At 5’11″, Erica claims it’s hard for her to find clothes that fit her properly, consequently she looks like she has outgrown her outfits and is awkward in her own skin. Erica is about to launch a veterinary hospital and marry her fiancé of 4 years. Knowing she will be in the spotlight, Erica seeks help in finding her personal style. Tim and Gretta, aided by guest star Tyson Beckford, help Erica with her shopping and size issue, leading her to discover a whole new side to herself.

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At 24 years old, Ariana just got the promotion of a lifetime. She is about to move to Chicago to become the head of marketing for her sister’s start-up company, but her closet of old and worn-out clothing will not make the right impression. Tim and Gretta set out to sway Ariana from her ingrained belief that clothes have to fall apart before you replace them. It is time for Ariana to learn that some clothes are worth the investment. Designer Angel Sanchez helps in Ariana’s fashion blooming.

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Eliza is a 34-year-old singer/songwriter who dresses like a rocker both on stage and off. Yet her overly tight, ripped jeans and leather jacket don’t compliment her music, nor do they impress her husband’s conservative family. With a big New York performance and the pressure of the in-laws, Eliza is ready to change her image.

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DIANA 10-30-2008 10:00PM

As the director of a not-for-profit charity, Diana’s heart is in the right place— but her wardrobe is another story. Diana is a shopaholic who lacks direction in her style choices. Her mantra is “If it’s on sale, I’ll take it.” Her closet is overflowing with clothes to the extent that she can never find anything. Tim and Gretta intervene and help Diana scale down her clothing misfits and teach her the hard lesson of less-is-more.

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A successful real estate agent, Caroline is just 25, but she deliberately dresses as if she’s 40. She is convinced her boxy, outdated skirt suits exude professionalism in the world of high-stakes New York City realty. Caroline thinks she only needs help with clothes to wear out with friends or on date, but Tim and Gretta are not convinced.

They believe that Caroline’s work clothes are limiting her ascent up the career ladder, however, Caroline’s resistance to change may limit their ability to help.

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ANGELA 10-09-2008 11:00PM ET

Angela has a closet full of frilly ball gowns and baby doll dresses, however such items will not launch her into the business world. Leaving behind a successful career as a concert pianist and forging ahead as the CEO of her new luxury spa company, Angela has come to a turning point in her life and knows she needs to dress the part.

Unfortunately, Angela’s taste in clothes is governed by the deep insecurities she harbors about her body.

Tim and Gretta’s challenge is to persuade a reluctant Angela to see herself in a different way.

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Series Unveils New Fashion Accomplice Gretta Monahan And A New Look In HD

NEW YORK – August 14, 2008 – Tim Gunn is back to the rescue, diving into women’s closets everywhere for the second season of “Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style,” premiering Thursday, October 2nd at 11 PM ET/PT. Joining Gunn as his new “fashion accomplice” this season is Gretta Monahan, fashion expert, personal stylist and owner of Grettacole Spas, Salons and Boutiques. The series will move to its regular timeslot on Thursday, October 16th at 10 PM ET/PT. Gunn and Monahan won’t be making anyone over – with tough love and guidance, they’ll help people make themselves over.

“I am absolutely crazy about Gretta and together she and I want every woman to achieve her perfect signature look,” said Gunn. “It takes hard work and commitment to look good, but it should also be fun – our hope is that we’ll inspire women everywhere to put their best foot forward and with cute shoes, too!”

“For years, I’ve been styling a range of clients from real women to red carpet celebrities both on and off-camera and in my experience, I have never encountered a show like this, which proves style is not superficial,” said Monahan. “‘Guide To Style’ is about complete transformations from the inside out. It requires hard work, total honesty and 100% commitment from the participants throughout the entire makeover process.”

In each episode of “Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style,” Gunn will use his unmatched counseling skills, to turn the fashion weary into polished and dapper-looking individuals. Monahan will accompany style-challenged women on shopping challenges, while guiding their choices, supporting them and listening to and offering solutions for their concerns. She’ll contribute her opinions, share her fashion knowledge, and support Gunn while he focuses on the big picture of each subject’s transformation. The series utilizes several tools to help a diverse set of women make themselves over and when building their signature looks, the subjects use Gunn’s “essential shopping list,” which includes 10 basic pieces that no closet should be without. And armed with Gunn’s rules, each makeover subject is encouraged to get a great pair of jeans, a trying task for any woman. After the fashion is taken care of, Gunn calls on his friends and colleagues to put the finishing touches on the women, including hair and make-up.

“Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style” is produced by Stone & Company Entertainment for Bravo. Scott A. Stone and Sarah-Jane Cohen are executive producers. Karen Kunkel Young is the co-executive producer.

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“I’ve been a fan of Gretta’s for awhile now – she’s on the edge of fashion with a fresh approach that resonates well with all types of women,” said Gunn. “I’m thrilled to have her as my fashion accomplice.”

In each episode of “Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style,” Gunn will use his unmatched counseling skills, to turn the fashion weary into polished and dapper-looking individuals. Monahan will accompany style-challenged women on shopping challenges, while guiding their choices, supporting them and listening to and offering solutions for their concerns. She’ll contribute her opinions, share her fashion knowledge, and support Gunn while he focuses on the big picture of each subject’s transformation.

Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality Taste and Style was written by Gunn and Kate Moloney, and published in May 2007 by Abrams Image, an imprint of Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

Gretta Monahan’s influence as a trendsetter began in Boston with the debut of Grettacole, an intimate salon and spa that gained popularity due to its exceptional service and hip, fun environment. Inspired by the success of her first business endeavor, Gretta launched additional beauty hubs and a fashion boutique Gretta Luxe, as well as the Grettastyle Studio in New York City. Offering world-class beauty services and expert styling, the studio is by invitation only for VIPs seeking this integrated approach to overall personal style.

Her style empire, Gretta Enterprises, expanded in 2003 when she introduced G Spa, an express spa for the young, hip and time-pressed that offers “mini” treatments with full VIP service. She continues to expand her style empire with the new G Spa, located at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods, which opens later this month.

Today, Gretta appears as a “buddy” on “The Rachael Ray Show,” and hosts the “Gretta’s Got It” fashion segment on WHDH-TV, Boston’s NBC station. She has contributed to the “Today Show,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “The View;” both her beauty and fashion advice has been featured in W Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Elle and Marie Claire. In 2005, Dove tapped Gretta to consult on its campaign for real beauty. She is also a design consultant for Brown shoe brands and serves as personal stylist to a celebrity client roster that includes Rachael Ray and Katie Lee Joel.

Gretta began her fashion career at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, but left before graduation to follow her entrepreneurial spirit. She graduated from the Owners/ President / Management program at Harvard Business School. Gretta currently splits her time between Boston and New York.

“Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style” is produced by Stone and Company Entertainment for Bravo. Scott A. Stone and Sarah-Jane Cohen are executive producers. Karen Kunkel Young is the co-executive producer.

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