Niya

Niya Battle shows too much flesh according to her Mom, her aunt and her friends, but with her hip-skimming jeans and her bare midriff tops, she thinks she looks just fine. Stacy London and Clinton Kelly need to persuade this 24-year-old mother of two that halter-neck dresses and high heels are not appropriate attire for her job in an insurance office or for shopping at the grocery store. Their challenge is to teach her to dress professionally, while retaining her youth and individuality. Hairstylist Nick Arrojo has to tackle Niya's extensions, which make her hair look long but shapeless, and makeup artist Carmindy has to convince Niya to dump the metallic lip gloss and develop a softer, more approachable look.

The Fashion Experts' Clothes

Day 1: The Ambush/Surprise

Stacy -

• Light blue blouse w/jewel detail (Blumarine)
• Jeans(Rogan)

Clinton -

• Army and black T-shirt (Frederichoms)
• Jeans

Day 2: Studio

Stacy -

• Black cap-sleeve turtleneck (Diane Von Furstenberg)
• Leather swirl skirt (Pucci)

Clinton -

• Orange cashmere sweater (Theory)
• Jeans (his own)

Day 3: Shopping

Stacy -

• Tweed Dress (Elie Tahari)

Clinton -

• Brown shirt w/pink/purple stripe (Paul Smith)
• Jeans (Seven)

Day 4: The Reveal

Stacy -

• Dress with autumn-color print (Diane Von Furstenberg)

Clinton -

• Beige/tan cashmere sweater (FAL)
• Jeans (Seven)

Niya's Rules and Mannequins

Niya's Rules

After reviewing Niya's secretly recorded video and current wardrobe, fashion experts Stacy and Clinton set up these general rules for Niya to follow:

• Show less skin.
• Wear brighter colors (look great with dark skin!).
• Go for longer jeans and pants with higher waists to add more leg length.
• Skirts that hit just above the knee will show off legs but are more sophisticated and appropriate for work.
• Shorter, single-button, fitted jackets allow for some cleavage, and a lace tank top worn underneath adds suttle sex appeal.
• Substitute a small kitten heel for the stiletto at work.
• Keep jewelry and accessories simple.

Mannequin #1: Casual Day Wear

• Coral tank top (Macy's) - $9-Adds a touch of color. It's playful and sexy but discreet.
• Wine-colored velvet jacket w/ruching (Express) - $98-A zip-up is an alternative to the jean jacket. The short length of the jacket is stylish.
• Jeans w/side ruching (www.sharagano.com) - $160-Longer jeans with a higher hip instead of capris will give her leg more length.
• Belt w/rhinestone circles (www.benamun.com) - $150-Style is in the detail, and the embellishments.
• Brown leather bag (www.donaldjpliner.com) - $545
• Puma Sneakers (Puma) - $90-Gave her a sneaker instead of a heal because Niya runs after the kids a lot. Can do a flat shoe or a sandal as well.

Rules:

• Good for running around town with the kids.
• This is a feminine look, young and fresh. Niya is the sexy component of the outfit.
• More covered up.
• Bright colors because it's great with dark skin.

Mannequin #2: Professional Look

• Black skirt suit (Max Studio) from Bloomingdale's - $326
• Pink lace camisole (Banana Republic) - $68-Sex appeal.
• Silver pendant (Banana Republic) - $28-Keep jewelry simple at office, especially since she works in insurance.
• Black faux crocodile clutch (Banana Republic) - $42-Simple, classic black bag.
• Black suede flats w/leather bowties (Via Spiga) - $145-A small kitten heel is more appropriate than a stiletto for the workplace.

Rules:

• Short skirt allows Niya to show her legs, but at the same time, it's sophisticated and appropriate for work.
• Single-button jacket allows for cleavage.
• Can wear the skirt by itself, or she can mix and match it.
• The jacket is fitted, and Niya likes fitted articles.

Mannequin #3: Night Out With Friends Look

• Teal green tank top (Warehouse) - $42-A plunging neckline, because she doesn't have a large chest. Mini-skirt is great for people with great legs. She can do sleeveless because she has great arms. It's sexy and mature.
• Leather pencil skirt (Plein Sud) - $1,184-Instead of a tight, high-waisted skirt, it's down to her hips and straight to the knee. Worn to replace her logo skirt that hurt her to get into. The skirt should go to the top of her knee, slightly shorter than the skirt on the mannequin.
• Animal print-Added for glamour. Gives Niya the ability to go bold. One bold accessory allows one's eye to focus.
• Silver Cuffs (Robert Lee Morris) - $203
• Black high-heel pumps (Helmut Lang) from Jeffrey NY (212.206.1272) - $365-Super high-heel gives her a nice long leg.

Rule:

• Different shapes, yet they are still simple and flatter her body.

