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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 Bookish Belle
Submit a photo of yourself or a friend in lolita that incorporates books in some way, and you could win this month's EGL contest! Click here for details and information on how to enter!


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27th-May-2012 11:55 am - Gothic Lolita Bible 44 Scans
WTF
[info]chibi_tenshi


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  • Music:Separate Ways, Journey
26th-May-2012 10:12 pm - Square necked blouses?
LenxMiku, VOCALOID, cute
[info]zombiesunshine
I know that I just posted yesterday, but do square-necked blouses look all right under JSKs?  Since they don't have collars, I was wondering if they would look odd. 
26th-May-2012 04:10 pm - Madame Chocolat, Barcelona
bouncybrown
[info]bouncybrown
Hi!  Before my trip to Barcelona, I had posted a question here on EGL about Madame Chocolat.  http://egl.livejournal.com/18520880.html

Now that I'm back, I wanted to post a quick report on the shop.

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26th-May-2012 03:53 pm - Bodyline Shoe Info :D
[info]belladonna562

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26th-May-2012 11:00 pm - Angelic Pretty Dessert Collection Replica Skirt.....yay or nay
*U*
[info]cherryberrygirl
i' watching some dresses on E-bay and i find this:http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-COLOR-PUNK-DOLLY-gothic-KERA-Lolita-NANA-SKIRT-sz-M-/290597850976?_trksid=p5197.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26itu%3DI%252BUA%26otn%3D12%26pmod%3D180892277016%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8696099856412221520
OMGOMGMGOMG it's my dream print!! *O* the materials look nice and it's quite cheap too! , but i'm not very sure :/
do you think it can be nice or not?? :D

PLEASE HELP ME! thanks <3
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26th-May-2012 03:25 pm - Lolita Hairstyles with braids?
[info]tarrikitty
I've been marveling at the Lolita style for almost a year And finally, after hard work, borrowing, reading reviews and saving up, I've ordered my very first Lolita clothing from Bodyline! I'm still waiting for their arrival, but in the meantime, can anyone help me with ideas on styling my hair? I have long black braids that go down to my mid back, something like this. *random image off google xD*
http://kenbraiding.com/kenbraiding/studio/images/11/zillion_micro.jpg

The ends for about 6 inches are like normal straight hair but everywhere else it's braided. I don't have bangs either. Although I like the twin-tails look, it gets old... And buns are OK for me, but I feel strange with no hair on the sides of my face. I have some colored clip in braids, in pink, blue, yellow, purple, orange and green but they're very neon and more... cyber goth-ish? What do you think I should do? Does anyone else have braids also??
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  • Music:Heavy Rotation
26th-May-2012 07:37 pm - Victoriangirldress Petticoats - Opinions?
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[info]xchibichloex
Hi, I just wanted to know what other people think about Victoriangirldress' petticoats on ebay. I've read a few reviews, but I was wondering what other people think of them. Are they good value for money? Do they deflate easily? How much poof do they add, and does it make a cupcake shape? Also if anyone has any worn photos, they would be much appreciated.
26th-May-2012 01:19 pm - Is there a way to make shoes whiter?
white
[info]vackert_vitt
I have some Bodyline pleather shoes which were marked as "off-white" on the site, but in reality they're a dark cream colour that doesn't match anything. Is there a way to make them whiter, even pure white? That would be best, because I have mostly pure white socks.
26th-May-2012 12:29 pm - Inquiry/Advice on F+F Outfit
&#39;&#39;What is essential is invisible&#39;&#39;
[info]ceguera
Hello everyone!
I did my best to check the mems/tags, but couldn't find a post regarding the Hime Princess Lolita Elegant Fairy by FanPlusFriend.

http://www.fanplusfriend.com/servlet/the-2117/Hime-Princess-Lolita%2CElegant-Fairy%2CDance/Detail

Also couldn't find any references to their gauze and polyester twill fabric, so would like some input on that if possible!.
I've read some reviews regarding their coat sizing, being much bigger than expected, but I'm not sure if this applies for other garments as well.

So if anyone owns this set, any input would be appreciated. ^_^
Thanks in advance!.
26th-May-2012 12:18 pm - June Banner Art Contest - Let's Vote!
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[info]sew_sweet
Hello, hello, EGL! It's time again to vote for our favorite entry in this month's banner art contest! We have an assortment of beautiful entries to choose from, so enjoy and have fun! The voting will be open for approximately 48 hours, so please get your vote in as soon as possible, thanks!

Sorry about the horrendously broken poll earlier! I was experiencing technical difficulties. xD

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26th-May-2012 10:10 am - Ruffled Running Skirts
[info]corrsgirl1

A while ago someone posted a topic on what to wear when working out and one of the commenters posted about super cool frilly runningskirts. They where so pretty!
I love running myself and want to 'treat' myself to some fancy new running clothes this summer. But I can not find the skirts that where linked in that topic. I tried EGL search but that didn't help me out either.

Does anyone remember the topic or know which skirts I am talking about?

(I asked this question in two FFA's before but no one there could help me, so that's why I am making a new topic)

25th-May-2012 11:20 pm - An*tai*na shoes question
alice&#39;s swear jar
[info]onigirireject
Do the lighter An*tai*na shoes scuff easily? I've only ever owned dark ones, so I can't really tell.

Thanks guys!
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25th-May-2012 10:47 pm - Sweeter lolita hairstyles with short bangs?
LenxMiku, VOCALOID, cute
[info]zombiesunshine
Well, I recently cut my hair, and I accidentally cut my bangs too short.  I've still got a hime cut with blunt bangs, but they fall a couple of centimeters above my big 'ole eyebrows.  My eternally angry-looking eyebrows.  The hairstyle I've got now would probably look great on a gothic or punk lolita, but I'm not sure about my usual sweet-classic mix.  Have you folks got any tips for styling hair with shorter bangs, at least until they grow back?  I usually cut my hair without a problem, so this is an oddity to me. ^^"
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25th-May-2012 09:10 pm - My shoes are too small! Help?
[info]tourmalineroses

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25th-May-2012 03:40 pm - Lolita sizes + Anyone know anywhere to get Lolita clothing in Charlotte, NC?
happy nef
[info]sweetteaholic
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25th-May-2012 01:42 pm - PersonalizationProduct eBay shop review: neutral
white
[info]vackert_vitt
This is my review of the eBay shop PersonalizationProduct, which makes Lolita dresses in the same styles that used to be sold by Momo's Fairytale World.
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25th-May-2012 12:42 pm - Decoration Dreams Bustleback JSK Measurements?
[info]ktstrawberry
Hello, I'm wondering if anyone owns this dress and knows whether or not the measurement for the waist is fixed at 68cm or if it will stretch?

http://lolibrary.org/node/10461

Here is the lolibrary entry.
25th-May-2012 05:07 pm - Measurements of this Innocent World JSK
[info]whitekiba

Hello to all of you ^^ I'm in love with this Innocent World JSK, but unfortunately I didn't find measurements. Can you help me? I found that it's called "Angel Rose". Thank you!

25th-May-2012 07:22 am - Schmetterling Lolita Fashion Webshop Opening
[info]pastelchan
Hello everybody!

Today I opened my webshop with handmade Lolita items under the name Schmetterling Lolita Fashion (for short: Schmetterling).

( Read more about my brand! )

Posted with permission from [info]milkteamilk

24th-May-2012 06:01 pm - Art Post?
[info]briarmae
Pictures Behind Cut!

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