Nadia Bartel stuns in backless chocolate brown gown as she leads celebrity arrivals at Effie Kats fashion launch alongside Simone Holtznagel
Nadia Bartel was flaunting her passion for fashion on Thursday night.
The former WAG stepped out for the Effie Kats fashion dinner at Buon Ricordo restaurant in Sydney.
She was dressed to the nines in a chocolate brown full length gown with a plunging, bare back.
The dress sat close to her figure before flaring off into draped skirting, and also included sheer long sleeves.
Nadia chose a warm toned makeup look with lots of highlighter and a dark pink nude lip.
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She completed her look by wearing her brunette locks in soft curls and skipping the accessories but for some chunky rings.
Also turning heads was Simone Holtznagel who stunned in a black one shoulder gown that sat close to her figure.
Simone swept her blonde locks off her face and added a pair of gold statement earrings.
The model finished the look with a glowing makeup palette and strappy metallic heels.
Anna Heinrich looked incredible in a maxi dress in a maroon tone with a cut out at the midriff.
She added bold metallic accessories including a chunky arm band and clutch purse, while adding black strappy heels.
Model Montana Cox stood out from the crowd in a bold pink tutu dress in a satin fabric.
She dared to bare with a racy neckline that showed off lots of bust and a pair of pointed white heels.
Anna Heinrich looked incredible in a maxi dress in a maroon tone with a cut out at the midriff
Elle Ferguson was chic in a mini dress with draped fabric across the bodice and a pair of black heels with gold tops.
The Block star chose a peachy makeup look with a coral lipstick and wore her blonde locks down in waves.
Havana Brown commanded attention in a deep brown gown with a halter neck design matched with leather opera gloves.
She went for a sunkissed makeup look with deep blush and a pink lip gloss and wore her blonde hair in soft curls.
Indy Clinton chose a fitted black dress with a cutout at the belly along with strappy black heels.
The influencer added a series of rings and statement earrings while opting for a warm toned makeup look.
Kate Waterhouse got the maroon memo, choosing a maxi dress with a halter neck and a draped scarf design.
The socialite added a number of platinum and diamond accessories and wore her hair piled in a high bun.
Indy Clinton chose a fitted black dress with a cutout at the belly along with strappy black heels
Sarah Ellen brought out her inner goth with a pale makeup look and daring black velvet dress with a large cut out at the side and a short train.
The actress slicked her dark hair off her face and added bold silver accessories including a cuff.
Sarah Abo went the chic and edgy route with an oversized black blazer and matching trousers.
The television star added a white dress shirt and black boots while carrying a matching bag.
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