Junior Madison Teague and senior Hannah Mathews have taken retail jobs to the next level by modeling for local Searcy businesses.<\/p>\n
Teague said she has modeled for Shop Bella C, a Searcy boutique, and Eula Ferns, an online jewelry and accessories boutique, and she currently works and models for Heart and Soul Boutique. Mathews started modeling for Shop Bella C boutique in May and currently works in the store as well.<\/p>\n
“Laura Walker and Cristie Merritt, both former Harding graduates, contacted me last summer asking if I would be interested in doing some modeling for their store,” Mathews said. “I had never put a lot of thought into doing something in modeling but decided it would be a lot of fun to try.”<\/p>\n
Teague, a fashion merchandising major, said that modeling has helped her learn about the marketing side of the retail business.<\/p>\n
“I have seen my pictures on Facebook, Instagram, email lists, Searcy Living Magazines and Pinterest,” Teague said. “It has been strange scrolling through my Pinterest feed and seeing a picture of myself on it. I had never intended on being a model, but I have had such a great time doing it. Hopefully, I can use the tools I have learned and apply that to my career. I enjoy getting to wear amazing outfits and jewelry, and the photo shoots are always so much fun. I never thought I would get to experience anything like this.” <\/p>\n
According to Mathews, because she works in the Shop Bella C store, working is not just about taking pictures and modeling every day.<\/p>\n
“Through this experience I have learned so much about working in a business and everything that goes into growing a storefront as well as an online boutique,” Mathews said. “It is so hard not to want to buy everything I try on, so I have to try and limit myself.”<\/p>\n
Modeling has produced some fond memories and experiences for both women.<\/p>\n
“As each new seasons approaches we do large photo shoots to launch the new collections,” Mathews said. “Photo shoots are always a lot of fun because they are with a bunch of other college girls, it’s kind of like bring your friends work days.”<\/p>\n
For Teague, one particular memory stands out. What she thought was a normal work day became much more.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“My most memorable modeling moment was when we went to the Old Mill in Little Rock for a Eula Ferns photo shoot,” Teague said. “I thought we were going to style some of the new jewelry so I was given an outfit and we headed to Little Rock. As we began taking the pictures someone grabbed me from behind. It was my boyfriend David Brooker. Before I knew it he was on one knee and asked me to marry him. I said yes, and after we were greeted by our friends and family, we were able to take beautiful pictures together.”<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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