Watch Nick Verreos TONIGHT on TV Guide's SAG Awards Fashion Wrap 8PM!!!

I Just got back from shooting my TV Guide Network "Screen Actors Guild Awards Fashion Wrap" and it was a HOOT and a HALF!!!! So much fun! Wait until you see it--who knew commenting on the SAG Awards Red Carpet could be so much fun! Once again, along with host--and TV Guide's Fashion Guy--Lawrence Zarian, I joined the panel of experts including Hair Color Guru, Kim Vo, shoe expert Kara Birkenstock and Stylist-to-the-Stars, Miss Jen Rade!!!

We Discussed all the actresses below:

Color Crazy:

Red Hot:

And the Shimmering Stars:

Here's a Hint: We LOVED almost ALL of them...
Tune in tonight to find out what we said and which actress some in our panel weren't so sure about....

Watch TONIGHT Monday Jan. 31st beginning with a "Preview" at 7pm and then again at 8pm and 9pm!
So, if you missed one showing, you got no excuse!!!

Click HERE for more details

Wall Street Journal Article on The Weinstein Co. Featuring a Photo of Tim Gunn and Nick Verreos

Nick and Tim...Make a "cameo" in the Wall Street Journal

A very good friend of mine was reading today's edition of the Wall Street Journal and she emailed me saying "Did you see the WSJ today? There's a photo of you and Tim Gunn?" Well, of course, I was intrigued. I asked what was the article about? She said it was regarding The Weinstein Co. and how the Weinstein's are "Tapping into TV" and of course, mentioning a little ol' show called Project Runway. I went online (the new way of reading the newspaper n'est pas?) and yes, there it was, the article and a little photo of Tim Gunn and I circa Season 2 back in (I'm not naming the year kids!) (see left). Fun times...I remember him coming to my table discussing the challenge as if it was yesterday. And yes, I still have that blue plaid Western Shirt; it's packed in my "Project Runway Archive Suitcase", in case you are wondering...

Below is the Wall Street Journal article:

MOVIE MOGULS TAP INTO TELEVISION PRODUCTION

By Lauren A. E. Schuker

The Weinstein brothers are making a renewed play for the small screen.

Harvey and Bob Weinstein are among several Hollywood movie makers ramping up television production this year, with 15 shows in development and a commitment to spend more than $10 million per year on the initiative.

The move signals a comeback of sorts for Weinstein Co., which underwent a major debt restructuring this past summer after producing a string of movies that flopped at the box office and depleted much of the $1.2 billion they raised to start the company in 2005. The restructuring, aimed at placing the studio on firmer financial footing, transferred partial control of its movie library to Goldman Sachs Group.

On the left is another fun photo I found--in my photo archives--of Monsieur Gunn and I--from "back in the day"...

To read the entire article click HERE.

Nick Verreos on TV Guide Network's "2011 Golden Globes Fashion Wrap": Photos from the Set and Full Video of the show!

It's a New Awards Season!!!

The Adams...I Mean "Fashion Wrap"...Family: (Clockwise L to R) Kara Birkenstock, Kim Vo, Nick Verreos, Jen Rade and Lawrence Zarian, 2011 Golden Globes Fashion Wrap

Last Sunday, as y'all (yes, I'm a "Southern Belle" at heart!) know, were the 68Th Annual Golden Globe Awards (Oh Ricky Gervais, you're so cheeky!) and as usual, the following Monday, it was time to give our Fashion "Hits" and "Misses", Best and Not-so-Good, on our TV Guide Network Golden Globes Fashion Wrap.
Early Monday morning, I got to the TV Guide studios--armed with my "cheat sheet" from all the fashion "Who Wore What" homework I had done the night before. Thank goodness, I had my NIKOLAKI--and nickverreos.com blogging partner--David Paul helping me out with HOURS upon HOURS of research.

Lofty: The TV Guide Fashion Wrap set, TV Guide Studios

The new set looked AMAZING, with a sleek black leather couch from one of my favorite furniture showrooms, HD Buttercup, minimalist Mid-Century looking tables, a new plushy rug, and a "view" of the Downtown Los Angeles skyline; it looked very "Downtown LA Loft".

