NV NICK VERREOS....."NV by Nick Verreos" DEBUTING on QVC UK November 2nd!!

Nick Verreos Debuts his "NV Nick Verreos" line on QVC UK

I am SUPER EXCITED to announce the DEBUT of my NV Nick Verreos line in EUROPE! I will be on QVC UK in London on Monday November 2nd (London time), presenting my fabulous NV Nick Verreos designs. This is the first time I have presented my designs in Great Britain and I am BEYOND excited!

NV Nick Verreos QVC UK--Designs from "NV Nick Verreos" QVC UK

A Chic Wrap: Felt Vest/Coat with Faux Leather Trim and Pockets---NV Nick Verreos QVC UK

Leopard Print Fab: NV Nick Verreos QVC UK Leopard Print Stretch Velour Biker Jacket

If you are in Europe--and LOVE FASHION!--check out my NV Nick Verreos clothing line on QVC UK HERE!

PROJECT RUNWAY RECAPS....."Project Runway" Season 14 Recaps: Episode 12 Best Western Red Carpet Challenge Photo Blog Recap!

A Trip to Red Carpet Land: Images from this week's Episode 12 Season 14 "Project Runway"

This week on Lifetime's Season 14 "Project Runway", there are only four designers left in the show and they are very close to going to NY Fashion Week to show their Finale Collections...

Red Heidi: Heidi unveils the "Best Western Red Carpet Challenge"--Season 14 "Project Runway Episode 12

The Challenge this week was to design a Red Carpet look inspired by the "Land of Glamour": Los Angeles. This was also the Best Western Challenge...

Tim Tickets: Tim Gunn had the "tickets" for the designers to fly to Los Angeles. Not sure if these would actually work through the TSA Security but...I give the "Project Runway" Bunim/Murray Art Dept. props for coming up with these "airline tickets". I highly doubt that the four contestants got to sit in "A1"; a $4,000 round trip Transcontinental First Class ticket is not in their budget, kids.

LA-LA Land: Once in L.A., the designers headed to their hotel--their home for the next 1 1/2 days while in Los Angeles

Sunset Villa: Being that it was the "Best Western Challenge", the designers got to stay at the wonderfully located Best Western Plus Sunset Plaza Hotel. The hotel is iconic and situated in the heart of the Sunset Strip.

(L to R) Tammy Lucas, Managing Director of Marketing and Advertising Best Western Hotels and Tim Gunn: While at the pool of the Best Western Plus Sunset Plaza, Lucas announces to the designers that the winner of this Challenge would get 100 FREE "Best Western Rewards" NIGHTS (!) to be used at any Best Western Hotel and Resort worldwide. Lord have mercy! Yeah...this was Candice's reaction:

Shut The Front Door!!! Designer Candice Cuoco reacts to the "Best Western Rewards" prize for the winner--Season 14 "Project Runway" Episode 12

After their time at the Best Western Plus Sunset Plaza, Tim and the designers were off to a multi-million dollar Hollywood Hills home...

Nice View: Tim Gun and Season 14 Top Four designers--Season 14 "Project Runway" Episode 12

(L to R) "The Insider" correspondent Keltie Knight and Tim Gunn: The reason for this Hollywood Hills location was to supposedly get the designers "inspired for designing for the Red Carpet. The view was very nice but I think they should have, instead, had a visit with a Red Carpet L.A.-based designer such as Monique Lhuillier or at least, gone to a red carpet premiere. #JustSaying. Also, I had issues with Knight's statements that "this is not the time to play it safe". Has she actually been to a recent ACADEMY AWARDS!!!??? It's ALL about SAFE! And Fashion BOOOOOORING.

Mood L.A.: The designer got to go to Mood Los Angeles--Season 14 "Project Runway" Episode 12

 FIDM: While in Southern California--and during their 1 1/2 days--the designers got to create their Red Carpet designs at my Alma Mater, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM. In case you're wondering, this was the same place we shot "Project Runway: Under the Gunn".

While at the FIDM workroom, someone got SCISSOR HAPPY...

 Cutting Edmond: Designer Edmond Newton cuts, and cuts...and cuts, into his multicolored sequin fabric--Season 14 "Project Runway" Episode 12

From OK to Oh No: Edmond's design went from a long column gown to a cape-sleeved, fishtail hemmed mini dress--Season 14 "Project Runway" Episode 12

The Runway:

Ashley Nell Tipton: Cryin' Ashley did a pretty good Red Carpet gown, using copper/gold sequin fabric. It was impacting and sexy, but the top was a little wonky. But overall, good job! Thank goodness she didn't do a CROP TOP and PLEATED CIRCLE SKIRT.

Candice Cuoco: Candice loves the color black so it was no surprise she would do a black gown. This was the "safest" of all the red carpet looks and honestly, one of the most successful designs.

