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PROJECT RUNWAY.....Nick Verreos, Tim Gunn Best Western Challenge: Behind The Scenes

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PROJECT RUNWAY.....Nick Verreos, Tim Gunn Best Western Challenge: Behind The Scenes

All Hands On Deck: Nick Verreos and Tim Gunn--Season 15 "Project Runway" Best Western Unconventional Challenge Episode 12, Austin Texas

This week's "Project Runway" on Lifetime challenged the Top Five designers to create an Unconventional Design--as well as one in real fabrics--inspired by a trip to Austin Texas. I was very honored to have been part of this episode as part of the Best Western Challenge announcement along with the very dapper Tim Gunn...

 Pool Outfits: Nick Verreos and Tim Gunn--Best western Plus Austin City Hotel Austin Texas--Season 15 "Project Runway" Episode 12

As a fashion designer traveling around the world for my NV Nick Verreos line--which sells on QVC UK (London), QVC Italia (Milan) and The Shopping Channel (Canada), I have had the pleasure of partnering with Best Western Hotels & Resorts on my journeys for inspiration. Click HERE to check out my favorite Best Western hotels in Milan, Paris, London and NYC!

 Austin Top Five: The Top Five designers of Season 15 "Project Runway" await the Best Western Challenge announcement--Best Western Plus Austin City Hotel Austin Texas

So, I was more than humbled to be part of this episode and especially, announcing the BIG BONUS SUPER PRIZE: The winner of the challenge got FIFTY (!) free nights at any of the more than 4,100 Best Western hotels WORLDWIDE! This is like winning the TRAVEL LOTTERY! (#JustSaying).
 Best Western Plus Austin City Hotel, Austin Texas

Here are some fun Behind-the-Scenes Photos from my time shooting the scene for Season 15 "Project Runway" with Tim Gunn--as well as the fab Best Western Plus Austin City Hotel location. Just so you know, it was about 110 Degrees hot--and VERY VERY HUMID, while we were filming. So much so, that while I may look all "put together" here, my entire shirt was DRENCHED, in humid sweat...But Thank Goodness for that jacket: It hid it all!

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: Filming my MyLifetime.com Promo Videos for Season 15 "Project Runway" Episode 12--Best Western Plus Austin City Hotel Austin Texas

Pool Dapper: Nick Verreos and Tim Gunn--Season 15 "Project Runway" Episode 12 Best Western Plus Austin City Hotel Austin Texas

Hotel:
Best Western Plus Austin City Hotel Austin Texas: I loved staying at this Best western for the shoot--the location was great and EVERYONE was soooo sweet! I also REALLY LOVED the SUPER DUPER air conditioning in my room (Yeay!) and the included free breakfast!

Familia: I was also so happy that my mom and dad--Jim and Raquel Verreos--as well as my nephew Alain who drove them!--got to drive up from San Antonio which is where they live to stop by and say "Hi"! Naturally, I cried when I saw them (I'm soooo telenovela!). I can't believe that we got my nephew to smile (he NEVER smiles!)--Best Western Plus Austin City Hotel Austin Texas

 Fab Room--Bedroom Suite plus this really cool printed "luggage seat": LOVE the inspiring print!--Best Western Plus Austin City Hotel Austin Texas

Cool Down: The very nice sized pool at Best Western Plus Austin City Hotel Hotel Austin Texas

Howdy Partner: Nick Verreos taking advantage of the 110 degree Austin Texas weather...buy colling down in the pool--Best western Plus Austin City Hotel Austin Texas

The Best Western Texas Waffle: During my breakfast, I had to get a photo of the fab "Texas" waffle! In case you're wondering...yeah, I ate it all!--Best Western Plus Austin City Hotel Austin Texas

Austin Boys: (L to R) Davd Paul, Nick Verreos and Tim Gunn--Best Western Plus Austin City Hotel Austin Texas 

Stay tuned to my latest "Project Runway" Top 5 OMG Moments and Recap Blog!

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PROJECT RUNWAY.....My TOP 5 OMG MOMENTS: Ep. 11

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PROJECT RUNWAY.....My TOP 5 OMG MOMENTS: Ep. 11

Nick Verreos breaks it down on "Top 5 OMG Moments of Project Runway" Episode 11, YouTube

 This last week's episode of Lifetime's Season 15 "Project Runway", the remaining six designers got to design a garment that was supposed to be Avant-garde using Unconventional Materials (metals and machinery) , as well as Conventional ones (textiles and notions from Mood). For my latest "Top 5 OMG Moments" video of "Project Runway", I explain how everyone--from Heidi, Tim to the Lexus guy-- told the designers to "GO BOLD!" Unfortunately, it still wasn't enough and they somehow missed the "Avant-garde" directive...

