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Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 2:42 pm
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Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 3:44 pm
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Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:47 pm
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Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:04 pm
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I wonder about HonestDragonChina, too. Even in the photos I've seen, things haven't always looked that great. Let us know how it is, when your item arrives.
I used to buy Payless shoes all the time, because, like you, I like to save my money. But, the shoes hurt my feet to much, and I've found that it's a better investment for me to save up and buy european shoes, in maryjane styles.
Just last week I bought some pretty pale green fabric to make a 'bustier' (really just a sleeveless blouse) and corset skirt set. I'll post pics when I'm done. And, in that vein, I think we need a thread for completed sewing/crafting projects to be shown off. I'll do it tomorrow, when I've finished resewing my jacket.
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Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:27 pm
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Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:47 pm
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Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:36 pm
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+Loli Lace+ I buy mostly fabrics to make my own dresses and such. 3nodding Same here. I just haven't been able to justify spending 200-300+ $ on a dress. Or 150+ on a blouse, because all the brand items that I love are so darn expensive. That's the problem with being as incredibly picky as I am.
Minamouse, that looks cute. You should stand up so we can see the entire thing. Maybe head outside, if it's not too freezing, to get some natural light on you, which is very flattering, compared to indoor light.
Amani Kitty, be careful. The image that HonestDragonChina is using is from the Mary Magdalene website, which is definitely a highquality brand (my favourite brand, actually) but, that's not a guarantee that HDC will be able to get the same exact materials, or the same shape. Best of luck.
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Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:00 pm
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Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:16 pm
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PearlZenith +Loli Lace+ I buy mostly fabrics to make my own dresses and such. 3nodding Same here. I just haven't been able to justify spending 200-300+ $ on a dress. Or 150+ on a blouse, because all the brand items that I love are so darn expensive. That's the problem with being as incredibly picky as I am. Minamouse, that looks cute. You should stand up so we can see the entire thing. Maybe head outside, if it's not too freezing, to get some natural light on you, which is very flattering, compared to indoor light. Amani Kitty, be careful. The image that HonestDragonChina is using is from the Mary Magdalene website, which is definitely a highquality brand (my favourite brand, actually) but, that's not a guarantee that HDC will be able to get the same exact materials, or the same shape. Best of luck.
I don't mind not spending so much, i reall wouldn't mind having a brand name dress, like the Amani Kitty one. THAT IS GORGEOUS my dear. heart I am uber jealous of you.
And i agree with Pearl on the Mina Mouse photo, a really pretty background can really make a difference, that was my favorite part of fashion design class, we learned about enhancing, although i have my own photographer that handles that kinda stuff, it will enhance the dress, stand up straight and let your beauty make the dress even prettier.
We are after all...the selected few to look beautiful in Lolita stuffles. Congrats my dear~! heart
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Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:13 pm
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Someday, yes someday, I will order from Mary Magdalene, VM, or IW, and I will own a dress and blouse that I didn't have to slave over. Because, when you think about it, they're really worth the money you're spending on them because of the high quality fabrics they use, and the details on them. Some of the brands I don't feel use as nice materials as Mary, VM or IW, but I can definitely see why their clothing is priced so high. Plus, Mary is a very small brand, and can't make large quantities of their items, so they have to make a profit somehow.
At the present, I'm sewing the bottom ruffle onto my Mary replica dress. The original fabric I chose for the ruffle I ended up not liking, and it took me a while to find an acceptable replacement. This dress has taken forever, but I'm satisfied with it. I wore it a few times without the ruffle; it was just shorter than I wanted - about an inch above my knees, but now it covers them. 3nodding
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:23 am
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PearlZenith Someday, yes someday, I will order from Mary Magdalene, VM, or IW, and I will own a dress and blouse that I didn't have to slave over. Because, when you think about it, they're really worth the money you're spending on them because of the high quality fabrics they use, and the details on them. Some of the brands I don't feel use as nice materials as Mary, VM or IW, but I can definitely see why their clothing is priced so high. Plus, Mary is a very small brand, and can't make large quantities of their items, so they have to make a profit somehow. At the present, I'm sewing the bottom ruffle onto my Mary replica dress. The original fabric I chose for the ruffle I ended up not liking, and it took me a while to find an acceptable replacement. This dress has taken forever, but I'm satisfied with it. I wore it a few times without the ruffle; it was just shorter than I wanted - about an inch above my knees, but now it covers them. 3nodding
pictures definatly Pearl.
And i agree with you all the way, i have been trying to not look at all the pretty Brand name dresses because i want to start my own bussiness and i don't want replicas...actually my replica dresses cost more than my custom dresses. sweatdrop
One day, as well...i will get a Brand name dress.... sweatdrop
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:45 am
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 2:21 pm
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 3:00 pm
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