Virgin Mobile Sparah Web-Series Part Two: Celebrity Couple "Sparah" Get Styled and Sarah Wears NIKOLAKI!

Sparah Celebrity Stylist (Me!!) Is Back!

As y'all (yes, I'm a "Southern Gal!"...Not!) know, I shot a FAB Virgin Mobile Commercial featuring "Sparah"--the newest Hollywood "manufactured" Celeb Couple --as well as myself and some of the cutest dogs in the business.

Well, in addition to the commercial there is also a Webisode Series.

Cute Couple: Virgin Mobile's "Sparah", Sarah and Spencer

I was their "Celeb Stylist" in the series (just like in the national commercial) and got the chance to get them out of the Greyhound Bus-to-Hollywood, and into the real Red Carpet. Yes, I was a bit "Bi****" but, sometimes, it takes a strong DIVA to make things work...

We shot this fun behind-the-scenes "Sparah Makeover" at the Chic Little Devil Showroom in Downtown LA--and I was helped by the AMAZING team of...

Stylist Arturo D. Chavez (Right) and Designer Maggie Barry (Left)--LOVE THEM!

As you'll see in "Part II" of "Virgin Mobile Sparah/Nick Verreos: Celebrity Stylist", I actually got Sarah (the female half of "Sparah") to try on some of my gorgeous NIKOLAKI Collection gowns, so she could have a feel for what a Red Carpet Gown feels and looks like...

Virgin Mobile Red: Sarah of "Sparah" in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul red silk ziberline strapless gown, Chic Little Devil Showroom Virgin Mobile Sparah Web-series

Check out Part Two of the "Sparah" Virgin Mobile Webisode Series and see how Sarah and Spencer had their "fashion moment"--while I was trying to STOP Sarah's giggles!!!

Here's the latest in the Virgin Mobile "Sparah" Series: Nick Verreos, Celebrity Stylist Part 2:

Liputan Khusus Miss Indonesia 2011 : Liliana Tanoesoedibjo Harap Miss World Digelar di Bali

PERHELATAN Miss World yang berkelas internasional tentu akan membuahkan kebanggaan ketika Indonesia bisa menjadi tuan rumah di kemudian hari. Itulah impian Founder Miss Indonesia, Liliana Tanoesoedibjo.

Kontes kecantikan berkelas dunia, Miss World memang menjadi ajang bergengsi. Apalagi, pentas yang diselenggarakan tersebut melibatkan 120 negara dari berbagai belahan dunia. Tentu ajang ini tak sekadar menjadi suguhan apik yang memanjakan mata, tapi juga melahirkan kebanggaan ketika suatu saat Indonesia bukan hanya menjadi peserta, tapi juga tuan rumah dari penyelenggaraan acara tersebut.

"Saya berharap kelak Indonesia bisa menjadi tuan rumah dari pentas Miss World," harap Liliana Tanoesoedibjo kepada okezone usai konferensi pers di Hard Rock Cafe, eX Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta, Senin (30/5/2011).

Untuk mewujudkan hal tersebut, Liliana pun mengupayakan berbagai hal sebagai persiapan dini. Rencananya 4 Juni mendatang, Liliana beserta Miss Indonesia 2011 terpilih serta Miss World 2010, Alexandria Mills bersama Chairman of the Miss World Organization and International President of Variety, The Children's Charity, Julia Morley akan terbang ke Bali. Di pulau Dewata tersebut, Liliana dan rombongan akan melakukan mediasi dengan pihak Gubernur.

"Ini adalah salah satu langkah untuk mendukung rencana tersebut. Memang masih sangat dini sekali, tapi setidaknya langkah ini menjadi pengawal dari rencana besar tersebut. Saat pertemuan dengan Bapak Gubernur, kami akan membicarakan tentang rencana ke depan jika Bali menjadi lokasi penyelenggaraan Miss World," tambahnya.

Selain melakukan mediasi dengan gubernur, segala persiapan pun mulai digarap sejak dini. Sebagai ajang internasional, Liliana ingin semua aspek yang terkait saling menunjang satu sama lain.

"Kami akan mendukung secara penuh, khususnya RCTI selaku penyelenggara. Selain itu, kami akan memersiapkan media, acara, serta dukungan pemerintah," sambungnya.

Diungkapkan Liliana, persiapan yang maksimal memang menjadi poin utama. "Bagi warga asing, sisi keamanan dan kenyamanan menjadi faktor krusial sehingga kami perlu mendukung langsung hal ini. Dengan terpenuhinya faktor tersebut, mereka pun akan merasa betah di Indonesia. Bayangkan saja, ketika 120 negara hadir di Indonesia, tentu ini akan menjadi kebanggaan sekaligus mendatangkan devisa bagi negara," tutupnya.


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Liputan khusus Miss Indonesia 2011 : Ajang Miss Indonesia 2011 Lahirkan Kategori Miss Online

SELAIN memperebutkan mahkota Miss Indonesia 2011, serangkaian kategori menarik pun dapat diperebutkan peserta. Apa sajakah label bergengsi tersebut?

Ajang Miss Indonesia tak hanya mencari talent cantik dan berbakat untuk meraih mahkota Miss Indonesia 2011, tapi juga memperebutkan beberapa label bergengsi lainnya yang didukung pihak sponsor. Jika berhasil meraihnya, bukan hanya tawaran materi yang akan diraih, tapi juga karier menjanjikan sebagai duta dari sponsor yang terpilih.

Seperti perhelatan Miss Indonesia kali ini di mana berbagai kategori siap menjaring finalis terpilih untuk mengisi label tersebut. Liliana Tanoesoedibjo selaku Founder dan Ketua Tim Dewan Juri Miss Indonesia mengatakan, tahun ini ada beberapa kategori yang ditawarkan.

"Kami menyuguhkan beberapa kategori untuk tahun ini, di antara Miss Kulit Cantik, Miss Tubuh Terindah, Miss Favorit, Miss Persahabatan, Miss Sporty, serta yang terbaru ada Miss Online dan Miss Lifestyle," tuturnya dalam sesi konferensi pers yang digelar di Hard Rock Kafe, eX Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta, Senin (30/5/2011).

Miss Online merupakan gelar persembahan media online okezone.com dan diberikan untuk mereka dengan perolehan voting tertinggi yang di-download lewat situs www.missindonesia.co.id.

Sementara itu, untuk kategori Miss Lifestyle yang dipersembahkan MNC Life berlaku untuk mereka yang dinilai dapat mensosialisasikan asuransi dan mengetahui tentang perencanaan keuangan.

"Selain bisa mensosialisasikan asuransi, kriteria Miss Lifestyle yakni memiliki wawasan sosial, ekonomi, dan budaya. Tak hanya itu, terkait dengan asuransi ini di mana produk kami juga menyediakan untuk perencanaan keuangan masa depan, maka sosok terpilih pun perlu mengetahui sejauhmana dia tahu tentang perencanaan keuangan serta dapat menyampaikan informasi tentang pentingnya asuransi jiwa bagi dirinya sendiri dan masyarkat luas," jelas Errin Magda selaku Head of Marketing MNC Life pada okezone baru-baru ini.

 

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Liputan Khusu Miss Indonesia 2011 : Pembekalan Finalis Miss Indonesia 2011 Lebih Padat

GUNA meningkatkan kualitas Miss Indonesia terpilih untuk menjadi duta di ajang Miss World 2011, sederet pembekalan pun menjadi menu wajib para finalis. Apa sajakah pembekalan tersebut?

Masa karantina akan dijalani para finalis sekira 12 hari. Dalam momen tersebut, para finalis mendapatkan ragam pembekalan yang bakal memperkaya wawasan serta keterampilan mereka saat malam final nanti.

Sedikit berbeda dengan tahun sebelumnya, materi pembekalan karantina Miss Indonesia 2011 jauh lebih kaya, variatif, dan lebih padat.

Hal itu pun diakui Dada Soenardhi, Produser Miss Indonesia. "Tahun ini, waktu penyelenggaraan karantina jauh lebih padat. Jika biasanya 2 minggu, saat ini waktunya jauh lebih padat, yakni sekira 12 hari," ujarnya.

Menurutnya, tahun ini pembekalan “public speaking” lebih berwarna, yakni diisi oleh Arief Soeditomo, Tommy Sawira dari Star Harvest Academy, serta pembicara dari London School of Public Relations. Tak hanya itu, Tantowi Yahya pun turut memberikan ‘sharing’ kepada para finalis seputar persiapan untuk malam puncak nanti.

Selain pembekalan tersebut, sebanyak 33 finalis pun mendapatkan materi koreografi dari Panca Makmun, serta pembekalan umum dari Kementerian PP dan PA, serta pembelajaran dengan aktivitas kunjungan ke kantor Gubernur DKI Jakarta dan pabrik Sariayu.

"Tahun ini memang pembekalan jauh lebih padat. Apalagi kontes kecantikan ini tidak lepas dari sesi catwalk, sehingga latihan tersebut pun agak diperbanyak. Dalam karantina ini, ada sekira 7 kali latihan koreografi yang dijalani para finalis. Harapannya, peserta dapat lebih maksimal saat di malam final nanti ataupun bagi pemenang yang nantinya melaju ke ajang Miss World," tutupnya.

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Nick Verreos MyLatinoVoice.com Video Interview: My "Journey", my Mom, Venezuela, Chica Orbit & my line NIKOLAKI!

Mi Voz Latina...

Trench Coat Posing: (L to R) Rosa V. Alonso Founder and CEO, MyLatinoVoice.com and Nick Verreos, NYC

Last week, as part of my Chica Orbit People En Español "50 Más Bellos" appearance in NYC, I did several interviews and a standout was a Video Interview I did with Rosa V. Alonso, Founder and CEO of the FAB site MyLatinoVoice.com.

Más Bellos Arrivals: Nick Verreos and Chica Orbit, Gustavino's NYC

I had a really fun time speaking on various subjects including why I was in Manhattan (to attend the FABULUSA Fiesta "50 Más Bellos" with La Chica Orbit) as well as talked about my clothing line, NIKOLAKI, and...

How my mom (above with my very dapper Diplomat Dad) and grandma and all Latina Women influence me...

Click Below for my Exclusive Video Interview with MyLatinoVoice.com:

Michelle Obama Visits UK: The Fashion Edition

Fashionista First Lady...

The First Lady of the USA has been abroad on a State Visit to the United Kingdom (as well as accompanying her husband to the G8 Summit in France), and well, let's just say, she has been GIVING some Fashion with a Capital "F". Her suitcases were PACKED kids! I can only imagine. Hope she took her assistant or her 'people" put together Polaroids of each outfit and what went with what. From looking at these photos, I have a feeling, they did. Not one detail was missed.

Michelle Obama attending the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in Tom Ford

Here are some highlights: First (above photo) Mrs. Obama stunned the guests and the world press with a halter neck criss-cross shirred chiffon ivory gown by US Designer Tom Ford, Opera-length gloves (love those!) and clutch.

Michelle Obama arrives at Stansted Airport in Peter Som Fall 2010. On their way to a G8 Summit

Then, on the way to the G8 Summit in Deauville France, she wore another US Designer, Peter Som--a purple sheath dress with bateau neckline (she loves her boat necks!) with a matching ombre purple coat, highlighted by a center front neck brooch.

Michelle Obama disembarking Air Force One in Preen Fall 2011

Upon disembarking Air Force One, she wore Preen Fall 2011 turquoise blue cropped coat, matching pencil skirt and metallic lame/top. I love how she had the jacket customized so it opens in the front and we get to see more of that fabulous printed blouse. She is seriously competing with Victoria Beckham as THE Best Dressed Woman seen coming out of a Plane!!!

Michelle Obama in Ralph Lauren Fall 2011.

The First Couple hosted a dinner for the Queen--that's Queen Elizabeth II--at Winfield House, the residence of the Ambassador of the United States of America. Mrs. Obama wore an off-the-shoulder black gown by All-American Designer (who LOVES all things British incidentally!) Ralph Lauren, from his Fall 2011 Collection. The gown fitted her impeccably and she finished it off with clean side swept hair and a STUNNING statement making necklace. Her "people" (Press Secretary, Stylist, whoever...) is surely working OVERTIME and earning EVERY penny of their salary huney! I give them an A+.

Michelle Obama at the Buckingham Palace State Visit wearing Barbara Tfank Resort 2011

While visiting Buckingham Palace for a daytime function during their UK State Visit, Michelle Obama opted for a bateau (told you she loved that neckline!) neckline A-line silhouette printed dress with box pleats and a contrasting waist sash; finished off with a rose-pink bolero jacket, jeweled pin and pointy metallic heels. Very Lady-Like. I approve.

