21 Questions with… TV Style Expert Robert Verdi

February 2, 2015

Style expert, television personality and our February guest editor Robert Verdi has been influencing fashion with his on-air commentary and celebrity styling since the 90s. While he may have an enviable career, he’s the first one to take everything with a grain of salt and humor is infused in almost everything that comes out of his mouth. One thing is for sure, his answers to our 21 questions do not disappoint.

I usually wake up… when my bank opens.
When I get dressed in the morning I think… why don’t I ever wear any of this crap?
I couldn’t travel without… Rose Floral Toner from Fresh. My goal is to be as moist as a chocolate cake when I land.
When I’m trying to be healthy I… do a double at Flywheel.
The last thing I googled was… my name and the word porn…nothing came up.
If my days had one extra hour… I would cook tomorrow’s dinner.
If there was a fire, I’d have to save… my dog and my diamonds!
The item of clothing I’m currently wearing the most is… my black polyester Wranglers that I bought at an outlet when I was visiting my mother in Vero Beach…but I tell everybody they’re Prada.
My guilty pleasure is… buying art.
I’m dying to splurge on… a rose gold Rolex Daytona.
All men should own… a Rick Owens leather jacket.
My biggest fashion pet peeve is… capri pants — ugh!
My biggest home decor pet peeve is… beige, which is another word for B-O-R-I-N-G.
The one celebrity in most need of my help is… the Olsen sisters (they don’t really need my help, but I want to hang out with them).
The celebrity I always love working with is… Eva Longoria.
The best advice I have for looking good on camera is… visit Renée Zellweger’s doctor first…if you know what I mean.
My favorite hostess gift ideas include… my DIY monogram coat hangers — they’re a huge hit every single time I make them.
My grooming essentials are… Fresh brown sugar scrub and Fresh brown sugar lip balm.
If you looked at my desktop you’d see… a Keurig coffee maker, a NutriBullet, coconut water, a protein bar, cookbooks with recipes marked, a toy gun, Italian Vogue, a pile of receipts, a cup filled with Sharpies and a stack of Benjamins.
When I’m stressed I… shop online.
What keeps me excited about working in the fashion/lifestyle space is… the fact that I’m middle-aged and can still get a job.

Robert Verdi is a fearless entrepreneur, celebrity stylist and television personality.

As a leading lifestyle expert, Robert has worked with talents like Eva Longoria, Bethenny Frankel, Hugh Jackman, Terrence Howard, Kathy Griffin, Kristen Wiig, Joy Behar, Ana Ortiz, Sandra Bernhard, Mariska Hargitay, Bobby Flay, Fantasia, Joely Fisher and Sami Gayle.

Famous for his wit and wisdom, Mr. Verdi has become one of the most recognizable faces in the world of fashion and design today. Verdi’s credits include his eponymous network show The Robert Verdi Show Starring Robert Verdi, She’s Got The Look, host of Surprise by Design, Full Frontal Fashion, Fashion Police and E! Entertainment News Red Carpet; Style expert for The View, The Today Show, Martha Stewart, CNN; and cameo roles in The Devil Wears Prada and The September Issue.

Verdi makes waves in the media, both online and in print, profiled on the cover of The New York Times Style Section, The Daily, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post and featured frequently in publications like OK! Magazine, Life&Style, US Weekly and InStyle.

In 2014 Robert Verdi launched Great Bag Co. and his signature series, The Model M. For news and updates, follow Robert online @RobertVerdi and @GreatBagCo.

| When I get dressed in the morning I think...why don't I ever wear any of this crap?