Rene Russo's Purr-fect Photoshoot (season 2, episode 10) - Photoshoot on Brazil (part 3)

Lucia and Rene: pure sex appeal on the third part of the photoshoot.
(Credits: Nando Buco & Francesco Scavullo) 

Sophie was exhausted. She dealt with customers and met with fashion designers all through the day at her boutique. She and her employees had to get up early to finish up some inventory. While Sophie loved her work, it was nice to be at her fiancé’s apartment for a Portuguese dinner of chicken and yellow rice. While Ian prepared the salad, Sophie sat on the couch and enjoyed a glass of white wine. Listening to some beautiful jazz, Sophie brought out her smartphone and found Maria and Gabriel’s final part of Lucia and Rene’s Perfect Photoshoot. She took a sip of wine and started to read:

Basic look for Maria. Fashion: Venus.

Tony was thrilled with Maria. She handled the afternoon photoshoot with charm and elegance. Lucia and Rene agreed with him that she should also be part of the evening lingerie photoshoot featuring underclothing from Andres Sarda and Venus. Lucia asked Shane and Kela to the stores to find Maria a pair of comfortable pajamas. They came back with “cat pajamas” from the lovely world of Venus.

Look 01 for Rene... 

Tony ordered a bottle of champagne and appetizers for the lingerie scene. Maria was thrilled to model with Lucia and Rene but felt a bit nervous about the whole thing. “Don’t worry,” Shane and Kela said enthusiastically. “Just be yourself, and you will be fine.” Lucia, who overheard the conversation, smiled, and squeezed Maria’s hand, and said, “You are going to be wonderful.”

Look 01 - for Lucia

Lucia, Maria, and Rene were beautiful and were wonderfully in sync with what Tony wanted from the scene. Tony snapped away as our three models teased each other and enjoyed the excellent champagne and appetizers. Maria, who sat in the center of the bed, blushed as Lucia and Rene sang one of her favorite pieces of music. Tony, who loves those serendipitous moments, took photos of three of them inviting Shane and Kela to join them. They shared a glass or two of champagne and started to dance to some of the best of Brazilian hip hop. They had a great time.

Look 02 - for Lucia

Ian came in and found Sophie reading from her smartphone. She told her beloved that she was reading the last part of Lucia and Rene’s Perfect Photoshoot. Sophie was familiar with the lovely collection of attire and lingerie from Andres Sarda, Lulus, and Venus.

Look 02 - for Rene 

The blog post kindly reminded our boutique owner that she needs to confirm an order of beige lace bandeaus from Venus. “You can take of that in the morning, Sophie,” said Ian soothingly.

look 03 - for Rene

“In the meantime, let’s eat and enjoy the evening. TCM is playing the Brazilian comedy ‘O Auto de Compadecida.’” Sophie put her smartphone away and sat down with Ian for a beautiful dinner and exquisite conversation.

Look 03 - for Lucia

Hope u all like it. 

xoxoxo

Maria Emma & Gabriel

Rene Russo's Purr-fect Photoshoot (season 2, episode 9) - Photoshoot on Brazil (part 2)

Lucia knew what to order for her guests at the Restaurante Marius Degustare. The food was delicious, and the conversation was delightful. Our Brazilian goddess of beauty talked with her guests about fashion and travel. Maria found Lucia’s demeanor lovely. The two of them chatted about art, books, and movies. 

From Lulus -- dress for Rene.

The feeling was mutual. Lucia found Maria intelligent, lovely, and sweet. She was also impressed with our photoshoot assistant’s artwork and her attire choices from Lulus, Venus, and Villa Amour. Lucia took Tony aside and said that Maria should be in the photoshoot. Tony asked her what she had in mind. “Leave it to me, my friend. I will work it out,” Lucia replied.

From Lulus -- dress for Lucia.

The second part of the photoshoot took place at the Hotel’s bar. Lucia and Rene, who wore attire from Lulus, were psyched for the afternoon’s work. Lucia, who was wearing enchanting burgundy, diverted her attention to Maria. Tony snapped away as Lucia gave Tony’s assistant a friendly smile and wink. Maria blushed at the attention. As Tony sets up for the new scene, Lucia and Rene put on their Villa Amour clothing. As Shane and Kela worked on the models’ makeup and hair, Lucia said to Rene, “Follow my lead.” Shane, who overheard Lucia’s cryptic message, took Maria aside and said to her, “Be prepared to be surprised.”

