Alyson Stoner on The Disney Channel New Year's Eve!

Join IMTA alum Alyson Stoner on New Year's Eve on The Disney Channel! She is hosting the premiere of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam - Freestyle Jam! She will be showing the hottest new dance moves from the movie throughout the evening with co-host Matthew "Mdot" Finley.

Be sure to catch this exciting new edition of a Disney Favorite!
Happy New Year from all of us at IMTA!

IMTA Countdown - Week Five

A is for Attitude

You've got the look. You've got the talent. Now it's time for an attitude check. A great attitude is an asset that will carry you far in this industry. Being easy to work with, flexible, generally nice and upbeat will make you even more attractive to agents, managers and casting directors. Treat everyone (potential contacts, your fellow contestants and IMTA Staff) at the Convention with respect and a positive attitude. Casting directors have told us that between equally talented actors/models, the one with the better personality will get the job. Plus, you'll want everyone to remember you as down-to-earth and friendly after you win your Oscar!

Winning - win·ning adj.

a. Of or relating to the act of winning.

b. Successful; victorious: the winning entry; the winning team.

c. Attractive; charming: a winning personality; a winning smile.

At IMTA, there are many ways to win! Of course, there are the tangible things such as winning or placing in a competition, receiving an honorable mention, signing a contract, or collecting a business card from an agent or manager who is interested in you.

You should also keep in mind some of the intangible ways to win:

* Developing a professional attitude and discovering what it takes to make it.

* Making friends with other models and talent from across the United States and internationally.

* Learning how to present yourself in the best possible manner.

* Gaining confidence in your abilities and talent.

* Having the courage to do anything! Let's face it, after you've performed your monologue or walked the runway for the top industry professionals, you can succeed anywhere!

The outcome of IMTA is clear: you're already a winner!

Tip of the Week

Remember the keys to success: Patience, Positive Attitude, and Personality.

Actor of the Week

Tiffany Thornton showed she was a triple threat when she competed at IMTA, demonstrating her talent as she can act, dance and sing! Most of you know Tiffany as Tawni Hart on the hit show Sonny with a Chance airing on the Disney Channel! Not only did she star in the Disney movie Hatching Pete, she also recorded the movie's theme song Let It Go.

Her music video "Someday My Prince Will Come" has been released on the newly remastered Disney classic Snow White!

Model of the Week

Melody Woodin competed at IMTA in 2004 and won Model of the Year. She signed with the prestigious international modeling agency Women Management. She is also represented by Nathalie in Paris. She is a favorite runway, editorial and commercial model. Melody has modeled for some of the most highly influential and highly respected fashion designers in the world such as: Christian Dior, Badgley Mischka, Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, Luca Luca and appeared in a print ad for the Biore facial products.

To see pictures of Melody on the runway, visit Style.com.

IMTA Hall of Fame

Josh Duhamel competed at IMTA in 1997 where he won Male Model of the Year! He started his career on the show All My Children before he starred in his breakthrough role on Las Vegas. He played Danny McCoy for five years on the hit show. He crossed over to the big screen with movies such as Win A Date With Tad Hamilton, Turistas, Ramona and Beezus, Life as We Know It, The Romantics with fellow IMTA Alum Katie Holmes and of course the ultimate summer hits Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Josh is currently working on the projects Untitled Comedy, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, and What's He Got?, coming out in 2011.

Keep up with the latest information on Josh and his movies coming out this year on IMDB.

Alyson Stoner in a New Series!

Alyson Stoner just gave an amazing interview to Alloy.com. She talks about touring with the Jonas Brothers, fellow IMTA alum Ashley Greene, Camp Rock, animals, dancing, Step it Up 3-D and her new series with Always. In the interview, Alyson shares the following:" I'm so excited. Before I headed out on tour with the Jonas's, I teamed up with Tampax and Always for their new series. And, it's the most awesome web series 'cause it's for girls, by girls, about growing up issues and changes like body image, peer pressure, boys, even intimate details. I'm so excited and passionate about it because literally the world is aching for a safe haven for young women to learn about who they are and be confident in who they are."

Alyson competed at IMTA in 2000 where she received alot of interest from the agents, managers and casting directors who were scouting at IMTA. Alyson was recently featured with another IMTA alum Tiffany Thornton in a PSA with Michelle Obama about staying active. Alyson has a hit song titled 'Make History,' which is available on iTunes and just wrapped up a world tour with the Jonas Brothers!

Elijah Wood in Disney Tron Cartoon!

IMTA alum Elijah Wood will play Beck in the new animated series Tron: Uprising. According to MovieFone.com: " The show will make its debut on the small screen in the summer of 2012 and will feature a voice cast of interesting names -- including Elijah Wood as the series' main character. Wood plays Beck, 'who leads a revolution inside the Grid's computer world.' The Grid, of course, is an advanced, digital universe created by leading video-game developer Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) in the 1982 movie. In 'Tron: Legacy,' Flynn's son Sam (Garrett Hedlund) enters the grid to find his father who has been trapped there for 20 years. Disney XD will air 'Uprising,' along with the previously announced 10-episode 'Tron' microseries, which starts in fall 2011. "
After competing at IMTA, Elijah has gone on to star in over forty feature films. Currently, Elijah is post-production on Happy Feet 2 which was done in 3D! This film is scheduled for release in November 2011. He starred in the film The Romantics, which fellow IMTA alumni Katie Holes (IMTA 1993 and 1995) and Josh Duhamel (IMTA 1997)!

Taylor Boggan on Human Target Tonight!

IMTA alum Taylor Boggan is guest starring in tonight's episode of Human Target! Taylor will portray Joel Appelbaum in this episode called The Other Side of the Mall. According to SpoilerTV.com, "When a murder attempt is made on a seemingly innocuous family, the team travels to their version of hell during the holiday season: suburbia. Chance and Guerrero go undercover at a boring corporate office, Winston joins a neighborhood book club and Ames chaperones a high-school party as they try to figure out which family member is being targeted and why."

Taylor competed at IMTA in 2004 where he met his managers Ed Goldstone and Debbie Entin of Rising Talent Management. Taylor moved to L.A. where he started booking roles right away! He has appearred in Summerland, Judging Amy, The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry, The Road to Empire, Volare Lost with Dean Cain, The Rainbow Tribe and Exodus.



Be sure to tune in Fox tonight to see Taylor in Human Target!

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from NIKOLAKI Nick Verreos, David Paul...and Benny!!!

HAPPY DIVA HOLIDAYS...and A FABULOUS 2011!!!Here at my lovely blog, we all wish you a very Happy Holidays and a FABULOUS and FASHIONABLE New Year! I'm off to San Antonio Texas to spend Xmas with my family but will return to Los Angeles to ring in the New Year! For 2011...

I promise there will be more NIKOLAKI Fashion...

More Red Carpet Coverage...

More Events, hosting and "surprise" appearances by moi...

More Figure Skating Fashion (of course!)...

More Euro-Royals Wearing Couture...

More Beauty Pageant Gowns, Slits and (hopefully), NO clear Lucite Stripper Heels to go with them...and more of EVERYTHING in between---

Happy New Year! xoxo Nick Verreos, David Paul...and our doggie Benny!!!

Holiday Party Round Up: The TV Guide Network Party at Lucky Strikes Lanes/Lounge at Hollywood & Highland

Bowling FASHION Pins, Onion Rings, Holiday Cocktails, and a beautiful Hollywood & Highland Xmas Tree...

Editor Sandwich : Nick Verreos and two TV Guide's "The Fashion Team" editors

Last week, I was invited to yet, another Holiday Bash: This time it was the TV Guide Network Holiday Party, which was being held at Lucky Strikes Lanes/Lounge at Hollywood & Highland. Fresh off my "Most Memorable Red Carpet Fashion Moments of 2010" segment which I filmed at the W Hotel Los Angeles with stylist Jen Rade and host Lawrence Zarian--in ICE SKATES!!!---

I braved the torrential LA rains (those three words do not belong in a sentence!) and went to the party! I wanted to say "Heeeyyy" to all my wonderful co-workers and the amazing TV Guide people who make me look good (or at least try!) and maybe get some "Holiday" cocktails and nibblings...

Lucky Strike Lanes/Lounge, Hollywood & Highland Complex

Once I arrived at Lucky Strike Lanes/Lounge, the party was in full swing with hundreds of TV Guide-ers drinking, bowling (I know, seriously!?) and partaking in the delicious food that was out. I spotted salads, desserts and even some onion rings (my favorite!). Unfortunately, there were too many prying eyes and I didn't want to show that GAYS actually EAT (so I didn't--but trust me, you KNOW I wanted to ask for a "To-Go" bag!).

Bowling (NOT!) Buddies: Nick Verreos and Michael Anthony Nalepa, TV Guide Holiday Party Lucky Strikes

I didn't see my fellow "The Fashion Team" cohorts--Miss Jen Rade and Lawrence Zarian (I heard I had just missed him!), and I didn't see Chris Harrison (Host of "The Bachelor" and the TV Guide Red Carpet Awards Pre-Shows), but...I did get to hang out with a lot of the behind-the-scenes kids: I said "Hola" to several of my producers (LOVE them!), segment directors, cameramen, sound guys and editors (REALLY LOVE THEM!).

Not that $11 Million Tree: The gorgeously lit Hollywood & Highland Christmas Tree

I had a really fun time, and in case y'all were wondering, NO, I did not bowl. I just mingled. It's more fashionable...Happy Holidays, be safe, be merry and always be FASHIONABLE...and take onion rings TO GO!!!!!

Make It or Break It with Nicole Gail Anderson returns!

Nicole Gail Anderson returns to Make It or Break It for another season on ABC Family! Nicole portrays Kelly Parker, the nemesis competing for the gymnastics win. Full episodes of Make It or Break It are available on ABC Family.com and clips and highlights of Nicole on Make It or Break It are also on YouTube (featured below)!

Nicole competed at the 2004 IMTA in Los Angeles where she met and signed with her manager. Since IMTA, Nicole has been on television such such as Jonas, iCarly, Hannah Montana, Zoey 101 and Unfabulous. Her movie credits include Princess, Accused at 17 and Mean Girls 2, set for release in 2011.

TV Guide Network's "The Fashion Team" End of The Year Show: Nick Verreos Ice Skates...at the W Los Angeles CHILL!!!

Fashion Ice Capades, A Meat Dress, Cinnabon Couture and CHILL-in' at the W Los Angeles!

Michelle Kwan I Am Not: Nick Verreos does a leg lift on ice skates, filming TV Guide Network's "The Fashion Team", Chill at the W Los Angeles/Westwood

Oh how quickly time flies..when you're having "Red Carpet" DISHING fun! Yes, kiddies, this week was the last episode--for 2010--of my TV Guide Network's "The Fashion Team" show-and the fun and always insightful segment we lovingly call "WTF?", or "What's The Fashion?" (yeah, I bet you thought those initials stood for something else--Dirty Mind!).

Can I Get a "W": The W Hotel Los Angeles Chill entrance

For this last installment, host Lawrence Zarian, myself, and stylist Jen Rade--who just recently styled Cher in THIS and Angelina Jolie in THIS--met up at the W Los Angeles Hotel (near UCLA's Westwood's Campus) and enjoyed some CHILL time.

Westwood Ice: W Hotel Los Angeles

Well, actually, we filmed the entire episode at the W Los Angeles Chill space, where the pool was transformed into an outdoors skating rink! (I know, Shut Up Sasha Cohen!) Now, we all know how much I LOVE ME some Figure Skating so you know I was like a 21 year-old gay boy at a Lady Gaga Concert: Loving It!

Ice Skating Threesome: Jen Rade, Lawrence Zarian and Nick Verreos, at W Los Angeles Chill Ice Skating Rink

Jen, Lawrence and I donned our skates and got right to it. I was trying to do my best QUAD (not!) while Jen was just looking FAB in her newly-purchased TopShop ensemble from her recent trip to NYC styling Miss Jolie for the NY Premiere of "The Tourist".

Any White Skates? The Skating Boot Section, Chill at the W Hotel Los Angeles

For this final "What's The Fashion?" Wrap-Up, we went down the list of our "Top Ten Most Memorable Red Carpet Fashion Moments of 2010". Well, naturally, there were MANY moments that we had to chose from--both good and not-so-good. The whole point was that they had to be Memorable...

Ivory Red Carpet Queen: Actress Claire Danes in that Armani Prive ivory sequined made-to-order (if you had to actually buy this gown, it would set you back $100,000+ kids!) strapless gown made the cut, of course. Danes was MY choice for one of the BEST Dressed gals of the entire year in this gown. The clean modern hair, the simple yet elegant make-up, the no-borrowed-jewelry-to-hawk look: Simply Sublime.

Two gals who made our "Most Memorable Top Ten List" for mixed reasons--were actress Charlize Theron's "Cinnabon" Christian Dior by John Galliano rose-pink Duchesse satin gown (yes, with those infamous twist-a-roo bust details!), and "Avatar" star Zoe Saldana in her Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci gown.

And finally, there was Lady Gaga...

Now you KNOW Miss Lady Gaga and THIS Meat Dress had to make our "Top Ten" List--In fact, it was Numero Uno. For Better or Worse. I really hope she didn't head to Benihana's after the MTV Awards...Just sayin'

*In case you missed it, you can watch the episode again on these dates: Dec 22, 24, and 26, as well as January 3rd--Click HERE for all the times.

Click HERE to watch the Video of our TV Guide "The Fashion Team" Red Carpet Hits & Misses for this End of 2010 Episode:

Here's to lots more Memorable Red Carpet Fashion Moments for 2011!!!! Adieu for now---

IMTA Countdown - Week Four

IMTA Tip of the Week

IMTA Competitions give you the opportunity to be seen by Agents, Scouts and Managers from major markets. The Agent Introduction and Overview held on Thursday night is an opportunity for the Agents, Managers, and Casting Directors to see all the Models and Actors one more time. For Overview, you will walk the T with other Contestants in groups and be categorized by age, gender, and whether you are primarily a Model or Actor. Contestants wear a classic black and/or white wardrobe ...so the focus is on you, not your clothing. Agents have told us that they would like to see models with hair pulled back and minimal makeup. They want to see your face, bone structure and complexion. This also means that the agents don't want to be distracted by elaborate styling. A plain white fitted t-shirt paired with black jeans or a black skirt is perfect. Talent, casual clothes are best for you, too. We suggest wearing something that makes you feel confident.

Remember to smile and show your personality!

Model Tip of the Week

"It's all in the Jeans"

The Jeans Competition is a terrific opportunity for you to show your style on the runway. Be sure to wear your favorite pair of blue denim jeans and a fitted T-shirt or tank top. Agents want to see you in jeans - avoid denim skirts or overalls, as it will affect your score. There are so many to choose from such as Gap, Guess, Old Navy, Seven, Express, True Religion, and many more. This is one competition where you will definitely want to flash a mega-watt smile!

Girls - keep your hair and makeup fresh, young and natural.

Check out: Marie Claire's article for advice on how to find jeans that flatter every body type.

Talent Tip of the Week

''I'm Ready For My Close-Up'' is a great chance for you to show agents, managers and casting directors how you look on-camera and in person. Here's how it works: You'll check in with an IMTA staff member and receive a list of lines. Select the line you can deliver best. Your contestant number will be announced and you're on!

This is the only talent competition that presents you to the judges in-person and on-screen simultaneously. Don't miss out on this great opportunity. The judges want to see your acting potential so deliver your line as you would in a scene. Do not be over the top.

Tips - Show your personality. There is no need to mimic the original delivery of the line. A fresh approach can be just as impressive. Be yourself and let your winning personality shine!