I was excited to re-join my Fashion Team host-with-the-most, Lawrence Zarian, as well as my Fashion Team "girlfriend", Jen Rade who was fresh off of styling the STUNNING Angelina Jolie the night before in that Made-to-Order emerald green sequin paillette Versace Atelier gown. Also joining the "Fashion Wrap" team were Master Colorist to the Stars and Stylist Kim Vo, and the beautiful shoe expert Kara Birkenstock. The show debuted this Monday night and it was as much fun to tape as it was to watch!

Sitting Pretty: Nick Verreos, Jen Rade, Lawrence Zarian, Kim Vo and Kara Birkenstock, TV Guide Golden Globes Fashion Wrap

In case you missed it, well: You're in luck.
A) You can still catch it on TV Guide Network: Sat Jan 22 11AM, Sun Jan 23 3PM, and Sun Jan 30 2PM, OR...
B) I've got the entire show below. So pour yourself some coffee--or Red Wine--and click away and watch our crazy TV Guide 2011 Golden Globes Fashion Wrap--and let me know if you Agreed or Disagreed, with our comments and/or picks. I promise I won't be offended. That's the great part about fashion, EVERYONE can have an opinion, it's all very subjective--as well as fun!

Watch TV Guide 2011 Golden Globes Fashion Wrap Below:

Denim Heaven: Nick Verreos filming TV Guide Network's "The Fashion Team" at Levi's L.A. Showroom!!!

One Can Never Have Too Many Jeans...

I Want That Pillow: Nick Verreos filming TV Guide Network's "The Fashion Team" Show, Levi's Showroom Los Angeles

This past week we filmed our latest--the first of 2011!-TV Guide Network "The Fashion Team" show, on location from the Levi's Showroom in Los Angeles. The Showroom is located in West Hollywood North of Sunset Blvd., in a fabulous Craftsman-style home. When you walk in it's like you're in DENIM HEAVEN!!!!

Denim Comes In Three: Lawrence Zarian, Jen rade and Nick Verreos, Levi's Showroom Los Angeles

And I was--along with my "Fashion Team" cohorts--stylist Jen Rade and host Lawrence Zarian. It wasn't very difficult to style myself the morning of the shoot while at home, since I basically have a entire section in my Walk-In Closet devoted to Levi's: I own SO MANY Levi's it's kind of RIDICULOUS:

Italian Levi's: Nick Verreos and fellow Project Runway Alumna, Season 6's Althea Harper while in Florence Italy Summer 2010 at the Polimoda Institute, wearing Levi's Super Skinny 510 jeans

Levi's Angels: Nick Verreos Hosts a Fashion Institute of Design & merchandising/FIDM event at their San Diego Campus, wearing Levi's Capital E Matchstick Slim Straight jeans

I have about TEN pairs--black, regular denim, Tiffany Blue (I know: Shut Up!) and... even a Kelly Green pair (Hello! What part of "Nick Loves Color" did you not understand?), plus, of course, several Levi's shirts and jackets. So, for the shoot, I got my zip-up band-collar Levi's Jacket out and my black Super Skinny 510's (My Fave!) and called it a day! (I threw in a Marc Jacobs dress shirt and an old Urban Outfitters knit tie for balance).

Looks Like My Closet: Neatly folded jeans at the Levi's Showroom Los Angeles

It was great fun being at the Levi's Showroom and PS: Those Showroom reps are SOOO CUTE!!! (sorry guys!). I also loved that they had their own Embroidery Machine (at first I thought it was some sort of a super-duper overlock/serger machine) and a steam/iron set-up right in the middle of the Showroom. Custom, well-pressed jeans possibly?

Embroidery Central: A View inside the Levi's Showroom Los Angeles

The Episode--in which we give our "Fashion Two Cents" on what celebs wore on New Year's Eve, as well as the first week of the new year--- premiered on Friday but you can still catch it:
Monday Jan 10 1:30PM, Wednesday Jan 12 1PM, and Friday Jan 14 6PM

For Now, You Can Watch Our "Most Unforgettable Red Carpet Fashion Moments of 2010" segment from TV Guide "The Fashion Team" TV Show:

Nick Verreos on Style Network's "Style Star" TV Show: Debuts TONIGHT!!

Angelina, Kate and Nick???

On The Style Set: Nick Verreos on the set of Style Network's "Style Star" TV Show

I'm so excited that TONIGHT on The Style Network, the new Season of "Style Star" will debut--and yours truly has been called in to be one of the panel of commentating experts--for the ENTIRE SEASON!!! The show airs EVERY Saturday night and of course repeats throughout the week.

In case you might be out of the "Style Star" loop--the show highlights Famous A-List celebs and what makes them STYLE STARS! Every week style and celeb experts including America's Next Top Model Judge, Photographer Nigel Barker, former Rachel Zoe assistant, stylist Taylor Jacobson and my good friend, Marcellas Reynolds--will go through and "enlighten" the viewer on what makes Charlize Theron or Penelope Cruz or Kim Kardashian ROCK...in terms of style. Are they just born with it? Or is it because of fabulous and intelligent style guidance via stylists and beauty handlers...

For the first show tonight, it's all about the one and only SUPER-actress Angelina Jolie and the Brit-gorgeous Kate Beckinsale. We dissect all their red carpet looks from their early days (Yes Angelina, we're talking about that blood vial) to Kate and that OUTRAGEOUS Mermaid of a gown...

Hope you guys enjoy the season of "Style Star"--there's LOTS more Style Celebs to come---

Click HERE for the rundown of all the airing dates of the show--

But for this first one (in case you missed the Debut tonight): You can still catch it tomorrow--Sunday at 12:00 AM, 12:30PM and 10:30PM and through the rest of the upcoming week--check your local Style Network Cable Listings.

A Royal Hollywood Wedding: Jane Cha and R.J. Cutler in the Hollywood Hills!!!

A Wedding To Remember...

Say "Beautiful Wedding": David Paul, R.J. Cutler, Jane Cutler, Nick Verreos, Jimmy Nguyen and Karen Kwan-Oppegard

Well, following on my "Wedding Fest" (see previous posting), I thought, it would be perfect to write about a FABULOUS wedding I actually attended: Last month, my NIKOLAKI partner David Paul and I attended one of the most elegant--and fun--weddings we've ever been invited to (and very A-List to boot!).

Bridal Gorgeous: Jane Cha in her Monique Lhuillier wedding gown, with her father, walking down the aisle

The Bride: My very good friend, the gorgeous Jane Cha, Founder and Executive Vice President of Full Picture--and one of the executive producers of Project Runway (Yeayyy!!!). She wore a strapless silk organza and hand-embroidered wedding gown from LA-based Fashion Designer (and FIDM-alumni) Monique Lhuillier. Her hair and makeup were done by Uber Glam Squad Linda Hay and Michel Aleman. She even had an "outfit change" and wore a Christian Siriano (Winner of Season 4 Project Runway) gown for the reception.

The Groom: Well, kids, it was none other than R.J. Cutler. Yes, THE R.J. Cutler, Producer of "The War Room", "American High" and Director of "The September Issue", nominated for an Academy Award, won an Emmy as well as a Peabody! (I know, tell me about it!!!). He's also my "bearded brother...from another mother!", but that's another story.

Hollywood Hills Chuppah: The Wedding Ceremony Scene, Jane Cha-R.J. Cutler Wedding

Bridesmaid Boys: Michael Moore and Chad Rothman

Well, kids , they got married! Both David and I almost didn't make it, because we were supposed to show our collection at an event in San Diego--as well as make a special appearance--which was scheduled the same evening but it was suddenly canceled TWO DAYS before, and well, it was time for us to find something to wear...

Dinner Time: Nick Verreos enjoying the dinner service, Jane Cha-R.J. Cutler Wedding

The wedding occurred at R.J.'s beautiful home in the gorgeous Hollywood Hills. There was a Chuppah set up in the beautiful lawn of his home, where the ceremony took place. And the Dinner Reception that followed: On TOP of the sprawling pool! They covered the pool and set up many, many, many tables and transformed it into the most beautiful Wedding Dinner Banquet.

The Guest List: Miss Klum: Heidi wearing a dress from my line, NIKOLAKI *not what she wore at the wedding :)

Well kids, the one and only Heidi Klum (love her!) was there, and walked down the aisle in a very fitted Yves Saint Laurent "Le Smoking" black suit:

Heidi was the Numero Uno Bridesmaid at the Wedding of course! Her husband Seal was there of course, front row taking care of the kids, who were the "Flower Boys and Girls". The "Flower Girl"--Leni (Heidi's gorgeous daughter)--wore a custom dress designed and created by Jewelry Designer Courtney Prince Miller.

