Ep 1. Joelle

Joelle is the first episode of the third season of the TLC reality series Love, Lust or Run. The show follows fashion expert Stacy London as she helps women transform their extreme fashion sense into a more appropriate and respectable style.

In this episode, we meet Joelle, a 26-year-old aspiring rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. Joelle's style is extremely revealing, to say the least. She regularly flaunts her assets in barely-there outfits that leave little to the imagination. But Joelle also has a softer side that often gets lost in her overtly sexual fashion choices.

Stacy meets Joelle and is immediately taken aback by her revealing outfit. Joelle is wearing a see-through crop top that exposes her entire midriff, as well as fishnet stockings and sky-high platform heels. Stacy asks Joelle to describe her style, and Joelle responds that she likes to dress sexy because it's important for her career as a rapper.

Stacy takes Joelle to her "Confessional" to get a better understanding of her background and motivations. Joelle reveals that she grew up in a strict household and was never allowed to dress the way she wanted. Now that she's an adult, she's rebelling against the constraints of her upbringing by dressing in a way that she finds empowering.

Stacy takes Joelle to a group of strangers to get first impressions of her current outfit. Unsurprisingly, the strangers are all taken aback by Joelle's revealing attire, with one woman commenting that she looks like "a walking billboard for prostitution."

Stacy takes Joelle to a clothing store to get her to try on some more conservative outfits. Joelle is dubious at first, but she's willing to give it a try. She tries on a few different looks, including a flowy maxi dress and a structured blazer with trousers. Joelle is surprised to find that she actually likes the way she looks in the more conservative clothes. After trying on several outfits, Joelle settles on a red dress with a flared skirt and a cropped denim jacket.

Back in the studio, Stacy shows Joelle how to incorporate her love for bright colors and bold prints into her new, more conservative wardrobe. She also helps Joelle choose more appropriate footwear, opting for a pair of trendy slip-on sneakers instead of her usual towering heels.

The big reveal happens on the street, where Joelle's friend and fellow rapper is waiting to see her makeover. Joelle's friend is thrilled with the transformation, and Joelle herself admits that she feels more confident and comfortable in her new outfit.

Overall, the Joelle episode of Love, Lust or Run is a testament to the power of a good makeover. By exploring Joelle's motivations for her extreme fashion sense and showing her how to be both stylish and appropriate, Stacy is able to help her transform not only her wardrobe but also her self-confidence.