Stacey, the model for today’s shoot. I’m panting and red when I arrive, but I’m greeted with calm smiles and a skinny latte while Stacey f inishes texting her housemate who stayed out late last. It’s not every day the model gets the coffees in but today there’s nothing diva about our model: she’s a 28-year-old Social Media Manager from London. And in the short cab ride to the shoot location Stacey chats happily about the sunshine, remarks how cheerful our taxi driver is, and makes approving sounds as we whizz past the sparkling ocean. “This is just the best day,” she conf ides. As we arrive at the Regency Hotel we are greeted by Miss Honey Moon, one of today’s tutors in titillation. It’s not even midday, but Honey is immaculately made-up, wearing a vampish red dress and heels I’ve already mentally fallen over in. Carrying herself with the poise of a certain Ms Monroe – and bearing a striking resemblance to the blonde bombshell – Honey welcomes Stacey with kisses and hugs. Immediately we’re introduced to photographer Nadine and stylists Sharon and Gloria and within seconds the hotel foyer is full of the scent of hot fresh coffee and perfume, and a cacophony of female voices. I can’t help but feel that Dita Von Teese would approve. After coffee has been sipped we gather to admire Honey’s corsets and burlesque props. “I love this one,” squeals Stacey, spotting a turquoise and gold peacock-pattern over-bust corset. But before she has a chance to try anything on our model is ushered outside for a couple of pre-styling shots, before being directed back indoors to the stylist’s chair. Here, Sharon and Gloria cast their expert eyes over skin, hair and colouring, scolding Stacey for wearing a dab of foundation to the shoot.
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ashionably late is how I’d describe myself rushing to the coffee shop where I’m meeting
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