NICK HOSTS.....Nick Verreos Hosts STYLE WEEK OC 2015 + Celebrity Cruises Design Competition at Irvine Spectrum Center: Full Blog Recap

Irvine Fab: Nick Verreos Hosts "Style Week OC 2015" at Irvine Spectrum Center

This past Saturday was the culmination of the 10-day STYLE WEEK OC 2015 fashion festivities. I was honored enough to have hosted last Saturday's "Style Week OC" shows at Fashion Island two Saturday's ago. You can read my recap of that HERE.

The Great Wheel and Runway Stage at Irvine Spectrum Center--Style Week OC 2015

So, now, it was time to host the Spectrum Collection and Celebrity Cruises Design Competition shows at the gorgeous Irvine Spectrum Center. Here is my Photo Recap of last weekend's fabulous STYLE WEEK OC 2015 at Irvine Spectrum Center:

Heeeeyyyy!--Nick Verreos stops at the end of the runway during his "Runway Blessing"--Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center

Presenting...STYLE WEEK OC 2015: Nick Verreos--Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center

Model Love: Before doing my hosting duties, I stopped and took photos with two of my FAVE L.A. Models models Lauren Gish and Amber Lindauer--Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center

Palm Trees, Giant Ferris Wheel, Goodie Bags--Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center

Nick Intro: Stage is set for my introduction onto the runway stage--Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center

Lil' Girl Kisses: Nick Verreos getting a runway kiss from a little guest of Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center (the little girl happens to be one of the model's daughter)

The Spectrum Collection:

Tommy Bahama at Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center

Bebe at Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center

Francesca's at Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center

Kaitlyn at Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center

Max Studio at Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center

Nordstrom at Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center

White House/Black Market at Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center

Windsor at Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center

Celebrity Cruises Design Competition:

Judging Time: The Irvine Spectrum "Celebrity Cruises Design Competition" challenged designers/students from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM (my Alma Mater and College that I am a Spokesperson for) to create looks inspired by some of Celebrity Cruises cruise destinations. I was honored to have been one of the judges, along with Allison Ward, Store Manager Nordstrom Irvine Spectrum; Julie Gallego, Orange Coast Magazine Style Editor; and Marilys Ward, Team Manager Los Angeles/Palm Springs DMA Celebrity Cruises.

Celebrity Cruises Fab: There were four inspirations: (Clockwise from top) Southern France/Greece/Turkey; Amazon/South America; Europe/Africa; and Russia/Rhine River/Scandinavia 

Destination Chic: Designs from the FIDM student designers of the 2015 "Celebrity Cruises Design Competition" Irvine Spectrum Center

Winner Is: Marly Kluge, who designed the Amazon/South America-inspired ensemble--Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center--she received a $2,000 check!

Post-Show Meet & Greet:

Nick Verreos and Fab Gals--Style Week OC 2015 Meet & Greet, Irvine Spectrum Center

Meet & Greet Collages: Nick Verreos with guests of Style Week OC 2015, Irvine Spectrum Center

Blogger Love: Nick Verreos with Orange County's top Fashion & Style Bloggers--Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center

Side Leg Pose: Nick Verreos with OC Fashion/Style Blogger/Fashion Expert Emily Loftiss--Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center

Pageant Gals: Nick Verreos with OC Pageant gals, Style Week OC 2015 Irvine Spectrum Center

Selfie Fun: Nick Verreos with "Style Week OC 2015" guests taking selfies, Irvine Spectrum Center

Security!--Nick Verreos with the great Irvine Spectrum Center "Style Week OC" security (yes, I told them to "ham it up" with this photo!)

That's a Wrap! I had a FABULOUS BLAST hosting "Style Week OC" for the SEVENTH year in a row! I am HONORED to have done so! THANK YOU to everyone who attended and I cannot wait for next year! Until then: Have a FASHIONABLE Fall/Winter 2015! XOXO

STYLE WEEK OC.....KTLA Morning News "Style Week OC" Runway Fashion Segment: Photos + Video!

KTLA Morning News Style: Nick Verreos and KTLA Channel 5 Morning News co-anchor --discussing Style Week OC 2015 "Celebrity Cruises Design Competition"--KTLA Channel 5 Studios Hollywood

This past Monday--after the fabulous weekend debut of STYLE WEEK OC at Fashion Island, which I hosted--I had to be at the KTLA Channel 5 studios in the heart of Hollywood for an appearance on the No. 1 L.A. Morning News program--KTLA Morning News--to talk Style Week OC and the "Celebrity Cruises Design Competition"...

Fashion Van: Nick Verreos at the KTLA Channel 5 Hollywood studios, promoting "Style Week OC 2015"

Style Week OC 2015

Nick Verreos and KTLA Morning News co-anchor Jessica Holmes--KTLA Channel 5 Hollywood Studios, discussing Style Week OC 2015

FIDM designers showing their "Celebrity Cruises Design Competition" designs--KTLA Channel 5 Morning News  

Matchy-Matchy: Model Karen Manco in a Style Week OC: Fashion Island "Celebrity Cruises Design Competition" design by FIDM designer Peivand Mirzaie--KTLA Channel 5 Studios Hollywood

Fashion Group Shot: Nick Verreos with the Style Week OC "Fashion Fab Gang" of designers, models, pr, makeup---KTLA Morning News Studios Hollywood

Click below to watch Style Week OC Celebrity Cruises Fashion Segment on KTLA Channel 5 Morning News:

NICK HOSTS.....STYLE WEEK OC 2015 Fashion Island: Blog Recap of Hosting Fashion Island Collection + Celebrity Cruises Design Competition

Style Week OC Begins! Images from last Saturday's Style Week OC Fashion Island 

STYLE WEEK OC 2015 officially began last Thursday with runway shows, fashion parties and in-store events happening at the three top fashion/retail destinations in Orange County: Fashion Island, The Market Place and Irvine Spectrum Center. This past Saturday, I hosted my first Style Week OC event at the gorgeous Fashion Island...