Now, speaking of Seal: He sang to the Bride and Groom! It was UNBELIEVABLE to A.) Hear Seal sing live (Hello!) and B.) Just to be there to witness it. My arm-hairs (and I have many, I'm half-Greek remember!) were standing up! All of Jane and RJ's guest were VIP: They included Full Picture Founder and President Desiree Gruber and her husband actor Kyle MacLachlan...

Dancing Queen: Elle Creative Director Joe Zee and the bride, Jane Cutler, wearing Christian Siriano rose-pink strapless gown (her outfit change!)

Elle Magazine Creative Director Joe Zee; Lory Johansson, who designed the interior--and exterior--of R.J.'s (and now Jane's as well!) home; David Kirsch, Victoria's Secret Supermodel celebrity trainer; actress Amy Brenneman and her husband; Director Brad Silberling; and President of Entertainment for Showtime David Nevins.

Posing Kids: David Paul, Nick Verreos, Jimmy Nguyen, Karen Kwan-Oppegard and Peter Oppergard

Also on hand were Karen Kwan-Oppegard and her husband, Peter Oppegard, Figure Skating ROYALS!!! So you know, we spent a lot of time DISHING about them figure skating costumes!!! Karen wore a slinky bias-cut dress. She looked fabulous of course, but I told her that next time, she needs to "Call Me" for a dress from our line if she ever has a "Figure Skating" Red Carpet event (LOL!!).

I wasn't the only Project Runway Alumn invited: The statuesque Laura Bennett (above with moi) Finalist from Season 3 (and my fellow MSN.com Style Studio expert) was also there!

Who Wants Cake: Bride and Groom exchanging cake

It truly was an amazing wedding! The entire night was perfect. From the ceremony to the dinner to the dancing and "midnight" pizza afterward: SUBLIME!!! All the food was by Jon Shook of Animal Restaurant fame. Thank you Jane and R.J. for allowing David and myself into your lives. We were truly honored to have been part of such a wonderful evening!

Congrats, Felicitaciones, Mazel Tov & Ch'u-k'a-dŭ-rim-ni-da! 축하드립니다!

UsWeekly Fashion Police: Nick Verreos Sizes Up The Celeb "Not's"

Fashion Policing...

This Week on UsWeekly...Did Nick's Comments Make It In...Or Not?

Every other week in Us Weekly, I am one of the "Top Cops" in the magazine's "Fashion Police" section, where I give my Oh-No-You-Didn't commentary on that week's Red Carpet Not's. Most of the other commentators are professional writers and comedians so I try and be funny and witty yet somehow give a little bit of my "two cents" as a Fashion Designer and Fashion Design Instructor...in FIVE words or less!!!

Sometimes, I get one comment in there--it's up to the fabulous Us Weekly editors--what makes the cut. In this last week's issue--from November 15Th--I actually got TWO! (Yeayyy!):

For Padma and Rihanna. Hope that the next time you are at the airport--and after you've been cleared by the TSA agents--you make your way to the Newsstand and pick up an Us Weekly. Go straight to the back and see if any of my comments made it in there or not...

Nick Verreos Talks Fall 2010 Trends for OC Register Style Binge Blog

Fall 2010 Trends...on OC Register's Style Binge Blog!!Hi kids! In continuing with my OC Register Style Binge blog "Fashion Dish", this week's theme is "Fall 2010 Trends" and what you need to have in your closet RIGHT NOW according to...

Moi...I know it's like 100 Degrees out here in Southern California but just stay with me--I promise, it will get colder! (I think)

Here's a Quick Cheat-Sheet:


And also One-Shoulder Draped Dresses:

Burgundy jersey one-shoulder draped dress, worn by model Amanda Fields and Heidi Klum wearing a one-shoulder jersey-and-leather Draped Dress, both from our NIKOLAKI Collection.

Here's a "sneak peak" to my OC Register's Style Binge Blog for this week:

In general, fall 2010 is showcasing a lot of metallics, military accents, sophisticated brocades, velvet burnout (and the burnout look is seen in casual looks like fitted tee’s as well) and fur accents on coats (love the CHUBBIES!) and accessories (of course FAUX only, darlings!)

Designers also continue to feature lots of layering, as well as ladylike tailored suiting and coats; think “Mad Men” styles but updated for 2010. Beautiful coats can complete your ensemble, and can be form-fitting or over-sized.

To read my entire Fashion Dish with Nick Verreos Blog click HERE!