When shooting this work centered around moon phase and star orbit elements as the main visual, my biggest feeling was the high degree of unity between the entire set design and the character design. In a pure white studio environment, pairing it with classic Roman column props can maximize the pure sense and mythological temperament of the styling itself.
Regarding this look, I first want to talk about the blue hair twin tails with a blue-and-white gradient. To restore the ethereal feel of the hair strands under natural light, the wig underwent multi-layered trimming and highlight treatments. The golden leaf-shaped hair accessories on top form a classic gold-blue clashing color scheme with the overall hair color. For the eye makeup, I chose a warm orange-pink tone paired with sharp eyeliner, hoping to make my gaze look more agile when captured, while also neutralizing the sense of distance brought by the large areas of cool tones.
The material selection for the costume was also an interesting attempt. The inner white dress uses a skin-friendly and breathable material, while the outer golden chest and shoulder pauldrons with reliefs are actually quite heavy, requiring several buckles and straps to be adjusted to fit the body shape. What surprised me the most were the strappy high-heeled sandals on my feet—the wide white straps wrap from the ankle all the way up to the calf, visually elongating the proportions while adding layers and breathability to the Cosplay outfit. The light blue gauze ribbon, the sapphire on the chest, and the blue crystal ball swung in my hand serve as embellishments that echo each other in color, making the visual focus of the entire photograph more concentrated.
The lighting on the day of the shoot was extremely transparent. The photographer adopted a high-brightness yet soft Studio shooting style, perfectly avoiding white overexposure while beautifully capturing the reflective texture of the metallic accessories. To achieve the effect seen in the frame—lightweight and not bulky, while balancing a stable sitting posture—it did take quite some time to adjust the center of gravity and the positioning angle of my arms. Especially for those few shots of raising the crystal ball to cover my eyes, it was actually to seek a wonderful sense of interaction with elemental manipulation.
Every complete realization from makeup and styling to the actual shoot is a deep interpretation of the character's aesthetics. Although what I usually share are frozen frames of images, I hope the weight balanced between wig trimming and accessory texture can be accurately conveyed across the screen. I am very glad to bring the details of this costume and my state during the shoot back to life for everyone.