This character interpretation of Still in Love from Umamusume: Pretty Derby focuses on recreating the character's energetic and nimble essence. In terms of costume preparation, the pink-and-white off-the-shoulder top paired with a multi-layered pleated skirt serves as the core element for crafting her cute persona. The neckline features delicate white lapels, creating a smooth visual transition to the wide pink choker on the neck, while button accents ensure details withstand close-up shots. The lower skirt utilizes a slightly puffy fabric cut in multiple layers so that when turning or raising hands, the skirt flares out naturally, displaying the distinct lightness of a maiden.
Styling for the head was the ultimate highlight of this photoshoot. A white bandana-style headpiece sits snugly against the forehead, while red ribbons dangling on both sides add movement in both static and active states. The blue-and-red beast ear ornaments use rigid, high-saturation materials that not only restore the character design but also form eye-catching visual anchors under soft indoor lighting. Paired with reddish-brown long hair, I specifically chose a wig with sheen and fluffiness, adding subtle curls to the sideburns and tips to present a natural, voluminous hairstyle contour from all angles.
For makeup design, I chose an overall warm-toned style to match the pink-and-white costume base. The eyeshadow layers coral and earth tones, emphasizing the outer eye lines to make eyes appear brighter and more focused before the lens. Lip makeup uses a matte nude pink to avoid stealing the spotlight. Eyelashes were kept naturally long, paired with lightweight foundation, giving the face a clean, clear texture that maintains a gentle, lovely state even under close-up shots.
Regarding pose design, to express the character's liveliness, I chose a posture with hands slightly open and fingertips naturally extended. Stretching hands forward with slightly bent knuckles and pointing fingers simulates a playful gesture of reaching for a moment or interacting with others. Bringing fingers close to the face not only adds a playful vibe but also showcases hand joints and nail colors nicely, making the overall styling even more delicate for this Casual cosplay log.
For the shooting environment, soft indoor natural light was utilized, using side-front light to outline facial and neck contours while adding a subtle sheen to fabric textures. Background handling was restrained, selecting dark wooden wall panels and minimalist beige walls, avoiding clutter while highlighting the pink-and-white palette of the outfit against the dark backdrop.
In post-processing color grading, I focused on preserving skin texture and fabric weave without over-smoothing or excessively raising contrast, while moderately adjusting color saturation to enhance the pink tones of the outfit and the blue-red saturation of the headpiece. The overall composition keeps the subject centered, complemented by a shallow depth of field to lock visual focus firmly on outfit details and expressions. This photoshoot process was not only a careful recreation of the character but also an exploration through clothing, hair/makeup, and lighting to transform an Anime cosplay concept into a vivid, living expression. I hope this thoughtfully prepared Umamusume: Pretty Derby cosplay conveys the intrinsic charm of the character.