July 24, 2006
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The first time I came to NYC was 12 years ago. I was visiting with my family, and it was then I officially decided that I love NY and would be returning. It's also the first time I got to see the inside of the NBC Studios. We took the typical tour, I played weatherman, clapped on cue and walked around in complete awe, thinking: “Maybe one day….”
Now, there are few things in life that make a girl’s dreams come true. One is finding the man of her dreams and getting married, which I'm well on my way to becoming (but we'll get to that). The second is being invited into the NBC Studios, and being officially -- yes, officially -- asked to write a weekly blog. Now, I know the line: "Dreams do come true" can sound trite -- but there is no greater moment and no better time in my life when this saying is so accurate.
Project Runway has been the start of a magical road, that has led me to places I once could only have dreamed of taking. It's been:
Trying and tough.
Rewarding and humbling.
Exhilarating and surreal.
But most importantly it's been real and it's been true.
Comments
Tbone wrote:
Kara - how nice to see you blogging, where do you find the time?
I personally appreciate how gracious, warm and loving you have been to the everyday fans. Whether its at a trunk show or on the street, you are always willing to provide a smile and hug.
Know that you are loved!
posted on July 25, 2006 at 10:50 AM
Marisa wrote:
I LOVE the kimono dress and I'm so glad it has helped bring a great deal of much-deserved attention to you and your designs! I hope that versatile, adjustable clothing - like your wrap dress that adjusts to a woman's figure instead of having to be tailored to fit - beome more widely appreciated and produced in the future. It's beautiful, versatile and practical - and sure to become a modern classic.
posted on July 25, 2006 at 1:10 PM
ashley wrote:
Kara,
what a joy it is to see you blogging! You had a great run on project runway! It was so nice to see someone with an interesting artistic vision! You were and are an amazing designer. thanks so much for the wonderful designs you created.
i wish you peace and light, and know that great things can come from you.
peace,
ashley g
posted on July 25, 2006 at 2:19 PM
andrea wrote:
Kara,i'm so happy to see you blogging. I am an BR addit and you were one of my fave last year. I love the kimono dress, but i'm a student so i'm forced to save up for it. I hope you keep it as a staple of your collections for a little while. I can't wait to hear more details on your upcoming nuptials as well!
posted on July 25, 2006 at 3:18 PM
Jesse wrote:
Hei Kara!
It's so cool to see that you're going to be blogging now! Is it more of a Daniel Vosovic experience-update blog or a critique on each runway episode?
Either would be cool. Great to hear from you and see you soon!
Jesse
posted on July 25, 2006 at 5:04 PM
TiaLynne wrote:
Congratulations on your success! I was so excited when checking out a magazine, saw this dress and thought "Hey, that looks like the one that Kara was wearing on her final show!" I look forward to hearing more about what you are doing in the future. Be Safe!
posted on July 26, 2006 at 2:04 AM
Susan wrote:
I was so pleased to see I was able to purchase your dress, my style,
please keep them coming. Good
luck. SAP
posted on July 26, 2006 at 10:08 AM
susan carson wrote:
Dear kara,
Your dress is hot, glad to see you listed under that title in the new instyle mag! hope it brings you lots of orders.
I saw that you are having a trunk show @ girlshop & my sis and niece (carol & allison Kidman) are arriving in NYC that day so i told them to go see your cool stuff. wishing i could be there but need to get ready for the nyigf in aug. if you are interested in attending email me back and i'll put you on the guest list.
take care &
PS loved your"decoy" collection!
sincerely
susan carson
posted on July 26, 2006 at 11:43 AM
Jen wrote:
Kara,
I, like so many others out there, LOVE THAT KIMONO DRESS! If only I was a wealthy socialite instead of a just-out-of-college toy company employee-- I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
And I was also devestated to see Malan go! I really wish his dress had turned out more like his sketch, which I thought was gorgeous.
Keep blogging!
posted on July 26, 2006 at 3:39 PM
LisaMG wrote:
Dear Kara:
I was very impressed by your "decoy" runway collection. I saw it on the website, and it really showed who you are as a designer, since you had some time to put into it, away from the pressures of the time constraints of the show. Your collection was different and fresh, as well.To be honest, it took me by suprise, and I thought that it was wonderful for you that you got to have a show in the "big tents." You seem to be doing well. Take care.
posted on July 26, 2006 at 5:40 PM
Patrick Key wrote:
Hey Kara...congrats on the trunk show this Thursday, good luck. I know your stuff is fierce girllll. I thought your runway show for season 2 was so hot. you should have been there, not santino. anyway, onwards and upwards. wish you well...and keep blogging!!!! me likee.
posted on July 26, 2006 at 8:34 PM
Nikki wrote:
I LOVE that dress. You did really good work and I'm so happy that you have a blog now! Your collection, decoy or not was beautiful.
I can't wait to make this one of my daily reads. Keep up the great work!
posted on July 26, 2006 at 11:36 PM
Kameka wrote:
Kara -
I saw you on the 6 train about a month ago. I wanted to say hi, but figured you get bombarded by PR fans all the time. However I gather from reading your blog, that you and I would have had a great chat. I hope that our paths cross again.
