Closer - A Connections Sequel [Ongoing]

Sixteen

Valerie P.O.V.

This morning, I decided to head towards Delerie HQ, so I could work with Olivia.

The office space was similar to the boutique, a classy and light space with a dark edge. In her own office, Olivia was busy sketching away at her desk when I entered.

"Oh hey!" She tilted her head up and smiled.

"Hi!" I smiled, "What are you working on?"

"I threw around some more ideas of the coats you liked, just exploring really." She shrugged. I glanced down at her papers and looked at the beautiful sketches.

"They're amazing, Olivia." I nodded as I scanned over each one, flicking through the designs. "Oh my god. This." I gasped as I picked one up. "I almost want to have this one to myself!" I chuckled.

She peeked over and grinned. "Ah, that's one of my favorites too!"

"It's amazing!" It was a long grey woollen oversized coat with black graphic writing over it. It gave me the super vintage high fashion vibes.

"I'll put that in the yes pile then!"

I chuckled. "I had some ideas actually. I really wanted to do a really beautiful high neck blouse, but made with very silky- almost gauze like transparent material. That tucked into a pair of black high waisted trousers with flared legs are amazing."

"Supermodel long limbs, without being a supermodel." Olivia nodded. "Got it."

I nodded as she started to write down notes about future designs. "Oh! Right, well actually I came here for another purpose entirely." I remembered. "How does a bit of shopping sound?" I arched a brow.

She put down her pencils and grinned. "Like a fashion addicts' heaven."

I giggled, waiting for her to grab her things before we got going. We headed down to Melrose to visit all the trendy boutiques, and quickly popped in to say hi to Delerie.

"I pretty much need outfits for all the girls, myself and Aria for the MTV VMA's."

Olivia whistled lowly. "Damn. What about your dates?"

"Well, I can do Carter, but the others have their own stylists." I smiled, thankfully. I already had a lot to do.

"Cool." She nodded. "Well we should get started."

We entered a boutique and sifted through the clothes quickly, looking for items that would suit each individual girl or just in general.

"We need something quite fun and not overly formal right?" Olivia asked as she tapped her chin, strolling past the mannequins.

"Yes. The MTV VMA's are pretty relaxed."

"How about this?" She pulled out a cute sequin mini dress.

"Oh! Alexys would love that." I nodded in approval.

"Great, I'll just show it to her..."

"Thanks!" I beamed.

When required, Olivia tagged along with me to help with styling jobs, almost like an assistant. It was always helpful to have an extra set of hands, eyes and a second opinion on things. She had a copy of my info on the girls, which had a picture of them in plain fitted clothing for reference and their measurements, heights and regular sizes. It made it easier to shop or acquire garments on the get-go.