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Last night was DIFFA -
The 2008 Dallas Collection.

It is a black tie - fashion show
event to raise money for DIFFA.

Carlos created a lot of the set,
including these two tall figures
that flanked the stage.

2008 jackets by Carlos Nicholls

Carlos made two jackets,
white Peace and red Love.

A very pretty girl wore a hot
red dress and the Love jacket.

Her stockings were painted on,
and ended in the ribbons at her
ankles.

I was her runway partner
wearing the Peace jacket.

I was bronzed with the ribbons
painted on my stomach, thigh,
and calf.

Of course I loved the fringe.

This was a FUN outfit for the
runway.

While waiting for their scenes
to begin, the models backstage
watch the show on a monitor.

One of the models enjoys
the evening.

The room was pretty chilly,
so I bet he liked all the
material to keep warm.

Mac has several makeup stations
working nonstop to prepare all
the models for the runway.

My scene is called Studio 54.

In addition to the runway models,
the stage will contain a dance party,
with all the trimmings.

Here, Cher and a diva get into
character.

Of course, a disco party has to
have mirror balls...

Our mirror ball guys get another
coat of reflective paint and glitter,
so they will sparkle on stage.

When they sprayed the glitter on
the guys, the effect was like a
sparkling snowfall - everywhere
you looked you saw silver in the
air. ... trippy!

We also had an actual Roller
Derby team to skate around
on stage.

These are members of the
Derby Devils.

Once we went on stage, it
was obvious how much the
show was an elaborate
extravaganza.

These two magnificient
headdresses are from the
Krewe of Apollo.

And of course we worked
the fringe. My favorite part.

Ken and Matt were also in
our scene, and Ken kept
commenting that they would
have to pry the jacket off me.

Cuz I was loving it so much.
yay.

Ken and Matt performed
their gymnastic hand-balancing
routine to wow the crowds.

To see more of Ken and Matt,
you can visit their website at
www.KENiMATTix.com

After their performance, the
boys work out sore muscles.

They will perform again at
the after party, and they
need to rest up and prepare.

This was a total Project Runway
day for the guys and myself.

While backstage preparing for
the DIFFA event, I also had the
challenge of making costumes
for Ken and Matt.

The airline lost their luggage, and
they needed something to wear for
the after party performance.

So I sewed these UV-dyed green
pants for their show.

It was surreal, sitting backstage with
my sewing machine, while the other
models went through hair and makeup.

(The truth is I had a great time. If
I were just sitting around I might have
gotten bored.)

Here, the guys come over to my
area to check the fitting on their
pants.

Looking sharp, Matthew!

Carlos Nicholls says hello
to one of the models.

Patric and Joe, stylish as
always. This is their play
time, watching the show.

They will perform with me
later at the after party.

It is a fun-filled evening for
all of us!