. Not just any Pride Parade but THE 40Th Anniversary darlings. I just happened to be in San Francisco hosting the
and well, Macy's thought "Let's see if Nick will be our Macy's 'Grand Marshall' ?"
After I was done with my
Sunglass Hut Event, I checked into my most comfortable
Hotel Vitale room and settled in for the night (after a few cocktails with friends at the
Americano, naturally!). Now, onto Sunday kiddies.
Rainbow Peace: Nick Verreos strikes a pose, SF Pride 2010
I was so humbled, honored and well, very
verklempt, to have been asked to be part of this amazing occasion. As I arrived in my "waiting area", all the Macy's volunteers congregated along with hundreds of other parade attendees who were a part of different organizations and/or floats that were about to take part if this 40Th Anniversary EXTRAVAGANZA.
Macy's went "all out" with not one but TWO shiny brand new BMW's from
BMW San Francisco. They also had hundreds of black Macy's Pride T-shirts as well as TONS of Macy's rainbow flag hankies
(above) that were to be passed out during our parade route.
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During the wait, I got to enjoy the
Gold's Gym Float (above) which waited right next to us the entire time with a group of the most perfectly toned, muscled and buffed bodies this side of the Mississippi (nice!).
I was also very happy to see one my oldest and dearest of friends...interior designer
Gino Castaño, who stopped by to keep me company (Love him!)
(above photo). Finally, around 1PM, we got the word that we could "start" them BMW engines!
Macy's Princess: Nick Verreos, atop the Macy's BMW SF Parade car, with Macy's volunteers
I threw on my white
Zara jacket over my peach-colored
American Apparel deep-V t-shirt, threw on a couple of those fabulous Macy's Pride Hankies, and I was ready! For about an hour, all I could see and hear was
"Omg!Nick!!!" or
"Oh wait It's Nick from Project Runway!".
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View From My Car: Market Street San Francisco from my car, SF Pride 2010
So much so that my Macy's client--and driver-- said
"I really need to make a t-shirt that says 'OMG-It's Nick!' " It was so AMAZING to ride the
40Th Anniversary SF Pride Parade and get to see all the loving, peaceful, inclusive, and very COLORFUL people out for Sunday's festivities. I cannot say this enough:
Riding the SF Pride Parade was one of the most SURREAL experiences of my life!
I'm Taking This To Europe: Nick Verreos eyes his new Bubblegum Pink Samsonite Suitcase
Once we finished the parade, the Macy's clients had a
VERY SPECIAL Gift for me: A bright Pink Samsonite Suitcase! You see, last month when I was in San Francisco to host a
"Sex And The City 2"-themed party at Macy's Union Square, I was "eyeing" this Barbie-pink suitcase that was in one of the "Sex And The City 2" event displays...well, the clients remembered and so as a "Thank You" for being the
Macy's SF Pride "Grand Marshall", they gave it to me, it was waiting for me at the end of the parade! I know:
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After the parade I had three hours before I would catch my flight back to LA. My SF friends from AGES ago, Jason Fioresi and Carlo Parenti
(above), decided to throw me an impromptu "Congrats, Welcome and Happy Pride Sunday" afternoon gathering at their fabulous
Bernal Heights pied-de-terre.
Nick Buffet: The "SF Pride" Spread at Jason and Carlo's home
As I arrived, there was an entire table set up with White Wine from Spain, cheeses from all over the world, crackers and bread, Caprese Salad, salami, Prosciutto, Garbonzo beans, olives and Banana Peppers, as well as turkey meatballs. Not kidding! Just for me!
Well, it was the perfect ending to an unbelievable weekend in San Francisco. I was ready to get back on the freeway and find my way back to SFO and board my return flight back to LA-LA Land.
I HEART San Francisco! For More Photos: Click HERE!
Hello San Francisco Fashionistas!! I'm excited to announce that I will be in San Francisco--next weekend--on Saturday April 21, to be exact--to host a really FAB event: "Style, Trends & Blog Talk with Nick Verreos" at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM San Francisco Campus. This is a one-of-a-kind event and the very first time FIDM SF has had anything like this! And naturally, I am honored and very privileged to be the MC and be a part of it.
