Nick Verreos Project Runway Season 8 Blog Premieres on MyLifetime.com!!

I'M BAAACK...writing my Project Runway Recaps, that is!

Hi Project Runway fans! As you already know (of course!), the Premiere Episode of Project Runway Season 8 happened last night! Even though I am in Europe, I got to see it! Lifetime asked me to write the recaps for this brand new season so of course, I "made it work", almost 6,000 miles away from my LA home!Nick Verreos says "Bonjour" from Paris France, YSL Retrospective Petit Palais

Here's to a new season of our beloved show and hope you read--and enjoy--all my Recaps which will be published on the MyLifetime.com website the day following each episode.
Here's a "tease" of my First Recap:
Bonjour Designers! I am in Europe and happen to be writing this first Recap from Paris. The City of Lights and The City of Fashion! Yes, I know: Shut The Front Door! Thanks to the magic of hotel satellite TV, I can "Make It Work"! So let's get started.

We're BAAAACK!

Tim has dry cleaned his suits and wiped his glasses clean; Heidi has a new shag-a-delic 'do; Michael is re-bronzed and Nina has polished her new Louboutin's. This could only mean one thing: Project Runway is back! Seven seasons and...

Click HERE to continue reading my entire recap of Episode One of Project Runway Season 8

Nick Verreos and Althea Harper Meet Up in Florence Italy!!!

Ciao Italia!
Italian Couple: Althea Harper and Nick Verreos pose at the Hotel Continentale rooftop bar with a view of the Campanile of the Palazzo Vecchio

Hi kiddies--and faithful nickverreos.com followers! Sorry I have not been updating the blog, but I have been in Europe! I know: Shut Up! I have been in Italy and France for both work and pleasure. And this is the first break I have gotten so I felt the urge to give you a "sneak peak" of what's more to come. Over a week ago, I flew to Florence Italy to give a lecture as part of Miami University of Ohio's Summer In Italy Program (second year in a row that I have been invited!!).
As a "Double Project Runway Bonus", not only did I fly to Florence but so did Season 6 Finalist, Althea Harper. Yep, she joined me in Florence to also give a lecture! Of course, I will give you the full Recap later but I just wanted to give you a "tease", including the photos you see here.
View of the Arno River, Florence Italy

I had an AMAZING time---even though it was about 100 degrees and the humidity was well, it felt like 70 % (lots of sweating darlings--not cute!). But if I'm going to sweat, I'd rather be in Florence doing it...and with the beautiful Althea...and about 50 lovely students from Miami University of Ohio!
On Top: Nick Verreos at the top of the Santa Maria del Fiore (le Duomo) Florence Italy

I just left the Amalfi Coast, and the gorgeous city of Positano and now I am in Paris--I HAVE to go see the Yves Saint Laurent Retrospective at the Petit Palais! Stay tuned for my full "Europe 2010 Recap" soon!
Ciao!

Penelope Cruz

Nicknames: Pe
Birth Date: 28 April 1974
Birth Place: Madrid, Spain
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 47Kg
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Brown
Sign: Taurus
Education: Secondary Studies (dropped out)
National Conservatory Madrid Spain (majored in Classical Ballet) Cristina Rota's School in Nueva York (4 years)
Profession: Actress


"The most difficult thing in the world is to start a career known only for your looks, and then to try to become a serious actress. No one will take you seriously once you are known as the pretty woman."
- Penelope Cruz.

Gisele Bundchen Top Model

Nicknames: Gisele Bundchen

Birth Date: July 20, 1980

Birth Place: Tres de Maio, Brazil

Height: 5'10"

Eyes: Blue

Hair: Light Brown

Nationality: Brazilian

Profession: Supermodel, actress

Popular As: The four-time Vogue Magazine covergirl in 1999

Contact Information:

c/o IMG

304 Park Ave South

New York, NY 10010, USA.

"I love volleyball. I trained until I was 14, which was when I left home. My dream was to be either a volleyball player or a veterinarian, because I love animals."

Charlize Theron

Nicknames: Charlie
Birth Date: August 7th, 1975
Birth Place: Benoni, South Africa
Height: 5' 9½
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
Sign: Leo
Education: Boarding school in Johannesburg, South Africa
Studied dance and performed with New York's Joffrey Ballet
Profession: Actress, model, dancer
Fan Mail: C/O United Talent Agency
9560 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 500
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
USA

LAS VEGAS HERE I COME

Whilst the other 80 plus delegates to the 2010 Miss Universe pageant have probably had the pick of gowns and outfits to choose from, our gorgeous Miss South Africa, Nicole Flint, has had to rely on the generosity and kindness of designers with no ties to the pageant last year to provide her with a wardrobe that even slightly resembles one befitting a national beauty queen. The outfits pictured below are all courtesy of Charlene Sauerman Couture.

Tomorrow Nicole sees her competition gown for the first time, but given the style of the designer responsible for designing that gown, it will more than likely be yet another satin nighty (mare) with a fair splattering of frills, folds, layers and pleats. I'm busy sharpening my acid-tipped pen for the post-reveal commentary.

Nick Verreos Hosts Project Ethos at Music Box Theater in Hollywood!!!

Hollywood Fashion Art and Music...FIERCENESS!!!Ethos Smile: Nick Verreos hosts Project Ethos: Love Sick (photo from www.LookBookLA.com)

Several hours after arriving from Miami, I took a "power nap", and freshened up to make my way into the heart of Hollywood to the Music Box Theater to host Project Ethos: Love Sick. Ten designer lines, dozens of artists plus fab fashion and accessories exhibitors took part in this great event, Project Ethos. Photo Courtesy of www.LookBookLA.com

David Paul (above), my partner-in-Nikolaki-crime, of course, came with me...to make sure I wouldn't pass out from too much flying and lack of sleep...
Shoulder Pleating: Nick Verreos in Mike Cheng Custom Jacket, "Project Ethos: Love Sick" red carpet

I got a "little bit dressed up" and decided to wear my custom-made jacket by Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Debut 2009 Graduate Mike Cheng. Photo Courtesy of www.LookBookLA.com

I was secretly hoping that the attendees were going to be dressed up too--so I wouldn't look "out of place", but part of me kept thinking "it's Hollywood, they'll be all in t-shirts and jeans!". But no kiddies--once I arrived, everyone was GIVING...Fashion, that is!!!! Reunited: Nick Verreos and Amara Wilson, "Project Ethos: Love Sick" red carpet

Upon arriving, I ran into my original "Muse" and the model who came with me to the Project Runway Season 2 Castings, the gorgeous Amara Wilson who runs the fabulous Haute Olive Vintage Boutique in Downtown Los Angeles.
Fashiiiiion: Nick Verreos, Joey Maalouf and John Wade, Project Ethos: Love Sick fashion show/event (photo courtesy of www.LookBookLA.com)

Also, my very good friends, Joey Maalouf and John Wade came for support. I just LOVE them! I invited them to come and they were like "Done and done!".

The show began...Photo Courtesy of www.LookBookLA.com

with a live performance from recording artist Miguel (HOT!) and then was followed by a fashion show...Photo Courtesy of www.LookBookLA.com

Featuring ten different designers including B.Vika, Katorey Swimwear, Hardkaur, Jajo Couture...Photo Courtesy of www.LookBookLA.com

Arka (above), Nicholas Tarr, B. Vika, and Kymaro CardiWrap, among others. One of the featured designers was none other that Anna Lynett from last season's Project Runway. Josephine performing at Project Ethos: Love Sick (photo courtesy of www.LookBookLA.com)

The show--and event--was a HUGE success and it ended with a performance from dance-music DIVA Josephine. Trust me when I say this about Project Ethos: It was AMAZING!!!!! Love them, love the art, the music, the fashion. Southern California...well, all of the West Coast needs a little bit of Project Ethos. It does Style Good!
*Click HERE for more coverage and photos from Look Book LA

*Click HERE for a fun interview I did with BringItBackThailand.com

Click Below for a Runway Video from Project Ethos Hollywood 2010: