tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40533861806434163662024-03-04T20:44:11.905-08:00RAIMENT --Designs for the fancy in you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-9387015729527922432018-08-02T09:18:00.002-07:002018-08-02T09:18:38.586-07:00Getting ready to re-roll my sleeves!<h3>
Recently, and once again...I decided
it was time to do some purging and reorganizing in my studio and storage! A fun part was reviewing old Threads magazines & related pre-Internet catalogs, pulling out a few special how-to articles or inspiration favorites and placing them in a
3-ring. (Yes, I know, most everything
they cover can be pulled from an online image, U-tube or well-written article, but
it’s great to be able to flip through some actual paper without wearing out my
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and festive occasion skirts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Some will be restyled items and some from scratch. </span>Look for
sequins, sparkles, tulle, brocades, textured and embellished feminine
styles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span>You might also see some new items in menswear silhouettes
incorporating some of the above and with a character kick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My current goal is to use some of the
wonderful stash of fabrics and trim I’ve been holding onto for customers unafraid
to jazz up their image once in a while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sizing will be as flexible as seems right and there will be items geared to
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Haven't been able to market items in awhile due to other commitments. Will welcome your suggestions as to possible locations for indoor or outdoor marketplaces for handmade fashions<b>? </b></h3>
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<br />Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-30833475098322648702018-08-01T07:06:00.002-07:002018-08-01T07:06:54.371-07:00Spiffy Duds<br />
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Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-38486657153699731182018-08-01T06:54:00.000-07:002018-08-01T06:54:15.495-07:00Ongoing<h3>
Always something in the works when you love to create clothing items. Here are a few items produced in 2016 not featured in prior posts: linen vest and trousers for 6' 9" groom, and a vintage wedding gown restored and recreated boned bodice covered in gorgeous heavily beaded lace.</h3>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Also, be sure & checkout designs included in the post entitled Going Local. </span></h4>
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<br />Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-87469763624261661982016-06-05T11:26:00.000-07:002016-06-05T11:26:10.488-07:00Brocade Buttons Bows <h3>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Thankfully, <span style="font-weight: normal;">the brocades, buttons and bows are done because this post finds me going into tech week for "Emilie" with limited use of only one hand after a slip & fall accident on May 31st. Ouch! </span></span></span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Check it out -</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b> </b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.burningcoal.org/"><span style="font-family: "Baskerville Old Face",serif;"><b>http://www.burningcoal.org</b></span></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b> </b>(Current Season, Second Stage Series) </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-variant: small-caps; text-align: center;">Emilie: La Marquise Du Chatelet </span><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Defends Her Life Tonight </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">by Lauren Gunderson</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Costume assistants, Nancy & Liesa, and friends, are picking up the slack to get the final costume adjustments done so that you will be transported to early 1700''s French Court when the show opens June 10th. Actors & crew under the direction of veteran Sue Scarborough have been working diligently to bring this great biographical story to life for you. Photos are forthcoming.</span><br />
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Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-53369754658059879302015-07-14T06:03:00.000-07:002015-09-03T18:36:38.165-07:00Find my designs at Going Local NC<h3 style="text-align: left;">
<i>Raiment - for the Fancy In You</i> is now at N. Raleigh' <u><span style="color: red;">Going Local NC, </span>an artisan gallery shop </u>located at <span style="background-color: white; color: #ec490e; font-family: proxima-nova; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 35.7000007629395px; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline; text-transform: capitalize;">10940-116 Raven Ridge Rd Raleigh NC 27614</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #ec490e; font-family: proxima-nova; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 35.7000007629395px; text-align: center; text-transform: capitalize;">. </span></h3>
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<span style="color: blue;"> http://www.goinglocalnc.com </span></h3>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJh6Z83HIdy83onkX1adBuwvWZRYr0WeklihFw-66Z8i6VsWHTa6Lf4BPC6nxateSRB-vtxhXDCqapR-vIxZlyGPaov_0efE9Za2mOcvuq25NAkoaQIOv2a8i_rs3mv9ckKOAcqcHMF14/s1600/Raiment+raw+silk+hand+painted+tunic+%2526+purple+rayon+cullottes+photo+2015+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJh6Z83HIdy83onkX1adBuwvWZRYr0WeklihFw-66Z8i6VsWHTa6Lf4BPC6nxateSRB-vtxhXDCqapR-vIxZlyGPaov_0efE9Za2mOcvuq25NAkoaQIOv2a8i_rs3mv9ckKOAcqcHMF14/s320/Raiment+raw+silk+hand+painted+tunic+%2526+purple+rayon+cullottes+photo+2015+%25282%2529.jpg" width="146" /></a><b style="color: red;">Check out Raiment's latest collections including new fanciful and flirty tunics, trousers, and culottes, each comfortable, on trend and with a little something you
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Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-36875856004914187262015-06-23T13:04:00.000-07:002015-06-23T13:04:19.719-07:00Welcome and Getting Around<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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I hope you will take a few minutes to explore all of my pages. You can scroll down here to see some photos of pieces from my collections and click on the page tabs at the top for more. <br />
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In fact, I've just uploaded some of the wonderful photos of the costumes I designed for the April 2015 production of <i>Sunday in the Park with George</i> directed by Jerome Davis at Burning Coal Theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina. Doing these period pieces are my favorite types of costuming. This musical required building not just the main outerwear, but corsets and bustles, top hats, French bonnets, and parasols. For me, keeping things within a tight budget allows me to recycle fabrics and trim from thrift shop finds, recreate, reshape, and generally transform the old into the new garment. We took apart and tweaked children's umbrellas and lace dresses for the parasols, restyled 2-piece suits into a cutaway and a tail coat, etc. Of course, some pieces are created from yardage and which may have required painting to achieve the final look. <br />
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Check back in soon for photos of new work in floaty silks and new breezy poly's. <br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Finally, an opportunity in Raleigh at an indoor venue IN FEBRUARY! </span></h3>
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Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-90990467664428854422013-12-03T15:22:00.003-08:002013-12-03T15:22:20.869-08:00Durham Holiday Show Saturday, December 7<span style="color: red;"><b>I will be showing some of my seasonal selections at the huge Block Party Holiday Art and Craft Show in downtown Durham. Look for me in the Trotter Building. The event features over 50 vendors and will be an all day affair located between Riggsbee, Foster and Geer Streets.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>I will have my new jacket, Butterfly Shrugs, a great selection of fun skirts, berets and gloves made from recycled sweaters, as well as accessories, all perfect for gift giving or your festive events.</b></span>Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-80168113805984043792013-11-18T12:59:00.002-08:002013-11-18T12:59:48.700-08:00Exciting Designs at Recent EventsWhat a fun night at the fashion show & auction held by ActivateGood.org on November 9th! Lots of photos on their website of all of the fun ensembles by local designers included on the runway. My designs raised $350 for the non-profit's work and are shown below on my gorgeous model, Jessica Grace Booker, The jacket is a lightweight casual denim fabric detailed in patent. Pockets are pieced over pink/lavender silk dupioni using lace and cut velvet representing the treasured life skills participants in Step Up Ministry receive. This piece work design is also used on the princess line dress. The semi-formal dress is a pink/lavender silk dupioni with hand-dyed silk chiffon sleeves which can be worn on or off the shoulder. Trim detail appears both on the front and the low back of the dress (not shown). The long vest has side pockets, slightly capped sleeves, a high collar and is also edged in patent. The style, represents the confidence participants leave the program with as they enter back into the community, employed and giving back. <br />
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<br />Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-47787573993696059072013-09-23T12:04:00.000-07:002013-09-23T12:04:16.785-07:00Raiment designs in 2013 Couture for a Cause!<h3>
Check out www.ActivateGood.org for full details on <i>Couture for a Cause. </i></h3>
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I have gone through the application and jury process, and was accepted to design for this annual fundraising event. Local designers create garments in two categories which will be modeled on the runway and auctioned off with proceeds to benefit the work of Activate Good. Each designer will present a garment of courture/art to wear and ready to wear as inspired by a selected non-profit that is supported in part by Activate Good. You can see why this opportunity is an honor and very exciting to every part of me. </div>
