Nick Verreos Hosts Kmart Back To School Fashion Show at Kmart Burbank!

Kmart Fashion School Principal Nick

Fashion Grade: Nick Verreos poses with the Kmart Burbank Back To School Runway Show models

Last week, I was fortunate enough to be asked by Kmart to style--and host--Kmart's 2010 Back To School Fashion Show!!! I have worked with Kmart before, as a Spokesperson and even did a Spanish-language mini-commercial for their famed Layaway Program last Christmas! This time, they contacted me, asking me to style a Back To School Fashion Show they were doing in Southern California. Kmart was going to have ONLY TWO Back To School fashion shows of this kind: One in Chicago, and one in the LA area (that's where I came in!)

No Really, Strike A Pose: Host Nick Verreos tries to make an audience member be "America's Next Top Male Model", Kmart Burbank Back To School Fashion Show

The day before the show, I brought in the styling expertise of my Nikolaki co-designer David Paul (he's worked for YEARS as a wardrobe stylist and costume designer doing too-many-to-mention infomercials as well as FAB TV shows). We spent hours and hours shopping at the Burbank Kmart--the location of the show. We had to put together two looks for six young models pulling from brands like Selena Gomez' Dream Out Loud line, as well as Route 66, Rebecca Bonbon and many others.

Who Wants To Be A Model and Have A Makeover: Nick Verreos chooses an audience participant, Kmart Burbank Back To School Fashion Show

There was also a "styling twist": The day of the show I was going to pick ONE young audience member who would actually get to model in the show. In other words, we had to also style different looks for this unknown audience model. And you'd never guess that all the complete looks we eventually chose were under $75!!!

Work It: Kristen opens the show wearing a hoodie and skirt from Route 66, Rebecca Bonbon t-shirt, Basic Editions leggings and studded sneakers from Wonder Kids

The show was a HUGE success (the store was packed!). Kmart Burbank was set up like a full-on professional fashion show: Runway stage, background, and even "VIP" seats! Each seat had a Kmart "Goodie Bag", which was a HUGE backpack filled with candy and snacks! (the kids loved that!).
I began the show doing my "Nick Runway Walk" (of course!). Afterward, I gave out SEVERAL $100 Kmart Gift Cards to ticket-holding audience members, so they could do some Back-to-School shopping! I needed someone to hold the basket of tickets so my "Vanna White" was: Yes, the Kmart BLUE LIGHT...as in "Blue Light Special"! The Kmart Back To School 2010 Fashion Show went smoothly: The young (professional) models-- as well as the very surprised girl I picked from the audience--did AMAZING!!! There were several Trends for Fall 2010 Back To School: Bohemian Chic, Color, Rocker/Concert Fun, Embellished Details and Skateboard Chic.

Here are some photo examples from the show: Alexis wears a plaid tunic/top, skirt and Hobo bag from Selena Gomez Dream Out Loud line, Bongo leggings and Route 66 boots

Jayden gets a "A" in his Back To School" Runway Look wearing a hoodie, skinny jeans and sneakers from NSS

Jadah wears a pink beret from Trend Zone, jeggings (hot for Back To School!) and a t-shirt and purse from Rebecca Bonbon

Confetti Finale: Nick Verreos and all the models take their bow, Kmart Burbank Back To School Fashion Show

The show ended with a power Confetti Blast (see above), as my young models did their final Runway DIVA poses (which I told them to do of course!): Gotta get that final pose in before you walk off! All in all, it was great fun. What's better than a Back To School fashion show, winning a $100 Kmart Gift Card, fashion with value (hello, it's KMART!!), shopping, AND a big ol' Goodie bag? Nothing! See you in school: Watch out, I might be coming to a school near you and seeing if you make my "Nick Verreos Fashion Grade"!

Below are a few videos from the show:

Nick Verreos to Host Kmart Back To School Fashion Show in Burbank California!!!

Back To School Runway!!!!
What are you doing this Thursday...before going home to watch Project Runway? Well, I've got the answer for you: You're coming to see me host a FAB Kmart Back-to-School Runway Show!!! This Thursday, August 5Th, I will be hosting a fashion show at the Kmart Store in Burbank! I am so excited to be hosting this very special show--only two in the entire nation--one in Chicago and one in Southern California! As an uncle to my niece and nephew Casia and Alain (see above), I know how important it is for kids to be stylish and how mommies (and uncles!) love VALUE. And Kmart has BOTH! The show will give LA tweens and teens the chance to be among the first to see some of the back-to-school must-have pieces from...Selena Gomez' exclusive Dream Out Loud line (above and below)
As well as... Rebecca Bonbon (the creator of Hello Kitty). Both Selena and Rebecca's lines are exclusively at Kmart--I know: Shut Up!! Plus there will be many more great styles and brands many. In addition to hosting the whole show, I'll also be giving fashion tips on what's hot this school year AND the first 125 attendees will receive a $25 Kmart gift card. I'll also select ONE LUCKY tween or teen from the audience to MODEL!!!!! And if that's not enough, I'll be giving away $100 Kmart gift cards to five people attending!!!!!
It's open to EVERYONE, no RSVP needed , just come!!!!!

*Here are the Details:
What: Kmart Back To School Fashion Show
Where: Kmart Store Burbank 1000 North San Fernando Boulevard Burbank CA 91504
When: 5-7 PM

Nick Verreos Hosts "Project Ethos" at Hollywood's Music Box Theater Friday July 16Th!!!

