Kerry Washington in Custom Miu Miu: Kerry's Miu Miu Gown was one of my favorites of the night. Mainly because of the beautiful coral color. While many actresses chose more muted hues or black, Kerry stood out amongst the crowd with this unexpected color.
The beaded top bustier section had a lovely vintage quality (that Miuccia Prada is known for) and the nude and gold beading set off against the bright colored skirt was beautiful.
She completed the look with a matching Fred Leighton clutch, delicate make-up and very subtle diamonds.Good Job Kerry!
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Jennifer Hudson in Custom Roberto Cavalli: Jennifer Hudson chose to wear this midnight blue beaded Roberto Cavalli Gown to last night's Oscars. It featured long sleeves and a high slit but still showed off JHud's new trimmed down figure beautifully. It was not one of my favorite gowns of the night, but her stylist said she had 2 Cavalli dresses to choose from and went for the more subdued gown because she wasn't a nominee and was just performing.
Her hair was flawless and those earrings were gorgeous! But....is that her black bra peeking out above?!
Kristen Stewart in Naeem Khan: Kristen Stewart wore this Creme Devore Velvet Strapless Gown with Organza Ruffle Detail. This was a big MISS for me. It's not that it was a bad dress, but it was her overall look that didn't work for me.
She, of course, gets credit for even attending the Oscars since she was on crutches and was most likely in pain; but she looked pale and sickly and it looked as if her stylist just propped her up and put any ol' dress on her. This definitely was NOT her dress.
Amanda Seyfried in Alexander McQueen: Amanda wore a custom Alexander McQueen Gown to last night's Academy Awards. It was a Halter Neck Gown in a Blush Color with Golden Embroidery.
Amanda was another actress with a case of the "frizzies". I understand not wanting the hair to be "too done" but this takes it to a whole different level! I'm always surprised that they leave the house thinking that this is an Oscar Worthy Hairdo!
Jessica Chastain in Custom Armani Prive: Jessica looked St-St-STUNNING! last night in her Custom Armani Gown. The Gold Beaded Strapless Gown fit her to perfection. Nobody can make a Beaded Gown like Armani and he proved again that he is the master of the Red Carpet!
The light chestnut color of the the dress matched her hair to perfection (not an accident, I'm sure!)
And speaking of Hair....and make-up, it was classic "Old Hollywood" Glamour. The Veronica Lake Hairstyle with the Red Lip and lined eye was gorgeous!
What I love about this dress is the crystal beading over the Gold Colored Satin. Giorgio Armani certainly knows how to make a gown SPARKLE!!
In less than two weeks, I'll be making a very special "Return Trip"...to Manchester, New Hampshire! Last year, I was invited to be the Special Guest Lecturer at the 2012 95.7 FM WZID Women's Expo and I had a BLAST. It was so much fun doing my lecture as well as styling some lucky New Hampshire ladies and turning them into "Nick Divas".
Manchester New Hampshire
Nick Verreos--onstage at the 2012 WZID Women's Expo 2012
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The top 3 vote-getters will win a makeover from Arcadya Salon and Spa, a $500 gift card to Macy’s, and a shopping trip with ME! Then, we’ll reveal your man’s new look at WZID’s Women’s Expo! On top of styling the Makeover Your Mate Contest Finalists and going on a Macy's Shopping Trip with them, I'll also be at the WZID Women's Expo 2013 to give a special Style Lecture (for both Gals and Guys!) and do a Meet & Greet. If you come out, you are GUARANTEED to get on my BLOG here--or at least we'll take pics, Tweet and Facebook!
Nick Verreos with a New Hampshire beauty--WZID 2012 Women's Expo
Nick Verreos--WZID Women's Expo 2012 Hannaford Supermarkets Sponsor Booth
Tina Turner, or for...
Miranda Lambert?
Heidi, Tim and The Bag: Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn began the episode with the dreaded Button Bag, and by announcing that there will no longer be two multi-designer teams but the designers would be coupled up. Each designer took the task of creating one "Performance" look and one "Red Carpet" gown/outfit for the Country & Western Star. The new 2-designer teams were:
Layana and Patricia
Michelle and Matthew
Tu and Kate
Samantha and Daniel
Amanda and Benjamin
Richard and Stanley
Miranda Lambert in Roberto Cavalli black plunging neckline chiffon gown (left) and onstage in Jovani gold and silver sequined satin mini dress (right)
Patricia Michaels--Patricia created copper and gold brocade strapless princess seamed dress with a fringed holster! Yes, I said a FRINGED HOLSTER.
Michelle Lesniak Franklin--Michelle created this leather vest, denim fitted floor-length skirt ensemble, finished with...a FRINGED neck-piece
Amanda Valentine--Amanda made this jersey dress with gradated fringe. As a "stage" look, I could have totally seen Miranda Lambert wearing this.
Richard Hallmarq--Richard's black fringed dress was eventually the one Miranda Lambert chose--out of all the other fringed dresses as the Winning Dress. Miranda also said that she would wear it...Stay tuned to see if she does. 
Kate Pankoke--Kate designed this red leather and chiffon fit-and-flare gown. I think the color was great and although others disagreed, the silhouette could be flattering for Miranda. The only "but" if there is a "but" is that it needed a plunging neckline or bust revealing detail. It seems Miss Miranda loves her cleavage...and especially showing it.
Stanley Hudson--Stanley's gown shape was good for Miranda. He thought about accentuating the waist with the paillete detail as well as creating a plunging neckline so the "sisters" would be happy. I get that maybe the gathering at the waist might have been a little too shirred and might have made Lambert look wider "down there". This was Miranda and the rest of the judge's biggest complaint with this dress but I really liked it.
Matthew Arthur--Matthew's black one shoulder-esque bustier with "witch"-like pointed hem and basic pleated skirt was deemed the worst by the judges--including Miranda Lambert. He just gave up, in design, in creating...and was so "done", he couldn't even stand up for his design during judging time. It wasn't a bad look he designed and made--it was just un-creative and so not worthy of being on Miranda Lambert on stage in front of thousands of people. This was an outfit Michelle Williams might have worn back in the Beyonce's-mom-is-making-this-for-Destiny's Child Days. Seriously.