Project Style Minute: Nick Verreos Summer Style Tips on Shoptopia.com

Summer Style Tips for Summer 2012 c/o ME!!!

 Nick Verreos, Fashion Designer, Red Carpet Expert and "Project Style" Fashion Guru and Judge

As Fashion Guru, Judge and Host of the Project Style 2012, Shoptopia asked me a few questions about what I thought were this Summer's must-have's and trends...and well, I told them!!!

So, Fashionista Ladies, if you are getting ready for Summer 2012--in terms of fashion and how to "give style", then here are my suggestions:

 1) Flapper Gal: 

It's all about that "Flapper Gal"-silhouette--inspired by the Gucci dress above. Think: loose, off-the-body tunic shape.

2) Life Aquatic:

Inspired by the iconic Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 Collection, look for aquatic prints--anything watercolor, "Ocean Graphics", like seashells and corals under the sea. Imagine looking at the sea through your goggles and seeing all that under-the-water vegetation---similar to my NIKOLAKI silk chiffon gown here:

Aquatic Fierce: Model Amanda Fields in a silk chiffon strapless NIKOLAKI Collection aquatic-print gown

3) Mini or Maxi...or High-Low:

High Low Diva: Model Amanda Fields models NIKOLAKI Collection ivory silk organza high-low gown with hand-beaded top section

It's all about the extreme and the most popular choices are Maxi or Mini dresses. If you want to combine BOTH, then get a "high-low" dress--meaning short in the front but longer in the back-like my NIKOLAKI strapless High-Low gown above.

4) Neon Krazee:

NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos and David Paul Neon: Model Lauren Gish in NIKOLAKI silk chiffon and silk duchesse satin dress with sequined waist trim

Neon is BIG for summer. Bright pinks, aqua, lime or canary yellow--wear the bright neon's with camel tones for the perfect contrast. Take a look at the photos above for your Neon Summer 2012 Inspiration.

Click HERE for my complete Summer 2012 Style Tips.

Project Style Video: Nick Verreos and Jeannie Mai "Project Style" Call To Action!!!

Project Style!

Style Fab: Jeannie Mai and Nick Verreos for "Project Style 2012"

As you may know, it's "Project Style" time again!! We are searching for America's Next Chic Top Trendsetter--Do you think you can style a FIERCE outfit for yourself? What if we gave you a free $150 mall gift card, then have you post that outfit on our website with pictures and a video...

One lucky winner will win a $1,000 mall shopping spree,  plus a chance to win the grand prize trip to attend a show (WITH ME!!) at NYC Fashion Week and a Soho NY Shopping Day (also with ME!!!). My GORGEOUS Project Style 2012 Co-Princess--Jeannie Mai--will help me find... The. Next. Project Style. Chic. Stylista OF AMERICA!!!

Click Below for The Project Style 2012 Call To Action Video starring Jeannie Mai and Nick Verreos--with all the RULES:

Nick Verreos Hosts Project Style The Promenade in Temecula: The Recap!

Temecula Gives FASHION!!!

Temecula Stylistas: Nick Verreos (center) with the "Project Style" Finalists, (L to R) Kei Pham, Lexi Lorah, Emily Fontaine and Daniel Castillo, Project Style at The Promenade Mall in Temecula

Last Saturday I drove--along with my trusty NIKOLAKI partner David Paul--to Temecula, California, to host the next "Project Style" LIVE Style Off at The Promenade Mall. Temecula is about 85 miles Southeast of LA--between Los Angeles and San Diego. It's gorgeously sunny and from what the locals (later) told me, it also has some fantastic wineries. No time for wine tasting...it's all about STYLING, SHOPPING and choosing The Next Top Trendsetter in the Temecula Valley!

Nick Verreos Hosting Project Style at The Promenade in Temecula

The Promenade has stores like J. C. Penney, Macy's, Sears, plus Apple, Aeropostale, Victoria's Secret, Williams-Sonoma and a newly-revamped Charlotte Russe, among others. For the upcoming Holiday Season, in fact new stores will be opening including (wait for it!) H & M (yeayyy!), G by Guess, and MAC Makeup.

Charming Nick: Nick Verreos, Charming Charlie Fashion Show "Project Style" The Promenade in Temecula

Now, back to "Project Style": Since May, through a series of monthly style competitions, budding fashionistas went on shoptopia.com, applied and then won spots to be here! Now, the four Finalists were at The Promenade in Temecula for the LIVE Style Off, hosted by MOI! After introducing the finalists, I gave them $200 Promenade Gift Cards and they each had only ONE HOUR to shop for an entire new look for themselves, change and get ready for the runway!

Swivel Nick: Nick Verreos shows a shopper how to use the "swivel" Virtual Dressing Room, The Promenade in Temecula

While the Finalists were out shopping and using their hour wisely, I entertained the crowd by doing my own little runway walk, having a fun "Project Runway Fan Q & A", and hosting a great "Charming Charlie" accessory Fashion Show. I also demonstrated to some "lucky" guests from the audience how to use the FAB Swivel Virtual Dressing Room and showed them how my Red Carpet NIKOLAKI Gowns would look like...on them!

Top Two: Nick Verreos with Lexy Lorah (left) and Daniel Castillo (right)

Once, the shopping-and-styling hour was up, the finalists were back and then it was up to the three very esteemed judges of Barbara Contreras of FIDM, Rita Griggs of Palomar Community College and last year's "Project Style" Winner Sinead Copely, to pick the 2011 Winner, who, by the way, would win a $1,000 Promenade Gift Card!
And the Winner Is...

Lexi Lorah (above) The judges (and I) loved her use of color, prints, her styling (of course) and how directional the entire look was. She also was ON TREND when it came to Fall 2011. Congrats Lexi! (she was very excited--and surprised). Afterward, everyone wanted to take photos...And as in "Everyone", I mean ME!

ManBag Divas: I HAD to get a "ManBag" Photo with Finalist Kei Pham and his brown leather shoulder Messenger Bag.

There were a couple of young Temecula Fashionistas looking very cute, who wanted to take a photo--and yes, I couldn't resist! Look at her printed top/cropped skinny pant/peep-toe bootie heel ensemble and his Chucks-cardigan-and-jean short look: Love! Ten out of Ten "Nick V." Red Carpet Points.

Project Style Winner 202o: I also had some "Mini Fashionista Fans" in Temecula with the cutest little girl above, looking very adorable in a multi-colored flower-print top and bright pink pants --Maybe she'll be a Finalist in "Project Style 2020"! I wonder if I'll be hosting that one too???
Finally...

Prom Kids 2011: Chrissy and David

Guess who came to my event? My NIKOLAKI Partner's (David Paul) High School Prom Date, Chrissy! I won't even say what year they went to the Prom because well, he might not be my NIKOLAKI partner after that! Anyhow, I made sure to get a "Prom Photo" of the two of them. All that is missing is a Corsage, Boutonniere and some BAD 80's hairdo's (Ooops, I gave away the decade!! He's gonna be sooooo mad!).

I had an ABSOLUTE BLAST in Temecula and cannot wait to come back --maybe for some of that famous Temecula Wine Tasting...Thanks for all the great "Project Style" fun and especially for being such a FABULOUS audience!!! Love ya!!!

Nick Verreos to Host "Project Style" THIS SATURDAY September 3rd South Bay Galleria!!!

Project Style 2011!!!

I am sooooo excited to be hosting PROJECT STYLE this upcoming Saturday at the South Bay Galleria!!!! Last year, I was honored to have hosted the 2010 Project Style Finals at South Bay Galleria as well, so I'm DOUBLE thrilled to be back!!!!

Nick Verreos Hosts Project Style 2011, South Bay Galleria Redondo Beach CA Saturday September 3rd

What Is Project Style?

*It is the ultimate fashion competition for guys & girls ages 13 and up.

*Two trendsetters are selected each round to put their sense of style & fashion to the test by creating the ultimate outfits.

*The trendsetters create a video and post photos of their ensemble. Live voting by Shoptopia members will determine the winner for the round.

*Finalists will come back to compete in a Live Style Off... that I will host!!!...for ultimate bragging rights as the Top Trendsetter and a $1,000 Shopping Spree! (not bad huh?)

Contestant Camila and Nick Verreos during the Project Style Trendsetter Finals 2010, South Bay Galleria Redondo Beach

Below is the Schedule of Events for Saturday September 3rd:

1-2pm – Nick Verreos Meet & Greet --Sign autographs and take all the (Facebook) photos you want!!!

2-3pm – Live Style Off –I host the fashion show with five finalists from Project Style who will model their latest fashions from South Bay Galleria, which they purchased with a $250 Galleria Gift Card. Finalists will also describe their style secrets and tell you why they should win the Live Style Off and $1,000 Galleria Gift Card.

3pm – Project Style Winner Announcement -- $1,000 Galleria Gift Card is awarded.



**The Application period has already closed, but make sure to come to the South Bay Galleria to cheer on your favorite and say Hi! to me as I host this fantastic event!!



And if that wasn't enough!!:



The event will also be featuring the Swivel 3D Virtual Dressing Room. You will be able to step inside this wonderful new technology and try on some of my NIKOLAKI gowns!! To learn more about the Swivel Virtual Dressing Room click HERE.



Below is a fun video about the Project Style Contest and how to participate:

Nick Verreos to Host PROJECT STYLE at South Bay Galleria tomorrow, Saturday Oct 16Th 2PM!!

Style Off!!!On Saturday Oct. 16th I will be hosting an event at the South Bay Galleria where we will name the Project: Style Top Trendsetter!

Over the last five months, 2 semi-finalists have competed each month in their journey to be named the Project:Style Top Trendsetter for South Bay Galleria. Now, it all comes down to the final event, the Live Style-Off. Watch the 5 finalists as they compete live in Center Court on Saturday, October 16 at 2pm for the chance to be named South Bay Galleria’s Top Trendsetter and win a $1000 Shopping Spree! Hello!!!! Can I compete too???

Project:Style is the ultimate fashion competition for guys and gals age 13 and up. The Fashion Panel of judges will select the Top Trendsetter. The judges are: Fashion Stylist Jennifer Margolin - Founder RedSoleDiary.com fashion blog, Warren Chaumont - Orange County Fashion Week Coordinator, and me of course!

FAN FAVORITE
You have a voice in the contest as well by texting your vote. Text** your Fan Favorite choice and the winner will receive a $250 Galleria Gift Card. ** Text code will be given at the event.

I will be available to answer your fashion questions and reveal all the dish about Project Runway!

• 2:00pm | Center Court
• Only at South Bay Galleria, Redondo Beach, CA

And there's MORE:
South Bay Galleria is also offering attendees the chance for a private meet and greet with ME!

Here's what you need to do: Simply Text TWEET to 55800 and you'll be invited to a PRIVATE Meet & Greet with MOI!!