18th Annual SAG Awards: Who Wore What? Angelina Jolie in Jenny Packham Fall 2011

Angelina Jolie in Jenny Packham Fall 2011: Once again Angelina returned to some of her favorite looks for the SAG Awards: Black, Halter Neck and a Blouson Waist.

Hey, when you are Angelina Jolie you can wear just about anything! But I think she is smart to have cultivated a look that is truly hers and gives us just enough fashion to keep us interested while leaving the focus on her stunning face and body....and her best accessory, Brad Pitt!

Also, coming off her knock out Golden Globes look, it would have been silly to try and top that. I love the iridescent shine of this black jersey fabric and the beautiful draping in the top and skirt.

What do you think?! Another Hit for Angie...or was it too simple for you?!

18th Annual SAG Awards: Who Wore What? Jayma Mays in Reem Acra Fall 2011

Jayma Mays in Reem Acra Fall 2011: Jayma really brought it to the Red Carpet for the SAG Awards. I think this was one of the best dresses she has worn. She looked stunning in this Black high neck, cap sleeve, all-over beaded Gown with Lace Back Detail.


I almost could have done without the Lace Inset in the back. It might have been nice to see a bit of skin, but overall I think she hit it out of the ballpark!

What do you think?!

18th Annual SAG Awards: Who Wore What? Zoe Saldana in Givenchy Haute Couture Spring 2012

Zoe Saldana in Givenchy Haute Couture Spring 2012: Another actress lucky enough to wear Haute Couture at the SAG Awards was Miss Zoe Saldana.

She wore this white beaded gown with sheer top section, embroidered waist detailing and side slit. It seems that they made the dress slightly tighter at the hips to give it a more blouson effect, which works well on Zoe.

Was this the best she's ever looked? I'm not sure, but she certainly gets points for always being Fashion Forward and for wearing Haute Couture!

Let me know what you thought? Was she a Haute Hit or Haute Miss?!

18th Annual SAG Awards: Who Wore What? Lea Michele in Atelier Versace Fall 2010

Lea Michele in Atelier Versace Fall 2010: Well, well, well, look at little Lea Michele! Vamping it up in Atelier Versace. that's the Haute Couture line of Donatella's, in case you didn't know--in other words--one-of-a-kind and costing $100,000+ for gowns (if you wanted to order and buy).

It's A LOT of gown--for Lea--this one-shouldered pale blueish silver, micro-gathered bustier gown with very high side slit and lots of train. At first glance, I thought "She looks like a 'Miss Universe' contestant, during the Evening Gown Preliminaries..." I'm not so sure if this was the right gown for her. What do my very informed readers here on my BLOG think? Please, don't be shy to leave me your thoughts! I ALWAYS read them!

18th Annual SAG Awards: Who Wore What? Sofia Vergara in Marchesa

Sofia Vergara in Marchesa: Miss Sofia stepped onto the 2012 SAG Awards red carpet tonight in a strapless bubblegum pink gown from red carpet-favorite Marchesa. It looks as if it is "inspired" by Marchesa Resort 2012 and possibly this gown:

It has a similar jutting pleated drape upper torso design (although in the sample above it's more like a bow shape and also includes peplum-like detail--also missing from Sofia's) but the shape is similar as well as the silk crepe skirt section. Now...did I like it? Not so sure--ladies with ample cleavage and bust (like Miss Sofia) are not usually the type of girls who should wear this kind of bust-enhancing gown.

And the jutting-out design is a bit "tricky" for me. I guess she doesn't need a handbag with all that extra storage area!!! What do you guys think? Likey? Or No Likey?

18th Annual SAG Awards: Who Wore What? Michelle Williams in Valentino

Michelle Williams in Valentino: First off, the Good News--Love that pixie hair--she looks so cute!!! I am just not sure about the dress. The gathered one shoulder of this red silk crepe and matching lace dress looks a little "happy hands at home" (like the stylist hand-stitched it to the lace at the shoulder, at the last minute). And the effect of the red crepe over the lace looks like a dress over a lace t-shirt...and somehow doesn't have enough of an elegant red carpet "Umph!" for me to give my complete Thumps Up. The length is a bit off-putting as well. But more importantly, I wanna know what my readers think? So...what do you guys think???

18th Annual SAG Awards: Who Wore What? Rose Byrne in Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall 2009

Rose Byrne in Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall 2009: Actress Rose Byrne is giving you a sequined hand-beaded pant suit! Yes, I said PANT SUIT--albeit a HAUTE COUTURE one, from Lebanese couturier Elie Saab and his Haute Couture collection from three years ago. It's got drop shoulder details, a pretty front cowl drape and it also looks as if she (or her stylist) added a white belt--to accentuate her teenie tiny waist--and so the jumpsuit silhouette wouldn't look so "boxy", like in the runway sample. I liked it, what do you guys think? Let me know...

