Nick-A-laddin Meets Modelinia!Here is the the video showing all the craziness on the Red Carpet for Heidi Klum's Halloween Party sponsored by MSN and SKYY Vodka. ENJOY!!!
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Halloween Part Deux: Nick Verreos Interviews Perez, Paris, Kelly and more...
Nick-A-laddin Meets Modelinia!Here is the the video showing all the craziness on the Red Carpet for Heidi Klum's Halloween Party sponsored by MSN and SKYY Vodka. ENJOY!!!
Nick Verreos goes Trick or Treating @ Heidi's Halloween Party!!
Jai Ho! Happy Halloween From Heidi's Halloween Bash!
Namaste Modelinia: Nick Verreos covering Heidi Klum's Halloween for Modelinia.com
Oh boy oh boy, last night was Halloween (I'm still trying to remove the black eyeliner from my eyes!). I was asked to do red carpet "coverage" at Heidi Klum's Halloween Party for the model website, Modelinia.com. The party was being held at the newly opened West Hollywood nightclub Voyeur and sponsored by MSN and Sky Vodka. Fun Fact: Voyeur used to be a club called Peanuts as well as Illusions, where you would see the FIERCEST Drag Queens (and some not so fierce). I couldn't believe that Heidi was even hosting this annual bash since, it was just a little over three weeks ago that she gave birth to her second daughter. But, lo and behold, I got the call and the invitation to cover it.
My Costume:
Love Child Meets Bollywood: Raymundo Baltazar and Nick Verreos attend Heidi Klum's Halloween Party
Naturally I could not just buy a Halloween costume out of a bag from Hollywood Toys and Costumes: I had to make it! I decided that both my partner David and I would be a cross between a "Gay Bollywood Couple Getting Married" and "Ali Baba Couture". Now, before I get any angry emails/comments here from the entire Indian Subcontinent, I was not trying to be disrespectful to Bollywood, India or the Middle East, but in fact I am playing homage to it. I have always loved the colors, fancifulness and all-out drama of Bollywood and old Hollywood "Ali-Baba" films, and I thought it would be fun and fabulous to re-create it.
Where's Aishwarya? Nick Verreos and David Paul in their "Nikolaki" custom costumes
David and I both designed the costumes (David after all has a Master's in Costume Design), I made the patterns, and he SEWED EVERYTHING!!! We could have had one of our seamstresses make them but he wanted to do it. Our costumes consisted of fitted silk brocade jackets with Swarovski crystals, gold silk lurex drop-crotch "Harem Pants", silk waist cummerbunds and turbans (David's turban took over 6 yards!). To finish our Halloween costumes, we went to Artesia's "Little India" and purchased gold brocade slippers and jewelry.
The Red Carpet:
Perez GaGa: Perez Hilton as Lady GaGa and Nick Verreos
Halloween in LA is always CRAZY. It took us 1 1/2 hours to drive from Downtown LA to the party location (normally a 20-30 minute hop even in LA traffic). I could have been in Palm Springs in that time! The Santa Monica Blvd traffic was at a complete standstill (and I was already about an hour late) when David just had me get out of the car and I made a mad 7-block dash (yes, in my Harem pants and Turban) to the club. Once there-- and almost a cardiac arrest later--I positioned myself into the reporter's "line" and went to work.
The Real Lady GaGa
First up was Mario Lavendeira "Perez Hilton". He showed up as Lady GaGa--all 6 ft 2" of him. His ensemble consisted of black stiletto platforms, fishnets and black fitted strapless corseted dress with "Disco Ball" bust accent. The costume was EXACT to one she has worn on stage before. He actually had the Haus of GaGa replicate the costume for him.
It was great to say "hello" to Kelly Osborne who came along with her cutie (and gushingly sweet!) boyfriend, Luke Squirrel. They were dressed as "Sunday Brunch" or eggs (Kelly) and bacon (Luke).
Couples was the "Theme of the Night": Project Runway Season 3 Winner, LA designer Jeffrey Sebelia showed up with his girlfriend, Cassandra Church, as Edgar Allen Poe and The Raven. 
