WHO WORE WHAT?.....2014 Grammy Awards: Katy Perry in Valentino Couture Spring/Summer 2014

Katy Perry in Valentino Couture Spring/Summer 2014: Katy is wearing a made-to-measure gown from Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014 collection. This collection--and gown--was JUST shown in Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week FOUR DAYS AGO!!! This, in fact, was the first gown in the collection, which was inspired by famous operas.

Musical Couture: This particular gown was a nod to La Traviata; Giuseppe Verdi's score was embroidered in black on the long, full skirt of a parchment-colored tulle dress...

Katy Perry in Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

 Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014

I LOVE this gown and I think Katy looks quite "Princess-like" in it. It's very appropriate she would wear a music-inspired gown...for the Grammys.



Do we like Katy in Valentino Haute Couture?

Nick Verreos/NIKOLAKI...."What I Think The Stars Should Wear for the Grammys" article in Us Weekly

This week, I was asked for my thoughts on "What the Stars Should Wear to the Grammys" and I was so excited to see the article--with photos--currently being featured in UsWeekly.com. I was asked for my 'suggestions" on what Rihanna, Katy Perry (who has worn my designs before) and Taylor Swift would wear. Naturally, I suggested that Taylor Swift would look FAB in one of my NIKOLAKI sequined gowns...

Click HERE to read the entire article in Us Weekly! 

American Music Awards : Katy Perry in Oscar de la Renta Spring 2014

Katy Perry in Oscar de la Renta Spring 2014: Katy wore this Black Strapless Tulle Ballgown with White Polka Dots and Floral Embroidery.



Perry looks absolutely lovely in this very lady like gown, but always seems to have fun and add a bit of whimsy to everything she wears. She accessorized the look with a Olympia Le-Tan ‘Webster’s New World Dictionary’ box clutch and oversized Flower Ring.



Love the strong Red lips and am happy she didn't wear the veil!!!

WHO WORE WHAT?.....2013 MTV Video Music Awards VMA's: Katy Perry in Emanuel Ungaro Fall 2013

Katy Perry in Emanuel Ungaro Fall 2013: For tonight's 2013 MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet which was held at Brooklyn's Barclays Center--Singer Katy Perry wore a dress from Emanuel Ungaro Fall 2013 Collection. The dress was a leopard silk cady printed dress with Princess seam slit, long sleeves and gold-leaf embellishment at the upper torso and sleeves. I like this dress on Katy. She both covered up but still OH-SO-SEXY! And she accessorized it well with modern strappy heels (take note PAGEANT QUEENS!) and great slicked hair.

Emanuel Ungaro Fall 2013: The dress--as seen on the runway model--ends (on her) above-the-knee, but on Katy, way below (it's probably a runway sample that was not changed for her).  In case you want to buy it--it retails for $5529.00. Not kidding. Take a look HERE.

This collection is the first from the brand's new Italian designer Fausto Puglisi. Puglisi is one, of many, designers (including troubled rehab-a-holic Lindsay Lohan) who have designed for the famed Parisian Fashion House. 

WHO WORE WHAT?.....The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner 2013 Red Carpet Part 2: The Chiffon & Structured Ladies!

Part Two of the White House Correspondents' Dinner Fashion: Chiffon Belles

"The Newsroom" actress Emily Mortimer wore a red chiffon Oscar de la Renta gown at last night's White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. I thought she looked very "proper" in this dress featuring a satin belt, banded neckline and sheer sleeves. 

"Nashville" actress Hayden Panetierre wore this lemon yellow chiffon Katherine Kidd Spring 2012 gown. It was very Prom Queen. I also think there was way too much going on...from the draped side cowls to the gathered bust to the beaded looped trim hanging off of it (seriously, what the heck was that?), it was too mucheey.

And then , she had to braid her hair naturally. File under "what was she thinking?". It was all very...

 "Belle" from Disney's "The Beauty and The Beast"

Singer Katy Perry wore an iridescent green silk chiffon gown from Giambattista Valli Fall/Winter 2012 Haute Couture Collection. This gown--estimated at over $50,000 if she were to buy it (it's Haute Couture and hand-made, kids!), fit Katy very nicely. Notice the immense amount of fabric that is gathered into the bust and waist. It was accessorized with a gold Giambattista Valli Haute Couture "belt" as seen in the above photo.

"Homeland" actress Morena Baccarin looked fabulous in this navy blue strapless slight high-low chiffon gown from J. Mendel. Modern, simple, Grecian Goddess...it's all there.

"Modern Family" Sofia Vergara wore this deep teal blue Grecian Goddess-styled gown featuring perfect shirring on the bust, criss-cross midriff/waist and slightly gathered full skirt. Her lavender-colored earrings, bracelets and ring as well as her gold clutch were the perfect accessories.



Structured Divas:

"Mad Men" actress Jessica Paré looked GORGEOUS and was one of the Red Carpet standouts of the night in a midnight blue Antonio Berardi column one-shoulder gown. It featured architectural structured detail around the shoulder and neckline.

"House of Cards" actress Kate Mara went minimalist in this ivory Prada structured column crepe gown with bow neck detail and three-quarter sleeves. The dress is cut well, (it has to be when it's that basic!), and I love her severe side-parted, slick hairstyle.

"Downton Abbey" actress Michelle Dockerty looked amazing in this purple sleeveless high-neck crepe-and-chiffon gown with structured peplum detail from Elie Saab Ready-to-Wear Fall 2013.

Finally, I must highlight one boy: Bradley Cooper. Just look at him. No, seriously, look at him. Perfection in a double-breasted tuxedo. He looks more like a billionaire Euro Prince than an actor. And I LOVE it!

NICK APPEARANCES.....TV Guide Network Bonus Special "Award Season: A Look at Grammy Fashion With Nick Verreos"

Grammy Red Carpet of the Past:

 Nick Verreos, "Award Season: A Look at Grammy Fashion With Nick Verreos"--TV Guide Network Special

As we all know, last night was the 2013 Grammy Awards. I've discussed some of the Red Carpet Who Wore What HERE on my blog and had a BLAST shooting my TV Guide Network 2013 Grammy Awards Fashion Wrap today with my very fun Gal Pals, host Ali Landry, hair Diva Tabatha Coffey and "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Kyle Richards.

Fashion Wrap Fab: (Left to right) Tabatha Coffey, Nick Verreos, host Ali Landry and Kyle Richards

But recently--as part of a TV Guide Network "special" Bonus--I shot this very fun show, where I took a look back at the remarkable
fashions that have made history on the Grammy Awards red carpet including these fearless ladies:

 Nicki Minaj in Givenchy Couture--2011 Grammy Awards

 Nicki Minaj in Atelier Versace Custom--2012 Grammy Awards

 Rihanna in Elie Saab Couture--2010 Grammy Awards

 Rihanna in Giorgio Armani--2012 Grammy Awards

 Katy Perry in Elie Saab Couture--2012 Grammy Awards

Click Below to Watch "Award Season: A Look at Grammy Fashion With Nick Verreos" special: