The styling director came forward with a warm smile. "Miss Sterling, I'm Monica."
Stella Sterling graciously shook her hand and exchanged pleasantries.
Monica studied Stella Sterling's bone structure and facial contours, her smile growing even warmer. "Miss Sterling, the styling team is on the second floor. Please, follow me."
On the second floor, Stella Sterling stepped up to see a circular display platform in the center, on which stood a mannequin.
It was displaying a French blue, off-the-shoulder, halter-neck evening gown.
Before Stella Sterling could get a better look, Monica called out at the perfect moment, "Miss Sterling, this way, please."
The moment the fitting room curtain was pulled aside, the styling team swarmed her.
The entire styling session took a full hour and a half.
From hair and makeup to the gown fitting, every step was custom-tailored for her by a dedicated professional.
It was nearly five-thirty.
