As a cosplayer of Wakaba Mutsumi, I took advantage of the shoot breaks to snap a few quick selfies. The post title mentioning "a monster with many heads?" is actually an inside joke in the Ave Mujica character lore that often brings a knowing smile; my condition on the shooting day certainly fit those words, since time for Selfie sharing was extremely tight, leaving almost no leisure time to adjust poses—basically raising the camera and pressing the shutter right away.
The outfit worn this time was the beret and red-and-black gold-trimmed jacket set. The deep green gem on the bow tie had great texture, and paired with translucent pleated sleeves, the look was exceptionally suited for this high-saturation red background lighting. The vintage handheld mirror in my hand actually has substantial physical weight, with intricate relief patterns, making it a very handy prop. Though shooting time was pressed, combined with the red light atmosphere and prop accentuation, visual results were unexpectedly full of tension.
However, because time was too rushed, many angles were shot before I could look closely, making it a rapid output of blind-guess framing. My personal favorite aspect this time was actually the makeup, especially the eye makeup handling. To match the character's temperament, I used light brown colored contacts from my Wig and colored contacts choices to make the gaze look clearer. The eyelashes were applied very cleanly without obvious edges or heaviness, and repeatedly adjusted upper and lower lashes gave the eye makeup a polished touch—which is why I specifically noted in the post "eyelashes turned out pretty good this time, personally satisfied!"
In addition to this red-and-black outfit, I also took two casual indoor shots. Changing into a white doll-collar and plaid shirt pairing, complemented by a dark green ribbon bow and a black-and-white choker, plus a white clip on the side of the bangs, the overall vibe felt much more casual. Selfies under natural light and studio red light were vastly different—the indoor shot appeared more grounded in daily life; without lighting atmosphere enhancements, relying entirely on makeup and hair, it looked quite refreshing.
Switching between two outfits tested outfit-changing speed and Wig and colored contacts adjustments. This mint-green long straight wig had good smoothness and easy-to-trim bangs, but considering accessories like the beret, a moment of inattention would flatten the top of the head. While taking photos, I worked hard to maintain top volume, which was a major hurdle during hasty selfies. Although shooting time was tight, the selfie process was quite fun—pressing the shutter on my phone without photographer communication costs allowed me to shoot however I wanted, unexpectedly adding authentic vividness.
Often, the polished edits everyone sees are results of long adjustments, but selfies taken under tight time limits with slight haste and minor flaws actually restore the authentic atmosphere of the shooting day better. Without overly gorgeous sets, a pure red backdrop, a vintage mirror, plus a whole day of tinkering with cosplay styling—being able to select a few shots I like is already cause for joy. That pretty much sums up this makeup and styling log, from Wig and colored contacts to prop coordination and a selection of hasty ten-shot bursts, hoping to convey that slightly cool yet detail-rich character atmosphere.