On Friday July 16th I am excited to be hosting Project Ethos!

Project ETHOS produces red carpet events showcasing all emerging Millennial Generation forms of creativity in one house, on one night. By merging fashion, music, and art concurrently, they bring into existence a unique avenue for artists. Their goal is to provide opportunity for featured participants, as well as arrange a truly invigorating experience for an event goer.

In other words: You want FASHION, Project Ethos has it! You want MUSIC? Done. You want ART? Ditto!

Project ETHOS closes the gap between Indie and Mainstream. With an experienced and focused eye, they discover new extraordinary talent and create a link to decision makers. It's perfect for LA where we've always been at the pulse of "What's Next and What's Hot". I am so excited to be hosting this great event of Fashion (TEN fashion lines featuring over 100 models!!!), music and art at the newly renovated Music Box Theater (formerly the Henry Fonda Theater, right in the heart of Hollywood!)...Now, if I can just find something to wear appropriate enough for such a big night in Hollywood!!!!

Event Details:

Project Ethos returns to the newly renovated Music Box (formerly the Fonda) with host NICK VERREOS for an unforgettable night of fashion, music and art. 10 fashion lines feat ANNA LYNETT (Project Runway), 100 models, Live Concert feat MIGUEL ("All I Want Is You") & JOSEPHINE, DJ's SHY & DON P, 12 visual artists, 6 fashion vendors and over 1500 attendees.

Where:
The Music Box
6126 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028

When:
Friday July 16, 2010
8pm-2am

Click HERE to buy Tickets

Nick Verreos Hosts Swim Fashion Show at Macy's Valley Fair Santa Clara!!!

Vintage Swimsuit Beauties, Chocolates and a Birthday Girl...I Forgot My Speedo: Nick Verreos Hosts Macy's Valley Fair Swimsuit Event

Last Saturday, following my very successful Macy's Union Square "Sex And The City 2" Shopping Event, I drove down to Santa Clara (about an hour south of San Francisco), to host the Macy's Valley Fair Swim Event. My Bodyguard: My driver, Sam from Pacific Heights Limousine Service

Now, I actually didn't drive but my ever-so-gracious clients outfitted me with a SUPER-DUPER Hybrid Chevy Tahoe SUV from Pacific Heights Limousine and my very own driver, a very dapper Sam, who was of Egyptian descent and taught me a few Egyptian-Arabic words and phrases, on my drive down. Sold Out: The Scene at the Macy's Valley Fair Swimsuit Nick Verreos Event

As the Macy's "Host With The Most", I was asked to be the Master of Ceremonies of a fun fashion show highlighting all the new and latest in Swimsuit styles for the ladies (no boys, sorry!) for Spring/Summer 2010. Macy's Swimsuit Pageant: Nick Verreos and his "bathing beauties", Macy's Valley Fair

The entire Macy's Valley Fair Swim Department was set up with a runway stage, audience chairs, a DJ and even a Snow Cone Table. As I peeked outside the stage's curtains, I was excited to see that the floor was Standing Room Only with over 150 attendees!Turquoise Beauty: Nick Verreos points out how to wrap a sarong, Macy's Valley Fair

In case you want to know here's the List of What's In For Swimsuits This Summer:
Swimsuits with Ruffle Details, Colors like Canary Yellow and Turquoise, Tankinis will be VERY BIG as well as Animal prints. I was also there to celebrate Jantzen's 100Th Anniversary in designing and making women look beautiful. To honor this occasion, they have designed their Heritage Collection, with iconic 1930s, 40s and 50s styles that are fabulous for 2010, which were also shown on the Macy's runway.
Pool Diva: Model featuring stylist's Liz Baca's vintage Jantzen Swimsuit circa 1940s

The entire fashion show was styled by Liz Baca, who styled a Macy's Sacramento event I hosted back in March. Besides being a FAB stylist, she also runs the Gotta Get the Goods site, where she "Treasure Hunts" for Vintage goodies. On that note, she brought a Vintage Jantzen swimsuit from her own archives, a woolen jersey two-piece number dating back to the 1940s.And The Winner Is: Nick Verreos picks from the bowl, Macy's Valley Fair

After the fashion show, the event was capped with several giveaways, including a Shiseido Basket (stocked with many of their sun-protection products) worth over $350 and a pair of Burberry Sunglasses to perfectly compliment the new swimsuit you were going to get---after seeing my Macy's fashion show!
Among the audience I was so happy to see my cousin Christopher Verreos (above), who lives in San Francisco, and his lovely wife Regina, both of whom I haven't seen in years. Regina, who graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Paris as a Pastry and Chocolate Chef, hand-made the most delicious batch of chocolate bonbons--just for moi--and brought them as a gift! Merci Regina!
Nick Verreos Fan Club: Nick Verreos poses with Raquel (second from right), the Birthday Girl, and her friends, Macy's Valley Fair

Finally, I noticed a group of very excited young ladies in the audience and as it turned out, they were "big fans" and wanted photos (which of course I obliged!). In addition, one of them was having a Birthday, so I gave her a special "Uncle Nicky" hug and made the entire audience give her a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout out! I think she really enjoyed that! And hopefully everyone enjoyed another great Macy's Event!