Hence, I thought I should at least blog about the
preparations first while I wait for the photos to be downloaded.
20th April
2013| Saturday
Recce
Two days before I was allowed to start loaning the items, I
went down to Bugis+ to do a bit of “recce”. I went through shops by shops and
amazingly almost all the shops I went in carries clothes that would fit my
theme.
Tip #1: It’s best to do recce and loaning on separate days as
this would save more time on the day you do your loans. Loaning normally takes
sometime because eg: You need time to think if the top you picked matches with
the bottom. / You need to visualize if the outfit looks good on your models/
etc.
Tip #2: If you spotted clothes
that would work with your theme, snap a picture! This will help you when you do
loans on the day itself.
Just in case you haven’t figured what my theme was all about
based on the photos I have provided here, the theme is actually FUN. Yes, all
about having fun! Expect to see bright/neon colors, prints, print on print, and
color blocking! Perfect for the Spring Summer season.
23rd April
2013| Tuesday
Picking Outfits -
Loans
Left my office at 6.30pm sharp and rushed down to Bugis+.
This time, it’s to pick outfits for my models. Spent about 20 – 40 minutes in
each store pairing outfits for my models. It was quite…err… tough! Especially
when you found something nice, but the right size was sold out. Very
disappointing!
Nonetheless, everything went smooth. Most of the sales
staffs I met were nice and helpful. However, there are some of them who shows
attitude, giving stares and refused to help. I’m not gonna tell you which shop
it was but it’s really sad because they are presenting the brand they are
working for. Wake up people!
Tip #3: You might be facing such situation (problematic
sales staffs. LOL) in some shops but I’d suggest you ignore them and continue
to do your sourcing, After all you need your job to be done. So yeah, just do
your thang!
I didn’t have the chance to do fitting on the girls as most
of them are probably busy with their full time job and school. Plus, I know it’s
such a hassle to make them come all the way down to Bugis just to try out the
clothes. So I took the risk of picking the sizes given by them. I remember
feeling worried if the clothes don’t fit them well.
When I got home, I started compiling all the photos I took, print it, cut it and paste it on my notebook. I also scribbled some notes. This will come in handy on the actual day of the event. It's like a check list!
24th April 2013| Wednesday
Fitting & Picking Outfits for Audi
Picking outfits for my male model,
Audi was the easiest by far. Probably because he was around when I did the loan
and… he could pull off almost any outfit? Lucky dude! Settled his outfits
within 30 minutes! Or even earlier! I think?
Headed to Tong Seng with Audi and
Fifa for our late dinner. While waiting for our food to be ready, I was busy
squeezing my brain juice thinking of what songs should be used for my show. Only
then I realized the right person I should ask about music was right in front of
me!!! Oh silly me.
SHOUT OUT TO FIFA AKA AFI AKA
BATWOMAN AKA MY "ASSISTANT".
Thanks for being a wonderful “assistant”
and suggesting those songs! It really means a lot to me! I’m sorry I was a bit
fussy with the songs selection. But hey, those songs you suggested were good,
though!
26th April 2013| Friday
Music and Choreography
It was the last day to finalize
everything but some things are not even done. Like the runway music? I mean
yes, I have selected the songs I want but it wasn’t mixed and burned to a CD yet. Thank god for my
talented colleague, Kabi! He kindly mixed the songs for me when I seek for his
help. Teehee. Thank you!!!
Till then. Look out for my last entry on Bugis+ Star Style Blogger 2013 actual event!
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