Sitting (Golden Globe) Pretty...Behind-the-Scenes of my CBS2/KCAL9 Golden Globes Fashion Segment Shoot:
Last Friday, I shot a very fun TV segment with the gorgeous Suzanne Marques, Entertainment and Lifestyle Reporter for CBS Channel 2 and KCAL Channel 9 News here in Los Angeles. Suzanne asked me to give her my predictions for what kind of "Style Trends" we might see this upcoming Sunday at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards red carpet. We shot the segment at my fabulous alma mater...The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM, where as you may know, I am the Official Spokesperson. For the shoot, Suzanne suggested I bring some of my own NIKOLAKI red carpet-worthy gowns to show as "examples" of trends one might see on Sunday's Golden Globes.
Oh, and naturally, I brought along two of my fave "Model Muses"--Amanda Fields and Lauren Gish--both of whom are the STARS of my NIKOLAKI website Look Book which you can see HERE.
And of course, you might remember Miss Amanda from "back in the day" when she was on Project Runway Season 3 almost 6 years ago (how time flies!). Here she is above wearing one of my most recent designs from my Spring 2012 Collection--a strapless column gown in silk chiffon with hand-sewn matte paillettes and crystal beading.
The shoot was so fun beacuse A) I was showing my gowns (Yeayyy!!), B) My Models were GORGEOUS! C) I loved shooting at FIDM (near the same sewing machines and forms my students use!) and D) Last but not least, Suzanne Marques was such a DREAM! So much so, I coaxed her--kicking and screaming (NOT!), to actually model one of my gowns...
A one shoulder "Watercolor" silk chiffon dress with fitted waistband and flowing skirt (there's a slit somewhere in there too!). I think she looked so BELLISIMA! (that's "very pretty" for the non-Spanish speakers). Thanks Suzanne, CBS2, KCAL9 and FIDM for a fab shoot! BTW: Here's Airing Info: The Segment aired today on CBS2 during the 5PM News as well as on KCAL9, during the 8PM --but in case you missed it, you can catch it tonight at 10PM or later this week on their website.

In Search Of Nicole Ritchie... Bebe Sandwich: Nick Verreos poses with Susanne Marques of Fox11, and her friend, Bebe Rodeo Drive Last night, I was invited to Bebe and InStyle's Launch of Nicole Ritchie's new jewelry line House of Harlow 1960 for the company, and of course, I decided to take my buddy, John Wade of Marc Jacobs as my date. I just knew he would be "giving" some fashion--and of course he was: Vintage high-waisted Levi's, a vintage YSL cotton voile peasant shirt and his YSL Johnny Boots. Yes, he made me look like Grandpa Unfashionable Nick (remind me again why I bring him along? Oh yeah, 'cause he's great company!). We headed to the party which was taking place at the Rodeo Drive Bebe store. House of Harlow/Nicole Ritchie Jewelry line for Bebe, Bebe Rodeo Drive Boutique The bash was in full-gear once we arrived with stylish guests mingling, enjoying some delicious cocktails and bubbly Champagne as well as some hors d'oeuvres that were being passed around (the mini stuffed mushrooms were yummy!). I even noticed quite a few girls shopping and the sales staff were quite busy at the registers (good sign!). Models Sarah Deanna and Karen Manco, Bebe Rodeo Drive I was happy to run into two of my favorite LA runway modelin' DIVAS, the gorgeous Sarah Deanna and Karen Manco. Sarah was in head-to-toe Bebe: gunmetal silver shirred one-shouldered mini--VERY MINI--dress with fuchsia pumps and wearing some House of Harlow 1960 bangles and earrings. She looked HOT! John Wade poses with his new model friends, Sarah Deanna and Karen Manco, Bebe Rodeo Drive I also said "Hi" to the gorgeous Suzanne Marques, reporter with Fox11 (who coincidentally interviewed me last month when I hosted Style Week Orange County). She also looked DIVINE. Her and her girlfriends were so sweet, trying to teach me the finer intricacies of TWEETING (I'm still somewhat of a TWITTER Virgin). I was having such a good time that I almost forgot to ask "But, where's Nicole?". Well, I finally did ask and a "little birdie" told me that she had "fallen ill" and was not attending. Oh well, she missed a fun and packed party for her own jewelry launch. Hope she feels better.

Good Day OC: Style Week Orange County Begins!!!!Good Day OC: Nick Verreos and Suzanne Marques, Good Day LA Fox 11 Reporter, at the Irvine Spectrum Center Thursday September 24Th begins "Style Week Orange County", a celebration of fashion, style and FABULOUSNESS, at the Irvine Spectrum Center. It will run through Saturday night, September 26Th. You will get to see the best of OC brands and emerging designers at five fashion shows attracting the likes of special guests Ryan Getzlaf, Bobby Ryan and Joffrey Lupul of the Anaheim Ducks; Trevor Ariza of the Houston Rockets; Big Black from MTV; the entire LRG Skate Team and ME!!!!
To promote the start of Style Week OC, on Tuesday morning, I shot a very fun segment for Good Day LA, the Number One Morning News Talk Show in Southern California. The STUNNING Suzanne Marques was on hand to interview me and show highlights from the Style Week OC 2009 fashion shows. I even brought one of my NIKOLAKI gowns! It was all so quick and trust me kiddies, Live TV is CRAZY!!!! On Friday, I will be at the Ezekiel Fashion Show and to introduce and actually judge (along with the other celeb judges) the "Needle And Thread Competition". Six FIDM grads (the creme de la creme of course), were chosen to design original looks inspired by the Ezekiel Spring 2010 Collection. It will be like a mini Project Runway...in the OC!!!! Nick Makes an Appearance at Macys Saturday at 1 PM--don't miss it! I will also be at Macy's in the Irvine Spectrum Center on Saturday at 1 PM; I will be giving a "mini-lecture" on how I got started in fashion, talk about Project Runway and even bring some of my red carpet NIKOLAKI gowns for all to see! Don't miss it!!!! Information on the Fashion Show Schedules can be found here: StyleweekOC.com And in case you didn't know, VIP Tickets can be purchased for ONLY $10 !!!!!! (I know, shut up!) Click BELOW for the fun video of the segment: