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Artwork this month is by [info]elivior. You can view more of her work on her DeviantArt.

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Original layout by [info]velvetsunshine.
Contest & Themes for May
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[info]egl now has monthly themes, in which everyone is welcome to participate!
Theme based posts do not need to include both of the themes, and not all community posts have to be on theme. The themes are just to give people inspiration and excuses to post! Everyone is welcome to submit theme ideas in this post. If you want to submit artwork for next months layout, please check this post.

The General Theme for May is Lolita and Literature
Lolita is much like a good book: it is complex yet compelling, with a well-planned theme and a dash of personal flare. It comes as no surprise that we love literature! This month's theme shines the spotlight on those photo-shoots you spent curled up with a good book, or even some literature you may have created about lolita!

The Aesthetic Theme for May is May Flowers
With the rainy season behind us (hopefully) we now have a rainbow of flowers to look forward to! Have you frolicked through a field of flowers lately, or worn a beautiful flower-themed coordinate? If so, May is your month to share!

The Contest for May is to be announced
Keep an eye out for May's EGL contest! The winners of April's contest will be announced shortly.


• Please familiarize yourself with the list of banned sellers/scammers over at [info]egl_comm_sales right here.
16th-May-2012 11:29 pm - April Flowers Entries + Winner!
egl mod
[info]lainnocence

April Flower Entries!
(Sorry for the delay in posting the results this month!)

We received many lovely and creative flower entries for April! We hope you all had as much fun as we did! I admit this one was a really close and difficult contest to judge!

Because of the sheer amount of images per entry, I'm only posting one picture per entry (I'm picking the picture I feel shows the finished item the best.) If contestants would like to display alternative shots of their entry, please feel free to do so in the comments ♥!

( Click to see our lovely entries! )

Want to donate to one of our future contests?
Please go here to submit a donation!

Interested in becoming a judge? We are still on the lookout for for a new judge to join the contest committee.
Judge Application details are here.

MAY'S CONTEST THEME IS BOOKISH BELLE! Please go here for contest details!

Many thanks to our participants and supporters for keeping the contests alive and awesome! ♥
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16th-May-2012 02:48 pm - South Bay Lolita Day- Picnic & Happy Hollow
[info]j9isawesome


( International Lolita Day meetup in San Jose, California )
16th-May-2012 04:29 pm - Question About Moi-même-Moitié's Cathedral & Church Gate JSKs
[info]literate_dragon

( Please Help Me? )
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16th-May-2012 03:38 pm - Bodyline Poodle Puppies JSK Review
[info]ameliajane74

Hi everyone! I'm posting this review because when I tried to look up reviews of this particular dress before I ordered it I couldn't find a darn thing. 

So here's the review on my blog - http://aworldinlace.blogspot.com/2012/05/bodyline-poodle-puppies-heart-apron-jsk.html

I hope this is okay to post. :) Feel free to tell me what you think of it. 


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16th-May-2012 09:15 pm - Lolita vs. Customs and the Post
[info]sailorchloe


( Discussion about post-y things and customs under the cut! )

16th-May-2012 09:03 pm - Angelic pretty glitter prints? Someone has a list?
[info]kunoichiyvette
Hi, I was wondering which of the AP prints have glitter.

I know Miracle Candy, Fruit parlour and I think Milky planet has glitter too.
I would like a list of all the AP prints that have glitter.

Maybe someone knows a link or has a list of these print?

Thanks,Yvette
16th-May-2012 07:32 pm - Looking for a stock picture!
[info]killeryory
Hi! I'm looking desperately to find a stock picture/name of series of that mini skirt form AP:



Thank you very much!! ^^
16th-May-2012 11:37 am - Pride & Petticoats: Regency Era & Lolita Fashion
Jane/Lizzy Ball
[info]joyeuxcherie
May's theme of Lolita and literature sparked an idea of writing about Lolita and one of my favorite authors, Jane Austen and Regency Era.  After watching both versions of Pride & Prejudice, I was inspired by the Regency Era fashion, the color palettes, and the ladies of the novel (and films).

Click the image above to view the post!

