New York City, NY June 11, 2010 – The breathtaking views of the Hudson River provided the backdrop for this Summer’s most unique fashion show – ‘Forever 21 Walk On Water’, June 7th, 2010, on Pier 66 in Midtown Manhattan.

Twelve models rocked the runway in four energized vignettes. From ‘Fitness’ to ‘Beach with the Girls’ to ‘Party at the Club’ and, finally, ‘Red Carpet Ready’, the models brought two brands to life and thrilled the capacity audience.

Pop Star Katie Faith sang the title track from ‘To Be A Star’ – YESTERDAY – to open the show, and video clips introducing the story of ‘To Be A Star’ were interspersed throughout.

Hosts Kimmie Smith of Kitten Lounge, Jeannine Morris of Beauty Sweet Spot, and Celebrity Stylist Lauren Rae Levy, who recently starred on Real Housewives of New York and The Tyra Show, and whose clients include Christie Brinkley, Janice Dickinson, Lydia Hearst, Paris Hilton and Sarah Jessica Parker, emceed the evening. Guests received VIP gift bags, with product from Forever21, Purple Lab, SMASHBOX Cosmetics, Mrs. Fields Cookies, New York Sports Club, Hollywood Prescription, Completely Bare and Salon Rock, and enjoyed catering from Energy Kitchen.

‘To Be A Star’ chronicles the journey of 6 girls who spend 3 months working with iconic mentors from the fashion and entertainment industries in NYC – Designer Nicole Miller, Supermodel Coco Mitchell, Vogue Photographer Brad Starks, Scouting Director for Elite Karen Lee, Actor Mfundo Morrison, Editor of J-14 Magazine Rachel Chang and Emmy-winning singer/songwriter Beth Burrows among them.

Their entire experience is documented at www.ToBeAStar.com.

Over 800 press, industry luminaries and celebrities packed into Frying Pan, including Jaimie Hilfiger, Richie Rich, Bravo’s Kelli Brooke Tomashoff, Model Maria Helena Vianna, McKey Sullivan, Winner of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 11, actors Jason Cicardo, Emmi Grullon and Arlenis Sosa, Celebrity Jewelry Designer John Magzalcioglu, NFL Stars Antrell Rolle, Brandon Miree, Danny Ware and Bruce Johnson, Producer Furr Clover, Miss Pakistan New York, recording artist Tyler Weinrich, fresh off his Jingle Ball performance with Justin Bieber, Brimstone and Samantha Brandi, Kwame Jackson from Apprentice, Nick Brown from Real World, Cast from Project Runway, America’s Next Top Model and Launch my Line, Pablo Escobar Jr, Designers Indashio, To-Tam and To-Nya of Sachika and Gwen Beloti, Stylist Milton Cruz, along with Mentors from ‘To Be A Star’ Supermodel Mariana Verkerk and Celebrity Makeup Artist Chris Lanston.

(c) 2010 www.tobeastar.com

Click HERE to watch Raw Video from WALK ON WATER

To Be A Star is a new series that follows six lucky girls who are given the chance to make it BIG! Follow their wide eyed and star studded journey as they work day and night for 3 months in NYC with top industry mentors on their life long pursuit of stardom.

But sparkly eyes turn to sweat and tears as they quickly realize it takes a whole lot more than a pretty face… To Be A Star. A ton of hard work, dedication, expert mentorship and advice, access to industry icons and a little bit of luck, is only the start.

Watch as each girl ultimately discovers her own unique talents and special niche within the industry.

THE ACADEMY is the world’s preeminent developmental destination for success in fashion and entertainment, where young guys and girls from all over the world can train with and learn from some of the top icons in the industry.

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