BRISTOW SISTERS LAND MODELING JOBS WITH BIG BRANDS

Stargazer's children's fashion show, where the Austin sisters of Bristow were discovered, will stop in Staunton, VA with top stylist searching for models on new turf. "Halftime Fashion Tour" offers modeling opportunities from NYC, fun and fashion for boys and girls

The modeling dreams of two Virginia sisters recently came true with the help of Stacie Fitzgerald, a New York child fashion stylist and producer of the East Coast Starz fashion event, who is now scouting talent in the suburbs of Virginia.

Last Fall Aria Austin, 15, of Bristow, VA landed her first print modeling job with Outerstuff for an NFL spread. Fitzgerald discovered Austin, a national talent winner, in the sister pageant organization, East Coast USA, which is directed by her business partner Lauren Handler.

Additionally, Amber Austin, 8, was scouted at the premiere bi-annual children's fashion event East Coast Starz "Take 7," where competitive models joined teams named after global fashion destinations to win a trip around New York City in a pink Hummer limousine. Amber was featured in a catalog spread for Les Tout Petite, a high end fashion line for girls that is the label of choice for many celeb kids. On February 15 Fitzgerald, is taking her pop-up runway show to Staunton, VA for the very first time. Sponsored by sports apparel brand Outerstuff , the "Stargazers Halftime Fashion Tour" will take place at the Holiday Inn Conference Center from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Male and female models, ages 12 months - 25 years are welcome to participate. The preliminary ECUSA pageant will also be held on the same date, at the same venue.

This event is an opportunity to experience the "runway the fun way" and possibly be recruited by Outerstuff for future work. All models will be provided sports apparel representing teams in the area to keep. New York City photographer, Nathan Blaney will shoot individual and group photos of the models. Complete with hair styling and make-up this team of pros is prepared to deliver a slice of the New York fashion experience to the Commonwealth. "We want to bring the opportunities of New York to the suburbs of VA to give the kids who don't have modeling opportunities in their area a chance," Fitzgerald stated about the goal of the event.

Fitzgerald, a former model-turned-momager, has been putting children in the spotlight for over 20 years and scouting new talent at her signature events. Some might also call her a "fashion fairy" as through her platform she has granted wishes and met the needs of children and families both stateside and abroad with her crew of miniature models working with the One Kid Can Change the World campaign and donating coats to Polish orphans.

A mother of five, all of Fitzgerald's children have also taken part in entertainment in various capacities. Her daughter Paige Fitzgerald has modeled for Vogue Bambini and numerous other brands and was recently seen by millions on an episode of NBC's Saturday Night Live.

"I have had fun getting in front of the camera and am thankful that my first job was with a well known brand," Aria Austin said of her experience with East Coast Starz.

To participate in the "Halftime Runway Show" register at www.eastcoaststarz.com.

One of the immediate perks of getting involved on the ” Participants keep the clothes and will be emailed a link to download their own high quality photos. For more information email info@eastcoaststarz.com or call (908) 612-8305.