon?
>>8744706
yeah I admit I dicked up, those prices are way too hard.
I was just about to come post that actually, after unsuccessfully attempting to make a coord. $80 gets you a dreamv coord, for some reason I didn't take brand into consideration.
Ignore my terrible challenge, it's late and I'm tired.
>>8744624
Maybe coord from offbrand/normie stores instead challenge?
>>8744624
>$80
Like I get that this isn't an expensive fashion, but I'd bet your accessorising would be pretty shit.
>>8744624
I gave it a shot. Obviously nothing is brand, and now I think I'd swap the accessories for a small bag instead.
>>8744868
if you buy brand it can get expensive. one swankiss sweater is like ¥8000-9000
katie has even higher prices, with one rosette being about ¥2000
>>8744624
Both under $80 for everything. Just.
>>8745344
$84.36 using a $40 brand dress by Ank Rouge in the sale. That was hard.
How do you guys choose what lip colour to wear in Larme? I have a lot of neutral grey/white/black outfits and can't decide if I should go for mature reds or girlish pinks.
Do you guys think Larme would work in a office setting?
I'm starting a internship at a law company and would like to incorporate cute/jfash elements without looking unprofessional.
I can see myself wearing >>8745344.
>>8745442
If you're just an intern, I really wouldn't. The coord you pointed out would be more creative industry workwear than law.
>>8745451
I see!
It's just that I have a babyface and look way too tryhard in normal/"serious" outfits, so I thought adding something a bit more stylish would work... But probably would add up to my overall youngish appearance.
Thanks for the input!
>>8745434
I like dark reds now that it's winter.
/r/ing some Larme makeup tutorials please?
>>8745877
>>8745478
I think the skirt would work by stay away from the more "overt" elements like the cutout top and the heart bag.
I wore an ank rouge cut out top to my workplace and, while it didn't break any dress codes, I did get a few raised eyebrows. Now I don't give a shit, but I don't work in law. From what I understand appearance matters a great deal in the world of law so I would tread carefully. Just save Larme for outside of work.
>>8745579
impressive anon! I don't think the button up cardi quite works, I think something open, collarless and maybe fluffy (in pink) would be better but otherwise, very nice.
>>8745442
you could probably get away with something similar to what Risa is doing here, just keep it simple and maybe restrict to just a few ruffle details etc on the blouse. Larme style make-up could probably be used, as well as some of the less messy looking updos. Keep skirts just above or below the knee as well. Don't wear ankle socks, stick to tights/stockings.
Subtle cute jewellery be possible - gold heart or bow necklaces and earrings etc, but keep them quite small. Pearls appear a lot in larme as well so you could try those.
>>8745478
Law's all about looking trustworthy to your clients and competent to your peers, and that sadly means erring on the conservative side (unless you have enough of a reputation that your image doesn't matter). It's seriously one of the more image conscious professions out there. Stylish can work, but it should be conservative stylish. Think low-key chic instead of cute. Some firms even have a preference for suits. I'd recommend taking the lead of whoever is taking care of you during your internship when it comes to level of formality. Maybe do some snooping on LinkedIn or Facebook beforehand?
If you have a babyface, I'd definitely recommend wearing makeup to look more mature as well. It really matters when getting people to trust you with important stuff. I'm not even in law and I've had a client give me shit about looking too "young" for an account.
Source: Have both friends and family in law.
Slightly outside of a $80 budget but you could probably bring it down to that with aliexpress shoes and ebay sheer ankle socks.
>>8745902
>leading actress lips
>wonky as fuck
>leading actress
Oh I see.
>>8746010
thanks for the feedback, the idea was wearig the cardigan open, so the top would be visible.
Shoes: 17.43 from Wego
Dress: 60.42 from Ank Rouge
Socks: 1.49 from eBay
Ribbon to tie in your hair: 0.38 from eBay
Total: $79.72US
>>8745927
>>8746044
Sorry for OT, thank you so much, guys! I'll definitely look into your suggestions and talk to the girl who I'm replacing. I guess for now I won't be able to escape the suit look.
Will try using the kinda skirts >>8746025 suggested paired with a blazer or something to look more professional, but sadly not very larme. I'll compensate wearing cute clothes outside work then.