From Villa Amour Vintage -- outfit for Rene.

Lucia put on Maria’s favorite piece of music. As Tony snapped away, Lucia invited a pleasantly surprised Maria to join the photoshoot. The three of them danced away while reciting the music’s enchanting lyrics. Lucia took off her jacket and started to dance closely to Maria. Tony was thrilled with the results. And Maria had the best time. 

They take a break and enjoy strawberry smoothies.

From Villa Amour Vintage - outfit for Lucia.

Hope u all like it. 

xoxox

Maria Emma and Gabriel.

Rene Russo's Purr-fect Photoshoot (season 2, episode 8) - Photoshoot on Brazil (part 1)

Master muses Lucia Verissimo and Rene Russo: the stars of the photoshoot. 

Rene and her crew arrived in Rio De Janeiro that evening. Rene was excited to be in Brazil because she was going to work with the lovely Lucia Veríssimo. Maria worked months to get the two together for the January/February edition of Vogue Brasil. She persuaded Tony and the magazine’s editors that the chemistry between the two of them would work. “The two of them are perfect,” Maria said to Tony. “Lucia’s smile and heart-shaped eyes are sensual and elegant; Lucia is a master” After getting their luggage, they hailed a couple of taxis to the Hilton Rio De Janeiro Copacabana. As they drove to the hotel, Maria got out her folder and explained to Rene that she and Lucia would be posing in swimwear, evening dresses, and lingerie from Andres Sarda, Lulus and Venus.

After going over the itinerary, Rene looked out the window and took a sip of her strawberry smoothie. She thought about her latest “Rene the Sleuth’’ dream.  This time our heroine is looking for stolen vintage New Yorker drawings. She must deal with a semi-reluctant archivist named Victoria, who knows all about Olga’s nefarious sister, Helga. Our beautiful model found herself annoyed by a charming Pierce flirting with our enchanting archivist who loves good wine, romantic poetry, and the whims of the American humorist James Thurber. “The things we dream about,” Rene mused. 

From Venus -- Swimwear for Lucia

They arrived at the Hilton located on Avenida Atlântica. Rene and her team were taken in by the exquisite bar and dining area. On the flight, Rene read the following blurb on her smartphone: “Our hotel is on Copacabana Beach and is less than 10 minutes from Rio Sul Mall and showings at Kinoplex Roxy. Sugarloaf Mountain, Maracanã Stadium, and Escadaria Selarón can be reached in 15 minutes. Christ the Redeemer is 20 minutes away. We have rooms with sea views, a spa, and a rooftop pool with space to relax” (https://hilton.com/en/hotels/riocchh-hilton-rio-de-janeiro-copacabana/…) 

From Venus -- Swimwear for Lucia

At 7:30 a.m., Maria went down to the lobby and greeted Lucia with a friendly “bom dia” and a gentle hug. They went up to Rene’s room, where she was under the care of Shane. Rene got up and gave Lucia a warm embrace. As Kela worked on Lucia, Rene and her fashion shoot partner talked about how much they look forward to today’s photoshoot. Lucia was enthusiastic about the attire’s beautiful assortment of colors and fabric. “Lunch is on me,” said our Brazilian beauty. “I made a reservation at the Restaurante Marius Degustare. They have the most exquisite seafood around.” Tony and came in and welcomed her to the set. Tony explained that the morning shoot would be swimwear at the hotel pool and the beach across from the hotel. The evening wear would take place at the bar, and the lingerie would take place in one of the hotel’s exquisite suites.

From Venus -- Swimwear for Rene.

An hour later, Lucia, Rene, and the crew were on the beach. The weather was perfect – the breeze provided our two enchanting models a feeling of comfort and contentment. The color of the sky was a fantastic blue with splashes of innocuous clouds on the horizon. As Tony got his camera ready, Kela and Shane did some last-minute hair and make-up work on Lucia and Rene. Maria turns on the music, and they set out work. The photoshoot is like a concerto – this time, Shane is conductor, and Lucia and Rene are the star soloists. Shane made them smile by telling jokes and humorous stories. Maria arranged for Lucia and Rene to pose with Brazil’s National Men Volleyball Team. 

