Tarot and links

[flamingsword]

Someone I follow is doing tarot readings to raise money for getting necessary dental work. Stop on by if you've a dollar or two to throw around.

If you're a writer, have a good read on how to write characters while finding believable balances of competence and vulnerability.

I am getting into Japanese lolita fashion, and will take pictures when I get dresses and accessories in the mail. Wish me luck.

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[peoriapeoriawhereart]

Let me know if you see images of lolita fashion that would "match" my Natasha Halloween 2013.

[flamingsword]

I did not know you in 2013, can you link me to this?

[peoriapeoriawhereart]

The story isn't that old, Five and Dime:Halloween Treats and Trick is in a 5+1, where each section is a different year. Chapter 5 is where Natasha is wearing lolita dress, though Steve doesn't know about the Japanese popularity.

[sabotabby]

I adore gothic lolita, though I think it mainly looks bad on me (maybe it'll be less so when my hair finishes growing out). I have a designer friend who does excellent stuff along those lines, so hmu if you want more dresses. :)

Excited for that link, as it's quite relevant to the thing I'm writing.

[flamingsword]

I like the classic lolita look, A-line shapes instead of the cupcake look, deep and rich colors instead of pastels that wash me out or black with grey prints which look good - on other people. If your friend has a website where such things can be ordered, I would be interested in maybe commissioning a dress next year.

I'd ideally like something similar to some of Innocent World's stuff, only in plus size and having room for boobs. I own a binder, but there is no way to fit my ribcage into something designed with a US medium as the largest size. Not gonna happen.

[flamingsword]

Were you thinking of something like a cycling suit or a pink A-line walking dress without any frills? (second photo)

[sabotabby]

See, A-line works for me and cupcake doesn't.

Anyway, this is my friend's website. More on the gothic/creepy side than Innocent World, but she totally does commissions and custom stuff, and she is really into clothes that look good on every kind of body.

[peoriapeoriawhereart]

Really any lolita that doesn't have an ankle length skirt (which is most) and has some sort of bloomers would read to Steve as I described it. Steve's from the very 'modern' 1940s so most any lolita is going to look different than American Civil War and Gibson Girl.

[skytintedwater]

Yay for lolita fashion!
Also thank you for the 'writing characters' article, it was interesting (and helpful)