[Ichigo Hoshimiya cosplay] Aikatsu! Stage costume, using a microphone instead of a rice spoon for stage vibe

This time, replacing the prop with a microphone, this Ichigo Hoshimiya stage costume was finally photographed in its most satisfying form. Sanfen Wangxiang's outfit boasts truly exceptional texture, and the tailoring fits the body shape remarkably well. Holding the costume in hand, you can immediately feel its weight; the pink plaid print is exceptionally vibrant, and the red-and-white color palette makes the overall visual effect full and rich. That giant red bow at the waist featuring heart-shaped decorations, along with the chest bow tie and sleeve cuffs, exhibit high detail accuracy. The multi-layered skirt hem paired with a white lace lining provides just the right amount of fluffiness, achieving a wonderful silhouette without needing excessive extra petticoats.

To better fit the persona of a stage idol, I deliberately omitted the original rice spoon prop, replacing it with a silver microphone adorned with a pearl chain. When posing, holding the microphone helps guide hand gestures more effectively, such as an inviting outstretched hand or singing into the mic, which intensifies the character's overall aura. The golden long curly wig on my head required considerable effort to groom; to prevent the wig from looking flat, I re-curled the hair ends using a curling iron and paired it with that iconic large red bow headband, instantly evoking that energetic vibe. The makeup also centered around pink tones, emphasizing under-eye blush and shimmer to make the gaze appear brighter.

The lower half was paired with white lace-trimmed short socks featuring red bows, along with pink chunky-heeled Mary Jane shoes, keeping the overall color tone unified without appearing monotonous. Shooting this set of photos was actually quite effortless because the costume's cut is great, leaving no binding restrictions during movement, allowing various poses to flow very naturally. I chose a mirror selfie approach for this photo set; although the background was merely an ordinary locker, the cabinet door was plastered with colorful flower and bunny stickers. The colors of these floral stickers happened to echo the pink plaid on the costume, even giving me the impression that they carried a sweet, lively strawberry jam-like aura that matched Ichigo Hoshimiya's personality perfectly, which is why a portion of the background was incorporated into the shots.

To present a better state before the lens, I repeatedly adjusted my phone angle and standing posture, especially leg-crossing and single-leg lifting motions, primarily to showcase the skirt's layers and the texture of the stockings. The pairing of White stockings and Mary Jane shoes visually elongated leg lines, which, combined with the fluffy skirt hem, made the overall proportions look more slender. The overall wearing experience of this gear was that both the fabric texture and the tailoring crispness met expectations, and this layered design didn't look bloated at all in front of the lens; instead, it possessed fantastic dimensionality.

See you at 7.28ijay; I've already started looking forward to running into everyone at the convention. Preparing a beloved character—from selecting the costume and styling the wig to designing shooting poses—is always a thoroughly enjoyable process. Changing the rice spoon into a microphone isn't merely a prop shift; more importantly, it allowed me to discover that unique radiance and expressiveness belonging to Ichigo Hoshimiya. Next, I need to get a bit more familiar with the microphone's gripping angle to ensure smoother interactions on-site at the convention, hoping to bring this energy and vitality to share with everyone at the venue.