 Click below to watch my Top 5 OMG Moments of "Project Runway" Episode 11 on YouTube:


So...here we go:
 #1....OMG! Go BOLD or Go HOME! OK...So even before Tim announced this week's Challenge, Heidi greeted the designers and told them that they needed to be BOLD and that their designs should STAND OUT. Then, the Lexus guy says that his company's automobiles are BOLD, right before Tim tells the designers to GO BOLD for this Challenge. If that wasn't BOLD enough, Tim announces that it will not only be Avant-garde but also, an Unconventional Materials Challenge...

HELLOOOO DESIGNERS!!! RED FLAG!!! You better be ready to GO BOLD!!!

 #2....OMG! Uh Oh. This is BOLD??? When we see the designs in the workroom as Tim gives his Critiques, Rik is doing a Cocktail Dress. We then switch to Laurence, who's doing a....Cocktail Dress! Then, it's time for Roberi and guess what he's creating? A Cocktail Dress.

Not to be outdone, Cornelius and Mah-jing join the bunch with....You guessed it! Cocktail Dresses!!! Sooooo....This is an Avant-garde Challenge....Right??

#3....OMG! I Have a Bone to Pick. It really took all of my self control not to hurl my bowl of popcorn at the TV screen when the judges started their critiques. Heidi somehow thought it was a positive that several of these so-called Avant-garde designs could be worn on the Red Carpet. I'm starting to wonder if Heidi's life is one big long Red Carpet, because she can't imagine any garment functioning in society, unless it's walking down one! Let me ESSSPLAIN to you and Miss Klum the following: Avant-garde is NOT meant for the Red Carpet--unless your Bjork or Lady Gaga (and even Miss Gaga has stopped that!). This is NOT the function of these garments. Avant-garde is meant to disrupt, provoke and illicit conversation, it is meant to inspire and dream. It's the closest FASHION has to "Modern Art". While it seems that some of the designers had questions regarding what Avant-garde was (Mah-jing especially), it seems that the judges had little clue as well.

#4....OMG! The Winner is...ERIN? Honestly, if I was a judge, I don't even know who I would have picked. And certainly not because there was a plethora of fab designs to chose from. But....I'm assuming Erin secured the WIN by being the BOLDEST?? And most Avant-garde?? I will say that, at least I give her points for using color. I guess that counts for something?? Sooooo....Congrats to Erin for getting the Win and being back on top!

#5....OMG! What Happened??? While I understand that the competition is stressful and the pressure of the Finale looms ever closer, it's imperative to realize that the Avant-garde Challenge is THE moment to express yourself and really WOW the judges with not only your ability to step outside the design box, but also a chance to marvel them with your technical prowess. In other words I wanted to see a COAT that SPANS THE LENGTH OF THE RUNWAY! Made out of CHICKEN WIRE! And...make it COUTUUUUURE! I'm starting to  worry that these designers don't have the ability to Wow the judges , or for that matter, us. Let's hope they can prove me wrong and end the season with a BANG!

And now, here's my FULL RECAP on MyLifetime.com for Episode 11: "Didn't You Hear? I Said Bold!"

Now that we have moved on from overindulging on turkey, pie and cyber shopping, it’s time to get back to more important matters: “Project Runway”! This week’s episode tried to merge the avant-garde with the unconventional as well as conventional. With all that, it had the prospect of design gold! Instead, we got aluminum, copper and a wire mesh mess. Time to recap!
Heidi greets the designers by telling them that there are only two challenges left (mon Dieu!). She then cryptically says that they better “buckle up because it’s going to be a thrill of a ride.” Before sending them off to meet Tim, she warns, “You better be BOLD and make sure your designs really STAND OUT. Go BIG or you’ll be going home.”
Heidi greets the designers by telling them that there are only two challenges left (mon Dieu!). She then cryptically says that they better “buckle up because it’s going to be a thrill of a ride.” Before sending them off to meet Tim, she warns, “You better be BOLD and make sure your designs really STAND OUT. Go BIG or you’ll be going home.”...
Click HERE to continue reading my RECAP on MyLifetime.com 
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PROJECT RUNWAY....My TOP 5 OMG MOMENTS: Ep. 9

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PROJECT RUNWAY....My TOP 5 OMG MOMENTS: Ep. 9

