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My fashion board experience started in the month of March last year. My friend told me about it and said it was perfect for me and what I felt called to do at that time.
Every month at our meeting, we talk about the current and upcoming trends of the year. Sometimes we have a group challenge that we have to “compete” in. One time we had to dress a mannequin in I was so excited! I applied as quickly a certain trend and the winning team got theirs put up in the store! as I could and made my fashion project and happily turned it in. Then a month latWhen we are in the downtown er in April, I received an email saying I was store, when all of the local stores meet one of the lucky girls who got an interevery once in a while, we have speakers. view! Last time, we got to find out about the new line of clothing that was coming out. We went shopping for clothes for the interview as well as getting a manicure And I am telling you, it’s an adorable line! for the big day. The interview process was Keep your eyes out for the BP. Undercover line which just launched on Thursday. easy and nothing to worry about. I was extremely nervous at the time, but after it Being on Fashion Board also gives us was finished, it was honestly low-key and a amazing opportunities. For instance, I am wonderful experience. modeling in our huge prom fashion show After about two weeks, I got a letter! on Saturday! I’m really excited (and nervous)! Oh my! I was ecstatic, but my heart was beating out of my chest. But, the verdict was good! I had been accepted! My first meeting was in September, but I was not able to go because I was in LA. So my first meeting that I could attend was in October. It is nice to be able to meet girls with the same interests as I do and to get to know more people.
If you love fashion and are interested in a career in it, I highly recommend applying for the Nordstrom BP. Fashion Board. Stay fashionable!