Tony snapped away as they knocked the volleyball on the beach. After a brief break of energy bars and cold water, Tony moved the photoshoot to the hotel’s pool. After changing into new swimwear, Lucia and Rene got into the water. As the two gave each other a warm embrace, Tony took some magnificent photos. For lunch, they went to the Restaurante Marius Degustare for a beautiful lunch of codfish cakes other seafood delicacies.

From Venus -- Swimwear for Rene.

Hope u all like it <3 

xoxoxo

Maria Emma and Gabriel. 

Rene Russo's Purr-fect Photoshoot (season 2, episode 7) - Weekly Lingerie (Collaboration - Gabe Kikas)

Maria looked at lingerie from the lovely world of Le Beautiful. She came across black slip lingerie that would be sooo perfect for Rene. “Hmm,” Maria mused, “we should do a photoshoot of Rene wearing different lingerie for each day of the week.” She took the idea to Rene and Tony, and they loved it. Maria contacted the good people of La Perla, and they sent out a whole array of lingerie. Maria and Rene looked over the attire, and they chose five samples that would look divine on our exquisite model.

Rene's Monday lingerie.

Maria read about the Hotel Roosevelt on Hollywood Blvd, In Los Angeles. "It is the perfect spot," Maria said to Rene and Tony. She quoted from the hotel’s website: “The Hollywood Roosevelt dates back to the Golden Era. Located on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the heart of Los Angeles city, our luxury hotel offers nothing but the best stylish, safe, and lavish accommodation experience. Stay with us and relax at our newly-renovated ‘60s style Tropicana pool and café. Unplug and unwind in the Cabanas, or spend your night at the Marilyn Suite. Allow us to cook for you and enjoy the delight of our delicious chef-driven dining menu.” (https://www.thehollywoodroosevelt.com/). Rene and Tony overwhelmingly approved the idea, and Maria arranged to rent several rooms for the photoshoot.

Lingerie for Tuesday.

They arrived at Hotel Roosevelt the night before. The establishment’s beauty enchanted them. It’s a perfect spot for a romantic rendezvous or to be pampered for a day or two. Maria arranged for Rene to have the “Roosevelt Suite,” featuring an exquisite canopy bed and tasteful living quarters. After a beautiful meal, Rene and her group sat down to discuss tomorrow’s photo shoot. They agreed that the lingerie should fit the mood of the weekday.

Lingerie for Wednesday

The following day, Maria met Rene in her suite. Rene, enjoying a glass of juice and a fruit cup, engaged in chitchat with Shane and Kela. Maria loved how our charming model laughed at Shane’s jokes and puns. After going over the day’s itinerary, Tony arrived with his assistant and began to set up. Maria reminds Rene that she will wear a different piece of lingerie for each day of the week. As Tony snaps away, Rene coveys how she feels on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

For Rene, Monday is always a difficult day. The beginning should be as soft as possible, like the fur around her shoulders. After a quick break, Rene puts on her Tuesday lingerie. Her feelings are to think positive – to accentuate the beautiful, to personify the room’s ambiance. Tony calls for a lunch break. Room service brings to Rene’s suite a luscious buffet of chicken and steak fajitas served with iced tea. As they eat, they enjoy each other’s company and swap stories about the latest in fashion and modeling.

Lingerie for Thursday

For the Wednesday scene, Tony photographs Rene’s pensive demeanor. Tony stops for a moment so Shane can fix up her makeup and Kela tidy up her hair. He would like for Rene to show her softer side, her funny side. As Tony begins, he suggests to Rene not to be too serious. Yes, it’s Wednesday, but Friday is almost here. He tells her a joke or two, and Rene bursts out laughing. The photos are superb. For the Thursday scene, Tony snaps away as she reads and reflects on the week ahead. Friday – is a celebration of the end of the week. It is a time of possibilities – a time for a secret rendezvous with that special someone. As Tony snaps away, Rene thinks about the special people in her life and how blessed she feels.

Lingerie for Friday 

The photo shoot is over. Tony gives Rene a gentle hug for a job well done. They all meet later for an enjoyable swim and dinner afterward.

Hope u like it!
xoxoxo

Maria Emma & Gabriel

The purr-fect Rene Russo Photoshoot (season 2, episode 6) - Lovey world of Crop Tops (collaboration - Gabriel Kikas)

Rene and her team arrived in New York City last night. After good night sleep, they met up for breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant. As they enjoyed the breakfast buffet, Maria outlined the photoshoot itinerary. The morning photoshoot would take place in Central Park. In the afternoon, they would head over to Greenwich Village for some modeling work. They would wrap up the day at McSorley’s Old Ale House.

