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 Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:27 pm
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Welcome to the Lolita Society!
We're glad you're here, and hope your stay is enjoyable as possible. To ensure this, we ask that you familiarize yourself with the rules of this guild:
The following rules will apply 100% of the time no matter who you are. We keep records of everyone who gets warned and banned so don't think that you can get away with something continuously because it's one mod giving you the warning
Color code chart:
Green: You will not be in much trouble at first but if you break them more then three times you will find your self banned.
Orange: A warning will be sent out because these are the things that annoy the mods to no end. One warning will be sent out and if it happened again you will be banned.
Red: If broken, you will be banned, no questions asked.
1. Keep net speak to a minimum. It is understandable that every once in a while you use a word that has been condensed or something but we have no need to L33t (+/-|_|<|||C> |_||<|= +|-|I5). None of that is needed.
2. Please use proper or at least semi proper grammar.
3. Immaturity is prohibited. This is not a 4th or even 6th grade classroom where toilet humor, verbal harassment, name calling, forcing other to agree with your opinions and constantly disagreeing in a rude way with OTHERS' opinions is a funny or tolerable thing to do. Expressing your opinions in a way that degrades others also is not allowed whether it be about their physical appearance, ethnicity, sexual orientation or anything of the like. BE TOLERANT OF OTHERS
4. No spamming.
5. Keep repeat threads to a minimum. We will allow up to three threads on one subject but after that a link will be posted on the thread as a warning and the 4th thread will be deleted.
6. Everyone must read these rules. If I see that you have not, I'll send a letter and if you still refuse to read them, you will be banned.
7. Please remain on topic! If the thread is about toothpicks then please keep the talk about toothpicks. If it leads to another conversation then please create another thread or take it to PMs.
8. No self solicitation. There is no problem with mentioning your marital status while in a conversation but to simply post to ask for a girl/boy friend will get you banned.
9. PG-13. Shonen/shojo ai only. No yaoi/yuri or direct links to yaoi/yuri. Talking about them is fine but no pictures. If a link is posted to an inappropriate site you will be banned.
10. Chain letters! thats right chain letters. If you send a chain letter to a member of this guild, and are reported to any of the crew here because of it you will be banned from this guild. If you post a chain letter inside of the guild you will be banned on the spot. I (Maeanalda) report all chain letters that come across my pms list to the moderators of gaia. They are severely annoying and need to stop.
Chain letters include:
~ send this and get this messages. (make a wish if you send to ten people it comes true, send this and you'll get X gold et)
~ Petitions that need more signatures
11. The mods are mods for a reason. Bickering with them does not make facts change or make you right in your assumptions. The mods will always try to be neutral but they're also human so they will have their own opinions. Be respectful of them or the banhammer of glory will rain down upon you
12. Trolls. We have a zero tolerance policy; you're a troll, you're gone. The end.
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People who make this guild run smoothly:
-Lolita_kana- - Captain (Active mod and Guild Leader)
evilbrainbabies - Vice Captain; Contact him if you see TOS infractions
PearlZenith - Vice Captain (Semi-active - How To Make Anything Lolita Subforum)
spuntino- Crew member (Active mod)
maeanalda - Crew member (Active mod)
Note to other mods: Feel free to edit this post as necessary and add yourself in if I've forgotten you. <3
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 6:23 pm
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This is a comprehensive list of links to brand websites taken from our FAQ thread made by the lovely mod Spuntino
boconnotto  Ever have trouble finding a lolita website you were looking for ages ago? Well, fear not. Here are the links to numerous websites, reviews on their service and information as to their quality. All links under each section are provided alphabetically with a description for each one.
Eventually, there may be a section added for "where not to buy from." For now, if you find a site that isn't on here and have a question, go ahead and ask about it. Most of the no-go sites are well-known to our older members and we can warn you as to whether the dress you're wanting to buy is going to be the dress you actually get.
Last Updated: October 29, 2008
 Avant Gauche - A website filled to the brim with scans and information from the Gothic and Lolita Bibles. Also includes a giant link list and sewing information. The owner posts mostly through her LiveJournal now.
EGL LJ Community - A community on livejournal with a slew of useful information--look through the memories for hints, tips and useful information.
News for the Lolita World - This LJ community is incredibly handy for keeping on top of things. It's updated fairly regularly with information about what brands are doing over in Japan and around the world. There are also updates by Avant Gauche as to the Japanese Gothic and Lolita bibles.