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Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-57071406414846013342013-09-18T07:22:00.001-07:002013-09-18T07:22:14.646-07:00RAIMENT to exhibit at the FALL FASHION EXPO 11/16/13<h2>
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Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-87857180407633444212013-09-05T13:25:00.001-07:002013-09-05T13:25:12.282-07:00RED HERO CAPE and Great meeting with smart ladies from RALEIGH REDRESS!Check out this great organization that is right up my alley (although active since 2009, I just learned about it recently)! They assist designers in getting their products seen and sold. Suggestions for me were to return to using the name and brand <i>Raiment for the Fancy in You</i> rather than Sewing for the Ages. This I am looking into. While I still use <i>Raiment </i>for much of my line, Sewing for the Ages was created to encompass designs for any age, for theatre, costume events, or just fanciful attire. It also included the offering of custom classes. Class offerings were not seized upon and may or may not happen in the future. Currently, my time is devoted to creating inventory and getting it through the sale process in various venues. I am definitely learning more and more about marketing in this on line world. Your thoughts? <br />
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Meantime, the shiny red HERO cape is being well received. Where is your HERO? Selling these for $25 and remember, they hold a secret pocket for your personal Thank You Note and later for the Hero's secret.<br />
See also on ETSY. Search <i>Sewing4theages - Hero Cape.</i><br />
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<br />Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-64464736296282398442013-08-14T05:23:00.003-07:002013-08-14T05:23:57.483-07:00THE HERO CAPE HAS ARRIVED AFTER MANY YEARS IN THE "TO DO" SECTION OF MY BRAIN!<div class="MsoNormal">
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<br />Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-33068858547009117592013-05-18T06:31:00.000-07:002013-07-06T06:17:57.939-07:00Introducing Butterfly Shrugs and Float Coats<h3>
Introducing two new collections from <i>Raiment --for the fancy in You! </i>Special event items for those Diva dates - no two are alike. Created in gorgeous chiffons, silks, and lightweight knits, each is hand stitched and lovingly embellished. In the photos below, I first show a cut velvet with matching (and optional) scarf, luscious in the early fall and late winter. Spring and summer selections are shown on the following collage-style presentations. </h3>
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Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-52169612654640663472012-08-20T10:32:00.000-07:002013-08-03T06:37:18.339-07:00Sheeeeeeeeeees Back...Wow, has it really been 2009 since I have updated this blog! Amazing. Sew it goes....<br />
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I've finally put some of the photos together of a few things I have worked on, at least during the last year. Not sure what happed in 2010 and 2011 (except for the large costume drama in November of 2010 that occupied me from about September forward. Oh, and the wedding in May of 2010 consumed most of the spring, doing Noel's dress and my "Little Number." And, 2011, - well, when it comes back to me, I'll squeeze it in.<br />
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This year I have so enjoyed all the different apparel and accessory items made from original designs, some done by upstyling which is probably my favorite thing to do. Some of these started in mid-2011 actually with the woven & beaded bracelets and the leather cuffs, then spilled over into the early Spring with my line of berets and fingerless gloves, as well as a "Spiffy Duds" for baby and toddlers.<br />
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Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-82441079642724775162009-10-31T14:00:00.000-07:002009-10-31T14:19:47.452-07:00Raiment for THE MAN launched!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtFta_wu6kFdr_qDzO2AJYMOdpKXfUpJx12mcqdrqt_qPrr89cTmEDyxeZFPkdRxrK1ji7diVdTZ3uFiC-9D-gU_23_QgqPxDIgMxjRv-fKQfTwlV7yy5k6E1ai2s7WrwRpIHKAnsu8ts/s1600-h/Raiment+for+THE+MAN.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398872662760537874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 247px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtFta_wu6kFdr_qDzO2AJYMOdpKXfUpJx12mcqdrqt_qPrr89cTmEDyxeZFPkdRxrK1ji7diVdTZ3uFiC-9D-gU_23_QgqPxDIgMxjRv-fKQfTwlV7yy5k6E1ai2s7WrwRpIHKAnsu8ts/s320/Raiment+for+THE+MAN.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Click on image for large view. Use return arrow to go back to blog.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I am considering exhibiting at the 11/29/09</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"> <em>Designer's Downtown Market</em> in Raleigh, </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">and am looking for permanent space for collection.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Photographs used in designs are by my son, Chris. Of course, transfers don't give the photo full justice. Some photographs have been elaborated with fabric paint. (Chris gave me permission to play with this.)