[Lebel cosplay] GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE's Halloween Witch

This Halloween Lebel styling focused heavily on costume details and the creation of atmospheric vibes. The witch hat was specifically chosen with blue pleats, and to give the brim more support, stiff interlining was added inside. Black-framed glasses and the blunt-bangs wig are the soul; when trimming the wig, special attention had to be paid to the sideburn length so that the face shape could be just right flattered in moments of lowering and raising the eyes. Once the glasses are on, that slightly mysterious yet a bit nerdy feeling instantly emerges, which, paired with the character's demeanor, yields a great effect. The contrast in materials between the upper body's black strapless corset and the arm's lace sleeves is a major highlight. The corset cut is relatively form-fitting, and to make the waistline more distinct during the shoot, the waist elasticity was adjusted for a long time. The lower body's black short skirt features a metal-buckled belt on the waistband, adorned with a jack-o'-lantern and a cross pendant. The jack-o'-lantern is the core of the Halloween theme, while the cross adds a gothic feel.

The leg pairing is definitely a bonus point. Black fishnet stockings with lace floral patterns, combined with black straps on the thighs, nicely flatter the leg shape and highlight layering when shooting sitting poses. The white glowing smoke in front of the chest in the first photo was created through post-processing effects combined with on-site lighting. To make the moment of the witch casting magic look more realistic, the scene was actually shot without special effects first, and then halos and smoke were added in post-production, assisted by dry ice to make the light and shadow transition softer. The green fluorescent prop tied to the thigh in the second photo is also a clever touch, resembling a portable magic potion that adds a touch of brightness and fantasy to the frame.

A lot of thought also went into arranging the shooting scene. The background was chosen as a vintage wall with stone-brick texture, and that clue board covered in photos and blueprints was specially made. Photos connected by red lines combined with the purple main atmospheric light immediately brought out the eerie feeling of the entire room. The intertwining of the cool and warm lights from the pink desk lamp on the left and the kerosene lamp on the right, along with the white plush doll in hand, formed a visual focus in the dark environment while balancing the frame. The lighting position was constantly adjusted during the shoot; the main light source tried to hit from the upper-side to make facial contours more three-dimensional, while making the outlines of the glowing props clearer. The Halloween witch theme is a classic, but with Lebel's unique character setting, through the coordination of makeup, styling, and lighting/shadows, a different kind of character charm can be presented. In terms of makeup, this time the eye makeup used a slightly flushed reddish tone with slightly upturned eyeliner, paired with black blunt bangs to make the eyes look more vibrant. The lip makeup chose a slightly higher-saturation vintage red, contrasting with the overall black-and-white witch style. Because the skirt is relatively short, constant attention had to be paid to the placement of the skirt hem when sitting down, and many angles were adjusted to find a pose that both showcases body curves and looks natural.