"Hey, Jess. Looking good!" Brianna smiled
"I am?" Jess asked
"Yep! And that's why we need to talk about this school. We're all going to need to look our very best in order to attract the hottest caliber of new students." said Brianna
"Don't you mean the 'highest' caliber?" Jess asked
"Eh... that too! What do you think about helping the fashion club putting on a fashion show to let the whole world see how we strut?" Brianna asked
"That sounds like a lot of fun! I'm in!" said Jess "So what's the first step in putting on a fashion show?" Jess asked
"Now then! First things first, we can't have a fashion show without a runway." said Brianna
"What do you think about our new runway? I figure if a cobblestone path works in Paris, it can work for us too, right?" Jess asked
"Somebody's been reading up on fashion!" said Brianna
Jess sets up a path for the runway
"So we have a runway... don't we need some fashion for this fashion show?" Jess asked
"I've got that covered... but we do need food, lights, and a red carpet." Brianna asked
Jess helps Brianna set up food, lights and a red carpet
"Whoa... that was a lot of cash just to put on a show for one night!" said Jess
"It costs money to look money! Plus, with all the money I earned selling tickets, we're definitely in the green." said Brianna
"Tickets?" Jess asked
"Did you think we'd let people in for free? Next stop, an audience full of moochers devouring out hors d'oeuvres! said Brianna
"That... seems unlikely... especially since we don't have any hors d'oeuvres... Besides, it's not what I meant... this ticket says our fashion show is scheduled to start any second now! Do we even have models yet? Jess asked
"Okay, so I might've forgotten one minor detail... But now is not the time to point fingers! Now is the time to locate models ASAP! And don't forget... we'll need a wide variety of looks to really do the outfits justice!" said Brianna
Jess gathers her friends Tommy and Emily
"Uh, we're happy to help out with the fashion show, but what did you want us to do again?" Emily asked
"Yeah, did you want me to operate the lightboard?" Tommy asked
"I guess I could lift some heavy stuff." said Emily
"Actually, you two are going to be modeling looks for the show!" said Brianna
"Well, I don't feel comfortable with people staring at my outfit unless I'm dressed as a stormtrooper!" said Tommy
"Come on, guys. We're counting on you two to make this fashion show happen. Just think of it like cosplay! Models don't just wear clothes... they need to tell a story that can transport the audience to another place!" said Jess
"When you put it like that... I shall be draped in luxurious raiment, like the beloved House of Alderaan!" said Tommy
"All right, models! To the runway!" said Brianna
Brianna, Tommy and Emily model their looks on the Runway. The audience roars with applause!
"Wow! You guys were dazzling on the runway! You were like real fashion models!" said Jess
"Uh, Brianna? Why do you look like you're about to pass out?" Jess asked
"In... in the front row... the woman in the purple hat... She's a talent scout for Jean De Milan, the local fashion designer... my lifelong hero!" said Brianna
"But... that's good news, right? I mean, isn't it exciting?" said Jess
"No! It's terrifying! I was just throwing this show together to have some fun and show off the school, not to impress the designer who single-handedly invented jeggings!" said Brianna
"Brianna! Calm down! If this scout's here, that means Jean de Milan is interested in what you're doing! That means this is an opportunity! We've still got half of intermission left. Why don't you take a minute to collect yourself, take a deep breath, and come at this with a fresh perspective?" Jess asked
Brianna studies at the library with Tommy help
"Well, Brianna? Feeling any better?" Jess asked
"Actually... yeah. Yeah, I am. I realized that if I just tried to please the scout, then I'd just be conforming, copying, being unoriginal. I wouldn't be true to myself... and that's what fashion should be about. I started this fashion show so I could show off the styles of this school, and that's exactly what I'm going to do. And if the scout doesn't like it... well, that's her loss." said Brianna
"That's the spirit! So intermission's just about up. What's next?" Jess asked
"It's funny that you ask... because you are!" said Brianna
"Me?" Jess exclaimed
"You did so much to help me, I just had to save the final spot for you! Now go get ready to get out there!" Brianna ordered
"Okay, I'm ready for the runway, but I still don't know what I should be doing out there." said Jess
"Mostly, you just walk confidently. But at the end of the runway, you'll need to perform a signature look for the crowd. Show some attitude! Do something people will remember!" said Brianna
"Okay, well, how about this? When I reach the end of the runway, I'll flash a smile!" said Jess
"I love it! If you look like you're having a wonderful time, the audience will too! Now remember, the key to walking down the runway is strut, pose, strut. You got that?" Brianna asked
"Strut, pose, strut! Got it! Here goes nothing!" said Jess
Jess step onto the runway, take a deep breath, and Jess strut confidently down the runway!
"Yes!" said Brianna
When Jess reach the end, Jess strike a pose and flash a big smile! The crowd cheers! Then Jess turn around, look back down the runway, and Jess strut elegantly back to the end of the runway! The crowd cheers wildly!
"Nice!" said Brianna
"How'd I do, Brianna?" Jess asked
"You were amazing! Incredible! Fab-tastic! That was the best modeling I've ever seen!" said Brianna
"Eh, just a little thing I do. How do you think the fashion show went, Brianna?" Jess asked
"The point was to show off how fashionable our school is... and we definitely succeeded!" said Brianna
"And the scout? Did she say anything?" Jess asked
"Oh, you know, not much... Just that she loved it and wants me to apply for an internship with Jean de Milan when summer rolls around!" said Brianna
"Seriously! That's great news!" said Jess
"I couldn't have done it without you, Jess. Thanks for everything!" said Brianna