Thanks!
>>8746778
Has anyone ordered from Wego before? I'm pretty curious about this store
Anyone happen to know if Mon Lilly is doing a lucky pack?
>>8746758
source on skirt?
>>8747288
http://www.choies.com/product/black-high-waist-trumpet-hem-midi-skirt_p49661
Decided to see how cheap I could throw something together on eBay...
Top: $5.94CAD
Bag: $6.66CAD
Tights: $0.99CAD
Skirt: $3.19CAD
Shoes: $6.66CAD
Bow: $1.32CAD
Total: $24.76CAD=$18.55US
>>8746814
iirc they won't ship overseas, you need an ss
i think they're like the Japanese equivalent of h&m or forever 21, inexpensive, cute, fast fashion
Decided to have some fun on Wego. Total is around 90 USD. Black wedges are from aliexpress and the hair bows are from ebay for about 1.50 USD.
Oh man, I wish we had a Wego here, so much more cute shit (without being vomit inducing twee) than on the UK/US high street.
God damn do I love this heart bag - 2797 yen!
>>8748078
shameless repetition
>>8748082
>>8748086
Touch of pink. Choker from ebay around 3 USD
>>8748091
Ooh! I really like this one, link for the choker?
>>8748112
Item number: 252197657727
Just paste it into the main ebay search bar.
another shop staff pic, love this one.
>>8747982
link to blouse?
>>8743137
search marabou heels on ebay
>>8748086
Link to the bag please?
>>8749546
Oh sorry man, totally missed that the first anon was replying to me, here you go:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Women-Ladies-Shirred-Summer-Chiffon-Off-Shoulder-Frill-Gypsy-Blouse-Crop-Top-Ves-/181683802857?var=&hash=item2a4d32d2e9:m:mV5WtGiMt0OzzKnuO0q_cbg
Can I get some opinions on this coordinate? I just bought the F21 items today while out shopping and spent the night trying to find items to style it on ebay
>>8750135
I'm not sure about the bag, necklace, or shoes. Try shoes with more details on them, either fluffyness, ribbons, platforms, or some combo of the three. I really like the socks, the white ones especially, they seem to really fit the larme feel.
As far as the purse I'm personally just not a fan of quilted material so that might be why. But it looks kind of normie and espeically since your main pieces are kind of normy, i'd say you should go all out with accessories. try springing for an actual larme brand purse or at least look at some to get inspo for what to search for.
and the bracelet just looks kind of cheap (which i guess is to be expected for 75c). But it might be doable.
>>8750163
Ah, I forgot to mention I was also attempting the Larme challenge above >>8744624 So I was trying to keep the price range around $80
I definitely think I need more ruffles. I was going for texture which is why I chose the quilted bag and shiny shoes.
I like the necklace for a fancier type of ribbon choker. I've seen thick ribbon with brand names printed on it, and then tied around the neck. but I'm not sure what to call those
>>8750177
Oh that explains it! You can still probably find at least a better pair of shoes for that price, though. Thats probably my biggest complaint. And your necklace is fine actually, I really like it! I meant to type bracelet haha. I think you could do with some more details/frills/texture in the neck area, but i'm not sure how you would do that without drowning out the choker. Maybe some kind of shirt you could layer under or over your blouse?
>>8750135
pretty cute anon, I love those round glasses too.
I think the best way to really add to the larme vibe here would be to DIY 2 or 3 black bows to the front bib section (similar to pic related) of the blouse - really simple and effective.
>>8750942
>>8750958
>>8750942
i love this look so much!
>>8750947
I looove the layering in the pic on the right. Reminds me of what I used to try to wear in like middle school until my mom guilted me into wearing something more normal.
Does anyone have any tutorials/tips for Larme-kei styled makeup for white girls or just light eyes in general?
A lot of the focus seems to be on natural cute eyes and bright lips, but having light eyes makes even the lightest eye makeup look 10x more intense.
This is just mascara with pearly white shadow on the lids (not really visible) and pink eyeshadow on the bottom. I avoided eyeliner to no real avail.
>Apologies for selfpost.
