Rock n Roll Bride on The Morning Blend – American TV Debut!

Photography Credit: Daniel Muller for Esoteric Velvet Magazine (full shoot coming soon)
Dress: Princess Lasertron

As most of you will know, I’m currently on my first American tour (OK it’s not really a ‘tour’ per-say as I’m only going to two places but that sounds fancy right!?) This past week I’ve been in Omaha for their annual fashion week. I was invited by the way-too-cool Megan Hunt better known as Princess Lasertron to model a limited edition Rock n Roll Bride dress (that she would design and make especially for me and the readers of Rock n Roll Bride) in her runway show to debut her Fall 2011 collection. She quite frankly didn’t have to ask me twice. I grabbed Gareth and we hot-footed our way to the US of A.

(fyi the dress will be available to purchase soon – don’t worry I’ll be blogging all about her newest dress designs – all of which I adore – and how you can get your mitts on one of your very own when I return to the UK)

I love Omaha. When I told people I was coming here most of them said ‘Huh? Why are you going to Nebraska?!’… and similarly many people I’ve met here asked me the same question (!) but seriously I love it!

I love the crazy-wide roads, the cobbled streets of the Old Market, the vintage, thrift and antique stores and the tattoo shops that are open past midnight. Plus Omahanians have to be some of the friendliest and coolest people…and seriously, if it’s good enough for Gaga…

I’ll be blogging photos and video from the fashion show, all about working with Megan, meeting Mondo Guerra from Project Runway, the dresses, the photo shoot for Esoteric Velvet Magazine (lil teaser pic at the top of this post – we also set fire to and smashed up a guitar!) and other general Omaha loveliness when I return to the UK, but for now I wanted to share the video of my American television debut!

I nearly fell off my chair when Megan emailed me to let me know we’d be invited on The Morning Blend tv show. I’m still a bit shell-shocked (in a good way) by the whole experience (you’d think that 5 years working as a television producer would harden me to tv nerves but no!) so I’m just going to keep this post short and simple and let you get on with watching the segment.

I hope you enjoy it!

(Watching it back is mortifying…I totally stumbled over a few words (Americans talk fast!) and yes I said ‘peers’ coffee instead of ‘pears’ when reading from the autocue at the end. Cringe! Sorry Omaha…time to get my peepers tested again methinks…)

41 comments

Belinda McCarthy August 29, 2011 at 12:11

Congrats, you did really well! I remember the first time I was interviewed on TV (not that there’s been THAT many times!) and I couldn’t even watch it back afterwards, I was that mortified!

JoJo August 29, 2011 at 12:18

kat, you are amazing… feel honoured to be your friend. well done gorgeous, come back to blighty soon so we can go out for cocktails! 😀 xxx

Lee Robbins August 29, 2011 at 12:46

Bloody ell Kat… you’re taking over the world!! 🙂

Az August 29, 2011 at 12:52

Well done Kat, you’re a legend!

Lou at Whimsical Wonderland Weddings August 29, 2011 at 13:13

congrats Kat… you were amazing 🙂 xx

Kristen August 29, 2011 at 13:44

Well done, loving your bow headband.

Fash Flood August 29, 2011 at 14:22

This video is cute, and Omaha was so happy to have you! Hope you have a great time in LA!
xo, Sarah

Julia @ Brides Up North August 29, 2011 at 16:48

Well done Kat! Enjoy the rest of your trip xxx

Fanni August 29, 2011 at 16:48

Congrats Kat! Great interview! Hope you’re have the most awesome time in the states!! look forward to the next installment from LA!
Fanni x

Rachel Tatem August 29, 2011 at 16:52

Amazing… Congrats that’s huge

Lisa Devlin August 29, 2011 at 16:57

Arrrggghhhhhhhhhhhhhh! That is totally insane. You take a picture round the back of Angel Tube station and it ends up being discussed on US telly. You, my pink headed friend are an utter legend in every way. I am missing you though so hurry back but meantime HUGE thanks for this, my mind is truly blown. Mwah…..

Kat Post authorAugust 29, 2011 at 16:58

aww miss you too Lisa!

Joy August 29, 2011 at 17:03

What a mean question ‘what is wrong with a traditional wedding?’ You did awesome!!

princess lasertron August 29, 2011 at 17:56

you are having the BEST trip!! I can’t wait to visit you soon.

princess lasertron August 29, 2011 at 17:57

Joy: I think they were just trying to get at the mission and purpose behind R&R Bride–no offense taken!

Danielle August 29, 2011 at 18:06

That was so great, I was smiling the whole time, hehe. You were both so cute!

Neda Lahrodi-Blake August 29, 2011 at 18:15

Handled that well and you defo came across friendly and approachable. What’s next ?

Alice In Weddingland August 29, 2011 at 18:47

Oh very nice! Any part of the US of A is a treat. Be sure to mark the occasion with a new tattoo and if you do – pics please and congrats on the TV Show!

Veronica August 29, 2011 at 18:55

Kat you were so awesome!

Debbie Carlisle August 29, 2011 at 20:12

Loved your USA TV debut – oh and I WANT Megan’s dress please! Miss you lady! xxx

Jacki Bruniquel August 29, 2011 at 20:22

How bloody amazing!!!! Could you have ever imagined this way back in 2007? Isn’t life just amazing! Welldone Kat! x You are an inspiration.

Laura August 29, 2011 at 20:51

So glad you are enjoying Omaha! I live here and I Love it! I have never attended fashion week here but I heard it is pretty sweet! welcome to the states!

Sarah Gupta August 30, 2011 at 02:39

Lovely to meet you! Hope you are enjoying your LA getaway!

Nicole August 30, 2011 at 05:06

I loved watching this (while drlinking my morning coffee and cuddling with my son). You are both truly inspirational women! Keep on rockin! Xxx

Hannah @ Smith+Scout August 30, 2011 at 07:37

Great video! Continue to enjoy your trip!

David McNeil August 30, 2011 at 08:54

I’m so annoyed I can’t watch this properly yet (no good internet comnections in Larnaca!) I’m back tonight and it’s the first thing I’m gonna watch!! Well done Miss International Superstar!!!!

carly August 30, 2011 at 12:11

Just about bursting with pride right now lady. Cant wait to see you and hear every little detail about your trip.

Steve G (of RDQLUS) August 30, 2011 at 14:56

Sorry, UK, but we love her too much. We are not sending her back. Kat, you forgot something in Omaha and you have to come back. And bring Gareth—aka “G-Rock”—with you.

Love, Stevie G. 😉

(PS: is the offer to come visit London still open? I will gladly sleep on the floor.)

charlotte@rockmywedding August 30, 2011 at 16:48

You are on the telly – in AMERICA. You were really natural and chatty – the best way to be. Loving the pink tutu 🙂

Kat Post authorAugust 30, 2011 at 16:52

thanks charlotte and yes i know..its mental!

Kat Post authorAugust 30, 2011 at 16:53

hahaah steve! we love you…and yeah sorry UK we dont wanna go back. and the offer of london partying is SOOO STILL ON! gareth and i said yesterday we should just get a private jet to fly over all our new friends to come and party it up london style!

Kat Post authorAugust 30, 2011 at 16:54

aww thanks carly and david. wanna catch up with you both asap when i come back pleeeease