Jeanne Chan (above), creator and founder of the ShopSweetThings.com blog as well as...
Beth Spotswood, author of the Culture blog at SFGate.com...
and Lorraine Sanders, Founder of SF Indie Fashion and the author of Style Bytes, a regular San Francisco Chronicle column.
I can't wait to see you guys there (if you can come!)--This is a Not-To-Be-Missed event! Here are the Details:
WHAT: "Style, Trends & Blog Talk with Nick Verreos"--a Panel Discussion on Trends, Evolution of the Style Blogosphere, and much more...
SF Pride Macy's Banner
Yes, kiddies, it has come to this: I was FINALLY invited--by Macy's no less--to ride the official Macy's "float" at the San Francisco Gay Pride Parade. Not just any Pride Parade but THE 40Th Anniversary darlings. I just happened to be in San Francisco hosting the Sunglass Hut Grand Opening Event at Macy's Union Square and well, Macy's thought "Let's see if Nick will be our Macy's 'Grand Marshall' ?" Ummm, let me think about it...YES!!! 
Riding Proud: Nick Verreos atop the convertible BMW Macy's Car, SF Pride 2010
Rainbow Peace: Nick Verreos strikes a pose, SF Pride 2010
I was so humbled, honored and well, very verklempt, to have been asked to be part of this amazing occasion. As I arrived in my "waiting area", all the Macy's volunteers congregated along with hundreds of other parade attendees who were a part of different organizations and/or floats that were about to take part if this 40Th Anniversary EXTRAVAGANZA. 
Macy's went "all out" with not one but TWO shiny brand new BMW's from BMW San Francisco. They also had hundreds of black Macy's Pride T-shirts as well as TONS of Macy's rainbow flag hankies (above) that were to be passed out during our parade route. 
During the wait, I got to enjoy the Gold's Gym Float (above) which waited right next to us the entire time with a group of the most perfectly toned, muscled and buffed bodies this side of the Mississippi (nice!). 
I was also very happy to see one my oldest and dearest of friends...interior designer Gino Castaño, who stopped by to keep me company (Love him!) (above photo). Finally, around 1PM, we got the word that we could "start" them BMW engines! 
View From My Car: Market Street San Francisco from my car, SF Pride 2010
So much so that my Macy's client--and driver-- said "I really need to make a t-shirt that says 'OMG-It's Nick!' " It was so AMAZING to ride the 40Th Anniversary SF Pride Parade and get to see all the loving, peaceful, inclusive, and very COLORFUL people out for Sunday's festivities. I cannot say this enough: Riding the SF Pride Parade was one of the most SURREAL experiences of my life!
I'm Taking This To Europe: Nick Verreos eyes his new Bubblegum Pink Samsonite Suitcase
Once we finished the parade, the Macy's clients had a VERY SPECIAL Gift for me: A bright Pink Samsonite Suitcase! You see, last month when I was in San Francisco to host a "Sex And The City 2"-themed party at Macy's Union Square, I was "eyeing" this Barbie-pink suitcase that was in one of the "Sex And The City 2" event displays...well, the clients remembered and so as a "Thank You" for being the Macy's SF Pride "Grand Marshall", they gave it to me, it was waiting for me at the end of the parade! I know: Shut The Front Door!
After the parade I had three hours before I would catch my flight back to LA. My SF friends from AGES ago, Jason Fioresi and Carlo Parenti (above), decided to throw me an impromptu "Congrats, Welcome and Happy Pride Sunday" afternoon gathering at their fabulous Bernal Heights pied-de-terre. 
Nick Buffet: The "SF Pride" Spread at Jason and Carlo's home
As I arrived, there was an entire table set up with White Wine from Spain, cheeses from all over the world, crackers and bread, Caprese Salad, salami, Prosciutto, Garbonzo beans, olives and Banana Peppers, as well as turkey meatballs. Not kidding! Just for me! 
Well, it was the perfect ending to an unbelievable weekend in San Francisco. I was ready to get back on the freeway and find my way back to SFO and board my return flight back to LA-LA Land. I HEART San Francisco! For More Photos: Click HERE!
