Swap name: Japanese Lolita Fashion Swap
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: ruledbyvenus
Sign-up date range: July 12 to July 25
Date to send item by: August 30
Limited to a certain number of people? (optional): 24
Restricted to people who all live in the same country? NO
Age requirement? 13+
Organizer Requirements:
- Has fully read the Swap Info Guide: YES
- Has successfully completed two swaps as a participant: YES
- Is not organizing more than three swaps right now: NO
- Will recruit a co-organizer or give all details to a Swap Moderator if this swap has more than 25 participants: YESOrganizer will check each Participant to ensure they meet these requirements:
- Has been a member for at least one month: YES
- Has posted at least 15 times: YES
- Has completed one swap successfully before signing up for multiple swaps at a time: YES
- Is not currently signed up for more than five swaps: YES
- Does not have any negative feedback: YES
- Participant has agreed that he/she is at least 13 years old: YES
Details of swap:
This is a swap for all lovers of Japanese Lolita fashion! There are tons of different Lolita styles- gothic, sweet, punk- so this is an opportunity to let your imagination run wild!
For this swap, there will be a 5 point minimum crafting requirement. That would mean you could make:
1 large, 1 medium
2 medium, 1 small
1 medium, 3 small or
5 small
This may help determine swap sizes:
Large (3pts)= 3+ hrs. crafting time or $30+ spent for supplies
Medium (2pts)= 2+ hrs. crafting time or between $10 to $30 for supplies
Small (1pt)= less than 2 hrs. crafting time or less than $10 for supplies
Lolita list (copied from kairichan on the lolita swap page)Gothic Lolita- When you think of the term "Gothic" and you associate it with the style, that's what it is! They use darker colors such as black and red!
Amaloli/Sweet Lolita- All about the cuteness!! Fluffy,frilly, and all around sweetness is all that can really be said! Stuffed animals help with this! Any cute pattern and pastels are what they wear!
Shirololi- Pretty much a sweet Lolita in all white. It is all about the color!
Kurololi- a Lolita who wears all black!
Himeloli- A princess Lolita! looks like a princess.
Country Lolita- anything from little house on the prairie! they use Gingham and straw hats!
English Lolita- Taking American elements and adding them into the Lolita fashion.
Wa-loli- uses traditional Japanese elements. So it kinda looks like a kimono
Qi loli- Uses Chinese elements
Otaku Lolita's- only in it for the cosplay purpose! based off of anime/manga characters
Punk Lolita- Just like that kid in your class that comes in with the ripped pants and all the plaid. They can be VERY colorful!
Cyberlolita- Pretty much a punk Lolita but uses mainly neon colors.
Kodona- Pretty much a little boy look. It can follow any of the above themes, but turned into what a little boy would wear. Usually cropped pants (below or above the knee usually)
Dandy- Like a grown up Kodona. More sophisticated boy, kinda like a man lolita. it can also be any of the above themes. Top hats and coats are a must!
EGL- Mana actually came up with this. It looks very much like a elegant lolita (lol thats what EGL stands for Elegant gothic lolita) it uses dark colors in a elegant way. a dark blue goes well with this!
EGA- Same as above, but it stands for Elegant Gothic Aristocrat. It is suppose to be more mature looking, meaning not to have the usual short skirt and sleeves but having longer, more adult looking things.
*EGL and EGA is suppose to be androgynous.
Links for Lolita inspiration!
http://lolita-handbook.livejournal.com/ http://community.livejournal.com/egl/http://www.lolitafashion.orghttp://www.avantgauche.co.uk/http://community.livejournal.com/egl_crafts/http://community.livejournal.com/sew_loli/If you want to participate, information to send to organizer:QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
Name of swap: Japanese Lolita Fashion Swap
Craftster username:
Email address
Your real name
Mailing address
Would you be willing to ship to an address outside of your country?
Confirm that you are older than 13 years old:
What are your favorite Japanese street-wear styles?
Are there any brands you particularly admire?
What kinds of crafts do you do? (be specific- if you sew, say what kinds of things- it’d be difficult if your partner wants a skirt and you can only sew handbags)
Would you be willing to try a new craft for this swap? If so, what?
What kinds of items would you like to receive?
What kinds of items would you NOT like to receive?
Favorite colors or color combos?
Least favorite colors/color combos?
Favorite patterns (stripes, argyle, polka dots) or characters (sanrio? tokidoki?)
Least favorite patterns or characters?
What are your measurements? (Feel free to include your standard clothing size also- for example, maybe you wear a large shirt & size 10 pants?)
~head
~neck
~wrist
~bust
~waist
~hips
~shoe size
Any allergies?
Anything extra you’d like your partner to know?
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Also remember to read the
Swap Info Guide to find out how to ship your item and other details about participating in a swap.
