Nick TV Minute: Nick Verreos on NBC-LA News Discussing Academy Awards Fashions--Recap!

Oscars Fashions "Nick's Picks" NBC-LA:

FIDM Spokesperson on TV: Nick Verreos on NBC-LA Channel 4, 5 PM News, discussing Oscars Fashions

As you know this was a busy weekend for me--being that it was the Academy Awards--doing lots of pre-Oscars interviews at the amazing FIDM Museum and all those Oscar-nominated costumes--as well as doing my "Fashion Expert" commentating for the TV Guide Network Countdown and Live Red Carpet Shows yesterday from the Hollywood & Highland Center (Kodak Theater). I also shot a quick "Red Carpet Review" with NBC-LA right after the Oscars Red Carpet which aired on the 11 o'clock News last night (video at the end of this post). That was yesterday and today...well, it's all about MORE Post-Oscars Fashion Talk...

I wrapped filming my TV Guide Academy Awards Fashion Wrap this afternoon and then went to the NBC-LA Studios in Burbank to shoot my LIVE segment for the 5 o'clock News with my two favorite anchors: Colleen Williams and Chuck Henry.

Fashion Talk: NBC-LA Anchors Chuck Henry and Colleen Williams, and Nick Verreos

All Awards Season long, as the Spokesperson for the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM--my Alma Mater--I have been appearing on KNBC and giving my "Hits" and "Not-So-Hits" of the Red Carpet with Colleen and Chuck. As usual, I had a great time talking fashion with them! They get very involved (I think it's a nice break from all the other not-so-fashionable news occurring in Southern California). Of course, we discussed Jennifer Lopez in that sequined gown by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad:

I thought she looked AMAZING--from her "Star Bun" down to that fishtail train of hers! And yes, we even discussed the possible "Wardrobe Malfunction" everyone is talking about around the "Web-o-sphere". Now, let me say my "Nick Two Cents" on this: There was NO You-Know-What shot! Do these people (who think that something might have slipped out) not know a woman's body? Whatever they think that slipped out is about 1 1/2 inches AWAY from the edge of that plunging v-neck neckline of hers. Moving on...

We also discussed Angelina Jolie. I was not a fan of the Atelier Versace velvet gown--I thought the fabrication looked heavy on her. I would have loved to have seen her in something sequined, fitted and yes, maybe with no slit. Now speaking of that slit and her now infamous Angelina Jolie Stick-The-Leg-Out Pose:

Angelina Jolie-ing: Colleen Williams, Nick Verreos and Cary Berglund, NBC-LA Studios Burbank

Colleen Williams, myself and NBC-LA reporter (and my FIDM Museum Partner-in-Oscars -Fashions-and-Costumes Fabulousness) Cary Berglund...well, we decided to do the "Angelina Jolie" (or try) following my segment! Above is the incriminating photo! Thank you FIDM and Thank you NBC-LA for a fun 2011-2012 Awards Season.

Click Below to Watch my Oscars Fashions Segment on NBC-LA 11 o'clock News last night with reporter Angie Crouch:

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Nick TV Minute: Nick Verreos on NBC-LA News Discussing Grammys Fashions!

NBC-LA Fashion Moment...

Nick Verreos, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Fashion Spokesperson, NBC-LA Channel 4, 5 o'clock News

As you know, Sunday were the 54th Annual Grammy Awards so Monday, I was a busy boy. First I filmed my TV Guide 2012 Grammy Awards Fashion Wrap with host Ali Landry, Tabatha Coffey and Camille Grammer. After wrapping around 2PM--with enough time to grab a lunch--I then headed off to the NBC Studios in Burbank.

NBC-LA Anchor Colleen Williams and Nick Verreos, KNBC 5 o'clock News

As the Fashion Spokesperson for my Alma Mater, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM, I have the pleasure of being invited to do my post-Award "Fashion Visit" with the NBC-LA crew, specifically, anchors Chuck Henry and Colleen Williams. A couple of weeks back, I was on to comment on the 2012 Golden Globes Red Carpet, so this time they invited me back to give my "Nick V. Red Carpet Two Cents" on the Grammys Fashion.

Along with anchor Colleen Williams, I talked about my Favorites and "Best Dressed" (Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Adele...), some of my "Could Have Been Better" (Robyn??) and we ended with Miss Nicki Minaj's Custom Atelier Versace Littel Red Riding Hood-Meets-Cardinal red satin cape ensemble. As always, I had a fun time commenting, describing the looks and why I liked them (or not) as well as giving some "Fashion Instructor" educating on Haute Couture and what that means, different menswear collars and designer info.

