NICK APPEARANCES.....FIDM San Diego Open House 2013 Special Appearance, A Photo Recap!

 Hello FIDM San Diego Open House 2014: Nick Verreos and the FIDM San Diego Open House "sign girl"--LOVE her bandana headband and Lycra leggings outfit!

This past weekend I drove to San Diego with my NIKOLAKI design partner David Paul (who took A LOT of great pics in this post! Thank You David!!), for my "Special Appearance" at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM San Diego Open House. The FIDM Open House is a way for high school students--and post-graduates--to get to know the FIDM campus, meet Alumni, instructors and take a tour of the campus (amongst many other things!).

 Welcome Back Nick: The lovely charcuterie and wine that "welcomed" me back to San Diego and the Kimpton Solamar Hotel

I arrived the night before my appearance and checked in to the wonderful Kimpton Solamar Hotel, located very near the college. The hotel was so classy in that no sooner I had hung my overnighter garment bag, there was a knock on the door; they had delivered a delicious "Welcome Back to the Solamar Hotel" spread of charcuterie, red wine and bottled water to my room: what a way to start my weekend in San Diego! Thank You Kimpton Solamar Hotel San Diego!

 NV Nick Verreos San Diego Gals--(left to right) Elise Paul, Marisa Coon and Conchita Encinas Hansen, all wearing our "NV Nick Verreos" dresses (Love Them!)--Island Prime Restaurant San Diego

 San Diego Familia--(left to right) Elise Paul, Marisa Coon, Nick Verreos, David Paul and Conchita Encinas Hansen--Island Prime Restaurant San Diego

Soon after doing a "spritz-and-repeat" and outfit refreshner, David and I went to Island Prime Restaurant to meet David's mom, Conchita and sisters, Elise and Marisa who all reside in San Diego. David's mom had invited us for dinner at this very divine restaurant. The food was delicious:

 Island Prime Restaurant--Salmon and Scallop entrees and the Mud Pie Dessert

But more importantly, the ladies ALL wore our NV Nick Verreos dresses. I. Love. Them. And need I add, they got a bunch of compliments on their outfits! Oh, and guess who was there as well: former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (yes, wearing his neck-brace!).

Next Day...The FIDM San Diego Open House Appearance:

 Nick Verreos--FIDM San Diego Open House

 Double Nick: Nick Verreos poses next to his mini-billboard--FIDM San Diego Open House appearance

I had the pleasure of doing not one, but two presentations at this FIDM San Diego Open House 2014, speaking about my time attending FIDM, experience in the fashion industry and lots more. I also gave some "Nick Advice" on what to do to make you "stand out" at FIDM as well as post-college in the fashion industry. Here are pics of my "Special Appearance":

 Meet Nick Verreos--FIDM San Diego Open House 2014

 Under The Gunn: FIDM San Diego Open House had a special sign alerting everyone attending that I was on Lifetime Network's "Under The Gunn" TV Show

 Nick Verreos--FIDM San Diego Open House 2014

 Say Cheese: Attendees at FIDM San Diego Open House 2014

Post Lecture Meet-and-Greet...and Photo Taking:

 Nick Verreos with Kristiana Sanchez and Marcos Jimenez--FIDM San Diego Open House 2014

 Nick Verreos during the Post-FIDM San Diego Open House 2014 Photo Meet-and-Greet

 Signing Nick: Nick Verreos, FIDM San Diego Open House 2014

 One of the attendees--a student by name of Michelle Lockwood gave me this "Cat" pin cushion that she sewed herself! Thank you Michelle!--FIDM San Diegom Open House 2014

Thanks San Diego for a WONDERFUL weekend and a fabulous FIDM San Diego Open House!

PROJECT RUNWAY....."Project Runway All Stars Season 3" Model Manon Krol, my "NV Nick Verreos" Muse!

 Model All Stars: Model Manon Krol on Lifetime's "Project Runway All Stars Season 3" Episode One (left), and Episode Three (right) looks--both from contestant/designer Viktor Luna

I was soooo excited to see Dutch-born NY-based model Manon Krol on Lifetime Network's "Season 3 Project Runway All Stars" for many reasons....First of all, she's GORGEOUS! And most of all, because for the last year, I have used her as my "muse" for my NV Nick Verreos Contemporary Dress line that I launched at Dillard's and Lord & Taylor during Summer 2013. She is not only super beautiful but oh-so-sweet! And yeah, she's 6 feet tall and has a superhuman body! Last night, Manon wore the winning look from designer Viktor Luna and I wish her all the best on "Project Runway All Stars Season 3"!



