Styled with Love (2022) Movie Script
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All right...
Whoo! Mel!
There she is, Ms. Rosie Pink,
Chicago's newest personal stylist
and future
businesswoman of the year!
I've only been here five seconds
and you're
embarrassing me already.
I'm your best friend,
I'm supposed to make
a big deal of these things.
I've missed your craziness.
Aww. I've missed yours, too.
Now, I took the liberty of
ordering you a coffee.
White, no sugar, decaf because
caffeine keeps you up all night.
You remembered!
Of course, I did.
Your dad didn't say
that have two sides
of the same brain for nothing.
I, on the other hand,
need all the caffeine I can get.
Another bad date?
He 'conveniently'
left his wallet,
so I had to pay
for dinner, drinks
and two rounds of mini-golf.
- What?
- Oh!
And then,
at the end of the night,
he asked me for
his cab fare home!
Well, I take it you
won't be seeing him again.
Not unless I become
a millionaire.
But today isn't about me;
today is about you.
Are you ready
to show me your studio?
So ready, I could burst!
Let's go!
Okay, open your eyes.
Rosie, I love it!
Wait until you see inside.
Come on.
Okay, so, I still need to
thank your mom for the couch,
but other than that,
I'm ready to go.
This is amazing!
I am so proud of you!
And you even colour
coordinated the dresses!
Of course!
Colour coordination is my job.
Oh, and look,
the flyers for my launch night
arrived this morning.
So classy.
I just hope it brings in
lots of customers.
You won't need flyers for that;
people will be biting off
your arm for an appointment.
I hope so. I really need
this place to be a success.
Just keep calm
and do your thing.
Your Grams left you that money
because she believed in you.
Did you finish your new website?
Yes. I just need
a few photos.
You should give my cousin Jaxon.
He's a professional photographer
and I'm sure he would
give you a discount. And sent.
I don't need a professional.
I'll just take
the photos myself.
With what?
A selfie stick?
Let Jaxon to help you.
He's great at photographing
people in the moment.
Okay, I'll think about it.
Good.
Now, I got to get back to work.
I've got six bridesmaids coming
in for a wedding makeup trial,
so, phew, wish me luck!
Good luck! Hey, and let me know
if feel like getting lunch.
I'm so glad you're finally here.
Bye.
Mel:
It looks amazing!
Can I give you a flyer?
Have a great day.
Hi! Can I give you a flyer?
New personal styling business
right down the street.
I use quality second-hand
clothing, designer and retail,
so everything's
totally affordable,
and we're having a launch
night in just a few days.
Okay.
Okay. I hope to see you there.
- Thank you.
- Have a good day!
Oh! Can I give you a flyer?
Thank you.
Did I hear you say that
you're a personal stylist?
You did.
Can I trouble you
for your opinion?
- Oh, sure.
- Okay.
I'm useless at this.
I'm going to a friend's wedding.
Okay.
Which dress, here,
should I wear?
- Both beautiful options.
- Really?
I would go... with the pink.
The colour is more friendly
and inviting, and it
nips in here at the waist,
so it'll show off your curves.
- Ooh, do we want that?
- Oh, absolutely.
Okay. Um... great.
Can I take a flyer?
Oh, absolutely.
- Thanks.
- Come see me.
- I will.
- Okay. Bye!
Hello. Styling by Pink.
Oh, yes! Of course, you can
book an appointment.
When would you like to come in?
Uh-huh. Yep, that's perfect.
Thank you!
Bye.
You're the kind of girl
that I want to love
You seem to be the girl
that I'm dreaming of
I love how you move and a-groove
That'll drive me crazy
Whoa
Come and see me
Ooh!
Oh!
Someone's having
way too much fun.
I'm so sorry.
I did not hear you come in!
Clearly.
Hi.
I'm Rosie Pink.
Welcome to my studio.
Val Carcoza, editor-in-chief
of Chicago Trend Magazine.
Ooh...
Would you like
to book an appointment?
No. Thank you.
I'm actually here to
satisfy my curiosity.
My assistant
informed me this morning
that a new stylist
had moved to town
and, as a woman who likes to
stay ahead of the trends,
I thought I'd come down here and
see what you're all about.
Do you like what you see?
So far?
Yes.
I'm getting a warm, cozy,
artistic-chic vibe,
contemporary...
but not pretentious.
That's me.
Are these clothes
all second-hand?
Mm-hmm. With pre-loved items,
I can give my clients
the look that they want
for a third of the price,
plus upcycling is good
for the environment.
My magazine is always looking to
interview local business owners.
If I hear good things
about your talents,
I might be interested in
doing a feature on your studio.
Oh, wow, that would be amazing!
I could definitely
use the publicity.
Well, I have two words for you:
impress me.
How do I do that?
I'll be keeping an eye on you.
Hello, Jaxon Brooks.
Hi, Jaxon.
It's Rosie Pink.
I went to high school
with your cousin Mel,
and I was wondering...
Jaxon:
Sorry, my phone signal is bad.
Can you come down
to Washington Park?
Come down to where?
Hi. Are you Jaxon?
Rosie Pink.
Hey, listen,
could you do me a favour
and just stand right there while
I take some test shots?
Okay.
Great. So, Rosie Pink,
what were you trying to
tell me on the phone earlier?
Um, well, I was looking
to hire a photographer
to take some new photos
of me for my website.
I'm a personal stylist, so I'm...
Ah, I should have known.
You should have known what?
Well, with a name
like Rosie Pink,
that you would be working
in the fashion industry.
What's that supposed to mean?
Nothing.
It's just that most people that
work in the fashion industry
usually change their names
to something super cool
and artistic. Right?
Well, that's a pretty big
assumption to make.
Is it?
What's your real name?
Well, my name is Pinkerton,
but I shortened it to 'Pink'
when I was twelve
because it sounded cuter.
There you go.
Well, what's your real name
then? 'Jaxon Brooks'?
Just Jaxon Brooks.
Although my first name
is spelled with an 'X'
'cause my mom thought
it would make me sound
super cool and artistic.
I really need to
hire a photographer.
I just started a new business
and there's a really important
person that I want to impress.
So, I need someone to
come down to my studio
and take some photos of me
collaborating with
different clients.
It'd be a two-week thing,
fully paid.
Are you up for the job?
I don't really do fashion.
What do you mean by that?
I just find the entre
industry... really superficial.
My business is not superficial.
It's actually all about
providing a personal touch.
I help change people's lives.
By giving them, um,
fashion makeovers?
- Yes!
- Okay.
Look, are you gonna
help me out or not?
Because I'm new to the city
and I really need these
photos pretty quickly.
I wouldn't even know
where to begin
with finding another
photographer,
especially at such short notice.
Listen. I'm really sorry,
but I'm, like,
slammed for the next...
three weeks or so.
So, it'd probably be better idea
if you went to go look
for somebody else.
Thanks for wasting my time.
Thanks for wasting mine.
Hey, Chase, can I call you back,
man? I got a bad signal.
I'm really sorry, man, that you
didn't get the India shoot.
The magazine said your portfolio
didn't have enough spontaneity.
Hey, no worries, man.
I can't say
I'm not disappointed,
but you win some,
you lose some, huh?
You've been losing a lot more
than you've been winning
for a while now.
The head of my division says we
need to start dropping clients
who aren't making us any money.
What's that supposed to mean?
Perhaps you'd be better off
finding another agent.
You're the best agent in town.
Okay, look.
I'll do... I'll do better.
I'll do what it takes.
I just heard this morning
that World Traveller Magazine
is looking to for a photographer
for multiple contracts.
Now, if you can
get me some candid shots
in the next few days, I'll put
you forward for the job.
You up for the challenge?
Absolutely,
and I think I know
exactly where to start.
Hello. Rosie Pink.
Rosie Pink,
it's Jaxon with an 'X'.
Listen, I was thinking
about your job offer and,
great news, I've got some time.
Oh, really? What happened
to your slammed schedule?
It became a little less slammed
and your job would
really help me out.
Sorry, Jaxon with an 'X',
but you've missed your chance.
Bye!
Unbelievable.
No worries.
Thanks anyway.
Oh, I'm sorry, we're...
closed.
Hi.
- Hi.
- Some place.
Thank you.
Oh, um...
I believe this belongs to you.
Keep it.
It's not really my style.
Look, will you at least
hear me out?
I've heard enough, thank you.
And besides, I've already
found another photographer.
Oh.
You have?
Yes.
That's too bad.
What's his name?
Bill.
Bill what?
Bill with a 'B'.
Look, I'm really sorry
if I offended you earlier.
I've just had
some bad experiences
working in the fashion industry,
everyone was really
rude and really snobby,
and I don't want to go
through that again.
However, I can tell
you're not like that,
which is why I'm here
to propose a deal.
What kind of a deal?
Well, it's recently been
brought to my attention
that I have to add some
photos to my portfolio,
and when you came and
saw me this morning,
you told me that
you're in desperate need
of some natural pictures
with you and your clients.
So, here's my deal,
I will take your
photographs for free,
if I can also use
those photographs
in my portfolio.
You want to put pictures
of me in your portfolio?
Well, I mean, not just of you;
of you and your clients.
Wouldn't you rather use a model?
Ehh. Models are too contrived.
I need someone real and awkward.
Thank you.
Oh, come on,
I promise to give you
lots of encouragement
and direction.
Please.
You'd be doing me a huge solid.
All right, Jaxon with an X,
you've got yourself a deal.
- Thank you.
- Don't make me regret it.
Oh.
Oh, can I have one of those
doughnuts, too, please?
I thought you had a dinner date.
I do, but you can
never be too sure
what actually constitutes
dinner these days.
Last month,
a guy made me share a pizza.
I had to get tacos
on my way home.
Oh.
Hi, Mama. How's Florida?
Yeah, everything's good.
Mel and I are just
getting coffee on
the way home from work.
Hi, Fiona!
Hope you and Bob are getting
into lots of mischief!
Nothing, nothing.
She's just choking on a donut.
Yeah, everything's
going really well.
I've got a few
clients booked in,
and actually, Mel's cousin Jaxon
is going to be taking some
photos of me for the website.
What? Since when?!
Since I called him this morning.
Why didn't you tell me sooner?!
Because you were
ordering a doughnut.
Sorry, Mom. Yeah.
Okay, tell Dad to
make sure and wear sunscreen.
Okay. I'll keep you updated.
Love you. Bye.
All right, so,
this is my desk area.
And then, there are
various clothing samples
on racks around the room.
So, we've got our smart
and casual over there,
and our menswear
and formal wear right there.
And this here is
my dressing room,
and this is my cozy,
comfy seating area,
where I'll be meeting and
chatting with all of my clients.
I think it's really important
to get to know my clients
before I start
choosing clothes for them.
It's about more
than just body size and shape.
You know, it's about...
their personal taste, too. So...
Hmm. What's this thing?
Oh, I also do colour
consultations.
Certain colours compliment
certain skin tones.
So, some people
glow in warm tones,
like yellow and orange,
and some people sparkle
in pastels and
cool tone colours.
No.
Yes.
I think you should
wear more green tones
to compliment your eyes.
So, people pay good money
for this kind of thing, huh?
Yeah. You'll understand
when you meet my clients.
We're gonna have to talk about
your definitely of comfortable.
Oh, hi, Abby,
good to see you again.
Hi. Yeah, you too!
- Welcome.
- Wow. Beautiful.
Thank you.
Hey, before we get started,
would it be all right
if my friend Jaxon here
took some photos of our session?
I'm hoping to feature some of my
new clients on my website.
- Ehh.
- No pressure to say yes.
Sure, yeah, that'd be okay...
as long as he gets my good side.
I can handle that.
So, you told me on the phone
that were looking for
an outfit for an interview?
Yes.
I have an interview with this
really cool fashion company,
so I need something
trendy yet sophisticated.
Okay.
And what do you
normally wear to work?
I'm a stay-at-home mom,
I have been five years.
So, the bulk of my wardrobe
is covered in paint
and baby drool.
How many kids do you have?
Three boys. They keep me busy.
But, you know,
I have to say, I...
I think I'm feeling guilty about
leaving them to go back to work.
I think it's natural
to feel like that.
I know a lot of moms
who feel the same way.
Yeah, I know, I know.
It'll be good for me. It just...
It's got me feeling out of the
loop, you know? With everything.
Not to mention, you know, having
three babies back-to-back
has kind of wreaked
havoc with my body.
I don't know what
to wear anymore.
Okay, don't worry.
I've got your back.
We will find you some bold
statement outfits
that make you feel
like you mean business.
- Okay.
- Now, before we do that,
I like to ask you a few
quick-fire questions.
This is something I do
with all of my clients.
So, just clear your mind
and say the first thing
that comes into your head.
- Okay.
- Okay? Here we go.
Do you like your
clothes plain or patterned?
Um, patterned.
Okay. Overstated or understated?
- Uh, can I say both?
- Yes, definitely.
- Your least favourite colour.
- Red?
- And your favourite ice cream.
- Mint chip.
Oh, mine too.
Okay, let's get started!
Oh, nice.
- Beautiful.
- Yes.
- Beautiful!
- Abby: Right?
- Stunning!
- I love it!
Okay, I think I'm shopped out.
Good luck at your interview.
- Thanks for everything.
- My pleasure.
One more shot?
Let's do it.
- Perfect.
- Bye.
- Bye.
- Bye now.
Okay, I admit it,
your job's pretty fun.
And definitely not superficial?
And definitely not superficial.
Although,
I found it really interesting
how you get your
clients to trust you.
What do you mean?
You ask a lot of questions.
I ask the right questions.
I want my clients to know
that I really care about them.
Plus, having a chat
helps them relax.
It's not easy to drop your guard
and be vulnerable in front
of a complete stranger.
Yeah, that's fair.
When's your next client?
That's it for today, so you can
head home early if you want?
I have a better idea,
why don't we both head off
early and go for a walk?
This lighting is really good
to get some street shots.
Okay. Is my outfit okay?
Oh, I don't know
about that dress.
Oh. I can change
into pants if you want.
I'm kidding. You look fine.
Stop messing with me!
You're making me nervous.
Look, just, let's have some fun,
forget the camera's even there.
Ugh! Oh!
Not so close!
Okay, I'm sorry.
Oh...
The city makes me feel so tiny.
Like a little ant
lost in a maze.
- What are you doing?
- Keep looking at the buildings.
Okay. So, how did you become a
professional photographer?
Did you go to
photography school?
Nope. My father taught me.
Well, at least he taught me
how to put a roll of film
into a camera and then use it.
But everything after
that was just practise
and determination.
But how do you know what
to take a photo of?
Or how to find the
right lighting?
I dunno, the composition
just feels right.
How do you know when an outfit
looks good on a client?
I just know, I guess.
Yeah, and knowing their
favourite ice cream flavour
probably doesn't hurt.