Rene steps out of the hotel wearing a white crop top and leather jacket from the lovely world of http://whowhatwear.com. The team is already waiting in the van. She is about to step into the vehicle when she notices a young man waiting for a bus. Without telling Tony, she walks over to the bus stop and sits down next to the gentleman. She sips her strawberry smoothie and gives her fellow patron a warm smile. Tony, who prays for serendipitous moments like these, grabs his camera and discreetly snaps away. Our photographer, giddy at this point, captures Rene spotting the young man gazing at her bra’s pink straps. Rene gets up, takes a sip of her smoothie, looks at him longingly, and thanks him for inadvertently being part of her morning photoshoot. Tony comes up to the bus dept and invites the embarrassed young man to join them for a drink later at McSorley’s.

They arrive an hour later at Central Park’s Bethesda Terrace and Fountain. Rene slips into a grey crop top and black leather jacket from the enchanting world of http://lulus.com. As Tony sets up, a New York Humane Society member arrives with a beautiful bichon brise named Clio. Rene, who has fallen in love with our four-legged friend, is ready for the scene. Tony happily snaps away as Clio enthusiastically barks and leads Rene around the park’s historic landmarks. They stop later for a water break. As Rene caresses her newfound friend, she happily learns that a young Long Island couple will adopt Clio. Rene asks questions about the animal shelters in New York City and immediately writes a check to the New York Humane Society.

After saying goodbye to Clio, Rene changes her clothes and puts on a white top and leather jacket from the enchanting world of http://venus.com. The next scene, which takes place at Central Park’s Tavern on the Green, portrays a weekly lunch of close girlfriends. Tony’s photos reveal an array of feelings and sentiments. Rene and her friends engage in an amicable discourse over this and that. Tony, thrilled beyond words over the photoshoot, calls for a lunch break and joins Rene and her companions for a leisurely meal.

In the afternoon, they move to Greenwich Village. The next scene takes place at the boutique called Exquisite. The owner, Gabriel, greets Rene with open arms. For this part of the photoshoot, Rene changes into a Lulus crop top decorated with an exquisite lace hem design. As Tony snaps away, Gabriel shows Rene around the store, showing her the latest attire from Chanel, Dior, Max Mara, and Versace. After the photoshoot, Gabriel sits down with Rene and her team to talk about fashion and modeling. They had an excellent discussion and ended their time together enjoying cheese and crackers served with white wine.

Their final stop is the McSorley’s Old Ale House. Rene, who arrives wearing a denim jacket and white top from Venus, allows providence to play itself out. Tony captures well Rene interacting with her patrons at the bar. The most significant moment for Tony when photographed our enchanting model’s reaction when the young man from this morning arrives. As they enjoy beer and chicken wings, Rene and her group exchange thoughts about baseball and plans for the upcoming holiday weekend.
 

Hope u all like it

xoxox

ME & Gabriel

The Purr-fect Photoshoot (season 2, episode 5) - Rene the Sleuth, part 2 (collaboration - Gabriel Kikas)

Rene and the group are up early for the Carbon Beach photoshoot. Kela and Shane stifle a yawn as they prepare Rene’s hair and makeup. Maria, who brings coffee and juice for Rene and her team, discuss the morning schedule. Tony's producer arranged for the Santa Monica College women’s soccer team to join our enchanting model for a morning run. After they complete a series of running stretches, Rene and the girls take the beach by storm. Tony snaps away at they have the time of their lives. Afterward, they sit in the Nobu Ryokan courtyard enjoying energy bars and cold bottles of water. The soccer team loves Rene’s many stories of fashion and travel.

Later in the morning, Rene slips into beautiful swimwear from Posthaus and Venus. Tony takes a few photos of her in the courtyard. The photoshoot is like a concerto – where Tony is the conductor and Rene is the soloist. They talk it through – to get her to smile, Tony tells her jokes and riddles; to get her to feel romantic, our conductor encourages his beautiful soloist to think about the first time she fell in love. Their dialogue is entirely in sync. They then move to the beach, where Rene gets into the water. She rests on a surfboard while Tony takes on some magnificent photos.

