Throughout this season of Styl'D, the junior assistants will be watching each episode and blogging about their reactions. Below, check out what Gary wrote after seeing Episode 3.

Tyler Hilton. He is so talented, and I loved working with him. His entire family was there for his performance, and I have to say, they were a delight!

I don’t really know how I feel about my job on this week's episode. Is it just me, or did Julie seem over it? I thought I did great last week with Josh Henderson, but something changed with her, and it was totally bumming me out. She was treating me like a first day assistant! From the coffee runs to the critiquing, I felt that these senior stylists were not seeing my potential. I didn’t really know what to do, and I was getting discouraged.

I did like working with Cody though. He is smart, organized and we have a great time together. Spending time with him is like chillin’ with my brother … effortless and fun. One thing I like about Cody is that he does his research, and he knows his clients. This is key in the biz.

Can you believe Brett really crashed into a car? Holy guacamole, the poor guy! I swear, if it is not one thing with him, it is another. I actually had no idea that happened. I feel like there was a curse following him around.

So what did I learn on Episode 3, you ask? I learned that patience is a virtue. And it is something that I have to work on every day.

Love you - mean it!

Throughout this season of Styl'D, the junior assistants will be watching each episode and blogging about their reactions. Below, check out what Tara wrote after seeing Episode 3.

I was so terrified to work with Jen Rade. She is one of the top stylists in the fashion industry so it is definitely intimidating to work with someone so successful in my dream job. Additionally, I had just seen her rip Gary a new ass**le so I was going into this assignment thinking, ‘Okay, no talking and no trying to f**k the clients.’

Watching the Chester French job was really hard for me. I just wanted to reach through the screen and shake myself. I clammed up and hid in a corner the entire time. I was hoping to stay in Jen’s good graces, but I became really self-conscious and doubted my every move. I wasn’t bringing creativity or anything at all to the table. At the time, I felt like there was nothing I could do to be proactive, but watching now, I could have performed 1000% better by speaking up and being more confident.

First, Gary gets chewed out for saying too much. Now, Janna and Tara are getting knocked for keeping their pretty little mouths shut. So what's a junior assistant to do? Well...

In this deleted scene from Styl'D, Tara makes herself at home at Julie Weiss' place, taking a swig of OJ and dishing out a side of revenge. Check it out, then try to imagine the look on Julie's face when she finds out what happened to her toothbrush...

Throughout this season of Styl'D, the junior assistants will be watching each episode and blogging about their reactions. Below, check out what Brett wrote after seeing Ep. 3.

Just like Kristin Cavallari, The Bitch Is Back! Haha, I'm just kidding -- I'm far from a bitch! But I was so glad to have my job back. (It has been so hard to keep from you guys on Twitter and Facebook that I did end up back at MMA ... You have all been hounding me!)

When we were filming, that was for real the longest, not to mention hardest time I had in this program. It looks like I was out of work for just a few days, but it was much longer than that! But as you saw tonight, things started to turn around. I mean, besides the fact of me backing into JAMIE KING’S car!!!! Ooops. It was so funny watching that scene -- you can see me looking at the camera guy being like, "Oh hell, what am I supposed to do now?!" Anyway, Jamie was a nice guy, and I'm pretty sure he has more money in his bank account than me (that is kind of a given for everyone though! Ha!)

The job with Chester French was AMAZING! Everything went my way (i.e. nothing went wrong) because I wouldn't let it! I didn't know what was up with Tara though. I was a little worried to work next to her -- she is amazing, but thank God she was a quiet, little mouse on that job!!!

Sooo ... I'm back, guys, 1st place and trucking! The other assistants better look out. I'm not going to let ANYONE get in my way this time! Stay tuned!

Tara blew Colbie Caillat (and Eric Archibald) away with that gorgeous, tri-colored "Advil" dress last week. So when the Betsey Johnson alum sat down to talk about her favorite fashion icons, we figured she'd stay within the realm of stylish-but-predictable. Instead, Tara admitted she's more about taking risks -- and embracing her style "quirks" -- than playing it safe, and then went on to reveal her number one fashion icon (of all time!): Courtney Love. Hear Tara defend her choice (and explain why Courtney's a trendsetter, not a "dirty heroin whore,"), plus listen up as Brett cops to worshiping The Olsen Twins! Best. Interview. Ever.

Cody may not have wowed the Styl'D gang on his very first assignment, but he's coming into week two determined to make some moves. First up on his agenda? Prove that Gary's not the only dude who knows a thing or two about fashion. Watch as Cody "The New Guy" makes the most out of his time with Julie (and celeb client Tyler Hilton) while his competition gets stuck playing errand boy (womp, womp). Then, after the jump,  watch as Gary tests Julie's patience by trying to fly solo and find out why Brett's still holding his breath for a second chance.

+ Can't wait til next week? Check out another sneak peek from Tuesday's all-new Styl'D, after the jump!

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Here's a little secret from our styling pro: you don't need a hundred LBDs in your closet. Instead, do like Eric Archibald suggests and find one hot dress that's versatile and fits perfectly. Also, you don't need to spend a lot of loot to end up looking like a million bucks. Whether your clothes are designer or off-the-rack from H&M, Eric recommends stocking up on black basics -- and letting your friendly neighborhood tailor do the rest.

Hear why the Styl'D guru says looking polished is a must, plus whip out your pens and pencils, channel your inner Audrey Hepburn and find out the rest of Eric's fashion must-haves.

Throughout this season of Styl'D, the junior assistants will be watching each episode and blogging about their reactions. Below, check out what Cody wrote after seeing Ep. 2.

What is my purpose? My whole life, I have always asked myself that question. I've wanted to do something great, exciting and, of course, LARGER THAN LIFE. After applying for the Margaret Maldonado Agency, I didn’t think I made it because I didn't hear from the agency for a few weeks. It wasn’t 'til I received a phone call from Jen Rade that my heart sank and my eyes opened -- she was asking me to come in for the program!

So yeah, I became the new guy. Was it luck that Brett was fired? Fate, maybe? Destiny? I don’t care. All I knew is that I was there to STAY! Having never styled before, I also knew I had my work cut out for me. I worked in wholesale all my life, so this would definitely be a new chapter, one that would challenge me to think in different ways.

The initial meeting with Eric went OK. Yes, I forgot to ask some key questions. But isn’t it also his job to provide me with crucial information like sizes? I’m just saying, NOT making excuses.
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Throughout this season of Styl'D, the junior assistants will be watching each episode and blogging about their reactions. Below, check out what Tara wrote after seeing Ep. 2.

I was so excited to work my first job with Eric, though I wasn't excited about being ranked last place. Oh well -- the senior stylists thought it was impossible to rank me without working a job yet anyway.

I remember being at Eric’s house and this mysterious man suddenly appeared. And then … wait for it … EXTREME CLOSE-UP! Watching yourself on television is bad enough, but when there are Top Chef Masters-style interview shots of your face, you just want to crawl under a rock and fade into obscurity in peace.
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Throughout this season of Styl'D, the junior assistants will be watching each episode and blogging about their reactions. Below, check out what Gary wrote after seeing Ep. 2.

OK, so I would definitely say that Tara is my top competition now, seeing how 1) Brett is fired; 2) Cody is not familiar with women’s fashion AT ALL; and 3) Janna can’t put a look together to save her life. Yes … Tara has definitely got me on patrol. The girl can style. She is eccentrically forward with her styles and pulls, and let's be honest, she knows what she wants.

I have to tell you, I was bummed I wasn’t ranked first this week. I know Tara pulled a red carpet look, but are you freaking kidding me? HELLO?? I was the the mad servant boy who had to haul two rolling racks, garment bags and shoes & accessories totes up Runyon Canyon. TWICE! For those of you who are unaware, it was the middle of the summer, and Runyon is a good mile and a quarter high. Not only did I have to perform in a freaking triathlon, but I was also the only assistant who actually assisted, from being at Julie's every beck and call to giving consistently strong looks that both Julie and the photographers were living for! Let's also not forget the fact that without me, Jules would have been up sh#t's creek!
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