 Nick Verreos "Project Runway" Season 15 "Top 5 OMG Moments" YouTube, Episode 9

Hello "Project Runway" fans! It's time for this week's RECAP of Lifetime Network's Season 15 "Project Runway". This week, the Challenge involved creating a look for a loved one as part of the AARP Challenge.  It was an emotional episode, and quite nice to not have some of that nasty inter-designer drama.
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PROJECT RUNWAY....My TOP 5 OMG MOMENTS: Ep. 7

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PROJECT RUNWAY....My TOP 5 OMG MOMENTS: Ep. 7

Nick Verreos "Project Runway" Top 5 OMG Moments Video for Episode 7 YouTube

It's Week Seven on this season of Lifetime's "Project Runway" and time for my next installment of my "Top 5 OMG Moments" Video as well as my Recap of the week. This past week's episode involved a fun trip to Universal Resorts Orlando and a Streetwear Challenge...
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PROJECT RUNWAY....My TOP 5 OMG MOMENTS: Ep. 5

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PROJECT RUNWAY....My TOP 5 OMG MOMENTS: Ep. 5

Nick Verreos "Top 5 OMG Moments" YouTube Video for "Project Runway Season 15, Episode 5

It's time for my "Top 5 OMG Moments" and RECAP of this past week's "Project Runway"! The challenge involved Mary Kay, the makeup sponsor, the dreaded first Team Challenge, and there was a pitch-your-collection-concept twist thrown into the mix. Guess which moments were my Top 5?? Just guess. OK, if you can't...

Click below to WATCH my "Top 5 OMG Moments" of PROJECT RUNWAY Episode 5:

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PROJECT RUNWAY....My TOP 5 OMG MOMENTS: Ep. 4

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PROJECT RUNWAY....My TOP 5 OMG MOMENTS: Ep. 4

 Nick Verreos "OMG Top 5 Moments of Project Runway Episode 4" on YouTube

It's time for my weekly RECAP of Season 15 "Project Runway"! First up, it's my "Top 5 OMG Moments" of the episode. The challenge this week was to create Swimwear for the "Heidi Klum Swim" line. As always, they made a big hullabaloo about how the Winner would have their look manufactured and sold as part of Miss Heidi's line. But, they (as always) didn't mention anything about that said winning designer getting any percentage of the sold swimsuits #JustSaying. Besides that, there were definitely some things I wanted to get off my chest about this episode so...
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PROJECT RUNWAY.....My Top 5 OMG Moments: Ep. 1

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PROJECT RUNWAY.....My Top 5 OMG Moments: Ep. 1

 Nick Verreos Top 5 OMG Moments "Project Runway" Season 15 on Nick Verreos YouTube Channel

For this new season (Season 15!) of "Project Runway", I'm excited to announce that in addition to my MyLifetime.com "Project Runway" blog recap'ing each episode, I will also be doing a YouTube video highlighting my "Top 5 OMG Moments" of each episode...

#4 OMG Moment--That's The Top?--Nick Verreos YouTube Channel

Hope you LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE and yes, please let me know what YOU thought!

Click below to watch my Top 5 OMG Moments of "Project Runway" Season 15 Episode One:


And DON'T FORGET to tune in EVERY WEEK to my YouTube Channel to find out what my "Top 5 OMG Moments" are for each episode of "Project Runway" Season 15!

 And...here's my "Project Runway" Season 15 Episode 1 RECAP on MyLifetime.com:

Can you believe it? It’s Season 15 of “Project Runway”! If anyone would have suggested to me back when I was on Season 2 that this little show about fashion designers was going to become an icon of reality TV, I might have told them to lay off the Fashion Week Champagne. But alas—and thank goodness—here we are. I am very happy to be back blogging for myLifetime.com and look forward to recapping the “fab” and “ay caramba!” of this season’s sartorial creations.
In the season opener, the scene is set with what looks to be a VIP showroom for Michael’s Crafts Stores, with a room decorated with candy, faux flowers, paper lanterns, plates, glasses, and Champagne. I don’t know why (maybe the fact that I was a former contestant and have been watching the show for ELEVEN years!), but I got this weird feeling in my tummy that the decorations weren’t just there to make the room look pretty.
Slowly but surely, the 16 designers are introduced as they make their way to this soiree. Some of the highlights of this introduction:
-We meet Erin from Massachusetts. She likes to design humorous, playful clothes. Oh, and she also tells us that she grew up “partially Mormon.” Take that for what it’s worth.
-Two other Massachusettsians (say that five times fast) join the season including Nathalia who says that she “wants to change the world” and Cornelius, who knows Nathalia from design school (Uh Oh!).
-Tasha resides in Shreveport, LA, and says she designs for tomboys.
-Roberi originally hails from Venezuela but now lives in Miami. (Probably a good move considering what has been happening in my former homeland)...
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