Chuck Henry, Colleen Williams, Nick Verreos, NBC-LA

In the end, even Chuck Henry (above left) got into the conversation--commenting on my tie--saying "Nick, that's an interesting tie...". I think we may have a new Fashion Red Carpet expert on our hands!!!

Nick TV Minute: Nick Verreos on NBC-LA 2012 Golden Globes Fashion Critique Photo Recap

NBC-LA Fashion Talk...

Nick Verreos, on NBC-LA/KNBC Channel 4, 2012 Golden Globes Red Carpet "Hits" & "Misses" TV Segment

Over the weekend , I had the pleasure of being invited back, as the Fashion Spokesperson for the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM, to NBC-LA Channel 4 (Los Angeles NBC), to speak on the 2012 Golden Globes Red Carpet Fashion and the "Hits" and the "Misses" of the night. I had done a pre-Golden Globes fashion segment with NBC LA's Ted Chen the day before--from the Beverly Hills Hilton--but this time, it was LIVE and in studio!

Chuck Henry and Colleen Williams, NBC4 LA 2012 Golden Globes Coverage, 11 o'clock News

Since the Golden Globes were on NBC, this was a BIG NIGHT for the Network and particularly its Los Angeles affiliate, of course. I actually went to the Burbank studios and watched the entire red carpet LIVE feed--all TWO+ hours of it--with the fabulous Colleen Williams, co-anchor of the 5 and 11 p.m. news. We had a BLAST! Next time, someone may need to get a cameraman in there to shoot our entire "Did you see what she was wearing???" tête-à-tête. It would have made for a fun "Web Exclusive" video.

Nick Verreos and Colleen Williams NBC-LA 2012 Golden Globes Coverage, Sunday night

After I was done, I had a "break" and grabbed some dinner at Burbank's "SmokeHouse" Restaurant nearby. I had never been there and OMG!! It was soooo "Old School Hollywood", I LOVED it: the red booths, the steaks, the REAL waiters-who-aren't-actors-who-need-headshots-to-be-waiters (Hello!), THE GARLIC-CHEESE BREAD: Delicious. But soon, it was time to get back and go LIVE on the air with Colleen during NBC4 LA's extended 11 o' clock news following the award show.

The Day After: Nick Verreos Gives his Final 2012 Golden Globes Fashion "Two Cents" on the NBCLA 5 o'clock News

And then, the following day--on Monday--I was invited back again to give my Final "Nick V. Two Cents" on the Best, the Not-So-Good and "Are Headbands A Trend?" from the previous night's 2012 Golden Globes. This time I was on with both Colleen and Chuck (Chuck secretly LOVES fashion commentating...don't tell anyone I said that!).

And yes, we discussed Charlize Theron's Cartier headband: I LOVED it and the ENTIRE look, Colleen and Chuck were "on the fence" (about the headband). But we all pretty much agreed that this:

Sarah Michelle Gellar: was not our favorite of the night. I loved the shape and style of the ball gown...and I did predict that prints might be IN for the 2012 Golden Globes Red Carpet, but not THIS kind of a print! All in all: Thanks Colleen and Chuck for inviting me back for two nights of Fabulous Golden Globes Fashion Commentating!

Nick TV Minute: Nick Verreos on NBCLA Channel 4 Golden Globes Red Carpet Preview and More!

A Golden Globes Weekend:

Nick Verreos and NBC4 LA's Ted Chen, Beverly Hills Hilton, Golden Globes (covered) red carpet

As you may know, the Golden Globes are TODAY and of course, as a Fashion Designer who designs gowns for the red carpet--as well as the Fashion Spokesperson for the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM--my "Nick Fashion Expert Two Cents" have been requested during this time.

Nick Verreos, Fashion Spokesperson, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM

On that note: yesterday, I went to the Beverly Hills Hilton on the Wilshire/Santa Monica Blvd. intersection and filmed a little segment with NBCLA/4's Today in L.A. Weekend Morning Anchor Ted Chen discussing what else? Yes, the fashions we might be seeing on all the A-List Hollywood stars at the Golden Globes.

Naturally, I showed "examples" of styles, colors, one might see using photos from my NIKOLAKI Collection of gowns, as seen from the screencap above.

Under Construction: Beverly Hills Hilton, Golden Globes red carpet--The Day Before

I have never been to the Beverly Hills Hilton THE DAY BEFORE the Golden Globes and boy, that was a treat: It was (sorry for not using another word) NEAT! The red carpet we will see today--full of stars like Angelina Jolie and Meryl Streep--was still "under construction" yesterday and so were all the different "Star Stopping" sections for all the Entertainment News Networks and shows like E!, Insider, and the like.