Kelly Dempsey: Kelly's halter neck jumpsuit was oh-so-chic and oh-so-perfect for a young Hollywood Starlet. The fit was EVERYTHING! She won. Rightfully so.

Oh Edmond...

Edmond Newton: No. No, and No. While this is perfect for Heidi Klum hosting "Germany's Next Top Model" or a Eurovision contest, it wasn't Hollywood Glamour Red Carpet. This was cheap looking and tasteless. It reminded me of a costume from...

Mamma Mia: The Musical

Edmond was OUT!

Or Is He???? (Hello! Tim Save!)

Here's my RECAP for this week's episode:

Season 14, Episode 12: A Trip to the Land of Glam

And then there were four! Four designers are left
on this season of “Project Runway” and this week they took a trip to
sunny Los Angeles for the Best Western Red Carpet Challenge. Their
designs ranged from safe elegance to glam goddess and even stretched
into "Mamma Mia" musical theater territory. And of course, there was
that cliffhanger-like ending (To save or not to save?). We’re getting
closer to NY Fashion Week, so there’s no need to dilly-dally…time to
recap.

The episode begins with a shot of a red
carpet-lined runway stage. The designers are there as Heidi calls out to
Tim to “bring the tickets.” Immediately, she announces that for their
next challenge the designers will be heading to the “land of glam. Where
the lights shine and the stars shine brighter." Los Angeles! Tim hands
the designers their “Project Runway” super economy class tickets and
tells them their challenge: to design a look for the red carpet and use
L.A. as their inspiration. He tells them that they will be designing as
well as constructing their creations in Los Angeles. The segment ends
with Ashley saying she is excited to be thinking “outside of the box.”
No crop tops or pleated circle skirts, I hope.

The designers arrive in Los Angeles and check in to the Italian villa inspired Best Western Plus Sunset Plaza Hotel...

Click HERE on the myLifetime.com "Project Runway" Blog to continue reading my RECAP

NV NICK VERREOS.....Blog RECAP of NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live October Show, Lots of fun Photos!

 NV Nick Verreos October 2015 Show Collage: Nick Verreos with EVINE Live Shopping Network host Wendi Russo--showing Fall 2015 "NV Nick Verreos" styles

Last weekend, I flew to Minnesota to appear on the EVINE Live TV Shopping Channel, to showcase my latest NV Nick Verreos line for Fall and Holiday 2015.

 Ready for EVINE: Nick Verreos, EVINE Live TV Shopping Network headquarters

Last weekend was a big FASHION WEEKEND for EVINE Live. During the day's show, I followed the ever-so-fabulous LuAnn de Lesseps and her line The Countess Collection and I was followed by Jessica Sturdy's new line for EVINE Live Bows & Sequins, named after her eponymous fashion lifestyle blog.

 Countess LuAnn de Lesseps and Jessica Sturdy of "Bows & Sequins"--EVINE Live Tv Shopping Network headquarters

Lady Love: (L to R) Nick Verreos with EVINE Live Host Wendi Russo and Debra Murray, TV Cooking Demonstrator Diva --My partner and I ordered the Triple Flip Pan from EVINE Live and so I was BEYOND excited to meet Debra and she was so sweet, giving me a signed copy of her "Flip Pan" Cook Book #LoveHer



Here are some fun photos from my "NV Nick Verreos" Fall/Holiday Fashion Presentation last weekend:

Nick and Wendi EVINE "Jazz Hands": Nick Verreos and EVINE Live host Wendi Russo--NV Nick Verreos Fall/Holiday October 2015 Fashion Presentation

NV Sharbite: Nick Verreos showcasing the new "NV Nick Verreos" EVINE Live Knit Jersey Sharbite Hem Top with 3/4 Sleeves and Piping Detail

Wendi NV Selfie: EVINE Live host Wendi Russo--in NV Nick Verreos Printed Moto Jacket, Sequin Top and Jogger Pants--taking selfies while on the set--NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live Fall/Holiday Fashion Presentation October 2015

NV Jogger Fab: Nick Verreos, EVINE Live host Wendi Russo and model wearing the NV Nick Verreos Feather Print Knit Jersey Jogger Pant--NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live Fashion Presentation October 2015

Cape Diva: Models in new NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live Fully Lined Ponte Cape with Faux Leather Front Yoke

Holiday Hostess: Models in new NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live Knit Jersey Side Draped Dress with Boat Neck and 3/4 Sleeves

Luxe Layering: Models in new NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live Fall 2015 Faux Suede Shearling "Sherpa" Coat

Dress Beautiful: Model Ashley Braxton in NV Nick Verreos Knit Jersey Printed Dresses, Red Trench Jacket, Ponte Sequined Vest--NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live Fall/Holiday 2015 Fashion Presentation October 2015

