Chapter 170 - 78 (2/2)
*snicker . . .
All eyes went to Rise, and the latter cleared her throat, pretending that she didn't just laugh.
Angel just smiled. ”I heard that we'd be in the same magazine, so I'm here to offer my help. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call me.
Then her eyes flicked on the line of clothes for Evangeline.
”Is this what you're going to wear?” she asked.
”No,” Evangeline said and met Angel's gaze. ”I'm still weighing my options. After all, in this line of work, clothes are a serious matter. I have to be very picky.”
Angel's lips stretched even more as she said, tone soft and pleasing, ”Of course. I know that you're very good with your eyes. But the essence of being a model is to handle any kind of clothing. The clothes aren't supposed to fit a particular model. It's the way you represent the clothes that's what makes you a model. No matter how beautiful you are, a model is just an accessory for the product.”
Besides Evangeline and Eric, everyone who heard what Angel said nodded their head while Eric peaked at Evangeline, who had a sarcastic smile on her face.
”I agree with you completely, Miss Lin,” Evangeline said, ”A model should represent the product. But I think you have forgotten that today, the shoot is all about the models. We are the products and not the clothes. So I think that I have the right to be picky, don't you think so too?”
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Rise's eyes shot up while her brows met in one line, thinking as she nodded. There's logic to that.
Eric repressed a grin while Angel's smile fell off her face.
”Of course,” Angel said and cleared her throat. ”I'm just giving you a piece of friendly advice since you're new. But I guess it's not necessary as long as you know.”
And her smile was back, more blinding than before. ”If you'll excuse me, I have to greet the photographer.”
Evangeline smirked as she watched Angel left with her entourage before she faced Rise once more.
”Now, where were we before we were rudely interrupted? Ah, yes, the color of the clothes. Like I said, Miss Rise, light and pastel colors suit me best.”
Rise blinked and cleared her throat again. Everything was happening too fast. One minute they were discussing clothes, and the next Evangeline and Angel were arguing, and now they were back discussing clothes again. That's drama for you.
”Regarding that Miss Heart, the backgrounds for today's shoot are all light in colors. So I strongly suggest that we avoid any pastel nor light-colored clothes. Least, you wanted to become one with the background.”
”. . .” Evangeline couldn't react for a moment before her hand waved dismissively. ”I know that.”
She then looked at Eric. ”I'm tired and thirsty. Is this photoshoot going to take too long?” she wined. It was not even thirty minutes, but she was already bored as hell. She wanted to go home and have some fun with Eric or have a date with him instead.
”Let's go to your dressing room, then,” Eric said. ”We'll have Rise style you while I get your refreshments. How's that?”
Evangeline raised an eyebrow at Rise before she turned her back and went ahead. ”Whatever.”
Eric and Rise looked at each other before Rise went after Evangeline.
”Miss Heart! Your dressing room is this way!” Rise hollered.
Evangeline stopped and turned the other way.
”I know that.”
At the side, Angel was looking at Evangeline, and Eric and her hold on her arms tightened. The more she looked at them, the more she had a hard time controlling her anger, and the more her patience was running thin.
What's so good about her? She's nothing but a pretty face, and she'll make sure that everyone knows the difference between Evangeline and her.
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In the dressing room, Evangeline was accommodating Rise as per Eric's request. She was trying different sets of clothes for the shoot while Rise spoke on and on.
”I have different sets of clothes ready for you per theme, and you should try this one on first. For the spring theme, were opting for a fresher, jolly vibe. So this dress is perfect for you,” Rise exclaimed in excitement.
Evangeline just looked at the dress in Rise's hand with a raised brow and dead eyes. ”A ballet dress?”
Rise's smile widened. ”It's not just going to be a ballet dress when I'm done with you. There are so many combinations to go from. But first, go try it on.”
Evangeline didn't budge, and Rise urged, pointing to a small changing room.
. . . It took a moment before Evangeline reacted. She sighed and snatched the dress from Rise's hand and stormed her way into the changing room.
After minutes, Evangeline got out, unimpressed with what she saw in the mirror.
”This looks so plain.”
”Is supposed to be,” Rise answered, holding accessories in each hands, ”until we add this belt, jacket, hat, and boots on you.”
Evangeline huffed a disgusted laugh. ”There's no way that I'm going to wear that blue belt. The design is horrendous!”
Rise just laughed. ”The color is actually cerulean, and it will complement the color of your dress, jacket, and other accessories. Just you wait.”
Evangeline rolled her eyes, but she still stood in silence as she let Rise dressed her. She would let her do her thing because, at the end of the day, she knew that dress wouldn't look good on her, and she would have a reason to fire her.
”There, perfect!” Rise said and pulled Evangeline in front of the mirror. ”Come and have a look.”
Evangeline rolled her eyes and obliged. She opened her mouth, ready to let out her criticism, but her reflection on the mirror shut her mouth tight.
She would never have guessed that the simple unappealing ballet dress would turn into something amazing with just the addition of a belt, jacket, and hat.
She never did try bold colors before because she simply didn't know what colors and accessories to go with it. She was afraid she would only look like a clown. But the peach-colored dress, cerulean belt, orange flowery jacket, and hat were an eye-opener. It brought her a new fresh look. An identity she never knew existed.
”So, what do you think?” Rise asked and blabbered, ”I've studied your picture, and luckily I saw you beforehand in Reisha's production. Everything here was handpicked by me to complement and enhance your features.”
Evangeline pursed her lips and cleared her throat. ”Hmp! It's just so-so.”
She then took a mental note to try the combination in her next designs. Maybe it was time to study color combinations, as well?
Rise beamed. ”I'm glad you like it! let's try another and see what suits you best!”