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 Hosts Breathe LA's "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser: The Recap!!!

Breathe FASHION!!!

Catwalk Nick: Nick Verreos takes the stage at Breathe LA's "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)

Last week--before all the "Oscars Madness"--I was asked to host the First Ever "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser for Breathe LA's Fifth Anniversary, held at Siren Studios Hollywood. It was an event highlighting the fabulous work that Breathe LA does promoting clean air in Los Angeles as well as healthy lungs through research, education, advocacy as well as technology. In addition, it was a great night of FASHION! I was honored as well as exited to host this event.

Proclamation Pose: Jan Perry (right) shows "Breathe LA Day" Proclamation, "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA/Felix Salzman)

Besides all the celebs that were on hand, including lots of "Young Hollywood" stars such as Michael Steger ("90210", "True Blood") , Brea Grant ("Heroes", "Halloween 2") , Lauren Storm ("The Roommate")...

Nick Verreos and LA Councilwoman Jan Perry, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios

Councilwoman Jan Perry was on hand, announcing the day as "Breathe LA Day"--wearing her very chic Ferragamo "Varina" black patent leather flats (see, our representatives can be CHIC!). There was a FABULOUS Fashion show--all styled by Arturo Chavez--featuring designs from Los Angeles-based Designers Eva Franco, J. Steger, Safir by Sanaz Afsar and low-rise Denim Diva Daniella Clarke and her line, Frankie B. Afterward, everyone celebrated at the fun Post Fashion Show Party right there at Siren Studios. Check it out:

Eva Franco:

Eva Franco shorts and striped shirt, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA/Felix Salzman)

Eva Franco one-shoulder black and striped diagonally-pleated look, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)

J. Steger:

J. Steger long-sleeve graphic-printed top and jeans, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)

Safir by Sanaz Afsar:

Safir by Sanaz Afsar red coat with high neck, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)

Safir by Sanaz Afsar one-shoulder silver cocktail dress with sequin re-embroidered shoulder detail, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)

Frankie B. :

Frankie B. striped skinny jeans ensemble, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)

Frankie B. VERY low-rise black skinny jeans ensemble, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)

Rocker Chick: Frankie B. Designer Daniella Clarke takes her Final Walk--with Model--at Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of
LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)

NIKOLAKI Designers Nick Verreos (Host of the event) and David Paul, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)

LA Designer Diva: LA Designer Icon Maggie Barry (left) with Nick Verreos, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA/Felix Salzman)

Should Have Worn My Low-Rise Jeans: Gilby Clarke, Nick Verreos and Frankie B. Designer Daniella Clarke, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)

*For More Photos, go to LookBookLA.com for a Complete Gallery of the Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser!

Nick Verreos Hosts BREATHE LA's "Atttire To Inspire" Fashion Benefit at Siren Studios Thursday February 24Th!!!

Attire To Inspire Fashion Event Next Thursday!!!

Attire To Inspire BREATHE LA Fashion Show Fundraiser

Nick Verreos To Host Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Fundraiser Thursday February 24

I am so honored to be hosting next Thursday evening's "Attire To Inspire" Breathe LA Fashion Benefit: Breathe California is a lung health organization, originally founded in 1903 and it's Los Angeles Chapter--Breathe LA-- is celebrating its 5 Year Anniversary this upcoming Thursday February 24Th with its inaugural Attire To Inspire Fashion Show Fundraiser.

The show will take place at Hollywood's Siren Studios. The wonderful people at Breathe California asked me to host this fabulous and for-a-good-cause fashion event and of course, I said "yes"! My father is a 13-year lung cancer survivor and so the subject of lung health is very near-and-dear to me as you can imagine. The fundraiser itself will benefit critical environmental and health services aimed to promote clean air (we need it here in LA!) and address lung diseases.

Frankie B. Designer Daniella Clarke, to show collection at Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fundraiser Fashion Show

The actual fashion show will feature some of the hottest fashion lines from LA Designers including Frankie B. by Daniella Clarke, J. Steger by Jason Steger, Eva Franco and Safir by Sanaz Afsar. In addition, Los Angeles Councilwoman Jan Perry, a longtime supporter of Breathe LA, will also honor the organization in recognition of its five years of impacting air quality and lung health throughout LA County.

This is a not-to-be-missed event: Fashion and an AMAZING good cause!

Here Are The Details:
What: Breathe LA 5Th Anniversary First Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser
Where: Siren Studios 6063 W. Sunset Blvd. Tower 2
When: Cocktails 6:30PM Fashion Show 7PM
Tickets: $125, Click HERE for Ticket Ordering info.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from NIKOLAKI Nick Verreos, David Paul...and Benny!!!

HAPPY DIVA HOLIDAYS...and A FABULOUS 2011!!!Here at my lovely blog, we all wish you a very Happy Holidays and a FABULOUS and FASHIONABLE New Year! I'm off to San Antonio Texas to spend Xmas with my family but will return to Los Angeles to ring in the New Year! For 2011...

I promise there will be more NIKOLAKI Fashion...

More Red Carpet Coverage...

More Events, hosting and "surprise" appearances by moi...

More Figure Skating Fashion (of course!)...

More Euro-Royals Wearing Couture...

More Beauty Pageant Gowns, Slits and (hopefully), NO clear Lucite Stripper Heels to go with them...and more of EVERYTHING in between---

Happy New Year! xoxo Nick Verreos, David Paul...and our doggie Benny!!!

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...