LGC Style Audition - Solo
Rough reference for her outfit here: xx (the top half)
Rough reference for her creation here: xx
+ gingham: xx
the lgc style youtube channel news came as somewhat of a surprise to jiyeon. it was a great idea, and would probably help gain views for the agency and as a result, more attention to the artists signed. the auditions for the fashion show event also came as a surprised but one jiyeon was more invested in-- it seemed really fun and she'd love to be a host and see what those who signed up brought to the table.
her audition was scheduled somewhat early in the morning so jiyeon took care to be quiet in the dorm as got ready, so as not to wake mirae, and ate her toast and berry salad. usually she'd allow herself some beloved peach yogurt, but with her audition being so early she didn't want to risk being bloated from the dairy.
"good morrning, my name is song jiyeon. i'm a fourth year model with lgc agency. thank you for having me."
jiyeon turns to show her back for a moment before returning to face the table of senior staff, director and producer. "i'll start head to toe, if that's alright, as that's usually how i determine my outfits." she reaches and pulls lightly on the fabric of her blouse's flowy arms, then at the tighter light pink shirt layered on top over her midsection.
"since this was for an audition I chose to overlap the pink on white. the pink is a brighter colour that pulls attention without being obnoxious; the pink combined with white gives off a nice effect, soft and inviting. to keep fashionable without looking overdressed for the event I paired it with light-washed blue jeans tapered at the ankle."
she motions down and points her foot out and to the side to showcase her shoe choice. "the beige and tan sneakers finish the look cleanly. they don't stand out and draw attention, but if you look down and happen to notice them, they complete the look."
they usher her over to the side with the blank mannequin and table of clothes and accessories. she has only fifteen minutes to style it, which is much more than she allows herself in the morning. in high school she used to spend so much time styling herself she risked being late-- she soon learned to limit herself to five to ten minutes unless it was for a special occasion.
she takes a few moments to stare at her blank canvas, humming under her breath as she visualizes a basis she can work with and fit the available clothes around. once she has her silhouette down, she shuffles through the table, picking up the appropriate pieces. once she has that down, she goes for the accessories which only takes a moment, taking a simple approach. she checks the time once all the clothes are on the mannequin, accessories pinned where they are to be worn if on an actual model. just closing on the fifteen minute mark-- perfect.
"i'm finished--" she smiles gently and gestures to the lifeless model beside her. "i'll start head to toe again starting with the clothing. i've chosen this tweed oversized bomber jacket. oversized garments are in high demand right now. the print is a nice gingham which pulls the eye to the pattern, it looks expensive but tasteful. gingham isn't really in the shops at this time but I don't believe in strictly sticking to fashion trends. our job isn't following trends, it's about starting them!"
she pulls the jacket back a bit to show the shirt below. "i've paired it with a cream-coloured turtleneck. the shade is lighter than the gingham jacket so it doesn't create a washed out effect, no one wants to look drowned in their clothes. it's still quite chilly so although the jacked is open style, the model can stay warm but look chic." she crouches quickly to pick up one of the shoes she'd laid near the mannequin's 'feet'. "i went with these leather slippers. they're lined so again, keeping warm while staying cool. they don't have an obvious brand marker but if you know your high-ends, you will be able to tell these are gucci. this allows the option of brand sponsorship if you pair with a sidebag or satchel with the brand on display."
she sets the shoe back down and gestures to the head. "i'd like to think with the model's hair pulled back in some way, whether slicked back or in a ponytail, these earrings would work as a statement." the earrings are simple, gold coloured, and one a longer chain than the other. "i'm partial to imbalanced earrings since they're very cute and tend to draw attention to the neck point or hair. they're very fun!"
she steps away from the mannequin and bows, "i personally would wear this and could imagine any current girlgroup idol, soloist, or actor wearing this on their way to their next schedule or for their airport look. it's something i would see on tv or in person and go to the person and ask where they got this or that." she smiles and bows again, "thank you for your time today and i hope what i created was something you also would pay attention to."