FIDM.....FIDM San Diego "3 Days of Fashion 2013": RECAP!

Nick Verreos and FIDM San Diego "3 Days of Fashion 2013" attendee--FIDM San Diego

Last week, I had the pleasure of driving to San Diego with my NV Nick Verreos and NIKOLAKI design/business and life partner David Paul, as well as our little pupster, Benny--to attend the final day of the last Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM 3 Days of Fashion 2013 at the FIDM San Diego campus. It's always a treat to come to San Diego since David's family lives there and therefore, it is a nice added bonus to see them...

Nick Verreos--FIDM San Diego "3 Days of Fashion 2013"

I have already been to FIDM Orange County, San Francisco and Los Angeles, so this was the last stop on my "Nick FIDM 3 Days of Fashion Summer Tour". As part of my "FIDM 3 Days of Fashion" appearance, I was able to bring some of my NV Nick Verreos and NIKOLAKI dresses/gowns. We checked in the night before at my favorite San Diego hotel, the Solamar Hotel Kimpton San Diego hotel (they allow dogs!)...

Welcome Wine and Chocolates: The Solamar Hotel Kimpton San Diego had a lovely bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon and chocolates in my room as a lovely "Welcome Back Nick".

 Uncles David and Nick: David Paul and Nick Verreos with Samantha and Emilie

NV Nick Verreos Girls: (Left to right): Elise Paul (David's sister), David Paul, Conchita (David's mom), Nick Verreos, Marisa Coon (David's sister)--all the sisters and mom wearing "NV Nick Verreos" dresses

David and I went to meet up with David's mom, Conchita, his sisters Elise and Marisa and his beautiful nieces Emilie and Samantha. It was an amazing sight to see David's mom as well as his sisters all wearing "NV Nick Verreos" dresses (they bought them all online!). After the photo op, we all dined at Roseville Cozinha. Check out our starter of Oysters on a Half Shell:

Roseville Cozinha Oysters on the Half Shell

The Next Day: FIDM San Diego "3 Days of Fashion 2013"

Petco Park San Diego

Seat Color Fab: FIDM San Diego "3 Days of Fashion 2013"

Hello Everyone: Nick Verreos--FIDM San Diego "3 Days of Fashion 2013"

Say Cheese: The FIDM San Diego "3 Days of Fashion 2013" audience--I took these pics right as I walked out--everyone looked SOOOOO cute and excited!

Rock the FIDM San Diego Runway: First things first, we had the "Rock The Runway" competition--selected FIDM San Diego "3 Days of Fashion 2013" attendees competed for various categories like "Best Makeup and Hair", "Haute Hipster", "Best Shoes", "Best Vintage", etc. (pics above). Then, it was time for me to show some of my NV Nick Verreos and NIKOLAKI dresses on model Amanda Fields...

Dresses Waiting For Their Close-up: NV Nick Verreos dresses (left photo) and NIKOLAKI gowns (right photo)--FIDM San Deigo "3 Days of Fashion 2013"

Graphic Print Fab: Model Amanda Fields wearing "NV Nick Verreos" jersey polka-dot geo-printed tunic dress with black shoulder details and cowl neckline--FIDM San Diego "3 Days of Fashion 2013"

Dress Available at Lord & Taylor HERE

Neon Chic: Model Amanda Fields in "NV Nick Verreos" stretch woven color-block tunic dress in neon yellow and pink with flange shoulder detail and side pockets--FIDM San Diego "3 Days of Fashion 2013"

For Info. on the Dress, Click HERE

Haute Sequins: Model Amanda Fields in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul  black and silver sequined gown with cowl neckline, side slit and detachable capelet--FIDM San Diego "3 Days of Fashion 2013"

Dress by Special Order HERE

Red Carpet San Diego: Model Amanda Fields in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul off-white silk raw-edge organza strapless hi-lo gown with attached sequined top section--FIDM San Diego "3 Days of Fashion 2013"

Dress by Special Order HERE

After my Appearance and Fashion Presentation, it was time for the "Meet-&-Greet":

Waiting For Nick: FIDM San Diego "3 Days of Fashion 2013" attendees waiting for photos and autographs

Nick Verreos and Amanda Fields--in "NV Nick Verreos" printed dress--FIDM San Diego "3 Days of Fashion 2013"

Amanda's dress available at Lord & Taylor HERE

Photo Op: (left to right) Nick Verreos, Abraham (FIDM San Diego "3 Days" attendee), David Paul and Benny (!), and Amanda Fields--FIDM San Deigo "3 Days of Fashion 2013"

All Smiles: Nick Verreos and model Amanda Fields with FIDM San Diego "3 Days of Fashion 2013" attendees at the Post Appearance Meet-&-Greet

Benny Oopsie: Finally--after my appearance, David, Benny and I checked out of our Solamar Hotel and noticed that they hadn't "welcomed" our little Benny when we checked in the day before (left photo above). I tweeted this and well, the Hotel Solamar Kimpton peeps fixed that very quickly, as see on the photo on the right :) (the Valet guys' face says it all...in other words "I'm sorry!"). Don't worry Solamar Hotel Kimpton San Diego, Benny still "Woof-Woof" luvs you:

Bye San Diego! 'Till next time!