Oh, definitely not.
So, did you go to fashion school
to learn how to be a stylist?
No. I actually learned
most of what I know
from watching my Grandma Ada.
She was a wiz
on the sewing machine,
so all of our neighbours
would come to our house
when they needed a dress fixed
up for a special occasion.
And if they didn't have
anything nice enough to fix up,
she would go in her closet and
pick out a bunch of clothes
and whip them up
a fabulous outfit.
Oh, she sounds cool.
Yeah. I just hope
I'm making her proud.
Your favourite ice cream flavour
is mint chocolate chip, right?
Right.
- How's your ice cream?
- Amazing.
- Yeah?
- Mm-hmm.
I can tell,
you got it all over your nose.
Really?!
No, I just wanted to pull
a different expression.
Okay, if this was
not so amazing,
I would shove it right
in your face.
Hey, Gramps.
Got your bacon and
egg bagel, cream cheese,
and one orange juice, no pulp.
Ahh, you treat me like a king.
Oh, hey, listen, I got you a
dentist appointment on the 17th,
so don't forget
to put that in your calendar.
Dentist, 17th, got it.
Yeah.
Don't you have your poetry meet?
Ehh, need to be there
in ten minutes.
It's three blocks that way?
Yep, just taking a detour.
Okay.
Ha-ha.
I know what you're
doing, Gramps.
I just want to say a quick hello
to the young lady who's keeping
you busy. What's the big deal?
Hi!
- Oh!
- Oh, sorry! Did I startle you?
No, no.
That was just what I needed
to jump-start my morning.
Rosie, I'd like to introduce you
to my Grandpa Wilbur.
Nice to meet you,
Grandpa Wilbur.
It's nice to meet you, too.
Jaxon tells me that
you're a 'fashionista'?
Ah, no. I didn't say that.
What I said was that
she's a personal stylist
and she changes people's lives
by giving them
fashion makeovers.
Oh, I see.
Young people come up with
all kinds of weird
and wonderful ways to make their
money these days.
Well, if you'd like
to see what I do,
I'd be happy to give you
a free styling consultation.
Oh, it's a kind offer,
but I think your efforts
would be wasted
on an old-timer like me.
Why don't you style Jaxon?
He's had that old shirt he's
wearing for about ten years.
- Oh...
- What's wrong with my shirt?!
Anyways, I'd better
get off to my poetry meet.
I'm doing a reading of
one of my limericks,
so I gotta shake out my nerves.
It was good to meet you, Rosie.
Good to meet you, too.
Hmm...
Well, you kids have fun now.
- Yeah, yeah.
- Good luck.
Thank you!
Well, I have been
dipping my toes
in the online dating world,
but... I still don't really have
the courage to swipe right.
I mean, there is this girl Kimmy
and I would really like
to go on a date with her.
So, go for it.
What's stopping you?
Oh, she's so pretty,
and all my friends,
they tell me that I'm too nerdy
to even get a girlfriend.
I mean, they're probably right;
I have no idea how
to dress to impress.
Derek, first of all,
get some nicer friends.
Second of all,
don't let anyone tell you
that you're not good enough
to go after something
that you want.
Style is about more than
just the clothes you wear;
it's about the way that you
feel about yourself inside.
I can help you with your style,
but first, I want you
to believe in yourself.
Believe in myself?
How do I do that?
Swipe right on Kimmy.
No, I can't do that.
Yes, you can. I believe in you.
What have you got to lose?
You gotta go for it, man.
I mean, I know it
it can be awkward
if you've never done
something like this before,
but I promise
you won't regret it.
Okay.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
Okay!
Well, let's get to work.
I love it!
Blue is definitely your colour.
Wow, look at me.
I look like Clark Kent.
Oh, wow. It's Kimmy.
She matched with me!
What do I say?
I'm not good with words.
Just say hi.
He can't just say 'hi'.
You want to ask her a question.
You want to get a
conversation going, right?
Oh, I didn't know you were
the expert in the arena.
Ask her what her
favourite food is.
- He can't ask that.
- Why?
Because it sounds like he's
asking her out dinner.
Well, isn't that the point?
Well, what happened
to getting a conversation going
and easing into asking her out?
Yeah, but you want
that conversation
to be leading
somewhere, otherwise,
you'll just end up talking
about the weather for weeks.
How about I ask her
how her day is?
And then, if she responds,
then I can ask her what her
favourite food is.
There it is.
I like that. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
I think you're better at this
than you think you are.
Okay, why don't you
open up to me a little bit?
Give me a big smile.
Yeah, okay.
Let's relax our shoulders, okay?
Look at me. Just shake it out.
- Okay. All right.
- Give me one of those.
- Mm-hmm.
- Very nice.
Deep breath.
And big smile!
There she is! Look at that!
All right,
how about a silly face?
- Gimme a silly face!
- Okay. Um...
- Ugh.
- That's perfect.
- Yeah?
- That's exactly what I wanted.
Okay.
That's nice.
- No.
- Yeah!
No! This is so awkward.
Okay, keep going.
Oh! That one's nice.
- This one?
- Yeah.
That is nice. I like that.
- That's not bad.
- Good choice.
I just gotta take this.
Hey.
Hey, man, how's it
going with the new shots?
Really good, actually.
Can you ping them over to me?
My boss has been on my back
about keeping you on,
so I want to get your submission
in to World Traveller ASAP.
Absolutely. I'll get them
to you as soon as possible.
There's just... there's a few
more shots that I need.
As long as it is tomorrow.
There's only so long I can
keep talking you up for.
Absolutely. No.
You can count on me.
Who was that?
One of your online girlfriends?
Yes. Yes, that was Pamela.
Or was it Sandra?
It could have been Rita.
There's so many names,
I lose track.
Funny.
That was my agent Chase.
He's been pressing me
to get these pictures in
as soon as possible,
but I still need some
with a greener setting.
How would you feel about a
quick trip to the lake?
Why don't you take
Pamela or Rita?
I would, but...
they're busy on Tuesdays,
which is today.
Okay. Let me grab my jacket.
Great.
Oh, it's so beautiful here.
I can't believe we're only
twenty minutes from the city.
Yeah. It's one
of my favourite spots.
I like to come here any time
I have to clear my head
or get some perspective.
It's my happy place.
I might have to
steal your happy place.
All right, I think
I'm done with this set up.
But I do have one more
idea for a creative shot,
if you'd like to follow me...
Okay.
All right, so here's
what I want you to do,
lean on the tree, maybe kick
your one leg out this way,
get really comfy.
You want me to get in the tree?
I want you to get into the tree.
Sit on that side,
and then you can throw your
feet up on the other side,
that'd be great, yep.
Okay, what do we think?
I like it, I like it.
I'm in the tree.
Give me a big...
Give me a big spread.
- Okay.
- All right.
Are you messing with me?
I am absolutely
messing with you.
So, right now, your
left hand is in Illinois
and your right hand
is in Indiana,
and the tree you're sitting in
straddles the state line.
I've never been
to Indiana before.
That's amazing.
And there's that real smile.
Hi.
Hey, thank you.
- No problem.
- That's nice.
Where did you get this from?
Deli up the street.
It's been a busy morning;
you gotta eat.
Mmm. This is delicious.
Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm.
I didn't know you were having
an official launch party.
Yeah, it's in ten days
and I feel totally unprepared.
I was just
emailing out some invites
to some high schools
and some community centres.
The more people
I can reach, the better.
Are you afraid
no one's gonna show up?
I am, actually, but thank you
for highlighting my worst fear.
I'm happy to help.
Must be tough opening
a business in a new city.
The struggle is real.
Why Chicago?
WoAre you Rosie Pink?
I am.
Oh... I'm so glad I found you.
I am having a literal
fashion nightmare.
You've come to the right place.
It's all gonna be okay.
Tell me what happened.
Okay, so, I was in
the middle of having brunch
with some of
my girlfriends, right?
And then, my little
brother Taylor calls me
and tells me that
I have been named
Craze MG's worst dressed
celebrity of the week.
Craze MG?
Yeah, it's like
this online magazine
that posts all this
random news about celebrities.
I didn't even know
I was a celebrity.
I was in, like, one small indie
movie, but apparently,
that is enough for them to
follow you to Food Mart.
They photographed me wearing
my favourite
sweatpants seven times.
- Look!
- Oh, no.
And normally, I would just
ignore that kind of thing,
but I'm just so worried
that they're going to judge
what I'm wearing and just...
Can you please help me
find some new outfits?
I'm just so bad at fashion.
I can definitely help
you find some new outfits,
but you should buy new clothes
because you like them,
not because you feel
pressured into it.
Can I buy comfy clothes
that still are stylish?
Of course, you can. In fact...
Okay, let me see here...
No. No.
Okay.
What do you think?
Can we try it?
Of course, we can!
Come on. Okay.
Eat your heart out, Craze MG.
Oh, now, this is what
I call casual chic.
Everybody needs a little
colour in their lives.
Oh, do you think your
assistant with the camera
would mind taking some
photos of me?
My social media accounts need to
do some serious damage control.
I think that my assistant
would be happy to help.
Right, Jaxon?
I'd love to.
I would be forever grateful.
Let's get these critics
to eat their words.
Alright, let's take
a big step back.
Throw the curtains
open, first reveal.
Bang, there's one.
Two. Let's see what
else you got.
Bring it out this way
a little bit.
Drop those sunglasses.
And bang, there it is.
Lovely. Beautiful.
Thank you so much.
You're like the
big sister I never had,
but the one with
awesome fashion sense.
Well, I am so glad
that I could help.
Hey, would you mind if we
posted some of the photos
that Jaxon took
on our social media?
Sure. I mean, the more people
that see them the better, right?
Totally.
- Okay, bye!
- Bye!
Phew!
That was unexpected.
Yeah, it was a crazy day.
But I do love an
unexpected fashion makeover.
I am starving now, though.
Is there a good place
to eat around here?
Yeah, there's an
amazing pizza joint
around the corner, actually.
I could totally eat
an entire pizza right now.
Do you think they could
get a table for us?
For, like... for you and me?
No, for me
and that mannequin
wearing the pink dress?
Yes, for you and me.
I could pay you back for
lunch this afternoon.
Yeah, okay, that sounds good.
- Okay, great.
- Great.
So, I've been coming here
since before I could walk.
You cannot live in Chicago
and not try Chicago's
finest deep dish.
And that's a law, is it?
It's one of my laws.
So, you never answered my
question from earlier.
What question?
What brought you to Chicago?
Did you just get bored
of your hometown?
Something like that.
Great! This is usually
where you start elaborating.
I don't know,
I guess
I just kind of outgrew it.
All my friends got
married and moved away,
and I felt stuck.
I needed a fresh start.
No opportunities.
I can relate to that.
I lived with a couple
of friends from college
and they left me to move to the
suburbs with their girlfriends.
Oh.
How inconsiderate.
I tried to tell them;
they wouldn't listen.
So, what about your parents?
How do they feel about you
moving to the big city?
Well, last year, they decided
that they hadn't seen
enough of the country,
so they took early retirement
and bought a camper van
and hit the road.
- Wow.
- Mm-hmm.
How inconsiderate, indeed.
- No, no, I'm happy for them.
- That's great.
They deserve
to have a little fun.
So, you're just, um...
living on...
On your own, then?
Yep.
Just me.
No boyfriend or anything
to keep you company?
No.
What about you?
No. Just me,
all on my lonesome.
I thought you were Chicago's
online dating expert.
Contrary to popular belief,
I am... not an expert.
No, I just, um...
I go on a few
dates here and there, but...
I'm just focused on my work.
Yeah.
I'm kind of like you
in that way.
Yeah?
My last relationship
was dramatic.
So, I'm focusing
on myself and my studio.
That's really my priority.
Ooh, look at that.
- Oh, my gosh.
- Thank you.
This is so cheesy.
How are we supposed to eat this?
With your hands; that's the
only way to eat a pizza.
Here you go.
- Okay!
- Enjoy that.
I'll take this one.
- Try it.
- All right, here we go.
Mmm.
I got to get a picture of this.
- No!
- Yes!
You try and eat this elegantly!
No, I can't.
There's no way to do it.
Watch. I'll show you.
I think we're gonna
need a few more napkins.
You're probably right.
- This is really good.
- Mm-hmm.
The next time
that waiter sees you,
he's probably going
to give you a bib.
Oh, I'm sure he will,
absolutely.
So, um...
which way is home for you?
Oh, um...
I'm actually just
five blocks this way.
I'm five blocks that way, but
I'd be happy to walk you home.
No, that's okay.
I can see my apartment
from here, I'll be fine.
You sure?
Yeah.
Okay.
Okay. Bye.
See ya...
tomorrow.
Sorry I'm late.
I started talking to that
cute guy at the coffee stand.
He's taking me out later.
This might be a bit cold now.
What happened to
the last guy you were dating?
Ehh. I wasn't feeling him.
Plus, he admitted to
owning a dozen cats.
I don't need that in my life.
Maybe you should focus your
attention elsewhere for a bit.
What happened to the idea of
owning your own beauty parlour?
You've been talking
about that for years.
Well, I'm still
talking about it.
But I also want to find someone
special to spend my life with.
Don't you want that, too?
I guess so, at some point.
On a completely unrelated note,
I heard you and Jaxon
went to dinner last night.
Oh, where did you hear that?
Jaxon mentioned it to his mom,
who told my mom, who told me.
So, come on, spill.
Nothing to spill.
We just had pizza together
after a very long day of work.
Mm-hmm. I don't
entirely believe you.
But I'm late
for my first client,
so we will talk more
about this later.
Thank you.
- Bye, Mel.
- Love you!
Okay, let's see.
What do we like?
This...
Oh, Miss Carcoza.
Val.
I didn't know you were
stopping by today.
Neither did I,
until I went online
and saw your photos
of a delightful young actress
wearing a bright pant
and a bold print top.
Interesting style choice,
but somehow you made it work.
- You liked the look.
- Very much so.
I was impressed with
how you managed to find
the right balance between
cozy Sunday afternoon
and festival flair.
In addition to being
featured in Chicago Trend,
how would you feel about
lending your talents
to my magazine as a stylist?
I'm about to launch a new
feature on fashionable daywear
and I thought
you have the perfect vibe
to style the first shoot.
Fully paid, of course.
Oh! Oh, my gosh.
Yes, I would love that.
Do you think you and your team
could recreate that same magic
in an outdoor setting?
Absolutely.
I will call them right now.
I'll be in touch.
Hi, Jaxon. It's Rosie.
You know you said that
you love fashion shoots?
Oh, hi!
Both: Hey!
You owe me for this.
I'll pay you back in
cheesy pizza.
Okay, let's do it!
- Yes!
- Okay, let's go!
- Hey.
- Hey, how's it going?
Rosie,
I cannot thank you enough.
