{"id":237862,"date":"2012-12-10T01:24:00","date_gmt":"2012-12-10T01:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/2012\/12\/x-factor-final-2012-nicole-scherzinger-wows-in-show-stopping-black-fishtail-gown-as-tulisa-stuns-in-floor-length-silver-sequins\/"},"modified":"2012-12-10T01:24:00","modified_gmt":"2012-12-10T01:24:00","slug":"x-factor-final-2012-nicole-scherzinger-wows-in-show-stopping-black-fishtail-gown-as-tulisa-stuns-in-floor-length-silver-sequins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2012\/12\/10\/x-factor-final-2012-nicole-scherzinger-wows-in-show-stopping-black-fishtail-gown-as-tulisa-stuns-in-floor-length-silver-sequins\/","title":{"rendered":"X Factor final 2012: Nicole Scherzinger wows in show-stopping black fishtail gown&#8230; as Tulisa stuns in floor-length silver sequins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- google_ad_section_start(name=s2) --><\/p>\n<p>\nBy<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/home\/search.html?s=&amp;authornamef=Louise+Saunders\" class=\"author\" rel=\"nofollow\">Louise Saunders<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<span class=\"article-timestamp\"><br \/>\n<strong>PUBLISHED:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>15:47 EST, 9 December 2012<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n|<br \/>\n<span class=\"article-timestamp\"><br \/>\n<strong>UPDATED:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>20:24 EST, 9 December 2012<\/p>\n<p><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span>They&#8217;ve been battling it out in the weekly X Factor fashion wars for the past eight weeks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>But Nicole Scherzinger and Tulisa Contostavlos made sure to save the best until last, with each of the leading ladies stepping out in showstopping ensembles as they took to the stage at the X Factor Final 2012. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>And instead of going head-to-head in a fashion battle, both judges were winners with their choice of stunning outfits. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Nicole ensured she saved a suitably dramatic number for her final appearance on the ITV1 show, strutting her stuff in a bespoke St\u00e9phane Rolland Haute Couture dress.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span>Showing off her perfect hourglass curves in all their glory, the 34-year-old singer&#8217;s choice of gown featured in incredible fishtail design with an impressing train trailing along behind her as she showcased her look in front of a crowd of 10,000 fans at Manchester Central.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Gold panel detailing at the bust and a clinched-in waist completed the stunning dress, which marked the end of a series of style wins for the star.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/429carticle-2245521-166EC5D9000005DC-315_634x529.jpg\" width=\"634\" height=\"529\" alt=\"Saving the best until last: Both Nicole and Tulisa saved their best ensembles until the final X Factor fashion battle on Sunday night \" class=\"blkBorder\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Saving the best until last: Both Nicole and Tulisa saved their best ensembles until the final X Factor fashion battle on Sunday night <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Nicole completed her look with equally draamtic eye make-up, a pair of simple hoop earrings, while she let her ensemble do the talking by keeping her long raven locks scraped off her face into a simple ponytail. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>St\u00e9phane Rolland Haute Couture shoes and jewellery by Shaun Leane and Maria Piana finished off her finale ensemble.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>But Tulisa refused to be overshadowed by her fellow judge, looking equally incredible in a beaded floor-length gown by Hollie de Keyser.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/3167article-2245521-166EC703000005DC-196_634x916.jpg\" width=\"634\" height=\"916\" alt=\"Dramatic: Nicole's incredible gown featured a stunning fishtail hem, a dramatic train and gold panel detailing \" class=\"blkBorder\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Dramatic: Nicole&#8217;s incredible gown featured a stunning fishtail hem, a dramatic train and gold panel detailing <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">It&#8217;s a tie! Both female judges were winners with their dazzling outfit choices<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Featuring a daring thigh-high split, and a curve-enhancing bustier top, the 24-year-old singer teamed her gorgeous dress with dazzling diamond drop earrings and simple bronze eye make-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Tulisa completed her final look with her dark brunette locks teased into delicate waves and swept to the side. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Although the pair opted for similar strapless ensembles on Sunday night&#8217;s show, the previous evening Nicole and Tulisa chose very different looks as they took to the stage. <br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Nicole embraced old school Hollywood glamour in a floor-length red gown by Zuhair Murad, which she teamed with a pair of towering Charlotte Olympia heels. <br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Meanwhile, Tulisa opted for an edgy, avant-garde black dress, made especially for her by Suzanne Neville.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Style wars continues: Nicole Scherzinger wore a<br \/>\nfloor-length red gown for Saturday&#8217;s night show while Tulisa wore an<br \/>\nedgy black dress<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/2c0aarticle-2245239-166AE6A1000005DC-979_634x770.jpg\" alt=\"Looking immaculate: Both Tulisa and Nicole looked show ready ahead of Saturday's final\" class=\"blkBorder\" height=\"770\" width=\"634\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Looking immaculate: Both Tulisa and Nicole looked show ready ahead of Saturday&#8217;s final<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- google_ad_section_end(name=s2) --><\/p>\n<p>More here:<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/tvshowbiz\/article-2245521\/X-Factor-final-2012-Nicole-Scherzinger-wows-stopping-black-fishtail-gown--Tulisa-stuns-floor-length-silver-sequins.html?ITO=1490&amp;ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ns_campaign=1490\" title=\"X Factor final 2012: Nicole Scherzinger wows in show-stopping black fishtail gown... as Tulisa stuns in floor-length silver sequins\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">X Factor final 2012: Nicole Scherzinger wows in show-stopping black fishtail gown&#8230; as Tulisa stuns in floor-length silver sequins<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> By Louise Saunders PUBLISHED: 15:47 EST, 9 December 2012 | UPDATED: 20:24 EST, 9 December 2012 They&#8217;ve been battling it out in the weekly X Factor fashion wars for the past eight weeks. 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