Holiday Jumpsuit: Model Margaret Sinarath in NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live Textured Knit Cold Shoulder Tie-Waist Jumpsuit

Girls Gone Wild: Models in NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live Leopard Printed Knit Jersey Dress, Leopard Print Velour Zip-Up Moto Jacket--NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live Fall/Holiday 2015 Fashion Presentation October 2015

Vest Coat Chic: Nick Verreos with models on EVINE Live wearing NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live Felt "Poncho" Vest with Faux Leather Trim and Pockets--NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live Fall/Holiday 2015 Fashion Presentation

Wearing It: Nick Verreos wearing his own NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live Felt Vest "Poncho"--with EVINE Live host Erin Newburg EVINE Live "Wake Up In Style" Show

THANK YOU to EVERYONE who tuned in to my NV Nick Verreos Fall/Holiday Fashion Presentation on EVINE Live Shopping Network last weekend! We had lots of SELL-OUT'S !! Congrats to all the NV Divas who got their "NV Nick Verreos"! xoxo Nick

NICK HOSTS.....Nick Verreos Hosts the MODA MUSA Fashion Show Santa Monica Place, NIKOLAKI Collection + Much More: BLOG Recap!

MODA MUSA 2015: Photo collage of the "Moda Musa" Ciao Italia Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Last Sunday, I had the honor of MC'ing the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, one of the last official events as part of Santa Monica's "Ciao Italia" month-long festivities, celebrating Italian culture, food, fashion and film.

Buena Sera: Nick Verreos "Ciao Italia" Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Runway Nick: Nick Verreos works the runway, MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Photo courtesy of Mathew Tucciarone Photography

Onstage: Nick Verreos hosts the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Photo courtesy of Mathew Tucciarone Photography

The MODA MUSA Fashion Show took place at the super fabulous Santa Monica Place Shopping Center and featured designs from Otis College of Art and Design students mentored by Zaid Affas and Marie Mazzaella for Halston, as well as collections from several Santa Monica Place retailers like Bloomingdale's, Boss Hugo Boss, Karen Millen, Tory Burch and The Kooples, styled by the very fab Italian stylist Sara Alviti.

Ciao Santa Monica! Nick Verreos onstage hosting MODA MUSA Fashion Shoow, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Among the models on the runway stage were featured Santa Monica Community Influencers such as Jacqueline A. Seabrooks, Santa Monica Chief of Police (Diva!), Linda Greenberg, Executive Officer of the Santa Monica-Malibu Foundation, Marianna Gatto, Executive Director of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Rob Schwenker, Publisher of the Santa Monica Daily Press, and Kathleen Rawson, CEO of Downtown Santa Monica Inc., to name a few. They were all AMAZING in the MODA MUSA catwalk. I also got to show--along with my design partner David Paul-- a five-piece Red Carpet Glam Capsule Collection from my NIKOLAKI Collection 

Here are photos from the MODA MUSA Fashion Show---------------------------------------------------

NIKOLAKI Collection Nick Verreos/David Paul

NIKOLAKI Gown Gorgeous: NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul gowns during the NIKOLAKI Collection fashion presentation at MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Mathew Tucciarone Photography

Capelet Goddesses: Models in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Pail sequined gowns during the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Golden Glam: Model in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos gold paillette sequin silk chiffon column gown with side slit and bias-cut drape detail--MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Finale Gown: Model in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul ivory strapless gown with sequined bustier and raw-edged silk organza hi-lo attached gown-skirt--MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Look from Otis College of Art and Design student--in collaboration with Zaid Affas and Marie Mazzaella for Halston--MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

                                      Photo courtesy of Mathew Tucciarone Photography

Bloomingdale's Santa Monica Infuencers Fab--Bloomingdale's Fashion Presentation at MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Bloomingdale's: Fall styles from Bloomingdale's at the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Boss Hugo Boss: Fall designs from Boss Hugo Boss at the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Karen Millen: Fall designs from British retailer Karen Millen at the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

The Kooples: Fall designs from French brand, The Kooples, at the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Tory Burch: Fall styles from Tory Burch at the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Influencer Finale Walk: Photos from the finale catwalk of the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, with Santa Monica Community Influencers modeling in the show--Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Model Love: Nick Verreos with models Lauren Gish (LOVE!) and Dante Spencer and Rick Malambri (Double Love!)--MODA MUSA Fashion Show Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Influencer Love: Nick Verreos with the Santa Monica Community Influencers/Models--including Santa Monica Chief of Police Jacqueline A. Seabrooks (lower left)--MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

After Party Delizioso: Photos from the MODA MUSA After Party, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Ciao Italia! A huge Grazie Mille! to everyone who attended the fabulous MODA MUSA Fashion Show! I had a blast and I hope everyone enjoyed it as well!