Flint ready to face the World

MISS South Africa Nicole Flint is ready to strut her stuff at the Miss World beauty pageant in China as she represents her country on October 30.

Flint, pictured, who left for China yesterday, thanked her sponsors Sun International for facilitating her dream moment.

Flint said: "I am ready mentally and physically for Miss World. I feel like Cinderella, I have a beautiful ball gown.

"I have also spent a lot of time with two former Miss South Africa - Sonia Raciti and Tatum Keshwar.

"They have told me what to expect and have taken the scary element out of the experience and replaced it with a sense of anticipation and excitement. Their advice has been invaluable."

Royalty designer JJ Schoeman has made her Miss World ball gown that showcases her femininity with Euro-centric fashion styling.

Nicole will be a vision to behold in her shimmering body-hugging sheer black and silver gown.

The bodice is encrusted with beautiful crystals and diamantes and is handmade from imported fabric.

The bodice is beautifully complemented by an extravagant flowing silver skirt with a side slit emphasising Nicole's slender shape that accentuates her body.

Flint will also be wearing a multi-coloured beaded black Zulu skirt and bodice that accentuates her lithe frame.