Project Style: The Live Style-Off in South Bay Galleria: My Photo Recap!!!

Style Off: South Bay Galleria!!

Hello South Bay: Nick Verreos, South Bay Galleria "Project Style" stage

This past Saturday, I hosted the first--of several--Project Style "Style-Off" contests--I have been invited to do. The location: Redondo Beach and South Bay Galleria, near LA.
This was the second time I had been invited to host Project Style at the South Bay Galleria, so I was excited to come back!! Project Style--in case you were wondering--involves finding the Top Trendsetter for each Shopping Center/area. They are chosen as Finalists after going through several rounds of judging.

South Bay Galleria: Nick Verreos hosting "Project Style 2011"

After the Finalists are picked, they are given a $200 Gift Card to purchase clothing in which they will style themselves into an outfit. Then, at the "Live Style-Off", they model their look in front of judges who choose the Winner--The winner gets a $1,000 Gift Card to shop some more!!!

(Virtually) Trying on a NIKOLAKI COUTURE gown, Swivel The Virtual Dressing Room

Soon after arriving at South Bay Galleria, I got to check out the new Swivel Virtual Dressing Room, which features many different brands of clothing which shoppers can "virtually" try on and choose via a webcam. The Swivel Virtual Dressing Room Company, actually came over to my NIKOLAKI Atelier not too long ago, took very detailed photos of several of my gowns, to then add into their program.

Nick Verreos (virtually) trying on one of his NIKOLAKI gowns, Swivel The Virtual Dressing Room

Naturally, as I got to the Swivel area, I wanted to see how I would look in one of my NIKOLAKI red carpet gowns!!! It was FABULOUS!!! I actually look good in a red silk ziberline strapless gown!!! I could have stayed there ALL day virtually trying on clothes, but it was soon time to go host "Project Style". First, I did a fun Meet-and-Greet with South Bay Galleria Shoppers, fans and Project Runway fashionistas:

Nick Verreos and South Bay Galleria shoppers--and "Nick" fans

Young Fashionistas, South Bay Galleria "Project Style" Event

Nick Verreos and Keshia Williams, South Bay Galleria "Project Style"

Pics from the fun "Project Style" Live Style-Off Contest:

Group Shot: (Left to Right) Judges Warren Chaumont (Orange County Fashion Week Producer), Finalists Caryn Lee, Kristy Gail Hargrove, Host Nick Verreos, Finalists Fabian Cabrera , Jennifer Barbour, Judge Chelan Gabor, and Finalist Nikoleta Panteva

The Winner was (drum roll) Nikoleta Panteva (left and right, with Host Nick Verreos), who chose palazzo pants, a peach-colored blouson top, multi-colored belt, stacked heels and bangles--from Nordstrom and Forever 21 (photo courtesy of Nikoleta who also happens to write a FAB blog called Live Love LA. Check it out HERE (Photos courtesy of Oliver Viboolkij)

Shopping with the Winner: Nick Verreos shopping at Forever 21 South Bay Galleria with Project Style Winner Nikoleta Panteva (Photo Courtesy of Oliver Viboolkij)

Fan Favorite: Nick Verreos with Fan Favorite Winner (through text messages), Kristy Gail Hargrove (and her also very stylin' little brother, on the left)

For More Photos, Check out Live Love LA, RedondoBeachPatch.com

Fashion's Night Out: Join Me For "FNO" and "Project Style" in West Virginia THIS THURSDAY NIGHT!!!!

Charleston, West Virginia...I am Coming to Bring The FASHION!!!!!

Fashion's Night Out is THIS Thursday Night (Yeayyy!!!). It has become an all-over-the-US-and the World event to celebrate shopping, retail and all things that involve loving fashion!!!!

Nick Verreos, Fashion's Night Out 2010, Miami Florida

Last year (photo above) I was invited to host an event for Macy's in the Miami area and so I am MOST excited to be back this year to host another event---this time in West Virginia: I've been invited to be part of this year's Fashion's Night Out in Charleston West Virginia at the Charleston Town Center Mall! Here are the DETAILS:

Join us this Thursday, Sept. 8th 6– 11 PM as we celebrate FASHION’S NIGHT OUT, the one-of-a-kind global shopping event, taking place in major cities across the country! Full of fun, fashionable festivities, a celebrity designer appearance and special shopping incentives, FNO 2011 promises to be a MALL NIGHT TO REMEMBER!

Nick Verreos--and the Finalists and Judges--hosting last week's "Project Style" at South Bay Galleria, Redondo Beach, California

Come meet ME--as I host the live fashion competition, Project Style STYLE-OFF at 7:00 PM in Macy’s Court, then sign autographs and meet-and-greet guests! The evening will include musical entertainment, great sales and the FNO “IT Pays to Shop Late” Prize Patrol! They’ll try to catch YOU in the act of shopping from 9:00 – 11:00 p.m. and reward YOU with a mall gift card with values from $10 to $100!. Over $1,000 in total mall gift cards will be awarded! All this plus FREE garage parking after 8:30 p.m. at Charleston Town Center.

Come Meet me, join in on the Fashion's Night Out festivities, enjoy Project Style "Style-Off" contest, and stick around for some Facebook and Twitter Pics--and for sure--YOU will make it into my BLOG Recap of this FAB event!!!! (I'm bringing my camera!!!) Don't Miss It!

Nick Verreos to Host "Project Style" THIS SATURDAY September 3rd South Bay Galleria!!!

Project Style 2011!!!

I am sooooo excited to be hosting PROJECT STYLE this upcoming Saturday at the South Bay Galleria!!!! Last year, I was honored to have hosted the 2010 Project Style Finals at South Bay Galleria as well, so I'm DOUBLE thrilled to be back!!!!

Nick Verreos Hosts Project Style 2011, South Bay Galleria Redondo Beach CA Saturday September 3rd

What Is Project Style?

*It is the ultimate fashion competition for guys & girls ages 13 and up.

*Two trendsetters are selected each round to put their sense of style & fashion to the test by creating the ultimate outfits.

*The trendsetters create a video and post photos of their ensemble. Live voting by Shoptopia members will determine the winner for the round.

*Finalists will come back to compete in a Live Style Off... that I will host!!!...for ultimate bragging rights as the Top Trendsetter and a $1,000 Shopping Spree! (not bad huh?)

Contestant Camila and Nick Verreos during the Project Style Trendsetter Finals 2010, South Bay Galleria Redondo Beach

Below is the Schedule of Events for Saturday September 3rd:

1-2pm – Nick Verreos Meet & Greet --Sign autographs and take all the (Facebook) photos you want!!!

2-3pm – Live Style Off –I host the fashion show with five finalists from Project Style who will model their latest fashions from South Bay Galleria, which they purchased with a $250 Galleria Gift Card. Finalists will also describe their style secrets and tell you why they should win the Live Style Off and $1,000 Galleria Gift Card.

3pm – Project Style Winner Announcement -- $1,000 Galleria Gift Card is awarded.



**The Application period has already closed, but make sure to come to the South Bay Galleria to cheer on your favorite and say Hi! to me as I host this fantastic event!!



And if that wasn't enough!!:



The event will also be featuring the Swivel 3D Virtual Dressing Room. You will be able to step inside this wonderful new technology and try on some of my NIKOLAKI gowns!! To learn more about the Swivel Virtual Dressing Room click HERE.



Below is a fun video about the Project Style Contest and how to participate: