Last night I hosted a special screening of The Great Gatsby in New York City and finding an outfit last minute was a challenge. I had a black ensemble all picked out and when I walked out of the room, my sister Shy and makeup artist Porsche immediately said, ‘that ain’t gonna work’ so it was back to the drawing board with just 10 minutes to run out the door.
Back in January, I reached out to a Kentucky-based designer named Fhonia Ellis and asked her if she could design a dress for me, that included a bow tie, just in case I went to the Grammy Awards. After sending her a few inspiration shots, she drafted up a design of how the dress would look (it had one sleeve originally) and after a few tweaks, my dress was stitched up and Fedex to me. When I received it, I was so amazed at how perfect the fit was but I fell ill Grammy weekend and never left my hotel room.
Fast forward to yesterday, I needed something to wear, and that handy dandy, specially made-for-me dress was screaming, “Pick me! Pick me!”
It was so perfect. I really love the detail on the bow tie.
Catch a few pics:
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Caaaa-ute!
So totally fetch!
Bitchie!!!
Cute!!
you look cute nicole!! I would sooooo wear that!!
U look stunning so proud of you!!!
Looking good!
Beautiful and a nice spin on a classic look.
That was perfect!
OMG i want to **** you in da butt.. with yo sexy ass..
The dress was made for u but u made the dress
Damn, this is too fly! It would look cute with some suspenders too made from the same material as the skirt.
It’s so cute and simple! I love it!!!! Hey Necole – What’s black and white and red all over??? You in that out fit! lol lol Corny Joke 😉
Lookin’ fly Necole! My girl Fhonia got you together! She is one talented woman.
#LOUISVILLE’S OWN
Porshce is the business. She is friends with my ex. Amazing MUA.
Your outfit is the business very cute and polished.