Attention all budding Fashionistas! Are you witty, creative and trend savvy? Do you enjoy writing and blogging? If the answer is yes, Las Fashionistas is looking for you!

As F. Cali, F. Jersey, F. Seattle and F. Nashville grow busier in their personal lives, the time to recruit a new Fashionista (or two) is at hand. We welcome and encourage all of our faithful readers to participate in "The Search for the Next Las Fashionista."

Here's the deal:

Send us TWO original posts, written as if you are the "Next Las F." Each post should include a title and must be 500 words or less. All posts must include photos/illustrations. Sources must be cited for all photos and illustrations.

In addition to the TWO posts, please include answers to the following questionnaire:

• Name:
• Email:
• Blog URL:
• Age:
• Location:
• In your own words, what makes a Fashionista?
• What's your favorite item of clothing, and why?
• Name one cosmetic or beauty product you can't live without and describe why.
• What about your geographic area inspires you to write for Las F?
• Why should we choose you to be "The Next Las Fashionista?"

Submit entries via email to lasfashionistas@yahoo.com, with the subject line, "I am the Next Las Fashionista."

Contest begins Monday, October 2 at 8 a.m. ET and ends Friday, October 20 at 5 p.m. PT. Results of "The Search for the Next Las Fashionista" will be announced Wednesday, November 1.

Disclaimer: We reserve the right to end or terminate the contest at our own discretion.

We look forward to hearing from you all! Good luck!