Model Auditions

The Birth of a New Generation ... of ridiculously good looking people.

Midterm season, all nighters are pulled, chapters are crammed, and tears are probably shed. However, there is a silver lining in the midst of all the madness  - it was time for model castings. Last Sunday, over 170 students came to the Mustang Lounge for a chance to become a model for the 15th annual CAISA Fashion Show. A mix of veterans and fresh faces strutted through the door , making for an exciting day for both models and executives.  

  

The CFS executives, dressed impeccably chic in all-black attire, were spread out between five stations in the lounge - check-in/check-out, choreography, runway, photography, and interviews. Choreographers lead the potential models to the front of the room and divided them up into two sections for two different dance routines. After the dance component, auditioners moved on to the runway where they were observed by notepad-wielding execs. The next station was the photography station, where models took a profile picture followed by two poses. The final station was the interviews.  

Spotted! Some notable observations during the eventful Sunday include:

1) A pair of fabulous Jeffrey Campell studded heels. Seriously, it should be considered a superpower to be able to dance in those five-inchers.

  

2) Executives dancing, runway walking, and posing for the camera (remember to smize!) between intervals.

  

3) PR girls posing with shirtless models! (I may or may not be the one with my hand on an eight-pack - GW)

All in all, last Sunday was definitely a day filled with fun, fashion, and infinite fierceness.

Style Star: Emma Church

During my Women Studies tutorial, Emma’s dressed-down outfit caught my attention. While it was very casual, her bright red scarf gave it that perfect pop. She definitely make an everyday lax outfit into something fun and unique.
Love it!

Name: Emma Church

Faculty: 1st year - Social Science

Reason for Outfit: “I like this outfit because it's casual, cute and comfortable.”

Place of Purchase:
Scarf: Black Market on Queen Street in Toronto
Shirt: Ariztia
Leggings: Ariztia
Bag: Studio Biba

Favourite Piece of Clothing: “I've been really into circle scarves for the fall season. They can add a little something extra to an outfit and keep you warm!”

Favourite Clothing Store: Ariztia and Urban Outfitters

Style Icon: “I don't try to mimic anyone’s style specifically but, Blake Lively's wardrobe has always stood out to me.”

Style Star: Karen Luu

Name: Karen Luu

Program: MOS, 2nd Year; PBSN and AIESEC

Favourite Store:  "Any store that sells clothes, because imma cut'em up anyway" 

(Note: stitch detailing on the jacket is done by the fabulousness herself)

Style Icon: Alexa Chung, Leigh Lezark

What are you wearing? Jacket - Vintage, Tank - H&M, Harem Pants - H&M,  Heels - Kensie, Bag – Longchamp

Also, check out her designed T's at NovoNation

Style Star: Shantel Tse

The CAISA Fashion Show Media Team, goodies in hand, walked around the UWO campus looking for students with style.

Name: Shantel Tse

Program: MOS, 2nd Year

Favourite Store: Aritzia

Style Icon: Audrey Hepburn

What are you wearing?

Blazer - Forever 21

Sheer Blouse - From Hong Kong

Tank Top -Value Village London

What CFS liked:

• Layering!
• The masculine style but feminine-cut blazer
• It's a look that combined different types of stores from all different areas

What stood out the most for us, however, was Shantel's ability to accessorize.

YOU could be the next CFS Style Icon - be on the lookout for us on campus. Until then, stay classy fashionistas (and fashionistos?)!

Come one, Come All

CAISA Fashion Show 2012 will be holding their annual model auditions this coming week.  This is your chance to shine and show Western that you have what its got.  Joining over 50 other models, applicants can look forward to a great bonding experience while they also support an amazing cause, the Children's Health Foundation.  CAISA Fashion Show has always offered a great experience to its models; they receive exclusive invites to all of CAISA's events, a professional photoshoot, future modelling opportunities and dance choreography.  

Your final performance will be seen and appreciated by an audience of over 1,300 people as you strut down the runway!

CAISA Fashion Show is also looking for singers and special talents.  If you have a special talent that audiences have always appreciated, please come with all necessary music and equipment.

Model auditions will take place from October 25th to the 27th on the 3rd floor of the UCC.