Nick Verreos Hosts Macy's "Material Girl" Party with Kelly Osbourne: The FAB Recap!

I HEART MG(Material Girl)...Kelly...and...Macy's!

Macy's Prom Dates: Kelly Osbourne and Nick Verreos onstage, "Material Girl" Party, Macy's Beverly Center (Photo Courtesy of Faye Sadou)

Last Thursday, I had the great opportunity to host a Macy's "Material Girl" Party and Event and more importantly, officially introduce to Southern California the one-and-only Kelly Osbourne as the new Face for Madonna and daughter Lola's FABULOUS--and very successful--clothing line!

The Right Color Tie: Nick Verreos on the pink carpet of Macy's "Meet Kelly Osbourne/Material Girl" Bash (Photo courtesy of Faye Sadou)

In case you didn't know--I do lots of events for Macy's, traveling across the country and Puerto Rico (LOVED going to La Isla del Encanto last year!), hosting in-store events and fashion shows (next week I'll be traveling to Chicago and the Detroit area to host TWO upcoming Macy's "Putting It Together" Events---more on that soon!!). So, I guess some of the VERY SMART (hee hee!) Macy's execs decided "Hey, let's get Nick to host Kelly Osbourne's 'Material Girl' party!" Done and done...

Look Who's Here! Nick Verreos at the entrance of the "Material Girl/Kelly Osbourne" Party, Macy's Beverly Center

I had never met Kelly officially (a close "Six Degrees of Separation" however, since her co-anchor on E! Fashion police, Giuliana Rancic just wore one of my NIKOLAKI designs on the show!) so I was beyond-excited to finally get to say "Cheers!".

Upon arriving to the Macy's Beverly Center, I headed straight to the Level One Junior's Dept. where it had been transformed into a "Material Girl" Party VIP Lounge (above and below photos) with black-and-white striped couches, flat screen TV's, bubblegum pink pillows, candy jars with lots of REAL candy as well as...

A DJ, Lipstick Reader (she can analyze you by reading your lipstick "kiss") and a High-Definition Photo "booth" rounded out the ambiance of this soon-to-be FAB event! I then went up to where Kelly was holding Media Interviews before the event to give her a hug and tell her what fun we would have together!

Pink Carpet Smile: Nick Verreos Macy's Material Girl/Kelly Osbourne Event

Finally, it was time for the party: Pink Carpet(!), TONS of photographers and press, as well as a Packed house of many many young girls--and their moms--waiting to meet Kelly and see this season's new "Material Girl" collection (exclusively at Macy's!!).

Fashionista Girl: Kelly Osbourne, Material Girl Event Macy's Beverly Center

The press went KRAZEE with flashbulbs snapping a mile a minute the second she stepped on the carpet, wearing a cropped chambray denim shirt, polka-dotted and flower-print skirt ensemble--all from the "Material Girl" line of course!

Le Smooches: Nick Verreos introduces Kelly Osbourne, "Material Girl" Party Macy's Beverly Center (Photo Courtesy of Faye Sadou)

I finally introduced Miss Kelly as the NEW FACE of the line and brought her onstage for a fun tête-à-tête (Francais for "head-to-head" or conversation). I asked her all the questions EVERYONE in the audience wanted to ask...

The Kelly-Nick Show: Nick Verreos interviews Kelly Osbourne, "Material Girl" Party Macy's Beverly Center

Questions like: When did Kelly first meet Madonna? What was it like when her and daughter Lola asked her to be the new Spokesmodel? Who are her Style Muses? What is she listening to--music wise--and what is her next project. This Q & A portion of the party was soon followed by questions to the audience--that had to do either with Madonna, Lola, Kelly or the "Material Girl" line--and those who answered correctly, won $50 Macy's Gift Cards!! (Hello!!!)

