[Phrolova cosplay] Wuthering Waves Aria of the Other Shore

I will not wait anymore. The preparation cycle for this shoot was longer than ever before. To restore this styling featuring Gothic and opera elements, the details on the clothing alone were adjusted back and forth many times. The top adopts a white fabric with cutout patterns, and to fit the body shape, I added boning support inside. The red scarf and the knot at the waist are the visual centers; to achieve that natural draping feel, I tried ribbons with three different hardnesses. The red and white bandages on the arms were the most time-consuming part; they had to be wrapped tightly without pressing out weird muscle lines, and each circle required the photographer's help to confirm the tightness. The matching black bottoms and high boots stabilized the overall center of gravity, paired with the red-and-black gradient skirt hem, so that when walking, there is that feeling of walking through blood and flowers.
The wig styling is equally not simple. The light green bob cut needed to be treated with a fluffy texture, and the curves of the bangs and sideburns were pinched out bit by bit using hairspray. The white eyepatch on the right eye is the soul; to avoid exposure under strong light, skin wax was used for transition at the edges of the eyepatch, and the surface texture chose a fabric with subtle hidden patterns, creating layers under side lighting. In terms of makeup, the eyeshadow intensified the red-brown tones, matching the eyepatch to create a cool yet somewhat weary world-weary feel. The lip makeup chose a dark berry color, echoing the overall dark style.
On the day of the shoot, the studio set used a large amount of dark red curtains and warm red light sources. To restore that feeling of seemingly being in a sea of red spider lilies, high-wattage special effect lights and a smoke machine were arranged in the background. The violin prop is the focus of this shoot. Although I have been in contact with some musical instruments normally, to pose in that posture which is both elegant and carries a trace of brokenness, I stood in front of the mirror for several hours, adjusting the angle of my left hand pressing the strings and the force of my right hand holding the bow. The bow hair had to be tensioned just right, the violin body tilted slightly, and the gaze had to flow between the strings and the lens. Many poses in the photos look effortless, but actually the core strength is all in the waist, abdomen, shoulders, and neck; maintaining that tight yet graceful line is not easy.
Red spider lily petals were scattered around me, matching the intertwined red and white fabric on my body, and the color layers finally achieved the desired effect. This shoot was extremely satisfying; a lot of energy was poured into every link from costume production to makeup/styling to light and shadow cooperation. Although the process was tiring, the moment I saw the finished photos, I felt all the repeated polishing was worth it. The photo collection is still being organized and will be gradually released later.