Niya's Shopping Info

Shopping Day 1

H&M

• Black pants - $29.90
• Pink mandarin sleeveless top - $39.90
• Black mini skirt - $39
• Pink off-the-shoulder sweater - $19
• V-neck pink sweater - $19
• Striped grey and pink tank top - $15
• Brown pinstriped pants - $29.90
• Brown wrap sweater - $34.90

Montmartre

• Sleeveless cashmere sweater (The Wright) - $345
• Silk grey dress (Rebecca Taylor) - 44.97
• Ivory dress pants (Theory) - $240

Sacco

• Pink tall boots - $275
• Black pointy toe slides - $145
• Black square toe boots - $265

TOTAL SPENT DAY 1 (with tax) - $1,755.16

Shopping Day 2

Century 21

• Black jeans (Seven) - $69.97
• Sequined halter (XOXO) - $17.97
• Floral button-down blouse (Marc Jacobs) - $79.97
• Silk purple dress (Free People) - $69.97
• Pink silk blouse (Brioni) - $189.97
• Jean jacket (Seven) - $129.97
• Purple jean jacket (Marc Jacobs) - $99.97
• Blue corduroy skirt (Quo) - $59.97
• Black leather jacket (Plein Sud) - $599.97
• Corduroy pants (Seven) - $75.97
• Wavy-striped wrap dress (New Frontier) - $49.97
• Turquoise sweater (Sonya Rykiel) - $129.97
• Black pinstripe pants (Wearever) - $19.97
• Denim tube dress (Hotkiss) - $35.97
• (3) Low-rise bikini underwear (DKNY) - $12
• Long-sleeve, contrast-cuff blouse - $49.97
• Jean jacket (Hands) - $109.97
• Purple sleeveless turtleneck sweater - $129.97
• Sweater w/three diagonal buttons - $45.97
• V-neck, cap-sleeve blouse - $44.97

TOTAL SPENT DAY 2 (with tax) - $2,196.86

Additional shopping done on her own:

Puma

• "California" Puma Sneakers - $60
• Brown "Avanti" learther Pumas - $80
• "Lina Tee" Puma T-shirt - $35
• Track pant - $50
• Diamond track jacket - $65

Scoop

• Jeans (Seven) - $156
• Jeans (Citizens For Humanity) - $143

Mystique

• Brown skirt w/pink ribbon - $24.99

Steven

• Brown "Demure" dress shoe (Steve Madden) - $89.95
• Black "Filita" leather Mary Jane shoes - $79.95

TOTAL SPENT ON HER OWN (with tax) - $851.49

The Outfits

Reveal Outfit #1

• Black Leather Jacket (Plein Sud) - $600
• Turquoise Swaeter (Sonya Rykiel) - $129.97
• Black mid-calf boots (Sacco) - $265
• Black pinstripe pants (Wearever) - $19.97

Reveal Outfit #2

• Wavy-striped wrap dress (New Frontier) - $49.97
• Black pointy slides (Sacco) - $145

Reveal Outfit #3

• Corduroy pants (Seven) - $75.97
• Pink mandarin sleeveless top (H&M) - $39.90
• "California" Puma Sneakers - $60

Reveal Outfit #4

• Silk Grey Dress (Rebecca Taylor) from Montmartre - $44.97
• Brown "Demure" dress shoe (Steve Madden) - $89.95

Niya's Hair and Makeup

Hair by Nick Arrojo

Hair Products:

• Flat Out Shampoo
• Flat Out Hair Prepare
• Flat Out Lite Relaxing Balm
• Sapphire flat iron

Hair Process:

1. Cut chunks of the extensions.

2. Wash hair with Flat Out Shampoo.

3. Apply Flat Out Lite Relaxing Balm.

4. Blow dry.

5. Straighten with Sapphire Flat Iron.

Makeup by Carmindy

Makeup Products:

• Anema Secrets foundation
• MAC blot powder in "Dark"
• Makeup Forever eyebrow corrector
• Yves Saint Laurent Blush in "Bright Pink"
• Face Stockholm "No. 325"
• Body and Soul "Volcano" eye shadow
• Maybelline Great Lash in "Blackest Black"
• Nars "Baby Doll Pink" lip gloss

Makeup Process:

1. Even out skin tone with Anema Secrets foundation.

2. Powder with MAC blot powder in "Dark."

3. Fill in brows with Makeup Forever eyebrow corrector and an angle brush.

4. Apply blush in "Bright Pink" on the apples of the cheeks, along cheekbones and a little on the temples.

5. Apply pale pink shimmer shadow on lid and under brow using Face Stockholm "No. 325."

6. Apply darker, burgundy-brown shadow in crease and under lower lashes using Body and Soul "Volcano" eye shadow.

7. Apply black mascara on top lashes only using Maybelline Great Lash in "Blackest Black."

8. Apply Nars "Baby Doll Pink" lip gloss to lips with a brush.