Michelle Obama speaks at the University of Oxford in Alexander McQueen Resort 2011

When Mrs. Obama spoke at Oxford University during her visit to the UK, she wore (appropriately enough!) an Alexander McQueen Resort 2011 ensemble of a "high-low" band-collared white shirt and black skinny pants--and a FABULOUS waist-cincher of a belt. It was modern, fresh and yes, British.

Michelle Obama serving food to members of the Military at a Barbeque at 10 Downing Street wearing Tracy Reese Pre-Fall 2011

Finally, for a "Photo-Op" while serving food to members of the Military at a Barbeque at the Prime Minister's Home (10 Downing Street), the US First lady decided to don a black-and-white zig-zag applique dress with beaded waistband. It seemed a bit dressy for the occasion, but she looked fabulous none the less.

All in all, Mrs. Obama gets an "A" for bringing the FASHION across the Pond. And at least, for looking fresh, directional, and (Thank Goodness) somewhat fashionable. Cheers Mrs. Obama!

Nick Verreos, Chica Orbit And More...at the People Español 50 Más Bellos (50 Most Beautiful) in NYC: The Fuchsia Carpet Report!

Latino Fuchsia Carpet...

Fuchsia Chica y Chico: Chica Orbit and Nick Verreos pose it up on the People En Español "50 Más Bellos" fuchsia carpet

As you read--and saw--in my previous BLOG posting--I had the fun pleasure of being invited to the FAB People En Español "50 Más Bellos" Bash in NYC and walk the carpet with none other than Chica Orbit--the Latina Orbit Gum Girl. It was so much fun to attend this event and even better when the crowd kept yelling our names--and asking us to give them some Orbit Gum :"Quiero Chicle!", they kept insisting. There were so many A-List Latino celebrities at this party that my neck was getting crooked from the back-and-forth turning I was doing. So, of course, it was only natural that I would do a quick "Fuchsia Carpet Report from the 50 Mas Bellos/50 Most Beautiful".

Here are some of my favorite top looks (besides Chica Orbit and the Geek To Chic Winner in my "Nick Verreos Orbit-inspired dress" of course):

Charytin: Dominican Republic-born Latino TV Icon/Diva Charytin looked well, like Charytin should look. FAB-u-LOUS!! Just look at her! The platinum-blond hair, the strapless black satin and bubblegum pink iridescent poly organza gown, the asymmetrical silhouette...it was all DIVINE. A bit "kooky" but still, exactly what I would expect from La Charytin! Grade: B+

Sofia Vergara: Colombian stunner Sofia Vergara wore a strapless very corseted bustier with black pencil skirt design. We all know she LOVES a fitted Va-Va Boom shape, she loves strapless and she loves the "sisters" ...and with this look she surprised no one. At one point, I was ten feet away from her at the party--Sofia, her Blackberry (or maybe IPhone) and her entourage swooshed right by me--and I got a good quick look at Miss Sofia and I have to say she looked TINY!!! "Full figured": No way. Curvaceous Tiny: Si! Grade: B+

Ernesto Sanchez, Editor of PeopleEnEspañol.com: When I saw Ernesto Sanchez I HAD to get a photo of the two of us. I love a man in COLOR! And between my "Orbit Teal Blue" jacket and his aqua blue suit, well, darlings...it was OVER! He gets TEN "Nick Points" in my book.

Kate Del Castillo: Mexico City, Mexico-born actress Kate del Castillo was one of the most elegant ladies of the night. I loved this strapless gunmetal-colored gown with draped and gathered front. Her clean side-swept hair and subdued make-up were the perfect compliments. The clutch (THE Spring/Summer purse!), simple earrings and metallic cuff finished the look correctly. Grade: A.

Eugenio Siller: Mexican actor Eugenio Siller looked handsome in his suit and skinny tie. I wished he would have added a bit of "creativity" to the look--maybe a pocket scarf...something! But it was "just OK" for me. He looked a little more like an Junior Agent at CAA and less a Latin Heartthrob. Next time: Kick it up a notch--just a little bit. Grade: B.

Giselle Blondet: Three Words: You Go Girl! TV presenter Giselle Blondet was "Hot Latina Chic" in this royal blue one-shoulder gown. Giselle loves a gown and we see why here. The color is great and I especially liked that she simplified her hair by parting it, and making it clean and elegant. Yes, those big ol' earrings are a bit Cha-Cha, so she could have done without those. But then again: hello! What part of Giselle Blondet did you NOT understand? Grade: A-

William Levy: Cuban-born actor--and People En Español Coverboy (see top of this posting) William Levy was THE STAR of the night. Let me tell you, when he arrived, the entire Gustavino's place shook!!! I was like "Is there an earthquake?". Nope, it's just William Levy is here and there are maybe 40 women in the party chasing after him! Seriously, I couldn't believe all the grown women--with husbands I'm sure--who dropped kicked anything in their site, to get to him in the VIP area. Such is the life of a "Más Bello" I guess. In terms of what he wore: HOT. Open Dress Shirt: Check. UBER fitted metallic jacket: Check. Skinny trousers: Check. Pocket Scarf: Check. William, watch out, I might be one of the people chasing after you next time :)

Nadine Ames In Mexico

Photos  : Karin Ontiveros And Nadine Ames 

  

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Strategi Finalis Miss Indonesia Menang di Malam Final

UNTUK menjadi Miss Indonesia memang tidaklah mudah. Selain perlu menjaga stamina prima dan menjaga tatanan etika, mereka pun perlu memperkaya pengetahuan dengan serangkaian informasi tentang apapun.

Setelah terpilih menjadi finalis Miss Indonesia 2011, para kontestan mulai sibuk mengikuti pembekalan dari para pakar dan menjalani aktivitas positif. Mereka banyak diberikan pengetahuan agar bisa lebih mumpuni hingga malam final nanti.

Ya, ajang Miss Indonesia memang mencari sosok seorang MISS, yakni Manner, Impressive, Smart, Smart dan Social. Untuk mendapatkan label bergengsi itu, para finalis pun perlu meng-update diri dengan sejumlah informasi.

Hal tersebut pun diakui para finalis Miss Indonesia 2011. Asti Lukita Wardani, kontestan asal Jawa Tengah, misalnya. Di tengah kesibukan pembekalan yang menjadi agenda rutin karantina, dirinya tetap menyempatkan untuk membaca koran dan buku.

"Kebetulan saya membawa bekal beberapa buku tentang Jawa Tengah. Kalau sedang senggang, saya sempatkan untuk membaca. Di luar itu sebelum tidur malam, biasanya saya menyempatkan diri nonton berita malam serta membaca koran di pagi hari," ungkapnya.

Finalis lainnya, Yohana Octaviani yang mewakili daerah Sulawesi Tengah ini pun memiliki siasat serupa.

"Sebelum berangkat ke karantina saya sempat ‘browsing’ tentang kebudayaan, adat istiadat, makanan khas serta pariwisata daerah Sulawesi Tengah. Semua hasil ‘browsing’ tersebut kemudian saya ‘print’ dan selalu saya bawa dalam tas. Biasanya, saya membaca di sela-sela makan. Selain mengandalkan hasil ‘browsing’ tersebut, saya juga memperbaharui informasi lewat menonton televisi dan membaca koran yang disediakan chaperon," aku gadis berkulit putih ini.

Senada dengan kedua rekannya, finalis asal Jakarta, Fatya Ginanjar Sari juga mengungkapkan hal yang sama. Gadis berusia 17 tahun ini justru sudah mulai memersiapkan amunisi sejak dirinya resmi diberitahu panitia
 Miss Indonesia lolos sebagai finalis.

"Saya rajin bertanya-tanya, serta belajar tentang sejarah Kota Jakarta yang mengalami beberapa kali perubahan nama. Di luar itu, koran yang dibagikan panitia menjadi asupan wajib yang saya baca," tutup gadis berkulit eksotis ini membeberkan.

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ximena Navarrete

Entrevista que realizó la Miss Universo 2010 para la Revista MIA de La Estrella de Panamá.

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LIputan Khusus Miss Indonesia 2011 : Finalis Miss Indonesia 2011 Cantik & Fotogenik

RANGKAIAN kegiatan sesi foto dan pengambilan gambar 33 finalis Miss Indonesia 2011 di ruang Albergo, Apartemen Belezza, Permata Hijau, Jakarta, berlangsung cukup cepat dan teratur. Hal ini dikarenakan seluruh kru yang dipercaya dapat bekerja dengan baik.

Adalah fotografer Hartono Hosea dari The Looop yang didaulat menjadi fotografer indoor, dan Nicolas Widjaja dari majalah HighEnd untuk fotografer outdoor, yang dipercaya menampilkan sisi terbaik 33 finalis Miss Indonesia 2011.

"Tahun ini, 33 finalis Miss Indonesia cantik-cantik dan fotogenik. Saya merasa nyaman bekerja sama dengan mereka," sahut Nicolas Widjaja, Art Director majalah HighEnd.

Senada dengan Nicolas, Hartono Hosea menilai 33 finalis Miss Indonesia fotogenik.

"Para finalis saya nilai fotogenik, memang ada beberapa yang mungkin masih malu untuk berekspresi, tapi semuanya oke. Mereka juga cukup paham bagaimana 'bermain' dengan mata dan bibir di depan kamera," tutup Hartono.

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LIputan Khusus Miss Indonesia 2011 : Finalis Miss Indonesia Luwes Pose di Depan Kamera

MEMASUKI karantina hari kedua, para finalis Miss Indonesia 2011 mulai disibukkan dengan aktivitas syuting video dan sesi foto. Mereka terlihat sangat luwes menampilkan pose terbaik.

Hari ini 33 finalis Miss Indonesia menjalani sesi foto di ruang Albergo, Apartemen Belezza, Permata Hijau, Jakarta. Bersiap mulai pukul 06.00 WIB, para finalis yang mengenakan busana dari Alleira, sebelumnya menjalani proses make up dan hair do yang dilanjutkan dengan sesi foto untuk buku acara di malam puncak dan polling SMS di layar RCTI yang akan ditayangkan mulai 27 Mei 2011.

Berdasarkan pengamatan okezone, para finalis tampak luwes berpose dengan anggun di depan kamera. Finalis yang masih menunggu antrean untuk foto, terlihat bersemangat memelajari pose-pose yang telah diajarkan chaperon sebelumnya.

"Kendati gugup karena masih menjalani hari kedua, para finalis terbilang luwes di depan kamera. Sebagian finalis pun telah memiliki latar belakang modeling dan tidak pelit untuk berbagi ilmu kepada finalis lain. Itu karena saya selalu mengingatkan para finalis untuk kompak, bahwa kita sekarang keluarga," papar Ritchie, Leader of Chaperon kepada okezone, Rabu (25/5/2011).

Pemotretan dilakukan di dua tempat, indoor dan outdoor. Finalis yang telah menjalani sesi pemotretan di ruang Albergo, akan meneruskan sesi pemotretan outdoor dan lokasinya tidak jauh dari kolam renang. Di lokasi ini juga finalis akan melanjutkan syuting video untuk promo on air.

"Nervous pasti ada, tapi gimana kita mengatasinya agar tidak mengganggu performance kita," ujar Elsha Aprilya Elshaviona, wakil dari Kalimantan Selatan.

Senada dengan Elsha, wakil dari Bali, Putu Tri Bulan Utami menjelaskan pentingnya belajar lebih luwes agar terlihat lebih profesional di depan kamera.

"Masing-masing finalis tentu memiliki karakter wajah sendiri. Misalnya, saya merasa memiliki senyum yang sumingrah dan paham bagaimana memperlihatkan tatapan mata yang fokus," tutupnya.

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Nick Verreos Chica Orbit and "Geek To Chic" Winner Attend People En Espanol "50 Mas Bellos" (50 Most Beautiful) in NYC: The Recap!

CHICO Orbit!!!

Dirty Mouth? Not Here: Chica Orbit and Nick Verreos at the Orbit Gum VIP section, People En Español "50 Más Bellos" Party NYC

Last week, I flew to NYC to have some "ChicaOrbit" fun: As you may know, I am the new "Chica Orbit Style Guy" and in the past have designed several Orbit Gum-inspired red carpet dresses for Chica Orbit as well as other celebs.

Perfect Couple: Nick Verreos and Chica Orbit, arriving at the People En Español "50 Más Bellos" Party NYC

This past week, I was invited to attend the fabulous People En Español "50 Más Bellos" (50 Most Beautiful) Party in NYC as well as film some fun Style Tip vignettes--to be featured on the ChicaOrbit.com site (en Español, por supuesto!), as well as help style the Geek To Chic Winner for the fuchsia carpet of the "50 Más Bellos" Party. Yes, that's a MOUTHFUL! But , you see, that's why you need some Orbit chicle, so you keep your mouth fresh and clean--and be fashionable at the same time!!!

Orbit Posers: Chica Orbit and Nick Verreos, at the People En Español "50 Más Bellos" Party NYC

For the party, I donned my best Orbit-blue teal jacket, accessorized it with my custom Swarovski-crystal Orbit pin, and a pocket scarf, especially made from the new "Strawberry Remix"-flavor Orbit Gum print. My date for the night was none other than: Chica Orbit! She's the Latina version of the Orbit Gum Girl; just as fun, just as gorgeous and just as sassy! Chica Orbit came in her best "Orbit" uniform--a white cotton pique dresses with oversized buttons, an Orbit Gum foulard (neck scarf) and white almost-to-the-knee boots.

Chic to Chic: Nick Verreos , "Geek To Chic" Winner Noemi Salazar and Chica Orbit, walking the fuchsia carpet, People En Español "50 Más Bellos" Party NYC

At the party's fuchsia carpet, we were met by the winner of the Chica Orbit Geek To Chic Contest. The beautiful Noemi Salazar won this contest and as a result, got the once-in-a-lifetime chance to get a makeover--make-up and hair by professionals, as well as walk the carpet at a fabulous event and the icing on the cake...I outfitted her in a custom "Nick Verreos For Orbit" one-shoulder cocktail dress in an Orbit Gum print (very subtle).

Strawberry Fields: Chica Orbit at the Orbit Gum VIP Lounge, People En Español "50 Más Bellos"

Once inside the party--held at Gustavino's NYC-- we headed straight to the Orbit Gum Strawberry Remix VIP Lounge area. It was done like a patio/courtyard--with a booth and benches and HUGE strawberries created using Orbit Gum packages (love that!). We hobnobbed with all the top Spanish-language Celebs, from novela actors and actresses, to beauty queens, TV hosts and some of the People En Español 50 Most Beautiful, of course.

Las Mas Bellas: Nick Verreos with past "Nuestra Belleza Latina" Winners Melissa Marty (Left) and Ana Patricia Gonzalez (Right): I had met Melissa (in the fuchsia pink dress) before in Miami during an appearance I made in Univision Network's "Despierta America" Morning News Show, and we hit it off right away! I absolutely ADORE her! Tan Bella!!

Nick Verreos and Spanish-language TV ICON and DIVA, Charytin: My mom is going to be soooo happy when she sees this photo!!!

Nick Verreos with the GORGEOUS Mexican-born actress Litzy: She was SOOOOO sweet, telling me what a big fan she was of "Project Runway" and me! Well, you know, I was ready to take her back to LA with me after that! Done and Done. Love her!

The Party was so much fun and I had a blast walking the Fuchsia Carpet and attending the En Español "50 Más Bellos" Party with the ever-so-FABULOSA Chica Orbit!!!

Here's a quick video from the night with myself, Chica Orbit and the Geek To Chic Winner, Noemi Salazar:

The Following Morning...

Buenos Dias Fashionistas: Nick Verreos with Univision "Al Despertar" Anchor Marijoel Duran (far right), and models wearing NIKOLAKI Collection

I woke up bright and early (3:30AM to be exact! My hats off to all the morning anchors out there!) to drive to New Jersey (I was staying in Manhattan) to film a LIVE Morning TV Segment on Univision (Spanish-language Network) NYC affiliate, Channel 41 WXTV "Al Despertar" News Show. My segment was on around 6:45AM and I was invited to recap the fashion from the previous night at the "50 Más Bellos" Party as well the fun I had with Chica Orbit.

Red Carpet Muchachas: "J Lo", "Sofia" and "Giselle" models in NIKOLAKI dresses and gown, Univision "Al Despertar" TV Segment

And as a special treat, I brought along gowns from my NIKOLAKI Collection to show trends from some of the top ladies on the Red Carpet. Three lovely ladies (one of them happened to be the daughter of "Al Despertar" anchor Marijoel Duran) wore dresses and gowns that I brought to show examples of styles that would be worn by FABULOUS A-List Latinas like Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara and Giselle Blondet, TV Personality and hostess of Univision's "Nuestra Belleza Latina". The TV segment went perfectly and all the women in the studio--anchors and my lovely "models" were smitten with my designs (por supuesto!). With that, I returned to Manhattan to do a bunch of interviews, and then check out of my hotel and waive"Ciao" (for now) to NYC and Chica Orbit...Until Next Time!!!

Click HERE for an interview I did with MyLatinoVoice.com

Click HERE for a fun interview I did for Examiner.com

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