Ever since those
photos went live,
my phone has been
ringing nonstop.
I've got seven audition offers,
a new brand of sweat pants wants
me to be their ambassador,
and my ex-boyfriend Chad,
he was never really nice
to me in high school,
he messaged me and asked me
if I wanted to "catch up".
Well, sorry, Chad, but the only
catching up you'll be doing
is with my face on TV.
Well, that's how you turn
lemons into lemonade.
We almost ready?
Yeah, just one
last finishing touch.
- Okay.
- Okay, you're ready.
All right.
Oh... Okay.
Well, she looks amazing.
Oh, she is a talker!
Big gesture.
Nice. Let's go.
Do one of these.
There we go.
All right.
Very nice. Very nice.
Beautiful.
Oh, I think I'm caught.
Oh, I got it.
- Here, let me get back there.
- Thank you.
Okay, all right.
Yes.
Okay, let's see.
Okay.
Okay, all right, there we go.
- We all good?
- Yeah. You look beautiful.
Thank you.
All right, another big one.
There you go!
There it is.
Thank you so much for
agreeing to do the shoot.
Oh, are you kidding?
I get to be in
Chicago Trend magazine;
that's like my
childhood dream come true.
Oh!
Glad you had a great day.
You guys should come to my
birthday drinks next week.
I'm having a thing downtown.
- Sounds great.
- We'll be there.
Okay.
I will text you the details.
All right.
Thanks again.
Both: Bye.
I think that went really well.
Yeah.
Oh, and you were very good
at the whole fashion
photography thing.
I think you should
do it full time.
I think I'll stick
to photographing
couples in the woods.
You were having fun, admit it.
No, I wasn't.
Yes, you were. I saw you.
Okay, maybe I was having
a tiny minute of fun.
I am starving.
Do you guys want to get dinner?
Oh, shoot.
I totally wish I could,
but I've got to go get ready for
that thing I have tonight.
What thing?
You know, that thing I was
telling you about
the other day, but you guys
should stay out, though.
Maybe go somewhere
nice to celebrate.
Maybe.
Well, I'd better dash. Bye!
Don't mind her.
I think she's had too much sun.
No, she's always been weird.
Hey, listen, I would really
like to have dinner with you,
but I kind of
promised my grandpa
that we would get takeout
and I don't really
want to let him down.
No, no, no, of course.
No worries.
But listen, you're more than
welcome to join, if you like.
I wouldn't want to impose.
I'm inviting you.
Okay. What kind of
takeout are you getting?
Chinese, Grandpa Wilbur's
favourite.
Sounds good to me.
Hey, Gramps!
I hope you brought my egg rolls.
Yeah, I brought
your egg rolls...
and a surprise guest.
Oh, hey there, Rosie.
I mean, it's a pretty good job.
I... I just love seeing
people's faces light up
when they look in the mirror
and they finally feel happy
with what they're wearing.
Oh.
You know what
I've just realized?
You are the first woman
that Jaxon has ever brought
'round to my house.
Heh. Grandpa...
I was starting to worry
he wasn't living his
life to the fullest
because he's always
observing it through his camera.
Maybe I don't bring
women around house
because you embarrass me
in front of my friends.
Oh, okay.
So, you like John Keats?
Oh, yes.
Nothing like rereading the
classics on a Sunday afternoon.
I studied a few of his
poems in high school.
From what I remember,
he was quite the romantic.
Oh.
Hi, Wilbur.
Would you like some of my
homemade mini muffins?
I made enough to feed
a whole schoolyard.
Oh, thanks, Eileen.
I do love your mini muffins.
Okay.
Enjoy.
Wilbur, who was that?
Oh, that's Eileen,
my new neighbour.
She bakes the best lemon poppy
seed muffins in three counties.
So, is Eileen just a neighbour?
Why do you ask?
I noticed a bit of a vibe
between the two of you.
Oh no, that was just
her being friendly.
Trust me, a girl always knows
how many mini muffins
she's making.
I think she likes you.
Well, to tell you the truth,
I have been contemplating
asking her out
ever since she first moved in,
but I keep losing my nerve.
Oh, you should do it.
What do you have to lose?
Well, she got say no.
Then, I'll never be able to
sit my garden ever again.
You know what would
give you a confidence boost?
A fashion makeover.
Oh, yeah, I don't think so.
Come on. We can pick you out
a smart new outfit
and Eileen will not
be able to resist you.
Okay, I'll think about it.
The new outfit, that is.
Jury's still out on Eileen.
I do have some time
tomorrow at my studio,
if you want to come by.
Say 4:00 PM?
Just promise me you won't put me
in a pair of skinny pant
s that you youngsters
like to wear.
No promises.
May I use your powder room?
Oh, sure. Upstairs,
second door on the right.
Thanks.
Sorry.
I don't mean to scare you.
I was just making
sure you didn't lost.
No.
Are these all of
your photographs?
Yeah.
He has a weird
way of showing it,
but my grandpa's my biggest fan.
I love your portraits.
You have a real talent for
showing people's true essence.
Thank you.
I've got a thing for taking
pictures of people's faces.
I love capturing
people's stories
through the light in their eyes
and the lines in their smile.
One of my life goals
is to travel the world
and take pictures of people
from different cultures.
That's a pretty cool goal.
Yeah. A pretty expensive goal.
Yeah.
Listen, I've been
meaning to talk to you.
I didn't want to say
anything before,
but... there's a reason I have
to expand my portfolio.
My agent's been talking
about dropping me.
I haven't been booking
a lot of gigs lately
and he basically said to
either step up or step out.
He's given me one
last chance to prove myself
by putting me up
for an interview
at World Traveller Magazine,
and if I get that gig, then I
get paid to travel the world.
Wow.
And you're going
to use the photos
you've been taking me
to help you get that job?
Yeah, that was the idea. Yeah.
Okay, well, I wish
I'd taken those sessions
a little more seriously.
No, you did great.
So, if you get this job,
how often will you be gone?
Probably a few weeks at a time.
I couldn't do the being on the
road for months on end thing.
There's just too many people
here in Chicago I'd miss.
I just hope that my portfolio
ends up being impressive enough
to score me an interview.
I'd give anything to get
in the room with their editors.
What if you created
your own room?
How do you mean?
What if you displayed
your work at my studio?
I have a launch night
in less than a week
and there is nothing
hanging on the walls.
So, you could invite the team
from World Traveller Magazine
and you could charm them
into giving you the job.
Uh...
Okay, if I have learned
anything in the last few weeks,
it's that you can't
just sit around
waiting for success
to come to you;
you have to make things happen.
You only regret the chances
in life that you don't take.
I think you could do this
and I want to help you.
Okay.
Okay.
Wilbur:
Jaxon, where you at?
Did you eat my noodles?
It's been a long day.
I should...
I should probably get going.
Yeah. Um...
I'll call you a cab.
Yeah, thanks.
So, you just left?
Well, it was getting late.
I wanted to give him some
good time with his grandpa.
You mean you wimped out.
I did not wimp out.
You do this with every guy
that shows any interest.
If you keep annoying me,
I'm not going to take you
out to dinner tonight.
Fine. Silence me with
a promise of pizza.
There's a fork
in the drawer there.
How did it go with
cute coffee stand guy?
Only okay.
He was nice to look at,
but we didn't really
have much in common.
Plus, he spent most of the night
talking about football and cars.
Oh...
And he hates comic book movies.
That's not gonna work.
Well, maybe I'm being too fussy.
Mel, you have been talking
about your dream guy
since you were eight years old.
This guy does not
sound like he's it.
I want you to hold out
for someone special,
a guy who loves tacos
and is excited to watch
a 12-hour Marvel marathon.
Yeah, that's the dream.
I think he's out there.
He's probably
looking for you, too.
Well, if you run into him,
give me a call.
In the meantime,
I got to get back to work.
Hey, maybe the love of my life
will come in for a manicure.
I hope so.
Hello. Styling by Pink.
One moment, please.
It's someone named Val Carcoza.
Val...
I'll be back at six,
ready for my pizza.
Okay. Bye.
Hi, Val.
Rosie, darling, how are you?
I'm good. Thanks.
How are you?
Are you happy with the
photographs from the park shoot?
I adore them;
exactly what I wanted.
Listen, how would you
like to freelance for me
on a regular basis?
A spot just opened up on my team
and I need to hire
a stylist that I can trust.
Oh, wow. I'm... I'm really
flattered by the offer.
I've just opened up my studio.
My launch night's in one week.
I'm more than happy
to accommodate
your other commitments.
Why don't you come
see me for a chat?
I'll give you a
tour of the studio.
I have a client
coming in at 4:00.
Then we'll make it a quick tour.
Okay, I'll be there ASAP.
Thanks, Val.
This is where we do
all of our main shoots.
We stage as much as we can
right here in the studio,
but we also have
green screen facilities.
That's pretty cool.
Lots of lights.
Yes. Our lead creative Fredrik
is very particular
about lighting.
He's the photographer that
I'll be pairing you up with
if you decide to take the job.
I know you're concerned about
neglecting your studio,
but working here would only
extend your client base
and list of contacts.
Think of all the people
in the industry
that you'll get to meet.
Plus, you'll be inspiring
women all over Chicago
to make bold fashion choices.
It sounds pretty good, but...
But if you are still
undecided, follow me.
Maybe this will sway you.
Go ahead.
Take a look.
Are these... all couture?
R&D. And these are just
some of the clothes
you'll get to play with
if you work for me.
Okay, when do I start?
Follow me.
Come on, bring it on
Got the wind on my back
I'm feeling so...
Wilbur?
Wilbur?
He's not here.
Wilbur?
Wilbur, are you okay?
Why didn't you show up for
your styling appointment?
Because it would have
been a waste of time.
What makes you say that?
Eileen isn't gonna want to
date an old crank like me.
Of course she will.
You're smart and funny
and you write poetry,
and we already
know you make her smile.
But what if it isn't enough?
Well, you'll never know
unless you ask her out.
Take a chance.
It's better than sitting
around here, moping.
I don't want
to look like a fool.
I bet that
John Keats wasn't afraid
to look like a fool over a girl.
In fact, I think I remember
that he wrote a bunch of love
letters to his neighbour
and then married her.
John Keats was 18 years old.
You are never too young
or too old for romance...
or a new outfit.
All right.
You look great.
Come in!
Ta-da!
What do you think?
Wow, Gramps.
You look amazing.
I just can't that's
my reflection
or that I'm wearing
the colour pink.
Oh, come on, it suits you.
Pink is friendly and inviting
and Eileen will love it.
Hmm.
All right, I'm gonna do it,
I'm gonna ask her out.
Okay, what are you going to say?
Uh, well, I've kind
of written her a poem.
Is that corny?
No!
Will you share it with us?
Uh... Oh...
Dear Eileen,
I see you every morning,
your smile is like the sun,
I'd like to get to know you,
but I won't jump the gun,
I like walks and films and cakes
and I make great cups of tea,
So, answer me one thing, Eileen,
will you go out with me?
That is sweet.
You sound like a Hallmark Card;
she's gonna love it.
Oh...
All right.
Well, I'll
let you know what happens.
All right.
You did all right.
Wow, she's beautiful.
Yeah.
Try spending all day with her.
She's one of those rare people
that has such a beautiful
story behind her eyes.
Hey, so, why'd you go down
to the Trend earlier?
Was there something wrong
with the photos
we took from the shoot?
No.
Val offered me a
freelance stylist job.
That's amazing.
Yeah.
That's... awesome.
Are you gonna take it?
I kind of already have.
I have no idea how I'm going to
fit it in with everything.
But I'll only be
working when I'm needed, so...
That's... Wow.
Congratulations.
You're gonna keep
the studio, though, right?
Oh, of course.
I could never give up
giving fashion makeovers;
it's what I live for.
Derek?
Sorry to drop in like this,
but I just didn't know
who else to turn to.
What's happened?
Well, I went on my
first date with Kimmy.
I thought things were going
fine, until she said
that she didn't see us
together in the future.
Oh, no.
I don't know what
I'm doing wrong.
Oh, just hold that thought.
Hello. Styling by Pink.
Mm-hmm.
- Hey.
- Hey.
I like your T-shirt.
Thanks.
Can you hold on a minute?
Derek, this is my
best friend Mel.
We were about to
go out for pizza.
Do you want to join us?
Oh, I don't want to intrude
and be the third wheel.
Oh, it's okay.
Jaxon's gonna be there, too.
Aren't you, Jaxon?
Huh?
Yeah.
Yeah.
See? Derek had a bad first date,
so... he needs cheering up.
Oh, well, I'm really good
at cheering people up.
Oh, this is my
favourite pizza place.
Oh...
After you.
Oh, why hank you.
Oh, Jaxon, could you
help me fetch the menus?
I mean, we don't have
to fetch anything
because they bring them.
Oh, I'm really hungry.
Right. Okay. Yeah,
let's grab some menus, then.
So, I really love
vegetarian pizza,
but then I add bacon,
ham and sausage.
Wow. Those are like
my favourite things.
- Me too.
- Yeah.
What are we doing?
I want to give
Mel and Derek some alone time.
I think they're
really hitting it off.
Look how cute they are.
I don't know why I didn't
think of this before.
Hey, Gramps.
Oh, how did you go with Eileen?
She said yes.
Hang on.
Let me put you on speakerphone.
Great news, Wilbur.
Yeah, it was great
for about five minutes.
Now, I'm a jiggering
bundle of nerves.
Why?
What happened?
Asking a woman out is one thing.
Impressing her on a date,
whole other ballgame.
I haven't been on a
date for over 50 years.
What if I say the wrong thing?
You won't say the wrong thing.
- Ehh...
- He might.
I hope you're both free
tomorrow afternoon,
as I need you to
accompany me on the date.
What? Why?
When I get nervous,
I start to ramble.
I'm gonna need
someone else there to save me,
in case I start talking stupid.
I can't just take
Jaxon along with me;
it'd look like I
brought a babysitter.
I needed to look
like a double date.
Where's the date?
Oh, wow.
May I take your jacket?
Oh, that's very kind.
Thank you.
That looks really fun.
- This is my favourite song.
- Well, would you like to dance?
- They're good.
- They're really good.
I was just gonna say the same...
Okay. All right.
Wow.
I had no idea
my grandfather could
dance like that.
Look at them go.
I've never
seen him so confident.
I think it's his outfit.
It's gotta be.
Uh, would you like to dance?
Do you know how
to dance like this?
No. No, not at all.
But I figure if we just copy
whatever they're doing,
we could look just as cool.
I think it might
be a disaster, but...
- Yeah.
- I'm gonna go for it.
It's definitely gonna
be a disaster.
Whoo!
Wow!
Those are moves!
I'm...
I'm working on them.
- Oh.
- I was just getting into it.
That was fun.
I thought... I thought
I had it down pat there.
