Meet the Team

Lonza D Lonza is the founder and creative director of www.FirstClassFashionista.com, a fashion, beauty and entertainment news blog. Blogging since 2007, Lonza successfully turned a hobby into a business with potential for exponential growth. She enjoys teaching students the art of blogging, and offers internship opportunities at FCF.
Emily M I’m Emily and I’m a fellow Fashionista who loves trying new trends, foods, and activities. I am attending the Community College of Denver and plan to pursue a career in Accounting and Finance, hopefully with a clothing or make-up company one day.
Jarrod J Love the look of this page? I’m First Class Fashionista’s graphic designer.
Kelly T I graduated from Saint Mary’s College, California with a degree in communications. I love writing, fashion and photography. I am a writer who believes that blogs are a great way to inspire people, and in return be inspired by others.
Maddie F Hi I’m Maddie. I am currently studying Fashion Retail Management at the Art Institute of Colorado and interning here at First Class Fashionista! Fashion has always been my number one interest and I’m so excited to be able to pursue what I love. I hope you enjoy my posts and thanks for stopping by!
Megan T I’m a junior, apparel merchandising major at Colorado State University. Along with writing for First Class Fashionista I write for The Rocky Mountain Collegian. I love to travel, eat, hang out with friends, attend fashion shows and blog.
Monique B Hi I’m Monique. I graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a B.S. in Kinesiology. I’m a personal trainer and NPC Figure competitor who loves transforming bodies. I am currently enrolled in a Master’s program.
Nicholas B Hi, I’m Nick. I started off at the University of Colorado at Boulder studying Pre-Med but always had a passion for the arts and gossip/fashion publications. After my sophomore year at CU, I transferred to the Art Institute of Colorado to pursue a career in Fashion Design. After two and a half years of stellar attendance and receiving high honors at AI, I completed my externship requirements with First Class Fashionista and graduated December 2012. I hope to continue my education to pursue a masters and possibly a doctorate in fashion culture.
Patrick D Hello. I am First Class Fashionista’s photographer/videographer. I hope you enjoy our runway pics and videos!

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