Denim & Flowers: A look from "Material Girl" Spring 2011

Then of course, it was time for the FASHION--and the exclusive "Material Girl" fashion show!! Ten beautiful models hit the runway showing the latest styles from the collection. In case you want to know what's HOT for Spring 2011 "Material Girl":

Paper Bag: A Look from "Material Girl" Spring 2011

Washed-and-distressed denims, "Flower Power" prints, hippie-chick meets rocker girl, neon colors, bubblegum pinks, yellows, black-and-whites, minis, leggings, patent pumps, and PILE On the jewelry! Think 1984 Pat Benatar with a little Joan Jett with a dose of Cyndi Lauper thrown in to the mix and yes, of course, some Madonna.

Material Girls: Nick Verreos and Kelly Osbourne, flanked by models wearing "Material Girl" Collection, Macy's Beverly Center (Photo courtesy of JackFleming.com)

The event was a complete success and I sure as heck ain't lying when I say: I HAD SOOOOO MUCH FUN!!!!! I loved and enjoyed every minute! Miss Kelly Osbourne was so sweet, so effusive with her excitement and a class act! Huney, we could have spent TWO more hours discussing fashion, the 80's and how much we LOVE Madonna and the Material Girl line!!!

Is My Tie On STRAIGHT? Nick Verreos and David Paul in the "Material Girl" Party HD Photobooth

After the Q & A, Fashion Show and Macy's Gift Card Contests were over, the party continued and... of course, my NIKOLAKI design partner--and better half--David Paul, and I were "coaxed" into the HD Photobooth, where, yes, we tried out our "Vogue'ing" as an homage to Miss Madonna. Two Material Boys workin' it! Or so we think :)

Photo Courtesy of JackFleming.com

Until next time...Thank you to EVERYONE who attended!!!! And Congrats to all the winners of the Macy's $50 Gift Cards (I'm jealous!)

*Click HERE to read all about the event--with additional great photos--on California Apparel News' ApparelNews.net BLOG

And...Click Below for videos of my Q & A with Kelly Osbourne at the Macy's Beverly Center "Material Girl" party...as well as...the madness of the Photographers/Press when Kelly hit the Pink Carpet!!!

Nick Verreos Hosts Macy's "Material Girl" Event with Kelly Osbourne and a Material Girl Fashion Show!

Material Girls...and Boys!!!!
I am SOOO EXCITED to announce that I am MC'ing an event with the ONE and ONLY Kelly Osbourne---to formally introduce Miss Kelly as the NEW Face of Material Girl--Madonna and daughter Lola's very successful line exclusively at Macy's! In case you didn't know: I LOVE me some Kelly Osbourne and yes, I LOVE me some Madonna and Lola (Hello!! What part of "Nick" did you not understand???).

Fashion Designer and Style Expert Nick Verreos will MC "Material Girl" Event at Macy's with Kelly Osbourne (photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

So... yes,I will be on hand THIS Thursday night, at Macy's Beverly Center to introduce Miss Kelly as well as serve as MC to a fun party with DJ, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a "Material Girl" fashion show!!! In addition to all that...Kelly and I will also be there to give the audience advice on trends, what to wear and what not to wear...and there will even be a chance to win Macy's Gift Cards!!!

Here are the Details:
What:
Macy's Beverly Center rolls out the red carpet for TV personality, fashion authority, author and now the new face of the Material Girl Collection- Kelly Osbourne! A party with DJ, cocktails, food, photo booth, red carpet and much more...
For more info: Click HERE

When:
Thursday March 24th 6:30-8:30 PM
Where:
Macy's Beverly Center 9500 Beverly Blvd West Hollywood CA 90048-6201 Juniors Dept. on Level 1
RSVP:
Nope, just show up!!!! Get there EARLY! And Dress FABULOUSLY!!!

See you Thursday Night!!!!!

Nick Verreos Co-Hosts Latina Style Business Series Macy's Fashion Show !!

Viva Las Latinas!

Latino Style: Nick Verreos Co-Hosts Latina Style Business series Macy's Fashion Show

This past Spring and Fall, I traveled across the US to numerous cities such as Nashville, Houston, Chicago, Sacramento, San Francisco, Miami and even San Juan Puerto Rico. I hosted TONS of great Macy's Fashion Director/Fashion Challenge Events where I let audience members be Macy's Fashion Directors and have a chance to win Macy's Gift Cards as well as showcasing fun fashion shows, giving tips on all the top trends of the seasons.