Yeah.
So, listen, um...
I've been meaning to ask you,
would it be okay with you if I
donated a photograph
I took of you
to a charity auction?
The youth club
that I volunteer at,
they're having a fundraiser
this Wednesday night.
You volunteer at a youth club?
Yes. Well, I...
I teach photography
once or twice a month.
How come you
haven't mentioned it?
Never came up.
I'm actually also
doing a speech,
which I'm really nervous about
because I don't know anything
about public speaking.
And I just found out
today that Zoe Yang,
the lead editor of World Travel
Magazine. is going to be there,
and I really just
don't want to make
a giant dork of myself.
And why would you make
a giant dork of yourself?
What if I stutter or something?
It's going to leave an
awful first impression.
I'm really nervous!
I can see that!
Okay.
Would it make you less nervous
if I went with you?
You wanna go to
the event with me?
You've ever been
there to support me
more than once this week.
You could give
the speech directly to me
and forget that anyone
else is in the room.
Um, yeah, I think
that would really help.
- Yeah?
- I'd really like that.
Okay.
Oh.
- Sorry.
- No, of course. Yeah.
- I gotta it.
- Yeah. Yeah.
Hello?
Rosie, I need you to come down
to Chicago Trend right away.
Frederick is here,
he wants to meet you.
Um, could we
actually reschedule?
I'm kind of in the
middle of something.
This is the only time
that I can get you together
before your big shoot,
and we'll lose a lot of time
if we have to discuss
details on the day.
Yeah. I'll be there ASAP.
I'm sorry.
I gotta go.
No, no, no. That's okay.
It's a great opportunity.
- This is good.
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
- Hey.
Apologize to Wilbur for me?
Yes, of course.
Hey, thanks for the dance.
Rosie, this is Frederick Levine,
the photographer that
you'll be working with
on your next few shoots -
and your model Natasha.
Hi. Great to meet you both.
I'm envisioning
for our first shoot
to have an artistic
avant-garde vibe
in an environment
of illuminated spheres.
Do you think you
could make Natasha
look like a piece of art?
Of course.
To create a cool,
avant-garde look,
I'd pick out an
outfit that highlights
geometric shapes,
using gold accents to bring in
the luminescence in the space.
We could even give Natasha
a round statement hat,
something soft and circular
that brings that
shape to her face.
I think I saw one in
the storage cupboard.
Be my guest.
Okay. Be right back.
I told you she
was a bright spark.
Both: Mm-hmm.
I think the composition
needs more edge.
Sure.
Edge... Okay.
Edge...
No.
Oh, yes. Yes.
Okay.
All right. Let's see. Mm-hmm.
Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
Okay, perfect.
You look beautiful.
All right.
Okay.
Hi, Rosie.
- Excellent shoot today.
- Thanks.
Oh, before I forget,
the dresses on these rails are
all from previous shoots,
so you can take whatever you
like back to your studio.
Yes! Oh, my goodness,
look at that.
Oh...
Chase, tell me you
have some good news for me.
Well, for once, I do.
World Traveller Magazine
loved your photos.
I got the interview.
You got the interview!
Yes!
Thank you!
Just make sure you
impress Zoe Yang
at that charity event
tomorrow night.
I'll do my best.
Talk soon.
Oh!
Thank you.
Okay, thanks.
Thank you.
He's just so smart
and funny and cute and dorky,
and I totally know that
you set us up,
but I'm glad you did because
he makes me smile ear to ear.
We're going to
the movies tonight
to watch the Superman revival.
That is very fitting.
How's the prep going
for the launch party?
Well, I actually
haven't done any.
Why not?
I have been
so busy at Chicago Trend.
Val runs a very tight ship.
Tell me you've at least ordered
some champagne glasses.
- No.
- Leave it to me.
I'll see if I can borrow some
from the bar
opposite my apartment.
Thank you.
You are the best.
I am the best.
Ugh. Okay.
I got to get going.
I'm sorry.
Thank you again.
Muah! Love you.
Love you.
Val?
I'm on my way.
Rosie, could you come over here
and adjust Natasha's hemline?
Mm-hmm.
Okay, let's try this.
All right.
Ugh. We need to rethink
Natasha's outfit.
It's too baggy.
Well, I have some
other dresses selected,
if you'd like to take a look.
I like what she's wearing.
It just needs to be tighter.
Can you take it in?
I can, but it'll
have to be tomorrow.
I'm leaving in 30 minutes
for a charity event.
I'm sorry, but you'll
have to cancel your plans.
Natasha's flying to
Rome in the morning,
so we need to get this
shoot finished tonight.
Hey, I finally caught you.
Hey. I'm so sorry
I've been MIA recently.
I've just been so busy.
Oh, that's okay.
Did you get my
message about tonight?
Unfortunately,
that's why I'm calling.
I'm not going
to be able to make it.
The shoot I'm working on
is not going well,
and now Frederik
needs me to alter a dress.
Oh, you can't just
use a new dress?
No, he's very particular.
I have to stay
until the shoot is done.
I'm so sorry.
I know how much
this night means to you.
Hey, that's okay.
You got to do what
you've got to do.
I really wanted to be
there for your speech.
Ah, I'm sure I'll make it work.
I'll just stare at the clock
at the back of the room
or something.
Let me know how it goes.
Okay? And, um,
don't forget to bring
your photos to my studio.
I'll be there on Friday.
Yeah, will do.
Hey, what was the good news
you wanted to tell me?
Oh, I just... I really
wanted to tell you in person,
but I guess
I can do it right now.
Rosie, where are you?
Oh, I got to go, Jaxon.
Good luck. I'll call you later.
Okay. Yeah.
Length's perfect.
Okay.
Let's see.
Okay.
Oh, sorry.
Val?
Rosie, dear,
sorry to interrupt you again.
I have three more dates
I need to book you in for.
Frederick also wants to know
if you can spare
an hour after lunch,
as he needs help
with the reshoot.
Val, I really
cannot come in today.
I have clients booked in,
and plus,
I need to get some things
ready for my launch night.
You can't spare an hour?
He really is in a bind.
All right, tell them
I'll be there at four.
Don't worry.
We'll get you done.
Okay.
So, the shoot's
Wednesday to Friday?
I can't really be away
from the studio that long.
Could I just fly in
on the Wednesday? Hi!
Would you put those in the back?
- Sure, yeah.
- Thank you. Thank you.
What if I come in on Wednesday,
but I pick out multiple outfits?
Oh, Val, hang on just a second.
Hi. Styling by Pink.
Oh, I would love to help,
but I am booked out on a private
shoot for the next eight days.
I'm so sorry.
Thank you again.
Bye.
Sorry, Val.
What were you saying?
Okay, well,
if there's a problem,
you could always
just video call me.
I'm really sorry to interrupt.
I just wanted to let you know
really quick before I leave,
I got an interview.
- World Traveller?
- Yeah.
Val, hang on just a second.
I'm so happy for you.
When is it?
Monday morning.
You are going to ace it!
I hope so.
Val, just a second.
Can I call you later?
Yeah, sure. Um...
Did you still want to do
Scarlett's birthday
drinks tonight?
- Yeah.
- So, be here around 8:30?
- Yeah, sounds good.
- Okay.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Okay, Val, well,
what if I come in
on the Wednesday,
but I pick out
everything beforehand?
Hey, Gramps.
You're dressed up for
going to the store, aren't you?
Oh, I just went to go see Rosie.
Oh...
You tell her
about your interview?
Yeah, I did.
She's very excited for me.
You sure about that?
Yeah. Grandpa,
Rosie and I are just friends.
That doesn't mean to say
she's okay with you leaving.
Hey.
What time is it?
8:30.
Why are you still working?
I'm sorry.
I didn't realize
what time it was.
If I'm honest, I don't even know
what day it is anymore.
It's Friday.
Look, Rosie,
I, um... I didn't want
to say anything,
but maybe it's a good idea
if you just take
a couple of steps back.
I mean,
you've been working what?
Every single day for
two weeks straight.
I have to work every day
to get stuff done.
People are relying on me.
Look, I get that, I do.
But you still have to
think about yourself.
I mean, why are you
letting Val run you ragged?
I'm not letting her do anything.
I'm doing what I need to do
to be successful.
You don't need Val
to be successful.
It's what you do in this studio
that makes you special.
I mean, does working for the
Trend even make you happy?
Does it need to?
Yeah, it should.
It really should...
if it means working this hard
and neglecting the people
that care about you.
Well, maybe
if you worked this hard,
you would be traveling
the world already,
instead of taking
photographs in the park.
Okay.
Jaxon...
Hey, Val, do you have a minute?
Oh, Rosie, I was just
going to come find you.
I have the proofs for the
feature on your studio.
What do you think?
Oh... it's fabulous.
Glad you think so because
it's about to go to print.
I invited some of my most
influential designer friends
to your launch night;
they're excited to meet you.
Val...
I can't do this anymore.
Excuse me?
I am really sorry,
but I cannot continue
to work for you.
I'm so grateful
for the opportunity,
but I miss my studio.
I miss styling people for
weddings and bar mitzvahs,
and I miss doing
fashion makeovers
that give people the confidence
to make big changes.
It's a personal part
of my job that I love,
and, um... I'm really sorry
to let you down.
But my heart is
just not happy here.
I see.
Well, I can't say that
I am not disappointed.
But I admire your honesty.
It's an attribute that makes
you an excellent stylist.
You should follow your passion.
Thank you for understanding.
And if you're
ever stuck for work,
you're always
welcome at Chicago Trend.
Thanks, Val.
All right...
Mm-hmm.
Jaxon Hi, this is Jaxon.
I can't answer
your call right now,
but if you leave
your name and number,
I'll get back to you ASAP.
Hi, this is Jaxon.
I can't answer
your call right now,
but if you leave
your name and number,
I'll get back to you ASAP.
Hey, I'm here with
the champagne glasses.
Oh, wow, that looks amazing.
Oh, this party is going
to be a huge success.
I hope so.
What's with the frown?
You still haven't
spoken with Jaxon.
I've tried calling
him a few times,
but he still hasn't answered...
which is fine
because I have more important
things to think about.
Well, maybe you should try
leaving him a message.
He should at least
know how you feel.
Which is how exactly?
That you have feelings for him.
I don't have feelings for him.
You can argue with me
till your blue in the face,
but I know you do.
We're two sides of the
same brain, remember?
Plus, you look at
him the same way
I used to look at Dylan Hanson
in the eighth grade,
all googly-eyed and smiling.
He makes you happy.
Doesn't matter how
he makes me feel;
he's off to travel the world.
That doesn't mean
you can't make it work.
I know he jokes around a lot,
but Jaxon is a good guy,
and he likes you, too,
I can tell.
You really going
to throw all that away?
I don't need a guy
complicating my life.
I need to focus on my studio.
You can run a business and
have a boyfriend, you know?
I totally get that you need to
make this place a success,
but centring your world around a
job is like going through life
only wearing black
and blue clothing.
Don't you want some
sparkle in your life?
Give him a call.
Hi, Jaxon, it's Rosie.
I just wanted to call and say
I'm sorry for the other night.
You were just trying
to look out for me
and I... got defensive.
I really hope that
you can forgive me,
and I hope that you had
a really good interview.
My launch night's tonight,
and it would be great
if you could be here.
I'd really love to see you.
All right,
well, that's all I have to say.
Hopefully, see you later.
Oh...
There she is.
Beautiful.
Thank you so much.
You look gorgeous.
- Thank you!
- Oh...
Have a good night, okay?
Is that Clark Kent
I see over in the corner?
Hi, Rosie.
I've heard rumours that
you're quite the romancer.
Wow.
From who?
From Mel, of course.
Oh, yeah. Listen,
I never got a chance to say
thank you for setting us up.
She is everything
I didn't know I needed.
I'm so happy for you both.
Oh!
Oh...
Sorry.
I'll be back in a bit.
Yeah.
Hey!
Here you go.
Thank you.
Wow. You look amazing.
You look good, too.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
Hi, guys. Welcome.
Is Jaxon with you guys?
Sorry, Rosie.
I left him a message,
but he hasn't responded.
Oh.
Well, it's his loss, I guess.
Oh, no, don't
give up on him just yet.
He'll come to his senses
when he realizes just
what he's missing out on.
Thank you.
Enjoy the party.
Rosie, darling,
oh, such a fabulous evening.
Thank you, and thanks for
bringing so many people.
My pleasure.
Remind me to introduce you
to my very wealthy
friend Greta-Lynne.
She needs someone to help
her find a range of outfits
to wear on the red carpet
at London Fashion Week.
She's very.
Oh.
Well, look at this.
Is this you?
Yeah.
My friend Jaxon took it.
Oh, is he here?
I wanted to thank him for
the photos of Scarlett.
No, he couldn't make it.
Hey!
You ready to give your speech?
Congratulations.
Thank you.
As ready as I will ever be.
Hello, everyone.
Can I please have
your attention?
I would like to introduce you
all to the woman of the hour,
the most talented and
fabulous stylist in Chicago
who happens to
be my best friend,
Miss Rosie Pink.
Hi, everyone.
Thank you so much for
coming out tonight.
As most of you know, this studio
is a dream come true for me.
I wanted to be
a personal stylist
since I was eight years old.
Ever since the days when I would
dress up my best friend Mel
in my mom's finest outfits
and make her parade them
down the street.
I could not have
gotten this place
up and running without you.
You're the best friend
a girl could ask for...
even when you argue when I say
that red really
does go with pink.
My grandma Etta
always told me that,
if I worked hard enough,
I could turn my passion for
fashion into a career,
and she was right.
I would not be standing here
if it wasn't for her love,
support and encouragement,
and for that,
I will always be grateful.
Yeah.
So, that's pretty much
all I have to say and...
Actually...
there's one more person
that I need to thank.
He's been there for me
pretty much every day
since I moved to the city.
He's kept me grounded
when I lost my way,
and he's brought me lunch
when I've forgotten to eat,
and he's made me
feel at home in a city
where I could have very easily
felt extremely lonely.
He has been there
for me many times,
and when he needed me most,
I let him down,
and for that, I am really sorry.
I hope he can forgive me.
Um...
Thank you, Rosie,
for that fabulous speech.
Everyone, please stick around,
more drinks will be served soon.
Um, actually...
there's something I'd like
to say, if that's okay.
I know that Rosie
is extremely grateful
for everyone in this room
who's helped her make
this studio so amazing.
But I also know that there's a
lot of people in this room
that want to thank you
for everything that
you've done to help them.
Rosie might be
a personal stylist,
but she works tirelessly
to help her clients find
the best possible
version of themselves,
myself included.
She's inspired me to take
chances in my personal life
and in my professional life.
And she doesn't know this yet,
but she helped me
land my dream job.
I don't know what the future
holds, but I do know
that there is one more chance
that I'd really like to take.
