If “The Devil Wears Prada” were a reality show, it would be “Stylista.” Eleven aspiring fashion enthusiasts vie for a much-coveted editorial job with Elle magazine. They work as assistants to Elle’s Fashion News Director, Anne Slowey, a demanding but well-respected fashion icon. The competitors carry out an assistant task and a fashion editorial assignment in each episode.
Each week, in consultation with Elle’s Creative Director, Joe Zee, Anne fires one person, until the last assistant standing gets “promoted” to the coveted real-life job opportunity. The grand prize includes a paid editorial position at Elle magazine, a paid lease on a great apartment in Manhattan, and a clothing allowance at H&M, all for one year, valued at $100,000.
Stylista is premiering on The CW tonight at 9p and it’s the must-have fall fashion accessory! I love Stylista! It is catty and competitive and the Judges tell it like it is really is.
The first competition has the 11 competing to get the perfect breakfast for Anne Slowey. And of course before they got their mission they all said that they did not want to get her coffee. Welcome to the real world. As the show goes on they are tested on their knowledge of fashion and also creating a page for Elle Magazine.
When they aren’t on assignment, they are home in the apartment and let’s just say not everyone gets along. When you are in your early 20’s vying for your dream job that pays $100,000 it is not about getting along. And believe me the claws come out when they are introduced and they just keep getting sharper as the show goes on. I am waiting for the day when Megan and Kate really go at it because you know they will. I mean you know the show is going to be good when someone is taken the hospital in the second episode. It took DWTS a few seasons before they sent someone to the hospital.
People have been saying that Anne Slowey and Joe Zee come off as bitchy on the show and I think that is such BS! That is how it really is in the business and if you can’t handle it…get out. But as tough as they seem, they are really nice to Danielle and don’t make an issue about her weight and that is something I really respect.
What these 11 assistant-wannabes are vying for is real and the show treats it as that. It doesn’t feel fake like the show beforehand, America’s Next Top Model. I am not into fashion, but I am so loving this show! So tune in to Stylista tonight and every Wednesday at 9p for a reality competition show that is real.
