Mia

As communications director for UNICEF, 40-something Mia has to be in the field making films about UNICEF's work, and on the red carpet welcoming celebrity UNICEF ambassadors to fund-raising events. But her colleagues say she wears the same oversized casual clothing wherever she is, and it doesn't fit with her high-profile position.

Stacy and Clinton want to persuade this busy mother of three she can look the part without looking corporate or losing her sense of self. But can they get this charity worker to stop looking like a charity case?

Mia's Rules and Mannequins

Mannequin #1 (Work):

  • Green silk structured blouse
  • Brown ankle- length coat
  • Herring bone slacks
  • Brown suede boot

Mannequin #2 (Casual):

  • Fitted jeans
  • Oxblood leather jacket
  • Cream sweater
  • Plum handbag
  • Nike sneaker/shoes

Rule:

  • A structured shirt paired with a leather blazer provides a sophisticated, yet casual look.

Mannequin #3 (Black Tie Events):

  • Black floor length gown
  • Green velvet wrap

Rules:

  • A wrap gives the standard black gown some punch.
  • Use a '40s-style heel with platform to feel more comfortable, but still look sophisticated.

Mia's Shopping List

Shopping Day #1

MARINA RINALDI;

  • Black and white tweed knee-length skirt - $201.00
  • Brown kneed-length skirt - $171.00
  • SUBTOTAL - $372.00
  • TAX - $32.09

TOTAL - $404.09

NANCY & CO;

  • Red cashmere sweater by Gina Camarillo - $266.04
  • SUBTOTAL - $266.04
  • TAX - $36.13

TOTAL - $302.17

BLOOMINGDALE'S;

  • Body slimmer - $36.00
  • Body slimmer - $61.00
  • Wacol, nude bra - $56.00
  • Wacol, black bra - $56.00
  • Chanterelle, black bra - $54.00
  • SUBTOTAL - $263.00
  • TAX - $22.68

TOTAL - $285.68

ANN TAYLOR;

  • Burgundy beaded shell - $39.99
  • Denim trousers - $79.00
  • Blue-striped button down shirt - $39.99
  • V-neck cashmer purloe sweater - $119.00
  • SUBTOTAL - $337.48
  • TAX - $29.11

TOTAL - $366.59

SHOPPING DAY 1 TOTAL - $1,358.53

Shopping Day #2

DANA BUCHMAN;

  • Chocolate leather and knit jacket - $297.00
  • Chocolate knit shell - $90.00
  • Creme and chocolate plaid trousers - $165.00
  • Burgundy velvet jacket - $222.75
  • Black trousers - $275.00
  • Black cashmere shell - $225.00
  • Black cashmere shell with rhinestones - $395.00
  • Burgundy embroidered skirt - $357.75
  • SUBTOTAL - $2,027.50
  • TAX - $174.88

TOTAL - $2,202.38

Macy's;

  • Blue silk blouse by INC - $69.00
  • Green silk blouse by INC - $69.00
  • SUBTOTAL - $138.00
  • TAX - $11.90

TOTAL - $149.90

Macy's;

  • Black faux fur coat by INC - $199.99
  • SUBTOTAL - $199.99
  • TAX - $17.16

TOTAL - $216.16

Macy's;

  • Brown wedge heel sling backs by aerosol - $24.99
  • SUBTOTAL - $24.99
  • TAX - $2.16

TOTAL - $27.15

ANN TAYLOR LOFT;

  • Camisole - $29.00
  • SUBTOTAL - $29.00
  • TAX - $2.50

TOTAL - $31.50

Aerosoles;

  • Black patent trim pumps - $39.99
  • Brown suede ankle boots - $65.80
  • Plum suede sneakers - $32.99
  • Brown wedge heel boots - $49.00
  • Silver snakeskin shoes - $32.99
  • Black wedge heel boots - $49.00
  • Black socks - $9.99
  • Brown socks - $9.99
  • Black socks - $8.00
  • Brown socks - $8.00
  • Black socks - $5.50
  • Black socks - $5.50
  • Black socks - $4.50
  • Black socks - $5.50
  • SUBTOTAL - $326.25
  • TAX - 28.13

TOTAL - $354.38

Sephora;

  • Make-up brush - $13.00
  • SUBTOTAL - $13.00
  • TAX - $1.12

TOTAL - $14.12

Sephora;

  • Makeup forever foundation - $17.00
  • Makeup forever foundation - $17.00
  • Eyebright undereye pencil by Benefit - $18.00
  • Lip gloss by Pixi in mini - $13.00
  • Stila eyeshadow in kitten - $16.00
  • SUBTOTAL - $81.00
  • TAX - $9.99

TOTAL - $89.99

SHOPPING DAY2 TOTAL - $3,085.58

TOTAL FOR BOTH DAYS - $4,444.11

Mia's Hair and Makeup

Hair by Nick Arrojo

Hair Products:

  • Wella Blondor Lightening System
  • Wella Color Touch 7/7
  • Wella System Professional Color Saver Shampoo
  • Prive Shine Serum

Hair Process:

1. To break up the black and create a softer appearance while still maintaining the integrity in the hair we highlighted the front with Wella Blondor Lightening System. Once the hair lifted we toned with Wella Color Touch 7/7 to create a softer caramel tone.

2. Shampooed using Wella System Professional Color Saver.

3. We cut the hair with a razor to remove bulk, creating a nice long layer cut.

4. To finish we used about 3 pumps of Prive Shine Serum to blowdry, de-frizz and create a smoother finish.

Makeup by Carmindy

Makeup Products:

  • Sephora; Era Spray foundation by Classified Cosmetics; #Y3 & N4 mixed
  • Sephora; Lorac translucent powder
  • Sephora; Era spray bronzer by Classified Cosmetics in #3
  • Sephora; Nars blush in Deep throat
  • Sephora; Makeup forever shadows in purply/eggplant color, coppery/pinky brown
  • Sephora; Stila eyeshadow in kitten
  • Sephora; Christian Dior mascara in Diorshow black
  • Sephora; Lip gloss by Pixi in mini
  • Sephora; Brushes by Sephora Pinkadot
  • Sephora; Eyebright undereye pencil by Benefit

Makeup Process:

1. Kitten under brow and on tear duct

2. #122 across lid from lashline to crease #79 and an angle brush and sweep along upper and lower lashline