Nick Verreos hosting "Style Week OC 2015" last Saturday night at Fashion Island Newport Beach

On the Style Week OC Fashion Island runway agenda were the Fashion Island Collections showcasing the latest Fall 2015 from Fashion Island retailers like Neiman Marcus, Bebe, Halston Heritage and many more. And finally there was the Project Runway-like "Celebrity Cruises Design Competition" where four FIDM students/graduates created designs for Celebrity Cruises onboard activities.

Fashion Island Tuxedo'ed: Nick Verreos at Fashion Island ready to host Style Week OC 2015 Fashion Island Newport Beach

VIP STYLE WEEK OC Fashion Island Pre-Party Pics:

The Scene: Beautiful flower table displays, Partida Tequila Bar as well as Celebrity Cruises Wine Tasting--Style Week OC Fashion Island Pre-Party Newport Beach

Mingling Chic: Nick Verreos with VIP Pre-Party guests including special guests from Mexico City (top photo) and "Celebrity Cruises" guests (lower photo)--Style Week OC Fashion Island Pre-Party Newport Beach

The Runway: Style Week OC 2015 Fashion Island runway stage and audience--Earlier in the day, it had rained and so as the afternoon progressed and showtime got closer and closer, thank goodness the Weather Gods and Goddesses were on our side and it was a perfect and rain-free sky!



Fashion Island Collection:

Nordstrom: Fall 2015 looks from Nordstom--Style Week OC Fashion Island Newport Beach

Bebe: Fall 2015 looks from Bebe--Style Week OC Fashion Island Newport Beach

Fall 2014 looks from Halston Heritage (left) and Elie Tahari (right)--Style Week OC Fashion Island Newport Beach

Bloomingdale's: Fall 2015 looks from Bloomingdale's--Style week OC Fashion Island Newport Beach

Garys Men's Clothing: Fall 2015 looks from Garys--Style Week OC Fashion Island Newport Beach

Neiman Marcus: Fall 2015 looks from Neiman Marcus--Style Week OC Fashion Island Newport Beach

Celebrity Cruises Design Competition--Fashion Island:

Judges Ready: (L to R) Nick Verreos; Julie Gallego, Orange Coast Magazine Style Editor; Marilys Ward, Team Manager LA/Palm Springs DMA Celebrity Cruises; Sung Cho-Rothe, Store Manager Nordstrom Fashion Island--Fashion Island Newport Beach

For STYLE WEEK OC 2015, Celebrity Cruises has TWO design competitions: the first was held at Fashion Island. Students and graduates of my Alma Mater, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM were challenged to create looks for "onboard cruise ship activities", for example: designing an outfit for shopping and dining at the ship's Qzine Restaurant; one inspired by the Celebrity Cruises' top-deck Green Lounge, another design inspired by the light source of the Cruises' Luminae Restaurant and finally, a design inspired by the ship's Liquid Lounge...

FIDM Designers Peivand Mirzaie (top) and Francesca Lake (lower) describe their "Celebrity Cruises" designs to the judges--Fashion Island Newport Beach

FIDM Designers Ali Jawad (top) and Lilit Markosyan (bottom) showing off their "Celebrity Cruises" designs to the judges--Fashion Island Newport Beach

Celebrity Cruises Design Competition Fab: Nick Verreos with (L to R) models Aleksandra, Nadya, Talesha Byrd and Lisa Malambri of L.A. Models in the FIDM designers' looks inspired by Celebrity Cruises onboard activities/restaurants/lounges--Style Week OC Fashion Island Newport Beach

Onboard Chic: Models on the STYLE WEEK OC Fashion Island runway showing the "Celebrity Cruises" designs--Clockwise from the top: Francesca Lake "Luminae Restaurant" inspired outfit; Ali Jawad "Liquid Lounge" under-the-sea inspired design; Peivand Mirzaie's chartreuse ensemble for onboard dining and shopping; and Lilit Markosyan's embroidered netting dress inspired by the ship's "Green Lounge"



And The Winner Is...

It was a very difficult decision since all the designs were so creative and impacting but the design which garnered the highest scores was...

FIDM designer Francesca Lake won the top prize of $2,000 for her "Celebrity Cruises" Luminae Restaurant-inspired ensemble which featured a reflective halter top with embroidered lace, pleated trousers and a detachable overskirt.



Post Show Meet-and-Greet Time:

Fashion Island Ladies: Nick Verreos with Style Week OC Fashion Island guests, including one of my co-judges Marilys Ward of Celebrity Cruises (second from right)--Style Week OC Fashion Island Newport Beach

Puppy Style: Nick Verreos with Style Week OC guests--and their super cute doggies--Style Week OC Fashion Island Newport Beach

Nick Verreos with FIDM "Celebrity Cruises" designers, models and guests--Style Week OC Fashion Island Newport Beach

Step-and-Repeat Dapper: Nick Verreos and David Paul of NIKOLAKI, Style Week OC Fashion                                                                          Island Newport Beach



**AND DON'T FORGET: I'll be HOSTING THIS SATURDAY NIGHT'S Style Week OC Irvine Spectrum Center on September 19th--including the Irvine Spectrum Collection runway show + the "Celebrity Cruises Design Competition: Irvine Spectrum"



It's OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and FREE!!!



For more info. Click HERE



and Stay tuned for that BLOG RECAP next week!