>pls halp
>>8751387
Have you ever tried brown mascara? That tends to look less intense. You could also try brown eyeshadow as eyeliner to create a little wing
>>8751387
This is pretty perfect actually, idk what else to suggest besides maybe some blush high on your cheek bones.
>>8751387
I agree with the other anons, makeup looks great but a soft brown eyeliner could give a more clean defined look while still remaining simple. Also unrelated but you look adorable, you remind me of a Larme version of Snow White!
>>8751387
I also think this is already very cute! Perhaps try and pinker shade of lipstick? This seems a bit tos harsh.
>>8751387
I think the problem is not really your eye make up but rather your eyebrows. Larme looks tend to favour covered eyebrows or when they can be seen, a softer straight and less polished eyebrow as opposed to the nice arched eyebrows you have now.
excuse the shitty paint job but I think that like this the makeup already looks less intense
Im pretty shit at makeup though so feel free to correct me where I am wrong
>>8751387
You just need brown mascara and eyeliner, maybe some brown falsies if you feel like it, and some blush high on the cheeks and you've got the makeup down.
>>8751387
Your makeup looks fine to me, it's the eyebrows that are really distracting
>>8741904
I love them so much! Miu Miu has an extremely cute slipper version with rhinestones attached to the heel.
>>8751477
This is so ridiculous and impossible, are you people serious?
You realize you've placed her brows in a compleatly different spot that they don't even grow on. Asian girl eyebrows are inherently different than western women, because of bone structure etc. Sure she can lessen the arch a bit by shaving it but it's most definitely not going to look like this. Her brow will most likely always be a bit arched. Trying to mimic Asian girl eyebrows is quite difficult for some (yeah I tried a few years ago in my koreaboo days) and honestly its a step too far as a requirement for a fashion look, what's next making your eyes slanted?
Shaving/shaping the top and letting it grow out at the bottom will soften the brow but it will probably never look like that. Based on the shape of her brow she'll probably always have a bit of an arch.
>>8751591
>what are brow fillers?
>>8751406
>>8751424
>>8751469
>>8751481
>>8751472
>>8751488
Oh geez! Thank you, anons! I can't believe I didn't think of brown mascara/eyeliner. I think that'll definitely do the trick.
I'll pick some up and try out different lip colours. This one was such a bright red to match my shoes.
As
>>8751591
Says, my eyebrows just can't physically straighten out. In this photo I'm actually shaving the top of the arch already. They're legit triangle clown/drag queen brows naturally.
In a desperate attempt to be kawaii I used to shave the entire outer halves off and draw them in straight. My brow bones stuck out like an inch above them and it looked so dumb, hueh.
But tl;dr I'm going to grow my bangs out to hide them.
>>8751593
...filling her brow in would not change the angle of them, lol
>>8751593
That's not filling, what you did there would be the equivalent of shaving off the complete upper half of the brows and redrawing it underneath. Just like you did in paint.
>>8751597
Really, just work the style in with what you got, but don't try to ape Asian features as the other anon said. It will just end up looking awkward. You have a nice looking face but it isn't 'kawaii' it's more elegant in a vintage pin-up way or something, with those bangs and brows. Larme, like alot of Jfashion has vintage elements, so you can work with that. One last thing, the bags/dark lines under your eyes age you, I'd look into using some sort of concealer to cover them.
>>8751597
I think the short bangs look cute on you though. In my opinion its the blush under your eyes/high on cheek bones whats missing.
>>8751387
Hey anon, I actually have arched eyebrows just like yours and I find it is possible to create a straighter brow look - the key is to fill in the area under the arch so that it is more in alignment with the beginning of your brows, then cover up the 'peaks' of the eyebrow arches with a bit of concealer and then set with powder.
It sounds complicated but with a bit of practice it can be done in under a minute. I use this technique on my brows pretty much every day.
You're really pretty and I like the pin-up gal thing you have going on. I do think your lips are more 'western' style however with the way the very corners fully filled and quite sharp. For a more obvious larme look, try adding colour to the centre part of your lips and then use a gloss or balm to gently push the lip color towards the corners of your lips, without filling them in completely. If you look at lame make-up looks, this is often the style they use. A slightly pinkier red will give a softer look as well.
Also don't forget to add a touch of pink blush under the eye area - the bright obvious pink is not for everyone so you could perhaps try a more subtle variation of this look.
Crappy paint style edit for reference attached.
>>8751880
notice how the edges of the lipstick appears 'blurred'
>>8751882
>>8751880
the arch here in pic related isn't as prominent but it still uses a similar principle
I feel like pic related could qualify as larme appropriate make-up on a Caucasian model
>>8752209
Love seeing this on a white girl, it gives me a better idea of how it might look on my features. Any more examples?
>>8752221
Ank rouge uses a white model for their look book photos. The makeup and hair is kind of bland though. Still helpful to see their clothing proportions on someone not Asian.
>>8752221
I don't get this, there isn't just one type of "white girl" face, and ironically the model in >>8752209 has small roundish features and wide spaced eyes mostly typical to Asians and not to alot of long nose, long face Caucasian women. Unless your face is identical to the model this isn't going to show you how it looks on /your/ features. Do you not have blusher and lipstick to try this makeup and know how would look on your features?
>>8752294
Whilst I agree anon, I think it's interesting to see variations in general, including seeing similar style make-up on light eyes.
>>8752221
There is this girl who modeled for syrup
>>8752425
There's also this girl modeling for eatme's Autumn/Winter collection.
More pics here:
http://www.fashionsnap.com/collection/eatme/2015-16aw/gallery/index36.php
OP here and oh my god I just watched that video for the first time and wtf is that voice
Person who's scanning Larme here. There's a white girl who was in the earlier issues of Larme. She appeared in Vol 1, not sure when she stopped but she's not in Vol 9 but I've not scanned anything between 1 and 9 yet so I'm not exactly sure when she stopped.
I've seen the name Emma for her.
Oh and Dakota was in a few issues too, pic related from vol 1.
>>8753509
she's in vol.18 too
>>8752267
Need that dress on the top right.. Is it still in stock?
>>8753513
Def more typical gyaru in this one, can't say I like it. Too harsh and spidery looking for my tastes.
Interesting to see how 'gyaru' the early editions are.
new cordisnap and ank rouge staff pics
>>8753773
>>8753960
soft and feminine leather type looks, so pretty!
Any clues on how to do Larme makeup on monolid eyes? I struggle to make makeup look noticeable.
>>8754973
I think this tutorial would make for a larme appropriate look, just perhaps use more natural looking false lashes - dark brown type and not so thick:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq-IhEARm40
This one too perhaps, just use dark brown liquid eye-liner instead of black, you could adjust the blusher placement to be more larme-like as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKBfegQdIBQ
I found this dress at a goodwill in my parents' town today and it was so larme i wanted to cry. But my stupid thighs were too big to move around comfortably in the skirt so I couldn't justify buying it; I hate having clothing around that I can't wear. I'm just going to look at the potato pics I took of it and cry. I don't think it had any tags either so I couldn't check the brand. + I'm leaving town tomorrow so no chance to go back and grab it.
>>8756598
I follow your tumblr and just wanted to tell you you're cute since you don't have you ask box open.
>>8756601
Aw thank you!!! It's a side blog and not very popular so I didn't even think of opening the ask box lol. I'll turn it on though just in case.
>>8757072
I noticed most coordinates have a slim form fitting silhouettes, using pencil skirts. Is it not very Larme to use fuller skirts? I watched the video and Risa said a fuller skirt makes the look more childish, but I thought Larme was looking child-like and youthful with a mature feel?
>>8757346
It's not about looking child-like, coquettish and youthful perhaps but not child-like. You see a lot of other skirt shapes, especially skater type cut and a-line midi skirts, it's just that pencil skirts seem to be 'in' for winter. Also remember that there are a hell of a lot of 'normie' looking things in larme, they just tend not to get posted/uploaded so much.
I'd highly recommend buying a copy of the magazine if you haven't already, so you can gain a better, more complete picture of the fashion over all, tumblr (and here to a certain extend) tends to distort things a bit.
>>8757369
Also although Risa is a bit of a larme icon, her style does tend to lean towards a more mature look, but that's her style in general, not necessarily the image for the entire magazine.
I think 'girly' and ultra feminine might be a better way to describe larme than 'child-like'. Compared to a lot of j-fash trends, especially the Harajuku based stuff, it's not really all that child-like.
>>8757346
>child-like
Is this a common misconception? I didn't understand the imouto shit in this girl's tag at all, but I'm seeing a pattern here.
>>8757457
I think it's a misconception in how "child-like" it is. I'm pretty sure that the magazine didn't mean it in a nymphette-type way. The term was meant to be relative in my opinion. It's more child-like than normie fashion due its cutsey details, but it's not so far gone that it's ageplay. Some people just take things too far.
>>8752209
>http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Women-Ladies-Shirred-Summer-Chiffon-Off-Shoulder-Frill-Gypsy-Blouse-Crop-Top-Ves-/181683802857?var=&hash=item2a4d32d2e9:m:mV5WtGiMt0OzzKnuO0q_cbg
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>>8752267
I know this might be a long shot, but what about taking inspiration from Petite Meller? She's rather dramatical about her "child-like but not really" image, but she got a 'sick' and cute look too.
>>8746778
link to socks?
>>8758638
I must admit, I really don't like this, to me it looks like she has sunburn and that lipstick is far too sharp looking for larme.
I can see what she's doing and it's stylish in a way, but It's not very cute looking at all to me.
I appreciate the post anyway anon, it's interesting at least.
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>>8758782
hey guys, i'm sorry to ask such a dumb question but i'm african with very coarse hair. i often keep my hair in braids and i'm very much interested in this style. do you think braided hair could work for larme? or only straight/wavy hair styles?
>>8758815
You could try checking out the archived larme threads, there were quite a few examples given of larme hair styles for coarse and afro hair although not specifically for braided styles.
I think the styles in pic related would look really cute in larme.
I've been wondering, why does stuff like pic related keep being labelled as 'larme'? I've never seen anything like this in the larme magazines I own or in the scans I've come across unless I'm missing something?
To me this is more swankiss, yumekawaii, younger harajuku type style.
I know swankiss does appear in the magazine but the clothing and make-up is styled differently, not to mention most of the swankiss depicted is in the form of paid-for ads.
>>8759074
oh thank you so much! i didn't even think about looking through the archives haha. and thank you again for posting that picture, its very helpful! definitely saving it for inspiration.
>>8759117
>I know swankiss does appear in the magazine but the clothing and make-up is styled differently, not to mention most of the swankiss depicted is in the form of paid-for ads.
People didn't (and still dont) realize this, that's why. It's basically become a feature of western larme kei at this point, just like how western cult party kei is very different from how it was in Japan.
>>8759195
she looks so sad
>larme goals achieved I guess
>>8759190
i really want that bracelet
>>8759258
where are all these 'image' images coming from anon?
>>8759300
I'm on my phone. Mostly wear.jp right now but anything I save to my phone and post here comes up as just image
>>8759117
The earrings are Larme but yeah that makeup is kinda too intense.
Swankiss is really hit or miss when it comes to Larme. Some pieces work just fine and others are too OTT.
I'm a fatty and I know my bodytype isnt ideal for larme but I am really in love with the style. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should stick with clothing wise? I know a-line midi skirts would hide a lot of my fat ass and might look ok
>>8759326
I follow the person in the first two, her name is miyu followed by a little winged heart thing I don't know how to type
>>8759334
It depends, do you have a waist?
>>8758749
Lost the original listing but here's another:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Women-Bowknot-Ribbon-Over-Knee-Thigh-High-Lovely-Long-Knittd-Boot-Socks-Promo-/271865225334?var=570701415769&hash=item3f4c6e2076:m:mCG10bPIHEStkdB3BzNqFmw
>>8746193
kek
>>8741622
is this ank rouge ?
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>>8759117
I talked to some friends about this and since Larme has a pretty broad meaning we kinda label Swankiss as "OTT Larme kei".
Larme kei is about being cute and girly, and having a fluffy/dreamy feel to your look as well as bringing a twist to it like Risa's 'dark points' or the sickly make.
I personally doesn't think of Swankiss as "not larme" haha
>>8760878
Fucking agreed. Swankiss is Larme but its a lot more OTT.