Also on the red carpet were Paris Hilton and her HOT boyfriend, Doug Reinhardt. They were both dressed as the Tooth Fairy, or at least Doug was. Paris was in full DIVA mode, looking fabulous in a very Folies Bergere inspired Costume. Finally at around 11 PM, after much wait (and I'm sure stuck in the HORRIFIC West Hollywood traffic!), Heidi and Seal arrived. The crowd went crazy as they debuted their costumes: Black feathered vultures inspired by a Japanese Anime Cartoon Movie called Howl's Moving Castle by Artist Hayao Miyazaki. 
Kissing Beaks: Seal and Heidi on the red carpet of their Halloween Party
As I interviewed Heidi on the red carpet, she explained how her mom had to sew Velcro in the costume right before she left so she could use the bathroom! (love that!). She asked me "Why don't you deeeeesigners ever think of these things???". Love her! She also reassured me that the feathers were not real (so PETA keep away!) and actually made of vinyl/plastic.
Inside Heidi's Halloween:
This Is Project Runway: Heidi Klum (yes that's her!), Raymundo Baltazar and Nick Verreos
The nightclub was packed and very hard to move through (I guess the LA Fire Marshall must have been on vacation). Once inside, David and I ran into my Project Runway alumn, Raymundo Baltazar, who was dressed as a Hippie Love Child.
We proceeded to see if we could A) Get some drinks, B) check out all the costumes at the party and C) find a way to say "helloooooo" to Miss Heidi. We did all three! While making our way through, I spotted one of my favorite singers, Jordin Sparks, who was a "spooky" Dorothy from Wizard of Oz (above photo) and...
one guest dressed as Karl Lagerfeld while his friend came as a quilted Chanel Purse. You don't see it but next to them was another person in a red tweed Chanel Suit. I spotted TWO Karl Lagerfeld's but not ONE Michael Kors or Tim Gunn. Maybe I didn't look hard enough.
Parting Shot:
Couple of the Night: Nick Verreos and Steven Cojocaru
As I was about to leave, I had to stop and get a photo of Steven Cojocaru "Cojo" (from Entertainment Tonight), who was HILARIOUS as Khloe Kardashian in her Wedding Gown--BIG ring, BIG hair, tacky polyester gown and garter belt. I finally found the one woMAN who might be my perfect Gay Bollywood Bride! Very SPOOKY--Happy Halloween kiddies!
Namaste Modelinia: Nick Verreos covering Heidi Klum's Halloween for Modelinia.comOh boy oh boy, last night was Halloween (I'm still trying to remove the black eyeliner from my eyes!). I was asked to do red carpet "coverage" at Heidi Klum's Halloween Party for the model website, Modelinia.com. The party was being held at the newly opened West Hollywood nightclub Voyeur and sponsored by MSN and Sky Vodka. Fun Fact: Voyeur used to be a club called Peanuts as well as Illusions, where you would see the FIERCEST Drag Queens (and some not so fierce). I couldn't believe that Heidi was even hosting this annual bash since, it was just a little over three weeks ago that she gave birth to her second daughter. But, lo and behold, I got the call and the invitation to cover it.
My Costume:
Love Child Meets Bollywood: Raymundo Baltazar and Nick Verreos attend Heidi Klum's Halloween PartyNaturally I could not just buy a Halloween costume out of a bag from Hollywood Toys and Costumes: I had to make it! I decided that both my partner David and I would be a cross between a "Gay Bollywood Couple Getting Married" and "Ali Baba Couture". Now, before I get any angry emails/comments here from the entire Indian Subcontinent, I was not trying to be disrespectful to Bollywood, India or the Middle East, but in fact I am playing homage to it. I have always loved the colors, fancifulness and all-out drama of Bollywood and old Hollywood "Ali-Baba" films, and I thought it would be fun and fabulous to re-create it.
Where's Aishwarya? Nick Verreos and David Paul in their "Nikolaki" custom costumesDavid and I both designed the costumes (David after all has a Master's in Costume Design), I made the patterns, and he SEWED EVERYTHING!!! We could have had one of our seamstresses make them but he wanted to do it. Our costumes consisted of fitted silk brocade jackets with Swarovski crystals, gold silk lurex drop-crotch "Harem Pants", silk waist cummerbunds and turbans (David's turban took over 6 yards!). To finish our Halloween costumes, we went to Artesia's "Little India" and purchased gold brocade slippers and jewelry.
The Red Carpet:
Perez GaGa: Perez Hilton as Lady GaGa and Nick VerreosHalloween in LA is always CRAZY. It took us 1 1/2 hours to drive from Downtown LA to the party location (normally a 20-30 minute hop even in LA traffic). I could have been in Palm Springs in that time! The Santa Monica Blvd traffic was at a complete standstill (and I was already about an hour late) when David just had me get out of the car and I made a mad 7-block dash (yes, in my Harem pants and Turban) to the club. Once there-- and almost a cardiac arrest later--I positioned myself into the reporter's "line" and went to work.
The Real Lady GaGaFirst up was Mario Lavendeira "Perez Hilton". He showed up as Lady GaGa--all 6 ft 2" of him. His ensemble consisted of black stiletto platforms, fishnets and black fitted strapless corseted dress with "Disco Ball" bust accent. The costume was EXACT to one she has worn on stage before. He actually had the Haus of GaGa replicate the costume for him.
It was great to say "hello" to Kelly Osborne who came along with her cutie (and gushingly sweet!) boyfriend, Luke Squirrel. They were dressed as "Sunday Brunch" or eggs (Kelly) and bacon (Luke).
Couples was the "Theme of the Night": Project Runway Season 3 Winner, LA designer Jeffrey Sebelia showed up with his girlfriend, Cassandra Church, as Edgar Allen Poe and The Raven. 
Also on the red carpet were Paris Hilton and her HOT boyfriend, Doug Reinhardt. They were both dressed as the Tooth Fairy, or at least Doug was. Paris was in full DIVA mode, looking fabulous in a very Folies Bergere inspired Costume. Finally at around 11 PM, after much wait (and I'm sure stuck in the HORRIFIC West Hollywood traffic!), Heidi and Seal arrived. The crowd went crazy as they debuted their costumes: Black feathered vultures inspired by a Japanese Anime Cartoon Movie called Howl's Moving Castle by Artist Hayao Miyazaki. 
Kissing Beaks: Seal and Heidi on the red carpet of their Halloween PartyAs I interviewed Heidi on the red carpet, she explained how her mom had to sew Velcro in the costume right before she left so she could use the bathroom! (love that!). She asked me "Why don't you deeeeesigners ever think of these things???". Love her! She also reassured me that the feathers were not real (so PETA keep away!) and actually made of vinyl/plastic.
Inside Heidi's Halloween:
This Is Project Runway: Heidi Klum (yes that's her!), Raymundo Baltazar and Nick VerreosThe nightclub was packed and very hard to move through (I guess the LA Fire Marshall must have been on vacation). Once inside, David and I ran into my Project Runway alumn, Raymundo Baltazar, who was dressed as a Hippie Love Child.
We proceeded to see if we could A) Get some drinks, B) check out all the costumes at the party and C) find a way to say "helloooooo" to Miss Heidi. We did all three! While making our way through, I spotted one of my favorite singers, Jordin Sparks, who was a "spooky" Dorothy from Wizard of Oz (above photo) and...
one guest dressed as Karl Lagerfeld while his friend came as a quilted Chanel Purse. You don't see it but next to them was another person in a red tweed Chanel Suit. I spotted TWO Karl Lagerfeld's but not ONE Michael Kors or Tim Gunn. Maybe I didn't look hard enough.Parting Shot:
Couple of the Night: Nick Verreos and Steven CojocaruAs I was about to leave, I had to stop and get a photo of Steven Cojocaru "Cojo" (from Entertainment Tonight), who was HILARIOUS as Khloe Kardashian in her Wedding Gown--BIG ring, BIG hair, tacky polyester gown and garter belt. I finally found the one woMAN who might be my perfect Gay Bollywood Bride! Very SPOOKY--Happy Halloween kiddies!
Heidi Klum Barbie at New York Fashion Week!!
Heidi's Barbie Crashes NY Fashion Week!!!!
OK, so I just saw this video on Modelinia.com and I just about DIED!!!! It's the Heidi Klum Barbie in New York City attending some of the NY Fashion Week shows. Since Miss Heidi is 8 1/2 months pregnant and can't--and shouldn't--really be getting on a plane to NY to attend runway shows (First Class sleeper seat or private plane!), she sent her Barbie instead.
I just love her voice, her glittery pink sequined mini-dress, those gold pumps of hers (Mini Louboutins?). I want her and I need her! In the video, she is seen hobnobbing with all the fashionistas--from photographer Mario Testino to Heidi's Project Runway cohort, designer Michael Kors. The interaction between the Heidi Klum Barbie and Kors are HILARIOUS. His facial reactions SLAY me! I could just see him thinking "Am I really talking to a doll??". If you haven't already, you've got to see this video:
See more videos on modelinia.com
OK, so I just saw this video on Modelinia.com and I just about DIED!!!! It's the Heidi Klum Barbie in New York City attending some of the NY Fashion Week shows. Since Miss Heidi is 8 1/2 months pregnant and can't--and shouldn't--really be getting on a plane to NY to attend runway shows (First Class sleeper seat or private plane!), she sent her Barbie instead.I just love her voice, her glittery pink sequined mini-dress, those gold pumps of hers (Mini Louboutins?). I want her and I need her! In the video, she is seen hobnobbing with all the fashionistas--from photographer Mario Testino to Heidi's Project Runway cohort, designer Michael Kors. The interaction between the Heidi Klum Barbie and Kors are HILARIOUS. His facial reactions SLAY me! I could just see him thinking "Am I really talking to a doll??". If you haven't already, you've got to see this video:
See more videos on modelinia.com
Nick Verreos Loves Modelinia!!!
Model CRAZY!
You're IN! Nick Verreos and Heidi Klum
Who loves models? I do! And that's why I love me some Modelinia, the website devoted to and about "everything and anything" models. Their tag line is Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle: All Models, All the Time. Sounds like a "Nick Website" to me!
Model Hug: Nick Verreos and Marissa Miller
As a designer, I worship and live for models. They are my muses and they make my designs and sketches come to life! I was so lucky back in Season 2 of Project Runway to have been given the gorgeous Tarah Rodgers as my model. She was such an inspiration during those grueling weeks.
Pink Beauty: Nick Verreos and Erin Wasson
And because of all the different red carpet and style video blogs I have done, especially as one of the Glam Squad for MSN.com's Style Studio, I have now become a part of the "I love Victoria's Secret Supermodels" club. Besides my ultimate Supermodel Goddess Heidi Klum, I just can't get enough of Marissa Miller and Erin Wasson.
The Modelinia website has videos of Isaac Mizrahi muse and former Tim Gunn Guide To Style co-host and partner-in-crime Veronica Webb doing a "high heel workout", video interviews with model "God" John Casablancas and hair Guru, Garren ( you know you are a DIVA when you are known with just ONE NAME!), as well as "Beauty Secrets" from all the top models.
Click HERE for more videos and all the Model Madness!
You're IN! Nick Verreos and Heidi KlumWho loves models? I do! And that's why I love me some Modelinia, the website devoted to and about "everything and anything" models. Their tag line is Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle: All Models, All the Time. Sounds like a "Nick Website" to me!
Model Hug: Nick Verreos and Marissa MillerAs a designer, I worship and live for models. They are my muses and they make my designs and sketches come to life! I was so lucky back in Season 2 of Project Runway to have been given the gorgeous Tarah Rodgers as my model. She was such an inspiration during those grueling weeks.
Pink Beauty: Nick Verreos and Erin WassonAnd because of all the different red carpet and style video blogs I have done, especially as one of the Glam Squad for MSN.com's Style Studio, I have now become a part of the "I love Victoria's Secret Supermodels" club. Besides my ultimate Supermodel Goddess Heidi Klum, I just can't get enough of Marissa Miller and Erin Wasson.
The Modelinia website has videos of Isaac Mizrahi muse and former Tim Gunn Guide To Style co-host and partner-in-crime Veronica Webb doing a "high heel workout", video interviews with model "God" John Casablancas and hair Guru, Garren ( you know you are a DIVA when you are known with just ONE NAME!), as well as "Beauty Secrets" from all the top models.Click HERE for more videos and all the Model Madness!
Heidi! Marisa! Anastassia! It's MODELINIA Baby!
Nick HEARTS Modelinia!!!
Heidi Klum in "Spiked Heel", a new web series exclusively on Modelinia.com
So I was watching Miss Heidi Klum on some entertainment TV show and she was teaching a reporter how to walk in high heels--Heidi did a fabulous job, but the reporter, well, not so much! She mentioned something about a new Website called Modelinia and you know I had to do some investigatin'!!!
Modelinia.com is a model, fashion, make-up and entertainment site that highlights, well, what else: Models!!! It was officially launched weeks ago during New York Fashion Week but I am so LATE in discovering it (better late than never darlings).
I Will Blow You...with my Blow Dryer: Heidi and her weapon (and a fabulous gold jumpsuit)
It features various different "web shows", including a snow boarding segment with actress/model Joy Bryant, Victoria's Secret Supermodel Marisa Miller's 'Travel Tips" and one of my favorites: Spiked Heel with Heidi Klum as "The Kluminator". It is a campy cartoon-like series by filmaker Douglas Keeve ("Unzipped") starring Heidi Klum--in a sexy gold jumpsuit (did Project Runway Season 5 Winner Christian Siriano design that? Or is it a Michael Kors? Why wasn't I called?)--saving the world with a blowdryer. Yep, a BLOWDRYER!!!!
Of The Manor Born: Model Anastassia in a Ralph Lauren ad
Another favorite of mine is High Heel Bootcamp, with runway instructor extraordinaire, model Anastassia Khozissova. Anastassia has been modeling for 10 years and has graced the Paris, New York and Milan runways of every top designer, including Ralph Lauren (she was his "muse" for a while), John Galliano for Dior (she looks unrecognizable in his Haute Couture creations) as well as Jean Paul Gaultier and many, many others. In one segment Simon Doonan, Barneys NY Creative Director (and DIVA), hosts as two very young ingenue models arrive in NY for a catwalk traning session with Miss Anastassia.
Madama Butterfly: Model Anastassia in Christian Dior Haute Couture
What does she do next? She makes them walk on a gymnast's balance beam. When they fall off, Miss I-Should-Have-Been-A-Romanian-Gymnast-Teacher Khozissova, shouts "Do you want to be a model? Then get back on!" I love it! Click HERE for all the Model Mayhem.
Heidi Klum in "Spiked Heel", a new web series exclusively on Modelinia.comSo I was watching Miss Heidi Klum on some entertainment TV show and she was teaching a reporter how to walk in high heels--Heidi did a fabulous job, but the reporter, well, not so much! She mentioned something about a new Website called Modelinia and you know I had to do some investigatin'!!!
Modelinia.com is a model, fashion, make-up and entertainment site that highlights, well, what else: Models!!! It was officially launched weeks ago during New York Fashion Week but I am so LATE in discovering it (better late than never darlings).
I Will Blow You...with my Blow Dryer: Heidi and her weapon (and a fabulous gold jumpsuit)It features various different "web shows", including a snow boarding segment with actress/model Joy Bryant, Victoria's Secret Supermodel Marisa Miller's 'Travel Tips" and one of my favorites: Spiked Heel with Heidi Klum as "The Kluminator". It is a campy cartoon-like series by filmaker Douglas Keeve ("Unzipped") starring Heidi Klum--in a sexy gold jumpsuit (did Project Runway Season 5 Winner Christian Siriano design that? Or is it a Michael Kors? Why wasn't I called?)--saving the world with a blowdryer. Yep, a BLOWDRYER!!!!
Of The Manor Born: Model Anastassia in a Ralph Lauren adAnother favorite of mine is High Heel Bootcamp, with runway instructor extraordinaire, model Anastassia Khozissova. Anastassia has been modeling for 10 years and has graced the Paris, New York and Milan runways of every top designer, including Ralph Lauren (she was his "muse" for a while), John Galliano for Dior (she looks unrecognizable in his Haute Couture creations) as well as Jean Paul Gaultier and many, many others. In one segment Simon Doonan, Barneys NY Creative Director (and DIVA), hosts as two very young ingenue models arrive in NY for a catwalk traning session with Miss Anastassia.
Madama Butterfly: Model Anastassia in Christian Dior Haute CoutureWhat does she do next? She makes them walk on a gymnast's balance beam. When they fall off, Miss I-Should-Have-Been-A-Romanian-Gymnast-Teacher Khozissova, shouts "Do you want to be a model? Then get back on!" I love it! Click HERE for all the Model Mayhem.
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