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Monday, April 18, 2011

Today Show Exclusive! Nick Verreos Wedding Gown Design for Kate Middleton!! Video + Photos and Sketch!!!

Fit for a Royal Bride...

Blushing Princess Bride: Model Kasie in my "Kate Middleton Wedding Gown" design, Today Show

This morning, on NBC's "Today Show", in the run-up to the upcoming Prince William and Kate Middleton Royal Wedding, the show had a fun & fabulous segment featuring original one-of-a-kind wedding gown designs by Project Runway designers.

As I noted in the previous posting, I was asked a week ago--along with four other Project Runway alumni, to create our "vision" for Kate Middleton's Wedding Gown. The segment--hosted by Anchor Natalie Morales and Today Show Fashion Editor Bobbie Thomas--showed each of our designs as well as our corresponding fashion illustrations.

Wedding Sketch: Nick Verreos "Kate Middleton Wedding Gown" original fashion illustration

Here, I have added some screen-cap photos from this morning's segment, of the wedding gown I designed and created (with the AMAZING help of my NIKOLAKI partner-in-design-crime David Paul--and my INVALUABLE seamstress. I am also including the entire video of the segment at the end of this post, in case you missed it...

Le Pockets: Model Kasie in my "Kate Middleton Wedding Gown" design, Today Show

The gown is an ivory silk ziberline column gown with a "Mermaid" silhouette featuring a pleated high-neck, strong shoulders, cap sleeves, side-front pockets (a girl's gotta have her pockets!) and a full pleated back train. It features a waist detail with hand-sewn Swarovski crystal beading for a "dash" of sparkle.

Couture Torso: Close-Up of beaded waist trim and pleated Bateau neckline of my "Kate Middleton Wedding Gown" design, Today Show

Hint Of Back: View of back of my "Kate Middleton Wedding Gown" design, Today Show

I was inspired by Architecture and wanted to design a gown that was structured yet elegant. I also considered Kate Middleton's penchant for showing her great figure (it was fitted, and had an open back) but still remained "Future Queen of England" appropriate (covering the shoulders and part of the arms).

To finish off the entire look, I added a full tulle veil (above photo) to go with the gown. Of course, I also needed a proper crown/tiara. I found the perfect one with crystals-and-pearls at Berger Beads in Downtown Los Angeles (They were so helpful!). It was wonderful seeing the gown on my model, Kasie (Love you Kasie!), on the Today Show and so happy how it all turned out!

And by the way: Visit myLifetime.com for information on "The Royal Private Sale" to win my original "Nick Verreos for Kate Middleton Wedding Gown"--as well as the other 4 Project Runway designers' one-of-a-kind dresses. Proceeds will go to charity.

And don't forget, WATCH TONIGHT'S Premiere of the Lifetime TV Movie "William & Kate: Let Love Rule" 9pm e/p.

Watch Today Show Project Runway Kate Middleton Wedding Gown Segment Below:

Witch Giveaway Winners!!

Apologies my lovelies for the delay in bringing you the winners of my Witch Giveaway. There are 20 of you, so it took me quite some time to go through all the entries, pick the winners and allocate 4 sets of prizes. Those of you who left your e-mail addresses in your entries are ahead of the game and would have already received an e-mail from me ;).

Congratulations to all the winners! For me to get your prizes out ASAP please can you e-mail me your postal addresses (filthygorgeousmakeup@gmail.com).
Those marked with a * - I am still waiting on adresses from you. Thank you to the rest of you for being so efficient and speedy!

I really hope you all enjoy your prizes!!

DebDobDoorNob (1)
Melissa* (1)
Aimee (1)
Lisa (1)
10thingsaboutagirl (1)
MidnightDraven* (2)
xxShivvyxx (2)
Dutchess Roz (2)
sweet_diosa* (2)
TheAngelWears (2)
Alice* (3)
One More Lipstick (3)
Michelle* (3)
=*[Sammie]*= (3)
Jo (3)
Matthew* (4)
nayika* (4)
twannywun* (4)
Louise (4)
♥ Jaynee ♥ * (4)

The numbers next to your names correspond to the prizes you have won.
1. Primer and exfoliating wash
2. Tinted moisturiser and wipes
3. Powder and anti blemish stick
4. Primer and wipes

Thank you so much to everyone who took part and entered, if you didn't win this time, do not worry, there will be plenty more chances in the future as I will be holding another competition very soon ;).

Congratulations to all the winners, please send me your adresses so your prizes can make their way to you sooooon.

Natalya xxx

2nd Day in Kauai.... Fringe Look!!

1. Kilauea Light house

You can wear the hottest trend even in your bathing suit....Fringe look!

(Bottom: Tommy Bahama white linen, charms square wrap/cover up.)

2.Wailua Fall

Coffee break........... ^^

You really don't need to pack much clothes in Kauai. ^^

Irene and my sister-look outfit.... green stripes dress and green graham top.

3. Puipo Beach

(Becca by Rebecca Virtue one shoulder swimming suit)

4. Spouting Horn

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{You know I could find/shop hidden treasures almost everywhere... ^^ there are several street venders sell local and pretty jewels along the side.}

{Remember I have a white turquoise spike necklace(pic. below and another look) made by Elfi Altendorfer?!}

The moment I saw those colorful turquoise, I am super ecstatic. They are from South Africa. Aren't they the most beautiful color combination? I must get more for my gals...^O^

5. Koloa Old Town

Christian Riso Fine art

I particularly love the strawberry tart oil painting which I never actually liked before...but this one is just beyond delicious by its scrumptious looking of strawberry and rich textured crust..... plus, I adore Christian/the painter/owner uses the green frame and green backdrop. (The picture here didn't do it justice.)