Melanie was still trying to digest that bit of news as she worked her way into the first dress and did her own makeup.
When Tamara arrived from school, she was instantly tasked with brushing out Melanie’s hair. Not a single snarl or twist allowed. Her hair was always either a straight fall or in a ponytail. Her trademark hair was never up, never teased, and god forbid never colored. That was part of her contracts; it also vastly simplified styling choices for the designer. Which many complained about, but ultimately seemed to appreciate.
A four-page spread in the front twenty. The only thing that caused a cancellation like that was a revelation of illegal activity, like design theft. Even the buyout of a fashion house wouldn’t cause that late a change. All of the space was prepaid and t
