Three of Perth’s bravest little battlers spent the day bathed in sequins, sparkles and suave suits as they were given a chance to forget their worries and simply feel like the superstars they are.
Little Telethon Stars Aiden Narsico, Olivia Street, and Paige McKay turned Karrinyup Shopping Centre into their personal runway for a whirlwind VIP-styling experience with personal stylist Natalie Dignam.
From sequin-drenched dresses and sparkling tulle to tailored blazers, the centre went all out to ensure the kids felt like absolute rock stars ahead of their television debut.
Throughout the afternoon, Ms Dignam hand-picked custom outfits tailored to each child’s unique personality, giving them a well-deserved few hours of pure fun and fantasy.
The emotional impact of the day caught the stylist off guard, leaving her wiping away tears as each child stepped out in their chosen look.
“It’s incredibly special to be able to give this experience to the kids and see the joy on their faces and to experience having a day out of their norm,” Ms Dignam said.
“They’re dealing with so much on their plates for themselves and their family. It’s truly heartwarming and I just love it.”
For Aidan, the brief was all about mixing casual comfort with a sharp, cool edge — landing on crisp chinos, a classic shirt, and a cozy green jacket that stole the show.
“I had so much fun, my suit is more comfy than I expected,” Aidan said.
“I look cool for Telethon and I like my green jacket because it’s warm.”
Unsurprisingly, glitz and glamour ruled the day for the girls, with shimmer and shine topping both of their wishlist demands.
Paige instantly fell in love with a bright pink fairytale gown adorned with a dramatic bow and glittery hearts, complete with a matching handbag stamped with her initial ‘P’.
She said getting dressed up was “lots of fun” and admitted she can’t wait to feel like a real-life princess when she steps out on stage.
Watching her daughter light up in front of the mirror proved an emotional moment for Paige’s mother.
“I’m getting a little bit teary, I’m a bit emotional seeing how happy she is playing princess,” she said.
Meanwhile, seven-year-old Olivia opted for a sophisticated, berry-hued gown featuring waistline embellishments and a sweeping back bow — even scoring a secondary backup dress for the marathon weekend.
Her mum, Janelle Street, said the stylist hit the mark effortlessly.
“She had so much fun,” Ms Street said.
“I think all of the options that she selected were very Olivia... she was loving it.”
With the outfits locked in, Ms Dignam said her main priority was making sure the brave young ambassadors feel like absolute legends when the camera lights turn on.
“I just want the kids to feel amazing and have fun while Perth’s looking at them, being the stars that they are,” she said.
Catch the Little Telethon Stars showing off their new wardrobe during the 26-hour live broadcast on Channel 7 and 7 Plus.