Too many people are so quick to jump on the "Swankiss isn't Larme!!1!" bandwagon and its really annoying.
>>8760878
I feel the same, but I'd also hate to see Larme become like lolita where a lot of people don't even recognize non-OTT as part of the style anymore.
>>8760878
>Larme has a pretty broad meaning
I don't see how it's broad beyond say, 'encompasses the larme magazine aesthetic', which granted will vary depending on emerging trends etc but that's not really the same thing.
Larme is the name of the magazine after all, so it makes sense that the styles should represent the kind of things shown in it. That's not being nitpicky or close-minded, just what should be pretty much self explanatory - why call it 'larme' if it doesn’t resemble something that would be shown in the magazine? As mentioned, you do not see this >>8759117 kinda thing in there. I mean, please correct me if I'm wrong but I honestly have not seen anything quite like this in the magazine outside of an ad.
If you actually look through the magazines, the style is generally not all that flashy and jewellery, hair embellishments etc are generally kept to a minimum, or at least with a certain amount of restraint (even if statement pieces are used).
Larme is not just 'cute and girly', so many j-fashions do that anyway, it has a sophisticated twist and is very much in the vain of otona kawaii with sometimes a playful and coquettish take on things, but not entirety child-like.
I don't think people are saying that swankiss can't be associated with larme either, more that the 'typical' swankiss style doesn’t really represent the magazine aesthetic.
Since larme magazine has also never really been about being 'ott', I'm not really sure how 'ott larme' is a thing either. I mean, keep enjoying the styles you love, knock yourself out, but all this just seems like needless deviation from a magazine that already has its own 'voice'.
>>8758815
Yes, always.
I think the facebook group has been improving lately. There's more relevant news/finds posted, and coords are better compared to when it first started.
>>8761455
Agreed, probably because a bunch of gulls joined.
anyone have any good places for larme style shoes? I would love some from normie stores too as most jfashion places stop just under my size
>>8761706
New Look. They also sell really cute pom pom shoes.
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>>8761717
>swirkle
>>8761719
It's glorious - 'may you swirkle and shine like no other'
Shameful phone self post (sorry for the size and horrendous photos in advance!)
It's my first time actually trying larme out in full, so any concrit is greatly appreciated! I'm really struggling with the jewellery as I don't own much in the first place.
The photos aren't very flattering but it's the only full length mirror that I can get to at the moment!
>>8761731
A closer look at the makeup (please excuse my stupid face!)
>>8761719
Yeah I lold when I scanned that page.
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>>8761732
I think it looks good! I think the ribbon might look better cut a bit shorter - approximately cut so it would sit about an inch above the top part of the earring pom pom (or alternatively, so it sits about an inch below it) . You could cut the ribbon at a diagonal and then seal it with a lighter to give it more of a finished look.
The hair is fine as is but a touch more styling might be nice, I think half bunches (similar to pic related) and a few more waves would look good, you could then try adding a ribbon to each 'bunch'. What ever you decide to do with your hair, a little more volume at the top of your head would perhaps make for a cuter, even more flattering look.
Your make up is perfectly fine as is, and I realise larme isn't all about bright blusher and lips but you could try adding a touch more colour to the cheek area and a slightly deeper pink towards the centre of your lips. The Risa Nakamura trick of putting a bit of pink-red colour just below the iris would work well too.
Have you been on a New Look haul anon? I think I recognise quite a few of these items - they have great stuff in there right now!
>>8761756
Thank you so much! I don't really wear much blush normally so I guess I'll really have to pack it on for larme. Thanks again for your advice!
>>8761758
who is in this photo? she's gorgeous
>>8761758
I completely agree with your comments about my hair, it fell out so quickly and I'll definitely trim the ribbon too!
I'll have to invest in some better lipsticks, as the only others I have are really really red.
Haha, I saw someone post in a past thread about New Look and so went hunting. Bought quite a lot and everything was on sale (bless that anon!). There's quite a few western brands that can be used in larme, for example my skirt and socks are actually from Hollister.
Thanks so much for the help and advice, I really appreciate it!
>>8761773
No worries anon, I think you really suit the larme look and should keep rocking it! I've attached a dodgy paint-tier make-up mock-up to show what I mean.
