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Rarity thinks this could use more sparkle! (threediamonds) wrote in valarlogs,
@ 2012-06-15 07:21:00

Entry tags:

emma frost (white queen), rarity

Who: Rarity and Emma
What:Measuring and fittings.
When: June 15th.
Where: Back room of a side shop on Main Street.
Status: In progress
Rating:PG. Some mild Language, smoking.

It'd been wonderful, so many people seemed to be loving her designs, and she'd been gaining more confidence. She may not be quite ready to try and get into the fashion world, it being harder being in California, but she may have a chance if people that were more popular from that site, helped show it off.

It has been why she had set up for the photo shoot. She bit her lip, making sure all that was needed was out. People may have seen it as chaos, bolts of fabrics laying everywhere, a giant stack of thread spools, a rather huge pin cushion with different colour pins sticking out of it. Hell, there was a stack of her designs that covered nearly an entire table.

The only thing she had neat and tidy were the mannequins that she kept by the wall. Each organised by size and gender. She of course had one that was gender neutral, liking to be as open-minded as the next person.

To her, it was creative, let her work fluidly. She went searching up and down for her measuring tape. "Dammit, where is that thing..." She looked under the table in the back and gritted her teeth to stay calm. "Opal! That is not your plaything!" Grabbed at it, barely managing to escape kitty scratches. She rolled her eyes and lit up a cigarette in hopes that she could calm herself down.

Her timing seemed perfect, because once she'd finished her last drag on it, there was a knock on the back door. She walked over and opened the door "Hello, darling. Emma, correct?"

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white_diamonds
2012-06-16 01:40 am UTC (link)

Emma had gone out of a mild sort of curiosity. There was only so much you could do to fill a day when you didn't work and an idle Emma Frost was a dangerous sort of thing. After finding the place and reaching out to the girl, Emma had dressed well and gone out, figuring it best to look her most presentable. She was meeting a designer, after all.

Demurely she stepped into the little workshop. It was cramped as far as Emma was concerned and messy, but she didn't hold that against her. Emma was here, mostly, to judge Raina's ability to design. "That's correct, Ms. Tappy. Thank you for having me."

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threediamonds
2012-06-16 02:10 pm UTC (link)

"Feel free to call me Rarity, love." Led her further in, moving a stack of loose fabrics folded off the chair across from a stool for her to sit. She herself sat on the stool, legs crossed, and leaning slightly forward. Rarity looked her twice over, looking for the location of the curves, and the places she had to make doubly sure to measure correctly.

This was going to be interesting at very least. She'd only had that Haruka person come over for a fitting, and that had ended... interestingly.

She knew for a fact that today wouldn't end like that, having no interested in anything but fitting the woman for the designs she had for her to try.

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white_diamonds
2012-06-22 01:43 pm UTC (link)

Emma didn't sit on stools, but she did all but saunter over to Rarity's side, standing and glancing around the room. The fabrics that she could see didn't seem cheap and that did more than a bit to ease Emma's nerves about the whole thing. She'd been getting some attention from the public since she'd left her father's job and favor and the last thing she wanted to do was make a huge PR mistake by wearing tacky or cheap designs.

"Rarity, then." A nickname, she assumed. "Tell me about yourself, Rarity," Emma said, catching a glimpse of some sketches for a dress out of the corner of her eye. She almost appeared distracted. "Did you go to school for design?"

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threediamonds
2012-06-23 05:27 am UTC (link)

"Oh, well..."Sighed out of discomfort, brushing her hair behind her ear. "I've never properly taken any classes. I didn't grow up in the best neighborhood, or have the most money growing up." She's getting more than a little embarrassed at mentioning any of this.

She quickly stood up and went over to grab Opal and shove her out the door to go and do what kitties do. Once dealt with, she turned back to her. "I've personally researched fashion, cloth type and style, all my life."

Keeping her back turned, she focused on finishing the very last design she had to do for her, just adding the details for accessories. "If you don't want to take clothes from someone who hasn't gone to school for it, I completely understand."

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white_diamonds
2012-06-23 03:27 pm UTC (link)

Emma could almost pick up on Rarity's discomfort, and she watched the woman closely as she moved throughout her tiny studio. A born snob, Emma cared about money and education, but she didn't care so much about these things that she'd dismiss the girl without reason. Not yet, at least. "No need to be defensive, dear, I was just making small talk." Emma glanced at Rarity with her arms crossed over her chest. "If you have talent, you have talent. School or no."

