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You’ve seen their work – now vote for your favorite! Join us at Moct (240 E. Pittsburgh Ave.) this Saturday, September 26th at 5:30PM for our first Style Trial. Five will be safe, two will be guilty of fashion faux pas!

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

To view additional photos click on each model’s name
Voting closes Saturday, September 26th at 4:30PM.

When I Grow Up . . .

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:23:51 +0000

When I was younger the first thing I remember wanting to be when I grew up was a rock star. I had this great pink skirt (which today would be the perfect mini) that I wore to death. It was perfect with a little rocker tee and layers of accessories. I looked the rocker chic part, but then I realized I had no talent in the vocal department! So, much to my dismay I began to shift my thinking.

Since I loved clothing and jewelry and all things fashion (here is some evidence of my early jewelry obsession), why not be a fashion designer?!?! At the time it sounded so glamorous and perfect so I whipped out my sketch book and went to work. Shortly, another realization took place – I couldn’t draw (and that so remains true). It was really hard to put the beautiful chiffon, sequined and fabric draped visions in my head on paper and if I did manage to move my pencil in the right motion to display what was happening in my imagination, it still didn’t look like much on a stick person!

Over the years I never lost my love of fashion and of course as I got older I realized there are other ways to get your ideas on paper. So as I approached the point in my life where it was time to decide what I was going to use my degree for, my desire to be in the industry of fashion resurfaced. I mean, throughout college I worked in retail, so I guess I never really left it, but when it came time that I might actually have to – I panicked. I couldn’t let go.

I always really enjoyed working with people and creating looks from a variety of pieces – it’s really what excites me about fashion – the ability to utilize the items you love most in hundreds of different ways. The styling aspect of retail is always the most fun and there are many people who really have an eye for what works. It’s risky though – the industry of fashion – and that’s what gave me the idea for Milwaukee’s Style Trial. A no-risk opportunity for those individuals with a love for fashion and styling to test their skills.

It’s a four week competition where 7 will get the chance to compete for styling opportunities with M Magazine, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness and Flaire Boutique (obviously). There’s more though – an overnight stay in the Presidential Suite at the InterContinental Hotel, dinner for two at Kilawat and a VIP Party at Decibel Nightclub . . . a nice little prize package and a chance to utilize your fashion know-how.

So if you love fashion and you view each opportunity to dress yourself (or friends/family) as a chance to express yourself OR maybe just because it sounds fun – visit the homepage of our website, check out the rules and get your application in. We are extending the deadline – so you have until Friday morning to get them in.

When else do you get the chance to try out something new without all the risk?? Apply today!

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The Second Annual Milwaukee’s Style Trial

It’s time for Milwaukee to “shut it down” again. Think you have what it takes to be the next Rachel Zoe? Let’s see if you can style looks that warrant an “I Die.” Get your application in now!

Style Trial Week Two – Earth, Wind & Fire

The Looks are done for Week Two. This week’s theme was Earth, Wind & Fire. Check out each contestants’ looks below. Vote for your favorite! Voting Poll opens at 4:00PM Thursday, Oct. 1st and closes Saturday Oct. 3rd at 4:00PM.

Nong Chang Model: Ted Schaar

Jill Gueller Model: Tommy Braaten

Tameka Johnson Model: Bryant Randall

Megan Jones Model: Jonny Hunt

Dawn Zellner Model: Vince

You’ve seen their work-now vote for your favorite!

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

Join us at Moct (240 E. Pittsburgh Ave.) this Saturday, October 3rd at 5:30PM for our second Style Trial. Four will be safe, one will be guilty of fashion faux pas!

Click on model’s name for additional photos

Style Trial – Week One Results

After all of your voting – you decided Jill Gueller’s look “shut it down.” Congratulations Jill!

Two are out and Five remain as we begin Round Two of Milwaukee’s Style Trial.

Join us at Moct on Saturday Oct 3rd at 5:30 for the Second Style Trial Stay Tuned for updates!

Style Trial Week One – Sudden Impact

Nong Chang Model: Sarah Golata

Tara Cribbs Model: Ashley Roberts

Jill Gueller Model: Anne-Marie

Tameka Johnson Model: Jenna

Megan Jones Model: Lindsay Wall

Sari Kern Model: Lisa Wrasse

Dawn Zellner Model: Tenia Fischer

To view additional photos click on each model’s name Voting closes Saturday, September 26th at 4:30PM.

When I Grow Up . . .

It’s time for Milwaukee to “shut it down” again.
Think you have what it takes to be the next Rachel Zoe?
Let’s see if you can style looks that warrant an “I Die.”
Get your application in now!

The Looks are done for Week Two. This week’s theme was Earth, Wind & Fire. Check out each contestants’ looks below. Vote for your favorite!
Voting Poll opens at 4:00PM Thursday, Oct. 1st and closes Saturday Oct. 3rd at 4:00PM.

Nong Chang
Model: Ted Schaar

Jill Gueller
Model: Tommy Braaten

Tameka Johnson
Model: Bryant Randall

Megan Jones
Model: Jonny Hunt

Dawn Zellner
Model: Vince

After all of your voting – you decided Jill Gueller’s look “shut it down.”
Congratulations Jill!

Join us at Moct on Saturday Oct 3rd at 5:30 for the Second Style Trial
Stay Tuned for updates!

Nong Chang
Model: Sarah Golata

Tara Cribbs
Model: Ashley Roberts

Jill Gueller
Model: Anne-Marie

Tameka Johnson
Model: Jenna

Megan Jones
Model: Lindsay Wall

Sari Kern
Model: Lisa Wrasse

Dawn Zellner
Model: Tenia Fischer

To view additional photos click on each model’s name
Voting closes Saturday, September 26th at 4:30PM.