Does your program help girls get into the modeling business?
Yes. I have been a professional model for over 25 years and I am currently with a Boston Agency. I have made many great connections and can recommend photographers and modeling agencies that won’t give you the runaround or waste your money. Many of my students have gone on to model successfully in the Boston market and are enjoying the fun and excitement of the modeling industry.

How much pressure does your program put on girls to be thin?
None. My program is specifically designed to help young girls fight the pressure of the media’s obsession with weight. Our classes in Nutrition and Exercise emphasize that healthy weight and body satisfaction can be successfully achieved by making proper nutrition and regular exercise a life-style choice. We explore the pitfalls of yo-yo dieting and discuss the alarming increase of eating disorders among adolescent girls. It is our hope to give the girls as much awareness of the “healthy” options available to them so they will make the right choices for themselves.

My daughter is extremely shy. Will your program help her to be more comfortable in social situations?
Yes. The mere fact that she is enrolled in a class with other young girls from all over the South Shore is a jump-start to overcoming her shyness. The atmosphere at Fashion Focus is a nurturing and accepting one. Every girl is made to feel special and no one is ignored. Group activities are encouraged and students are expected to treat each other with respect and kindness.

How many girls are in each class?
Class size is kept to no more than 10 girls so the atmosphere of learning and interacting is less intimidating. Smaller class size enables us to get to know each student individually and for the girls to get to know each other as well.

Do you offer any classes for boys?
Upon special request we provide semi-private or private lessons for boys. The most requested classes are Manners and Public Image, Social Situations, Social Skills and Good Grooming.