NICK APPEARANCES: Nick Verreos Hosts "Macy's Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Thalia!" event, Macy's Herald Square Thursday September 26th

Macy's Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Thalia! Thursday September 26, 6 pm

I'm MUY excited to announce that this coming Thursday, I will be in NYC to host a very special Macy's event at the iconic Macy's Herald Square. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Macy's is having a  fabuloso events honoring this and on Thursday, September 26th NYC gets a very special Evening With Thalia!

Nick Verreos Hosts Macy's Hispanic Heritage Month Event

I am beyond thrilled at the thought of hosting an event with the GORGEOUS--and amazingly talented Thalia--as part of the evening, I will host a Q & A with Thalia and the first 250 fans will get to meet this superstar
singer, actress and author...

Plus, with any $25 or more women's purchase
during the event, score a copy of Thalia's latest album Habítame Siempre and DVD Habítame Siempre - Edición Especial!

So DON'T MISS IT!!!

Nick Verreos Hosts Macy's and Vanidades Hispanic Heritage Month Event With Thalia at Macy's Herald Square NYC

WHAT:

Join us and Vanidades as we celebrate Latina superstar,
Thalia! First join us for a live Q & A with Thalía hosted by Nick
Verreos, Star of Project Runway, red carpet awards commentator and
fashion designer. The first 250 fans will get to meet this superstar
singer, actress and author! Plus, with any $25 or more women's purchase
during the event, score a copy of Thalia's latest album Habítame Siempre and DVD Habítame Siempre - Edición Especial!



WHEN:

Thursday September 26, 2013

6pm



WHERE:

Macy's Herald Square

151 West 34th Street

New York, NY 10001

Level 3



 See You In New York City Muchachas y Muchachos!

NICK APPEARANCES.....Nick Verreos Hosts First Annual "BlogTopia!" at South Bay Galleria Redondo Beach...The BLOG Recap with LOTS of Photos!

Nick Verreos--Hosts First Annual "BlogTopia!" at South Bay Galleria Redondo Beach California

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of hosting the first ever "BlogTopia!" event at South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach, California. This was an event expressly catered to Fashion, Style, Food and Beauty Bloggers...

Nick Verreos Hosts BlogTopia! South Bay Galleria Redondo Beach CA

 Master of Ceremonies Nick Verreos--"BlogTopia!" South Bay Galleria

"BlogTopia!" was a fun-filled afternoon featuring: Lipstick Readings; Henna Art Tattoos from The Art of Mehndi from Ziba; Regis Salon showing Fall hair styles and a Braid Bar; Fall Beauty and Fragrance Trends from Nordstrom Cosmetics; Swarovski reps showing their new Fall accessories; Claire's showed three different ways of wearing scarves for Fall...

Green Screen Photo There was even a place where you could green screen yourself on the red carpet with photographers taking photos of you. Check out the photo I took, above (stop laughing!)...

Bloggers also received a "Swag" bag which included lots of fun goodies including a free copy of South Bay Magazine.



Here are some fun pics from "BlogTopia!" starting with the Fall Trends Fashion Presentation:

Fall 2013 Fashions from Banana Republic--"BlogTopia!" South Bay Galleria

  

Fall 2013 Fashions from bebe--"BlogTopia!" South Bay Galleria

Fall 2013 Fashions from Guess--"BlogTopia!" South Bay Galleria 

Nick Verreos at the Claire's Stand, where they showed three different ways of wearing scarves for Fall--"BlogTopia!" event South Bay Galleria

Swarovski Fall Demo: Nick Verreos and the Swarovski Demo--"BlogTopia!" South Bay Galleria

Beauty Demo: Nick Verreos and the MAC Nordstrom Cosmetics Makeup Team--"BlogTopia!" South Bay Galleria

And for the Foodie Bloggers...There were Food Tastings!

