Prom King and Queens--Nick Verreos on KNBC "Today In LA: Weekend" News Program: The Recap!

Prom Perfect!

Peacock Prince: Nick Verreos, NBC-LA Studios Burbank California

This past Sunday, I did a fun and very FABULOUS TV segment on KNBC-LA, Channel 4 "Today in LA: Weekend" News Show. It was ALL ABOUT Prom Dressing! Yes, kiddies, it's "Prom Season" and I, your faithful Style Guy, is here to show all the lovely Prom Princesses--how to get the best deals in Prom Fashion--via the FIDM Scholarship Store.

On TV: Nick Verreos on KNBC "Today In LA: Weekend" News Show, Prom Dresses TV Segment

As you know, I am the Official Spokesperson for the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM (as well as an Instructor and Alumn) and when I found out that the FAB FIDM Scholarship Store had a whole lot of new Prom Dress options donated by TOP DESIGNERS, well, I just had to "Shout it to the LA TV World"!

Prom Color Kings: KNBC-LA Anchor Ted Chen and Nick Verreos, "Today In LA: Weekend" Studio

On Sunday, I filmed a LIVE "Prom Dress" TV segment with Anchor Ted Chen, who--by the way --was looking very "Nick" in his bright turquoise blue shirt and striped tie! I showed three Prom Looks--all from the FIDM Scholarship Store and ALL from UNDER $40! In case you didn't know, many Big Name Designers and Manufacturers donate their clothing to the store and then, the store sells them at DEEPLY discounted prices with ALL proceeds creating FIDM student scholarships. So, yes, I LOVE the FIDM Scholarship Store!

I brought three beautiful girls from LA Models Agency to show the looks:

Don't Want To Wear a Dress for The Prom? Then Take a look at this FAB ensemble...

First up was the stunning Aleah--This look I dubbed "The Individualist": This was the perfect option for the girl who doesn't want to go the dress and/or gown option for the Prom. So, I put her in wide-legged black pants, a silver lame top and accessorized the look with fingerless lace gloves and a FAB fascinator.
The Total Look: $19! (Hello!)

Short & Sassy: Model Katie in a purple dress from the FIDM Scholarship Store, KNBC-TV Segment

Katie was the next model, and I put her in a "Short & Sassy" purple party dress with side shirring and cascading ruffles. Lace fingerless gloves--a la Madonna circa 1985--and a Camelia flower and ribbon hair adornment finished off her look.
The Total Look: $30!!! ( The dress is only $24)

One-Shoulder Prom: Model Kaela in one-shoulder gown from the FIDM Scholarship Store, KNBC-TV Segment

Next, it was all about "Hollywood Red Carpet Glamour". Kaela wore a one-shoulder "Grecian Goddess" mauve-colored side-shirred gown that is priced at only $35!!! This is a big-name designer gown that would retail for $500! (Get OUTTA here!!!)

Prom Queen: Model Martha, wears a gown from the FIDM Scholarship Store, KNBC-TV Segment

Finally, Martha finished off my "Nick Verreos Presents Prom Looks" KNBC-LA segment, showing a baby blue-and-white strapless ball gown that--wait for it--was priced at $24! Not kidding. Of course, I styled her on the "funky side"...

And gave her red Converse "Chucks" high-tops, so she would be that "funky" Prom Princess!!! I was inspired by Academy Award-nominated actress Hailee Steinfeld from "True Grit" who showed up to the Vanity Fair Party wearing her Custom Marchesa tea-length gown---and her Converse "Chucks". Thanks Hailee (or her stylist) for that inspiration!

All in all, it was a fabulous segment and it was great to have the opportunity to show these four very chic--but still "budget-priced"-- Prom Looks, just in time for Prom Season. Mommies and daughters: Get thee to the FIDM Scholarship Store and shop shop shop!!!

Nick Verreos Goes To The Prom!! Watch tomorrow (Sunday) morning on KNBC-Channel 4 "Today In LA" Weekend Edition 7-8AM

Just In Case You Are an Early Sunday Morning Riser...

Peacock Fashion Boy: Nick Verreos at KNBC-LA Burbank Studios

If you can.... turn on your TV and tune into KNBC-LA Channel 4 tomorrow morning, Sunday May 15th. Why, you may ask? Well, kiddies, I'll be doing a FAB Prom 2011 Trends Segment on KNBC-LA's Sunday Morning News Show "Today In LA: Weekend Edition" between 7:30-8AM.

Anchor Ted Chen (above)-- whom I've done several Awards Shows Fashion Segments with--headlines the wonderful "Today In LA" Weekend Show and I'm glad to be on his show yet again...

