[Yunli Cosplay] Mirror Selfie of My Main Hero & Yanqing in Honkai: Star Rail

A mirror selfie from day one of the convention—my partner and I managed to grab this mirror right before closing. This time I dressed up as Yunli from Honkai: Star Rail, while my partner cosplayed Yanqing, forming the Qingli pair.

The most direct impression of Yunli cosplay is how rich in detail this dress truly is; the dark gem chest ornament paired with the golden crown headpiece provides clear visual layering. However, the most challenging aspect was remaining barefoot: to faithfully mirror her character setting, I gave my feet special care and painted my toenails beforehand—the red polish was exceptionally striking. The venue floor temperature was fine, but walking around for long hours was quite demanding, so we spent much of our time resting in quiet corners of the hall.

The accompanying weapon props required the most preparation. Although the two weapon models looked substantial, limited space made it hard to fit them completely into the frame for mirror selfies. The blue flame patterns and orange-red linework on the blades were hand-painted with specialized paint; though they looked somewhat heavy in photos, holding them in hand delivered incredible texture.

Why choose a mirror photo for our Duo cosplay? Indoor convention lighting is notoriously complex, and direct close-ups can easily flatten facial features. Leaning against a patterned wallpaper corner while using mirror reflection created an authentic, homey, or backstage vibe. Although the phone flash was bright enough to cover half our faces and eyes, that mirror-selfie style with a strong light source perfectly matched the chaotic energy of sharing a quick snapshot on the spot.

Speaking of my partner who cosplayed Yanqing, his blue-white-black color-blocked outfit complete with black leather arm guards looked remarkably sharp. Wearing tall white boots and leather gloves, this layered costume really tests one's physique. Standing together, the seamless transition between blue and white colors across our outfits—combined with the clear height difference between his standing stance and my barefoot pose—achieved a visual fidelity we were quite satisfied with.

Regarding character interpretation, Yunli possesses a distinct personality in lore. Beyond outfit accuracy, we aimed to capture her formidable combat presence alongside her cute, contrasting everyday side. Although flash flare obscured facial expressions in photos, our body language was coordinated as much as possible.

In terms of fabric, Yunli's outfit features a white dress with blue trim; the lower hem prints and waist tailoring strictly follow character curves. Because of walking barefoot on convention tiles all afternoon, anti-friction and anti-slip treatments were applied to the soles beforehand. My partner's Yanqing outfit had padded lining at the cuffs and collar, giving him broad, firm shoulders that exuded a true martial artist's posture.

Carrying two giant weapon props across a convention was physically demanding, especially when lifting them up to pose for photos; despite wrapping anti-slip grip tapes around handles, holding them all day left deep impressions on our fingers. My partner's golden-brown layered wig was eye-catching, creating a cool-versus-warm color collision with my deep blue wig on camera.

I also prepared a red anklet cord to wear barefoot, adding subtle visual detail. Since the main garment featured large areas of white and blue, small red accents served as the perfect finishing touch.

This convention truly pushed our endurance while maxing out the fun factor. Even though flash glares covered our faces, candid and playful selfies like this are far more entertaining than stiff, posed shots. I hope to find a venue with better lighting next time to showcase the intricate details of this battle attire even more clearly. I'll continue expanding this series later this year and share a detailed breakdown of the weapon props then.