Food Samples from Crumb Cups--"BlogTopia!" event South Bay Galleria

Food Samples from California Pizza Kitchen--"BlogTopia!" event South Bay Galleria

"BlogTopia!" Meet and Greet:

Nick Verreos and the team and volunteers from Designing Women South Bay--"BlogTopia!" South Bay Galleria

Nick Verreos with Mary Hall of TheRecessionista--"BlogTopia!" South Bay Galleria

Nick Verreos with Chelsea of She Said He Said Fashion Blog

 

Nick Verreos with the South Bay Galleria/Forest City Mall gals--"BlogTopia!" South Bay Galleria

Nick Verreos and Brenda Lifsey (a life-long friend whom I used to work with back in my UCLA days!)--"BlogTopia!" South Bay Galleria

Barbie Fan: Nick Verreos and his "My Scene" Project Runway Season 2 Barbie "BlogTopia!" South Bay Galleria

Nick Verreos with Amanda Nguyen (left) of Feast.Fashion.Faves and Kimberly Luu (right)--"BlogTopia!" South Bay Galleria

Nick Verreos with Claire's reps--"BlogTopia!" South Bay Galleria

Nick Verreos with "Hod Dog On A Stick" gals--"BlogTopia!" South Bay Galleria

A HUGE Thank You to all the BLOGGERS--as well as all the sponsors, stores, South Bay Galleria, South Bay Magazine and everyone who participated in this First Ever BlogTopia! event

NICK APPEARANCES.....South Bay Galleria "BlogTopia!" Hosted by Nick Verreos September 14th: Beauty Demos, Tastings, Swag! How to RSVP!

I'm so excited to announce that next month--on Saturday September 14th, I will be hosting a fun event EXCLUSIVELY FOR Style, Fashion, Beauty and All-Things-Fab Southern California Bloggers at the South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach. The event is "BlogTopia! 2013".

 South Bay Galleria Redondo Beach: Nick Verreos hosting a "Project Style" event several years ago at South Bay Galleria Shopping Center Redondo Beach

I've had the pleasure of hosting various events at this wonderful shopping center--including several  great "Project Style" Contests and Runway Shows. I've always had a blast there and this year we wanted to do something different and have a special event "Invite Only" for Style, Beauty & Fashionista Bloggers. The "BlogTopia!" event will be a fun afternoon of Beauty Demos, Yummy Tastings and (wait for it!) SWAG!

 BlogTopia Style Dishing with Nick Verreos

Yes, guests will receive goodies. Stylish goodies. And of course, I will be there so they will have exclusive access to "All Things Nick". And that includes what I have been up to with my NV Nick Verreos dress line, the celebs I have dressed as well as getting all the "Project Runway" DISH out of me.  Also, if you attend, you will receive a $10 Galleria gift card when you donate gently used professional clothing for Men, Women or Veterans re-entering the workforce. All Donations will benefit Designing Women South Bay and Working Wardrobes. So...Southern California Bloggers: DON'T MISS IT!!!



Here are the Details and how to RSVP:



WHAT:

"BlogTopia!" Hosted by Nick Verreos--an exclusive Blogger-invited event featuring one-on-one style dishing with Nick Verreos, Beauty Demos, Tastings and Swag!

WHERE:

South Bay Galleria Shopping Center

1815 Hawthorne Blvd  Redondo Beach, CA 90278

(310) 371-7546

WHEN:

Saturday September 14 2013 

1-4 p.m.



RSVP:

RSVP online at www.SouthBayGalleria.com and/or click HERE

NICK APPEARANCES.....Nick Verreos at FIDM San Francisco Open House Spring 2013

FIDM SF Open House Fab:

Nick Verreos with FIDM San Francisco students--I made a un-scheduled "visit" during their Lab Hour

This past Friday, I flew to San Francisco to make an Appearance and give a special "Fashion Design Lecture" at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising San Francisco Campus' Open House.

The FIDM Open House is a way for anyone interested in studying fashion, graphic design, interior design, visual display, styling, apparel manufacturing, product development...and many other subjects, to visit the various FIDM campuses (LA, Orange County, San Diego and San Francisco) and check out all that the college has to offer. As the Spokesperson for FIDM, I have the pleasure to make appearances and give special lectures at the College's campuses throughout the year. This past weekend was time for me to fly to San Francisco to give the FIDM San Francisco a little bit of "Nick":



FIDM San Francisco:

Haute Kitchen: Williams-Sonoma collaborated with FIDM San Francisco and their students to create wonderful visual displays that can be seen at the FIDM SF Campus

Seeing Red--Several window displays at the FIDM SF Campus show fabulous red dresses such as the one above, designed by Tatiana Chilcovsky, a FIDM San Francisco Alumn

Nick Lecture Time:

FIDM SF Open House--I brought photos of my new line "NV Nick Verreos" for Spring 2013 as part of my Open House SF lecture.