</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">There is other work not yet photographed for publication, including some "manly" scarves trimmed with a variety of found items.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Your feedback is welcome. </span></div><div> </div><div> </div>Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-14188899653558766102009-10-31T13:53:00.000-07:002013-10-25T20:01:29.395-07:00Raiment for THE MAN is launched - let me know what you think...<div></div>Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-6313057787273617932009-09-16T09:29:00.000-07:002009-09-16T10:18:53.387-07:00Raiment for Men<span style="font-family:lucida grande;">If you are in the Raleigh, North Carolina area, look for my man clothes at The Falls River Arts Festival October 3. This is my way of "kicking up" some classics for men that will give those who want to be a little more edgy or artsy in their classics, an alternative to simply choosing a jazzier tie. I will post some photos soon of "<em>Raiment for Men." [Yeah, I know, despite my husband and son being exhibited photographers, my blog is sorely lacking in the thousand words you would rather see in a few great shots.]</em></span><br /><br /><br /><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Why "Raiment?" you wonder...A few years ago, I launched what I call "Raiment--for the Fancy in You!" which featured a line of beaded long and skinny scarves, of various luxurious fabrics, and for each season. Each of the over 200 pieces was it's own personality and these did rather well in certain places. In fact, I still have some, but sadly the market is pretty swamped with scarves leaving mine to be offered at sale prices when I am in the mood.</span></em>Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-8249623174169988552009-06-02T08:30:00.000-07:002009-06-02T08:49:57.787-07:00Patience, Persistence, Prayer ...Sergers can require all of these! Fair warning: Don't expect to be able to sew without being committed to exercise each attribute regularly. PATIENCE with yourself, with your equipment. PERSISTENCE in attaining your goal. PRAYER before, during and after.<br /><br />Even after these many years of sewing, wonderful training, and great (even if now "almost adult age" machines), I find myself needing these 3 skills as much as I need the remembrance of how to thread the needles! However delightful our electronic machines are when everything is humming along, they are sensitive, often moody, especially sergers. Keep your seam ripper(s) handy because even on a great day, perfection (or near perfection which is a much more reasonable goal) can require start over's or redirection. Have a sip of water, let the steam be released and "press on." Weave prayer throughout those frustrations, step away from the needles, see the goal ahead of you, the source of your strength behind. My mother taught me, "If anything is worth doing, it is worth doing well." Take risks (she didn't teach me that, seems inborn) -- if you have a creative vision, pursue it although you may have to toss a project or shelve it along the way. <br /><br />Let's explore together what you can do with a little patience, persistence and prayer.<br /><span style="color:#333399;"><strong>CALL SOON TO SCHEDULE YOUR LESSONS.</strong></span>Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-64149025604203576282009-05-18T06:26:00.000-07:002009-05-18T06:31:32.817-07:00HOW ABOUT CUSTOM SWIMSUIT FOR UNDER $10?Why spend hours trying on swimsuits priced at $30, $60 and up, then need one size for your top and one for your bottom, only to find the switcheroo is not allowed or available? I say, let's make a custom fit, or one-size fits "most all", using recycled fabric from your local thrift shop. For less than $5, you can get enough fabric to make a couple of styles. Recycle old bras as well, or even simply bump up the style and fit of a former favorite swimsuit piece. Then add a matching wrap using a simple kimona, wrap skirt, or caftan cut! I hope you will grab a friend or two and contact me to schedule a class. This would be a perfect project for the quick to learn beginner or intermediate student of stichery and design at SEWING FOR THE AGES.Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053386180643416366.post-10946715491708905052009-04-20T20:10:00.001-07:002009-04-30T17:28:05.987-07:00Inspiration from a star<div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Did you happen to see Natalie Cole's costume when she sang this week on American Idol? Now that was a great new look. The satin fabric was sumptuous and stunning. The design was a different slant on a simple style. Most people don't realize that if you know how to sew, something like this isn't that hard to create. It's one that you could actually learn in my Intermediate Level class. </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">To see Natalie sing in this amazing dress, click here: </span><a href="http://hiphop.popcrunch.com/natalie-cole-american-idol-video-somethings-gotta-give/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">http://hiphop.popcrunch.com/natalie-cole-american-idol-video-somethings-gotta-give/</span></a></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div>Bonnie Raddatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282055229738148969noreply@blogger.com0