MORE Woman: Lilian Williams, 41, reads as she waits for hair and makeup.
The day begins with a pre-dawn beauty session at Manhattan’s Chelsea Piers Studio 59.
A pair of strappy stilettos awaits each finalist.
At runway training, a bathrobed Shanah Y. Luhmann, 49, practices her walk.
Chung Winstanley, 46, gets a quick touch-up.
The women make their television debut.
The finalists take their places for the group shot.
From left: Lynn Doyle, 51; Terresa Schweitzer, 43; Lani Ridenhour, 44; and Lilian Williams show off their smiles.
Julia Jordan, 46, charms the panel of judges comprising MORE editors and Wilhelmina representatives.
The women take one last lap for the judges…
…and give each other a well-deserved round of applause.
Originally published on MORE.com, May 2008.