I was happy to see that there was a plastic tarp/ceiling over the red carpet--just in case it might rain (like it did a couple of years ago and NO ONE had thought of yes, maybe protecting the red carpet, the stars and their $50,000 Haute Couture Gowns!). I remember almost crying at the site of a drenched hem on Kate Hudson's white Marchesa gown, as she held it throughout her entire red carpet walk!

Ted Chen and Nick Verreos, at the Beverly Hills Hilton, site of the Golden Globe Awards

The segment aired last night on the 6 o'clock and 11 p.m. News on NBC4 (KNBC, Channel 4, Los Angeles).

Click Below To Watch the Segment:


And TODAY, I am excited to announce that I will be BACK--but this time at the NBC studios reporting with the fabulous Colleen Williams, giving my take on my Red Carpet Favorites and well, the "Good Try, But...", during the 11 p.m. News LIVE. As well as on Monday night's NBC4 News.

Colleen Williams and Nick Verreos, discussing the Oscars red carpet fashions last year

Last year, after the Academy Awards, I had a blast discussing my Top and Not-So Top Picks with Colleen (see photo above) so, I'm excited to be invited back. So, if you're watching the Golden Globe Awards tonight here in Los Angeles, stay on the same channel and maybe you'll get a glimpse of me discussing the red carpet fashions!

WHAT: Nick Verreos Discussing the Best and "Oh Maybe Not" Picks from the 2012 Golden Globe Awards
WHEN: Sunday January 15, 11 p.m. PST and Monday January 16, 11 p.m. PST
WHERE: NBC4 KNBC Channel 4, 11 O'clock News--Check your local listings

Weekend Roundup: Nick Verreos on NBC "Today In LA: Weekend" and KUSI-San Diego Golden Globes Preview with NIKOLAKI Gowns!

The "Nick, Ted and Andy Show" and NIKOLAKI Gowns Take a Road Trip...To San Diego:

Nick Today In LA: Nick Verreos Appearance on "Today In LA: Weekend" this past Sunday with Anchors Ted Chen (left) and Andy Rosa Adler (center)

Yes kids, this past Sunday was the 68Th Annual Golden Globes and I was a busy boy: As a Fashion Designer--and Instructor/Official Spokesperson for the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM, I am always called upon for my "Nick Two Cents" during Awards Season.

Peacock Prince: Nick Verreos at NBC-LA Studios, Burbank CA

And since this was the first "biggie", my expertise was called upon --Courtesy of FIDM--in regards to my "Predictions" of the Trends and Silhouettes for Sunday's Golden Globes for NBC-LA and KUSI San Diego (more on that below). After doing some "Homework" on what the trends were for this current Spring 2011 Season--as well as what stars wore last year in combination with what stylists were asking for and pulling from us--I tried to come up with my best "Nick Verreos Golden Globes Two Cents".

Monitor Nick: Nick Verreos on the NBC Studios Monitor

First up, I had a 7 AM Call Time at NBC Studios in Burbank California. The sun was not even up when I made my way to the studios--heck, we could barely find a Starbucks that was open--I was to be on the KNBC (local LA-NBC) Sunday Morning News Program...

"Today In LA: Weekend" hosted by the affable Ted Chen (whom I've interviewed with before) and the gorgeous Andy Rosa Adler. The interview went great: We spoke of Red Carpet Trends and what the stars might wear. I predicted All-over Beading/Sequin Dresses, Structural Gowns with Cascading Ruffles, and the Mermaid shape (not bad!)-- featuring photos from my latest NIKOLAKI Spring 2011 Collection as examples of styles and colors you might see.

Cascading TV Ruffles: NIKOLAKI Spring 2011 Gown, KNBC "Today In LA: Weekend" TV Show

Before I knew it, we were done; it was a quick segment but of course, I had so much fun! Maybe they'll bring me back come Oscars time...I'll brew up some coffee at home, get my outfit on and drive to Burbank to see those two again to discuss Award Show Fashion any day, 7AM or 7PM!

Next Up, San Diego:

Almost at the same time as my NBC interview, I received a request--Courtesy of my Alma Mater FIDM of course, to also do a TV segment for San Diego's KUSI. Because of the fact that I was to be in Burbank at the NBC Studios doing my Live Pre-Golden Globes Fashion Segment on Sunday Morning, I obviously could not be at two places at once.

San Diego Smiles: KUSI Fashion Guru Leonard Simpson and NIKOLAKI Co-Designer David Paul--KUSI-TV Studios

KUSI's Fashion Expert, Leonard Simpson--who was anchoring this TV segment--requested that, instead of me, my NIKOLAKI gowns could come down and be part of a fun Red Carpet Fashion Segment they were producing to talk about the upcoming Golden Globes fashion.

