Glitz and glamour at masquerade ball

Claire Parr of Nelson (left) and Pat Norris of Nelson (right) accompany Suzanne Sullivan of Christchurch at Saturday evening's Masquerade Ball

Cristy Aydon of Nelson (left) and Gene Hamilton of Nelson (right) accompany Eunice Almario and her mum Catherine of Stoke.

Rachel Roper of Nelson applies makeup to model Sara Raider of Kaiteriteri

John Wilson and Connie Charlton, both of Nelson, at Saturday evening's Masquerade Ball and fashion show in the Rutherford Hotel to benefit the Child Cancer Foundation.

John Wilson and Connie Charlton, both of Nelson.

Flower girls Hester and Harriet Allen of Nelson, four and six years old respectively, at Saturday evening's Masquerade Ball.

Chris Kogler of the Gold Coast, Paul Fitzsimons of Christchurch and Andrew Pilz of the Gold Coast (right) were in Nelson just for Saturday evening's Masquerade Ball and fashion show.

Olivia Hadfield of Kaiteriteri (left) and Michelle Bradley of Nelson.

Models Astrid Noble (left) and Claudia Fortaleza at Saturday evening's fashion show.

Astrid Noble (left) and Claudia Fortaleza strike a pose.

Model Claudia Fortaleza at Saturday evening's Masquerade Ball and fashion show in the Rutherford Hotel to benefit the Child Cancer Foundation.

Models Caitlin Hills (left) and Natasha Basham at Saturday evening's Masquerade Ball and fashion show.

Natasha Basham (centre) at Saturday evening's Masquerade Ball and fashion show in the Rutherford Hotel.