Whoo!
All right...
Whoo! Mel!
There she is, Ms. Rosie Pink,
Chicago's newest personal stylist
and future
businesswoman of the year!
I've only been here five seconds
and you're
embarrassing me already.
I'm your best friend,
I'm supposed to make
a big deal of these things.
I've missed your craziness.
Aww. I've missed yours, too.
Now, I took the liberty of
ordering you a coffee.
White, no sugar, decaf because
caffeine keeps you up all night.
You remembered!
Of course, I did.
Your dad didn't say
that have two sides
of the same brain for nothing.
I, on the other hand,
need all the caffeine I can get.
Another bad date?
He 'conveniently'
left his wallet,
so I had to pay
for dinner, drinks
and two rounds of mini-golf.
- What?
- Oh!
And then,
at the end of the night,
he asked me for
his cab fare home!
Well, I take it you
won't be seeing him again.
Not unless I become
a millionaire.
But today isn't about me;
today is about you.
Are you ready
to show me your studio?
So ready, I could burst!
Let's go!
Okay, open your eyes.
Rosie, I love it!
Wait until you see inside.
Come on.
Okay, so, I still need to
thank your mom for the couch,
but other than that,
I'm ready to go.
This is amazing!
I am so proud of you!
And you even colour
coordinated the dresses!
Of course!
Colour coordination is my job.
Oh, and look,
the flyers for my launch night
arrived this morning.
So classy.
I just hope it brings in
lots of customers.
You won't need flyers for that;
people will be biting off
your arm for an appointment.
I hope so. I really need
this place to be a success.
Just keep calm
and do your thing.
Your Grams left you that money
because she believed in you.
Did you finish your new website?
Yes. I just need
a few photos.
You should give my cousin Jaxon.
He's a professional photographer
and I'm sure he would
give you a discount. And sent.
I don't need a professional.
I'll just take
the photos myself.
With what?
A selfie stick?
Let Jaxon to help you.
He's great at photographing
people in the moment.
Okay, I'll think about it.
Good.
Now, I got to get back to work.
I've got six bridesmaids coming
in for a wedding makeup trial,
so, phew, wish me luck!
Good luck! Hey, and let me know
if feel like getting lunch.
I'm so glad you're finally here.
Bye.
Mel:
It looks amazing!
Can I give you a flyer?
Have a great day.
Hi! Can I give you a flyer?
New personal styling business
right down the street.
I use quality second-hand
clothing, designer and retail,
so everything's
totally affordable,
and we're having a launch
night in just a few days.
Okay.
Okay. I hope to see you there.
- Thank you.
- Have a good day!
Oh! Can I give you a flyer?
Thank you.
Did I hear you say that
you're a personal stylist?
You did.
Can I trouble you
for your opinion?
- Oh, sure.
- Okay.
I'm useless at this.
I'm going to a friend's wedding.
Okay.
Which dress, here,
should I wear?
- Both beautiful options.
- Really?
I would go... with the pink.
The colour is more friendly
and inviting, and it
nips in here at the waist,
so it'll show off your curves.
- Ooh, do we want that?
- Oh, absolutely.
Okay. Um... great.
Can I take a flyer?
Oh, absolutely.
- Thanks.
- Come see me.
- I will.
- Okay. Bye!
Hello. Styling by Pink.
Oh, yes! Of course, you can
book an appointment.
When would you like to come in?
Uh-huh. Yep, that's perfect.
Thank you!
Bye.
You're the kind of girl
that I want to love
You seem to be the girl
that I'm dreaming of
I love how you move and a-groove
That'll drive me crazy
Whoa
Come and see me
Ooh!
Oh!
Someone's having
way too much fun.
I'm so sorry.
I did not hear you come in!
Clearly.
Hi.
I'm Rosie Pink.
Welcome to my studio.
Val Carcoza, editor-in-chief
of Chicago Trend Magazine.
Ooh...
Would you like
to book an appointment?
No. Thank you.
I'm actually here to
satisfy my curiosity.
My assistant
informed me this morning
that a new stylist
had moved to town
and, as a woman who likes to
stay ahead of the trends,
I thought I'd come down here and
see what you're all about.
Do you like what you see?
So far?
Yes.
I'm getting a warm, cozy,
artistic-chic vibe,
contemporary...
but not pretentious.
That's me.
Are these clothes
all second-hand?
Mm-hmm. With pre-loved items,
I can give my clients
the look that they want
for a third of the price,
plus upcycling is good
for the environment.
My magazine is always looking to
interview local business owners.
If I hear good things
about your talents,
I might be interested in
doing a feature on your studio.
Oh, wow, that would be amazing!
I could definitely
use the publicity.
Well, I have two words for you:
impress me.
How do I do that?
I'll be keeping an eye on you.
Hello, Jaxon Brooks.
Hi, Jaxon.
It's Rosie Pink.
I went to high school
with your cousin Mel,
and I was wondering...
Jaxon:
Sorry, my phone signal is bad.
Can you come down
to Washington Park?
Come down to where?
Hi. Are you Jaxon?
Rosie Pink.
Hey, listen,
could you do me a favour
and just stand right there while
I take some test shots?
Okay.
Great. So, Rosie Pink,
what were you trying to
tell me on the phone earlier?
Um, well, I was looking
to hire a photographer
to take some new photos
of me for my website.
I'm a personal stylist, so I'm...
Ah, I should have known.
You should have known what?
Well, with a name
like Rosie Pink,
that you would be working
in the fashion industry.
What's that supposed to mean?
Nothing.
It's just that most people that
work in the fashion industry
usually change their names
to something super cool
and artistic. Right?
Well, that's a pretty big
assumption to make.
Is it?
What's your real name?
Well, my name is Pinkerton,
but I shortened it to 'Pink'
when I was twelve
because it sounded cuter.
There you go.
Well, what's your real name
then? 'Jaxon Brooks'?
Just Jaxon Brooks.
Although my first name
is spelled with an 'X'
'cause my mom thought
it would make me sound
super cool and artistic.
I really need to
hire a photographer.
I just started a new business
and there's a really important
person that I want to impress.
So, I need someone to
come down to my studio
and take some photos of me
collaborating with
different clients.
It'd be a two-week thing,
fully paid.
Are you up for the job?
I don't really do fashion.
What do you mean by that?
I just find the entre
industry... really superficial.
My business is not superficial.
It's actually all about
providing a personal touch.
I help change people's lives.
By giving them, um,
fashion makeovers?
- Yes!
- Okay.
Look, are you gonna
help me out or not?
Because I'm new to the city
and I really need these
photos pretty quickly.
I wouldn't even know
where to begin
with finding another
photographer,
especially at such short notice.
Listen. I'm really sorry,
but I'm, like,
slammed for the next...
three weeks or so.
So, it'd probably be better idea
if you went to go look
for somebody else.
Thanks for wasting my time.
Thanks for wasting mine.
Hey, Chase, can I call you back,
man? I got a bad signal.
I'm really sorry, man, that you
didn't get the India shoot.
The magazine said your portfolio
didn't have enough spontaneity.
Hey, no worries, man.
I can't say
I'm not disappointed,
but you win some,
you lose some, huh?
You've been losing a lot more
than you've been winning
for a while now.
The head of my division says we
need to start dropping clients
who aren't making us any money.
What's that supposed to mean?
Perhaps you'd be better off
finding another agent.
You're the best agent in town.
Okay, look.
I'll do... I'll do better.
I'll do what it takes.
I just heard this morning
that World Traveller Magazine
is looking to for a photographer
for multiple contracts.
Now, if you can
get me some candid shots
in the next few days, I'll put
you forward for the job.
You up for the challenge?
Absolutely,
and I think I know
exactly where to start.
Hello. Rosie Pink.
Rosie Pink,
it's Jaxon with an 'X'.
Listen, I was thinking
about your job offer and,
great news, I've got some time.
Oh, really? What happened
to your slammed schedule?
It became a little less slammed
and your job would
really help me out.
Sorry, Jaxon with an 'X',
but you've missed your chance.
Bye!
Unbelievable.
No worries.
Thanks anyway.
Oh, I'm sorry, we're...
closed.
Hi.
- Hi.
- Some place.
Thank you.
Oh, um...
I believe this belongs to you.
Keep it.
It's not really my style.
Look, will you at least
hear me out?
I've heard enough, thank you.
And besides, I've already
found another photographer.
Oh.
You have?
Yes.
That's too bad.
What's his name?
Bill.
Bill what?
Bill with a 'B'.
Look, I'm really sorry
if I offended you earlier.
I've just had
some bad experiences
working in the fashion industry,
everyone was really
rude and really snobby,
and I don't want to go
through that again.
However, I can tell
you're not like that,
which is why I'm here
to propose a deal.
What kind of a deal?
Well, it's recently been
brought to my attention
that I have to add some
photos to my portfolio,
and when you came and
saw me this morning,
you told me that
you're in desperate need
of some natural pictures
with you and your clients.
So, here's my deal,
I will take your
photographs for free,
if I can also use
those photographs
in my portfolio.
You want to put pictures
of me in your portfolio?
Well, I mean, not just of you;
of you and your clients.
Wouldn't you rather use a model?
Ehh. Models are too contrived.
I need someone real and awkward.
Thank you.
Oh, come on,
I promise to give you
lots of encouragement
and direction.
Please.
You'd be doing me a huge solid.
All right, Jaxon with an X,
you've got yourself a deal.
- Thank you.
- Don't make me regret it.
Oh.
Oh, can I have one of those
doughnuts, too, please?
I thought you had a dinner date.
I do, but you can
never be too sure
what actually constitutes
dinner these days.
Last month,
a guy made me share a pizza.
I had to get tacos
on my way home.
Oh.
Hi, Mama. How's Florida?
Yeah, everything's good.
Mel and I are just
getting coffee on
the way home from work.
Hi, Fiona!
Hope you and Bob are getting
into lots of mischief!
Nothing, nothing.
She's just choking on a donut.
Yeah, everything's
going really well.
I've got a few
clients booked in,
and actually, Mel's cousin Jaxon
is going to be taking some
photos of me for the website.
What? Since when?!
Since I called him this morning.
Why didn't you tell me sooner?!
Because you were
ordering a doughnut.
Sorry, Mom. Yeah.
Okay, tell Dad to
make sure and wear sunscreen.
Okay. I'll keep you updated.
Love you. Bye.
All right, so,
this is my desk area.
And then, there are
various clothing samples
on racks around the room.
So, we've got our smart
and casual over there,
and our menswear
and formal wear right there.
And this here is
my dressing room,
and this is my cozy,
comfy seating area,
where I'll be meeting and
chatting with all of my clients.
I think it's really important
to get to know my clients
before I start
choosing clothes for them.
It's about more
than just body size and shape.
You know, it's about...
their personal taste, too. So...
Hmm. What's this thing?
Oh, I also do colour
consultations.
Certain colours compliment
certain skin tones.
So, some people
glow in warm tones,
like yellow and orange,
and some people sparkle
in pastels and
cool tone colours.
No.
Yes.
I think you should
wear more green tones
to compliment your eyes.
So, people pay good money
for this kind of thing, huh?
Yeah. You'll understand
when you meet my clients.
We're gonna have to talk about
your definitely of comfortable.
Oh, hi, Abby,
good to see you again.
Hi. Yeah, you too!
- Welcome.
- Wow. Beautiful.
Thank you.
Hey, before we get started,
would it be all right
if my friend Jaxon here
took some photos of our session?
I'm hoping to feature some of my
new clients on my website.
- Ehh.
- No pressure to say yes.
Sure, yeah, that'd be okay...
as long as he gets my good side.
I can handle that.
So, you told me on the phone
that were looking for
an outfit for an interview?
Yes.
I have an interview with this
really cool fashion company,
so I need something
trendy yet sophisticated.
Okay.
And what do you
normally wear to work?
I'm a stay-at-home mom,
I have been five years.
So, the bulk of my wardrobe
is covered in paint
and baby drool.
How many kids do you have?
Three boys. They keep me busy.
But, you know,
I have to say, I...
I think I'm feeling guilty about
leaving them to go back to work.
I think it's natural
to feel like that.
I know a lot of moms
who feel the same way.
Yeah, I know, I know.
It'll be good for me. It just...
It's got me feeling out of the
loop, you know? With everything.
Not to mention, you know, having
three babies back-to-back
has kind of wreaked
havoc with my body.
I don't know what
to wear anymore.
Okay, don't worry.
I've got your back.
We will find you some bold
statement outfits
that make you feel
like you mean business.
- Okay.
- Now, before we do that,
I like to ask you a few
quick-fire questions.
This is something I do
with all of my clients.
So, just clear your mind
and say the first thing
that comes into your head.
- Okay.
- Okay? Here we go.
Do you like your
clothes plain or patterned?
Um, patterned.
Okay. Overstated or understated?
- Uh, can I say both?
- Yes, definitely.
- Your least favourite colour.
- Red?
- And your favourite ice cream.
- Mint chip.
Oh, mine too.
Okay, let's get started!
Oh, nice.
- Beautiful.
- Yes.
- Beautiful!
- Abby: Right?
- Stunning!
- I love it!
Okay, I think I'm shopped out.
Good luck at your interview.
- Thanks for everything.
- My pleasure.
One more shot?
Let's do it.
- Perfect.
- Bye.
- Bye.
- Bye now.
Okay, I admit it,
your job's pretty fun.
And definitely not superficial?
And definitely not superficial.
Although,
I found it really interesting
how you get your
clients to trust you.
What do you mean?
You ask a lot of questions.
I ask the right questions.
I want my clients to know
that I really care about them.
Plus, having a chat
helps them relax.
It's not easy to drop your guard
and be vulnerable in front
of a complete stranger.
Yeah, that's fair.
When's your next client?
That's it for today, so you can
head home early if you want?
I have a better idea,
why don't we both head off
early and go for a walk?
This lighting is really good
to get some street shots.
Okay. Is my outfit okay?
Oh, I don't know
about that dress.
Oh. I can change
into pants if you want.
I'm kidding. You look fine.
Stop messing with me!
You're making me nervous.
Look, just, let's have some fun,
forget the camera's even there.
Ugh! Oh!
Not so close!
Okay, I'm sorry.
Oh...
The city makes me feel so tiny.
Like a little ant
lost in a maze.
- What are you doing?
- Keep looking at the buildings.
Okay. So, how did you become a
professional photographer?
Did you go to
photography school?
Nope. My father taught me.
Well, at least he taught me
how to put a roll of film
into a camera and then use it.
But everything after
that was just practise
and determination.
But how do you know what
to take a photo of?
Or how to find the
right lighting?
I dunno, the composition
just feels right.
How do you know when an outfit
looks good on a client?
I just know, I guess.
Yeah, and knowing their
favourite ice cream flavour
probably doesn't hurt.