Taking the Stage: Nick Verreos, FIDM San Francisco Open House

Packed Room: Somehow 200+ Open House attendees/visitors packed the 5th floor conference room to hear my special "Fashion Design/Fashion Inspirations" Lecture--FIDM San Francisco Open House

Post Lecture Meet-and-Greet Pics:

Nick Verreos with Amanda Dickinson, FIDM SanFrancisco Campus Student Council Vice President

Thanks to all the FIDM San Francisco Open House attendees for a WONDERFUL afternoon, being so attentive at my Lecture and being so sweet and patient afterward for the Meet-and-Greet...Love ya!

 

NICK APPEARANCES.....Nick Verreos Hosts Oscar.com and FIDM "Fashion Face/Off"

THE ULTIMATE OSCAR® BRAGGING RIGHTS! Designer Sketch their Vision for The Academy Awards Best Actress Nominees...and Host Seth MacFarlane:

Oscar.com Fashion Face/Off, Hosted by Nick Verreos

I'm SOOO excited to announce this very special series I hosted for Oscar.com and The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising: Fashion Face/Off.

  

My Alma Mater, FIDM and the Academy of
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences put three of FIDM's most talented
fashion designers to the test as they compete with what they think... 

The
five Best Actress nominees and funny man host Seth MacFarlane should
wear on the Red Carpet at the Oscars®.  

Nick Verreos hosts Oscar.com "Fashion Face/Off"

Beginning today, Tuesday, February 19, viewers will be able to log on to Oscar.com and the official Oscars App for the special six-part video
series, "Fashion Face/Off". I was honored enough to have been asked to host this fabulous online series. We went behind the scenes with three of
FIDM's most successful alumni as they compete to sketch the best Red
Carpet looks. 

Three's (Design) Company: FIDM Alumn Fashion Designers (left to right): Dominique Pearl David, Kevan Hall and Heathyr Lawrence

The designers include Kevan Hall, who has designed for the First Lady Michelle Obama as well as actresses Renee Zellweger and
Debra Messing; Heathyr Lawrence, who has designed for Avril Lavigne, Sarah Michelle Gellar and
Alyssa Milano; and Dominique Pearl David, who has worked and designed with Kanye West and Gwen Stefani's line, L.A.M.B. 



I join them in "Fashion Face/Off" to find out more about vision, inspiration and ideas for the Best
Actress nominees, as well as for Oscar host Seth MacFarlane's Red Carpet
look. 

 Oscar.com Fashion Face/Off Scene--Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM

 FIDM Alumn and Fashion Designer Paul Hernandez

We shot the entire video/web show at the FIDM LA Campus and had the aid of FIDM Alumn--and Advanced Fashion Design Graduate--Paul Hernandez, for scenery; he draped these great creations that were featured as 'backdrop".

Design Fab: (left to right) Fashion Designers Kevan Hall, Heathyr Lawrence, Dominique Pearl David and Nick Verreos--Oscar.com "Fashion Face/Off", Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM

 Camera On: Designers Dominique Pearl David and Heathyr Lawrence at the FIDM workroom--Oscar.com "Fashion Face/Off"

Original Sketches of Jessica Chastain's Oscars Red Carpet Look--envisioned by (left to right) Dominique Pearl David, Kevan Hall and Heathyr Lawrence

The designers' final sketches will be revealed to viewers at the end of each episode. Fans cans go online and click HERE to cast their vote for their favorite designer and help determine who sketched it best. The winner will be revealed the night of the Academy Awards!

Nick Verreos Hosts Oscar.com "Fashion Face/Off"

Now watch the videos below and VOTE for your favorite!

Fashion Face/Off: Jennifer Lawrence







Fashion Face/Off: Jessica Chastain:

Fashion Face/Off: Emmaneulle Riva: