RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Fashion Week: VALENTINO Spring 2018

RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Fashion Week: VALENTINO Spring 2018

WHAT: Valentino Spring/Summer 2018. Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli brought GLAMOUR and fabulous fashion back to the runways. Tired of "disposable fashion"? Athleisure? Too many t-shirts and jeans? If you have all the money in the world (and perhaps $5,000 to spend on a gorgeously-made plastic "Moto" jacket with silver paillettes?), then look no further than Valentino's latest Spring/Summer 2018 offering.

 Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

INSPIRATION: Piccioli decided to "make the ordinary extraordinary" by creating very "utilitarian "sportswear"-influenced pieces such as a racer-back (and front!) tank, trench coat, cargo pants, tank dress...the aforementioned moto jacket...into some of the most beautiful, effortless and elegantly feminine clothes.

 Plastic (and sequined!) Moto Trench: Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

 Les Volants: Valentino Spring/Summer 2018 ruffle detail

Paillete Tanks: Valentino Spring/Summer 2018 sequined dress details

COLORS: Pinks, chartreuse, bone, apple green, black, "Valentino Red" (of course!), spring flower prints.



Collection Highlights:

 Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

 Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

 Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

 Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

 Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

 Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

 Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

 Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

 Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

 Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

Click below to watch Valentino Spring/Summer 2018 Show:

Adidas Shoes For Girls - Try This Year

Adidas Shoes For Girls - Try This Year

Cute Outfits with Adidas Shoes for Girls. Adidas, which happens to be one of the best and overtly overrated sports fashion brand in the world, not only rules the preferences of guys but of girls as well, and is becoming increasingly preferred by commoners as well as celebrities who just cannot miss out on including at least one Adidas accessory in their outfit.

Casual Jeans with Adidas Shoes

A casual street style or a summer style with a cool striped top and jeans and a nice pair of Adidas sneakers to add a bit more swag.

 Adidas Shoes with Leather Jacket

We all know how leather jackets make amazing addition to any possible outfit and we are here to make it even truer by giving you an idea of how it will fo with best possible Adidas sneakers.

Sweatpants with Adidas Superstar

Do have a look at this amazing Girl Sweatpant Outfit

Office Look with Adidas Shoes

If your workplace isn’t too formal you can easily get off by wearing you adidas shoes with jeans and a tank top, layered with a blazer for the professional touch.

 Swaggy Look with Adidas Shoes

For that casual laid back look, you can wear your Adidas shoes with pajamas and a complementing tee. Yes, pajamas are no longer just restricted to your bedroom but can be worn absolutely anywhere. 

 Party Look with Adidas Shoes

Ever imagined wearing Adidas shoes with a dress? Have a look at how hot a sweater dress looks with Adidas shoes. The perfect look for party time in Winters. You could also add leggings if you want something more warmer and comfortable.

Workout Style with Adidas Shoes

TRAINING WHEELS

TRAINING WHEELS

What I adore about the wonderful world of fashion is there are no rules anymore. With summer clearly over in Melbourne, I like to dwell in the past and resurrect one of the looks I enjoyed from last Summer. Of course I am talking about the Suit-Trainer ensemble. One of my favourite and easiest looks too style. This is by no means a Jerry Seinfield denim and trainers story!

Thanks to the big fashion houses leading the way with remaking the trainer and branding them to within an inch of their life via bright colours, signature monograms, embellishments, there has never been a better time to dress down a suit and still remain stylish.
I am not one to confirm to a uniform at work but still want to achieve chic, clean and classy looks that are required when working within the sector I do. 

Whatever your budget maybe, you can achieve this look. You will find similar no name shoes at some of the biggest variety stores across the country for next to nicks! Of course your trusty kicks that you wear to the gym or from your recent marathon will not help you achieve pulling off this modern look. 

As always you know I am a dress for purpose person. It is always important to consider the occasion you’ll be sporting this look for, or any look for that matter. I like to wear this look to work or out for dinner with friends. It's chic and simple to achieve and is super comfortable.
For my friends out there who love to wear lots of black (there are many of you ) using statement trainers in a bright colour against a monochromatic ensemble works particularly well. Furthermore for a casual look  chinos and an untucked shirt with trainers is a perfect casual look. Other options are  

You do not need to stick to a white trainer! Embrace a print or strong colour, and remember if they are white, look after them. No one enjoys a white shoe that is not clean!
Personally I like to stick to a slim fit suit and pair with trainers that pop or in contrasting colours. 

The biggest question I am asked is should I wear socks with a suit or go sockless? Honestly, I hate socks being shown unless it is completely intentional and they are a focus point for your ensemble. The second question then is "Don't your shoes stink?".
It is like people have never heard of sockettes!

What do you think of this style?

Suit: BrigginsShirt: Bell & BarnettShoes: Adidas

FIDM.....FIDM SAN FRANCISCO 3 Days of Fashion: BLOG RECAP of my Special Appearance!

FIDM.....FIDM SAN FRANCISCO 3 Days of Fashion: BLOG RECAP of my Special Appearance!

Ready for SAN FRANCISCO!--Nick Verreos arrives at FIDM San Francisco campus for "3 Days of Fashion" 2017

Continuing with my FIDM "3 Days of Fashion" 2017 Appearances, now it's time for one of  MY FAVORITE CITIES IN THE WORLD: San Francisco! In case you missed my FIDM "3 Days of Fashion" blogs so far, click HERE for FIDM San Diego and HERE for FIDM OC. Soooo....yes, now I was off to San Francisco and the FIDM SF campus for their Final Day of the 3 Days Summer Program.

Yep, We're in SF!--Iconic San Francisco Cable Car, Union Square

My flight from LA was delayed by almost 2 hours (reason: Same ol'/Same ol' SFO fog excuses). After checking in to the iconic Sir Francis Drake Hotel, I had only 15 minutes to grab a lunch...

I HAD to Take a Pic!--Nick Verreos with Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel Bellhop

DELICIOUS & QUICK: Thank you to the FAB staff at Scala's Bistro (located right next to the Sir Francis Drake Hotel), they were able to cook up a Chicken Caesar Salad in no time. And upon leaving, the waitress-Meghan--left this lovely note on my tab: LOVE HER! I think she was a fan of Season 2 "Project Runway" ;)

After finishing my very quick lunch, I put my NIKOLAKI gowns in my big GUCCI duffel bag (packed very nicely by my better half, David Paul!) and head off to the FIDM San Francisco campus in Union Square. I was super excited to be at FIDM SF for their "3 Days of Fashion" to give my special lecture, show my NIKOLAKI designs and meet all the fabulous students! Before I got started, I wanted to know how many boys were in the audience (there were a lot!) so...naturally, I hosted a "Boy Catwalk Contest"! Obviously, because of the nature of the contest, you get a variety of "enthusiastic" and more often than not, timid and often shy participants, but...the guys at the FIDM SF "3 Days of Fashion" were AMAZING!!!!

My Catwalk Boys: Nick Verreos with the contestants of the FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion" Boy Catwalk Contest

In my many, many, MANY years of doing these events, this was THE BEST "Boy Catwalk Contest" EVER!!! The guys embraced it, brought their runway "A" game and some of them, even did death drops! The crowd LOVED it, the contestants were having a blast...and I just about started to cry when I saw how FABULOUS they all were! After their runway walks, I continued on with my special lecture as well as showed three of my NIKOLAKI designs and afterward, did a fun Meet & Greet Photo-taking session that lasted for over TWO HOURS!...

Here are Photos and I hope you enjoy!



NIKOLAKI Fashion Presentation:

Giving Back: Model enters to students' "Ooohs & Ahhhs" in my NIKOLAKI silk chiffon sequined open-back cocktail dress--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion" 

Nick Verreos with model Floriane in NIKOLAKI silk chiffon sequined cowl-neck cocktail dress--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"

Up Close & Personal: Class is in session...Nick Verreos allowing the students to touch the sequins (!)--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"

Print Beautiful: Floriane modeling NIKOLAKI printed silk chiffon "Amalfi Coast" Gown--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"

Gown Lecture: Nick Verreos with model Floriane in NIKOLAKI printed silk chiffon "Amalfi Coast" gown--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"

Model Floriane of Look Model Agency SF in NIKOLAKI deep magenta-colored silk zibeline gown, as she makes her entrance at FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"

Mermaid Gorgeous: Model Floriane in NIKOLAKI deep magenta-colored silk zibeline gown--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"

Post-Appearance Meet & Greet Photos:

Meet & Greet Photo Collages--Nick Verreos and students at FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"

Signing Time: Nick Verreos signing various items at FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"

Getting a Fab Lei: Nick Verreos gets a Hawaiian Kukui Nut Necklace Lei from a Oahu, Hawaii student--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"

Bye San Francisco!!! One last selfie in Union Square before departing San Francisco

**UP NEXT: FIDM Los Angeles Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" Special Appearance" RECAP!!! Stay tuned...