Yankee Stadium for Army Football

I was a guest for the Army-Rutgers football game at Yankee Stadium this afternoon where I got the opportunity to cheer on not only the players but hundreds of our incredible young cadets as they joined for today's big event.

When the Army team hit the field the stadium erupted in cheers and the cadets, dressed dashingly in their blues, didn't sit down the entire game. A near-touchdown that stopped at one yard in the first two minutes got the game off to a hot start. Though they did not win, they played hard and cheered even harder. Almost as fun as the game was the time I spent snacking, chatting, and screaming alongside some of our nation's bravest young leaders. What can I say except...GO ARMY!!!

Thank you to the cadets for a wonderful afternoon and all my love in your adventures ahead!! Congratulations to the team and to rivals Rutgers University for a great game!

Happy Veterans Day!!

To all the men and women who served so bravely for the sake of our freedom, today is all about you!! It was an honor when my friends at the USO told me I had been requested for several appearances to celebrate this day. I could not say no, I love this job so much. And thus I was off on a 33 hour straight marathon of Veterans Day celebrations!

New Beginnings Veterans Day Ball

The night before the big day, we joined members and supporters of Long Island's New Beginnings Community Center for Brain Injury Rehabilitation to celebrate the many veterans who are part of their family. The disco themed night honored Jim and Carol Dunn. Jimmy suffered a TBI but despite limits to his motor and verbal capabilities had no shortage of spark, and his wife has helped him through every step. An absolute vision of love. The Bells were there to entertain!

COSMO Kisses For the Troops

Cosmopolitan Magazine and Maybelline New York has partnered with the USO to bring their card that will be sent overseas to military members for New Year's Eve. Because everyone deserves a kiss at midnight. Visitors to their Times Square booth get dolled up with Maybelline lipstick and leave a smooch and message on a post card. For every kiss, COSMO and Maybelline donated $1 to the USO! Packs of ladies came out to share a kiss and meet Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale, one of the day's celebrity guests. The Bells were on hand to assist and greet military members who came over for a hot coffee and some major attention from the crowd.

NASDAQ Closing Bell

In honor of Veterans Day, the Liberty Bells joined Cooking with the Troops to ring the closing bell. Cooking with the Troops is a charity that supports U.S. and Allied troops, their families, and caregivers worldwide. We joined several dozen military members for a pre-bell feast and then sang the anthem as WWII veteran Phil Perugini presided over the closing bell ceremonies. I can't believe this is my fifth time at the closing bell!

War Horse Veterans Day Benefit

USO joined up with Lincoln Center Theater, The National Theater and producer Bob Boyett for a special performance of Tony Winning Best Play War Horse. Net proceeds from tickets for tonight's show were donated to the USO. The show has captured hearts because of its story of the demands and pains of war, an issue not foreign to us over the past decade. The house was sold out and we helped collect cash donations during the evening, hearing so many patrons share their stories of connections to the USO. The emotional power of art will never cease to amaze me.

Thank you to everyone who participated in today's events and to the organizations who so beautifully supported the USO!!

I have been blessed with the privilege of working with the USO for three years now and have been given opportunities to volunteer all along the way. I've seen elderly veterans jump from their wheelchairs to dance their favorite Andrews Sisters tune, hugged a military wife as all five of her children hopped on brand new donated bicycles, and seen a marine with tears down his face watch from his base overseas as his wife gave birth to their new baby girl. The comforts and joys that this organization facilitates are immeasurable.

If you haven't yet, find out about getting involved in your local USO. The experiences you will have are well worth the time. This organization puts nearly $.90 to every dollar they receive back into programming, which is made possibly by the support of the thousands of volunteers that get involved each week. USO needs volunteers, because our military needs it's USO. God bless our Veterans and military!! Happy Veterans Day!

MSNBC with Senator Klein!

This morning I joined Senator Klein on MSNBC to speak with Thomas Roberts about our work to combat Cyberbullying in New York. Thank you to MSNBC for the opportunity to share our message with your audience!!

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

I have to thank the almost 3,000 individuals who have added their name to our petition. As we get closer to the new legislative year, the petition will provide you with two major elements in this fight:

- Updates on bill's progress as we watch it travel from start to finish, as well as information on education initiatives that are partnering with the bill.

- Information on additional petitions that will target specific legislators as we move the bill through committees. We will need your help to encourage lawmakers to give their support and will create sub-petitions for individual Senators so they can hear the voice of their people.

Join the movement. Add you voice and spread the word!!

Petition link:

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Hedge Fund Dinner

Just got out of a private hedge fund dinner where I got to sit in and hear individuals from the upper ranks of such financial giants as Soros, UBS and Citi as they discussed the latest happenings in the global finance markets. Thank you to the entire group for so willingly allowing me to listen and learn!

Ali Ro

Thanks to the team at Ali Ro for bringing me into your showroom today and fitting me into so many incredible dresses to wear this year! You definitely nailed the look I love!!

Ali Ro designs are simple yet energized and can easily transition from corporate board meetings to late night outings with just the change of an accessory. Now that's something that we New York girls embrace. Can't wait to show off the looks, thank you again to my chic new partner in fashion!

Presenting Medals at the New York City ING Marathon

Today I handed out awards at the ING New York City Marathon. As runners completed one of the world's most famous marathons I had the privilege of being the first to congratulate them at the finish line.

Runners came through in every sort of state; from giddily squealing their praises of the Big Apple to silently dragging themselves forward in a seemingly whirling sense of bewilderment at what they had just accomplished. No matter their state, I ran over to each and wrapped my arms around them in a complete disregard for the buckets of sweat I was absorbing. I slipped a medal over their head and got to spend a moment chatting before they were swept away by volunteers. By the time the main group was coming through I was throwing up high fives and snapping pictures left and right.

At one point a runner pointed to me across the crowd and shouted, "Pittsford!!" I screamed back, "WOO!" before realizing how crazy that was. How did he know where I was from? I tweeted about it and received a reply from him saying that I had taken a picture with his daughter this summer at my first ever appearance. Even in the middle of New York City the world can be small.

The volunteer beside me turned to me at one point and said, "Every river contributes to the grandeur of the ocean." If each runner today is a river, then their accomplishment today serves as proof of their powerful ability to contribute to the ocean we call society. If they can master their physical and mental self for this, then imagine what else they can do. Congratulations to all of the participants for their incredible work!! Thank you to the NYC Road Runners for letting me take part!

If I find pictures I will throw them up here, but unfortunately I was focused on the runners and unable to snap shots during the event. Keep tuned for photos!

Coast Guard Ball in Washington DC

I went south with the USO Liberty Bells to Washington DC and joined the USO for the U.S. Coast Guard Ball. The Liberty Bells had the privilege of performing at this annual event which is a black tie evening for our Coast Guard and their guests.

Throughout the night we entertained alongside the Coast Guard Silent Drill Team and watched as our Commander in Chief delivered a video address. We met hundreds of incredible service members and got to relax and hear their stories all evening. Thank you to our new friends and all our Coast Guardsmen for your incredible service and dedication to this country!! SEMPER PERATUS!! The USO loves you!!

New York Women in Law Enforcement Conference

Thank you to the ladies of the New York Women in Law Enforcement for letting me join part of your conference weekend! I was a surprise cast member for The Killing Kompany's show during dinner and had an incredible time.

New York Women in Law Enforcement is a new organization that has been founded to strengthen the law enforcement community by providing women and men with opportunities to enhance their professional and personal lives. Members prepare for career opportunities within the field while celebrating diversity and promoting education in order to develop leaders. It was a privilege to meet members and learn about what they are doing to lead within their field.

We worked hard and played even harder. After dinner we had Women and leadership...it's a mix worth celebrating! I noticed several men in the audience and was told that the organization is co-ed. I love that this women's organization has opened it's door to allow their male peers to also benefit from the incredible work they are doing. It's proof of the true leadership they possess and promote as an organization and a fine model for other programs. There is no need to exclude men from the celebration of women's power!

Thank you to all the members for welcoming me into tonight's program and for all you do to protect and serve our state. Congratulations to the newly elected president and I wish the entire organization a successful year ahead!!

Introducing: Project Empower!!

This morning I went to St. Elizabeth's Catholic Academy to lead a press conference announcing a new and exciting initiative in which I will be taking part. Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to a program that is fueling the intellectual renaissance.

Say hello to Project Empower.

Project Empower is an education revitalization initiative that provides schools with free hands-on learning in leadership, community service, business and relationship skills. Through our four integrated programs and partnerships with top university and corporations, we expose students to world class leadership and skill development. The goal is to enhance classroom learning while preparing students for success in the real world.

Our Project Empower team is entirely comprised of young minds from the business and university world. I am beyond honored to have been appointed by my teammates as Executive Director for IMPACT!, one of the programs four primary branches, as well as Co-Head of Communications for the organization as a whole!

As a state representative for the Miss America Organization, I share in the responsibility to spread the message of educational empowerment, civic involvement, and youth leadership. I am thrilled to introduce a program that allows students of all ages to develop the skills that are fundamental to the Miss America program.

We were joined today by the students and staff as well as Bishop Frank Caggiano, Alan Fields (Executive Director of After School All Stars), as well as many principals and staff members from area schools.

St. Elizabeth's Academy has been selected as the pilot school for Project Empower because of their commitment to excellence in academics. We will be starting up programs in schools throughout New York City throughout the fall and hope to have partnerships in additional states by mid winter. Over time we plan to take our model internationally. We already have schools in Africa that have expressed interest.

Our primary programs within Empower include:

- BOSS, which prepares middle and high school students to be career ready through interactive business competitions, career-path exposure and active mentoring;

- OUTREACH, which facilitates civic engagement of middle and high school students through interactive nonprofit competitions, exposure to charitable causes and active mentoring;

- IMPACT, which will prepare young adults to be leaders in the non-profit word through board/committee placement, social entrepreneurship and other management activities;

- LifeLaunch, our interactive Internet-based life and career simulation games designed to promote passion and awareness of career opportunities and real-world knowledge at a young age, and;

- MERIT, which will provide scholarships to students who have demonstrated excellence in both academic and leadership achievements in Project Empower programs.

As part of today's activity, students did an OUTREACH style workshop with me to design an anti-bullying campaign for their school.

In teams, students designed a poster with a slogan and three ways students can be leaders. The results were astounding. It became clear at this point that by putting the students in charge we succeeded in engaging them beyond anything the staff had seen them do previously. In fact, Principal Ferguson has agreed to implement the campaigns within the school and make them the official stance of St. Elizabeth's.

This program is going to help fight bullying in a unique way. By empowering students to understand and appreciate success both in themselves and their peers while giving them goals and ideas for their future, we are giving them power and therefore reducing their need to seek it through negative behavior. This is about realizing the value in every individual. This project and the teamwork it inspired was a fine testament to this, and the students were all smiles.

We are Project Empower. We are exposing students to community and civic involvement, instilling skills and knowledge relevant to achieving meaningful success in the real world, exposing students to increasingly complex business concepts as well as the idea of non-profit engagement and the ease with which one can impact their community. We can give them the tools to create a stronger future, not only for themselves but for the world in which they live.

Because the job of Miss New York is to be a leader, and every single child has that power within them. All they need is to discover and harness it, and I am thrilled to introduce an incredible tool that will allow them to do so.

To learn more about project empower or request our programs for your school, visit www.proempower.org

Guest at Senator Klein's Dinner

Tonight I was invited by Senator Jeffrey Klein to join him for a dinner at Benjamins Steakhouse in Whiteplanes.

I joined a small crowd of his closest supporters and caught up with Policy Director Dana Carotenuto about developments and plans for the cyberbullying initiative. You will be thrilled to know that her team plans to do more than just work on legislation. I'm glad to say that she and I are on the same page in our belief that to make an impact on this issue we have to put focus on education. Keep your eyes peeled, I will be working with her team and we have exciting ideas in the works!

Among the esteemed guests was the young woman who captured my heart when I met her at the press conference, Miss Jamie Isaacs. Sitting at the Senator's table alongside her and her family, I got to learn more about their work as mediators for families struggling with bullying and advocates for safe school environments. This girl is incredible. Also sitting with me was Senator David Carlucci, who discussed with me his career as a politician that began at age 22. Carlucci is a supporter of the cyberbullying initiative.

Thank you to Senator Klein and his office for having me as a guest, and to Benjamin's Steakhouse for the terrific meal! Thank you also to the many new friends I met this evening!

Soundview Academy

This morning I made my second visit to Soundview Academy and got to shadow staff through a day at the school. Thank you to all the staff and teachers who took time to talk with me about the needs of the students.

We have decided to focus on the 8th grade girls. Since this middle school is new, they are the first 8th grade class to pass through and are leaving just as many of the school's programs and services are kicking off. We wanted to do something special for them. Since they are at the age where body image and self awarness are at their peek, we are going to be developing a workshop series that will help them through this transition. The entire thing will be hands on and candid. I think these girls know what they need and want so why not let them lead and get the things that will best empower them.

Excited to get started! Keep it here for more updates along the way!

Trick or Treat!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Eat candy, carve a freelance grin into a gourd, high five kids on the street, and dress up like whatever you want!

Because life can be tough. We can forget to laugh at ourselves and let loose. We can convince ourselves that we're too old to dress up. We can decide that we don't have enough time for all this.

Or, we can believe in Disneyland.

Trick or treat!

xoxo -Nina Sawyer

Tiro A Segno Gives $2,400 To Children's Miracle Network

Thank you to my dear friends at the Tiro A Segno for honoring me at their annual Black Tie Gala tonight with a $2,400 check for Children's Miracle Network!

Held at the Ritz Carlton, I was welcomed warmly by friends and members who congratulated me on my work this year. The Tiro A Segno is among the oldest Italian-American clubs in New York. It is known for having a shooting range in the basement where I have sliced through a few bulls eyes in the past, but more importantly for their philanthropic commitment to their community. The Tiro has been a regular supporter of the USO Liberty Bells which is where I became familiar with their organization. As an Italian-American myself, I loved seeing a culture that continues to celebrate the contributions of its ancestors to our country.

It is a priviledge to have the support of the members at the Tiro A Segno. This donation is a testament to their continued devotion to supporting fellow members of their heritage, one in which I am honored to be part. Thank you to the Tiro and all its members for tonight's honor!!

Physicians and Friends Children's Miracle Network Gala

Each year, Arnot Ogden Medical Center holds a unique fundraising dinner that features live entertainment by the hospital's staff. I had the honor of attending and performing in this years Physicians and Friends Gala.

Escorted by dear friend and brilliant director of the Miss Thousand Islands Program Shelby Cohen, I dined with guests from the Elmira community as we watched doctors dance the tango and staff perform everything from violin solos to an Abba tribute set (wigs, sequined body suits, boas..the whole shabang.) What an opportunity to meet your local medical professionals, right? People who are already so skilled at their work got a chance to show off their hidden talents, and can you imagine going in for surgery and recognizing your doctor from his piano solo?

Meanwhile, silent auctions helped raised funds for the hospital's coming year. Everyone showed incredible support.

Congratulations to all of tonight's performers, I loved every minute! Thank you to all my new friends, and a shout out to Doug and the kids at Glove House!! It's really wonderful to see that the family feeling I experienced at the the hospital this morning is in fact present throughout the Elmira community.

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

This afternoon I visited with patients at Arnot Odgen Medical Center. The Elmira area hospital is a proud member of the Children's Miracle Network and I had a true upstate experience as the snow began to fall upon my arrival.

Lead by staff members Linda, Alene and Bernadette, we toured the hospital and learned about how CMN has been part of their development and growth. Arnot Ogden has a very close-knit staff and the benefits of that became clear as I talked with unit nurses and staff. An energy of comfort and family was everywhere, particularly on the Neonatal Care Unit where I met the sweetest little thing I've ever held!

I also stopped by the pediatric floor to say hello. One young woman invited me to sit for a while to watch Halloween movies and talk about costumes. Meanwhile, her father played tennis on a portable Wii unit across the room. Arnot has a fleet of portable entertainment units ranging from video games to movie libraries for patients and their families. A custom pillow case on the bed was yet another example of how Arnot goes out of their way to bring at-home comforts to patients during their stay.

Patients come from as far as three hours away to receive care at this hospital, which is a testament to the quality of not only their medical expertise but their environment and comforts. Through my entire tour I noticed a constant sense of calm in the halls and on the floors. Thank you to Alene, Linda and Bernadette for showing me around! I am so impressed with the personable nature of each person I met during my visit. I will see you tonight at the gala (stay tuned!)

You can help me support this hospital. Help me raise money for Children's Miracle Network to benefit their New York State hospitals, just like this one. Learn how here!

My heart is in Ohio...