Makeup Competition / Model Tip of the Week

How quickly and skillfully can you do your makeup? In the Makeup Competition, you are given 15 minutes to apply your makeup. This competition shows the judges whether you would be able to apply your own makeup if you were on a shoot and the makeup artist didn't show.

For the Makeup Competition, be sure to be bring any makeup supplies and brushes you will need along with a lighted mirror, (we'll have outlets for you to plug them in). Come with a clean face, hair pulled back and a terrific smile! Emphasize your best feature (eyes, lips, etc.) and make the rest of your face a flawless canvas.

To find the colors that work best for you, check out Cover Girl's Color Match.

And don't forget to follow the seasons! For current makeup styles, visit Sephora.

Sitcom Competition

The Sitcom Competition is a live competition that demonstrates your acting abilities in front of agents and managers. In the Sitcom Competition, you will act opposite a professional actor or actress. Be sure you understand your scene. Know which lines are funny, and deliver those with a punch. Make your delivery natural and don't over-rehearse. REACT to the other actor's lines. Your expressions in response are just as important as when you are delivering your own lines.

Actor of the Week

Alyson Stoner has been featured in Camp Rock, Mike's Super Short Show, and Cheaper By The Dozen. She was played the title role in Alice Upside Down, which received rave reviews. Alyson has done it all, including her own "Original Dance Instructional Musical Fitness Revolution" DVD as well her own channel on Wii Fit! Alyson first showcased her talent in 2000 at IMTA New York, where she signed with Osbrink Talent Agency. They have helped her in succeeding to where she is today. Some of Alyson's other projects include Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, Kung Fu Magoo, House M.D., Phineas and Ferb, and Step Up 3D.

Click here to read Alyson's website & blog!

Model of the Week

Marissa Irwin attended IMTA Hooray for Hollywood in 2004 where she found and signed with her manager. She has done numerous print ads and was also featured in a bridal magazine! She has modeled all over the world and has been in magazines such as Seventeen and the cutting-edge magazine Zink.

For more on Marissa and a great listing of her work, check out ThatIMTABlog.com!

IMTA Hall of Fame

Eva Longoria Parker came to IMTA in 1998 where she amazed the judges with her dazzling talent and gorgeous look. She moved to Los Angeles soon after IMTA, and landed spots on 90210 and General Hospital. With her incredible talent, she also joined the cast of The Young and the Restless. In 2004, she became the nation's favorite housewife on Desperate Housewives. Eva is continuing her role as Gabrielle on Desperate Housewives airing on Sundays at 9/8c on ABC. Her latest films include, Days of Grace and Without Men, and Cristiada.

To read a complete listing of Eva's projects, click here.

Nick Verreos Interview with 944.com

Talking Fashion, My Vision of the Ultra Feminine Woman, Teaching, my New Collection, and More...

Popping The Collar: Nick Verreos

Recently, I did an interview with writer Carina Calhoun for 944 Magazine's website 944.com. I had so much fun chatting with her on a wide range of topics, from how my own line NIKOLAKI--co-designed with David Paul--began, what my vision for making women ultra feminine is...

As well as discussed my love of teaching at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM. In addition of course, I talked about my newest Spring 2011 NIKOLAKI Collection, which we recently debuted at the fabulous Style Week Orange County 2010, and one of my favorite projects from this past year:

Nick Verreos poses with the The Victory Project Experts: Chantal Moore (far left), Kacy Duke and Katherine Brooking (far right)

MSN.com's The Victory Project Sponsored by Special K, a web show where four Experts (including myself!) find four women in three different cities and help them with nutrition, exercise and after they've reached their "Victorious" goal, all four ladies are given a make-over complete with Hair, Makeup and a styling session with ME!

Nick Verreos at the Chicago taping of The Victory Project, with Jennifer at Cinnamon Boutique

I have a blast showing REAL WOMAN--ones that are not a size 4, how to find clothes that brings out their inner DIVAS! Speaking of Divas, the writer asked me who my "ideal" client would be; an actress I'd like to dress, let's just say. And I mentioned Spanish actress Penelope Cruz.

I love her acting, love how strong yet ultra feminine she is, and yes, love that she is from España! Now, I know that she loves Marchesa and since she is one of Harvey Weinstein's "muses", it's not a coincidence she wears a lot of his wife's designs. She also loves Ralph Lauren; a lot of Spanish socialites and actresses do too. But maybe, just maybe she should consider one of our NIKOLAKI gowns for her next red carpet awards appearance...who knows, a boy can dream right? Below are a couple of suggestions:

Infanta: Black silk taffeta fitted Mermaid-shape gown with hand beaded feather trim, NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul

Mint Blue Goddess: Strapless fitted gown with asymmetrical gathered detailing in silk zibeline, NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul

Below is my Interview from 944.com: "Fearlessly Feminine Nick Verreos--On Making Women Want Top Work It" (love that title!)

From Project Runway to the red carpet, Nick Verreos has made a name for himself in the competitive fashion world by marking his territory with the stunning styles that make women feel fearlessly feminine. Showing the spring 2011 collection of his line Nikolaki at Orange County Style Week in October, Verreos took a few minutes to chat with 944 about making it in the industry and, as his former mentor, Project Runway’s Tim Gunn always says, making it work.

944: How would you describe your design philosophy or point of view?

Nick Verreos: It’s pretty simple. Just making women look and feel beautiful, and trying to bring out the inner goddess within them. I grew up with a group of women, and I just want them to feel ultra-feminine. I feel like I can give women that dress when they want to look like a princess or a diva.

944: When did the Nikolaki collection or concept begin?

NV: I worked for different companies as an assistant designer and pattern maker, and I paid my dues in the industry. I was still making dresses and gowns to fuel my creativity. I built up this closet full of dresses, and I would put on shows at a club here and there. In 2001, we got a showroom, and before I knew it, we were in 150 stores. My partner, David Paul, and I work great together. The name means “little Nick” in Greek, which is what my dad called me when I was young.

Click HERE for the entire article and to find out why I would LOVE to dress Spanish actress Penelope Cruz

Ashley Greene on the Cover of Cosmo!

IMTA alum Ashley Greene is on the cover of the January Issue of Cosmopolitan magazine! She recently tweeted: "So excited to be on my first Cosmo cover! Pick up the January issue on sale now!!"

Ashley competed at IMTA in 2004, when she said, "I'm so thankful I got the opportunity to be here at IMTA because there are so many people and so many opportunities. I wa

nt to come back to IMTA even if do I make something big of it. I definitely want to come back, it was a lot of fun!"

Ashley's big break was when she got the role as Alice Cullen in the blockbuster hit movies Twilight and The Twilight Saga: New Moon! Ashley is also currently in production on many projects including: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Warrior, The Apparition, and the

film Butter.

Ashley recently posted a photo to her twitter wearing a t-shirt in support of Arm The Animals charity organization, a group set out to help ab

used and neglected animals. Arm the Animal's mission statement is "To create killer T-Shirts and raise money for cash-strapped animal care organizations! To join Ashley in helping the animals, shirts are available for purchase at armtheanimals.com.

Sara Niemietz Update!

IMTA alum Sara Niemietz has recorded an awesome new video and song! Sara worked with singer/songwriter, Jake Coco, to record this cover of the Lady Antebellum hit "Need You Now. It was recorded at Snuffy Walden's studio and he and Jake mixed it. Sara recently guest-starred on Glee where she played the on-screen guitarist.


Sara competed at IMTA in 2000 when she was just seven years old. She was selected and trained by Barbizon Royal, our IMTA Member in Schaumburg, IL. Barbizon Royal and Barbizon Aero's excellent program combined with IMTA have produced countless working models and actors and celebrities including:

Alecia Svenson (appeared in feature film The Social Network)
Lauren Storm (from I Love You Beth Cooper feature film and the indie film ghost story Munger Road)
Kallie Flynn Childress (guest-star on Disney's Good Luck Charlie, CSI-Miami, and star of the feature films Sleepover and Wild Cherry)
Jordan Monaghan (Maria on The Secret Life of the American Teen)
Top Model Holly Ridings and so many more!

Holiday Party Round-Up: Nick Verreos Attends the E! Entertainment Holiday Party in Westwood, CA!

Doughnuts, In-n-Out Burgers, Desserts Galore, Open Bars...and LOTS o' Taxi's!!!

We Need To Stop Meeting Like This: Kit Scarbo (stylist extraordinaire and Season 4 Project Runway Alumna), and Nick Verreos, E! Entertainment 2010 Holiday Party

Yes kids, it's the Holiday Season, and that means one thing here in LA-LA land: Holiday Parties!!! This last week, I got invited to the E! Entertainment Holiday Bash--for the FIRST TIME! I brought along my NIKOLAKI partner David Paul with me naturally. The party was being held in Westwood near my old "stompin' grounds": UCLA. I attended the University of California, Los Angeles and got my B.A. in (wait for it!) Political Science/International Relations many, many moons ago, before I went on to pursue my real love: FASHION!

Oscar Girls: Former E! host Debbie Matenopulos, Nick Verreos and Kim Kardashian, 2008 Pre-Oscar's Show

As you may know, I have been on E! several times, including the time I did the Pre-Oscar Show with then on-air personality Debbie Matenopulos as well as (Wait For It Part Two!), La Kim Kardashian. I've also recently been filming episodes of Style Network's "Style Star", a show about celebs and their fashion style. In fact, I just found out that "Style Star" is airing on E! International and will begin airing domestically on the Style Network in early 2011!! To make a long story LONGER...an executive from the show was kind enough to invite me to the E! Holiday Party (Yeayyy!!!).

SO...let's get to the PARTY. A full-on parking-lot sized tent was set up (see photo above) near the UCLA campus, for this fabulous E! Entertainment Holiday Party. Inside, there were hundreds--if not thousands of guests, mingling and in their out-of-work/cocktail-attire finest, enjoying the immensity of it all.

Many Open Bars were set up--fully stocked--to serve everyone. There were A LOT of Dessert Tables framing the inside of the tented soiree, with many sweet goodies, including:

Oversized cookies, lollipops, chocolate-covered EVERYTHING, peanut brittle, fresh fruits and...

Smore's Parfait's (they were DELICIOUS, David let me taste his!). Waiters passed around an unending amount of In-N-Out Burgers as well, for those who maybe needed a respite from all the sugar. Speaking of (more) sugar, I made it outside to "get some air" and lo and behold, I was stopped by a Doughnut Wall! Yes, you read right: There was a wall with fresh glazed doughnuts waiting for the guests to start pickin'.

Doughnut Picking: Nick Verreos at the E! Entertainment 2010 Holiday Party "Doughnut Wall"

Once I got done with the In-N-Out burgers and the doughnuts, I began really enjoying myself. I did not see Miss Kim K. or Chelsea Handler or Ryan Seacrest, but...I did run into my Project Runway "sister", the lovely and very stylish Kit Scarbo (as you can see from the photo at the beginning of this post).

I ran into comedienne Loni Love, whom I had recently worked with on Logo's "Gossip Queens" TV Show (she was SOOO sweet!), and saw fellow Style Network "Style Star" commentator Marcella Reynolds as well as frequent E!'s "Daily 10" style expert, Amanda Luttrell Garrigus.

E! Fashionistas: Nick Verreos poses with guests (and E!/Style Network "Style Star" Mini-Divas!) Audrey Angulo and Raika Khosravi, E! Entertainment 2010 Holiday Party

I had an amazing time, but soon enough, it was time to go, and as David and I made our way out, we spotted many, many Taxi Cabs waiting...Oh did I mention: E! made sure to give out Taxi Cab Vouchers so people could get home safely...I know, they think of EVERYTHING! These people really know how to throw a Holiday Party!

Happy Holidays Y'all!