"I'd like to see your designs," Emma said, glancing at some sketches. "Do you have any finished pieces?" Knowing that there was a difference between what one could create with their mind as opposed to what they could do with their hands, Emma decided she wanted to see multiple pieces, both sketches and full pieces.

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threediamonds
2012-06-24 01:09 am UTC (link)

"Uh.. Uh.."Thought for a second to see which pieces she really wanted to show off. "Uh, yes. Yes! I do." She was only a bit flaily because she'd totally spaced bringing out a few examples to begin with.

She went into the closet and pulled out the maroon and black number she'd worn to a gala she was taken too, the gown for Mai, and the one for Azula.

She set them up on the mannequins and brushed them off. "These are the ones I have that aren't up in storage." Brushed her hair behind her ear again. "I personally think they're absolutely fabulous, but every does have their own tastes."

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white_diamonds
2012-06-24 02:19 am UTC (link)

"You're not very modest, are you?" Emma didn't mean it as an insult. It seemed a true enough observation. When the clothing was on the models, Emma stepped forward and inspected closely. She had the eye of someone who was familiar with clothing, not just inspecting the design, which she found impressive, but also the details. The stitching, Emma thought, could be a bit more perfect, but she held this opinion to herself.

"They're nice," Emma said with a little nod. She turned back to Rarity. "The designs are lovely."

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threediamonds
2012-06-24 03:30 am UTC (link)

Rarity gave a squee of triumph, one of which she tried to stifle. She always did love it when people enjoyed her work. She went back to put them where they should go. "I choose to keep as confident as I can. No use being so hard on myself when trying to make it in a very hard and judgmental field, is there?"

She shifted her hips and handed her a design. "I changed the evening gown completely." Tipped her head slightly. "It wasn't near as marvelous as I wanted it to be for you."

The new gown was an off white with Swarovski Crystals all along the bottom and top. The top having an of size pattern of diamond shaped made out of large crystals.

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white_diamonds
2012-06-24 03:54 am UTC (link)

Emma watched Rarity move, almost smiling at her obvious excitement. When she was handed the sketch, Emma inspected it closely. "Nice," she said after a moment. "Did you research me? Or was the white just a lucky guess?" White was Emma's signature color and it was an easy enough thing to find her wearing it.

Her eyes left the sketch for a little while to glance up at Rarity. "Would you be interested in formal education at some point?"

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threediamonds
2012-06-24 11:54 am UTC (link)

"Would you find it creepy if I did?" Took the sketch back to pin it up to the cork board by her main work station. "I've researched every one of the people who accepted my request for models. I wanted their personal styles to shine through." Set out the three different sets of the off white and cream yellow for the dress.

"For you I chose elegance..."Gave a quick smile and went to grab the measure tape. She stopped mid step and had to catch herself to keep from falling. Her eyes lit up and she may very well have gotten a little too close for comfort. But hey, she was excited! "I would absolutely LOVE that. It would be a fabulous opportunity. I could meet so many people and get inspiration from them!"

"Let alone the education I would get, the stitching I could master, making the pleats even. Oh it would be wonderful, just marvelous in every way, darling" Her eyes are glittering and wide with curious excitement.

She then paused and stepped back. Maybe that was not the best of reactions. She blushed and turned to continue deciding which fabric to use for the gown.

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white_diamonds
2012-06-24 06:10 pm UTC (link)

"Not especially. I can respect a woman who does her research." Emma actually was impressed, but wasn't about to say so aloud. The girl had a lot of potential, but didn't exactly deserve too much of an ego stroke, as far as Emma was concerned.

"We'll have to work on your enthusiasm." Emma said, giving Rarity cat eyes in response to her energy. Still, she seemed largely unfazed. "What's stopped you from going thus far?"

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threediamonds
2012-06-24 06:18 pm UTC (link)

"Money. It's as simple as that." Held the measuring tape around both hands, fiddling with it a bit. "I never had the most money in my life, my parents had a lot of trouble getting me even here to work in this shop."

She feels rather ashamed for it, standing in front of someone who was obviously far more glamorous than she was. She set the tape down and got up to pull down the crystals, of which she used quite a bit of her payment from Azula on.

It was an investment she was willing to make if it meant getting even further in the fashion department.

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white_diamonds
2012-06-24 06:31 pm UTC (link)

"You never considered taking loans?" If Emma noticed the shame, she didn't comment on it. There was little sympathy in her voice, but at the same time she didn't sound like she was condemning the girl in front of her. Honestly, she was just trying to get answers to see if the girl was worthy of an investment.

