The Lavender Fashion LION, a chic W Hotel Welcome, Fashion Society Guys & Gals...and Patrick Dempsey??? Yep, Welcome To Boston!!!
This Monday, I flew to Boston Massachusetts to make an "Appearance" and give my "Nick Lecture" at Boston's Emerson College. It was a long transcontinental flight from LA (I think I had to get up at like 4AM! And I had just returned from my Chicago Macy's trip the night before!!) but for some reason, once I arrived in Boston, I had renewed energy to "Bring It On!".
I checked in to my FABULOUS W Boston Hotel, where I was surprised (in a happy way!) to hear that I had been UPGRADED to a nice Suite (Thanks W Boston!). The room was so sleek and very "W Hotels": Chic copper leather couches, the bed in the middle of the room, scrims that divided the bathroom and "office" areas...and speaking of Bathrooms: Yeah, that was my W Boston Hotel Bathtub (above photo), which I, regretfully, never used (insert SAD FACE!). I changed from my traveling jeans, t-shirt & trench coat look to my I-Am-Lecturing-at-Emerson College Top Shop Jacket, lavender shirt-and-tie ensemble. Of course, I did my research and found out that the Emerson College color was lavender. And that their Mascot was the Lion. So, I wanted to be the "Lavender Fashion Lion"...well, for the night! As part of Emerson College's Spring 2011 Fashion Week festivities, I was invited by Emerson's Fashion Society to give a lecture on how I got started in Fashion, the Business of Fashion and Red Carpet Dressing as well as Project Runway (of course) and finally, being a role model to the LGBTQ community and my support of The Trevor Project and all the amazing work that organization does.
The Lecture went SOOOOO well, even I was surprised at the unbelievable--and warm--reception, I received by the wonderful Emerson College audience. I spoke for almost two hours--giving them spoonfuls of "No Should've Would've Could've...Just Do It!", as well as "Know Who To Give Flowers To...and When To Take Out The Knives..." advice.
The Fashion Society went above and beyond to treat me like a VIP and were exemplary in how they produced the entire event. I especially have to thank Jason Guttilla, Emerson College Fashion Society President and his team of Emerson College Fashionistas for being AMAZING!!!


Following my event, Jason, and the Emerson College Fashion Society teased that we should stop by the nearby "local pub"... The Tam for some post-Lecture libations, but alas, we did not. Instead we enjoyed a lovely dinner at the nearby P.F. Chang's (the chicken mu shu was DELICIOUS!). I finally called it a night, and returned back to my W Boston Hotel digs. The next morning was my return-to-LA flight. As I arrived into Boston Logan Airport , I encountered a Celeb Spotting: Actor Patrick Dempsey (I know: Shut The Front Door!). As I headed for my gate and boarded my flight--after checking out my United Airlines 757 in all it's "Oprah Winfrey The Farewell Season" livery-- I noticed someone seated in my same row: Hello!!! Patrick Dempsey. Oh, it's good to be in Boston: A FAB Emerson College appearance that ends with "McDreamy" seated ten feet away from me: Heaven! Can't wait to come back Boston and Emerson College!!!! *Read HERE for an exclusive Review of my lecture/Appearance on Emerson College's Fashion Society site *Click HERE for a Q & A with me. *And Click HERE for more photos from the event.