Oh, definitely not.
So, did you go to fashion school
to learn how to be a stylist?
No. I actually learned
most of what I know
from watching my Grandma Ada.
She was a wiz
on the sewing machine,
so all of our neighbours
would come to our house
when they needed a dress fixed
up for a special occasion.
And if they didn't have
anything nice enough to fix up,
she would go in her closet and
pick out a bunch of clothes
and whip them up
a fabulous outfit.
Oh, she sounds cool.
Yeah. I just hope
I'm making her proud.
Your favourite ice cream flavour
is mint chocolate chip, right?
Right.
- How's your ice cream?
- Amazing.
- Yeah?
- Mm-hmm.
I can tell,
you got it all over your nose.
Really?!
No, I just wanted to pull
a different expression.
Okay, if this was
not so amazing,
I would shove it right
in your face.
Hey, Gramps.
Got your bacon and
egg bagel, cream cheese,
and one orange juice, no pulp.
Ahh, you treat me like a king.
Oh, hey, listen, I got you a
dentist appointment on the 17th,
so don't forget
to put that in your calendar.
Dentist, 17th, got it.
Yeah.
Don't you have your poetry meet?
Ehh, need to be there
in ten minutes.
It's three blocks that way?
Yep, just taking a detour.
Okay.
Ha-ha.
I know what you're
doing, Gramps.
I just want to say a quick hello
to the young lady who's keeping
you busy. What's the big deal?
Hi!
- Oh!
- Oh, sorry! Did I startle you?
No, no.
That was just what I needed
to jump-start my morning.
Rosie, I'd like to introduce you
to my Grandpa Wilbur.
Nice to meet you,
Grandpa Wilbur.
It's nice to meet you, too.
Jaxon tells me that
you're a 'fashionista'?
Ah, no. I didn't say that.
What I said was that
she's a personal stylist
and she changes people's lives
by giving them
fashion makeovers.
Oh, I see.
Young people come up with
all kinds of weird
and wonderful ways to make their
money these days.
Well, if you'd like
to see what I do,
I'd be happy to give you
a free styling consultation.
Oh, it's a kind offer,
but I think your efforts
would be wasted
on an old-timer like me.
Why don't you style Jaxon?
He's had that old shirt he's
wearing for about ten years.
- Oh...
- What's wrong with my shirt?!
Anyways, I'd better
get off to my poetry meet.
I'm doing a reading of
one of my limericks,
so I gotta shake out my nerves.
It was good to meet you, Rosie.
Good to meet you, too.
Hmm...
Well, you kids have fun now.
- Yeah, yeah.
- Good luck.
Thank you!
Well, I have been
dipping my toes
in the online dating world,
but... I still don't really have
the courage to swipe right.
I mean, there is this girl Kimmy
and I would really like
to go on a date with her.
So, go for it.
What's stopping you?
Oh, she's so pretty,
and all my friends,
they tell me that I'm too nerdy
to even get a girlfriend.
I mean, they're probably right;
I have no idea how
to dress to impress.
Derek, first of all,
get some nicer friends.
Second of all,
don't let anyone tell you
that you're not good enough
to go after something
that you want.
Style is about more than
just the clothes you wear;
it's about the way that you
feel about yourself inside.
I can help you with your style,
but first, I want you
to believe in yourself.
Believe in myself?
How do I do that?
Swipe right on Kimmy.
No, I can't do that.
Yes, you can. I believe in you.
What have you got to lose?
You gotta go for it, man.
I mean, I know it
it can be awkward
if you've never done
something like this before,
but I promise
you won't regret it.
Okay.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
Okay!
Well, let's get to work.
I love it!
Blue is definitely your colour.
Wow, look at me.
I look like Clark Kent.
Oh, wow. It's Kimmy.
She matched with me!
What do I say?
I'm not good with words.
Just say hi.
He can't just say 'hi'.
You want to ask her a question.
You want to get a
conversation going, right?
Oh, I didn't know you were
the expert in the arena.
Ask her what her
favourite food is.
- He can't ask that.
- Why?
Because it sounds like he's
asking her out dinner.
Well, isn't that the point?
Well, what happened
to getting a conversation going
and easing into asking her out?
Yeah, but you want
that conversation
to be leading
somewhere, otherwise,
you'll just end up talking
about the weather for weeks.
How about I ask her
how her day is?
And then, if she responds,
then I can ask her what her
favourite food is.
There it is.
I like that. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
I think you're better at this
than you think you are.
Okay, why don't you
open up to me a little bit?
Give me a big smile.
Yeah, okay.
Let's relax our shoulders, okay?
Look at me. Just shake it out.
- Okay. All right.
- Give me one of those.
- Mm-hmm.
- Very nice.
Deep breath.
And big smile!
There she is! Look at that!
All right,
how about a silly face?
- Gimme a silly face!
- Okay. Um...
- Ugh.
- That's perfect.
- Yeah?
- That's exactly what I wanted.
Okay.
That's nice.
- No.
- Yeah!
No! This is so awkward.
Okay, keep going.
Oh! That one's nice.
- This one?
- Yeah.
That is nice. I like that.
- That's not bad.
- Good choice.
I just gotta take this.
Hey.
Hey, man, how's it
going with the new shots?
Really good, actually.
Can you ping them over to me?
My boss has been on my back
about keeping you on,
so I want to get your submission
in to World Traveller ASAP.
Absolutely. I'll get them
to you as soon as possible.
There's just... there's a few
more shots that I need.
As long as it is tomorrow.
There's only so long I can
keep talking you up for.
Absolutely. No.
You can count on me.
Who was that?
One of your online girlfriends?
Yes. Yes, that was Pamela.
Or was it Sandra?
It could have been Rita.
There's so many names,
I lose track.
Funny.
That was my agent Chase.
He's been pressing me
to get these pictures in
as soon as possible,
but I still need some
with a greener setting.
How would you feel about a
quick trip to the lake?
Why don't you take
Pamela or Rita?
I would, but...
they're busy on Tuesdays,
which is today.
Okay. Let me grab my jacket.
Great.
Oh, it's so beautiful here.
I can't believe we're only
twenty minutes from the city.
Yeah. It's one
of my favourite spots.
I like to come here any time
I have to clear my head
or get some perspective.
It's my happy place.
I might have to
steal your happy place.
All right, I think
I'm done with this set up.
But I do have one more
idea for a creative shot,
if you'd like to follow me...
Okay.
All right, so here's
what I want you to do,
lean on the tree, maybe kick
your one leg out this way,
get really comfy.
You want me to get in the tree?
I want you to get into the tree.
Sit on that side,
and then you can throw your
feet up on the other side,
that'd be great, yep.
Okay, what do we think?
I like it, I like it.
I'm in the tree.
Give me a big...
Give me a big spread.
- Okay.
- All right.
Are you messing with me?
I am absolutely
messing with you.
So, right now, your
left hand is in Illinois
and your right hand
is in Indiana,
and the tree you're sitting in
straddles the state line.
I've never been
to Indiana before.
That's amazing.
And there's that real smile.
Hi.
Hey, thank you.
- No problem.
- That's nice.
Where did you get this from?
Deli up the street.
It's been a busy morning;
you gotta eat.
Mmm. This is delicious.
Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm.
I didn't know you were having
an official launch party.
Yeah, it's in ten days
and I feel totally unprepared.
I was just
emailing out some invites
to some high schools
and some community centres.
The more people
I can reach, the better.
Are you afraid
no one's gonna show up?
I am, actually, but thank you
for highlighting my worst fear.
I'm happy to help.
Must be tough opening
a business in a new city.
The struggle is real.
Why Chicago?
WoAre you Rosie Pink?
I am.
Oh... I'm so glad I found you.
I am having a literal
fashion nightmare.
You've come to the right place.
It's all gonna be okay.
Tell me what happened.
Okay, so, I was in
the middle of having brunch
with some of
my girlfriends, right?
And then, my little
brother Taylor calls me
and tells me that
I have been named
Craze MG's worst dressed
celebrity of the week.
Craze MG?
Yeah, it's like
this online magazine
that posts all this
random news about celebrities.
I didn't even know
I was a celebrity.
I was in, like, one small indie
movie, but apparently,
that is enough for them to
follow you to Food Mart.
They photographed me wearing
my favourite
sweatpants seven times.
- Look!
- Oh, no.
And normally, I would just
ignore that kind of thing,
but I'm just so worried
that they're going to judge
what I'm wearing and just...
Can you please help me
find some new outfits?
I'm just so bad at fashion.
I can definitely help
you find some new outfits,
but you should buy new clothes
because you like them,
not because you feel
pressured into it.
Can I buy comfy clothes
that still are stylish?
Of course, you can. In fact...
Okay, let me see here...
No. No.
Okay.
What do you think?
Can we try it?
Of course, we can!
Come on. Okay.
Eat your heart out, Craze MG.
Oh, now, this is what
I call casual chic.
Everybody needs a little
colour in their lives.
Oh, do you think your
assistant with the camera
would mind taking some
photos of me?
My social media accounts need to
do some serious damage control.
I think that my assistant
would be happy to help.
Right, Jaxon?
I'd love to.
I would be forever grateful.
Let's get these critics
to eat their words.
Alright, let's take
a big step back.
Throw the curtains
open, first reveal.
Bang, there's one.
Two. Let's see what
else you got.
Bring it out this way
a little bit.
Drop those sunglasses.
And bang, there it is.
Lovely. Beautiful.
Thank you so much.
You're like the
big sister I never had,
but the one with
awesome fashion sense.
Well, I am so glad
that I could help.
Hey, would you mind if we
posted some of the photos
that Jaxon took
on our social media?
Sure. I mean, the more people
that see them the better, right?
Totally.
- Okay, bye!
- Bye!
Phew!
That was unexpected.
Yeah, it was a crazy day.
But I do love an
unexpected fashion makeover.
I am starving now, though.
Is there a good place
to eat around here?
Yeah, there's an
amazing pizza joint
around the corner, actually.
I could totally eat
an entire pizza right now.
Do you think they could
get a table for us?
For, like... for you and me?
No, for me
and that mannequin
wearing the pink dress?
Yes, for you and me.
I could pay you back for
lunch this afternoon.
Yeah, okay, that sounds good.
- Okay, great.
- Great.
So, I've been coming here
since before I could walk.
You cannot live in Chicago
and not try Chicago's
finest deep dish.
And that's a law, is it?
It's one of my laws.
So, you never answered my
question from earlier.
What question?
What brought you to Chicago?
Did you just get bored
of your hometown?
Something like that.
Great! This is usually
where you start elaborating.
I don't know,
I guess
I just kind of outgrew it.
All my friends got
married and moved away,
and I felt stuck.
I needed a fresh start.
No opportunities.
I can relate to that.
I lived with a couple
of friends from college
and they left me to move to the
suburbs with their girlfriends.
Oh.
How inconsiderate.
I tried to tell them;
they wouldn't listen.
So, what about your parents?
How do they feel about you
moving to the big city?
Well, last year, they decided
that they hadn't seen
enough of the country,
so they took early retirement
and bought a camper van
and hit the road.
- Wow.
- Mm-hmm.
How inconsiderate, indeed.
- No, no, I'm happy for them.
- That's great.
They deserve
to have a little fun.
So, you're just, um...
living on...
On your own, then?
Yep.
Just me.
No boyfriend or anything
to keep you company?
No.
What about you?
No. Just me,
all on my lonesome.
I thought you were Chicago's
online dating expert.
Contrary to popular belief,
I am... not an expert.
No, I just, um...
I go on a few
dates here and there, but...
I'm just focused on my work.
Yeah.
I'm kind of like you
in that way.
Yeah?
My last relationship
was dramatic.
So, I'm focusing
on myself and my studio.
That's really my priority.
Ooh, look at that.
- Oh, my gosh.
- Thank you.
This is so cheesy.
How are we supposed to eat this?
With your hands; that's the
only way to eat a pizza.
Here you go.
- Okay!
- Enjoy that.
I'll take this one.
- Try it.
- All right, here we go.
Mmm.
I got to get a picture of this.
- No!
- Yes!
You try and eat this elegantly!
No, I can't.
There's no way to do it.
Watch. I'll show you.
I think we're gonna
need a few more napkins.
You're probably right.
- This is really good.
- Mm-hmm.
The next time
that waiter sees you,
he's probably going
to give you a bib.
Oh, I'm sure he will,
absolutely.
So, um...
which way is home for you?
Oh, um...
I'm actually just
five blocks this way.
I'm five blocks that way, but
I'd be happy to walk you home.
No, that's okay.
I can see my apartment
from here, I'll be fine.
You sure?
Yeah.
Okay.
Okay. Bye.
See ya...
tomorrow.
Sorry I'm late.
I started talking to that
cute guy at the coffee stand.
He's taking me out later.
This might be a bit cold now.
What happened to
the last guy you were dating?
Ehh. I wasn't feeling him.
Plus, he admitted to
owning a dozen cats.
I don't need that in my life.
Maybe you should focus your
attention elsewhere for a bit.
What happened to the idea of
owning your own beauty parlour?
You've been talking
about that for years.
Well, I'm still
talking about it.
But I also want to find someone
special to spend my life with.
Don't you want that, too?
I guess so, at some point.
On a completely unrelated note,
I heard you and Jaxon
went to dinner last night.
Oh, where did you hear that?
Jaxon mentioned it to his mom,
who told my mom, who told me.
So, come on, spill.
Nothing to spill.
We just had pizza together
after a very long day of work.
Mm-hmm. I don't
entirely believe you.
But I'm late
for my first client,
so we will talk more
about this later.
Thank you.
- Bye, Mel.
- Love you!
Okay, let's see.
What do we like?
This...
Oh, Miss Carcoza.
Val.
I didn't know you were
stopping by today.
Neither did I,
until I went online
and saw your photos
of a delightful young actress
wearing a bright pant
and a bold print top.
Interesting style choice,
but somehow you made it work.
- You liked the look.
- Very much so.
I was impressed with
how you managed to find
the right balance between
cozy Sunday afternoon
and festival flair.
In addition to being
featured in Chicago Trend,
how would you feel about
lending your talents
to my magazine as a stylist?
I'm about to launch a new
feature on fashionable daywear
and I thought
you have the perfect vibe
to style the first shoot.
Fully paid, of course.
Oh! Oh, my gosh.
Yes, I would love that.
Do you think you and your team
could recreate that same magic
in an outdoor setting?
Absolutely.
I will call them right now.
I'll be in touch.
Hi, Jaxon. It's Rosie.
You know you said that
you love fashion shoots?
Oh, hi!
Both: Hey!
You owe me for this.
I'll pay you back in
cheesy pizza.
Okay, let's do it!
- Yes!
- Okay, let's go!
- Hey.
- Hey, how's it going?
Rosie,
I cannot thank you enough.