Just read the article and now my thoughts are with a young man and his family in Chillithon, Ohio. He was recently beaten by a peer who had issues with his sexuality and reports say he is suffering a possible concussion and has damage to his teeth. The entire attack was posted on Facebook.

When will people realize there is no glamour in hate crimes? Who are the people who watch these videos and post comments of support for the attacker? They must be out there, or else there would be no reason to put up footage of ones crime. The attacker received three days suspension. Before you panic, as I did, over the seemingly obvious lack of punishment, know that the family is planning to file charges. I will be surprised if he gets anything less than criminal assault. He turned himself in with this video.

Thank goodness the family knew enough to take this issue to a higher place than just the school. The sad part is that with each incident like this, parents become increasingly weary of school safety. When you are required to give up for child for half the day for the sake of their education you should not have to worry that they are being put into harms way. This is the very reason why some parents choose to home school. Thus my work continues to help schools and parents connect over their concern for the physical and emotional well being of their students.

My heart is in Ohio.

Speaking with Students at Greece Odyssey

Thank you to the students at Greece Odyssey middle school for sitting down with me today to discuss "drama" and leadership.

During today's discussion, when I asked if anyone had bullied someone else, one student shot his hand into the air. Interesting, as most students are less than eager to admit this. He told how something he said about another student wound up hurting her feelings, which he found out later on. He had no idea that the things he said were going to affect her that way. I asked if he did anything about it. He said yes, that he apologized as soon as he found out and that he wouldn't have said that if he had known how it would hurt. Anyone else impressed? In admitting he hurt someone, this boy proved he cared more about the other student than his own pride . Sometimes we get embarrassed to admit we hurt someone, even when it was unintentional. The important thing to remember is that while you sit upset with yourself, someone else is sitting in pain. Stepping up and apologizing on your own can show the other student that the apology is genuine. I think most people would agree that an apology that is forced by a teacher or parent just doesn't hit home the same way.

Owning up for yourself is the first step towards maturity. The sooner you start, the sooner you can start down a path towards becoming a person of which you can be proud. And who knows, maybe another student will see you making a mature choice and do the same a few days later. Your choice could end up being bigger than just you.

Pittsford Super Sale

This morning I returned to the Pittsford PTSA Super Sale to shop alongside fellow volunteers, marking the grand opening of this year's sale.

Over 500 volunteers were met by cheers and applause as we flooded the gym to begin shopping. The first day of the sale is always reserved for those who participated in organizing and setting up the event, but the public will be welcomed in starting tomorrow and will be able to shop until the sale ends on Saturday.

Like I've said before, I have been involved in Super Sale since childhood. The sale itself is coming up on 50 years. This event starts with the generosity of community members who donate goods, continues with the volunteer support of hundreds and an entire community of shoppers, and ends with all remaining goods being delivered to local charities. In fact, before the sale opened the organization had already donated several truck loads of excess goods. Every dollar raised goes towards programs and enrichment for the students in Pittsford School District. This event is for the people and by the people. Most important of all, the sense of community pride that this event generates is intoxicating.

I ran into so many former teachers and friends, including my engineering teacher, Mr. Banister. Mr. Banister taught me when I was a wee little eighth grader who, having finished all the engineering curriculum available to me in my middle school, insisted that the district bus me to the high school each afternoon so I could take more engineering classes. He helped me get my first college credits that year. He knows me as the puny little girl who designed a perfectly calculated tire rim for a Volkswagen Beetle featuring spokes shaped like ice cream cones...don't laugh, it met all the specifications! I was the only girl in my class so I had to act accordingly. Mr. Banister is still teaching, but now has three little ones at home and will be teaching at the university level for the summers. As we talked about my work this year he noted that the way I speak about working with students made me sound like a teacher. Interesting, I had noticed that also. How cool to be the "Mr. Banister" for someone someday. Great to see you, Mr. B!

Congratulations to the Super Sale team! Wish you all the best this week! For all my friends in the Rochester area, don't miss this event. There's even an entire section of just Abercrombie & Fitch and Vera Bradley. Happy hunting, and thank you in advance for supporting the Pittsford schools!!

Teaching My Princess About Community Service

The Miss New York Organization has a program called the Star Princesses. Here is the concept: as a titleholder or in any position or success as a woman, there is somewhere a little set of eyes watching your every move. From the color of your toenails to the way you greet people, they take everything in. So turn around, give them your hand and welcome them to take the journey with you. Maddie started out this journey with me the day I started towards the Miss New York title. She helped me pick my dresses, walked me across stage, and will be cheering me on in Vegas come January. I watched Maddie grow up and am glad to have a chance to show her how "beauty" can be about much, much more than physical image.

Today I took Maddie to volunteer with me at the Pittsford PTSA Super Sale. We transformed my high school gymnasium into a shopping center for their annual fundraiser, where community member donate gently used goods that are sold to raise money for programs and enrichment for the district schools. Maddie is no stranger to doing good and felt right at home helping out. Ever the social butterfly, she had no trouble befriending the little girl who was helping her sort purses. I joined a class of middle school students and got to folding hundreds of $1 shirts.

I have been helping at Super Sale since I was Maddie's age. It was a great way to tag behind my mom and hide from having to socialize with other kids before theater rehearsal (I was intimidated by the athletes who chilled in the cafeteria after school.) Don't know if I ever would have expected to be back over a decade later as the women I am today. But, you can never guess where your story might take you.

From shirts and purses to dishes and scarves...job well done, my little Maddie. You make your queen proud!!

Congratuliatons, Mrs. New York

Congratulations to the new Mrs. New York 2012, Leah Bartos!! I was invited to perform as part of this year's Mrs. New York competition. While there I had the chance to watch some of New York's most civic and family minded women represent themselves and their areas in hopes of continuing on to the Mrs. America title. Held right in my hometown!

These women are mothers and wives. They are maintaining their health and relationships alongside careers and community involvement. You cannot be anything but impressed with what they do. Wonderful to see these women celebrating themselves through this competition. With pop culture seemingly pushing women to become party-minded, these women are role models. Congratulations to the contestants, you each spoke so beautifully about your families and lives that you are undeniably returning home winners of their own worlds. The world needs women like you.

Keynote Speaker at Beauty Queens Forever Foundation Launch Gala

Several weeks ago, a foundation reached out and asked me to be keynote speaker for their black tie launch event in New Jersey. Tonight I joined members and supporters - from as far away as Ecuador - to deliver the keynote address at the Beauty Queens Forever Foundation Launch Gala.

Beauty Queens Forever is an international foundation that provides support and community development programs as well as global economic resources for Latin-American communities and businesses. The name was selected based on the organizations esteem for the commitment of Beauty Queens world-wide to social and community service. They hope to provide a place for former title holders to continue involvement in supporting communities on an international level.

I joined several esteemed presenters and had the honor of signing the foundations book to mark my support and participation in tonight's launch event.

In the first letter I ever received from Beauty Queens Forever, they state that their vision was of, "a world where each person has a sense of worth; accepts responsibility for self, family, community; has the capacity to be productive; and healthy communities."

During my studies on bullying I have become a fan of a certain behavioral development model known as the Circle of Courage. Based on tribal techniques of child rearing that utilize minimal punishment, the theory highlights four fundamental aspects of developing a healthy child. While I could gladly author a dissertation on this subject, I will summarize them as follows:

- Generosity, as in the ability to help others and therefore create a sense of self worthiness through the ability to influence lives. The BQF Foundation hits this with their idea of "sense of self worth."

- Independence, as in the ability to generate inner discipline by being provided individuals with guidelines but the freedom to make personal choices within them that develop a sense of freedom. The BQF Foundation hits this with the idea of "accepts responsibility for self, family and community."

- Mastery, as in the ability to make a meaningful contribution to society through skill or ability. The BQF Foundation hits this with the idea of "capacity to be productive."

- Belonging, as in the ability to feel part of a larger group through community energy and identity. The BQF Foundation hits this with the idea of "healthy community."

So, the way I see it, the goal of this foundation is to develop a model that, according to this theory, seems to provide all the elements for a self-sustaining and happy community. While they are still in the early stages as an organization, I see the potential for them to make a true impact. I discussed this in my keynote.

A special thank you to designer Jose Victoria who dressed me for the evening. Are you seeing the detail on this gorgeous gown? I love it, and he was far too fun to work with!

P.S. Funny story. I got ready in my room on the 15th floor and when we were all ready to go down, the elevator was not working. So guess who walked down 15 flights in an evening gown and heels? Oh yeah. I'm a machine.