Watch Nick Verreos TONIGHT on TV Guide's SAG Awards Fashion Wrap 8PM!!!

I Just got back from shooting my TV Guide Network "Screen Actors Guild Awards Fashion Wrap" and it was a HOOT and a HALF!!!! So much fun! Wait until you see it--who knew commenting on the SAG Awards Red Carpet could be so much fun! Once again, along with host--and TV Guide's Fashion Guy--Lawrence Zarian, I joined the panel of experts including Hair Color Guru, Kim Vo, shoe expert Kara Birkenstock and Stylist-to-the-Stars, Miss Jen Rade!!!

We Discussed all the actresses below:

Color Crazy:

Red Hot:

And the Shimmering Stars:

Here's a Hint: We LOVED almost ALL of them...
Tune in tonight to find out what we said and which actress some in our panel weren't so sure about....

Watch TONIGHT Monday Jan. 31st beginning with a "Preview" at 7pm and then again at 8pm and 9pm!
So, if you missed one showing, you got no excuse!!!

Click HERE for more details

17th Annual SAG Awards: Who Wore What? Lea Michele in Oscar De La Renta Spring 2011

Lea Michele in Oscar De La Renta Spring 2011

Well it looks like the Oscar de la Renta pr machine is working hard! Lots of the top ladies love themselves some Oscar. Michelle Obama might not--according to all those Washington DC/NYC tabloids--but Hollywood ladies do! Here, "Glee" actress Lea Michele--who's worn Oscar de la Renta before--hit a High note with this slinky all-over beaded gown.

It's refreshing to see Lea in a not-so-structured architectural gown (like she's worn before) and although, I liked her Golden Globes gown, many did not--including my TV Guide Fashion Wrap partner Jen Rade (we fought about that decision of mine for MINUTES!). So, I can see why maybe she took a less structural gown route this time. The only thing I'm not a fan of is the messy hair. To think that someone got payed A LOT of money (I am guessing since I know those stylists charge a hefty fee for Awards Show Red Carpet) to do that, it almost makes me shiver. But I like the gown Miss Lea!

What do guys think? Of the Gown? The hair?

17th Annual SAG Awards: Who Wore What? Natalie Portman in Azzaro

Natalie Portman in Custom Azzaro Spring 2010

"Black Swan" actress Natalie Portman wore a strapless white silk crepe column gown from Azzaro and its Argentine Designer Vanessa Seward. First of all, can Natalie Portman get MORE beautiful? Her make-up, hair: Absolutely GLOWING.

Now onto her gown: It looks like a combination of two dresses from the Azzaro Spring 2010 Collection originally shown two years ago on October 2009 (it still looks fresh and modern kids!). One is long and features pleated drapes originating from the bust at center front with no neckline trim-but styled with a gold sequin bolero (as seen above).

Azzaro Spring 2010

And the other is a shorter more trapeze-shaped cocktail dress which has almost the same crystal trim at the neckline as in Portman's. I like this gown on Natalie and it's nice to see a pregnant young lady wearing a fitted column gown instead of a tent-line Empire-style one. I'm just thinking it might be a little too tight on her.

What do guys think?

17th Annual SAG Awards: Who Wore What? Christina Hendricks in L'Wren Scott Fall 2010

Christina Hendricks in L'Wren Scott Fall 2010

Here is Miss Christina Hendricks in a L'Wren Scott black shawl-collared metallic jaquard-looking split-front gown with yes, A WAIST TIE!! There's a bit of a 1975 vibe to this dress and her make-up and hair. I could see her at old Trader Vic's at the Hilton Beverly Hills swigging a couple of Mai-tai's for sure in this gown.

I like the softer hair, and it's nice to see Christina in a black gown since we usually see her in strong vibrant colors. The shoes? Not so sure about those. Somehow I want to see her in big old Brian Atwood "Maniac" pumps!! What do y'all think?

17th Annual SAG Awards: Who Wore What? Nicole Kidman in Nina Ricci Pre-Fall 2011

Nicole Kidman in Nina Ricci Pre-Fall 2011

Nicole Kidman arrives at the 2011 SAG Awards in Nina Ricci Pre-Fall 2011 by former Louis Vuitton Designer Peter Copping. It's a black mini-raglan sleeved gown with lace back and shoulder insets. She is on-trend with the sleeved gown and fit-to-flare shape but, I have to say that I've seen better from La Kidman. This might end up on a lot of people's "Oh No She Didn't Lists".

This gown choice could have been fine at the Berlin Film Festival Awards--or something like that--but here in the States at such a high-profile red carpet: Maybe not so much. Please let me know your Two cents: Likey or No Likey?

17th Annual SAG Awards: Who Wore What? January Jones in Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall 2011

January Jones in Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall 2011

What? Actress January Jones is NOT wearing Versace Atelier! Or Versace? What in the World is going on??? Yes kids, the beautiful and always red carpet fashion forward Diva herself, January Jones, arrived at the 2011 SAG Awards in (drum roll), Carolina Herrera.

It's demure, proper and very lady-Like--especially after that red peek-a-boo gown she wore at the Golden Globes a couple of weeks back. This Carolina Herrera gown--from her Pre-Fall 2011 Collection is a black high-necked Mermaid-shaped with gold lace details and yes, THAT ubiquitous waist tie. Notice how the torso and top portion of the skirt section (at the waist) were shortened when compared to the Look Book model photo (love those little things!).

What do you think of the more "Lady-Like" January Jones: Yea or Nay?

17th Annual SAG Awards: Who Wore What? Julie Bowen in Malandrino Resort 2011

Julie Bowen in Malandrino Resort 2011

I love a "Le Smoking"--the Tuxedo look created by the Genius Design Master Yves Saint Laurent. Here, Designer Catherine Malandrino evokes this black halter jumpsuit from her Malandrino Resort 2011 Collection and worn by "ABC's Modern Family" actress Julie Bowen.

Julie has got some FIERCE, buffed, toned arms so it's not a surprise she would want to show them off. But to me, there's something missing: I feel the look is a bit "unfinished" and also, I'm not so sure I like those diamond pins in the neckline; they look forced as in "let's see how we can 'dress up' this black jumpsuit".

I get what she was going for, but maybe she needed a great fitted black peak-lapel Tuxedo jacket to go with it. And put the diamond brooches on the lapel to finish it off. Would love to know what my readers think???

17th Annual SAG Awards: Who Wore What? Hailee Steinfeld in Prada

Hailee Steinfeld in Prada Spring 2011

There goes Prada again doing Custom--and Gowns--when NOWHERE in any of their most recent collections do we see GOWNS. But I guess it's time to get into the Red Carpet PR Business Prada so...it's time to make some Gowns!

Academy Award-nominated (for "True Grit") actress Hailee Steinfeld chose a multi-striped Mermaid shape Prada gown inspired from a dress from their Spring 2011 Collection. It's in the colors of the season: Orange, Bright Pink, and Black. I think it's young, fresh and right for her. It also fits perfectly; those Prada seamstresses that fly into Hollywood from Milano to make sure all these dresses are Giusto (just right) sure know what they are doing! What do guys think?

17th Annual SAG Awards: Who Wore What? Mila Kunis in Alexander McQueen

Mila Kunis in Alexander McQueen Resort 2011

When I first saw this gown in the Style.com "Look Book" site for Alexander McQueen Resort 2011, I said "someone BETTER wear that!". Well, my wish came true--and it was "Black Swan" actress Mila Kunis. The multi-colored watercolor printed (looks like some of the black color was removed for this sample) strapless chiffon gown is a stunner on the model.

I'm not so sure if it has the same effect on Kunis however. I know it's all about cinching the waist and bring interest to that area, but...I feel the gown should have been kept as the designer intended it to be and be without the belt; it ruins the line of the gown I feel.

What did you guys think?

17th Annual SAG Awards Red Carpet: Who Wore What? Jennifer Lawrence in Oscar De La Renta

Oscar De La Renta Pre-Fall 2011

Loving this gown on actress Jennifer Lawrence. The bubblegum pink color is DIVINE!!!! I love me a girl in a bright color, especially "Barbie Pink"!!! Attention Ladies: It's all about COLOR! Bright, neon, stop traffic COLOR! Jennifer hits all the right marks in this silk chiffon overlay Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2011 side-slit draped shoulder number. I also like the black velvet waist tie as opposed to the beaded chain -belt worn on the runway.

Iconic British Fashion Designer Alexander Mcqueen Dies

RIP Alexander McQueen
The Fashion World suffered a huge blow today with the untimely death of one of it's biggest stars. Alexander McQueen died today in his London Flat.

Police said his death is not being treated as suspicious.

A spokeswoman for McQueen said: "Mr McQueen was found dead this morning at his home. We're devastated and I hope you understand that out of respect to his family and his colleagues we're not going to be making any further statement."

A message on his website alexandermcqueen.com said: "At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee's family."

I have followed Alexander McQueen since his career began and have always been a huge fan and have written about him in my blog many times. Workin' the Plaid: Alexander McQueen and Sarah Jessica Parker at the Costume Institute Gala 2006

Besides being a Fashion Superstar in his own right, McQueen has dressed almost every celebrity you can think of. One of the most memorable being Sarah Jessica Parker at the Costume Institute Gala several years ago. While she ended up on many peoples worst dress list, it was one of those images that is unforgettable and definitely made a "Fashion Statement" that is the very thing McQueen was so brilliant at.

Reptilian Diva: Alexander McQueen Spring 2010

Most recently McQueen dressed Anna Paquin for the SAG Awards in a cocktail dress from his Spring 2010 Collection. This will now be remembered as his final collection and there is no doubt after viewing these reptilian inspired looks that he ended his career at the "top of his game"
Painted Lady: Alexander McQueen Fall 2009

McQueen rose to fame quickly after he received his Masters Degree in Fashion Design from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and famously, his graduation collection was bought in its entirety by influential fashion stylist Isabella Blow, who committed suicide just 3 years ago.
Alexander McQueen: Fall 2006

He was known as the "Bad Boy of Fashion" and in his early years wore the banner proudly. In 1996 he was hired by LVMH president Bernard Arnault to replace designer John Galliano at the prestigious Couture House of Givenchy. Although he had a shaky start, he persevered and continued to design amazing collections until 2001 when he left to focus on his own label.

Alexander McQueen was a rare talent and will be truly missed.

SAG Awards Red Carpet

SAG GLAM...The Forties: Sandra Bullock Takes a Risk on her Shoulder Padded and keyhole neckline Alexander McQueen gown at the 2010 SAG Awards (love it!)

In lieu of the fact that we didn't do a Red Carpet Fashion Wrap for the Screen Actors Guild/SAG Awards for the TV Guide network, I decided to give my "Nick's Take" on who I thought looked amazing and what I thought may not have worked 100%. To begin with, it seemed like there was a lot more risk taking--or people were more "adventuresome" here at the SAG Awards Red Carpet--when it came to choosing gowns and dresses. White After Labor Day? Kate Hudson in a Pucci low back white jersey gown, 2010 SAG Awards Red Carpet

I remember when the Golden Globes used to be the award show where actresses would be a little more "risky" in their red carpet choices (Hello, remember Lara Flynn Boyle?) but now it seems that the SAG Awards is possibly the place for that. Here were some of my faves:

Diane Kruger:When I saw Diane Kruger on the red carpet, she took my breath away: Simply gorgeous! From the top of her off-kilter chignon to the last 1/4" of the trailing hem, she was perfect. I was sure that it was a gown form a European design house, such as Chanel or Valentino and was happy to see that it was not.I n fact it was by American Jason Wu (of Michelle Obama fame) influenced from a dress in his Spring 2010 Collection (seen in the photo above). She took a risk wearing that color; many people can't pull off that shade of mustard (and I'm sure there were some people that weren't fans of it) but I think it worked on Kruger.

Marion Cotillard:
Marion Cotillard wore an Elie Saab fully beaded cocktail number from his Fall/Winter 2009 "All White" Couture Collection , estimated to cost around $20,000. I absolutely LOVED this collection but I am not sure if I would have picked this particular dress. The silhouette almost looked "padded" at the hips. Cotillard would go under the "risk taker" category in choosing this dress--at least in my "style book". The top section is sensually sublime, with it's draped cowl and asymmetrical padded shoulder-- it's the bottom half that "bugs".

Anna Paquin:
Anna Paquin was one of those who took a risk in wearing this to the SAG Awards. It's a custom Alexander McQueen dress inspired by his AMAZING Spring 2010 Reptilian-Dinosaur-Skeleton Collection. She knew that print would not make friends--especially with the "OMG what is she wearing? I just don't get it...I would NEVER wear that!" crowd (you know who you are, Khloe Kardashian of E! Fashion Police). But the fact that she "went there", well, I am giving her "Nick Verreos Points" for that.

Meryl Streep:
Alright, it's official: I love this woman! Meryl Streep looked like aristocracy straight out of "Hola!" Magazine in this printed silk gown by designer Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga Fall 2009 (I know that Salma Hayek wore it before but I think Meryl looked waaay better). The padded 1940's-like shoulders, the plunging neckline, the cinched waist: You Go Meryl! The finished up-do, black clutch, and open-toe heels were the Cherry on this "Couture Cake".
See you next time at the Grammy Awards!

SAG Fashion Wrap with Lisa Rinna: Nick makes Lisa CRY!!

Here is the entire show from my last TV Guide Network Fashion Wrap w/ Lisa Rinna, where we discussed the "Best" and the "Least Best" of the SAG Awards last Monday---This week was especially a fun week at the TV Guide studios with Miss Lisa and the "gang"---so much fun that I made Lisa Rinna CRY!!!! Yes, it's not easy to make Lisa Rinna cry, but I, Nick Verreos, did!!! Well, she cried from laughing so hard....Click above and hope you enjoy---and hope I don't make you guys cry...
Oh, and see you Monday February 9th for the Grammys TV Guide Fashion Wrap.