The Lolita Handbook - If you haven't read through this, or at least skimmed it yet, you really need to. It's a comprehensive guide on the basics of lolita. Don't take it as bible truth, there are some generalizations, but do at least give it a peek to get an idea of what you're getting into.
Lolita Fashion.org - A forum and informational site dedicated to lolita and providing newcomers to the style with information. They are well-organized and very helpful.
Sewing Terms Translated - This page on EGL translates sewing terms from Japanese into English to make using patterns from the Gosu Rori and Gothic & Lolita Bible mooks easier for those who do not read Japanese.
 Craftster - This site isn't really lolita-centric at all, but it does have huge amounts of useful resources for the beginner, intermediate and advanced seamstress or crafts(wo)man.
DIY and How-to Memories of EGL - EGL's memories are filled to the brim with tutorials on how to make skirts, petticoats, bloomers, accessories and more.
Sew Loli Community - This community is dedicated to lolitas who sew their own goodies. There are hints and tips, as well as piles of posts of people's working and finished projects.
 Babelfish by Altavista - This is generally a good resource for translating small chunks of text or single words rather than whole websites. Unfortunately, it tends to have time out issues.
Google Language Tools - Very useful in that it gives consistent translations. Also, fewer time outs than Babelfish when using the "translate a website" option. Very useful for Yahoo! Japan Auctions as you can continue browsing the page at almost normal speed while Google translates the pages.
Manuel’s Web Converter - A simple program online that allows you to convert inches to centimeters and vice versa.
Xe.com - A currency converter that is kept up to date on daily rate changes. This comes in handy for checking prices in your home currency before paying, especially if you're on a budget.
 Celga, Inc. - This shopping service can get you anything from anime to lolita. They require you to make an account and place a deposit on all orders.
Cresent Shop - Even more generalize than Celga, Cresent can find pretty much any good in Japan for you. Unfotunately, they are rather large and often inattentive without meaning to be. They require you to make an account and place a deposit on all orders.
Mai Ozawa’s Shopping Service - A smaller, more personalized shopping service, she's probably the best to use for Yahoo! Japan auctions. SHE IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW CUSTOMERS. This link is only here for reference, she has closed her service to anyone who has not used it in the past.
MaruiOne.jp - A shop that acts as sort of a half-way point between a shopping service and department stores; they have a wide range of brands that they sell and they do ship overseas.
MFashion - This site is similar to MaruiOne in that they are an importer that acts as a go-between that isn't quite shopping service, but also isn't quite department store. They specialize in lolita fashion and are located in the Netherlands. Buying from them is more practical for European lolitas due to the fact that they mark prices up to accommodate for customs fees.
Dream Shoppe - Currently, this store stocks Anglic Pretty, Victorian Maiden & Beth, HeartE, Sex Pot Revent and Aya brand clothing. They also stock Gothic and Lolita Bibles and occasionally Kera. They are located in California, making this site most convenient for use by lolitas in the United States, Canada or Mexico.
 Angelic Pretty - Webshop is now available outside of Japan, and the page itself has information about the brand. AP is primarily a sweet brand. Japanese site here can be found at http://www.angelicpretty.com.
BABY, the stars shine bright - The English shopping system is always behind the Japanese site, but they have instructions on how to order an item in English. Primarily a sweet brand. Information on how to order via shopping cart can be found on BABY’s site here or on EGL in a guide by Cidsa. You can also shop through email which is explained here by Cidsa and here by BABY.
Bodyline - Bodyline is sort of the Wal*Mart of lolita. Their pieces are a decent quality with the occasional reject but they have incredibly low prices. As of 2008, their quality is improving drastically and their cost-to-quality ratio is beginning to make buying their goods actually practical. They also now have an international site with shipping outside of Japan; the shopping cart is especially handy, as it calculates your total and shipping for you as you pick items.
Chocochip Cookie - Sweet with a touch of country; not easily found outside of Japan. They do not have online shopping; their site is mostly just a series of blogs. No English site or international shopping system.
Emily Temple Cute - A combination of sweet lolita and pink house style, ETC or Emikyuu is hard to get a hold of outside of Japan due to the fact that they do not have online ordering sites, but rather informational blogs and webpages for each of their branches. You can order their clothing through Y!J Auctions, a shopping service, or occasionally Marui One. Kyoto Branch. Osaka Branch. Nagoya Branch. Fukuoka Branch.
heartE - A cute brand that has a little bit of everything. They're sweet and edgy at the same time, with a touch of the gothic sensibilities now and again. They do not have an international shopping system or English site. They will ship abroad, but you have to pay through bank transfer and communicate with them in Japanese to do business.
h.naoto - A punk brand that releases some lolita items under their subbrands. They're generally considered to be of a similar quality as Putumayo and owned by the same company who releases Gouk. Some h.naoto items and some Gouk items are now available on S-Inc's English Site. On the main page, choose "English" in the bottom right, then click the link to take you to the shopping cart.
Innocent World - A classical brand of lolita with some sweeter touches here and there. Known for having multiple sizes, but does not have an international shopping system or English site.
Jane Marple - Inspired by the little old lady detective of the same name, this brand is sort of retro classical. Their site is in a mishmash of English and Japanese, but there is no online or international shopping provided. To view their collections, use the menu on the left with the "nbox" links.
Juliette et Justine - A predominantly classical brand with the occasional sweet and gothic touches. They are known for having western models show off their clothing, and do currently have international shopping but only selective English on their site.
Mary Magdalene - Classical brand for the most part; they now have an international webpage for overseas orders.
MAXICIMAM - A brand that has several sub-brands relating to different types of lolita. Sometimes frowned upon for having designs that look cosplay-like, but generally of good quality. These sub-brands include MAM and Nekomimi. MAXICIMAM does not have an international shopping system or English site, but do have information on finding their stores here: English Welcome Page.
Metamorphose temps de fille - Well developed English site and shopping cart system. A mixture of styles, mostly sweet and retro-blends. Japanese site here: http://www.metamorphose.gr.jp/.
Milky Ange - This is a slightly smaller brand than most other Japanese brands, but they have good quality and unique pieces. Most of their dresses have multiple sizes to accommodate a range of wearers. Please be aware! This site also carries maid and cosplay costumes. They do not have an English site, but they do accept international orders in English or Chinese.
Millefleurs / Millenoirs - This is a primarily classical and gothic brand that focuses on very fitted, elaborate clothing. They do not have an English site or shopping system, but will ship abroad and can communicate in English, though it's not very good. Keep your communications with them simple.
Moi Meme Moitie - Mana's brand of gothic lolita, the brand which originate the term "Elegant Gothic Lolita" as the overarching name for his lolita line. He did not, however, create the style; do not mix up these facts. The site currently does not have an international shopping system or English section, but you can order their goods through CD Japan.
Putumayo - Primarily a punk-lolita brand of clothing, known for mixing cute with edgy. Sometimes, materials are not up to par with other brands and pieces are intentionally deconstructed; does not have an international shopping system or English site, but you can order their products through Cosmates.
Victorian Maiden - Classical brand for the most part, but has a sweeter sub-brand called "Beth"; does not have an international shopping system or English site.
 Anna House - A predominantly sweet indie brand from Hong Kong, their prices are incredibly low. Be sure to use a currency converter to get an idea of the real prices, as those that they list are in Hong Kong dollars.
Fanplusfriend Garden - They offer replicas of brand items for lower prices. Their quality is average [be very accurate when it comes to giving skirt and sleeve lengths] but shipping is murder, so keep that in mind when buying.
 Blasphemina’s Closet - This shop is a bit more edgy in terms of its designs and fabric use. It leans towards gothic and classical lolita, avoids excessive amounts of lace or sweet motifs, but sometimes is a bit questionable in terms of its "lolita-ness" to be honest. Just be careful about what you buy or what you plan to buy.
Candy Violet - The first commercially-based, large brand in the United States. No custom fitting.
Excalibur Girls - A bit pricey, but relatively well made. Custom jobs available. Alternately, Excalibur Girlz.
In the Starlight - Seamstress who does wonderful custom work; her actual in-stock items are also available. All pieces include custom fitting. As of Spring 2008, ITS will no longer be doing custom work, replicas or refitting for brand items. Only shop items will be available.
La Dauphine - A relatively new American brand of sweet lolita, right now mostly has just skirts. Limited sizes currently available.
Megan Maude - This brand is relatively new and headed up by the founder/current administrator of EGL on livejournal. She took commissions in the past and makes much of her own clothing, so she has plenty of experience and a strong background in the fashion. The pieces have a classical twist on sweet shapes and themes. It's fairly costly because of its limited nature, but the construction is on par with most other brands of similar price.