Boston Rolls Out The "Rainbow Colored" Carpet...and the Runway...
Tomorrow--as you may have read HERE, I am flying to Chicago to host a "Putting It All Together" Macy's Event at Macy's State Street on Saturday. And then, I'm off to Boston Massachusetts. Why Boston, you ask? Well, kids, I've been invited by the Fashion Society of Boston's Emerson College to give a very special lecture as part of their "Fashion Week Spring 2011" festivities. In case you didn't know--The Fashion Society of Emerson College in Boston is celebrating Spring 2011 Fashion Week with several great events--fashion shows, a 'Top Model Contest"-- with ALL PROCEEDS going to The Trevor Project, best known for "It Gets Better" campaign. As a big supporter of The Trevor Project, LGBT issues, and lover of Fashion...I am honored to be part of the events and on Monday April 4Th, I will be at Emerson College's Bill Bordy Theater for a very special appearance and lecture, entitled (Wait For It!)..."Fashion God: Nick Verreos" (if I can only LIVE up to that!!!). Of course, I'll also pose for Facebook pics afterward--and if you come, you have a good chance you might end up on THIS little ol' BLOG of mine because....YES, I will be posting a FUN Recap of my time in Emerson College! (in other words: DRESS to Impress Emerson College Fashionistas!!) What: Nick Verreos Lecture on Fashion, Project Runway and LGBT Issues When: Monday April 4, 2011 Time: 8-10PM Where: Emerson College Boston, Bill Bordy Theater *Click HERE for Entire Event Details *For More Info. and Questions: Email fashionsociety@emerson.edu or ...RSVP on Facebook

Hello BAAAWWWWWSSSSTON!!!!!!Suffolk Cheer: Nick Verreos poses with "Unity Week" Suffolk University Committee Last Monday, on March 1st, during my 7-day stint visiting the East Coast, I landed in Boston's Suffolk University, located in walking distance from landmarks such as The State House (more on that below), Boston Common, Public Garden, Quincy Market and the Financial District. Suffolk University, Boston Massachusetts I was in Boston to do a very special speaking engagement to kick off Suffolk University's Unity Week 2010. My event was sponsored by the wonderful Suffolk University Program Committee, Student Leadership as well as Office of Retention Services.Minutes Before: The C. Walsh Theater Stage I stepped into the fabulously renovated C. Walsh Theater, Suffolk's premier performance space. As students filled the theater, I waited "behind the wings" for my introduction. I brought a special slideshow with images from my NIKOLAKI Collection as well as red carpet images of celebrities wearing my designs. Fashion Stage: Nick Verreos onstage, C. Walsh Theater, Suffolk University Boston These played behind me as I spoke to the 100+ audience. I think they really enjoyed it all (from what they told me!). After my "lecture" (or as some people called "Nick's Fashion & Comedy Hour"!), I made sure to gather everyone present to take a group shot: My very special Unity Week 2010 lecture was followed by photos and autographs, as I got to meet Suffolk University "Best and Brightest" up close and personal. It was a chilly 35 Degrees but that didn't stop them from bringing in the "Spring Colors" and still looking cute. Green Suffolk Pride: Nick Verreos poses with Suffolk University student, wearing a marine-green school sweatshirt and fabulous Neon-green Wellies Boston Beauties: Nick Verreos poses with Suffolk University students after his speaking engagement My evening ended with a delicious dinner at a local pub--I finished late (I went OVERTIME with my Lecture and photo-taking!). Thank you to the entire Unity Week 2010 Committee for making me feel right at home--and not judging my Lumberjack, skinny tie and skinny jean look of the night! Love ya! Golden: The Massachusetts State House, Boston The next morning, I had some time before heading to the Boston Logan Airport and catching my flight to New York City, so I decided to spend some time sightseeing and walking around. I just LOVE Boston and its architecture. I really felt as if I were in Milan or Paris as I ventured down some of its cobblestone streets and walked past the brick brownstone homes and historic buildings. Trust me, in LA, where I reside, there isn't ANYTHING like this, so I tried to soak it all up! I especially loved seeing the impressive Massachusetts State House with its gold dome and brick and Roman column facade. Where's Johnny Weir: The Ice Skating Rink at the Boston Common Frog Pond I also was very happy when I spotted an ice skating rink, located adjacent to the State House (you know how much I love me some Figure Skating!) in the Boston Common Frog Pond. With this vision--and the thought of donning some skates and doing a triple axle--I realized it was time to get my luggage and catch a cab to head to my next stop: New York City and New Jersey!