NICK HOSTS.....Recap of Hosting 2016 Temecula Fashion Week Fashion Show at the Promenade Temecula: Lots of Photos!

NICK HOSTS.....Recap of Hosting 2016 Temecula Fashion Week Fashion Show at the Promenade Temecula: Lots of Photos!

Temecula Fashion Week Fab: Nick Verreos Hosts Temecula Fashion Week 2016 final event--Promenade Temecula

All photos courtesy of David Paul

This past weekend, I had the honor of hosting the final fashion show of this year's Temecula Fashion Week 2016. The fashion show which occurred at the Promenade Temecula was the culmination of Temecula Fashion Week--several days of fashion events presented by IVBCF Inland Valley Business Community Foundation, the City of Temecula and the Promenade Temecula Mall.

Presenting Temecula Fashion Week 2016--Nick Verreos at the VIP pre-fashion show party for Temecula Fashion Week final show at Promenade Temecula

I had so much fun being the "Fashion Host with the Most" at the final fashion show which highlighted Spring 2016 looks from over ten Promenade Temecula retailers including JC Penney, Francesca's, Windsor, Macy's and many many more!

Here are some fun photos from the show as well as the VIP pre-fashion show party!! If you attended: A HUGE Thank You and hope you enjoyed it...I did!

Runway Nick: Nick Verreos does the "runway walk" onstage--Temecula Fashion Week 2015 final show, Promenade Temecula

Hellooooooo Temecula!!!! Nick Verreos MC's Temecula Fashion Week 2016 final show, Promenade Temecula

The Fashion Show--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Coachella-inspired looks from Francesca's--Temecula Fashion Week 2016 Promenade Temecula

Edgy Sporty looks from G by Guess--Temecula Fashion Week 2016 Promenade Temecula

Chic Spring looks from JC Penney--Temecula Fashion Week 2016 Promenade Temecula

Casual Elegance looks from LOFT--Temecula Fashion Week 2016 Promenade Temecula

Summer Boho Fun looks from Macy's: Temecula Fashion Week 2016 Promenade Temecula

"Flower Power" Looks from Karen Allen Salon & Spa AVEDA--Temecula Fashion Week 2016 Promenade Temecula

Printed Looks from Soma Intimates and Crystal Fab Accessories from Swarovski (far right)--Temecula Fashion Week 2016 Promenade Temecula

Tailored and Flirty Looks from White House/Black Market--Temecula Fashion Week 2016 Promenade Temecula

Mint and Black looks from Windsor Fashions--Temecula Fashion Week 2016 Promenade Temecula

Glam After Five and Fab Bridal looks from Isis Bridal and Formalwear--Temecula Fashion Week 2016 Promenade Temecula

VIP Pre-Fashion Show Party Meet & Greet------------------------------------------------------------------

 Nick Verreos with young fashionistas--Temecula Fashion Week 2016 VIP Pre-Party, Promenade Temecula

 Nick Verreos with guests at the Temecula Fashion Week 2016 VIP Pre-Party, Promenade Temecula

 Nick Verreos with the team from JC Penney Promendae Temecula--Temecula Fashion Week 2016 VIP Pre-Party, Promenade Temecula

Nick Verreos with the gals from Francesca's Promenade Temecula

That's a Fashion Wrap! Thanks Temecula for a fabulous Temecula Fashion Week 2016...Hope to see you again next year! XOXO Nick

NICK HOSTS.....Nick Verreos Hosts Temecula Fashion Week 2016 Final Event SATURDAY APRIL 16th!

NICK HOSTS.....Nick Verreos Hosts Temecula Fashion Week 2016 Final Event SATURDAY APRIL 16th!

Temecula Fashion Week 2016 is happening from April 14-16th and I am very excited to be hosting the Final Event of Temecula Fashion Week 2016 on Saturday April 16th at the Promenade Temecula!

Join me as we celebrate the season's most fabulous looks at the final Temecula Fashion Week 2016 event! This final fashion show will feature Spring 2016 collections from the BEST of Promenade Temecula's retailers including Macy's, White House/Black Label, Francesca's, Windsor plus many more!

WHAT:

Nick Verreos Hosts Temecula Fashion Week 2016 Final Event



WHEN:

Saturday April 16, 2016

VIP Reception 5-6pm

Fashion Show 6-7pm

WHERE:

Promenade Temecula

40820 Winchester Road

Temecula, California 92591



TICKETS:

VIP Tickets: $30--Includes VIP reception, red carpet photo opportunity, food, VIP seating + swag bag! (Proceeds benefiting Inland Valley Business Community Foundation's scholarship education fund)

But...other than that, the Fashion Show is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

For tickets, go HERE!



See you at Temecula Fashion Week 2016!

The "Project Style 2012" National Winner Is...

The "Project Style 2012" National Winner Is...

April Yang !!!

April Yang, Winner of "Project Style 2012"

Last week, we crowned our National Project Style 2012 Winner! She is April Yang! April is 19 years old and hails from Murrieta CA. She attends Palomar College where she studies Fashion Design and Visual Merchandising. April also has a fun Fashion & DIY YouTube Channel  that has recently hit over 31,000 subscribers and
over 4 million views (!).

Style Trois: Nick Verreos, April Yang and "Project Style 2011 Promendae Temecula" winner Lexi Laura

"Project Style" is a
national contest organized by Forest City Centers to
find the Next Top Trendsetter of the Country. Selected Forrest City Centers/Malls across the Country held local competitions looking for the next great Stylista--someone who could style a fab outfit using shopping gift cards. They also had to put videos of their outfits up for people to vote.

 Nick Verreos, Project Style 2012

The top vote-getters then got  the chance for a "Live Style Off" at their local malls--some of which I had the pleasure of hosting! The winner of each "Live Style Off" received a Shopping Gift Card worth $1,000 and a chance for the National Prize--

A trip to NYC, attend a NY Fashion Week fashion show, a SoHo shopping trip (both with me!) and lots more!

 Nick Verreos Hosting "Project Style 2012" Promenade Temecula

Now, back to our winner: April Yang happens to be the Winner of Promenade Temecula's "Project Style" which I had the honor of hosting as well as judging not too long ago. At the time, she showed all of us (myself and the other judges) her individual style, great eye for color and professionalism. She also brought a HUGE crowd of family and friends to support her at the time--with big ol' posters and photos.

April Yang, Winner of Promenade Temecula's Project Style 2012 "Live Style Off" and National Winner

Subsequently, she was crowned "Project Style 2012 Temecula Mall" Winner, which put her in the running for the overall National Finals. She then competed against 14 other "Project Style 2012" regional winners for the Grand Prize. They all had to submit videos, photos and explanations on their outfits.

Jeannie Mai and Nick Verreos--Project Style 2012

I've been part of "Project Style" for several years now and this year, I was made their Official Co-Spokesperson--along with the gorgeous and fabulous--Jeannie Mai of Style Network. Jeannie and I were two of the three Final National Judges. The other esteemed judge was:

Jane Lisy, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Forest City, recognized by the industry for her award-winning retail leadership and
technology experience with shopping centers

Each of the 15 finalists received a $200 mall gift card and were challenged to create the ultimate outfit/ensemble that best represented their sense of style. We judged on Concept, Creativity, Sense of Style, Presentation and Fashion Knowledge, giving the stylistas scores for each of the five criteria. It was a really difficult decision to pick a Winner and trust me, we deliberated for a very long time. The scores were very, very close. But finally, we all agreed on April as our Project Style 2012 National Top Trendsetter.

Here are Photos of April's Winning Look:

 

April Yang, Project Style 2012

Here are excerpts of what she said about her Project Style 2012 Winning Outfit:

"The
juxtaposition of contrasting textures is a classic design aesthetic for
beautiful architecture. My outfit is inspired by the soft curves, hard
lines, and ornate details of the buildings at Balboa Park in San Diego. I
layered a denim button up underneath a black body-con dress to create a
mix of textures between the leather and the denim...The body-con dress is feminine because of its fitted
style but I loved how the leather cut-outs on top give it an edge. This
created a very structured look which is why I decided to choose jewelry
with soft lines. I kept my shoes a neutral color to draw the attention
first on my outfit and then down to my shoes. The contrasting textures
of my clutch sums up my theme and brings harmony to the overall look"

She went to Forever 21, Reflection, Macy's, Charming Charlie and H & M for her outfit.



Congratulations to April and to all the other finalists in "Project Style 2012"! April: see you in NYC next year! Can't wait--we'll have SOOOO much fun!

Click Below to watch April's Winning Video:

Project Style Minute: "Project Style" Promenade Temecula Live Style Off--The Recap!

Project Style Minute: "Project Style" Promenade Temecula Live Style Off--The Recap!

Hot Style:

Presenting Promenade:  Nick Verreos Hosts Project Style 2012 Promenade Temecula (wearing one of my FAVORITE bow ties from the Hugh Simms line!!!)

This past weekend, I hosted--and judged--the MOST FABULOUS "Project Style 2012" Live Style Off Competition at Promenade Temecula. As you may know--if you've been following me here on my BLOG (and elsewhere), I am the Official Co-Spokesperson for "Project Style 2012" (along with Style Network's Jeannie Mai).

 Nick Verreos, Promenade Temcula Project Style 2012

Project Style is a fun contest created by Forest City Shopping Centers, giving future Trendsetters and Stylistas across the USA a chance to shop, style and show...their looks in a video--and then, have a chance to win $1,000 Shopping Spree. And this year, there's even a BIGGER Grand Prize for the Winner of all the Regional competitions: a trip to NYC and to attend Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2013 with me and to go shopping and much more.

Now let's get to the Temecula Live Style Off:

 

I arrived to Temecula's Promenade Shopping Center in style--via a limo, and then onto a red carpet (LOVE that!). And then it was time for PROJECT STYLE. 

 Promenade Temecula Project Style 2012 Finalists (Left to right): Ashley Barre, April Yang, Blake Keif, Dana Menard and Kristina Horlock

This year's Promenade Temecula Live Style Off occurred outdoors right in front of the Edwards Cinemas. It was about 100 degrees HOT but I was thankful to have a shaded stage. I immediately introduced the Four Finalists and the "Wildcard"--(left to right, above photo) Ashley Barre, April Yang, Blake Keif, Dana Menard, and Kristina Horlock to a WILD audience...

Project Style 2012 Promenade Temecula Fans

I think that EACH Finalist brought a fan club of family/friends of 10+ people--with big poster-sized photos and signs supporting their favorite. It was like being at a Miss USA Pageant when one looks out in the audience and there are big signs saying "We LUV U Miss Minnesota", or "Go Miss Texas!". It was the CUTEST thing! Needless to say, the 100 degree weather did not stop the crowd at Promenade Temecula from being "pumped" with excitement!

 Promenade Catwalking: "Project Style 2012" Host Nick Verreos doing his catwalk,--Promenade Temecula Project Style 2012

I began the contest with doing my traditional "Nick Catwalk Blessing"--doing a "Runway" walk onstage so the Finalist would A) Know what to do, and B) Show off my runway walk LOL!

Judges Corner: last year's winner Lexi Laura (left) and Barbara Contreras (right)--from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Orange County--Promenade Temecula Project Style 2012

The judges for the contest included last year's Project Style Promenade Temecula Winner, Lexie Laura; FIDM Rep Barbara Contreras; Marketing Director of Promenade Temecula Kym Espinosa; David Paul (my NIKOLAKI Design and Business Partner) and me!



Here are the FIVE Finalists:



An hour prior to the Live Style Off, each Finalist was given a $200 Promenade Mall Gift Card to shop and put together an outfit of their choice and now, it was their chance to SHOW IT OFF--in front of this HUGE audience of family, friends, shoppers plus of course, the judges...

April Yang (left) and Ashley Barre (right)

Blake Keif (with jacket and without)

Dana Menard (left) and Kristina Horlock (right)

 Project Style Interview : Nick Verreos interviews Finalist Ashley Barre (above photo)--after they did their catwalk session, then it was onto the interview portion (yes, very "Miss USA"!) where I asked them why they chose the particular garments, where they shopped, how much they spent and to explain why they love fashion and style

After one last "Who's Your Favorite Hoot and Holler" from the audience, I joined the rest of the judges to deliberate and then...it was time to announce the WINNER....(drum roll!):

Style Winner: Project Style 2012 Promenade Temecula Winner April Yang (middle) joined by Nick Verreos and Lexi Laura, last year's Project Style Promenade Temecula Winner

April wore a coral-colored jacket with gold details, white blouse, black knit skirt, apple green-colored thin belt, bright blue pumps and clutch purse. The judges loved her sense of style, pops of color and how she looked ready for a job as a assistant at a fancy fashion magazine!

April Yang Fan Club: afterward, I posed with the Winner and her Fan Club--as seen from the photo above---I absolutely LOVE that she brought them all out to support her! Check out her little brother holding up a big ol' photo of his sister April! Soooo CUTE!

 Photo-Op: Finalist Blake Keif with Nick Verreos--Promenade Temecula Project Style 2012 Live Style Off

 Nick Verreos--Project Style 2012  Live Style Off Promenade Temecula

Congrats to the Winner--and all the Finalists--EVERYONE did a fantastic job and trust me, it was difficult to chose a Top Trendsetter since, I personally thought that they were ALL Top Trendsetters! I had such a BLAST in Temecula and I especially thank the audience, friends and family members for BRINGING IT ON, when it came to the level of excitement!!! It made my job so much easier--and more fun!