This time I did a school style look of Da Qiao from Honor of Kings. Previously, many people did say I look rather cool with a mature big-sister aura, but when communicating with the makeup artist and photographer this time, we discussed creating a completely contrasting younger-sister vibe, which directly led to the line in the title, "not a big sister at all." Indeed, once the wig is on and the uniform is worn, combined with these braided pigtails and the specially made ahoge on top, the whole person becomes exceptionally small and cute, giving off the instant visual of an energetic younger sister.
Let's first talk about the makeup this time. To make the eyes look larger and more spirited, I used exceptionally eye-catching blue colored contacts this time, and the handling of the fake eyelashes was also extra fine. The eye makeup adopted a relatively translucent pink color scheme, which visually looks very innocent and lightweight. The skin tone was done very clean and translucent; after all, Da Qiao always gives an impression of being gentle and serene. I tried to transform this cool detachment into a friendly girl-next-door vibe, so it wouldn't look too aggressive.
The clothing part is a blue and white preppy style suit. The upper body features a white collared shirt paired with a light blue long-sleeved jacket, which has a very comfortable texture and won't feel like that heavy plastic quality. The massive dark blue bow on the chest is the soul of the entire outfit, and the small red embellishments on it just happen to neutralize the coldness of the large blue area, making the overall styling color scheme richer. The lower body is a pleated miniskirt of the same dark blue color. The tiny fine glitter and sequins on the skirt surface truly maximize the refinement, showing a slight reflection under the slightly bright overhead lights in the store, looking very dreamlike.
The shoes are paired with glossy black thick-soled loafers and white ankle socks. This combination is very common in uniform styles, looking obedient while elongating the leg proportions. Today when taking photos in the store, I specially chose this high-angle camera position. This top-down perspective perfectly displays the cuteness of a chibi big-headed doll, and it fully shows the advantages of the short skirt, making the legs look very long. Paired with the posture of hands clasped in front of the body, the overall silhouette shrinks into a tiny bundle, truly looking like a somewhat adorable doll.
The shooting location was a multi-brand shop for convention merchandise and plush toys. The dense hangers, plushies, and blind boxes in the background perfectly match my school style, full of Anime-style fashion life vibes. Because there are many brightly colored displays in the store, it instead makes the blue and white uniform look more prominent.
In fact, whether it's that playful ahoge on the wig or this set of lively yet delicate uniform, they all strive to restore the Da Qiao in my heart who has shed her mature aura and blended into a daily lively feeling. For me, cosplay is not only a tribute to the game character but also a series of interesting experiences crossing the dimensional wall. Being able to put on these special outfits in the real world and interpret my favorite characters through styling and shooting angles is truly a very fulfilling thing. No need for overly gorgeous rhetoric to embellish, I am personally quite satisfied with today's obedient and agile younger-sister vibe. I hope this clean blue tone can also bring a touch of freshness to everyone in this hot season.