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Some of my girls say that I am teasing them w/ my Chanel new tote. Here are some more teases for you! ^^
Chanel 11' Cruise collection CC brooch (pearls and floral applique)
I said, if I were in Pairs, I'd get a Cartier ring and I did. Here I am in Italy, I bought myself a Bvlgari ring!! Thanks, darling~~
Driving in Italy is a challenge and I don't recommend it at all. None of the people would suggest you neither. However, in between Firenze and Pisa, Lucca, Genova, it is not that far for you to be lost so badly!!
Ah~~ before we head to Pisa, I snapped this for my friend. The last one, the very classic one indeed!! Classic jumbo in silver shiny HW jumbo!!
we saw this mini SUV which we have yet seen it in USA!!
Pisa Tower~~ Yeah~~~
A View from very top of the Pisa Tower. (It is about 270 steps which is so much easier to climb than we did in Duomo in Firenze. Kids are not allowed to climb in Pisa tower though.)
Some artists/experts are doing renovation for tower.
Kids found themselves a playground/monkey bar.
As you wish, modeling shots of Chanel 10A marron tote w/ distressed silver hardware and Chanel 11' Cruise collection CC brooch!!
ON me: "peace" sign tee, All Saints leather brocade jacket, Kapital blazer, Boss gray scarf, Preen leather pants, "mock Miu Miu"(means a replica :P) studded bow flat, Chanel 10' limited edition Marron tote, Chanel 11' cruise pearl n' floral applique brooch.
By the way, I'd suggest a printed map and I-pad navigation are two must things to guild you driving in Italy. You definitely get lost if you don't have either one.....TRUST ME!!
After Pisa, we stopped by a small town, Lucca!
Finally we are in Lucca. A pretty small town.
Gotta run... today, Venezia!! Thanks for reading all the way here. Hope you enjoyed as well.^O^ xoxo Rachel
Firstly, I'd like to wish all of you reading this a very happy and safe thanksgiving.
Right around this time of year, while mostly all of us are busy with preparations for thanksgiving and/or traveling to be in the company of your loved ones, I like to reflect on life over the last year. I've been thinking about all of the things that I'd like to give thanks for. And I'd like to share some other these things with all of you.
I'm thankful for... My family. They are the most important people in my life.
I'm thankful for... My health and that of those who I care most about. Unfortunately, about 2 months ago, someone in my boyfriends family lost her fight with Ovarian Cancer. She was only 32.
I'm thankful for... The challenges that life set forth for me this year. Without those challenges, I couldn't push myself to get to 'next'.
I'm thankful for... The new professional opportunities that came my way this year.
I'm thankful for... All of those meaningful moments I've shared with the people I love. The laughs, the stories and even the tears.
I'm thankful for... The people that follow my blog and my youtube channel. Beleive it or not, I read every single message sent to me. And I can't express how much I appreciate the time and kind words I receive from you. Thank you!
I'm thankful for... Life! it's just a beautiful gift and we take it for granted.
Emcee...FIDM "Red Carpet" Commentator and a Panel of Alumni...
Open House Mic: Nick Verreos Emcees FIDM Fall Open House LA Campus
This last Saturday, as the Official Spokesperson for my alma mater, the Fashion Institute of Design& Merchandising/FIDM, I had the pleasure of visiting the LA Campus' Fall Open House. FIDM's Open House is when prospective students get to visit FIDM, learn about all the 20 creative majors, get advice from FIDM Alumni and Admissions Counselors, and much more.
Panel of FIDM Grads and student, FIDM Fall Open House LA Campus
One of the "much more" was meeting me--and three FIDM Grads and one currently-enrolled student, at a Panel Discussion which I hosted. The Grads had received their degrees in different majors including Apparel Manufacturing and Product Development. One of them was actually a student of mine, I am proud to say, Malorie Dempster (third from the left in black jumpsuit) who recently competed in the DECA FIDM Runway Challenge). The one current student (far left) was in the Fashion Design Major. Each spoke of their experience at FIDM and where they are working now.
Boot Happy: Nick Verreos poses with prospective students at FIDM Fall Open House
We also held a Q & A, a mini "Nick Verreos FIDM Open House Red Carpet " session where I pointed out the especially stylin' prospective students--and their moms and dads! Afterward, I stayed around for photos with all in attendance.
Can you See Me: I am somewhere in that group, posing and taking photos with everyone "in line". Once again the FIDM LA Open House was a great success; I had a great time with all the perspective new students and of course, the loving parents! Hope to see you in one of my classes (the students that is!).
Click Below for a Video of the Panel Discussion FIDM Fall Open House LA Campus:
Finale Night Islands of The World Fashion Week 2010, Haiti Relief Fashion Show, Awards...and fun at Atlantis Resort!
Fashion Hammock: Nick Verreos filming a TV interview in The Bahamas, British Colonial Hilton
Happy Thanksgiving Week!! Hopefully, you enjoyed a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner, had fun with friends and family, rested and well, got out and "exercised" your shopping duties! While taking some "down-time" during this Thanksgiving, I figured, this would be the perfect time to post my last Recap of the AMAZING time I had a couple of weeks back in The Bahamas at the 2010 Islands of The World Fashion Week. In case you missed my other previous postings, you can go HERE, as well asHERE and HERE to get caught up.