Macy's Love: Nick Verreos, Latina Style Business Series Expo, Hyatt Century Plaza Hotel

Last week, Macy's asked me to co-host the "Macy's Look Successful, Be Successful Fashion Show" at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Century City/Los Angeles as part of the Latina Style Business Series Business and Expo. My co-Host was the bella Yarel Ramos, host of the Mun2 Network Regional Mexican Music Show, Reventón.

Nick Verreos and Yarel Ramos, Hosts of Look Successful, Be Successful Macy's-sponsored, Fashion Show Latina Style Business Series

The Latina Style Business Series is a nationally recognized seminar and expo which provides resources and business training for Latina professionals and entrepreneurs and Macy's was the Title Sponsor. The LA expo was an all-day event which culminated with the Look Successful, Be Successful Fashion Show.

Prior to the show, Keynote Speaker Nely Galán (above)--former president of Telemundo, star of "The Celebrity Apprentice with Donald Trump" and creator/executive producer of "The Swan"--enraptured the audience with an empowering speech. Now, we had to follow the marvelous Galan with our STYLE-empowering fashion show!

Runway Latina: Nick Verreos, "Look Successful, Be Successful" Macy's Fashion Show Latina Style Business Series

I've never met a runway I didn't like...so you know that after Yarel introduced me on stage, I had to begin the fashion show with my "Nick V. Catwalk", followed by me giving "props" to my Latina Mom (she was JLo before JLo with her bouffant hairdo and Pucci-esque one-shoulder caftans back in Caracas Venezuela!) and Grandmother and how they were such powerful figures in my life.

Backstage, our lovely Latina models--in all shapes and sizes of course--were getting ready in their Macy's outfits. We even had two "celeb" models with Wendy Carillo, Power 106 Radio Host as wells as Raquel "Raq-C" Cordova, on-air radio personality for Latino 86.3 FM.

The show was split into five different sections, among them were "Opportunity Knocks":

Which was all about Dressing-For-An-Interview; ensembles that are stylish yet not overbearing. These were styles that will land you the job. There was also "First In Command":

Which featured five looks a la "Devil Wears Prada", as in what the Boss Should look like; strong powerful business style statements for the empowered Latina entrepreneur...and "Seal The Deal":

This section featured four looks to wear after you've landed the job and are ready to go out with the boss--or your friends--to celebrate. In between all the sections, I gave advice on what the "Must-Haves" of the season are (Booties, Heels, colored coats, metallics, sweater wraps and Equestrian knee-high boots).

I also showed the audience of Latinas how to transform their outfits from "Not Hot" to "Hot" as well as show what shapes work best for different body types to put forth your best professional image--in and out of the office. I think everyone enjoyed the "Look Successful, Be Successful" Macy's Fashion Show and hopefully they got a lot of useful information.

Latina Style Red Carpet: Nick Verreos poses with Macy's Executives, as well as Latina Style Business Series Entrepreneur of The Year, Alycia D. Enciso (in blue jacket)

From all the praise I got after the show from all my Latina "hermanas", I think they did! Thank you to Macy's, and especially: Thank you to all the Power Divas at the Latina Style Business Series that showed how FIERCE and Fabulosa you can be, inside and out: Get the empowering knowledge..and get the Fashion Knowledge...

Nick Verreos Hosts Macy's Fashion Challenge at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL TOMORROW Saturday Sept 25Th!!

Guess Who's Coming Back to The Chicago Area???

Well, kids, I am ON THE ROAD again! Today, My David and I just finished our first Model Fittings (they went really well, Thank You-Know-Who) for our Nikolaki Spring 2011 Collection to be debuted at Orange County Style Week next Friday--and now, I am getting ready to fly to Chicago!! As you know, I have been traveling a lot across the US--and the Caribbbean--for Macy's, hosting many different fashion events...

