Red Carpet Report: Premios Juventud 2011--Lo Mejor (Best) and Lo Peor (Not so Good)!

Miami Blue Carpet:

Blue Carpet Perfecto: Chica Orbit and Nick Verreos, Premios Juventud 2011

The 8th Annual Premios Juventud 2011 occurred last Thursday night in Miami and as y'all may know, I was there! I was invited to attend the Univision Network-televised event and walk the BLUE Carpet, and even filmed a little spot with my date, the beautiful Chica Orbit (Latina Orbit Gum Girl) during the LIVE Pre-Show. This was my FOURTH time at this Awards show and I had sooooo much fun. You can read HERE all the fun I had. This post is about the Red... ooops... I mean BLUE Carpet and well, my "Nick Two Cents" on the Bueno (good) and the Not-so-bueno. Premios Juventud always has a very interesante red carpet, in that:
A) It's a Latino red carpet event so you know it's just going to be THAT much sassier, that much more caliente, and you are guaranteed to see COLOR...and also,
B) The women just LOVE to show their boobies and booties!!! (when, most of the times, they really shouldn't!).
Trends of the Night included: Short, Strapless, COLOR (Blue, lilac, peach, emerald green), peep-toe platform pumps, over-accessorizing, and suits/jackets/blazers, white pants (for men).

Let's begin with the Bueno:

Chica Orbit: Of course, I just LOVED my date's ensemble for Premios Juventud 2011: The white cotton pique dress, the go-go boots, the Orbit Gum print scarf. She looks like a FABULOUS flight attendant from "back-in-the-day" and you know how much I love those Vintage Flight Attendants!

Maite Perroni: Mexican actress, singer/songwriter--all around "Favorite Girl" of the night--showed up onto the BLUE carpet right at the same time Chica Orbit and I did. As you can imagine, the crowd went KRAZEE. We just stood to the side watching it all unfold. Maite was one of my favoritas of the night because she looked fresh, young, and (dare I say) not so SLUTTY (like A LOT of the other ladies in this awards show) in this strapless "Orbit Gum" blue peplum'ed mini dress. I also loved the red platform wedge heels (her hair and make-up look great as well). I was actually right next to her on the blue carpet and took the close-up photo of her pumps above.

Natalia Jiménez: Spanish lead singer for "La 5a Estacion" Natalia Jiménez, was one of best dressed of the night in this black satin side-pleated dress with a plunging neckline. Again, I'm just happy she didn't look like a Stripper from a bad part of Miami! I also LOVED the shoes--so much so, that yes, again, I took a close-up shot of them! (she was also right in front of me during the PJ 2011 Blue Carpet).

Lourdes Stephen: TV presenter/host Lourdes Stephen wore an emerald green taffeta dress with asymmetrical draped torso detail. Me gusto (I Like-y). I also liked her pairing the dress with lilac-colored peep-toe sling-back pumps. See Ladies, this length is just PERFECT: Two inches shorter and well, you're into "Stripper-zone". Good job Lourdes.

Danna Paola: 16 year-old Mexican actress-singer Danna Paola wore a bright, bold color-blocked ensemble of a one-shoulder peach ombre top and a fuchsia-colored side gathered mini. The shoes are INCREDIBLE. I need a pair for ME! If there was any criticism , it would be over-accessorizing. Danna did not need the gold loose belt, the headband, the hoop earrings AND all those bracelets. As my AMAZING TV Guide Network Stylist-to-the-Stars Jen Rade would say "Everything CAN'T be Something".

Lili Estafan: "El Gordo y La Flaca" Univision TV Show co-host Lili Estefan hit the right Premios Juventud notes with this asymmetrical-hemmed sequin-and-studs nude-and-silver dress. She kept the hair and make-up simple and accessories to the right ones: A clutch, a bracelet and earrings. I'm a little bit "on the fence" with those KRAZEE shoes though. The shoes say "Rio Carnival" but the dress says "Milan Fashion Week".

William Levy: Freshly bald (not sure if I like it) heartthrob William Levy (you know, from that JLo video!) looked young-hip-dapper in this grey and black suit. I love the contrast piping on the lapels and edges of the jacket and vest. The open shirt is just right. He looked ready for BIZZNESS!!!!! Hot-and-Steamy business.

Pitbull: Otherwise known as Armando Christian Pérez, American rapper, singer/songwriter/producer/music mogul "Pitbull", was one of my Best Dressed Men of the night. He looked professional and oh-so "I-am-having-dinner-in-Capri". It's refreshing to see a rapper/music mogul look clean and sleek.

Aarón Díaz: Speaking of SLEEK. Oh Lordy, I will end my "Favorites" list for Premios Juventud 2011 with HOTTIE McHottie actor/singer/model Aarón Díaz Spencer--Born in Jalisco Mexico and then grew up (and finished high school) in Palo Alto California (go figure!). He was actually performing in that white tank top and white jeans--and sunglasses as Chica Orbit and I walked into the Blue Carpet and I just about LOST it! Didn't know who he was, but now I do! Of course I LOVE that violet-blue jacket and the white jeans look. I am soooo against them beat-up boots of his, but...I give him a pass. This time!

And now...Onto the "Oh-No-You-Didn't" of Premios Juventud 2011:

Géraldine Bazán: Mexican actress, singer and anchorwoman Géraldine Bazán was VERY ill-advised when she was told (or chose) to wear this Spaceship Saucer-looking gold-and-nude multi-shirred, pleated and cascade ruffled dress: It's like Lieutenant Uhura after one too many Mojitos! And the bow-pumps?? Hay Dios Mio!

Dulce Maria: Mexican actress, singer/songwriter (this is a theme now!) Dulce Maria showed up to the Premios Juventud 2011 in a one-shoulder side cowl-shirred white dress that was a BIG MISS. La Pobrecita. It would have fine without THE GROWTH on the side of her thigh area (OK, maybe not, but...) Thank Goodness she kept the accessories to a minimum: Gracias Dulce Maria.

Antonio Banderas and Ricky Martin: OK, first of all: LOVE them!!!
First, Antonio: I think looks HOT with that salt-and-pepper beard of his. I love everything--from the neck up. I wish he would have TUCKED in his gingham black-and-white shirt. He looked sloppy. But hey, it was over 100 DEGREES in Miami at the time (or at least, it felt like it!)--I get it.
And Ricky. My Ricky. Just look at him. He still looks 22!!! What Moisturizer does he use??? I loved his performance at Premios Juventud 2011 and the entire crowd fell in love with him once again. Muy pero muy humble. In terms of his fashion-sense, not so sure about a see-through stretch cotton-voile tunic jacket with side welt pockets. I know, I just gave you way too much fashion terminology...go digest it and then come back to me.

Melanie Griffith: First, the good part--Her body looks AMAZING! And that Herve Leger by Max Axria nude dress looks FAB on her; fits her like a glove. Love the peep-toe putty-colored pumps (favorite style of the night I guess--the Peep-Toe). The not-so-like-y: Those sunglasses! That necklace, those earrings!!! So not necessary. I still love you Melanie.

Chino y Naco: Venezuelan reggaeton duo Chino (right) and Nacho (left) are trying waaaay too hard here. Are they going for the Latino version of "Hipster"? The deep-scooped t-shirt, the skinny jeans, the boots over the jeans...somehow it doesn't all work. I don't have so much of a problem with Nacho but it's Chino; the flat-ironed hair, the oh-look-at-my-crotch pants...Mijo! I like him better with those braids of his (and showing off his six-pack!!)

Finally...

The "Niurka (seen above last year with HER SON!) Tacky-licious & Inappropriate Award" for Premios Juventud 2011 Goes To:

Puerto Rican "model", calendar girl, and entrepreneur, Maripily Rivera, arrived to last Thursday's "Premios Juventud 2011" with her son Joe Joe. Looking. Like. One. Hot. Mess. She recently divorced baseball player Roberto Alomar and got several millions from the divorce plus a mansion in Tampa Florida. You'd think with all those millions, she might hire a stylist who would chose a better ensemble. She wore an emerald green sequin mini and very breast-revealing $3400 dress from a Bolivian designer named Rosita Hurtado, $1500 nude Christian Louboutin peep-toe pumps and a $500 purse (the reason I know the $ amounts is that for some reason in THIS Vocero.com interview, she told the reporter so). I just don't understand why you would dress like a rich HOOKER, especially in front of your ten year old son! I don't expect her to look like a monja (a nun), but well, somewhere in between that and a Stripper/Pole Dancer would be nice...Therefore, Maripily gets my "Niurka Tacky-licious & Inappropriate Award" for this year's Premios Juventud.

Until Next Time Premios Juventud!!! Besos y Abrazos, Nicky

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 :)