Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Nick Verreos Hosts Breathe LA's "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser: The Recap!!!
Breathe FASHION!!!
Catwalk Nick: Nick Verreos takes the stage at Breathe LA's "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)Last week--before all the "Oscars Madness"--I was asked to host the First Ever "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser for Breathe LA's Fifth Anniversary, held at Siren Studios Hollywood. It was an event highlighting the fabulous work that Breathe LA does promoting clean air in Los Angeles as well as healthy lungs through research, education, advocacy as well as technology. In addition, it was a great night of FASHION! I was honored as well as exited to host this event.
Proclamation Pose: Jan Perry (right) shows "Breathe LA Day" Proclamation, "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA/Felix Salzman)Besides all the celebs that were on hand, including lots of "Young Hollywood" stars such as Michael Steger ("90210", "True Blood") , Brea Grant ("Heroes", "Halloween 2") , Lauren Storm ("The Roommate")...
Nick Verreos and LA Councilwoman Jan Perry, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios Councilwoman Jan Perry was on hand, announcing the day as "Breathe LA Day"--wearing her very chic Ferragamo "Varina" black patent leather flats (see, our representatives can be CHIC!). There was a FABULOUS Fashion show--all styled by Arturo Chavez--featuring designs from Los Angeles-based Designers Eva Franco, J. Steger, Safir by Sanaz Afsar and low-rise Denim Diva Daniella Clarke and her line, Frankie B. Afterward, everyone celebrated at the fun Post Fashion Show Party right there at Siren Studios. Check it out:
Eva Franco:
Eva Franco shorts and striped shirt, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA/Felix Salzman)
Eva Franco one-shoulder black and striped diagonally-pleated look, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)J. Steger:
J. Steger long-sleeve graphic-printed top and jeans, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)Safir by Sanaz Afsar:
Safir by Sanaz Afsar red coat with high neck, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)
Safir by Sanaz Afsar one-shoulder silver cocktail dress with sequin re-embroidered shoulder detail, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)
Frankie B. striped skinny jeans ensemble, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)
Frankie B. VERY low-rise black skinny jeans ensemble, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman) 
Rocker Chick: Frankie B. Designer Daniella Clarke takes her Final Walk--with Model--at Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy ofLookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)
NIKOLAKI Designers Nick Verreos (Host of the event) and David Paul, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)
LA Designer Diva: LA Designer Icon Maggie Barry (left) with Nick Verreos, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA/Felix Salzman)
Should Have Worn My Low-Rise Jeans: Gilby Clarke, Nick Verreos and Frankie B. Designer Daniella Clarke, Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser at Siren Studios (Photo Courtesy of LookBookLA.com/Felix Salzman)*For More Photos, go to LookBookLA.com for a Complete Gallery of the Breathe LA "Attire To Inspire" Fashion Show Fundraiser!
Actress Serinda Swan wears NIKOLAKI to the 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party!
Serinda Gorgeous...
Actress Serinda Swan in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul at the 19Th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Red CarpetActress Serinda Swan is absolutely GORGEOUS in (wait for it)....yes: A NIKOLAKI Collection dress at the 19Th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party!!! I love that she looks like a brunette Veronica Lake. I love the red lipstick, black clutch and nude covered-toe pumps. Serinda has starred in films such as The Break-Up Artist and most recently, Tron: Legacy. The strapless dress is made from black silk zibeline and is from our NIKOLAKI Spring 2011 line. It features diagonal draping and side pockets as seen from our Website's Look Book (love them pockets!).
Cheryl Burke wears NIKOLAKI to the Rolling Stone Award Weekend Bash
Dancing With The...Couture
Cheryl Burke in a NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul Cocktail Dress at Rolling Stone's Award Weekend Bash 2011Check out the gorgeous Cheryl Burke, "Dancing Diva" from ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" attending the Rolling Stone's Award Weekend Bash 2011 at Drai's Hollywood--wearing one of our NIKOLAKI Spring 2011 dresses!!! It is a plum-colored silk ziberline strapless mini-dress with asymmetrical gathered "pouf" and diagonally-pleated draping.
3 Products I Have Been Loving Lately...
After reading Holly's post here about the brand new Batiste range of dry shampoos with a hint of colour, I knew I had to try it out because visible roots are the bain of my life! My roots are ok until about 5-6 weeks after I have had my hair highlighted but because I tend to get a full head done every 7 weeks, I always have that period when my eyes are drawn to my dark roots every time I look in the mirror.
So really, it's about time they created a product that's easy to use, effective and affordable. The product comes in three shades:
Light: Blondes
Medium: Rich Brunettes & fiery Auburn
Dark: deep/darker shades of brown/black
I love this product because not only does it disguise my roots in the couple of weeks leading up to my hair appointment but it also injects much needed volume into my roots. It's easy peasy to use, you just section off your hair, shake the can well, hold it 30cm away from your roots, rub in and you're good to go! The instructions do say to brush it through but I didn't feel the need to do that.
They are priced at a very reasonable £2.99 at Boots. I did have trouble finding the Light shade and had to look around a few stores to find it but always ask if they have some in their store room as I know Boots have alot of products in the back so sometimes they just need a reminder that it's not on the shelf!
Two warnings to pay attention to regarding this product are:
- Don't spray it near any dark or black clothing...it will coat it in a powdery residue!
- Try to shield/cover your forehead and sides of your face whilst spraying or you might end up with powdery residue on your makeup.
Another wonder product that I heard of from various Pixiwoo videos, was the Oilatum Natural Repair Face Cream. Now I have mentioned before that I often have to switch my skincare regime around to make sure my skin doesn't get too used to any one product. I sometimes suffer from dry skin on and around my nose due to my Psoriasis and I also get dry patches in my hair line, hands and elbows.
This cream is fabulous as a night time treat for me. Although it claims to be a great base for makeup, I did find it SLIGHTLY too heavy to apply under my makeup. I basically slather my face in this at night and it completely obliterated the dry patches on my face overnight! Brilliant! I was extremely impressed by this. I have been applying it to my elbows and hands and the dry skin there has improved dramatically although it may take slightly longer to clear up.
I got my one from Boots and it was priced at £7.65.
A perfume that I have been obsessed with recently is Armani Code for women...man, do I love the smell of this stuff! It has a blend of Madagascar vanilla, a touch of honey and Sambac jasmine from India. It's quite a warm, sensual perfume and I love to wear it at night time.
I also love the bottle from the shape of it to the pretty floral design. My usual perfumes are YSL Elle or Gucci II to give you an idea of what I usually go for. You can get the 30ml spray from The Perfume Shop for £36.50.
What's your favourite perfume of the moment? Have you tried the Batiste Dry Shampoo with a hint of colour? What creams do you recommend for dry skin?
I am absolutely LOVING this Beyonce ('Why Don't You Love Me') makeup look Tanya did over at pixi2woo on YouTube:
It really makes me wish I could wear eyeliner on my lower lashline! But because of my deep-set eyes with dark under eye circles, this dictates what I can and can't wear. In fact...I love all of Beyonce's makeup looks in the video and I like the retro 50's feel to it all:
Have there been any makeup looks in music videos that have caught your eye recently?
Maybelline The Eraser Foundation
Over the past few weeks I have been trialing the new Eraser foundation from 'Maybe it's Maybelline' ;). Despite the incredibly annoying advert featuring Jameela Jamil I was excited to see whether this foundation could live up to its promises, which include:
The first thing I noticed about this foundation is its unique applicator - a built in dome sponge. The foundation feeds through to the sponge after a few (well, quite a few) twists of the bottle. Although I like the idea of this, as it removes the need for other sponges or brushes, what concerns me is the build up of bacteria, since you are not supposed to wash the sponge. Maybelline claims that The Eraser is protected with an anti-microbial system and to clean the applicator it is best to just wipe off excess foundation with a dry tissue and never wet the applicator. I'm not sure how this 'anti-bacterial' action works, so if anyone does then please do let me know in the comments.
The foundation is easy to apply with the applicator, but since the formula is quite thin and 'slippery' I found the best way was to blend it out with my fingers. I would say it has medium to low coverage, depending on how thinly you spread it, and while evening tone it doesn't hide blemishes. It feels quite lightweight and has a very natural finish, so it would be perfect for minimal makeup days. I can't comment too much on it's 'wrinkle erasing' but it does a good job of smoothing skin texture and concealing enlarged pores. As my skin gets quite oily throughout the day I did set it with powder, and as you can see in the photo below (after 12 hours of wear) it held up pretty well. Ultimately I think this foundation would be best suited to those with dry skin as it doesn't cling to any flakes and conceals any unevenness in texture.
Overall I'm really impressed with this foundation. It's quick to apply and blends into the skin very easily giving a smooth, even appearance. I would call this a great 'everyday' foundation as it's lightweight and has a very natural finish. For more information just click here.
Have you tried the Maybelline Eraser foundation? xxx
- The patented micro-corrector applicator micro-fills and smoothes imperfections on skin's surface, erasing the look of crow's feet, fine lines and dark circles.
- The super-concentrated formula with collagen acts to tighten and improve skin's elasticity.
- SPF 18 Sunscreen helps protect skin from sun damage.
The first thing I noticed about this foundation is its unique applicator - a built in dome sponge. The foundation feeds through to the sponge after a few (well, quite a few) twists of the bottle. Although I like the idea of this, as it removes the need for other sponges or brushes, what concerns me is the build up of bacteria, since you are not supposed to wash the sponge. Maybelline claims that The Eraser is protected with an anti-microbial system and to clean the applicator it is best to just wipe off excess foundation with a dry tissue and never wet the applicator. I'm not sure how this 'anti-bacterial' action works, so if anyone does then please do let me know in the comments.
Overall I'm really impressed with this foundation. It's quick to apply and blends into the skin very easily giving a smooth, even appearance. I would call this a great 'everyday' foundation as it's lightweight and has a very natural finish. For more information just click here.
Have you tried the Maybelline Eraser foundation? xxx