I am sure many of you have watched them as well as read the book, so you may be familiar with what this entry may discuss! It was a great journey in researching and rewatching film adaptations of my favorite book for this post and an absolute treat to write it. I hope you enjoy it :D and if you wish to post any comments and questions here or at the blog, I would be happy to answer them (constructive criticism is welcomed! ^^ )

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16th-May-2012 06:47 pm - KERA Scans: May 2012 Release (July 12 Edition)
WTF
[info]chibi_tenshi

( Scans under here! )
16th-May-2012 01:40 am - Moi Même Moitié Jewelry print
Child Prey
[info]lavenderbeast

Hey guys, I've been checking around the comm and other sources to see if anyone had already asked a similar question to this, but I couldn't find anything so I'm hoping you guys can give me an answer.
I wanted to see if any of you girls could give me some info about the sizing on the "Jewelry" skirt from Moi Même Moitié?

( Thank you! )
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15th-May-2012 08:07 pm - Artist Alley Lolitas?
yay pretty
[info]milkteamilk
In the past few years I've gotten the chance to vend my crafts/accessories in the artist alley at conventions 4 times, and the last time I did so I was thinking that it's something I'd like to do on a somewhat more frequent basis.

But I'm a bit curious how it's gone for other Lolis! I know there are several people on here who frequently sell lolita-related crafts and accessories and anime cons, and I have a few questions, mostly just out of curiosity and to compare notes, and to just have some discussion about selling Lolita stuff at anime conventions!
( The questions I have! )
 
( Some things I've learned, as well as answering my own questions XD )

I'm also curious about those who sell at craft fairs, as well as those that sell non-lolita stuff in the artist alley! I'm just really interested in how other Lolitas, who create go about marketing their brand/shop especially when it comes to anime conventions.
16th-May-2012 09:26 am - Lolita Problem: The Disapproving Boyfriend [success story]
[info]liezlah

We all have a special someone in our life (friend, mother, dad, boyfriend, girlfriend etc)
but when they disapprove of your Lolita ways.. happiness ruined! am i right?
why do u need to sacrifice ur happiness for them.. compromise?
convince them why wearing Lolita isnt as disgusting or childish
as they initially thought.

( how i convinced my bf to accept Lolita and buy me burando! )
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15th-May-2012 01:46 pm - What is the name of this dress?
[info]xmamx
( Identify this Dress! )
15th-May-2012 07:33 pm - Calling all seamstresses/tailors!
Rawr
[info]sneaky_peaky
Me again. I'm currently in the process of revising for exams helping the mods do some tidying up, and my next aim is to revamp the list of people available for commissions.
So if you're an ACTIVE seamstress/tailor who is currently accepting commissions, or will be in the near future, please reply to this post with some basic details:
  • Name of your shop/brand and a link to the site (if applicable) .
  • Your LJ username, so buyers can message you.
  • A way to contact you.
  • Description of what you commission.
  • Examples of your work.
  • A link to any feedback you have, whether it's on the EGL comm or eBay/Etsy.

So at the most basic, an entry could look like this:

Brand X (linked to your site if you have one)
Run by: sneaky_peaky
Contact: Facebook (link), email: sneaks@sneaky.com
Type: Dresses, skirts, bonnets.
Examples: Picture A, picture B
Feedback: Link X

If there is any more information you want to include, such as which country you are based in, I can include it. I'll be leaving this post open until Friday or Saturday just to collect data, then I'll compile the information into one big list and publish that.

Thanks!

15th-May-2012 08:08 pm - Photo Request
[info]icecatdv
Hi everyone, I am looking for some worn photos of Moitie's Rose Printed Gathered Sun Dress, but I can't find any. Please share if you have any. Any photo will be appreciated. Thank you :)
15th-May-2012 04:37 pm - Lucky Lolita Moments?
[info]tourmalineroses

( Tell me about a time where the fates were in your favour in Lolita! )
15th-May-2012 08:01 am - Your Opinion Please!
kawaii kids
[info]sweetistars

( Hello peoples! i've started to make polymer clay charms. I'm thinking about selling them on egl comm sales and locally to raise money for (hopefully) a trip to San Francisco in August. By then I will already have some money, but I want to be able to by lots of lolita stuff! (I only have part of one outfit) So please look at the pictures and tell me what you think! (sorry they're kinda blurry) P1040216P1040217P1040218P1040219P1040220P1040221P1040222P1040223P1040224P1040225P1040226P1040227P1040228P1040229 )
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15th-May-2012 04:20 pm - blackXwhite coordinations
[info]chocochip7
hello
I tried the egl search but I cant find blackXwhite coordinations,anyone?
15th-May-2012 02:49 pm - Questions about yukata for lolita outfit or not?
lenore
[info]unwinged_angel3

( Click for pics )
15th-May-2012 03:15 pm - Searching for an in-store shopping service for Triple Fortune and Grimoire
[info]darkromantica

( Searching for an in-store shopping service )
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