It was funny; Emma hadn't really come with such business in mind and yet seeing Rarity and her work had given Emma some inspiration.

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threediamonds
2012-06-24 06:55 pm UTC (link)

"I..."stopped and put a finger to her chin. "I actually haven't. I've been so busy with the designs and preparing for the shoot that I let it slip my mind."

She got onto the stool to reach the satin and silk fabrics of the same colours she was going to use. "Saving these for a special dress, and I think this gown will be perfect to use it." She's not trying to seem spacey, she just has a lot going through her mind.

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white_diamonds
2012-06-24 07:05 pm UTC (link)

Emma's eye narrowed. "I see," was all she said. Silently, she considered the options she could give Rarity and whether she should present any of them to her. She seemed passionate enough, but wasn't sure whether passion was enough.

She seemed to let her guard down a bit when the fabrics were brought out. She even smiled a bit. "So is this what you plan to do with your life?" Emma asked.

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threediamonds
2012-06-24 07:27 pm UTC (link)

Looked at her and thought for a second. She set the fabrics down and unrolled the off-yellow satin. "I want to live the life of an elite. I want to be seen as someone people strive to get the approval of." Looked up to her.

"I want to live a life of luxury, designing clothes for the best and highest in the world." Let out a little squeal type noise. "I want the glitz, the glamour. I want to live in a radiant city, in a flat looking over while the lights shine below me."

"I want to be known for my designs. I want to do what I love and get paid for it, and I want to give my parents the life we didn't have growing up." she bit her lip. "Give them a decent home, them not having to worry about what they'll do for money when things get tight. I want them to grow old with the finest things life has to offer."

Whether that that the right answer or not, it was something dear to her, something she meant with her entire being.

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	white_diamonds 2012-06-24 07:31 pm UTC (link)
	Emma could appreciate such a response. She didn't respond right away, simply digested what Rarity had said and nodded. She seemed to almost be playing a game of chess in her mind that Rarity wasn't privy to. A bit unfair, perhaps, but that was Emma's way. "Do you need to measure me now?" she asked politely. (Reply to this)

threediamonds
2012-06-24 07:41 pm UTC (link)

"Yes, I've been waiting for a time when we weren't talking to ask. If you would, please slip into this. "Handed her a silk gown that would cover down to half her thigh. She needed exact measurements, not through bulky clothing or anything.

She wasn't about to risk anything messing up, and will measure more than three times at least. "There is a changing room right over there, it has a suede chair for you to sit on and mirrors all around. I made sure to make the room as fabulously made as possible."

Turned to pull out her measurement tab of paper and a pen to be prepared. "I didn't like that it was just shabby wood and cracked leather for the seat so I fixed it."

Walked over to the other side of the room to bring the small round risen stand for Emma to stand atop once she'd returned. "You can put your clothes on this,"Handed her a hanger "and this for over it so it doesn't collect any dirt."Handed her a cover to go over it.

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white_diamonds
2012-06-24 07:53 pm UTC (link)

"Thank you, darling." Emma was slightly amused by all the care Rarity was taking with her. Smiling, she went into the changing area and undressed with ease, sliding her clothing onto the hanger and putting on the gown Rarity had handed her. When she came out of the room, she looked comfortable. Honestly, Emma probably wouldn't have minded strutting around naked very much.

When she felt Rarity was ready for her, Emma stood on the stand and waited patiently.

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threediamonds
2012-06-24 08:08 pm UTC (link)

To be honest, she would show the same care to someone with no stature in the world at all. She was just like that. Sure she had her conceited moments, but that didn't prevent her from being the epitome of generosity.

There were many a times where she'd pull someone in, sometimes against their will, and give them a complete make-over.

When she came out she smiled and took the tape. She began at her midsection, measuring three times before writing the number down. "Are you allergic to any fabrics, darling?"Looked up while bringing the tape down to measure at her hips.

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white_diamonds
2012-06-24 08:19 pm UTC (link)

Emma watched Rarity, finding a person of talent in the middle of their trade to be interesting. She also appreciated how thorough Rarity was, smiling at the fact that the girl measured more than once before recording the numbers. "None that I'm yet aware of," Emma responded.

She was silent while Rarity measured. And then, because she couldn't quite help herself, Emma thought aloud, "What would you say if I were to offer you something?"

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threediamonds
2012-06-24 08:27 pm UTC (link)

"It would depend on what was given. "She seemed to focus herself solely on making the measurements as exact as possible. Last think she needed was a piece to rip, tear, or not fit at all. She dropped onto her knees to wrap around her thighs.

She may have jerked her legs a bit, so she looked up. "My apologies, darling, the tape tends to stick sometimes." She shifted it and wrote down the measurement for that. "I'd accept it if it was something pleasing and tickles my interest."

She stood up to grab two bottles of spring water, the top brand you can get really, and handed her one while taking a drink of her own. She did tend to splurge sometimes, and buying the water was one of those times.

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white_diamonds
2012-06-24 08:50 pm UTC (link)

"It's fine," Emma said, in response to the tape issue. For a moment, she stood silently and drank from the bottle that Rarity had offered. Then, "I think you have potential," she said thoughtfully. "But that alone won't get you far in the world, if I may be honest about it. A formal training, networking, and proper etiquette, will help you considerably."

Emma glanced down at the girl. "I'd like you to look into acquiring a loan for school. Because I want you to take this seriously, I will offer you assistance in paying the bill only after having seen your grades. If you do exceptionally well, I will pay it in full. And if you do not, you will need to pay most, if not all of the debt you acquire." A pause. "How does that sound?"

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threediamonds
2012-06-25 08:13 pm UTC (link)

Rarity had to stop the measuring for a second. She never really worked well under extreme pressure like that, and when she inevitably did fail, she was over dramatic for her own good. She brought the tape down to her bent knee and pushed her lips together- it was a lot of information to go over.

After a short while, she didn't look up, but continued to measure while she spoke. "I... Honestly don't know." She didn't like being under someone's watchful eye like that, never sat comfortably.

It was after another pause that she spoke again, and only a short phrase before standing to go behind her. "I accept."

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white_diamonds
2012-06-26 01:36 am UTC (link)

"You needn't agree right away," Emma said. She'd waited patiently while Rarity had considered things, but understood that the girl might want just a bit more time to go over the details. After all, if she couldn't cut it, she'd be heaping debt onto her shoulders that she might not be able to afford. "And, darling, a bit of free advice: never agree to any sort of deal without having all of the details drawn out. I wouldn't be opposed to creating a contract of some kind with you so that you'll never have to fear my backing out." Emma Frost was mostly a woman of her word, but that didn't mean that Rarity needed to be silly about her future.

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threediamonds
2012-06-26 06:16 pm UTC (link)

She seem flustered and backed off to look over the measurements she had. "Forgive me. I'm not used to someone being so interested in things like that." Turned back to face her. "I've not had the best of luck, what with scrambling to keep this shop alive, trying to work on this photo-shoot, and keep tabs on my father who is... Well, rather ill."

Rarity mentally slapped herself. 'Dammit, Rarity... Keep it together. Don't let your personal life get in the way of business!'. She bit her lip and spoke. "Yes, a contract would be wonderful. If you would just give me two weeks time to think things through and see if I qualify for any grants or loans for schooling."

She tipped her head to the side, deciding where to measure next. "If that is with you of course." She went to measure around her neck. "Then there's picking which school I'd want to attend, and the books, and materials..."She's thinking out loud really. Going to school for her trade was a very huge endeavor to go with.

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white_diamonds
2012-06-27 01:54 pm UTC (link)

"Understood," Emma said, silently wondering whether Rarity had the guts to take her up on her offer. Standing primly for measuring, she listened to the girl's tale. Emma had never gone through such hard times. While she did not quite sympathize, she felt something like hope for the girl. If she could get her act together and pull through all of her difficulties, it was entirely possible that she'd be promising.

"Two weeks. If you need assistance finding loans, you can ask me. It is likely that my... vote of confidence in you... might be what you need." Emma certainly wasn't above using her name or status to get things done. She thought it just normal to use what you had to get ahead in life. "Make sure you are certain you want to do this before agreeing with me. I will take no personal insult if you decline, but will be greatly disappointed if you accept and then find yourself unable to keep it up." A pause. "But know that this is an opportunity not visited upon many people in your position. And if you really are serious about your trade, you should do it." Emma wasn't sure if her own intentions were pure or not. She liked the idea of being able to help mold the young woman into something better, and also quite liked the idea of having a personal designer at her disposal. Whatever the reason, she figured it best to not worry why. She was helping someone. Or, at the very least, giving someone an opportunity.

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