Nick Verreos Judges 2nd Annual Project Red Dress Seattle

Seattle: I'm BAAACK!!!!OK, so by now I have traveled to Seattle so much--to do events, seminars, and appearances--that I should really just get an apartment in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle! But I guess staying in a comfy hotel and not having to worry about making my bed are pluses...but next Friday, February 13Th (Friday the 13Th ??!!) I will be arriving in Seattle Washington for a very special event, the Second Annual Project Red Dress.
I am so excited to be coming back and reprising my role as one of the esteemed judges of this fabulous one-of-a-kind events sponsored by Fashion Group International/Seattle, the American Heart Association and Macy's among others. Last year's sold-out Project Red Dress was a huge success.
Mr. V and Madame Z: Nick Verreos and Monir Zandghoreishi at last year's Project Red Dress

It's organizer and "Madame Genius" behind it, FGI Seattle Director Monir Zandghoreishi, decided to bring me back and of course, I said "Yes!", without even blinking an eyelash!!
A dozen or so students of fashion design from all over the Seattle area, are asked to design a dress using only red fabrics---within a specified given time frame and with a specified budget--kind of like a Project Runway challenge.
Last Year's Winning Designer and her simple yet elegant red jersey halter-neck column gown

Their finished designs are then showcased in the Project Red Dress fashion show, where the design students will find out who is "In" and who is "Out". Speaking of Project Runway, since there are many students of fashion and fans of the show alike who might be having "withdrawals" from not watching their favorite show, they can "get their fill" by coming to this amazing show in the Emerald City and seeing what these "kids" came up with.
Last year's Project Red Dress "Audience Winner" and her red satin and chiffon gown

If last year's designs are any indication, it's going to be an amazing night of creative, gorgeous fashion. Get ready Seattle, because Friday, February 13Th (the night of the show) also happens to be MY BIRTHDAY!!! "It's my Birthday and I'll Judge Fashion If I Want To...." (and maybe drink some Birthday Champagne and have some Birthday Cake too!!!)
Click HERE or HERE for ticket info.

L'ancome Pink Irreverence

I was requested to re-create this look from L'ancome's Spring 09 collection, using MAC products. You can find more details on L'ancome's website. Please click here for my tutorial. (Please excuse my brows, I didn't have time to do my face before the tut :)

FOTD

I was going out for dinner so decided to try my new goodies :).

eyes- MAC e/s digit, cobalt, howzat,
cornflower pigment.
lips- Barry M 101, ever so rich on top.

For those of you commenting on why my fringe has disappeared in videos.. I have to pin it back so you guys can see what I am doing, but seeeeee, it is still there.. hehe :)
xoxo

Boy friend jeans or distressed jeans?? How about both in ONE??

I follow the trend every season...well, everyone does, and that's what I always said. No matter it is electronic gadgets or fashion design, man or woman gets what they want to update their "look" every season!!!!!

When the first time I saw the boy friend jeans in the magazine, I totally don't have a feeling w/ the style. It is way too slouchy look for me instead of urban chic. As for the distressed jeans, I like it a lot. I never actually wore out a pair of jeans w/ holes, and how I wish I could so I don't have to buy one w/ HOLES!!! Anyway, I was looking for a pair of jeans yesterday which could go w/ my new striped blazer. I cannot believe I found one in my closet that had both look, well, kinda of a boyfriend jeans w/ distressed look except it is not as loosely as the real boyfriend jeans. I think it would work wonder w/ the new blazer.

1. TOP:

• Max&CO. black turtleneck
• no brand white shirt w/ arrow sequins
• Zara woman striped blazer

2. Bottom: Abrecrombie & Finch jeans
3. Louis Vuitton silver w/ white LV logo dangle hoop earrings 07/08
4. Shose: Costume National blue oxford booties
5. Chanel Navy stripped reissue 227

Be bold w/ patterns or stripes!!


You know, most people probably lose track of how many pair of jeans they had already, I think I can....around 15 pairs!!!


That is not a pair of new sunglasses.....but it'll work in the summer!!!