I just loved your spirit on the show! You seemed really relaxed your entire run and given the situation, that was very impressive. The kimono dress is FABULOUS! I'm going to see if I can make the trunk show. If not, make sure you post the next one.
Cheers,
Kameka
posted on July 27, 2006 at 12:24 AM
Jeannie K wrote:
Kara, I'm so glad to read you're doing so well! I was delighted to see your decoy collecton on the Bravo website and it was amazing! You seemed sort of lost on the show, with all its artificial constraints, that to see your work was truly wonderful. Best wishes. You came through as a very warm human being and I wish you much success.
posted on July 27, 2006 at 12:34 AM
Mary wrote:
Kara, I was so happy to see your runway show! i loved your dress! in fact i loved your creations. you are an amazing designer. it should have been you ,Daniel and Santino once we saw the final collections.
We being my daughters and I. we wish you much success in life. Mary
posted on July 27, 2006 at 11:39 AM
Rob wrote:
Kara
Glad to see you're doing so well. I always felt that the challenges on the show sometimes aactually held you in check. I checked out your web site and BAM! did I see great stuff! You are definately meant to be a designer. It's good that Project Runway has been a big boost for your career. Also good to see you loving NYC so much. It is a great city! I had the immense pleasure of living there 9 years and it was fantastic!
Congrats on the upcoming nuptials. He is one lucky dude as you are one fine hottie.
posted on July 27, 2006 at 11:53 AM
Angela wrote:
Kara,
I think it is really wonderful that your dreams are being lived. I remember when you wore your kimono dress on the show and the judges pointed out how great it is. Funny how things work out. Good luck to you.
posted on July 28, 2006 at 9:55 AM
susan Carson wrote:
Dear kara,
My sis & niece did make it to your trunk show @ girlshop & did buy @ least one of your pieces. They thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Glad that the timing of the show & their trip to NYC coincided.
are you going to be having another one sometime around aug 9-18?
sincerely,
susan carson
posted on July 28, 2006 at 11:17 AM
Veendah wrote:
Dear Kara,
I'm so happy that things are going well for you. The fact that you pushed & pushed & pushed until you couldn't push anymore resulted in such a beautiful collection & raving reviews, we all couldn't be more thrilled. It didn't matter that you're fourth, the collection you presented alongside Chloe, Daniel & Santino, took my breath away. You deserve every single good thing coming your way. Keep on creating, designing, making beautiful clothes. Besides your fiance & family, you have lots of fans out there cheering for you. Like you said "I Love You... I Love You...!!" :-)
posted on July 28, 2006 at 5:30 PM
Shay wrote:
Kara - was very impressed with your collection for fashion week and is great to see you working hard and creating (enjoyed the article on you and Daniel in Entertainment Weekly). Also, love that kimono dress you created, need to find out how I can order one!
posted on July 29, 2006 at 10:39 AM
Johann wrote:
Dagse Kara:
Mooi rok, het dit geniet om jou op die program te sien. Beste wense.
posted on August 2, 2006 at 1:46 PM
Blake Kirby wrote:
Kara, it seems you weren't the only one devastated by Malan's departure -- I've been reading through a variety of Bravo Boards in the past few weeks, and dismay over Malan's elimination seems to be a recurring theme . . . people really want to see him come back, whether this season or next . . . so if you have a chance to communicate such to Project Runway producers, making sure they're aware of that pervading sentiment, I know a lot of viewers out there would be grateful to you. . .
posted on August 5, 2006 at 5:01 PM
meliblu wrote:
Hated Malan's dress. Looked like a cat had attacked it or someone with a pair of sewing shears in a fit. Really hated to see him go. Why couldn't it have been Angela? I mean the way she shrewed at Vincent. You would think they were husband and wife the way she talked to him. Really liked the kimono dress you wore on the runway. Glad to see that you're having such success with it.
posted on August 8, 2006 at 12:45 AM
Hera wrote:
Hi, Kara.
I'm so happy that i can find your blog.
There are a lot of things i want to tell you, but my English isnt very good. I don't know how to say my feeling to you in English. Cuz i'm a Chinese.
So......hope you have nice day.
posted on August 10, 2006 at 3:04 AM
Janet E Graham wrote:
Kara - Just wanted to say I love the twist on the wrap dress. As a plus size woman with a terrific hour glass figure, I really appreciate a great wrap dress. Keep designing for the everyday gal. J-
posted on September 7, 2006 at 6:38 AM
Michi Katz wrote:
Kara! I was so excited when flpping channels, I saw you! You haven't changed since we last saw each other (13 years ago - can you believe it?) and I love that you seem to still be the same real, down-to-earth and completely crazy chickibabe that you always were.
Please drop me a line - I'd love to catch up.
Michelle Lewsen (Was Katz)
posted on September 26, 2006 at 10:56 AM
Paige wrote:
Kara, I've heard raving things about your decoy collection, but I wasn't tuned into Project Runway at that time. Where could I see photos of your decoy collection? They weren't on Season 2's DVD and I was seriously disappointed because rumors have it that your decoy collection was one of the stronger shows.
posted on October 17, 2006 at 8:52 PM