Mint Princess: San Diego model in NIKOLAKI mint green silk Zibeline One-Shoulder Gown with cascading back ruffles

My NIKOLAKI design partner, David Paul--who hails from San Diego (a chance to see his family!)-- drove down--and brought along several of our NIKOLAKI gowns. David's mom--who lives in beautiful Point Loma, was excited to be part of the fun, was enlisted by David to be his "assistant" and help in the steaming, unloading and overall preparations of our gowns for the segment: LOVE HER! Who needs Interns when they've got Mommies!!!

All-Over Beading: San Diego model shows off NIKOLAKI mint green clear sequin paillettes over silk chiffon bias-cut gown with silk inner corset

I heard the segment went fabulously (of course!). Local San Diego models featured our gowns--showing predictions of the silhouettes, colors and shapes one might see at the 2011 Golden Globes--on a makeshift Red Carpet adjacent to the KUSI San Diego Studios.

NIKOLAKI Ladies: San Diego Models show off the NIKOLAKI gowns as part of the KUSI San Diego Golden Globes Red Carpet Fashion Segment

As soon as I was home after my NBC Live TV Segment, I received a call from David telling me that the segment went flawlessly. YEAYYY!!! I could finally breathe...get back in my pajamas, and relax and enjoy my restful Sunday...and later on, watch the actual Golden Globes Red Carpet--and of course do my "NickVerreos.com Live Fashion Blogging" from the comfort of my home...

Nick Verreos and NIKOLAKI Gowns on TV Tomorrow Morning NBC4's "Today In LA: Weekend" and KUSI's "Good Morning San Diego"!

Busy Golden Globes Sunday...

Expert Predictions: Nick Verreos, FIDM Instructor & Spokesperson, Fashion Designer and Red Carpet Expert

I'm thrilled that as part of my "extra-curricular" duties as the Official Spokesperson--and Instructor--of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM (besides being a Fashion Designer and so on), I can offer my expertise on fashion--and especially
Award Show Red Carpet Fashion--whenever they receive requests from different Media for me to give my "Nick Verreos Two Cents".

Well, tomorrow is "Golden Globes Day" so it's "Nick Time" again--I found out that I have an early call time tomorrow--at 7AM (I know, I said AM!)--to be LIVE on... KNBC Channel 4's "Today In LA: Weekend" News Program giving my "Nick Two Cents" on what the stars might wear on the Golden Globes Red Carpet Sunday night. The show is Co-Anchored by Ted Chen and the beautiful Andy Rosa Adler featuring Meteorologist Carl Bell.The Nick Ted Show: Nick Verreos Cozies Up to NBC-LA's News Anchor Ted Chen last year, filming a KNBC-TV Emmy's Fashion segment

KNBC "Today In LA: Weekend" Co-Anchor Andy Rosa Adler

The last time I was on was in August '10 to give my predictions on the Emmy's Fashion so I'm happy to be back. So, set your DVR's or Tivo (I know, it's very early on a Sunday!) or if you happen to be up...

Here's the DISH:
*What: Nick Verreos on KNBC-TV Channel 4 Los Angeles "Today in LA: Weekend" News Show 7-8AM, discussing Golden Globes 2011 Red Carpet fashion predictions

In Addition: NIKOLAKI Collection in San Diego tomorrow!!??

NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul: Gowns and dresses will be on TV, "Good Morning San Diego" TV program KUSI San Diego

I also got a request to be in San Diego....AT THE SAME TIME!!! (I know!) and be part of a special Golden Globes Red Carpet Fashion Segment for San Diego Independent TV Station, KUSI, Channel 9 and their "Good Morning San Diego" Sunday program.
For a minute there, I thought "Can I split myself in half?", but no, so instead I am sending my NIKOLAKI Design partner "Better Half", David Paul to his hometown of San Diego.

NIKOLAKI Twosome: David Paul and Nick Verreos

He will be bringing several of our NIKOLAKI Couture gowns and dresses that will be shown on air as part of that special LIVE segment hosted by KUSI's Fashion Guru Leonard Simpson and Emmy-nominated News Anchor Bridget Naso. If you live in San Diego and are up around 9AM tomorrow morning, tune into KUSI-TV "Good Morning San Diego" and you might see some NIKOLAKI gowns worn by some of San Diego's most beautiful models.

Here's The DISH:
*What: NIKOLAKI Collection shown on KUSI-TV San Diego, "Good Morning San Diego" TV program, Golden Globe Red Carpet Prediction/Trends Special, Sunday January 16Th 9AM