Ever since those
photos went live,
my phone has been
ringing nonstop.
I've got seven audition offers,
a new brand of sweat pants wants
me to be their ambassador,
and my ex-boyfriend Chad,
he was never really nice
to me in high school,
he messaged me and asked me
if I wanted to "catch up".
Well, sorry, Chad, but the only
catching up you'll be doing
is with my face on TV.
Well, that's how you turn
lemons into lemonade.
We almost ready?
Yeah, just one
last finishing touch.
- Okay.
- Okay, you're ready.
All right.
Oh... Okay.
Well, she looks amazing.
Oh, she is a talker!
Big gesture.
Nice. Let's go.
Do one of these.
There we go.
All right.
Very nice. Very nice.
Beautiful.
Oh, I think I'm caught.
Oh, I got it.
- Here, let me get back there.
- Thank you.
Okay, all right.
Yes.
Okay, let's see.
Okay.
Okay, all right, there we go.
- We all good?
- Yeah. You look beautiful.
Thank you.
All right, another big one.
There you go!
There it is.
Thank you so much for
agreeing to do the shoot.
Oh, are you kidding?
I get to be in
Chicago Trend magazine;
that's like my
childhood dream come true.
Oh!
Glad you had a great day.
You guys should come to my
birthday drinks next week.
I'm having a thing downtown.
- Sounds great.
- We'll be there.
Okay.
I will text you the details.
All right.
Thanks again.
Both: Bye.
I think that went really well.
Yeah.
Oh, and you were very good
at the whole fashion
photography thing.
I think you should
do it full time.
I think I'll stick
to photographing
couples in the woods.
You were having fun, admit it.
No, I wasn't.
Yes, you were. I saw you.
Okay, maybe I was having
a tiny minute of fun.
I am starving.
Do you guys want to get dinner?
Oh, shoot.
I totally wish I could,
but I've got to go get ready for
that thing I have tonight.
What thing?
You know, that thing I was
telling you about
the other day, but you guys
should stay out, though.
Maybe go somewhere
nice to celebrate.
Maybe.
Well, I'd better dash. Bye!
Don't mind her.
I think she's had too much sun.
No, she's always been weird.
Hey, listen, I would really
like to have dinner with you,
but I kind of
promised my grandpa
that we would get takeout
and I don't really
want to let him down.
No, no, no, of course.
No worries.
But listen, you're more than
welcome to join, if you like.
I wouldn't want to impose.
I'm inviting you.
Okay. What kind of
takeout are you getting?
Chinese, Grandpa Wilbur's
favourite.
Sounds good to me.
Hey, Gramps!
I hope you brought my egg rolls.
Yeah, I brought
your egg rolls...
and a surprise guest.
Oh, hey there, Rosie.
I mean, it's a pretty good job.
I... I just love seeing
people's faces light up
when they look in the mirror
and they finally feel happy
with what they're wearing.
Oh.
You know what
I've just realized?
You are the first woman
that Jaxon has ever brought
'round to my house.
Heh. Grandpa...
I was starting to worry
he wasn't living his
life to the fullest
because he's always
observing it through his camera.
Maybe I don't bring
women around house
because you embarrass me
in front of my friends.
Oh, okay.
So, you like John Keats?
Oh, yes.
Nothing like rereading the
classics on a Sunday afternoon.
I studied a few of his
poems in high school.
From what I remember,
he was quite the romantic.
Oh.
Hi, Wilbur.
Would you like some of my
homemade mini muffins?
I made enough to feed
a whole schoolyard.
Oh, thanks, Eileen.
I do love your mini muffins.
Okay.
Enjoy.
Wilbur, who was that?
Oh, that's Eileen,
my new neighbour.
She bakes the best lemon poppy
seed muffins in three counties.
So, is Eileen just a neighbour?
Why do you ask?
I noticed a bit of a vibe
between the two of you.
Oh no, that was just
her being friendly.
Trust me, a girl always knows
how many mini muffins
she's making.
I think she likes you.
Well, to tell you the truth,
I have been contemplating
asking her out
ever since she first moved in,
but I keep losing my nerve.
Oh, you should do it.
What do you have to lose?
Well, she got say no.
Then, I'll never be able to
sit my garden ever again.
You know what would
give you a confidence boost?
A fashion makeover.
Oh, yeah, I don't think so.
Come on. We can pick you out
a smart new outfit
and Eileen will not
be able to resist you.
Okay, I'll think about it.
The new outfit, that is.
Jury's still out on Eileen.
I do have some time
tomorrow at my studio,
if you want to come by.
Say 4:00 PM?
Just promise me you won't put me
in a pair of skinny pant
s that you youngsters
like to wear.
No promises.
May I use your powder room?
Oh, sure. Upstairs,
second door on the right.
Thanks.
Sorry.
I don't mean to scare you.
I was just making
sure you didn't lost.
No.
Are these all of
your photographs?
Yeah.
He has a weird
way of showing it,
but my grandpa's my biggest fan.
I love your portraits.
You have a real talent for
showing people's true essence.
Thank you.
I've got a thing for taking
pictures of people's faces.
I love capturing
people's stories
through the light in their eyes
and the lines in their smile.
One of my life goals
is to travel the world
and take pictures of people
from different cultures.
That's a pretty cool goal.
Yeah. A pretty expensive goal.
Yeah.
Listen, I've been
meaning to talk to you.
I didn't want to say
anything before,
but... there's a reason I have
to expand my portfolio.
My agent's been talking
about dropping me.
I haven't been booking
a lot of gigs lately
and he basically said to
either step up or step out.
He's given me one
last chance to prove myself
by putting me up
for an interview
at World Traveller Magazine,
and if I get that gig, then I
get paid to travel the world.
Wow.
And you're going
to use the photos
you've been taking me
to help you get that job?
Yeah, that was the idea. Yeah.
Okay, well, I wish
I'd taken those sessions
a little more seriously.
No, you did great.
So, if you get this job,
how often will you be gone?
Probably a few weeks at a time.
I couldn't do the being on the
road for months on end thing.
There's just too many people
here in Chicago I'd miss.
I just hope that my portfolio
ends up being impressive enough
to score me an interview.
I'd give anything to get
in the room with their editors.
What if you created
your own room?
How do you mean?
What if you displayed
your work at my studio?
I have a launch night
in less than a week
and there is nothing
hanging on the walls.
So, you could invite the team
from World Traveller Magazine
and you could charm them
into giving you the job.
Uh...
Okay, if I have learned
anything in the last few weeks,
it's that you can't
just sit around
waiting for success
to come to you;
you have to make things happen.
You only regret the chances
in life that you don't take.
I think you could do this
and I want to help you.
Okay.
Okay.
Wilbur:
Jaxon, where you at?
Did you eat my noodles?
It's been a long day.
I should...
I should probably get going.
Yeah. Um...
I'll call you a cab.
Yeah, thanks.
So, you just left?
Well, it was getting late.
I wanted to give him some
good time with his grandpa.
You mean you wimped out.
I did not wimp out.
You do this with every guy
that shows any interest.
If you keep annoying me,
I'm not going to take you
out to dinner tonight.
Fine. Silence me with
a promise of pizza.
There's a fork
in the drawer there.
How did it go with
cute coffee stand guy?
Only okay.
He was nice to look at,
but we didn't really
have much in common.
Plus, he spent most of the night
talking about football and cars.
Oh...
And he hates comic book movies.
That's not gonna work.
Well, maybe I'm being too fussy.
Mel, you have been talking
about your dream guy
since you were eight years old.
This guy does not
sound like he's it.
I want you to hold out
for someone special,
a guy who loves tacos
and is excited to watch
a 12-hour Marvel marathon.
Yeah, that's the dream.
I think he's out there.
He's probably
looking for you, too.
Well, if you run into him,
give me a call.
In the meantime,
I got to get back to work.
Hey, maybe the love of my life
will come in for a manicure.
I hope so.
Hello. Styling by Pink.
One moment, please.
It's someone named Val Carcoza.
Val...
I'll be back at six,
ready for my pizza.
Okay. Bye.
Hi, Val.
Rosie, darling, how are you?
I'm good. Thanks.
How are you?
Are you happy with the
photographs from the park shoot?
I adore them;
exactly what I wanted.
Listen, how would you
like to freelance for me
on a regular basis?
A spot just opened up on my team
and I need to hire
a stylist that I can trust.
Oh, wow. I'm... I'm really
flattered by the offer.
I've just opened up my studio.
My launch night's in one week.
I'm more than happy
to accommodate
your other commitments.
Why don't you come
see me for a chat?
I'll give you a
tour of the studio.
I have a client
coming in at 4:00.
Then we'll make it a quick tour.
Okay, I'll be there ASAP.
Thanks, Val.
This is where we do
all of our main shoots.
We stage as much as we can
right here in the studio,
but we also have
green screen facilities.
That's pretty cool.
Lots of lights.
Yes. Our lead creative Fredrik
is very particular
about lighting.
He's the photographer that
I'll be pairing you up with
if you decide to take the job.
I know you're concerned about
neglecting your studio,
but working here would only
extend your client base
and list of contacts.
Think of all the people
in the industry
that you'll get to meet.
Plus, you'll be inspiring
women all over Chicago
to make bold fashion choices.
It sounds pretty good, but...
But if you are still
undecided, follow me.
Maybe this will sway you.
Go ahead.
Take a look.
Are these... all couture?
R&D. And these are just
some of the clothes
you'll get to play with
if you work for me.
Okay, when do I start?
Follow me.
Come on, bring it on
Got the wind on my back
I'm feeling so...
Wilbur?
Wilbur?
He's not here.
Wilbur?
Wilbur, are you okay?
Why didn't you show up for
your styling appointment?
Because it would have
been a waste of time.
What makes you say that?
Eileen isn't gonna want to
date an old crank like me.
Of course she will.
You're smart and funny
and you write poetry,
and we already
know you make her smile.
But what if it isn't enough?
Well, you'll never know
unless you ask her out.
Take a chance.
It's better than sitting
around here, moping.
I don't want
to look like a fool.
I bet that
John Keats wasn't afraid
to look like a fool over a girl.
In fact, I think I remember
that he wrote a bunch of love
letters to his neighbour
and then married her.
John Keats was 18 years old.
You are never too young
or too old for romance...
or a new outfit.
All right.
You look great.
Come in!
Ta-da!
What do you think?
Wow, Gramps.
You look amazing.
I just can't that's
my reflection
or that I'm wearing
the colour pink.
Oh, come on, it suits you.
Pink is friendly and inviting
and Eileen will love it.
Hmm.
All right, I'm gonna do it,
I'm gonna ask her out.
Okay, what are you going to say?
Uh, well, I've kind
of written her a poem.
Is that corny?
No!
Will you share it with us?
Uh... Oh...
Dear Eileen,
I see you every morning,
your smile is like the sun,
I'd like to get to know you,
but I won't jump the gun,
I like walks and films and cakes
and I make great cups of tea,
So, answer me one thing, Eileen,
will you go out with me?
That is sweet.
You sound like a Hallmark Card;
she's gonna love it.
Oh...
All right.
Well, I'll
let you know what happens.
All right.
You did all right.
Wow, she's beautiful.
Yeah.
Try spending all day with her.
She's one of those rare people
that has such a beautiful
story behind her eyes.
Hey, so, why'd you go down
to the Trend earlier?
Was there something wrong
with the photos
we took from the shoot?
No.
Val offered me a
freelance stylist job.
That's amazing.
Yeah.
That's... awesome.
Are you gonna take it?
I kind of already have.
I have no idea how I'm going to
fit it in with everything.
But I'll only be
working when I'm needed, so...
That's... Wow.
Congratulations.
You're gonna keep
the studio, though, right?
Oh, of course.
I could never give up
giving fashion makeovers;
it's what I live for.
Derek?
Sorry to drop in like this,
but I just didn't know
who else to turn to.
What's happened?
Well, I went on my
first date with Kimmy.
I thought things were going
fine, until she said
that she didn't see us
together in the future.
Oh, no.
I don't know what
I'm doing wrong.
Oh, just hold that thought.
Hello. Styling by Pink.
Mm-hmm.
- Hey.
- Hey.
I like your T-shirt.
Thanks.
Can you hold on a minute?
Derek, this is my
best friend Mel.
We were about to
go out for pizza.
Do you want to join us?
Oh, I don't want to intrude
and be the third wheel.
Oh, it's okay.
Jaxon's gonna be there, too.
Aren't you, Jaxon?
Huh?
Yeah.
Yeah.
See? Derek had a bad first date,
so... he needs cheering up.
Oh, well, I'm really good
at cheering people up.
Oh, this is my
favourite pizza place.
Oh...
After you.
Oh, why hank you.
Oh, Jaxon, could you
help me fetch the menus?
I mean, we don't have
to fetch anything
because they bring them.
Oh, I'm really hungry.
Right. Okay. Yeah,
let's grab some menus, then.
So, I really love
vegetarian pizza,
but then I add bacon,
ham and sausage.
Wow. Those are like
my favourite things.
- Me too.
- Yeah.
What are we doing?
I want to give
Mel and Derek some alone time.
I think they're
really hitting it off.
Look how cute they are.
I don't know why I didn't
think of this before.
Hey, Gramps.
Oh, how did you go with Eileen?
She said yes.
Hang on.
Let me put you on speakerphone.
Great news, Wilbur.
Yeah, it was great
for about five minutes.
Now, I'm a jiggering
bundle of nerves.
Why?
What happened?
Asking a woman out is one thing.
Impressing her on a date,
whole other ballgame.
I haven't been on a
date for over 50 years.
What if I say the wrong thing?
You won't say the wrong thing.
- Ehh...
- He might.
I hope you're both free
tomorrow afternoon,
as I need you to
accompany me on the date.
What? Why?
When I get nervous,
I start to ramble.
I'm gonna need
someone else there to save me,
in case I start talking stupid.
I can't just take
Jaxon along with me;
it'd look like I
brought a babysitter.
I needed to look
like a double date.
Where's the date?
Oh, wow.
May I take your jacket?
Oh, that's very kind.
Thank you.
That looks really fun.
- This is my favourite song.
- Well, would you like to dance?
- They're good.
- They're really good.
I was just gonna say the same...
Okay. All right.
Wow.
I had no idea
my grandfather could
dance like that.
Look at them go.
I've never
seen him so confident.
I think it's his outfit.
It's gotta be.
Uh, would you like to dance?
Do you know how
to dance like this?
No. No, not at all.
But I figure if we just copy
whatever they're doing,
we could look just as cool.
I think it might
be a disaster, but...
- Yeah.
- I'm gonna go for it.
It's definitely gonna
be a disaster.
Whoo!
Wow!
Those are moves!
I'm...
I'm working on them.
- Oh.
- I was just getting into it.
That was fun.
I thought... I thought
I had it down pat there.
Yeah.