Vive Haiti: Dignitaries, fashion designers and models at "Fashion Cares for Haiti" Fashion Show, Islands of The World Fashion Week 2010
But now, we're onto the last and Final "Runway 3" night of this annual affair which showcased designers, fashions, and accessories from the Islands of The World!! The "crowning jewel" of this final night was the Fashion Cares for Haiti: The Relief Benefit Fashion Show. VIP guests who were present for this final night included all the Guest Designers who showed this year at Islands of The World Fashion Week, such as Project Runway Season One Winner Jay McCarroll, Indashio from NY and Oliver Tolentino from Los Angeles (via The Philippines). Dignitaries including the Haitian Ambassador to The Bahamas as well as the Haitian Ambassador to The United Nations were also on hand to witness the beautiful designs from Haitian Designers and artisans.
Haiti Handbag: Veve Collection by Phelicia Dell "Haiti Flag" sequin purse, "Fashion Cares for Haiti" Fashion Show
I had the honor of hosting this final night and from the moment I stepped onstage and uttered (OK, yelled!) Sak Pase Nap Boule (Haitian Creole for "What's Happening?...We're Chillin'" I was told), we were off to a fabulous night to benefit the beautiful nation of Haiti.
Runway Scene: Maguy Durce dress and purse, "Fashion Cares for Haiti" Fashion Show
Soon afterward, it was time for the second part of the evening: The Announcing of the Winners for the first ever "In Search of The Next Oscar" design competition, in addition to the NextGen Designer and Eco-Fashion Designer Awards. Continuing my emcee duties, I especially LOVED this part of the evening. I channeled being the host of the Miss Universe or Miss World pageants as I announced the Winners with much DRAMA! The Winner of the "In Search of The Next Oscar" was...
Georgina Estherr from the Dominican Republic, whose sequin-and-satin gowns/cocktail attire took the grand prize. She spoke little English and as I am Bi-lingual, I was her official translator during the contest and when announcing the winner. I think she didn't need any translating, however, when I called out her name!
Bahamas up-and-coming designer (and our unofficial NIKOLAKI Assistant, Intern/"Boy Friday" from two years ago), David Rolle won the NextGen Award (seen above getting his award) with his edgy designs. He won a Scholarship to Parsons The New School of Design in New York! (Funny side note: Minutes before he was announced the Winner, he approached me backstage asking about possible schooling opportunities for him, either in LA or NY! He had NO IDEA...)
And finally, I announced the Winner of the Eco-Fashion Award, Designer Oliver Tolentino (above), and his strapless off-white gown made of pineapple fabric (yes, I said PINEAPPLE!). It also had actual hand-sewn cultured pearls woven into it!
Beauty Under The Bahamas Stars: Miss Bahamas 2010 Braneka Bassett with Nick Verreos, After Partyat the British Colonial Hilton
The night ended with a festive VIP After Party at the British Colonial Hilton(site of the Islands of The World Fashion Week) with a delicious buffet, drinks and musical entertainment where guests, editors, models, photographers and designers got to party all night under the gorgeous Caribbean moonlight!
Bahamas Free Time!!
Rainbow Conch: (L-R) David Paul, Nick Verreos, Tomas Frenes, Jay McCarroll, Matthew, Arawak Cay Nassau The Bahamas
Naturally, it wasn't all work for yours truly. Luckily, we had some "down time" prior to the evening's Runway Shows and my hosting duties to enjoy the sights of the GORGEOUS Bahamas. One day, Tomas Frenes Vice President of Mode Isles (Producer of the Fashion Week) as well as Owner of Tomas Frenes Design Studio in Miami (and my King Teddy Bear!) took Jay McCarroll, Matthew, David Paul and I to have CONCH at The Fish Fry at Arawak Cay, where in the back of the restaurant, we discovered a brightly colored wooden wall which of course, we had to take photos in front of.
Well kids, I did it: That's me midway down The Leap of Faith--yes, in them shorty-shorts! (Thanks David for that AMAZING photo). And don't EVEN think about magnifying it! I'm sure the look of sheer horror on my face is neither pretty or fashionable. With that, I bid a warm Goodbye to The Bahamas and Islands of The World Fashion Week 2010. Until the next time... Below are Three Exclusive NICKVERREOS.COM videos from "Runway 3" night of Islands of the World Fashion Week 2010:
Announcement of the Eco-Fashion Designer Award:
Final Model Walk and Bow of Maguy Durce Fashion Show: "Fashion Cares for Haiti" Fashion Show:
Final Model Walk and Bow of Veve Collection by Phelicia Dell "Fashion Cares for Haiti" Fashion Show:
Final Model Walk and Bow of Michel Chataigne, "Fashion Cares for Haiti" Fashion Show:
With her aristocratic facial features and long dark enchanting locks, this beautiful Sydney born model was first dicovered while vacationing in Paris in 2004. Agoston has since walked for some of the worlds most glamourous and talked-about brands from John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Proenza Schouler and Ellie Saab.
Detail is everything when it comes to killer style. Wheather it be a statement ring, bangle or clutch, or a printed tee, vintage boots or textured jacket- you will be eye catching in anything out-there.
