NIKOLAKI at the Oscars: Actress Ali Landry Wears NIKOLAKI, TV Guide Network's Academy Awards Countdown Show!

Statuesque Gorgeous!!!

Mermaid Chic: Ali Landry--Actress and Host of TV Guide Network's Fashion Wrap" and star of the new show TV Guide Network "Hollywood Girls Night"--wearing NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul, TV Guide Network Academy Awards Countdown/Red Carpet Show

The 2012 Academy Awards occurred last Sunday and as you may know--from my last post, I was part of the TV Guide Network Academy Awards Live Countdown/Red Carpet Shows Hosted by Chris Harrison. Along with Tabatha Coffey of "Tabatha Takes Over" and TV hostess Maria Sansone, we gave LIVE hair and fashion commentary from right above the Oscars red carpet.

Best Dressed: Actress Ali Landry in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul gown, and Marc Istook, TV Guide Network Academy Award Countdown/ Red Carpet Show

Joining our team from a nearby "Penthouse" rooftop overlooking the Hollywood & Highland Theater were also the very handsome TV host Marc Istook and the always GORGEOUS, actress Ali Landry. Ali is one of the stars of the new TV Guide Network show "Hollywood Girls Night" and of course, she was our Hostess-with-the-Mostess for our Award Show Fashion Wraps this season.

I was beyond excited that for her Academy Awards TV Guide Network red carpet moment she wore one of my NIKOLAKI gowns!!! Amanda Jones, the TV Guide Network Wardrobe Stylist, brought her several gowns for her to wear for the Oscars and the filming, and after she tried my NIKOLAKI gown, I heard that Ali couldn't even see straight she loved it so much! She had no idea that it was one of my creations but when Jones told her, then it was "Done and Done"!

NIKOLAKI Spring 2011 dark raspberry silk ziberline sleeved mermaid-shaped gown

The gown is from our Spring 2011 Collection and is a Mermaid-shaped gown in a dark raspberry color of silk-wool ziberline (about 20 yards of it!)--a Couture fabrication my design partner, David Paul and I get from Italy. It features structured shoulders, cap-shaped mini raglan sleeves, a peek-a-boo cut-out in the front torso, open back and full pleated back train. Oh and yes, there are pockets (you know, to hide your lipstick and award show tickets!).

Raspberry Couture: Actress Ali Landry in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul

Ali looked STUNNING in our gown and like I said, I was so excited that she chose to wear it for such an important event. I heard that when she made her way to film her live segment with Marc up in the TV Guide Network "Oscars Penthouse" location, EVERYONE gasped and literally stopped talking! Afterward, the entire crew--from the grips, p.a.'s to the cameramen--came up to me and remarked how beautiful and fabulous (OK, they didn't say "fabulous", more like HOT!), Ali looked.

Now, you know it's good when BUTCH Straight men who normally could care less what gown an actress wears--are beside themselves saying Couture Compliments! And yes, I agreed 110 % with them. Ali: you looked stunning and made my design come alive! MY Best Dressed at the Oscars!!!

Nick TV Minute: Nick Verreos, Tabatha Coffey, Camille Grammer on TV Guide Golden Globes 2012 Fashion Wrap hosted by Ali Landry THIS MONDAY NIGHT!

We're BAAACK!!!

Nick Verreos and Tabatha Coffey, TV Guide Network Fashion Wrap

Hello Red Carpet Fashionista Followers! Guess what? Award Season is BACK and you know what that means: I AM BACK--on the TV Guide Network, giving my "Nick Fashion Two Cents" for all the upcoming award shows.

First up are the Golden Globe Awards--being held this Sunday, as we all know. I was invited back to join the TV Guide Fashion Wrap panel to discuss the Good and well, Not-So-Muchey Good, from Sunday night's show. In case you're not on the "up-and-up", TV Guide Network's "Award Show Fashion Wrap" will happen every Monday following the award shows this season...

Nick Verreos joins TV Guide 2012 Golden Globes Fashion Wrap--Monday January 16th

Joining me on the panel this coming Monday will be the ever-so-fab Miss Tabatha Coffey---my platinum blond sister from another mister, thank you very much! (LOVE HER!). While I discuss the Couture, Miss Tabatha will talk about who should have FIRED their hairstylist--or not! And as you know she NEVER minces words. I had such a BLAST last season doing the Fashion Wraps as well as covering the 83rd Academy Awards that I am beyond happy to be "re-united" with her.

Our 2012 Fashion Wrap Host is the beautiful actress and former Miss USA 1996 Ali Landry! Ali will star in the TV Guide Network's "Hollywood Girls Night" premiering Sunday, March 4. Ali and I go WAAAY back: she probably doesn't remember but...

Ali Landry in NIKOLAKI custom gown, during her Final Walk as "Miss USA 1996"

She wore one of my first NIKOLAKI gowns back in (wait for it!) 1997, during the LIVE telecast of Miss USA. She was Miss USA 1996 and wore my gown to give up her crown and do her "Final Walk" (photo above). The gown was SCANDALOUS--for then: it was a sheer stretch organza and we hand applied very, very expensive applique sequined lace pieces in the "important" spots. It was custom made for Miss Ali.

And guess who else will join us on Monday night? The one and only Camille Grammer of Bravo's "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills". So you know it's going to be fun kids! You better watch!!!

See who will make our Best and Worst Dressed (and the "Oh Huney, You Need To Fire Your Hairstylist") List?! Join us Monday Night to find out. Details below:

WHAT: TV GUIDE 2012 Golden Globes Fashion Wrap

WHEN: this upcoming MONDAY NIGHT, January 16, 2012

TIME: premiere airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Click HERE for all the times.

WHERE: TV GUIDE Network, check your local TV/Cable Listings

*Update* It will also repeat at 9pm, 12am and again on Tuesday Morning at 10am!!