And tomorrow, I am excited to be flying to Chicago to host the Macy's Fashion Challenge at the Macy's in Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg Illinois--about 30 miles Northwest of downtown Chicago. The event begins at 2PM. Audience members will get to take the "Macy's Fashion Challenge" and style models for "special occasions" on themes I picked myself! And the winners of each challenge will receive $100 Macy's Gift Certificates! I'll also be showing all the Fall 2010 Trends so make sure to bring a notepad to take notes! And don't forget your camera or Flip 'cause I may just show Schaumburg how to "Give Runway"!

Here are the Details:
What: Nick Verreos Hosts the Macy's Fashion Challenge
Where: Macy's at Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg Illinois
When: 2PM
RSVP: Nope, just show up! See you tomorrow!!!

Nick Verreos Hosts Macy's Fashion Director Event, Saturday Sept 18 in Nashville Tennessee!

Hi Y'all Doing!!!

Well, I have left the Enchanting Island of Puerto Rico and now, I am on my way to Nashville Tennessee!!! TOMORROW on Saturday September 18Th, I will be hosting Macy's Fashion Director Event at the fabulous Macy's Green Hills in Nashville. I've been traveling to many Macy's stores across the US (and Puerto Rico!) hosting these fun fashion events and contests and now, my "Nick Tour" brings me to Nashville! This will be my First Time in Tennessee!!! (Yeay!)

Nick Verreos Hosting a Macy's Fashion Director Event

In case you might not be familiar with what the Macy's Fashion Director Event is, well kids, it's the Macy's Fashion Director Website...come to life right in the middle of a Macy's Store. And I'm your Macy's Fashion Director Host-with-the-Most! I choose audience members--shoppers, fans of Project Runway perhaps who have come to see me (!)--and they battle it out for who can create THE BEST OUTFIT for a particular Challenge which I come up with. They then get a short amount of time to dress the models. Finally, the audience--and MOI--get to choose the Winner! The winner of each Fashion Challenge gets a $100 Macy's Gift Card!!! Hello!

Nick Verreos hosting the Macy's Fashion Director Challenge in Houston Texas

So come to the Macy's Green Hills in Nashville and you'll have a chance to be a "Fashion Director" and win a $100 Macy's Gift Card--I'll also be telling all the Nashville Divas what's "On Trend" for Fall 2010!!
See you there!

Here are the Details:
What: Macy's Fashion Director Event Hosted by Nick Verreos
Where: Macy's, Mall at Green Hills Nashville
Address: 3813 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, Tennessee 37215
Time: 2-4PM
RSVP: Nope, just show up!!!

Nick Verreos Hosts Macy's Fashion's Night Out in Miami!!!! Friday September 10Th

Hola Miami!!!!

Hope everyone had a fabulous--and relaxing Labor Day Weekend! I am so excited to announce that I will be traveling to Miami at the end of the week to host Macy's Fashion's Night Out Event at the Aventura Mall THIS FRIDAY, September 10th starting at 6PM.

As you may know, this Friday--is Fashion's Night Out. This shopping night event, created by THE DIVA Anna Wintour and Vogue--was a huge success in NYC last year when it started, and now it has taken over the rest of the USA--and the World for that matter.

Nick Verreos in Miami Summer 2010, in front of the "Versace Mansion", The Villa by Barton G.

One of my favorite cities, Miami, is having their own Fashion's Night Out Events and Macy's, naturally, is part of it. They enlisted my "Hosting" duties for their Grand Extravaganza Event on Friday September 10th. I will be showing all the hottest trends and must-haves for the Fall 2010 Season and I'll be joined by former "Mr Venezuela 2007"...

Model Leonardo Corredor, (above and below) the new Spokesman for Papi Underwear!

Now tell me that you REALLY need another excuse to come!!! Can you say HOLA!!!

Guests will enjoy the full Red Carpet Treatment with mini-makeovers and we will have great gifts for shoppers including tickets to see "Dream Girls" at the Adrienne Arsht Center! Since Fashion's Night Out is also about giving back, Macy's will sell special Fashion's Night Out Merchandise, including a t-shirt and a tank and 40% of the proceeds will go towards AIDS research and awareness! I "Heart" Macys!!!

Click HERE for more details--and see you in Miami this Friday!!!! Ciao Papi!!!