Retroscope Fashions - Retroscope is the designer behind a lot of Fanplusfriend's pieces. The owner of this site has her designs manufactured through F+F on a sort of "commissions" basis. Because of this, her prices are a bit higher than ordering directly from F+F, and she can't offer custom fits. You are, however, supporting the original designer when you buy from her, which is always a plus.
Sweet Rococo - A relatively new American brand of lolita, they specialize in customization of clothing over all else. You can choose a ready-made garment from the list or have one made in exactly the colors and prints, styles, and accents you want using their design wizard.
 Neko Shop - A relatively new shop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They ship overseas and have basic, staple pieces good for lolitas starting out.
 Double Decker - Rocking horse shoes and boots, they do ship overseas.
Funky Little Shop - Similar to the Little Chili Lolita Shop, but with slightly different stock and slightly higher prices. Do not buy the clothing, just the shoes.
Little Chili Lolita Shop - Good for SHOES ONLY. Do not buy the clothing, it's horrible.
LolitaBabyAngel - an-ten-na replicas and Secret Shop shoes; these are the same as the shoes sold by an-ten-na and Angelic Pretty, they just have a different sole label.
Nana-Jun’s Shop - Sells Lolita-lola and Secret Shop shoes.
Cute Cute’s Lolita World - QCute runs a taobao shopping service and is also a deputy/middleman for Secret Shop shoes.
Rose Chocolat - There has been some controversy lately over ordering from this shop due to lost orders, mixed-up orders, and a lack of refunds. Buy at your own risk.
 Alice + Fururun - A second hand shop that deals in Japanese clothing; very similar to Closet Child, but they deal almost entirely lolita and do not ship overseas.
Closet Child - A second hand shop in Japan; they do ship overseas, but keep an eye on prices. Sometimes, rare pieces are VERY expensive.
EGL Community Sales - Private sales on LJ. Feedback on sellers and buyers can be found on the LoliGoth Database.
Fairy Angel - A second hand shop very similar to Closet Child and Alice + Fururun. They ship abroad and have very fast, very reliable service and reasonable prices. Most goods are displayed with several photos to show their condition, and all are of good quality and well-cared for.
Mbok - Similar to Y!J Auctions, you'll need a shopping service to buy for you.
Tokyo Alice - A second hand shop very similar to all of the others. They ship very quickly, very cheaply, and their prices run a bit lower than the others. They ship abroad, but their English isn't perfect, so be patient.
Useful Search Terms - Japanese and English terms that come in handy on Y!J and Mbok.
Yahoo! Japan Auctions - You'll need a shopping service for the time being, they haven't opened to international buyers just yet [though it's in the works]. You can use Celga, Crescent Shop, or Mai Ozawa to buy for you.
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 6:24 pm
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Simple Etiquette to ensure the Lolita Society remains a pleasant place for everybody:
+ We are all not the same therefore no two people will have the same opinion. Even when the opinion seems completely contradicting to your belief just reply with a simple "everyone is entitled to their thoughts". There is no point to starting an argument about you liking X subject and them liking Y subject, all it'll get you in the end is a warning and if escalated enough a banning+
+ Mods were chosen as mods for a reason in the guild. We were appointed to keep order and because we are more experience Lolitas we have knowledge to most questions that are presented in the guild. We have seen years of reviews of products on EGL, we have worked our way up from Ita to Lolita Beauties, and we are always wanting to help. Starting an argument with a mod because you don't like something we say is pointless. Trying to sum up the problem as us being elitist is also very foolish. We Spuntino always try to be civil with everyone and the same respect should be given+
+ "All lolitas should be kind, sweet, and polite so you're not a lolita at all!" The Lolita Lifestyle is a choice not a given and trying to impose that on someone is unacceptable. Everyone must respect how people choose to live and they must remember we wear the clothes to look beautiful on the outside, beauty in the inside has nothing to do with clothing. Do not insult someone's love of the fashion simply because they do not follow your view of how to live+
+Offtopic posts: If there something that you need such a commission for artwork, needing some services for real life material---take it off the guild. We are not a personal advertisement site, that's what deviantart, ebay, and EGL_Comm_sales is for.
On that note topics dealing with PMs, subjects that are blatant trolling or just plain stupid will be deleted. Personal issues should be handled between parties involve+
+Remember we mods are here for you. If you ever have an idea or ever have a problem always feel free to message us. I for one always check my pms and do my best to handle situations in a timely manner. We want to continue making this guild fun and interactive so feedback is always great to hear!+
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Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:22 pm
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