So, listen, um...
I've been meaning to ask you,
would it be okay with you if I
donated a photograph
I took of you
to a charity auction?
The youth club
that I volunteer at,
they're having a fundraiser
this Wednesday night.
You volunteer at a youth club?
Yes. Well, I...
I teach photography
once or twice a month.
How come you
haven't mentioned it?
Never came up.
I'm actually also
doing a speech,
which I'm really nervous about
because I don't know anything
about public speaking.
And I just found out
today that Zoe Yang,
the lead editor of World Travel
Magazine. is going to be there,
and I really just
don't want to make
a giant dork of myself.
And why would you make
a giant dork of yourself?
What if I stutter or something?
It's going to leave an
awful first impression.
I'm really nervous!
I can see that!
Okay.
Would it make you less nervous
if I went with you?
You wanna go to
the event with me?
You've ever been
there to support me
more than once this week.
You could give
the speech directly to me
and forget that anyone
else is in the room.
Um, yeah, I think
that would really help.
- Yeah?
- I'd really like that.
Okay.
Oh.
- Sorry.
- No, of course. Yeah.
- I gotta it.
- Yeah. Yeah.
Hello?
Rosie, I need you to come down
to Chicago Trend right away.
Frederick is here,
he wants to meet you.
Um, could we
actually reschedule?
I'm kind of in the
middle of something.
This is the only time
that I can get you together
before your big shoot,
and we'll lose a lot of time
if we have to discuss
details on the day.
Yeah. I'll be there ASAP.
I'm sorry.
I gotta go.
No, no, no. That's okay.
It's a great opportunity.
- This is good.
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
- Hey.
Apologize to Wilbur for me?
Yes, of course.
Hey, thanks for the dance.
Rosie, this is Frederick Levine,
the photographer that
you'll be working with
on your next few shoots -
and your model Natasha.
Hi. Great to meet you both.
I'm envisioning
for our first shoot
to have an artistic
avant-garde vibe
in an environment
of illuminated spheres.
Do you think you
could make Natasha
look like a piece of art?
Of course.
To create a cool,
avant-garde look,
I'd pick out an
outfit that highlights
geometric shapes,
using gold accents to bring in
the luminescence in the space.
We could even give Natasha
a round statement hat,
something soft and circular
that brings that
shape to her face.
I think I saw one in
the storage cupboard.
Be my guest.
Okay. Be right back.
I told you she
was a bright spark.
Both: Mm-hmm.
I think the composition
needs more edge.
Sure.
Edge... Okay.
Edge...
No.
Oh, yes. Yes.
Okay.
All right. Let's see. Mm-hmm.
Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
Okay, perfect.
You look beautiful.
All right.
Okay.
Hi, Rosie.
- Excellent shoot today.
- Thanks.
Oh, before I forget,
the dresses on these rails are
all from previous shoots,
so you can take whatever you
like back to your studio.
Yes! Oh, my goodness,
look at that.
Oh...
Chase, tell me you
have some good news for me.
Well, for once, I do.
World Traveller Magazine
loved your photos.
I got the interview.
You got the interview!
Yes!
Thank you!
Just make sure you
impress Zoe Yang
at that charity event
tomorrow night.
I'll do my best.
Talk soon.
Oh!
Thank you.
Okay, thanks.
Thank you.
He's just so smart
and funny and cute and dorky,
and I totally know that
you set us up,
but I'm glad you did because
he makes me smile ear to ear.
We're going to
the movies tonight
to watch the Superman revival.
That is very fitting.
How's the prep going
for the launch party?
Well, I actually
haven't done any.
Why not?
I have been
so busy at Chicago Trend.
Val runs a very tight ship.
Tell me you've at least ordered
some champagne glasses.
- No.
- Leave it to me.
I'll see if I can borrow some
from the bar
opposite my apartment.
Thank you.
You are the best.
I am the best.
Ugh. Okay.
I got to get going.
I'm sorry.
Thank you again.
Muah! Love you.
Love you.
Val?
I'm on my way.
Rosie, could you come over here
and adjust Natasha's hemline?
Mm-hmm.
Okay, let's try this.
All right.
Ugh. We need to rethink
Natasha's outfit.
It's too baggy.
Well, I have some
other dresses selected,
if you'd like to take a look.
I like what she's wearing.
It just needs to be tighter.
Can you take it in?
I can, but it'll
have to be tomorrow.
I'm leaving in 30 minutes
for a charity event.
I'm sorry, but you'll
have to cancel your plans.
Natasha's flying to
Rome in the morning,
so we need to get this
shoot finished tonight.
Hey, I finally caught you.
Hey. I'm so sorry
I've been MIA recently.
I've just been so busy.
Oh, that's okay.
Did you get my
message about tonight?
Unfortunately,
that's why I'm calling.
I'm not going
to be able to make it.
The shoot I'm working on
is not going well,
and now Frederik
needs me to alter a dress.
Oh, you can't just
use a new dress?
No, he's very particular.
I have to stay
until the shoot is done.
I'm so sorry.
I know how much
this night means to you.
Hey, that's okay.
You got to do what
you've got to do.
I really wanted to be
there for your speech.
Ah, I'm sure I'll make it work.
I'll just stare at the clock
at the back of the room
or something.
Let me know how it goes.
Okay? And, um,
don't forget to bring
your photos to my studio.
I'll be there on Friday.
Yeah, will do.
Hey, what was the good news
you wanted to tell me?
Oh, I just... I really
wanted to tell you in person,
but I guess
I can do it right now.
Rosie, where are you?
Oh, I got to go, Jaxon.
Good luck. I'll call you later.
Okay. Yeah.
Length's perfect.
Okay.
Let's see.
Okay.
Oh, sorry.
Val?
Rosie, dear,
sorry to interrupt you again.
I have three more dates
I need to book you in for.
Frederick also wants to know
if you can spare
an hour after lunch,
as he needs help
with the reshoot.
Val, I really
cannot come in today.
I have clients booked in,
and plus,
I need to get some things
ready for my launch night.
You can't spare an hour?
He really is in a bind.
All right, tell them
I'll be there at four.
Don't worry.
We'll get you done.
Okay.
So, the shoot's
Wednesday to Friday?
I can't really be away
from the studio that long.
Could I just fly in
on the Wednesday? Hi!
Would you put those in the back?
- Sure, yeah.
- Thank you. Thank you.
What if I come in on Wednesday,
but I pick out multiple outfits?
Oh, Val, hang on just a second.
Hi. Styling by Pink.
Oh, I would love to help,
but I am booked out on a private
shoot for the next eight days.
I'm so sorry.
Thank you again.
Bye.
Sorry, Val.
What were you saying?
Okay, well,
if there's a problem,
you could always
just video call me.
I'm really sorry to interrupt.
I just wanted to let you know
really quick before I leave,
I got an interview.
- World Traveller?
- Yeah.
Val, hang on just a second.
I'm so happy for you.
When is it?
Monday morning.
You are going to ace it!
I hope so.
Val, just a second.
Can I call you later?
Yeah, sure. Um...
Did you still want to do
Scarlett's birthday
drinks tonight?
- Yeah.
- So, be here around 8:30?
- Yeah, sounds good.
- Okay.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Okay, Val, well,
what if I come in
on the Wednesday,
but I pick out
everything beforehand?
Hey, Gramps.
You're dressed up for
going to the store, aren't you?
Oh, I just went to go see Rosie.
Oh...
You tell her
about your interview?
Yeah, I did.
She's very excited for me.
You sure about that?
Yeah. Grandpa,
Rosie and I are just friends.
That doesn't mean to say
she's okay with you leaving.
Hey.
What time is it?
8:30.
Why are you still working?
I'm sorry.
I didn't realize
what time it was.
If I'm honest, I don't even know
what day it is anymore.
It's Friday.
Look, Rosie,
I, um... I didn't want
to say anything,
but maybe it's a good idea
if you just take
a couple of steps back.
I mean,
you've been working what?
Every single day for
two weeks straight.
I have to work every day
to get stuff done.
People are relying on me.
Look, I get that, I do.
But you still have to
think about yourself.
I mean, why are you
letting Val run you ragged?
I'm not letting her do anything.
I'm doing what I need to do
to be successful.
You don't need Val
to be successful.
It's what you do in this studio
that makes you special.
I mean, does working for the
Trend even make you happy?
Does it need to?
Yeah, it should.
It really should...
if it means working this hard
and neglecting the people
that care about you.
Well, maybe
if you worked this hard,
you would be traveling
the world already,
instead of taking
photographs in the park.
Okay.
Jaxon...
Hey, Val, do you have a minute?
Oh, Rosie, I was just
going to come find you.
I have the proofs for the
feature on your studio.
What do you think?
Oh... it's fabulous.
Glad you think so because
it's about to go to print.
I invited some of my most
influential designer friends
to your launch night;
they're excited to meet you.
Val...
I can't do this anymore.
Excuse me?
I am really sorry,
but I cannot continue
to work for you.
I'm so grateful
for the opportunity,
but I miss my studio.
I miss styling people for
weddings and bar mitzvahs,
and I miss doing
fashion makeovers
that give people the confidence
to make big changes.
It's a personal part
of my job that I love,
and, um... I'm really sorry
to let you down.
But my heart is
just not happy here.
I see.
Well, I can't say that
I am not disappointed.
But I admire your honesty.
It's an attribute that makes
you an excellent stylist.
You should follow your passion.
Thank you for understanding.
And if you're
ever stuck for work,
you're always
welcome at Chicago Trend.
Thanks, Val.
All right...
Mm-hmm.
Jaxon Hi, this is Jaxon.
I can't answer
your call right now,
but if you leave
your name and number,
I'll get back to you ASAP.
Hi, this is Jaxon.
I can't answer
your call right now,
but if you leave
your name and number,
I'll get back to you ASAP.
Hey, I'm here with
the champagne glasses.
Oh, wow, that looks amazing.
Oh, this party is going
to be a huge success.
I hope so.
What's with the frown?
You still haven't
spoken with Jaxon.
I've tried calling
him a few times,
but he still hasn't answered...
which is fine
because I have more important
things to think about.
Well, maybe you should try
leaving him a message.
He should at least
know how you feel.
Which is how exactly?
That you have feelings for him.
I don't have feelings for him.
You can argue with me
till your blue in the face,
but I know you do.
We're two sides of the
same brain, remember?
Plus, you look at
him the same way
I used to look at Dylan Hanson
in the eighth grade,
all googly-eyed and smiling.
He makes you happy.
Doesn't matter how
he makes me feel;
he's off to travel the world.
That doesn't mean
you can't make it work.
I know he jokes around a lot,
but Jaxon is a good guy,
and he likes you, too,
I can tell.
You really going
to throw all that away?
I don't need a guy
complicating my life.
I need to focus on my studio.
You can run a business and
have a boyfriend, you know?
I totally get that you need to
make this place a success,
but centring your world around a
job is like going through life
only wearing black
and blue clothing.
Don't you want some
sparkle in your life?
Give him a call.
Hi, Jaxon, it's Rosie.
I just wanted to call and say
I'm sorry for the other night.
You were just trying
to look out for me
and I... got defensive.
I really hope that
you can forgive me,
and I hope that you had
a really good interview.
My launch night's tonight,
and it would be great
if you could be here.
I'd really love to see you.
All right,
well, that's all I have to say.
Hopefully, see you later.
Oh...
There she is.
Beautiful.
Thank you so much.
You look gorgeous.
- Thank you!
- Oh...
Have a good night, okay?
Is that Clark Kent
I see over in the corner?
Hi, Rosie.
I've heard rumours that
you're quite the romancer.
Wow.
From who?
From Mel, of course.
Oh, yeah. Listen,
I never got a chance to say
thank you for setting us up.
She is everything
I didn't know I needed.
I'm so happy for you both.
Oh!
Oh...
Sorry.
I'll be back in a bit.
Yeah.
Hey!
Here you go.
Thank you.
Wow. You look amazing.
You look good, too.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
Hi, guys. Welcome.
Is Jaxon with you guys?
Sorry, Rosie.
I left him a message,
but he hasn't responded.
Oh.
Well, it's his loss, I guess.
Oh, no, don't
give up on him just yet.
He'll come to his senses
when he realizes just
what he's missing out on.
Thank you.
Enjoy the party.
Rosie, darling,
oh, such a fabulous evening.
Thank you, and thanks for
bringing so many people.
My pleasure.
Remind me to introduce you
to my very wealthy
friend Greta-Lynne.
She needs someone to help
her find a range of outfits
to wear on the red carpet
at London Fashion Week.
She's very.
Oh.
Well, look at this.
Is this you?
Yeah.
My friend Jaxon took it.
Oh, is he here?
I wanted to thank him for
the photos of Scarlett.
No, he couldn't make it.
Hey!
You ready to give your speech?
Congratulations.
Thank you.
As ready as I will ever be.
Hello, everyone.
Can I please have
your attention?
I would like to introduce you
all to the woman of the hour,
the most talented and
fabulous stylist in Chicago
who happens to
be my best friend,
Miss Rosie Pink.
Hi, everyone.
Thank you so much for
coming out tonight.
As most of you know, this studio
is a dream come true for me.
I wanted to be
a personal stylist
since I was eight years old.
Ever since the days when I would
dress up my best friend Mel
in my mom's finest outfits
and make her parade them
down the street.
I could not have
gotten this place
up and running without you.
You're the best friend
a girl could ask for...
even when you argue when I say
that red really
does go with pink.
My grandma Etta
always told me that,
if I worked hard enough,
I could turn my passion for
fashion into a career,
and she was right.
I would not be standing here
if it wasn't for her love,
support and encouragement,
and for that,
I will always be grateful.
Yeah.
So, that's pretty much
all I have to say and...
Actually...
there's one more person
that I need to thank.
He's been there for me
pretty much every day
since I moved to the city.
He's kept me grounded
when I lost my way,
and he's brought me lunch
when I've forgotten to eat,
and he's made me
feel at home in a city
where I could have very easily
felt extremely lonely.
He has been there
for me many times,
and when he needed me most,
I let him down,
and for that, I am really sorry.
I hope he can forgive me.
Um...
Thank you, Rosie,
for that fabulous speech.
Everyone, please stick around,
more drinks will be served soon.
Um, actually...
there's something I'd like
to say, if that's okay.
I know that Rosie
is extremely grateful
for everyone in this room
who's helped her make
this studio so amazing.
But I also know that there's a
lot of people in this room
that want to thank you
for everything that
you've done to help them.
Rosie might be
a personal stylist,
but she works tirelessly
to help her clients find
the best possible
version of themselves,
myself included.
She's inspired me to take
chances in my personal life
and in my professional life.
And she doesn't know this yet,
but she helped me
land my dream job.
I don't know what the future
holds, but I do know
that there is one more chance
that I'd really like to take.
Whoo!