After a rest, Rene meets up with Tony and Maria to go over the late afternoon photo shoot. This time it is eveningwear from Lulus and Venus. Rene wears this beautiful strapless dress from Lulus. At the bar, Rene sips on wine as her interlocutor sits next to her. Shane, who plays the role of a blind date, engages our stunning model in idle chitchat. The conversation, however, becomes a bit silly. Tony begs them not to laugh, but they cannot help themselves. Rene and Shane break down and laugh at how ridiculously daft the dialogue is. Tony smiles and, in comic scolding, said he told them not to giggle. No matter. The photos look great.

They move the photoshoot upstairs. In this scene, Maria and Tony ask Rene to imagine she is about to rendezvous with a handsome young man from out of town. “Think seductive,” they tell her. Rene gets on the bed. Tony starts to take his photos. As he does so, Rene starts to think of Andre from her dream. He was quite cute, she thought. Rene, who is getting into the spirit of the scene, removes one of her dress straps. “Good, good, Rene,” Tony says to her. “You have not seen him all day. He sent you flowers, but you yearn for his soft kisses.” She looks temptingly at the camera as she takes a sip of champagne.

The photoshoot is a success. Rene and her group have dinner downstairs and enjoy an evening of friendship and rest. 

Hope u all like it.

xoxoxo

ME & Gabriel

The Purr-fect Photoshoot (season 2, episode 4) - Rene the Sleuth, part 1 (collaboration - Gabriel Kikas)

Rene hears Shane's voice. "Rene? Rene?" Rene wakes up and finds herself in her hotel bed. "What happened?" asks our exquisite model. "You overslept. You have to be on the set in 20 minutes!" Rene looks confused. "My gosh, what a dream!" Shane, as he opens his makeup box, gives out a laugh and smiles. "You had a dream? What was it about?" 

Rene gets out of bed and takes a quick shower. Kela, who knows that Tony wants to start the day with fashion from Emerson Fry, brings Rene a tank top and a pair of blue pants. Maria, Tony’s producer, comes into Rene’s room to say good morning and go over the photoshoot. Rene drinks her orange juice as she listens attentively to Maria go over the itinerary. “Now, what is this dream you had, Rene?” asks Shane. Rene takes her last sip of juice. She sees that Shane, Kela, and Maria are waiting for an answer. "Okay,” Rene says. “This is what happened. I was a private detective, hired to retrieve stolen art – a Louis Icart etching.” I end up going to Patmos to find an infamous art dealer by the name of Olga.” They are all on the edge of their seats. Suddenly Maria’s cell phone rings. “They are ready for you, Rene.” She promises to tell the rest of the story over lunch.

The Nobu Ryokan in Malibu is a picture-perfect location for a photoshoot. There is a beautiful courtyard, and each room is unique. When she was scouting locations, Maria fell in love with the hotel. It has a peaceful ambiance, and the Pacific Ocean scenery is breathtaking. She and Tony were able to arrange with management a two-day stay. On the first day, Rene will wear fashion from Emerson Fry and Vila Amour. On the second day, Rene will wear clothing from Lulus and Venus. 

Tony greets Rene in the courtyard – giving her a gentle hug and a kiss. Rene and Tony talk for a moment or two about the morning photoshoot. She is all set. As Tony snaps away, Rene thinks happily about her dream – she thinks of Zoe, Andre, and the eccentric (but sweet) art dealer from Athens. Happy memories.

Rene talks about her dream at lunchtime. Rene chats about how she is an investigator looking for a stolen piece of artwork. The villain is Olga – a nefarious being, avaricious to the core. Rene looks up and sees a beautiful young woman wearing a burgundy top and a pair of blue jeans as she takes a sip of wine. There is a young man with her. My gosh, thought Rene, the couple looks so much like Andre and Zoe from her dream. They were such a fantastic pair. They were dedicated to their work and loved their family and friends. She tells her group about Emily, a charming young woman taken in by the wonders of epeolatry. 

The photoshoot moves inside the hotel, and Rene will be modeling fashion from Villa Amour. Shane and Kela work on her makeup and hair. “What was the best part of your dream?” Maria asks. “The friendship,” says Rene. They were trying to solve a crime, but they found moments to learn about each other, to talk to each other. They spoke of each other lives and how they hope to do better at work and home. Life is full of intangibles, Rene tells Kela, Maria, and Shane. Rene glows as Tony snaps away into the early evening hours …. 

More to come in Part II of our blog post.

Hope u all like it !
xoxoxo

Maria Emma and Gabriel