Regarding lipstick, you could try adding a layer of pink lipstick (as you have in your original photo) and then add a little red lipstick to the centre, you can then 'blur' out the red with some lip balm - even with a bright red, if placed on top of pink lipstick with lip balm added, it shouldn't look too bright but still add depth of colour. May be worth a try anyway until you have the lipsticks you want.
>>8761742
you're doing the lord's work with those scans, I really appreciate them.
>>8761803
Thanks! It's nice to know that it's appreciated.
>>8761731
I like your outfit anon. Where is the skirt from?
Side note, in terms of makeup, has anyone come across a good pinkish-red eyeshadow? I can't really tell what shade would look best and it's not a very popular eyeshadow colour full stop.
>>8761813
I like Etude House's range: http://www.etudehouse.com/index.php/eyes/eyeshadow/look-at-my-eyes-2.html These ones for example.
>>8761792
Thank you! I'll definitely have to try that out. I'm not too experienced with make up so I really appreciate the clear step-by-step you've given (I tend to focus on the eye makeup rather than the lips when I'm actually reading the magazine)
>>8761813
The skirt and socks are both from Hollister, shoes are from eBay or Aliexpress (can't remember which!) and the rest is from New Look
>>8761732
Super pretty makeup anon. I have some concrit about your hair though. It's really beautiful and soft first of all, what's your hajrcare routine like? Anyway I'd suggest maybe growing out your bangs and then cutting them to be narrower rather than go all the way across your forehead. There's a post in the hair thread that more clearly explains it I'll see if I can find it for you. But overall you look great!
>>8761829
I searched the hair thread and think I found the picture you were talking about, and I agree with you about my fringe (my hairdresser is a bit scissor happy!)
In terms of my hair care routine, I switch shampoo a lot but always condition and use leave in conditioner a few times a week. I was my hair every 3-4 days and use coconut oil overnight once every week or two.
Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but I just got this dress from Banana Republic as a gift, and I was wondering if I would be able to use it in a larme coord? I was thinking of pairing it with a long light grey cardigan and some silver jewelry, but that's my only ideas so far. I'm pretty new to the fashion so I don't want to fuck up completely on my first try.
>>8761866
Its not super larme imo but it can work! Rather than a cardigan I'd experiment with layering it over turtlenecks or other long sleeved blouses, probably black or white. get some pretty black heels like the ones in this pic
>>8761709
And probably some statement earrings or something since everything else will be a little subdued.
Does anybody know of any stores that sell super girlish socks and legwear? I remember I that I used to have this one Japanese store bookmarked that sold really cute, lacey socks and roomwear and stuff, but I cannot for the life of me seem to find it. I think its Tutu something but I'm not sure.
>>8761909
Tutuanna?
>>8761878
The long sleeve blouse idea sounds super cute, thanks for your help!
Totally off topic, but I don't know shit about larme (cosplayfag here) and i watched the video.
THAT WOMAN'S VOICE....
It's so grating to watch but its also informative and I dont want to be an ignorant SHIT.
>>8761992
I'll make sure to add a warning to the header next thread so that it doesn't get brought up every single thread.
>>8761878
Agreed! A white lacey blouse like pic related would be perfect.
>>8762008
Sorry m8 i wasnt aware, it was just jarring. Didn't mean to be annoying.
>>8761961
That's so kind of you to say, thank you!
Honestly this is my first ootd attempt at larme, but I'd be happy to post more if people are interested, I really love jfadh and wear it a lot but hadn't thought to snap my outfits. I have WeHeartIt and Tumblr (explauratory) that I'd most likely post to.
Staying on topic, how many gulls actually collect the hard copy magazines? I have volumes 4, 8 and then 12-19 and am trying to fill in the gaps.
>>8761866
I agree with the other anons that lacy tops and turtlenecks will work best with this piece.
It's a really lovely colour and can definitely work in larme if styled well
>>8762103
I have 12 and 18, 19 is on the way and I know I'm getting a few for Christmas
>>8762103
I have all copies except 6, which I'm struggling to find cheaply. Also have doubles of 2 volumes which I use for my giveaway.
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