In case you didn't know: It's PROM SEASON and I will be showing 2011 Prom Trends from the FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Scholarship Store:

The FIDM Scholarship Store, located in the FIDM Downtown LA Campus, is run by students at FIDM, and kept stocked by more than 400 different manufacturers and retailers who donate their unwanted merchandise for free. All the proceeds go to the FIDM Scholarship Fund. I'm so excited to be on TV tomorrow, Sunday morning (LIVE, I might add) to be showing what great "Prom Fashion Finds" I discovered from the FIDM Scholarship Store. And PS: You WON'T BELIEVE the prices!!!

Here are the Details:

*What: Prom 2011 Fashion Trends/FIDM Scholarship Store TV Segment hosted by Nick Verreos

*Where: KNBC-TV Channel 4, Today In LA: Weekend Edition

*When: Tomorrow, Sunday May 15: Watch between 7:30-8AM

Nick Verreos Predicts 2011 Oscars Red Carpet Fashion on Today In LA: Weekend Morning News Show!

A "Red Carpet" Saturday Morning...

Nick Verreos, Today In L.A.: Weekend News Show NBC-LA

This morning, I got up very early (5AM!) to shoot another LIVE morning TV segment--this time with one of my FAVORITE Weekend Morning News Teams at the NBC-LA "Today In LA: Weekend".

I just LOVE the always professional and very dapper Ted Chen and his co-anchor, the GORGEOUS Andy Adler. Seriously, I could talk to them for HOURS! Alas, I only get a less-than-five-minute segment...at 7 AM!! But in the words of Tim Gunn--I "made it work"! I threw on my Dad's blue-and-white paisley-printed bow tie that he gave me years ago (yes, he did!) , my Levi's skinny jeans and Zara jacket and Voila: Ready for my Saturday Morning TV Close-Up!

NBC-LA News Anchor Andy Adler and Nick Verreos, "Today In LA: Weekend" News Show

Last time I visited Ted and Andy, I was discussing my predictions for the 2011 Golden Globes Award Red Carpet fashions and I was happy to be invited back--as the Official Spokesperson for the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM--as well as a Red Carpet Fashion Designer--to give my "Nick Predictions" on what we might see at tomorrow's Oscars Red Carpet, using some of my NIKOLAKI gowns as examples.

Click Below for the Full Segment--in case you weren't up this morning on your way to your 7AM Yoga Class or getting your Saturday (very) early morning Starbucks:

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

Nick Verreos Talks Emmy Awards Red Carpet Fashion with NBC4's Ted Chen

Emmy Fashion Talk!

Anchor Couple: Nick Verreos and Ted Chen, KNBC Studios

Sunday morning I woke up bright and early (5AM!!!!!), after arriving home from Chicago and shooting The Victory Project, to head over to NBC Studios to talk Emmy Fashion with Ted Chen on News Raw: Sunday LA. As everyone knows, the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were held this last Sunday and Fashion is always a hot topic! Needless to say, I always have a lot to say on the topic of FASHION so I was happy to join Ted at such an early hour!!
Click below to watch the entire segment and see what I predicted correctly (Lots of beading, embellishments and Black) and what I missed the boat on (The ladies from "GLEE" bringing a youthful vibe to the Red Carpet...NOT!)

Nick Verreos Talks Emmy's Red Carpet on KNBC-TV Digital's "News Raw: Sunday LA" Morning Show Tomorrow!!

Good Morning Los Angeles!

Nick Verreos hugs Emmys Statuesque

My plane has barely landed in LA from my trip to Chicago and I haven't even unpacked my bags, but...I just found out that I have to be up at 6 Am tomorrow morning. Why you might ask?

I will be LIVE on NBC's LA affiliate KNBC-TV Digital's (Channel 4.2) Sunday Morning News Show, "News Raw: Sunday LA" at 7 AM discussing my "Nick Two Cents" on what the stars might wear on the Emmys Red Carpet Sunday night. The show is hosted by Ted Chen and Meteorologist Carl Bell.

I was a guest on the same show last year for the Oscars and they've invited me back! So, if you are one of those "Weekend Early Risers" and love Fashion, Awards Shows Red Carpet and want to know some pre-Emmys FASHION DISH, then tomorrow morning get some Starbucks, toast your bagels and tune in!

*What:Nick Verreos on KNBC-TV Los Angeles Digital Weekend Morning News Program "News Raw: Sunday LA", discussing Emmys 2010 Fashion

*What Channel: Channel 4.2, Channel 225 on Time Warner, Channel 804 Cox, and Channel 304 on Charter Cable