Here are some pics from our NV Nick Verreos Behind-the-Scenes Look Book photo shoots as well as Manon in my NV Nick Verreos dresses...

 Nick Verreos and model Manon Krol in NV Nick Verreos white jersey dress with faux leather accent--NV Nick Verreos Look Book Photo Shoot

(Left to right) Nick Verreos, Manon Krol and David Paul--"NV Nick Verreos" Fall/Holiday 2013 Photo Shoot NYC

 Photo Shoot Fab: Model Manon Krol--with David Paul (right) making sure the dresses are photo-perfect!

 NV Nick Verreos--Model Manon Krol in NV Nick Verreos Spring/Summer 2013 dresses

NV Nick Verreos--Model Manon Krol in NV Nick Verreos Fall 2013 dresses--available HERE at Dillards.com

NV Nick Verreos: New "NV Nick Verreos" Dresses Available at Dillard's!

I'm so excited to announce that THREE NEW DRESS STYLES from my "NV Nick Verrreos" dress line are now available at Dillard's and Dillards.com and ALL priced at only $128! Check them out:

 

The Anjelica Dress: A printed jersey "Kimono Dress" with batwing-style sleeves and a black faux leather midriff waist "corset". The length hits mid thigh--not too short and not too long. My NV Nick Verreos "Anjelica Dress" really cinches your waist with the very fitted waist detail and for those ladies who want to cover up their arms, it has those great batwing sleeves! This is the perfect dress for the woman who wants to look fashionable, in-style and on-trend. Click HERE to BUY!

The Maia Dress: This is my "Little Black Dress" for the Season! My NV Nick Verreos "Maia Dress" a black jersey dress that features a one-shoulder Sari-like drape and black lace sleeves and front neckline. Length is mid thigh--once again, not too mini but not too long. This is the perfect LBD for any Going Out/Night Out On The Town occasion, a nice date, dinner or even a wedding...and yes, since it's for Fall/Winter, I added the arm coverage with the lace 3/4 sleeves. Click HERE to BUY!

The Penelope Dress: Even though it's Fall, it doesn't mean you have to stop wearing colors and here's the right dress for those women who LOVE color. Make a statement with my NV Nick Verreos "Penelope" color blocked fitted sheath dress. This blue and apple-green dress (the darker color is on the sides for a "slimming" effect) has a high boat neck in the front and V-shaped back (and yes, ladies, you can still wear a bra!). The dress is made of a stretch woven fabric that really holds you in, yet it's quite comfortable. You want to make an entrance at your next meeting, or Sunday brunch? This is THAT dress! Click HERE to BUY!

Check out these three dress--as well the rest of my "NV Nick Verreos" line at Dillards.com HERE!

NV Nick Verreos.....New Styles Available NOW at Dillards.com...Check out the New Dresses!

The "Katrina" Dress: Model Manon Krol in NV Nick Verreos Fall 2013 Paprika asymmetrical hem tie-belted dress with copper stud front accents

Available at Dillards.com

I'm excited to announce the newest styles from my NV Nick Verreos dress line--exclusively at Dillard's. They are available to purchase online RIGHT NOW on the Dillards.com website.

The new dress styles include several fun, colorful, elegant yet sexy dresses--staying true to my style of giving women a bit of the Grecian Goddess draping , a bit of Color and some High Fashion Runway-to-Red Carpet Fabulousness...it's my "Nick Dress DNA"...

Coral Beauty: Model Manon Krol (top photo) during the Fall 2013 NV Nick Verreos Look Book photoshoot--and my original fashion illustration of the dress (with flat/tech sketch)

 

Gathered LBD: The "Tabatha" Dress, black draped and ruched jersey dress--NV Nick Verreos dress on the left and my Original Fashion Illustration & Flat/Tech Sketch on the right

Available at Dillards.com

 

The "Elissa" Dress: Model Manon Krol in NV Nick Verreos ivory jersey dress with black faux leather "harness"

Available at Dillards.com

 

 The "Chiara" Dress: Model in navy blue shirt waist-tie dress with ruffled trim yoke and lightly gathered sleeves

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Go Check Out the latest NV Nick Verreos dresses...at Dillards.com